Across
- 3. Reduces stomach acid; used for GERD/heartburn
- 4. “Z-pack” antibiotic for respiratory infections
- 6. Weekly injection used specifically for weight loss
- 8. Allergy medication that often causes drowsiness
- 10. Blood thinner that requires regular INR monitoring
- 13. Decongestant for stuffy nose
- 16. NSAID used for pain, inflammation, and fever
- 17. Steroid nasal spray for allergies
- 18. Rescue inhaler used for asthma attacks
- 19. Patch to help quit smoking
Down
- 1. Steroid cream used to reduce itching, redness, and inflammation
- 2. Pain reliever and fever reducer; not an anti-inflammatory
- 3. Weekly injection for type 2 diabetes; helps lower blood sugar and weight
- 5. Sleep aid used for short-term insomnia
- 7. Emergency injection used for severe allergic reactions (anaphylaxis)
- 9. Common antibiotic for infections like strep throat
- 11. Lowers cholesterol to reduce risk of heart attack and stroke
- 12. First-line medication for type 2 diabetes
- 14. Hormone injection used to lower blood sugar in diabetes
- 15. Numbs localized pain (e.g., nerve pain, back pain)