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Top 50 Drugs Flashcards

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Lisinopril (Qbrelis, Zestril, Prinivil)

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

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Atorvastatin (Lipitor)

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Used to treat high cholesterol. Raise HDL, lowers LDL

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Levothyroxine (Synthroid, Tirosint, Euthyrox, Levoxyl)

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

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

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Treats type 2 diabetes mellitus. Lowers blood sugar generated.

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Amlodipine (Norvasc)

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

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Metoprolol (Lopressor, Toprol)

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

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Omeprazole (Prilosec)

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

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Simvastatin (Zocor, Flolipid)

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Reduces risk of heart attack and stroke

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Losartan (Cozaar)

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Treats high BP

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Albuterol ( Proair, Accuneb, Proventil, Ventolin)

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Treatment for asthma and airway tightness

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Gabapentin (Neurontin, Gralise, Horizant)

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Treatment for pain, anxiety, and seizures resulting from epilepsy

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Clopidogrel (Plavix)

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

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Propranolol (Inderal, InnoPran, Pronol)

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

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

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Treatment for arthritis, fever reducer, anticoagulant, stroke prevention

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Cyclobenzaprine (Amrix, Flexeril)

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Muscle relaxer— treats muscle pain

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Lisinopril-Hydrochlorathiazide (Prinizide, Zestoretic)

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ACE-inhibitor and diuretic used to treat high blood pressure

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Glipizide (Glucotrol)

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Treats type 2 diabetes mellitus

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Amoxicillin (Amoxil)

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Antibiotic treatment for bacterial infections

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Pantoprazole (Protonix)

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Treatment for acid reflux disease (gastroesophageal reflux disease)

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Escitalopram (Lexapro)

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Treatment for depression and generalized anxiety disorder

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Alprazolam (Xanax)

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Treats panic and anxiety disorders

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Predisone (Deltasone)

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

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Acetaminophen/Hydrocodone (Vicodin, Norco)

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Narcotic pain reliever

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Sertraline (Zoloft)

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

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Fluticasone (Flonase)

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Treats allergic rhinitis (nasal inflammation) symptoms

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Montelukast (Singulair)

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Treats asthma

27
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Tamsulosin (Flomax)

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Treats symptoms of enlarged prostate

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Potassium (Klor-Con)

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Supplement to prevent K+ defiiencies

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Meloxicam (Mobic)

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Pain relief for osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis

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Rosuvastatin (Crestor, Ezallor)

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Reduce risk of heart attack and stroke. Decreases amount of LDL cholesterol and triglycerides.

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Pravastatin (Pravachol)

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Treatment to reduce risk of heart attack and stroke

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Acetaminophen (Tylenol)

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Relief for mild to moderate pain. Fever reducer

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D-amphetamine (Adderall)

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Treats ADHD

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Ibuprofen

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Pain relief, reduces swelling, and fever reducer

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Methylphenidate (Ritalin)

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Treats ADHD

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Ranitidine (Zantac, Tritec)

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Treats ulcers and acid reflux

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Venlafaxine (Effexor)

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Treats depression and general anxiety disorder

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Zolpidem (Ambien)

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Sedative hypnotic drug for insomnia

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Trazodone (Desyrel)

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Treats depression

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Fluoxetine (Prozac)

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Treats depression, OCD, eating disorders, and panic attacks

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Tramadol (Ultram)

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Moderate to severe pain relief

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Insulin Glargine (Basaglar, Lantus, Toujeo, Soliqua)

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Treats type 1 diabetes mellitus

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Duloxetine (Cymbalta)

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Treats depression, generalized anxiety disorder, nerve damage, fibromyalgia, and chronic pain

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Bupropion (Wellbutrin)

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Treats depression and seasonal affective disorder

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Hydrochlorothiazide (Microzide)

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Treats high blood pressure and edema

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Clonazepam (Klonopin)

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Treats certain types of seizures and panic attacks

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Carvedilol (Coreg)

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Treats heart failure and high blood pressure

48
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Furosemide (Lasix)

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Treatment for edema

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Citalopram (Celexa)

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SSRI that treats depression

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