Across
- 3. Diuretics used for high blood pressure and fluid retention (Lasix)
- 5. hypoglycemic agent used primarily to manage blood sugar in type 2 diabetes (Glucophage)
- 7. Benzodiazepine used to treat anxiety and panic disorders (Xanax)
- 10. A bronchodilator used to treat asthma, COPD, and other respiratory difficulties
- 12. works by preventing platelets in the blood from aggregating and forming clots (Plavix)
- 15. anticoagulant medication used to prevent and treat blood clots
- 18. Antibiotics for bacterial infections (Zithromax or Z pack)
- 19. A narcotic used to treat moderate to severe pain (Ultram)
- 20. Corticosteroids for asthma, allergies, and inflammation
- 22. Used to treat chest pain (angina) by improving blood flow to the heart
- 23. suffix is often found in cholesterol lowering drugs
- 24. used to manage high blood pressure and fluid retention
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- 1. anticonvulsant to prevent and control seizures (Keppra)
- 2. benzodiazepine used for anxiety, seizures, and sedation (Ativan)
- 4. a common beta blocker medication (lopressor)
- 6. Used for nerve pain, seizures, and restless leg syndrome (Neurontin)
- 8. common ACE inhibitor used to treat hypertension and heart failure
- 9. used to lower cholesterol and reduce the risk of heart disease (Zocor)
- 11. this suffix is often found in beta blocker medications
- 13. antipsychotic used to treat psychiatric conditions like schizophrenia
- 14. common nondihydropiridine Calcium channel blocker used for hypertension (Cardizem)
- 16. Used to treat hypothyroidism(levothyroxine)
- 17. Proton pump inhibitors and H2 blockers used to reduce stomach acid production and treat conditions like GERD and ulcers (Protonix)
- 21. Stimulates the pancreas to produce insulin in people with type 2 diabetes (Glucotrol)