Drugs Index - Second Edition

Comprehensive vocabulary flashcards covering major pharmacological classes, representative active ingredients, clinical trade names, and standard prescription abbreviations from the Al-Aqsa Pharmacy Drugs Index.

Angiotensin-Converting Enzyme Inhibitors (ACEI)

A class of antihypertensive medications that includes Captopril (trade name Aceril), Enalapril (trade name Enaladex), and Ramipril (trade name Tritace).

Angiotensin Receptor Blockers (ARBs)

An antihypertensive drug class that blocks angiotensin receptors, exemplified by Losartan (trade name Lozar, Lotan), Candisartan (trade name Atacand), and Valsartan (trade names Valzan, Vector, Diovan).

Beta-Blockers (B-blockers)

A cardiovascular drug class that includes Atenolol (Normiten, Corotenol), Metoprolol (Neobloc), Labetalol (Trandate), Bisoprolol (Concor, Egypro, Cardiloc, Bisopress, Hypocor), Carvedilol (Aricard), and Propranolol (Prolol).

Calcium Channel Blockers (CCB)

Antihypertensive agents that inhibit calcium influx into vascular smooth muscle and cardiac cells, including Amlodipine (Amicor, Vascopin, Norvasc), Nifidipine (Nifidelong, Epilate, Pressolat), Lercanidipine (Lercapress), Diltiazim, and Verapamil (Verapress 240).

Loop Diuretics

A class of potent diuretics represented by Furosemide, available under the trade names Urix, Fusid, and Furoretic.

Thiazide-Like Diuretics

Diuretic agents used in hypertension management, including Hydrochlorothiazide (HCT / Disothiazide), Metolazone (Zaroxylyn), and Indapamid (Pamid).

Potassium-Sparing Diuretics ($K^+$ sparing)

Diuretics that promote diuresis while preventing potassium loss, represented by Spironolactone (trade name Aldactone).

HMG-CoA Reductase Inhibitors

A primary class of anti-hyperlipidemic drugs (statins) that includes Simvastatin, Atorvastatin (trade names Trovan, Lipidex, Lipedon, Liponil, Lipitor), and Rosuvastatin (trade names Crestor, Rosulip, Novastat, Liporose).

Fibrates

A class of lipid-lowering agents represented by Bezafibrat (trade name Norlip).

Cholesterol-Absorption Inhibitors

Anti-hyperlipidemic agents that block intestinal absorption of cholesterol, represented by Ezetimibe (trade name Hitri).

Narrow-Spectrum AEDs

Antiepileptic drugs indicated for specific seizure types, including Carbamazepine (Tegretol, Teril, Carbatol), Phenytoin (Epanutin), Vigabatrin (Sabrilan), and Pheniparbital (Phenobarbitone, Luminal).

Broad-Spectrum AEDs

Antiepileptic drugs effective against multiple seizure categories, including Levetiracetam (Keppra, Seizurless, Setanorm), Valporic acid (Depalept, Valporal), Topiramate (Topamax, Topitrim), Lamotrigin (Lamictal, Lamogin), and Clonazepam (Clonex, Rivotril).

Biguanides

A class of oral hypoglycemic medications represented by Metformine, marketed under trade names such as Glucomet, Diamet, Megaphage, and Glucophage.

Sulfonylureas

Oral antidiabetic agents that stimulate insulin release from pancreatic beta cells, including Glibenclamide (Glucocare) and Glimepiride (Amaryl, Amarrex, Glimaryl, Amyrol, Amiran).

Meglitinides

A class of short-acting insulin secretagogues represented by Repaglinide (trade name Novonorm).

Dipeptidyl Peptidase Inhibitors (DPPI)

Incretin-enhancing hypoglycemic drugs that include Vildagliptin (Galvus), Saxagliptine (Onglyza), and Sitagliptine (Januvia, Juvesta, Sitaglu).

