Top Prescription Drugs Flashcards
Generic Typically Used
(Past: Ziagen)
Abacavir
Class/Use:
HIV-1 Antiviral - NRTI (Non-NucleoSide Reverse Transcriptase Inhibitor)
Epzicom
600mg Abacavir / 300 mg Lamivudine
Class/Use:
HIV-1 Antiviral - NRTIs
(Non-NucleoSide Reverse Transcriptase Inhibitors)
Tylenol (oral/suppository)
Ofirmev (injection)
Acetaminophen
Use/Class:
Non-Opioid Analgesic
Tylenol #3
300 mg Acetaminophen / 30 mg Codeine
(Also contains 15 mg Caffeine - not typically mentioned)
Use/Class:
Non-Opioid Analgesic + Opioid Analgesic + methylxanthine CNS Stimulant
Zovirax (oral, injection, topical)
Acyclovir
Class:
Antiviral - Synthetic NucleoSide Analog
Uses:
*Herpes Simplex Virus (HSV) - Typically Genital; if Encephalitis = Use Injection
*Herpes Zoster (Shingles)
*Varicella (Chicken Pox)
Differin (topical)
Adapalene
Note: Also OTC
Class:
Retinoid Derivative
Uses:
Acne, Rosacea
Proair HFA
Proair RespiClick
Proventil HFA
Ventalin HFA
(inhalation)
Albuterol
Class:
Short-Acting Beta-2 Agonist (SABA)
Use:
Asthma “Rescue” Inhaler
Combivent Respimat (inhalation)
Albuterol / Ipratropium
Class:
Short-Acting Beta-2 Agonist (SABA) + Short-Acting Muscarinic Antagonist (SAMA)
Use:
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) Maintenance
Fosamax
Alendronate
Class:
Bisphosphonate Derivative
Uses:
*Symptomatic Paget Disease (or if alkaline phosphatase ≥2x ULN)
*Osteoporosis Treatment/Prevention
(Males & POST-MENOPAUSAL Females)
Zyloprim (oral)
Aloprim (injection)
Allopurinol
Class:
Antigout Xanthine Oxidase Inhibitor
Uses:
*Gout
*Nephrolithiasis aka Kidney Stones - If uric acid excretion exceeds: >800 mg/day (male) / >750 mg/day (female)
*Tumor Lysis Syndrome (cancer-associated)
If HLA-B*5801 Positive:
AVOID USE - elevated risk of SCAR (severe cutaneous adverse reaction); especially in Asians or African Americans
Xanax
Alprazolam
Class:
Benzodiazepine
Use:
Anxiety
Entereg
Alvimopan
Class:
Peripherally-Acting Gastrointestinal Opioid Antagonist
Use:
Post-Operative Ileus (accelerates upper/lower GI recovery after partial bowel resection)
*High-fat meals may decrease absorption
Pacerone (oral)
Nexterone (injection)
Amiodarone
Class: Class III Antiarrhythmic - K Channel Blocker (Rhythm Control)
Uses: Rhythm Control
*Ventricular Arrhythmia
*Off-Label: Supraventricular Arrhythmia (such as AFIB) - if other treatments have failed (a preferred agent in structural heart disease but other therapies such electrical cardioversion, propafenone, flecainide, ibutilide, or dofetilide may be better options)
Notes:
*C/I: Iodine Sensitivity
*Warning: Thyroid Dysfunction (hypothyroidism more common; partially inhibits T4 to T3 conversion)
*Infusions >2 hrs require non-PVC tubing (glass/polyolefin)
*t½: 40-60 days
*At Initiation:
↓ Digoxin by 50%
↓ Warfarin by 30-50%
*Do Not Exceed:
20 mg/day Simvastatin
40 mg/day Lovastatin
