PTDD100 Complete Drug List Flashcards

Detailed vocabulary flashcards including generic names, brand names, classifications, and common indications for psychiatric, neurology, cardiovascular, and other major drug systems based on the Stenberg College 2020 complete drug list.

alprazolam (Xanax)

Classification: Benzodiazepine; Common Indication: Anxiety

clonazepam (Rivotril)

Classification: Benzodiazepine; Common Indication: Seizure disorders

diazepam (Valium)

Classification: Benzodiazepine; Common Indication: Muscle spasms, seizure disorders, alcohol withdrawal

lorazepam (Ativan)

Classification: Benzodiazepine; Common Indication: Anxiety, seizure disorders

temazepam (Restoril)

Classification: Benzodiazepine; Common Indication: Insomnia

dextroamphetamine/amphetamine (Adderall XR)

Classification: CNS Stimulant; Common Indication: ADHD

methylphenidate (Ritalin)

Classification: CNS Stimulant; Common Indication: ADHD

amitriptyline (Elavil)

Classification: Tricyclic Antidepressant; Common Indication: Depression

bupropion (Wellbutrin, Zyban)

Classification: Antidepressant; Common Indication: Depression, smoking cessation

citalopram (Celexa)

Classification: SSRI Antidepressant; Common Indication: Depression

duloxetine (Cymbalta)

Classification: SNRI Antidepressant; Common Indication: Depression, neuropathic pain

clozapine (Clozaril)

Classification: Antipsychotic; Common Indication: Schizophrenia

haloperidol (Haldol)

Classification: Antipsychotic; Common Indication: Schizophrenia

quetiapine (Seroquel)

Classification: Antipsychotic; Common Indication: Schizophrenia, bipolar disorder

lithium (Lithane)

Classification: Antimanic – Mood Stabilizer; Common Indication: Bipolar disorder

zopiclone (Imovane)

Classification: Hypnotic; Common Indication: Insomnia

benztropine (Cogentin)

Classification: Anticholinergic; Common Indication: Parkinson’s disease

levodopa/carbidopa (Sinemet)

Classification: Dopamine Agent; Common Indication: Parkinson’s disease

donepezil (Aricept)

Classification: Acetylcholinesterase Inhibitor; Common Indication: Alzheimer’s disease

carbamazepine (Tegretol)

Classification: Anticonvulsant; Common Indication: Epilepsy, bipolar disorder

gabapentin (Neurontin)

Classification: Anticonvulsant; Common Indication: Epilepsy

pregabalin (Lyrica)

Classification: Anticonvulsant; Common Indication: Neuropathy

sumatriptan (Imitrex)

Classification: Triptan; Common Indication: Migraines

acetaminophen (Tylenol)

Classification: Analgesic; Common Indication: Pain, fever

fentanyl (Duragesic)

Classification: Narcotic Analgesic; Common Indication: Severe pain

methadone (Methadose)

Classification: Narcotic Analgesic; Common Indication: Severe pain, opioid dependence

oxycodone/acetaminophen (Percocet)

Classification: Narcotic Analgesic; Common Indication: Severe pain

acetylsalicylic acid / ASA (Aspirin)

Classification: NSAID, Antiplatelet; Common Indication: Inflammation, pain, fever, prevent blood clots

celecoxib (Celebrex)

Classification: NSAID (COX-2 inhibitor); Common Indication: Inflammation, pain

buprenorphine/naloxone (Suboxone)

Classification: Partial Opioid Agonist / Opioid Antagonist; Common Indication: Opioid dependence

naloxone (Narcan)

Classification: Opioid Antagonist; Common Indication: Narcotic overdose

hydrocortisone (Solu-Cortef)

Classification: Corticosteroid; Common Indication: Inflammatory, immune conditions

atenolol (Tenormin)

Classification: Beta Blocker; Common Indication: Hypertension, angina

amlodipine (Norvasc)

Classification: Calcium Channel Blocker; Common Indication: Hypertension, angina

ramipril (Altace)

Classification: ACE Inhibitor; Common Indication: Hypertension

candesartan (Atacand)

