Brainscape's Knowledge GenomeTM


Top Flashcards (Certified)
All Flashcards

Drugs > Top 50 Drugs > Flashcards

Top 50 Drugs Flashcards

1
Q

Lisinopril (Qbrelis, Zestril, Prinivil)

A

Used to treat high blood pressure. Relaxes blood vessels to lower blood pressure.

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
2
Q

Atorvastatin (Lipitor)

A

Used to treat high cholesterol. Raise HDL, lowers LDL

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
3
Q

Levothyroxine (Synthroid, Tirosint, Euthyrox, Levoxyl)

A

Used to treat HYPOthyroidism (under active thyroid). Replenishes TH.

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
4
Q

Metformin (Fortamet, Riomet, Glumeta, Glucophage/Glucophage XR)

A

Treats type 2 diabetes mellitus. Lowers blood sugar generated.

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
5
Q

Amlodipine (Norvasc)

A

Treats high blood pressure, coronary artery disease, chest pain. Relaxes blood vessels to lower BP and increase blood supply to heart.

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
6
Q

Metoprolol (Lopressor, Toprol)

A

Used to treat high blood pressure, and chest pain. A type of beta blocker (blocks effects of epinephrine and adrenaline on heart)

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
7
Q

Omeprazole (Prilosec)

A

Used to treat acid-reflux, heartburn, stomach ulcers. Sold OTC and via Rx.

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
8
Q

Simvastatin (Zocor, Flolipid)

A

Reduces risk of heart attack and stroke

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
9
Q

Losartan (Cozaar)

A

Treats high BP

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
10
Q

Albuterol ( Proair, Accuneb, Proventil, Ventolin)

A

Treatment for asthma and airway tightness

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
11
Q

Gabapentin (Neurontin, Gralise, Horizant)

A

Treatment for pain, anxiety, and seizures resulting from epilepsy

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
12
Q

Clopidogrel (Plavix)

A

Treatment for prevention of heart attack, stroke or severe chest pain

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
13
Q

Propranolol (Inderal, InnoPran, Pronol)

A

Treatment for high blood pressure, tremors, heart arrhythmia, kidney issues, and heart muscle diseases

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
14
Q

Aspirin (Bayer Aspirin, Aspir-81, Ecotrin, Zorprin, Acuprin, Buffex)

A

Treatment for arthritis, fever reducer, anticoagulant, stroke prevention

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
15
Q

Cyclobenzaprine (Amrix, Flexeril)

A

Muscle relaxer— treats muscle pain

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
16
Q

Lisinopril-Hydrochlorathiazide (Prinizide, Zestoretic)

A

ACE-inhibitor and diuretic used to treat high blood pressure

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
17
Q

Glipizide (Glucotrol)

A

Treats type 2 diabetes mellitus

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
18
Q

Amoxicillin (Amoxil)

A

Antibiotic treatment for bacterial infections

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
19
Q

Pantoprazole (Protonix)

A

Treatment for acid reflux disease (gastroesophageal reflux disease)

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
20
Q

Escitalopram (Lexapro)

A

Treatment for depression and generalized anxiety disorder

21
Q

Alprazolam (Xanax)

A

Treats panic and anxiety disorders

22
Q

Predisone (Deltasone)

A

Steroid treatment for low corticosteroid levels. Often used for asthma or arthritis.

23
Q

Acetaminophen/Hydrocodone (Vicodin, Norco)

A

Narcotic pain reliever

24
Q

Sertraline (Zoloft)

A

Treatment for depression, OCD, panic attacks, PTSD, and social anxiety

25
Fluticasone (Flonase)
Treats allergic rhinitis (nasal inflammation) symptoms
26
Montelukast (Singulair)
Treats asthma
27
Tamsulosin (Flomax)
Treats symptoms of enlarged prostate
28
Potassium (Klor-Con)
Supplement to prevent K+ defiiencies
29
Meloxicam (Mobic)
Pain relief for osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis
30
Rosuvastatin (Crestor, Ezallor)
Reduce risk of heart attack and stroke. Decreases amount of LDL cholesterol and triglycerides.
31
Pravastatin (Pravachol)
Treatment to reduce risk of heart attack and stroke
32
Acetaminophen (Tylenol)
Relief for mild to moderate pain. Fever reducer
33
D-amphetamine (Adderall)
Treats ADHD
34
Ibuprofen
Pain relief, reduces swelling, and fever reducer
35
Methylphenidate (Ritalin)
Treats ADHD
36
Ranitidine (Zantac, Tritec)
Treats ulcers and acid reflux
37
Venlafaxine (Effexor)
Treats depression and general anxiety disorder
38
Zolpidem (Ambien)
Sedative hypnotic drug for insomnia
39
Trazodone (Desyrel)
Treats depression
40
Fluoxetine (Prozac)
Treats depression, OCD, eating disorders, and panic attacks
41
Tramadol (Ultram)
Moderate to severe pain relief
42
Insulin Glargine (Basaglar, Lantus, Toujeo, Soliqua)
Treats type 1 diabetes mellitus
43
Duloxetine (Cymbalta)
Treats depression, generalized anxiety disorder, nerve damage, fibromyalgia, and chronic pain
44
Bupropion (Wellbutrin)
Treats depression and seasonal affective disorder
45
Hydrochlorothiazide (Microzide)
Treats high blood pressure and edema
46
Clonazepam (Klonopin)
Treats certain types of seizures and panic attacks
47
Carvedilol (Coreg)
Treats heart failure and high blood pressure
48
Furosemide (Lasix)
Treatment for edema
49
Citalopram (Celexa)
SSRI that treats depression

Drugs (3 decks)

Brainscape helps you reach your goals faster, through stronger study habits.
© 2025 Bold Learning Solutions. Terms and Conditions