Top 50 Drugs Flashcards
latanoprost
latanoprost
Prostaglandin F analogue
Indication(s): Glaucoma
levothyroxine
Eltroxin®, Synthroid®
Thyroid hormone
Indication(s): Hypothyroidism
liraglutide
Victoza®, Saxenda®
Human Glucagon like Peptide-1 receptor agonist
Indication(s): Type 2 Diabetes mellitus, weight management
lorazepam
Ativan®
benzodiazepine
Indication(s): Anxiety, seizures
losartan
Cozaar®
Angiotensin II receptor antagonist
Indication(s): Hypertension, reduce proteinuria in type 2 diabetes mellitus
Metformin
Glucophage®, Glumetza®
Antidiabetic (biguanide)
Indication(s): Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus
methadone
Methadose®
Opioid analgesic
Indication(s): Treatment of opioid dependance
methylphenidate
Concerta®, Biphentin®, Ritalin®, Ritalin-SR®
Central nervous system stimulant
Indication(s): Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder
metoprolol
Lopressor®, Lopressor SR®
Beta blocker (β-1 selective)
indications: HTN, angina, acute management of MI (IV), secondary prevention post MI I
mirtazapine
Remeron®, Remeron RD®
Antidepressant (tetracyclic)
Indication(s): Depression
mometasone nasal inhalation
Nasonex®
Corticosteroid
Indication(s): Allergic rhinitis, acute rhinosinusitis
montelukast
Singulair®
Leukotriene receptor antagonist
Indications: Asthma, seasonal allergic rhinitis, exercise- induced bronchoconstriction
Morphine
Doloral®, Kadian®, M-Eslon®, M.O.S.®, MS Contin®, MS IR®, Statex®
Opiate analgesic
Indication(s): Pain
naproxen, naproxen sodium
Naprosyn®, Aleve®, Anaprox®, Anaprox DS®, Naprelan®, Maxidol®
Antiinflammatory (NSAID)
Indications: Rheumatoid arthritis, osteoarthritis, short term for inflammation and pain
nitroglycerin
Minitran®, Nitro-Dur®, Nitro®, Trinipatch®, Nitroject®, Nitrolingual®
Organic nitrate
Indications: Treatment and prevention of anginal symptoms, acute hypertension
olanzapine
Zyprexa® Zyprexa Zydis®
Antipsychotic (atypical)
Indication(s): Bipolar disorder, schizophrenia
olmesartan
Olmetec®
Angiotensin II receptor antagonist
Indication(s): Hypertension
omeprazole
Losec®
Proton pump inhibitor
Indications: GERD, hypersecretory conditions, prevention of NSAID induced ulcers
oxazepam
Serax®
benzodiazepine
Indication(s): Anxiety, alcohol withdrawal
oxycodone
Oxycontin®, Oxy IR®, Oxyneo®, Supe udol®
Opiate analgesic
Indication(s): Pain