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Medications and Their Definitions: A Comprehensive List, Quizzes of Pharmacology

Northeastern University (NU)Pharmacology

Definitions for various medications, including their brand names and therapeutic uses. The list includes drugs for treating conditions such as high blood pressure, asthma, depression, and bacterial infections, among others.

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TERM 1

Lipitor (atorvastatin calcium)

DEFINITION 1

Helps lower cholesterol by inhibiting certain lipids.

TERM 2

Lortab (Hydrocodone Bitartate and

acetaminophen)

DEFINITION 2

Pain Reliever and Cough Suppresant

TERM 3

Synthroid (Levothyroxine

Sodium)

DEFINITION 3

Treatment for Hypothyroidism (low thyroid hormone)

TERM 4

Amoxil (Amoxicillin)

DEFINITION 4

Antibiotic in the penicillin group. Used to treat bacterial

infection

TERM 5

Prinivil (Lisinopril)

DEFINITION 5

Is a ACE inhibitor. Used to treat high blood pressure,

congestive heart failure, and to improve survival after a

heart attack.

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Lipitor (atorvastatin calcium)

Helps lower cholesterol by inhibiting certain lipids.

TERM 2

Lortab (Hydrocodone Bitartate and

acetaminophen)

DEFINITION 2

Pain Reliever and Cough Suppresant

TERM 3

Synthroid (Levothyroxine

Sodium)

DEFINITION 3

Treatment for Hypothyroidism (low thyroid hormone)

TERM 4

Amoxil (Amoxicillin)

DEFINITION 4

Antibiotic in the penicillin group. Used to treat bacterial

infection

TERM 5

Prinivil (Lisinopril)

DEFINITION 5

Is a ACE inhibitor. Used to treat high blood pressure,

congestive heart failure, and to improve survival after a

heart attack.

Nexium (Esomeprazole

Magnesium)

Decreases the amount of acid produced in the stomach.

TERM 7

Lexapro (Escitalopram

Oxalate)

DEFINITION 7

Antidepressant

TERM 8

Singulair (Montelukast

Sodium)

DEFINITION 8

Prevention and long term treatment of asthma

TERM 9

Plavix (Clopidogrel Bisulfate)

DEFINITION 9

Keeps the platelets in your blood from coagulating. Used for

helping recent heart attack victims.

TERM 10

Zocor (Simvastatin)

DEFINITION 10

cholesterol lowering medication

Advair Diskus (Fluticasone Propionate)

Used for treatment in long term asthma or COPD

TERM 17

Lopressor (Meatoprolol Tartrate)

DEFINITION 17

Beta blocker used in treatment of high blood pressure.

TERM 18

Diovan (Valsartan)

DEFINITION 18

Angiotensin II antagonist. Used in treating High Blood

Pressure

TERM 19

Effexor XR (Venlafaxine

Hydrochloride)

DEFINITION 19

Treating Depressiong

TERM 20

Crestor (Rosuvastatin Calcium)

DEFINITION 20

Cholesterol Medication that lowers LDL

Percocet (Oxycodone and Acetaminophen)

Pain Reliever

TERM 22

Keflex (Cephalexin)

DEFINITION 22

Cephalosporin Antibiotic

TERM 23

Proair HFA (Albuterol Sulfate)

DEFINITION 23

Albuterol is a bronchodilator used in treatment of asthma.

TERM 24