Common Medications Flashcards by Stephanie Catey

Brand: Lipitor
Generic: Atorvastatin

High Cholesterol (Hyperlipidemia)

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Brand: Levothroid, Levoxyl, Synthroid, Unithroid
Generic: Levothyroxine

Hypothyroidism

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Generic: Lisinopril

Hypertension, heart failure

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Generic: Metformin

Diabetes

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Brand: Norvasc
Generic: Amlodipine

Hypertension, chest pain (angina)

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Generic: Metoprolol

Hypertension, chest pain (angina), heart failure

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Brand: Accuneb, Proair, Proventil, Ventolin
Generic: Albuterol

Asthma

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Brand: Prilosec
Generic: Omeprazole

Heartburn, GERD (gastroesophageal reflux disease), stomach ulcers

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Brand: Cozaar
Generic: Losartan

Hypertension

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Brand: Zocor
Generic: Simvastatin

High cholesterol

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Brand: Neurontin
Generic: Gabapentin

Pain management
CONTROLLED

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Brand: Lortab, Norco, Vicodin, and others
Generic: Hydrocodone/acetaminophen

Pain management
CONTROLLED

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Brand: Esidrix, Hydordiuril, Microzide, Oretic, Zide
Generic: Hydrochlorothiazide

Diuretic (causing increased passing of urine), hypertension

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Brand: Zoloft
Generic: Sertraline

Depression, OCD, PTSD, PMDD (Premenstrual dysphoric disorder), social anxiety disorder, panic disorder

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Brand: Singulair
Generic: Montelukast

Allergies, prevent asthma attacks

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Brand: Flonase, Flovent, Cutivate, and others
Generic: Fluticasone

Asthma

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Brand: Amoxil, Polymox, Trimox, and others
Generic: Amoxicillin

Antibiotic

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Brand: Lasix
Generic: Furosemide

Water pill (diuretic, commonly used to treat hypertension)

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Brand: Protonix
Generic: Pantoprazole

GERD (Gastroesophageal reflux disease)

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Brand: Tylenol
Generic: Acetominophen

Minor aches and pains, fever reducer

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Brand: Deltasone
Generic: Prednisone

Steroid, anti-inflammatory

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Brand: Lexapro
Generic: Escitalopram

Depression and anxiety

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Brand: Prozac, Rapiflux, Sarafem, Selfemra
Generic: Fluoxetine

Depression, OCD, bulimia nervosa, panic disorder

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Brand: Adderall
Generic: Dextroamphetamine/amphetamine salts

ADD/ADHD

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Brand: Sitvag, Zovirax Generic: Acyclovir

Infections, herpes, shingles, cold sores

Brand: Valtrex Generic: Valacyclovir

Infections, herpes, shingles, cold sores

Brand: Ultram Generic: Tramadol

Moderate to severe pain

Brand: Lantus, Toujeo, Basaglar KwikPen Generic: Insulin Glargine

Diabetes

Brand: Budeprion, Buproban, Wellbutrin, Zyban, and others Generic: Bupropion

Depression, helps quit smoking

Brand: Advil, Motrin, and others Generic: Ibuprofen

Fever reducer and mild to severe pain

Brand: Crestor Generic: Rosuvastatin

High cholesterol and triglyceride levels

Brand: Pravachol Generic: Pravastatin

High cholesterol and triglyceride levels

Brand: Novolog Generic: Insulin aspart

Diabetes Insulin, short acting

Brand: Humalog (KwikPen, Junior KwikPen) Generic: Insulin lispro

Diabetes Insulin, short acting

Brand: Ozempic Generic: Semaglutide

Insulin, DM (diabetes melitus)

Brand: Trintellix, Brintellix Generic: Vortioxetine

Major Depression Disorder

Brand: Propecia Pro-Pak, Propecia, Proscar Generic: Finasteride

Enlarged prostate, hair loss

Brand: Percocet Generic: Oxycodone/Paracetamol

Pain management CONTROLLED

Brand: Chlorthalidone Generic: Thalitone

Hypertension and fluid retention (edema)

