NHA MA Pharmacology

albuterol

Bronchodilator

amlodipine besylate

antihypertensive, calcium channel blocker

amoxicillin

antibiotic

aripiprazole

antispsychotic

atorvastatin

antilipemic, statin

azithromycin

antibiotic

celecoxib

anti-inflammatory

cephalexin

antibiotic

ciprofoxacin

antibiotic

copidogrel

antiplatelet agent

donepezil

Anti-Alzheimer's

duloxetine

antidepressant

enoxaparin

anticoagulant

escitaopram

antidepressant

esomeprazole

anti-ulcer agent, proton-pump inhibitor

fenofibrate

antilipemic

fluticasone/saleterol

antiasthma, glucocorticoid, bronchodilator

furosemide

diuretic

gabapentin

anticonvulsant

hydrochlorthiazide

diuretic

hydrocodone pus acetaminophen

opiod (narcotic) analgesic

insulin

hypoglycemic

levofloxacin

antibiotic

levothyroxine

thyroid hormone

Lisinopril

ACE inhibitor to treat hypertension

Losartan

antihypertensive

memantine

Anti-Alzheimer's

off the market

no longer available for purchase or use

brand/trade name

assigned by the medications manufacturer, begins with capital letter

generic name

a noncommercial name for a medication, usually less complex than the medications chemical name and often more complex than a brand or trade name

calcium channel blocker

a medication that prevents the entry of calcium ions into the cells of the body, which can lower blood pressure and treat cardiac pain and dysfunction

Antiplatelet

A medication that helps delay blood clotting. This medication differs from an anticoagulant because it affects arterial as well as venous blood.

proton-pump inhibitor

A specific type of medication that reduces stomach acid

glucocorticoid

one of several hormones that have many functions, both naturally in the body and as a medication, including suppression of inflammation

ACE inhibitor

angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibit, a type of antihypertensive (blood pressure lowering). medication

metformin

hypoglycemic

methyphenidate

central nervous system stimulant

Metoprolol Succinate

antihypertensive, beta blocker

metoprolol tratrate

antihypertensive, beta blocker

montelukast

bronchodilator, leukotriene inhibitor

olanzapine

antipsychotic

omeprazole

anti-ulcer agent, proton-pump inhibitor

oxycodone

opiod (narcotic) analgesic

pioglitazone

hypoglycemic

pravastatin

antilipemic, statin

prednisone

glucocorticoid

pregabalin

anticonvulsant

quetiapine

antipsychotic

rosuvastatin

antilipemic, statin

sildenafil

erectile dysfunction agent

simvastatin

antilipemic, statin

sulfamethoxazole/trimethoprim

antibiotic

tramadol

analgesic

valsartan

antihypertensive

warfarin

Anticoagulant

zolpidem

sedative-hypnotic (for sleep)

amp:

ampulse

cap:

capsule

cr;

cream

elix:

elixir

liq:

liquid

lot:

lotion

sup:

suppository

tab:

tablet

syr:

syrup

ung:

ointment

C:

cup, celsius

ds:

double strength

g, gm:

gram

gr;

grain

gtt:

drop

kg:

kilogram

L:

liter

lb:

pound

mcg:

microgram

mEq:

milliequivalent

mg:

milligrams

mg/dL:

milligrams per deciliter

oz:

ounce

qt:

quart

tbsp:

tablespoon

tsp:

teaspoon

ID:

intradermally

IM:

intramuscular

ing:

inject, injection

IV:

intravenous

PO:

by mouth, orally

PR:

rectally

r, rec:

rectally

subcut:

subcutaneously

top:

topically

a:

before

ac:

before meals

ad lib:

as desired

AM:

morning

bid:

twice a day

c̅:

with

d:

daily, day

h, hr:

hour

noct:

night