Drugs By Type Flashcards
1
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Opiate Agonist (pain)
A
- Hyrodrocodone/acetaminophen, Vicodin, Lorcet
- Oxycodone/ acetaminophen, Percocet, Tylox
- Oxycodone, OxyContin
2
Q
Hormone (thyroid) (hypothyroidism)
A
- Levothyroxine, Synthroid, Levothroid
3
Q
Beta 1 Blocker (hypertension)
A
- Metoprolol, Lopressor, Toprol
- atenolol, Tenormin
4
Q
ACE inhibitor (hypertension)
A
- Lisinopril, Prinivil, Zestril
- Enalapril, Vasotec
- Ramipril, Altace
5
Q
HMG-CoA reductase inhibitor (hypercholesterolemia)
A
- Atorvastatin, Lipitor
- Simvastatin, Zocor
- Lovastain, Mevacor
- Rosuvastatin, Crestor
- Pravastatin, Pravachol
6
Q
Penicillins (infection)
A
- Amoxicillin, Amoxil, Trimox
- Amoxicillin/ Clavulanate, Augmentin
7
Q
Thiazide Diurectic (hypertension)
A
- Hydrochlorothiazide (HCTZ), Microzide, Esidrix
8
Q
Macrolide (infection)
A
- Azithromycin, Zithromax
9
Q
Biguanide (type 2 diabetes)
A
- Metformin, Glucophage
10
Q
Benzodiazepine (anxiety)
A
- Alprazolam, Xanax
- Lorazepam, Ativan
- Clonazepam, Klonopin
- Diazepam, Valium
11
Q
Loop Diuretic (hypertension)
A
- Furosemide, Lasix
12
Q
Non-Benzodiazepine (isomnia)
A
- Zolpidem, Ambien
13
Q
Potassium Electrolyte (hypokalemia)
A
- Potassium Chloride, K-Dur, Klor-Con, Micro-K
14
Q
SSRI (depression)
A
- Escitalopram, Lexapro
- Sertaline, Zoloft
- Fluoxetine, Prozac, Serafem
- Citalpram, Celexa
- Paroxetine, Paxil
15
Q
Proton Pump Inhibitor (GERD)
A
- Esomeprazole, Nexium
- Omeprazole, Prilosec
- Lansoprazole, Prevacid
- Pantoprazole, Prontonix
16
Q
Anticoagulant (blood clots)
A
- Warfarin, Coumadin
17
Q
NSAID (inflammation)
A
- Ibuprofen, Motrin, Advil
- Naproxen, Aleve, Naprosyn, Anaprox
- Meloxicam, Mobic
18
Q
Platelet inhibitor (clot prevention)
A
- Clopidogel, Plavix
19
Q
Calcium Channel Blocker (hypertension)
A
- A Mlodipine, Norvasc
- Diltiazem, Carizem, Dilacor
- Verapamil, Calan, Covera, Velelan
20
Q
Corticosteroid
A
- Prednisone, Deltasone (inflammation {adrenal} insufficiency)
- Fluticasone, Flovent, Flonase Inhaler, (asthma)
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