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Drugs vs. Class
Brands/Generics vs. Therepeutic Class
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Lipitor (Atorvastatin) | HMG CoA Reductase Inhibitor |
| Amoxicillin | Aminopenicillin |
| Lisinopril | ACE Inhibitor |
| Hydrochlorothiazide | Thiazide Diuretic |
| Tenormin (Atenolol) | Beta Blocker |
| Zithromax (Azithromycin) | Macrolide Antibiotic |
| Lasix (Furosemide) | Loop Diuretic |
| Xanax (Alprazolam) | Benzodiazepine |
| Toprol XL (Metoprolol succinate) | Beta-Blocker |
| Albuterol | Short-Acting Beta Agonist |
| Norvasc (Amlodipine) | Calcium Channel Blockers |
| Metformin | Biguanide |
| Zoloft (Sertraline) | Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitor |
| Lexapro (Escitalopram) | Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitor |
| Ibuprofen | NSAID |
| Keflex (Cephalexin) | First-generation cephalosporin |
| Ambien(Zolpidem) | Non-benzodiazepine sedative/hypnotic |
| Prednisone | Corticosteroid |
| Nexium (esomeprazole) | Proton Pump Inhibitor |
| Dyazide (Triamterene/HCTZ) | Potassium Sparing/Thiazide Diuretic Combo |
| Zocor (Simvastatin) | HMG CoA reductase inhibitor |
| Singulair (Montelukast) | Leukotriene Receptor Antagonist |
| Prevacid (Lansoprazole) | Proton Pump Inhibitor |
| Prozac (Fluoxetine) | Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitor |
| Plavix (Clopidogrel) | ADP Receptor Antagonist |
| Oxycodone | Opiate agonist |
| Advair Diskus (salmeterol/fluticasone) | Corticosteroid/Long Acting Beta Agonist Combo |
| Fosamax (alendronate) | Bisphosphonate |
| Effexor (Venlafaxine) | Serotonin Norepinephrine Reuptake Inhibitor |
| Paxil (Paroxetine) | Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitor |
| Zyrtec (cetirizine) | Low sedating H1 Blocker |
| Protonix (Pantoprazole) | Proton Pump Inhibitor |
| Bactrim (Trimethoprim/Sulfamethoxazole) | Sulfonamide; Folate antagonists |
| Neurontin (Gabapentin) | Anticonvulsant |
| Desyrel (Trazodone) | Heterocyclic Antidepressant |
| Flexeril (Cyclobenzaprine) | Muscle Relaxant |
| Elavil (Amitriptyline) | Tricyclic Antidepressant |
| Levaquin (Levofloxacin) | Fluoroquinolone |
| Ultram (Tramadol) | Mu opioid receptor agonist |
| Ciprofloxacin | Fluoroquinolone |
| Lotrel (Amlodipine/Benazapril) | Calcium Channel Blocker, ACE Inhibitor |
| Zantac (Ranitidine) | H2 Blocker |
| Allegra (Fexofenadine) | H1 Receptor Blocker, Non-sedating |
| Diovan (valsartan) | Angiotensin II Receptor Blocker |
| Diflucan (Fluconazole) | Azole antifungal |
| Wellbutrin XL (Buproprion) | Aminoketone Antidepressant |
| Celebrex (Celecoxib) | COX2 Inhibitor |
| Viagra (sildenafil citrate) | Phosphodiesterase Inhibitor |
| Doxycycline | Tetracycline |
| Zetia (Ezetimibe) | Cholesterol Absorption Inhibitor |
| Avandia (Rosiglitazone) | Thiazolidinedione (Insulin Sensitizer) |
| Zyloprim (Allopurinol) | Xanthine Oxidase Inhibitor |
| Catapres (Clonidine) | Adrenergic Agent (Alpha 2 agonist) |
| Medrol (Methylprednisolone) | Corticosteroid |
| Actos (Pioglitazone) | Thiazolidinedione (Insulin Sensitizer) |
| Pravachol (Pravastatin) | HMG CoA Reductase Inhibitor |
| Actonel (Risedronate) | Bisphosphonate |
| Ortho Evra (Norelgestromin, Ethinyl Estradiol) | Contraceptive |
| Celexa (Citalopram) | Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitor |
| Calan (Verapamil) | Calcium Channel Blocker, Class IV Antiarrhythmic |
| Imdur (Isosorbide mononitrate) | Nitrate |
| Penicillin VK | Phenoxymethyl Penicillin |
| Diabeta, Micronase, Glynase (Glyburide) | Second generation Sulfonylurea |
| Adderall XR (Amphetamine mixed salts) | Psychostimulant, Sympathomimetic |
| Nasonex (Mometasone) | Corticosteroid |
| Seroquel (Quetiapine) | Antipsychotic, Atypical |
| Cozaar (Losartan) | Angiotensin II Receptor Blocker |
| Tricor (fenofibrate) | Fibric Acid Derivative |
| Coreg (carvedilol) | Alpha and nonselective beta blocker |
| Concerta (Methylphenidate XR) | Psychostimulant, Adrenergic agonist |
| Vytorin (Ezetimibe, simvastatin) | Cholesterol Absorption Inhibitor, HMG CoA reductase inhibitor |
