TOP 50 Drugs Flashcards
oxycodone
Oxycontin, Oxy IR, Oxyneo, Supeudol,
Opiate analgesic
Indication: pain
Paroxetine
Paxil, Paxil CR
antidepressant (SSRI)
Indication: depression, panic disorder, OCD< PTSD, Anxiety, PMDD
levothyroxine
Eltroxin, Synthroid
thyroid hormone
Indication: hypothyroidism
prednisone
Winpred
corticosteroid
Indication: acute inflammation, autoimmune disorders, rheumatologic disorders
pregabalin
Lyrica
anticonvulsant, analgesic agent
Indication: pain associated with diabetic peripheral neuropathy, pain associated with postherpetic neuralgia, fibromyalgia
phenytoin
Dilantin
anticonvulsant
Indication: Seizures
pantoprazole
Pantoloc, Panto IV, Tecta
Proton pump inhibitor
Indication: GERD, prevention of NSAID induced ulcers, duodenal ulcer, gastric ulcer, reflux esophagitis, treatment of helicobacter pylori associated with duodenal ulcer
oxazepam
Serax
benzodiazepine
Indication: anxiety, alcohol withdrawal
rabeprazole sodium
Pariet
proton pump inhibitor
Indication: GERD, hypersecretory conditions, prevention of NSAID induced ulcers
quetiapine
Seroquel, Seroquel XR
antipsychotic
Indication: bipolar disorder (monotherapy and adjunct), schizophrenia, adjunct therapy for depression
risperidone
Risperdal, Risperdal M, Risperdal Consta
antipsychotic (atypical)
Indication: bipolar mania, schizophrenia
risedronate
Actonel, Actonel DR
bisphosphonate
Indication: osteoporosis, Paget’s disease of the bone
ramipril
Altace
angiotensin converting enzyme inhibitor
Indication: hypertension, reduce CV mortality post MI, reduction of CV events in high-risk patients
ranitidine
Acid Reducer (OTC), Zantac
histamine H-2 receptor antagonist
Indication: duodenal ulcers, gastric ulcers, heartburn, treatment and prevention of NSAID induced ulcers, GERD
sennosides
Senokot, Senna, Ex-Lax
stimulant laxative
Indication: short-term treatment of constipation, evacuate the colon for bowel or rectal exams
salbutamol
Ventolin
beta-2 agonist
Indication: sympathetic relief and prevention of bronchospasm in asthma, COPD and other bronchopulmonary disorders
rivaroxaban
Xarelto
anticoagulant
Indication: 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: hyperlipidemia
sertraline
Zoloft
antidepressant SSRI
Indication: depression, panic disorder, OCD, PTSD, SAD
sildenafil
Viagra, Revatio
PDE5-inhibitor
Indication: erectile dysfunction, pulmonary hypertension