Top 200 Drugs (2014) Flashcards
Ambien, Ambien CR
- ZOLPIDEM TARTRATE
- Sedative, Hypnotic
- Treatment of Insomnia
- C4
Zantac
- RANITIDINE HYDROCHLORIDE (HCL)
- Antiulcer agent- H2 Receptor Antagonist
- Treatment of Active Ulcers + Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)
Hint: -tidine ending for H2 receptor blockers
Celexa
- CITALOPRAM HYDROBROMIDE
- Antidepressant- Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitor (SSRI)
- Treatment of depression
Norvasc
- AMLODIPINE BESYLATE
- Antihypertensive-Calcium Channel Blocker (CCB)
- Treatment of hypertension and angina
Proventil HFA, Proair HFA, Ventolin HFA
- ALBUTEROL SULFATE
- Bronchodilator, antiasthmatic (inhalation)-Beta-2 Agonist
- Treatment of Asthma + Bronchospasms
Xanax, Xanax XR
- ALPRAZOLAM
- Antianxiety- Benzodiazepine
- Treatment of anxiety and panic disorders
- C4
Lasix
- FUROSEMIDE
- Loop Diuretic
- Fluid Retention/edema/hypertension
POTASSIUM CHLORIDE
- K-DUR, KLOR-CON, MICRO-K
- Potassium supplement (oral)
- Treatment and prevention of potassium deficiency (hypokalemia)
Neurontin
- GABAPENTIN
- Anti-epileptic
- Seizures + Neuralgia(nerve pain) + Restless leg syndrome
Zocor
- SIMVASTATIN
- Antihyperlipidemic-HMG-CoA reductase inhibitor (statin)
- Treatment of high cholesterol
Hint: -statin ending for HMG-CoA Reductase Inhibitors for high cholesterol
Prilosec
- OMEPRAZOLE
- Antiulcer agent-Proton Pump Inhibitor (PPI)
- Treatment of Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD) + Ulcers + Acid Reflux
Hint: -prazole generic ending for Proton Pump Inhibitor
Glucophage, Glucophage XR
- METFORMIN HYDROCHLORIDE (HCL)
- Biguanide (Antidiabetic)
- Lowering of blood sugar in Type 2 diabetes
Prinivil, Zestril
- LISINOPRIL
- Antihypertensive: Angiotensin Converting Enzyme (ACE) inhibitor
- Treatment of high blood pressure (Hypertension)
Hint: ACE Inhibitor generic names end in -pril
Lortab, Lorcet, Norco, Vicodin
- HYDROCODONE WITH ACETAMINOPHEN
- Opioid analgesic
- Relief of (moderate to severe) pain
- C3
Synthroid, Levoxyl, Unithroid, Levothroid
- LEVOTHYROXINE SODIUM
- Thyroid Hormone, Thyroid Stimulating Hormone Replacement (TSH)
- Treatment of hypothyroidism
Lipitor
- ATORVASTATIN CALCIUM
- Antihyperlipidemic- HMG-CoA Reductase Inhibitor (statin)
- Treatment of high cholesterol
Hint: -statin ending for HMG-CoA Reductase Inhibitors
HydroDiuril, Esidrix
- HYDROCHLOROTHIAZIDE (HCTZ)
- Thiazide Diuretic
- Treatment of Hypertension + Fluid retention/edema
Ultram, Ryzolt, Ultram ER
- TRAMADOL
- Analgesic
- Management of Pain (moderate to moderately severe)
Lopressor
-METOPROLOL TARTATE
-Antihypertensive- Beta blocker
-Treatment of hypertension (high blood pressure) and angina
Hint: -lol ending for beta blockers
Desyrel
- TRAZODONE HYDROCHLORIDE (HCL)
- Antidepressant- Serotonin Reupatke Inhibitor
- Treatment of Depression
Coreg, Coreg CR
- CARVEDILOL
- Antihypertensive- Beta-blocker
- Treatment of hypertension(high blood pressure)
Hint: -lol ending for beta blockers
Coumadin, Jantoven
- WARFARIN SODIUM
- Anticoagulant
- Prevention of blood clots (Thromboembolic Disorders)
Plavix
- CLOPIDOGREL BISULFATE
- Platelet Inhibitor
- Prevention of blood clots
Klonopin
- CLONAZEPAM
- Antiepileptic (Benzodiazepine)
- Treatment of Seizures