SGLT-2 Inhibitors

Oral antidiabetic drugs that inhibit renal glucose reabsorption, exemplified by Dapaglifozin (Forxiga) and Ertugliflozin (Steglatro).

Cardiac Glycosides

A class of inotropic heart medications represented by Digoxin (trade name Digoxina .25mg).

ARBs + Neprilysin Inhibitor

A combination medication for heart failure consisting of Valsartan + sacubitril, marketed under the trade name Entresto.

Anti-Arrhythmic Agents

Medications that stabilize abnormal cardiac rhythms, including Sodium ($Na^+$) channel blockers (Propafenon, Flecainide) and Potassium ($K^+$) channel blockers (Amiodarone).

Direct Oral Anti-Coagulants (DOACs)

Anticoagulants that directly inhibit coagulation factors, including Rivaroxaban (Xarelto, Rivoxar) and Apixaban (Eliquis, Quest).

Anti-Platelet Drugs

Agents that prevent thrombosis by inhibiting platelet activation or aggregation, such as Aspirin (Cartia, Godamed), Clopidogrel (Plavix, Clovix, Pedogril), Prasugrel (Effient), and Ticagrelor (Brilinta).

Leukotriene Receptor Antagonists

A class of respiratory medications that block cysteinyl leukotriene receptors, represented by Montelukast (trade names Monticast, Lucast, Leukomont, Singulair).

Proton Pump Inhibitors (PPIs)

Gastric acid-suppressive agents that irreversibly block the $H^+/K^+$ ATPase pump, including Omeprazole (Omepra, Losec), Esomeprazole (Nexium, Ezomax), Pantoprazole (Controloc, Pantover), and Lansoprazole.

$H_2$ Blockers

Histamine receptor antagonists used to decrease gastric acid secretion in peptic ulcer disease, represented by Famotidine (trade names Famotidine, Famodin, Gastrex).

Disease-Modifying Anti-Rheumatic Drugs (DMARDs)

Therapeutic agents used to slow progression of rheumatoid and autoimmune diseases, including Sulfasalazine (Salazopyrine), Azathioprine (Imuran), and Leflunomide (Arava, Ruvar, Arthfree).

Selective Estrogen Receptor Modulators (SERMs)

Compounds used for ovulation induction and oncology that exert tissue-selective estrogenic actions, including Clomiphene (Ovaclomin, Ikaclomin, Clomid) and Tamoxifen (Novaldex).

Phosphodiesterase-5 Inhibitors

Enzyme inhibitors used to manage erectile dysfunction by facilitating smooth muscle relaxation, including Sildenafil (Viagra, Erec, Fortex), Tadalafil (Siafil, Perfect, Cialis), and Vardenafil (Power, Powerecta).

a.c.

A pharmacy Latin abbreviation meaning 'before food' (ante cibum).

p.c.

A pharmacy Latin abbreviation meaning 'after food' (post cibum).

b.i.d. / b.d.

A prescription abbreviation denoting administration 'twice daily' (bis in die).

t.i.d. / t.d.s.

A prescription abbreviation denoting administration 'three times daily' (ter in die / ter die sumendum).

p.r.n.

A medical and pharmacy abbreviation meaning 'when required' or 'as needed' (pro re nata).

stat.

A medical order abbreviation indicating that a medication or procedure is to be administered 'immediately' (statim).

What is the generic name of Aceril?

Captopril (Dosage form: Tablet; Strength: 25 mg)

What is the generic name of Enaladex?

Enalapril (Dosage form: Tablet; Strength: 5 mg, 10 mg, 20 mg)

What is the generic name of Tritace?

Ramipril (Dosage form: Tablet; Strength: 2.5 mg, 5 mg)

What is the generic name of Tritace comp?

Ramipril + Hydrochlorothiazide (Dosage form: Tablet; Strength: 5/25 mg, 2.5/12.5 mg)

What is the generic name of Ramizid?

Ramipril + Hydrochlorothiazide (Dosage form: Tablet; Strength: 5/25 mg, 2.5/12.5 mg)

What is the generic name of Lozar?

