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.
Prednisone
Brand: Deltasone
Class: Steroid
Use: It can treat many diseases and conditions, especially those associated with inflammation.
Escitalopram
Brand: Lexapro
Class: SSRI
Use: It can treat depression and generalized anxiety disorder (GAD).
Fluoxetine
Brand: Prozac
Class: SSRI
Use: It can treat depression, obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), bulimia nervosa, and panic disorder.
Dextroamphetamine (with amphetamine)
Brand: Dexedrine, Adderall (with amphetamine)
Class: Stimulant
Use: It can treat ADHD. It can also treat narcolepsy.
Tramadol
Brand: Ultram
Class: Opioid analgesic
Use: It can treat moderate to severe pain.
Insulin Glargine
Brand: Lantus Solostar
Class: Insulin
Use: It can treat diabetes
Bupropion
Brand: Wellbutrin, Zyban
Class: Antidepressant and Smoking cessation aid
Use: It can treat depression and help people quit smoking. It can also prevent depression caused by seasonal affective disorder (SAD).
Ibuprofen
Brand: Advil, Motrin
Class: NSAID
Use: It can treat fever and mild to severe pain.
Rosuvastatin
Brand: Crestor
Class: Statin
Use: It can treat high cholesterol and triglyceride levels. This may reduce the risk of heart attack, stroke, and related health conditions.
Pravastatin
Brand: Pravachol
Class: Statin
Use: It can treat high cholesterol and triglyceride levels. This may reduce the risk of heart attack, stroke, and related health conditions.
Trazodone
Brand: No brand/Trazodone
Class: Antidepressant and Sedative
Use: It can treat depression and insomnia
Tamsulosin
Brand: Flomax
Class: Urinary retention medication
Use: It can treat an enlarged prostate (benign prostatic hyperplasia).
Carvedilol
Brand: Coreg
Class: Beta Blocker
Use: It can treat high blood pressure and heart failure. It can also reduce the risk of death after a heart attack.
Meloxicam
Brand: Vivlodex, Mobic
Class: NSAID (prescription)
Use: It can treat osteoarthritis (OA) and rheumatoid arthritis (RA).
Citalopram
Brand: Celexa
Class: SSRI
Use: It can treat depression.
Duloxetine
Brand: Cymbalta
Class: SNRI and Nerve Pain medication
Use: It can treat depression, anxiety, diabetic peripheral neuropathy, fibromyalgia, and chronic muscle or bone pain.
Alprazolam
Brand: Xanax
Class: Benzodiazepine
Use: It can treat anxiety and panic disorder. It can also be used as an anti-convulsant.
Potassium
Brand: No brand/Potassium
Class: Supplement
Use: Potassium supplements are taken to replace potassium losses and prevent potassium deficiency. Certain diseases and drugs (such as diuretics) cause potassium loss.
Clopidogrel
Brand: Plavix
Class: Antiplatelet
Use: It can prevent stroke, heart attack, and other heart problems.
Aspirin
Brand: No brand/Aspirin
Class: NSAID and antiplatelet
Use: It can treat pain, fever, headache, and inflammation. It can also reduce the risk of heart attack.
Ranitidine
Brand: Zantac
Class: H2 Blocker
Use: It can treat and prevent heartburn. it can also treat stomach ulcers, gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), and conditions that cause too much stomach acid.
Atenolol
Brand: Tenormin
Class: Beta Blocker
Use: It can treat high blood pressure and chest pain (angina). It can also reduce the risk of death after a heart attack.
Cyclobenzaprine
Brand: Flexeril
Class: Muscle Relaxant
Use: It can treat pain and stiffness caused by muscle spasms.
Glipizide
Brand: Glucotrol
Class: Antidiabetic medication
Use: It can treat Type II Diabetes
Methylphenidate
Brand: Concerta, Ritalin
Class: Stimulant
Use: It can treat ADHD and narcolepsy.
Azithromycin
Brand: Zithromax
Class: Macrolide antibiotic
Use: It can treat various types of infections, including pink eye (bacterial conjunctivitis).
Clonazepam
Brand: Klonopin
Class: Benzodiazepine
Use: It can treat seizures, panic disorder, and anxiety.
Oxycodone
Brand: Oxycontin
Class: Opioid analgesic
Use: It can treat moderate to severe pain.
Allopurinol
Brand: Zyloprim
Class: Uric acid reducer
Use: It can treat gout and kidney stones.
Venlafaxine
Brand: Effexor
Class: SNRI and Nerve Pain medication
Use: It can treat depression, generalized anxiety disorder, panic disorder, and social anxiety disorder.