-C4
Hint: Most benzodiazepines end in -am
Singulair
- MONTELUKAST SODIUM
- Antiasthmatic- Leukotriene Inhibitor
- Treatment of asthma + allergic rhinitis + bronchospasms
Flexeril, Amrix, Fexmid
- CYCLOBENZAPRINE HYDROCHLORIDE
- Muscle relaxant
- Treatment of skeletal muscle spasm
Zoloft
- SERTRALINE HYDROCHLORIDE (HCL)
- Antidepressant- Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitor (SSRI)
- Treatment of depression
Toprol XL
- METOPROLOL SUCCINATE
- Antihypertensive- Beta Blocker
- Treatment of angina + hypertension(high blood pressure)
Hint: -lol ending for beta blockers
Seroquel
- QUETIAPINE FUMERATE
- Atypical Antipsychotic
- Treatment of schizophrenia + bipolar disorder
Mevacor
-LOVASTATIN
-Antihyperlipidemic- HMG-CoA Reductase Inhibitor (statin)
-Treatment of high cholesterol
Hint: -statin ending for HMG-CoA Reductase Inhibitors for high cholesterol
Nexium
- ESOMEPRAZOLE MAGNESIUM
- Antiulcer agent- Proton Pump Inhibitor (PPI)
- Treatment of Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD) + Ulcers
Hint: -prazole generic ending for Proton Pump Inhibitor
Advair
- FLUTICASONE PROPIONATE W/ SALMETEROL XINAFOATE
- Antiasthmatic (inhalation)- Corticosteroid and Beta-2 Agonist
- Treatment of asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)
Prozac, Sarafem
- FLUOXETINE HYDROCHLORIDE (HCL)
- Antidepressant- Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitor (SSRI)
- Treatment of depression disorders
Phenergan with codeine
- PROMETHAZINE HYDROCHLORIDE W/CODEINE PHOSPHATE
- Antitussive
- Treatment of cough
- C5
Wellbutrin, Wellbutrin SR, Wellbutrin XL, Zyban
- BUPROPION HYDROCHLORIDE (HCL)
- Antidepressant- Dopamine Reuptake Inhibitor
- Treatment of depression; (Zyban is for Smoking Cessation)
Elavil
- AMITRIPTYLINE HYDROCHLORIDE (HCL)
- Tricyclic Antidepressant (TCA)
- Treatment of depression
Ativan
- LORAZEPAM
- Antianxiety- Benzodiazepine
- Treatment of anxiety
Hint: Most benzodiazepines end in -am
Mobic
- MELOXICAM
- Nonsteroidal Anti-inflammatory Drug (NSAID)
- Treatment of arthritis
Percocet, Roxicet, Endocet, Tylox, Xolox, Primalev
- OXYCODONE HYDROCHLORIDE W/ ACETAMINOPHEN
- Opioid analgesic
- Relief of Pain (moderate to moderately severe)
- C2
Cardizem, Dilacor XR, Dilt-XR, Diltia XT, Diltzac, Taztia XT, Tiazac
- DILTIAZEM HYDROCHLORIDE (HCL)
- Antihypertensive- Calcium Channel Blocker (CCB)
- Treatment of hypertension; can also be used for treatment of angina
Tenormin
-ATENOLOL
-Antihypertensive- Beta blocker
-Treatment of hypertension (high blood pressure)
Hint: -lol ending for beta blockers
Lexapro
- ESCITALOPRAM OXALATE
- Antidepressant- Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitor (SSRI)
- Treatment of depression
Oxycontin, Roxicodone
- OXYCODONE HYDROCHLORIDE (HCL)
- Opioid analgesic
- Relief of pain (moderate to moderately severe)
- C2
Topamax
- TOPIRAMATE
- Anti-epileptic, Anticonvulsant
- Treatment of seizures, also used for prophylaxis(def: prevent spreading of disease) of migraines
Combivent, Duoneb
- IPRATROPIUM BROMIDE with ALBUTEROL SULFATE
- Antiasthmatic- combination bronchodialator, Beta-2 Agonist
- Treatment of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)
Hint: Contraindicated in patients with peanut allergies
Spiriva
- TIOTROPIUM BROMIDE
