Brand Name Drugs and New Drugs Flashcards
Vyvanse
Lisdexamfetamine (Rx ADHD and binge eating)
Symbicort
Budesonide/Formoterol
Diovan
Valsartan
Levaquin
Levofloxacin
Prilosec
Omeprazole
Synthroid
Levothyroxine
Benicar
Olmesartan
Abilify
Aripiprazole
Mobic
Meloxicam (NSAID)
Namenda
Memantine
NovoLog
Insulin Aspart
Yaz
Ethinyl estradiol/Drospirenone (contraceptive)
Actos
Pioglitazone
Vytorin
Ezetimibe/Simvastatin
Aricept
Donepezil
Celebrex
Celecoxib
Xalatan
Latanoprost (control glaucoma)
OxyContin
Oxycodone
Effexor XR
Venlafaxine
Spiriva
Tiotropium
Cialis
Tadalafil
Lyrica
Pregabalin
Lexapro
Escitalopram
Concerta
Methylphenidate
Wellbutrin
Bupropion
Pravachol
Pravastatin
Suboxone
Buprenorphine/Naloxone
Prozac
Fluoxetine
Ambien
Zolpidem
Coreg
Carvedilol
Zetia
Ezetimibe
Lipitor
Atorvastatin
Tamiflu
Oseltamivir
Advair Diskus
Fluticasone/Salmeterol
Diflucan
Fluconazole
Cozaar
Losartan
Adderall
Amphetamine/Dextroamphetamine
TriCor
Fenofibrate
Nexium
Esomeprazole
Lantus
Insulin Glargine
Viagra
Sildenafil
Zyprexa
Olanzapine
Seroquel
Quetiapine
Cymbalta
Duloxetine
Januvia
Sitagliptin
Crestor
Rosuvastatin
Plavix
Clopidogrel
Protonix
Pantoprazole
Singulair
Montelukast
Duoneb/Combivent Respimat
Ipratropium/Albuterol
Pataday
Olopatadine (antihistamine for eye itching)
Victoza
Liraglutide
Lasix
Furosemide
Strattera
Atomoxetine (ADHD)
Xanax
Alprazolam
Dulera
Mometasone/Formoterol
Coumadin
Warfarin
Ultram
Tramadol (opioid)
Zocor
Simvastatin
Xarelto
Rivaroxaban
Chantix
Varenicline
Flexeril
Cyclobenzaprine (muscle spasms)
Invokana
Canagliflozin
Latuda
Lurasidone
Boniva
Ibandronate (post menopausal osteoporosis)
Levemir
Insulin Detemir
Actonel
Risedronate
Desyrel
Trazodone (MDD)
Humalog
Insulin lispro
Zestril
Lisinopril
Enbrel
Etanercept
Tenormin
Atenolol
Bystolic
Nebivolol
Focalin XR
Dexmethylphenidate (ADHD, narcolepsy)
Glucophage
Metformin
Flomax
Tamsulosin
Percocet
Oxycodone/Acetaminophen
Avodart
Dutasteride
NuvaRing
Etonogestrel/Ethinyl estradiol
Dexilant
Dexlansoprazole
Lopressor
Metoprolol
Norvasc
Amlodipine
Zantac
Ranitidine
Humira
Adalimumab
Toprol XL
Metoprolol
Proventil
Albuterol
Pradaxa + drug class + reversal agent
Dabigatran, direct thrombin inhibitor, idarucizumab
Lotensin
Benazepril
Flovent
Fluticasone
Combigan
Brimonidine/Timolol (glaucoma)
Eliquis
Apixaban
Zithromax
Azithromycin
Vesicare + MOA
Solifenacin (overactive bladder, M3 antagonist)
Celexa
Citalopram
Exelon
Rivastigmine
Restasis
Cyclosporine
Vicodin
Hydrocodone/Acetominophen
Diphenhydramine
Benadryl (1st gen H1)
Doxylamine
Vicks NyQuil, Tylenol Cold and Cough (1st gen H1)
Cetirizine
Zyrtec (2nd gen H1)
Desloratadine
Clarinex (2nd gen H1)
Fexofenadine
Allegra (2nd gen H1)
Loratadine
Claritin (2nd gen H1)
Lovenox
Enoxaparin
Zofran
Ondansetron
Entresto
Sacubutril/Valsartan
Flagyl
Metronidazole
Farxiga
Dapagliflozin
Jardiance
Empagliflozin
Macrobid
Nitrofurantoin
Depakote
Valproate
ZoSyn
Piperaciilin/Tazobactam
Mepolizumab, Reslizumab
Monoclonal Ab against IL5 for Asthma
Benralizumab
Monoclonal Ab against IL5 receptor for Asthma
Dupilumab
Monoclonal Ab against IL4 receptor for Asthma
Triamterene MOA
K+ sparing diuretic
Amiloride MOA and Use
K+ sparing diuretic; Tx nephrogenic DI 2/2 lithium
