Drug Name & Therapeutic Category/Common Use Flashcards

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Klor-Con
(Cena-K, Gen-K, K-8, K +10, Kaochlor, Kaon-Cl, Kato, Kay-Ciel, K+Care, K-Dur, K-Lor, Klorvess, Klotrix, K-Lyte/Cl Powder, K-Norm, K-Sol, K-Tab, Micro-K, Potasalan, Rum-K, Slow-K, Ten-K)

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Potassium replacement

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Cardizem
(Cartia, Dilacor)

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Calcium Channel Blocker/Blood pressure

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Combivent
(Proventil, Ventolin, Volumax, Airet)

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Respiratory agent

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Darvocet-N 100
(Darvocet-N 50, E-Lor, Propacet 100, Trycet)

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Analgesic

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DiaBeta
(Glynase, PresTab)

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Antidiabetic agent

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Dilatin
(Phenytek)

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Anticonvulsant

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Glucophage
(Glumetza)

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Antidiabetic agent

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HCTZ/Triamterene
(Maxzide, Dyazide)

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Diuretic

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ISMO
(Monoket, Imdur)

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Anti-Anginal Agent

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Klor-Con
(Cena-K, Gen-K, K-8, K +10, Kaochlor, Kaon-Cl, Kato, Kay-Ciel, K+Care, K-Dur, K-Lor, Klorvess, Klotrix, K-Lyte/Cl Powder, K-Norm, K-Sol, K-Tab, Micro-K, Potasalan, Rum-K, Slow-K, Ten-K)

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Potassium replacement

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Lanoxin
(Digitek, Cardoxin Lanoxicaps)

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Cardiac Glycoside/CHF

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Microzide
(Esidrix, Hydro-chlor, Hydro-D, Carzide, Diaqua, Ezide, Hydro Par, HCTZ)

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Thiazide Diuretic

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Nitrogard
(Nitrosta, Nitroquickt)

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Vasodilator

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Percocet
(Endocet, Roxicet, Tylox, Roxilox)

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Analgesic /Narcotic

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Premarin
(Congest, Cenestin, Prempro, Premphase)

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Estrogen replacement

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Proventi
(Ventolin)

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Respiratory agent

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Septra
(Cotrima, Bactrim, Cofatrim Forte)

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Sulfonamide; Antibiotic combination

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Sterapred
(Codrol, Deltasone, Liquid Pred, Meticorten, Orasone, Prednicot, Prednisone Intesol, Pred-Pak)

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Glucocorticoid/steroid

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Synthroid
(Levothroid, Levoxyl, Levo-T, Euthyrox, Unithroid)

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Synthetic thyroid agent

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Toprol XL
(Lopressor)

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Beta blocker/blood pressure

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Vicodin
(Allay, Anexsia, Anolor, Bancap, Co-Gesic, Dolacet, Dolagesic, Duocet, Hycomed, Hyco-Pap, Hydrocet, Hydrogesic, HY-PHEN, Lorcet, Lortab, Margesic-H, Oncet, Danacet 5/500, Panlor, Polygesic, Stagesic, T-Gesic, Ugesic, Vanacet, Vendone, Zydone)

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Analgesic

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Xanax
(Niravam)

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Anxiolytics, sedatives, hypnotics

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Accupril

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ACE Inhibitor/Blood Pressure

