7/23 Memorization - Top 200 (Drugs 26-32)

meclizine brand

Antivert

meclizine class

histamine H-1 antagonist

histamine H-1 antagonist

class of medications that block the action of histamine at the H1 receptor

meclizine indication(s)

vertigo and motion sickness

meclizine AE(s)

drowsiness and dry mouth

atorvastatin brand

Lipitor

atorvastatin class

HMG-CoA reductase inhibitor

HMG-CoA reductase inhibitor

a class of drugs that lower cholesterol levels in the blood by inhibiting the enzyme HMG-CoA reductase

atorvastatin indication(s)

hyperlipidemia

hyperlipidemia

condition where there are high levels of lipids (fats) in the blood, including cholesterol and triglycerides

atorvastatin AE(s)

myalgias and headache

myalgias

discomfort, aches, or pain in the muscles

pravastatin brand

Pravachol

pravastatin class

HMG-CoA reductase inhibitor

pravastatin indication(s)

hyperlipidemia

pravastatin AE(s)

myalgias and headache

rosuvastatin brand

Crestor

rosuvastatin class

HMG-CoA reductase inhibitor

rosuvastatin indication(s)

hyperlipidemia

rosuvastatin AE(s)

myalgias and headache

simvastatin brand

Zocor

simvastatin class

HMG-CoA reductase inhibitor

simvastatin indication(s)

hyperlipidemia

simvastatin AE(s)

myalgias and headache

ezetimibe brand

Zetia

ezetimibe class

intestinal cholesterol absorption inhibitor

intestinal cholesterol absorption inhibitor

medication that reduces the amount of cholesterol absorbed from the diet and bile in the small intestine

ezetimibe indication(s)

hyperlipidemia

ezetimibe AE(s)

myalgias

montelukast brand

Singulair

montelukast class

leukotriene receptor antagonist

leukotriene receptor antagonist

drugs that block the effects of leukotrienes, which are chemicals that cause inflammation, swelling, and tightening of the airways

montelukast indication(s)

asthma and allergic rhinitis

montelukast AE(s)

headache and dizziness

HMG-CoA reductase inhibitor most common suffix(es)

“-vastatin”

HMG-CoA reductase inhibitor common inidication(s)

hyperlipidemia

HMG-CoA reductase inhibitor common AE(s)

myalgias and headache