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Top 100 Drugs Flashcards

Know name brand, generic, main indication, and drug classification.

1
Q

Vicodin

A

hydrocodone/acetaminophen
pain
opiate agonist

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Synthroid, Levothroid

A

levothyroxine
hypothyroidism
hormone (thyroid)

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Lopressor, Toprol

A

metoprolol
hypertension
beta 1 blocker

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Prinivil, Zestril

A

lisinopril
hypertension
ACE inhibitor

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Lipitor

A

atorvastatin
high cholesterol
HMG-CoA reductase inhibitor

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6
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Amoxil, Trimox

A

amoxicillin
infection
penicillin

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7
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Microzide, Esidrix

A

hydrochlorothiazide (HCTZ)
hypertension
thiazide diuretic

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Zithromax

A

azithromycin
infection
macrolide

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9
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Glucophage

A

metformin
type 2 diabetes
biguanide

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10
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Tenormin

A

atenolol
hypertension
beta 1 blocker

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Zocor

A

simvastatin
high cholesterol
HMG-CoA reductase inhibitor

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12
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Xanax

A

alprazolam
anxiety
benzodiazepine

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13
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Lasix

A

furosemide
hypertension
loop diuretic

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14
Q

Ambien

A

zolpidem
insomnia
non-benzodiazepine

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Klor-Con, K-Dur, Micro-K

A

potassium chloride
hypokalemia
potassium electrolyte

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Zoloft

A

sertraline
depression
SSRI

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Singulair

A

montelukast
antihistamine
leukotriene inhibitor

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18
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Lexapro

A

escitalopram
depression
SSRI

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Percocet, Tylox

A

oxycodone/acetaminophen
pain
opiate agonist

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Nexium

A

esomeprazole
GERD
proton pump inhibitor

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21
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Coumadin

A

warfarin
blood clots
anticoagulant

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Motrin, Advil

A

ibuprofen
inflammation
NSAID

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Plavix

A

clopidogrel
clot prevension
platelet inhibitor

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24
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Norvasc

A

amlodipine
hypertension
calcium channel blocker

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25
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Deltasone

A

prednisode
inflammation (adrenal) insufficiency
corticosteroid

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26
Q

Keflex

A

cephalexin
infection
cephalosporin

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27
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Prozac

A

fluoxetine
depression
SSRI

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Ventolin, Proventil

A

albuterol
bronchospasm
beta 2 agonist

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29
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Zyrtec

A

cetirizine
allergies
H1 blocker

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30
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Dyazide, Maxzide

A

triamterene/HCTZ
hypertension
diuretic combination

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31
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Darvocet, Wygesic

A

propoxyphene/acetaminophen
pain
non-opiate agonist

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32
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Ativan

A

lorazepam
anxiety
benzodiazepine

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33
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Prilosec

A

omeprazole
GERD
proton pump inhibitor

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34
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Prevacid

A

lansoprazole
GERD
proton pump inhibitor

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35
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Klonopin

A

clonazepam
anxiety
benzodiazepine

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36
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Ultram

A

tramadol
pain
non-opiate agonist

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37
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Augmentin

A

amoxicillin/potassium clavulanate
infection
penicillin

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38
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Vytorin

A

ezetimibe/simvastatin
high cholesterol
cholesterol absorption inhibitor/HMG-CoA reductase inhibitor

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39
Q

Cipro

A

ciprofloxacin
infection
quinolone

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40
Q

Flexeril

A

cyclobenzaprine
muscle spasms
skeletal muscle relaxant

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41
Q

Advair Diskus

A

fluticasone/salmeterol
asthma
steroid/bronchodilator

42
Q

Neurontin

A

gabapentin
seizures
anticonvulsant

43
Q

Bactrim, Septra

A

sulfamethazole/trimethoprim
infection
sulfonalamide

44
Q

Allegra

A

fexofenadine
allergies
H1 blocker

45
Q

Ortho Tri-Cyclen

A

norgestimate
birth control
birth control

46
Q

Effexor

A

venlafaxine
depression
antidepressant

47
Q

Zestorectic, Prinzide

A

lisinopril/HCTZ
hypertension
ACE inhibitor/thiazide diuretic

48
Q

Celexa

A

citalopram
depression
SSRI

49
Q

Prontonix

A

pantoprazole
GERD
proton pump inhibitor

50
Q

Paxil

A

paroxetine
depression
SSRI

51
Q

Desyrel

A

trazodone
depression
tricyclic

52
Q

Aleve, Naprosyn

A

naproxen
inflammation
NSAID

53
Q

Mevacor

A

lovastatin
high cholesterol
HMG-CoA reductase inhibitor

54
Q

Glucotrol

A

glipizide
type 2 diabetes
sulfonylurea

55
Q

Diovan

A

valsartan
hypertension
angiotensin 2 receptor blocker (A2RB)

