Top Prescription Drugs Flashcards
Generic Name
Abacavir
Ziagen
nucleoside reverse transcriptase inhibitors (NRTIs)
Generic Name
Abacavir/Lamivudine
Epzicom
nucleoside reverse transcriptase inhibitors (NRTIs)
Generic Name
Acetaminophen
Tylenol (oral, suppository)
Ofirmev (injection)
analgesic, antipyretic
Generic Name
Acetaminophen/Codeine
Tylenol with Codeine #3, #4
Analgesic, antitussive
Generic Name
Acyclovir
Zovirax (oral, topical, injection)
nucleosiede analogues antiviral
Generic Name
Adapalene
Differin (topical)
retinoid
Generic Name
Albuterol
ProAir HFA, ProAir RespiClick, Proventil HFA, Ventolin HFA
bronchodilator short-acting beta-agonist
Inhalation
Generic Name
Albuterol/Ipratropium
Combivent, Resipimat
short-acting beta agonist/short-acting muscarinic antagonist (SABA/SAMA)
bronchodilator
Generic Name
Alendronate
Fosamax
bisphosphonate
Generic Name
Allopurionol
Zyloprim (oral)
Aloprim (injection)
xanthine oxidase inhibitor
Generic Name
Alprazolam
Xanax
benzodiazepine
Generic Name
Alvimopan
Entereg
peripheral acting mu-opioid receptor antagonist
Generic Name
Amiodarone
Cordarone, Pacerone (oral)
Nexterone (injection)
class III antiarrhythmic
Generic Name
Amtriptyline
Elavil, Vanatrip
tricyclic antidepressants (TCA)
Generic Name
Amlodipine
Norvasc
dihydropyridine calcium channel blocker (CCB)
Generic Name
Amlodipine/Benazepril
Lotrel
CCB + ACE inhibitor
Generic Name
Amoxicillin
Amoxil
penicillin antibiotic
Generic Name
Amoxicillin/Clarithromycin/Lansoprazole
Prevpac
antibiotic/PPI
used in H. Pylori
Generic Name
Amoxicillin/Clavulanate
Augmentin
aminopenicillin + beta-lactamase inhibitor
Generic Name
Amphetamine/Dextroamphetamine
A
Adderall
stimulant
Generic Name
Ampicillin
Ampi, Omnipen
Aminopenicillin
Generic Name
Anastrozole
Arimedex
nonsteroid aromatase inhibitors (hormone)
Generic Name
Apixaban
Eliquis
direct oral anticoagulant
factor Xa inhibitor
Generic Name
Aprepitant
Emend
antiemetic
substance P/neurokinin 1 receptor antagonist
Generic Name
Aripiprazole
Abilify
atypical antipsychotic
second generation
Generic Name
Atazanavir
Reyatz
protease inhibitor antiretroviral
Generic Name
Atenolol
Tenormin
synthetic beta-1 selective blocker
Generic Name
Atenolol/Chlorthalidone
Tenoretic
beta-1 selective blocker and thiazide diuretic
Generic Name
Atomoxetine
Stratterra
selective norepinephrine reuptake inhibitor (SNRI)
Generic Name
Atorvastatin
Lipitor
HMG-CoA Reductase inhibitor
Generic Name
Azelastine
Astepro (nasal, opthalmic)
antihistamine
Generic Name
Azithromycin
Zithromax (oral, injection)
Z-Pak (oral)
macrolide anibiotic
Generic Name
Bacitracin/Neomycin/Polymixin B/Hydrocortisone
Cortisporin (topical)
topical antibioitic/corticosteroid
Generic Name
Baclofen
Lioresal (intrathecal, oral)
muscle relaxant
Generic Name
Beclomethasone
QVAR RediHaler
inhaled corticosteroid
Generic Name
Benazepril
Lotensin
angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitor (ACE)
Generic Name
Benzonatate
Tessalon Perles
antitussive
Generic Name
Benztropine
Cogentin
antichoingeric - antiparkinson’s
Generic Name
Betamethasone dipropionate
Diprolene Cream AF (topical)
topical corticosteroid
Generic Name
Betamethasone/Clomitrozole
Lotrisone (topical)
topical antifungal and corticosteroid
Generic Name
Bictegravir/Emtracitabine/Tenofovir alafenamide
Biktarvy
integrase inhibitor/reverse transcriptase inhibitor
Generic Name
Bimatoprost
Lumigan, Latisse
gluacoma, prostaglandin analogue
Generic Name
Bismuth/Metronidazole/Tetracycline
Pylera
H. Pylori infections, tetracycline antibitoic
Generic Name
Bisoprolol/Hydrochlorothiazide
Zaic
selective b1-blocker and thiazide diuretic
Generic Name
Brompheniramine/Pseudoephedrine/ Dextromethorphan
Bromfed DM
decongestant
Generic Name
Budesonide
Pulmicort, Pulmicort inhaler, Flexhaler, Entocort EC, Uceris
