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____________________________________________________________________________________________________ PEREZ, MAYELLE - BSN 2F ANTIHISTAMINES - are medications used to...

____________________________________________________________________________________________________ PEREZ, MAYELLE - BSN 2F ANTIHISTAMINES - are medications used to treat allergies. They work by blocking the effects of PHARMACOLOGY histamine, a substance released by the body during (RESPIRATORY SYSTEM) allergic reactions. ANTI-ASTHMATIC DRUGS - are medications used to treat asthma, a chronic respiratory Chlorpheniramine maleate (Chlor-Trimeton) condition characterized by airway inflammation Diphenhydramine (Benadryl) and narrowing. These drugs help manage asthma Clemastine (Tavist) symptoms and prevent asthma attacks. Enhydrinate (Dramamine) Loratidine (Claritin) Albuterol (Ventolin) Desloratidine (Clarinex) Theophylline (Theo-dur) Cetirizine (Zyrtec) Metaproterenol (Alupent) Aminophylline (Phyllocontin) Isoproterenol (Medihaler-Iso) PHARMACOLOGY (CARDIOVASCULAR SYSTEM) Terbutaline (Bricanyl) Salmeterol (Serevent) ANTILIPEMICS - are medications used to lower Epinephrine HCI (Adrenalin) cholesterol levels in the blood. They are often prescribed to reduce the risk of heart disease and NASAL DECONGESTANTS- are medications stroke. used to relieve nasal congestion, a common symptom of colds, allergies, and sinus infections. Atorvastatin (Lipitor) They work by narrowing the blood vessels in the Lovastatin (Mevacor) nasal passages, which reduces swelling and Simvastatin (Zocor) makes it easier to breathe. Clofibrate (Atropid) Cholestyramine (Questran) Pheny|propanolamine (Decolgen, Neozep) Fluvastatin (Lescol) Pseudoephedrine (Sudafed, Sinuzip) Pravastatin (Pravachol) Fenofibrate (Tricor) MUCOLYTICS - are medications that help to thin Gemfibrozil (Lopid) and loosen mucus in the airways, making it easier Colestipol (Colestid) to cough up. ANTIANGINAL DRUGS - are medications used to Acetylcysteine (Mucomyst) treat angina, a type of chest gain caused by reduced Carbocysteine (Solmux, Loviscol) blood flow to the heart. They work by improving blood Mucosolvan (Ambroxol) flow to the heart, reducing the oxygen demand of the Bisolvon (Bromhexine) heart muscle, or both. EXPECTORANTS - is a type of cough medicine Nitroglycerine (Nitrostat, Nitrolingual, Nitrogard) used to help clear mucus (phlegm) from your Nitroglycerine (Nitrol, Nitrobid) airway. Isosorbide dinitrate (Isordil, Iso-Bid) Isosorbide mononitrate (Imdur) Guaifenesin (Robitussin) ANTICOAGULANTS - are medications used to ANTITUSSIVES - are medications used to prevent blood clots from forming. They are often suppress coughs. They work by reducing the prescribed to people at risk of blood clots activity of the cough reflex center in the brain. Heparin (Heparin) Benzonatate (Tessalon) Enoxaparin (Lovenox) Butamirate (Sinecod Forte) Dalteparin (Fragmin) Dextromerthorphan (Benylin DM, Pertussin, Warfarin (Coumadin) Diacol) Codeine sulfate (Codeine)  ____________________________________________________________________________________________________ PEREZ, MAYELLE - BSN 2F (ANTI-INFECTIVES) FLUOROQUINOLONES THROMBOLYTICS are medications used to dissolve blood clots. They are often used in Ciprofloxacin (Cipro) emergency situations to treat heart attacks and Ofloxacin (Floxin) strokes. Levofloxacin (Levaquin) Norfloxacin (Noroxin) Urokinase (Abbokinase) Streptokinase (Streptase) MACROLIDES Alteplase (Activase) Reteplase (Retavase) Erythromycin (Erythrocin) Clarithromycin (Blaxin) CARDIAC