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Question | Answer |
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Classification: non-steroidal anti-inflammatory (NSAID) | (Advil) ibuprofen |
Action: inhibits prostagladin synthesis | (Advil) ibuprofen |
Use: pain, inflammation | (Advil) ibuprofen |
Classification: antihistimine | cetirizine (Zyrtec) |
Action: Inhibits histamine release/eosinophil activity during inflammation, decreases swelling and inflammation response | cetirizine (Zyrtec) |
Use: Allergies | cetirizine (Zyrtec) |
Classification: antianxiety, sedative | alprazolam (Xanax) |
Action: Binds to GABA in the brain which depresses the CNS | alprazolam (Xanax) |
Use: anxiety | alprazolam (Xanax) |
Classification: antipsychotic, neuroleptic | aripiprazole (Abilify) |
Action: works on dopamine and serotonin receptors in the brain | aripiprazole (Abilify) |
Use: Schizophrenia | aripiprazole (Abilify) |
Classification: anticoagulant | warfarin (Coumadin) |
Action: interferes with synthesis of vitamin K slowing the process of blood clotting | warfarin (Coumadin) |
Use: thromboembolism and prevention of blood clots | warfarin (Coumadin) |
Classification: antidepressant, SSRI | escitalopram (Lexapro) |
Action: inhibits neuron reuptake of serotonin | escitalopram (Lexapro) |
Use: depression | escitalopram (Lexapro) |
Classification: loop diuretic | furosemide (Lasix) |
Action: inhibits the reabsorption of sodium and chloride from the ascending loop of Henle | furosemide (Lasix) |
Use: edema | furosemide (Lasix) |
Classification: monoclonal antibody | infliximab (Remicade) |
Action: neutralizes activity of tumor necrosis factor found in Crohn's disease | infliximab (Remicade) |
Use: Crohn's disease | infliximab (Remicade) |
Classification: bronchodilator | salmeterol (Serevent) |
Action: relaxes bronchial smooth muscle producing bronchodilation | salmeterol (Serevent) |
Uses: asthma | salmeterol (Serevent) |
Classification: corticosteroid | fluticasone (Flovent) |
Action: reduces inflammation | fluticasone (Flovent) |
Use: asthma, inflammation | fluticasone (Flovent) |
Classification: antidepressant | paroxetine (Paxil) |
Action: inhibits CNS reuptake of serotonin | paroxetine (Paxil) |
Use: depression | paroxetine (Paxil) |
ibuprofen | Advil |
cetirizine | Zyrtec |
alprazolam | Xanax |
aripiprazole | Abilify |
warfarin | Coumadin |
escitalopram | Lexapro |
furosemide | Lasix |
infliximab | Remicade |
salmeterol | Severent |
fluticasone | Flovent |
paroxetine | Paxil |