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