- Antiasthmatic- Anticholinergic (inhalation)
- Treatment of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), including chronic bronchitis and emphysema
Deltasone
- Prednisone
- Anti-inflammatory- corticosteriod
- Treatment of inflammation conditions
Effexor
- VENLAFAXINE HYDROCHLORIDE
- Antidepressant- Serotonin-Norepinephrine Reuptake Inhibitor(SNRI)
- Treatment of depression
Catapres
- CLONIDINE HYDROCHLORIDE (HCL)
- Antihypertensive- Alpha-2 Adrenergic Agonist
- Treatment of hypertension
Abilify
- ARIPIPRAZOLE
- Atypical antipsychotic
- Treatment of schizophrenia and bipolar disorder
Prinizide, Zestoretic
- LISINIPRIL WITH HYDROCHLOROTHIAZIDE
- Antihypertensive- combination Angiotensin Converting Enzyme (ACE) Inhibitor + Thiazide Diuretic
- Treatment of hypertension and Edema
MS Contin, Kadian, Avinza, Oramorph SR, MSIR
- MORPHINE SULFATE
- Opioid analgesic
- Management of pain (moderate to severe)
- C2
Tricor
- FENOFIBRATE
- Antihyperlipidemic
- Treatment of high cholesterol
Crestor
- ROSUVASTATIN CALCIUM
- Antihyperlipidemic- HMG-CoA Reductase Inhibitor (statin)
- Treatment of high cholesterol
Hint: -statin ending for HMG-CoA Reductase Inhibitors
Zithromax, Z-Pak, Z-max
- AZITHROMYCIN DIHYDRATE
- Antibiotic-Macrolide
- Treatment of lower and upper respiratory tract infections, bacterial sinusitis, acute otitis media
Hint: -mycin ending for macrolide antibiotics
Pravachol
-PRAVASTATIN CALCIUM
-Antihyperlipidemic- HMG-CoA reductase inhibitor (statin)
-Treatment of high cholesterol
Hint: -statin ending for HMG-CoA Reductase Inhibitors
Naprosyn, EC-Naprosyn, Aleve
- NAPROXEN
- Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID)
- Treatment of inflammation + pain(mild to moderate) + arthritis
Flomax
- TAMSULOSIN
- Alpha blocker for Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia (BPH)
- Treatment of enlarged prostate
Depakote
- DIVALPROEX SODIUM
- Antiepliptic
- Treatment of Seizures + Bipolar Disorder
Aricept
- DONEPEZIL HYDROCHLORIDE (HCL)
- Anitpsychotic- Acetylcholinesterase Inhibitor
- Treatment of Alzheimer’s dementia
Advil, Motrin
- IBUPROFEN
- Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID)
- Treatment of inflammation + pain (mild)
Lyrica
- PREGABALIN
- Anticonvulsant
- Treatment of epilepsy and seizures, neuropathic pain(def: chronic pain caused by tissue injury), and fibromyalgia(def: widespread musculoskeletal pain)
- C5
Lamictal
- LAMOTRIGINE
- Antiepileptic- Anticonvulsant
- Treatment of epilepsy and seizure
Fosamax
- ALENDRONATE SODIUM
- Osteoporosis Agent- Bisphosphonate
- Treatment of osteoporosis
Hint: -dronate ending for bisphosphonates for osteoporosis
Imdur
- ISOSORBIDE MONONITRATE
- Antianginal Agent- Vasodilator
- Treatment of angina
Aldactone
- SPIRONOLACTONE
- Potassium-sparing Diuretic
- Treatment of hypertension + edema
Hint: Should be avoided in patients on an Angiotensin Converting Enzyme (ACE) inhibitor
Cozaar
- LOSARTAN POTASSIUM
- Antihypertensive- Angiotensin II Receptor Blocker (ARB)
- Treatment of hypertension
Hint: -sartan ending for all ARBs
Glucotrol
- GLIPIZIDE
- Antidiabetic- Oral Hypoglycemic Agent; Sulfonylurea
- Treatment of type 2 diabetes
Risperdal
- RISPERIDONE
- Atypical Antipsychotic
- Treatment of Schizophrenia + Bipolar Disorder + Irritability (associated with Autism)
