Drug List Flashcards
Benzodiazepines
End in "-PAM" "-ZAM" or "-LAM" Used to make you calm down Examples: alprazolam (Xanax) clonazepam (klonopin) diazepam (Valium) lorazepam (Ativan)
Cox 2 inhibitors
Have a “COX”
Type of NSAID used to reduce the production of prostaglandins; chemicals that promote inflammation, pain and fever
Examples: celecoxib
Beta blockers
End in “-OLOL”
Used to reduce BP by ⤵️ ❤️rate and open blood vessels to improve blood flow
Examples: metoprolol, betaxolol
Antiarrythmics
End in “-IDE” or “-MIDE”
Used to treat abnormal ❤️ rhythms such as A.fib, V.fib or tachycardia
Examples: flecainide, procainamide
Thiazide diurects
End in “-IAZIDE”
Used to treat hypertension and edema
Examples: hydrochlorothiazide
Antibiotics
Start with “CEPH” or end in “-MYCIN” “-CILLIN”
Used to treat bacterial infections
Examples: cephalosporins, vancomycin, penicillin
Antipsychs
End in “-ZINE”
Used to treat mental disorders
Examples: chlorpromazine, acepromazine
Trycyclic anti-depressants
End in “-LINE” or “-MINE”
Used to treat depression
Examples: amitriptyline, desipramine, clomipramine
Inhaled anesthetics
End in “-ANE”
Examples: desflurane, isoflurane, enflurane
Local anesthetics
End in “AIN”
Corticosteroids
End in “ONE”
Thrombolyics
End in “-ASE”
Used to dissolve blood clots via thrombolysis
Examples: reteplase, alteplase, urokinase
Ace inhibitors
End in “-PRIL”
Used to reduce BP by ⤵️ the activity of ACE which ⤵️ angiotensin II production
Examples: benzapril (lotensin), captopril (capoten)
Protein pump inhibitors
End in “-AZOLE”
Used for long-lasting reduction of stomach acid production and ❤️burn
Examples: omeprazole (Prilosec), lansoprazole (Prevacid), esomeprazole (nexium)
Calcium channel blockers
End in “-PINE”
Used to ⤵️ BP, relive or prevent angina by reducing the ❤️’s need for oxygen and workload, prevent migraines
**block Ca from entering cardiac muscle cells
Examples: amlodipine, nifedipine
H2 receptor antagonists
End in “-INE”
Used to ⤵️ stomach acid production, treat ulcers, ❤️ burn and indigestion
Examples: cimetidine, ranitidine, Pepcid, Zantac
Nitrates
End in “-ATE”
Used to treat chest pain
Examples: nitroglycerin (nitrostat), isosorbide mononitrate, dinitrate
Antivirals
End in “-OVIR”
Used to treat viral infections
Examples: acyclovir (Zovirax), valacyclovir (Valtrex), oseltamivir (tamiflu)
Antianginals
Start with “NITRO”
Used to ⤵️ ❤️rate, BP and workload. Prevents angina by ⤵️ cardiac oxygen consumption
Examples: nitroglycerin, isosorbide mononitrate, dinitrate
Lisinopril
Brand name: prinivil / zestril
Classification: ACE inhibitor
Quinopril
Brand name: accupril
Classification: ACE inhibitor
Atomoxetine
Brand name: Strattera
Classification: ADHD
Methylphenidate
Brand name: Ritalin / Concerta
Classification: ADHD
Albuterol
Brand name: Proventil
Classification: adergenic agonist
Epinephrine
Brand name:
Classification: adergenic agonist
Prazosin
Brand name: minipress
Classification: alpha blocker
Alpha blockers cause blood vessels to dilate, ⤵️ BP
Donepezil hydrochloride
Brand name: aricept
Classification: Alzheimer’s drug
Losartan
Brand name: cozaar
Classification: angioplast receptor blocker
Angiotensin II receptor antagonist, keeps blood vessels from narrowing which ⤵️ BP and improves blood flow
Nitroglycerin
Brand name: nitrobid
Classification:
Exoxaprin sodium
Brand name: lovenox
Classification: anticoagulant
Heparin sodium
Brand name: heparin
Classification: anticoagulant