inhaled corticosteroid
Generic Name
Budesonide/Fomoterol
Symbicort
inhaled corticosteroid and long-acting beta agonist
Generic Name
Bumetanide
Bumex
loop diuretic
Generic Name
Buprenorphine
Belbuca (buccal film)
Butrans (patch)
weak partial mu-opioid receptor agonist
Generic Name
Buprenorphine/Naloxone
Suboxone
opioid partial agonist-antagonist
Generic Name
Bupropion
Wellbutrin SR/XL
norepinephrine and dopamine reuptake inhibitor (NRDI)
Generic Name
Buspirone
Buspirone
anxiolytic
Generic Name
Butoconazole
Gynazole-1
topical antifungal
Generic Name
Calcitonin
Miacalcin
calcitonin receptor agonist
Generic Name
Canagliflozin
Invokana
SGLT-2 inhibitor
Generic Name
Canagliflozin/Metformin
Invokamet
SGLT-2 inhibitor/biguanide
Generic Name
Capecitabine
Xeloda
anti-metabolite/antineoplastics
Generic Name
Carbamazepine
Tegretol
anticonvulsant
Generic Name
Carbidopda/Levodopa
Sinemet
antiparkinson agent
Generic Name
Carisoprodol
Soma
muscle relaxant
Generic Name
Carvedilol
Coreg, Coreg CR
non-selective beta blocker
Generic Name
Cefdinir
Omnicef
third generation cephalosporin
Generic Name
Cefuroxime
Ceftin, Zinacef
second generation cephalosporin
Generic Name
Celecoxib
Celebrex
NSAID (cox-2 inhibitor)
Generic Name
Cephalexin
Keflex
first generation cephalosporin
Generic Name
Chlorpheniramine/Hydrocodone
TussiCaps
antitussive (opioid analgesic and antihistamine)
Generic Name
Chlorthalidone
Thalitone
thiazide diuretics
Generic Name
Cholecalciferol (vitamind D3)
Drisdol, Calciferol
vitamin D supplement
Generic Name
Cinacalcet
Sensipar
calcimimetic
Generic Name
Ciprofloxacin
Cipro
fluroquionolone antibiotic
Generic Name
Ciprofloxacin/Dexamethasone
Ciprodex
floroquionolone antibiotic/glucocorticoid
Generic Name
Citalopram
Celexa
selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI)
antidepressant
Generic Name
Clarithromycin
Biaxin, Biaxin XL
macrolide antibiotic
Generic Name
Clindamycin
Cleocin (injection, oral)
Cleocin-T, Clindagel (topical)
lincosamide antibiotic
Generic Name
Clobetasol
Clobex, Temovate, Olux (topical)
topical corticosteroid
Generic Name
Clonazepam
Klonopin
benzodiazepine
Generic Name
Clonidine
Kapvay (oral)
Catapres (patch)
centrally acting alpha-2 adrenergic agonist
Generic Name
Clopidogrel
Plavix
antiplatelet, P2Y12 inhibitor
Generic Name
Clozapine
Clozaril
atypical antipsychotics
Generic Name
Cobicistat
Tybost
pharmacokinetic enhancer
enhances HIV antiretroviral drugs
Generic Name
Codeine
Codeine
opioid
Generic Name
Codeine/Promethazine
Phenergen/Codeine
opioid analgesic and antihistamine
Generic Name
Colchicine
Colcrys
anti-gout agent
Generic Name
Colesevelam
Welchol
bile acid sequestrant
Generic Name
Cyanocobalamin (vitamin B12)
Cobolin-M, Cyanoject
b-vitamins
Generic Name
Cyclobenzaprine
Amrix, Fexmid
muscle relaxant
Generic Name
Cyclophosphamide
Cytoxan, Neosar
aklylating agent - antineoplastic
Generic Name
Cyclosporine
Neoral, Gengraf (modified), Sandimmune (non-modified), Restasis
immunosuppressant
Generic Name
Dabigatran
Pradaxa
DOAC - direct thrombin inhibitor
Generic Name
Dapagliflozin
Farxiga
SGLT-2
Generic Name
Darunavir
Prezista
protease inhibitor
Generic Name
Desvenlafaxine
Pristiq
selective serotonin and norepinephrine reuptake inbibitor
(SNRI)
Generic Name
Dexamethasone
Decadron (oral, injection)
glucocorticoid
Generic Name
Dexlansoprazole
Dexilant
proton pump inhibitor (PPI)
Generic Name
Dextromethorphan/Promethazine
Promethazine DM
antitussive
Generic Name
Diazepam
Valium (oral)
Diastat (rectal gel)
benzodiazepine
Generic Name
Diclofenac
Voltaren (topical)
NSAID
Generic Name
Dicyclomine
Bentyl
anticholinerigc/antispasmodic
for IBS
Generic Name
Digoxin
Digitek
cardiac glycoside
Generic Name
Dihydroergotamine
D.H.E 45 (injection)
Migranal (nasal)
ergot alkaloid
Generic Name
Diltiazem
Tiazac, Cardizem (oral)
