Pharmacy Flashcards
Drugs
Set 1
- Plavix (Clopidogrel):
- Drug Class: Antiplatelet drug
- Indication: Prevention of blood clots
- Altace (Ramipril):
- Drug Class: ACE inhibitor
- Indication: Hypertension
- Vasotec Epaned (Enalapril):
- Drug Class: ACE inhibitor
- Indication: Hypertension
- Aceon* (Perindopril):
- Drug Class: ACE inhibitor
- Indication: Hypertension
- Prinivil* Qbrelis Zestril (Lisinopril):
- Drug Class: ACE inhibitor
- Qbrelis is a liquid, oral formulation
- Indication: Hypertension
- Benicar (Olmesartan):
- Drug Class: Angiotensin II blocker (ARB)
- Indication: Hypertension
- Lovaza (Omega-3 fatty acids):
- Drug Class: Anti-triglyceride drug
- Indication: Hypertriglyceridemia
- Eliquis (Apixaban):
- Drug Class: Anticoagulant - factor Xa inhibitor
- Indication: Prevention of blood clots
- Heparin Sodium (Heparin):
- Drug Class: Anticoagulant drug
- Indication: Prevention of blood clots
Set 2
- Xarelto (Rivaroxaban):
- Drug Class: Anticoagulant - factor Xa inhibitor
- Indication: Prevention of blood clots
- Pradaxa (Dabigatran):
- Drug Class: Anticoagulant - DTI (direct thrombin inhibitor)
- Indication: Prevention of blood clots
- Coumadin* (Warfarin):
- Drug Class: Anticoagulant drug - VKORC1 inhibitor
- Indication: Prevention of blood clots
- Apresoline* (Hydralazine):
- Drug Class: Antihypertensive drug
- Indication: Hypertension
- Norvasc (Amlodipine):
- Drug Class: Calcium channel blocker
- Indication: Hypertension
- TriCor Antara (Fenofibrate):
- Drug Class: Fibrate
- Indication: Hypertriglyceridemia
- Lopid (Gemfibrozil):
- Drug Class: Fibrate
- Indication: Hypertriglyceridemia
- Epogen (Epoetin alfa):
- Drug Class: Human erythropoietin
- Indication: Anemia
- Lasix (Furosemide):
- Drug Class: Loop diuretic
- Indication: Edema
- Fragmin (Dalteparin):
- Drug Class: Low-molecular weight Heparin (LMWH)
- Indication: Prevention of blood clots
- Lovenox (Enoxaparin):
- Drug Class: Low-molecular weight Heparin (LMWH)
- Indication: Prevention of blood clots
Set 3
- Imdur* (Isosorbide mononitrate):
- Drug Class: Nitrate
- Indication: Angina
- NitroStat Sublingual (Nitroglycerin):
- Drug Class: Nitrate
- Indication: Angina
- Zocor (Simvastatin):
- Drug Class: Statin
- Indication: Hypercholesterolemia
- Lipitor (Atorvastatin):
- Drug Class: Statin
- Indication: Hypercholesterolemia
- Pravachol (Pravastatin):
- Drug Class: Statin
- Indication: Hypercholesterolemia
- Crestor (Rosuvastatin):
- Drug Class: Statin
- Indication: Hypercholesterolemia
- Mevacor* Altoprev (Lovastatin):
- Drug Class: Statin
- Indication: Hypercholesterolemia
- Microzide Aquazide H (Hydrochlorothiazide):
- Drug Class: Thiazide diuretic
- Indication: Hypertension
- Avalide* (Hydrochlorothiazide/Irbesartan):
- Drug Class: Thiazide diuretic, Angiotensin II blocker
- Indication: Hypertension
- Hyzaar (Hydrochlorothiazide/Losartan):
- Drug Class: Thiazide diuretic, Angiotensin II blocker
- Indication: Hypertension
Set 4
- Renvela (Sevelamer):
- Drug Class: Phosphate binder
- Indication: Control serum phosphorus
- Dyrenium (Triamterene):
- Drug Class: Potassium-sparing diuretic
- Indication: Hypertension
- Aldactone (Spironolactone):
- Drug Class: Potassium-sparing diuretic
- Indication: Hypertension
- Tenormin (Atenolol):