56
Q

Fosamax

A

alendronate
osteoporosis
bone resorption inhibitor

57
Q

Flovent, Flonase

A

fluticasone
asthma
corticosteroid

58
Q

Yasmin, Yaz

A

ethinyl estradiol/drospirenone
birth control
birth control

59
Q

Zetia

A

ezitimibe
high cholesterol
cholesterol absorption inhibitor

60
Q

Tylenol No. 2, 3, 4

A

acetaminophen/codeine
pain
non-narcotic/opiate agonist

61
Q

Crestor

A

rosuvastatin
high cholesterol
HMG-CoA reductase inhibitor

62
Q

Levaquin

A

levofloxacin
infection
quinolone

63
Q

Elavil

A

amitriptyline
depression
tricyclic

64
Q

Valium

A

diazepam
anxiety
benzodiazepine

65
Q

Vasotec

A

enalapril
hypertension
ACE inhibitor

66
Q

Diovan

A

valsartan/HCTZ
hypertension
A2RB

67
Q

Lanoxin

A

digoxin
tachycardia
inotrope

68
Q

Zantac

A

ranitidine
GERD
H2 blocker

69
Q

Cymbalta

A

duloxetine
depression
SSRI

70
Q

Diflucan

A

fluconazole
candidiasis
antifungal

71
Q

Actos

A

pioglitazone
type 2 diabetes
thiazolidinedione

72
Q

Wellbutrin

A

bupropion
depression
aminoketone

73
Q

OxyContin

A

oxycodone
pain
opiate agonist

74
Q

Soma

A

carisoprodol
muscle spasms
skeletal muscle relaxant

75
Q

Premarin

A

conjugated estrogen
menopause
hormone (estrogen)

76
Q

Zyloprim

A

allopurinol
gout
xanthine oxidase inhibitor

77
Q

Vibramycin

A

doxycycline
infection
tetracycline

78
Q

Cardiazem, Dilacor

A

diltiazem
hypertension
calcium channel blocker

79
Q

Medrol

A

methylprednisolone
inflammation
corticosteroid

80
Q

Celebrex

A

celecoxib
pain, inflammation
COX-2 inhibitor

81
Q

Flomax

A

tamsulosin
prostate enlargement
prostate receptor antagonist

82
Q

Seroquel

A

quetiapine
schizophrenia
antipsychotic

83
Q

Catapres

A

clonidine
hypertension
alpha receptor agonist

84
Q

Nasonex

A

mometasone
allergies
corticosteroid

85
Q

Tricor

A

fenofibrate
high cholesterol
lipid lowering agent

86
Q

Lantus

A

insulin glargine
type 1 or 2 diabetes
insulin

87
Q

Viagra

A

sildenafil
erectile dysfunction
5A-phosphodiesterase inhibitor

88
Q

Zyprexia

A

olanzapine
schizophrenia
antipsychotic

89
Q

Altace

A

ramipril
hypertension
ACE inhibitor

90
Q

Phenergan

A

promethazine
nausea
antiemetic

91
Q

Coreg

A

carvedilol
hypertension
beta 1 and 2 blocker

92
Q

Imdur, Ismo, Monoket

A

isosorbide mononitrate
angina
vasodilator

93
Q

Cleocin

A

clindamycin
infection
antibiotic

94
Q

Pravachol

A

pravastatin
high cholesterol
HMG-CoA reductase inhibitor

95
Q

Adderall

A

amphetamine/dextroamphetamine
ADHD
CNS stimulant/amphetamine

96
Q

Mobic

A

meloxicam
inflammation
NSAID

97
Q

Lotrel

A

amlodipine/benazepril
hypertension
calcium channel blocker

98
Q

Actonel

A

risedronate
osteoporosis
bone resorption inhibitor

99
Q

Calan, Covera, Verelan

A

verapamil
hypertension
calcium channel blocker

100
Q

Omnicef

A

cefdinir
infection
cephalosporin

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