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Clonidine (Catapres)

Adrenergic agonist that reduces blood pressure and is indicated for hypertension, opioid or alcohol withdrawal, dysmenorrhea, menopausal hot flashes, and severe pain.

Amlodipine besylate (Norvasc)

Calcium channel blocker that decreases the afterload of the heart and myocardial oxygen demand, indicated for angina, hypertension, and certain tachycardias.

Losartan (Cozaar)

Angiotensin II receptor blocker (ARB) that selectively blocks angiotensin II, causing vasodilation and lowering blood pressure, used in hypertension and heart failure.

Hydralazine (Apresoline)

Vasodilator that directly causes vasodilation on arteries, used primarily for severe hypertension.

Diuretics

Agents that accelerate urine formation and remove sodium from the body, with various classes for specific indications.

Nitroglycerin (Nitrostat/Nitro-Bid)

Antianginal medication that acts as a potent vasodilator, indicated for angina.

Atenolol (Tenormin)

Class II antidysrhythmic that blocks adrenergic hormones, slowing heart rate and reducing blood pressure, indicated for hypertension and myocardial infarction.

Amiodarone (Cordarone, Pacerone)

Class II antidysrhythmic that blocks potassium channels to correct irregular heart rhythms, indicated for various dysrhythmias.

Trimethoprim/Sulfmethoxazole (TMP-SMX)

Sulfonamide that inhibits bacterial folic acid synthesis, indicated for UTIs and various bacterial infections.

Amoxicillin/clavulanate (Augmentin)

Penicillin drug that lyses gram-positive bacterial cell walls, indicated for pneumonia, UTI, and skin infections.

Cefuroxime (Ceftin, Zinacef)

Cephalosporin antibiotic that is effective against gram-negative bacteria, used for UTI and other infections.

Erythromycin (Erythocin)

Macrolide antibiotic that inhibits bacterial protein synthesis, indicated for respiratory infections and STDs.

Ciprofloxacin (Cipro)

Quinolone antibiotic that alters bacterial DNA, indicated for various infections including UTIs and pneumonia.

Gentamicin (Garamycin)

Aminoglycoside that binds to ribosomes to inhibit bacterial protein synthesis, for severe infections.

Doxycycline (Doryx)

Tetracycline antibiotic with a broad spectrum, indicated for rickettsial infections and acne.

Oseltamivir (Tamiflu)

Antiviral that inhibits the replication of influenza viruses, indicated for influenza A or B.

Amphotericin

Antifungal that binds to fungal cell membranes, used to treat invasive fungal infections.

Albuterol (Proair, Proventil)

Short-acting beta-adrenergic agonist that relaxes bronchial muscles, indicated for asthma and COPD.

Ipratropium (Atrovent)

Anticholinergic agent that prevents bronchial constriction, indicated for COPD and asthma.

Atorvastatin (Lipitor)

Lipid-lowering drug that decreases cholesterol production, indicated for hypercholesterolemia.

Heparin

Anticoagulant that inhibits clotting factors and is used for various thromboembolic conditions.

Warfarin (Coumadin)

Anticoagulant that inhibits Vitamin K synthesis, indicated for DVT and atrial fibrillation.

Metformin (Glucophage)

Biguanide antidiabetic that decreases liver glucose production and improves insulin sensitivity.

Setraline (Zoloft)

SSRI antidepressant that blocks serotonin reabsorption, used for major depression and anxiety disorders.

Morphine

Opioid analgesic used to provide relief from moderate to severe pain.

Naloxone

Opioid antagonist used to reverse the effects of opioid toxicity.

Acetaminophen

Mild to moderate analgesic; overdose treated with Acetylcysteine.

Ketorolac (Toradol)

NSAID used for short-term management of moderate to severe pain.

Benzodiazepines

Sedative medications that enhance the effects of GABA in the brain, prescribed for anxiety and sleep disorders.

Barbiturates

A class of drugs used as sedatives and for seizure control.