Pharm Med Indications (General Meds)

Desmopressin

• antidiuretic - STOPS you from peeing

Hydrocortisone

corticosteroid, reduces inflammation, often used in Addison’s disease

Buspirone

• anxiety med

Methimazole

treats hyperthyroidism

Diltiazem

for improving rhythms, afib, not for use in MI or HF

Clonidine

anti-hypertensive

Hydrochlorothiazide

diuretic

Methotrexate

tx for rheumatoid arthritis and Crohn's disease and ectopic pregnancy

Ketorolac

NSAID: dec pain AND fever

Polyethylene glycol / Miralax

cleans the gut / laxative

Loperamide

• anti-diarrheal

Docusate

• prevents constipation

Degludec

long-acting insulin

Verapamil class and indication

calcium channel blocker → dec BP

Mag sulfate purpose

helps prevent seizures from preeclampsia

Hydralazine indication

dec BP

Hydroxychloroquine uses

tx for malaria, rheumatoid arthritis, and lupus

Acetylcysteine

(1) thins mucus (2) heals acetaminophen poisoning

Monoamine oxidase inhibitors (MAOIs) treat what?

MAOIs treat depression

Meds that you need to monitor for SJS risk

lamotrigine, carbamazepine, and phenytoin

Carbamazepine

treats bipolar disorder

What do you treat bell Palsy with?

anti-virals

Zolpidem — indication and key nursing teaching?

• Zolpidem is a hypnotic (a drug that helps you fall asleep)

• Treats insomnia

• Take right before bedtime

Lurasidone indication and key fact

treats bipolar disorder, take with ≥350 calories

HIV medication tx

Ziodovudine

Oxaprozin

NSAID used in Osteoarthritis

Alteplase

clot buster - dissolves vlood clots in ischemic strokes

NEVER use this in hemorrhagic stroke —> increased bleeding risk

Phenytoin indication and what to monitor for when using?

Phenytoin (seizure med) → can cause serious cardiac dysrhythmias