Metolazone MOA
Thiazide diuretic
Kayexalate
Sodium polystyrene sulfonate. Tx hyperkalemia by K+ binding in GIT
Zoledronic acid MOA
Bisphosphanate (can be used for hypercalcemia)
Erlotinib MOA & Use
EGFR Inhibitor; non-small cell lung cancer
Versed
Midazolam
Ethacrynic acid
Loop diuretic (non-sulfa)
Ustekinumab & Secukinumab uses and target
Severe psoriasis (IL12/23) and (IL17)
Sevelamer
Phosphate binder used in CKD
Eplerenone MOA
K+ sparing diuretic
Mucinex
Guaifenesin
Decadron
Dexamethasone
Dimethyl fumarate use
Anti-inflammatory Tx of relapsing-remitting multiple sclerosis (MS)
Rocephin
Ceftriaxone
Ocrelizumab use and MOA
Multiple Sclerosis; Anti CD20 monoclonal antibody
Baclofen MOA and Use
GABA-B agonist for muscle spasms in MS
Adriamycin
Doxorubicin
Spironolactone & Eplerenone
Aldosterone antagonists
Librium
Chlordiazepoxide
Suvorexant, lemborexant MOA & Use
Orexin-receptor antagonist; Sleep onset/maintenance
Ruxolitinib MOA and Use
JAK1/2 inhibitor; Myelofibrosis Tx
Mecasermin MOA & Use
Recombinant IGF1 used in Laron Syndrome
Pegvisomant MOA & Use
GH receptor antagonist used for acromegaly/gigantism
Name the three direct thrombin inhibitors
Bivalirudin, Argatroban, Dabigatran
Dalteparin and Enoxaparin class & MOA
Low molecular weight heparin; inhibits thrombin (IIa)
Name the 3 direct Xa inhibitors
Apixaban, Rivaroxaban, Fondaparinux
Name the 3 Glycoprotein IIb/IIIa inhibitors
Abciximab, Eptifibatide, Tirofiban
Ticlodipine, Clopidogrel, Prasugrel, Ticagrelor, Cangrelo MOA & Use
ADP receptor blocker (P2Y12), prevent platelet aggregation in acute coronary syndrome
What is the treatment for paroxysmal nocturnal hemoglobinuria
Eculizumab
Reversal agent for factor Xa inhibitors
Andexanet Alfa
Reversal agent to Dabigatran
Idarucizumab
Drug used in Huntingtons & Tourette’s (plus MOA)
Tetrabenazine - Vesicular monoamine transporter 2 inhibitor (VMAT2 inhibitor)
First line and alternative Tx for restless legs syndrome
First line: dopamine agonist (pramipexole, ropinirole)
Second: Alpha2delta calcium ligands (gabapentin)
ALS drug Tx and MOA
Riluzole - Glutamate inhibitor
Romiplostim, Eltrombopag drug type
Thrombopoietin (TPO) receptor agonist
Epoetin Alfa, Darbepoetin MOA + Use
Recombinant EPO for ESRD
Atomoxetine MOA and Use
Norepinephrine reuptake inhibitor; 2nd line ADHD
Drug for anorexic pt who struggles to gain weight
Olanzapine
Tardive Dyskinesia drug Tx + MOA
Valbenazine, inhibits VMAT2
Piperacillin-tazobactam
ZoSyn
1st gen cephalosporins (2)
Cephalexin & Cefazolin (surgical prophylaxis)
2nd gen cephalosporins (4)
Cefoxitin, cefuroxime, cefaclor, cefotetan *2nd gen has anaerobic coverage (used for intraabdominal/pelvic infection)
3rd gen cephalosporins (3), which one covers pseudomonas
Ceftriaxone, cefotaxime, ceftazidime *excellent G- coverage (ceftazidme covers pseudomonas)
4th gen cephalosporins (1)
Cefepime *G- coverage including pseudomonas
5th gen cephalosporin (1)
Ceftaroline *only ceph that covers MRSA
Name the 3 carbapenems, which does NOT cover pseudomonas
Imipenem-Cilastatin, Meropenem, Ertapenem (Ertapenem does not cover)
Fluoroquinolone: which covers anaerobe, and pyelonephritis/UTI. Cardiac ADR?