calcium channel blocker
Generic Name
Diphenhydramine
Benadryl
antihistamine
Generic Name
Diphenoxylate/Atropine
Lomotil
anticholinergic
antidiarrhea
Generic Name
Dipyridamole/Aspirin
Aggrenox
antiplatelet
phosphodiesterase inhibitor
Generic Name
Dolutegravir
Tivicay
integrase inhibitor
HIV
Generic Name
Dolutegravir/Abacavir/Lamivudine
Triumeq
nucleoside reverse transcriptase inhibitor (NRTI) + integrase inhibitor
Generic Name
Dolutegravir/Lamivudine
Dovato
nucleoside reverse transcriptase inhibitor (NRTI) + integrase inhibitor
Generic Name
Donepezil
Aricept
cholinesterase inhibitor
alzheimers disease
Generic Name
Dornase Alfa
Pulmozyme
synthetic human deoxyribonuclease
break down extracelluar DNA in the lungs to thin pulmonary mucous
Generic Name
Doxazosin
Cardura
selective alpha1-blocker
Generic Name
Doxepin
Sinequan
tricyclic antidepressants
Generic Name
Doxycycline
Vibramycin (oral)
tetracycline antibiotic
Generic Name
Dronabinol
Marinol
cannabinoid
Generic Name
Duloxetine
Cymbalta
selective serotonin and norepinephrine reuptake inhibitor (SNRI)
Generic Name
Efavirenz
Sustiva, Stocrin
non-nucleoside reverse transcriptase inhibitor (NNRTI)
Generic Name
Elvitegravir/Cobicistat/Emtracitabine/Tenofovir alafenamide
Genvoya
nucletoide reverse transcriptase inhibitor (NNTI) + integrase inhibitor
HIV medication enhancer = cobicistat
Generic Name
Elvitegravir/Cobicistat/Emtracitabine/Tenofovir disoproxil fumarate
Stribild
nucletoide reverse transcriptase inhibitor (NNTI) + integrase inhibitor
HIV medication enhancer = cobicistat
Generic Name
Empagliflozin
Jardiance
SGLT-2 inhibitor
Generic Name
Emtricitabine
Emtriva
nucleotide reverse transcriptase inhibitor (NRTI)
Generic Name
Emtricitabine/Tenofovir alafenamide
Descovy
nucleotide reverse transcriptase inhibitor (NRTI)
Generic Name
Emtricitabine/Tenofovir disoproxil fumarate
Truvada
nucleotide reverse transcriptase inhibitor (NRTI)
Generic Name
Enalapril
Vasotec
angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitor (ACE)
Generic Name
Entecavir
Baraclude
hepatitis B virus nucleoside reverse transcriptase inhibitors
Generic Name
Ergocalciferol (vitamin D2)
Calciferol
vitamin D supplement
Generic Name
Erythromycin
E.E.S Ery-Tab (oral)
Erythrocin (oral, injection)
macrolide antibioitc
Generic Name
Escitalopram
Lexapro
selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI)
Generic Name
Esomeprazole
Nexium, Nexium 24HR, Nexium IV
proton pump inhibitor (PPI)
Generic Name
Estradiol
Estrace (vaginal cream)
Estring (vaginal ring)
Vagifem (vaginal tablet)
Vivelle-Dot, Alora, Climara (patch)
hormone therapy and contraceptive
Generic Name
Estrogens conjugated
Permarin (vaginal cream, oral, injection)
hormone therapy or contraceptive
Generic Name
Estrogens conjugated/medroxyprogesterone
Premphase, Prempro
hormone therapy or contraceptive
Generic Name
Eszopiclone
Lunesta
nonbenzodiazepine hypnotic
sleep sedative
Generic Name
Ethinyl estradiol/Drospirenone
Yasmin, Yaz
contraceptive
Generic Name
Ethinyl estradiol/Etonogestrel
NuvaRing
contraceptive
Generic Name
Ethinyl estradiol/Levonorgestrel
Seasonique
contraceptive
Generic Name
Etinyl estradiol/Norethindrone
Junel, Loestrin, Lo Loestrin, Microgestin
contraceptive
Generic Name
Ethinyl estradiol/Norgestimate
Tri-Sprintec, Sprintec 28
contraceptive
Generic Name
Ethosuximide
Zarontin
anticonvulsant
Generic Name
Ezetimibe
Zetia
cholesterol absorption inhibitor
lipid lowering
Generic Name
Famotidine
Pepcid (oral, injection)
Zantac 360
histamine-2 receptor antagonist (H2RA)
Generic Name
Fenofibrate
Antara, Tricor, Trilipix
antilipemic agent (fibrates)
Generic Name
Fentanyl
Duragesic (patch)
Sublimaze (injection)
opioid
Generic Name
Fidaxomicin
Dificid
macrolide antibiotic
for c.diff
Generic Name
Finasteride
Proscar, Propecia
5-alpha reductase inhibitor
BPH agent