HOSA Pharmacy Science Drugs to Know

Penicillins (-cillin)

Amoxicillin – Treats bacterial infections (strep throat, ear infections).

Cephalosporins (cef-, ceph-)

Cefalexin – Broad-spectrum antibiotic (skin infections, UTIs).

Fluoroquinolones (-floxacin)

Ciprofloxacin – Treats UTIs and pneumonia.

Macrolides (-mycin)

Azithromycin – Treats respiratory and skin infections.

Tetracyclines (-cycline)

Doxycycline – Treats acne and Lyme disease.

Beta-Blockers (-olol)

Metoprolol – Lowers blood pressure and heart rate (angina, hypertension).

ACE Inhibitors (-pril)

Lisinopril – Lowers blood pressure by relaxing blood vessels (hypertension, heart failure).

ARBs (-sartan)

Losartan – Lowers blood pressure, protects kidneys in diabetes.

Calcium Channel Blockers (-dipine)

Amlodipine – Relaxes blood vessels (hypertension, angina).

Diuretics (-thiazide, -ide)

Hydrochlorothiazide – Reduces blood pressure by increasing urine output.

Beta-2 Agonists (-terol)

Albuterol – Relieves acute asthma attacks.

Corticosteroids (-sone, -olone)

Fluticasone – Reduces inflammation in asthma and COPD.

Anticholinergics (-tropium)

Ipratropium – Prevents bronchospasms (COPD management).

Benzodiazepines (-pam, -lam)

Diazepam – Treats anxiety and seizures.

SSRIs (-oxetine, -pram)

Fluoxetine – Treats depression and anxiety.

Antipsychotics (-pine, -done)

Risperidone – Treats schizophrenia and bipolar disorder.

Anticonvulsants (-toin, -zepine)

Phenytoin – Prevents seizures.

NSAIDs (-fen, -nac)

Ibuprofen – Reduces pain, fever, and inflammation.

Opioids (-codone, -morph)

Oxycodone – Treats severe pain.

Insulin

Insulin Glargine – Regulates blood sugar in diabetes.

Oral Antidiabetics (-gliptin, -gliflozin, -ide)

Metformin – First-line treatment for Type 2 diabetes.

Corticosteroids (-sone, -olone)

Prednisone – Treats inflammation and immune disorders.

Thyroid Hormones

Levothyroxine – Treats hypothyroidism.

Antivirals (-vir)

Acyclovir – Treats herpes and shingles.

Antifungals (-azole)

Fluconazole – Treats fungal infections (candidiasis).

Proton Pump Inhibitors (PPIs) (-prazole)

Omeprazole – Reduces stomach acid (GERD, ulcers).

Antiemetics (-setron)

Ondansetron – Prevents nausea and vomiting.

Anticoagulants (-parin, -xaban)

Heparin – Prevents blood clot formation (DVTs).

Statins (-statin)

Atorvastatin – Lowers cholesterol and prevents heart disease.

Bisphosphonates (-dronate)

Alendronate – Prevents bone loss (osteoporosis).

Amoxicillin

Antibiotic – Treats bacterial infections.

Ciprofloxacin

Antibiotic – Treats UTIs and respiratory infections.

Azithromycin

Antibiotic – Treats respiratory infections and STIs.

Doxycycline

Antibiotic – Treats acne and Lyme disease.

Metoprolol

Beta-Blocker – Lowers blood pressure and controls heart rate.

Lisinopril

ACE Inhibitor – Lowers blood pressure and treats heart failure.

Losartan

ARB – Lowers blood pressure and protects kidneys in diabetes.

Amlodipine

Calcium Channel Blocker – Lowers blood pressure.

Hydrochlorothiazide

Diuretic – Treats hypertension and edema.

Albuterol

Bronchodilator – Treats asthma and bronchospasms.

Fluticasone

Corticosteroid – Treats asthma and COPD.

Ipratropium

Anticholinergic – Treats COPD and prevents bronchospasms.

Diazepam

Benzodiazepine – Treats anxiety, muscle spasms, and seizures.

Fluoxetine

SSRI – Treats depression, anxiety, and OCD.

Risperidone

Antipsychotic – Treats schizophrenia and bipolar disorder.

Phenytoin

Anticonvulsant – Prevents seizures.

Ibuprofen

NSAID – Reduces pain, fever, and inflammation.

Oxycodone

Opioid – Treats moderate to severe pain.

Insulin Glargine

Long-acting insulin – Controls blood sugar in diabetes.

Metformin

Oral antidiabetic – First-line treatment for Type 2 diabetes.

Prednisone

Corticosteroid – Treats inflammation and immune disorders.

Levothyroxine

Thyroid hormone – Treats hypothyroidism.

Acyclovir

Antiviral – Treats herpes and varicella infections.

Fluconazole

Antifungal – Treats fungal infections.

Omeprazole

PPI – Reduces stomach acid for GERD and ulcers.

Ondansetron

Antiemetic – Prevents nausea and vomiting.

Heparin

Anticoagulant – Prevents blood clots.

Atorvastatin

Statin – Lowers cholesterol and prevents heart disease.

Alendronate

Bisphosphonate – Prevents osteoporosis.

Warfarin

Anticoagulant – Prevents blood clots.

Clopidogrel

Antiplatelet – Prevents heart attack and stroke.

Furosemide

Loop diuretic – Treats hypertension and edema.

Loratadine

Antihistamine – Treats allergies.

Diphenhydramine

Antihistamine – Treats allergies and insomnia.

Acetaminophen

Analgesic – Reduces pain and fever.