Common Medications Flashcards

1
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Brand: Lipitor
Generic: Atorvastatin

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High Cholesterol (Hyperlipidemia)

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Brand: Levothroid, Levoxyl, Synthroid, Unithroid
Generic: Levothyroxine

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Hypothyroidism

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3
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Generic: Lisinopril

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Hypertension, heart failure

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4
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Generic: Metformin

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Diabetes

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5
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Brand: Norvasc
Generic: Amlodipine

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Hypertension, chest pain (angina)

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6
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Generic: Metoprolol

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Hypertension, chest pain (angina), heart failure

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Brand: Accuneb, Proair, Proventil, Ventolin
Generic: Albuterol

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Asthma

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8
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Brand: Prilosec
Generic: Omeprazole

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Heartburn, GERD (gastroesophageal reflux disease), stomach ulcers

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9
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Brand: Cozaar
Generic: Losartan

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Hypertension

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10
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Brand: Zocor
Generic: Simvastatin

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High cholesterol

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11
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Brand: Neurontin
Generic: Gabapentin

A

Pain management
CONTROLLED

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12
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Brand: Lortab, Norco, Vicodin, and others
Generic: Hydrocodone/acetaminophen

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Pain management
CONTROLLED

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13
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Brand: Esidrix, Hydordiuril, Microzide, Oretic, Zide
Generic: Hydrochlorothiazide

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Diuretic (causing increased passing of urine), hypertension

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14
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Brand: Zoloft
Generic: Sertraline

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Depression, OCD, PTSD, PMDD (Premenstrual dysphoric disorder), social anxiety disorder, panic disorder

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Brand: Singulair
Generic: Montelukast

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Allergies, prevent asthma attacks

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Brand: Flonase, Flovent, Cutivate, and others
Generic: Fluticasone

A

Asthma

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17
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Brand: Amoxil, Polymox, Trimox, and others
Generic: Amoxicillin

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Antibiotic

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18
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Brand: Lasix
Generic: Furosemide

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Water pill (diuretic, commonly used to treat hypertension)

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19
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Brand: Protonix
Generic: Pantoprazole

A

GERD (Gastroesophageal reflux disease)

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20
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Brand: Tylenol
Generic: Acetominophen

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Minor aches and pains, fever reducer

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21
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Brand: Deltasone
Generic: Prednisone

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Steroid, anti-inflammatory

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22
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Brand: Lexapro
Generic: Escitalopram

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Depression and anxiety

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23
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Brand: Prozac, Rapiflux, Sarafem, Selfemra
Generic: Fluoxetine

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Depression, OCD, bulimia nervosa, panic disorder

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24
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Brand: Adderall
Generic: Dextroamphetamine/amphetamine salts

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ADD/ADHD

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25
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Brand: Sitvag, Zovirax
Generic: Acyclovir

A

Infections, herpes, shingles, cold sores

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26
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Brand: Valtrex
Generic: Valacyclovir

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Infections, herpes, shingles, cold sores

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27
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Brand: Ultram
Generic: Tramadol

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Moderate to severe pain

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28
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Brand: Lantus, Toujeo, Basaglar KwikPen
Generic: Insulin Glargine

A

Diabetes

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29
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Brand: Budeprion, Buproban, Wellbutrin, Zyban, and others
Generic: Bupropion

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Depression, helps quit smoking

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30
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Brand: Advil, Motrin, and others
Generic: Ibuprofen

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Fever reducer and mild to severe pain

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31
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Brand: Crestor
Generic: Rosuvastatin

A

High cholesterol and triglyceride levels

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32
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Brand: Pravachol
Generic: Pravastatin

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High cholesterol and triglyceride levels

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33
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Brand: Novolog
Generic: Insulin aspart

A

Diabetes
Insulin, short acting

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34
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Brand: Humalog (KwikPen, Junior KwikPen)
Generic: Insulin lispro

A

Diabetes
Insulin, short acting

35
Q

Brand: Ozempic
Generic: Semaglutide

A

Insulin, DM (diabetes melitus)

36
Q

Brand: Trintellix, Brintellix
Generic: Vortioxetine

A

Major Depression Disorder

37
Q

Brand: Propecia Pro-Pak, Propecia, Proscar
Generic: Finasteride

A

Enlarged prostate, hair loss

38
Q

Brand: Percocet
Generic: Oxycodone/Paracetamol

A

Pain management
CONTROLLED

39
Q

Brand: Chlorthalidone
Generic: Thalitone

A

Hypertension and fluid retention (edema)

40
Q

Brand: Bumex
Generic: Bumetanide

A

Fluid retention (edema), hypertension

41
Q

Brand: Desyerl
Generic: Trazodone

A

Depression, sedative

42
Q

Brand: Flomax
Generic: Tamsulosin

A

Enlarged prostate

43
Q

Brand: Coreg
Generic: Carvedilol

A

Hypertension and heart failure

44
Q

Brand: Mobic
Generic: Meloxicam

A

Osteoarthritis (OA) and rheumatoid arthritis (RA)
Anti-inflammatory

45
Q

Brand: Celexa
Generic: Citalopram

A

Depression

46
Q

Brand: Cymbalta
Generic: Duloxetine

A

Depression, anxiety, diabetic peripheral neuropathy, fibromyalgia, chronic muscle or bone pain

