Drug Categories, Block 2 Flashcards
(175 cards)
1
Q
Bayer, Bufferin, Ecotrin, Excedrin
A
aspirin (acetylsalicylic acid)
analgesic (pain-killer)
2
Q
Tylenol, Anacin-3
A
acetaminophen,
analgesic
3
Q
Advil, Motrin, Nuprin, PediaCare
A
ibuprofen,
nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory analgesic
4
Q
Aleve, Naprosyn, Anaprox
A
naproxen,
nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory analgesic
5
Q
NSAIDs
A
nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs
6
Q
Indocin
A
indomethacin,
NSAIDs
7
Q
Feldene
A
piroxicam
NSAIDs
8
Q
Tolectin
A
tolmetin,
NSAIDs
9
Q
Relafen
A
nabumetone,
NSAIDs
10
Q
Voltaren
A
diclofenac sodium,
NSAIDs
11
Q
Celebrex
A
celecoxib,
COX-2 inhibitor NSAID
12
Q
Percocet
A
oxycodone + acetaminophen,
Schedule II narcotic analgesic
13
Q
Tylox
A
oxycodone + acetaminophen,
Schedule II narcotic analgesic
14
Q
OxyContin
A
oxycodone,
Schedule II narcotic analgesic
15
Q
Percodan
A
aspirin + oxycodone,
Schedule II narcotic analgesic
16
Q
Vicodin
A
hydrocodone + acetaminophen,
Schedule III narcotic analgesic
17
Q
Lorcet
A
hydrocodone + acetaminophen,
Schedule III narcotic analgesic
18
Q
Darvon
A
propoxyphene,
Schedule IV narcotic analgesic
19
Q
Ultram
A
tramadol,
Schedule VI narcotic analgesic
*in some states, classified as IV or V
20
Q
Demerol
A
meperidine
Schedule II narcotic analgesic
21
Q
MS-Contin
A
morphine,
Schedule II narcotic analgesic
22
Q
Duragesic
A
fentanyl,
Schedule II narcotic analgesic
23
Q
Darvocet-N
A
propoxyphene + acetaminophen,
Schedule IV narcotic analgesic
24
Q
Novocain
A
procaine,
anesthesia
25
Xylocaine
lidocaine,
| anesthesia
26
Marcaine, Sensorcaine
bupivacaine,
| anesthesia
27
Orajel
benzocaine,
| anesthesia
28
Brevital
methohexital,
| intravenous general anesthesia
29
Versed
midazolam,
intravenous general anesthesia
(also antianxiety, amnesic, hypnotic, muscle relaxant, and sedative)
30
Diprivan
propofol,
| intravenous general anesthesia
31
nitrous oxide
inhalational general anesthesia
32
halothane
inhalational general anesthesia
33
desflurane
inhalational general anesthesia
34
Deltasone
prednisone,
| corticosteroid
35
Luxiq
betamethasone,
| corticosteroid, topical foam
36
Qvar
beclomethasone,
| corticosteroid, oral inhaler
37
Cortone Acetate
cortisone,
| corticosteroid, injection or tablet
38
Decadron
dexamethasone,
| corticosteroid, enteral or topical
39
Retisert
fluocinolone,
| corticosteroid, injection or topical
40
Nutracort
hydrocortisone,
| corticosteroid, topical
41
Medrol
methylprednisolone,
| corticosteroid, tablet
42
Kenalog
triamcinolone,
| corticosteroid, topical
43
Arthrotec
diclofenac + misoprostol,
| Arthritis
44
Lioresal
baclofen,
| muscle spasms
45
Ultracet
tramadol + acetaminophen,
| analgesic
46
benzodiazepines
```
class of antianxiety medications;
treats anxiety disorders, panic disorder, phobias, insomnia, muscle spasm, alcohol withdrawal, and sometimes seizures
```
47
Xanax
alprazolam,
| antianxiety
48
Klonopin
clonazepam,
| antianxiety/antiepileptic
49
Valium
diazepam,
| antianxiety
50
Ativan
lorazepam,
| antianxiety
51
Halcion
triazolam,
| antianxiety
52
BuSpar
buspirone,
| not part of the benzodiazepines class
53
Skelaxin
```
metaxalone,
muscle relaxant (antianxiety)
```
54
Soma
```
carisoprodol,
muscle relaxant (antianxiety)
```
55
Flexeril
```
cyclobenzaprine,
muscle relaxant (antianxiety)
```
56
baclofen (generic)
antispasmodic,
| specifically used for spine muscles, multiple sclerosis and ALS (Lou Gehrig disease)
57
Tofranil
imipramine,
| tricyclic antidepressant
58
Norpramin
desipramine,
| tricyclic antidepressant
59
Pamelor
nortriptyline,
