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
Toradol (ketolorac)
Drug Class: non-steroidal anti-inflammatory (NSAID)
Used For: pain
Januvia (sitagliptin)
Drug Class: antidiabetic; dipeptidyl peptidase-4 (DPP-4) inhibitor
Used For: Diabetes
Lyrica (pregabalin)
Drug Class: anticonvulsant
Used For: Neuropathic pain, seizures, fibromyalgia
Humulin N (insulin NPH (human))
Drug Class: antidiabetic; insulin (intermediate acting)
Used For: Diabetes
Topamax (topiramate)
Drug Class: anticonvulsant
Used For: seizures
Seroquel (quetiapine)
Drug Class: antipsychotic; atypical
Used For: bipolar disorder; schizophrenia
Novolog (insulin aspart)
Drug Class: antidiabetic; insulin (rapid acting)
Used For: Diabetes
Elavil (amitriptyline)
Drug Class: Antidepressant; Tricyclic (TCA)
Used For: Depression
Keppra (levetiracetam)
Drug Class: anticonvulsant
Used For: seizures
Trulicity (dulaglutide)
Drug Class: antidiabetic; glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1) receptor agonist
Used For: Diabetes
Zofran (ondansetron)
Drug Class: antiemetic
Used For: nausea, vomiting
Diovan (valsartan)
Drug Class: antihypertensive; Angiotensin II receptor blocker
Used For: Hypertension, heart failure
Feosol (ferrous sulfate)
Drug Class: Iron supplement
Used For: anemia
Vasotec (enalapril)
Drug Class: antihypertensive; Angiotensin converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitor
Used For: hypertension
Spiriva (tiotropium)
Drug Class: Bronchodilator; anticholinergic
Used For: COPD, asthma
Victoza (liraglutide)
Drug Class: antidiabetic; glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1) receptor agonist
Used For: Diabetes
Vistaril (hydroxyzine)
Drug Class: antihistamine
Used For: pruritus, anxiety, sedation
Aricept (donepezil)
Drug Class: Cholinesterase inhibitor
Used For: Alzheimer disease; dementia
Vyvanse (lisdexamfetamine)
Drug Class: amphetamine; CNS stimulator
Used For: ADHD
Humalog (insulin lispro)
Drug Class: Antidiabetic; insulin (rapid acting)
Used For: Diabetes
Imdur (isosorbide mononitrate)
Drug Class: antianginal; nitrate
Used For: angina
Cipro (ciprofloxacin)
Drug Class: antibiotic; fluoroquinolone
Used For: bacterial infections
Percocet (oxycodone/acetaminophen)
Drug Class: opioid analgesic combo
Used For: pain
Lotensin (benazepril)
Drug Class: Antihypertensive; Angiotensin converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitor
Used For: Hypertension
Xarelto (rivaroxaban)
Drug Class: anticoagulant; Factor Xa Inhibitor
Used For: atrial fibrillation, deep vein thrombosis, pulmonary embolism
Bactrim, Septra (sulfamethoxazole/trimethoprim)
Drug Class: sulfonamide and dihydrofolate reductase inhibitor combo
Used For: Bacterial infections
Keflex (cephalexin)
Drug Class: antibiotic; cephalosporin
Used For: Bacterial Infections
Ditropan XL (oxybutynin)
Drug Class: urinary antispasmodic
Used For: overactive bladder
Yaz (ethinyl estradiol/drospirenone)
Drug Class: contraceptive; estrogen and progestin combo
Used For: contraception, acne
Hydrea (hydroxyurea)
Drug Class: antimetabolite
Used For: sickle cell anemia
Requip (ropinerole)
Drug Class: dopamine agonist
Used For: Parkinson Disease
Valium (diazepam)
Drug Class: Benzodiazepine
Used For: Alcohol withdrawal symptoms, anxiety, seizures
Zohydro ER (hydrocodone)
Drug Class: opioid analgesic
Used For: pain
Augmentin (amoxicillin/clavulanate
Drug Class: Antibiotic (beta-lactam)
Used For: bacterial infections
Imitrex (sumatriptan)
Drug Class: antimigraine; serotonin receptor agonist
Used For: migraine, cluster headache
Actos (pioglitazone)
Drug Class: antidiabetic; thiazolidinedione
Used For: Diabetes
Vancocin (vancomycin)
Drug Class: Antibiotic; glycopeptide
Used For: Infections
Zanaflex (tizanidine)
Drug Class: skeletal muscle relaxant
Used For: Muscle spasticity
Maxipime (cefepime)
Drug Class: Antibiotic; cephalosporin
Used For: bacterial infections
Celebrex (celecoxib)
