Top 200 Drugs Flashcards
chlorthalidone
Thalitone
Thiazide diuretic
hydrochlorothiazide
Microzide
Thiazide diuretic
metolazone
Zaroxolyn
Thiazide diuretic
atenolol
Tenormin
Beta blocker (selective)
nebivolol
Bystolic
Beta blocker (selective)
carvedilol
Coreg, Coreg CR
Beta blocker (non-selective)
metoprolol tartrate
Lopressor
Beta blocker (selective)
metoprolol succinate
Toprol XL
beta blocker (selective)
propranolol
Inderal, Inderal LA, InnoPran XL
Beta blocker (non-selective)
benazepril
Lotensin
ACEI
enalapril
Vasotec
ACEI
fosinopril
Generic only
ACEI
lisinopril
Privinil, Zestril
ACEI
quinapril
Accupril
ACEI
ramipril
Altace
ACEI
trandolapril
Mavik
ACEI
irbesartan
Avapro
ARB
losartan
Cozaar
ARB
olmesartan
Benicar
ARB
telmisartan
Micardis
ARB
valsartan
Diovan
ARB
aliskiren
Tekturna
Renin inhibitor
amlodipine
Norvasc
CCB (DHP)
felodipine
Plendil
CCB (DHP)
nifedipine
Adalat CC, Afeditab CR, Nifediac CC, Nifedical XL, Procardia XL
CCB (DHP)
diltiazem
Cardizem, Cartia XT, Dilacor XR, Taztia XT, Tiazac
CCB (non-DHP)
verapamil
Calan, Isoptin, Verelan
CCB (non-DHP)
doxazosin
Cardura
alpha-1 antagonist
terazosin
Generic only
alpha-1 antagonist
clonidine
Catapres
Central alpha-2 agonist
colesevelam
Welchol
Bile acid resin
niacin
Niaspan
fenofibrate
Antara, Fenoglide, Fibricor, Lipofen, Lofibra, Tricor, Triglide
Fibric acid derivative
genfibrozil
Lopid
Fibric acid derivative
omega-3-acid ethyl esters
Epanova, Lovaza,Omtryg
Omega 3 Fatty Acids (Fish oil)
atorvastatin
Lipitor
HMG-CoA reductase inhibitor
lovastatin
Altoprev, Mevacor
HMG-CoA reductase inhibitor
pravastatin
Pravachol
HMG-CoA reductase inhibitor
simvastatin
Zocor
HMG-CoA reductase inhibitor
rosuvastatin
Crestor
HMG-CoA reductase inhibitor
ezetimibe
Zetia
Cholesterol absorption inhibitor
furosemide
Lasix
Loop diuretic
digoxin
Lanoxin
isosorbide dinitrate
Isordil
Causes venous vasodilation
amiodarone
Cordarone, Pacerone
Class III Antiarrhythmic (K+ channel blocker)
calcium acetate
Calphron, PhosLo, Eliphos
Calcium containing phosphate binder
calcitriol
Rocaltrol
Active vitamin D analog
budesonide
Pulmicort, Respules
Glucocorticoid agonist
fluticasone
Flovent Diskus, Flovent HFA
Glucocorticoid agonist
beclomethasone
QVAR
Glucocorticoid agonist
montelukast
Singulair
Selective leukotriene receptor antagonist
theophylline
Theo-24, Theocron, Elixophyllin
methylxanthine (increases cAMP –> bronchodilation)
albuterol
Ventolin, Proventil, Pro Air
short acting beta-2 agonist
levalbuterol
Xopenex
short acting beta-2 agonist
fluticasone/salmeterol
Advair
Combo asthma med
formoterol/budesonide
Symbicort
Combo asthma med
varenicline
Chantix
partial alpha-4B2 nicotinic receptor agonist (anti-smoking)
bupropion
Zyban
inhibits neuronal uptake of NE and dopamine (anti-smoking)
ipratropium
Atrovent, Combivent (w/albuterol)
blocks acetylcholine at parasympth sites (–> bronchodilation)
tiotropium
Spiriva
long acting - blocks acetylcholine at parasympth sites (–> bronchodilation)
insulin aspart
Novolog
Rapid acting
insulin lispro
Humalog
Rapid acting
regular insulin
Humulin R
Short acting
NPH insulin
Humulin N
Intermediate acting basal
insulin glargine
Lantus
long acting basal
insulin detemir
Levemir
long acting basal
glyburide
Mirconase, DiaBeta
Sulfonylurea (2nd gen)
glipizide
Glucotrol, Glucotrol XL
Sulfonylurea (2nd gen)
glimepiride
Amaryl
Suflonylurea (2nd gen)
metformin
Glucophage, Glucophage XR
Biguanide
exenatide
Byetta, Bydureon
GLP-1 Inhibitor
sitagliptin
Januvia
DPPIV inhibitor
sitagliptin/metformin
Janumet
glyburide/metformin
Glucovance
levothyroxine (T4)
Synthroid, Levoxyl, Unithroid
Prodrug for T3
Dessicated thyroid (80% T4 and 20% T3)
Armour Thyroid
Mimics natural production; treats hypothyroidism
medroxyprogesterone
Provera
inhibits secretion of pituitary gonadotropins
spironolactone
Aldactone
competes with aldosterone receptors in distal tubules
finasteride
Proscar, Propecia
5-alpha reductase inhibitor
carbamazepine
Tegretol, Carbatrol
Antiepileptic (inhibits voltage gated sodium channels)
valproic acid (divalproex sodium)
Depakote, Depakene, Depacon
Antiepileptic
phenytoin
Dilatin
Antiepileptic (promotes neuronal sodium efflux)
oxcarbazepine
Trileptal
antiepileptic (blocks voltage gated sodium channels)
lamotrigine
Lamictal
antiepileptic (blocks voltage gated sodium channels)
gabapentin
Neurontin
antiepileptic (GABA analogue)
topiramate
Topamax
antiepileptic (blocks voltage gated sodium channels)
levetiracetam
Keppra
antiepileptic
phenobarbital
Solfoton
antiepileptic (stimulates postsynaptic GABA responses)
zonisamide
Zonegran
antiepileptic (block voltage gated Na and Ca channels)
carbidopa/levodopa
Sinemet, Parcopa
prevents peripheral degradation of levodopa/precursor to dopamine
pramipexole
Mirapex
dopamine agonist
ropinirole
Requip
dopamine agonist
benztropine
Cogentin
anticholinergic (Parkinsons)
trihexyphenidyl
Artane
anticholinergic (Parkinsons)
aspirin or acetaminophen + butalbital and caffeine
Fiorinal, Fioricet
Analgesic (migraines)