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