(consider alternative)
Generic Typically Used
(Past: Elavil)
Amitriptyline
Class:
Tricyclic Antidepressant (TCA)
Use:
Major Depressive Disorder
Norvasc
Amlodipine
Lotrel
Amlodipine / Benazepril
Generic Typically Used
(Past: Amoxil)
Amoxicillin
Prevpac
Amoxicillin / Clarithromycin / Lansoprazole
Augmentin
Amoxicillin / Clavunate
Adderall
Amphetamine / Dextroamphetamine
Arimidex
Anastrazole
Eliquis
Apixaban
Emend
Arepitant
Abilify
Aripiprazole
Tenormin
Atenolol
Tenortic
Atenolol / Chlorthalidone
Strattera
Atomoxetine
Lipitor
Atorvastatin
Astepro (nasal - OTC)
*Opthalamic: Generic Used
Azelastine
Class: “Anti-Histamine”
Histamine H-1 Antagonist (2nd Gen)
Use:
Allergic Rhinitis (Allergies)
Zithromax (oral, Injection)
Z-Pak (oral)
Azithormycin
Cortisporin (topical)
Bacitracin / Neomycin / Polymixin B / Hydrocortisone
Lioresal (intrathecal)
*Oral: Generic Used
Baclofen
QVAR Redihaler (inhalation)
Beclomethasone
Lotensin
Benazepril
Tessalon Perles
Benzonatate
Cogentin
Benztropine
Diprolene Cream AF (topical)
Betamethasone Dipropionate
Lotrisone (topical)
Betamethasone/Clotrimazole
Biktarvy
Bictegravir / Emtricitabine / Tenofovir Alafenamide
Lumigan, Latisse (opthalmic)
Bimatoprost
Pylera
Bismuth / Metronidazole / Tetracycline
Ziac
Bisoprolol / Hydrochlorothiazide (HCTZ)
Bromfed DM
Brompheniramine / Pseudoephedrine / Dextromethorphan
Pulmicort, Pulmicort Flexhaler (inhalation)
Entocort EC, Eceris (oral)
Budesonide
Symbicort (inhalation)
Budesonide / Formoterol
Bumex (oral)
*Injection: Generic Used
Bumetanide
Belbuca (buccal film)
*Injection: Generic Used
Buprenorphine
Suboxone (sublingual “SL” film)
Zubsolv (SL tablet)
Buprenorphine / Naloxone
Wellbutrin (SR or XL)
SR: Sustained Release
XL: Extended Release
(other brands may use ER/XR abbreviations)
Bupropion
BuSpar
*Generic Typically Used
Buspirone
Gynazole-1 (topical)
Butoconazole
Miacalcin (injection)
*Nasal: Generic Used
Calcitonin
Invokana
Canagliflozin
Invokamet
Canagliflozin / Metformin
Xeloda
Capecitabine
Tegretol
Carbamazepine
Sinemet
Carbidopa / Levodopa
Soma
Carisoprodol
Coreg
Coreg CR
Carvedilol
Omnicef
*Generic Typically Used
Cefdinir
Zinacef (oral, injection)
*Generic Typically Used
Cefuroxime
Celebrex
Celecoxib
Keflex
*Generic Typically Used
Cephalexin
TussiCaps
Chlorpheniramine / Hydrocodone
Sensipar
Cinacalcet
Cipro (oral)
*Injection: Generic Used
Ciprofloxacin
Ciprodex (otic)
Ciprofloxacin / Dexamethasone
Biaxin
*Generic Typically Used
Clarithromycin
Cleocin (injection, oral)
Cleocin-T, Clindagel (topical)
Clindamycin
Clobex, Temovate, Olux (topical)
Clobetasol
Klonopin
Clonazepam
Kapvay (oral)
Catapres-TTS (patch)
Clonidine
Plavix
Clopidogrel
Clozaril
Clozapine
Tybost
Cobicistat
Codeine Contin
(+ other names)
*Generic Typically Used
Codeine
Phenergan w/ Codeine
Promethazine / Codeine
Colcrys
Colchicine
Welchol
Colesevelam
Amrix
Fexmid
