Fall 2026 and Spring 2026 Pharmacy Lecture Drug List

Comprehensive drug list flashcards containing Generic Names, Brand Names, Therapeutic Classes, Indications, and Mechanisms of Action for the Fall 2026 and Spring 2026 academic terms.

Omeprazole

Brand Name: PriLOSEC | Therapeutic Class: Proton Pump Inhibitor (PPI) | Indication: GI ulcer/ulcer prophylaxis, GERD, H. pylori infection | MOA: suppresses the $H^+/K^+ \text{ ATPase}$ enzyme system to inhibit gastric acid production

Esomeprazole

Brand Name: NexIUM | Therapeutic Class: Proton Pump Inhibitor (PPI) | Indication: GI ulcer/ulcer prophylaxis, GERD, H. pylori infection | MOA: suppresses the $H^+/K^+ \text{ ATPase}$ enzyme system to inhibit gastric acid production

Pantoprazole

Brand Name: Protonix | Therapeutic Class: Proton Pump Inhibitor (PPI) | Indication: GI ulcer/ulcer prophylaxis, GERD, H. pylori infection | MOA: suppresses the $H^+/K^+ \text{ ATPase}$ enzyme system to inhibit gastric acid production

diphenhydrAMINE

Brand Name: Benadryl | Therapeutic Class: First Generation Histamine ($H_1$) Antagonist | Indication: Motion sickness, Allergic reactions, Vertigo | MOA: inhibit histamine receptors in the GI tract, blood vessels and respiratory tract; also has anticholinergic effects

Famotidine

Brand Name: Pepcid | Therapeutic Class: Histamine ($H_2$) Antagonist | Indication: Duodenal or gastric ulcer, GERD | MOA: inhibits histamine at $H_2$ receptors which inhibits fasting and nocturnal gastric secretions

Meclizine

Brand Name: Antivert, Bonine | Therapeutic Class: First Generation Histamine ($H_1$) Antagonist | Indication: Motion sickness, Vertigo | MOA: antihistamine that inhibits activation of central cholinergic pathways

Ondansetron

Brand Name: Zofran | Therapeutic Class: Selective $5-HT_3$ (histamine) Receptor Antagonist | Indication: Nausea and vomiting (N/V) | MOA: blocks serotonin peripherally and centrally

Promethazine

Brand Name: Phenergan | Therapeutic Class: First Generation Histamine ($H_1$) Antagonist | Indication: Motion sickness, Nausea/vomiting (N/V) | MOA: inhibits histamine at $H_1$ receptor causing a spasmolytic and decongestant effect

Dicyclomine

Brand Name: Bentyl | Therapeutic Class: Anticholinergic Agent | Indication: Irritable bowel syndrome | MOA: inhibits acetylcholine in smooth muscle and secretory gland tissue

Docusate

Brand Name: Colace | Therapeutic Class: Stool Softener | Indication: Constipation | MOA: reduces surface tension of the oil-water interface of the stool to allow stool softening

Albuterol

Brand Name: Proventil, Ventolin, Proair | Therapeutic Class: Short Acting Beta 2 Agonist | Indication: Asthma (acute exacerbation therapy), Exercise-induced ast | MOA: stimulates adenyl cyclase which causes the formation of cAMP which causes relaxation of bronchial smooth muscle

Fluticasone (Inhalation)

Brand Name: Flovent | Therapeutic Class: Corticosteroid | Indication: Asthma (maintenance therapy) | MOA: decreases chemical mediators of inflammation by inducing phospholipase $A_2$ ($PLA_2$) inhibitory proteins and inhibiting arachidonic acid release resulting in anti-inflammatory effects

Fluticasone (Nasal)

Brand Name: Flonase | Therapeutic Class: Corticosteroid | Indication: Rhinitis | MOA: decreases chemical mediators of inflammation by inducing phospholipase $A_2$ ($PLA_2$) inhibitory proteins and inhibiting arachidonic acid release resulting in anti-inflammatory, antipruritic, and vasoconstrictive effects

