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Bystolic (Nebivolol)

Hypertension, Reduces the force with which the heart squeezes

Catapress (Clonidine)

Hypertension

Coreg (Carvedilol)

Hypertension, Reduces the force with which the heart squeezes

Diovan (Valsartan)

Hypertension, Prevents bloods vessels from narrowing

Lasix (Furosimide)

Hypertension, diuretic pill

Lopressor (Metoprolol)

Hypertension, reduces the force with which heart squeezes

Microzide (Hydrochorothiazide - HCTZ)

Hypertension, diuretic pill

Norvasc (Amlodipine)

Hypertension, Widens blood vessels

Tenormin (Atenolol)

Hypertension, reduces the force with which heart squeezes

Cozaar (Losartan)

Hypertension and Chronic kidney disease, widens the blood vessels, notably around the blood vessels

Zestril (Lisinopril)

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

Aspirin

Blood Thinner

Coumadin (Warfarin)

Blood Thinner

Heparin

Blood Thinner

Lovenox (Enoxaparin sodium)

Blood Thinner

Plavix (Clopidogrel)

Blood Thinner

Xarelto (Rivaroxaban)

Blood Thinner

Zocor (Simvastatin)

Cholesterol Medication

Lipitor (Atorvastatin)

Cholesterol Medication

Mevacor (Lovastatin)

Cholesterol Medication

Crestor (Resuvastatin)

Cholesterol Medication

Welchol (Colesevelam)

Cholesterol Medication

Zetia (Ezetimibe)

Cholesterol Medication

Cardizem (Diltiazem)

Angina, oral medication

Nitrostat (Nitroglycerin)

Angina, placed under tongue

Nitro-bid (Nitropaste)

Angina, ointment placed on chest

Digoxin (Lanoxin)

CHF Specific

Adenosine

Advanced Care Life Support (ALCS), stabilizes irregular heartrate

Amiodarone

Advanced Care Life Support (ALCS), stabilizes irregular heartrate

Atropine

Advanced Care Life Support (ALCS), stabilizes bradycardia

Cardizem (Diliazem) Injection

Advanced Care Life Support (ALCS), stabilizes tachycardia

Dopamine

Advanced Care Life Support (ALCS), stabilizes low blood pressure, promotes hemodynamic stability

Epinephrine

Advanced Care Life Support (ALCS), Increases coronary perfusion pressure (amount of blood in heart tissues)

Norepinephrine

Advanced Care Life Support (ALCS), stabilizes low blood pressure

Sodium Bicarbonate

Advanced Care Life Support (ALCS), combats blood acidosis due to patient apnea

Vasopressin

Advanced Care Life Support (ALCS), increases coronary perfusion pressure (amount of blood in the heart tissue)

Ipratropim Bromide (Atrovent)

Chronic Lung Condition Treatment, prevents and reduces spasm and tightening of airways

Proventil, Proair, Ventolin (Albuterol)

Chronic Lung Condition Treatment, prevents and reduces spasm and tightening of airways

Terbulin (Terbutaline)

Chronic Lung Condition Treatment, muscle relaxant that prevents and reduces spasm and tightening of the airways

Theolair (Theophylline)

Chronic Lung Condition Treatment, stimulant that promotes regular and normal breathing

Xopenex (Levalbuterol)

Chronic Lung Condition Treatment, prevents and reduces spasm and tightening of the airways

Streptokinase

Stroke Treatment, milder medication that breaks down blood clots

tPA (tissue plasminogen activator)

Stroke Treatment, systemic breakdown of blood clots, must be administered within 3 hours of onset of symptoms

Aldoril D50 (Dextrose)

Hypoglycemia, easily digestible sugar

Huma-log (Insulin)

Hyperglycemia, artificially grown insulin injected directly into the blood to reduce blood sugar levels

Januvia (Sitagliptin)

Hyperglycemia, regulates the insulin production within the body

Glucophage (Metformin)

Hyperglycemia, regulates the insulin production within the body

Lantus (Insulin glargine)

Hyperglycemia, artificially grown insulin injected directly into the blood to reduce blood sugar levels

Nexium (Esomeprazole)

Heartburn/GERD, decreases the amount of acid production in the stomach

Prilosec (Omeprazole)

Heartburn/GERD, decreases the amount of acid production in the stomach

Protonix (Pantoprazole)

