Top 200 Drugs – Key Vocabulary (Lecture 6-24-2025)

Vocabulary flashcards covering 65 high-yield drugs from the Top 200 list, including brand, generic, drug class, and primary therapeutic use.

Lexapro

Generic Name: Escitalopram

Drug Class and Indication: SSRI (antidepressant - used for major depressive & anxiety disorders)

Oxycodone Hydrochloride

Generic Name: Oxycodone

Drug Class and Indication: Opioid analgesic (moderate-to-severe pain)

Zocor

Generic Name: Simvastatin

Drug Class and Indication: Statin (lowers cholesterol & reduces cardiovascular risk)

Synthroid

Generic Name: Levothyroxine

Drug Class: Thyroid Hormone (Synthetic form of T4, lowers levels of thyroid hormone)

Amoxil

Generic Name: Amoxicillin

Drug Class: Antibacterial Drug (Penicillin antibiotic that treats numerous bacterial infections)

Zithromax

Generic Name: Azithromycin

Drug Class: Macrolide Antibacterial (treats various bacterial infections)

Xanax

Generic Name: Alprazolam

Drug Class: Benzodiazepine (for anxiety & panic disorders)

Lipitor

Generic Name: Atorvastatin

Drug Class: Statin (lower cholesterol levels and reduce the risk of heart attack and stroke)

Zofran

Generic Name: Ondansetron

Drug Class and Indication: Antiemetic Drug (Prevents nausea and vomiting primarily after surgery or cancer treatments)

Clozaril

Generic Name: Clozapine

Drug Class and Indication: Atypical antipsychotic (for treatment-resistant schizophrenia)

Topamax

Generic Name: Topiramate

Drug Class and Indication: Anticonvulsant (seizures & migraine)

Micardis

Generic Name: Telmisartan –

Drug Class and Indication: Angiotensin receptor blocker (ARB) (for hypertension)

Enablex

Generic Name: Darifenacin

Drug Class and Indication: Urinary antispasmodic (for overactive bladder)

Levitra

Generic Name: Vardenafil

Drug Class and Indication: Impotence Agent (for erectile dysfunction)

Lanoxin

Generic Name: Digoxin

Drug Class and Indication: Inotropic Agent (for heart failure/rate)

Strattera

Generic Name: Atomoxetine

Drug Class and Indication: CNS Stimulant (ADHD)

Lescol

Generic Name: Fluvastatin

Drug Class and Indication: Statin (for hyperlipidemia management)

Pravachol

Generic Name: Pravastatin

Drug Class and Indicaiton: Statin (hyperlipidemia)

Cymbalta

Generic Name: Duloxetine

Drug Class and Indication: SSRI (for depression, anxiety)

Depakote ER

Generic Name: Divalproex

Drug Class and Indication: Anticonvulsant (for seizures)

Triesence / Trivaris

Generic Name: Triamcinolone Ophthalmic Injection

Drug Class and Indication: Ophthalmic Steroids (for inflammtion)

Esidrix / Microzide

Generic Name: Hydrochlorothiazide

Drug Class and Indication: Thiazide diuretic (for fluid retention & edema)

Cozaar

Generic Name: Losartan

Drug Class and Indication: Angiotensin II receptor antagonist (for hypertension)

Vytorin

Generic Name: Ezetimibe + Simvastatin

Drug Class and Indication: Antihyperlipidemic combo (for hyperlipidemia)

Paxil

Generic Name: Paroxetine

Drug Class and Indication: SSRI (antidepressant for depression, OCD, & anxiety disorders)

Catapres

Generic Name: Clonidine

Drug Class and Indication: Antiadrenergic Agent (for hypertension, ADHD)

Levaquin

Generic Name: Levofloxacin

Drug Class and Indication: Fluoroquinolone antibiotic (for systemic bacterial infections)

Patanol

Generic Name: Olopatadine

Drug Class and Indication: Ophthalmic antihistamine (for allergies, itchy/watery eyes)

Desyrel

Generic Name: Trazodone

Drug Class and Indication: Antidepressant (depression/insomnia)

Pepcid

Generic Name: Famotidine

Drug Class and Indication: Histamine 2 Blocker (decreases amount of acid created)

Flovent HFA

Generic Name: Fluticasone propionate

Drug Class and Indication: Glucocorticoid (for frequency and intensity of asthma attacks)

