Top Drugs (50-100) Flashcards
Lansoprazole
Brand : Prevacid and Prevacid Fastab
PPI
Indications: GERD, hypersecretory conditions, prevention of NSAID induced ulcers
Latanoprost
Brand : Xalatan
Prostaglandin F analogue
Indications: Glaucoma
Levothryoxine
Brand: Eltroxin, Synthroid
Thyroid hormone
Indications: Hypothyroidism
Liraglutide
Brand: Victoza , Saxenda
Human glucagon like peptide-1 receptor agonist
Indications: Type 2 diabetes mellitus, weight management
Lorazepam
Brand: Ativan
Benzodiazepine
Indications: anxiety and seizures
Metformin
Brand: Glumetza, Glucophage
Antidiabetic (biguanide)
Indications: Type 2 diabetes mellitus
Losartan
Brand: Cozaar
Angiotensin II receptor antagonist
Indications: Hypertension, reduce proteinuria in type 2 diabetes mellitus
Methadone
Brand: Methadose
Opioid analgesic
Indications: Treatment of opioid dependence
Methylphenidate
Brand: Concerta, Biphentin, Ritalin, Ritalin-SR
CNS stimulant
Indications: attention deficit hyperactivity
Metoprolol
Brand: Lopressor and Lopressor SR
Beta blocker (B-1 selective)
Indications: HTN, angina, acute management of MI, secondary prevention post MI
Mirtazapine
Brand: Remeron, Remeron RD
Antidepressant (tetracyclic)
Indication: Depression
Mometasone nasal inhalation
Brand: Nasonex
Corticosteroid
Indications: Allergic rhinitis, acute rhinosinusitis
Montelukast
Brand: Singulair
Leukotriene receptor antagonist
Indications: Asthma, seasonal allergic rhinitis, exercise-induced bronchoconstriction
Morphine
Brand: Dolores, Karina, M-Eslon, MOS, MS Contin, MS IR, Statex
Opiate analgesic
Indication: Pain
Naproxen, Naproxen sodium
Brand: Naprosyn, Aleve, Anaprox, Anaprox DS, Naprelan, Maxidol
Anti-inflammatory (NSAID)
Indications: Rheumatoid arthritis, osteoarthritis, short term for inflammation and pain
Nitroglycerin
Brand: Minitran, Nitro-Dur, Nitro, Trinipatch, Nitrojet, Nitrolingual
Organic nitrate
Indications: Treatment and prevention of anginal symptoms, acute hypertension
Olanzapine
Brand: Zyprexa, Zyprexa Zydis
Antipsychotic (atypical)
Indications: Bipolar and schizophrenia
Olmesartan
Brand: Olmetec
Angiotensin II receptor antagonist
Indications: hypertension
Omeprazole
Brand: Losec
Proton Pump inhibitor
Indications: GERD, hypersecretory conditions, prevention of NSAID induced ulcers
Oxycodone
brand: Oxycontin, Oxy IR, Oxyneo, Supeudol
Opiate analgesic
Indications: Pain