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