Cyclobenzaprine
Dodex
Nascobal
True Vitamin B-12
*Generic Used; Also OTC
Cyanocobalamin
Vitamin B-12
Procytox (oral, injection)
*Generic Typically Used
Cyclophosphamide
Neoral, Gengraf (modified; oral)
Sandimmune (non-modified; oral, injection)
Restasis (ophthalmic)
Cyclosporine
Pradaxa
Dabigatran
Farxiga
Dapagliflozin
Prezista
Darunavir
Pristiq
Desvenlafaxine
Decadron (oral, injection)
Dexamethasone
Dexilant
Dexlansoprazole
Robitussin + Phenergan
Dextromethorphan (DXM) / Promethazine
Valium (oral)
Diastat AcuDial (rectal gel)
*Injection: Generic Used
Diazepam
Voltaren (topical)
*Oral, Patch: Generic Used
*Also OTC
Diclofenac
Bentyl
Dicyclomine
Digitek (oral)
Lanoxin (oral, injection)
Digoxin
D.H.E 45 (injection)
Migranal (nasal)
Dihydroergotamine
Tiazac, Cardizem (oral)
*Injection: Generic Used
Diltiazem
Benadryl (oral, topical, injection)
*Available OTC
Diphenhydramine
Lomotil
Diphenoxylate / Atropine
Aggrenox
Dipyridamole / Aspirin
Tivicay
Dolutegravir
Triumeq
Dolutegravir / Abacavir / Lamivudine
Dovato
Dolutegravir / Lamivudine
Aricept
Donepezil
Pulmozyme (inhalation)
Dornase Alfa
Cardura
Doxazosin
Silenor
*Generic Typically Used
Doxepin
Vibramycin (oral)
*Injection: Generic Used
Doxycycline
Marinol
Dronabinol
Cymbalta
Duloxetine
Sustiva
*Generic Typically Used
Efavirenz
Genvoya
Elvitegravir / Cobicistat / Emtricitabine / Tenofovir ALAFENAMIDE
Stribild
Elvitegravir / Cobicistat / Emtricitabine / Tenofovir DISOPROXIL FUMARATE
Jardiance
Empagliflozin
Emtriva
*Generic Typically Used
Emtricitabine
Truvada
Emtricitabine / Tenofovir DISOPROXIL FUMURATE
Descovy
Emtricitabine / Tenofovir Alafenamide
Vasotec
Enalapril
Baraclude
Entecavir
Calciferol
Ergocalciferol (Vitamin D2)
E.E.S, Ery-Tab (oral)
Erythrocin (oral, injection)
Erythromycin
Lexapro
Escitalopram
Nexium, Nexium 24HR (oral)
Nexium IV (injection)
Esomeprazole
Estrace (vaginal cream)
Estring (vaginal ring)
Vagifem (vaginal tablet)
Vivelle-Dot, Alora, Climara (patch)
Estradiol
Premarin (vaginal cream, oral, injection)
Conjugated Estrogens (equine)
Prempro
Conjugated Estrogens (equine) / Medroxyprogesterone
Lunesta
Eszopiclone
Yaz
Yasmin
Ethinyl Estradiol / Drospirenone
NuvaRing (vaginal ring)
Ethinyl Estradiol / Etonogestrel
Seasonique
Ethinyl Estradiol / Levonorgestrel
Junel
Loestrin
Lo Loestrin
Microgestin
Ethinyl Estradiol / Norethindrone
Tri-Sprintec
Sprintec 28
Ethinyl Estradiol / Norgestimate
Zarontin
Ethosuximide
Zetia
Ezetimibe
Pepcid (oral, injection)
Zantac 360
Famotidine
Antara
Tricor
Trilipix
Fenofibrate
Duragesic (patch)
Sublimaze (injection)
Fentanyl
Dificid
Fidaxomicin
Proscar
Propecia
Finasteride
Diflucan (oral, injection)
Fluconazole
Vanos (topical)
Fluocinonide
Prozac
Fluoxetine
Flovent Diskus
Flovent HFA
Arnuity Ellipta
(inhalation)
Fluticasone
Advair Diskus
Advair HFA
(inhalation)
Fluticasone / Salmeterol
Breo Ellipta (inhalation)
