Top Drugs (50-100) Flashcards

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Lansoprazole

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Brand : Prevacid and Prevacid Fastab

PPI

Indications: GERD, hypersecretory conditions, prevention of NSAID induced ulcers

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Latanoprost

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Brand : Xalatan

Prostaglandin F analogue

Indications: Glaucoma

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Levothryoxine

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Brand: Eltroxin, Synthroid

Thyroid hormone

Indications: Hypothyroidism

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Liraglutide

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Brand: Victoza , Saxenda

Human glucagon like peptide-1 receptor agonist

Indications: Type 2 diabetes mellitus, weight management

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Lorazepam

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Brand: Ativan

Benzodiazepine

Indications: anxiety and seizures

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Metformin

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Brand: Glumetza, Glucophage

Antidiabetic (biguanide)

Indications: Type 2 diabetes mellitus

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Losartan

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Brand: Cozaar

Angiotensin II receptor antagonist

Indications: Hypertension, reduce proteinuria in type 2 diabetes mellitus

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Methadone

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Brand: Methadose

Opioid analgesic

Indications: Treatment of opioid dependence

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Methylphenidate

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Brand: Concerta, Biphentin, Ritalin, Ritalin-SR

CNS stimulant

Indications: attention deficit hyperactivity

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Metoprolol

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Brand: Lopressor and Lopressor SR

Beta blocker (B-1 selective)

Indications: HTN, angina, acute management of MI, secondary prevention post MI

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Mirtazapine

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Brand: Remeron, Remeron RD

Antidepressant (tetracyclic)

Indication: Depression

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Mometasone nasal inhalation

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Brand: Nasonex

Corticosteroid

Indications: Allergic rhinitis, acute rhinosinusitis

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Montelukast

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Brand: Singulair

Leukotriene receptor antagonist

Indications: Asthma, seasonal allergic rhinitis, exercise-induced bronchoconstriction

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Morphine

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Brand: Dolores, Karina, M-Eslon, MOS, MS Contin, MS IR, Statex

Opiate analgesic

Indication: Pain

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Naproxen, Naproxen sodium

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Brand: Naprosyn, Aleve, Anaprox, Anaprox DS, Naprelan, Maxidol

Anti-inflammatory (NSAID)

Indications: Rheumatoid arthritis, osteoarthritis, short term for inflammation and pain

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Nitroglycerin

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Brand: Minitran, Nitro-Dur, Nitro, Trinipatch, Nitrojet, Nitrolingual

Organic nitrate

Indications: Treatment and prevention of anginal symptoms, acute hypertension

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Olanzapine

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Brand: Zyprexa, Zyprexa Zydis

Antipsychotic (atypical)

Indications: Bipolar and schizophrenia

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Olmesartan

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Brand: Olmetec
Angiotensin II receptor antagonist

Indications: hypertension

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Omeprazole

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Brand: Losec

Proton Pump inhibitor

Indications: GERD, hypersecretory conditions, prevention of NSAID induced ulcers

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Oxycodone

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brand: Oxycontin, Oxy IR, Oxyneo, Supeudol

Opiate analgesic

Indications: Pain

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Oxazepam

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Brand: Serax

Benzodiazepine

Indications: anxiety and alcohol withdrawal

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Pantoprazole

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Brand: Pantoloc, Panto IV, Tecta

PPI

Indications: GERD, prevention of NSAID induced ulcers, duodenal ulcer, gastric ulcer, reflux esophagitis, treatment of helicobacter pylori associated with duodenal ulcer

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Paroxetine

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Brand: Paxil, Paxil CR

Antidepressant (selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor)

Indications: depression, panic disorder, OCD, PTSD, anxiety, PMDD

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Phenytoin

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Brand: Dilantin

Anticonvulsant

Indications: seizures

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Prednisone

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Brand: Winpred

Corticosteroid

Indications: Acute inflammation, autoimmune disorder, rheumatologic disorders

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Pregabalin

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Brand; Lyrica

Anticonvulsant, analgesic agent

Indications: Pain associated with diabetic peripheral neuropathy, pain associated with postherpetic neuralgia , fibromyalgia