| tricyclic antidepressant
60
Paxil
paroxetine,
| antidepressant, selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs)
61
Prozac
fluoxetine,
| antidepressant, selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs)
62
Zoloft
sertraline,
| antidepressant, selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs)
63
Celexa
citalopram,
| antidepressant, selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs)
64
Lexapro
escitalopram,
| antidepressant, selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs)
65
Desyrel
trazodone,
| antidepressant, tetracyclic and other types
66
Remeron
mirtazapine,
| antidepressant, tetracyclic and other types
67
Wellbutrin
bupropion,
| antidepressant, tetracyclic and other types
68
Ambien
zolpidem,
| sedative
69
Lunesta
eszopiclone,
| sedative
70
Restoril
temazepam,
| sedative
71
methylphenidate, dextroamphetamine (generic)
stimulants,
| to treat ADD and sleepiness/narcolepsy
72
Provigil
modafinil,
| narcolepsy
73
Nuvigil
armodafinil,
| narcolepsy
74
Thorazine
chlorpromazine,
| antianxiety, antipsychotic
75
Haldol
haloperidol,
| antipsychotic
76
Litho-Bid
lithium,
| antipsychotic
77
Abilify
aripiprazole,
| antipsychotic
78
Risperdal
risperidone,
| antipsychotic
79
Zyprexa
olanzapine,
| antipsychotic
80
Clozaril
clozapine,
| antipsychotic
81
Cymbalta
duloxetine
| antidepressant, selective seratonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI)
82
Effexor XR
venlafaxine,
| antidepressant, selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI)
83
Elavil
amitriptyline,
| antidepressant, tricyclic
84
Seroquel
quetiapine fumarate,
| antipsychotic, treats bipolar disorders
85
Dilantin
phenytoin,
| antiepileptic/anticonvulsant
86
Neurontin
gabapentin,
| antiepileptic/anticonvulsant
87
Tegretol
carbamazepine,
| antiepileptic/anticonvulsant
88
Depakote
divalproex sodium,
| antiepileptic/anticonvulsant
89
Ritalin
| or Concerta
methylphenidate,
| ADHD and ADD
90
Adderall
amphetamine mixed salts,
| ADHD and ADD
91
Strattera
atomoxetine,
used to treat ADHD, non-stimulant,
non-controlled substance
92
Sinemet
carbidopa, levodopa
| Parkinson's disease
93
Mirapex
pramipexole
| Parkinson's disease
94
Cogentin
benztropine,
| Parkinson's disease
95
Namenda
memantine,
| Alzheimer disease
96
Aricept
donepezil,
| Alzheimer disease
97
ginkgo
herbal remedy,
| improves cognitive function and social behavior; recommended for patients with Alzheimer disease
98
Lamictal
lamotrigine,
| antiepileptic, anticonvulsant
99
Lyrica
pregabalin,
| antiepileptic, anticonvulsant
100
Topamax
topiramate,
| antiepileptic, anticonvulsant
101
Benadryl
diphenydramine,
| allergy/antihistamine
102
Dimetapp, Robitussin
brompheniramine,
| allergy/antihistamine
103
NyQuil
doxylamine,
| allergy/antihistamine
104
Alavert, Claritin
loratadine,
| allergy/antihistamine
105
Vistaril, Atarax
hydroxyzine
| technically an anxiolytic, can also be given as antiemetic, antihistamine, antianxiety
106
Allegra
fexofenadine,
| allergy/antihistamine
107
Zyrtec
cetirizine,
| allergy/antihistamine
108
Flonase
fluticasone,
| nasal corticosteroid, can also be used to treat allergies
109
Nasonex
mometasone,
| nasal corticosteroid, can also be used to treat allergies
110
Proventil, Ventolin
albuterol,
| bronchodilators, short-acting beta-agonist
111
Maxair
pirbuterol,
| bronchodilators, short-acting beta-agonist
112
Serevent
salmeterol,
| bronchodilators, long-acting beta-agonist
113
Atrovent
ipratropium,
| bronchodilators, anticholinergics
114
Combivent
albuterol + ipratropium,
bronchodilator
DO NOT TAKE if allergic to soya lecithin (peanuts, soybeans, etc.)
