Top 1-40 Drugs Flashcards
Amoxil
Generic: Amoxicillin
Class: Penicillin Antibiotic
Indication: Bacterial Infection
Crestor
Generic: Rosuvastatin
Class: HMG CoA Reductase Inhibitor/Statin
Indication: Hyperlipidemia (Lowers cholesterol & triglycerides)
Lipitor
Generic: Atorvastatin
Class: HMG CoA Reductase Inhibitor/Statin
Indication: Hyperlipidemia (Lowers cholesterol & triglycerides)
Nexium
Generic: Esomeprazole
Class: Proton Pump Inhibitor (PPI)
Indication: Treats GERD (Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease) (Gag Reflux)
Plavix
Generic: Clopidogrel
Class: Platelet Aggregation Inhibitor
Indication: Preventing Blood Clots
Singulair
Generic: Montelukast
Class: Leukotriene Inhibitor
Indication: Prevents Asthma Attacks
Synthroid
Generic: Levothyroxine
Class: Thyroid Drug, Thyroid Replacement
Indication: Hypothyroidism (low thyroid hormone)
Vicodin (Norco)
Generic Name: Hydrocodone and
Acetaminophen (Tylenol)
Drug Class: Narcotic Analgesic
Indication: Treats moderate to severe pain
Schedule: CII
Zocor
Generic Name: Simvastatin
Drug Class: HMG CoA Reductase
Inhibitor/Statin
Indication: Hyperlipidemia (Lowers cholesterol
and triglycerides)
Zestril (Prinivil)
Generic Name: Lisinopril
Drug Class: ACE Inhibitor
Indication: Treats hypertension (high blood
pressure)
Abilify
Generic Name: Aripiprazole
Drug Class: Antipsychotic
Indication: Psychotic Conditions (schizophrenia
and bipolar I disorder)
Aciphex
Generic: Rabeprazole
Drug Class: Proton Pump Inhibitor
Indication: GERD
ActoPlus Met
Generic: Metformin and Pioglitazone
Drug Class: Antidiabetic Combo
Indication: Type II Diabetes
Actos
Generic Name: Pioglitazone
Drug Class: Thiazolidinediones TZD
Indication: Type 2 Diabetes
Adderall XR
Generic: Amphetamine and
Dextroamphetamine
Drug Class: Central Nervous Stimulants
Indication: Narcolepsy, ADHD
Advair Diskus
Generic: Fluticasone and Salmeterol
Drug Class: Bronchodilator Combo
Indication: Asthma, COPD
Aggrenox
Generic: Aspirin and Dipyridamole
Drug Class: Platelet Aggregation Inhibitors
Indication: Prevents Strokes
Alphagan P
Generic Name: Brimonidine Ophthalmic
Drug Class: Ophthalmic (relating to eye)
Indication: Decreases fluid in eye- Ocular
hypertension, Glaucoma
Altace
Generic: Ramipril
Drug Class: Ace Inhibitor
Indication: Hypertension
Ambien
Generic Name: Zolpidem
Drug Class: Sedative (Hypnotic)
Indication: Treats insomnia (affects chemicals in
brain that may be unbalanced)
C IV
Androgel
Generic: Testosterone Topical
Drug Class: Androgen, Anabolic Steroid
Indication: Low Testosterone
Aricept
Generic: Donepezil
Drug Class: Cholinesterase Inhibitors
Indication: Mild to Moderate Dementia Caused
by Alzheimers
Arimidex
Generic: Anastrozole
Drug Class: Hormonal Oncologic
Indication: Treats Breast Cancer in
Postmenopausal Women
Armour Thyroid
Generic: Thyroid Desiccated
Drug Class: Thyroid Hormone
Indication: Hypothyroidism
Asacol
Generic: Mesalamine
Drug Class: 5 Aminosalicylates
Indication: Ulcerative Colitis
Asmanex Twisthaler
Generic: Mometasone Inhalation
Drug Class: Inhaled Corticosteroid
Indication: Asthma
Astelin
Generic: Azelastine
Drug Class: Antihistamine
Indication: Seasonal Allergic Rhinitis
Atacand
Generic: Candesartan
Drug Class: Angiotensin Receptor Blocker
Indication: Hypertension
Ativan
Generic Name: Lorazepam
Drug Class: Benzodiapine (-am)
Indication: Anxiety
C-IV
Augmentin
Generic: Amoxicillin and Clavulanate
Potassium
Drug Class: Beta-Lactamase Inhibitor
(Penicillin Antibiotic)
Indication: Bacterial Infection
Avalide
Generic: Irbesartan
Drug Class: Angiotensin II Receptor
Antagonist
Indication: Hypertension
Avapro
Generic: Irbesartan
Drug Class: Angiotensin II Receptor
Antagonist
Indication: Hypertension
Avelox
Generic: Moxifloxacin
Drug Class: Fluoroquinolone (Quinolone)
Indication: Bacterial Infection (Grander Scale)
Avodart
Generic: Dutasteride
Drug Class: 5-Alpha Reductase Inhibitor
Indication: Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia (BPH)
Bactrim (Septra)
Generic: Sulfamethoxazole and Trimethoprim
Drug Class: Sulfonamides
Indication: Bacterial Infections
Bactroban
Generic: Mupirocin
Drug Class: Topical Antibiotic
Indication: Topical Bacterial Skin Infection
Beconase AQ
Generic: Beclomethasone
Drug Class: Nasal Steroid
Indication: Nasal Allergy Symptoms
Benicar
Generic Name: Olmesartan
Drug Class: Angiotensin II Receptor
Antagonist
Indication: Hypertension
Benicar HCT
Generic: Olmesartan and Hydrochlorothiazide
Drug Class: Angiotensin II Inhibitor w/
Thiazide
Indication: Hypertension
Benzaclin
Generic: Benzoyl Peroxide and Clindamycin
Topical
Drug Class: Topical Acne Treatment
Indication: Acne
