Conversations and Drug memorizations

1mL =

20 gtts = 1 cc

1 lb =

454 g

1 grain =

64.8 mg

1 g =

1000 mg

1 mg =

1000 mcg

1 kg =

1000 g = 2.2 lb

1 tsp =

5 mL

1 tbsp =

15 mL = 3 tsp

1 L =

1000 mL

1 oz =

30 mL

1 gal =

4 qt = 8 pints

1 pt =

473 mL

98.6˚F =

37˚C

Generic: Meperidine

Trade: Demerol

Purpose of Meperidine

Analgesic

Generic: Azithromycin

Trade: Zithromax, Z-Pak

Purpose of Azithromycin

Antimicrobial

Generic: Clopidogrel

Trade: Plavix

Purpose of Clopidogrel

Cardio/blood pressure

Generic: Amlodipine

Trade: Norvasc

Purpose of Amlodipine

Blood pressure

Generic: Miconazole

Trade: Monistat

Purpose of Miconazole

Antifungal

Generic: Mesalamine

Trade: Asacol

Purpose of Mesalamine

Gastro

Generic: Triamcinolone

Trade: Kenalog

Purpose of Triamcinolone

Corticosteroids, gout

Generic: Pioglitazone

Trade: Actos

Purpose of Pioglitazone

Treat high blood sugar levels caused by type 2 diabetes

Generic: Sildenafil

Trade: Viagra

Purpose of Sildenafil

Treat men who have erectile dysfunction (sexual impotence)

Generic: Diazepam

Trade: Valium

Purpose of Diazepam

Relieve symptoms of anxiety and alcohol withdrawal

Generic: Ciprofloxacin

Trade: Ciproxin, Ciloxan, Cetraxal

Purpose of Ciprofloxacin

Antibiotic

Generic: Sertraline

Trade: Zoloft

Purpose of Sertraline

Antidepressant/antipsychotic

Generic: Fluoxetine

Trade: Prozac

Purpose of Fluoxetine

Antidepressant/antipsychotic

Generic: Oxycodone & Acetaminophen

Trade: Percocet

Purpose of Oxycodone & Acetaminophen

Relief of moderate to moderately severe pain

Generic: Pseudoephedrine

Trade: Sudafed

Purpose of Pseudoephedrine

Used to relieve nasal congestion caused by colds, allergies, and hay fever

Generic: Diphenoxylate/Atropine

Trade: Lomotil

Purpose of Diphenoxylate/Atropine

Treats diarrhea

Generic: Amphetamine/Dextroamphetamine

Trade: Adderall

Purpose of Amphetamine/Dextroamphetamine

Treat attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and narcolepsy

Generic: Warfarin

Trade: Coumadin

Purpose of Warfarin

Treat venous thrombosis and arising pulmonary embolisms

Generic: Phytonadione

Trade: Mephyton

Purpose of Phytonadione

Treats low vitamin K levels and conditions that cause bleeding problems

Generic: Simvastatin

Trade: Zocor

Purpose of Simvastatin

Statins: Lowers cholesterol levels in blood

Generic: Celecoxib

Trade: Celebrex

Purpose of Celecoxib

NSAID; treats symptoms of arthritis

Generic: Pravastatin

Trade: Pravachol

Purpose of Pravastatin

Helps prevent/slow down medical problems that are caused by fats clogging the blood vessels

Generic: Amoxicillin

Trade: Amoxil, Moxilin,Sumox and Trimox

Purpose of Amoxicillin

Type of penicillin antibiotic that treats infections caused by bacteria

Generic: Furosemide

Trade: Lasix

Purpose of Furosemide

Gets rid of extra water and electrolytes in kidneys to lower blood pressure and ease swelling