Warfarin sodium
Brand name: Coumadin
Classification: anticoagulant
Verapamil
Brand name: calan
Classification: antidysrhythmic
Amiodarone
Brand name: cordarone
Classification: antidysrhythmic: prolongs repolarixation
Quinidine
Brand name: quinidex
Classification: antidysrhythmic: sodium channel blocker
Allopurinol
Brand name: zyloprim
Classification: anti-gout
Tetracycline
Brand name: vibramycin
Classification: anti-infectives: broad spectrum
(Antibiotic)
Cephalexin
Brand name: keflex
Classification: anti-infectives: cephalosporins
Cefazolin
Brand name: ancef
Classification: anti-infectives: cephalosporins
Ciprofoxacin
Brand name: cipro
Classification: anti-infectives: fluroquinolones
Levoflaxaci
Brand name: levaquin
Classification: anti-infectives: fluroquinolones
Amphoteracin B
Brand name: fungizone
Classification: anti-infectives: fungal
Fluconazole
Brand name: diflucan
Classification: anti-infectives: fungal
Nystatin
Brand name: mycostatin
Classification: anti-infectives: fungal
Vancomycin
Brand name: vancocin
Classification: anti-infectives: glucosamide
Acyclovir
Brand name: Zovirax
Classification: anti-infectives: herpes
Efavirenz
Brand name: sustiva
Classification: anti-infectives: HIV/AIDS
Zidovudine
Brand name: Retrovir
Classification: anti-infectives: HIV/AIDS
Oseltamivir
Brand name: tamiflu
Classification: anti-infectives: influenza
Eythromycin
Brand name: E-mycin
Classification: anti-infectives: macrolide
Azithromycin
Brand name: Zithromax
Classification: anti-infectives: macrolide
Gentamycin
Brand name: garamycin
Classification: anti-infective: narrow spectrum
Neomycin
Brand name: mycifradin
Classification: anti-infective: narrow spectrum
Amoxicillin
Brand name: amoxil
Classification: anti-infective: penicillin
Metronidazole
Brand name: flagyl
Classification: anti-infective: protozoan infections
SMZ/TMP
Brand name: bactrim
Classification: anti-infective: sulfonamide
Isoniazide
Brand name: INH
Classification: anti-infective: tuberculosis
Ethambutol
Brand name: etibl
Classification: anti-infective: tuberculosis
Rifampin
Brand name: rifadin
Classification: anti-infective: tuberculosis
Sumatriptan
Brand name: imitrex
Classification: anti-migraine agent
Methotrexate
Brand name: mexate
Classification: antineoplastic
Act to prevent, inhibit or halt development of a neoplasm (a tumor)
Interferon Alfa-2
Brand name: roferon a
Classification: antineoplastic
Darbepoetin alfa
Brand name: aranesp
Classification: antineoplastic
(Bone marrow stimulant)
Filgrastim
Brand name: neupogen
Classification: antineoplastic
Cyclophosphamide
Brand name: cytoxan
Classification: antineoplastic
Epoetin Alfa
Brand name: procrit
Classification: antineoplastic
Pegfilgrastim
Brand name: neulasta
Classification: antineoplastic
Oprelvekin
Brand name: neumega
Classification: antineoplastic
Clopidogrel
Brand name: plavix
Classification: anti platelet
(Blood thinner)
Clozapine
Brand name: clozaril
Classification: anti psych
Quetiapene
Brand name: seroquel
Classification: ant psych
Risperidone
Brand name: risperdal
Classification: anti psych
Carbamazine
Brand name: tegretol
Classification: anti psych
Clonazepam
Brand name: klonopin
Classification: seizure, anxiety, panic disorder
Type of benzodiazepines
Lamotrigine
Brand name: lamictal
Classification: anti seizure
Phenobarbital
Brand name: luminal
Classification: anti seizure
Topiramate
Brand name: topamax
Classification: anti seizure
Valporic acid
Brand name: depakote
