Top Prescription Drugs: Brand to Generic Flashcards
Amoxil, Trimox
(Amoxicillin) Penicillin Antibiotic
Zithromax, Zmax
(Azithromycin) Macrolide Antibiotic
Cipro
(Ciprofloxacin) Fluoroquinolone antibiotic
Keflex
(Cephalexin) Cephalosporin antibiotic
Augmentin
(Amoxicillin/ Clavulanate) Penicillin antibiotic w/ penicillinase inhibitor
Bactrim, Septra
(Sulfamethoxazole/Trimethoprim) Sulfonamide antibiotic
Diflucan
(Fluconazole) Antifungal
Levaquin
(Levofloxacin) Fluoroquinolone antibiotic
Vibramycin, Vibra-Tabs
(Doxycycline) Tetracycline antibiotic
Valtrex
(Valacyclovir) Antiviral
Omnicef
(Cefdinir) Cephalosporin antibiotic
Veetids, Pen-Vee K, V-Cillin
(Penicillin V) Penicillin antibiotic
Macrodantin, Macrobid, Furadantin
(Nitrofurantoin) Antibacterial
Cleocin
(Clindamycin) Antibiotic
Flagyl
(Metronidazole) Antibacterial/ Antiprotozoal
Bactroban
(Mupirocin) Antibacterial
Zovirax
(Acyclovir) Antiviral
Minocin
(Minocycline) Tetracycline antibiotic
Avelox
(Moxifloxacin) Fluoroquinolone antibiotic
Vigamox
(Moxifloxacin) Fluoroquinolone antibiotic
Biaxin
(Clarithromycin) Macrolide Antibiotic
Ceftin
(Cefuroxime) Cephalosporin Antibiotic
Tamiflu
(Oseltamavir) Antiviral
Mytussin AC, Robutussin AC
(Codeine Phosphate w/ Guaifenesin) Antitussive/Expectorant
Tessalon
(Benzonatate) Antitussive
Phenergan w/ Codeine
(Promethazine w/ Codeine phosphate) Antihisatmine/Antitussive
Tussionex
(Clorpheniramine w/ Hydrocodone) Antitussive
Kenalog
(Tiramcinolone Acetonide) Topical Corticosteroid
Lotrisone
(Clotrimazole w/ Betamethasone) Topical Antifungal
Temovate
(Clobetasol Proprionate) Topical Anti-inflammatory
Nizoral
(Ketoconazole) Antifungal
Nystop
(Nystatin) Antifungal Antibiotic
Lortab, Vicodin, Lorce, Norco
(Hydrocodone w/ APAP) Opioid Analgesic
Ultram, Ryzolt
(Tramadol HCl) Analgesic
Ultracet
(Tramadol w/ APAP) Analgesic
Tylenol, Phenaphen (w/ Codeine)
(APAP w/ Codeine) Narcotic Analgesic
OxyIR, Roxicodone
(Oxycodone IR) Opioid Analgesic
Oxycontin
(Oxycodone CR) Opioid Analgesic
Percocet, Roxicet, Endocet
(Oxycodone w/ APAP) Opioid Analgesic
Suboxone
(Buprenorphine w/ Naloxone) Agent for Opioid Dependence
Duragesic
(Fentanyl) Opioid Analgesic
Methadose, Dolophine
(Methadone) Opioid Analgesic
MS Contin
(Morphine Sulfate) Opioid Analgesic
Motrin
(Ibuprofen) NSAID
Anaprox, Naprosyn
(Naproxen) NSAID
Mobic
(Meloxicam) NSAID
Celebrex
(Celecoxib) NSAID
Voltaren, Voltaren XR
(Diclofenac) NSAID
Relafen
(Nabumetone) NSAID
Lodine, LodineXL
(Etodolac) NSAID
Soma
(Carisoprodol) Muscle relaxant
Robaxin
(Methocarbamol) Muscle relaxant
Amrix, Flexeril, Fexmid
(Cyclobenzaprine) Muscle relaxant
