Let's talk Stroke medicine

Let’s talk Stroke medicine

The following medication was given to my mom to take but I did not have a clue as to what they do!  Let’s look at the medication more closely.

XERALTO

This medicine is a blood thinner that treats and prevents blood clots. Also lowers the risk of stroke in patients who have atrial fibrillation.

Reason to take Xeralto:

·  No regular blood monitoring.  

·  No known dietary restrictions.

·  No frequent dosage adjustments.

CILIFT

Cilift is a brand name for citalopram, an antidepressant in a group of drugs called selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs). It is used in the treatment of depression.

Anti-depressants could help recovery after a stroke - even in patients who are not depressed, research suggests. The drugs could reduce dependence, physical disability; depression and anxiety in the first year after a stroke, according to the study published by the Cochrane Library. They could also promote the growth of new nerve cells in the brain or protect other cells damaged by stroke.

BILICOR

BILOCOR is used to treat high blood pressure and recurring angina pectoris.  Angina pectoris is a disease in which the cardiac muscles receive less oxygen than is necessary.  Lowering high blood pressure helps prevent strokes, heart attacks, and kidney problems.

CIPLA – SIMVASTATIN

Cipla - Simvastatin is used for lowering high cholesterol and triglycerides in certain patients. It is a hypolipidemic drug belonging to the class of pharmaceuticals called "statins". It is used to control hypercholesterolemia (elevated cholesterol levels) and to prevent cardiovascular disease. It is used along with an appropriate diet. It is also used to reduce the need for medical procedures to open blocked blood vessels. It is also used in certain patients to reduce the risk of heart attack, stroke, blood vessel blockage, or chest pain caused by angina.

PURGOXIN

It is prescribed to treat congestive heart failure, a condition where the heart battles to cope with its workload, as well as certain types of irregular heart rhythms, atrial fibrillation, to slow the heart rate in patients with chronic atrial fibrillation, a heart rhythm disorder of the atria.

BROMAZEPAM

Bromazepam belongs to the class of mediations known as benzodiazepines. It is used for the short-term relief of symptoms of excessive anxiety. It works to reduce anxiety by affecting certain substances in the brain called neurotransmitters.