Drug Classes & Indications

Class:

Hydrocodone & Acetaminophen (Vicodin, Norco, Lortab)

Opioid analgesic, Non-opioid analgesic

Class:

Levothyroxine (Synthroid)

Thyroid Hormone

Class:

Prednisone (Rayos, Deltasone)

Corticosteriod

Class:

Lisinopril (Prinivil, Zestril)

ACE Inhibitor

Class:

Amoxicillin (Amoxil)

Penicillin Antibiotic

Class:

Gabapentin (Neurontin)

Anticonvulsant / Neuropathic Pain Agent

Class:

Metformin (Glucophage)

Biguanide (Antidiabetic)

Class:

Atorvastatin (Lipitor)

HMG-CoA Reductase Inhibitor

Class:

Alprazolam (Xanax)

Benzodiazepine

Class:

Amlodipine (Norvasc)

Calcium Channel Blocker (CCB)

Indication of Class:

Calcium Channel Blockers (CCB)

Hypertension Angina

Indication of Class:

Benzodiazepine

Anxiety Disorders, Panic Disorders

Indication of Class:

HMG-CoA Reductase Inhibitor

Hyperlipidemia, Prevention of Cardiovascular Disease

Indication of Class:

Biguanide (Antidiabetic)

Type-2 Diabetes Mellitus

Indication of Class:

Anticonvulsant / Neuropathic Pain Agent

Seizures, Never Pain, Postherpetic Neuralgia

Indication of Class:

Penicillin Antibiotic

Bacterial Infections

Indication of Class:

Ace Inhibitor

Hypertension, Heart Failure

Indication of Class:

Corticosteriod

Inflammation, Allergic Reactions, Autoimmune diseases.

Indication of Class:

Thyroid Hormone

Hypothyroidism

Indication of Class:

Opioid Analgesic & Non-Opioid Anaglesic

Moderate to severe pain

Therapeutic Actions of Class:

Antiemetics

Preventing or relieving Nausea, Vomiting

Therapeutic Actions of Class:

Anticonvulsants

Preventing or treating seizures

Therapeutic Actions of Class:

Antitussives

Relieving Cough

Therapeutic Actions of Class:

Antianginals

Stopping chest pain

Therapeutic Actions of Class:

Lipid-Lowering Agents

Reducing Cholesterol

Therapeutic Actions of Class:

Antipyretics

Reducing Fever

Class:

Prevacid

Proton Pump Inhibitor (PPI)

Class:

Albuterol (Ventolin, ProAir)

Bronchodilator

Class:

Fosmax (Alendronate)

Bisphosphonate (Osteoporosis

Indication of Class:

Proton Pump Inhibitors (PPI’s)

Reduction of Stomach Acid

Indication of Class:

Bronchodilator

Relieving bronchospasm in Asthma /COPD

Body System Acted Upon:

Lovenox (Enoxaprin)

Hematologic - Blood

Body System Acted Upon:

Ditropan XL (Oxybutnynin)

Renal - Kidneys

Body System Acted Upon:

Aricept (Donepezil)

Neurological - Brain, spinal Cord

Body System Acted Upon:

Digoxin

Cardiovascular - Heart, Blood Vessels

Body System Acted Upon:

Prilosec (Omeprazole)

Digestive - Stomach, GI tract

Body System Acted Upon:

Albuterol

Respiratory - Lungs, Airways

Body System Acted Upon:

Warfarin (Coumadin)

Hematologic - Blood

Important to know:

Warfarin Coumadin

**** HIGH ALERT Vitamin k increases risk of blood clotting

Important to know:

Statins

Contraindicated for Pregnancy

Classes Important to know - Suffix/Prefix

Statins

Lower Cholesterol

Classes Important to know - Suffix/Prefix

-Pril

ACE Inhibitors - lower BP - known for dry cough

Classes Important to know

ACE Inhibitors

lower BP - known for dry cough

Classes Important to know

PPI’s (Proton Pump Inhibitors)

