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)
sumatriptan
Imitrex, Sumavel Dosepro
serotonin agonist (migraines)
rizatriptan
Maxalt, Maxalt MLT
serotonin agonist (migraines)
donepazil
Aricept
Cholinesterase ihibitor
memantine
Namenda, Namenda XR
NMDA receptor antagonist
famotidine
Pepcid
H2 antagonist
ranitidine
Zantac
H2 antagonist
dexlansoprazole
Dexilant
PPI
esomeprazole
Nexium
PPI
lansoprazole
Prevacid
PPI
omeprazole
Prilosec
PPI
pantoprazole
Protonix
PPI
rabeprazole
Aciphex
PPI
metoclopramide
Reglan
dopamine agonist (promotility)
sucralfate
Carafate
mucosal protectant
methyprednislone
Solu-Medrol
Corticosteroid
prednisone
Sterapred
Corticosteroid
methotrexate
Rheumatrex
immunosuppressant
methotrexate
Trexall (PO), generic other routes
folic acid antagonist
tamoxifen
Soltamox (PO)
hormonal agent (estrogen receptor antagonist)
anastrozole
Arimidex (PO)
hormonal agent (aromatase inhibitor)
ondansetron
Zofran, Zuplenz
5HT3 antangonist
metoclopramide
Reglan
dopamine-2 antagonist
codeine
Generic
opioid analgesic
morphine
Roxanol, generic
Long acting: MS Contin, Avinza, Kadian
opioid analgesic
hydromorphone
Dilaudid, Exalgo
opioid analgesic
oxycodone
OxyContin, Percocet (w/ APAP)
opioid analgesic
hydrocodone
Generic
opioid analgesic
tramadol
Ultram
opioid analgesic (osteoarthritis)
diclofenac
Cataflam, Voltaren
NSAID
indomethacin
Indocin
NSAID
nabumetone
Relafen
NSAID
Ibuprofen
Motrin, Advil
NSAID
naproxen
Naprosyn
NSAID
piroxicam
Feldene
NSAID
meloxicam
Mobic
NSAID
celecoxib
Celebrex
NSAID (selective COX2 inhibitor)
methotrexate
Rheumatrex, Trexall
DMARD
hydroxychloroquine
Plaquenil
DMARD
alendronate
Fosamax, Binosto
bisphosphonate
risendronate
Actonel
Bisphosphonate
ibandronate
Boniva
Bisphosphonate
raloxifene
Evista
selective estrogen receptor modulator
allopurinol
Zyloprim
xanthine oxidase inhibitor
bimatoprost
Lumigan
Prostaglandin analogue
latanoprost
Xalatan
Prostaglandin analogue
brimonidine
Alphagan P
Alpha 2 agonist
folic acid
Apo-Folic
treats pernicious anemia
doxycycline
acne medication
minocycline
Minocin
acne medication
ethinyl estradiol/norgestrel
Ovral, Ogestrel
monophasic/high dose estrogen
mestranol/norethindrone
Ortho-Novum, Necon, Norinyl
monophasic/high dose estrogen
ethinyl estradiol and drospirenone
Yasmin, Yaz, Beyaz, Safyral, Syeda, Gianvi, Loryna, Ocella, Vestura, Zarah
Monophasic/ low dose estrogen
ethinyl estradiol and norgestrel
Cryselle, Low-Ogestrel
monophasic/ low dose estrogen
ethinyl estradiol and norethindrone acetate
Loestrin, Loestrin Fe, Microgestin, Lo Loestrin Fe
monophasic/ low dose estrogen
ethinyl estradiol and norethindrone
Ovcon, Balziva, Femcom Fe, Brevicon, Modicon, Neocon, Nortrel, Ortho-Novum
monophasic/ low dose estrogen
ethinyl estradiol and norgestimate
Ortho cyclen, Sprintec, MonoNessa, Previfem
monophasic/ low dose estrogen
ethinyl estradiol and norethindrone
Ortho Novum, Necon
Biphasic
ethinyl estradiol and norethindrone
Tri-Norinyl, Necon, Orhto-Novum, Estrostep
Triphasic
ethinyl estradiol and norgestimate
Trinessa, Ortho-Tricyclen, Orth-TriCyclen Lo
Triphasic
medroxyprogesterone
Depo-Provera, Depo-Subq Provera
Parenteral progestin only
Levonorgestrel
Mirena
intrauterine progestin only
conjugated equine estrogens
Premarin
Oral Estrogen HRT
medroxyprogesterone
Provera
Progestin HRT
conjugated equine estrogens and medroxyprogesterone
Prempro
combined oral HRT
17 beta estradiol transdermal
Estraderm, Vivelle, Climara, Alora, Esclim