- Drug Class: Beta-blocker
- Indication: Arrhythmia
- Lopressor (Metoprolol):
- Drug Class: Beta-blocker
- Indication: Arrhythmia
- Coreg (Carvedilol):
- Drug Class: Beta-blocker
- Indication: Arrhythmia
- Zebeta* (Bisoprolol):
- Drug Class: Beta-blocker
- Indication: Arrhythmia
- Tezruly Hytrin* (Terazosin):
- Drug Class: Alpha-1 blocker
- Indication: Hypertension
- Cardura (Doxazosin):
- Drug Class: Alpha-1 blocker
- Indication: Hypertension
- Uroxatral (Alfuzosin):
- Drug Class: Alpha-1 blocker
- Indication: Hypertension
Set 5
- Zofran* (Ondansetron):
- Drug Class: Antiemetic drug
- Indication: Nausea and vomiting
- Kytril* Sancuso (Granisetron):
- Drug Class: Antiemetic drug
- Indication: Nausea and vomiting
- Pepcid (Famotidine):
- Drug Class: H2 antagonist
- Indication: Excess stomach acid (multiple)
- Axid* (Nizatidine):
- Drug Class: H2 antagonist
- Indication: Excess stomach acid (multiple)
- Ex-Lax Senna Lax (Senna):
- Drug Class: Laxative
- Indication: Constipation
- Generlac Constulose* (Lactulose):
- Drug Class: Laxative
- Indication: Constipation
- Prilosec (Omeprazole):
- Drug Class: Proton-pump inhibitor
- Indication: Excess stomach acid (multiple)
- Protonix (Pantoprazole):
- Drug Class: Proton-pump inhibitor
- Indication: Excess stomach acid (multiple)
- AcipHex (Rabeprazole):
- Drug Class: Proton-pump inhibitor
- Indication: Excess stomach acid (multiple)
- Nexium (Esomeprazole):
- Drug Class: Proton-pump inhibitor
- Indication: Excess stomach acid (multiple)
Set 6
- Prevacid (Lansoprazole):
- Drug Class: Proton-pump inhibitor
- Indication: Excess stomach acid (multiple)
- Zetia (Ezetimibe):
- Drug Class: Antihyperlipidemic
- Indication: High cholesterol
- Yaz (Ethinyl estradiol/Drospirenone):
- Drug Class: Birth control medicine
- Indication: Pregnancy prevention
- Sensipar (Cinacalcet):
- Drug Class: Calcimimetic
- Indication: Hypercalcemia
- Evista (Raloxifene):
- Drug Class: Estrogen modulator
- Indication: Treatment and prevention of postmenopausal osteoporosis
- Premarin (Conjugated estrogens):
- Drug Class: Estrogen replacement
- Indication: Low estrogen (multiple)
- Saxenda Victoza (Liraglutide):
- Drug Class: GLP-1 agonist, Antidiabetic drug
- Indication: Type 2 diabetes
- HumuLIN (Insulin isophane):
- Drug Class: Intermediate-acting insulin
- Indication: Diabetes
- Levemir (Insulin detemir):
- Drug Class: Long-acting insulin
- Indication: Diabetes
- Lantus (Insulin glargine):
- Drug Class: Long-acting insulin
- Indication: Diabetes
Set 7
- Glucophage* Fortamet (Metformin):
- Drug Class: Oral antidiabetic drug
- Indication: Type 2 diabetes
- HumaLOG (Insulin lispro):
- Drug Class: Rapid-acting insulin
- Indication: Diabetes
- NovoLog (Insulin aspart):
- Drug Class: Rapid-acting insulin
- Indication: Diabetes
- Invokana (Canagliflozin):
- Drug Class: SGLT-2 inhibitor, Antidiabetic drug
- Indication: Type 2 diabetes
- Actos (Pioglitazone):
- Drug Class: Thiazolidinedione
- Indication: Type 2 diabetes
- Synthroid (Levothyroxine):
- Drug Class: Thyroid hormone
- Indication: Hypothyroidism
- Januvia (Sitagliptin):
- Drug Class: Antidiabetic drug
- Indication: Type 2 diabetes
- Glucotrol* (Glipizide):
- Drug Class: Antidiabetic drug
- Indication: Type 2 diabetes
