Pharmacology: Common Medications, Drug Classes & Indications

What is the generic name for Lasix?

furosemide

What is the drug class for furosemide?

Loop Diuretic

What is the indication for Lasix?

Hypertension

What is the generic name for Synthroid?

levothyroxine

What is the drug class for levothyroxine?

Thyroid Hormone

What is the indication for Synthroid?

Hypothyroidism

What is the generic name for Zestril?

lisinopril

What is the drug class for lisinopril?

ACE Inhibitor

What is the indication for Zestril?

Hypertension

What is the generic name for Norvasc?

amlodipine

What is the drug class for amlodipine?

Calcium Channel Blocker

What is the indication for Norvasc?

Hypertension

What is the generic name for Lopressor?

metoprolol

What is the drug class for metoprolol?

Beta-blocker

What is the indication for Lopressor?

Hypertension

What is the generic name for Prilosec?

omeprazole

What is the drug class for omeprazole?

Proton-Pump Inhibitor

What is the indication for Prolisec?

GERD (Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease)

What is the generic name for Oxycontin?

oxycodone

what is the drug class for oxycodone?

Opioid

What is the indication for Oxycontin?

Analgesic

What is the generic name for ProAir HFA?

albuterol

What is the drug class for albuterol?

Bronchodilator

What is the indication for ProAir HFA?

Asthma

What is the generic name for Keppra?

levetiracetam

What is the drug class for levetiracetam?

Antiepileptic

What is the indication for Keppra?

Seizures

What is the generic name for Paxil?

paroxetine

What is the drug class for paroxetine?

SSRI

What is the indication for Paxil?

Depression