Budesonide/formoterol

Brand Name: Symbicort | Therapeutic Class: Corticosteroid/Long Acting Beta 2 Agonist | Indication: Asthma (maintenance therapy), COPD (maintenance thera | MOA: decreases chemical mediators of inflammation by inducing phospholipase $A_2$ ($PLA_2$) inhibitory proteins and inhibiting arachidonic acid release resulting in anti-inflammatory effects/selectively agonizes $B_2$ receptots causing bronchial smooth muscle relaxation

Fluticasone/salmeterol

Brand Name: Advair | Therapeutic Class: Corticosteroid/Long Acting Beta 2 Agonist | Indication: Asthma (maintenance therapy), COPD (maintenance thera | MOA: decreases chemical mediators of inflammation by inducing phospholipase $A_2$ ($PLA_2$) inhibitory proteins and inhibiting arachidonic acid release resulting in anti-inflammatory effects/selectively agonizes $B_2$ receptots causing bronchial smooth muscle relaxation

Albuterol/ipratropium

Brand Name: Combivent Respimat | Therapeutic Class: Short Acting Beta 2 Agonist/Short Acting Anticholinergic Agent | Indication: Asthma (acute exacerbation therapy), COPD (acute exacer | MOA: stimulates adenyl cyclase which causes the formation of cAMP which causes relaxation of bronchial smooth muscle/inhibits action of acetylcholine at type 3 muscarinic receptors to cause bronchodilation

Tiotropium

Brand Name: Spiriva | Therapeutic Class: Long Acting Anticholinergic Agent | Indication: COPD (maintenance therapy) | MOA: inhibits action of acetylcholine at type 3 muscarinic receptors to cause bronchodilation

Montelukast

Brand Name: Singulair | Therapeutic Class: Leukotriene Receptor Antagonist | Indication: Asthma (maintenance therapy), Seasonal and allergic rhinit | MOA: inhibits cysteinyl leukotreine receptor to reduce inflammation in the lungs and asthma symptoms

Levocetirizine

Brand Name: Xyzal | Therapeutic Class: Second Generation Histamine ($H_1$) Antagonist | Indication: Allergic rhinitis, Urticaria | MOA: selectively antagonizes peripheral histamine $H_1$-receptors

Loratadine

Brand Name: Claritin | Therapeutic Class: Second Generation Histamine ($H_1$) Antagonist | Indication: Allergic rhinitis, Urticaria | MOA: selectively antagonizes peripheral histamine $H_1$-receptors

hydrOXYzine

Brand Name: Atarax, Vistaril | Therapeutic Class: First Generation Histamine ($H_1$) Antagonist | Indication: Anxiety, Pruritis | MOA: antagonizes $H_1$-receptors; has additional action at dopaminergic, muscarinic, and serotonergic ($5HT_2$) receptors

Ferrous sulfate

Brand Name: Slow FE, Fer-In-Sol | Therapeutic Class: Iron Supplement | Indication: Iron deficiency anemia | MOA: replaces iron and allows oxygen transport via hemoglobin

Cyanocobalamin (vitamin B12)

Brand Name: Nascobal | Therapeutic Class: Vitamin, water soluble | Indication: Vitamin B12 supplementation, Pernicious anemia | MOA: responsible for metabolic functions including fat and carbohydrate metabolism and protein synthesis

Ergocalciferol (vitamin D2)

Brand Name: Drisdol | Therapeutic Class: Vitamin, fat soluble | Indication: Vitamin D supplement, Hypoparathyroidism, Osteoporosis | MOA: converted to active metabolite (calcitriol) which stimulates calcium and phosphate absorption, promotes secretion of calcium, and promotes phosphate resorption

Cholecalciferol (vitamin D3)

Brand Name: Cholecalciferol (vitamin D3) | Therapeutic Class: Supplement/Vitamin, fat soluble | Indication: Vitamin D supplement, Osteoporosis | MOA: converted to active metabolite (calcitriol) which stimulates calcium and phosphate absorption

Potassium chloride

Brand Name: Klor-Con, K-Dur, Micro-K | Therapeutic Class: Electrolyte Supplement | Indication: prevention of hypokalemia | MOA: potassium is the major intracellular cation which is essential for nerve conduction, muscle contraction, renal function, and acid-base balance

Folic acid

Brand Name: Folic acid | Therapeutic Class: Vitamin, water soluble | Indication: Folic acid supplement, Prevention of fetal neural tube defe | MOA: vitamin required for synthesis of thymidylate, purine nucleotides, and maintaining erythropoiesis