- DiaBeta (Glyburide):
- Drug Class: Antidiabetic drug
- Indication: Type 2 diabetes
- Amaryl (Glimepiride):
- Drug Class: Antidiabetic medicine
- Indication: Type 2 diabetes
Set 8
- Lidoderm (Lidocaine):
- Drug Class: Local anesthetic
- Indication: Arrhythmias
- Dibent Bentyl* (Dicyclomine):
- Drug Class: Anti-spasmodic drug
- Indication: Functional bowel or irritable bowel syndrome
- Reglan (Metoclopramide):
- Drug Class: Dopamine antagonist
- Indication: Reflux disease
- Avodart (Dutasteride):
- Drug Class: 5-alpha reductase inhibitor
- Indication: Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia
- Proscar (Finasteride):
- Drug Class: 5-alpha reductase inhibitor
- Indication: Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia
- Levitra* (Vardenafil):
- Drug Class: PDE5 inhibitor
- Indication: Erectile Dysfunction
- Viagra (Sildenafil):
- Drug Class: PDE5 inhibitor
- Indication: Erectile Dysfunction
- Cialis (Tadalafil):
- Drug Class: PDE5 inhibitor
- Indication: Erectile Dysfunction
- Pyridium (Phenazopyridine):
- Drug Class: Analgesic
- Indication: Irritation of the lower urinary tract mucosa
- Vesicare (Solifenacin):
- Drug Class: Antimuscarinic drug
- Indication: Overactive bladder
Set 9
- Aricept (Donepezil):
- Drug Class: Acetylcholinesterase inhibitor
- Indication: Alzheimer's
- Namenda (Memantine):
- Drug Class: NMDA antagonist
- Indication: Alzheimer's disease
- Cogentin* (Benztropine):
- Drug Class: Antiparkinsonian drug
- Indication: Parkinson's disease
- Requip (Ropinirole):
- Drug Class: Antiparkinsonian drug
- Indication: Parkinson's disease
- Inbrija Dopar* Larodopa* (Levodopa):
- Drug Class: Antiparkinsonian drug
- Indication: Parkinson's disease
- Stalevo 50 (Levodopa/Carbidopa/Entacapone):
- Drug Class: Antiparkinsonian medicine
- Indication: Parkinson's disease
- Lamictal (Lamotrigine):
- Drug Class: Anticonvulsant drug
- Indication: Bipolar I disorder
- Dilantin (Phenytoin):
- Drug Class: Anticonvulsant drug
- Indication: Seizures
- Depacon* Depakote (Valproate sodium):
- Drug Class: Anticonvulsant drug
- Indication: Epilepsy and bipolar disorder
Set 10
- Keppra (Levetiracetam):
- Drug Class: Anticonvulsant drug
- Indication: Seizures
- Neurontin (Gabapentin):
- Drug Class: Anticonvulsant drug
- Indication: Epilepsy
- Klonopin (Clonazepam):
- Drug Class: Benzodiazepine
- Indication: Epilepsy
- Tylenol (Acetaminophen):
- Drug Class: Analgesic / antipyretic
- Indication: Pain / Fever
- Fioricet (Acetaminophen/Butalbital/Caffeine):
- Drug Class: Analgesic / antipyretic, Barbiturate
- Indication: Tension headaches, migraine headaches, pain and fever
- Percocet (Acetaminophen/Oxycodone):
- Drug Class: Analgesic / antipyretic, Opioid
- Indication: Pain
- Night Time Cold and Flu (Acetaminophen/Dextromethorphan/Doxylamine):
- Drug Class: Analgesic / antipyretic, Antitussive agent, Antihistamine
- Indication: Pain / Fever, Cough, allergic rhinitis
- Combunox (Ibuprofen/Oxycodone):
- Drug Class: Analgesic/antipyretic, Opioid
- Indication: Pain / Fever, severe pain
- Relpax (Eletriptan):
- Drug Class: Antimigraine drug
- Indication: Migraine headaches
- Bayer Ecotrin Bufferin Aspirin (Aspirin):
- Drug Class: Antipyretic, Analgesic
- Indication: Pain / Fever
Set 11