HRT
sildenafil
Viagra
PDE5 inhibitor
tadalafil
Cialis
PDE5 inhibitor
testosterone gel
AndroGel 1%
topical erectile dysfunction tx
doxazosin
Cardura
alpha antagonist (non selective)
terazosin
Hytrin
alpha antagonist (non selective)
tamsulosin
Flomax
selective alpha 1A antagonist
finasteride
Proscar
5a reductase inhibitors
dutasteride
Avodart
5a reductase inhibitor
oxybutynin
Ditropan, Oxytrol, Gelnique
Anticholinergic/antimuscarinic (urinary incontinence)
tolterodine
Detrol, Detrol LA
Anticholinergic/antimuscarinic (urinary incontinence)
darifenancin
Enablex
Anticholinergic/antimuscarinic (urinary incontinence)
solifenacin
Vesicare
Anticholinergic/antimuscarinic (urinary incontinence)
fesoterodine
Toviaz
Anticholinergic/antimuscarinic (urinary incontinence)
Trospium
Sanctura
Anticholinergic/antimuscarinic (urinary incontinence)
tacrolimus
Prograf, Astagraf, Hecoria
calcinuerin inhibitor
phentermine
Adipex-P, Suprenza
weight loss (stimulates hypothal to release NE)
penicillin VK
Veetids
natural penicillin
amoxicillin
Moxatag
aminopenicillin
amoxicillin-clavulanate
Augmentin
aminopenicillin + beta-lactamase inhibitor
cephalexin
Keflex
1st gen cephalosporin
cefdinir
generic only
3rd gen cephalosporin
azithromycin
Zithromax, Zmax, AzaSite
Macrolide
doxycycline
Doryx, Vibramycin
Tetracycline
tertracycline
Minocin, Solodyn
Tetracycline
linezolid
Zyvox
oxazolidinone
ciprofloxacin
Cipro, Ciloxan, Cetraxal
Fluoroquinolone
levofloxacin
Levaquin, Quixin
Fluoroquinolone
moxifloxacin
Avelox, Moxeza, Vigamox
Fluoroquinolone
TMP/SMX
Bactrim, Sulfatrim, Septra
Sulfonamides
clindamycin
Cleocin, Evoclin, Clindesse
binds to 50S ribosome, bacteriostatic
metronidazole
Flagyl, Vandazole, Metrogel, Noritate
interferes with DNA synthesis, bactericidal
fluconazole
Diflucan
antifungal (triazole)
ketoconazole
Nizoral
antifungal (imidazole)
nystatin
Mycostatin
antifungal (Candida only)
terbinafine
Lamisil
inhibits squalene epoxidase (–> ergosterol)
acyclovir
Zovirax, Sitavig
treats herpes, varicella
famciclovir
Famvir
treats herpes, varicella
valacyclovir
Valtrex
treats herpes
citalopram
Celexa
SSRI
escitalopram
Lexapro
SSRI
fluoxetine
Prozac, Rapiflux, Sarafem
SSRI
paroxetine
Paxil
SSRI
sertraline
Zoloft
SSRI
amitriptyline
Elavil
TCA
doxepin
Sinequan, Prudoxin, Zonalon
TCA
imipramine
Tofranil
TCA
nortriptyline
Pamelor, Aventyl
TCA
duloxetine
Cymbalta
SNRI
venlafaxine
Effexor
SNRI
desvenlafaxine
Pristiq
SNRI
bupropion
Wellbutrin, Zyban
antidepressant, antismoking
mirtazapine
Remeron, Solutab
tetracyclic antidepressant
alprazolam
Xanax
BZD
clonazepam
Klonopin
BZD
diazepam
Valium
BZD
lorazepam
Ativan
BZD
buspirone
BuSpar
anxiolytics
hydroxyzine
Vistaril
H1 competitor in GI, blood vessels, resp tract
lithium
alters sodium transport; mood stabilizer
prochlorperazine
Compazine
typical antipsychotic
haloperidol
Haldol
typical antipsychotic
aripiprazole
Abilify
atypical antipsychotic
olanzapine
Zyprexa
atypical antipsychotic
paliperidone
Invega
atypical antipsychotic
quetiapine
Seroquel
atypical antipsychotic
risperidone
Risperdal
atypical antipsychotic
ziprasidone
Geodon
atypical antipsychotic
clozapine
Clozaril
atypical antipsychotic
eszopiclone
Lunesta
nonBZD BZD receptor agonists
zolpidem
Ambien
temazepam
Restoril
BZD
methylphenidate IR
Ritalin
stimulant
dextroamphetamine and amphetamine
Adderall
lisdexamfetamin
Vyvanse
atomoxetine
Strattera
guanfacine
Intuniv
clonidine
Kapvay
methylphenidate
Concerta