Pharm tech quick facts

Lisinopril (Prinivil, Zestril)

ACE Inhibitor – Hypertension, heart failure, post-MI

Losartan (Cozaar)

ARB – Hypertension

Metoprolol (Lopressor)

Beta Blocker – Hypertension, angina, post-MI

Amlodipine (Norvasc)

Calcium Channel Blocker – Hypertension, angina

Atorvastatin (Lipitor)

Statin – Hyperlipidemia

Simvastatin (Zocor)

Statin – Hyperlipidemia

Rosuvastatin (Crestor)

Statin – Hyperlipidemia

Levothyroxine (Synthroid, Levoxyl)

Thyroid hormone – Hypothyroidism

Omeprazole (Prilosec)

PPI – GERD, ulcers

Pantoprazole (Protonix)

PPI – GERD, ulcers

Albuterol (ProAir, Ventolin)

Beta-2 Agonist – Asthma, COPD

Montelukast (Singulair)

Leukotriene Receptor Antagonist – Asthma, allergies

Metformin (Glucophage)

Biguanide – Type 2 diabetes

Insulin glargine (Lantus)

Long-acting insulin – Diabetes mellitus

Insulin lispro (Humalog)

Rapid-acting insulin – Diabetes mellitus

Insulin aspart (NovoLog)

Rapid-acting insulin – Diabetes mellitus

Insulin detemir (Levemir)

Long-acting insulin – Diabetes mellitus

Regular insulin (Humulin R)

Short-acting insulin – Diabetes mellitus

NPH insulin (Humulin N)

Intermediate-acting insulin – Diabetes mellitus

Hydrocodone/APAP (Norco, Vicodin)

Opioid Analgesic (C-II) – Moderate to severe pain

Tramadol (Ultram)

Opioid Analgesic (C-IV) – Moderate pain

Oxycodone (OxyContin, Roxicodone)

Opioid Analgesic (C-II) – Severe pain

Ibuprofen (Advil, Motrin)

NSAID – Pain, inflammation, fever

Naproxen (Aleve, Naprosyn)

NSAID – Pain, inflammation

Meloxicam (Mobic)

NSAID – Arthritis, inflammation

Celecoxib (Celebrex)

COX-2 Selective NSAID – Pain, arthritis

Acetaminophen (Tylenol)

Analgesic/Antipyretic – Mild pain, fever

Azithromycin (Zithromax)

Macrolide Antibiotic – Bacterial infections

Amoxicillin (Amoxil)

Penicillin Antibiotic – Bacterial infections

Doxycycline (Vibramycin)

Tetracycline Antibiotic – Bacterial infections

Levofloxacin (Levaquin)

Fluoroquinolone Antibiotic – Bacterial infections

Clopidogrel (Plavix)

Antiplatelet – Stroke and MI prevention

Warfarin (Coumadin)

Anticoagulant – DVT, stroke prevention

Rivaroxaban (Xarelto)

Factor Xa Inhibitor – Stroke prevention, DVT/PE

Sertraline (Zoloft)

SSRI – Depression, anxiety

Fluoxetine (Prozac)

SSRI – Depression, anxiety, OCD

Citalopram (Celexa)

SSRI – Depression, anxiety

Escitalopram (Lexapro)

SSRI – Depression, anxiety

Duloxetine (Cymbalta)

SNRI – Depression, anxiety, nerve pain

Venlafaxine (Effexor)

SNRI – Depression, anxiety

Bupropion (Wellbutrin)

Atypical Antidepressant – Depression, smoking cessation

Trazodone (Desyrel)

Antidepressant – Depression, insomnia

Mirtazapine (Remeron)

NaSSA Antidepressant – Depression

Aripiprazole (Abilify)

Atypical Antipsychotic – Schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, depression adjunct

Risperidone (Risperdal)

Atypical Antipsychotic – Schizophrenia, bipolar disorder

Lamotrigine (Lamictal)

