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Study Notes
Pain Relief Medications
- Vicodin: Combination of APAP and Hydrocodone, utilized for moderate to severe pain relief, classified as DEA Schedule 3.
- Percocet: A combination of Oxycodone and APAP, prescribed for pain relief, classified as DEA Schedule 2.
- Ultram: Non-narcotic pain relief medication, generic name Tramadol.
Cardiovascular Drugs
- Prinivil: Generic for Lisinopril, an ACE inhibitor used as an antihypertensive and post-heart attack treatment.
- Norvasc: Amlodipine, a calcium channel blocker that lowers blood pressure by relaxing blood vessels.
- Tenormin: Atenolol, categorized as a beta blocker (B1), treating chest pain (angina) and high blood pressure.
- Lopressor: Metoprolol, a beta receptor blocker for hypertension, angina, and arrhythmia.
- Plavix: Clopidogrel, a platelet aggregation inhibitor used as a blood thinner for mild heart attack treatments.
Antidiabetics
- Glucophage: Generic Metformin, used in the management of type II diabetes.
Antibiotics
- Amoxil: Amoxicillin, a penicillin antibiotic effective against bacterial infections.
- Zithromax: Azithromycin, a macrolide antibiotic also used to treat bacterial infections.
- Augmentin: Combination of Amoxicillin and Clavulanate, another penicillin antibiotic for bacterial infections.
- Keflex: Generic for Cephalexin, a cephalosporin antibiotic used for bacterial infections.
Mental Health Medications
- Zoloft: Sertraline, an SSRI (Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitor) prescribed for depression.
- Lexapro: Escitalopram, another SSRI, used for depression and anxiety.
- Prozac: Fluoxetine, utilized as an antidepressant, falls under SSRI category.
- Xanax: Alprazolam, a benzodiazepine (DEA Schedule 4) used for anxiety management.
- Klonopin: Clonazepam, also a benzodiazepine (DEA Schedule 4) for seizures and anxiety.
- Ativan: Lorazepam, a benzodiazepine (DEA Schedule 4) aimed at treating anxiety and insomnia.
Hormone Replacements
- Synthroid: Levothyroxine, hormone replacement therapy for hypothyroidism.
Gastrointestinal Medications
- Prilosec: Omeprazole, a proton pump inhibitor treating peptic ulcers and GERD by blocking stomach acid secretion.
- Nexium: Esomeprazole, another proton pump inhibitor for similar gastrointestinal issues.
Cholesterol-Lowering Drugs
- Zocor: Simvastatin, a statin medication aimed at lowering cholesterol.
- Lipitor: Atorvastatin, classified as a statin used for cholesterol management.
Other Notable Medications
- Microzide: Hydrochlorothiazide (HCTZ), a thiazide diuretic for high blood pressure treatment.
- Sterapred: Prednisone, a corticosteroid to reduce swelling and inflammation.
- Neurontin: Gabapentin, classified as an anticonvulsant, also used for chronic pain and bipolar mood stabilization.
- Ambien: Zolpidem, a sleep aid classified as DEA Schedule 4 for treating insomnia.
- Advil: Ibuprofen, a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) for pain, inflammation, and fever reduction.
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