Top 200 Brand & Generic Drugs – Core Vocabulary

Vocabulary flashcards covering major brand and generic drugs (pages 1–12). Each card lists the drug name(s) with its corresponding active ingredient(s) and therapeutic class.

Lexapro

Escitalopram – selective serotonin re-uptake inhibitor (SSRI) antidepressant

Oxycodone (immediate-release)

Oxycodone hydrochloride – opioid analgesic for moderate-to-severe pain

Prinivil / Zestril / Qbrelis

Lisinopril – angiotensin-converting-enzyme (ACE) inhibitor antihypertensive

Zocor

Simvastatin – HMG-CoA reductase inhibitor (statin) for lowering cholesterol

Synthroid

Levothyroxine – synthetic thyroid hormone replacement

Amoxil / Trimox

Amoxicillin – broad-spectrum penicillin antibacterial

Zithromax

Azithromycin – macrolide antibacterial

Microzide / Aquazide H

Hydrochlorothiazide – thiazide diuretic antihypertensive

Norvasc

Amlodipine – dihydropyridine calcium-channel blocker

Xanax

Alprazolam – benzodiazepine anxiolytic

Glucophage / Fortamet

Metformin – biguanide oral antidiabetic

Lipitor

Atorvastatin – statin antihyperlipidemic

Prilosec

Omeprazole – proton-pump inhibitor (PPI) acid reducer

Cipro / Proquin

Ciprofloxacin – fluoroquinolone antibacterial

Zofran

Ondansetron – 5-HT3 antagonist antiemetic

Clozaril

Clozapine – atypical antipsychotic

Lasix

Furosemide – loop diuretic

Levitra

Vardenafil – phosphodiesterase-5 (PDE5) inhibitor for erectile dysfunction

Sumycin / Ala-Tet / Brodspec

Tetracycline – broad-spectrum antibacterial

Heparin Sodium

Heparin – parenteral anticoagulant

Valcyte

Valganciclovir – antiviral (CMV infections)

Lamictal

Lamotrigine – anticonvulsant / mood stabilizer

Diflucan

Fluconazole – triazole antifungal

Tenormin

Atenolol – cardio-selective beta-blocker

Singulair

Montelukast – leukotriene receptor antagonist for asthma/allergies

Flonase (nasal)

Fluticasone propionate – intranasal corticosteroid

Zyloprim

Allopurinol – xanthine oxidase inhibitor for gout

Fosamax

Alendronate – bisphosphonate for osteoporosis

Pepcid

Famotidine – H2 receptor antagonist acid reducer

Omnicef

Cefdinir – third-generation cephalosporin antibacterial

Yaz

Ethinyl estradiol + drospirenone – combined oral contraceptive

Apresoline

Hydralazine – direct vasodilator antihypertensive

Cogentin

Benztropine – anticholinergic antiparkinsonian

Aller-Chlor

Chlorpheniramine – first-generation antihistamine

Paxil

Paroxetine – SSRI antidepressant

Ativan

Lorazepam – benzodiazepine anxiolytic

Pyridium

Phenazopyridine – urinary tract analgesic

Plaquenil

Hydroxychloroquine – antimalarial / DMARD

Lidoderm

Lidocaine (topical patch) – local anesthetic

Cataflam / Voltaren

Diclofenac – non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID)

Rayos / Deltasone

Prednisone – systemic corticosteroid

Zetia

Ezetimibe – cholesterol absorption inhibitor

Evista

Raloxifene – selective estrogen receptor modulator (SERM)

Dilantin

Phenytoin – hydantoin anticonvulsant

Lovaza

Omega-3-acid ethyl esters – triglyceride-lowering agent

Zanaflex

Tizanidine – alpha-2 agonist muscle relaxant

Hytrin / Tezlury

Terazosin – alpha-1 blocker for BPH/hypertension

Dyrenium

Triamterene – potassium-sparing diuretic

Altace

Ramipril – ACE inhibitor antihypertensive

Pravachol

Pravastatin – statin

Risperdal

Risperidone – atypical antipsychotic

Lunesta

Eszopiclone – non-benzodiazepine hypnotic (Z-drug)

Celebrex

Celecoxib – selective COX-2 inhibitor NSAID

Premarin

Conjugated estrogens – estrogen replacement therapy

Avelox / Vigamox

Moxifloxacin – fluoroquinolone antibacterial (oral / ophthalmic)

Aricept

Donepezil – acetylcholinesterase inhibitor for Alzheimer’s

Macrobid / Macrodantin

Nitrofurantoin – urinary antibacterial

Duragesic

Fentanyl transdermal – potent opioid analgesic

Imdur

Isosorbide mononitrate – long-acting nitrate antianginal

Prozac / Sarafem

Fluoxetine – SSRI antidepressant

Aristocort

Triamcinolone – topical / systemic corticosteroid

Suboxone

Buprenorphine + naloxone – opioid dependence treatment

Vyvanse

Lisdexamfetamine – CNS stimulant for ADHD

Pamelor

Nortriptyline – tricyclic antidepressant

Humalog

Insulin lispro – rapid-acting insulin

Depacon / Depakote

Valproate sodium / divalproex – anticonvulsant / mood stabilizer

BetaSept / ChloraPrep

Chlorhexidine – topical antiseptic / disinfectant

Bentyl

Dicyclomine – antispasmodic for IBS

Imitrex

Sumatriptan – 5-HT1B/1D agonist antimigraine

Protonix

Pantoprazole – proton-pump inhibitor

Lopressor

Metoprolol tartrate – beta-1 blocker

Robitussin (DM)

Dextromethorphan + guaifenesin – antitussive / expectorant

Valium

Diazepam – benzodiazepine anxiolytic / muscle relaxant

Viagra

Sildenafil – PDE5 inhibitor for erectile dysfunction

Bactroban

Mupirocin – topical antibacterial

Januvia

Sitagliptin – DPP-4 inhibitor antidiabetic

Reglan

Metoclopramide – dopamine antagonist prokinetic / antiemetic

Relafen

Nabumetone – NSAID

Keflex

Cephalexin – first-generation cephalosporin antibacterial

Effexor

Venlafaxine – serotonin-norepinephrine re-uptake inhibitor (SNRI)

Boniva

Ibandronate – bisphosphonate for osteoporosis

Axid

Nizatidine – H2 receptor antagonist

Senna Lax / Ex-Lax

Sennosides – stimulant laxative

NovoLog

Insulin aspart – rapid-acting insulin

Aspirin (Bayer / Ecotrin / Bufferin)

Acetylsalicylic acid – antipyretic, analgesic, antiplatelet

Gablofen / Lioresal

Baclofen – GABA-B agonist muscle relaxant

Flagyl

Metronidazole – nitroimidazole antibacterial / antiprotozoal

Keppra

Levetiracetam – anticonvulsant

Colcrys / Mitigare

Colchicine – anti-gout, anti-inflammatory

Zyprexa

Olanzapine – atypical antipsychotic

Avodart

Dutasteride – 5-alpha-reductase inhibitor for BPH

TriCor / Antara

Fenofibrate – fibrate antihyperlipidemic

Cardura

Doxazosin – alpha-1 blocker

Aleve

Naproxen – OTC NSAID analgesic

Aldactone

Spironolactone – potassium-sparing diuretic / aldosterone antagonist

Namenda

Memantine – NMDA receptor antagonist for dementia

Methadose

Methadone – long-acting opioid agonist

Vasotec / Epaned

Enalapril – ACE inhibitor

Tamiflu

Oseltamivir – neuraminidase inhibitor antiviral (influenza)

Requip

Ropinirole – dopamine agonist antiparkinsonian