Fluticasone / Vilanterol
Perforomist (inhalation)
*Generic Typically Used
Formoterol
Lasix (oral)
*Injection: Generic Used
Furosemide
Neurontin
Gabapentin
Lopid
Gemfibrozil
Mavyret
Glecaprevir / Pibrentasvir
Amaryl
Glimepiride
Glucotrol
Glipizide
Glynase
*Generic Typically Used
Glyburide (micronized)
Breztri Aerosphere (inhalation)
Glycopyrrolate / Formoterol / Budesonide
Sancuso (patch)
*Oral, Injection: Generic Used
Granisetron
Intuniv
Guanfacine ER
Haldol (oral, injection)
Haloperidol
Apresoline
*Generic Typically Used
Hydralazine
BiDil
Hydralazine / Isosorbide Dinitrate
HCTZ (Abbreviation; No Brand)
*Generic Always Used
Hydrochlorothiazide
Norco
Hydrocodone / Acetaminophen
Solu-Cortef (injection)
*Oral: Generic Used
Hydrocortisone
Dilaudid (oral, injection)
Hydromorphone
Plaquenil
Hydroxychloroquine
Droxia, Hydrea, Siklos
*Generic Always Used
Hydroxyurea
Vistaril
Hydroxyzine
Boniva (oral, injection)
Ibandronate
Advil, Motrin IB (oral)
Caldolor (injection)
*Also OTC
Ibuprofen
Vascepa
Icosapent Ethyl
Gleevec
Imatinib
Indocin (oral, injection, suppository)
Indomethacin
FluMist Quadrivalent (nasal)
Live Attenuated Influenza Vaccine (LAIV4)
Atrovent HFA (inhalation)
Ipratropium Bromide
Avapro
Irbesartan
Marplan
Isocarboxazid
Isotamine
*Generic Typically Used
Isoniazid (INH)
Imdur
*Generic Typically Used
Isosorbide Mononitrate
Absorica
Amnesteem
Isotretinoin
Extina, Ketodan, Nizoral A-D, Xolegel (shampoo)
*Generic Typically Used
Ketoconazole
ReadySharp Ketorolac
*Generic Always Used
Ketorolac
Trandate (discontinued)
*Generic Always Used
Labetalol
Vimpat (oral, injection)
Lacosamide
Constulose, Enulose, Generlac, Kristalose
*Generic Always Used
Lactulose
Epivir
Epivir HBV
Lamivudine
Lamictal
Lamictal ODT
Lamictal Starter Kit
Lamotrigine
Prevacid
Prevacid 24HR
Prevacid SoluTab
Lansoprazole
Xalatan, Xelpros (opthalmic)
Latanoprost
Levofloxacin (oral, injection)
*No Brand; Generic Always Used
Levofloxacin
Levoxyl, Synthroid, Unithroid (oral)
*Injection: Generic Used
Levothyroxine
Lidoderm (patch)
*Oral solution, topical: Generic Used
*Available OTC in some forms
Lidocaine
Linzess
Linaclotide
Tradjenta
Linagliptan
Zyvox (oral, injection)
Linezolid
Cytomel
Liothyronine
Vyvanse
Lisdezamfetamine
Prinivil, Zestril
Lisinopril
Zestoretic
Lisinopril / Hydrochlorothiazide (HCTZ)
Lithobid
Lithium
Ativan (oral, injection)
Lorazepam
Cozaar
Losartan
Hyzaar
Losartan / Hydrochlorothiazide (HCTZ)
Altoprev
Lovastatin
Amitiza
Lubiprostone
Latuda
Lurasidone
Provera (oral)
Depo-Provera (injection)
Medroxyprogesterone
Mobic
Meloxicam
Namenda
Memantine
Demerol (oral, injection)
Meperidine
Asacol HD, Pentasa (oral)
Canada (suppository)
Rowasa (enema)
Mesalamine
Glucophage
Glucophage XR
Fortamet
Glumetza
Metformin
Actoplus Met
Metformin / Pioglitazone
Janumet
Metformin / Sinagliptin
Methadose
*Generic Always Used
Methadone