Term
| Albuterol (Action and contraindication), Acute |
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Definition
| Prevention and treatment of reversible bronchospasm associated with asthma and other obstructive pulmonary diseases. Not for cardiac tachyarrhythmias. |
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| Epinephrine (Action and contraindication), acute |
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Definition
| Relaxes bronchial smooth muscle, causes cardiac stimulation, relieves allergic signs and symptoms, helps stop local bleeding, and decreases pain sensation. Not for those with Angle closure, glaucoma, shock (other than anaphylactic), organ/brain damage, cardiac dilation, arrhythmias, coronary insufficiency, or cerebral arteriosclerosis, and those in labor. |
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| Salmeterol (Serevent) (Action and contraindication), Profilactic |
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Definition
| Improves breathing. Not for acute bronchospasm. |
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| Theophylline (Slophyllin) (Action and contraindication), acute |
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Definition
| Improves breathing ability, relaxes respiratory smooth muscle. Not if active peptic ulcer or seizure disorder, and if hypersensitive to xanthine compounds, those with tonic clonic seizures. Can cause brain damage. Do not have with caffeine. Take with full glass of water. Palpitaions, irritability. |
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| Aminophylline (Action and contraindication), acute |
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Definition
| Improves breathing ability, relaxes respiratory smooth muscle. Not used if allergic. Seizures are not as life threatening than with similar drug. Causes irritability, palpitations, vomiting. |
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Term
| Prednisone (Action and contraindication), not if fungus present |
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Definition
| Relieves inflammation and induces immunosuppression. Not for those with systemic fungal infection or allergy to any part of this drug. |
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Term
| Azmacort (Action and contraindication), not for acute |
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Definition
| Improves breathing ability. Not a rescue drug. Not for those with Status Asthmaticus or allergy to this drug. |
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| Solumedrol ( Methylprednisolone) (Action and contraindication), not if systemic fungal infection |
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Definition
| Relieves inflammation and suppresses immune system function. Not if allergic to drug or have a systemic fungal infection. Blood work monitored. |
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| Flovent (Fluticasone) (Action and contraindication), not for acute |
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Definition
| Improves breathing ability by reducing inflammation. Not if allergic, not for primary therapy to status asthmaticus or other acute episodes of asthma in whom intensive measures are needed. Candidiasis |
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Term
| Zidovudine (Retrovir) (Action and contraindication) |
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Definition
| Reduces symptoms of HIV infection, prevents replication. Not for life threatening allergy, if you have bone marrow suppression, or impaired renal and hepatic function. Check platelets every 2 weeks. Thrombocytopenia |
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Term
| Nelfinavir (Viracept) Action and contraindication) |
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Definition
| Produces immature noninfectious virus, prevention of AIDS progression. NO grapefruit, Do not use if receiving ergot derivatives, not for pregnant women, or if presense of carcinogen EMS. No grapefruit. Use barrier contraceptives, conflict with oral. |
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| Methotrexate (Action and contraindication) |
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Definition
| Kills certain cancer cells and reduces inflammation. Not for those with psoriasis or rheumatiod arthritis who also have alcoholism, alcoholic liver, chronic liver disease, immunodeficiency syndromes, or blood dyscrasias. Can't metabolize folic acid |
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| Singulair (Montelukast) (Action and contraindication), not for acute |
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Definition
| Improves breathing, Not for acute asthmatic attacks or status asthmaticus, or if allergic to drug. Dentist prior to taking. synthetic |
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Term
| Cytoxan (Action and contraindication) |
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Definition
| Kills specific types of cancer cells, improves renal function in mild nephrotic syndrome in children. Not for those with severe bone marrow depression. alopecia. |
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Term
| Vincristine (Action and contraindication) |
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Definition
| Inhibits replication of certain cancer cells. Not for those with demyelinating form of Charcot-Marie-Tooth syndrome (characterized by a slowly progressive degeneration of the muscles in the foot, lower leg, hand, and forearm and a mild loss of sensation in the limbs, fingers, and toes), don't give to patients who are receiving radiation therpay through sites that include the liver. AVOID GRAPFRUIT |
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Term
| Monistat (Action and contraindication) |
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Definition
| Effective only for candidal vulvovaginitis. Not for those allergic. |
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| Oxytocin (Pitocin) (Action and contraindication) |
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Definition