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Quetiapine

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Brand: Seroquel and Seroquel XR

Antipsychotic (atypical)

Indications: bipolar disorder (monotherapy and adjunct), schizophrenia, adjunct therapy for depression

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Rabeprazole sodium

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Brand: Pariet

PPI

Indications: GERD, hypersecretory conditions, prevention of NSAID induced ulcers

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Ramipril

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Brand: Altace

Angiotensin converting enzyme inhibitor

Indications: hypertension, reduce CV mortality post MI, reduction of CV events in high risk patients

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Ranitidine

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Brand: Acid Reducer (OTC), Zantac

Histamine H-2 receptor antagonist

Indications: duodenal ulcers, gastric ulcers, heartburn, treatment and prevention of NSAID induced ulcers, GERD

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Risedronate

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Brand: Actonel and Actonel DR

Bisphosphonate

Indications: Osteoporosis, Paget’s disease of the bone

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Risperidone

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Brand: Risperdal, Risperdal M, Risperdal Consta

Antipsychotic (atypical)

Indications: Bipolar mania, schizophrenia

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Ribaroxaban

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Brand: Xarelto

Anticoagulant

Prophylaxis/treatment of VTE and CVA from cardioembolic causes, CV risk reduction in CAD and PAD

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Rosuvastain

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Brand: Crestor

Antihyperilipidemic agent (HMB-CoA reductase inhibitor)

Hyperlipidemia

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Salbutamol

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Brand: Ventolin

Beta 2 agonist

Indications: Symptomatic relief and prevention of bronchospasms in asthma, COPD, and other bronchopulmonary disorders

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Sennosides

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Brand: Senokot, Senna, Ex-Lax

Stimulant laxative

Indications: Short term treatment of constipation, evacuate the colon for bowel or rectal exams

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Sertaline

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Brand : Zoloft

SSRI

Indications: depression, panic disorder, OCD, PTSD, SAD

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Sidenafil

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Brand: Viagra, Revatio

PDE5-inhibitor

Indications: erectile dysfunction , pulmonary hypertension

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Simvastatin

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Brand; Zocor

Antihyperlipidemic agent (HMG-CoA reductase inhibitor)

Hyperlipidemia

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Sitagliptin

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Brand: Januvia

Dipeptidyl peptidase 4 (DPP-4) inhibitor

Type 2 diabetes

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Spironolactone

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Brand: Aldactone

Diuretic (aldosterone antagonist)

indications: heart failure, primary aldosteronism, hypokalemia, cirrhosis

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Sumatriptan

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Brand: Imitrex

5-HT1 receptor agonist

indications: migraine therapy

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Tamsulosin

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Brand; Flomax CR

Alpha-1 adrenergic blocking agent

Indications: BPH (benign prostatic hyperplasia)

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Telmisartan

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Brand: Micardis

Angiotensin II receptor antagonist

Indications: hypertension, reduction of CV events in high risk patients

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Temazepam

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Brand; Restoril

Benzodiazepine

Indications: insomnia

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Tiotropium bromide

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Brand: Spiriva HandiHaler, Spiriva Respimat

Anticholinergic/long acting muscarinic antagonist (LAMA)

Indications: COPD, asthma

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Trazodone

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Brand: Desyrel

Antidepressant

Indications: depression

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Valsartan

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Brand: Diovan

Angiotensin II receptor antagonist

Indications: hypertension, reduce CV mortality post MI, heart failure

49
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Venlafaxine

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Brand: Effexor XR

Antidepressant (SNRI)

Indications: depression, generalized anxiety disorder, panic disorder, social anxiety disorder

50
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Warfarin

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Brand:Coumadin

anticoagulant

Indications: Prophylaxis/treatment of CTE and CVA from cardioembolic causes

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Zopiclone

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Brand: Rhovane, Imovane

Sedative/hypnotic

Indications: insomnia (only for short term, 7-10 day treatment )