Class / Indication Flashcards

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Thiazide diuretic (“water pills”)

A

High blood pressure and swelling

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ACE Inhibitor (Angiotensin Converting Enzyme Blocker) ‘-pril’

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High blood pressure, heart failure

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ARBs (Angiotensin II Receptor Blockers) (“-sartan”)

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High blood pressure, heart failure

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Beta blockers (“-olol”)

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High blood pressure, irregular heartbeat

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5
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Calcium Channel Blockers
(Dihydropyridine Type)

A

High blood pressure

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Calcium Channel Blockers (NON-dihydropyridine Type)

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High blood pressure, rapid heart rate / abnormal heart rhythms

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Alpha Blockers (“-zosin”)

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High blood pressure, enlarged prostate symptoms (BPH)

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Alpha-2 Agonists

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High blood pressure, ADHD

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9
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Vasodilators

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High blood pressure, heart failure

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10
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Nitrate Vasodilators

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High blood pressure, heart failure *Chest pain

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Loop Diuretics or “water pills”

A

Swelling from various diseases

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Potassium-Sparing Diuretics

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High blood pressure, heart failure

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13
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Antiarrhythmics

A

Irregular heartbeat

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14
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Cardiac Glycoside

A

Heart failure, irregular heartbeat

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15
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Vitamin K Antagonist Anticoagulant

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Blood clots (strokes, aneurysms, venous thrombosis, etc.)

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16
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DOACs (Direct Oral Anticoagulants) -Direct Factor Xa Inhibitors

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Blood clots (strokes, aneurysms, venous thrombosis, etc.)

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17
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Antiplatelets

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Blood clots, heart attack

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18
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HMG CoA Reductase Inhibitors (“-statins”)

A

High cholesterol

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19
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Sulfonylureas

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Diabetes

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20
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Biguanides

A

Diabetes

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21
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DPP-4 Inhibitors (Dipeptidyl Peptidase 4 Inhibitors) (“-gliptin”)

A

Diabetes

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22
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TZDs
(Thiazolinediones)

A

Diabetes

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SGLT-2 Inhibitors (sodium-glucose cotransporter-2 inhibitors) (“-gliflozin”)

A

Diabetes

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24
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GLP-1 Analogs
(Glucagon-like Peptide 1 Agonists) (“-glutide”)

A

Diabetes

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Insulins
Diabetes
26
H2 Antagonists (H2 Blockers) ("-ine")
Heartburn, GERD
27
PPIs (Proton Pump Inhibitors) ("-azole")
Heartburn, GERD
28
Antihistamine Antiemetics (Phenergan)
Nausea, vomiting
29
Antihistamine Antiemetics (Antivert)
Dizziness, motion sickness
30
5-HT3 Antagonists
Nausea, vomiting
31
Gastro-Intestinal
Constipation / GI prep procedure / irritable bowel syndrome
32
Antiepileptic
Seizures, bipolar disorder / migraine prevention / Nerve pain
33
Opioid Analgesics
Moderate to severe pain
34
NSAIDs (Non-Steroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drugs)
Pain, inflammation
35
5-HT IB/ID Receptor Inhibitor ("-triptan")(AKA selective serotonin reuptake agonist)
Migraine headache
36
Antihistamines (H1 Receptor Blockers)
Allergy symptoms, anxiety
37
Intranasal Steroids (nasal spray)
Allergy symptoms
38
Topical steroids
Allergic reactions of the skin
39
Oral steroids
Allergic reactions
40
Inhaled Steroids (inhaler/ nebulizer)
Asthma, COPD
41
Leukotrine Receptor Antagonists
Asthma, allergies
42
beta 2 Agonist Bronchodilators ("-terol")
Asthma, lung disease
43
Anticholinergic/ Antimuscarinic Bronchodilators
Chronic bronchitis, COPD, Emphysema
44
Steroid/beta 2 Bronchodilator Combos ("-terol")
Asthma, COPD
45
Penicillin's (beta-Lactam Antibiotics) ("-illin")
Antibiotic
46
Cephalosporins (beta-Lactam Antibiotics)
Antibiotic
47
Fluoroquinolones or "quinolones" ("-oxacin")
Antibiotic
48
Sulfonamides ("sulfa drugs")
Antibiotic
49
Macrolides (Erythromycin Antibiotics)
Antibiotic
50
Lincosamides (Lincomycin Antibiotics)
Antibiotic
51
Nitroimidazoles
Antibiotic
52
Nitrofurans
Antibiotic
53
Tetracyclines
Antibiotic
54
TCAs (Tricyclic Antidepressants) ("-triptyline")
Tricyclic Antidepressant
55
SARIs (Serotonin Antagonist and Reuptake Inhibitors)
SARI Antidepressant
56
SSRIs (Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitors)
SSRI Antidepressant
57
SNRIs (Serotonin Norepinephrine Reuptake Inhibitors)
SNRI Antidepressant
58
NDRIs (Norepinephrine Dopamine Reuptake Inhibitors)
NDRI Antidepressants, smoking cessation
59
Atypical Antipsychotics (Second Generation, SGAs)
Antipsychotic
60
Atypical Antipsychotics (Second Generation, SGAs)
Antipsychotic
61
Benzodiazepines ("-am")
Anxiety / Sleep
62
Anxiolytic
Anxiety
63
Central Nervous System Stimulant
ADHD
64
Non-Stimulant for ADHD
High blood pressure, ADHD
65
Xanthine Oxidase Inhibitor
Gout prevention
66
Tubulin Disruptor
Gout prevention and treatment
67
Beta blocker Eye Drops ("-olol")
Glaucoma
68
Dopamine Precursor/ Decarboxylase Inhibitor Combo
Parkinson's Disease
69
Dopamine Agonist
Parkinson's Disease, Restless Leg Syndrome
70
Cholinesterase Inhibitors
Dementia
71
NMDA Receptor Antagonist
Dementia
72
Synthetic T4 (thyroxine)
Thyroid hormone
73
Synthetic T3 (triiodothyronine)
Thyroid hormone
74
DMARDs (Disease Modifying Anti-Rheumatic Drugs)
Malaria, Rheumatoid Arthritis
75
DMARDs (Disease Modifying Anti-Rheumatic Drugs)
Cancer, Rheumatoid Arthritis
75
DMARDs (Disease Modifying Anti-Rheumatic Drugs)
Rheumatoid Arthritis, Psoriasis
76
Biphosphonate
Osteoporosis prevention and treatment
77
5-Alpha Reductase Inhibitor
Enlarged prostate (BPH), hair loss
78
Sympathomimetic Amine
Weight loss
79
Urinary Antispasmotic
Overactive bladder