Chapter 2 - Top 200 Medications Flashcards
Quetiapine Fumarate
Brand: Seroquel
Class: Antipsyphotic
Indication: Mood disorders
Schedule: NCLM
Lisinopril
Brand: Prinivil
Class: ACEi
Contraindication: Pregnancy Category D
Indication: Antihypertensive
Schedule: NCLM
Atorvastatin
Brand: Lipitor
Class: HMG-CoA Reductase Inhibitor
Food Interaction: Grapefruit inhibits metabolism leading to muscle damage
Contraindication: Pregnancy category X
Indication: Cholesterol lowering
Schedule: NCLM
Levothyroxine
Brand: Synthroid, Levoxyl
Class: Thyroid hormone
Indication: Hypothyroidism
Schedule: NCLM
Metformin
Brand: Glucophage
Class: Biguanide
Indication: Diabetes
Schedule: NCLM
Amlodipine
Brand: Norvasc
Class: Calcium Channel Blocker
Indication: Antihypertensive
Schedule: NCLM
Metoprolol tartrate
Brand: Lopressor
Class: Beta-blocker
Indication: Antihypertensive
Schedule: NCLM
Metoprolol succinate
Brand: Toprol XL
Class: Beta-blocker
Indication: Antihypertensive
Schedule: NCLM
Omeprazole
Brand: Prilosec
Class: PPI
Drug Interaction: Can reduce effectiveness of clopidogrel
Indication: Acid reflux/ GERD
Schedule: NCLM
Simvastatin
Brand: Zocor
Class: HMG-CoA Reductase Inhibitor/
Food Interaction: Grapefruit inhibits metabolism leading to muscle damage
Contraindication: Pregnancy category X
Indication: Cholesterol lowering
Schedule: NCLM
Losartan potassium
Brand: Cozaar
Class: ARB
Indication: Antihypertensive
Schedule: NCLM
Albuterol
Brand: ProAir HFA, Ventolin
Class: Beta agonist
Indication: Bronchodilator, asthma
Schedule: NCLM
Gabapentin
Brand: Neurotin
Class: Anticonvulsant
Indication: Neuropathic pain, seizures
Schedule: V
Hypochlorothiazide
Brand: Microzide
Class: Thiazide diuretic
Drug Interaction: Can increase Digoxin activity
Indication: Antihypertensive
Schedule: NCLM
Hypocodone/APAP
Brand: Vicodin, Norco, Lortab
Class: Opioid analgesic combination
Drug Interaction: Benzodiazepines can cause respiratory depression
Indication: Pain reliever
Schedule: II
Sertraline
Brand: Zoloft
Class: SSRI
Interaction: Serotonin Syndrome with MAOIs
Indication: Antidepressant
Schedule: NCLM
Fluticasone
Brand: Flonase
Class: Nasal steroid
Indication: Allergic rhinitis
Schedule: NCLM
Montelukast
Brand: Singulair
Class: Leukotriene modulator
Indication: Asthma treatment
Schedule: NCLM
Furosemide
Brand: Lasix
Class: Loop of Henle diuretic
Drug Interactions:
1. Can increase Digoxin activity
2. Increased risk of bleeding with anticoagulants
Indication: Antihypertensive
Schedule: NCLM
Amoxicillin
Brand: Amoxil
Class: Penicillin Antibiotic
Drug Interactions:
1. Reduce effectiveness of birth control
2. Increased risk of bleeding with anticoagulants
Indication: Bacterial infection
Schedule:NCLM
Pantoprazole Sodium
Brand: Protonix
Class: PPI
Drug Interaction: Can reduce effectiveness of clopidogrel
Indication: Acid reflux/GERD
Schedule: NCLM
Acetaminophen
Brand: Tylenol
Class: Anti-pyretic, analgesic
Indication: Pain relief
Schedule: NCLM
Citalopram
Brand: Celexa
Class: SSRI
Interaction: Serotonin Syndrome with MAOIs
Indication: Antidepressant
Schedule: NCLM
Mixed Amphetamine Salts
Brand: Adderall
Class: Stimulant
Indication: ADHD
Schedule: II
Ibuprofen
Brand: Motrin
Class: NSAID
Drug Interactions:
1. Can lead to higher lithium levels
2. Can lead to higher Methotrexate levels
Interaction: Increased risk of bleeding with Coumadin
Contraindication: Pregnancy category X
Indication: Pain/ Inflammation relief
Schedule: NCLM
Carvedilol
Brand: Coreg
Class: Beta blocker
Indication: Antihypertensives
Schedule: NCLM
Trazodone
Brand: Desyrel
Class: SSRI
Interaction: Serotonin Syndrome with MAOIs
Indication: Antidepressant, sleep
Schedule: NCLM
Fluoxetine
Brand: Prozac
Class: SSRI
Indication: Antidepressant
Schedule: NCLM
Tramadol
Brand: Ultram
Class: Opioid analgesic
Drug Interaction: Benzodiazepines can cause respiratory depression
Indication: Pain relief
Schedule: IV
Rosuvastatin
Brand: Crestor
Class: HMG-CoA Reductase inhibitor
Food Interaction: Grapefruit inhibits metabolism leading to muscle damage
Contraindication: Pregnancy category X
Indication: Cholesterol lowering
Schedule: NCLM
Ranitidine
Brand: Zantac
Class: H2RA
Indication: Acid reflux, GERD
Schedule: NCLM
Insulin Glargine
Brand: Lantus
Class: Long acting insulin
Indication: Diabetes agent
Schedule: NCLM
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Clopidogrel
Brand: Plavix
Class: P2Y12 Inhibitor, Anti-platelet
Drug Interaction: PPIs can reduce effectiveness
Indication: Clot prevention
Schedule: NCLM
Venlafaxine
Brand: Effexor
Class: SNRI
Interaction: Serotonin Syndrome with MAOIs
Indication: Antidepressant
Schedule: NCLM
Clonazepam
Brand: Klonopin
Class: Benzodiazepine
Drug Interaction: Opioids can cause respiratory depression
Contraindication: Pregnancy category D
Indication: Anxiety, Sedative
Schedule: IV
Propranolol
Brand: Inderal
Class: Beta blocker
Indication: Antihypertensive
Schedule: NCLM
Zolpidem Tartrate
Brand: Ambien
Class: Sedative
Indication: Sleep
Schedule: IV
Tamsulosin
Brand: Flomax
Class: Alpha blocker
Indication: Enlarged prostate
Schedule: NCLM
Aspirin
Brand: Bayer
Class: NSAID, Anti-platelet
Drug Interactions:
1. Can lead to higher lithium levels
2. Can lead to higher Methotrexate levels
Interaction: Increased risk of bleeding with Coumadin
Indication: Pain relief, clot prevention
Schedule: NCLM
Antenolol
Brand: Tenormin
Class: Beta blocker
Indication: Antihypertensive
Schedule: NCLM