Common Drugs Flashcards
Generic/Brand name and classification
Albuterol
Ventolin
adrenergic bronchodilators
Omeprazole
Losec
proton pump inhibitor
Sertraline
Zoloft
SSRI
Pantoprazole
Pantoloc
proton pump inhibitor
Montelukast
Singulair
Leukotriene receptor antagonist (LTRA) (treats asthma, COPD)
Trazodone
Desyrel; Trittico
SARI (serotonin receptor antagonist and reuptake inhibitor
Simvastatin
Zocor
statin
Tamsulosin
Flomax
alpha blocker
Bupropion
Wellbutrin
Norepi & dopamine reuptake inhibitor
Fluoxetine
Prozac
SSRI
Furomeside
Lasix
Diuretic
Fluticasone
Flovent; FLonase
Corticosteroid
Amoxicillin
Antibiotic
Apixaban
Eliquis
anticoagulant
Meloxicam
Mobic
NSAID
Prednisone
corticosteroid
Duloxetine
Cymbalta
SNRI
Methylphenidate
Concerta; Ritilin
CNS stimulant
Carvedilol
Coreg
Non-cardioselective beta blocker
Pravastatin
Pravachol
statin
Ergocalciferol
Radiostol Forte
vitamin D analog
Allopurinol
Zyloprim
xanthine oxidase inhibitor
lowers uric acid in blood
Citalopram
Celexa
SSRI
Alprazolam
Xanax
benzodiazepine/ CNS depressant
Glipizide
Glucotrol
blood glucose lowering/sulfonylurea
Cetirizine
Reactine
Antihistamine
Venlafaxine
Effexor
SNRI
Cyclobenzaprine
Flexeril
skeletal muscle relaxant/CNS depressant
used to treat muscle aches
Hydroxyzine
Atarax; Vistaril
Antihistamine
Clopidogrel
Plavix
antiplatelet
Semaglutide
Wegovy
GLP-1 (glucagon-like peptide) receptor agonist
used to treat diabetes
Famotidine
Pepcid
histamine H2 receptor antagonist
Estradiol
Estrace
Estrogen hormone
Diclofenac
Voltaren
NSAID
Spironolactone
Aldactone
Aldosterone antagonist
treats HTN and CHF
Buspirone
Buspar
anxiolytic agent (treats anxiety, targets dopamine)
Tramadol
Tramacet
synthetic opioid and SNRI
Empagliflozin
Jardiance
SGLT2 inhibitor (diabetes)
Clonazepam
benzodiazepine
Lamotrigine
Lamictal
anticonvulsant
Atorvastatin
Lipitor, Atorvaliq
statin
Metformin
Fortamet; Glucophage
biguanides