Common Medications and Classifications

A set of vocabulary flashcards mapping brand and generic medication names to their drug classifications and primary indications based on the lecture material.

Zestril or Prinivil (lisinopril)

Classification: Angiotensin converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitor. Indications: Hypertension (HTN), congestive heart failure (CHF), acute myocardial infarction.

Synthroid (levothyroxine)

Classification: Thyroid. Indication: Hypothyroidism.

Glucophage (metformin)

Classification: Biguanide. Indication: Diabetes mellitus type $2$.

Zocor (simvastatin)

Classification: HMG-CoA reductase inhibitor. Indication: Hypercholesterolemia.

Lipitor (atorvastatin)

Classification: HMG-CoA reductase inhibitor. Indication: Hypercholesterolemia.

Lopressor (metoprolol tartrate)

Classification: Beta-blocker. Indications: Hypertension (HTN), angina, myocardial infarction (MI).

Nexium (esomeprazole)

Classification: Proton pump inhibitor (PPI). Indication: Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD).

Vicodin (hydrocodone/acetaminophen)

Classification: Opioid combination. Indication: Pain.

Norvasc (amlodipine besylate)

Classification: Calcium channel blocker (CCB). Indications: Hypertension (HTN), coronary artery disease.

Hydrochlorothiazide

Classification: Thiazide diuretic. Indications: Hypertension, peripheral edema.

ProAir HFA, Proventil HFA, or Ventolin HFA (albuterol)

Classification: Beta-$2$ agonists. Indication: Bronchospasms.

Neurontin (gabapentin)

Classification: Neurologic. Indications: Partial seizures, neuralgia, neuropathic pain.

Zoloft (sertraline)

Classification: Selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI). Indications: Depression, obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), panic disorder.

Cozaar (losartan)

Classification: Angiotensin II receptor blocker (ARB). Indications: Hypertension (HTN), diabetic nephropathy, stroke prevention.

Lasix (furosemide)

Classification: Loop diuretic. Indications: Edema, pulmonary edema, hypertension (HTN).

Zithromax (azithromycin)

Classification: Macrolide. Indication: Bacterial infection.

Tylenol (acetaminophen)

Classification: central acting nonopioid analgesic and antipyretic. Indication: Pain/Fever.

Tenormin (atenolol)

Classification: Beta-blocker. Indications: Hypertension, angina, migraine headache prophylaxis.