Top 200 Medications (21-40) ft Mnemonics
Advil - Ibuprofen
Generic | Brand | Classification | Use |
Ibuprofen | Advil | Analgesic (N.S.A.I.D) | Inflammation |
The stem “-profen” belongs to the drug class that pertains to anti-inflammatory/ analgesics
Pain medication
Antivan - lorazepam
Generic | Brand | Classification | Use |
Lorazepam | Ativan | Benzodiazepine; Antianxiety(C-IV) | Anxiety |
Celexa - citalopram
Generic | Brand | Classification | Use |
Citalopram | Celexa | Antidepressant (SSRI) | Depression |
Coumadin - warfarin
Generic | Brand | Classification | Use |
Warfarin | Coumadin | Anticlotting/ Anticoagulant | Cardiovascular Disorder |
Blood thinner
Both Coumadin and Warfarin share the “-in” part
The “cou” in Coumadin sort of reminds me of Coagulant
Dyazide - Triamterene/HCTZ
Generic | Brand | Classification | Use |
Triamterene/HCTZ | Dyazide | Diuretic Combo | Hypertension |
Flexeril- Cyclobenzaprine
Generic | Brand | Classification | Use |
Cyclobenzaprine | Felxeril | Skeletal Muscle relaxant | Muscle Spasms |
Flonase - fluticasone
Generic | Brand | Classification | Use |
Fluticasone | Flonase | Topical corticosteroid/ Anti-inflammatory steroid | Allergic rhinitis |
Keflex - Cephalexin
Generic | Brand | Classification | Use |
Cephalexin | Keflex | Cephalosporin antibiotic | bacterial infections |
Klonopin - Clonazepam
Generic | Brand | Classification | Use |
Clonazepam | Klonopin | Benzodiazepine (C-IV) | Anxiety/seizures |
Lexapro - Escitalopram
Generic | Brand | Classification | Use |
Escitalopram | Lexapro | SSRI | Depression |
Neurontin - Gabapentin
Generic | Brand | Classification | Use |
Gabapentin | Neurontin | Gamma-aminobutyric Acid Analog PPI | Seizures/ Neuropathy |
Plavix - Clopidogrel
Generic | Brand | Classification | Use |
Clopidogrel | Plavix | Platelet aggregation inhibitor; Anticlotting | Cardiovascular Disorder |
Pravachol - Pravastatin
Generic | Brand | Classification | Use |
Pravastatin | Pravachol | HMG CoA Reductase Inhibitor (statin); Cholesterol-lowering | Cholesterol' |
ProAir® HFA - Albuterol
Generic | Brand | Classification | Use |
Albuterol | ProAir® HFA | Bronchodilator | Asthma/COPD |
Prozac® - Fluoxetine
Generic | Brand | Classification | Use |
Fluoxetine | Prozac® | SSRI; Antidepressant | Depression |
Singulair - Montelukast
Generic | Brand | Classification | Use |
Montelukast | Singulair | Leukotriene Inhibitor | Asthma |
Deltasone® - Prednisone
Generic | Brand | Classification | Use |
Prednisone | Deltasone® | Corticosteroid | Inflammation |
Ultram®-Tramadol
Generic | Brand | Classification | Use |
Tramadol | Ultram® | Narcotic analgesic (C-IV) | Pain |