Top 200 Drugs Flashcards
Synthroid (levothyroxine)
Drug Class: thyroid supplement
Used for: hypothyroidism
Prinivil, Zestril (lisinopril)
Drug Class: Antihypertensive; angiotensin converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitor
Used for: Hypertension
Lipitor (atorvastatin)
Drug Class: Antihyperlipidemic; hydroxy-3-methylglutaryl coenzyme A (HMG CoA) reductase inhibitor
Used for: Hyperlipidemia
Glucophage (metformin)
Drug Class: antidiabetic; biguanide
Used for: Diabetes
Norvasc (amlodipine besylate)
Drug Class: antihypertensive, calcium channel blocker
Used for: Hypertension, angina
Toprol XL, Lopressor (Metoprolol)
Drug Class: antihypertensive; Beta-adrenergic blocker
Used for: Hypertension, angina, acute myocardial infarction, heart failure
Prilosec (omeprazole)
Drug Class: Proton pump inhibitor (PPI)
Used for: ulcers, GERD, h pylori infection
Zocor (simvastatin)
Drug Class: Antihyperlipidemic; hydroxy-3-methylglutaryl coenzyme A (HMG CoA) reductase inhibitor
Used for: Hyperlipidemia
Cozaar (losartan)
Drug Class: Antihypertensive; angiotensin II receptor blocker (ARB)
Used for: Hypertension, heart failure
Proair, Ventolin, Proventil (albuterol)
Drug Class: Bronchodilator; Beta 2-agonist
Used for: Asthma
Neurontin (gabapentin)
Drug Class: anticonvulsant; gamma aminobutyric acid
Used for: postherpetic neuralgia, partial seizures
hydrochlorothiazide
Drug Class: Antihypertensive; thiazide diuretic
Used for: Hypertension, edema
Vicodin (hydrocodone/acetaminophen
Drug Class: opioid analgesic combo
Used for: pain
Zoloft (sertraline)
Drug Class: antidepressant; selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI)
Used for: depression, OCD, panic disorder
Lasix (furosemide)
Drug Class: Antihypertensive; loop diuretic
Used for: Hypertension, edema
Flovent, Arnuity (fluticasone oral inhaler)
Drug Class: Corticosteroid (inhaled)
Used for: Asthma
Tylenol (acetaminophen)
Drug Class: analgesic
Used for: pain, fever
Amoxil (amoxicillin)
Drug Class: Antibiotic; beta-lactam
Used for: bacterial infections
Xanax (alprazolam)
Drug Class: Benzodiazepine
Used for: Anxiety
Tenormin (atenolol)
Drug Class: Antihypertensive; Beta-adrenergic blocker
Used for: Hypertension, angina
Celexa (citalopram)
Drug Class: Antidepressant; Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitor (SSRI)
Used For: Depression
Lantus (insulin glargine)
Drug Class: antidiabetic; insulin (long-acting)
Used For: Diabetes
Singulair (montelukast)
Drug Class: Leukotriene receptor antagonist
Used For: Asthma, allergic rhinitis
Desyrel (trazodone)
Drug Class: antidepressant; atypical
Used For: depression
Protonix (pantoprazole)
Drug Class: proton pump inhibitor (PPI)
Used For: ulcers, GERD, h. pylori infection
Lexapro (escitalopram)
Drug Class: Antidepressant; Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitor (SSRI)
Used For: Depression, generalized anxiety disorder
Pravachol (pravastatin)
Drug Class: antihyperlipidemic; hydroxy-3-methylglutaryl coenzyme A (HMG
CoA) reductase inhibitor
Used For: Hyperlipidemia
Wellbutrin (bupropion)
Drug Class: antidepressant; Dopamine/norepinephrine Reuptake Inhibitor (DNRI)
Used For: Depression, smoking cessation
Prozac (fluoxetine)
Drug Class: Antidepressant; Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitor (SSRI)
Used For: Depression, OCD, panic disorder
Coreg (carvedilol)
Drug Class: Antihypertensive; Beta-adrenergic blocker
Used For: Hypertension, heart failure
Deltasone (prednisone)
Drug Class: Corticosteroid
Used For: Allergic States, Dermatologic diseases, rheumatic disorders
Flomax (tamsulosin)
Drug Class: alpha 1-adrenergic blocker
Used For: benign prostatic hyperplasia
Klor-Con (Potassium Chloride)
Drug Class: electrolye
Used For: Hypokalemia
Plavix (clopidogrel)
Drug Class: Antiplatelet; platelet aggregation inhibitor
Used For: prevent thrombosis
Motrin, Advil (ibuprofen)
Drug Class: non-steroidal anti-inflammatory (NSAID)
Used For: fever, pain, arthritis
Mobic (meloxicam)
Drug Class: non-steroidal anti-inflammatory (NSAID)
Used For: osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis
Crestor (rosuvastatin)
Drug Class: antihyperlipidemic; hydroxy-3-methylglutaryl coenzyme A (HMG
CoA) reductase inhibitor
Used For: Hyperlipidemia
Bayer Aspirin (aspirin)
Drug Class: salicylate analgesic
Used For: pain, fever