Soma
- CARISOPRODOL
- Muscle relaxant
- Relief of Skeletal muscle spasm/pain
- C4
Requip
- ROPINIROLE HYDROCHLORIDE (HCL)
- Antiparkinson Agent- Dopamine Agonist
- Treatment of Parkinson’s Disease + Restless Legs Syndrome(RLS)
Valium
- DIAZEPAM
- Antianxiety- Benzodiazepine
- Management of anxiety disorders
-C4
Hint: Many benzodiazepine generic names end in -am
Zyloprim
- ALLOPURINOL
- Agent for gout
- Treatment of gout or kidney stones
Remeron
- MIRTAZAPINE
- Antidepressant-Tetracyclic
- Treatment of depression
Ditropan, Urotrol
- OXYBUTYNIN CHLORIDE
- Urinary Antispasmodic
- Treatment of overactive bladder and bladder instability
Actos
- PIOGLITAZONE HYDROCHLORIDE (HCL)
- Antidiabetic- Oral Hypoglycemic Agent
- Treatment of type 2 diabetes
Namenda
- MEMANTINE HYDROCHLORIDE (HCL)
- Agent for Alzheimer’s dementia
- Treatment for Alzheimer’s dementia
Reglan
- METOCLOPRAMIDE HYDROCHLORIDE (HCL)
- Antiemetic, Prokinetic Agent
- Prevention of nausea and vomiting
Lioresal
- BACLOFEN
- Skeletal Muscle Relaxant
- Used to control Skeletal Muscle Spasm/Pain
Folate
- FOLIC ACID
- Vitamin
- Treatment of anemia or folic acid deficiency
Amoxil, Trimox
- AMOXICILLIN TRIHYDRATE
- Penicillin Antibiotic
- Treatment of bacterial infections + Gonorrhea
Hint: -cillin ending for penicillins
Adderall, Adderall XR
- Amphetamine + Dextroamphetamine
- CNS stimulant
- Treatment of Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder + Narcolepsy
- C2
Buspar
- BUSPIRONE HYDROCHLORIDE (HCL)
- Anti-anxiety Agent
- Treatment of anxiety
DiaBeta, Micronase
- GLYBURIDE
- Antidiabetic- Oral Hypoglycemic; Sulfonylurea
- Treatment of type 2 diabetes
Phenergan
- PROMETHAZINE HYDROCHLORIDE (HCL)
- Antihistamine
- Treatment of seasonal allergies, nausea and vomiting, and preoperative sedation
Keppra
- LEVETIRACETAM
- Antiepileptic, Anticonvulsant
- Treatment of seizure
Bactrim, Septra
- SULFAMETHOXAZOLE WITH TRIMETHOPRIM
- Sulfonamide Antibacterial
- Treatment of urinary tract infection and bacterial infections
Hint: Sulfa- beginning for all sulfa antibacterials
Protonix
-PANTOPRAZOLE SODIUM
-Antiulcer Agent- Proton Pump Inhibitor (PPI)
-Treatment of Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), and ulcers
Hint: -prazole ending for Proton Pump Inhibitors
Digitek, Lanoxin, Lanoxicaps
- DIGOXIN
- Antiarrhythmic- Cardiac Glycoside (Inotropic Agent)
- Treatment of heart failure + atrial fibrillation + flutter + tachycardia
Lidoderm
- LIDOCAINE
- Topical analgesic (transdermal)
- Relief of pain assoicated with neuralgia
Tolterodine Tartrate
- TOLTERODINE TARTRATE
- Urinary antispasmodic
- Treatment of overactive bladder and urinary urgency and urge incontience
Diazide, Maxzide
- TRIAMTERENE WITH HYDROCHLOROTHIAZIDE
- Diuretic: Combination- potassium sparing and thiazide
- Treatment of edema and hypertension
Paxil, Pexeva
- PAROXETINE HYDROCHLORIDE
- Antidepressant- Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitor
- Treatment of depression + obsessive compulsive disorder + panic disorder + social anxiety disorder
Atarax
- HYDROXYZINE HYDROCHLORIDE (HCL)
- Antihistamine
- Treatment of pruritus(itching of the skin) + anxiety
Bentyl
- DICYCLOMINE HYDROCHLORIDE (HCL)
- GI Antispasmodic- Anticholinergic
