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Pharmacology
Medications/Classifications/Etc.
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Suppository | A form of medicine that is inserted into the rectum, vagina, or urethra; absorbed into the bloodstream; ex: glycerin to treat constipation or acetaminophen to treat a fever |
| methyl salicylate liniment | topical application route; used to treat minor aches/pains of the muscles/joints |
| esomeprazole (Nexium) | used to treat conditions where there is too much acid in the stomach (ex: GERD, gastric ulcers, esophagitis) |
| loperamide (Imodium A-D) | used to control & relieve the symptoms of acute diarrhea; helps stop diarrhea by slowing down the movements of the intestines. |
| metformin (Glucophage) | used to treat high blood sugar levels that are caused by type 2 diabetes (anti-diabetic medication) |
| zolpidem (Ambien) | used to treat insomnia (trouble sleeping); CNS depressant; schedule IV substance - sedative |
| ondasetron (Zofran) | antiemetic; used to prevent nausea & vomiting |
| clonazepam (Klonopin) | sedative used to treat seizures, panic disorder, & anxiety; benzodiazepine; schedule IV controlled substance |
| chlorpropamide | sulfonylurea drug class; increases the release of insulin from the pancreas which lowers your blood sugar--no longer available in the USA. |
| amlodipine (Norvasc) | a calcium channel blocker; can treat high blood pressure & chest pain (angina) |
| alprazolam ( Xanax) | a benzodiazepine sedative used to treat anxiety & panic disorder; schedule IV drug; high potency |
| lisinopril (Zestril, Prinivil) | ACE inhibitor; used to treat high blood pressure & heart failure; can reduce the risk of death after a heart attack; works by blocking a substance in the body that causes the blood vessels to tighten; lowers blood pressure |
| antiemetic | a drug that prevents or reduces nausea & vomiting |
| antitussive | used to prevent or relieve a cough |
| antilipemic | a substance used to treat hyperlipidemia (cholesterol) |
| antipyretic | used to prevent or reduce fever |
| anticonvulsant | used to prevent or reduce the severity of epileptic fits or other convulsions (seizures) |
| half-life | the time it takes for the amount of a drug's active substance in your body to reduce by half; used to estimate how long it takes for a drug to be removed from your body |
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