- Cataflam Voltaren (Diclofenac):
- Drug Class: NSAID
- Indication: Pain / inflammation
- Relafen (Nabumetone):
- Drug Class: NSAID
- Indication: Pain / inflammation
- Aleve (Naproxen):
- Drug Class: NSAID
- Indication: Pain / inflammation
- Mobic* (Meloxicam):
- Drug Class: NSAID
- Indication: Pain / inflammation
- Advil (Ibuprofen):
- Drug Class: NSAID
- Indication: Pain / inflammation
- Celebrex (Celecoxib):
- Drug Class: COX-inhibitor / NSAID
- Indication: Pain / arthritis
- Lyrica (Pregabalin):
- Drug Class: Anticonvulsant drug
- Indication: Neuropathic pain
- Desyrel* (Trazodone):
- Drug Class: Antidepressant
- Indication: Major depressive disorder (MDD)
- Effexor (Venlafaxine):
- Drug Class: SNRI
- Indication: Major depressive disorder (MDD)
Set 12
- Lexapro (Escitalopram):
- Drug Class: SSRI
- Indication: Depression and generalized anxiety disorder (GAD)
- Paxil (Paroxetine):
- Drug Class: SSRI
- Indication: Depression, obsessive-compulsive disorder, anxiety
- Prozac Sarafem* (Fluoxetine):
- Drug Class: SSRI
- Indication: Major depressive disorder (MDD), OCD, bulimia
- Celexa (Citalopram):
- Drug Class: SSRI
- Indication: Major depressive disorder (MDD)
- Zoloft (Sertraline):
- Drug Class: SSRI
- Indication: Depression, obsessive-compulsive disorder, anxiety
- Luvox* (Fluvoxamine):
- Drug Class: SSRI
- Indication: OCD
- Pamelor (Nortriptyline):
- Drug Class: Tricyclic antidepressant
- Indication: Major depressive disorder (MDD)
- Tofranil* (Imipramine):
- Drug Class: Tricyclic antidepressant
- Indication: Depression
- Endep Elavil* Vanatrip* (Amitriptyline):
- Drug Class: Tricyclic antidepressant
- Indication: Depression
- Clozaril (Clozapine):
- Drug Class: Antipsychotic drug
- Indication: Schizophrenia
- Risperdal (Risperidone):
- Drug Class: Antipsychotic drug
- Indication: Schizophrenia, bipolar disorder
- Zyprexa (Olanzapine):
- Drug Class: Antipsychotic drug
- Indication: Schizophrenia, bipolar disorder
Set 13
- Haldol (Haloperidol):
- Drug Class: Antipsychotic drug
- Indication: Schizophrenia, Tourette syndrome
- Seroquel (Quetiapine):
- Drug Class: Antipsychotic drug
- Indication: Schizophrenia
- Xanax (Alprazolam):
- Drug Class: Benzodiazepine
- Indication: Anxiety disorders
- Ativan (Lorazepam):
- Drug Class: Benzodiazepine
- Indication: Anxiety disorders
- Valium (Diazepam):
- Drug Class: Benzodiazepine
- Indication: Anxiety
- Restoril (Temazepam):
- Drug Class: Benzodiazepine
- Indication: Insomnia
- Lunesta (Eszopiclone):
- Drug Class: Z-drug / hypnotic
- Indication: Insomnia
- Ambien (Zolpidem):
- Drug Class: Z-drug / hypnotic
- Indication: Insomnia
- Sonata (Zaleplon):
- Drug Class: Z-drug / hypnotic
- Indication: Insomnia
- Vyvanse (Lisdexamfetamine):
- Drug Class: CNS Stimulant
- Indication: ADHD
Set 14
- Ritalin Concerta (Methylphenidate):
- Drug Class: CNS Stimulant
- Indication: ADHD
- Strattera (Atomoxetine):
- Drug Class: Norepinephrine reuptake inhibitor
- Indication: ADHD
- Suboxone (Buprenorphine/Naloxone):
- Drug Class: Narcotic, Opioid blocker
- Indication: Opioid dependence
- Ultram* (Tramadol):
- Drug Class: Opiate narcotic
- Indication: Severe pain
- Methadose (Methadone):
- Drug Class: Opioid analgesic
- Indication: Opioid dependence
- Duragesic Skin Patch Fentanyl (Fentanyl):
