Top 20 Drugs Flashcards
levothyroxine
Brand: Synthroid
DC: thyroid supplement
Indication: hypothyroidism
lisinopril
Brand: Prinivil, Zestril
DC: antihypertensive; angiotensin converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitor
Indication: hypertension
atorvastatin
Brand: Lipitor
DC: antihyperlipidemic; hydroxy-3-methylglutaryl coenzyme A (HMG CoA) reductase inhibitor
Indication: hyperlipidemia
metformin
Brand: Glucophage
DC: antidiabetic; biguanide
Indication: diabetes
amlodipine
Brand: Norvasc
DC: antihypertensive; calcium channel blocker
Indication: hypertension, angina
metoprolol
Brand: Toprol XL, Lopressor
DC: antihypertensive; β-adrenergic blocker
Indication: hypertension, angina, acute myocardial infarction, heart failure
omeprazole
Brand: Prilosec
DC: proton pump inhibitor (PPI)
Indication: ulcers, GERD, h.pylori infection
simvastatin
Brand: Zocor
DC: antihyperlipidemic; hydroxy-3-methylglutaryl coenzyme A (HMG CoA) reductase inhibitor
Indication: hyperlipidemia
losartan
Brand: Cozaar
DC: antihypertensive; angiotensin II receptor blocker (ARB)
Indication: hypertension, heart failure
albuterol
Brand: ProAir, Ventolin, Proventil
DC: bronchodilator
Indication: asthma
gabapentin
Brand: Neurontin
DC: anticonvulsant; gamma aminobutyric acid
Indication: postherpetic neuralgia, partial seizures
hydrochlorothiazide
Brand: NONE
DC: antihypertensive; thiazide diuretic
Indication: hypertension, edema
hydrocodone/ acetaminophen
Brand: Vicodin
DC: opioid analgesic combination
Indication: pain
sertraline
Brand: Zoloft
DC: antidepressant; selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI)
Indication: depression, OCD, panic disorder
furosemide
Brand: Lasix
DC: antihypertensive; loop diuretic
Indication: hypertension, edema