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meds and their purposes
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Lipitor/Atorvastatin | treats high cholesterol and triglyceride levels. may reduce the risk of angina, stroke, heart attack, and heart and blood vessel problems. |
| Percocet | narcotic to treat moderate-severe pain. side effects: black stools, dark urine, itching, rash, stomach pain, bad breath, vomiting of blood, yellow eyes or skin |
| valium/diazepam | treats anxiety, muscle spasms and seizures. side effects: drowsiness, dizziness, tiredness, muscle weakness, headache, dry mouth, nausea, constipation |
| klonapin/clonazepam | treat seizures, panic disorder, anxiety side effects: dizziness, indigestion, loss of muscle coordination, low energy, slurred speech |
| Prilosec/omeprazole | heartburn, damaged esophagus, stomach ulcers, gastroesophageal reflux side effects: back/leg/stomach pain, blisters, painful urination |
| Amlodipine/Norvasc | high BP, chest pain side effects: swelling, excess fluid in lungs, headache, fatigue, palpitations, dizziness, nausea, flushing |
| Eliquis/apixaban | treat and prevent blood clots/prevent stroke in people w/ afib. side effects: chest pain/tightness, swelling of face or tongue, trouble breathing, feeling dizzy/faint |
| coumadin/warfarin | treat and prevent blood clots side effects: severe bleeding, red/brown urine, black or bloody stool, severe headache, stomach pain |
| Lasix/furosemide | diuretic, can treat fluid retention (edema) and swelling caused by (CHF), liver disease, kidney disease side effects: increased urination, thirst, muscle cramps, rash, dizziness, diarrhea |
| pantoprazole/protonix | treat gastroesophageal reflux, damaged esophagus, high levels of stomach acid caused by tumors side effects: headache, nausea, vomiting, gas, joint pain, diarrhea, dizziness |
| b-12/cyanocobalamin | treats low levels of this vitamin side effects: pain/redness at injection site, mild diarrhea, itching, feeling of swelling all over |
| Lexapro/escitalopram | depression/generalized anxiety disorder (GAD) side effects: nausea, dry mouth, constipation, tiredness, dizziness, sweating, decreased sex interest, easy bruising/bleeding |
| Ativan/lorazepam | treat seizure disorders (epilepsy), used before surgery and medical procedures to relieve anxiety side effects: drowsiness, loss of coordination, headache, nausea, blurred vision, heartburn, change in appetite, constipation |
| gabapentin/neuraptine | treats seizures and pain caused by shingles side effects: drowsiness, loss of coordination, tiredness, blurred/double vision, unusual eye movements, shaking(tremor) |
| amoxacillan (antibiotic) | used to treat a wide variety of bacterial infections (UTI) side effects: diarrhea, nausea, vomiting |
| Mirapex/pramipexole | treats Parkinson's and restless leg syndrome side effects: dizziness, fainting, drowsiness, hallucinations, twitching |
| tramadol/Ultram | treats moderate-severe pain side effects: nausea, vomiting, constipation, dizziness, drowsiness, headache |
| meloxicam/Mobic | treats osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis side effects: upset stomach, nausea, diarrhea, bloating, gas, dizziness |
| olanzapine/Zyprexa | can treat mental disorders, including schizophrenia and bipolar disorder side effects: dizziness, restlessness, unusual behavior, depression, difficulty falling asleep, weakness, constipation, difficulty walking |
| Lortab/hydrocodone | can treat pain (controlled substance) side effects: nausea, vomiting, constipation, lightheadedness, dizziness, or drowsiness |
| colbenemid/probenecid | used to treat gout. side effects: nausea, cramping, diarrhea, loss of appetite, hair loss, headache, vomiting, frequent urination |
| actos/pioglitazone | diabetes drug. used along with a proper diet and exercise to control high blood sugar for type 2. side effects: dizziness, pharyngitis, respiratory infection, sinusitis |
| Zofran/ondansetron | prevent nausea/vomiting. side effects: constipation, drowsy, fever, headache disorder, diarrhea |
| oxybutynin/ditropan | used to treat an overactive bladder side effects: upper respiratory infection, UTI, erythema, xerostomia |
| losartan/cozaar | treat high BP (hypertension) and to help protect kidneys from damage due to diabetes. also lower risk of stroke. side effects: upper respiratory infection, nasal congestion, muscle weakness, back pain, dizziness |
| lisinopril/Prinivil, zestril | treats high BP side effects: cough, headache, drowsiness, upset stomach, nausea, diarrhea, itching/rash, depressed, weakness, runny nose, change in sexual function or desire |
| Levaquin/levofloaxcin | used to treat a variety of bacterial infections (antibiotic) side effects: constipation, dizziness, insomnia, headache, diarrhea |
| hydroxyzine/atarax | treat itching caused by allergies. side effects: drowsy, xerostomia, constipation, dry mouth, blurred vision |
| plaquenil/hydroxychloroquine | used to treat malaria infections caused by mosquito bites. side effects: pain, irregular heartbeat, hair loss, mood changes, ringing in ears, abdominal pain, dark urine, yellow eyes/skin |
| glipizide/Glucotrol | used with proper diet and exercise program to control high blood sugar for type 2 diabetes. may be used with others. side effects: hypoglycemic disorder, constipation, drowsy, diarrhea, dizziness. |
| glimepride/amaryl | used for diabetes type 2. controls high blood sugar side effects: nausea, upset stomach |
| Diflucan/fluconazole | used to treat vaginal yeast infections side effects: headache disorder, nausea, stomach pain, diarrhea |
| Synthroid/levothyroxine | used to treat an underactive thyroid, side effects: female infertility, hair loss, change in appetite/weight loss, vomiting/diarrhea, decreased bone density. |
| nortriptyline/pamelor | used to treat mental/mood problems such as depression. side effects: weight gain, drowsy, dizziness, headaches |
| Imipramine | an antidepressant side effects: dry mouth, blurred vision, headache, constipation, nausea, drowsiness, stomach cramps, excessive sweating |
| Carvedilol/Coreg | used to treat high BP and heart failure. also used after a heart attack side effects: bradycardia, hypotension, back pain, dizziness, fatigue, edema, weight gain, dyspnea, chest pain |
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