Top 50 Flashcards
Atorvastatin
Brand: Lipitor
Class: Statin
Use: It can treat high cholesterol and triglyceride levels
Levothyroxine
Brand: Synthroid, Levoxyl
Class: Hormone
Use: It can treat hypothyroidism. It can also treat an enlarged thyroid gland and thyroid cancer.
Lisinopril
Brand: Zestril, Prinivil
Class: ACE Inhibitor
Use: It can treat high blood pressure and heart failure. It can also reduce the risk of death after a heart attack.
Metformin
Brand: Glucophage
Class: Anti-diabetic medication
Use: It can treat type 2 diabetes.
Amlodipine
Brand: Norvasc
Class: Calcium Channel Blocker
Use: It can treat high blood pressure and chest pain (angina).
Metoprolol
Brand: Toprol, Lopressor
Class: Beta Blocker
Use: It can treat high blood pressure, chest pain (angina), and heart failure. This may lower the risk of death after a heart attack.
Albuterol
Brand: ProAir, Ventolin
Class: Bronchodilator
Use: It can treat or prevent bronchospasm.
Omeprazole
Brand: Prilosec
Class: Proton pump inhibitor
Use: It can treat heartburn, a damaged esophagus, stomach ulcers, and gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD).
Losartan
Brand: Cozaar
Class: Angiotensin II Receptor Antagonist
Use: It can treat high blood pressure. It can reduce the risk of stroke in patients with high blood pressure and an enlarged heart. It can also treat kidney disease in patients with diabetes.
Simvastatin
Brand: FloLipid, Zocor
Class: Statin
Use: It can treat high cholesterol and triglyceride levels. This may reduce the risk of heart attack, stroke, and related health conditions.
Gabapentin
Brand: Neurontin
Class: Anticonvulsant and Nerve pain medication
Use: It can treat seizures and pain caused by shingles.
Hydrocodone with acetaminophen
Brand: Vicodin
Class: Opioid analgesic
Use: It can treat pain
Hydrochlorothiazide
Brand: Microzide
Class: Diuretic
Use: It can treat high blood pressure and fluid retention (edema).
Sertraline
Brand: Zoloft
Class: SSRI
Use: It can treat depression, obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD), premenstrual dysphoric disorder (PMDD), social anxiety disorder, and panic disorder.
Montelukast
Brand: Singulair
Class: leukotriene receptor antagonists
Use: It can treat allergies and prevent asthma attacks.
Fluticasone
Brand: Flovent
Class: Steroid
Use: It can treat pain, itching, and swelling caused by many skin diseases when applied topically. It can also prevent asthma attacks when inhaled.
Amoxicillin
Brand: Amoxicillin
Class: Penicillin antibiotic
Use: It can treat infections and stomach ulcers.
Furosemide
Brand: Lasix
Class: Diuretic
Use: It can treat fluid retention (edema) and swelling caused by congestive heart failure, liver disease, kidney disease, and other medical conditions.
Pantoprazole
Brand: Protonix
Class: Proton-pump inhibitor
Use: It can treat gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) and a damaged esophagus. It can also treat high levels of stomach acid caused by tumors.
Acetaminophen
Brand: Tylenol
Class: Non-narcotic pain analgesic
Use: It can treat minor aches and pains, and reduces fever.