Top 100 Drugs Flashcards
(50 cards)
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Lantaprost
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Brand name(s): Xalatan
Class: Prostaglandin F analogue
Indication(s):
- Glaucoma
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Levothyroxine
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Brand name(s): Eltroxin, Synthroid
Class: Thyroid hormone
Indication(s):
- Hypothyroidism
3
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Liraglutide
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Brand name(s): Victoza, Saxenda Class: Human Glucagon like Peptide-1 Receptor Agonist Indication(s): - Diabetes mellitus - Weight management
4
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Lorazepam
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Brand name(s): Ativan Class: Benzodiazepine Indication(s): - Anxiety - Seizures
5
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Losartan
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Brand name(s): Cozaar Class: Angiotensin II Receptor Antagonist Indication(s): - Hypertension - Reduce proteinuria in T2DM
6
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Metformin
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Brand name(s): Glucophage, Glumetza
Class: Antidiabetic (Biguanide)
Indication(s):
- T2DM
7
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Methadone
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Brand name(s): Methadose
Class: Opioid Analgesic
Indication(s):
- Treatment of opioid dependance
8
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Methylphenidate
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Brand name(s): Concerta, Ritalin, Biphentin, Ritalin-SR
Class: CNS Stimulant
Indication(s):
- ADHD
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Metroprolol
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Brand name(s): Lopressor, Lopressor SR Class: Beta Blocker (B-1 Selective) Indication(s): - HTN - Angina - Acute management of MI (IV) - Secondary prevention post MI
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Mirtazapine
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Brand name(s): Remeron, Remeron RD
Class: Antidepressant (Tetracyclic)
Indication(s):
- Depression
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Mometasone Nasal Inhalation
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Brand name(s): Nasonex Class: Corticosteroid Indication(s): - Allergic rhinitis - Acute rhinosinusitis
12
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Montelukast
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Brand name(s): Singulair Class: Leukotriene Receptor Antagonist Indication(s): - Asthma - Seasonal allergic rhinitis - Exercise-induced bronchoconstriction
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Morphine
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Brand name(s): Doloral, Kadian, M-Eslon, M.O.S., MS Contin, MS IR, Statex
Class: Opiate Analgesic
Indication(s):
- Pain
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Naproxen, Naproxen Sodium
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Brand name(s): Naprosyn, Aleve, Anaprox, Anaprox DS, Naprelan, Maxidol Class: Antiinflammatory (NSAID) Indication(s): - Rheumatoid arthritis - Osteoarthritis - Short-term for inflammation and pain
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Nitroglycerin
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Brand name(s): Minitran, Nitro-Dur, Nitro, Trinipatch, Nitroject, Nitrolingual
Class: Organic Nitrate
Indication(s):
- Treatment and prevention of anginal symptoms
- Acute hypertension
16
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Olanzapine
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Brand name(s): Zyprexa, Zyprexa Zydis Class: Antipsychotic (Atypical) Indication(s): - Bipolar disorder - Schizophrenia
17
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Olmesartan
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Brand name(s): Olmetec
Class: Angiotensin II Receptor Antagonist
Indication(s):
- Hypertension
18
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Omeprazole
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Brand name(s): Losec Class: Proton Pump Inhibitor Indication(s): - GERD - Hypersecretory conditions - Prevention of NSAID induced ulcers
19
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Oxazepam
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Brand name(s): Serax Class: Benzodiazepine Indication(s): - Anxiety - Alcohol withdrawal
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Oxycodone
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Brand name(s): Oxycontin, Oxy IR, Oxyneo, Supeudol
Class: Opiate Analgesic
Indication(s):
- Pain
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Pantoprazole
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Brand name(s): Pantoloc, Pnato IV, Tecta Class: Proton Pump Inhibitor Indication(s): - GERD - Prevention of NSAID induced ulcers - Duodenal ulcer - Gastric ulcer - Reflux espohagitis - Treatment of Helicobacter Pylori associated with duodenal ulcer
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Paroxetine
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Brand name(s): Paxil, Paxil CR Class: Antidepressant (SSRI) Indication(s): - Depression - Panic disorder - OCD - PTSD - Anxiety - PMDD
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Phenytoin
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Brand name(s): Dilantin
Class: Anticonvulsant
Indication(s):
- Seizures
24
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Prednisone
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Brand name(s): Winpred Class: Corticosteroid Indication(s): - Acute inflammation - Autoimmune disorders - Rheumatologic disorders
