Top 150 Drugs Flashcards
Synthroid or Levoxyl
Levothyroxine
thyroid hormone replacement
hypothyroidism
Proventil or Ventolin
Albuterol inhaler
beta-agonist
asthma
Norco
Hydrocodone/Acetaminophen
opioid analgesic combination
pain
[CII]
Lomotil
Diphenoxylate and Atropine
opioid & anti-cholinergic
diarrhea
[CV]
Norvasc
Amlodipine
calcium channel blocker
hypertension
Imitrex
Sumatriptan
serotonin receptor agonist (triptan)
migraines
Lidoderm patch
Lidocaine
local anesthetic
pain
Cipro
Ciprofloxacin
fluoroquinolone antibiotic
infection
Neurontin
Gabapentin
anticonvulsant, analgesic
neuropathic pain
Flomax
Tamsulosin
alpha blocker
benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH)
Desyrel
Trazodone
serotonin receptor antagonist
depression
Zestril or Prinivil
Lisinopril
angiotensin converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitor
hypertension
Voltaren or Flector Patch
Diclofenac
non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID)
pain
Lotensin
Benazepril
angiotensin converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitor
hypertension
Celexa
Citalopram
selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI)
depression
Oxycontin
Oxycodone CR
opioid analgesic
pain
[CII]
Dilaudid
Hydromorphone
opioid analgesic
pain
[CII]
Duragesic or Actiq
Fentanyl
opioid analgesic
pain
[CII]
Coumadin
Warfarin
vitamin K antagonist (anticoagulant)
blood clots
Tylenol #3 or Tylenol #4
Acetaminophen/Codeine
opioid analgesic
pain
[CIII]
Valium
Diazepam
benzodiazepine
anxiety/muscle relaxant
[CIV]
Mobic
Meloxicam
non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug
(NSAID)
pain
Cymbalta
Duloxetine
serotonin-norepinephrine reuptake inhibitor (SNRI)
depression
Ortho-Tri-Cyclen or Ortho-Tri-Cyclen Lo
Ethinyl Estradiol and Norgestimate
combined oral hormonal contraceptive
contraception
Ultram
Tramadol
opioid analgesic
pain
[CIV]
Toprol XL/Lopressor
Metoprolol Succinate/Metoprolol Tartrate
beta blocker
hypertension
Amoxil
Amoxicillin
beta-lactam antibiotic
infection
Pen VK
Penicillin
beta-lactam antibiotic
infection
Endocet or Percocet
Oxycodone/Acetaminophen
opioid analgesic
pain
[CII]
Lunesta
Eszopiclone
non-benzodiazepine hypnotic
insomnia
[CIV]
Protonix
Pantoprazole
proton pump inhibitor (PPI)
gastric esophageal reflux disease (GERD)
Celebrex
Celecoxib
cyclo-oxygenase-2 (COX-2) inhibitor
pain
Lyrica
Pregabalin
anticonvulsant, analgesic
neuropathic pain
[CV]
Combivent Respimat
Ipratropium/Albuterol
anti-cholinergic/beta-agonist inhaler
chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)
Plavix
Clopidogrel
anti-platelet
blood clots
Deltasone
Prednisone
corticosteroid
inflammation, immunosuppression
Suboxone
Buprenorphine and Naloxone
opioid antagonist
opioid addiction
[CIII]
Lasix
Furosemide
loop diuretic
edema
Prozac
Fluoxetine
selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI)
depression
Lexapro
Escitalopram
selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI)
depression
Zithromax
Azithromycin
macrolide antibiotic
infection
Singulair
Montelukast
leukotriene receptor antagonist
asthma
Llipitor
Atorvastatin
HMG Co-A reductase inhibitor (statin)
hyperlipidemia
Crestor
Rosuvastatin
HMG Co-A reductase inhibitor (statin)
hyperlipidemia
Flexeril
Cyclobenzaprine
muscle relaxant
muscle spasm
Soma
Carisoprodol
muscle relaxant
