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Pharm #1
Brand Name/Generic Name/ Action
Question | Answer |
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Abilify aripiprazole | blocks the action of dopamine and serotonin in the brain |
Toprol metoprolol | blocks beta adrenergic receptors which 1) produces vasodilation to decrease BP 2) decreases heart rate, force of contraction, and workload on the heart |
Amoxil amoxicillin | inhibits cell wall synthesis, bactericidal |
Synthroid levothyroxine | increases metabolic rate of body tissues |
Vyvanse lisdexamfetamine | blocks the reuptake of norepinephrine and dopamine in the brain |
Singulair montelukast | inhibits leukotriene formation which decreases swelling and edema in the airways and produces bronchodilation |
Motrin ibuprofen | inhibits prostaglandin synthesis to decrease inflammation |
Crestor rosuvastating | inhibits HMG-CoA reductase which decreases cholesterol production and serum LDLs |
Plavix clopidogrel | decreases platelet aggregation which prevent blood clot formation |
Glucophage metformin | inhibits liver glucose production and increases cell sensitivity to insulin |