200 top meds and definitions 20205

What does simvastatin treat?

Hypercholesterolemia

What is the brand name for simvastatin?

Zocor

What class is simvastatin?

HMG-CoA Reductase Inhibitor

What is hypercholesterolemia?

Type of hyperlipidemia that typically presents with high levels of cholesterol. low density lipoprotein cholesterol (LDL-c) and high density lipoprotein cholesterol (HDL-c) in the body.

What is HMG-CoA reducase inhibitor?

Lipid-lowering medications used in the primary and secondary prevention of coronary heart disease.

What does Losartan treat?

Hypertension, diabetic nephropathy

What is the brand name for Losartan?

Cozaar

What is the class for losartan?

Angiotensin II Receptor blocker

What is diabetic nephropathy?

Complication of diabetes mellitus characterized by nerve damage due to prolonged hyperglycemia.

What is hyperglycemia?

Blood glucose greater than 125mg/dL while fasting and greater than 180mg/dL for two hours post prandial

What does albuterol treat?

asthma, COPD

What is the brand name for albuterol

Pro Air HFA, Ventolin HFA

What is the class for albuterol?

Short acting beta-2 agonist

What is asthma?

Chronic respiratory condition characterized by inflammation and spasms of the bronchi in the lungs, causing difficulty breathing

What is COPD

Condition involving constriction of the airways and difficulty or discomfort in breathing

What is a short acting beta 2 agonist

type of medication that quickly relaxes the muscles in the airways making it easier to breathe

What does gabapentin treat?

Neuropathic pain, seziures

What is the brand name for gabapentin?

Nuerontin

What is the class for gabapentin?

Anticonvulsant / GABA Analog

What is neuropathic pain?

Chronic pain condition arising from damage or dysfunction of the nervous system

What is a seizure?

A sudden uncontrolled electrical discharge inside the brain that can cause temporary changes in behavior, movement, and other bodily function

What is GABA Analog

A compound that structurally resembles gamma-aminobutyric acid (GABA), the primary inhibitory neurotransmitter in the central nervous system.

What does hydrochlorothiazide treat?

Antihypertensives

What is the brand name of hydrochlorothiazide?

Mucrozole

What is the class for hydrochlorothiazide?

Thiazide diuretic

What is antihypertensive used for?

Used to lower high blood pressure

What is thiazide diuretic?

Often called “water pills” that are primarily used to treat hypertension and edema

What is edema?

Fluid retention

What does Hydrocodone / APAP treat?

pain reliever

What is the brand name for hydrocodone / apap?

vicodin, norco, lortab

What is the class for hydrocodone / apap

opioid analgesic combination

What is an opioid analgesic combination

Combining an opioid pain reliever with another analgesic or adjuvant med

What does sertraline treat?

depression, anxiety

What is the brand name for sertraline?

zoloft

What class is sertraline

SSRI

What is an SSRI?

Selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor

Define SSRI

A class of antidepressant medication that prevent the reabsorption of serotonin in the brain increasing its availability to regulate mood, sleep, appetite, etc

What does Montelukast treat?

asthma

What is the brand name if Montelukast

singulair

What class is montelukast in

Leukotriene Receptor antagonist

What is a leukotriene receptor antagonist

a type of oral medication that prevents inflammatory chemicals called leukotrienes from binding to thein receptors in the airways, reducing airway inflammation, mucus production, and broncho constriction associated with asthma and allergic reactions

What does furosemide treat?

Antihypertensive

What is the furosemide brand name?

Lasix

What is the class of furosemide?

Loop of Herle diuretic

What is loop of Herle diuretic?

A medication that increases urine production by blocking the reabsorption of sodium and chloride in the kidney’s thick ascending loop of henle, leading to significant loss of water, potassium, and other electrolytes from the body