Pharmacology Flashcards

Vocabulary flashcards based on lecture notes about common medications.

Cardura - doxazosin mesylate

Alpha 1-adrenergic blocker

Catapres - clonidine (patch)

Alpha 2-adrenergic agonist

Diovan - valsartan

Angiotensin Receptor Blocker (ARB)

Micardis - telmisartan

Angiotensin Receptor Blocker (ARB)

Avapro - irbesartan

Angiotensin Receptor Blocker (ARB)

Benicar - olmesartan

Angiotensin Receptor Blocker (ARB)

Cozaar - losartan

Angiotensin Receptor Blocker (ARB)

Atacand - candesartan

Angiotensin Receptor Blocker (ARB)

Vasotec - enalapril

Angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitor

Altace - ramipril

Angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitor

Accupril - quinapril

Angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitor

Lotensin - benazepril

Angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitor

Prinivil, Zestril - lisinopril

Angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitor

Procardia - nifedipine

Dihydropyridine calcium channel blocker

Norvasc - amlodipine

Dihydropyridine calcium channel blocker

Lasix - furosemide

Loop diuretic

Demadex - torsemide

Loop diuretic

Bumex - bumetanide

Loop diuretic

Cardizem - diltiazem

Non-dihydropyridine calcium channel blocker

Calan - verapamil

Non-dihydropyridine calcium channel blocker

Aldactone - spironolactone

Non-selective aldosterone receptor antagonist, potassium-sparing diuretic

Dyazide - triamterene/HCTZ (capsules)

Potassium-sparing diuretic/thiazide diuretic combo

Thalidone - chlorthalidone

Thiazide diuretic

Microzide - hydrochlorothiazide (HCTZ)

Thiazide diuretic

Zaroxolyn - metolazone

Thiazide diuretic

Coumadin - warfarin

Vitamin K antagonist; anticoagulant

Lovenox - enoxaparin

Low molecular weight heparin (LMWH)

Pradaxa - dabigatran etexilate

Direct thrombin inhibitor, direct oral anticoagulant (DOAC)

Xarelto - rivaroxaban

Factor Xa inhibitor, direct oral anticoagulant (DOAC)

Eliquis - apixaban

Factor Xa inhibitor, direct oral anticoagulant (DOAC)

Betapace - sotalol

Antiarrhythmic agent, Class II

Cordarone - amiodarone

Antiarrhythmic agent, Class III

Bystolic - nebivolol

Beta Blocker Beta-1 selective

Tenormin - atenolol

Beta Blocker Beta-1 selective

Toprol XL - metoprolol succinate

Beta Blocker Beta-1 selective

Lopressor - metoprolol tartrate

Beta Blocker Beta-1 selective

Zebeta - bisoprolol

Beta Blocker Beta-1 selective

Inderal - propranolol

Beta Blocker Non-selective

Coreg - carvedilol

Beta Blocker, nonselective; Alpha-1 blocker

Trandate - labetalol

Beta Blocker, nonselective; Alpha-1 blocker

Welchol - colesevelam

Bile acid sequestrant (BAS); antihyperlipidemic

Tricor - fenofibrate

Fibric acid derivative; antihyperlipidemic

Lopid - gemfibrozil

Fibric acid derivative; antihyperlipidemic

Lipitor - atorvastatin

HMG-CoA reductase inhibitor; antihyperlipidemic

Mevacor - lovastatin

HMG-CoA reductase inhibitor; antihyperlipidemic

Pravachol - pravastatin

HMG-CoA reductase inhibitor; antihyperlipidemic

Crestor - rosuvastatin

HMG-CoA reductase inhibitor; antihyperlipidemic

Zocor - simvastatin

HMG-CoA reductase inhibitor; antihyperlipidemic

Niaspan - niacin

Vitamin B3; antihyperlipidemic

Zetia - ezetimibe

2-Azetidinone; antihyperlipidemic

Imdur - isosorbide mononitrate

Nitroglycerin antianginal, vasodilator

Nitrostat - nitroglycerin sublingual

Nitroglycerin antianginal, vasodilator

Ranexa - ranolazine

Antianginal, cardiovascular agent

Digox, Lanoxin - digoxin

Cardiac glycoside; antiarrhythmic agent

Entresto - sacubitril/valsartan

Angiotensin Receptor-Neprilysin inhibitor (ARNI)

Brilinta - ticagrelor

P2Y12 antagonist; antiplatelet agent

Plavix - clopidogrel

P2Y12 antagonist; antiplatelet agent

Bayer, Ecotrin, Bufferin - aspirin

Antiplatelet agent, salicylate, nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID)