Top 50-100 Drugs Flashcards
Latanoprost
Brand: Xalatan
Drug class: Prostaglandin F analogue
Indication: Glaucoma
Levothyroxine
Brand: Eltroxin, Synthroid
Drug class: Thyroid hormone
Indication: Hypothyroidism
Liraglutide
Brand: Victoza, Saxenda
Drug class: Human glucagon like Peptide-1 receptor agonist
Indication: Type 2 diabetes mellitus, weight management
Lorazepam
Brand: Ativan
Drug class: Benzodiazepine
Indication: Anxiety, seizures
Oxazepam
Brand: Serax
Drug class: Benzodiazepine
Indication: Anxiety, alcohol withdrawal
Temazepam
Brand: Restoril
Drug class: Benzodiazepine
Indication: Insomnia
Losartan
Brand: Cozaar
Drug class: Angiotensin II receptor antagonist
Indication: Hypertension, reduce proteinuria in type 2 diabetes mellitus
Olmesartan
Brand: Olmetec
Drug class: Angiotensin II receptor antagonist
Indication: Hypertension
Ramipril
Brand: Altace
Drug class: Angiotensin converting enzyme inhibitor
Indication: Hypertension, reduce CV mortality post MI, reduction of CV events in high-risk patients
Telmisartan
Brand: Micardis
Drug class: Angiotensin II receptor antagonist
Indication: Hypertension, reduction of CV events in high-risk patients
Valsartan
Brand: Diovan
Drug class: Angiotensin II receptor antagonist
Indication: Hypertension, reduce CV mortality post MI, heart failure
Metformin
Brand: Glucophage, Glumetza
Drug class: Antidiabetic (biguanide)
Indication: Type 2 diabetes mellitus
Methadone
Brand: Methadose
Drug class: Opiod analgesic
Indication: Treatment of opiod dependence
Morphine
Brand: Doloral, Kadian, M-Eslon, M.O.S., MS Contin, MS IR, Statex
Drug class: Opiate analgesic
Indication: Pain
Oxycodone
Brand: OxyContin, Oxy IR, Oxyneo, Supeudol
Drug class: Opiate analgesic
Indication: Pain
Methylphenidate
Brand: Concerta, Biphentin, Ritalin, Ritalin-SR
Drug class: Central nervous system stimulant
Indication: Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder
Mirtazapine
Brand: Remeron, Remeron RD
Drug class: Antidepressant (tetracyclic)
Indication: Depression
Paroxetine
Brand: Paxil, Paxil CR
Drug class: Antidepressant (selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor)
Indication: Depression, panic disorder, OCD, PTSD, anxiety, PMDD
Sertraline
Brand: Zoloft
Drug class: Antidepressant (selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor)
Indication: Depression, panic disorder, OCD, PTSD, SAD
Trazodone
Brand: Desyrel
Drug class: Antidepressant
Indication: Depression
Venlafaxine
Brand: Effexor XR
Drug class: Antidepressant (serotonin norepinephrine reuptake inhibitor)
Indication: Depression, generalized anxiety disorder, panic disorder, social anxiety disorder
Metoprolol
Brand: Lopressor, Lopressor SR
Drug class: Beta blocker (B-1 selective)
Indication: HTN, angina, acute management of MI (IV), secondary prevention post MI
Mometasone nasal inhalation
Brand: Nasonex
Drug class: Corticosteroid
Indication: Allergic rhinitis, acute rhinosinusitis
Prednisone
Brand: Winpred
Drug class: Corticosteroid
Indication: Acute inflammation, autoimmune disorders, rheumatologist disorders
Montelukast
Brand: Singulair
Drug class: Leukotriene receptor antagonist
Indication: Asthma, seasonal allergic rhinitis, exercise-induced bronchoconstriction
Naproxen, naproxen sodium
Brand: Naprosyn, Aleve, Anaprox, Anaprox DS, Naprelan, Maxidol
Drug class: Antiinflammatory (NSAID)
Indication: Rheumatoid arthritis, osteoarthritis, short term for inflammation and pain
Nitroglycerin
Brand: Minitran, Nitro-Dur, Nitro, Trinipatch, Nitroject, Nitrolingual
Drug class: Organic nitrate
Indication: Treatment and prevention of anginal symptoms, acute hypertension
Olanzapine
Brand: Zyprexa, Zyprexa Zydis
Drug class: Antipsychotic (atypical)
Indication: Bipolar disorder, schizophrenia
Quetiapine
Brand: Seroquel, Seroquel XR
Drug class: Antipsychotic (atypical)
Indication: Bipolar disorder (mono therapy and adjunct), schizophrenia, adjunct therapy for depression
Risperidone
Brand: Risperdal, Risperdal M, Risperdal Consta
Drug class: Antipsychotic (atypical)
Indication: Bipolar mania, schizophrenia
Omeprazole
Brand: Losec
Drug class: Proton pump inhibitor
Indication: GERD, hypersecretory conditions, prevention of NSAID induced ulcers
Pantoprazole
Brand: Pantoloc, Panto IV, Tecta
Drug class: Proton pump inhibitor
Indication: GERD, prevention of NSAID induced ulcers, duodenal ulcer, gastric ulcer, reflux esophagitis, treatment of Helicobacter Pylori associated with duodenal ulcer
Rabeprazole sodium
Brand: Pariet
Drug class: Proton pump inhibitor
Indication: GERD, hypersecretory conditions, prevention of NSAID induced ulcers
Risedronate
Brand: Actonel, Actonel DR
Drug class: Biphosphonate
Indication: Osteoporosis, Paget’s disease of the bone
Ranitidine
Brand: Acid Reducer (OTC), Zantac
Drug class: Histamine H-2 receptor antagonist
Indication: Duodenal ulcers, gastric ulcers, heartburn, treatment and prevention of NSAID induced ulcers, GERD
Rivaroxaban
Brand: Xarelto
Drug class: Anticoagulant
Indication: Prophylaxis/treatment of VTE and CVA from cardioembolic causes, CV risk reduction in CAD or PAD
Warfarin
Brand: Coumadin
Drug class: Anticoagulant
Indication: Prophylaxis/treatment of VTE and CVA from cardioembolic causes
Salbutamol
Brand: Ventolin
Drug class: Beta-2-agonist
Indication: Symptomatic relief and prevention of bronchospasm in asthma, COPD and other bronchopulmonary disorders
Phenytoin
Brand: Dilantin
Drug class: Anticonvulsant
Indication: Seizures
Pregablin
Brand: Lyrica
Drug class: Anticonvulsant, analgesic agent
Indication: Pain associated with diabetic peripheral neuropathy, pain associated with postherpetic neuralgia, fibromyalgia
Sennosides
Brand: Senokot, Senna, Ex-Lax
Drug class: Stimulant laxative
Indication: Short-term treatment of constipation; evacuate the colon for bowel or rectal exams
Sildenafil
Brand: Viagara, Revatio
Drug class: PDE5-inhibitor
Indication: Erectile dysfunction, pulmonary hypertension
Spironolactone
Brand: Aldactone
Drug class: Diuretic (aldosterone antagonist)
Indication: Heart failure, primary aldosteronism, hypokalemia, cirrhosis
Sitagliptin
Brand: Januvia
Drug class: Dipeptidyl peptidase 4 (DPP-4) inhibitor
Indication: Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus
Rosuvastatin
Brand: Crestor
Drug class: Antihyperlipidemic agent (HMG-CoA reductase inhibitor)
Indication: Hyperlipidemia
Simvastatin
Brand: Zocor
Drug class: Antihyperlipidemic agent (HMG-CoA reductase inhibitor)
Indication: Hyperlipidemia
Tamsulosin
Brand: Flomax CR
Drug class: Alpha-1 adrenergic blocking agent
Indication: BPH (benign prostatic hyperplasia)
Sumatriptan
Brand: Imitrex
Drug class: 5-HT1 receptor agonist
Indication: Migraine therapy
Tiotropium bromide
Brand: Spiriva HandiHaler, Spiriva Respimat
Drug class: Anticholinergic/long-acting muscarinic antagonist (LAMA)
Indication: COPD, asthma
Zoplicone
Brand: Rhovane, Imovane
Drug class: Sedative/hypnotic
Indication: Insomnia (only indicated for short term, 7-10 day, treatment