IPPE Community Block I: Top 300 Drugs

What is the Brand Name(s) of Albuterol?

ProAir HFA

Proventil HFA

Ventolin HFA

ProAir Respiclick

What is the Pharmacological Class of Albuterol?

Selective β2-Adrenergic Agonist

What are the various Dosage Forms of Albuterol?

MDI (Multi-Dose Inhaler)

Aerosol Solution for Inhalation

Aerosol Powder for Inhalation

Dry Powder for Inhalation

Tablet

Syrup

Nebulization Solution for Inhalation

What are the FDA-Approved Indications of Albuterol?

Asthma (Acute Exacerbation)

Asthma (Bronchospasm)

Exercise-Induced Asthma, prevention

Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (Acute Symptom Relief)

Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (Acute Exacerbation)

What is the Mechanism of Action of Albuterol?

Albuterol (Selective β2-Adrenergic Agonist) acts on β2-Adrenergic Receptors of intracellular Adenylyl Cyclase to increase cyclic AMP levels, resulting in Bronchial Smooth Muscle Relaxation

What are some Contraindications for Albuterol?

Hypersensitivity or Severe Allergic Reactions

What are some Adverse Reactions of Albuterol?

Include common AND rare, but serious, reactions.

COMMON (>10%) - nausea, pharyngitis (inflammation of the pharynx, sore throat), rhinitis, throat irritation, upper respiratory tract infections, tremor, nervousness

RARE, BUT SERIOUS (

What are some Key Patient Counseling Points for Albuterol?

Instruct patient on proper inhaler technique (priming, shake well before use)

Wash mouthpiece and air dry thoroughly at least weekly

If more is needed than usual to control symptoms, inform prescriber (potential Acute Asthma Exacerbation)

Do not use more frequently than recommended

Hold breath for at least 10 seconds after inhaling

(ER TABLET ONLY) Part of tablet may pass in stool

(DPI ONLY) Does not require shaking, but does require deep inhalation

What is the Brand Name(s) of Alprazolam?

Xanax

What is the Brand Name(s) of Amlodipine?

Norvasc

What is the Brand Name(s) of Amphetamine / Dextroamphetamine?

Adderall, Mydayis

What is the Brand Name(s) of Atorvastatin?

Lipitor

What is the Brand Name(s) of Bupropion?

Aplenzin, Forfivo XL, Wellbutrin SR, Wellbutrin XL

What is the Brand Name(s) of Buspirone?

Buspar

What is the Brand Name(s) of Carvedilol?

Coreg, Coreg CR

What is the Brand Name(s) of Duloxetine?

Cymbalta

What is the Brand Name(s) of Empagliflozin?

Jardiance

What is the Brand Name(s) of Escitalopram?

Lexapro

What is the Brand Name(s) of Fluoxetine?

Prozac, Sarafem

What is the Brand Name(s) of Fluticasone?

(NASAL) Flonase, Xhance

(ORAL INHALER) ArmonAir Digihaler, ArmonAir RespiClick, Arnuity Ellipta, Flovent Diskus

What is the Brand Name(s) of Gabapentin?

Neurontin, Gralise

What is the Brand Name(s) of Hydrochlorothiazide?

Inzirqo, Microzide, Hydrodiuril

*None of these are on the flashcards, but the first one is on LexiDrug?*

What is the Brand Name(s) of Hydroxyzine?

Atarax, Vistaril

What is the Brand Name(s) of Insulin Glargine?

Lantus, Basaglar, Toujeo

What is the Brand Name(s) of Levothyroxine?

Synthroid, Ermeza, Levoxyl

What is the Brand Name(s) of Lisinopril?

Prinivil, Zestril, Qbrelis

What is the Brand Name(s) of Losartan?

Cozaar

What is the Brand Name(s) of Meloxicam?

Mobic

What is the Brand Name(s) of Metformin?