Lioresal
(Baclofen) Muscle relaxant
Skelaxin
(Metaxalone) Muscle relaxant
Zanaflex
(Tizanidine) Muscle relaxant
Lidoderm
(TD Lidocaine) Topical analgesic
Colchicine
(generic only) Agent for gout
Zyloprim
(Allopurinol) Agent for gout
Zoloft
(Sertraline) Antidepressant SSRI
Prozac
(Fluoxetine) Antidepressant SSRI
Celexa
(Citalopram) Antidepressant SSRI
Wellbutrin
(Bupropion) Antidepressant
Effexor
(Venlafaxine) Antidepressant SNRI
Desyrel
(Trazadone) Antidepressant
Paxil, Pexeva
(Paroxetine) Antidepressant SSRI
Cymbalta
(Duloxetine) Antidepressant SNRI
Remeron
(Mirtazapine) Antidepressant
Lexapro
(Escitalopram) Antidepressant SSRI
Elavil
(Amitriptyline) Antidepressant TCA
Pamelor
(Nortriptyline) Antidepressant TCA
BuSpar
(Buspirone) Antianxiety agent
Ambien
(Zolpidem) Hypnotic sedative
Lunesta
(Eszopiclone) Hypnotic sedative
Xanax
(Alprazolam) Antianxiety
Klonopin
(Clonazepam) Antiepileptic
Ativan
(Lorazepam) Antianxiety
Restoril
(Temazepam) Sedative
Valium
(Diazepam) Antianxiety
Slow FE, Feosol
(Ferrous Sulfate) Blood Modifier
Folacin, Pteroylgluta-mine Acid, Folate
(Folic Acid) Vitamin
Neurontin
(Gabapentin) Antiepileptic
Lyrica
(Pregabalin) Anti-convulsant/ Antineuralgic
Lamicatal
(Lamotrigine) Antiepileptic
Topamax
(Topiramate) Antiepileptic
Depakote
(Divalproex) Antiepileptic/Antipsychotic
Dilantin Kapseals
(Phenytoin) Antiepileptic
Keppra
(Levetiracetam) Anti-convulsant
Seroquel
(Quetiapine) Antipsychotic
Risperdal
(Risperidone) Antipsychotic
Abilify
(Aripiprazole) Antipsychotic
Zyprexa
(Olanzapine) Antipsychotic
Chantix
(Varenicline) Smoking Cessation Aid
Requip
(Ropinirole) Anti-Parkinson
Namenda
(Memantine) Agent for Alzheimer’s Dementia
Aricept
(Donepezil) Antipsychotic/ Agent for Alzheimer’s Dementia
Cogentin
(Benztropine Mesylate) Anti-Parkinson
Synthroid, Levoxyl, Levothyroid
(Levothyroxine) Thyroid hormone
Armour Thyroid
(Thyroid, dessicated) Thyroid hormone
Deltasone
(Prednisone) Anti-inflammatory
Medrol
(Methylpredisolone) Anti-inflammatory
Oraped
(Prednisolone) Anti-inflammatory
Othro-Cyclen, Sprintec
(Norgestimate & Ethinyl estradiol) Oral contraceptive
Tri-Cyclen, Tri-Cyclen Lo, TriSpreintec, Trinessa
(Norgestimate & Ethinyl estradiol) Oral contraceptive
Premarin
(Conjugated estrogens) Estrogen Hormone
Yasmin, Ocella
(Drospirenone & Ethinyl estradiol) Oral contraceptive
Yaz
(Drospirenone & Ethinyl estradiol) Oral contraceptive
Estrace
(Estradiol) Estrogen hormone
Vivelle-Dot
(Estradiol) Hormonal replacement
NuvaRing
(Etonogestrel & Ethinyl estradiol) Contraceptive
Ovral, Lo/Ovral, Ogestrel, Cryselle
(Noregestrel & Ethinyl estradiol) Oral contraceptive