- Treatment of Irritable Bowel Syndome
Amaryl
- DICYCLOMINE HYDROCHLORIDE (HCL)
- GI Antispasmodic- Anticholinergic
- Treatment of Irritable Bowel Syndome
Celebrex
- CELECOXIB
- Nonsteroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drug (NSAID); COX-2 inhibitor
- Treatment of Inflammation + pain
Novolog
- INSULIN ASPART (rDNA origin)
- Antidiabetic
- Treatment of Diabetes
Premarin, Cenestin, Enjuvia
- CONJUGATED ESTROGEN
- Estrogen Hormone
- Treatment of symptoms of menopause, female hypogonadism, and prostate cancer
Vistaril
- HYDROXYZINE PAMOATE
- Antihistamine
- Treatment of anxiety + chronic urticaria(hives) + dermatitis(skin inflammation)
Zanaflex
- TIZANIDINE HYDROCHLORIDE (HCL)
- Muscle Relaxant- Alpha-2 Adrenergic Agonist
- Treatment of Skeletal Muscle Spasm/Pain
Ritalin, Metadate ER, Concerta
-METHYLPHENIDATE HYDROCHLORIDE (HCL)
-CNS Stimulant
-Treatment of ADHD + Narcolepsy(uncontrollable
daytime sleepiness)
-C2
Cipro
- CIPROFLOXACIN HYDROCHLORIDE (HCL)
- Fluoroquinolone Antibiotic
- Treatment of bacterial infection
Prevacid
- LANSOPRAZOLE
- Antiulcer Agent- Proton Pump Inhibitor(PPI)
- Treatment of Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD) + Ulcers + Erosive Esophagitis
Hint: -prazole ending for Proton Pump Inhibitors
Zetia
- EZETIMIBE
- Antihyperlipidemic
- Treatment of high cholesterol
Inderal
- PROPRANOLOL HYDROCHLORIDE (HCL)
- Antihypertensive- Beta-Blocker
- Treatment of Hypertension (high blood pressure)
Hint: -lol ending for beta blockers
Symbicort
- BUDESONIDE & FORMOTEROL FUMARATE DIHYDRATE
- Antiasthmatic (inhalation)
- Treatment of asthma + Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)
Duragesic
- FENTANYL
- Narcotic analgesic (transdermal)
- Treatment of chronic pain
- C2
Nystop (powder), Mycostatin (cream, suspension)
- NYSTATIN
- Antifungal
- Treatment of fungal infections including oral candidiasis (thrush)
Vibramycin
- DOXYCYCLINE HYCLATE
- Tetracycline Antibiotic
- Treatment of bacterial infections
Humalog
- INSULIN LISPRO
- Antidiabetic
- Treatment of diabetes
Sinemet
- CARBIDOPA WITH LEVODOPA
- Antiparkinson Agent
- Treatment of Parkinson’s disease
Diovan
- VALSARTAN
- Antihypertensive- Angiotensin II Receptor Blocker (ARB)
- Treatment of Hypertension
Hint: -sartan generic ending for ARBs
Pepcid
-FAMOTIDINE
-Antiulcer agent- H2 receptor blocker
-Treatment of Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD) + Ulcers
Hint: -tidine generic ending for H2 receptor blockers
Januvia
- SITAGLIPTIN PHOSPHATE
- Antidiabetic
- Treatment of Type 2 Diabetes
Lunesta
- ESZOPICLONE
- Sedative- Hypnotic
- Treatment of Insomnia
- C4
Restoril
- Temazepam
- Sedative- Benzodiazepine
- Treatment of Insomnia
- C4
Calan, Isoptin, Verelen
- VERAPAMIL HYDROCHLORIDE (HCL)
- Antihypertensive- Calcium Channel Blocker (CCB)
- Treatment of hypertension + Angina
Tussionex
- CHLORPHENIRAMINE WITH HYDROCODONE
- Antitussive
- Treatment of cough
- C3
Vasotec
- ENALAPRIL MALEATE
- Antihypertensive- Angiotensin Converting Enzyme (ACE) Inhibitor
- Treatment of Hypertension
Hint: ACE inhibitor generic names end in -pril
Vesicare
- SOLIFENACIN SUCCINATE
- Urinary Antispasmodic
- Treatment of overactive bladder + urinary incontinence
Vivelle- Dot
- ESTRADIOL
- Hormone Replacement (topical)
