TOP 50 Drugs Flashcards

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oxycodone

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

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Paroxetine

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

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levothyroxine

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Eltroxin, Synthroid
thyroid hormone
Indication: hypothyroidism

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prednisone

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

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pregabalin

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

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phenytoin

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Dilantin
anticonvulsant
Indication: Seizures

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pantoprazole

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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

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Serax
benzodiazepine
Indication: anxiety, alcohol withdrawal

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rabeprazole sodium

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

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quetiapine

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

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risperidone

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

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risedronate

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

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ramipril

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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

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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

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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

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

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rivaroxaban

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

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rosuvastatin

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

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sertraline

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

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sildenafil

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

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sitagliptin

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

22
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simvastatin

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

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spironolactone

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

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Imitrex
5-HT1 receptor agonist
Indication: migraine therapy

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telmisartan

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

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tamsulosin

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

27
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tiotropium bromide

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

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temazepam

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Restoril
benzodiazepine
Indication: insomnia

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valsartan

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

30
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trazodone

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Desyrel
antidepressant
Indication: depression

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Warfarin

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

32
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venlafaxine

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

33
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zopiclone

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

34
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Liraglutide

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

35
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losartan

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

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lorazepam

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Ativan
benzodiazepine
Indication: anxiety, seizures

37
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metformin

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

38
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methadone

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Methadose
opioid analgesic
Indication: treatment of opioid dependance

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metoprolol

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

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methylphenidate

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

41
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mirtazapine

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Remeron, Remeron RD
antidepressant (tetracyclic)
Indication: depression

42
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mometasone nasal inhalation

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Nasonex
corticosteroid
Indication: allergic rhinitis, acute rhinosinusitis

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morphine

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

44
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montelukast

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

45
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naproxen, naproxen sodium

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

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nitroglycerin

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

47
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olmesartan

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Olmetec
angiotensin II receptor antagonist
Indication: hypertension

48
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olanzapine

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

49
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omeprazole

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

50
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latanoprost

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Xalatan
prostaglandin F analogue
Indication: glaucoma