Common Medications Flashcards
Brand: Lipitor
Generic: Atorvastatin
High Cholesterol (Hyperlipidemia)
Brand: Levothroid, Levoxyl, Synthroid, Unithroid
Generic: Levothyroxine
Hypothyroidism
Generic: Lisinopril
Hypertension, heart failure
Generic: Metformin
Diabetes
Brand: Norvasc
Generic: Amlodipine
Hypertension, chest pain (angina)
Generic: Metoprolol
Hypertension, chest pain (angina), heart failure
Brand: Accuneb, Proair, Proventil, Ventolin
Generic: Albuterol
Asthma
Brand: Prilosec
Generic: Omeprazole
Heartburn, GERD (gastroesophageal reflux disease), stomach ulcers
Brand: Cozaar
Generic: Losartan
Hypertension
Brand: Zocor
Generic: Simvastatin
High cholesterol
Brand: Neurontin
Generic: Gabapentin
Pain management
CONTROLLED
Brand: Lortab, Norco, Vicodin, and others
Generic: Hydrocodone/acetaminophen
Pain management
CONTROLLED
Brand: Esidrix, Hydordiuril, Microzide, Oretic, Zide
Generic: Hydrochlorothiazide
Diuretic (causing increased passing of urine), hypertension
Brand: Zoloft
Generic: Sertraline
Depression, OCD, PTSD, PMDD (Premenstrual dysphoric disorder), social anxiety disorder, panic disorder
Brand: Singulair
Generic: Montelukast
Allergies, prevent asthma attacks
Brand: Flonase, Flovent, Cutivate, and others
Generic: Fluticasone
Asthma
Brand: Amoxil, Polymox, Trimox, and others
Generic: Amoxicillin
Antibiotic
Brand: Lasix
Generic: Furosemide
Water pill (diuretic, commonly used to treat hypertension)
Brand: Protonix
Generic: Pantoprazole
GERD (Gastroesophageal reflux disease)
Brand: Tylenol
Generic: Acetominophen
Minor aches and pains, fever reducer
Brand: Deltasone
Generic: Prednisone
Steroid, anti-inflammatory
Brand: Lexapro
Generic: Escitalopram
Depression and anxiety
Brand: Prozac, Rapiflux, Sarafem, Selfemra
Generic: Fluoxetine
Depression, OCD, bulimia nervosa, panic disorder
Brand: Adderall
Generic: Dextroamphetamine/amphetamine salts
ADD/ADHD
Brand: Sitvag, Zovirax
Generic: Acyclovir
Infections, herpes, shingles, cold sores
Brand: Valtrex
Generic: Valacyclovir
Infections, herpes, shingles, cold sores
Brand: Ultram
Generic: Tramadol
Moderate to severe pain
Brand: Lantus, Toujeo, Basaglar KwikPen
Generic: Insulin Glargine
Diabetes
Brand: Budeprion, Buproban, Wellbutrin, Zyban, and others
Generic: Bupropion
Depression, helps quit smoking
Brand: Advil, Motrin, and others
Generic: Ibuprofen
Fever reducer and mild to severe pain
Brand: Crestor
Generic: Rosuvastatin
High cholesterol and triglyceride levels
Brand: Pravachol
Generic: Pravastatin
High cholesterol and triglyceride levels
Brand: Novolog
Generic: Insulin aspart
Diabetes
Insulin, short acting