NURSING
Aminocaproic Acid
Aminocaproic Acid (a mee noe ka proe’ ik) Amicar PREGNANCY CATEGORY C Drug class Systemic hemostatic drug Therapeutic Actions Inhibits fibrinolysis by inhibiting plasminogen activator substances and by antiplasmin activity;…
Amino Acids
Amino Acids (a mee’ noe) Aminosyn, FreAmine, HepatAmine, Primene (CAN), ProcalAmine, Travasol, TrophAmine PREGNANCY CATEGORY C Drug Classes Caloric agent Protein substrate Therapeutic Actions Essential and nonessential amino acids provided…
Amiloride Hydrochloride
Amiloride Hydrochloride (a mill’ oh ride) Midamor PREGNANCY CATEGORY B Drug class Potassium-sparing diuretic Therapeutic Actions Inhibits sodium reabsorption in the renal distal tubule, causing loss of sodium and water…
Amikacin Sulfate
Amikacin Sulfate (am i kay’ sin) Amikin PREGNANCY CATEGORY D Drug class Aminoglycoside Therapeutic Actions Bactericidal: Inhibits protein synthesis in susceptible strains of gram-negative bacteria, and the functional integrity of…
Amantadine Hydrochloride
Amantadine Hydrochloride (a man’ ta deen) Endantadine (CAN), Gen-Amantadine (CAN), Symmetrel PREGNANCY CATEGORY C Drug Classes Antiviral Antiparkinsonian Therapeutic Actions May inhibit penetration of influenza A virus into the host…
Aluminum Hydroxide Gel
Aluminum Hydroxide Gel (a loo’ mi num) PREGNANCY CATEGORY C UNDETERMINED Drug Class Antacid Therapeutic Actions Neutralizes or reduces gastric acidity, resulting in an increase in the pH of the…