| Induces labor and milk ejection and reduces postpartum bleeding. Not for use if allergic, have cephalopelvic disproportion or delivery that requires conversion, fetal distress, prematurity, severe toxemia, hypertonic uterine pattern, total placenta previa, or vasa previa. |
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Term
| Methylergonovine (Methergine) (Action and contraindication) |
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Definition
| Prevention and control of postpartum hemorrhage. Not for those with HTN, toxemia, hypersensitivity to ERGOTS (Fungi). Blurred vision, convulsions. |
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Term
| Dinoprostone (Cervidil) (Action and contraindication) |
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Definition
| Used in a pregnant woman to relax the muscles of the cervix in preparation for inducing labor at the end of a pregnancy. Not for use with acute pelvic inflammatory disease, active cardiac, pulmonary, renal or hepatic disease, placenta previa. |
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Term
| Hemabate (Carboprost) (Action and contraindication) |
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Definition
| Treat severe bleeding after childbirth. Not if allergic, , if you have acute pelvic inflammatory disease, or patient with active cardiac. |
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Term
| Misoprostol (Cytotec) (Action and contraindication) |
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Definition
| Protect gastric mucosa from ulcerating, and for cervical ripening. not if allergic to protaglandins and for pregnant women. |
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Term
| Nubain (Nalbuphine Hydrochloride) (Action and contraindication) |
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Definition
| Relieves pain and enhances anesthesia. Not for use if allergic. |
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Term
| Fentanyl (Action and contraindication) |
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Definition
| Relieves Pain. Adjunct to general anesthesia. Not for use if intolerant, or with those who need postoperative pain management, have acute mild or intermittent pain that can be managed with nonopioid drugs. |
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Term
| Ibuprofen (Action and contraindication) |
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Definition
| Relives pain, fever, and inflammation. Do not use if allergic, have nasal polyps, angioedema, and bronchospastic reactions to aspirin or other NSAIDs. |
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Term
| Acetaminophen (Action and contraindication) |
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Definition
| Relieves pain and reduces fever. Not for use if allergic. |
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Term
| Calcium Disodium Edetate (Action and contraindication) |
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Definition
| Abolishes effects of lead poinsoning. not for those allergic, or that have anuria, suspected hypocalcemia, renal disease, active or healed tubercular lesions, Hx of seizures or intracrania lesions. |
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Term
| Dimercaprol (Action and contraindication) |
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Definition
| Removing a heavy metal, such as lead or mercury from the blood. |
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Term
| Mucomyst (Action and contraindication) |
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Definition
| Thins respiratory secretions and reverses the toxic effects of acetaminophen. Not used if allergic. |
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Term
| Activated Charcoal (Action and contraindication) |
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Definition
| Used as an antidote for selected poisons and overdoses. No known contraindications. |
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Term
| Amoxicillin (Action and contraindication) |
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Definition
| Kills suseptable bacteria, common for ENT infections. Not for use if allergic. Black tongue |
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| Septra/Bactrim (Action and contraindication) |
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Definition
| Works by killing sensitive bacteria. Don't use if allergic. Inhibits folic acid synthesis. UTI |
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Term
| Ampicillin (Action and contraindication) |
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Definition
| Kills suseptible bacteria, including nonpenicillinase-producing gram positive bacteria and many gram negative organisms. don't use if allergic to penicillins or this drug. Black tongue |
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Term
| Augmentin (Amoxicillin and Clavulanate Potassium) (Action and contraindication) |
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Definition
| Kills suseptible bacteria, common for use with ear infections. Not for use with those allergic to penicillins, in those with Hx of amoxicillin-related cholestatic jaundice or hepatic dysfunction. vaginitis. |
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| Erythromycin (Action and contraindication) |
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Definition
| Inhibits bacterial growth protects baby's eyes from gonorrhea at birth. Not for those allergic, or taking pimozide, or have hepatic disease. |
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Term
| Acyclovir (Action and contraindication) |
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Definition
| Kills suseptible viruses, antiviral, interferes w/ virus DNA polymerase and DNA replication. Not for use if allergic. |
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Term
| Metronidazole (Action and contraindication) |
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Definition
| Hinders growth of selected organisms, including most anaerobic bacteria and protozoa. Not for those allergic. |
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Term
| Ritalin (Action and contraindication) |
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Definition
