Pharmacology Drug Names Review

Flashcards generated from lecture notes listing various pharmaceuticals and their associated brand or generic names.

Azithromycin

An antibiotic used to treat various infections.

Hydrocodone/Acetaminophen

A combination medication used to relieve moderate to severe pain.

Carisoprodol

A muscle relaxant that works by blocking pain sensations between the nerves and the brain.

Peridex

A brand name for chlorhexidine, an antiseptic used to treat gingivitis.

Vigamox

A brand name for moxifloxacin (ophthalmic), an antibiotic eye drops.

Metaxalone

A muscle relaxant used to treat discomfort associated with acute, painful musculoskeletal conditions.

Truvada

A brand name for the combination of emtricitabine and tenofovir disoproxil, used as part of a regimen to prevent or treat HIV.

Bactroban

A brand name for mupirocin, an antibiotic used to treat skin infections.

Fluconazole

An antifungal medication used to treat fungal infections.

Doxycycline

An antibiotic used to treat various bacterial infections.

Baclofen

A muscle relaxer that works by blocking nerve signals in the brain.

Plaquenil

A brand name for hydroxychloroquine, used to prevent and treat malaria.

Maraviroc

A medication used in the treatment of HIV/AIDS.

Zyclara

A brand name for imiquimod, used to treat skin conditions such as actinic keratosis.

Meningococcal vaccine

A vaccine that helps protect against infections caused by Neisseria meningitidis.

Prevnar 20

A vaccine for pneumococcal disease.

Oseltamivir

A medication used to treat and prevent influenza (the flu).

Sofosbuvir

An antiviral medication used to treat Hepatitis C.

Augmentin

A combination antibiotic that contains amoxicillin and clavulanate.

Hiberix

A vaccine for preventing Haemophilus influenzae type b infections.

Tamiflu

The brand name for oseltamivir, an antiviral medication.

Zocor

A brand name for simvastatin, used to lower cholesterol.

Tricor

A brand name for fenofibrate, used to reduce triglyceride levels.

Xarelto

A brand name for rivaroxaban, an anticoagulant used to prevent blood clots.

Quinapril

An ACE inhibitor used to treat high blood pressure.

Lovastatin

A medication used to lower cholesterol and triglycerides.

Irbesartan

An angiotensin receptor blocker used to treat high blood pressure.

Ramipril

An ACE inhibitor used to reduce the risk of heart attack and stroke.

Coumadin

A brand name for warfarin, an anticoagulant used to prevent blood clots.

Diltiazem

A calcium channel blocker used to treat high blood pressure.

Vasotec

A brand name for enalapril, used to treat high blood pressure.

Zetia

A medication used to lower cholesterol.

Omega-3-acid ethyl esters

A prescription form of omega vitamins used to lower triglyceride levels.

Eliquis

A brand name for apixaban, an anticoagulant used to prevent blood clots.

Shingrix

A vaccine used to prevent shingles.

Enoxaparin

An anticoagulant used to prevent and treat thrombosis.

Trulicity

A brand name for dulaglutide, an injectable medication for type 2 diabetes.

Canagliflozin

A medication used to lower blood sugar levels in adults with type 2 diabetes.

Darifenacin

A medication used to treat overactive bladder.

Linaclotide

A medication used to treat irritable bowel syndrome with constipation.

Doxepin

An antidepressant used to treat depression and anxiety.

Gabapentin

Medication used to treat seizures and neuropathic pain.

Sertraline

An antidepressant used to treat depression, anxiety, and other related conditions.

Mirtazapine

An antidepressant used to treat major depressive disorder.

Donepezil

A medication used to treat symptoms of Alzheimer's disease.

Lacosamide

An anticonvulsant medication used to treat epilepsy.

Divalproex

An anticonvulsant medication used to treat seizures and bipolar disorder.

Albuterol

A medication that opens up the airways in the lungs, used for asthma and COPD.

Azelastine

An antihistamine used to treat allergies.

Eszopiclone

A medication used for the treatment of insomnia.

Carbidopa/levodopa

A combination medication used to treat Parkinson's disease.

Olanzapine

An antipsychotic medication used to treat mental health disorders.

Quetiapine

An antipsychotic medication used to treat schizophrenia and bipolar disorder.

Lorazepam

A medication used to treat anxiety and insomnia.

Strattera

A medication used to treat ADHD.

Phentermine

A medication used for weight loss.