Top 100 Drugs Flashcards
Lantaprost
Brand name(s): Xalatan
Class: Prostaglandin F analogue
Indication(s):
- Glaucoma
Levothyroxine
Brand name(s): Eltroxin, Synthroid
Class: Thyroid hormone
Indication(s):
- Hypothyroidism
Liraglutide
Brand name(s): Victoza, Saxenda Class: Human Glucagon like Peptide-1 Receptor Agonist Indication(s): - Diabetes mellitus - Weight management
Lorazepam
Brand name(s): Ativan Class: Benzodiazepine Indication(s): - Anxiety - Seizures
Losartan
Brand name(s): Cozaar Class: Angiotensin II Receptor Antagonist Indication(s): - Hypertension - Reduce proteinuria in T2DM
Metformin
Brand name(s): Glucophage, Glumetza
Class: Antidiabetic (Biguanide)
Indication(s):
- T2DM
Methadone
Brand name(s): Methadose
Class: Opioid Analgesic
Indication(s):
- Treatment of opioid dependance
Methylphenidate
Brand name(s): Concerta, Ritalin, Biphentin, Ritalin-SR
Class: CNS Stimulant
Indication(s):
- ADHD
Metroprolol
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
Mirtazapine
Brand name(s): Remeron, Remeron RD
Class: Antidepressant (Tetracyclic)
Indication(s):
- Depression
Mometasone Nasal Inhalation
Brand name(s): Nasonex Class: Corticosteroid Indication(s): - Allergic rhinitis - Acute rhinosinusitis
Montelukast
Brand name(s): Singulair Class: Leukotriene Receptor Antagonist Indication(s): - Asthma - Seasonal allergic rhinitis - Exercise-induced bronchoconstriction
Morphine
Brand name(s): Doloral, Kadian, M-Eslon, M.O.S., MS Contin, MS IR, Statex
Class: Opiate Analgesic
Indication(s):
- Pain
Naproxen, Naproxen Sodium
Brand name(s): Naprosyn, Aleve, Anaprox, Anaprox DS, Naprelan, Maxidol Class: Antiinflammatory (NSAID) Indication(s): - Rheumatoid arthritis - Osteoarthritis - Short-term for inflammation and pain
Nitroglycerin
Brand name(s): Minitran, Nitro-Dur, Nitro, Trinipatch, Nitroject, Nitrolingual
Class: Organic Nitrate
Indication(s):
- Treatment and prevention of anginal symptoms
- Acute hypertension
Olanzapine
Brand name(s): Zyprexa, Zyprexa Zydis Class: Antipsychotic (Atypical) Indication(s): - Bipolar disorder - Schizophrenia
Olmesartan
Brand name(s): Olmetec
Class: Angiotensin II Receptor Antagonist
Indication(s):
- Hypertension
Omeprazole
Brand name(s): Losec Class: Proton Pump Inhibitor Indication(s): - GERD - Hypersecretory conditions - Prevention of NSAID induced ulcers
Oxazepam
Brand name(s): Serax Class: Benzodiazepine Indication(s): - Anxiety - Alcohol withdrawal
Oxycodone
Brand name(s): Oxycontin, Oxy IR, Oxyneo, Supeudol
Class: Opiate Analgesic
Indication(s):
- Pain