- Treatment of symptoms associated with menopause or estrogen replacement due to ovarian failure
Mirapex
- PRAMIPEXOLE DIHYDROCHLORIDE
- Antiparkinson Agent- Dopamine Agonist
- Treatment of Parkinson’s Disease
Tegretol, Carbatrol, Epitol, Equetro
- CARBAMAZEPINE
- Anticonvulsant, Antimanic
- Treatment of Seizures+ Bipolar Disorder + Nerve Pain
Dilantin, Phenytek
- PHENYTOIN SODIUM
- Anti-epileptic- Anticonvulsant
- Treatment of Seizures
Xopenex
- LEVALBUTEROL HYDROCHLORIDE (HCL)
- Bronchodialator- Antiasthmatic; Beta-2 Agonist
- Treatment of Asthma + Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)
Keflex
- CEPHALEXIN MONOHYDRATE
- Cephalosporin (1st Generation) Antibiotic
- Treatment of bacterial infections
Pristiq
- DESVENLAFAXINE
- Antidepressant- Serotonin-Norepinephrine Reuptake Inhibitor (SNRI)
- Treatment of depression
Nasonex
- MOMETASONE FUROATE MONOHYDRATE
- Antiallergy agent (nasal spray)- Corticosteroid
- Treatment of nasal allergy symptoms
Geodon
- ZIPRASIDONE HYDROCHLORIDE (HCL)
- Antipsychotic
- Treatment of Schizophrenia + Bipolar Disorder
Niacin, Niacor, Niaspan, Slo-Niacin
- NIACIN
- Antihyperlipidemic
- Treatment of high cholesterol + coronary artery disease (aka: atherosclerosis)
Diflucan
- FLUCONAZOLE
- Antifungal
- Treatment of fungal infections + vaginal candidiasis
Lopid
- GEMFIBROZIL
- Antihyperlipidemic
- Treatment of high cholesterol
Lithobid, Lithonate, Eskalith
- LITHIUM CARBONATE
- Antipsychotic
- Treatment of bipolar disorder
Kenalog
- TRIAMCINOLONE ACETONIDE
- Topical Corticosteroid
- Relief of Inflammation + Itching
Cardura
- DOXAZOSIN MESYLATE
- Antihypertensive/Prostate/Anti-inflammatory- Alpha-1 Adrenergic Blocker
- Treatment of Hypertension + Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia (BPH)
Flovent, Flovent Diskus, Flovent HFA, Flonase ,Veramyst
- FLUTICASONE PROPIONATE
- Antiallergy (nasal spray) + Antiasthmatic- Corticosteroid
- Treatment of seasonal allergies and rhinitis + asthma attacks
Benicar
- OLMESARTAN MEDOXOMIL
- Antihypertensive- Angiotensin II Receptive Blocker (ARB)
- Treatment of Hypertension
Hint: -sartan generic ending for ARBs
Fioricet
- BUTALBITAL, ACETAMINOPHEN, and Caffeine
- Analgesic (barbiturate)
- Treatment of headache
Augmentin
- AMOXICILLIN WITH CLAVULANATE POTASSIUM
- Penicillin Antibiotic
- Treatment of bacterial infections + sinusitis + otitis media(middle ear infection)
Tylenol with Codeine
- ACETAMINOPHEN WITH CODEINE PHOSPHATE
- Opioid Analgesic
- Treatment of Pain (mild to moderate)
- C3
Levemir
- INSULIN DETEMIR
- Antidiabetic
- Treatment of diabetes
Diovan HCT
- VALSARTAN WITH HYDROCHLOROTHIAZIDE
- Antihypertensive (combination Angiotensin Receptor Blocker(ARB) + Thiazide Diuretic)
- Treatment of Hypertension
Trileptal
- OXCARBAZEPINE
- Anti-epileptic- Anticonvulsant
- Treatment of seizures
Zofran
- ONDANSETRON HYDROCHLORIDE
- Antiemetic- Selective 5-HT3 Receptor Antagonist
- Prevention of nausea and vomiting associated with Chemotherapy
Vytorin
- EZETIMIBE WITH SIMVASTATIN
- Antihyperlipidemic- HCG-CoA reductase inhibitor
- Treatment of high cholesterol
Hyzaar
- LOSARTAN POTASSIUM W/ HYDROCHLOROTHIAZIDE
- Antihypertensive (combination Angiotensin Receptor Blocker (ARB) + Thiazide Diuretic)
- Treatment of hypertension