Levothyroxine

Brand Name: Synthroid, Levoxyl, Levothroid, U | Therapeutic Class: Thyroid Product | Indication: Hypothyroidism, Myxedema coma | MOA: synthetic $T_4$ hormone which is converted to $T_3$ hormone to exert metabolic effects by supplementing endogenous $T_3$

Bimatoprost

Brand Name: Lumigan | Therapeutic Class: Prostaglandin analog | Indication: Open-angle glaucoma, Ocular hypertension | MOA: mimics natural prostaglandin to increase the outflow of aqueous humor

Latanoprost (ophthalmic)

Brand Name: Xalatan, Xelpros | Therapeutic Class: Prostaglandin analog | Indication: Open-angle glaucoma, Ocular hypertension | MOA: mimics natural prostaglandin to increase the outflow of aqueous humor

Timolol (ophthalmic)

Brand Name: Timoptic | Therapeutic Class: Beta-blocker (nonselective) | Indication: Open-angle glaucoma, Ocular hypertension | MOA: blocks $\beta-1$ and $\beta-2$ receptors to reduce intraocular pressure by decreasing aqueous humor production and increasing outflow of aqueous humor

Brimonidine (ophthalmic)

Brand Name: Alphagan P | Therapeutic Class: Alpha 2 Agonist | Indication: Open-angle glaucoma, Ocular hypertension | MOA: $\text{alpha-2}$ agonist that reduces aqueous humor formation and increases uveoscleral outflow

Triamcinolone (topical, nasal)

Brand Name: Kenalog (topical), Nasacort (nasal) | Therapeutic Class: Corticosteroid | Indication: Dermatitis (topical), Allergic rhinitis (nasal) | MOA: decreases chemical mediators of inflammation by inducing phospholipase $A_2$ ($PLA_2$) inhibitory proteins and inhibiting arachidonic acid release resulting in anti-inflammatory, antipruritic, and vasoconstrictive effects

Hydrocortisone (topical)

Brand Name: Anusol-HC, Proctosol-HC | Therapeutic Class: Corticosteroid | Indication: Pruritis, Dermatitis, Hemorrhoids, Ulcerative colitis | MOA: decreases chemical mediators of inflammation by inducing phospholipase $A_2$ ($PLA_2$) inhibitory proteins and inhibiting arachidonic acid release resulting in anti-inflammatory, antipruritic, and vasoconstrictive effects

Clobetasol (topical)

Brand Name: Temovate, Impoyz | Therapeutic Class: Corticosteroid | Indication: Psoriasis, Dermatoses | MOA: decreases chemical mediators of inflammation by inducing phospholipase $A_2$ ($PLA_2$) inhibitory proteins and inhibiting arachidonic acid release resulting in anti-inflammatory, antipruritic, and vasoconstrictive effects

Amoxicillin

Brand Name: Amoxil, Trimox | Therapeutic Class: Penicillin Antibiotic | Indication: Pharyngitis/tonsillitis, Otitis media, Lower respiratory tract | MOA: inhibits bacterial cell wall synthesis by binding to penicillin-binding proteins which inhibits the final step of peptidoglycan synthesis in cell walls

Amoxicillin/clavulanate

Brand Name: Augmentin | Therapeutic Class: Penicillin Antibiotic | Indication: Otitis Media, Upper respiratory tract infections, Lower respi | MOA: inhibits bacterial cell wall synthesis by binding to penicillin-binding proteins which inhibits the final step of peptidoglycan synthesis in cell walls/inhibits beta-lactamases that inactivate amoxicillin

Azithromycin

Brand Name: Zithromax, Zmax | Therapeutic Class: Macrolide Antibiotic | Indication: Upper respiratory tract infections, Sexually transmitted inf | MOA: binds to $50s$ ribosomal subunit of bacteria which suppresses RNA-dependent protein synthesis

Doxycycline

Brand Name: Vibramycin | Therapeutic Class: Tetracycline Antibiotic | Indication: Sexually transmitted infections, Acne, Skin and soft tissue i | MOA: binds to $30s$ ribosomal subunit which prevents bacterial protein synthesis

