SSRI
what does SNRI stand for?
Serotonin-Norepinephrine reuptake inhibitors
what is the generic name zocor
what is simvastatin
what is the brand name for lisinopril?
what is the generic name for norvasc
what is Amlodipine?
What legally requires pharmacists to protect patient privacy and health information.
What do SNRI medications treat.
Treat depression and are also effective for anxiety.
Statins lower LDL (bad) cholesterol in the blood, thus helping prevent heart disease and stroke.
what is the generic name for altace?
what is ramipril?
treats hypertension and prevents angina
What ensures that drugs are safe, effective, and accurately labeled before reaching the public?
what is the Food, drug, and cosmetic act (FDCA)
What is the generic name for lexapro
what is escitalopram
what is the brand name for atorvastatin ?
what is lipitor?
what is the generic name for vasotec?
What is enalapril ?
what is the suffix for calcium channel blockers?
what is -dipine
what act requires pharmacists to offer medication counseling to patients to ensure they understand their prescriptions safely.
Obra '90
what is the generic name for paxil
what is paroxetine
what are two common side effects to taking statins?
1. muscle pain and weakness
2. digestive problems
1. dry cough
2. dizziness
what is the mechanism of action for calcium channel blockers?
preventing calcium from entering the heart and blood vessels which relaxes blood vessels, lowers blood pressure, and regulates heart rate.
***Calcium channel blockers (CCBs) inhibit L-type voltage-gated calcium channels in the plasma membranes of cardiac and vascular smooth muscle cells. Calcium is essential for muscle contraction; by blocking its entry, CCBs reduce the contraction strength of the heart and relax arterial smooth muscle***
what is non-maleficence
the obligation to protect patients from harm, such as catching dangerous drug interactions or incorrect dosages.
what is the generic name for luvox
what is fluvoxamine
what is the brand name for mevacor?
what is lovastatin?
What does ACE stand for in ace inhibitors?
What is Angiotensin-converting enzyme?
what are two common side effects of Calcium channel blockers?
1. constipation
2.edema
what is the Kefauver Harris amendment of 1962