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Undergraduate 1
11/12/2011

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Term
Captopril –
Definition
ACE inhibitor-used for the treatment of hypertension and some types of congestive heart failure.
Term
Lorazepam x
Definition
Benzodiazepines – all five intrinsic benzodiazepine effects: anxiolytic, amnesic, sedative/hypnotic, anticonvulsant, antiemetic and muscle relaxant.
Term
Propranolol
Definition
Beta Blocker – Sympatholytics are used to treat hypertension, anxiety and panic.
Term
– Cefazolin
Definition
Cephalosporin
Term
Furosemide
Definition
Loop diuretic –
Term
Morphine
Definition
Narcotic –
Term
Ibuprophen
Definition
NSAIDS –
Term
Aspirin
Definition
Salicylates –
Term
Sertraline
Definition
ZOLOFT; Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitors – SSRI
Term
Lovastatin
Definition
Statins – lowers cholesterol
Term
Captopril /SE
Definition
cough due to increase in the plasma levels of bradykinin, angioedema, agranulocytosis, proteinuria, hyperkalemia, taste alteration, teratogenicity, postural hypotension, acute renal failure and leukopenia.
Term
Lorazepam/SE
Definition
confusion, ataxia, anterograde amnesia and hangover effects.
Term
Propranolol/SE
Definition
classified as Pregnancy category C, dizzy weakness nausea
Term
Adverse drug reactions from cefazolin
Definition
are not common. Possible side effects include diarrhea, stomach pain or upset stomach, vomiting, and rash.
Term
Furosemide/SE
Definition
Although disputed,[3] it is considered ototoxic: "usually with large parenteral doses and rapid administration and in renal impairment"[4] Furosemide also can lead to gout.The tendency, as for all loop diuretics, to cause low potassium levels (hypokalemia) has given rise to combination products, either with potassium itself (e.g. Lasix-K) or with the potassium sparing diuretic of amiloride (Co-amilofruse).
Term
Morphine/SE
Definition
reduced gut motility, causing constipation, itching, dependancy
Term
Ibuprofen/ SE
Definition
Common adverse effects include: nausea, dyspepsia, gastrointestinal ulceration/bleeding, raised liver enzymes, diarrhea, constipation, epistaxis, headache, dizziness, priapism, rash, salt and fluid retention, and hypertension.[14] A study from 2010 has shown regular use of NSAIDs was associated with an increase in hearing loss
Term
Aspirin/ SE
Definition
ulceration, tinitus
Term
Propofol
Definition
has been referred to as "milk of amnesia"
Term
Baclofen
Definition
Antispastic, muscle relaxant
Term
Colchicine
Definition
Antigout (preventative)
Term
Probenecid
Definition
Used after gout attack, reduces uric acid
Term
Allopurinol
Definition
antigout. prevent attacks, uric acid nephropathy during chemo, hyperuricemia secondary to malignancies
Term
Ketorolac/Toradol
Definition
NSAID. short term pain mgt.
Term
Zofran
Definition
antiemetic
Term
Cyclobenziprine/Flexeril
Definition
Muscle relaxant/ antispasm
Term
Corticosteriods/Flovent, Aerobid
Definition
antiasthmatics. Locally acting anti-inflammatory
Term
Midazolam
Definition
Sedative, pre-op
Term
Fentanyl
Definition
opioid. moderate to severe chronic pain
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