Pharmacology Drugs Flashcards Questions and Answers with complete solutions

Pharmacology Drugs Flashcards Questions and Answers with complete solutions Nexium - ANS- Generic Name: esomeprazol Classification: proton pump inhibitor Uses: treat symptoms of gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) and other conditions involving excessive stomach acid. Side Effects: dizziness, confusion;fast or uneven heart rate;jerking muscle movements; ADULT DOSE:20 mg or 40 mg esomeprazole given once daily by intravenous injection Lipitor - ANS- Generic Name: ATORVASTATIN Classification: HMG-COA REDUCTASE INHIBITOR Uses:reduces levels of "bad" cholesterol and triglycerides in the blood, while increasing levels of "good" cholesterol Side Effects:unexplained muscle pain, tenderness, or weakness; confusion, memory problems;fever, unusual tiredness, and dark colored urine; swelling, weight gain, urinating less than usual or not at all; increased thirst, increased urination, hunger, dry mouth, fruity breath odor, drowsiness, dry skin, blurred vision, weight loss; or nausea, upper stomach pain, itching, loss of appetite, dark urine, clay-colored stools, jaundice (yellowing of the skin or eyes). Adult Dose:10 or 20 mg once daily PLAVIX - ANS- Generic Name: CLOPIDOGREL Classification: ANTIPLATELET Uses: keeps the platelets in your blood from coagulating Side Effects: nosebleed or other bleeding that will not stop;bloody or tarry stools, blood in your urine;coughing up blood or vomit that looks like coffee grounds; chest pain or heavy feeling, pain spreading to the arm or shoulder, nausea, sweating, general ill feeling; sudden numbness or weakness, especially on one side of the body; sudden headache, confusion, problems with vision, speech, or balance; pale skin, weakness, fever, or jaundice (yellowing of the skin or eyes); or easy bruising, unusual bleeding (nose, mouth, vagina, or rectum), purple or red pinpoint spots under your skin. Adult Dose:75 mg once daily orally ADVAIR DISKUS - ANS- Generic Name: FLUTICASONE AND SALMETEROL Classification: CORTICOSTEROID / B2 AGONIST (LONG ACTING) Uses: to control and prevent symptoms caused by asthma or ongoing lung disease Side Effects: Hoarseness, throat irritation, headache, or stomach upset Adult Dose: 250/50 mcg twice daily OXYCONTIN - ANS- Generic Name: OXYCODONE Classification: OPIOID ANALGESIC Uses:opioid pain reliever similar to morphine Side Effects:shallow breathing, slow heartbeat;seizure (convulsions);cold, clammy skin;confusion;severe weakness or dizziness; or feeling like you might pass out. Adult Dose: ABILIFY - ANS- Generic Name: ARIPIPRAZOLE Classification: ANTIPSYCHOTIC (ATYPICAL) Uses:antipsychotic medication Side Effects:sudden numbness or weakness, headache, confusion, or problems with vision, speech, or balance; Adult Dose:is 10 mg/day or 15 mg/day SEROQUEL - ANS- Generic Name: QUETIAPINE Classification: ANTIPSYCHOTIC (ATYPICAL) Uses:antipsychotic medicine. Side Effects:increased thirst and urination, excessive hunger, fruity breath odor, weakness, nausea and vomiting; or fever, chills, body aches, flu symptoms, white patches or sores inside your mouth or on your lips. Adult Dose: CRESTOR - ANS- Generic Name: ROSUVASTATIN Classification: HMG-COA REDUCTASE INHIBITOR Uses:reduces levels of "bad" cholesterol and triglycerides in the blood, while increasing levels of "good" cholesterol Side Effects:headache, depressed mood;mild muscle pain;joint pain;sleep problems (insomnia), nightmares. Adult Dose:5 to 40 mg orally once daily CYMBALTA - ANS- Generic Name: DULOXETINE Classification: SNRI Uses:It affects chemicals in the brain that may become unbalanced and cause depression. Side Effects:dry mouth;drowsiness;tired feeling;mild nausea or loss of appetite; or constipation. Adult Dose: ACTOS - ANS- Generic Name: PIOGLITAZONE Classification: THIAZOLIDINEDIONE(TZD) Uses: anti-diabetic drug Side Effects: Sore throat, muscle pain, weight gain, or tooth problems Adult Dose: 15 mg or 30 mg once daily. LEXAPRO - ANS- Generic Name: ESCITALOPRAM Classification: SSRI Uses:antidepressant Side Effects:drowsiness, dizziness;sleep problems (insomnia);mild nausea, gas, heartburn, upset stomach, constipation;weight changes;decreased sex drive, impotence, or difficulty having an orgasm; or dry mouth, yawning, ringing in your ears. Adult Dose: 10 mg to 20 mg daily ZYPREXA - ANS- Generic Name: OLANZAPINE Classification: ANTIPSYCHOTIC (ATYPICAL), ANTIMANIC Uses:atypical antipsychotic medication Side Effects:weight gain (more likely in teenagers), increased appetite;headache, dizziness, drowsiness, feeling tired or restless;memory problems;stomach pain, constipation, loss of bladder control; Adult Dose:10-15 mg/once a day SPIRIVA - ANS- Generic Name: TIOTROPIUM Classification: ANTICHOLINERGIC Uses:It works by enlarging the airways to allow easier breathing Side Effects:wheezing, chest pain or tightness, trouble breathing,eye pain or redness, seeing halos around lights Adult Dose: 18 mcg inhaled once daily. LANTUS - ANS- Generic Name: INSULIN GLARGINE (rDNA ORIGIN) Classification: INSULIN (LONG ACTING) Uses:lowers levels of glucose (sugar) in the blood Side Effects:itching skin rash over the entire body, wheezing, trouble breathing, fast heart rate, sweating, or feeling like you might pass out. Adult Dose: 10 U of Lantus at bedtime