Cefdinir

Brand Name: Omnicef | Therapeutic Class: Third Generation Cephalosporin Antibiotic | Indication: Upper respiratory tract infections, Lower respiratory tract i | MOA: inhibits cell wall synthesis by binding to penicillin-binding proteins to inhibit the final step of peptidoglycan synthesis

Cephalexin

Brand Name: Keflex | Therapeutic Class: First Generation Cephalosporin Antibiotic | Indication: Pharyngitis, Skin and skin structure infections, Urinary tract | MOA: inhibits cell wall synthesis by binding to penicillin-binding proteins to inhibit the final step of peptidoglycan synthesis

Sulfamethoxazole/trimethoprim (S

Brand Name: Bactrim, Septra | Therapeutic Class: Sulfonamide Antibiotic | Indication: Lower respiratory tract infections, Urinary tract infections | MOA: interferes with bacterial folic acid synthesis by inhibiting para-aminobenzoic acid (PABA)/blocks the production of tetrahydrofolic acid by inhibiting dihydrofolate reductase

Ciprofloxacin

Brand Name: Cipro | Therapeutic Class: Fluoroquinolone Antibiotic | Indication: Infectious diarrhea, Urinary tract infection, Skin and skin str | MOA: interferes with DNA gyrase to inhibit bacterial DNA synthesis

Clindamycin

Brand Name: Cleocin | Therapeutic Class: Lincosamide Antibiotic | Indication: Skin and soft tissue infections, Intra-abdominal infections | MOA: binds to $50s$ ribosomal subunit to prevent peptide bond formation and inhibit bacterial protein synthesis

Nitrofurantoin

Brand Name: Macrobid, Macrodantin | Therapeutic Class: Antibiotic | Indication: Urinary tract infections | MOA: inhibits acetyl-coenzyme A which interferes with carbohydrate metabolism in bacteria

metroNIDAZOLE

Brand Name: Flagyl | Therapeutic Class: Nitroimidazole | Indication: Bacterial vaginosis, Trichomoniasis, Anaerobic infections | MOA: reduced to unstable compounds which bind to DNA and cause strand breakage and cell death

Benzonatate

Brand Name: Tessalon | Therapeutic Class: Antitussive | Indication: Cough suppressant | MOA: reduces the cough reflex by anesthetizing the stretch receptors in respiratory passages

Fluconazole

Brand Name: Diflucan | Therapeutic Class: Azole Antifungal Agent | Indication: Candida (fungus) infections, Cryptococcus (fungus) mening | MOA: interferes with fungal CYP450 activity which decreases ergosterol synthesis and inhibits cell membrane formation

Ketoconazole (oral, topical)

Brand Name: Nizoral (topical) | Therapeutic Class: Imidazole Antifungal Agent | Indication: Oral: Fungal infections (due to Candida, blastomycosis, co | MOA: interferes with fungal CYP450 activity which decreases ergosterol synthesis and inhibits cell membrane formation

Oseltamivir

Brand Name: Tamiflu | Therapeutic Class: Neuraminidase Inhibitor (antiviral agent) | Indication: Influenza (flu) | MOA: a prodrug; its active form inhibits influenza virus neuraminidase, which is an enzyme that cleaves the budding viral progeny from its attachment point

valACYclovir

Brand Name: Valtrex | Therapeutic Class: Antiviral Agent | Indication: Genital herpes, Shingles, Cold sores, Chickenpox | MOA: prodrug of acyclovir; inhibits DNA synthesis and viral replication by competing with deoxyguanosine triphosphate and incorporating into viral DNA to terminate the chain

Acyclovir

Brand Name: Zovirax | Therapeutic Class: Antiviral Agent | Indication: Genital herpes, Shingles, Cold sores, Chickenpox | MOA: inhibits DNA synthesis and viral replication by competing with deoxyguanosine triphosphate and incorporating into viral DNA to terminate the chain

Citalopram

Brand Name: CeleXA | Therapeutic Class: Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitor (SSRI) | Indication: Anxiety, Depression, Panic disorder, Premenstrual dysphoric | MOA: selectively inhibits presynaptic serotonin reuptake; weak effects on norepinephrine and dopamine

