NHA Basic Pharmacology

Albuterol

Bronchodilator

Amlodipine Besylate

Antihypertensive-Calcium Channel Blocker

Amoxicillin

antibiotic

Aripiprazole

Antipsychotic

Atorvastatin

antilipemic, statin

Azithromycin

antibiotic

Celecoxib

anti-inflammatory

Cephalexin

antibiotic

Ciprofloxacin

antibiotic

Clopidogrel

Antiplatelet

Donepezil

Anti-Alzheimer's

Duloxetine

Antidepressant

Enoxaparin

Anticoagulant

Escitalopram

Antidepressant

Esomeprazole

Anti-Ulcer ,Proton-Pump Inhibitor

Fenofibrate

antilipemic

Fluticasone/Salmeterol

antiasthma, glucocorticoid, bronchodilator

Furosemide

Diuretic

Gabapentin

Anticonvulsant

Hydrochlorothiazide

Diuretic

hydrocodone plus acetaminophen

opioid (narcotic) analgesic

Insulin

Hypoglycemic

Levofloxacin

antibiotic

Levothyroxine

thyroid hormone

Lisinopril

antihypertensive, ACE inhibitor

Losartan

Antihypertensive

Memantine

Anti-Alzheimer's

Metformin

hypoglycemic

Methylphenidate

central nervous system stimulant

Metoprolol Tartrate

Antihypertensive-Beta Blocker

Montelukast

bronchodilator, leukotriene inhibitor

Olanzapine

Antipsychotic

Omeprazole

anti-ulcer agent, proton-pump inhibitor

Oxycodone

opioid (narcotic) analgesic

Pioglitazone

hypoglycemic

Pravastatin

antilipemic, statin

Prednisone

Glucocorticoid

Pregabalin

Anticonvulsant

Quetiapine

Antipsychotic Seroquel

Rosuvastatin

antilipemic, statin

Sildenafil

Erectile Dysfunction Agent

Simvastatin

antilipemic, statin

sulfamethoxazole/trimethoprim

antibiotic

Tramadol

Analgesic

Valsartan

Antihypertensive

Warfarin

Anticoagulant

Zolpidem

sedative-hypnotic (for sleep)

ung

ointment

Sup

suppository

elix

elixir

Amp

ampule

Ds

double strength

ad lib

as desired

qam

every morning

ut dict

as directed

Agit

Shake, stir

Sig

write on label

qs

sufficient amount

Analgesic- relieving pain.

Acetaminophen, hydrocodone

antacids/anti-ulcer

neutralize stomach acid; esomeprazole, calcium carbonate ex: esomeprozole, calcium carbonate

antibiotic

Kill bacteria,

ex: amoxicillin, ciprofloxacin

Anticholinergics

reduce bronchospasm,

EX: ipratropium, dicyclomine

anticoagulants

delay blood clotting;

EX: warfarin, enoxaparin, heparin

anitconvulsants

Prevent or control seizures;

EX: clonazepam,phenytoin,gabapentin

Antidepressants

relieve depression;

ex: doxepin, fluoxetine, duloxetine, selegiline.

antidiarrheals

reduce diarrhea;

EX: bismuth subsalicylate, loperamide

antiemetics

reduce nausea,vomiting;

ex: metoclopramide, ondansetron

antifungals

kill fungi;

ex: fluconazole, nystatin, miconazole

anitihistamines

Relieve allergies;

Ex: diphenhydramine, cetirizine, loratadine.

Antihypertensives

lower blood pressure

Ex: metoprolol, lisinopril, valsartan, clonidine

Anti-inflammatories

reduce inflammation

Ibuprofen naproxen and celecoxib

Antilipemics

lower cholesterol

ex: astorvastatin, fenofibrate

Antimigraine Agents

relieve migraine headaches;

ex: topiramate, sumatriptan

anti-osteoporosis angents

Improve bone density;

Ex: alendronate,ibandronate,calcitonin

Antipsychotics

control psychotic symptoms

EX: quetiapine,haloperidol, risperdone

antipyretics

reduce fever

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(aspirin, acetaminophen, ibuprofen)

Anitispasmodics/ muscle relaxants

Reduce or prevent muscle spasms

cyclobenzaprine, methocarbamol

antitussives/expectorants

control cough, promote elimination of mucus;

dextromethorphan, codeine, guaifenesin

Antiviral

kills viruses

acyclovir, interferon, oseltamivir

anxiolytics (antianxiety) reduce anxiety clonazepam, diazepam, lorazepam

(antianxiety) reduce anxiety

clonazepam, diazepam, lorazepam

Bronchodilators

relax airway muscles

albuterol, isoproterenol, theophylline

central nervous system stimulant

reduce hyperactivity

methylphenidate, modafinil

contraceptive

prevents pregnancy

medroxprogesterone acetate, ethinyl estradiol

Decongestants

relieve nasal congestion

pseudoephedrine, mometasone

Diuretics

eliminate excess

fluid furosemide, hydrochlorothiazide

hormone replacement

stabilize hormone deficiencies

levothyroxine, insulin, desmopressin, estrogen

Laxatives/Stool Softeners

promote bowel movements

magnesium hydroxide, bisacodyl

oral hypoglycemics

reduce blood glucose

metformin, acarbose, glyburide

sedative-hypnotics

induce sleep/relaxation

zolpidem, temazepam, eszopiclone

ample

Amp

Lot

Lotion

Ung

Ointment

Leukotriene inhibtor

A specific medication used to treat asthma by relaxing right and constricted airway and inflammation in the airways

ds

double strength

g, gm

gram

ut dict

as directed

fe

iron

schedule 1

Each drug has a high potential for abuse and no accepted medical use in the U.S

schedule 2

Has a high potential for abuse and may lead to physical or psychological dependence but also has a currently accepted medical use in the u.s.

EX:Amphetamines,opium,cocaine, methadone

schedule 3

Drugs potential for abuse is less than those in 1 and 2 and there is currently accepted medical use in U.S but abuse may lead to moderate or low physical dependence or high psychological dependence. Rx refill 5x within 6 mths

EX: anabolic steroids, and various compounds containing limited quantities of narcotic substances such as codeine