Top 100 Drugs Flashcards

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Lantaprost

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Brand name(s): Xalatan
Class: Prostaglandin F analogue
Indication(s):
- Glaucoma

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Levothyroxine

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Brand name(s): Eltroxin, Synthroid
Class: Thyroid hormone
Indication(s):
- Hypothyroidism

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Liraglutide

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Brand name(s): Victoza, Saxenda
Class: Human Glucagon like Peptide-1 Receptor Agonist
Indication(s):
- Diabetes mellitus
- Weight management
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Lorazepam

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Brand name(s): Ativan
Class: Benzodiazepine
Indication(s):
- Anxiety
- Seizures
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Losartan

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Brand name(s): Cozaar
Class: Angiotensin II Receptor Antagonist
Indication(s):
- Hypertension
- Reduce proteinuria in T2DM
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Metformin

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Brand name(s): Glucophage, Glumetza
Class: Antidiabetic (Biguanide)
Indication(s):
- T2DM

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Methadone

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Brand name(s): Methadose
Class: Opioid Analgesic
Indication(s):
- Treatment of opioid dependance

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Methylphenidate

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Brand name(s): Concerta, Ritalin, Biphentin, Ritalin-SR
Class: CNS Stimulant
Indication(s):
- ADHD

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Metroprolol

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Brand name(s): Lopressor, Lopressor SR
Class: Beta Blocker (B-1 Selective)
Indication(s):
- HTN
- Angina
- Acute management of MI (IV)
- Secondary prevention post MI
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Mirtazapine

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Brand name(s): Remeron, Remeron RD
Class: Antidepressant (Tetracyclic)
Indication(s):
- Depression

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Mometasone Nasal Inhalation

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Brand name(s): Nasonex
Class: Corticosteroid
Indication(s):
- Allergic rhinitis
- Acute rhinosinusitis
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Montelukast

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Brand name(s): Singulair
Class: Leukotriene Receptor Antagonist
Indication(s):
- Asthma
- Seasonal allergic rhinitis
- Exercise-induced bronchoconstriction
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Morphine

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Brand name(s): Doloral, Kadian, M-Eslon, M.O.S., MS Contin, MS IR, Statex
Class: Opiate Analgesic
Indication(s):
- Pain

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Naproxen, Naproxen Sodium

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Brand name(s): Naprosyn, Aleve, Anaprox, Anaprox DS, Naprelan, Maxidol
Class: Antiinflammatory (NSAID)
Indication(s):
- Rheumatoid arthritis
- Osteoarthritis
- Short-term for inflammation and pain
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Nitroglycerin

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Brand name(s): Minitran, Nitro-Dur, Nitro, Trinipatch, Nitroject, Nitrolingual
Class: Organic Nitrate
Indication(s):
- Treatment and prevention of anginal symptoms
- Acute hypertension

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Olanzapine

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Brand name(s): Zyprexa, Zyprexa Zydis
Class: Antipsychotic (Atypical)
Indication(s):
- Bipolar disorder
- Schizophrenia
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Olmesartan

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Brand name(s): Olmetec
Class: Angiotensin II Receptor Antagonist
Indication(s):
- Hypertension

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Omeprazole

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Brand name(s): Losec
Class: Proton Pump Inhibitor
Indication(s):
- GERD
- Hypersecretory conditions
- Prevention of NSAID induced ulcers
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Oxazepam

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Brand name(s): Serax
Class: Benzodiazepine
Indication(s):
- Anxiety
- Alcohol withdrawal
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Oxycodone

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Brand name(s): Oxycontin, Oxy IR, Oxyneo, Supeudol
Class: Opiate Analgesic
Indication(s):
- Pain

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Pantoprazole

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Brand name(s): Pantoloc, Pnato IV, Tecta
Class: Proton Pump Inhibitor
Indication(s):
- GERD
- Prevention of NSAID induced ulcers
- Duodenal ulcer
- Gastric ulcer
- Reflux espohagitis
- Treatment of Helicobacter Pylori associated with duodenal ulcer
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Paroxetine

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Brand name(s): Paxil, Paxil CR
Class: Antidepressant (SSRI)
Indication(s):
- Depression
- Panic disorder
- OCD
- PTSD
- Anxiety
- PMDD
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Phenytoin

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Brand name(s): Dilantin
Class: Anticonvulsant
Indication(s):
- Seizures

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Prednisone

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Brand name(s): Winpred
Class: Corticosteroid
Indication(s):
- Acute inflammation
- Autoimmune disorders
- Rheumatologic disorders
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Pregabalin

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Brand name(s): Lyrica
Class: Anticonvulsant, Analgesic Agent
Indication(s):
- Pain associated with diabetic peripheral neuropathy
- Pain associated with postherpetic neuralgia
- Fibromyalgia