Classification: anticonvulsant and mood stabilizer
Alprazolam
Brand name: Xanax
Classification: anxiety
Buspirone
Brand name: buspar
Classification: anxiety
Diazepam
Brand name: Valium
Classification: anxiety
Lorazepam
Brand name: Ativan
Classification: anxiety
Atenolol
Brand name: tenormin
Classification: beta blocker
Propranolol
Brand name: inderal
Classification: beta blocker
Metroprolol tartrate
Brand name: lopressor
Classification: beta blocker
Lithium
Brand name: lithobid
Classification: bipolar disorder
Acetazolamide
Brand name: diamox
Classification: carbonic anhydrase inhibitor
Digoxin
Brand name: lanoxin
Classification: cardiac glycoside
Rivastigmine
Brand name: exelon
Classification: dementia/ Alzheimer’s
Amitriptyline
Brand name: elavil
Classification: depression
Bupropion
Brand name: Wellbutrin SR
Classification: depression
Fluoxetine
Brand name: Prozac
Classification: depression
Paroxetine
Brand name: Paxil
Classification: depression
Pheneizine sulfate
Brand name: Nardil
Classification: depression
Sertraline
Brand name: Zoloft
Classification: depression
Trazodone
Brand name: desyrel
Classification: depression
Furosemide
Brand name: lasix
Classification: diuretic: loop
Mannitol
Brand name:
Classification: diuretic: osmotic
Spironolactone
Brand name: aldactone
Classification: diuretic: potassium sparring
Hydrochlorothiazide
Brand name: diuril
Classification: diuretic (thiazide)
Thiazides act on the distal convoluted renal tubule, beyond the loop of henle to promote sodium, chloride and water excretion
Used to treat hypertension and peripheral edema, not effective for immediate diuresis and shouldn’t be used with patients who have severe renal dysfunction
Ranitidine
Brand name: Zantac
Classification: GI drug (anti-ulcer)
Omeprazole
Brand name: Prilosec
Classification: GI drug (anti-ulcer)
Esomeprazole
Brand name m: nexium
Classification: GI drug (anti-ulcer)
Mylanta/maalox
Brand name: mylanta/maalox
Classification: GI drug (anti-ulcer)
Rolaids/tums
Brand name: Rolaids/tums
Classification: GI drug (anti-ulcer)
Sucralfate
Brand name: carafate
Classification: GI drug (anti-ulcer)
Misoprostol
Brand name: cytotec
Classification: GI drug (anti-ulcer)
Biscodyl
Brand name: dulcolax
Classification: GI drug (constipation)
Psyllium
Brand name: Metamucil
Classification: GI drug (constipation)
Milk of magnesia
Brand name: milk of magnesia
Classification: GI drug (constipation)
Polyethylene glycol
Brand name: miralax
Classification: GI drug (constipation)
Documsate
Brand name: colace
Classification: GI drug (constipation)
Dipenoxylate
Brand name: lomotil
Classification: GI drug (diarrhea)
Loperamide
Brand name: Imodium
Classification: GI drug (diarrhea)
Balsalazide disodium
Brand name: colazal
Classification: GI drug (inflammatory bowel disease)
Metocloropramide
Brand name: reglan
Classification: GI drug (nausea and vomiting)
Scopolamine
Brand name: transderm scop
Classification: GI drug (nausea and vomiting)
Promethazine
Brand name: phenergan
Classification: GI drug (nausea and vomiting)
Ondansetron
Brand name: zofran
Classification: GI drug (nausea and vomiting)
Orlistat
Brand name: zenical
Classification: GI drug (obesity)
Pancrelipase
Brand name: pancrease
Classification: GI drug (pancreatic enzymes)
Adalimumab
Brand name: humira
Classification: immunomodator
Used to treat arthritis, plaque psoriasis, chrohns disease and ulcerative colitis)
Eszopiclone
Brand name: lunesta
Classification: insomnia