GLYCOSIDES are a class of Azithromycin (Zithromax) medications used to treat heart failure. They work by increasing the force with which the heart contracts, improving blood flow and helping the PHARMACOLOGY heart pump blood more efficiently. (GASTROINTESTINAL SYSTEM) ANTACIDS are medications used to neutralize Digoxin (Lanoxin) stomach acid, providing relief from symptoms llke Digitoxin (Crystodigin) heartburn, Indigestion, and acid reflux. Lanatoside ( Cedilanid-C) Aluminum hydroxide (Amphojel) ANTIPLATELET + VASODILATORS - are Aluminum carbonate (Basaljel) medications are both used to improve blood flow and reduce the risk of heart attack and stroke. MAGNESIUM-BASED - are a type of medication that contains magnesium. They are often used to Dipyridamole (Persantin) treat: Constipation, Heartburn, Kidney stones, Acetylsalisylic acid (Aspirin) Magnesium deficiency. Clopidogrel (Plavix) Cilostazol (Pletal) Magnesium hydroxide (Milk of Magnesia) Anteclopidine (Ticlid) Magnesium Citrate ANTIHYPERTENSIVES are medications used to CALCIUM-BASED - are medications that contain treat high blood pressure (hypertension). They calcium. work by reducing the force with which the heart pumps blood and by relaxing the blood vessels. Calcium carbonate (Tums, Rolaids) Captopril (Capoten) Hydralazine (Apresoline) Mg-AI COMBINATION - Magnesium-aluminum Ramipril (Altace) Fosinopril (Monopril) combination drugs are antacids that contain both Propanolol (Inderal) Atenolol (Tenormin) magnesium and aluminum hydroxide. They are Terazosin (Hytrin) Guanethidine (ismelin) used to treat heartburn, indigestion, and acid Enalapril (Vasotec) Nitroprusside (Nipride) reflux. Acebutolol (Sectral) Verapamil (Calan, Isoptin) Nifedipine (Procardia) Metoprolol (Lopressor) Mg-Al (Maalox, Mylanta) Doxazosin (Cardura) Nicardipine (Cardene) Mg-Al trisilicate (Gaviscon) Lisinopril (Zestril) Diltiazem (Cardizem) Magaldrate (Riopan) Esmolol ( Brivibloc) Minoxidil (Loniten) Amlodipine (Norvasc) Nadolol (Corgard) HISTAMINE-2 BLOCKERS - are medications Reserpine (Serpalan, Clonidine (Catapres) used to reduce the amount of acid produced by Serpasil) Methyldopa (Aldomet) the stomach. Benezepril (Lotensin) Ranitidine (Zantac) Betaxolol (Betoptic) Famotidine (Pepcid) Felodipine (Plendil) Cimetidine (Tagamet)  ____________________________________________________________________________________________________ PEREZ, MAYELLE - BSN 2F PROTON PUMP INHIBITORS - are a class of medications that cause a profound and prolonged reduction of stomach acid production. Esomeprazole (Nexium) Omeprazole (Prilosec) Lansoprazole (Prevacid) MUCOSAL PROTECTIVE - are medications that help to protect the lining of the stomach and intestines from damage caused by stomach acid. Sucralfate (Carafate) Misoprostol (Cytotec) ANTIDIARRHEAL DRUGS - are medications used to treat diarrhea. They work by various mechanisms, including slowing down bowel movements, absorbing excess water, or targeting specific causes of diarrhea. Bismuth subsalicylate (Pepto-Bismol) Kaolin and Pectin (Kaopectate) Loperamide HCI (Immodium) Diphenoxyalte HCI w/ atropine (Lomotil) LAXATIVES dare medications used to treat constipation. They work by increasing the frequency and volume of bowel movements. Monobasic sodium phosphate (Diacol-R) Bisacodyl (Dulcolax) Senna (Senokot) Methylcellulose (Citrucel) Lactulose (Cephulac) Magnesium citrate (Citroma) Docusate sodium (Colace) Castor oil (Neoloid, Emulsoil) Psyllium (Metamucil) Glycerin (Glycerol) Magnesium hydroxide (Milk of Magnesia) Docusate potassium (Dialose) Docusate calcium (Doxidan)