Top 200 Medications Flashcards

Practice flashcards covering the generic name, brand names, therapeutic class, and common uses for the top 200 drugs listed in the transcript.

Atorvastatin

Brand: Lipitor; Class: HMG CoA Reductase Inhibitor; Use: hyperlipidemia

Levothyroxine

Brands: Synthroid, Levoxyl, Levothroid; Class: Hormone; Use: hypothyroidism

Lisinopril

Brands: Prinivil, Zestril; Class: Angiotensin Converting Enzyme (ACE) Inhibitor; Use: hypertension/heart failure

Metformin

Brand: Glucophage (XR); Class: Biguanide; Use: type 2 diabetes

Metoprolol Succinate

Brand: Toprol-XL; Class: Beta Blocker; Use: heart failure

Metoprolol Tartrate

Brand: Lopressor; Class: Beta Blocker; Use: angina/ischemic heart disease

Amlodipine

Brand: Norvasc; Class: Calcium Channel Blocker (CCB); Use: hypertension

Albuterol

Brands: Proventil HFA, Proair HFA, Ventolin HFA; Formulation: inhalation; Class: Short Acting Beta 2 Agonist (SABA); Use: asthma/exercise induced bronchospasm

Omeprazole

Brand: Prilosec; Class: Proton Pump Inhibitor (PPI); Use: gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD)

Losartan

Brand: Cozaar; Class: Angiotensin Receptor Blocker (ARB); Use: hypertension/heart failure

Gabapentin

Brand: Neurontin; Class: Anticonvulsant; Use: neuropathic pain/seizure

Hydrochlorothiazide

Brand: Microzide; Class: Thiazide Diuretic; Use: hypertension

Sertraline

Brand: Zoloft; Class: Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitor (SSRI); Use: depression/anxiety

Simvastatin

Brand: Zocor; Class: HMG CoA Reductase Inhibitor; Use: hyperlipidemia

Montelukast

Brand: Singulair; Class: Leukotriene Inhibitor; Use: asthma

Hydrocodone with Acetaminophen

Brands: Lortab, Vicodin, Norco; Class: Opioid Analgesic/Non-opioid Analgesic; Use: pain (Control: CII)

Pantoprazole

Brand: Protonix; Class: Proton Pump Inhibitor (PPI); Use: gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD)

Furosemide

Brand: Lasix; Class: Loop Diuretic; Use: edema

Fluticasone

Brands: Flovent Diskus, Flovent HFA, Flonase (nasal spray); Formulations: inhalation, nasal spray; Class: Corticosteroid; Use: asthma/chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), Allergic Rhinitis (Flonase)

Escitalopram

Brand: Lexapro; Class: Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitor (SSRI); Use: depression/anxiety

Fluoxetine

Brands: Prozac, Sarafem; Class: Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitor (SSRI); Use: depression/anxiety

Rosuvastatin

Brand: Crestor; Class: HMG CoA Reductase Inhibitor; Use: hyperlipidemia

Bupropion

Brands: Wellbutrin (SR, XL), Zyban; Class: Norepinephrine Dopamine Reuptake Inhibitor (NDRI); Use: depression/smoking cessation (Zyban)

Amoxicillin

Brands: Amoxil, Moxatag, Trimox; Class: Penicillin Antibiotic; Use: bacterial infection

Amphetamine and Dextroamphetamine

Brand: Adderall (XR); Class: CNS Stimulant; Use: attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) (Control: CII)

Trazodone

Brand: Desyrel; Class: Antidepressant/sedative; Use: depression/insomnia

Duloxetine

Brand: Cymbalta; Class: Serotonin Norepinephrine Reuptake Inhibitor (SNRI); Use: depression/neuropathic pain

Prednisone

Brand: Deltasone; Class: Corticosteroid; Use: inflammation

Tamsulosin

Brand: Flomax; Class: Alpha Blocker; Use: benign prostatic hypertrophy (BPH)

Atomoxetine

Brand: Strattera; Class: Serotonin Norepinephrine Reuptake Inhibitor (SNRI); Use: attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD)

Citalopram

Brand: Celexa; Class: Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitor (SSRI); Use: depression/anxiety

Meloxicam

Brand: Mobic; Class: Nonsteroidal Anti-inflammatory (NSAID); Use: pain

Pravastatin

Brand: Pravachol; Class: HMG CoA Reductase Inhibitor; Use: hyperlipidemia

Carvedilol

Brand: Coreg (CR); Class: Beta Blocker; Use: heart failure/angina/ischemic heart disease

Potassium Chloride

Brands: Klor-Con, K-Dur, Micro-K; Class: Electrolyte supplement; Use: hypokalemia

