Top Medications 1-60: Generic Names, Purposes, and Classifications

Vocabulary practice flashcards covering brand names, generic names, therapeutic purposes, and DEA schedule classifications for top drugs 1 through 60.

Synthroid

Generic name: Levothyroxine. Purpose: Thyroid Hormone.

Vicodin

Generic name: Hydrocodone/APAP. Purpose: Pain Relief. DEA Schedule: C-II.

Amoxil

Generic name: Amoxicillin. Purpose: Antibiotic.

Prinivil

Generic name: Lisinopril. Purpose: Angiotensin Converting Enzyme (ACE) Inhibitors.

Nexium

Generic name: Esomeprazole. Purpose: Gastroesophageal Reflex Disease (GERD).

Lipitor

Generic name: Atorvastatin. Purpose: Cholesterol.

Zocor

Generic name: Simvastatin. Purpose: Cholesterol.

Plavix

Generic name: Clopidogrel. Purpose: Antiplatelet.

Singulair

Generic name: Montelukast. Purpose: Asthma.

Crestor

Generic name: Rosuvastatin. Purpose: Cholesterol.

Lopressor

Generic name: Metoprolol. Purpose: Beta Blocker.

Lexapro

Generic name: Escitalopram. Purpose: Antidepressant.

Zithromax

Generic name: Azithromycin. Purpose: Antibiotic.

ProAir HFA

Generic name: Albuterol. Purpose: Asthma Inhaler.

HCTZ

Generic name: Hydrochlorothiazide. Purpose: Diuretic.

Glucophage

Generic name: Metformin. Purpose: Antidiabetic.

Zoloft

Generic name: Sertraline. Purpose: Antidepressant.

Advil/Motrin

Generic name: Ibuprofen. Purpose: Nonsteroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drugs.

Ambien

Generic name: Zolpidem. Purpose: Insomnia. Schedule classification: C-IV.

Lasix

Generic name: Furosemide. Purpose: Diuretic.

Prilosec

Generic name: Omeprazole. Purpose: GERD.

Desyrel

Generic name: Trazodone. Purpose: Antidepressant.

Diovan

Generic name: Valsartan. Purpose: Angiotensin 2 Receptor Blockers.

Ultram

Generic name: Tramadol. Purpose: Pain Relief. Schedule classification: C-IV.

Cymbalta

Generic name: Duloxetine. Purpose: Antidepressant.

Coumadin

Generic name: Warfarin. Purpose: Blood Thinner.

Norvasc

Generic name: Amlodipine. Purpose: Calcium Channel Blocker.

Percocet

Generic name: Oxycodone/APAP. Purpose: Pain Relief. Schedule classification: C-II.

Seroquel

Generic name: Quetiapine. Purpose: Antipsychotic.

Phenergan

Generic name: Promethazine. Purpose: Antihistamine.

Flonase

Generic name: Fluticasone. Purpose: Allergies.

Xanax

Generic name: Alprazolam. Purpose: Antianxiety. Classification: C-IV.

Klonopin

Generic name: Clonazepam. Purpose: Antianxiety. Classification: C-IV.

Lotensin

Generic name: Benazepril. Purpose: ACE Inhibitors.

Mobic

Generic name: Meloxicam. Purpose: NSAID.

Celexa

Generic name: Citalopram. Purpose: Antidepressant.

Keflex

Generic name: Cephalexin. Purpose: Antibiotic.

Spiriva

Generic name: Tiotropium. Purpose: Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease.

Neurontin

Generic name: Gabapentin. Purpose: Anti-Epileptic.

Abilify

Generic name: Aripiprazole. Purpose: Antipsychotic.

K-Tab

Generic name: Potassium. Purpose: Electrolyte.

Flexeril

Generic name: Cyclobenzaprine. Purpose: Muscle Relaxer.

Medrol

Generic name: Methylprednisolone. Purpose: Corticosteroid.

Concerta/Ritalin

Generic name: Methylphenidate. Purpose: ADHD. Classification: C-II.

Allegra

Generic name: Fexofenadine. Purpose: Allergies.

Coreg

Generic name: Carvedilol. Purpose: Congestive Hear Failure.

Soma

Generic name: Carisoprodol. Purpose: Muscle Relaxer. Classification: C-IV.

Lanoxin

Generic name: Digoxin. Purpose: Congestive Hear Failure.

Namenda

Generic name: Memantine. Purpose: Alzheimers.

Tenormin

Generic name: Atenolol. Purpose: Beta Blocker.

Valium

Generic name: Diazepam. Purpose: Antianxiety. Classification: C-IV.

OxyContin

Generic name: Oxycodone. Purpose: Pain Relief. Classification: C-II.

Actonel

Generic name: Risedronate. Purpose: Osteoporosis.

Folvite

Generic name: Folic Acid. Purpose: Supplement.

Benicar

Generic name: Olmesartan. Purpose: Angiotensin 2 Receptor Blockers.

Deltasone

Generic name: Prednisone. Purpose: Anti Inflammatory.

Vibramycin

Generic name: Doxycyline. Purpose: Antibiotic.

Fosamax

Generic name: Alendronate. Purpose: Osteoporosis.

Protonix

Generic name: Pantoprazole. Purpose: GERD.

Flomax

Generic name: Tamsulosin. Purpose: Frequent Urination.