Drug Class: Cyclooxygenase (COX)-2 inhibitor
Used For: Osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis
Levemir (Insulin detemir)
Drug Class: antidiabetic; insulin (long acting)
Used For: Diabetes
Kenalog (triamcinolone)
Drug Class: topical corticosteroid
Used For: skin disorder
Eliquis (apixaban)
Drug Class: anticoagulant; factor Xa Inhibitor
Used For: atrial fibrillation, deep vein thrombosis, pulmonary embolism
Lioresal (baclofen)
Drug Class: Skeletal muscle relaxant
Used For: Spasticity
Pepcid (famotidine)
Drug Class: Histamine H2 antagonist
Used For: ulcers, GERD
Bystolic (nebivolol)
Drug Class: Antihypertensive; Beta-adrenergic blocker
Used For: Hypertension
Colace (docusate)
Drug Class: stool softener
Used For: Constipation
Remeron (mirtazapine)
Drug Class: antidepressant; alpha 2-antagonist
Used For: Depression
Depakote (divalproex)
Drug Class: anticonvulsant
Used For: seizures
Calan (verapamil)
Drug Class: Antihypertensive; calcium channel blocker
Used For: Hypertension, angina, arrhythmias
Abilify (aripiprazole)
Drug Class: Antipsychotic; atypical
Used For: Bipolar disorder, schizophrenia
Lopid (gemfibrozil)
Drug Class: Antihyperlipidemic, fibric acid
Used For: Hyperlipidemia
Mircette (ethinyl estradiol/desogestrel)
Drug Class: Contraceptive; estrogen and progestin combo
Used For: Contraception
Atropen (atropine)
Drug Class: Anticholinergic
Used For: Anesthesia premedication; bradycardia
Epogen; Procrit (epoetin alpha)
Drug Class: Erythropoietic stimulating agent
Used For: Anemia
Pred Forte (prednisolone)
Drug Class: Corticosteroid (ophthalmic)
Used For: Ophthalmic inflammatory conditions
Jardiance (empagliflozin)
Drug Class: Antidiabetic; Sodium-glucose co-transporter 2 (SGLT2) inhibitor
Used For: Diabetes
Unasyn (ampicillin/sulbactam)
Drug Class: Antibiotic; beta-lactam
Used For: bacterial infections
Lovaza (Omega-3-acid ethyl esters)
Drug Class: antihyperlipidemic, omega-3 fatty acids
Used for: Hyperlipidemia
Dopastat (dopamine)
Drug Class: alpha/beta-adrenergic agonist
Used For: Shock, hemodynamic support
Prevacid (lansoprazole)
Drug Class: proton pump inhibitor (PPI)
Used For: ulcers, GERD, h. pylori infection
Timoptic (timolol)
Drug Class: beta-blocker (ophthalmic)
Used For: glaucoma
Solu-Cortef (hydrocortisone)
Drug Class: corticosteroid
Used For: inflammatory and allergic states
Zetia (ezetimibe)
Drug Class: antihyperlipidemic, cholesterol absorption inhibitor
Used For: hyperlipidemia
Lanoxin (digoxin)
Drug Class: digitalis glycoside
Used For: congestive heart failure, atrial fibrillation
AndroGel (testosterone)
Drug Class: androgen
Used For: hypogonadism
Namenda (memantine)
Drug Class: n-methyl-d-aspartate (NMDA) receptor antagonist
Used For: Alzheimer Disease
Medrol (methylprednisolone)
Drug Class: corticosteroid
Used For: allergies, dermatologic diseases, rheumatic disorders
Rocephin (ceftriaxone)
Drug Class: antibiotic, cephalosporin
Used For: bacterial infections
Humira (adalimumab)
Drug Class: antirheumatic
Used For: rheumatoid arthritis, crohn disease, ulcerative colitis
Biaxin (clarithromycin)
Drug Class: antibiotic, macrolide
Used For: bacterial infections
MiraLAX (polyethylene glycol 3350)
Drug Class: Osmotic laxative
Used For: constipation
Altace (ramipril)
Drug Class: antihypertensive; angiotensin converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitor
Used For: hypertension
Xylocaine (lidocaine)
Drug Class: Local anesthetic
Used For: Anesthesia
Tamiflu (oseltamivir)
Drug Class: antiviral; neuraminidase inhibitor
Used For: Influenza
Restoril (temazepam)
Drug Class: benzodiazepine
Used For: Insomnia
Cardura (doxazosin)
Drug Class: alpha 1- adrenergic blocker
Used For: Hypertension; benign prostatic hypertrophy
MS Contin (morphine)
Drug Class: opioid analgesic
Used For: pain
Creon (pancreatic enzymes)
Drug Class: Enzyme
Used For: pancreatic insufficiency
Phenergan (promethazine)
Drug Class: antihistamine
