Meds and Med Schedule - NHA CCMA

Analgesics

Analgesics

relieve pain

Examples of analgesics

acetaminophen & hydrocodone

Antacids/anti-ulcers

neutralize stomach acid

Examples of antacids/anti-ulcers

esomeprazole and calcium carbonate

Antibiotics

kill bacteria

Examples of antibiotics

amoxicillin and ciprofloxacin

Anticholinergics

reduce bronchospasm

Examples of anticholinergics

ipratropium and dicyclomine

Anticoagulants

delay blood clotting

Examples of anticoagulants

warfarin, enoxaparin, heparin

Anticonvulsants

prevent or control seizures

Examples of anticonvulsants

clonazepam, phenytoin, gabapentin

Antidepressants

relieve depression

Examples of antidepressants

doxepin, fluoxetine, duloxetine, selegiline

Antidiarrheals

reduce diarrhea

Examples of antidiarrheals

bismuth subsalicylate, loperamide

Antiemetics

reduce nausea and vomiting

Examples of antiemetics

metoclopramide, ondansetron

Antifungals

kill fungi

Examples of antifungals

fluconazole, nystatin, miconazole

Antihistamines

relieve allergies

Examples of antihistamines

Diphenhydramine (Benadryl), Loratadine (Claritin), Cetirizine

Antihypertensives

lower blood pressure

Examples of antihypertensives

metoprolol, propranolol,lisinopril, valsartan, clonidine

Anti-inflammatories

reduce inflammation

Examples of anti-inflammatories

ibuprofen, celecoxib, naproxen

Antilipemics

lower cholesterol

Examples of antilipemics

atorvastatin, fenofibrate

Antimigrane agents

relieve migraine headaches

Examples of antimigrane agents

topiramate, sumatriptan

Anti-osteoporosis agents

improve bone density

Examples of anti-osteoporosis agents

alendronate, ibandronate, calcitonin

Antipsychotics

control psychotic symptoms

Examples of antipsychotics

quetiapine, haloperidol, risperidone

Antipyretics

reduce fever

Examples of antipyretics

acetaminophen, ibuprofen, aspirin

Antispasmodics/muscle relaxants

reduce or prevent muscle spasms

Examples of antispasmodics/muscle relaxants

cyclobenzaprine, methocarbamol

Antitussive/Expectorants

control cough, promote elimination of mucus

Examples of antitussives/expectorants

dextromethorphan, codeine, guaifenesin

Antivirals

kill viruses

Examples of antivirals

acyclovir, interferon, oseltamivir

Anoxiolytics

reduce anxiety

Examples of anoxiolytics

clonazepam, diazepam, lorazepam

Bronchodilators

relax airway muscles

Examples of bronchodilators

albuterol, isoproterenol, theophylline

Central nervous system stimulants

reduce hyperactivity

Examples of CNS stimulants

methylphenidate, modafinil

Contraceptives

prevent pregnancy

Examples of contraceptives

medroxyprogesterone acetate, ethinyl estradiol

Decongestants

relieve nasal congestion

Examples of decongestants

pseudoephedrine, mometasone

Diuretics

eliminate excess fluid

Examples of diuretics

furosemide, hydrochlorothiazide

Hormone replacements

stabilize hormone deficiencies

Examples of hormone replacements

levothyroxine, insulin, desmopressin, estrogen

Laxatives, stool softeners

produce bowel movements

Examples of laxatives

magnesium hydroxide, bisacodyl

Oral hypoglycemics

reduce blood glucose

Examples of oral hypoglycemics

metformin, acarbose, glyburide

Sedative-Hyponotics

induce sleep/relaxation

examples of sedative-hypnotics

zolpidem, temazepam, eszopiclone

Schedule I

includes substances that have a high potential for abuse and no approved medical use in the United States. They are illegal and providers may not prescribe them.

examples: heroine, mescaline, and LSD.

Schedule II

includes substances that have a high potential for abuse, are considered dangerous and can lead to a psychological and physical dependence. Providers must give pts handwritten prescription w/ no refills

examples: morphine, methadone, oxycodone, hydromorphone, hydrocodone, fentanyl, and methamphetamine

Schedule III

includes substances that have a moderate to low potential for physical and psychological dependence. Providers must give patients a handwritten prescription, they may refill them 5 times in 6 months

examples: ketamine, anabolic steroids, and testosterone

Schedule IV

includes substances that have low potential for abuse and dependence. May refill them 5 times in 6 months, and may authorize refills over phone

examples: diazepam, zolpidem, eszopiclone, alprazolam, chlordiazepoxide, and clonazepam

Schedule V

includes substances that contain limited quantities of some narcotics, usually for antidiarrheal, antitussive, and analgesic purposes. May refill them 5 times in 6 months, and may authorize refills over phone

examples: diphenoxylate w/ atropine, pregabalin, lacosamide, and opium/kaolin/pectin/belladonna

6 rights of medication administration

Right patient, right drug, right dose, right route, right time, right documentation