Top 20 Drugs Flashcards

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levothyroxine

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Brand: Synthroid
DC: thyroid supplement
Indication: hypothyroidism

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lisinopril

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Brand: Prinivil, Zestril
DC: antihypertensive; angiotensin converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitor
Indication: hypertension

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atorvastatin

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Brand: Lipitor
DC: antihyperlipidemic; hydroxy-3-methylglutaryl coenzyme A (HMG CoA) reductase inhibitor
Indication: hyperlipidemia

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metformin

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Brand: Glucophage
DC: antidiabetic; biguanide
Indication: diabetes

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amlodipine

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Brand: Norvasc
DC: antihypertensive; calcium channel blocker
Indication: hypertension, angina

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metoprolol

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Brand: Toprol XL, Lopressor
DC: antihypertensive; β-adrenergic blocker
Indication: hypertension, angina, acute myocardial infarction, heart failure

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omeprazole

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Brand: Prilosec
DC: proton pump inhibitor (PPI)
Indication: ulcers, GERD, h.pylori infection

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simvastatin

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Brand: Zocor
DC: antihyperlipidemic; hydroxy-3-methylglutaryl coenzyme A (HMG CoA) reductase inhibitor
Indication: hyperlipidemia

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losartan

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Brand: Cozaar
DC: antihypertensive; angiotensin II receptor blocker (ARB)
Indication: hypertension, heart failure

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albuterol

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Brand: ProAir, Ventolin, Proventil
DC: bronchodilator
Indication: asthma

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gabapentin

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Brand: Neurontin
DC: anticonvulsant; gamma aminobutyric acid
Indication: postherpetic neuralgia, partial seizures

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hydrochlorothiazide

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Brand: NONE
DC: antihypertensive; thiazide diuretic
Indication: hypertension, edema

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hydrocodone/ acetaminophen

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Brand: Vicodin
DC: opioid analgesic combination
Indication: pain

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sertraline

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Brand: Zoloft
DC: antidepressant; selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI)
Indication: depression, OCD, panic disorder

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furosemide

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Brand: Lasix
DC: antihypertensive; loop diuretic
Indication: hypertension, edema

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fluticasone oral inhaler

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Brand: Flovent, Arnuity
DC: corticosteroid (inhaled)
Indication: asthma

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acetaminophen

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Brand: Tylenol
DC: analgesic
Indication: pain, fever

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amoxicillin

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Brand: Amoxil
DC: antibiotics; beta-lactam
Indication: bacterial infections

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alprazolam

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Brand: Xanax
DC: benzodiazepine
Indication: anxiety

20
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atenolol

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Brand: Tenormin
DC: antihypertensive; β-adrenergic blocker
Indication: hypertension, angina