Tramadol

Brand: Ultram (ER); Class: Synthetic Opioid Analgesic; Use: pain (Control: CIV)

Clopidogrel

Brand: Plavix; Class: Antiplatelet; Use: ischemic heart disease

Insulin Glargine

Brands: Lantus, Toujeo, Basaglar; Formulation: injection; Class: Insulin; Use: type 1 diabetes/type 2 diabetes

Atenolol

Brand: Tenormin; Class: Beta Blocker; Use: angina/ischemic heart disease

Venlafaxine

Brand: Effexor (XR); Class: Serotonin Norepinephrine Reuptake Inhibitor (SNRI); Use: depression/anxiety

Alprazolam

Brand: Xanax (XR); Class: Benzodiazepine; Use: anxiety (Control: CIV)

Norethindrone and Ethinyl Estradiol

Brands: Loestrin, Femhrt; Class: Combination Oral Contraceptive; Use: contraception

Allopurinol

Brand: Zyloprim; Class: Xanthine Oxidase Inhibitor; Use: gout

Lisinopril with Hydrochlorothiazide

Brands: Zestoretic, Prinzide; Class: Angiotensin Converting Enzyme (ACE) Inhibitor/Thiazide Diuretic; Use: hypertension

Cyclobenzaprine

Brands: Flexeril, Amrix, Fexmid; Class: Muscle Relaxant; Use: muscle spasm

Clonazepam

Brand: Klonopin; Class: Benzodiazepine; Use: anxiety/seizure (Control: CIV)

Zolpidem

Brands: Ambien (CR), Edluar (sublingual), Intermezzo (sublingual); Formulations: oral, sublingual; Class: Z-Hypnotic; Use: insomnia (Control: CIV)

Azithromycin

Brands: Zithromax, Zmax; Class: Macrolide Antibiotic; Use: bacterial infection

Oxycodone

Brands: OxyContin, Roxicodone; Class: Opioid Analgesic; Use: pain (Control: CII)

Warfarin

Brands: Coumadin, Jantoven; Class: Anticoagulant; Use: thromboembolic disorders (DVT, PE, Atrial fibrillation)

Methylphenidate

Brands: Ritalin, Methylin, Metadate, Concerta; Class: CNS Stimulant; Use: attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) (Control: CII)

Apixaban

Brand: Eliquis; Class: Anticoagulant; Use: thromboembolic disorders (DVT, PE)/stroke prevention in nonvalvular Afib

Glipizide

Brand: Glucotrol (XL); Class: Sulfonylurea; Use: type 2 diabetes

Ergocalciferol

Brand: Drisdol; Class: Fat soluble vitamin; Use: vitamin D deficiency

Quetiapine

Brand: Seroquel (XR); Class: Atypical Antipsychotic; Use: schizophrenia/bipolar disorder/depression

Budesonide and Formoterol

Brand: Symbicort; Formulation: inhalation; Class: Corticosteroid/Long Acting Beta 2 Agonist (LABA); Use: asthma/chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)

Estradiol

Brands: Vivelle-Dot, Alora, Climara, Femring, Estring, Vagifem, Divigel, Estrace; Class: Estrogen; Use: menopause/hormone replacement therapy (HRT)

Oxycodone with Acetaminophen

Brands: Percocet, Roxicet, Endocet; Class: Opioid Analgesic/Non-opioid Analgesic; Use: pain (Control: CII)

Ondansetron

Brand: Zofran (ODT); Class: Serotonin (5-HT3) Blocker; Use: nausea and vomiting

Amlodipine with Benazepril

Brand: Lotrel; Class: Calcium Channel Blocker (CCB)/Angiotensin Converting Enzyme (ACE) Inhibitor; Use: hypertension

Glimepiride

Brand: Amaryl; Class: Sulfonylurea; Use: type 2 diabetes

Spironolactone

Brand: Aldactone; Class: Potassium Sparing Diuretic; Use: heart failure/edema

Clonidine

Brands: Catapres, Catapres TTS (patch), Kapvay; Formulations: oral, patch; Class: Centrally-Acting Alpha 2 Agonist; Use: hypertension/attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) (Kapvay)

Insulin Lispro

Brand: Humalog; Formulation: injection; Class: Insulin; Use: type 1 diabetes/type 2 diabetes

Topiramate

Brands: Topamax, Trokendi XR; Class: Anticonvulsant; Use: seizure/migraine prevention

Lorazepam

Brand: Ativan; Class: Benzodiazepine; Use: anxiety/seizure (Control: CIV)