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Pregabalin
Brand name(s): Lyrica
Class: Anticonvulsant, Analgesic Agent
Indication(s):
- Pain associated with diabetic peripheral neuropathy
- Pain associated with postherpetic neuralgia
- Fibromyalgia
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Quetiapine
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Brand name(s): Seroquel, Seroquel XR
Class: Antipsychotic (Atypical)
Indication(s):
- BPD (monotherapy and adjunct)
- Schizophrenia
- Depression (adjunct)
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Rabeprazole Sodium
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Brand name(s): Pariet
Class: Proton Pump Inhibitor
Indication(s):
- GERD
- Hypersecretory conditions
- Prevention of NSAID induced ulcers
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28
Ramipril
Brand name(s): Altace
Class: Angiotensin Converting Enzyme Inhibitor
Indication(s):
- Hypertension
- Reduce CV mortality post MI
- Reduction of CV events in high-risk patients
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Ranitidine
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Brand name(s): Acid Reducer (OTC), Zantac
Class: Histamine H-2 Receptor Antagonist
Indication(s):
- Duodenal ulcers
- Gastric ulcers
- Heartburn
- Treatment and prevention of NSAID induced ulcers
- GERD
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30
Risedronate
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Brand name(s): Actonel, Actonel DR
Class: Bisphosphonate
Indication(s):
- Osteoporosis
- Paget's disease of the bone
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Risperidone
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Brand name(s): Risperdal, Risperdal M, Risperdal Consta
Class: Antipsychotic (Atypical)
Indication(s):
- Bipolar mania
- Schizophrenia
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Rivaroxaban
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Brand name(s): Xarelto
Class: Anticoagulant
Indication(s):
- Prophylaxis/treatment of VTE and CVA from cardioembolic causes
- CV risk reduction in CAD or PAD
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33
Rosuvastatin
Brand name(s): Crestor
Class: Antihyperlipidemic Agent (HMG-CoA Reductase Inhibitor)
Indication(s):
- Hyperlipidemia
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Salbutamol
Brand name(s): Ventolin
Class: Beta-2 Agonist
Indication(s):
- Symptomatic relief and prevention of bronchospasm in asthma
- COPD and other bronchopulmonary disorders
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Sennosides
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Brand name(s): Senokot, Senna, Ex-Lax
Class: Stimulant Laxative
Indication(s):
- Short-term treatment of constipation
- Evacuate the colon for bowel or rectal exams
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Sertraline
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Brand name(s): Zoloft
Class: Antidepressant (SSRI)
Indication(s):
- Depression
- Panic disorder
- OCD
- PTSD
- SAD
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Sildenafil
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Brand name(s): Viagra, Revatio
Class: PDE5-Inhibitor
Indication(s):
- Erectile dysfunction
- Pulmonary hypertension
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38
Simvastatin
Brand name(s): Zocor
Class: Antihyperlipidemic Agent (HMG-CoA Reductase Inhibitor)
Indication(s):
- Hyperlipidemia
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Sitagliptin
Brand name(s): Januvia
Class: Dipeptidyl Peptase 4 (DPP-4) Inhibitor
Indication(s):
- T2DM
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Spironolactone
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Brand name(s): Aldactone
Class: Diuretic (Aldosterone Antagonist)
Indication(s):
- Heart failure
- Primary aldosteronism
- Hypokalemia
- Cirrhosis
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41
Sumatriptan
Brand name(s): Imitrex
Class: 5-HT1 Receptor Agonist
Indication(s):
- Migraine therapy
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Tamsulosin
Brand name(s): Flomax Cr
Class: Alpha-1 Adrenergic Blocking Agent
Indication(s):
- BPH (benign prostatic hyperplasia)
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Telmisartan
Brand name(s): Micardis
Class: Angiotensin II Receptor Antagonist
Indication(s):
- Hypertension
- Reduction of CV events in high-risk patients
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Temazepam
Brand name(s): Restoril
Class: Benzodiazepine
Indication(s):
- Insomnia
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Trazadone
Brand name(s): Desyrel
Class: Antidepressant
Indication(s):
- Depression
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Tiotropium Bromide
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Brand name(s): Spiriva HandiHaler, Spiriva Respimat
Class: Anticholinergic/LAMA
Indication(s):
- COPD
- Asthma
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47
Valsartan
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Brand name(s): Diovan
Class: Angiotensin II Receptor Antagonist
Indication(s):
- Hypertension
- Reduce CV mortality post MI
- Heart failure
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Venlafaxine
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Brand name(s): Effexor XR
Class: Antidepressant (SSRI)
Indication(s):
- Depression
- Generalized anxiety disorder
- Panic disorder
- Social anxiety disorder
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Warfarin
Brand name(s): Coumadin
Class: Anticoagulant
Indication(s):
- Prophylaxis/treatment of WTE and CVA from cardioembolic causes
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Zopiclone
Brand name(s): Rhovane, Imovane
Class: Sedative/Hypnotic
Indication(s):
- Insomnia (short-term, 7-10 day, treatment)
