Top 200 Drugs Flashcards
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Albuterol HFA GENERIC NAME Legend SCHEDULE Bronchodilator, Sympathomimetic Agent CLASSIFICATION Asthma treatment USED FOR Increased heart rate SIDE EFFECTS
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Proair HFA
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Amoxicillin and Clavulanate GENERIC NAME Legend SCHEDULE Penicillin CLASSIFICATION Bacterial infection treatment USED FOR Nausea, vomiting, diarrhea SIDE EFFECTS
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Augmentin
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Pramipexole Dihydrochloride GENERIC NAME Legend SCHEDULE Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitor CLASSIFICATION Treat Parkinsonism and Restless Leg Symdrome USED FOR Drowsiness, dizziness SIDE EFFECTS
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Mirapex
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Ciprofloxacin - Dexamethasone GENERIC NAME Legend SCHEDULE Otic corticosteroid - Antibiotic CLASSIFICATION Treat ear infection USED FOR Ear discomfort, itching SIDE EFFECTS
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Ciprodex
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Lisinopril and Hydrochlorothiazide GENERIC NAME Legend SCHEDULE Combination ACE - I and Diuretic CLASSIFICATION High blood pressure or heart failure treatment USED FOR Cough and frequent urination SIDE EFFECTS
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Zestoretic
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Spironolactone GENERIC NAME Legend SCHEDULE Potassium Sparing Diuretic CLASSIFICATION Treatment of high blood pressure and heart failure USED FOR Increased urination, weakness SIDE EFFECTS
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Aldactone
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Azithromycin Unit Dose GENERIC NAME Legend SCHEDULE Macrolide CLASSIFICATION Bacterial infection treatment USED FOR GI Upset, diarrhea SIDE EFFECTS
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Zithromax Z-Pax
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Ethinyl Estradiol and Norgestimate GENERIC NAME Legend SCHEDULE Oral Contraceptive, Triphasic CLASSIFICATION Pregnancy prevention USED FOR Blood clots, headaches SIDE EFFECTS
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Trinessa - 28
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Latanoprost GENERIC NAME Legend SCHEDULE Antiglaucoma (Prostaglandin Analog) CLASSIFICATION Glaucoma treatment USED FOR Headache and dizziness SIDE EFFECTS
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Xalatan
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Gabapentin GENERIC NAME Legend SCHEDULE Anticonvulsant CLASSIFICATION Seizure control, postherpetic neuralgia management USED FOR Drowsiness and slurred speech SIDE EFFECTS
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Neurontin
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Irbesartan and Hydrochlorothiazide GENERIC NAME Legend SCHEDULE Combination ARB and Diuretic CLASSIFICATION High blood pressure treatment USED FOR Cough and frequent urination SIDE EFFECTS
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Avalide
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Perindopril Erbumine GENERIC NAME Legend SCHEDULE Angiotensin - Converting enzyme (ACE) Inhibitors CLASSIFICATION Treatment of hypertension USED FOR Cough, back pain, stomach pain SIDE EFFECTS
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Aceon
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Zolmitriptan GENERIC NAME Legend SCHEDULE Serotonin Receptor Agonist CLASSIFICATION Acute treatment of migraines USED FOR Shortness of breath, diarrhea, stomach pain SIDE EFFECTS
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Zomeg
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Rosiglitazone GENERIC NAME Legend SCHEDULE Oral Hypoglycemic, Thiazolidinedione CLASSIFICATION Glycemic control improvement USED FOR Hypoglycemia, photosensitivity SIDE EFFECTS
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Avandia
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Metformin - Pioglitazone GENERIC NAME Legend SCHEDULE Biguanide, Oral Hypoglycemic CLASSIFICATION Improve glycemic control in type 2 diabetes USED FOR Headache, diarrhea SIDE EFFECTS
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Actoplusmet
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Lansoprazole GENERIC NAME Legend or OTC SCHEDULE Proton Pump Inhibitor CLASSIFICATION Ulcers or reflux (GERD) treatment USED FOR Headache, nausea, diarrhea SIDE EFFECTS
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Prevacid
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Mometasone GENERIC NAME Legend SCHEDULE Corticosteriod CLASSIFICATION Allergy treatment prevention USED FOR Headache and nausea SIDE EFFECTS
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Nasonex
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Fenofibric Acid GENERIC NAME Legend SCHEDULE Hypolipidemic Agent CLASSIFICATION High cholesterol and triglyceride treatment USED FOR Headache, dizziness, diarrhea SIDE EFFECTS
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Trilipix
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Methylprednisolone GENERIC NAME Legend SCHEDULE Corticosteroid CLASSIFICATION Reduce inflammation USED FOR Stomach upset, water retention, increased appetite SIDE EFFECTS
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Medrol
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Fluvastatin Sodium GENERIC NAME Legend SCHEDULE HMG - CoA Reductase Inhibitor CLASSIFICATION High cholesterol treatment USED FOR Diarrhea, constipation SIDE EFFECTS
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Lescol
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Warfarin Sodium GENERIC NAME Legend SCHEDULE Anticoagulant CLASSIFICATION Blood clot prevention USED FOR Excessive bleeding SIDE EFFECTS
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Coumadin
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Ethinyl Estradiol - Norgestimate GENERIC NAME Legend SCHEDULE Oral Contraceptive, Triphasic CLASSIFICATION Pregnancy prevention USED FOR Headaches and bloodclots SIDE EFFECTS
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Ortho Tri - Cylclen
