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Most Commonly Prescribed Drugs Flashcards

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acetaminophen/codeine (Tylenol/codeine)

a-seat-a-MIN-oh-fen/KOE-deen

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Class: opioid analgesic

Uses: relief of mild to moderately severe pain

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albuterol (Ventolin HFA)

al-BYOO-ter-ole

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Class: beta-2 agonist

Uses: treatment or prevention of bronchospasm in patients age 4 and older

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albuterol (nebulizer solution)
(AccuNeb)

al-BYOO-ter-ole

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Class: beta-2 agonist

Uses: relief of bronchospasm in patients 2-12 years of age with asthma

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albuterol HFA (Pro-Air HFA)

al-BYOO-ter-ole

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Class: beta-2 agonist

Uses: treatment or prevention of bronchospasm in patients age 4 and older with asthma

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acyclovir (Zovirax)

ay-SYE-kloe-veer

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Class: anti-viral

Uses: initial and continued treatment of genital herpes; treatment of shingles and smallpox

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alendronate (Fosamax)

a-LEN-droe-nate

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Class: bisphosphonate

Uses: treatment of osteoporosis in postmenopausal women; increases bone mass, reduces fracture occurrence

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allopurinol (Zyloprim)

al-o-PURE-i-nole

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Class: anti-gout agent; xanthine oxidase inhibitor

Uses: reduces serum and urinary uric acid concentrations; treatment of secondary gout

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alprazolam (Xanax)

al-PRAY-zoe-lam

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Class: benzodiazepine

Uses: management of anxiety disorder; treatment of panic disorder with or without agoraphobia

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amitriptyline (Elavil)

a-mee-TRIP-ti-leen

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Class: anti-depressant; tricyclic

Uses: relief of symptoms of depression

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amlodipine (Norvasc)

am-LOE-di-peen

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Class: anti-anginal; calcium channel blocker

Uses: treatment of hypertension (high blood pressure)

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amoxicillin (Amoxil)

a-moks-i-SIL-in

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Class: antibiotic; penicillin

Uses: treatment of strep and E. coli infections

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amoxicillin ER (Moxatag)

a-moks-i-SIL-in

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Class: antibiotic; penicillin

Uses: treatment of tonsillitis or pharyngitis

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aripiprazole (Abilify)

ay-ri-PIP-ra-zole

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Class: anti-psychotic

Uses: treatment of schizophrenia and Bipolar I disorder; treatment of Tourette’s

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aspirin (EC)
(Bayer Aspirin EC)

AS-pir-in

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Class: anti-platelet

Uses: aches and pains

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atenolol (Tenormin)

a-TEN-oh-lole

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Class: beta blocker

Uses: treatment of hypertension

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atorvastatin (Lipitor)

a-TORE-va-sta-tin

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Class: anti-lipemic

Uses: reduce the risk of myocardial infarction or stroke; reduce the risk of angina and revascularization procedures

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azithromycin (Zithromax, Z-Pak)

az-ith-ro-MYE-sin

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Class: antibiotic; macrolide

Uses: treatment of chlamydia or advanced HIV

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baclofen (Lioresal)

BAK-loe-fen

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Class: skeletal muscle relaxant

Uses: management of severe spasticity due to spinal cord injury or multiple sclerosis

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benazepril (Lotensin)

ben-AY-ze-pril

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Class: ACE inhibitor

Uses: treatment of hypertension

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benzonatate (Tessalon)

ben-zo-na-tate

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Class: anti-tussive

Uses: the symptomatic relief of cough

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bisoprolol/hydrochlorothiazide (Ziac)

bis-OH-proe-lol/hye-droe-klor-oh-THYE-a-side

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Class: beta blocker; diuretic

Uses: management of hypertension

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budesonide/formoterol (Symbicort)

byoo-DES-oh-nide/for-MOH-te-rol

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Class: beta-2 agonist; corticosteroid

