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Commonly Prescribed Medications Flashcards

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Albuterol

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Classification: Bronchodilator
Brand-Name: Vospire ER
Off-Label Uses: Asthma
Side-Effects: Tremor, Nausea, Dizziness, Dry Throat

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Amlodipine Besylate

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Classification: Antihypertensive, Calcium Channel Blocker
Brand-Name: Norvasc
Off-Label Uses: High Blood Pressure
Side-Effects: Drowsy, Edema, Nausea, Fatigue

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Amoxicillin

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Classification: Antibiotic
Brand-Name: Amoxil
Off-Label Uses: Bacterial Infections
Side-Effects: Rash, Nausea, Vomiting, Diarrhea

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Aripiprazole

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Classification: Antipsychotic
Brand-Name: Abilify
Off-Label Uses: Schizophrenia, Bipolar Disorder
Side-Effects: Anxiety, Agitation, Dizziness, Constipation

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Atorvastatin

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Classification: Antilipemic, Statin
Brand-Name: Lipitor
Off-Label Uses: Lower Cholesterol
Side-Effects: Diarrhea, Pain, Dyspepsia, Arthralgia

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Azithromycin

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Classification: Antibiotic
Brand-Name: Zithromax
Off-Label Uses: Bacterial Infections
Side-Effects: Nausea, Diarrhea, Vaginitis, Vomiting

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Celecoxib

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Classification: Anti-Inflammatory
Brand-Name: Celebrex
Off-Label Uses: Migraines
Side-Effects: Pharyngitis, Rhinitis, Dyspepsia, Rash

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Cephalexin

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Classification: Antibiotic
Brand-Name: Keflex
Off-Label Uses: Bacterial Infections
Side-Effects: Nausea, Vomiting, Diarrhea, Dyspepsia

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Ciprofloxacin

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Classification: Antibiotic
Brand-Name: Cipro
Off-Label Uses: Bacterial Infections
Side-Effects: Gastro Irritation, CNS Toxic, Pain, Dyspepsia

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Clopidogrel

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Classification: Antiplatelet Agent
Brand-Name: Plavix
Off-Label Uses: Prevent Heart Attacks/Strokes
Side-Effects: Headache, Rash, Hemorrhage, Arthralgia

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Donepezil

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Classification: Anti-Alzheimer’s
Brand-Name: Aricept
Off-Label Uses: Confusion related to Alzheimer’s
Side-Effects: Cramps, Insomnia, Nausea, Vomiting

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Duloxetine

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Classification: Antidepressant
Brand-Name: Cymbalta
Off-Label Uses: Depression/Anxiety
Side-Effects: Xerostomia, Constipation, Drowsy, Dizzy

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Enoxaparin

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Classification: Anticoagulant
Brand-Name: Lovenox
Off-Label Uses: Prevent/Treat Harmful Blood Clots
Side-Effects: Pain, Swelling, Discomfort, Dark Urine

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Escitalopram

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Classification: Antidepressant
Brand-Name: Lexapro
Off-Label Uses: Depression/Anxiety
Side-Effects: Ejaculation, Xerostomia, Drowsy, Fatigue

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Metformin

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Classification: Hypoglycemic
Brand-Name: Glucophage
Off-Label Uses: Control High Blood Sugar
Side-Effects: Dysgeusia, Nausea, Vomiting, Headache

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Methylphenidate

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Classification: Central Nervous System Stimulant
Brand-Name: Cotempla XR-ODT
Off-Label Uses: ADHD
Side-Effects: Excitement, Xerostomia, Insomnia, Hyperhidrosis

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Metoprolol Succinate

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Classification: Antihypertensive, Beta Blocker
Brand-Name: Toprol XL
Off-Label Uses: Chest Pain, Heart Failure, High BP
Side-Effects: Depression, Bradycardia, Drowsy, Rash

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Montelukast

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Classification: Bronchodilator, Leukotriene Inhibitor
Brand-Name: Singulair
Off-Label Uses: Control/Prevent Asthma
Side-Effects: Pharyngitis, Rhinorrhea, Sinusitis, FLU

