Mental Health, Allergy Relief, and GI Medications

Vocabulary flashcards covering generic name, brand name, drug class, and primary therapeutic use for commonly used mental health, allergy, and gastrointestinal medications.

Sertraline

Brand: Zoloft. Class: SSRI antidepressant used for depression and anxiety.

Fluoxetine

Brand: Prozac. Class: SSRI antidepressant used for depression, OCD, and anxiety.

Escitalopram

Brand: Lexapro. Class: SSRI used for anxiety and depression.

Citalopram

Brand: Celexa. Class: SSRI used for depression.

Duloxetine

Brand: Cymbalta. Class: SNRI used for depression and nerve pain.

Venlafaxine

Brand: Effexor XR. Class: SNRI used for anxiety and depression.

Bupropion

Brand: Wellbutrin. Class: NDRI used for depression and smoking cessation.

Alprazolam

Brand: Xanax. Class: Benzodiazepine for anxiety and panic attacks.

Lorazepam

Brand: Ativan. Class: Benzodiazepine for anxiety and sedation.

Clonazepam

Brand: Klonopin. Class: Benzodiazepine for seizures and anxiety.

Diphenhydramine

Brand: Benadryl. Class: Antihistamine for allergies and as a sleep aid.

Loratadine

Brand: Claritin. Class: Non-drowsy antihistamine for allergies.

Cetirizine

Brand: Zyrtec. Class: Antihistamine (mildly sedating) for allergies.

Fexofenadine

Brand: Allegra. Class: Non-drowsy antihistamine for allergies.

Fluticasone

Brand: Flonase. Class: Nasal steroid spray for nasal allergies and sinus symptoms.

Montelukast

Brand: Singulair. Class: Leukotriene blocker for asthma control and allergy relief.

Omeprazole

Brand: Prilosec. Class: Proton Pump Inhibitor (PPI) for heartburn and GERD.

Pantoprazole

Brand: Protonix. Class: PPI for GERD and ulcers.

Famotidine

Brand: Pepcid. Class: H2 blocker for heartburn and ulcers.

Ondansetron

Brand: Zofran. Class: Antiemetic for nausea and vomiting.

Docusate

Brand: Colace. Class: Stool softener for constipation.

Polyethylene glycol

Brand: Miralax. Class: Osmotic laxative for constipation.