Secobarbital
Brand name: Seconal
Classification: insomnia
Temazepam
Brand name: restoril
Classification: insomnia
Zolpidem
Brand name: ambien
Classification: insomnia
Baclofen
Brand name: lioresal
Classification: muscle relaxant
Cyclobenzaprine
Brand name: flexeril
Classification: muscle relaxant
Acetaminophen
Brand name: Tylenol
Classification: nonopioid analgesic , non-nasid
Nicotinic acid
Brand name: niaspan
Classification: non-statin AHL
Fenofibrate
Brand name:lopid
Classification: non-statin AHL (fibrate)
Ezetimibe
Brand name: zetia
Classification: non-station AHL (cholesterol absorption inhibitor)
Celecoxib
Brand name: Celebrex
Classification: NSAID anti-inflammatory
Provide analgesic and antipyretic effects
Analgesic
Pain-killing
Antipyretic
Fever-reducing
Ibuprofen
Brand name: Motrin, Advil
Classification: NSAIDs
Ketorolac
Brand name: toradol
Classification: NSAIDs
Naproxen
Brand name: aleve
Classification: NSAIDs
Oxycodone
Brand name: Percocet
Classification: opiate analgesic
Naltrexone hydrochloride
Brand name: revia
Classification: opiate antagonist
Fentanyl
Brand name: duragesic
Classification: opioid analgesic
Hydrocodone
Brand name: Vicodin
Classification: opioid analgesic
Hydromorphine
Brand name: dilaudid
Classification: opioid analgesic
Meperidine
Brand name: Demerol
Classification: opioid analgesic
Methadone
Brand name: dolophine
Classification: opioid analgesic
Morphine sulfate
Brand name: morphine
Classification: opioid analgesic
Naloxone
Brand name: narcan
Classification: opioid antagonist
Levodopa
Brand name: laropa
Classification: Parkinson’s
Benztropine
Brand name: cogentin
Classification: Parkinson’s
Diphenhydramine
Brand name: Benadryl
Classification: respiratory
Loratadine
Brand name: Claritin
Classification: respiratory
Prednisone
Brand name: prednisone
Classification: respiratory
Fexofenadine
Brand name: Allegra
Classification: respiratory
Certirizine
Brand name: Zyrtec
Classification: respiratory
Fluticasone
Brand name: Flonase
Classification: respiratory
Pseudoephedrine
Brand name: sudafed
Classification: respiratory
Codeine
Brand name: codeine
Classification: respiratory
Oxymetalzoline
Brand name: afrin
Classification: respiratory
Dextromethorphan
Brand name: dextromethorphan
Classification: respiratory
Benzonate
Brand name: tessalon
Classification: respiratory
Guiafenesin
Brand name: mucinex
Classification: respiratory
Acetylcysteine
Brand name: mucomyst
Brand name: respiratory
Salmetrol
Brand name: serevent (long acting)
Classification: respiratory
Albuterol
Brand name: Proventil (short acting)
Classification: respiratory
Metaproterenol
Brand name: alupent
Classification: respiratory
Ipratotium
Brand name: atrovent
Classification: respiratory
Theophylline
Brand name: theodur
Classification: respiratory
Cromolyn
Brand name: intal
Classification: respiratory
Montelukast
Brand name: singulair
Classification: respiratory
Fluticasone
Brand name: advair
Classification: respiratory
Aripiprazole
Brand name: abilify
Classification: schizophrenia
Atorvastin
Brand name: Lipitor
Classification: statin
Treats high cholesterol
Streptokinase
Brand name: streptase
Classification: thrombolic
Diltiazem
Brand name: cardizem
Classification: vasodilator
Hydralazine
Brand name: apresoline
Classification: vasodilator
Non steroidal anti inflammatory’s
Start with “INDO” or end with “-FEN”
Used to treat inflammation and chronic pain relief
Examples: aspirin, ibuprofen (Motrin, Advil)