quick study pharm top #100

Lisinopril

Lisinopril

Zestril, Prinivil

ACE Inhibitor/hypertension

Levothyroxine

Synthroid, Levoxyl

thyroid hormones/hypothyroidism

goiter

Avorstatin

Lipitor

“statin” or HMG CoA reductase inhibitor

hypercholesterolemia

Metformin HCI

Fortamet, Glucophage

antihyperglycemic, not related to other classes

type 2 diabetes (DMII)

Simvastatin

Zocor

“statin” or HMG CoA reductase inhibitor

hypercholesterolemia

Omeprazole

Prilosec

“PPI” or proton pump inhibitor

GERD, erosive esophagitis, heartburn

Amlodipine

Norvasc

calcium channel blocker

angina, hypertension

Metoprolol Tartrate, Metoprolol Succinate

Lopressor, Toprol XL

beta-blocker/angina, hypertension

Hydrocogone/Acetaminophen

Vicodin, Norco, Lortab

opiate analgesic (narcotic)

pain

Albuterol

ProAir, Proventil, Ventolin

bronchodilator/asthma

Hydrocholorothiazide (HCTZ)

Microzide, Hydrodiuril

thiasize diuretic (water pill), CHF, edema, hypertension

Losartan Potassium

Cozaar

angiotension II receptor

agonists/hypertension

Gabapentin

Neurotin

Anticonvulsant/neuropathic pain

Seizures

Sertraline Hydrocholoride

Zoloft

selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI)

depression, OCD, PTSD, anxiety

Furosemide

Lasix

loop diuretic (water pill)

CHF, edema, hypertension

Acetaminophen

Tylenol

analgesic, antipyretic, pain, fever

Atenolol

Tenormin

beta-blocker

angina, hypertension

Pravastatin Sodium

Pravachol

'“statin” or HMC CoA reductase inhibitor

hypercholesterolemia

Amoxicillin

Amoxil

penicillin antibiotic/infection

Fluoxetine Hydrochloride

Prozac, Serafem

selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor

depression, OCD, premenstrual dysphoric disorder

Citalopram

Celexa

selective serotonin reuptake inihibitor

depression

Trazodone Hydrochloride

Desyrel

serotonin modulator

depression

Alprazolam

Xanax

benzodiazepine

anxiety, panic disorder

Fluticasone

Flonase, Flovent

corticosteroid

nasal congestion, allergies

Bupropion

Wellubrin, Buproban, Zyban

aminoketone antidepressant

depression, smoking cessation

Carvedilol

Coreg

beta blocker / heart failure

hypertension

Potassium

Klor-Con, K-Tab

essential mineral

hypokalemia

Tramadol Hydrochloride

Ultram

opioid analgesics (narcotic)

pain

Pantoprazole Sodium

Protonix

proton pump inhibitor

GERD, erosive esophagus

Montelukast

Singulair

leukotrine inhibitor

asthma prevention, allergies

Escitalopram Oxalate

Lexapro

selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI)

depression, anxiety

Prednisone

Deltasone

corticosteroid

anti-inflammatory, immunosuppressant

Rosuvastatin Calcium

Crestor

“statin” or HMG CoA reductase inhibitor

hypercholesterolemia

Ibuprofen

Advil, Motrin

NSAID

fever, pain, inflammation

Meloxicam

Mobic

NSAID

rheumatoid arthritis, osteoarthritis

Insulin Gargline

Lantus

long acting insulin

diabetes 1 and 2

Hydrochlorothiazide/Lisinopril

Zestoretic, Prinzide

thiazide diuretic and ACE inhibitor

hypertension

Clonazepam

Klonopin

benzodiazepine

seizures, panic disorders

Acetylsalicylic Acid

Aspirin

NSAID

pain, fever, inflammation

Clopidogrel Bisulfate

Plavix

antiplatelet

blood thinner, lower chance of stroke, heart attack

Glipizide

Glucotrol, Glucotrol XL

sulfonylurea

diabetes type 2

Warfarin

Coumadin

anticoagulant

blood thinner, lowers chance of stroke/heart attack

Cyclobenzaprine

Flexeril

muscle relaxant, pain

Insulin Regular

Humulin R

short-acting insulin

diabetes types 1 and 2

Tamsulosin Hydrocholoride

Flomax

alpha-blocker, improves urination

Zolpidem Tartrate

Ambien

hypnotic

insomnia, sleep disorders

Ethinyl Estradiol, Norgestimate

Ortho Cyclen, Ortho Tri-Cyclen

progestin and estrogen

contraception

Duloxetine

Cymbalta

selective serotonin and norepinephrine reuptake inhibitor (SSNRI)

