Top Drugs Flashcards
Acyclovir
Zovirax, Sitavig
Viral infections
Adalimumab
Humira anti-TNF RA, ank spond, psoriasis, IBD, autoimmune do not give live vaccines, do not shake activation of malignancies, infections
Albuterol (inhalation)
Proventil HFA, ProAir HFA, Ventolin HFA
SABA
asthma, Bronchospasm
Albuterol/Ipratropium
Combivent Respimat
SABA/SAMA
Bronchospasm, COPD
Alendronate
Binosto, Fosamax bisphosphonate Osteoporosis s/e: hypocalcemia sit/stand 30 min after taking, take in morning w/ full glass water, take Ca and Vit D
Allopurinol
Aloprim, Lopurin, Zyloprim Gout s/e: gout, rash, nausea use w/ colchicine for 1st 3-6 months do not use with azathioprine or mercaptopurine
Alprazolam
Xanax
Anxiety, panic disorder
Amitriptyline
Elavil
TCA
Depression, pain adjuvant
s/e: orthostasis, cardiotoxicity, QT prolongation
do not use w/ MAOi (phenelzine, tranylcypromine, isocarboxazid)
Amlodipine
Norvasc
DHP CCB - peripheral artery vasodilation
Angina, HTN
s/e: reflex tachycardia, peripheral edema
Amoxicillin
Amoxil, Moxatag
Bacterial infections
Amoxicillin/clavulanate
Augmentin
Mixed amphetamine salts
Adderall
ADHD
Aripiprazole
Abilify
2nd gen antipsychotic
Schizophrenia, bipolar, MDD, treatment-resistant depression
Atenolol
Tenormin
Beta Blocker - b1 selective
HTN
s/e: masks hypoglycemia, fatigue, dizzy
Atomoxetine
Strattera
ADHD
non-stimulant
Atorvastatin
Lipitor
HLD
Azithromycin
Zithromax, Z-pak
macrolide
atypical coverage, CAP
s/e: QT prolongation, hepatotoxicity, GI upset
Beclomethasone (inhalation)
Qvar
Inhaled corticosteroid
Asthma
s/e: oral candidiasis - rinse mouth, dysphonia
Benazepril
Lotensin
ACEi - decrease vasoconstricition, decrease aldosterone secretion
HTN
s/e: cough, angioedema, hyperkalemia, inc SCr
Bimatopost (ophthalmic)
Lumigan
prostaglabin analog - moves fluid out of eye to dec IOP
glaucoma
s/e: darkening of iris/eyelashes eyelash growth/thickening
Brimonidine (ophthalmic)
Alpha fan P, alphagon
alpha-2 inhibitor
Open-angle glaucoma
Budesonide
Entocort EC, Uceris - Chron’s, Colitis
Pulmicort - ICS for asthma
s/e: oral candidiasis - rinse mouth, dysphonia
Budesonide/formoterol (inhalation)
Symbicort
ICS/LABA
Asthma, COPD
Buprenorphine/naloxone
Suboxone
Opioid dependence