100 Most Common Medications Flashcards
Atorvastatin
Antilipemic- Lowers cholesterol Levels
Levothyroxine
Thyroid hormone replacement
Rosuvastatin
Reduces LDL cholesterol levels
Metformin
Type 2 Diabetes- inhibits hepatic glucose genesis
Pantoprazole
Proton Pump Inhibitor
Amlodipine
Calcium Channel Blocker
Ramipril
ACE inhibitor
Metoprolol
Beta Blcoker
Furosemide
Diuretic
Lorazepam
Anti anxiety
Citalopram
Antidepressant
Hydrochlorothiazide
Diuretic
Quetiapine
Antipsychotic (treatment of schizophrenia and bipolar)
Venlafaxine
Antidepressant
Salbutamol
Bronchodilator
Cholecalciferol
Vitamin D3- Absorption and functioning of calcium
Amoxicillin
Anti-infection- Respiratory infections, scarlet fever, otitis media, pneumonia, skin infections, gonorrhea
Warfarin
Anticoagulant
T3s
Non-opioid analgesic for mild to moderate pain and fever
Zopiclone
Sedative hypnotic for short-term relief of sleep disturbances
Docusate
Stool softener (increases water in stool)
Clonazepam
Sedative, treats seizures and panic disorder
Bisoprolol
Beta Blocker
Rabeprazole Sodium
Proton Pump Inhibitor
Esomeprazole
Proton Pump Inhibitor
Trazodone
Antidepressant
Clopidogrel
Antiplatelet- inhibits thrombus formation
Iron Ferrous
Iron
Perindopril
ACE Inhibitor- treats hypertension
Ethinyl Estradiol & Levonorgestrel
Estrogen- used in oral contraceptives
Atenolol
Beta Blocker
Naproxen
Analgesic- mild to moderate pain
Fluticasone
Corticosteroid- chronic asthma, seasonal allergies
Risperidone
Antipsychotic- schizophrenia, bipolar, autism
Tamsulosin
Alpha adrenoreceptor antagonist- Benign prostatic hyperplasia
Calcium & Ergocalciferol
Vitamin D2- Treat and prevent bone loss
Risedronate
Bone resorption inhibitors- osteoporosis in men and women, Paget disease
Acetaminophen
Non-opioid analgesic
Nifedipine
Calcium Channel blocker
Calcium
Strengthens bones and prevents osteoporosis
Escitalopram
Antidepressant- major depression and anxiety
Omeprazole
Duodenal ulcers and GERD