Brand/Generic Drug Names Flashcards
Lexapro
Generic: escitalopram
Classification: SSRI
Use: anxiety, depression
Prevacid
Generic: lansoprazole
Classification: Proton-Pump inhibitor
Use: GERD, duodenal and gastric ulcers; heartburn
Celexa
Generic: citalopram
Classification: SSRI
Use: depression
Singulair
Generic: Montelukast
Classification: Respiratory/Anti-inflammatory agent
Use: treats and prevents symptoms of asthma
Allegra
Generic: Fexofinadine
Classification: antihistamine
Use: allergic rhinitis; seasonal allergies
Flonase
Generic: Fluticasone
Classification: Cortisteroid
Use: Seasonal Allergic and non-allergic Rhinitis
Flexeril
Generic: cyclobenzaprine
Classification: muscle relaxant
use: muscle spasm
Naprosyn
Generic: naproxen
Classification: NSAID
Use: moderate pain, osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis
Wellbutrin SR
Generic: Buproprion HCL
Classification: antidepressant
Use: Attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), depression, nicotine withdrawal
Protonix
Generic: Pantoprazole
Classification: Proton-Pump inhibitor
Use: GERD and esophagitis; heartburn
Viagra
Generic: sildenafil citrate
Classification: Phosphodiesterase inhibitor
Use: impotency, erectile dysfunction
Celebrex
Generic: celecoxib
Classification: NSAID, COX II Inhibitor
Use: osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis
Flomax
Generic: tamsulosin
Classification: Alpha Blocker
Use: benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH)
Tenormin
Generic: Atenolol
Classification: Beta-Blocker
Use: treats hyertension
Evista
Generic: Raloxifene
Classification: Selective Estrogen Receptor Modulator (SERM)
Use: Treats and Prevents osteoporosis in women
Nexium
Generic: esomeprazole
Classification: Proton-pump inhibitor
Use: treats GERD, duodenal ulcer, and esophagitis heartburn
Elavil
Generic: amitriptylin
Classification: Tricyclic Antidepressant
Use: anxiety, depression
Diovan
Generic: valsartan
Classification: angiotension II Receptor antagonist
Use: heart failure, hypertension
Neurontin
Generic: gabapentin
Classification: anticonvulsant
Use: treats partial seizures
Lotensin
Generic: benazepril
Classification: ACE Inhibitor
Use: hypertension
Glucotrol XL
Generic: glipizide
Classification: Oral antidiabetic
Use: treats high levels of blood glucose
Effexor XR
Generic: venlafaxine
Classification: antidepressant
Use: anxiety, depression, headaches
Desyrel
Generic: trazadone
Classification: Antidepressant
Use: anxiety, depression
Deltasone
Generic: prednisone
Classification: Corticosteroid
Use: dermatitis, arthritis, asthma
Cozaar
Generic: losartan
Classification: angiotension II receptor antagonist
Use: heart failure, hypertension
Accupril
Generic: quinapril
Classification: ACE Inhibitor
Use: congestive heart failure, hypertension
Levaquin
Generic: levofloxacin
Classification: fluoroquinolone antibiotic
Use: Treats bacterial, lung, sinus, skin and urinary tract infections
Klonopin
Generic: clonazepam
Classification: Benzodiazepine
Use: treats seizures and panic disorders; anxiety
Lipitor
Generic: atorvastatin
Classification: antilipemic agent (lipid/ cholesterol lowering agent)
Use: Treats hypercholesterolemia
Diflucan
Generic: Fluconazole
Classification: Antifungal agent
Use: treats a broad spectrum of fungal infections
Zithromax
Generic: azithromycin
Classification: Macrolide antibiotic
Use: treats upper/lower respiratory, bacterial infections
Cardizem
Generic: diltiazem
Classification: calcium channel blocker
Use: angina, hypertension