Top Medications: Generic Names, Brand Names, and Indications

Vocabulary practice flashcards covering generic drug names, corresponding brand names, and primary therapeutic indications based on reference study notes.

Acetylcysteine

Brand name: Acetadote; Indication: Acetaminophen overdose.

Acyclovir

Brand name: Zovirax; Indication: Antiviral.

Albuterol sulfate

Brand names: Proventil, Ventolin, Proair; Indications: Asthma, COPD, Bronchospasm.

Alendronate

Brand name: Fosamax; Indication: Osteoporosis.

Allopurinol

Brand name: Zyloprim; Indication: Gout.

Alprazolam

Brand names: Xanax, Xanax XR; Indication: Anxiety.

Alteplase

Brand name: Activase; Indication: Acute ischemic stroke.

Amiodarone

Brand names: Cordarone, Pacerone, Nexterone; Indication: Arrhythmia.

Amitriptyline

Brand name: Elavil; Indication: Depression.

Amlodipine

Brand name: Norvasc; Indication: Hypertension.

Amoxicillin

Brand names: Amoxil, Moxatag, Trimox; Indication: Bacterial infection.

Amoxicillin/Clavulanate

Brand names: Augmentin, Augmentin XR; Indication: Bacterial infection.

Amphetamine/Dextroamphetamine salts

Brand names: Adderall, Adderall XR; Indication: ADHD.

Ampicillin/Sulbactam

Brand name: Unasyn; Indication: Bacterial infection.

Anastrozole

Brand name: Arimidex; Indication: Breast cancer.

Apixaban

Brand name: Eliquis; Indication: Anticoagulation.

Aripiprazole

Brand names: Abilify, Abilify Maintena; Indication: Schizophrenia.

Atenolol

Brand name: Tenormin; Indication: Hypertension.

Atomoxetine

Brand name: Strattera; Indication: ADHD.

Atorvastatin

Brand name: Lipitor; Indication: Dyslipidemia.

Azelastine

Brand names: Astelin, Astepro; Indication: Rhinitis.

Azithromycin

Brand names: Zithromax, Zmax; Indication: Bacterial infection.

Baclofen

Brand name: Lioresal; Indication: Musculoskeletal pain/spasm.

Benzonatate

Brand name: Tessalon; Indication: Antitussive.

Bimatoprost (ophthalmic)

Brand names: Lumigan, Latisse; Indication: Glaucoma.

Brimonidine Tartrate (ophthalmic)

Brand name: Alphagan-P; Indication: Glaucoma.

Budesonide

Brand name: Pulmicort; Indication: Asthma.

Budesonide/Formoterol

Brand name: Symbicort; Indications: Asthma, COPD.

Bupropion

Brand names: Wellbutrin, Wellbutrin SR, Wellbutrin XL, Zyban; Indications: Depression, Smoking cessation.

Buspirone

Brand name: BuSpar; Indication: Anxiety.

Butalbital, Acetaminophen and Caffeine

Brand name: Fioricet; Indication: Tension headache.

Carbamazepine

Brand names: Tegretol, Tegretol XR, Carbatrol ER, Equetro ER; Indication: Seizure.

Carbidopa/Levodopa

Brand names: Sinemet, Sinemet CR, Rytary; Indication: Parkinson's disease.

Cariprazine

Brand name: Vraylar; Indication: Antipsychotic.

Carisoprodol

Brand name: Soma; Indication: Pain relief of musculoskeletal conditions.

Carvedilol

Brand names: Coreg, Coreg CR; Indication: Hypertension.

Cefazolin

Brand name: Ancef; Indication: Bacterial infection.

Cefdinir

Brand name: Omnicef; Indication: Bacterial infections.

Cefepime

Brand name: Maxipime; Indication: Bacterial infection.

Ceftriaxone

Brand name: Rocephin; Indication: Bacterial infection.

Celecoxib

Brand name: Celebrex; Indications: Pain, Osteoarthritis.

Cephalexin

Brand name: Keflex; Indication: Bacterial infection.

Chlorhexidine

Brand names: Peridex, Periogard; Indication: Gingivitis.

Chlorthalidone

Brand name: Hygroton; Indication: Edema.

Ciprofloxacin

Brand names: Cipro, Cipro XR; Indication: Bacterial infection.

Cisatracurium

Brand name: Nimbex; Indication: Paralytic.

Citalopram

Brand name: Celexa; Indication: Depression.