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Metaxalone GENERIC NAME Legend SCHEDULE Skeletal Muscle Relaxant CLASSIFICATION Treatment of skeletal muscle conditions USED FOR Drowsiness, addiction SIDE EFFECTS
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Skelaxin
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Nebivolol Hyrdochloride GENERIC NAME Legend SCHEDULE Beta 1 Receptor Blocker CLASSIFICATION High blood pressure or chest pain treatment USED FOR Headache, nausea SIDE EFFECTS
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Bystolic
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Tiotropium GENERIC NAME Legend SCHEDULE Anticholinergic CLASSIFICATION Bronchitis, emphysema, COPD treatment USED FOR Dry mouth and constipation SIDE EFFECTS
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Spiriva Handihaler
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Captopril GENERIC NAME Legend SCHEDULE ACE Inhibitors CLASSIFICATION High blood pressure or heart failure treatment USED FOR Cough SIDE EFFECTS
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Capoten
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Enteric Coated Naproxen GENERIC NAME Legend SCHEDULE NSAID, Prostaglandin Antagonist CLASSIFICATION Pain, inflammation treatment USED FOR Ulcers, kidney damage SIDE EFFECTS
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EC Naprosyn
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Simvastatin and Ezetimibe GENERIC NAME Legend SCHEDULE Combination HMG - CoA Reductase Inhibitor and 2 - Azetidinone CLASSIFICATION High Cholesterol treatment USED FOR Diarrhea, constipation, flushing SIDE EFFECTS
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Vytorin
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Diltiazem Sr GENERIC NAME Legend SCHEDULE Calcium Channel Blocker (CCB) CLASSIFICATION High blood pressure, chest pain, or irregular heartbeat treatment USED FOR Constipation SIDE EFFECTS
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Cartia XT
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Dutasteride GENERIC NAME Legend SCHEDULE 5 Alpha - Reductase Inhibitor CLASSIFICATION Reduce enlarged prostate USED FOR Decreased libido SIDE EFFECTS
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Avodart
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Estradiol GENERIC NAME Legend SCHEDULE Systemic Hormone, Estrogen Replacement CLASSIFICATION Treatment of Menopause USED FOR Headaches and blood clots SIDE EFFECTS
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Estrace Cream
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Norelgestromin and Ethinyl Estradiol GENERIC NAME Legend SCHEDULE Oral Contraceptive, Triphasic CLASSIFICATION Pregnancy prevention USED FOR Blood clots, headaches SIDE EFFECTS
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Ortho Evra
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Moxifloxacin GENERIC NAME Legend SCHEDULE Antibacterial, Quinolones CLASSIFICATION Treat bacterial infections USED FOR GI Upset and headache SIDE EFFECTS
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Avelox
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Zolpidem Controlled Release GENERIC NAME IV SCHEDULE Sedative Hypnotic CLASSIFICATION Insomnia treatment USED FOR Drowsiness, addiction SIDE EFFECTS
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Ambien CR
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Ciprofloxacin GENERIC NAME Legend SCHEDULE Quinolone CLASSIFICATION Bacterial infection treatment USED FOR GI Upset, headache SIDE EFFECTS
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Cipro
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Sumatriptan GENERIC NAME Legend SCHEDULE Serotonin 5 - HT Agonist CLASSIFICATION Migraine treatment USED FOR Dizziness, nausea, vomiting SIDE EFFECTS
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Imitrex
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Fluconazole GENERIC NAME Legend SCHEDULE Antifungal CLASSIFICATION Fungal infection treatment USED FOR Kidney damage SIDE EFFECTS
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Diflucan
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Griseofulvin Microcrystalline GENERIC NAME Legend SCHEDULE Anti - fungal CLASSIFICATION Treat skin and nail fungus USED FOR Stomach upset SIDE EFFECTS
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Grifulvin V
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Amphetamine and Dextroamphetamine GENERIC NAME II SCHEDULE Central Nervous System Stimulant CLASSIFICATION ADHD control USED FOR Dependence, increased blood pressure SIDE EFFECTS
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Adderall XR
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Tobramycin Ophthalmic GENERIC NAME Legend SCHEDULE Antibiotic CLASSIFICATION Treating eye infections USED FOR Burning sensation SIDE EFFECTS
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Tobrex
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Eszopiclone GENERIC NAME IV SCHEDULE Sedative Hypnotic CLASSIFICATION Insomnia treatment USED FOR Drowsiness, addiction SIDE EFFECTS
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Lunesta
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Lorazepam GENERIC NAME IV SCHEDULE Benzodiazepine, Anti - Anxiety, Anticonvulsant, Sedative Hypnotic CLASSIFICATION Anxiety treatment USED FOR Drowsiness SIDE EFFECTS
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Ativan
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Metoprolol Tartrate GENERIC NAME Legend SCHEDULE Beta Adrenergic Blocker, Sympatholytic Agent CLASSIFICATION High blood pressure treatment USED FOR Dizziness SIDE EFFECTS
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Lopressor
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Nateglinide GENERIC NAME Legend SCHEDULE Oral Antidiabetic Agent CLASSIFICATION Management of Type II diabetes USED FOR Hypoglycemia,photosensitivity SIDE EFFECTS
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Starlix
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Triamcinolone Inhaler GENERIC NAME Legend SCHEDULE Corticosteroids CLASSIFICATION Treatment of asthma USED FOR Stomach upset, water retention, increased appetite SIDE EFFECTS
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Azmacort
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Celecoxib GENERIC NAME Legend SCHEDULE COX - 2 inhibitor CLASSIFICATION Pain Treatment USED FOR Kidney damage SIDE EFFECTS
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Celebrex