Glucophage, Riomet

What is the Brand Name(s) of Metoprolol?

Lopressor, Toprol XL, Kapspargo Sprinkle

What is the Brand Name(s) of Montelukast?

Singulair

What is the Brand Name(s) of Rosuvastatin?

Crestor, Ezallor

What is the Brand Name(s) of Semaglutide?

Ozempic, Wegovy, Rybelsus

What is the Brand Name(s) of Sertraline?

Zoloft

What is the Brand Name(s) of Simvastatin?

Zocor, FloLipid

What is the Brand Name(s) of Tamsulosin?

Flomax

What is the Brand Name(s) of Trazodone?

Desyrel, Raldesy

What is the Pharmacological Class of Alprazolam?

Benzodiazepine; Short or Intermediate acting

C-IV substance

What is the Pharmacological Class of Amlodipine?

Calcium Channel Blocker

What is the Pharmacological Class of Amphetamine / Dextroamphetamine?

CNS Stimulant

C-II substance

What is the Pharmacological Class of Atorvastatin?

HMG-CoA Reductase Inhibitor

What is the Pharmacological Class of Bupropion?

Monocyclic Antidepressant

What is the Pharmacological Class of Buspirone?

Antianxiety

What is the Pharmacological Class of Carvedilol?

α/β-Adrenergic Blocker

What is the Pharmacological Class of Duloxetine?

Serotonin / Norepinephrine Reuptake Inhibitor (SNRI)

What is the Pharmacological Class of Empagliflozin?

Sodium-Glucose Cotransporter 2 (SGLT2) Inhibitor

Antidiabetic

What is the Pharmacological Class of Escitalopram?

SSRI Antidepressant

What is the Pharmacological Class of Fluoxetine?

SSRI Antidepressant

What is the Pharmacological Class of Fluticasone?

(NASAL) Intranasal Adrenal Glucocorticosteroid

(ORAL INHALER) Inhaled Adrenal Corticosteroid

What is the Pharmacological Class of Gabapentin?

Gamma Aminobutyric Acid (GABA) Analog, Anticonvulsant

What is the Pharmacological Class of Hydrochlorothiazide?

Thiazide Diuretic, Antihypertensive

What is the Pharmacological Class of Hydroxyzine?

Histamine H1 Antagonist, First Generation; Piperazine Derivative

What is the Pharmacological Class of Insulin Glargine?

Insulin

What is the Pharmacological Class of Levothyroxine?

Thyroid Supplement, Synthetic Thyroxine (T4)

What is the Pharmacological Class of Lisinopril?

ACE Inhibitor, Antihypertensive

What is the Pharmacological Class of Losartan?

Angiotensin II Receptor Antagonist, Antihypertensive

What is the Pharmacological Class of Meloxicam?

NSAID

What is the Pharmacological Class of Metformin?

Biguanide, Hypoglycemic

What is the Pharmacological Class of Metoprolol?

β-Adrenergic Blocker, Cardioselective

What is the Pharmacological Class of Montelukast?

Leukotriene Receptor Antagonist

What is the Pharmacological Class of Rosuvastatin?

HMG-CoA Reductase Inhibitor

What is the Pharmacological Class of Semaglutide?

Glucagon-like Peptide-1 (GLP-1) Receptor Agonist, Antidiabetic

What is the Pharmacological Class of Sertraline?

SSSRI Antidepressant

What is the Pharmacological Class of Simvastatin?

HMG-CoA Reductase Inhibitor

What is the Pharmacological Class of Tamsulosin?

α1-Adrenergic Blocker

What is the Pharmacological Class of Trazodone?

Antidepressant

What are the various Dosage Forms of Alprazolam?

Oral Tablet

Oral Disintegrating Tablet (ODT)

Oral Tablet, Extended Release

Oral Solution

What are the various Dosage Forms of Amlodipine?

Oral Tablet

Oral Solution

Oral Suspension

What are the various Dosage Forms of Amphetamine / Dextroamphetamine?

