Brand/ Generic/ General indication Flashcards
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Abacavir/Lamivudine
Epzicom
- HIV antiviral
Acetaminophen
Tylenol (oral/ suppository), Ofirmev (inj)
Pain/ fever
Acyclovir
Zovirax
antiviral
Adapalene
Differin
acne/ vitamin a
Albuterol
Proair HFA. Proair Respiclick, Proventil HFA, Ventolin HFA (all inhalation)
SOB, COPD, Asthma
Albuterol/ Ipratropium
Combivent Respimat (inhalation)
- SOB, COPD, Asthma
Alendronate
Fosamax
osteoporosis
Allopurinol
Zyloprim (oral), Aloprim (inj)
high uric acid/ gout - decrease production of UA
Alprazolam
Xanax
- sedative treat anxiety and panic disorder
Alvimopan
Entereg
- Gut motility stimulator: It can restore bowel function after bowel surgery
Amiodarone
Pacerone (oral), Nexterone (inj)
- Antiarrhythmic: It can treat heart rhythm problems
Amlodipine
Norvasc
- CCB - HTN
Amlodipine/ Benazepril
Lotrel
- HTN
Amoxicillin/ Clarithromycin/ Lansoprazole
Prevpac
- Antibiotics and Proton-pump inhibitor: It can treat H pylori infections and ulcers
Amox/Clav
Augmentin
- ABX
Amphetamine/ Dextroamphetamine
Adderall
- Stimulant: It can treat ADHD. It can also treat narcolepsy.
Anastrozole
Arimidex
- Hormone based chemotherapy: It can treat breast cancer
Apixaban
Eliquis
- DOAC: blood clot
Aprepitant
Emend
- Antiemetic: It can prevent nausea and vomiting caused by chemotherapy or surgery
Aripiprazole
Abilify
- Antipsychotic: It can treat schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, depression, and Tourette syndrome.
Atazanavir
Reyataz
- HIV antiviral
Atenolol
Tenormin
- BB: HTN
Atenolol/ Chorthalidone
Tenoretic
- Beta blocker, Diuretic: HTN
Atomoxetine
Strattera
- Cognition-enhancing medication: It can treat ADHD
Azelastine
Astepro (nasal)
- Antihistamine
It can treat allergic itching of the eyes.
Azithromycin
Zithromax (oral, inj), ZPak (oral)
- Macrolide ABX
Bacitracin/ Neomycin/ Polymixin B/ Hydrocortisone
Cortisporin (with hydrocort is Neospirin!)
- ABX topical
Baclofen
Lioresal
- Muscle relaxant
It can treat muscle spasms.
Beclomethasone
QVAR RediHaler
- inhaled corticosteriod: SOB, COPD, Asthma
Benazepril
Lotensin
- ACE i: HTN
Benzonatate
Tessalon
- Cough medicine
Benztropine
Cogentin
- Anti-Tremor: It can treat Parkinson’s disease and side effects of other drugs.
Betamethasone dipropionate
Diprolene Cream AF (topical)
- glucocorticoid steroid: skin conditions like rash/ alleriges/ ezcema
Bethmethasone/ Clotrimazole
Lotrisone (topical)
- topical medication used for the treatment of fungal infections
Bictegravir/ Emtricitabine/ Tenofovir alafenamide
Biktarvy
- HIV antiviral
Bimatoprost
Lumigan, Latisse (ophtalmic
-Glaucoma medication
It can reduce pressure inside the eye in its eye drops form. As an eyelash solution, it can help eyelashes grow.
Bismuth/ Metronidazole/ Tetracycline
Pylera
- Ulcers/ H. Pylori
Bisoprolol/ Hydrochlorothiazide
Ziac
- Beta blocker, Diuretic: HTN
Brompheniramine/ Pseudoephedrine/ Dextromethorphan
Bromfed DM
- a combination of an antihistamine, decongestant, and cough suppressant. It is used to treat cough and the symptoms of allergy and colds
Budesonide
Pulmicort Flexhaler (inhal), Entocort (oral)
- It can treat Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis in its oral form. When inhaled it can treat asthma.
Budesonide/ Formoterol
Symbicort
- long-acting beta agonists + ICS
Bumetanide
Bumex (oral)
- loop diuretics or “water pills.”
Buprenorphine
Belbuca (buccal film), Butrans (patches)
- Sch III Narcotic
It can treat pain as well as addiction to narcotic pain relievers.
Buprenorphine/ naloxone
Suboxone (SL film)
- Sch III Narcotic
It can treat narcotic dependence.