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Actonel

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Osteoporosis Treatment

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Aldactone
Aldosterone Antagonist/Blood Pressure
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Amaryl
Antidiabetic agent
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Ambien
Anxiolytics, sedatives, hypnotics
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Antivert
Anti-dizziness
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Apresoline
Vasodilator/Blood Pressure
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Aricept
Anti-Alzheimer's
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Atarax
Anti-anxiety, antihistamine
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Ativan
Anxiolytics, sedatives, hypnotics
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Atrovent
Respiratory agent
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Avandia
Antidiabetic agent
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Celebrex
Anti-inflammatory /analgesic
36
Celexa
Antidepressant
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Claritin
Non-sedating Antihistamine
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Cordarone
Anti-arrhythmic /Cardiovascular
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Coreg
Anti-adrenergic agents - Beta Adrenergic Blocker
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Coumadin
Anticoagulant/Antithrombotic
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Cozaar
Angiotensin II Inhibitor/Blood Pressure
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Depakote
Anticonvulsant
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Desyrel
Antidepressant/Sleep aid
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Diovan
Potassium replacement
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Elavil
Antidepressant /Neuropathy
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Evista
Anti-estrogen
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Exelon
Anti-Alzheimer's
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Flomax
Anti-adrenergic Blocker - Peripherally acting/BPH (Benign Prostatic Hypertrophy)
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Fosamax
Osteoporosis Treatment
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Geodon
Anti-pyschotic
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Glucotrol XL
Oral Antidiabetic agent
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Glucovance
Anti-diabetic agent
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Hyzaar
Angiotensin antagonist-Diuretic/blood pressure
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Isordil
Anti-anginal agent
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Lasix
Loop diuretic
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Levaquin
Quinolone/Antibiotic
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Lexapro
Anti-depressant
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Lipitor
Lipid-lowering Agent
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Lomotil
Anti-Diarrheal
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Lopressor
Beta Blocker/Blood Pressure
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Lotensin
ACE inhibitor/Blood Pressure
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Mevacor
Lipid-Lowering Agent
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Mobic
Anti-inflammatory - Analgesic
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Namenda
Anti-Alzheimer's
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Neurontin
Anticonvulsant
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Norvasc
Calcium Channel blocker
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Paxil
Antidepressant
68
Plavix
Anti-platelet agent
69
Pravachol
Lipid-Lowering agent
70
Prevacid
Gastrointestinal agents
71
Prilosec
Gastrointestinal agents
72
Prinivil
ACE Inhibitor
73
Protonix
Gastrointestinal agents
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Razadyne
Anti-Alzheimer's
75
Reglan
Gastrointestinal agents
76
Remeron
Antidepressant
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Risperdal
Antipsychotic
78
Seroquel
Antipsychotic
79
Sinemet
Anti-parkinson's
80
Tenormin
Beta blocker/blood pressure
81
Tylenol #3
Analgesic
82
Ultram
Analgesic
83
Vasotec
ACE Inhibitor/Blood pressure
84
Voltaren
Anti-inflammatory /Analgesic
85
Xalatan
Glaucoma treatment
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Zithromax
Macrolide
87
Zocor
Lipid-Lowering agent
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Zoloft
Antidepressant
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Zyloprim
Anti-gout
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Zyprexa
Anti-psychotic
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Escitalopram
Antidepressant (SSRIs) For:major depressive disorder, anxiety, OCD, PTSD, social anxiety disorder, premenstrual dysphoric disorder
92
Methotrimeprazine
Phenothiazines (antipsychotic) For: Mental and emotional disorders, schizophrenia, manic depressive syndrome
93
Tamsulosin (Flomax)
Management of signs/symptoms of benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH)
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Betahistine
Anti-vertigo (histamine analog) Treats vertigo associated with Meniere's disease. Helps decrease dizziness, nausea.
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Carvedilol (Coreg)
Antihypertensives (Beta Blocker) Hypertension, HF (ischemic or cardiomyopathic)
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Venlafaxine (Effexor XR)
Antidepressant, anti-anxiety (SSRIs) Major depressive disorder, anxiety disorders (Effexor XR only) panic disorders
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Nitrofurantoin (Macrobid, Furantoin)
Anti-infectives Prevention and treatment of UTIs (not effective in systemic bacterial infections)
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DULoxetine (Cymbalta)
Antidepressant (SSRIs) Major depressive disorders, Diabetic peripheral neuropathic pain, anxiety disorder, chronic musculoskeletal pain (Cybalta only: Fibromyalgia)
99
Invega (paliperidone)
Antipsychotics: IM, PO Acute and maintenance treatment of schizophrenia
100
Edecrin (Ethacrynic acid)
Loop diuretic Treatment of edema associated with CHF, Cirrhosis of the liver, renal disease. Short term management of ascites
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Muro-128 opth drops (sodium chloride)
Used to treat edema in the (cornea) in certain conditions
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DiphenhydrAMINE (Allerdryl, Benadryl)
Antihistamine, Antitussive Relief of allergic symptoms, Anaphylaxis, seasonal allergic rhinitis, Parkinson's disease. Prevention of motion sickness (antitussive, syrup only)
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Doloral syrup (morphine)
Opioid analgesics/agonists For severe pain
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Cephalexin (Keflex)
Anti-infectives Pneumonia, UTI, bone and joint infections Otitis media
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Statex (Morphine)
Opioid analgesics/agonists Severe pain
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M-Elson (Morphine)
Opioid analgesics /agonists For severe pain
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Naltrexone
Opioid antagonists To treat both opioid and alcohol use disorders. Blocks the euphoric and sedative effects of drugs such as heroin, morphine and codeine
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Spiriva inhaler
Anticholinergic To treat symptoms such as SOB, wheezing in people with COPD, bronchitis and emphasema
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Candesartan
Angiotensin II Receptor antagonists Hypertension, CHF
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Micro-K (potassium chloride)
Electrolyte supplement Mineral supplement used to treat or prevent low amounts of potassium in the blood
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Memantine (Ebixa, Namenda)
Anti-Alzheimer's agent Moderate to severe dementia/neurocognitive disorder, associated with Alzheimer's disease
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Perindopril
Angiotensin - converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitors Hypertension, HF
113
Beclomethasone aqueous
Corticosteroids To treat cold like symptoms caused by allergic rhinitis, hay fever, allergies
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Midodrine tab
Alpha-adrenergic agonists or H2 Blocker Stomach ulcers, erosive esophagitis, Heartburn or acid indigestion, GERDs
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Exudex
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Famotidine (pepcid and pepcid AC)
Histamine H2-receptor antagonists or H2 Blocker Stomach ulcers, erosive esophagitis, heartburn or acid indigestion, GERDs
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Sucralfate (Carafate)
Antiulcer agent, GI protectants Short-term management of duodenal ulcers, maintenance (preventive) therapy of duoxenal ulcers