47
Q

Brand: Xanax
Generic: Alprazolam

A

Anxiety, panic disorder
CONTROLLED

48
Q

Brand: K-Dur, Klor-Con, Klotrix, Micro-K, Slow-K
Generic: Potassium

A

Supplement

49
Q

Brand: Plavix
Generic: Clopidogrel

A

Prevent stroke, heart attack, and other heart problems
Sort of blood thinner

50
Q

Brand: Zantac
Generic: Ranitidine

A

GERD

51
Q

Brand: Tenormin
Generic: Atenolol

A

Hypertension, chest pain (angina)

52
Q

Brand: Flexeril
Generic: Cyclobenzaprine

A

Muscle spasms
Muscle relaxer

53
Q

Brand: Glucotrol
Generic: Glipizide

A

Type II Diabetes

54
Q

Brand: Concerta, Meadate, Ritalin, and others
Generic: Methylphenidate

A

ADHD and narcolepsy
CONTROLLED

55
Q

Brand: Zithromax
Generic: Azithromycin

A

Antibiotic

56
Q

Brand: Cialis, Adcirca
Generic: Tadalafil

A

Erectile dysfunction and enlarged prostate

57
Q

Brand: Klonopin
Generic: Clonazepam

A

Seizures, panic disorder, anxiety
CONTROLLED

58
Q

Brand: Oxaydo, Oxycontin, Roxicodone, and others
Generic: Oxycodone

A

Pain management
CONTROLLED

59
Q

Brand: Aloprim, Lopurin, Zyloprim
Generic: Allopurinol

A

Gout (form of inflammatory arthritis) and kidney stones
Help with high uric acid levels

60
Q

Brand: Effexor
Generic: Venlafaxine

A

Depression, generalized anxiety disorder, panic disorder, social anxiety disorder

61
Q

Brand: Viagra
Generic: Sildenafil

A

Erectile dysfunction and enlarged prostate

62
Q

Brand: Ativan
Generic: Lorazepam

A

Seizure disorders such as epilepsy
Anti-anxiety; sedative
CONTROLLED

63
Q

Brand: Lomaira, Adipex-P
Generic: Phentermine

A

Promote weight loss when used for a short time
CONTROLLED

64
Q

Brand: Levaquin
Generic: Levofloxacin

A

Antibiotic

65
Q

Brand: Elavil
Generic: Amitriptyline

A

Depression

66
Q

Brand: Mitigare, Colcrys
Generic: Colchicine

A

Gout attacks (inflammatory arthritis)

67
Q

Brand: Natural thyroid, natural thyroid hormones, pork thyroid, thyroid USP, thyroid BP, Armour Thyroid
Generic: Thyroid NP

A

Hypothyroidism
(thyroid hormones from animal: pig)

68
Q

Brand: Zuplenz, Zofran ODT, Zofran
Generic: Ondansetron

A

Prevent nausea and vomiting

69
Q

Brand: Xarelto
Generic: Rivaroxaban

A

Blood thinner, treats blood clots

70
Q

Brand: Mybetriq
Generic: Mirabegron

A

Overactive bladder
(relaxes bladder muscles to prevent frequent urination)

71
Q

Brand: Ubrelvy
Generic: Ubrogepant

A

Migraines

72
Q

Brand: Invokana
Generic: Canagliflozin

A

Type II Diabetes

73
Q

Brand: Farxiga
Generic: Dapagliflozin

A

Type II Diabetes

74
Q

Brand: Trelegy

A

COPD, Asthma

75
Q

Brand: Breztri
Generic: Budesonide

A

COPD, Asthma

76
Q

Brand: Spiriva
Generic: Tiotropium bromide

A

COPD

77
Q

Brand: Entresto
Generic: Sacubitril/Valsartan

A

Hypertension; Heart failure

78
Q

Brand: Jardiance
Generic: Empagliflozin

A

Type II Diabetes

79
Q

Brand: Linzess
Generic: Linaclotide

A

IBS with constipation

80
Q

Brand: Eliquis
Generic: Apixaban

A

Treat and prevent blood clots and prevent stroke
Anticoagulant

81
Q

Brand: Bystolic
Generic: Nebivolol

A

Hypertension

82
Q

Brand: Nexium
Generic: Esomeprazole

A

GERD (gastroesophageal reflux disease)

83
Q

Brand: Tulicity
Generic: Dulaglutide

A

Insulin, DM

84
Q

Brand: Lyrica
Generic: Pregabalin

A

Treats nerve and muscle pain, including fibromyalgia