Drug Names -> Classes Flashcards
Procainamide
Class Ia anti-arehythmic
Intermediate Sodium Channel Blocker
Quinidine
Class Ia anti-arrhythmic
Intermediate Sodium Channel Blocker
Disopyramide (Norpace)
Class Ia anti-arrhythmic
Intermediate Sodium Channel Blocker
Lidocaine
Class Ib anti-arrhythmic
Fast Sodium Channel Blocker
Mexiletine
Class Ib anti-arrhythmic
Fast Sodium Channel Blocker
Flecainide
Class Ic anti-arrhythmic
Slow Sodium Channel Blocker
Propafenone
Class Ic anti-arrhythmic
Slow Sodium Channel Blocker
Carvedilol
Class II Anti-arrhythmic
Beta Blocker
Propranolol
Class II Anti-arrhythmic
Beta Blocker
Esmolol
Class II Anti-arrhythmic
Beta Blocker
Metoprolol
Class II Anti-arrhythmic
Beta Blocker
Atenolol
Class II Anti-arrhythmic
Beta Blocker
Amiodarone
Class III Anti-arrhythmic
Potassium Channel Blocker
Sotalol
Class III Anti-arrhythmic
Potassium Channel Blocker
Bretyllium
Class III Anti-arrhythmic
Potassium Channel Blocker
Adrenergic Neuron Blocking Agent
Verapamil
Class IV Anti-arrhythmic
Non-Dihydropyridine Calcium Channel Blocker
Diltiazem
Class IV Anti-arrhythmic
Non-Dihydropyridine Calcium Channel Blocker
Adenosine
Class V Anti-arrhythmic
Magnesium Sulfate
Class V Anti-arrhythmic
Potassium
Class V Anti-arrhythmic
Digoxin
Class V Anti-arrhythmic
Hydrochlorothiazide (Microzide)
Thiazide Diuretic
Chlorthalidone
Thiazide Diuretic
Indapamide
Thiazide Diuretics
Furosemide (Lasix)
Loop Diuretic
Bumetanide
Loop Diuretic
Torsemide
Loop Diuretic
Spironolactone (Aldactone)
Potassium-Sparing Diuretic
Eplerenone
Potassium-Sparing Diuretic
Amiloride
Potassium-Sparing Diuretic
Acetazolamide
Diuretic
Carbonic Anhydrase Inhibitor
Mannitol
Osmotic Diuretic
Methyldopa
Centrally Acting Sympatholytic
Clonidine
Centrally Acting Sympatholytic
Reserpine
Adrenergic Neuron Blocking Agent
Guanethidine
Adrenergic Neuron Blocking Agent
Guanadrel
Adrenergic Neuron Blocking Agent
Prazosin
Alpha Blocker
Doxazosin
Alpha Blocker
Terazosin
Alpha Blocker
Hydralazine
Direct Vasodilator
Minoxidil
Direct Vasodilator
Sodium Nitroprusside
Direct Vasodilator
Epoprostenol (Flolan)
Direct Vasodilator
Amlodipine
Dihydropyridine Calcium Channel Blocker
Nifedipine
Dihydropyridine Calcium Channel Blocker
Felodipine
Dihydropyridine Calcium Channel Blocker
Enalapril
ACE Inhibitor
Lisinopril
ACE Inhibitor
Perindopril
ACE Inhibitor
Ramipril
ACE Inhibitor
Accupril
ACE Inhibitor
Losartan
ARB
Candesartan
ARB
Irbesartan
ARB
Telmisartan
ARB
Nitroglycerin
Vasodilator (Nitrate)
Isosorbide Dinitrate
Vasodilator (nitrate)
Amyl Nitrite
Vasodilator (Nitrite)
Dabigitran (Pradaxa)
Anticoagulant
Direct Thrombin Inhibitor
Rivaroxaban (Xarelto)
Anticoagulant
Direct Factor Xa Inhibitor
Apixiban (Eliquis)
Anticoagulant
Direct Factor Xa Inhibitor
Heparin
Anticoagulant
Enhances antithrombin III
Inhibits thrombin and factor Xa12
Wafarin (Coumadin)
Anticoagulant
Vitamin K epoxide reductase inhibitor
Alteplase (tPA, Activase)
Thrombolytic
Tenecteplase (TNKase)
Thrombolytic
Reteplase (Retevase)
Thrombolytic
Aspirin
Platelet Aggregate Inhibitor
Clopidogrel (Plavix)
Platelet Aggregate Inhibitor
ADP Receptor Inhibitor
Ticagrelor (Brilinta)
Platelet Aggregate Inhibitor
ADP Receptor Inhibitor
Abciximab (ReoPro)
Platelet Aggregate Inhibitor
Glycoprotein IIb/IIIa Inhibitor
Eptifibatide (Integrilin)
Platelet Aggregate Inhibitor
Glycoprotein IIb/IIIa Inhibitor
Tirofiban (Aggrastat)
Platelet Aggregate Inhibitor
Glycoprotein IIb/IIIa Inhibitor
Dipyridamole (Persantine)
Platelet Aggregate Inhibitor
Phosphodiesterase Inhibitor
Cilostazol (Pletal)
Platelet Aggregate Inhibitor
Phosphodiesterase Inhibitor
Vorapaxar (Zontivity)
Platelet Aggregate Inhibitor
Protease-Activated Receptor-1 (PAR-1) Antagonist
Tranexamic Acid
Clot Promoter
Antifibrinolytic Agent
Prothrombin Complex Concentrate (PCC)
Reversal of Anticoagulants
Atorvastatin (Lipitor)
Antihyperlipidemic
HMG CoA-Reductase Inhibitor
Pravastatin (Pravachol)
Antihyperlipidemic
HMG CoA-Reductase Inhibitor
Simvastatin (Zocor)
Antihyperlipidemic
HMG CoA-Reductase Inhibitor
Lovastatin (Mevacor)
Antihyperlipidemic
HMG CoA-Reductase Inhibitor
Cholestyramine