Escitalopram

Brand Name: Lexapro | Therapeutic Class: Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitor (SSRI) | Indication: Anxiety, Depression, Panic disorder, Premenstrual dysphoric | MOA: selectively inhibits presynaptic serotonin reuptake; weak effects on norepinephrine and dopamine

FLUoxetine

Brand Name: PROzac | Therapeutic Class: Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitor (SSRI) | Indication: Anxiety, Depression, Panic disorder, Premenstrual dysphoric | MOA: selectively inhibits presynaptic serotonin reuptake; weak effects on norepinephrine and dopamine

DULoxetine

Brand Name: Cymbalta | Therapeutic Class: Serotonin/Norepinephrine Reuptake Inhibitor | Indication: Anxiety, Depression, Fibromyalgia, Neuropathic pain, Chroni | MOA: inhibits serotonin and norepinephrine reuptake; weak effects on dopamine

PARoxetine

Brand Name: Paxil | Therapeutic Class: Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitor (SSRI) | Indication: Anxiety, Depression, Panic disorder, Premenstrual dysphoric | MOA: selectively inhibits presynaptic serotonin reuptake; weak effects on norepinephrine and dopamine

buPROPion

Brand Name: Wellbutrin, Zyban | Therapeutic Class: Dopamine/Norepinephrine- Reuptake Inhibitor | Indication: Depression, Smoking cessation (Zyban) | MOA: weak inhibitor of norepinephrine and dopamine reuptake

Venlafaxine

Brand Name: Effexor | Therapeutic Class: Serotonin/Norepinephrine Reuptake Inhibitor | Indication: Anxiety, Depression | MOA: inhibits serotonin and norepinephrine reuptake; weak effects on dopamine

Amitriptyline

Brand Name: Elavil | Therapeutic Class: Tricyclic Antidepressant | Indication: Depression | MOA: increases synaptic concentration of serotonin and norepinephrine in CNS by inhibition of their reuptake

Nortriptyline

Brand Name: Pamelor | Therapeutic Class: Tricyclic Antidepressant | Indication: Depression | MOA: increases synaptic concentration of serotonin and norepinephrine in CNS by inhibition of their reuptake

busPIRone

Brand Name: Buspar | Therapeutic Class: Antianxiety Agent | Indication: Anxiety | MOA: exact MOA unknown; increases metabolism of norepinephrine; acts as moderate presynaptic dopamine agonist; and serotonin agonist

traZODone

Brand Name: Desyrel | Therapeutic Class: Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitor/Antagonist | Indication: Depression | MOA: inhibits serotonin reuptake, causes adrenoreceptor subsensitivity, and antagonizes $5HT-2a$ receptor

Zolpidem

Brand Name: Ambien, Intermezzo | Therapeutic Class: Hypnotic | Indication: Insomnia | MOA: enhances activity of GABA via agonism at the benzodiazepine-1 receptor which decreases neuronal excitability leading to sedative effects

ALPRAZolam

Brand Name: Xanax | Therapeutic Class: Benzodiazepine | Indication: Anxiety, Panic disorder | MOA: enhances activity of GABA via agonism at the benzodiazepine receptor which decreases neuronal excitability leading to sedative effects

clonazePAM

Brand Name: KlonoPIN | Therapeutic Class: Benzodiazepine | Indication: Panic disorder, Seizures | MOA: exact MOA unknown; related to ability to enhance GABA

LORazepam

Brand Name: Ativan | Therapeutic Class: Benzodiazepine | Indication: Anxiety, Status epilepticus | MOA: enhances activity of GABA via agonism at the benzodiazepine receptor which decreases neuronal excitability leading to sedative effects

diazePAM

Brand Name: Valium | Therapeutic Class: Benzodiazepine | Indication: Anxiety, Alcohol withdrawal, Skeletal muscle spasms, Convu | MOA: enhances activity of GABA via agonism at the benzodiazepine receptor which decreases neuronal excitability leading to sedative effects

OLANZapine

Brand Name: ZyPREXA | Therapeutic Class: Second Generation (Atypical) Antipsychotic | Indication: Schizophrenia, Bipolar disorder, Depression, Obsessive com | MOA: multiple neurotransmitter antagonist with activity against serotonin, dopamine, histamine, and alpha 1 and 2 receptors