Ultram (tramadol)
Drug Class: opioid analgesic
Used For: pain
Ambien (zolpidem)
Drug Class: nonbarbiturate hypnotic
Used For: insomnia
Coumadin (warfarin)
Drug Class: anticoagulant
Used For: atrial fibrillation, deep vein thrombosis, pulmonary embolism
Klonopin (clonazepam)
Drug Class: benzodiazepine
Used For: panic disorder, seizures
Inderal (propanolol)
Drug Class: antihypertensive, beta-adrenergic blocker
Used For: hypertension, migraine prophylaxis
Glucotrol (glipizide)
Drug Class: antidiabetic, sulfonylurea
Used For: Diabetes
Adderall (amphetamine-dextroamphetamine)
Drug Class: CNS stimulator
Used For: ADHD, narcolepsy
Flexeril (cyclobenzaprine)
Drug Class: skeletal muscle relaxer
Used For: skeletal muscle spasms
Concerta, Ritalin (methylphenidate)
Drug Class: CNS stimulator
Used For: ADHD
Cymbalta (duloxetine)
Drug Class: antidepressant; serotonin/norepinephrine reuptake inhibitor (SNRI)
Used For: anxiety, depression, neuropathic pain
Zithromax, Z-Pak (azithromycin)
Drug Class: antibiotic, macrolide
Used For: bacterial infections
Chantix (varenicline)
Drug Class: partial nicotine agonist
Used For: smoking cessation
Effexor (venlafaxine)
Drug Class: antidepressant; Serotonin/norepinephrine reuptake inhibitor (SNRI)
Used For: depression, generalized anxiety disorder, panic disorder
Zyloprim (allopurinol)
Drug Class: antigout, xanthine oxidase inhibitor
Used For: gout
Zosyn (piperacillin/tazobactam)
Drug Class: Antibiotic, beta-lactam
Used For: bacterial infections
OxyContin (oxycodone)
Drug Class: opioid analgesic
Used For: pain
Diprivan (propofol)
Drug Class: general anesthetic
Used For: general anesthesia
Calciferol (ergocalciferol)
Drug Class: Vitamin D analog
Used For: Vitamin D deficiency
Ativan (lorazepam)
Drug Class: benzodiazepine
Used For: anxiety, insomnia
Ancef (cefazolin)
Drug Class: antibiotic, cephalosporin
Used For: bacterial infections
Brevibloc (esmolol)
Drug Class: Antihypertensive; Beta-adrenergic blocker
Used For: hypertension, tachycardia
Dyazide (triamterene/hydrochlorothiazide)
Drug Class: antihypertensive; potassium-sparing and thiazide diuretic combo
Used For: Hypertension, edema
Amaryl (glimepiride)
Drug Class: antidiabetic, sulfonylurea
Used for: diabetes
Advair (fluticasone/salmeterol)
Drug Class: corticosteroid and beta 2- adrenergic agonist combo (inhaled)
Used for: asthma, COPD
Cardizem (diltiazem)
Drug Class: Antihypertensive; calcium channel blocker
Used for: hypertension, angina
Paxil (paroxetine)
Drug Class: antidepressant; Selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI)
Used for: Depression, OCD, panic disorder
Claritin (loratadine)
Drug Class: antihistamine
Used for: allergic rhinitis, urticaria
Aldactone (spironolactone)
Drug Class: antihypertensive; potassium-sparing diuretic; aldosterone blocker
Used for: hypertension, edema
Lofibra (fenofibrate)
Drug Class: antihyperlipidemic; fibric acid
Used for: hyperlipidemia
Naprosyn (naproxen)
Drug Class: non-steroidal anti-inflammatory (NSAID)
Used for: osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, gout, fever
Nexium (esomesprazole)
Drug Class: proton pump inhibitor (PPI)
Used for: Ulcers, GERD, h. pylori infection
Lamictal (lamotrigine)
Drug Class: anticonvulsant
Used for: seizures
Flagyl (metronidazole)
Drug Class: antibiotic, nitroimidazole
Used for: bacterial infections
Altoprev (lovastatin)
Drug Class: antihyperlipidemic; hydroxy-3-methylglutaryl coenzyme A (HMG
CoA) reductase inhibitor
Used for: hyperlipidemia
Fosamax (alendronate)
Drug Class: bisphosphonate
Used For: osteoporosis
Zyrtec (cetirizine)
Drug Class: antihistamine
Used For: allergies, urticaria
Proscar (finasteride)
Drug Class: 5 alpha-reductase inhibitor
Used For: benign prostatic hyperplasia
Catapres (clonidine)
Drug Class: alpha 2-adrenergic agonist
Used For: hypertension, ADHD
Symbicort (budesonide/formoterol)
Drug Class: corticosteroid and beta 2- adrenergic agonist combo (inhaled)
Used For: asthma, COPD
Voltaren (diclofenac)
Drug Class: non-steroidal anti-inflammatory (NSAID)
Used For: osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis
Xalatan (latanoprost)
Drug Class: antiglaucoma, prostaglandin
Used For: open-angle glaucoma, ocular hypertension
Suboxone (buprenorphine/naloxone)
Drug Class: opioid partial agonist and antagonist combo
Used For: opioid dependence