General Core Drugs

Pharmacology Study

ACE Inhibitors

Angiotensin Converting Enzyme Inhibitor

ACE Inhibitor Drugs

lisinopril (Zestril), enalapril (Vasotec)

Indication for ACE Inhibitors

hypertension and/or heart failure

What Condition for ACE Inhibitors?

Cardiovascular Medication

ARBs

Angiotensin Receptor Blockers

ARB drugs

losartan (Cozaar), (Diovan) valsartan

ARB Indication

Hypertension

CCB

Calcium Channel Blockers

CCB Drugs

amlodipine (Norvasc), diltiazem (Cardizem)

CCB Indicators

High Blood Pressure

Beta-Blockers (drugs)

metoprolol (Toprol), propranolol (Indera)

Beta-Blocker Indicators

hypertension, heart failure, arrhythmias

Diuretics

Water Pills

Diuretic Drugs

furosemide (Lasix), hydrochlorothiazide (Microzide)

Diuretic Indicator

edema and hypertension

Statins

Cholesterol drugs

Statin Drugs

atorvastatin (Lipitor), simvastatin (Zocor)

Statin Indicator

High Cholesterol

Anticoagulants (Drugs)

warfarin (Coumadin), clopidogrel (Plavix)

Anticoagulant Indicators

Blood Clot Prevention

Cardiovascular Medications

ACE inhibitors, ARBs, CCBs, Beta-Blockers, Diuretics, Statins, Anticoagulants

Musculoskeletal Medications

NSAIDs, Corticosteroids, Muscle Relaxants, Osteoporosis Agents

NSAIDs

non Steroidal Anti Inflammatory Drugs

NSAID Drugs

ibuprofen (Motrin), naproxen (Aleve)

NSAID indicators

inflammation and pain

Corticosteroids

prednisone (Deltasone)

Muscle Relaxants

cyclobenzaprine (Flexeril)

Osteoporosis Agents

alendronate (Fosamax)

Pain Management Drugs

acetaminophen (Tylenol), hydrocodone/acetaminophen (Vicodin)

First Line Pain Relief

acetaminophen (Tylenol) Often Scheduled

Opioid Pain Relief

hydrocodone/acetaminophen (Vicodin) Moderate to Severe Pain

Central Nervous System Medication Types

Antidepressants, Anxiolytics, Anticonvulsants, Stimulants, Sedative Hypnotics, Antipsychotics.

Antidepressant Types

SSRIs (selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors), SNRIs (Selective Norepinephrine Reuptake inhibitor), TCAs (Tricyclic Antidepressant)

SSRI Drugs

fluoxetine (Prozac), sertraline (Zoloft), citalopram (Celexa)

SNRI Drugs

venlafaxine (Effexor)

TCA Drugs

Multi indication: Anxiety and Depression. Drug: amitriptyline (Elavil)

Anxiolytics (anti-anxiety) drugs

alprazolam (Xanax), lorazepam (Ativan)

Anticonvulsant Drugs

phenytoin (Dilantin), gabapentin (Neurontia)

Stimulant Drugs

amphetamine/dextroamphetamine (Adderall), methylphenidate (Ritalin)

sedative-hypnotic Drugs: Sleep aids, muscle relaxants, and anti seizure)

temazepam (Restomil), zolpidem (Ambien)

antipsychotic Drugs: Used with extreme caution

risperidone (Risperdal), olanzapine (Zyprexa), quetlapine (Seroquel)

Antipsychotic Indicators

Tourrets Syndrome, Delirium, Delusional Disorders, Major Depressive Disorders, etc…