Drugs & Classification/Indications
Hydrochlorothiazide belongs to which drug class, and what is it used for?
It is a thiazide diuretic used to treat high blood pressure and fluid retention
Ketalar belongs to which drug class, and what is it used for?
It is a general anesthetic used for inducing and maintaining anesthesia.
Ativan belongs to which drug class, and what is it used for?
It is a benzodiazepine used to treat anxiety disorders and insomnia.
Desoxyn belongs to which drug class, and what is it used for?
It is a central nervous system (CNS) stimulant used to treat ADHD and obesity.
What does “stat” mean?
Immediately
Hysingla ER belongs to which drug class, and what is it used for?
It is an opioid analgesic used for management of severe chronic pain.
Klor-Con belongs to which drug class, and what is it used for?
It is a potassium supplement used to prevent or treat low blood potassium levels.
Lotrel belongs to which drug class, and what is it used for?
It is a calcium channel blocker and ACE inhibitor combination used for hypertension.
Lopressor belongs to which drug class, and what is it used for?
It is a beta blocker used to treat high blood pressure, angina, and heart failure.
What does “gtt” mean?
Drops
Hyzaar belongs to which drug class, and what is it used for?
It is an angiotensin II receptor blocker (ARB) and diuretic combination used for hypertension.
Levoxyl belongs to which drug class, and what is it used for?
It is a thyroid hormone replacement used to treat hypothyroidism.
Lotrisone Cream belongs to which drug class, and what is it used for?
It is an antifungal and corticosteroid combination used for fungal skin infections with inflammation.
Monopril belongs to which drug class, and what is it used for?
It is an ACE inhibitor used to treat high blood pressure and heart failure.
What does “susp” mean?
Suspension
Motrin belongs to which drug class, and what is it used for?
It is a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) used for pain, inflammation, and fever.
Lipitor belongs to which drug class, and what is it used for?
It is a statin (HMG-CoA reductase inhibitor) used to lower cholesterol and reduce risk of heart disease.
Macrobid belongs to which drug class, and what is it used for?
It is an antibiotic (nitrofuran derivative) used to treat urinary tract infections (UTIs).
Kadian belongs to which drug class, and what is it used for?
It is an opioid analgesic used for severe, long-term pain management.
What does “ung” mean?
Ointment
Imitrex belongs to which drug class, and what is it used for?
It is a serotonin receptor agonist (triptan) used to treat migraine headaches.
Levaquin belongs to which drug class, and what is it used for?
It is a fluoroquinolone antibiotic used to treat bacterial infections.
Provera belongs to which drug class, and what is it used for?
It is a progestin hormone used to regulate menstrual cycles and treat abnormal uterine bleeding.
Naproxen belongs to which drug class, and what is it used for?
It is a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) used for pain, arthritis, and inflammation.
What does “tab” mean?
Tablet