Bupropion
Wellbutrin SR/ XL, Zyban
- adult depression, seasonal affective disorder, and smoking cessation
Butoconazole
Gynazole-1
- 4 days tx for yeast infections of the vagina
Calcitonin
Miacalcin (inj), nasal opt available
- It acts to reduce blood calcium, opposing the effects of parathyroid hormone. It increases cellular absorbtion of calcium thus decreasing blood calcium levels
Canagliflozin
Invokana
- SGLT2i for DM
Canagliflozin/ Metformin
Invokamet
- Biguanides + SGLT2 Inhibitor for DM
Capecitabine
Xeloda
- a type of chemotherapy called an anti metabolite
Carbamazepine
Tegretol
- Anticonvulsant
It can treat seizures, nerve pain, and bipolar disorder.
Carbidopa/ Levodopa
Sinemet
- Dopamine promoter
It can treat Parkinson’s disease.
Carisoprodol
Soma
- Muscle relaxant
It can treat pain and stiffness from muscle spasms
Carvedilol
Coreg
- BB: HTN
Celecoxib
Celebrex
- NSAID for pain/ inflammation
Cinacalcet
Sensipar
- calcimimetics: management and treatment of secondary hyperparathyroidism. Calcium reducer - It can lower the amount of calcium in the blood
Ciprofloxacin
Cipro
- FQ ABX
Ciprofloxacin/ Dexamethasone
Ciprodex (otic)
- Ear infection
Clindamycin
Celocin (oral, inj), Cleocin-T (topical)
- Lincosamide ABX
Citalopram
Celexa
- Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitor (SSRI): It can treat depression
Clobetasol
Clobex, Temovate - topical
- corticosteroid used to treat skin conditions such as eczema, contact dermatitis, seborrheic dermatitis, and psoriasis
Clonazepam
Klonopin
-benzodiazepine drug used for the acute treatment of panic disorder, epilepsy, anxiety. The drug also has many off-label indications, including restless leg syndrome, acute mania, insomnia, and tardive dyskinesia
Clonidine
Kapvay (oral), Catapres-TTS (patch)
- agonist of alpha-2 adrenoceptors: HTN, ADHA/ PTSD!
Clopidogrel
Plavix
- P2Y12 inhibitor/ antiplatelet
Clozapine
Clozaril
- Antipsychotic
It can treat schizophrenia
Cobicistat
Tybost
- pharmacokinetic enhancer to boost the activity of other HIV medicines
Colchicine
Colcrys
- used to prevent or treat attacks of gout (also called gouty arthritis)
Colesevelam
Welchol
- bile acid sequestrants - Cholesterol medication: It can lower cholesterol levels and treat type 2 diabetes.
Cyclobenzaprine
Amrix, Fexmid
- Muscle relaxant
It can treat pain and stiffness caused by muscle spasms.
Cyclosporine
Neoral, gengraf - modified oral, Sandimmune (non-modified oral/ inj), Restasis (eye)
Dabigatran
Pradaxa
- DOAC - AC
Darnavir
Prezista
- HIV antiviral
Dapagliflozin
Farxiga
- SGLT2i DM
Desvenlafaxine
Pristiq
- SNRIs: antidepressent
Dexamethasone
Decadron (oral, inj)
- Steroid: It can treat inflammation
Dexlansoprazole
Dexilant
- Proton-pump inhibitor
It can treat heartburn, gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), and esophageal damage
Diazepam
Valium (oral), Diastat AcuDial (rectal gel)
- anxiolytic benzodiazepine:Anxiolytic and Sedative
It can treat anxiety, muscle spasms, and seizures
Diclofenac
Voltaren (topical)
- NSAID: pain
Dicyclomine
Bentyl
- Gut antispasmodic
It can treat irritable bowel syndrome (IBS)
Digoxin
Digitek (oral), Lanoxin (oral, inj)
- Antiarrhythmic and Blood pressure support
It can treat heart failure and heart rhythm problems
Dihydroergotamine
DHE 45 (inj), Migranal (nasal)
- Analgesic
It can treat migraine headaches.
Diltiazem
Tiazac, Cardizem (oral)
- non-dihydropyridine CCB - HTN
Diphenhydramine
Benadryl
- Antihistamine
Diphenoxylate/ Atropine
Lomotil
- Diarrhea medication
It can treat diarrhea.
0Diarrhea medication
It can treat diarrhea
- Schedule V controlled substance
Dipyridamole/ ASA
Aggrenox
- Blood thinners and Vasodilator
It can prevent strokes in patients who have blood flow disorders or a history of blood clots.