| Promotes calmness in hyperkinesis, and prevents sleep. Not used if allergic, have glaucoma, motor tics, family Hx, Tourette syndrome or Hx of marked anxiety, tension or agitation, or within 14 days of MAO inhibitor use. |
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Term
| Dexedrine (Dextroamphetamine Sulfate) (Action and contraindication) |
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Definition
| Helps prevent sleep and calms hyperactive children. Not for those allergic, or if within 14 days of MAO inhibitor use, have hyperthyriodism, glaucoma, advanced arteriosclerosis, or Hx drug abuse. |
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Term
| Adderall (Action and contraindication) |
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Definition
| Reduces the effects of ADHD and Narcolepsy. Not for those with advanced arteriosclerosis, symptomatic cardiovascular disease, moderate to severe hypertension, hyperthyroidism, known hypersensitivity or idiosyncrasy to the sympathomimetic amines, glaucoma. Agitated states. Patients with a history of drug abuse. During or within 14 days following the administration of monoamine oxidase inhibitors (MA), hypertensive crises may result. |
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Term
| Diflucan (Fluconazole) (Action and contraindication) |
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Definition
| Hinders fungal growth. Not for the allergic to any part of this drug. |
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Term
| Premarin (Action and contraindication) |
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Definition
| Provides estrogen replacement, relieves vasomotor menopausal symptoms and vaginal dryness, helps prevent severity of osteoporosis, and provides palliation for prostate and breast cancer. Not for those with thrombophlebitis, thromboembolic disorders, estrogen dependent neoplasia, breast or reproductive organ cancer (except for palliative therapy), or undiagnosed abnormal genital bleeding. Effect liver function, Cause of endometrial cancer. |
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Term
| Tamoxifen (Action and contraindication) |
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Definition
| Hinders function of breast cancer cells. Not for those allergic, or women receiving coumarin-type anticoagulants, Hx of deep vein thrombosis or pulmonary emboli. Cause of endometrial cancer. NOT GRAPEFRUIT |
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Term
| Phenobarbital (Action and contraindication) |
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Definition
| Prevents and stops seizure activity, promotes calmness and sleep. Not for those allergic, have hepatic dysfunction, respiratory distress, dyspnea or obstruction, nephritis, or Hx of manifest or late porphyria. setates, not first choice, usuallyused in combo with outher anticonvulsants. |
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Term
| Clonazepam (Klonopin) (Action and contraindication) |
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Definition
| Prevents or stops seizure activity. Not for those allergic, have acute angleclosure glaucoma or significant hepatic disease. Sedates, blood syscrasias, liver toxicity, rapid withdrawal is dangerous. |
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Term
| Phenytoin (Dilantin) (Action and contraindication) |
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Definition
| Prevents and stops seizure activity. Not for those with sinus bradycardia, SA block, second or third degree AV block, Adams-Stokes syndrome. Gigival hyperplasia, folic acid deficiency, sedation. give with milk. |
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Term
| Diazepam (Valium) (Action and contraindication) |
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Definition
| Relieves anxiety, muscle spasms, and seizures, promotes calmness and sleep. Not for those allergic, have angle-closure glaucoma, shock, coma, or acute alcohol intoxication. affects labido. Rapid withdrawal dangerous, liver toxicity, blood dyscrasias, sedates. |
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Term
| Carbamazepine (Tegretol) (Action and contraindication) |
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Definition
| Prevents seizure activity, eliminates pain caused by trigeminal neuralgia, and by an unknown mechanism, treats bipolar disorder. Not for those allergic, have previous bone marrow suppression, and within 14 days of using MAO inhibitor therary. Baseline labs, monitor plasma levels. |
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Term
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Definition
| manmade steroid effecting ovaries adn pituitary, preventing the release of certain hormones. Endometriosis, synthetic androgen |
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Term
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Definition
| Do not give with anacids Increases seizure threshold, somnolence |
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Term
| Depakote (Divalproex Sodium) |
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Definition
| valproic acid, baseline labs, absence monitor levels, sedates |
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Term
| Betamethesone (action and contraindications) |
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Definition
| Used for fetal lung maturation. Give with food, early in the day. Avoid prolonged use, especially in children. suppress cell-mediated and humoral immunity by reduces level of WBC, inhibiting interleukin sythesis. Reduces inflammation. Not used with systemic fungal infections. Can cause diabetes and osteoporosis with excessive use. Suppresses the hypothalamic-pituitary-adrenal axis. |
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Term
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Definition
| Uterine relaxant. improves breathing ability. Palpitaions, vomit...watch closely for bronchospasm. |
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Definition
| Side Effects: uticaria, hypoglycemia, rebound hyperglycemia, lipidystrophy, itching, reddness, swelling, allergic reaction anaphylaxis. |
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