GERD

Classes Important to know - Suffix/Prefix

Prazole

PPI’s (Proton Pump Inhibitors)

Classes Important to know

Benzodiazepines

Anxiety - ALL C-IV

Classes Important to know - Suffix/Prefix

-lol -olol

Beta Blockers

Classes Important to know

Beta Blockers

Lower BP

Classes Important to know - Suffix/Prefix

SSRI’s

Antidepressant/Depression Meds

Classes Important to know - Suffix/Prefix

-Azole

Anti-fungal Meds

Classes Important to know - Suffix/Prefix

-vir

Antivrial Medis

Need to Know Medications:

Norco, Vicodin, Lortab

Hydrocodone / APAP (acetaminophen)

Need to Know Medications

Ultram

Tramadol - Pain

Need to Know Medications

Mobic

Meloxicam - NSAID

Need to Know Medications

Amoxil

Amoxicillin - PCN ABX

Need to Know Medications

Augmentin

Amoxicillin/ Clavulunate Acid - PCN ABX

Need to Know Medications

Adderall

Ritalin

Need to Know Medications

Lipitor

atorvastatin

Need to Know Medications

Zocor

simvastatin

Need to Know Medications

Pravachol

pravastatin

Need to Know Medications

Lotensin

Benazepril - ACE inhibitor

Need to Know Medications

Patanol

Olopatadine - antihistamine eye drop for allergies

Need to Know Medications

Prozac

fluoxetine - SSRI Depression

Need to Know Medications

Risperdal

Risperidone

Need to Know Medications

Valium

diazepam - benzodiazepine

Classes Important to know - Suffix/Prefix

-azepam

Benzodiazepine

Need to Know Medications

Klonopin

clonazepam - benzodiazepine

Need to Know Medications

Singulair

Montelukast - pill for asthma

Need to Know Medications

Pepcid

Famotidine - H2 Blocker - GERD

Need to Know Medications

Prevacid

Lansoprazole - PPI for GERD

Need to Know Medications

Coumadin

Warfarin

Need to Know Medications

Bactrim DS

Sulfa ABX

Need to know

Tetracycline

Can’t be used for children until 8 years of age

Need to know

Aspirin

Can’t be used for kids because it causes Reye’s Syndrome

Need to know

Finasteride

Should not be handled by pregnant women

Need to Know

Nitrates

Should and are not to be taken with ED meds (Viagra, Cialis, Levitra)

Need to know

Nitroglycerin

Needs to be stored in a glass bottle

Need to know

IV Medications

Have the quickest onset of action

Schedules of Controlled Medications

C-I, - C-V

Schedules of Controlled Medications

Schedule II

HIGH poetntial for abuse

Schedules of Controlled Medications

Schedule III

LOW to MODERATE potential for abuse

Schedules of Controlled Medications

Schedule IV

LESS potential for abuse than Schedule II or III

Schedules of Controlled Medications

Schedule V

LOW potential for abuse

Controlled MED SCHEDULES

Heroin

C-I

Controlled MED SCHEDULES

Mescaline

C-I

Controlled MED SCHEDULES

Peyote

C-I

Controlled MED SCHEDULES

LSD

C-I

Controlled MED SCHEDULES

Marijuana

C-I

Controlled MED SCHEDULES

Ketamine

C-III

Controlled MED SCHEDULES

Tylenol w/ codeine

C-III (APAP w/ coedine)

Controlled MED SCHEDULES

Butabarbital

C-III

Controlled MED SCHEDULES

Dronabinol

C-III

Controlled MED SCHEDULES

Thiopental

C-III

Controlled MED SCHEDULES

Anabolic Steroids

C-III

Controlled MED SCHEDULES

Testosterone

C-III

Controlled MED SCHEDULES

Cocaine

C-II

Controlled MED SCHEDULES

Morphine

C-II

Controlled MED SCHEDULES

Methadone

C-II

Controlled MED SCHEDULES

Oxycodone

C-II

Controlled MED SCHEDULES

Hydromorphone

C-II