Top 200 Drugs Flashcards
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Synthroid (levothyroxine)
Drug Class: thyroid supplement
Used for: hypothyroidism
Prinivil, Zestril (lisinopril)
Drug Class: Antihypertensive; angiotensin converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitor
Used for: Hypertension
Lipitor (atorvastatin)
Drug Class: Antihyperlipidemic; hydroxy-3-methylglutaryl coenzyme A (HMG CoA) reductase inhibitor
Used for: Hyperlipidemia
Glucophage (metformin)
Drug Class: antidiabetic; biguanide
Used for: Diabetes
Norvasc (amlodipine besylate)
Drug Class: antihypertensive, calcium channel blocker
Used for: Hypertension, angina
Toprol XL, Lopressor (Metoprolol)
Drug Class: antihypertensive; Beta-adrenergic blocker
Used for: Hypertension, angina, acute myocardial infarction, heart failure
Prilosec (omeprazole)
Drug Class: Proton pump inhibitor (PPI)
Used for: ulcers, GERD, h pylori infection
Zocor (simvastatin)
Drug Class: Antihyperlipidemic; hydroxy-3-methylglutaryl coenzyme A (HMG CoA) reductase inhibitor
Used for: Hyperlipidemia
Cozaar (losartan)
Drug Class: Antihypertensive; angiotensin II receptor blocker (ARB)
Used for: Hypertension, heart failure
Proair, Ventolin, Proventil (albuterol)
Drug Class: Bronchodilator; Beta 2-agonist
Used for: Asthma
Neurontin (gabapentin)
Drug Class: anticonvulsant; gamma aminobutyric acid
Used for: postherpetic neuralgia, partial seizures
hydrochlorothiazide
Drug Class: Antihypertensive; thiazide diuretic
Used for: Hypertension, edema
Vicodin (hydrocodone/acetaminophen
Drug Class: opioid analgesic combo
Used for: pain
Zoloft (sertraline)
Drug Class: antidepressant; selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI)
Used for: depression, OCD, panic disorder
Lasix (furosemide)
Drug Class: Antihypertensive; loop diuretic
Used for: Hypertension, edema
Flovent, Arnuity (fluticasone oral inhaler)
Drug Class: Corticosteroid (inhaled)
Used for: Asthma
Tylenol (acetaminophen)
Drug Class: analgesic
Used for: pain, fever
Amoxil (amoxicillin)
Drug Class: Antibiotic; beta-lactam
Used for: bacterial infections
Xanax (alprazolam)
Drug Class: Benzodiazepine
Used for: Anxiety
Tenormin (atenolol)
Drug Class: Antihypertensive; Beta-adrenergic blocker
Used for: Hypertension, angina
Celexa (citalopram)
Drug Class: Antidepressant; Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitor (SSRI)
Used For: Depression
Lantus (insulin glargine)
Drug Class: antidiabetic; insulin (long-acting)
Used For: Diabetes
Singulair (montelukast)
Drug Class: Leukotriene receptor antagonist
Used For: Asthma, allergic rhinitis
Desyrel (trazodone)
Drug Class: antidepressant; atypical
Used For: depression