QUEtiapine

Brand Name: SEROquel | Therapeutic Class: Second Generation (Atypical) Antipsychotic | Indication: Schizophrenia, Bipolar disorder, Depression, Obsessive com | MOA: multiple neurotransmitter antagonist with activity against serotonin, dopamine, histamine, and alpha 1 and 2 receptors

ARIPiprazole

Brand Name: Abilify | Therapeutic Class: Second Generation (Atypical) Antipsychotic | Indication: Schizophrenia, Bipolar disorder, Depression, Obsessive com | MOA: exact MOA unknown; likely due to combination of partial agonist activity at dopamine and serotonin receptors

risperiDONE

Brand Name: RisperDAL | Therapeutic Class: Second Generation (Atypical) Antipsychotic | Indication: Schizophrenia, Bipolar disorder, Depression, Obsessive com | MOA: exact MOA unknown; likely due to combination of direct agonist activity at dopamine and serotonin receptors

Mirtazapine

Brand Name: Remeron | Therapeutic Class: Alpha 2 Antagonist | Indication: Depression | MOA: central presynaptic alpha-2 antagonist effects, which increases release of serotonin and norepinephrine

lamoTRIgine

Brand Name: LaMICtal | Therapeutic Class: Anticonvulsant | Indication: Seizures, Bipolar disorder | MOA: inhibits voltage-sensitive sodium channels which stabilizes neuronal membranes

levETIRAcetam

Brand Name: Keppra | Therapeutic Class: Anticonvulsant | Indication: Seizures | MOA: exact MOA unknown, may involve inhibition of voltage dependent calcium channels, facilitation of GABA-ergic inhibitory transmission, and/or binding to synaptic proteins

Divalproex

Brand Name: Depakote | Therapeutic Class: Anticonvulsant | Indication: Seizures | MOA: dissociates into valproate in GI tract, increases brain levels of GABA

OXcarbazepine

Brand Name: Trileptal | Therapeutic Class: Anticonvulsant | Indication: Seizures | MOA: blocks voltage sensitive sodium channels which stabilizes hyperexcited neural membranes

carBAMazepine

Brand Name: TEGretol | Therapeutic Class: Anticonvulsant | Indication: Seizures | MOA: blocks firing of action potential to decrease release of excitatory neurotransmitters

Lithium

Brand Name: Lithobid | Therapeutic Class: Antimanic | Indication: Bipolar disorder | MOA: exact MOA unknown, may involve antagonist of release of norepinephrine and dopamine from nerve terminals

Topiramate

Brand Name: Topamax, Trokendi XR | Therapeutic Class: Anticonvulsant | Indication: Seizures, Migraine prophylaxis | MOA: exact MOA unknown, may involve sustained depolarization of action potentials and increased frequency of GABA-A receptor activation

rOPINIRole

Brand Name: Requip | Therapeutic Class: Dopamine Agonist | Indication: Parkinson’s disease, Restless leg syndrome (RLS) | MOA: activity at $D_2$ and $D_3$ dopamine receptors; stimulates dopamine to treat Parkinson's

Pramipexole

Brand Name: Mirapex | Therapeutic Class: Dopamine Agonist | Indication: Parkinson’s disease, Restless leg syndrome (RLS) | MOA: higher affinity for $D_3$ dopamine receptors; stimulates dopamine to treat Parkinson's

Donepezil

Brand Name: Aricept | Therapeutic Class: Acetylcholinesterase Inhibitor | Indication: Alzheimer’s Dementia | MOA: acetylcholinesterase inhibitor that decreases the amount of acetylcholine available at cholinergic synapses

Memantine

Brand Name: Namenda | Therapeutic Class: N-Methyl-D-Aspartate (NMDA) Receptor Antagonist | Indication: Alzheimer’s Dementia | MOA: binds to NMDA receptor operated cation channels to block activation by excitatory glutamate

Dextroamphetamine and ampheta

Brand Name: Adderall | Therapeutic Class: CNS Stimulant | Indication: Narcolepsy, Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) | MOA: causes CNS stimulation and promotes release of norepinephrine and dopamine