- Drug Class: Opioid narcotic
- Indication: Severe pain
- Zanaflex (Tizanidine):
- Drug Class: Muscle relaxant
- Indication: Spasticity (muscle stiffness and tightness)
- Gablofen Lioresal* (Baclofen):
- Drug Class: Muscle relaxant
- Indication: Spasticity (muscle stiffness and tightness)
- Carbacot Robaxin (Methocarbamol):
- Drug Class: Muscle relaxant
- Indication: Acute musculoskeletal pain
Set 15
- Zyloprim (Allopurinol):
- Drug Class: Anti-gout drug
- Indication: Gout
- Colcrys* Mitigare (Colchicine):
- Drug Class: Anti-gout drug
- Indication: Gout
- Fosamax (Alendronate):
- Drug Class: Bisphosphonate
- Indication: Osteoporosis
- Boniva* (Ibandronate):
- Drug Class: Bisphosphonate
- Indication: Osteoporosis
- Reclast Zometa* (Zoledronic acid):
- Drug Class: Bisphosphonate
- Indication: Osteoporosis
- Actonel (Risedronate):
- Drug Class: Bisphosphonate
- Indication: Osteoporosis
- Xgeva Prolia (Denosumab):
- Drug Class: Monoclonal antibody
- Indication: Osteoporosis
- Robitussen (Dextromethorphan/Guaifenesin):
- Drug Class: Antitussive, Expectorant
- Indication: Chest congestion
- Ventolin ProAir* Proventil* (Albuterol):
- Drug Class: Beta-2 agonist
- Indication: Asthma / COPD
- Spiriva (Tiotropium):
- Drug Class: Anticholinergic
- Indication: Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)
Set 16
- Combivent Respimat (Albuterol/Ipratropium):
- Drug Class: Beta-2 agonist, Anticholinergic drug
- Indication: COPD
- Advair (Salmeterol/Fluticasone):
- Drug Class: Bronchodilators
- Indication: COPD
- Singulair (Montelukast):
- Drug Class: Leukotriene inhibitor
- Indication: Asthma
- Xolair (Omalizumab):
- Drug Class: Monoclonal antibody
- Indication: Asthma
- Alimta (Pemetrexed):
- Drug Class: Anticancer drug
- Indication: Cancer
- Avastin (Bevacizumab):
- Drug Class: Anticancer drug
- Indication: Cancer
- Herceptin (Trastuzumab):
- Drug Class: Monoclonal antibody
- Indication: Cancer
- Plaquenil (Hydroxychloroquine):
- Drug Class: Anti-malarial drug
- Indication: Malaria, lupus
- Imitrex (Sumatriptan):
- Drug Class: Anti-migraine drug
- Indication: Migraine headaches
- Zomig (Zolmitriptan):
- Drug Class: Anti-migraine drug
- Indication: Migraine headaches
- Amoxil Trimox* (Amoxicillin):
- Drug Class: Antibacterial drug
- Indication: Bacterial infection
Set 17
- Sumycin* Ala-Tet Brodspec Tetracycline (Tetracycline):
- Drug Class: Antibacterial drug
- Indication: Bacterial infection
- Macrobid Macrodantin (Nitrofurantoin):
- Drug Class: Antibacterial drug
- Indication: Bacterial infection
- Bactroban* (Mupirocin):
- Drug Class: Antibacterial drug
- Indication: Bacterial infection
- Cleocin (Clindamycin):
- Drug Class: Antibacterial drug
- Indication: Bacterial infection
- Flagyl (Metronidazole):
- Drug Class: Antibacterial drug, Antiprotozoal drug
- Indication: Bacterial infection
- Diflucan (Fluconazole):
- Drug Class: Antifungal drug
- Indication: Fungal infection
- Nizoral Topical (Ketoconazole):
- Drug Class: Antifungal drug
- Indication: Fungal infection
- Lotrimin FungiCURE Pump Spray Clotrimazole (Clotrimazole):
- Drug Class: Antifungal drug
- Indication: Fungal infection
- Aller-Chlor (Chlorpheniramine):
- Drug Class: Antihistamine
- Indication: Common cold or allergies