Cleocin

Generic Name: Clindamycin

Drug Class and Indication: Lincosamide derivative (for bacterial inspection)

Geodon

Generic Name: Ziprasidone

Drug Class and Indication: Atypical antipsychotic (for schizophrenia & bipolar disorder)

Adderall XR

Generic Name: Amphetamine/Dextroamphetamine

Drug Class and Indication: CNS (for stimulant for ADHD & narcolepsy)

Prilosec

Generic Name: Omeprazole

Drug Class and Indication: Proton pump inhibitor (PPI) (for GERD & ulcer disease)

Medrol

Generic Name: Methylprednisolone

Drug Class and Indication: corticosteroid (for inflammatory conditions)

Zetia

Generic Name: Ezetimibe

Drug Class and Indication: Cholesterol absorption inhibitor (for hyperlipidemia)

Flonase

Generic name: Fluticasone (nasal)

Drug Class and Indication: Nasal Spray (nose - allergies)

Namenda

Generic Name: Memantine

Drug Class and Indication: Misc CNS Agent (for alzheimer’s)

Naprosyn

Generic Name; Naproxen

Drug Class and Indication: NSAID (for pain, fever, and inflammation)

Flomax

Generic Name: Tamsulosin

Drug Class and Indication: α1-blocker (benign prostatic hyperplasia BPH)

Coumadin

Generic Name: Warfarin

Drug Class and Indication: anticoagulant (prevents blood clotting)

Tenormin

Generic Name: Atenolol

Drug Class and Indication: β1-selective blocker (for hypertension & angina)

Toprol XL

Generic Name: Metoprolol succinate

Drug Class and Indication: β1 blocker for (hypertension, angina, & heart failure)

Gianvi

Generic Name: Drospirenone/Ethinyl Estradiol

Drug Class and Indication: contraceptive (prevents pregnancy)

Lumigan

Generic Name: Bimatoprost Ophthalmic

Drug Class and Indication: Ophthalmic glaucoma agents (for high pressure in eyes)

Ortho Tri-Cyclen

Generic Name: Ethinyl Estradiol/Norgestimate

Drug Class and Indication: contraceptive (prevents pregnancy)

Lopressor

Generic Name: Metoprolol tartrate

Drug Class and Indication: β-blocker (for HTN)

Phenergan

Generic Name: Promethazine

Drug Class and Indication: Phenothiazine antihistamine/antiemetic (for allergy & nausea)

Benicar

Generic Name: Olmesartan

Drug Class and Indication: Angiotensin II Receptor Antagonist (hypertension)

Nasacort AQ

Generic Name: Triamcinolone (nasal)

Drug Class and Indication: Nasal steroid (for seasonal allergic symptoms)

Soma

Generic Name: Carisoprodol

Drug Class and Indication: Skeletal muscle relaxant (for acute musculoskeletal pain)

Chantix

Generic Name: Varenicline

Drug Class and Indication: smoking cessation agent

Abilify

Generic Name: Aripiprazole

Drug Class and Indication: Atypical antipsychotic (for schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, & adjunct depression)

Bystolic

Generic Name: Nebivolol

Drug Class and Indication: β1-selective blocker (for hypertension)

Differin

Generic Name: Adapalene Topical

Drug Class and Indication: Topical med (for acne)

Glycolax

Generic Name: Polyethylene glycol 3350

Drug Class and Indication: laxative (for constipation & bowel prep)

Relpax

Generic Name: Eletriptan

Drug Class and Indication: Headache med (for migranes)

Alphagan P

Generic Class: Brimonidine Ophthalmic

Drug Class and Indication: ophthalmic (relating to the eye)

Sular

Generic Name: Nisoldipine

Drug Class and Indication: calcium-channel blocker (for hypertension)

Risperdal

Generic Name: Risperidone

Drug Class and Indication: Atypical antipsychotic (for schizophrenia)

Januvia

Generic Name: Sitagliptin

Drug Class and Indication: DPP-4 inhibitor (oral agent for type 2 diabetes)

Keflex

Generic Name: Cephalexin

Drug Class and Indication: cephalosporin antibiotic (for bacterial infection)

Requip

Generic Name: Ropinirole

Drug Class and Indication: anti Parkinson’s disease agent

Boniva

Generic Name: Ibandronate

Drug Class and Indication: Bisphosphonate (that treats & prevents postmenopausal osteoporosis)