TOP 50 Drugs Flashcards by Karlee Winn

oxycodone

Oxycontin, Oxy IR, Oxyneo, Supeudol,
Opiate analgesic
Indication: pain

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Paroxetine

Paxil, Paxil CR
antidepressant (SSRI)
Indication: depression, panic disorder, OCD< PTSD, Anxiety, PMDD

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levothyroxine

Eltroxin, Synthroid
thyroid hormone
Indication: hypothyroidism

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prednisone

Winpred
corticosteroid
Indication: acute inflammation, autoimmune disorders, rheumatologic disorders

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pregabalin

Lyrica
anticonvulsant, analgesic agent
Indication: pain associated with diabetic peripheral neuropathy, pain associated with postherpetic neuralgia, fibromyalgia

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phenytoin

Dilantin
anticonvulsant
Indication: Seizures

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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

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oxazepam

Serax
benzodiazepine
Indication: anxiety, alcohol withdrawal

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rabeprazole sodium

Pariet
proton pump inhibitor
Indication: GERD, hypersecretory conditions, prevention of NSAID induced ulcers

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quetiapine

Seroquel, Seroquel XR
antipsychotic
Indication: bipolar disorder (monotherapy and adjunct), schizophrenia, adjunct therapy for depression

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risperidone

Risperdal, Risperdal M, Risperdal Consta
antipsychotic (atypical)
Indication: bipolar mania, schizophrenia

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risedronate

Actonel, Actonel DR
bisphosphonate
Indication: osteoporosis, Paget’s disease of the bone

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ramipril

Altace
angiotensin converting enzyme inhibitor
Indication: hypertension, reduce CV mortality post MI, reduction of CV events in high-risk patients

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ranitidine

Acid Reducer (OTC), Zantac
histamine H-2 receptor antagonist
Indication: duodenal ulcers, gastric ulcers, heartburn, treatment and prevention of NSAID induced ulcers, GERD

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sennosides

Senokot, Senna, Ex-Lax
stimulant laxative
Indication: short-term treatment of constipation, evacuate the colon for bowel or rectal exams

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salbutamol

Ventolin
beta-2 agonist
Indication: sympathetic relief and prevention of bronchospasm in asthma, COPD and other bronchopulmonary disorders

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rivaroxaban

Xarelto
anticoagulant
Indication: prophylaxis/treatment of VTE and CVA from cardioembolic causes, CV risk reduction in CAD or PAD

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rosuvastatin

Crestor
antihyperlipidemic agent (HMG-CoA reductase inhibitor)
Indication: hyperlipidemia

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sertraline

Zoloft
antidepressant SSRI
Indication: depression, panic disorder, OCD, PTSD, SAD

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sildenafil

Viagra, Revatio
PDE5-inhibitor
Indication: erectile dysfunction, pulmonary hypertension

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sitagliptin

Januvia
dipeptidyl peptidase 4 (DPP-4) inhibitor
Indication: type 2 diabetes mellitus

simvastatin

Zocor
anti-hyperlipidemia agent (HMG-CoA reductase inhibitor)
Indication: hyperlipidemia

spironolactone

Aldactone
diuretic (aldosterone antagonist) 
Indication: heart failure, primary aldosteronism, hypokalemia, cirrhosis

sumatriptan

Imitrex
5-HT1 receptor agonist
Indication: migraine therapy

telmisartan

Micardis angiotensin II receptor antagonist Indication: hypertension, reduction of CV events in high-risk patients

tamsulosin

Flomax CR α-1 adrenergic blocking agent BPH (benign prostatic hyperplasia)

tiotropium bromide

Spiriva HandiHaler, Spiriva Respimat anticholinergic/long-acting muscarinic antagonist (LAMA) Indication: COPD, asthma

temazepam

Restoril benzodiazepine Indication: insomnia

valsartan

Diavan angiotensin II receptor antagonist Indication: hypertension, reduce CV mortality post MI , heart failure

trazodone

Desyrel antidepressant Indication: depression

Warfarin

Coumadin anticoagulant Indication: prophylaxis/treatment of VTE and CVA from cardioembolic causes

venlafaxine

Effexor XR antidepressant SNRI Indication: depression, generalized anxiety disorder, panic disorder, social anxiety disorder

zopiclone

Rhovane, Imovane sedative/hypnotic Indication: insomnia (only indicated for short term, 7-10 day, treatment)

Liraglutide

Victoza, Saxenda Human Glucagon like peptide-1 receptor agonist Indication: Type II diabetes mellitus, weight management

losartan

Cozaar angiotensin II receptor antagonist Indication: hypertension, reduce proteinuria in type 2 diabetes mellitus

lorazepam

Ativan benzodiazepine Indication: anxiety, seizures

metformin

Glucophage, Glumetza antidiabetic (biguanide) Indication: type 2 diabetes mellitus

methadone

Methadose opioid analgesic Indication: treatment of opioid dependance

metoprolol

Lopressor, Lopressor SR beta-blocker (Beta-1 selective) Indication: HTN, angina, acute management of MI (IV), secondary prevention post MI

methylphenidate

Concerta, Biphentin, Ritalin, Ritalin-SR central nervous system stimulant Indication: attention deficit hyperactivity disorder

mirtazapine

Remeron, Remeron RD antidepressant (tetracyclic) Indication: depression

mometasone nasal inhalation

Nasonex corticosteroid Indication: allergic rhinitis, acute rhinosinusitis

morphine

Doloral, Kadian, M-Eslon, M.O.S., MS Contin, MS IR, Statex opiate analgesic Indication: pain

montelukast

Singulair leukotriene receptor antagonist Indication: asthma, seasonal allergic rhinitis, exercise-induced bronchoconstriction

naproxen, naproxen sodium

Naprosyn, Aleve, Anaprox, Anaprox DS, Naprelan, Maxidol antiinflammatory (NSAID) Indication: rheumatoid arthritis, osteoarthritis, short term for inflammation and pain

nitroglycerin

Minitran, Nitro-Dur, Nitro, Trinipatch, Nitroject, Nitrolingual organic nitrate Indication: Treatment and prevention of anginal symptoms, acute hypertension

olmesartan

Olmetec angiotensin II receptor antagonist Indication: hypertension

olanzapine

Zyprexa, Zyprexa Zydis antipsychotic (atypical) Indication: bipolar disorder, schizophrenia

omeprazole

Losec proton pump inhibitor Indication: GERD, hypersecretory conditions, prevention of NSAID induced ulcers

latanoprost

Xalatan prostaglandin F analogue Indication: glaucoma