Common Prescription Drugs Flashcards
Clopidogrel
Trade Name: Duoplavin
Classification: Antiplatelet
Indications: Risk of blood clots
Phenytoin
Trade Name: Dilantin
Classification: Anticonvulsant
Indications: Seizure Control
hydrochlorothiazide
Trade name: Accuretic
Classification: Diuretic
Indications: Hypertension and swelling from water retention
Ramipril
Trade Name: Altace
Classification: ACE inhibitor
Indications: high blood pressure
Peridopril
Trade Name: Aceon
Classification: ACE inhibitor
Indications: high blood pressure
Methylphenidate
Trade name: Ritalin
Classification: Stimulant
Indications: Attention Deficit Disorder
Zopiclone
Trade name: Imovane
Classification: non benzodiazepine hypnotic
Indications: Insomnia
Aripiprazole
Trade name: Ablify
Classification: Atypical Antipsychotic
Indications: Mood and Psychotic disorders such as schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, major depressive disorder
Pregablin
Trade name: Lyrica
Classification: Anticonvulsant
Indications: Nerve Damage Pain, fibromyalgia, some seizure disorders
Pantoprazole
Trade name: Pantoloc
Classification: Proton pump inhibitor
Indications: GERD, Acid Reflux
Venlafaxine
Trade Name: Effexor
Classification: SNRI
Indications: Mood Disorder
Oxycodone
Trade Name: Endocet
Classification: Opioid
Indications: Moderate to sever pain
Metroprolol
Trade Name: Lopressor
Classification: beta blocker
Indications: Hypertension, angina
Semaglutide
Trade Name: Ozempic
Classification: GLP-1 agonist
Indications: Type 2 diabetes, weight management
Escitalopram
Trade Name: Cipralex
Classification: SSRI
Indications: Mood Disorders
Bisoprolol
Trade Name: Zebata
Classification: Beta-1 adrenergic blocking agent
Indications: Hypertension
Acetylsalicylic Acid
Trade Name: Zoprin
Classification: Salicylate
Indications: Pain, fever, inflammation, migraines, reduce risk of major cardiac events
Amlodipine
Trade Name: Norvasc
Classification: Calcium Channel Blocker
Indications: Hypertension, Angina
Furosemide
Trade Name: Lasix
Classification: Loop Diuretic
Indications: Hypertension, Edema
Sertraline
Trade Name: Zoloft
Classification: SSRI
Indications: Mood Disorders
Levothyroxine
Trade Name: Synthroid
Classification: Hormone
Indications: Hypothyroidism
Methadone
Trade Name: Methadose
Classification: Opioid analgesic
Indications: Severe pain, Treatment of opioid addiction
Nabilone
Trade Name: Cesamet
Classification: Cannabinoid
Indications: Antiemetic, AN adjunct analgesic for neuropathic pain
Sildenafil
Trade Name: Viagara
Classification: Phosphodiestrease inhibitor
Indications: Erectile dysfunction and pulmonary hypertension
Counmadin
Trade Name: Warfarin
Classification: Anti- coagulant
Indications: PE/DVT/MI/A-Fib Valve replacement
Tamsulosin
Trade Name: Flomax
Classification: Alpha-adrenoceptor agonist
Indications: Benign prostatic hyperplasia
Degludec
Trade Name: Tresiba
Classification: Long acting insulin
Indications: Improve glycemic control
Lamotrigine
Trade Name: Lamictal
Classification: Anticonvulsant
Indications: Siezure disorder, Bipolar
Fluticasone Furoate
Trade Name: Trelegy
Classification: Corticosteroid, Anticholinergic, Beta 2 agonist
Indications: COPD, Athsma
Amitriptyline
Trade Name: Elavil
Classification: Tricyclic antidepressant
Indications: Depression, Chronic Pain syndrome, Insommnia
Salbutamol
Trade Name: Ventolin
Classification: Adrenergic Bronchodialator
Indications: Bronchoconstriction
Rosuvastatin
Trade Name: Crestor
Classification: HMG-CoA reductase inhibitor
Indications: Hyperlipidemia
Empagliflozin
Trade Name: Jardiance
Classification: SGLT-2 inhibitor
Indications: Type 2 diabetes
Lisdexamfetamine
Trade Name: Vyvanse
Classification: Stimulant
Indications: ADD, Severe ED
Apixaban
Trade Name: Eliquis
Classification: Anticoagulant
Indications: DVT/PE prevent clots
Atorvastatin
Trade Name: Lipitor
Classification: HMG-CoA reductase inhibitor
Indications: hyperlipidemia
RivRivaroxban
Trade Name: Xarelto
Classification: Anticoagulant
Indications: DVT/PE Prevents blood clots
Metformin
Trade Name: Glucophage
Classification: Biguanide
Indications:Type 2 diabetes, Insulin resistance
Candesartan
Trade Name: Atacand
Classification: Angiotensin 2 receptor blocker
Indications: Hypertension
Bupropion
Trade Name: Wellbutrin
Classification: Norepinephrine and dopamine reuptake inhibitor
Indications: MDD, SAD Smoking cessation
Duloxetine
Trade Name: Cymbalta
Classification: SNRI
Indications: Depression, Anxiety, Neuropathic pain, Stress, Incontinence
Carvedilol
Trade Name: Coreg
Classification: Nonselective adrenergic blocker
Indications: Hypertension, Chronic Heart Failure
Tadalafil
Trade Name: Cialis
Classification: Phosphodiesterase inhibitor
Indications: Erectile Dysfunction, Pulmonary Hypertension
Amiodarone
Trade Name: Cordarone
Classification: Anti-arrhythmic
Indications: Ventricular arrythmias, A-fib
Dabigatran
Trade Name: Pradaxa
Classification: Direct thrombin inhibitor
Indications: DVT/PE/A-Fib
Rabeprazole
Trade Name: Pariet
Classification: PPI
Indications: GERD, Gastric Ulcer
Trazadone
Trade Name: Desyrel
Classification: SARI
Indications: MDD, insomnia
Diltiazem
Trade Name: Cardizem
Classification: Calcium Channel Blocker
Indications: Hypertension, A-fib
Dialproex
Trade Name: Epival
Classification: Anticonvulsant
Indications: Siezure disorder, Bipolar disorder