Uses: long-term, twice-daily, maintenance treatment of asthma in patients ages 12 and older

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buprenorphine/naloxone (Suboxone)

byoo-pre-NOR-feen/nal-OKS-own

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Class: opioid analgesic

Uses: sublingual form; treatment of opioid dependence

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bupropion (Budeprion, Wellbutrin, Zyban)

byoo-PROE-pee-on

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Class: anti-depressant

Uses: treatment of major depressive disorder

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bupropion SR (Budeprion SR, Wellbutrin SR)

byoo-PROE-pee-on

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Class: anti-depressant

Uses: treatment of major depressive disorder

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bupropion XL (Budeprion XL, Wellbutrin XL)

byoo-PROE-pee-on

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Class: anti-depressant

Uses: treatment of major depress disorder

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butalbital acetaminophen-caffeine
(Fioricet, Esgic Plus)

byoo-TAL-bi-tal a-seat-a-MIN-oh-fen KAF-een

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Class: barbiturate

Uses: treatment of tension headaches

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carisoprodol (Soma)

kar-eye-so-PROE-dole

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Class: skeletal muscle relaxant

Uses: relief of discomfort associated with acute, painful musculoskeletal conditions in adults

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carvedilol (Coreg)

kar-ve-DI-lol

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Class: beta blocker

Uses: treatment of mild-to-severe chronic heart failure

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cefdinir (Omnicef)

SEF-di-ner

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Class: antibiotic; cephalosporin

Uses: treatment of patients with mild to moderate infections such as pneumonia, bronchitis, sinusitis, tonsillitis, and skin infections

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celecoxib (Celebrex)

sele-KOKS-ib

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Class: NSAID

Uses: treatment of osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, acute pain, and dysmenorrhea

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cephalexin (Keflex)

sef-a-LEKS-in

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Class: antibiotic; cephalosporin

Uses: treatment of respiratory infections, bone, skin and structure, and genitourinary tract infections

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chlorhexidine gluconate (Peridex)

klor-HEKS-i-deen GLOO-ko-nate

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Class: antiseptic

Uses: treatment of gingivitis

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ciprofloxacin (Cipro)

sip-roe-FLOX-a-sin

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Class: antibiotic; quinolone

Uses: treatment of UTI, uncomplicated cystitis in females, lower respiratory infections, sinusitis, and bone and joint infections

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citalopram (Celexa)

sye-TAL-oh-pram

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Class: anti-depressant; SSRI

Uses: treatment of depression

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clarithromycin (Biaxin)

kla-RITH-roh-my-sin

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Class: antibiotic macrolide

Uses: treatment of tonsillitis, bronchitis, sinusitis, and pneumonia

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clobetasol (Temovate, Olux)

kloe-BAY-ta-sol

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Class: corticosteroid

Uses: relief of the inflammatory and pruritic manifestations of corticosteroid-responsive dermatoses

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clonazepam (Klonopin)

kloe-NAZ-e-pam

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Class: benzodiazepine

Uses: treatment of petit mal seizures, and akinetic and myoclonic seizures

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clonidine (Catapres)

KLON-i-dine

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Class: alpha-2 adrenergic agonist

Uses: treatment of hypertension

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clopidogrel (Plavix)

kloe-PID-oh-grel

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Class: anti-platelet agent

Uses: treatment of Acute Coronary Syndrome (ACS)

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clotrimazole-betamethasone (Lotrisone)

kloe-TRIM-a-zole bay-ta-METH-a-sone

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Class: anti-fungal; corticosteroid

Uses: treatment of symptomatic tinea pedis, tinea crudis, and tinea corporis

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colchicine (Colcrys)

KOL-chi-seen

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Class: anti-gout

Uses: treatment of prophylaxis of acute gout flares

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cyclobenzaprine (Flexeril)

sye-kloe-BEN-za-preen

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Class: skeletal muscle relaxant

Uses: relief of muscle spasm due to acute musculoskeletal conditions

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