Brand: Bumex Generic: Bumetanide

Fluid retention (edema), hypertension

Brand: Desyerl Generic: Trazodone

Depression, sedative

Brand: Flomax Generic: Tamsulosin

Enlarged prostate

Brand: Coreg Generic: Carvedilol

Hypertension and heart failure

Brand: Mobic Generic: Meloxicam

Osteoarthritis (OA) and rheumatoid arthritis (RA) Anti-inflammatory

Brand: Celexa Generic: Citalopram

Depression

Brand: Cymbalta Generic: Duloxetine

Depression, anxiety, diabetic peripheral neuropathy, fibromyalgia, chronic muscle or bone pain

Brand: Xanax Generic: Alprazolam

Anxiety, panic disorder CONTROLLED

Brand: K-Dur, Klor-Con, Klotrix, Micro-K, Slow-K Generic: Potassium

Supplement

Brand: Plavix Generic: Clopidogrel

Prevent stroke, heart attack, and other heart problems Sort of blood thinner

Brand: Zantac Generic: Ranitidine

GERD

Brand: Tenormin Generic: Atenolol

Hypertension, chest pain (angina)

Brand: Flexeril Generic: Cyclobenzaprine

Muscle spasms Muscle relaxer

Brand: Glucotrol Generic: Glipizide

Type II Diabetes

Brand: Concerta, Meadate, Ritalin, and others Generic: Methylphenidate

ADHD and narcolepsy CONTROLLED

Brand: Zithromax Generic: Azithromycin

Antibiotic

Brand: Cialis, Adcirca Generic: Tadalafil

Erectile dysfunction and enlarged prostate

Brand: Klonopin Generic: Clonazepam

Seizures, panic disorder, anxiety CONTROLLED

Brand: Oxaydo, Oxycontin, Roxicodone, and others Generic: Oxycodone

Pain management CONTROLLED

Brand: Aloprim, Lopurin, Zyloprim Generic: Allopurinol

Gout (form of inflammatory arthritis) and kidney stones Help with high uric acid levels

Brand: Effexor Generic: Venlafaxine

Depression, generalized anxiety disorder, panic disorder, social anxiety disorder

Brand: Viagra Generic: Sildenafil

Erectile dysfunction and enlarged prostate

Brand: Ativan Generic: Lorazepam

Seizure disorders such as epilepsy Anti-anxiety; sedative CONTROLLED

Brand: Lomaira, Adipex-P Generic: Phentermine

Promote weight loss when used for a short time CONTROLLED

Brand: Levaquin Generic: Levofloxacin

Antibiotic

Brand: Elavil Generic: Amitriptyline

Depression

Brand: Mitigare, Colcrys Generic: Colchicine

Gout attacks (inflammatory arthritis)

Brand: Natural thyroid, natural thyroid hormones, pork thyroid, thyroid USP, thyroid BP, Armour Thyroid Generic: Thyroid NP

Hypothyroidism (thyroid hormones from animal: pig)

Brand: Zuplenz, Zofran ODT, Zofran Generic: Ondansetron

Prevent nausea and vomiting

Brand: Xarelto Generic: Rivaroxaban

Blood thinner, treats blood clots

Brand: Mybetriq Generic: Mirabegron

Overactive bladder (relaxes bladder muscles to prevent frequent urination)

Brand: Ubrelvy Generic: Ubrogepant

Migraines

Brand: Invokana Generic: Canagliflozin

Type II Diabetes

Brand: Farxiga Generic: Dapagliflozin

Type II Diabetes

Brand: Trelegy

COPD, Asthma

Brand: Breztri Generic: Budesonide

COPD, Asthma

Brand: Spiriva Generic: Tiotropium bromide

COPD

Brand: Entresto Generic: Sacubitril/Valsartan

Hypertension; Heart failure

Brand: Jardiance Generic: Empagliflozin

Type II Diabetes

Brand: Linzess Generic: Linaclotide

IBS with constipation

Brand: Eliquis Generic: Apixaban

Treat and prevent blood clots and prevent stroke Anticoagulant

Brand: Bystolic Generic: Nebivolol

Hypertension

Brand: Nexium Generic: Esomeprazole

GERD (gastroesophageal reflux disease)

Brand: Tulicity Generic: Dulaglutide

Insulin, DM

Brand: Lyrica Generic: Pregabalin

Treats nerve and muscle pain, including fibromyalgia

Common Medications Flashcards

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