Anticonvulsant – Seizures, bipolar disorder

Gabapentin (Neurontin)

Anticonvulsant – Seizures, nerve pain

Pregabalin (Lyrica)

Anticonvulsant (C-V) – Nerve pain, fibromyalgia

Topiramate (Topamax)

Anticonvulsant – Seizures, migraine prevention

Diazepam (Valium)

Benzodiazepine (C-IV) – Anxiety, seizures, muscle spasms

Clonazepam (Klonopin)

Benzodiazepine (C-IV) – Anxiety, seizures

Methylphenidate (Ritalin, Concerta)

CNS Stimulant (C-II) – ADHD

Dextroamphetamine/amphetamine (Adderall)

CNS Stimulant (C-II) – ADHD, narcolepsy

Lisdexamfetamine (Vyvanse)

CNS Stimulant (C-II) – ADHD, binge eating disorder

Dexmethylphenidate (Focalin)

CNS Stimulant (C-II) – ADHD

Sumatriptan (Imitrex)

Triptan – Migraine relief

Ondansetron (Zofran)

Antiemetic (5-HT3 antagonist) – Nausea, vomiting

Polyethylene glycol (MiraLAX)

Osmotic laxative – Constipation

Famotidine (Pepcid)

H2 Blocker – GERD, ulcers

Furosemide (Lasix)

Loop Diuretic – Edema, heart failure

Hydrochlorothiazide (Microzide)

Thiazide Diuretic – Hypertension, edema

Spironolactone (Aldactone)

Potassium-sparing Diuretic – Hypertension, heart failure

Potassium chloride (Klor-Con)

Electrolyte supplement – Hypokalemia

Clonidine (Catapres)

Alpha-2 agonist – Hypertension, ADHD

Tamsulosin (Flomax)

Alpha-1 Blocker – BPH (enlarged prostate)

Atenolol (Tenormin)

Beta Blocker – Hypertension, angina

Carvedilol (Coreg)

Beta Blocker – Hypertension, heart failure

Propranolol (Inderal)

Beta Blocker – Hypertension, anxiety, migraine prevention

Cyclobenzaprine (Flexeril)

Muscle Relaxant – Muscle spasms

Baclofen (Lioresal)

Muscle Relaxant – Muscle spasms

Donepezil (Aricept)

AChE Inhibitor – Alzheimer’s disease

Memantine (Namenda)

NMDA Antagonist – Alzheimer’s disease

Allopurinol (Zyloprim)

Xanthine Oxidase Inhibitor – Gout

Oseltamivir (Tamiflu)

Antiviral – Flu treatment and prevention

Loratadine (Claritin)

Antihistamine (2nd Gen) – Allergies

Hydroxyzine (Vistaril, Atarax)

Antihistamine – Anxiety, nausea, allergies

Promethazine (Phenergan)

Antiemetic/Antihistamine – Nausea, vomiting

Nitrofurantoin (Macrobid)

Antibiotic – UTI

Pioglitazone (Actos)

Thiazolidinedione – Type 2 diabetes

Sitagliptin (Januvia)

DPP-4 Inhibitor – Type 2 diabetes

Fenofibrate (Tricor)

Fibrate – High triglycerides

Ezetimibe (Zetia)

Cholesterol absorption inhibitor – Hyperlipidemia

Conjugated estrogens (Premarin)

Estrogen hormone – Hormone replacement, menopause

Testosterone (AndroGel)

Androgen (C-III) – Low testosterone

Ropinirole (Requip)

Dopamine agonist – Parkinson’s disease, RLS

Tiotropium (Spiriva)

Anticholinergic – COPD

Enalapril (Vasotec)

ACE Inhibitor – Hypertension, heart failure

Methylprednisolone (Medrol)

Corticosteroid – Inflammation, allergic conditions

Prednisone (Deltasone)

Corticosteroid – Inflammation, autoimmune disorders