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Quetiapine

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Brand name(s): Seroquel, Seroquel XR
Class: Antipsychotic (Atypical)
Indication(s):
- BPD (monotherapy and adjunct)
- Schizophrenia
- Depression (adjunct)
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Rabeprazole Sodium

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Brand name(s): Pariet
Class: Proton Pump Inhibitor
Indication(s):
- GERD
- Hypersecretory conditions
- Prevention of NSAID induced ulcers
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Ramipril

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Brand name(s): Altace
Class: Angiotensin Converting Enzyme Inhibitor
Indication(s):
- Hypertension
- Reduce CV mortality post MI
- Reduction of CV events in high-risk patients

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Ranitidine

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Brand name(s): Acid Reducer (OTC), Zantac
Class: Histamine H-2 Receptor Antagonist
Indication(s):
- Duodenal ulcers
- Gastric ulcers
- Heartburn
- Treatment and prevention of NSAID induced ulcers
- GERD
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Risedronate

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Brand name(s): Actonel, Actonel DR
Class: Bisphosphonate
Indication(s):
- Osteoporosis
- Paget's disease of the bone
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Risperidone

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Brand name(s): Risperdal, Risperdal M, Risperdal Consta
Class: Antipsychotic (Atypical)
Indication(s):
- Bipolar mania
- Schizophrenia
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Rivaroxaban

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Brand name(s): Xarelto
Class: Anticoagulant
Indication(s):
- Prophylaxis/treatment of VTE and CVA from cardioembolic causes
- CV risk reduction in CAD or PAD
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Rosuvastatin

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Brand name(s): Crestor
Class: Antihyperlipidemic Agent (HMG-CoA Reductase Inhibitor)
Indication(s):
- Hyperlipidemia

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Salbutamol

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Brand name(s): Ventolin
Class: Beta-2 Agonist
Indication(s):
- Symptomatic relief and prevention of bronchospasm in asthma
- COPD and other bronchopulmonary disorders

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Sennosides

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Brand name(s): Senokot, Senna, Ex-Lax
Class: Stimulant Laxative
Indication(s):
- Short-term treatment of constipation
- Evacuate the colon for bowel or rectal exams
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Sertraline

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Brand name(s): Zoloft
Class: Antidepressant (SSRI)
Indication(s):
- Depression
- Panic disorder
- OCD
- PTSD
- SAD
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Sildenafil

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Brand name(s): Viagra, Revatio
Class: PDE5-Inhibitor
Indication(s):
- Erectile dysfunction
- Pulmonary hypertension
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Simvastatin

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Brand name(s): Zocor
Class: Antihyperlipidemic Agent (HMG-CoA Reductase Inhibitor)
Indication(s):
- Hyperlipidemia

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Sitagliptin

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Brand name(s): Januvia
Class: Dipeptidyl Peptase 4 (DPP-4) Inhibitor
Indication(s):
- T2DM

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Spironolactone

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Brand name(s): Aldactone
Class: Diuretic (Aldosterone Antagonist)
Indication(s):
- Heart failure
- Primary aldosteronism
- Hypokalemia
- Cirrhosis
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Sumatriptan

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Brand name(s): Imitrex
Class: 5-HT1 Receptor Agonist
Indication(s):
- Migraine therapy

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Tamsulosin

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Brand name(s): Flomax Cr
Class: Alpha-1 Adrenergic Blocking Agent
Indication(s):
- BPH (benign prostatic hyperplasia)

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Telmisartan

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Brand name(s): Micardis
Class: Angiotensin II Receptor Antagonist
Indication(s):
- Hypertension
- Reduction of CV events in high-risk patients

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Temazepam

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Brand name(s): Restoril
Class: Benzodiazepine
Indication(s):
- Insomnia

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Trazadone

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Brand name(s): Desyrel
Class: Antidepressant
Indication(s):
- Depression

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Tiotropium Bromide

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Brand name(s): Spiriva HandiHaler, Spiriva Respimat
Class: Anticholinergic/LAMA
Indication(s):
- COPD
- Asthma
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Valsartan

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Brand name(s): Diovan
Class: Angiotensin II Receptor Antagonist
Indication(s):
- Hypertension
- Reduce CV mortality post MI
- Heart failure
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Venlafaxine

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Brand name(s): Effexor XR
Class: Antidepressant (SSRI)
Indication(s):
- Depression
- Generalized anxiety disorder
- Panic disorder
- Social anxiety disorder
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Warfarin

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Brand name(s): Coumadin
Class: Anticoagulant
Indication(s):
- Prophylaxis/treatment of WTE and CVA from cardioembolic causes

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Zopiclone

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Brand name(s): Rhovane, Imovane
Class: Sedative/Hypnotic
Indication(s):
- Insomnia (short-term, 7-10 day, treatment)