Moxifloxacin (anaerobe), ciprofloxacin/levofloxacin (pyelo/UTI); QT prolongation
Treatment of Doxorubicin toxicity
Dexrazoxane
Which opioid does NOT cause miosis
Meperidine (also relieves shivering)
Drug treatment of PBC
Ursodeoxycholic acid (Ursodiol)
Antibiotic treatments options for Ascending Cholangitis (2)
Ampicillin-Sulbactam (unasyn); Cipro-Metronidazole
DOC for hypertensive peristalsis & Diffuse esophageal spasm
Diltiazem
Terlipressin MOA & Use
Vasopressin analogue used for splanchnic vasoconstriction in Hepatorenal syndrome
CLL treatment
Ibrutinib/Rituximab
CML treatment
Imatinib OR dasatinib
Multiple myeloma Tx (4)
Bortezomib, melphalan, lenalinomide, bisphosphate
Drug for Lambert Eaton
3,4-diaminopyridine (34DAP) + Pyridostigmine “3,4DAP got my muscles back”
Drug used for neutropenia
Filgrastim
Alemtuzumab use and MOA
Hypereosinophilia ; Anti-CD52 antibody
Anti-BCL2 drug for CLL
Venetoclax
Hairy cell leukemia primary treatment (1) and alternative (3)
Primary: Cladribine; Secondary: Pentostatin, rituximab, IFN-a
Chemo regiment for Diffuse large B-cell lymphoma
“R-CHOP”: Rituximab, cyclophosphamide, doxorubicin (Hydroxydaunorubicin), vincristine (Oncovin), and prednisone
Chemo regiment for Hodgkins Lymphoma
“ABVD”: Adriamycin (doxorubicin), bleomycin, vinblastine, and dacarbazine
Squalene Epoxidase inhibitors (2)
Terbinafine + Tolnaftate
Tinea Capitus Treatment and Most common pathogen
Griseofulvin. Trichophyton tonsurans
Cobicistat MOA/Use
Inhibit CYP3A -> increased HIV drug levels -> lower dose needed -> decreased adverse effects
Protease inhibitor A/E (2)
Insulin resistance, Nephropathy (indinavir)
Antimicrobial for burns (2)
Mafenide acetate or Silver sulfadiazine
Prolixin
Fluphenazine
Secondary & Tertiary TCAS (w/ brand names)
Secondary: Desipramine (Norpramin), Nortriptyline (Pamelor)
Tertiary: Amitriptyline (Elavil), Clomipramine (Anafranil)
*tertiary has more a/e; clomipramine for OCD
Parnate
Tranylcypromine (MAOI)
Remeron
Mirtazapine
Ketalar
Ketamine (NMDA antagonist)
SSRIs to avoid during pregnancy
Paroxetine (Paxil) & Sertraline (Zoloft)
SNRI used for fibromyalgia & diabetic peripheral neuropathy
Duloxetine (Cymbalta)
DOC for postpartum depression (2)
Brexanolone (Zulresso), Zuranolone (Zurzuvae)
Invega
Paliperidone
Latuda
Lurasidone
Geodon
Ziprasidone
Austedo & Ingrezza generic name, MOA, and use/s
Deutetrabenazine (Austedo), Valbenazine (Ingrezza); VMAT2 inhibitors; both used for pediatric Tourette’s, Austedo for huntingtons
Eskalith
Lithium (N levels 0.6-1.2)
