Top 100 Drug Review (PTCE) Flashcards
Topp 100 Drug Review for PTCE. Generic Name + Trade Names/Main Indication/Classifications
hydrocodone / acetaminophen (3)
T: Vicodin, Lorcet, Lortab
I: Pain
C: Opiate Analgesic
levothyroxine (2)
T: Synthroid, Levothroid
I: hypothyroidism
C: hormone (thyroid)
metropolol
T: Lopressor
I: hypertension
C: beta 1 blocker
lisinopril (2)
T: Prinvil, Zestril
I: hypertension
C: ACE inhibitor
atorvastatin
T: Lipitor
I: hypercholesterolemia
C: HMG-CoA reductase inhibitor (statin)
amoxicillin (2)
T: Amoxil, Trimox
I: infection
C: penicillin (antibiotic)
hydrochlorothiazide (2)
T: Microzide, Esidrix
I: hypertension
C: thiazide (diuretic)
azithromycin
T: Zithromax
I: Infection
C: macrolide (antibiotic)
metformin
T: Glucophage
I: type 2 diabetes
C: biguanide (antidiabetic)
atenolol
T: Tenormin
I: hypertension
C: beta 1 blocker
simvastatin
T: Zocor
I: hypercholesterolemia
C: HMG-CoA reductase inhibitor (statin)
alprazolam
T: Xanax
I: anxiety
C: benzodiazepene
furosemide
T: Lasix
I: hypertension
C: loop diuretic
zolpidem
T: Ambien
I: insomnia
C: hypnotic
potassium chloride (3)
T: K-Dur, Klor-Con, Micro-K
I: hypokalemia
C: potassium electrolyte
sertaline
T: Zoloft
I: depression
C: SSRI
montekulast
T: Singulair
I: antihistamine
C: leukotriene inhibitor
escitalopram
T: Lexapro
I: depression
C: SSRI
oxycodone / acetaminophen (2)
T: Perocet, Tylox
I: pain
C: opiate analgesic
esomeprazole
T: Nexium
I: GERD
C: proton pump inhibitor
warfarin
T: Coumadin
I: blood clots
C: anticoagulant
ibuprofen (2)
T: Motrin, Advil
I: inflammation
C: NSAID
clopidrogel
T: Plavix
I: clot prevention
C: platelet inhibitor
amlodipine
T: Norvasc
I: hypertension
C: calcium channel blocker
prednisone
T: Deltasone
I: inflammation (adrenal) insufficiency
C: corticosteroid
cephalexin
T: Keflex
I: infection
C: cephalosporin (antibiotic)
fluoxetine (2)
T: Prozac, Sarafem
I: depression
C: SSRI
albuterol (2)
T: Ventolin HFA, Proventil HFA
I: bronchospasm, asthma
C: beta 2 antagonist
cetirizine
T: Zyrtec
I: allergies
C: H1 blocker (antihistamine)
triamterene / HCTZ (2)
T: Dyazide, Maxzide
I: hypertension, edema
C: diuretic combination
propoxyphene / acetaminophen
T: Darvocet
I: pain relief
C: non-opiate agonist
lorazepam
T: Ativan
I: anxiety
C: benzodiazepene
omeprazole
T: Prilosec
I: GERD
C: proton pump inhibitor
lansoprazole
T: Prevacid
I: GERD
C: proton pump inhibitor
clonazepam
T: Klonopin
I: seizures
C: benzodiazepines
tramadol
T: Ultram
I: pain
C: non-opiate analgesic
amoxicillin / clavulanate
T: Augmentin
I: infection
C: penicillin (antibiotic)
ezetimibe / simvastatin
T: Vytorin
I: hypercholesterolemia
C: cholesterol absorption ihibitor / HMG-CoA reductase inhibitor
ciprofloxacin
T: Cipro
I: infection
C: quinolone (antibiotic)
cyclobenzaprine
T: Flexeril
I: muscle spasm
C: skeletal muscle relaxant