Loestrin FE, Microgestin FE, Junel FE
(Norethindrone acetate, Ethinyl estradiol & Ferrous fumarate) Oral contraceptive
Loestrin 24 FE
(Norethindrone acetate, Ethinyl Estradiol & Ferrous fumarate) Oral contraceptive
Pyridium
(Phenazopyridine) Urinary tract analgesic
Fosamax
(Alendronate) Osteoporosis agent
Actonel
(Risedronate) Osteoporosis agent
Boniva
(Ibandronate) Osteoporosis agent
Evista
(Raloxifene) Osteoporosis agent
Drisdol
(Vitamin D, Ergocalciferol) Vitamin
Detrol
(Tolterodine) Urinary bladder modifier
Ditropan
(Oxybutynin) Urinary bladder modifier
Proscar
(Finasteride) Prostate anti-inflammatory
Avodart
(Dutasteride) Prostate anti-inflammatory
Xalatan
(Latanoprost) Agent for glaucoma
Lumigan
(Bimatoprost) Agent for glaucoma
Patanol
(Olopatadine) Ophthalmic anti-allergy
Zestril, Prinivil
(Lisinopril) Antihypertensive
Zestoretic, Prinzide
(Lisinopril + HCT) Antihypertensive
Vasotec
(Enalapril) Antihypertensive
Altace
(Ramipril) Antihypertensive
Lotensin
(Benazepril) Antihypertensive
Lotrel
(Amlodipine/ Benazepril) Antihypertensive
Accupril
(Quinapril) Antihypertensive
Toprol-XL
(Metoprolol Succinate) Antihypertensive
Lopressor
(Metoprolol Tartrate) Antihypertensive
Tenormin
(Atenolol) Antihypertensive
Coreg
(Carvedilol) Antihypertensive <nonselective ? Blocker with alpha-1 blocker)
Inderal, Innopran XL
(Propranolol) Antihypertensive
Zebeta
(Bisoprolol) Antihypertensive
Ziac
(Bisoprolol + HCT) Antihypertensive
Normodyne, Trandate
(Labetalol) Antihypertensive
Nitrostat, Nitroquick
(Nitroglycerin) Antianginal
Imdur
(Isosorbide) Antianginal
Lanoxin, Lanoxicaps, Digitek
(Digoxin) Inotropic agent
Cordarone, Pacerone
(Amiodarone) Antiarrhythmic
Coumadin, Jantoven
(Warfarin) Anticoagulant
Plavix
(Clopidogrel) Platelet Inhibitor
Ecotrin
(Aspirin, enteric-coated) Blood Modifier
Diovan
(Valsartan) Antihypertensive
Diovan-HCT
(Valsartan + HCT) Antihypertensive
Cozaar
(Losartan) Antihypertensive
Hyzaar
(Losartan + HCT) Antihypertensive
Avapro
(Irbesartan) Antihypertensive
Avalide
(Irbesartan+HCT) Antihypertensive
Benicar
(Olmesartan) Antihypertensive
Benicar-HCT
(Olmesartan + HCT) Antihypertensive
Micardis
(Telmisartan) Antihypertensive
Norvasc
(Amlopidine) Antihypertensive
Procardia, Nifedical, Adalet
(Nifedipine) Antihypertensive/ Antianginal
Plendil
(Felodipine) Antihypertensive - (DHP CCB)
Cardizem, Cartia XT, Tiazac
(Diltiazem) Antihypertensive/ Antianginal
Isoptin, Calan, Verelen
(Verapimil) Antihypertensive/ Antianginal
HydroDiuril
(Hydrochlorothiazide) Thiazide Diuretic
Lasix
(Furosemide) Loop Diuretic
Dyazide, Maxzide
(Triamtrene/ HCTZ) Diuretic