Classification: Angiotensin II Receptor Blocker; Common Indication: Hypertension, heart failure

furosemide (Lasix)

Classification: Loop Diuretic; Common Indication: Hypertension, edema

hydrochlorothiazide (Hydrodiuril)

Classification: Thiazide Diuretic; Common Indication: Hypertension, edema

nitroglycerin (Nitrostat, Nitro-Dur)

Classification: Organic Nitrate; Common Indication: Angina

digoxin (Lanoxin, Toloxin)

Classification: Cardiac Glycoside; Common Indication: Heart failure, atrial fibrillation

clopidogrel (Plavix)

Classification: Antiplatelet; Common Indication: Prevent blood clots

warfarin (Coumadin)

Classification: Oral Anticoagulant; Common Indication: Prevent blood clots

atorvastatin (Lipitor)

Classification: HMG-CoA Reductase Inhibitor; Common Indication: Hyperlipidemia

metformin (Glucophage)

Classification: Biguanide; Common Indication: Type II diabetes

insulin aspart (NovoRapid)

Classification: Rapid Acting Insulin; Common Indication: Type I & II diabetes

insulin glargine (Lantus, Basaglar)

Classification: Long Acting Insulin; Common Indication: Type I & II diabetes

levothyroxine (Synthroid, Eltroxin)

Classification: Thyroid Replacement Therapy; Common Indication: Hypothyroidism

methotrexate (Rheumatrex)

Classification: Antimetabolite, DMARD; Common Indication: Rheumatoid arthritis, cancer

alendronate (Fosamax)

Classification: Bisphosphonate; Common Indication: Osteoporosis, Paget’s disease

allopurinol (Zyloprim)

Classification: Uric Acid Synthesis Inhibitor; Common Indication: Gout

cyclobenzaprine (Flexeril)

Classification: Centrally-Acting Antispasmodic; Common Indication: Muscle spasm

latanoprost (Xalatan)

Classification: Prostaglandin Analogue; Common Indication: Glaucoma

omeprazole (Losec)

Classification: Proton Pump Inhibitor; Common Indication: GERD, peptic ulcer disease

dimenhydrinate (Gravol)

Classification: Antiemetic/ Anti-vertigo; Common Indication: Nausea, vomiting, vertigo

diphenoxylate/atropine (Lomotil)

Classification: Opioid/ Anticholinergic; Common Indication: Antidiarrheal

salbutamol (Ventolin HFA)

Classification: Inhaled Short-Acting Beta Agonist Bronchodilator; Common Indication: Asthma, COPD

montelukast (Singulair)

Classification: Leukotriene Receptor Antagonist; Common Indication: Allergic asthma

diphenhydramine (Benadryl)

Classification: 1st Generation Antihistamine; Common Indication: Allergies

pseudoephedrine (Sudafed)

Classification: Decongestant; Common Indication: Rhinitis

conjugated estrogen / CES (Premarin)

Classification: Hormone Replacement Therapy; Common Indication: Estrogen deficiency

tamsulosin (Flomax)

Classification: Alpha Adrenergic Antagonist; Common Indication: Benign prostatic hyperplasia

sildenafil (Viagra)

Classification: PDE-5 inhibitor; Common Indication: Erectile dysfunction

acyclovir (Zovirax)

Classification: Antiviral; Common Indication: Herpes Simplex, Varicella

amoxicillin (Amoxil)

Classification: Penicillin Antibiotic; Common Indication: Bacterial infection

ciprofloxacin (Cipro)

Classification: Fluoroquinolone Antibiotic; Common Indication: Bacterial infection

tamoxifen (Nolvadex-D)

Classification: Selective Estrogen Receptor Modulator; Common Indication: Hormone-sensitive cancer

cyclosporine (Sandimmune)

Classification: Immunosuppressant; Common Indication: Organ transplant

recombinant zoster vaccine (Shingrix)

Classification: Immunization; Common Indication: Shingles prophylaxis

isotretinoin (Accutane)

Classification: Oral Retinoid; Common Indication: Severe acne

fluconazole (Diflucan)

Classification: Antifungal; Common Indication: Yeast infection