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Anti-Alzheimer's Agents - Actions
Increase the amount of acetylcholine in the central nervous system to manage Alzheimer's
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Anti-Alzheimer's Agents - Drug Name
- Trade - Aricept, Razadyne
- Generic - donepezil, galantamine
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Antianginel - Action
- To treat angina pectoris
- A. Nitrates dilate coronary arteries
- B. Calcium channel blockers dilate
- C. Beta blockers decrease myocardial oxygen consumption
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Antianginel - Drug Name
- Trade - Tenormin, Cardizem, Imdur
- Generic - atenolol, diltiazem, isosorbide dinitrate
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Antianxiety - Action
- Used in management of various forms of anxiety.
- Benzodiazepines for short - term and intermittent use.
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Antianxiety - Drug Name
- Trade - Xanax, Valium, Ativan
- Generic - alprazolam, diazepam, lorazepam
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Antiarrhythmics - Action
To correct cardiac arrhythmias
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Antiarrhythmics - Drug Names
- Trade - Lidocaine, Cordarone, Lanoxin
- Generic - lidocaine, amiodarone, digoxin
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Antiasthmetics - Action
- Manage acute and chronic episodes of broncho constriction.
- A. Broncho dilators
- B. Corticosteroids
- C. Leukotriene antagonists
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Antiasthmetics - Drug Name
- Trade - Ventolin, Cortisone, Accolate
- Generic - albuterol, hydrocortisone, zafirlukast
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Anticoagulants - Action
Prevention and treatment of thromboembolic disorders - prevent clot extension and formation
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Anticoagulants - Drug Name
- Trade - Coumadin, Heparin
- Generic - waefarin, heparin
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Anticonvulsants - Action
- To decrease the incidence and severity of seizures.
- Types:
- A. Barbotirates
- B. Benzodiazepines
- C. Hydantoins
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Anticonvulsants - Drug Name
- Trade - Luminal, Klonopin, Valium, Dilantin
- Generic - phenobarbital, clonazepam, diazepan, phenytion
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Antidepressant - Action
- Use in the treatment of carious forms of depression.
- A. Selective Serotonine Reuptake inibitors (SSRIs)
- B. Monoamine Oxidate Inhibitors (MAOIs)
- C. Tri-Cyclic Antidepressants
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Antidepressant - Drug Name
- Trade - Prozac, Lexapro, Nardil, Elavil, Sinequan
- Generic - fluoxetine, es citalopram, phenelzine, amitriptyline, doxepin
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Anti-diabetics Action
- A. Insulin is used in the management of type 1 Diabetes Mellitus to lower blood sugar.
- B. Oral hypoglycemic is used in the management of type 2 Diabetes Mellitus.
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Anti- Diabetics Drug Name
- Trade: Lantus, Humulin R, Glucophage
- Generic: insulin glargine, regular insulin, metformin
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Antiemetics action
To manage nausea and vomiting of many causes.
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Antiemetics Drug Name
- Trade: Promethacon, Reglan
- Generic: promethazine, meraclopramide
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anti histamine action
Relief symptoms associated with allergies and in adjunction therapy in anaphylatic shock
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Antihistamine Drug Name
- Trade: Benadryl, Antivert
- Generic: diphenhydramine, meclizine
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Antihypertensives Action
Treatment of essential hypertension
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Antihypertensives Drug Names
- Trade: Lotensin, Capoten, Vasotec, Zestril
- Generic: benazepril, captopril, enalapril, lisinopril
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Anti psychotic Action
Treats and maintains therapy for psychotic disorders.
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Anti psychotic Drug Names
- Trade: Thorazine, Haldol, Seroquel
- Generic: chlorpromazine, haloperidol, quetiapine
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