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drugs day 4
Question | Answer | |
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ZESTRIL (lisinopril) | ACE INHIBITOR | belongs to a group of medications called ACE inhibitors. It is used to treat high blood pressure(hypertension) |
ZOCOR (simvastin) | STATIN | an enzyme blocker(HMG-CoA reductase inhibitor)also known as a"statin". It is used along with a proper diet to help lower cholesterol and fats(triglycerides)in the blood. In general. |
STRATTERA (atomoxetine) at-oh-MOX-eh-teen | NOREPHINEPHRIINE REPUTAKE INHIBITOR | ADHD in children teens,and adults;strengthens the chemical signals between brain cells and also increases certain brain cells(neurotransmitters)to improve concentration;not a stiimulant. |
VYTORIN (ezetimibe/simvastatin) eh-ZET-ih-mibe/SIM-vuh-stat-in) | STATIN | combination of two drugs ezethimibe and simvastatin;used along with a proper diet to help lower bad cholesterol(LDL)and fats(triglycerides)in the blood while raising good cholesterol(HDL) |
TYLENOL 3# (acetaminophen with codeine) | NARCOTIC | indicated for the relief of mild to moderately severe pain |
CRESTOR (rosuvastatin calcium) | STATIN HMG-CoA reductase inhibitor | used along with a proper diet to help lower fats(triglycerides)and cholesterol in the blood. |
PHENERGAN (promethazine) | ANTI-HISTAMINE | used to prevent and treat nausa and vomiting related to certain conditions(motion sickness,before/after surgery) and allergic systems. |
LASIX (furosemide) fyou-ROW-seh-mide | DIURETIC | indicated in adults and pediatric patients for the treatment of edema associated with congestive heart failure,cirrhosis of the liver,renal disease. |
ALDACTAZIDE (spironolactone) | DIURETIC | this product is used to treat high blood pressue(hypertension),heart failure,or extra fluid in the body. |
CYMBALTA (duloxetine hydrochloride) dull-ox-eh | ANTI-DEPRESSANT | used to treat a variety of conditions including depression and other mental/mood disorders |
NITRO-DUR (nitroglycerin patch) | NITRATES | prevent chest pain(angina)in people with a certain heart conditions(coronary artery diseas).Works by relaxing and widening the blood vessels so blood can flow more easily to the heart. |