Tegretol
Carbamazepine
Trileptal
Oxcarbazepine
Lamictal
Lamotrigine
Atrovent
Ipratropium
Atrovent
Ipratropium
Luvox
Fluvoxamine
Myrbetriq
Mirabegron (Tx overactive bladder, beta3 agonist)
DOC algorithm orthostatic hypotension
Fludrocortisone (if uncorrected with salt/H2O intake) -> midrodine (norepinephrine <220), atomoxetine (>200)
First line Tx Cataplexy
Sodium Oxybate
Metabolite screened on UDS for cocaine use
Benzoylecgonine (ben-zoy-lek-guh-neen)
Lunesta
Eszopiclone
Sonata
Zaleplon
Halcion
Triazolam
Compazine
Prochlorperazine
Demerol
Meperidine
PCSK9 inhibitors (2)
Alirocumab & Evolocumab
Ranolazine use & brand name
Anti-anginal, Ranexa
Milrinone MOA & brand name
PDE3 inhibitor causing increased contractility & decreased PVR ; Primacor
Lubiprostone MOA, Use, and brand name
Chloride channel activator, relieve constipation, Amitiza
Avycaz
Ceftazidime/Avibactam
Vimpat
Lacosamide
Vimpat
Lacosamide
Carafate
Sucralfate
Palivizumab use
RSV in preterm <29wks
Atarax/Vistaril
Hydroxyzine
Velcade name and use
Bortezomib, Multiple Myeloma/Mantle cell (proteasome inhibitor)
Tocilizumab MOA and Use
IL-6R antibody used for Coronavirus
Sulfasalazine a/e (2)
GI upset, oligospermia in men; can switch to mesalamine to avoid this
Hypertensive Emergency Tx (7)
Clevidipine, Labetalol, Esmolol, Nifedipine, Nitroprusside, Nitroglycerin, Fenaldopam
Luspatercept MOA and Use
Improved RBC maturation, B-Thalassemia
Drugs to reduce mortality in HFpEF
Empagliflozin, Dapagliflozin
Drugs to reduce mortality in HFrEF
ACE inhibitors/ARBs, ARNIs (Entresto), b-blockers, spironolactone, hydralazine + isosorbide dinitrate (in black pts)
Aspergillosis Tx
Voriconazole
Amiloride MOA
Potassium sparing diuretic, blocking ENaC channel
What is Stanozolol?
Synthetic androgen
Name of aromatase inhibitors (3)
Anastrazole, Letrozole, Exemestane
List of 2nd gen H1 antihistamines (7)
-Loratadine
-Desloratadine
-Cetirizine
-Levocetirizine
-Azelastine
-Fexofenadine
-Ketotifen
Mirabegron MOA and use
Beta-3 agonist for urge incontinence
What is Mupirocin?
Topical antibiotic used to treat superficial community acquired MRSA
Sodium zirconium cyclosilicate
Lokelma; Cation-exchange medication to treat hyperkalemia
Diprivan
Propofol
Dilaudid
Hydromorphone
Toradol
Ketorolac
Hurricaine
Benzocaine spray
Marcaine
Bupivicaine
Zemuron
Rocuronium
Nimbex
Cisatracurium
Nurtec + Ubrelvy + Aimovig, MOA?
Rimegepant (Nurtec), Ubrogepant (Ubrelvy), Erunumab (Aimovig); CGRP antagonist for migraine
*Aimovig is used prophylactically