Dolutegravir
Tivicay
- HIV antiviral
Dolutegravir/ Abacavir/ Lamivudine
Triumeq
- HIV antiviral
Dolutegravir/ Lamivudine
Dovato
- HIV antiviral
Donepezil
Aricept
- cholinesterase inhibitors: tx dementia
Dornase Alfa
Pulmozyme (inhal)
- Cough medicine
It can treat cystic fibrosis
Doxazosin
Cardura
- Alpha blocker : Antihypertensive drug and Urinary retention medication
It can treat urinary problems caused by an enlarged prostate
Doxycycline
Vibramycin (oral), inj available as well
- Tetracycline ABX
Dronabinol
Marinol
- Schedule III: man-made form of cannabis - tx nausea and vomiting caused by cancer chemotherapy
Duloxetine
Cymbalta
- SNRI Antidepressant and Nerve pain medication
Elvitegravir / Cobicistat / Emtricitabine / Tenofovir Alafenamide
Genvoya
- HIV antiviral
Elvitegravir / Cobicistat / Emtricitabine / Tenofovir disoproxil fumarate
Stribild
- HIV antiviral
Empagliflozin
Jardiance
- SGLT2i: DM
Emtricitabine / Tenofovir alafenamide
Descovy
- HIV antiviral : Prep pre-exposure prophylaxis
Emtricitabine / Tenofovir disopro. fumarate
Truvada
- HIV antiviral
Enalapril
Vasotec
- ACEi: HTN
Escitalopram
Lexapro
- SSRI: It can treat depression and generalized anxiety disorder
Esomeprazole
Nexium (oral and IV)
- Proton-pump inhibitor
It can treat gastroesophageal reflux disease
Estradiol
Estrace (cream), Estring (ring), Vagifem (vaginal) Vivelle Dot/ Climara (patch)
- Hormone
It can treat symptoms caused by menopause or removal of the ovaries. It can also treat prostate and breast cancer, and prevent osteoporosis.
Estrogen
Premarin (vaginal cream, oral injection)
- Hormone
It can treat hot flashes and other symptoms of menopause or low estrogen
Eszopiclone
Lunesta
- Sedative
It can treat insomnia
Drospirenone / Ethinyl estradiol
Yas, Yasmin
- Birth control and Hormone
It can prevent pregnancy. It can also treat premenstrual dysphoric disorder (PMDD) and acne
etonogestrel/ethinyl estradiol
NuvaRing (vaginal ring)
- Hormonal contraceptive
Ethinylestradiol / Levonorgestrel
Seasonique
- Birth control and Hormone
It can prevent pregnancy
Ethinylestradiol/norethisterone acetate
Junel, Loestrin, Microgestin
- Birth control/ hormone - prevent preg
norgestimate /ethinyl estradiol
tri-sprintec, Sprintec 28
Ethosuximide
Zarontin
- Anticonvulsant
It can treat seizures in patients with epileps
Ezetimibe
Zetia
- choles absorption inhibitor: Cholesterol medication
It can lower high cholesterol levels.
Famotidine
Pepcid (oral, inj), Zantac
- H2 antagonist:Antihistamine and Antacid
It can treat ulcers, gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD)
Fenofibrate
Antara, Tricor
- Fibric acid: It can lower high cholesterol and triglyceride levels
Fentanyl
Duragesic (patch), sublimaze (inj)
- schedule II pain med
Fidaxomicin
Dificid
- macrolide antibiotic: tx CDiff!
Finasteride
Proscar, Propecia
- 5 alpha reductase inhibitor: Urinary retention medication
It can treat enlarged prostate (benign prostatic hyperplasia). It can also treat hair loss in men
Fluconazole
Diflucan (oral, inj)
- Ergosterol synthesis inhibitor: antifungal: treat serious fungal or yeast infections, including vaginal candidiasis, oropharyngeal candidiasis (thrush, oral thrush), esophageal candidiasis (candida esophagitis), other candida infections (including urinary tract infections, peritonitis
Fluocinonide
Vanos (topical)
- Topical Steroid
It can treat many skin disorders. It can also relieve pain, itching, and swelling of the skin.
Fluoxetine
Prozac
- Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitor (SSRI)
It can treat depression, obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), bulimia nervosa, and panic disorder.
Fluticasone
Flovent Diskus, Flovent HFA, Arnuity Ellipta (inhal)
- ICS: Steroid
It can treat pain, itching, and swelling caused by many skin diseases when applied topically. It can also prevent asthma attacks when inhaled
Fluticasone/ Salmeterol
Advair Diskus, Advair HFA (inhal)
- Inhaled glucocorticoid and Long acting beta-2-agonist: COPD/ Asthma
Fluticasone/ Vilanterol
Breo Ellipta (inhal)
- Fluticasone furoate: Corticosteroid
Vilanterol: Ultra-long-acting β2 agonist
Furosemide
Lasix
- Loop diuretic :It can treat fluid retention (edema) and swelling caused by congestive heart failure, liver disease, kidney disease, and other medical conditions.
