Scribe.ology: Common Medications

Bystolic (Nebivolol)

reduce the force with which heart squeezes, Hypertension

Catapress (Clonidine)

treats hypertension

Coreg (Carvedilol)

reduce the force with which heart squeezes, Hypertension

Diovan (Valsartan)

prevents blood vessels from narrowing, Hypertension

Lasix (Furosimide)

diuretic pill (increased urination, reduced blood volume), Hypertension

Lopressor (Metoprolol)

reduce the force with which heart squeezes, Hypertension

Microzide (Hydrochorothiazide - HCTZ)

diuretic pill (increased urination, reduced blood volume), Hypertension

Norvasc (Amlodipine)

widens blood vessels, Hypertension

Tenormin (Atenolol)

reduce the force with which heart squeezes, Hypertension

Cozaar (Losartan)

widens the blood vessels, notably around the kidneys, Hypertension and Chronic Kidney Disease

Zestril (Lisinopril)

widens the blood vessels, notably around the kidneys, Hypertension and Chronic Kidney Disease

Aspirin

(pill) reduces the clotting ability of the blood, Blood Thinner

Coumadin

(Warfarin) reduces the clotting ability of the blood, Blood Thinner

Heparin

(shot/IV) reduces the clotting ability of the blood, Blood Thinner

Lovenox

(Enoxaparin sodium) reduces the clotting ability of the blood, Blood Thinner

Plavix

(Clopidogrel) reduces the clotting ability of the blood, Blood Thinner

Xarelto

(Rivaroxaban) reduces the clotting ability of the blood, Blood Thinner

Zocor

(Simvastatin), Cholesterol Medications

Lipitor

(Atorvastatin), Cholesterol Medications

Mevacor

(Lovastatin), Cholesterol Medications

Crestor

(Resuvastatin), Cholesterol Medications

Welchol

(Colesevelam), Cholesterol Medications

Zetia

(Ezetimibe), Cholesterol Medications

Cardizem (Diltiazem)

oral medication, Angina (Non heart attack cardiac pain)

Nitrostat (Nitroglycerin)

placed under tongue, Angina (Non heart attack cardiac pain)

Nitro-Bid (Nitropaste)

ointment placed on chest, Angina (Non heart attack cardiac pain)

Digoxin (Lanoxin)

Congestive Heart Failure Specific Medication

Advanced Care Life Support (ACLS)

Used to stabilize critical patients. These will be important as they will be administered quickly and without confirmation that the scribe is ready to record

Adenosine

stabilizes irregular heart rate, ACLS

Amiodarone

stabilizes irregular heart rate, ACLS

Atropine

stabilizes bradycardia, ACLS

Cardizem (Diliazem) Injection

stabilizes tachycardia, ACLS

Dopamine

stabilizes low blood pressure (promotes hemodynamic stability), ACLS

Epinephrine

increases coronary perfusion pressure (amount of blood in the heart tissues), ACLS

Norepinephrine

stabilizes low blood pressure

Sodium Bicarbonate

combats blood acidosis due to patient apnea, ACLS

Vasopressin

increases coronary perfusion pressure (amount of blood in the heart tissues), ACLS

Ipratropim Bromide (Atrovent)

prevents and reduces spasm and tightening of the airways

Proventil, Proair, Ventolin (Albuterol)

prevents and reduces spasm and tightening of the airways

Terbulin (Terbutaline)

muscle relaxant that prevents and reduces spasm and tightening of the airways

Theolair (Theophylline)

stimulant that promotes regular and normal breathing

Xopenex (Levalbuterol)

prevents and reduces spasm and tightening of the airways

Streptokinase

milder medication that breaks down blood clots, stroke

tPA (tissue plasminogen activator)- systemic breakdown of blood clots. Must be administered within 3 hours of onset of symptoms, stroke

Aldoril D50 (Dextrose)

easily digestible sugar, hypoglycemia

Huma-log (Insulin)

Artificially grown insulin injected directly into the blood to reduce blood sugar levels, hyperglycemia

Januvia (Sitagliptin)

regulates the insulin production within the body, hyperglycemia

Glucophage (Metformin)

regulates the insulin production within the body, hyperglycemia

Lantus (Insulin glargine)

Artificially grown insulin injected directly into the blood to reduce blood sugar levels, hyperglycemia