Norgestimate and Ethinyl Estradiol

Brands: Ortho-Cyclen, Sprintec, Ortho Tri-Cyclen, TriSprintec, Trinessa; Class: Combination Oral Contraceptive; Use: contraception

Lamotrigine

Brand: Lamictal (XR, ODT, CD); Class: Anticonvulsant; Use: seizure/mood stabilizer

Diltiazem

Brands: Cardizem (CD), Cartia, Dilacor, Dilt-XR, Tiazac; Class: Calcium Channel Blocker (CCB); Use: hypertension

Losartan with Hydrochlorothiazide

Brand: Hyzaar; Class: Angiotensin Receptor Blocker (ARB)/Thiazide Diuretic; Use: hypertension

Diclofenac

Brands: Voltaren (XR), Voltaren Gel (topical); Formulations: oral, topical; Class: Nonsteroidal Anti-inflammatory (NSAID); Use: pain

Hydroxyzine

Brand: Atarax; Class: Antihistamine; Use: anxiety/urticaria

Buspirone

Brand: BuSpar; Class: Anxiolytic; Use: anxiety

Latanoprost

Brand: Xalatan; Formulation: ophthalmic; Class: Prostaglandin Analogue; Use: open-angle glaucoma

Paroxetine

Brands: Paxil (XR), Pexeva; Class: Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitor (SSRI); Use: depression/anxiety

Lisdexamfetamine

Brand: Vyvanse; Class: CNS Stimulant; Use: attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) (Control: CII)

Fluticasone with Salmeterol

Brand: Advair; Formulation: inhalation; Class: Corticosteroid/Long Acting Beta 2 Agonist (LABA); Use: asthma/chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)

Pregabalin

Brand: Lyrica; Class: Anticonvulsant; Use: neuropathic pain/seizure (Control: CV)

Propranolol

Brands: Inderal (LA), Innopran XL; Class: Beta Blocker; Use: angina/ischemic heart disease/migraine prevention

Cephalexin

Brand: Keflex; Class: Cephalosporin Antibiotic; Use: bacterial infection

Insulin Aspart

Brand: Novolog; Formulation: injection; Class: Insulin; Use: type 1 diabetes/type 2 diabetes

Finasteride

Brand: Proscar; Class: 5-Alpha Reductase Inhibitor; Use: benign prostatic hypertrophy (BPH)

Fenofibrate

Brand: TriCor; Class: Fibrate; Use: hyperlipidemia

Sitagliptin

Brand: Januvia; Class: Dipeptidyl Peptidase-4 (DPP-4) Inhibitor; Use: type 2 diabetes

Canagliflozin

Brand: Invokana; Class: Sodium-Glucose Cotransporter-2 (SGLT -2) Inhibitor; Use: type 2 diabetes

Doxycycline

Brand: Vibramycin; Class: Tetracycline Antibiotic; Use: bacterial infection

Rivaroxaban

Brand: Xarelto; Class: Anticoagulant; Use: thromboembolic disorders (DVT, PE)/stroke prevention in nonvalvular Afib

Tizanidine

Brand: Zanaflex; Class: Muscle Relaxant; Use: muscle spasm

Amoxicillin with Clavulanate

Brand: Augmentin (XR); Class: Penicillin Antibiotic/Beta-lactamase Inhibitor; Use: bacterial infection

Amitriptyline

Brand: Elavil; Class: Tricyclic Antidepressant (TCA); Use: neuropathic pain

Lovastatin

Brand: Mevacor; Class: HMG CoA Reductase Inhibitor; Use: hyperlipidemia

Alendronate

Brand: Fosamax; Class: Bisphosphonate; Use: osteoporosis

Levetiracetam

Brand: Keppra; Class: Anticonvulsant; Use: seizure

Sumatriptan

Brand: Imitrex; Formulations: oral, nasal spray; Class: Serotonin (5HT) Agonist; Use: migraine headache

Hydralazine

Brand: Apresoline; Class: Vasodilator; Use: hypertension

Sulfamethoxazole with Trimethoprim

Brands: Bactrim, Septra; Class: Synthetic Antibacterial Combination; Use: bacterial infection

Aripiprazole

Brand: Abilify; Class: Atypical Antipsychotic; Use: schizophrenia/bipolar disorder/depression

Celecoxib

Brand: Celebrex; Class: Cox-2 Selective NSAID; Use: pain

Brimonidine

Brands: Alphagan, Alphagan P, Lumify; Formulation: ophthalmic; Class: Alpha Agonist; Use: glaucoma

Omega-3-acid Ethyl Esters

Brand: Lovaza; Class: Lipid regulating agent; Use: hypertriglyceridemia