Oral Tablet

Oral Capsule, Extended Release

What are the various Dosage Forms of Atorvastatin?

Oral Tablet

Oral Suspension

What are the various Dosage Forms of Bupropion?

Oral Tablet, Immediate Release

Oral Tablet, Extended Release 12h

Oral Tablet, Extended Release 24h

What are the various Dosage Forms of Buspirone?

Oral Tablet

What are the various Dosage Forms of Carvedilol?

Oral Tablet

Oral Capsule, Extended Release

What are the various Dosage Forms of Duloxetine?

Oral Capsule, Delayed Release

Oral Capsule, Delayed Release Sprinkle

What are the various Dosage Forms of Empagliflozin?

Oral Tablet

What are the various Dosage Forms of Escitalopram?

Oral Tablet

Oral Solution

What are the various Dosage Forms of Fluoxetine?

Oral Capsule

Oral Capsule, Delayed Release, Weekly

Oral Tablet

Oral Solution

What are the various Dosage Forms of Fluticasone?

(NASAL) Nasal Spray, Nasal Exhaler Suspension

(ORAL INHALER) MDI, Aerosol Powder for Inhalation

What are the various Dosage Forms of Gabapentin?

Oral Capsule

Oral Tablet

Oral Solution

Oral Tablet, Extended Release

What are the various Dosage Forms of Hydrochlorothiazide?

Oral Capsule

Oral Tablet

What are the various Dosage Forms of Hydroxyzine?

Oral Tablet

Oral Capsule

Oral Syrup

What are the various Dosage Forms of Insulin Glargine?

Injection Solution

Pen and Refills (Administration Device), Product Dependent

Powder for Inhalation

What are the various Dosage Forms of Levothyroxine?

Oral Tablet

Oral Capsule

Oral Solution

What are the various Dosage Forms of Lisinopril?

Oral Tablet

Oral Solution

What are the various Dosage Forms of Losartan?

Oral Tablet

What are the various Dosage Forms of Meloxicam?

Oral Tablet

Oral Capsule

Oral Suspension

What are the various Dosage Forms of Metformin?

Oral Tablet

Oral Tablet, Extended Release

Oral Solution

What are the various Dosage Forms of Metoprolol?

Oral Tablet

Oral Tablet, Extended Release

Oral Capsule, Extended Release, 24h Sprinkle

What are the various Dosage Forms of Montelukast?

Oral Tablet

Oral Chewable Tablet

Oral Granules

What are the various Dosage Forms of Rosuvastatin?

Oral Tablet

Oral Capsule, Sprinkle

What are the various Dosage Forms of Semaglutide?

Solution for Auto-Injector (Wegovy)

Solution for Pen-Injector (Ozempic)

Oral Tablet

What are the various Dosage Forms of Sertraline?

Oral Tablet

Oral Concentrate

Oral Capsule

What are the various Dosage Forms of Simvastatin?

Oral Tablet

Oral Suspension

What are the various Dosage Forms of Tamsulosin?

Oral Capsule

What are the various Dosage Forms of Trazodone?

Oral Tablet

What are the FDA-Approved Indications of Alprazolam?

Anxiety

Panic Disorder, with or without Agoraphobia

What are the FDA-Approved Indications of Amlodipine?

Hypertension (HTN)

Chronic Stable Angina

Vasospastic Angina

What are the FDA-Approved Indications of Amphetamine / Dextroamphetamine?

ADHD

Narcolepsy

What are the FDA-Approved Indications of Atorvastatin?

Primary and Secondary prevention of Atherosclerotic Cardiovascular Disease

Secondary prevention of cardiovascular events in patients with or at high risk for CAD

Familial hypercholesterolemia (homo- or heterozygous)

What are the FDA-Approved Indications of Bupropion?

Depression

Seasonal Affective Disorder

Smoking Cessation Assistance