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Olanzapine

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Classification: Antipsychotic
Brand-Name: Zyprexa
Off-Label Uses: Schizophrenia, Bipolar Mania
Side-Effects: Hyperprolactinemia, Hypertriglyceridemia, Personality Disorders, Drowsy

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Omeprazole

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Classification: Anti-Ulcer Agent, Proton-Pump Inhibitor
Brand-Name: Prilosec
Off-Label Uses: Stomach/Esophagus Problems
Side-Effects: Headache, Vomiting, Diarrhea, AB Pain

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Oxycodone

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Classification: Opioid Analgesic (narcotic)
Brand-Name: Roxicodone
Off-Label Uses: Relieve Moderate to Severe Pain
Side-Effects: Hypotension, Constipation, Drowsy, Syncope

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Pioglitazone

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Classification: Hypoglycemic
Brand-Name: Actos
Off-Label Uses: Control High Blood Sugar-Type 2 D
Side-Effects: Dizziness, Pharyngitis, Sinusitis, Flatulence

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Pravastatin

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Classification: Antilipemic, Statin
Brand-Name: Pravachol
Off-Label Uses: Lower Cholesterols
Side-Effects: Dyspepsia, Myalgia, Dizziness, Rash

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Prednisone

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Classification: Glucocorticoid
Brand-Name: Deltasone
Off-Label Uses: Arthritis, Immune Deficiency, Allergies
Side-Effects: Infection, Mood Changes, Insomnia

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Pregabalin

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Classification: Anticonvulsant
Brand-Name: Lyrica
Off-Label Uses: Pain by Nerve Damage- Shingles/D
Side-Effects: Xerostomia, Drowsy, Dizziness, Blurred Vision

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Quetiapine

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Classification: Antipsychotic
Brand-Name: Seroquel
Off-Label Uses: Schizophrenia, Bipolar Disorder, Mood Disorders
Side-Effects: Orthostatic Hypotension, Pharyngitis, Xerostomia, Dyspepsia

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Rosuvastatin

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Classification: Antilipemic, Statin
Brand-Name: Crestor, Ezallor Sprinkle
Off-Label Uses: Lower Cholesterol
Side-Effects: Nausea, Headache, Myalgia, Pain

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Sildenafil

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Classification: Erectile Dysfunction Agent
Brand-Name: Viagra
Off-Label Uses: Male Sexual Function Problems
Side-Effects: Nasal Congestion, Dyspepsia, Back Pain, Dizziness

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Simvastatin

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Classification: Antilipemic, Statin
Brand-Name: Zocor
Off-Label Uses: Lower Cholesterol
Side-Effects: Dyspepsia, Constipation, Myalgia, Dizziness

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Sulfamethoxazole/Trimethoprim

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Classification: Antibiotic
Brand-Name: Bactrim, Septra
Off-Label Uses: Bacterial Infections
Side-Effects: Skin Photosensitivity, Pruritus of Skin, Dizziness, Drug Fever

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Tramadol

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Classification: Analgesic
Brand-Name: Odolo, Ultram
Off-Label Uses: Relieves Moderate to Severe Pain
Side-Effects: Xerostomia, Constipation, Pruritis of Skin, Dizziness

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Valsartan

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Classification: Antihypertensive
Brand-Name: Diovan
Off-Label Uses: High Blood Pressure/Heart Failure
Side-Effects: Viral Infection, Hyperkalemia, Hypotension, Arthralgia

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Warfarin

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Classification: Anticoagulant
Brand-Name: Coumadin, Jantoven
Off-Label Uses: Blood Clots
Side-Effects: Hemorrhage, Flatulence, Dysgeusia, Leukopenia

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Zolpidem

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Classification: Sedative-Hypnotic (sleep)
Brand-Name: Edluar
Off-Label Uses: Sleep Problems
Side-Effects: Drowsy, Dizziness, Fatigue, Headache

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