Heartburn/GERD, decreases the amount of acid production in the stomach

Zantac (Ranitidine)

Heartburn/GERD, combination GI medication and anti-allergy medication

Bentyl (Dicyclomine)

Vomiting, reduces smooth muscle spasm

Compazine (Prochlorperazine)

Vomiting, reduces nausea and vomiting

Phenergan (Promethazine)

Vomiting, reduces nausea and vomiting

Reglan (Metoclopramide)

Vomiting, anti-nausea combined with gut motility stimulator

Skelaxin (Metaxalone)

Vomiting, reduces smooth muscle spasm

Zofran (Ondansetron)

Vomiting, reducs nausea and vomiting

Flomax (Tamsulosin)

Enlarged Prostate Treatment

Cialis (Tadalafil)

Sexual Dysfunction

Levitra (Vardenafil)

Sexual Dysfunction

Viagra (Sildenafil)

Sexual Dysfunction

Depakote (Valporic acid)

Seizure Treatment, anticonvulsant and mood stabilizer

Dilantin (Phenytoin)

Seizure Treatment, treatment of epileptic seizures

Lamotrigine (Lamictal)

Seizure Treatment

Tegretol (Carbamazepine)

Seizure Treatment, anticonvulsant and mood stabilizer

Ativan (Lorazepam)

Anxiety, sedative

Diazepam (Valium)

Anxiety, sedative

Effexor (Venlafaxine)

Anxiety, SSRI type medication, promotes hormonal and neurochemical balance

Versed (Midazolam)

Anxiety, sedative

Xanax (Alprazolam)

Anxiety, sedative

Klonopin (Clonazepam)

Anxiety, benzodiazepine type medication, promotes hormonal and neurochemical balance

Nembutal (Pentobarbital)

Anxiety, sedative

Adderall (Dextroamphetamine)

ADHD, stimulants promoting behavioral changes

Concerta/Ritalin (Methylphendinate)

ADHD, stimulants promoting behavioral changes

Vyvanse (Lisdexamfetamine)

ADHD, stimulants promoting behavioral changes

Seroquel (Quetiapine)

Bipolar Disorder/Schizophrenia

Risperdal (Risperidone)

Bipolar Disorder/Schizophrenia

Haldol (Haloperidol)

Combative Behavior, general mental disorder medication, commonly used within the ED to calm combative patients

Celexa (Citalopram)

Depression, SSRI type medication, promotes hormonal and

neurochemical balance

Cymbalta (Duloxetine)

Depression, SSRI type medication, promotes hormonal and

neurochemical balance

Lexapro (Escitalopram)

Depression, SSRI type medication, promotes hormonal and

neurochemical balance

Paxil (Paroxetine)

Depression, SSRI type medication, promotes hormonal and

neurochemical balance

Prozac (Fluoxetine)

Depression, SSRI type medication, promotes hormonal and

neurochemical balance

Wellburtin (Bupropion)

Depression, aminoketone type medication, also used to treat ADHD

Zoloft (Sertraline)

Depression, SSRI type medication, promotes hormonal and

neurochemical balance

Narcan (Naloxone)

Drug Withdrawal/Abuse, helps reverse side effects of narcotic medications, usually given by EMS or in the ED

Romazicon (Flumazenil)

Drug Withdrawal/Abuse, treats drowsiness following surgery or drug overdose

Ambien (Zolpidem)

Sleep Medication

Lunesta (Eszopiclone)

Sleep Medication

Silenor (Doxepin)

Sleep Medication

Phenobarbital

Sleep Medication, true sedative

Fluorescein

Foreign Body in the Eye, fluorescent tracer to detect foreign bodies in the eyes

Restasis (Cyclosporine Opthalmic Emulsion)

Dry Eyes, prescription eye drops

Alphagan (Brimonidine tartrate)

Glaucoma

Combigan (Brimonidine/timolol)

Glaucoma

Iopidine (Apraclondine)

Glaucoma

Aldactone (Spironolactone)

Acne Medication, blood pressure medication that alters hormone levels, treating acne in many cases)

Benzaclin (Benzoyl peroxide/Clindamycin)

Acne Medication, topical antibiotic

Claravis (Accutane/Isotretinoin)

Acne Medication, Oral Vitamin A derivative