Top 200 Drugs Flashcards
Zestril
lisinopril
ACE inhibitor,antihypertensive
- high blood pressure
Synthroid
levothyroxine
hyperthyroidism
Liptor
atorvastatin
antihyperlipidemic
- cholesterol
Glucophage
metformin
biguanides
- diabetes
Zocor
simvastatin
antihyperlipidemic
- cholesterol
Prilosec
omeprazole
proton-pump inhibitor
- heartburn, stomach ulcers, GERD
Norvasc
amlodipine
channel blocker, antihypertensive
- high blood pressure
Lopressor
metoprolol
beta blocker, antihypertensive
- blood pressure
Vicodin
hydrocodone-acetaminophen
OPIOD analgesic
- pain
Ventolin
albuterol
bronchodilator
- asthma
Microzide
hydrochlorothiazide
diuretic
- edema, high blood pressure
Cozaar
losartan
angiotensin II receptor blocker
- high blood pressure
Neurontin
gabapentin
antiepileptic, anticonvulsant
- nerve pain, seizures
Zoloft
sertraline
SSRI - selective seretonin reuptake inhibitor
- antidepressant
Lasix
furosemide
diuretic
- blood pressure, edema
Tylenol
acetaminophen
analgesic
pain
Tenormin
atenolol
beta blocker
- high blood pressure
Pravachol
pravastatin
antihyperlipidemic
- cholesterol
Amoxil
amoxicillin
antibiotic
- infections
Prozac
fluoxetine
SSRI - selective seretonin reuptake inhibitor
- antidepressant
Celexa
citalopram
SSRI - selective seretonin reuptake inhibitor
- antidepressant
Desyrel
trazodone
seretonin antagonist and reuptake inhibitor
- antidepressant
Xanax
alprazolam
sedative, benzodiazepine
- seizures, sleep, anxiety
Flovent
fluticasone
inhaled corticosteroid
Wellbutrin
bupropion
antidepressant
- smokin cessation/depression
Coreg
carvedilol
beta blocker
- high blood pressure
Slow-K
potassium
electrolyte
Ultram
tramadol
analgesic
- pain
Protonix
pantoprazole
antacid/antiulcer
- heartburn
Singulair
montelukast
immune modulator
- allergies
Lexapro
escitalopram
SSRI - selective seretonin reuptake inhibitor
- antidepressant
Sterapred
prednisone
gluccocorticoid
- steroid, inflammation
Crestor
rosuvastatin
antihyperlipidemic
- cholesterol
Motrin
ibuprofen
NSAID, analgeic
- pain, inflammation
Mobic
meloxicam
NSAID, analgeic
- pain, inflammation
Lantus
insulin glargine
hormone
- insulin, diabetes
Prinzide
lisinopril-hctz
ACE inhibitor/diuretic
- high blood pressure/edema
Klonopin
clonazepam
pyschotrophic, benzodiazepine
- seizures, sleep, anxiety
Bayer
aspirin
NSAID and antiplatelet
- pain
Plavix
clopidogrel
anticoagulant
- blood thinner to treat stroke, heart attacks
Glucotrol
glipizide
antidiabetic
- diabetes
Coumadin
warfarin
anticoagulant
- blood thinner to treat stroke, heart attacks
Flexeril
cyclobenzeprine
muscle relaxant
- muscle spasms
Humulin
insulin
antidiabetic
- insulin for diabetes
Flomax
tamsulosin
alpha blocker
- enlarged prostate
Ambien
zolpidem
nonbenzodiazepine
- insomnia
Ortho Tri-Cyclen
ethinyl estradiol, norgestimate
contraceptive
- birth control
Cymbalta
duloxetine
SNRI - selective serotonin and norepinephrine reuptake inhibitor
- antidepressant
Zantac
ranitidine
H2 antagonist - antacid/antiulcer
- heartburn, GERD
Effexor
venlafaxine
SSNRI - selective seretonin and norepinephrine reuptake inhibitor
- antidepressant
Advair Diskus
fluticasone/salmeterol
topical corticosteroid/bronchodilator
- asthma, COPD
Oxycontin
oxycodone
OPIATE
- pain
Zithromax
azithromycin
antibiotic
- infection
Adderall
amphetamine
stimulant
- ADHD, ADD
Ativan
lorazepam
sedative, benzodiazepine
- seizures, sleep, anxiety
Zyloprim
allopurinol
antigout, uric acid reducer
- gout
Paxil
paroxetine
SSRI - selective seretonin reuptake inhibitor
- antidepressant
Ritalin
methylphenidate
psychotropic
- ADHD, narcolepsy
Estring
estradiol
hormone
- symptoms of menopause or ovary removal, prostate/breast cancer
Hyzaar
losartan/hctz
antihypertensive
- blood pressure, edema
Estrostep
ethinyl estradiol, norethindrone
contraceptive
- birth control
Tricor
fenofibrate
antihyperlipidemic
- cholesterol
Inderal
propranalol
beta blocker
- high blood pressure
Amaryl
glimeperide
antidiabetic
- diabetes
Calciferol
ergocalciferol
vitamin
Nexium
esomeprazole
proton-pump inhibitor
- heartburn, stomach ulcers, GERD
Aldactone
spironolactone
diuretic
- edema, high blood pressure
Claritin
loratidine
antihistamine
- allergies
Aleve
naproxen
NSAID
- pain, inflammation
Lamictal
lamotrigine
antiepileptic
- seizures, bipolar
Dyazide
triamterene/hctz
diuretic
- fluid retention, high blood pressure
Zyrtec
cetirizine
antihistamine
- allergies
Bactrim
sulfamethoxazole/trimethoprim
antibiotic
-infection
Mevacor
lovastatin
antihyperlipidemic
- cholesterol
Cardizem
diltiazem
calcium channel blocker
- high blood pressure and angine
Catapres
clonidine
alpha-2-agonist
- high blood pressure
Topamax
topiramate
antiepileptic
- seizures
Augmentin
amoxicillin/clavulanate
antibiotic
-infection
Lyrica
pregabalin
GABA analogue
- nerve pain, fibromyalgia, seizures
Folic Acid
folic acid
vitamin
- iron deficiency