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
Pantoprazole
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
Paroxetine
Brand name(s): Paxil, Paxil CR Class: Antidepressant (SSRI) Indication(s): - Depression - Panic disorder - OCD - PTSD - Anxiety - PMDD
Phenytoin
Brand name(s): Dilantin
Class: Anticonvulsant
Indication(s):
- Seizures
Prednisone
Brand name(s): Winpred Class: Corticosteroid Indication(s): - Acute inflammation - Autoimmune disorders - Rheumatologic disorders
Pregabalin
Brand name(s): Lyrica
Class: Anticonvulsant, Analgesic Agent
Indication(s):
- Pain associated with diabetic peripheral neuropathy
- Pain associated with postherpetic neuralgia
- Fibromyalgia
Quetiapine
Brand name(s): Seroquel, Seroquel XR Class: Antipsychotic (Atypical) Indication(s): - BPD (monotherapy and adjunct) - Schizophrenia - Depression (adjunct)
Rabeprazole Sodium
Brand name(s): Pariet Class: Proton Pump Inhibitor Indication(s): - GERD - Hypersecretory conditions - Prevention of NSAID induced ulcers
Ramipril
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
Ranitidine
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
Risedronate
Brand name(s): Actonel, Actonel DR Class: Bisphosphonate Indication(s): - Osteoporosis - Paget's disease of the bone
Risperidone
Brand name(s): Risperdal, Risperdal M, Risperdal Consta Class: Antipsychotic (Atypical) Indication(s): - Bipolar mania - Schizophrenia
Rivaroxaban
Brand name(s): Xarelto Class: Anticoagulant Indication(s): - Prophylaxis/treatment of VTE and CVA from cardioembolic causes - CV risk reduction in CAD or PAD
Rosuvastatin
Brand name(s): Crestor
Class: Antihyperlipidemic Agent (HMG-CoA Reductase Inhibitor)
Indication(s):
- Hyperlipidemia
Salbutamol
Brand name(s): Ventolin
Class: Beta-2 Agonist
Indication(s):
- Symptomatic relief and prevention of bronchospasm in asthma
- COPD and other bronchopulmonary disorders
Sennosides
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
Sertraline
Brand name(s): Zoloft Class: Antidepressant (SSRI) Indication(s): - Depression - Panic disorder - OCD - PTSD - SAD
Sildenafil
Brand name(s): Viagra, Revatio Class: PDE5-Inhibitor Indication(s): - Erectile dysfunction - Pulmonary hypertension
Simvastatin
Brand name(s): Zocor
Class: Antihyperlipidemic Agent (HMG-CoA Reductase Inhibitor)
Indication(s):
- Hyperlipidemia
Sitagliptin
Brand name(s): Januvia
Class: Dipeptidyl Peptase 4 (DPP-4) Inhibitor
Indication(s):
- T2DM
Spironolactone
Brand name(s): Aldactone Class: Diuretic (Aldosterone Antagonist) Indication(s): - Heart failure - Primary aldosteronism - Hypokalemia - Cirrhosis
Sumatriptan
Brand name(s): Imitrex
Class: 5-HT1 Receptor Agonist
Indication(s):
- Migraine therapy
Tamsulosin
Brand name(s): Flomax Cr
Class: Alpha-1 Adrenergic Blocking Agent
Indication(s):
- BPH (benign prostatic hyperplasia)
Telmisartan
Brand name(s): Micardis
Class: Angiotensin II Receptor Antagonist
Indication(s):
- Hypertension
- Reduction of CV events in high-risk patients
Temazepam
Brand name(s): Restoril
Class: Benzodiazepine
Indication(s):
- Insomnia
Trazadone
Brand name(s): Desyrel
Class: Antidepressant
Indication(s):
- Depression
Tiotropium Bromide
Brand name(s): Spiriva HandiHaler, Spiriva Respimat Class: Anticholinergic/LAMA Indication(s): - COPD - Asthma
Valsartan
Brand name(s): Diovan Class: Angiotensin II Receptor Antagonist Indication(s): - Hypertension - Reduce CV mortality post MI - Heart failure
Venlafaxine
Brand name(s): Effexor XR Class: Antidepressant (SSRI) Indication(s): - Depression - Generalized anxiety disorder - Panic disorder - Social anxiety disorder
Warfarin
Brand name(s): Coumadin
Class: Anticoagulant
Indication(s):
- Prophylaxis/treatment of WTE and CVA from cardioembolic causes
Zopiclone
Brand name(s): Rhovane, Imovane
Class: Sedative/Hypnotic
Indication(s):
- Insomnia (short-term, 7-10 day, treatment)