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
Bupropion
Wellbutrin, Zyban dopamine + norepi reuptake inhibitor Depression, smoking cessation s/e: dry mouth, insomnia, weight loss, seizures c/i w/ seizures take in the morning
Buspirone
Buspar
Anxiety
Carisoprodol
Soma
Muscle relaxer, pain adjuvant
Carvedilol
Coreg
non-selective Beta Blocker and Alpha-1 blocker
HTN, HF
s/e: hyperglycemia
Celecoxib
Celebrex COX2 selective NSAID OA, RA, acute pain c/i: sulfa allergy, pregnancy inc MI/stroke risk
Cephalexin
Keflex
Bacterial infections
Cetirizine
Zyrtec
antihistamine
Allergic rhinitis
Ciprofloxacin
Cipro
quinolone
Bacterial infections
covers pseudomonas
s/e: tendon rupture, peripheral neuropathy, QT prolongation, photosensitivity, hepatotoxicity
do not use in children, separate from cations
Citalopram
Celexa
SSRI
Depression
do not use w/ MAOi (phenelzine, tranylcypromine, isocarboxazid)
Clindamycin
Cleocin
Bacterial infections
s/e: C/ diff colitis
perform induction test
Clonidine
Catapres, Kapvay Alpha-2 agonist - decrease BP by decreased norepi release = decreased SVR, decreased HR HTN, ADHD s/e: dry mouth, somnolence, hypotension do not stop suddenly
Clopidogrel
Plavix
Antiplatelet
ACS, reduce stroke/MI risk
Colchicine
Colcrys, Mitigare
Gout
Cyclobenzaprine
Amrix, Flexeril
Muscle relaxer
Dabigatran
Pradaxa Direct thrombin inhibitor Anticoagulant c/i prosthetic heart valve reversal: idarucizumab (Praxbind)
desvenlafaxine
Pristiq
SNRI
depression
do not use w/ MAOi (phenelzine, tranylcypromine, isocarboxazid)
dexmethylphenidate
Focalin
ADHD
diazepam
Valium
anxiety, alcohol withdrawal, seizures
diclofenac
Voltaren, Cambia COX2 selective NSAID OA, RA, pain avoid in women of childbearing potential inc MI/stroke risk
digoxin
Lanoxin, Digitek, Digox
inhibits Na/K/ATPase pump
pos. inotrope (inc contractility), neg chronotrope (slows HR) - improves exercise tolerance, QOL
HF, a-fib
diltiazem
Cardizem, Cartia, Tiazac
non-DHP CCB - control arrythmias, neg inotrope, neg chronotrope
HTN, angina
s/e: edema, gingival hyperplasia
divalproex
Depakote
seizures, bipolar, migraine prophy
donepezil
Aricept
scetylcholinesterase inhibitor = inc ACh
alzheimer’s disease
s/e: nausea, insomnia - give at night for less nausea, give in morning for less insomnia
dorzolamide/timolol (ophthalmic)
Cosopt
carbonic anhydrase inhibitor / beta blocker
glaucoma
s/e: burning, stinging, change in vision, dry eye
doxazosin
Cardura
Alpha-1 blocker - vasodilation of arteries and veins
HTN, BPH
not recommended by JNC8
reduces bladder obstruction, improving urine flow
s/e: orthostatic hypotension, syncope, abnormal ejaculation, floppy iris syndrome w/ cataracts
doxycycline
Vibramycin, Doxy
tetracycline
CA-MRSA skin infections, VRE, UTIs
s/e: teeth discoloration, less bone growth, photosensitivity, SJS/TEN
do not use in children <8, pregnancy, breastfeeding
separate from divalent cations
duloxetine
Cymbalta
SNRI
anxiety, depression, chronic pain
do not use w/ MAOi (phenelzine, tranylcypromine, isocarboxazid)
dutasteride
Avodart
5-alpha reductase inhibitor
BPH - use only if enlarged prostate
reduces prostate size, decreases PSA levels
s/e: impotence, dec libido, abnormal ejaculation
c/i in pregnancy, women of childbearing age
enalapril
Vasotec, Epaned
ACEi - decrease vasoconstricition, decrease aldosterone secretion
HTN, HF
s/e: cough, angioedema, hyperkalemia, inc SCr
enoxaparin
Lovenox LMWH anticoagulant do not use w/ history of HIT s/e: inc LFTs, thrombocytopenia
ergocalciferol
Drisdol
Vit. D deficiency
escitalopram
Lexapro
SSRI
depression, anxiety
do not use w/ MAOi (phenelzine, tranylcypromine, isocarboxazid)
esomeprazole
Nexium
PPI
GERD, Peptic ulcers
s/e: osteoporosis, fractures, C. diff, hypomagnesemia
estradiol
Estrogel, Evamist, Femring, Minvelle
estrogen replacement
conjugated estrogens
Prempro, Premarin
estrogen replacement
eszopiclone
Lunesta
act on benzo receptors to inc GABA
insomnia
s/e: somnolence, ataxia, parasomnias (unusual actions while sleeping)
etanercept
Enbrel anti-TNF RA/OA, plaque psoriasis weekly injection, do not give live vaccines, do not shake activation of malignancies, infections
exenatide
Byetta, Bydureon
GLP-1 agonist - inc insulin secretion, dec glucagon secretion, slows gastric emptying
T2DM
s/e: weight loss
Ezetimibe
Zetia
inhibits cholesterol absorption
high cholesterol
ezetimibe/simvastatin
Vytorin
hyperlipidemia
famotidine
Pepcid
H2RA
GERD, peptic ulcers
s/e: confusion
fenofibrate
Lipofen
Hyperlipidemia
fentanyl
Actiq, Duragesic
Pain
1 patch Q72h
finasteride
Proscar, Propecia
5-alpha reductase inhibitor
BPH, male hairloss
use only if enlarged prostate - reduces prostate size and PSA levels
s/e: impotence, dec libido, abnormal ejaculation
c/i in pregnancy, women of childbearing age, women shouldn’t handle
fluoxetine
Prozac, Sarafem
SSRI
depression, OCD, panic disorder, PMDD
do not use w/ MAOi (phenelzine, tranylcypromine, isocarboxazid)
fluticasone (inhalation)
Flovent HFA, Flovent diskus
ICS
asthma
s/e: oral candidiasis - rinse mouth, dysphonia
fluticasone (nasal)
Flonase
Rhinitis
fluticasone/salmeterol
Advair diskus, Advair HFA
ICS/LABA
asthma, COPD
furosemide
Lasix
edema, HTN
gabapentin
Neurontin, Gralise
seizures, postherpetic neuralgia
glimepiride
Amaryl sulfonylurea T2DM - inc insulin levels s/e: weight gain take w/ breakfast
glipizide
Glucotrol sulfonylurea - inc insulin levels T2DM s/e: weight gain take w/ breakfast
guaifenesin
Mucinex
expectorant
hydralazine
Apresoline
direct vasodilator of arteries
HTN
s/e: hypotension, reflex tachycardia, palpitations
hydrochlorothiazide
Microzide
edema, HTN