Top 100 drugs 50-100 Flashcards
Liraglutide
victoza, sazenda
human glucagon like peptide-1 receptor agonist
type 2 diabetes mellitus, weight management
Lorazepam
Ativan
benzodiazepine
Anxiety, seizures
losartan
Cozaar
angiotensin II receptor antagonist
hypertension, reduce proteinuria in type 2 diabetes mellitus
metformin
Glucophage, glumetza
antidiabetic (biguanide)
type 2 diabetes mellitus
methadone
methadose
opioid analgesic
treatment of opioid dependence
mometasone nasal inhalation
nasonex
corticosteroid
allergic rhinitis, acute rhinosinusitis
nitroglycerin
minitran, nitro-dur, nitro, trinipatch, nitroject, nitrolingual
organic nitrate
treatment and prevention of anginal symptoms, acute hypertension
oxazepam
serax
benzodiazepine
anxiety, alcohol withdrawl
metoprolol
lopressor, lopressor SR
beta blocker (beta-1 selective)
HTN, angina, acute management of MI (IV), secondary prevention post MI
morphine
doloral, kadian, M-Eslon, M.O.S., MS contin, MS IR, Statex
opiate analgesic
pain
olmesartan
Olmetec
angiotensin II receptor antagonist
Hypertension
pantoprazole
Pantoloc, Panto IV, tecta
proton pump inhibitor
GERD, prevention of NSAID induced ulcers, duodenal ulcer, gastric ulcer, reflux esophagitis, treatment of helicobacter pylori associated with duodenal ulcer
methylphenidate
Concerta, biphentin, ritalin, Ritalin-SR
CNS stimulant
ADHD
montelukast
Singulair
leukotriene receptor antagonist
asthma, seasonal allergic rhinitis, exercise-induced bronchoconstriction
olanzapine
Zyprexa, Zyprexa zydis
antipsychotic (atypical)
bipolar disorder, schizophrenia
oxycodone
oxycontin, oxy IR, oxyneo, supeudol,
opiate analgesic
pain
mirtaxapine
Remeron, Remeron RD
antidepressant (tetracyclic)
Depression
Naproxen, Naproxen sodium
Naprosyn, Aleve, Anaprox, Anaprox DS, Naprelan, Maxidol
Antiinflammatory (NSAID)
Rheunatoid arthritis, osteoarthritis, short term for inflammation and pain
omeprazole
losec
Proton pump inhibitor
GERD, hypersecretory conditions, prevention of NSAID induced ulcers
paroxetine
Paxil, Paxil CR
Antidepressant (SSRI)
Depression, panic disorder, OCD, PTSD, anxiety, PMDD
phenytoin
Dilantin
anticonvulsant
seizures
Rabeprazole sodium
Pariet
PPI
GERD, hypersecretory conditions, prevention of NSAID induced ulcers
risperidone
risperdal, risperdal M, Risperdal consta
antipsychotic (atypical)
Bipolar mania, schizophrenia
sennosides
senokot, senna, ex-lax
stimulant laxative
short-term treatment of constipation; evacuate the colon for bowel or rectal exams
pregabalin
lyrica
anticonvulsant, analgesic agent
pain associated with diabetic peripheral neuropathy, pain associated with postherpetic neuralgia, firbromyalgia
ranitidine
Acid Reducer (OTC), Zantac
Histamine H-2 receptor antagonist
Duodenal ulcers, Gastric ulcers, Heartburn, treatment and prevention of NSAID induced ulcers, GERD
rosuvastatin
Crestor
antihyperlipidemic agent (HMG-CoA reductase inhibitor)
Hyperlipidemia
sidenafil
Viagra, revatio
PDE5-inhibitor
ED, pulmonary hypertension
Prednisone
Winpred
Corticosteroid
Acute inflammation, Autoiimune disorders, rheumatologic disorders
Ramipril
Altace
Angiotensin converting enxyme inhibitor
Hypertension, reduce CV mortality post MI, reduction of CV events in high-risk patients
rivaroxaban
Xarelto
anticoagulant
Prophylaxis/treatment of VTE and CVA from cardioembolic causes, CV risk reduction in CAD or PAD
sertraline
Zoloft
antidepressant (SSRI)
depression, panic disorder, OCD, PTSD, SAD
quetiapine
Seroquel, Seroquel XR
antipsychotic (atypical)
bipolar disorder (monotherapy and adjunct), schizophrenia, adjunct therapy for depression
risedronate
Actonel, Actonel DR
Bisphosphonate
Osteoporosis, Paget’s disease of the bone
Salbutamol
Ventolin
beta-2 agonist
symptomatic relief and prevention of bronchospasm in asthma, COPD and other bronchopulmonary disorders
simvastatin
Zocor
Antihyperlipidemic agent (HMG-CoA reductase inhibitor)
Hyperlipidemia
sitagliptin
Januvia
dipeptidyl peptidase 4 (DPP-4) inhibitor
type 2 diabetes mellitus
telmisartan
Miscardis
angiotensin II receptor antagonist
Hypertension, reduction of CV events in high-risk patients
valsartan
diovan
Angiotensin II receptor antagonist
Hypertension, reduce CV mortality post MI, Heart failure
Sumatriptan
Imitrex
5-HT1 receptor agonist
migraine therapy
tiotropium bromide
Spiriva Handihaler. Spiriva respimat
Anticholinergic/long-acting muscarinic antagonist (LAMA)
COPD, asthma
Warfarin
Coumadin
anticoagulant
Prophylaxis/treatment of VTE and CVA from cardioembolic causes
spironolactone
aldactone
diuretic (aldosterone antagonist)
Heart failure, Primary aldosteronism, hypokalemia, cirrhosis
temazepam
restoril
benzodiaepine
insomnia
Venlafaxine
effexor XR
antidepressant serotonin norepinephrine reuptake inhibitor (SNRI)
depression, generalized anxiety disorder, panic disorder, social anxiety disorder
tamsulosin
Flomax CR
Alpha-1 adrenergic blocking agent
BPH (benign prostatic hyperplasia)
Trazodone
Desyrel
Atidepressant
depression
zopiclone
rhovane, imovane
sedative/hypnotic
insomnia (only indicated for short term, 7-10 day, treatment