muscle spasm
[CIV]
Rozerem
Ramelteon
melatonin agonist
insomnia
Eliquis
Apixaban
anticoagulant
atrial fibrillation, blood clots
Cozaar
Losartan
angiotensin II receptor blocker (ARB)
hypertension
Ambien
Zolpidem
non-benzodiazepine hypnotic
insomnia
[CIV]
Elavil
Amitriptyline
tricyclic antidepressant (TCA)
depression, neuropathic pain
Lotrel
Amlodipine/Benazepril
calcium channel blocker/angiotensin converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitor
hypertension
Tenormin
Atenolol
beta blocker
hypertension
Pradaxa
Dabigatran
anticoagulant
atrial fibrillation, blood clots
Diovan
Valsartan
angiotensin II receptor blocker (ARB)
hypertension
Dyazide or Maxzide
Triamterene/Hydrochlorothiazide
diuretic
hypertension
Qvar
Beclomethasone
corticosteroid inhaler
asthma
Advair Diskus
Fluticasone/Salmeterol
corticosteroid/beta-agonist inhaler
asthma/chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)
Spiriva
Tiotropium
anticholinergic inhaler
chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)
Xalatan
Latanoprost
prostaglandin analog
open angle glaucoma
Microzide
Hydrochlorothiazide
diuretic
hypertension
Nexium
Esomeprazole
proton pump inhibitor (PPI)
gastric esophageal reflux disease (GERD)
Septra or Bactrim
Sulfamethoxazole/Trimethoprim
sulfa antibiotic
infection
Apidra
Glulisine
rapid acting insulin analog
diabetes
Humalog
Lispro
rapid acting insulin analog
diabetes
Novolog
Aspart
rapid acting insulin analog
diabetes
Lantus
Glargine
long acting insulin analog
diabetes
Levemir
Detemir
long acting insulin analog
diabetes
Tresiba
Degludec
long acting insulin analog
diabetes
Cardizem CD or Tiazac
Diltiazem
calcium channel blocker
hypertension
Glucotrol
Glipizide
sulfonylurea
diabetes
Diabeta or Micronase
Glyburide
sulfonylurea
diabetes
glucophage or glumetza or fortamet
metformin
biguanide
diabetes
Aldactone
Spironolactone
mineralocorticoid receptor antagonist
hypertension/heart failure
Keflex
Cephalexin
cephalosporin (beta-lactam) antibiotic
infection
Januvia
Sitagliptin
DPP-4 inhibitor
diabetes
Onglyza
Saxagliptin
DPP-4 inhibitor
diabetes
Tradjenta
Linagliptin
DPP-4 inhibitor
diabetes
Augmentin
Amoxicillin/Clavulanic acid
beta-lactam combination antibiotic
infection
Diflucan
Fluconazole
antifungal
infection
Ativan
Lorazepam
benzodiazepine
anxiety
[CIV]
Armour Thyroid
Thyroid
thyroid hormone replacement
hypothyroidism
Dulera
Mometasone/Formoterol
corticosteroid/beta-agonist inhaler
asthma
Symbicort
Budesonide/Formoterol
corticosteroid/beta-agonist inhaler
asthma and COPD
Phenergan
Promethazine
dopamine antagonist
nausea/vomiting
Xanax
Alprazolam
benzodiazepine
anxiety
[CIV]
Niaspan
Niacin extended release
niacin
hyperlipidemia
Zoloft
Sertraline
selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI)
depression
Invokana
Canagliflozin
SGLT-2 inhibitor
diabetes
Zofran
Ondansetron
serotonin receptor blocker
nausea
Pataday or Pazeo
Olopatadine
antihistamine
itchy eye (eye allergy)
Vibramycin
Doxycycline
tetracycline antibiotic
infection
Lidex
Fluocinonide
topical corticosteroid
dermatitis
Actonel
Risedronate
bisphosphonate
osteoporosis
Travatan z
Travoprost
prostaglandin analog
glaucoma
Victoza
Liraglutide
GLP-1 agonist
diabetes
Trulicity
Dulaglutide
GLP-1 agonist
diabtes
Vesicare
Solifenacin
antimuscarinic
incontinence
Digitek or Lanoxin
Digoxin
