Common Prescription Meds

The suffix -zosin is what class medication?

Alpha blocker

The suffix -lol is what class medication?

Beta blocker

The suffix -pril is what class medication?

ACE Inhibitor

The suffix -statin is what class medication?

Lipid lowering

The suffix -ase, -plase is what class medication?

Thrombolytic

The suffix -parin is what class medication?

Anticoagulant

The suffix -sone is what class medication?

Corticosteroid

The suffix -cillin is what class medication?

PCN antibiotic

The suffix -micin, -mycin is what class medication?

Aminoglycoside antibiotic

What class drug is Prazosin?

alpha blocker

What class drug is labetalol, metoprolol, propranolol?

Beta blocker

What class drug is Lisinopril, captopril?

ACE Inhibitor

What class drug is Simvastatin?

Lipid lowering

What class drug is Alteplase

thrombolytic

What class drug is Heparin?

Anticoagulant

What class drug is methylprednisolone, dexamethasone?

Corticosteroid

What does a Non‑Opioid/Narcotic Analgesic drug do?

reduce fever or inflammation without causing addiction or sedation

What does an antipyretic drug do?

reduces fever by causing the hypothalamus to override an increase in temperature

What does an NSAID drug do?

reduce inflammation, pain, and fever by inhibiting (COX)

Acetaminophen Brand Name

Tylenol

Tylenol Generic Name

Acetaminophen

Acetaminophen Drug Class

Non‑Opioid/Narcotic Analgesic & Antipyretic

Acetaminophen Indications

Pain, Fever

Acetaminophen Contraindications

Liver Disease

Acetaminophen Dosage/Route

500‑1000 mg PO q4‑6h PRN

Aspirin Brand Name

Zorprin, bayer

Zorprin, bayer Generic Name

Aspirin

Aspirin Drug Class

Non‑Opioid/Narcotic Analgesic & NSAID

Butalbital Brand Name

Firoricet with Codeine

Firoricet with Codeine Generic Name

Butalbital

Butalbital Drug Class

Non‑Opioid/Narcotic Analgesic & Barbiturate

Celecoxib Brand Name

Celebrex, Elyxyb

Celebrex, Elyxyb Generic Name

Celecoxib

Celexocib Drug Class

Non‑Opioid/Narcotic Analgesic

Diclofenac Brand Name

Voltaren

Voltaren Generic Name

Diclofenac

Diclofenac Drug Class

Non‑Opioid/Narcotic Topical Analgesic & NSAID

Ibuprofen Brand Name

Motrin, Advil

Motrin, Advil Generic Name

Ibuprofen

Ibuprofen Drug Class

Non‑Opioid/Narcotic Analgesic & NSAID

Ibuprofen Indications

Pain, inflammation

Ibuprofen contraindications

GI Bleeding, renal failure

Ibuprofen Dosage/Route

200‑800 mg PO q6‑8h PRN

Nabumetone Brand Name

Relafen

Relafen Generic Name

Nabumetone

Nabumetone Drug Class

Non‑Opioid/Narcotic Analgesic & NSAID

Naproxen Brand Name

Aleve, Naprosyn

Aleve, Naprosyn Generic Name

Naproxen

Naproxen Drug Class

Non‑Opioid/Narcotic Analgesic & NSAID

Valacyclovir Brand Name

Bextra

Bextra Generic Name

Valacyclovir

Valacyclovir Drug Class

Non‑Opioid/Narcotic Analgesic & Viral DNA Polymerase Inhibitor

What does an Opioid/Narcotic Analgesic drug do?

block pain signals and alter the perception of discomfort

Codeine Phosphate Brand Name

Codeine

Codeine Generic Name

Codeine Phosphate

Codeine Phosphate Drug Class

Opioid/Narcotic Analgesic

Fentanyl Citrate Brand Name

Duragesic

Duragesic Generic Name

Fentanyl Citrate

Fentanyl Drug Class

Opioid/Narcotic Analgesic

Fentanyl Indications

Severe pain

Fentanyl Contraindications/Adverse Affects

Respiratory Depression, hypotension, head injury

Fentanyl Dosage/Route

25‑100 mcg IV/IM q1‑2h PRN

Hydrocodone/Ibuprofen Brand Name

Vicodin

Vicodin Generic Name

Hydrocodone/Ibuprofen

Hydrocodone/Ibuprofen Drug Class

Opioid/Narcotic Analgesic

Morphine Brand Name

MS Contin

MS Contin Generic Name

Morphine

Morphine Drug Class

Opioid/Narcotic Analgesic

Morphine Indications

moderate to severe pain

Morphine Contraindications/Adverse Affects

Respiratory Depression, Hypotension

Morphine Dosage/Route

2‑10 mg IV/IM/SQ q2‑6h PRN

Oxycodone Brand Name

OxyContin

OxyContin Generic Name

Oxycodone

Oxycodone Drug Class

Opioid/Narcotic Analgesic

Oxycodone/Acetaminophen Brand Name

Percocet, Roxicet, Endocet

Percocet, Roxicet, Endocet Generic Name

Oxycodone/Acetaminophen

Oxycodone/Acetaminophen Drug Class

Opioid/Narcotic Analgesic

Tramadol Brand Name

Ultram

Ultram Generic Name

Tramadol

Tramadol Drug Class

“Opioid/Narcotic‑like” Analgesic

What does a PCN antibiotic drug do?

kill bacteria by inhibiting their ability to build and maintain cell walls

Amoxicillin Brand Name

Amoxil

Amoxil Generic Name

Amoxicillin

Amoxicillin/Clavulanate Brand Name

Augmentin

Augmentin Generic Name

Amoxicillin/Clavulanate

Amoxicillin Drug Class

penicillin antibiotic

Amoxicillin Indication

Bacterial Infection

Amoxicillin Contraindications

PCN Allergy

Amoxicillin Dosage/Route

500 mg PO TID x 7‑10 days

Penicillin Brand Name

Penicillin VK

Penicillin VK Generic Name

Penicillin

Penicillin Drug Class

penicillin antibiotic

What does a macrolide antibiotic drug do?

treat bacterial infections by inhibiting protein synthesis

Azithromycin Brand Name

Zithromax

Zithromax Generic Name

Azithromycin

Azithromycin Drug Class

macrolide antibiotic

Azithromycin Indications

Respiratory infections, STIs

Azithromycin Contraindications

Hypersensitivity, hepatic dysfunction

Azithromycin Dosage/Route

500 mg PO Day 1, then 250 mg x4

Clarithromycin Brand Name

Biaxin