Drugs 1-25 Classification Flashcards
ACE inhibitor
GN: Lisinopril
BN: Privinil/Zestril
Primary use: Hypertension
HMG CoA Reductase Inhibitor (statin)
- GN: Atorvastatin
BN: Lipitor - GN: Simvastatin
BN: Zocor - GN: Pravastatin Sodium
BN: Pravachol
Primary use: Hypercholesterolemia (1 & 2); Antihypercholesterolemia (3)
Thyroid Hormone
GN: Levothyroxine
BN: Synthroid
Primary use: Hypothyroidism
Biguanide Oral Antidiabetic
GN: Metformin Hydrochloride
BN: Glucophage
Primary use: Type 2 Diabetes
Calcium Channel Blocker
GN: Amlodipine
BN: Norvasc
Primary use: Hypertension
Beta Blockers
GN: Metoprolol
BN: Lopressor
Primary use: Hypertension
Proton Pump Inhibitor
- GN: Omeprazole
BN: Prilosec - GN: Pantoprazole Sodium
BN: Protonix
Primary use: GERD
Angiotensin 2 Receptor Blocker (ARB)
GN: Losartan Potassium
BN: Cozaar
Primary use: Hypertension
Bronchodilator
GN: Albuterol
BN: Proventil/Ventolin
Primary use: Asthma Rescue Inhaler
Anticonvulsant
GN: Gabapentin
BN: Neurontin
Primary Use: Neuropathy
Schedule V
Thiazide Diuretic
GN: Hydrochlorothiazide
BN: Microzide
Primary use: Hypertension
Opioid Combo Analgesic
GN: Acetaminophen; Hydrocodone Bitartrate
BN: Lortab/Norco/Vicodin
Primary use: Severe pain
Schedule II
Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitor (SSRI)
- GN: Sertraline Hydrochloride
BN: Zoloft - Escitalopram Oxalate
BN: Lexapro
Primary use: Antidepressant
Inhaled Corticosteroid
GN: Fluticasone
BN: Flonase
Primary use: Allergic Rhinitis
Oral Leukotriene Receptor Antagonist
GN: Montelukast
BN: Singulair
Primary use: Asthma
Loop Diuretic
GN: Furosemide
BN: Lasix
Primary use: Hypertension
Antibiotic
GN: Amoxicillin
BN: Amoxil
Primary use: Bacterial Infection
Benzodiazepine
GN: Alprazolam
BN: Xanax
Primary use: Antianxiety
Schedule IV
Corticosteroid
GN: Prednisone
BN: Deltasone
Primary use: Inflammation
Aminoketone Antidepressant
GN: Bupropion
BN: Wellbutrin/Zyban
Primary use: Antidepressant/Smoking Cessation
Antipyretic/Analgesic
GN: Acetaminophen
BN: Tylenol
Primary use: Pain