115
Theo-Dur, Slo-bid
theophylline,
| long-acting bronchodilator
116
Singulair
montelukast,
| leukotrine inhibitors, to treat asthma
117
Advair
fluticasone-salmeterol,
| corticosteroid + long-acting beta-agonist combination
118
Chloraseptic
phenol or benzocaine,
| cough suppressant
119
Afrin
oxymetazoline,
| decongestant nasal spray
120
Dristan
cerner multum,
| decongestant nasal spray
121
Sudafed
pseudoephedrine,
| decongestant
122
Azmacort
triamcinolone,
| respiratory allergies
123
Patanol
olopatadine,
| opthalmic allergies
124
Clarinex
desloratadine,
| respiratory allergies
125
Tessalon Perles
benzonatate,
| cough suppressant
126
Accutane
isotrentinoin,
| treats acne vulgaris
127
Differin
adapalene,
| acne, topical
128
Brevoxyl
benzoyl peroxide,
| acne, topical
129
Tazorac
tazarotene,
| acne, topical
130
Retin-A
tretinoin,
| acne, topical
131
BenzaClin
clindamycin + benzoyl peroxide,
| acne, topical
132
Elidel
pimecrolimus,
| eczema or psoriasis, topical
133
Protopic
tacrolimus,
| eczema or psoriasis, topical
134
Carmol, Keralac
urea,
| eczema or psoriasis, topical
135
Zovirax
acyclovir,
| skin disorders caused by viral infection, i.e. shingles, cold sores, warts
136
Abreva
docosanol,
| skin disorders caused by viral infection, i.e. shingles, cold sores, warts
137
Aldara
imiquimod,
| skin disorders caused by viral infection, i.e. shingles, cold sores, warts
138
Denavir
penciclovir,
| skin disorders caused by viral infection, i.e. shingles, cold sores, warts
139
Head & Shoulders, Selsun Blue
selenium sulfide,
| dandruff
140
Neosporin,
Triple Antibiotic Ointment,
Mycitracin
bacitracin-neomycin-polymyxin B,
| anti-infectives, topical
141
Bactroban
mupirocin,
| anti-infectives, topical
142
Alrex, Lotemax
loteprednol,
| ophthalmic corticosteroid suspension
143
FML Forte
fluorometholone,
| corticosteroid suspension
144
Maxitrol
neomycin + polymyxin B + dexamethasone,
| antibiotic + corticosteroid combo
145
TobraDex
tobramycin + dexamethasone,
| ophthalmic antibiotic + corticosteroid combo
146
Patanol
olopatadine,
| antihistamine
147
Zaditor
ketotifen,
| antihistamine
148
Restasis
cyclosporine,
| treats chronic dry eye
149
Alphagan P
brimonidine,
| glaucoma
150
Xalatan
latanoprost,
| glaucoma, must be refrigerated
151
Timoptic
timolol,
| glaucoma
152
Auralgan
antipyrine + benzocaine,
| otic analgesic
153
Ciprodex
ciprofloxacin + dexamethasone,
| otic antibiotic
154
Cortisporin Otic
neomycin + polymyxin B + hydrocortisone,
| antibiotic
155
Debrox
carbamide peroxide,
| wax (cerumen) dissolver
156
Cerumenex
triethanolamine polypeptide + oleate condensate,
| wax (cerumen) dissolver
157
Myleran
```
busulfan,
alkylating agent (chemotherapy)
```
158
Platinol
```
cisplatin,
alkylating agent (chemotherapy)
```
159
Cytoxan
```
cyclophosphamide,
alkylating agent (chemotherapy)
```
160
Ifex
```
ifosfamide,
alkylating agent (chemotherapy)
```
161
Efudex
fluorouracil,
| antimetabolite (chemotherapy)
162
Xeloda
capecitabine,
| antimetabolite (chemotherapy)
163
Hydrea
hydroxyurea,
| antimetabolite (chemotherapy)
164
Trexall, Rheumatrex
methotrexate,
| antimetabolite (chemotherapy)
165
Purinethol
mercaptopurine,
| antimetabolite (chemotherapy)
166
Cerubidine
daunorubicin,
| anti-tumor antibiotics (chemotherapy)
167
Adriamycin
doxorubicin,
| anti-tumor antibiotics (chemotherapy)
168
Abraxane
```
paclitaxel,
plant alkaloids (chemotherapy)
```
169
VePesid
```
etoposide,
plant alkaloids (chemotherapy)
```
170
Oncovin
```
vincristine,
plant alkaloids (chemotherapy)
```
171
Alkeran, Mustargen, Leukeran
nitrogen mustard drugs,
| hormone therapy for cancer
172
Campostar, Hycamtin
topiosomerase I inhibitors,
| chemotherapy agents
173
Sprycel, Tarceva, Gleevec
tyrokinase inhibiting agents,
| chemotherapy agents
174
Panretin
alitretinoin,
| topical gel, treats skin lesions/Kaposi's sarcoma
175
ONTAK
denileukin diftitox,
| treats lymphomas, leukemias, and late-stage melanoma