cardiac glycoside
heart failure, atrial fibrillation
Seroquel
Quetiapine
atypical antipsychotic
schizophrenia, bipolar disorder
Bydureon or Byetta
Exenatide
GLP-1 agonist
Diabetes
Tricor
Fenofibrate
Fibrate
Hypertriglyceridemia
K-Tab
Potassium
Potassium replacement
Hypokalemia
Elocon
Mometasone
Topical corticosteroid
Dermatitis
Xarelto
Rivaroxaban
Anticoagulant
Atrial fibrillation, blood clots
Klonopin
Clonazepam
Benzodiazepine
Anxiety
CIV
Tivicay
Dolutegravir
Integrase inhibitor
HIV
Truvada
Emtricitabine + tenofovir
Reverse transcriptase inhibitor
HIV
Lumigan
Bimatoprost
Prostaglandin analog
Glaucoma
Janumet
Sitagliptin/metformin
DPP-4 inhibitor/biguanide
Diabetes
Pravachol
Pravastatin
HMG CoA reductase inhibitor (statin)
Hyperlipidemia
Evista
Raloxifene
Selective estrogen receptor modulator (SERM)
Osteoporosis
Prezista
Darunavir
Protease inhibitor
HIV
Gleevec
Imatinib
Tyrosine kinase inhibitor
Leukemia
Adalat CC or Procardia XL
Nifedipine
Ca Channel Blocker
HTN
Coreg
Carvedilol
Beta blocker
Hypertension, heart failure
Folvite
Folic acid
Folic acid supplement
Folic acid supplement
Estrace
Estradiol
Estrogen
Hormone replacement therapy (HRT)
Effient
Prasugrel
Antiplatelet
Blood clot prevention
Zyprexa
Olanzapine
Atypical antipsychotic
Schizophrenia, bipolar disorder
Viagra or Revatio
Sildenafil
Phosphodiesterase-5 (PDE-5) inhibitor
Erectile dysfuction, pulmonary hypertension
Cialis
Tadalafil
Phosphodiesterase-5 (PDE-5) inhibitor
Erectile dysfunction
Vyvanse
Lisdexamfetamine
CNS stimulant
ADHD
CII
Abilify
Aripiprazole
Atypical antipsychotic
Depression, bipolar disorder
Benicar
Olmesartan
Angiotensin II receptor antagonist (ARB)
Hypertension
Avodart
Dutasteride
5-α-reductase inhibitor
Benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH)
Fosamax
Alendronate
Bisphosphonate
Osteoporosis
Sovaldi
Sofosbuvir
Polymerase inhibitor
Hepatitis C
Topamax
Topiramate
Anticonvulsant
Seizures
Lopid
Gemfibrozil
Fibrate
Hypertriglyceridemia
Zocor
Simvastatin
HMG-CoA reductase inhibitor (statin)
Hyperlipidemia
Effexor
Venlafaxine
SNRI
Depression
Levitra
Vardenafil
Phosphodiesterase-5 (PDE-5) inhibitor
Erectile Dysfunction
Ritalin
Methylphenidate
CNS stimulant
ADHD, Narcolepsy
CII
Adderall
Amphetamine salts
CNS stimulant
ADHD, Narcolepsy
CII
Zyloprim
Allopurinol
Xanthine oxidase inhibitor
Gout
Flagyl
Metronidazole
Antiprotozoal/Antibiotic
Infection
Depo-Provera
Medroxyprogesterone
Progestin
Contraceptive
Provera
Medroxyprogesterone
Progestin
Hormone replacement therapy (HRT)
Strattera
Atomoxetine
Selective Norepinephrine reuptake inhibitor (SNRI)
ADHD
Avelox
Moxifloxacin
Fluoroquinolone antibiotic
Infection
Aricept
Donepezil
Cholinesterase inhibitor
Alzheimer’s disease, dementia
Premarin
Conjugated estrogens
Hormone replacement therapy (HRT)
Postmenopausal conditions
PremPro
Estrogen and progesterone
Hormone replacement therapy (HRT)
Postmenopausal conditions
Micronor
Norethindrone
Progesterone
Contraceptive
Femara
Letrozole
Aromatase inhibitor
Breast cancer
Pamelor
Nortriptyline
Tricyclic antidepressant (TCA)
Depression, peripheral neuropathy
Harvoni
Ledipasvir & sofosbuvir
Antiviral
Hepatitis C treatment
Androderm/Androgel
Testosterone patch/gel
Androgen
Hypogonadism
CIII
Humira
Adalimumab
Tumor necrosis factor (TNF)
Psoriatic arthritis, Rheumatoid arthritis, Crohn’s disease