Medications Flashcards
Lexapro
Generic: Escitalopram
Class: SSRI
Indications: Anxiety, Depression
Vicodin
Generic: APAP/Hydrocodone
Class: Analgesic
Indications: Mod-Severe pain
Prinivil, Qbrelis
Generic: Lisinopril
Class: ACE
Indications: Hypertension, Chronic HF
Zocor
Generic: Simvastatin
Class: Statin
Indications: Hyperlipidemia, Prevention of cardiovascular disease
Synthroid, Levoxyl
Generic: Levothyroxine
Class: Thyroid Hormone
Indications: Hypothyroidism
Amoxil
Generic: Amoxicillin
Class: Antibacterial
Indications: Tonsillitis/Bronchitis/Pneumonia, Infections of eye/ear/skin, H Pylori infection
Zithromax
Generic: Azithromycin
Class: Macrolide Antibiotic
Indications: Respiratory infections, skin/ear/eye infections, STDs
Microzide, Aquazide
Generic: Hydrochlorothiazide (HCTZ)
Class: Thiazide diuretic
Indications: Hypertension, Fluid retention (edema), Congestive HF
Norvasc
Generic: Amlodipine
Class: CCB
Indications: Hypertension, Angina
Xanax
Generic: Alprazolam
Class: Benzo
Indications: Anxiety, Panic, Depression
(Benzos enhance the binding of GABA to GABA A receptor)
Glucophage
Generic: Metformin
Class: Oral Antidiabetic (Biguanide)
Indications: Type 2 diabetes, PCOS
Lipitor
Generic: Atorvastatin
Class: Statin
Indications: Hyperlipidemia
Prilosec
Generic: Omeprazole
Class: PPI
Indications: Peptic Ulcer disease, GERD
Cipro
Generic: Ciprofloxacin
Class: Fluoroquinolone
Indications: Skin/bone/joint infections, UTIs, Respiratory infections
Zofran
Generic: Ondansetron
Class: 5-HT3 Antagonist
Indications: Prevent nausea and vomiting
Clozaril
Generic: Clozapine
Class: Antipsychotic
Indications: Schizo
Lasix
Generic: Furosemide
Class: Loop Diuretic
Indications: Acute pulmonary edema, Chronic HF, Fluid buildup
Levitra
Generic: Vardenafil
Class: PDE5 Inhibitor
Indications: Pulmonary hypertension, ED
Sumycin
Generic: Tetracycline
Class: Tetracyclines
Indications: Acne, Lower respiratory tract infections, Pelvic inflammatory disease, Lyme disease/malaria/typhoid
Heparin Sodium ADD-Vantage
Generic: Heparin
Class: Anticoagulant
Indications: Deep vein thrombosis
Valtrax
Generic: Valaciclovir
Class: Antiviral
Indications: Infections caused by herpes
Lamictal
Generic: Lamotrigine
Class: Anticonvulsant
Indications: Seizures, BPD
Difulcan
Generic: Fluconazole
Class: Antifungal
Indications: Fungal infections
Tenormin
Generic: Atenolol
Class: BB
Indications: Angina, Hypertension