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
pantoprazole
Pantoloc®, Panto IV®, Tecta®
Proton pump inhibitor
Indications: GERD, prevention of NSAID induced ulcers, duodenal ulcer, gastric ulcer, reflux esophagitis, treatment of Helicobacter Pylori associated with duodenal ulcer.
paroxetine
Paxil®, Paxil CR®
Antidepressant (selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor)
Indication(s): Depression, panic disorder, OCD, PTSD, anxiety, PMDD
phenytoin
Dilantin®
Anticonvulsant
Indication(s): Seizures
prednisone
Winpred®
Corticosteroid
indications: Acute inflammation, autoimmune disorders, rheumatologic disorders
pregabalin
Lyrica®
Anticonvulsant, analgesic agent
indications: Pain associated with diabetic peripheral neuropathy, pain associated with postherpetic neuralgia, fibromyalgia
quetiapine
Seroquel®, Seroquel XR®
Antipsychotic (atypical)
indications: bipolar disorder (monotherapy and adjunct), schizophrenia, adjunct therapy for depression
rabeprazole sodium
Pariet®
Proton pump inhibitor
indications: GERD, hypersecretory conditions, prevention of NSAID induced ulcers
ramipril
Altace®
Angiotensin converting enzyme inhibitor
Indications: Hypertension, reduce CV mortality post MI, reduction of CV events in high-risk patients
ranitidine
Acid Reducer® (OTC), Zantac®
Histamine H-2 receptor antagonist
Indications: Duodenal ulcers, gastric ulcers, heartburn, treatment and prevention of NSAID induced ulcers, GERD
risedronate
Actonel®, Actonel DR®
Bisphosphonate
Indication(s): Osteoporosis, Paget’s disease of the bone
risperidone
Risperdal®, Risperdal M®, Risperdal Consta®
Antipsychotic (atypical)
Indication(s): Bipolar mania, schizophrenia
rivaroxaban
Xarelto®
Anticoagulant
Indications: Prophylaxis/treatment of VTE and CVA from cardioembolic causes, CV risk reduction in CAD or PAD
rosuvastatin
Crestor®
Antihyperlipidemic agent (HMG-CoA reductase inhibitor)
Indication(s): Hyperlipidemia
salbutamol
Ventolin®
Beta-2 agonist
indications: Symptomatic relief and prevention of bronchospasm in asthma, COPD and other bronchopulmonary disorders
sennosides
Senokot®, Senna®, Ex-Lax®
Stimulant laxative
indications: Short-term treatment of constipation; evacuate the colon for bowel or rectal exams
sertraline
Zoloft®
Antidepressant selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI)
Indication(s): depression, panic disorder, OCD, PTSD, SAD
sildenafil
Viagra®, Revatio®
PDE5-inhibitor
Indication(s): Erectile dysfunction, pulmonary hypertension
simvastatin
Zocor®
Antihyperlipidemic agent (HMG-CoA reductase inhibitor)
indications: hyperlipemia
sitagliptin
Januvia ®
Dipeptidyl peptidase 4 (DPP-4) inhibitor
Indication(s): Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus
spironolactone
Aldactone®
Diuretic (aldosterone antagonist)
Indication(s): Heart failure, primary aldosteronism, hypokalemia, cirrhosis
sumatriptan
Imitrex ®
5-HT1 receptor agonist
Indication(s): Migraine therapy
tamsulosin
Flomax CR®
Alpha-1 adrenergic blocking agent
Indication(s): BPH (benign prostatic hyperplasia)
telmisartan
Micardis®
Angiotensin II receptor antagonist
Indication(s): Hypertension, reduction of CV events in high-risk patients
temazepam
Restoril®
Benzodiazepine
Indication(s): Insomnia
tiotropium bromide
Spiriva HandiHaler®, Spiriva Respimat®
Anticholinergic/long-acting muscarinic antagonist (LAMA)
Indication(s): COPD, asthma
trazodone
Desyrel®
Antidepressant
Indication(s): Depression
valsartan
Diovan®
Angiotensin II receptor antagonist
Indication(s): Hypertension, reduce CV mortality post MI, heart failure
venlafaxine
Effexor XR®
Antidepressant serotonin norepinephrine Reuptake Inhibitor (SNRI)
Indications: depression, generalized anxiety disorder, panic disorder, social anxiety disorder
warfarin
Coumadin®
Anticoagulant
Indications: Prophylaxis/treatment of VTE and CVA from cardioembolic causes.
zopiclone
Rhovane®, Imovane® S
edative / hypnotic
Indication(s): insomnia (only indicated for short term, 7-10 day, treatment)
