meds Questions and Answers
Acetaminophen (Tylenol) - ANS - analgesic, antipyretic
Albuterol - ANS - Bronchodilator
Alendronate Sodium - ANS - Fosamax
Osteoporosis Agent
Allopurinol (Zyloprim) - ANS - Xanthine oxidase inhibitor (Gout)
Alprazolam (Xanax) - ANS - Benzodiazepine
Amitriptyline (Elavil) - ANS - tricyclic antidepressant
TCAs (tricyclic antidepressants) - ANS - Amitriptyline (Elavil) is an example. Anticholinergic effects and
orthostatic hypotension may occur.
Amlodipine (Norvasc) - ANS - calcium channel blocker, antihypertensive, antianginal
Amoxicillin/Clavulanate - ANS - Augmentin
Antibiotic
Aspirin - ANS - Antiplatelet, ASA