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Drugs 1-20
| Term | Definition | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Diovan | valsartan | cardiovascular,antihypertensive | treatment of hypertension alone or in combination with other antihypertensives. treatment of heart failure |
| ventolin hfa | albuterol | respiratory, bronchodilator | treatment or prevention of bronchospasm with reversible obstructive airway disease and prevention of exercise induced bronchospasm |
| viagra | sildenafil | hormones & modifiers, phosphodiesterase inhibitor | treatment of erectile dysfunction |
| Nasonex | mometasone | respiratory | treatment of nasal symptoms and perennial allergic rhinitis and relief of nasal congestion |
| Seroquel | quetiapine | psychotropic, antipsychotic | treatment of schizophrenia. acute treatment of manic episodes associated with bipolar 1 disorder |
| ProAir HFA | albuterol | respiratory, bronchodilator | treatment or prevention of bronchospasm with reversible obstructive airway disease and prevention of exercise induces bronchospasm |
| Levaquin | levofloxacin | anti-infective | treatment of skin structure infections (SSSIs), uncomplicated and complicated UTI, acute bacterial sinusitis, community acquired pneumonia |
| Synthroid | levothyroxine | hormones&modifiers, thyroid | replacement of supplemental therapy in congenital or acquired hypothyroidism |
| Cymbalta | duloxetine | psychotropic | treatment of major depressive disorder (MDD), generalized anxiety disorder, diabetic peripheral neuropathy, fibromyalgia, and chronic musculoskeletal pain |
| Lexapro | escitalopram | psychotropic | acute maintenance treatment of MDD in adults and adolescents 12-17 years of age. acute treatment of GAD |
| Crestor | rosuvastatin | cardiovascular, antihyperlipidemic | adjunct to diet to decrease total cholesterol, LDL, apoliopoprotein B, and TG levels in primary hyperlipidemia or mixed dyslipidemia |
| Lantus | insulin glargine | hormones &modifiers, insulin | to improve glycemic control in patients with type 1 diabetes mellitus and in adults with type 2 diabetes mellitus |
| Diocan HCT | hydrochlorothyazide and valsartan | cardiovascular, antihyperlipidemic | treatment of HTN alone or in combination with other antihypertensives |
| Actos | pioglitazone | hormones & modifiers, oral antidiabetic | adjunct to diet and exercise to improve glycemic control in adults with type two diabetes mellitus |
| Lyrica | pregabalin | neurological | management of neuropathic pain associated with diabetic peripheral neropathy |
| Plavix | clopidogrel | cardiovascular | to decrease the rate of combined endpoint CV death, MI, stroke, or refractory ischemia in patients with non-sf-segment elevation ACS |
| Nexium | esomeprazole | gastrointestinal, antacid, antiulcer | treatment of frequent heartburn |
| Lipitor | atorvastatin | cardiovascular, antihyperlipidemic | adjunct to diet to decrease total cholesterol, LDL, apolipoprotein B, and TG levels and to increase HDL levels |
| Singulair | montelukast | respiratory | prophylazis and chronic treatment of asthma in adults and pediatric patients |
| Advair Diskus | fluticasone and salmeterol | respiratory | treatment of asthma |