Drugs 151-200 Flashcards
isosorbide mononitrate
Imdur
long-acting nitrate, anti-anginal
angina
ketoconazole topical
Nizoral
imidazole antifungal
candidiasis, dandruff, tinea
labetalol
Normodyne
a/b adrenergic blocker
hypertension
lacosamide
Vimpat
anticonvulsant
partial onset seizure
lamotrigine
Lamictal
phenyltriazine anticonvulsant
bipolar disorder
lansoprazole
Prevacid
proton pump inhibitor
duodenal ulcer disease, gastric ulcer disease, GI Tract infection, GERD
latanoprost
Xalatan
prostaglandin, antiglaucoma agent
ocular hypertension
levalbuterol
Xopenex HFA
selective beta 2 agonist; bronchodilator
asthma
levetiracetam
Keppra, Keppra XR, Spritam
anticonvulsant
seizure
levocetirizine
Xyzal
antihistimine
idiopathic urticaria
levofloxacin
Levaquin
fluoroquinolone antibiotic
bacterial infection
levothyroxine
Synthroid
thyroid supplement
hypothyroidism
lidocaine topical patch
Lidoderm
local anesthetic
postherpetic neuralgia and localized pain
linagliptin
Tradjenta
dipeptidyl peptidase IV inhibitor
type 2 diabetes
liraglutide
Victoza, Saxenda
glucagon-like peptide 1 receptor agonist
type 2 diabetes, weight management
lisdexamfetamine
Vyvanse
amphetamine, CNS stimulant
ADHD, binge eating disorder
lisinopril
Prinivil, Zestril
ACE I, antihypertensive
acute myocardial infarction, heart failure, hypertension
lithium
Eskalith, Eskalith-CR, Lithobid
antimanic
bipolar
lorazepam
Ativan
benzodiazepine, short or intermediate acting
anxiety, insomnia
losartan
Cozaar
angiotensin II receptor antagonist, antihypertensive
hypertension, diabetic nephropathy
loteprednol
Alrex, Lotemax
corticosteroid, ophthalmic
conjunctivitis, inflammation
lovastatin
Altoprev, Mevocor
HMG-CoA Reductase inhibitor
arterioschlerosis, hypercholesterolemia
lubiprostone
Amitiza
chloride channel activator
constipation
lurasidone
Latuda
second generation antipsychotic
depression from bipolar disorder, schizophrenia
maraviroc
Selzentry
antiretroviral agent, CCR5 antagonist
treatment of HIV 1
MMR vaccine
M-M-R II
vaccine, live, viral
prevent MMR
meclizine
Antivert, Dramamine
antihistimine, antiemetic
motion sickness, vertigo
medroxyprogesterone
Provera, Depo-Provera
progestin hormone
abnormal uterine bleeding unrelated to menstrual cycle
prevent hyperplasia due to estrogen
secondary physiologic amenorrhea
meloxicam
Mobic
NSAID
arthritis
memantine
Namenda
N-methyl-d-aspartate receptor antagonist
Alzheimer’s disease
meningococcal vaccine
Menactra, Menveo, Menomune, MenHibrix
vaccine, inactivated, bacterial
prevent meningococcal disease
metaxalone
Skelaxin
centrally acting skeletal muscle relaxant
musculoskeletal pain or spasm
metformin
Glucophage
Biguanide, hypoglycemic
type 2 diabetes, polycystic ovary syndrome
methadone
Dolophine
opioid analgesic
chronic pain, drug detoxification, opioid abuse
methocarbamol
Robaxin
centrally acting skeletal muscle relaxant
musculoskeletal pain or spasm
methotrexate
Trexall
antimetabolite
lymphoma, psoriasis, rheumatoid arthritis
methylphenidate
Ritalin
CNS stimulant
ADHD, narcolepsy
methylprednisolone
Medrol
adrenal corticosteroid
everything
metoclopramide
Reglan
dopamine antagonist
diabetic gastroparesis, GERD
metoprolol
Toprol XL
beta adrenergic blocker, cardioselective
angina, heart failure, hypertension, AMI
metronidazole
Flagyl
nitroimidazole antibiotic, antiprotozoal
anaerobic abscess, amebic dysentery, bacterial vaginosis, trichomoniasis
minocycline
Minocin
tetracycline antibiotic
acne, allergy to penicillin–bacterial infectious disease
mirtazapine
Remeron
antidepressant, alpha2 antagonist
depression
modafinil
Provigil
CNS stimulant
narcolepsy, obstructive sleep apnea, shift work-sleep disorder
mometasone nasal
Nasonex
intranasal corticosteroid
allergic rhinitis, nasal polyp
montelukast
Singulair
Leukotriene receptor antagonist
asthma, seasonal allergic rhinitis
morphine ER
MS Contin, Avinza, Kadian
opioid analgesic
chronic pain
moxifloxacin ophthalmic
Vigamox
fluroquinolone antibiotic, ophthalmic
bacterial conjunctivitis
moxifloxacin
Avelox
fluoroquinolone antibiotic
bacterial infections
mupirocin
Bactroban
topical antibacterial
impetigo, secondary skin infections, eradication of nasal colonization of MRSA during institutional outbreaks