Pharmacy Top 200 Drugs (151-200) Flashcards

Nortriptyline

Pamelor

Tricyclic Antidepressant

Used for Depression

Ropinirole

Requip, Requip XL

Dopamine Agonist

Used for Parkinson Disease, Restless Leg Syndrome

Benzonatate

Generic Only

Non-Narcotic Antitussive

Used for Cough

Progesterone

Prometrium, Crinone, Procheive, Endometrin

Non-Contraceptive Progestins

Used for Amenorrhea, Endometrial Hyperplasia Prevention, Postmenopausal

Ethinyl Estradiol + Levonorgestrel

Aviane, Falmina, Lessina (0.1 mg/20 mcg); Amethyst (0.9 mg/20mcg); Portia, Seasonale, Jolessa, Levora (0.15 mg/30 mcg)

Oral Birth Control

Used for Contraception

Mirabegron

Myrbetriq

Beta (B3) Agonist

Used for Overactive Bladder

Methylprednisolone

Medrol

Corticosteroid

Used for Asthma, Inflammation

Acyclovir

Zovirax, Sitavig

Antiviral, Purine Nucleosides

Used for Genital Herpes, Cold Sores, Chicken Pox

Docusate

Colace (Docusate Sodium), Surfak (Docusate Calcium)

Emollient Laxative

Used for Short Term Constipation

Olanzapine

Zyprexa, Zyprexa Relprevv, Zyprexa Zydis

2nd Generation Antipsychotic (Thienobenzodiazepine)

Used for Schizophrenia, Bipolar I, Agitation

Nitroglycerin Sublingual

Nitrostat, Nitrolingual

Anti-Anginals, Nitrate Vasodilator

Used for Angina, Acute and Prophylaxis

Bimatoprost Ophthalmic Solution

Lumigan

Prostaglandin Analog

Used for Open-Angle Glaucoma, Intraocular Hypertension

Nitrofurantoin

Furadantin, Macrodantin, Macrobid

Imidazolidinedione

Used for Bacterial Skin Infection

Pioglitazone

Actos

Thiazolidinediones (TZDs)

Used for Type 2 Diabetes

Amlodipine + Benazepril

Lotrel

ACE Inhibitor + CCB

Used for Hypertension

Ketoconazole

Nizoral, Nizoral A-D, Extina, Xolegel

Antifungal

Used for Fungal Infection

Clobetasol

Clobex, Cormax, Temovate, Temovate E

Corticosteroids, Topical, Highest Strength

Used for Dermatoses, Psoriasis

Testosterone Topical

Androgel, Androderm, Axiron, Fortesta

Hormone, Testosterone

Used for Testosterone Replacement

Azelastine Nasal

Astelin, Astepro

Antihistamine (H1)

Used for Bronchospasm, Allergic Rhinitis

Fluconazole

Diflucan

Triazole Antifungal

Used for Candidiasis

Brimonidine Ophthalmic

Alphagan P

Alpha Agonist

Used for Open-Angle Glaucoma, Ocular Hypertension

Desvenlafaxine

Pristiq

SNRI

Used for Major Depressive Disorder

Oseltamivir

Tamiflu

Anti-Viral, Influenza

Used for Influenza Treatment and Prophylaxis

Levocetirizine

Xyzal

2nd Generation Antihistamine

Used for Allergic Rhinitis, Urticaria

Anastrozole

Arimidex

Antiestrogen

Used for Post-Menopausal Breast Cancer

Phentermine

Adipex-P, Lomaira

Anti-Obesity Drug

Used for Obesity

Sucralfate

Carafate

Gastric Cytoprotectant

Used for Duodenal Ulcer

Sildenafil

Revatio, Viagra

Phosphodiesterase Inhibitor

Used for Erectile Dysfunction, Pulmonary Arterial Hypertension

Carbamazepine

Epitol, Tergretol, Tegretol XR

Miscellaneous Seizure Disorder

Used for Seizure Disorder, Trigeminal Neuralgia

Buprenorphine

Belbuca (Buccal Film), Butrans (Transdermal Patches), Suboxone (Buprenorphine + Naloxone SL Film), Zubsolv (Buprenorphine + Naloxone SL Tabs)

Opioid

Used for Treatment of Opioid Dependence

Codeine + Acetaminophen

Generic Only

Narcotic + Non-Narcotic Opioid Combination

Used for Moderate to Severe Pain

Flecanide

Tambocor

Class 1C Anti-Arrhthmic

Used for Ventricular Arrhythmias, Supraventricular Tachyarrhythmias

Gemfibrozil

Lopid

Fibrate
Used for Hypertriglyceridemia

Prazosin

Minipress

Alpha 1 Adrenergic Receptor Blocker

Used for Hypertension, Benign Prostatic Hypertrophy

Lansoprazole

Prevacid, Prevacid SoluTab

PPI

Used for GERD, Gastric Ulcer, H. Pylori Infection

Pramipexole

Mirapex, Mirapex ER

Dopamine Agonist

Used for Parkinson Disease, Restless Leg Syndrome

Ethinyl Estradiol + Etonogestrel Vaginal Ring

NuvaRing

Contraceptive, Intrauterine/Vaginal

Used for Contraception

Dorzolamide Ophthalmic

Trusopt

Carbonic Anhydrase Inhibitor

Used for Open-Angle Glaucoma, Ocular Hypertension

Ramipril

Altace

ACE Inhibitor

Used for Hypertension, Heart Failure, CV Event Protection

Lithium

Lithobid

Bipolar Disorder Agent

Used for Bipolar Disorder, Mania and Maintenance

Amiodarone

Cordarone, Pacerone

Class 3 Antiarrhythmic

Used for Ventricular and Atrial Arrhythmias

Omega-3-Acid Ethyl Esters

Lovaza

Omega-3-Fatty Acids

Used for Hypertriglyceridemia

Glyburide

Diabeta, Micronase

Sulfonylureas

Used for Type 2 Diabetes

Butalbital + APAP

Fioricet, Allzital, Bupap, Phrenilin, Phrenilin Forte

Pain Reliever and Relaxant Combination

Used for Headache, Migraine

Mupirocin

Centany

Topical Antibiotic

Used for Impetigo, Secondary Skin Infections, MRSA Decolonization

Adalimumab

Humira

Tumor Necrosis Factor (TNF) Inhibitor

Used for Rheumatoid Arthritis, Ankylosing Spondylitis, Crohn’s Disease, Ulcerative Colitis

Budesonide Inhaled

Pulmicort Respules, Pulmicort Flexhaler

Inhaled Corticosteroid

Used for COPD

Promethazine

Phenergan

1st Generation Antihistamine

Used for Allergy, Motion Sickness, Nausea/Vomiting, Sedation

Doxazosin

Cardura, Cardura XL

Alpha 1 Adrenergic Receptor Blocker

Used for Hypertension, Benign Prostatic Hypertrophy

Labetolol

Trandate

Selective Alpha and Non-Selective Beta-Adrenergic Blocker

Used for Hypertension