Gabapentin
Neurontin
- GABA analogue: Anticonvulsant and Nerve pain medication
It can treat seizures and pain caused by shingles
Gemfibrozil
Lopid
- Fibric acid: It can lower high cholesterol and triglyceride levels in the blood
Glecaprevir/ Pibrentasvir
Mavyret
- HIV drug
Glimepiride
Amaryl
- Sulfonylurea: DM2
Glipizide
Glucotrol
- Sulfonylurea: DM2
Glycopyrrolate/ Formoterol/ Budesonide
Breztri Aerosphere
- Budesonide: Inhaled corticosteroid
Formoterol: Long-acting β2 agonist
Glycopyrronium bromide: Anticholinergic muscarinic antagonist
Granisetron
Sancuso (patch), also avalible in inj/ oral
- 5-HT3 antagonist: Antiemetic
It can prevent nausea and vomiting caused by cancer treatments such as radiation and chemotherapy, including cisplatin
Guanfacine ER
Intuniv
- alpha-2 adrenergic agonist: Aside from ADHD, Intuniv is also prescribed to treat high blood pressure
Haloperidol
Haldol (oral, inj)
- a first-generation typical antipsychotic
Hydralazine
oral/ inj
- Hydralazine is used to treat high blood pressure (hypertension). It is also used to control high blood pressure in a mother during pregnancy (pre-eclampsia or eclampsia) or in emergency situations when blood pressure is extremely high (hypertensive crisis).
Hydralazine/ Isosorbide dinitrate
BiDil
- Nitrate: Antihypertensive drug and Heart medication
It can treat heart failure.
Hydrocodone/ Acetaminophen
Norco
- Opiod: pain; sch II
Hydrocortisone
Solu-Cortef (inj)
Hydromorphone
Dilaudid
- Opioid: Sch II for pain
Hydroxychloroquine
Plaquenil
- Quinoline: Immunosuppressive drug and Anti-parasite
It can treat and prevent malaria. It can also treat lupus and arthritis.
Hydroxyzine
Vistaril
- 1st generation histamine H1 antagonist: It can treat anxiety, nausea, vomiting, allergies, skin rash, hives, and itching. It can also be used with anesthesia before medical procedures.
Ibandronate
Boniva (oral, injection)
-Bisphosphonate derivative: Bone health
It can treat or prevent osteoporosis.
Ibuprofen
Advil, Motrin IB (Oral) Caldolor (Injection)
- Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug
It can treat fever and mild to severe pain.
Icosapent Ethyl
Vasecpa
- omega-3 fatty acids: a medication used to treat dyslipidemia and hypertriglyceridemia.
Imatinib
Gleevec
- Tyrosine kinase inhibitor antineoplastic agent: leukemia and other kinds of cancer
Indomethacin
Indocin (Oral, injection, suppository)
- NSAIDS:
It can treat pain. The intramuscular form can be used in premature babies with certain types of heart disorders
Influenza Vaccine, live attenuated,(LAIV4)
FluMist Quadrivalent (nasal)
- Prevention of influenza virus infection
Ipratropium Bromide
Atrovent HFA (inhalation)
- Ibronchodilators: It is used to treat the symptoms of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease and asthma
Irbesartan
Avapro
- Angiotensin II receptor blocker: high blood pressure. It can also treat diabetic nephropathy.
Isocarboxazid
Marplan
- monoamine oxidase inhibitors (MAOI): Depression
Isotretinoin
Absorica, Amnesteem
- retinoids: acne
Ketoconazole
Generics (oral, topical)
- Ergosterol synthesis inhibitor: antifungal
Ketorolac
Generics (oral, injection, nasal) Acular (ophthalmic)
- NSAID: moderate to severe pain
Labetalol
Generics (oral, injection)
- beta blockers: HBP
Lacosamide
Vimpat (oral, injection)
- anticonvulsants: used to treat partial-onset seizures
- Schedule V
Lamivudine
Epivir, Epivir HBV
- nucleoside reverse transcriptase inhibitor (NRTI): HIV-1 and HBV
Lamotrigine
Lamictal, Lmamictal ODT, Lamictal Starter Kit
- phenyltriazine antiepileptic: Bi-polar - mood stabilizer & seizures
Lansoprazole
Prevacid, Prevacid 24 Hr, Prevacid Solutab
- proton pump inhibitors: reduces the amount of acid your stomach makes
Latanoprost
Xalatan, Xelpros (ophthalmic
- Prostaglandin analog: glaucoma
Levetiracetam
Keppra (oral, injection)
- anticonvulsants: treat partial, myoclonic, and tonic-clonic seizures
Levofloxacin
Generics (oral, injection)
-Fluroquinolone: treat bacterial infections
Levothyroxine
Levoxyl, Synthiriod, Unithiroid, (oral) generics (injection)
-Thyroid hormones: hypothyroidism