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