Altace
- RAMIPRIL
- Antihypertensive- Angiotensin Converting Enzyme (ACE) Inhibitor
- Treatment of Hypertension(high blood pressure)
Hint: ACE Inhibitor generic names end in -pril
Enablex
- DARIFENACIN HYDROBROMIDE (HBR)
- Urinary antispasmodic
- Treatment of overactive bladder and urinary urgency and incontinence
Lotensin
-BENAZEPRIL HYDROCHLORIDE (HCL)
-Antihypertensive- Angiotensin Converting Enzyme (ACE) Inhibitor
-Treatment of high blood pressure
Hint: ACE inhibitor generic names end in -pril
Imitrex
- SUMATRIPTAN SUCCINATE
- Antimigraine Agent
- Treatment of Migraine headache, pain
Dolophine
- METHADONE HYDROCHLORIDE (HCL)
- Opioid analgesic
- Treatment of Pain (moderate to severe)
- C2
Skelaxin
- METAXALONE
- Muscle relaxant
- Treatment of Skeletal muscle spasm/pain
Tessalon Perles
- BENZONATATE
- Antitussive
- Treatment of Cough
Bumex
- BUMETANIDE
- Loop Diuretic
- Treatment of Hypertension + Edema
Voltaren
- DICLOFENAC
- Nonsteroidal Anti-inflammatory Drug (NSAID)
- Treatment of Inflammation(ie: rheumatoid arthritis, osteoarthritis(degenerative joint disease)) + Pain
Rheumatrex, Trexall
- METHOTREXATE SODIUM
- Antimetabolite
- Treatment of cancer + severe rheumatoid arthritis + psoriasis
Zyprexa
- OLANZAPINE
- Atypical Antipsychotic
- Treatment of Schizophrenia + Bipolar Disorder
Macrobid, Macrodantin
- NITROFURANTOIN
- Antibacterial
- Treatment of urinary tract infections
Cogentin
- BENZTROPINE MESYLATE
- Antiparkinson Agent
- Treatment of Parkinson’s disease
Aggrenox
- DIPYRIDAMOLE AND ASPIRIN
- Antiplatelet Agent
- Reduce the risk of stroke and blood clots
Lotrel
- AMLODIPINE BESYLATE WITH BENAZEPRIL HYDROCHLORIDE (HCL)
- Antihypertensive (combination Calcium Channel Blocker and Angiotensin Converting Enzyme (ACE) Inhibitor
- Treatment of hypertension
Procardia, Nifedical
- NIFEDIPINE
- Antihypertensive- Calcium Channel Blocker (CCB)
- Treatment of Angina + Hypertension
Lovaza
- OMEGA-3-ACID ETHYL ESTERS
- Antihyperlipidemic
- Treatment of high cholesterol
Robaxin
- METHOCARBAMOL
- Muscle Relaxant
- Treatment of painful musculoskeletal conditions
Zovirax
- ACYCLOVIR
- Antiviral
- Treatment of Genital Herpes Infection + Herpes Zoster(aka: shingles)
Proscar, Propecia
- FINASTERIDE
- Anti-inflammatory- Prostate; 5-alpha Reductase Inhibitor
- Treatment of Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia (BPH)
Carafate
- SUCRALFATE
- Antiulcer
- Treatment of Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD) + Ulcers
Bactroban
- MUPIROCIN
- Topical Antibiotic
- Treatment of bacterial skin infections(ie: Impetigo(red sores on face) + Methacillin Resistant Staphylococcus Aureus(MRSA))
Voltaren Gel, Pennsid, Solaraze
- DICLOFENAC SODIUM
- Nonsteroidal Anti-inflammatory Drug (NSAID)- topical
- Treatment of osteoarthritis(degenerative joint disease)
Patanol, Pataday
- OLOPATADINE HYDROCHLORIDE (HCL)
- Antiallergy (opthalmic)
- Treatment of allergic conjunctivitis
Plaquenil
- HYDROXYCHLOROQUINE SULFATE
- Antimalarial
- Treatment of malaria + systemic lupus erythmatosus(body attacks own tissue) + rheumatoid arthritis
Compazine
- PROCHLORPERAZINE
- Antipsychotic
- Treatment of schizophrenia
Armour Thyroid
- THYROID, desiccated(to dry up)
- Thyroid Hormone
- Treatment of hypothyroidism
Bystolic