Bile Sequestering Agent
Salbutamol (Ventolin)
Adrenergic Bronchodilator
Selective Beta 2 Agonist
Salmetrol (Servent)
Adrenergic Bronchodilator
Selective Beta 2 Agonist
Terbutaline (Bricanyl)
Adrenergic Bronchodilator
Selective Beta 2 Agonist
Isoproteranol (Isuprel)
Adrenergic Bronchodilator
Non-Selective Beta Agonist
Epinephrine
Adrenergic Bronchodilator
Non- Selective Adrenergic Agonist
Ipratropium Bromide (Atrovent)
Anticholinergic Bronchodilator
Short-Acting Muscarinic Antagonist
Tiotropium Bromide (Spiriva)
Anticholinergic Bronchodilator
Long-Acting Muscarinic Antagonist
Theophylline (Theo-dur)
Methylxanthine
Beclomethasone (QVAR)
Anti-Inflammatory
Corticosteroid
Budesonide (Pulmicort)
Anti- Inflammatory
Corticosteroid
Fluticasone (Flovent)
Anti-Inflammatory
Corticosteroid
Dexamethasone
Anti-Inflammatory
Corticosteroid
Motelukast (Singulair)
Leukotriene Modifier
Leukotriene Receptor Agonist
Zafirlukast (Accolate)
Leukotriene Modifier
Leukotriene Receptor Antagonist
Zileuton (Zyflo)
Leukotriene Modifier
Enzyme 5-lipoxygenase Inhibitor
Cromolyn Sodium
Mast Cell Stabilizer
Nedocromil
Mast Cell Stabilizer
Acetylcysteine (NAC)
Mucolytic Agent
Dornase Alfa
Mucolytic Agent
Guaifenesin
Expectorants
Codeine
Opioid Antitussive
Hydrocodone
Opioid Antitussive
Dextromethorphan
Non-Opioid Antitussive
Pseudoephedrine
Oral Decongestant
Phenylephrine
Oral Decongestant
Oxymetazoline
Nasal Decongestant
Amoxicillin
Antibiotic
Oseltamivir
Antiviral
Alprazolam (Xanax)
Anxiolytic (Sedative)
Benzodiazepine
Chlordiazepoxide (Librium)
Anxiolytic (Sedative)
Benzodiazepine
Clonazepam (Rivotril)
Anxiolytic (Sedative)
Benzodiazepine
Diazepam (Valium)
Anxiolytic (Sedative)
Benzodiazepine
Lorazepam (Ativan)
Anxiolytic (Sedative)
Benzodiazepine
Midazolam (Versed)
Anxiolytic (Sedative)
Benzodiazepine
Oxazepam (Serax)
Anxiolytic (Sedative)
Benzodiazepine
Temazepam (Restoril)
Anxiolytic (Sedative)
Benzodiazepine
Phenobarbitol (Luminal)
Anxiolytic (Sedative)
Barbituate
Secobarbital (Seconal)
Anxiolytic (Sedative)
Barbituate
Flumazenil
Benzodiazepine Receptor Antagonist
Lithium
Mood Stabilizer
Alters release and uptake of seratonin and dopamine
Interacts with protein CR2MP2
Valproic Acid
Mood Stabilizer
Inhibits enzymes that break down GABA (gamma-aminobutyric acid)
Sodium channel blockade
Reduces release of glutamate (excitatory neurotransmitter)
Carbamazepine
Mood stabilizer
Sodium channel blockade
Reduced excitability of nerve cells
Influence levels of seratonin and dopamine
Lamotrigine
Mood stabilizer
Sodium channel blockade
Inhibits release of glutamate (excitatory neurotransmitter)
Modulates reuptake of seratonin and dopamine
Citalopram
Antidepressant
Selective seratonin reuptake inhibitor
Escitalopram
Antidepressant
Selective seratonin reuptake inhibitor
Fluoxetine
Antidepressant
Selective seratonin reuptake inhibitor
Paroxetine
Antidepressant
Selective seratonin reuptake inhibitor
Sertraline
Antidepressant
Selective seratonin reuptake inhibitor
Trazadone
Antidepressant
Seratonin modulator (5-HT2 Blocker)
Mirtazapine
Antidepressant
Seratonin modulator (5-HT2 Blocker)
Duloxetine
Antidepressant
Seratonin-norepinephrine reuptake inhibitor
Venlafaxine
Antidepressant
Seatonin-norepinephrine reuptake inhibitor
Bupropion (Wellbutrin)
Antidepressant
Norepinephrine-dopamine reuptake inhibitor
Marketed as a smoking cessation (Zyban)
Amitriptyline
Antidepressant
Heterocyclic (Tricyclic) Antidepressant
Imipramine
Antidepressant
Heterocyclic (Tricyclic) Antidepressant
Nortriptyline
Antidepressant
Heterocyclic (Tricyclic) Antidepressant
Desipramine
Antidepressants
Heterocyclic (Trycyclic) Antidepressant
Phenelzine
Antidepressant
Monoamine Oxidase Inhibitor
Tranylcypromine
Antidepressant
Monoamine Oxidase Inhibitor
Chlorpromazine
Conventional Antipsychotic
Loxapine
Conventional Antipsychotic
Haloperidol
Conventional Antipsychotic
Aripiprazole
Second Generation Antipsychotic
Clozapine
Second Generation Antipsychotic
Olanzapine (Zyprexa)
Second Generation Antipsychotic
Quetiapine (Seroquel)
Second Generation Antipsychotic
Risperidone (Risperidol)
Second Generation Antipsychotic