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Phar 101 Drugs 1
Most Common Drugs, Set 1/14
| Brand Name | Generic Name | Most Common Use(s) | Therapeutic Category |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lipitor | Atorvastatin Calcium | Treat Hyperlipidemia (High Cholesterol) | HMG-CoA Reductase Inhibitor |
| Toprol XL | Metoprolol Succinate, Extended Release | Treat Hypertension, Heart Failure, or Angina | Beta-Adrenergic Blocker |
| Norvasc | Amlodipine Besylate | Treat Hypertension (High Blood Pressure) | Calcium Channel Blocker (CCB) |
| Synthroid | Levothyroxine Sodium | Treat Hypothyroidism | Thyroid Hormone |
| Lexapro | Escitalopram Oxalate | Treat Depression or Anxiety | Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitor (SSRI) |
| Nexium | Esomeprazole | Treat Ulcers or Reflux (GERD) | Proton Pump Inhibitor |
| Singulair | Montelukast Sodium | Treat Asthma and/or Allergies | Leukotriene Receptor Antagonist |
| Prevacid | Lansoprazole | Treats Ulcers or GERD | Proton Pump Inhibitor |
| Ambien | Zolpidem Tartrate | Treat Insomnia | Non-Benzodiazepine Hypnotic Agent |
| Zoloft | Sertraline Hydrochloride (HCL) | Treat Depression or Anxiety | Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitor (SSRI) |
| Advair Diskus | Fluticasone Propionate / Salmeterol Xinafoate | Treat/Prevent Asthma | Beta2-Adrenergic Agonist |
| Zyrtec | Cetirizine Hydrochloride (HCL) | Treat/Prevent Allergies | Anti-Histamine |
| Effexor XR | Venlafaxine Hydrochloride (HCL), Extended Release | Treat Depression or Anxiety | Phenethylamine Anti-Depressant |
| Fosamax | Alendronate Sodium | Treat/Prevent Osteoporosis | Bisphosphonate Derivative |
| Plavix | Clopidogrel Bisulfate | Prevent Blood Clots | Anti-Platelet Agent |
| Protonix | Pantoprazole Sodium | Treat Ulcers or Reflux (GERD) | Proton Pump Inhibitor |
| Vytorin | Ezetimibe/Simvastatin | Treat Hyperlipidemia (High Cholesterol) | Combination Anti-Hyperlipidemic Agent |
| Zocor | Simvastatin | Treat Hyperlipidemia (High Cholesterol) | HMG-CoA Reductase Inhibitor |
| Diovan | Valsartan | Treat Hypertension or Heart Failure | Angiotensin II Receptor Antagonist (ARB) |
| Lotrel | Amlodipine Besylate/Benazepril Hydrochloride (HCL) | Treat Hypertension (High Blood Pressure) | Anti-Hypertensive Combination |