Losartan (Dosage form: Tablet; Strength: 50 mg)

What is the generic name of Lotan?

Losartan (Dosage form: Tablet; Strength: 50 mg, 100 mg)

What is the generic name of Lotan plus?

Losartan + Hydrochlorothiazide (Dosage form: Tablet; Strength: 50/12.5 mg)

What is the generic name of Atacand?

Candesartan (Dosage form: Tablet; Strength: 8 mg, 16 mg)

What is the generic name of Atacand plus?

Candesartan + Hydrochlorothiazide (Dosage form: Tablet; Strength: 16/12.5 mg)

What is the generic name of Valzan?

Valsartan (Dosage form: Tablet; Strength: 80 mg, 160 mg)

What is the generic name of Vector?

Valsartan (Dosage form: Tablet; Strength: 80 mg, 160 mg)

What is the generic name of Diovan?

Valsartan (Dosage form: Tablet; Strength: 80 mg, 160 mg)

What is the generic name of Co-diovan?

Valsartan + Hydrochlorothiazide (Dosage form: Tablet; Strength: 80/12.5 mg, 160/12.5 mg, 160/25 mg)

What is the generic name of ARBozide?

Valsartan + Hydrochlorothiazide (Dosage form: Tablet; Strength: 80/12.5 mg, 160/12.5 mg, 160/25 mg, 320/25 mg)

What is the generic name of Valzadipine?

Valsartan + Amlodipine (Dosage form: Tablet; Strength: 80/5 mg, 160/5 mg, 160/10 mg)

What is the generic name of Amicor Plus?

Valsartan + Amlodipine (Dosage form: Tablet; Strength: 80/5 mg, 160/5 mg, 160/10 mg)

What is the generic name of Valforge?

Valsartan + Amlodipine (Dosage form: Tablet; Strength: 160/5 mg, 160/10 mg)

What is the generic name of Exforge?

Valsartan + Amlodipine (Dosage form: Tablet; Strength: 80/5 mg, 160/10 mg)

What is the generic name of Valzadipine HCT?

Valsartan + Hydrochlorothiazide + Amlodipine (Dosage form: Tablet; Strength: 160/5/12.5 mg, 160/10/12.5 mg, 160/10/25 mg)

What is the generic name of Normiten?

Atenolol (Dosage form: Tablet; Strength: 25 mg, 50 mg, 100 mg)

What is the generic name of Corotenol?

Atenolol (Dosage form: Tablet; Strength: 50 mg, 100 mg)

What is the generic name of Neobloc?

Metoprolol (Dosage form: Tablet; Strength: 100 mg)

What is the generic name of Trandate?

Labetalol (Dosage form: Tablet; Strength: 100 mg)

What is the generic name of Concor?

Bisoprolol (Dosage form: Tablet; Strength: 5 mg, 10 mg)

What is the generic name of Egypro?

Bisoprolol (Dosage form: Tablet; Strength: 5 mg)

What is the generic name of Cardiloc?

Bisoprolol (Dosage form: Tablet; Strength: 2.5 mg, 5 mg, 10 mg)

What is the generic name of Bisopress?

Bisoprolol (Dosage form: Tablet; Strength: 2.5 mg, 5 mg, 10 mg)

What is the generic name of Hypocor?

Bisoprolol (Dosage form: Tablet; Strength: 2.5 mg, 5 mg, 10 mg)

What is the generic name of Aricard?

Carvedilol (Dosage form: Tablet; Strength: 6.25 mg, 12.5 mg)

What is the generic name of Prolol?

Propranolol (Dosage form: Tablet; Strength: 10 mg, 40 mg)

What is the generic name of Amicor?

Amlodipine (Dosage form: Tablet; Strength: 5 mg)

What is the generic name of Vascopin?

Amlodipine (Dosage form: Tablet; Strength: 5 mg)

What is the generic name of Norvasc?