Aldactone
(Spirinolactone)
Tenoretic
(Atenolol/ Chlorthalidone) Antihypertensive
Flomax
(Tamsulosin) Prostate anti-inflammatory
Cardura
(Doxazosin) Antihypertensive/ BPH Agent
Hytrin
(Terazosin) Antihypertensive/BPH
Catapres
(Clonidine) Antihypertensive
Zocor
(Simvastatin) Antihyperlipidemic
Lipitor
(Atorvastatin) Antihyperlipidemic
Mevacor
(Lovastatin) Antihyperlipidemic
Crestor
(Rosuvastatin) Antihyperlipidemic
Pravachol
(Pravastatin) Antihyperlipidemic
Zetia
(Ezetimibe) Antihyperlipidemic
Vytorin
(Ezetimibe/ Simvastatin) Antihyperlipidemic
Tricor
(Fenofibrate) Antihyperlipidemic
Lopid
(Gemfibrozil) Antihyperlipidemic
Niaspan
(Niacin) Antihyperlipidemic
Lovaza
(Omega-3 FAs) Antihyperlipidemic
Glucophage
(Metformin) Antidiabetic
Glucovance
(Glyburide/ Metformin) Antidiabetic
Actos
(Pioglitazone) Antidiabetic
Avandia
(Rosiglitazone) Antidiabetic
Micronase, Diabata
(Glyburide) Antidiabetic
Amaryl
(Glimepiride) Antidiabetic
Glucotrol
(Glipizide) Antidiabetic
Januvia
(Sitagliptin) Antidiabetic
Humulin N, Humulin R
(Regular insulin NPH, Regular insulin) Anti-diabetic
Humalog
(Insulin Lispro, rDNA origin) Anti-diabetic
Novolog
(Insulin Aspart, rDNA origin) Anti-diabetic
Lantus
(Insulin Glargine, rDNA origin) Anti-diabetic
Prilosec
(Omeprazole) Anti-ulcer agent
Nexium
(Esomeprazole) Gastric antisecretory
Prevacid
(Lansoprazole) Gastric antisecretory
Aciphex
(Rabeprazole) Gastric antisecretory
Protonix
(Pantoprazole) Anti-ulcer agent
Zantac
(Ranitidine) Anti-ulcer agent
Pepcid
(Famotadine) Anti-ulcer agent
Miralax, Glycolax
(Polyethylene Glycol 2250) Laxative
Reglan
(Metoclopramide) Anti-emetic
Phenergan
(Promethazine) Anti-emetic
Antivert
(Meclizine) Anti-vertigo agent
Bentyl
(Dicyclomine) GI antispasmotic
Proventil, Ventolin, Proair
(Albuterol) Anti-asthmatic
Xopenex
(Levalbuterol) Antiasthmatic
Combivent
(Ipratropium + Albuterol MDI) Antiasthmatic
DuoNeb
(Ipratropium + Albuterol soln) Antiasthmatic
Advair
(Fluticasone + Salmeterol) Antiasthmatic
Spiriva
(Tiotropium) Antiasthmatic
Flovent
(Fluticasone MDI) Antiasthmatic
Singulair
(Montelukast) Antiasthmatic
Flonase
(Fluticasone) Antiallergy
Veramyst
(Fluticasone) Antiallergy
Astelin
(Azelastine) Antiallergy
Nasacort AQ
(Triamcinolone) Antiallergy
Nasonex
(Mometasone) Antiallergy
Allegra-D
(Fexofenadine + Pseudoephedrine) Antihistamine/ Decongestant
Atarax, Vistaril
(Hydroxyzine) Antianxiety/ Antipruritic
Plaquenil
(Hydroxychloroquine) Antimalarial
Trexall, Rheumatrex
(Methotrexate) Antimetabolite
Viagra
(Sildenafil) Erectile dysftn
Levitra
(Vardenafil) Erectile dysftn
Cialis
(Tadalafil) Erectile dysftn