PHRA 1301 Drug List 3 Endocrine

Vocabulary flashcards covering brand names, generic names, classifications, and indications for endocrine medications listed in PHRA 1301 Drug List #3.

Premarin

Generic: conjugated estrogens

Classification: Hormone (estrogen)

Indication: menopause symptoms

Estrace

Generic: estradiol

Classification: Oral Contraceptive

Indication: to prevent pregnancy

Cialis

Generic: tadalafil

Classification: Phosphodiesterase-5 inhibitor (PDE-5)

Indication: erectile dysfunction

Viagra

Generic: sildenafil

Classification: Phosphodiesterase-5 inhibitor (PDE-5)

Indication: erectile dysfunction

Januvia

Generic: sitagliptin

Classification: Antidiabetic (DPP-4 inhibitor)

Indication: treats high blood sugar levels type 2 diabetes

Humalog

Generic: Insulin lispro

Classification: Antidiabetic (insulin)

Indication: improves glycemic control in adults and children with diabetes mellitus

Humulin R/Novolin R

Generic: Regular insulin

Classification: Antidiabetic (insulin)

Indication: improves glycemic control in adults and children with type 1 or type 2 diabetes mellitus

Humulin N/Novolin N

Generic: Nph insulin

Classification: Antidiabetic (insulin)

Indication: improves glycemic control in adults and children with diabetes mellitus

Lantus

Generic: Insulin glargine

Classification: Antidiabetic (insulin)

Indication: improves glycemic control in adults and children with type 1 or type 2 diabetes mellitus

Levemir

Generic: Insulin detemir

Classification: Antidiabetic (insulin)

Indication: improves glycemic control in adults and children with diabetes mellitus

Novolog

Generic: Insulin aspart

Classification: Antidiabetic (insulin)

Indication: improves glycemic control in adults and children with diabetes mellitus

Amaryl

Generic: glimepiride

Classification: Antidiabetic (sulfonylurea)

Indication: improve glycemic control in type 2 diabetes mellitus

Diabeta

Generic: glyburide

Classification: Antidiabetic (sulfonylurea)

Indication: treats high blood sugar levels type 2 diabetes

Glucotrol

Generic: glipizide

Classification: Antidiabetic (sulfonylurea)

Indication: treats high blood sugar levels type 2 diabetes

Actos

Generic: pioglitazone

Classification: Antidiabetic (thiazolidinediones)

Indication: treats high blood sugar levels type 2 diabetes

Medrol

Generic: methylprednisolone

Classification: Corticosteroid

Indication: inflammation/swelling, severe allergies, adrenal problems, arthritis, asthma, endocrine problems

Levoxyl/Synthroid

Generic: levothryoxine

C: synthetic thyroid hormone

I: treat hypothyroidism

Sprinctec/Tri-Sprinctec

Generic: norgestimate/ethinyl estradiol

C: hormonal contraceptive

I: prevent pregnancy and treat moderate acne

Glucophage

Generic: metformin

C: hyper glycemic

I: improve high blood sugar in adults and children with diabetes mellitus

Deltasone

Generic: prednisone

C: glucocorticoid

I: anti-inflammatory and immunosuppressant