-NEBIVOLOL HYDROCHLORIDE (HCL)
-Antihypertensive- Beta Blocker
-Treatment of hypertension (hight blood pressure)
Hint: -lol generic ending for beta blockers
Evista
- RALOXIFENE HYDROCHLORIDE (HCL)
- Osteoporosis Agent- Selective Estrogen Receptor Modulator
- Treatment of Osteoporosis in postmenopausal women
Valtrex
- VALACYCLOVIR HYDROCHLORIDE (HCL)
- Antiviral- Acyclic Purine Nucleotide
- Treatment of (herpes zoster) Shingles + Genital Herpes + (herpes labialis) Cold Sores
Cordarone, Pacerone
- AMIODARONE
- Antiarrhythmic
- Treatment of ventricular fibrillation + tachycardia
Lomotil
- DIPHENOXYLATE (HCL) WITH ATROPINE SULFATE
- Anti-diarrheal
- Treatment of Diarrhea
- C5
Pamelor
- NORTRIPTYLINE HYDROCHORLIDE (HCL)
- Antidepressant-Tricyclic
- Treatment of depression
Hytrin
- TERAZOSIN HYDROCHLORIDE (HCL)
- Antihypertensive/Prostate- Alpha-1 Adrenergic Blocker
- Treatment of Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia (BPH) + Hypertension(high blood pressure)
Accupril
-QUINAPRIL HYDROCHLORIDE (HCL)
-Antihypertensive- Angiotensin Converting Enzyme
-Treatment of high blood pressure
Hint: ACE Inhibitor generic names end in -pril
Cleocin
- CLINDAMYCIN HYDROCHLORIDE (HCL)
- Antibiotic
- Treatment of serious respiratory infections + bacterial infections; reserved for penicillin-allergic patients
Medrol, Medrol Dosepak
- METHYLPREDNISOLONE
- Anti-inflammatory- Corticosteroid
- Treatment of Inflammation
Levaquin
-LEVOFLOXACIN
-Antibiotic- Fluoroquinolone
-Treatment of bacterial infections( ie: community-acquired pneumonia, acute sinusitis, urinary tract infections)
Hint: -floxacin ending for fluoroquinolones
Theo-Dur, Theo-24, Elixophyllin
- THEOPHYLLINE ANHYDROUS
- Bronchodilator
- Treatment of Asthma + Chronic bronchitis
Intuniv, Tenex
- GUANFACINE HYDROCHLORIDE (HCL)
- Antihypertensive/ADHD Treatment
- Treatment of hypertension + ADHD
Sinequan
- DOXEPIN HYDROCHLORIDE (HCL)
- Tricyclic Antidepressant
- Treatment of Depression
Adipex-P, Ionamin
- PHENTERMINE HYDROCHLORIDE (HCL)
- Obesity Management
- Used for Weight Reduction
- C3
Chantix
- VARENICLINE TARTRATE
- Smoking Cessation Agent (Partial Nicontinic Receptor Agonist)
- To aid in Smoking Cessation
Astelin
- AZELASTINE HYDROCHLORIDE (HCL)
- Antiallergy Agent- Antihistamine (nasal spray)
- Treatment of seasonal rhinitis + allergy
Zonegran
- ZONISAMIDE
- Anticonvulsant
- Treatment of seizures
Zaroxolyn
- METOLAZONE
- Quinazoline Diuretic
- Treatment of Edema + Hypertension
Travatan
- TRAVOPROST
- Glaucoma Agent
- Reduction of intraocular pressure in glaucoma
Micardis
- TELMISARTAN
- Antihypertensive- Angiotensin II Receptor Blocker (ARB)
- Treatment of Hypertension
Hint: -sartan generic ending for ARBs
Ultracet
- TRAMADOL HYDROCHLORIDE W/ACETAMINOPHEN
- Analgesic- combination product
- Management of acute pain
Lotrisone
- CLOTRIMAZOLE W/ BETAMETHASONE DIPROPIONATE
- Topical Antifungal + Corticosteroid
- Treatment of (athlete’s foot) tinea pedis + (jock itch) tinea cruris + (ringworm) tinea corporis
Omnicef
- Cefdinir
- Cephalosporin (3rd Generation)
- Treatment of Infection
Flagyl
- Metronidazole
- Antibacterial, Antiprotozoal
- Bacterial Vaginosis + Intestinal Infections
Isordil
- Isosorbide Dinitrate
- Nitrate Vasodilator
- Treatment of angina (chest pain)