Set 18
- Atripla (Emtricitabine/Tenofovir/Efavirenz):
- Drug Class: Antiretroviral drugs
- Indication: HIV
- Valcyte (Valganciclovir):
- Drug Class: Antiviral drug
- Indication: Cytomegalovirus (CMV) retinitis / HIV
- Tamiflu (Oseltamivir):
- Drug Class: Antiviral drug
- Indication: Influenza
- Zovirax* (Acyclovir):
- Drug Class: Antiviral drug
- Indication: Chickenpox, shingles, HSV
- Penicillin V potassium (Penicillin V potassium):
- Drug Class: Beta-lactam antibacterial
- Indication: Bacterial infection
- Omnicef* (Cefdinir):
- Drug Class: Cephalosporin
- Indication: Bacterial infection
- Keflex* (Cephalexin):
- Drug Class: Cephalosporin
- Indication: Bacterial infection
- Ceftin* (Cefuroxime):
- Drug Class: Cephalosporin
- Indication: Bacterial infection
- Flonase Nasal Spray (Fluticasone propionate):
- Drug Class: Corticosteroid
- Indication: Asthma, hay fever, allergic rhinitis, and chronic rhinosinusitis
- Rayos Deltasone (Prednisone):
- Drug Class: Corticosteroid
- Indication: Anti-inflammatory, immunosuppression
- Aristocort* (Triamcinolone):
- Drug Class: Corticosteroid
- Indication: Inflammatory skin conditions
Set 19
- Ala-Cort (Hydrocortisone):
- Drug Class: Corticosteroid
- Indication: Corticosteroid-responsive dermatoses, endocrine disorders
- Orapred (Prednisolone):
- Drug Class: Corticosteroid
- Indication: Anti-inflammatory, immunosuppression
- BetaSept* ChloraPrep* (Chlorhexidine):
- Drug Class: Disinfectant/antiseptic
- Indication: Bacterial infection
- Cipro Proquin* (Ciprofloxacin):
- Drug Class: Fluoroquinolone
- Indication: Bacterial infection
- Levaquin (Levofloxacin):
- Drug Class: Fluoroquinolone
- Indication: Bacterial infection
- Avelox* Vigamox* (Moxifloxacin):
- Drug Class: Fluoroquinolone
- Vigamox is an eye drop formulation.
- Indication: Bacterial infection
- Sovaldi (Sofosbuvir):
- Drug Class: Hepatitis C drug
- Indication: Hepatitis C
- Gilenya (Fingolimod):
- Drug Class: Immunomodulator
- Indication: Multiple sclerosis
- SandIMMUNE Neoral (Cyclosporin):
- Drug Class: Immunosuppressant
- Indication: Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS)
- Isentress (Raltegravir):
- Drug Class: Integrase inhibitor
- Indication: HIV
Set 20
- Zithromax (Azithromycin):
- Drug Class: Macrolide antibacterial
- Indication: Bacterial infection
- Biaxin (Clarithromycin):
- Drug Class: Macrolide antibacterial
- Indication: Bacterial infection
- Stelara (Ustekinumab):
- Drug Class: Monoclonal antibody
- Indication: Plaque psoriasis, psoriatic arthritis, Crohn’s disease
- Remicade (Infliximab):
- Drug Class: Monoclonal antibody
- Indication: Plaque psoriasis, psoriatic arthritis, Crohn’s disease
- Augmentin (Amoxicillin/Clavulanic acid):
- Drug Class: Penicillin antibiotic, Beta-lactamase inhibitor
- Indication: Bacterial infection
- Vibramycin Adoxa* (Doxycycline):
- Drug Class: Tetracycline antibiotic
- Indication: Bacterial infection
- Otrexup (Methotrexate):
- Drug Class: DMARD
- Indication: Arthritis, psoriasis
- Enbrel (Etanercept):
- Drug Class: DMARD
- Indication: Arthritis, psoriasis
- Niaspan (Niacin):
- Drug Class: Form of vitamin B3
- Indication: Elevated cholesterol
- Feosol (Ferrous sulfate):
- Drug Class: Iron supplement
- Indication: Iron deficiency anemia