Amlodipine (Dosage form: Tablet; Strength: 5 mg, 10 mg)

What is the generic name of Nifidelong?

Nifedipine (Dosage form: Tablet; Strength: 30 mg, 60 mg)

What is the generic name of Epilate?

Nifedipine (Dosage form: Capsule; Strength: 10 mg, 20 mg)

What is the generic name of Pressolat?

Nifedipine (Dosage form: Tablet; Strength: 10 mg)

What is the generic name of Lercapress?

Lercanidipine (Dosage form: Tablet; Strength: 10 mg, 20 mg)

What is the generic name of Verapress 240?

Verapamil (Dosage form: Tablet; Strength: 240 mg)

What is the generic name of Urix?

Furosemide (Dosage form: Tablet; Strength: 40 mg)

What is the generic name of Fusid?

Furosemide (Dosage form: Tablet; Strength: 40 mg)

What is the generic name of Furoretic?

Furosemide (Dosage form: Tablet; Strength: 500 mg)

What is the generic name of Disothiazide?

Hydrochlorothiazide (Dosage form: Tablet; Strength: 25 mg)

What is the generic name of Zaroxylyn?

Metolazone (Dosage form: Tablet)

What is the generic name of Pamid?

Indapamide (Dosage form: Tablet)

What is the generic name of Aldactone?

Spironolactone (Dosage form: Tablet; Strength: 25 mg, 100 mg)

What is the generic name of Kalluril?

Amiloride + Hydrochlorothiazide (Dosage form: Tablet; Strength: 5/50 mg)

What is the generic name of Moduril?

Amiloride + Hydrochlorothiazide (Dosage form: Tablet; Strength: 5/50 mg)

What is the generic name of Uramox?

Acetazolamide (Dosage form: Tablet)

What is the generic name of Trovan?

Atorvastatin (Dosage form: Tablet; Strength: 20 mg, 40 mg)

What is the generic name of Lipidex?

Atorvastatin (Dosage form: Tablet; Strength: 20 mg, 40 mg)

What is the generic name of Lipedon?

Atorvastatin (Dosage form: Tablet; Strength: 20 mg, 40 mg)

What is the generic name of Liponil?

Atorvastatin (Dosage form: Tablet; Strength: 20 mg, 40 mg)

What is the generic name of Lipitor?

Atorvastatin (Dosage form: Tablet; Strength: 10 mg, 20 mg, 40 mg, 80 mg)

What is the generic name of Crestor?

Rosuvastatin (Dosage form: Tablet; Strength: 10 mg, 20 mg)

What is the generic name of Rosulip?

Rosuvastatin (Dosage form: Tablet; Strength: 10 mg, 20 mg)

What is the generic name of Novastat?

Rosuvastatin (Dosage form: Tablet; Strength: 10 mg, 20 mg)

What is the generic name of Liporose?

Rosuvastatin (Dosage form: Tablet; Strength: 10 mg, 20 mg)

What is the generic name of Rovatin?

Rosuvastatin (Dosage form: Tablet; Strength: 10 mg, 20 mg)

What is the generic name of Roxadio?

Rosuvastatin (Dosage form: Tablet; Strength: 10 mg, 20 mg)

What is the generic name of Hitri?

Ezetimibe (Dosage form: Tablet; Strength: 10 mg)

What is the generic name of Norlip?

Bezafibrate (Dosage form: Tablet; Strength: 200 mg, 400 mg)

What is the generic name of Atozet?

Atorvastatin + Ezetimibe (Dosage form: Tablet; Strength: 10/10 mg, 10/20 mg, 10/40 mg)

What is the generic name of Tegretol?

Carbamazepine (Dosage form: Tablet; Strength: 200 mg, 200 mg CR, 400 mg CR)

What is the generic name of Teril?

Carbamazepine (Dosage form: Tablet)

What is the generic name of Carbatol?

Carbamazepine (Dosage form: Tablet)