Lisdexamfetamine

Brand Name: Vyvanse | Therapeutic Class: CNS Stimulant | Indication: Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) | MOA: prodrug of dextroamphetamine; causes CNS stimulation and promotes release of norepinephrine and dopamine

Methylphenidate

Brand Name: Ritalin, Metadate, Concerta, Quill | Therapeutic Class: CNS Stimulant | Indication: Narcolepsy, Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) | MOA: causes CNS stimulation and promotes release of norepinephrine and dopamine

Dexmethylphenidate

Brand Name: Focalin | Therapeutic Class: CNS Stimulant | Indication: Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) | MOA: causes CNS stimulation and promotes release of norepinephrine and dopamine; more active than methylphenidate

guanFACINE

Brand Name: Intuniv | Therapeutic Class: Alpha 2-Adrenergic Agonist | Indication: Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), Hypertensi | MOA: stimulates central alpha-2 receptors whic reduces sympathetic nerve transmission to the heart and blood vessles to reduce heart rate and peripheral resistance

Atomoxetine

Brand Name: Strattera | Therapeutic Class: Selective Norepinephrine Reuptake Inhibitor | Indication: Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) | MOA: selective inhibition of the pre-synaptive norepinephrine transporter

Phentermine

Brand Name: Adipex-P | Therapeutic Class: Sympathomimetic | Indication: Obesity | MOA: stimulates the hypothalamus to release norepinephrine

hydroCHLOROthiazide

Brand Name: Microzide | Therapeutic Class: Thiazide diuretic | Indication: edema; hypertension | MOA: inhibits sodium reabsorption in the distal tubule causing increased excretion of sodium and hydrogen ions

Chlorthalidone

Brand Name: Hygroton | Therapeutic Class: Thiazide-related diuretic | Indication: edema; hypertension | MOA: inhibits sodium reabsorption in the distal tubule causing increased excretion of sodium and hydrogen ions

Triamterene/HCTZ

Brand Name: Dyazide, Maxzide | Therapeutic Class: Potassium-sparing + thiazide diuretic | Indication: edema; hypertension | MOA: blocks epithelial sodium channels which inhibits sodium reabsoption, decreases the function of $Na^+/K^+$ ATPase, causing potassium retention and decreased Ca, Mg, and H excretion/ inhibits sodium reabsorption in the distal tubule causing increased excretion of sodium and hydrogen ions

Furosemide

Brand Name: Lasix | Therapeutic Class: Loop diuretic | Indication: edema; hypertension; acute pulmonary edema | MOA: inhibits sodium and chloride reabsorption in the loop of Henle and interferes with chloride-binding cotransport system

Spironolactone

Brand Name: Aldactone | Therapeutic Class: Potassium-sparing diuretic; aldosterone receptor antagonist, mineralocorticoid receptor antagonist | Indication: edema; hypertension; primary hyperaldosteronism | MOA: competes with aldosterone in distal convoluted renal tubule which increases sodium chloride and water excretion while conserving potassium and hydrogen ions

amLODIPine

Brand Name: Norvasc | Therapeutic Class: Dihydropyridine calcium channel blocker | Indication: hypertension; angina | MOA: calcium channel blocker that inhibits the influx of calcium across cell membranes in vascular smooth muscle causing vasodilation

NIFEdipine

Brand Name: Procardia, Nifedical XL, Adalat CC | Therapeutic Class: Dihydropyridine calcium channel blocker | Indication: hypertension; angina | MOA: calcium channel blocker that inhibits the influx of calcium across cell membranes in vascular smooth muscle causing vasodilation

dilTIAZem

Brand Name: Cardizem (CD), Cartia, Dilacor, Dilt-XR, Tiazac | Therapeutic Class: Nondihydropyridine calcium channel blocker | Indication: angina; hypertension; arrhythmia (rate control) | MOA: calcium channel blocker that inhibits the influx of calcium across cell membranes in vascular smooth muscle causing slowing of the SA and AV node conduction

Verapamil

Brand Name: Isoptin, Calan, Verelan | Therapeutic Class: Nondihydropyridine calcium channel blocker | Indication: angina; hypertension; arrhythmia (rate control) | MOA: calcium channel blocker that inhibits the influx of calcium across cell membranes in vascular smooth muscle causing slowing of the SA and AV node conduction