depression, anxiety, neuropathy

Ranitidine

Zantac

histamine-2 blocker

acid reducer, GERD

Venlafaxine Hydrochloride

Effexor, Effexor XR

selective serotonin and norepinephrine reuptake inhibitor (SSNRI)

depression, anxiety, panic disorders

Fluticasone/Salmeterol

Advair

corticosteroid and bronchodilator

asthma attack prevention, COPD

Oxycodone

Oxycontin, Roxicodone

opioid analgesic (narcotic)

pain

Azithromycin

Zithromax

macrolide antibiotic

bacterial infections

Amphetamine Sulfate

Eveko

central nervious system stimulant

ADHD, narcolepsy

Lorazepam

Ativan

benzodiazepine

anxiety

Allopurinol

Zyloprim

zantine oxidase inhibitor

gout, kidney stones

Paroxetine

Paxil

selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI)

depression, OCD, anxiety

Methyphenidate

Ritalin, Concerta, Metadate ER

centeral nervous system stimulant

ADHD, narcolepsy

Estradiol

Estrace

estrogen replacement for menopause symptoms

Hydrochlorothiazide/Losartan Potassium

Hyzaar

thiazide diuretic and angiotensin II receptor agonist

hypertension

Ethinyl Estradiol, Norethindrone

Femhrt

estrogen replacement for menopause symptoms

Fenofibrate

Tricor

fibrate

hypercholesterolemia

Propranolol Hydrochloride

Inderal, Inderal LA

beta-blocker

angina, hypertension

Glimepiride

Amaryl

sulfonylurea

diabetes type 2

Ergocalciferol

Vitamin D2

vitamin, vitamin D deficiency

Esomeprazole

Nexium

proton pump inhibitor (PPI)

GERD, erosive esophagitis

Spironolactone

Aldactone

potassium sparing diuretic

hypertension, hypokalemia

Loratadine

Claritin

antihistamine, allergies

Naproxen

Aleve, Naprosyn

NSAID

pain, inflammation

Lamotrigine

Lamictal, Lamictal XR

phenyltriazine (anti-epileptic)

seizures, bipolar disorderDy

Hydrochlorothiazide, Triamterene

Dyazide, Maxzide

diuretic (water pill)

erema, hypertension

Cetirizine Hydrochloride

Zyrtec

antihistamine allergies

Suldamethoxazole, Trimethoprim

Bactrim DS, Septra DS

sulfonamide antibiotic

bacterial infection

Lovastatin

Mevacor

“statin” or HMG CoA reductase inhibitor

hypercholesterolemia

Diltiazem Hydrochlorise

Cardizem, Tiazac

calcium channel blocker

hypertension, angina

Clonidine

Catapres

central alpha angonist

hypertension

Topiramate

Topamax

sulfamate (anticonvulsant)

seizures, migraines

Amoxicillin/Clavulanate Potassium

Augmentin

penicillin antibiotic

bacterial infection

Pregabalin

Lyrica

alpha-2 delta ligand (anticonvulsant)

seizures, fibromyalgia

Folic Acid

Folate

vitamin B9

anemia, folic acid deficiency

Alendronate Sodium

Fosamax

biphosphonate

osteoporosis

Hydrocodone Bitartrate

Hysingla ER

opioid analgesic (narcotic)

pain

Amitriptyline

Elavil

tricyclic antidepressant

depression

Diclofenac

Voltaren

NSAID

pain

Insulin Aspart

Novolog

fast-acting infuline

diabetes types 1 and 2

Tiotropium

Spiriva

bronchodialator

COPD, emphysema, asthma attack prevention

Quetiapine Furamete

Seroquel, Seroquel XR

dibenzothiazepine

schizophrenia, bipolar disorder

Enalapril Maleate

Vasotec

ACE inhibitor

hypertension

Bacitracin, Neomycin, Polymyxin B

Neosporin, Triple Antibiotic Ointment

topical antibiotic

bacterial infection

Sitagliptin Phosphate

Januvia

DPP-4 inhibitor

diabetes type 2

Diazepam

Valium, Diastat

benzodiazepine

anxiety, seizures

Latanoprost

Xalatan

prostaglandin analogue

glaucoma

Ciprofloxacin

Cipro

fluoroquinolone antibiotic

bacterial infection

Budesonide Formoterol

Symbicort

corticosteroid and bronchodilator

asthma, COPD

Hydroxyzine

Vistaril

antihistamine

sedative, anxiety, hives

Ethinyl Estradiol / Levonorgestrel

Aviane

progestine and estrogen

contraception

Docusate Sodium

Colace

stool softener

constipation

Valsartan

Diovan

angiotension II receptor agonist

hypertension

Finasteride

Propecia, Proscar

type II 5 alpha-reductase inhibitor

hair loss, benign prostatic hyperplasia

Ondansetron

Zofran

selective 5-HT3 receptor antagonist

nausea and vomiting