Used For: motion sickness, nausea, vomiting
Levaquin (levofloxacin)
Drug Class: antibiotic; fluoroquinolone
Used For: bacterial infections
Dramamine (meclizine)
Drug Class: antihistamine, antiemetic
Used For: motion sickness, vertigo
Rhinocort (budesonide)
Drug Class: corticosteroid (intranasal)
Used For: allergic rhinitis
Levophed (norepinephrine)
Drug Class: alpha/beta-adrenergic agonist
Used For: hypotension, shock
Nasonex (mometasone)
Drug Class: corticosteroid (intranasal)
Used For: allergic rhinitis
Combivent Respimat (ipratropium/albuterol)
Drug Class: bronchodilator; anticholinergic and Beta-2 agonist combo
Used For: COPD
Loestrin (ethinyl estradiol/norethindrone)
Drug Class: contraceptive; estrogen and progestin combo
Used For: contraception, acne
Valtrex (valacyclovir)
Drug Class: antiviral
Used For: herpes labialis (cold sores), genital herpes simplex
Versed (midazolam)
Drug Class: benzodiazepine
Used For: anesthesia, sedation
Hep Flush-10 (Heparin)
Drug Class: anticoagulant
Used For: thromboprophylaxis
Dobutrex (dobutamine)
Drug Class: Alpha/beta-adrenergic agonist
Used For: cardiac decomposition
Glynase (glyburide)
Drug Class: antidiabetic; sulfonylurea
Used For: diabetes
Compazine (prochlorperazine)
Drug Class: phenothiazine
Used For: nausea and vomiting
chlorthalidone
Drug Class: antihypertensive; thiazide diuretic
Used For: hypertension, edema
Sinemet (carbidopa/levodopa)
Drug Class: antiparkinsonian
Used For: Parkinson Disease
Demadex (torsemide)
Drug Class: antihypertensive, loop diuretic
Used For: hypertension, edema
Procardia (nifedipine)
Drug Class: antihypertensive; calcium channel blocker
Used For: hypertension
Apresoline (hydralazine)
Drug Class: Antihypertensive; vasodilator
Used For: hypertension
Risperdal (risperidone)
Drug Class: antipsychotic; atypical
Used For: autistic disorder, bipolar disorder, schizophrenia
Nitrostat (nitroglycerin)
Drug Class: antianginal, nitrate
Used For: angina
Soma (carisoprodol)
Drug Class: skeletal muscle relaxant
Used For: musculoskeletal pain
Atrovent (ipratropium bromide)
Drug Class: Bronchodilator; anticholinergic
Used For: COPD
Humulin R (insulin regular (human))
Drug Class: Antidiabetic; insulin (short acting)
Used For: diabetes
Xopenex (levalbuterol)
Drug Class: Bronchodilator; beta-2 agonist
Used For: asthma
Lovenox (enoxaparin)
Drug Class: anticoagulant; low molecular weight heparin (LMWH)
Used For: prophylaxis and treatment of deep vein thrombosis (DVT)
Vibramycin (doxycycline)
Drug Class: antibiotic; tetracycline
Used For: bacterial infections, acne
Remicade (infliximab)
Drug Class: antirheumatic
Used For: rheumatoid arthritis, Crohn disease, ulcerative colitis
Premarin (conjugated estrogens)
Drug Class: estrogen hormone
Used For: menopausal symptoms
Sandimmune (cyclosporine)
Drug Class: immunosuppressant; calcineurin inhibitor
Used For: Transplant rejection prophylaxis
Reglan (metoclopramide)
Drug Class: dopamine antagonist
Used For: gastroparesis; nausea, vomiting
Cleocin (clindamycin)
Drug Class: antibiotic; lincosamide
Used For: bacterial infections
labetalol
Drug Class: antihypertensive; beta adrenergic blocker
Used For: hypertension
Duragesic (fentanyl)
Drug Class: opioid analgesic
Used For: pain
Adrenalin (epinephrine)
Drug Class: alpha/beta adrenergic agonist
Used For: anaphylaxis, shock
Ozempic (semaglutide)
Drug Class: antidiabetic; Glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1) receptor agonist
Used For: Diabetes
Benadryl (diphenhydramine)
Drug Class: antihistamine
Used For: allergic symptoms
Ortho Tri-Cyclen (ethinyl estradiol/norgestimate)
Drug Class: Contraceptive; estrogen and progestin combo
Used For: Contraception
Plaquenil (hydroxychloroquine)
Drug Class: antimalarial; aminoquinoline
Used For: malaria, lupus
Haldol (haloperidol)
Drug Class: antipsychotic; typical
Used For: psychosis, schizophrenia
Dilaudid (hydromorphone)
Drug Class: opioid analgesic
Used For: pain