If you are providing care to an individual in need, chances are that they have some sort of impairment. By the time you become involved, your patient is probably recovering from some sort of treatment. Below are some of the more common remedies you may be called upon to help your charge cope with.
Drugs: Prescription -
TOP THERAPEUTIC CLASSES -
1. Diuretics (Fyrosemide, Spironolactone, Indapamide)
2. Beta Blockers (Bisoprolol, Atenolol, Metoprolol)
3. Angiotensin -II Receptor Blockers (Irbesartan, Candesarttan, Valsartan)
4. ACE Inhibitors (Perindpril, Ramipril, lisinopril)
5. Antiepileptic (Sodium Valproate, Carbamazepin, Gabapentin)
6. Antidiabetic (Metformin, Gliclazide, Glimepiride)
7. NSAIDs (Ibuprofen, Diclofenac Sodium)
8. Anticoagulants (Warfarin Sodium, Dabigatrin)
OTHER -
Macrolide Antibiotics (Azithromycin, Clarithromycin, Clarithromycin ER, Erythromycin Base, Zithromax Z-Pak)
Antivirals (Oseltamivir Phosphate, Acyclovir, Valacyclovir HCl, Tamiflu, Famciclovir)
Cough, Cold, & Allergy Medications (Benzonatate, Bromphen/Pseudoephedrine HCl/Dextromethorphan HBr, Promethazine-Dextromethorphan, Promethazine/Codeine, Virtussin A/C)
Antihypertensives (Lisinopril, Losartan Potassium, Lisinopril/Hydrochlorothiazide, Losartan Potassium/Hydrochlorothiazide, Clonidine HCl)
Dermatologicals (Triamcinolone Acetonide, Mupirocin, Finasteride, Diclofenac Sodium, Tretinoin)
Vaccines (Flucelvax quadrivalent, Fluzone quadrivalent, Afluria quadrivalent
Antiasthmatic & Bronchodilator Agents (Ventolin HFA, Proair HFA, Albuterol Sulfate, Albuterol Sulfate HFA, Montelukast Sodium)
Opioids (Codeine, Fentanyl, Morphine, Oyxcodone, Percocet, Vicodin)
Benzodiazepines (Ativan, Klonopin, Restoril, Valium, Xanax)
Non-Benzodiazepine Sedatives (Ambien, Lunesta, Sonata)
Stimulants (Adderall, Benzedrine, Desoxyn, Dexedrine, Concerta, Ritalin, Vyvanse)
Drugs: Over The Counter: Most Sold Classes -
1. Upper Respiratory Remedies - 2. Oral Analgesics - 3. Heartburn - 4. Antiperspirants - 5. Toothpaste - 6. Oral Antiseptics & Rinses - 7. Laxatives - 8. First Aid - 9. Lip/Oral treatment - 10. Sun Protection - 11. Eye Care - 12. Anti-Smoking Aids - 13. Topical Analgesics - 14. Sleep Aids - 15. Foot Care - 16. Multi-Symptom Gastrointestinal - 17. Anti-Diarrheals - 18. Feminine Itch & Yeast Treatment - 19. Hemorrhoid Relief - 20. Psoriasis & Eczema - 21. Acne Treatment - 22. Gas Relief - 23. Lice Treatment - 24. Hair Growth - 25. Motion Sickness - 26. Petroleum Jelly - 27. Jock Itch - 28. Feminine Hygiene Douches - 29. Enemas - 30. Ear Drops
Surgery -
Physical Aids -
CPAP Machine - Dentures - Eyeglasses - Hearing Aids - Prosthetics
Physical therapy -
Mental therapy -
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