| Lantus (Insulin Glargine) | Long-acting insulin |
| Phenergan (Promethazine) | Phenothiazine, Sedating H1 Blocker |
| Mobic (meloxicam) | Non-steroidal antiinflammatory drug |
| Flomax (Tamsulosin) | Alpha Blocker |
| Crestor (Rosuvastatin) | HMG CoA reductase inhibitor |
| Glucotrol (Glipizide) | Second generation sulfonylurea |
| Prilosec (Omeprazole) | Proton Pump Inhibitor |
| Omnicef (Cefdinir) | Third generation cephalosporin |
| Risperdal (Risperidone) | Antipsychotic, Atypical |
| Aciphex (Rabeprazole) | Proton Pump Inhibitor |
| Digitek (Digoxin) | Cardiac Glycoside |
| Aldactone (Spironolactone) | Potassium-sparing diuretic |
| Valtrex (Valacyclovir) | Antiviral |
| Xalatan (Latanoprost) | Prostaglandin, FP receptor agonist |
| Hyzaar (Losartan, Hydrochlorothiazide) | Angiotensin II Receptor Blocker, Thiazide diuretic |
| Accupril (Quinapril) | ACE Inhibitor |
| Cleocin (Clindamycin) | Lincosamide |
| Flagyl (Metronidazole) | Nitroimidazole |
| Kenalog (Triamcinolone topical) | Glucocorticoid |
| Topamax (Topiramate) | Anticonvulsant |
| Combivent (Ipratropium, albuterol) | Antimuscarinic, short acting beta 2 agonist |
| Lotensin (Benazepril) | ACE Inhibitor |
| Lopid (Gemfibrozil) | Fibric Acid Derivative |
| Avapro (Irbesartan) | Angiotensin II Receptor Blocker |
| Amaryl (Glimepiride) | Second generation sulfonylurea |
| Atarax (Hydroxyzine) | Piperazine H1 blocker (antihistamine) |
| Reglan (metoclopramide) | Antiemetic, Prokinetic agent |
| Cardura (doxazosin) | Alpha Adrenergic Blocker |
| Voltaren, Flector (Diclofenac) | Non-steroidal antiinflammatory drug |
| Evista (Raloxifene) | Selective Estrogen Receptor Modifier |
| Cardizem, Cartia XT, Diltia XT (Diltiazem) | Calcium Channel Blocker, Class IV antiarrhythmic |
| Detrol LA (Tolterodine) | Antimuscarinic Anticholinergic agent |
| Antivert, Bonine, Dramamine Less-Drowsy (Meclizine) | Piperazine H1 Blocker (Antihistamine) |
| Strattera (Atomoxetine) | Selective Norepinephrine Reuptake Inhibitor |
| Cymbalta (duloxetine) | Serotonin Norepinephrine Reuptake Inhibitor |
| Macrodantin (Nitrofurantoin) | Nitrofuran Antibacterial agent |
| Benicar (Olmesartan) | Angiotensin II Receptor Blocker |
| Remeron (Mirtazapine) | Heterocyclic antidepressant |
| Clarinex (desloratadine) | Non-sedating H1 Blocker |
| Minocin, Dynacin, Solodyn (Minocycline) | Tetracycline |
| Imitrex (Sumatriptan) | Serotonin Receptor Agonist |
| Relafen (Nabumetone) | Non-steroidal antiinflammatory drug |
| Zyprexa (Olanzapine) | Antipsychotic, Atypical |
| Lamictal (lamotrigine) | Anticonvulsant |
| Aricept (Donepezil) | Piperidine-type Reversible Cholinesterase Inhibitor |
| Fioricet (butalbital, APAP, Caffeine) | Barbiturate, Psychostimulant |
| Niaspan (Niacin) | Antilipemic, B complex vitamin |
| Zithromax (Azithromycin) | Macrolide |
| Buspar (Buspirone) | Anxiolytic |
| Methotrexate | Folate Antimetabolite |
| Rhinocort Aqua (Budesonide) | Glucocorticosteroid |
| Hytrin (Terazosin) | Alpha Adrenergic Agent |
| Skelaxin (Metaxalone) | Skeletal Muscle Relaxant |
| Cialis (Tadalafil) | Phosphodiesterase Inhibitor |
| Avalide (Irbesartan/hydrochlorothiazide) | Angiotensin II Receptor Blocker, Thiazide Diuretic |
| Tessalon Perles (Benzonatate) | Antitussive |
| Patanol (Olopatadine) | Topical Antihistamine, H1 Receptor Blocker |
| Humulog (Insulin Lispro) | Short-Acting Insulin |
| Pepcid (famotidine) | H2 Blocker |
| Adalat (Nifedipine) | Dihydropyridine Calcium Channel Blocker |
| Pamelor (Nortriptyline) | Tricyclic Antidepressant |
| Etodolac | Non-steroidal antiinflammatory drug |
| Adipex P (Phentermine) | Sympathomimetic amine |
| Zanaflex (Tizanidine) | Central-Acting Adrenergic Agent |
| Tekturna (Aliskiren) | Direct renin inhibitor |
| Exforge (Amlodipine, valsartan) | Dihydropyridine Calcium channel blocker, angiotensin II Receptor Blocker |
| Azor (amlodipine, olmesartan medoxomil) | Dihydropyridine calcium channel blocker, angiotensin II Receptor blocker |
| Dutoprol (metoprolol succinate, hydrochlorothiazide) | Beta Blocker, thiazide diuretic |
| Bystolic (nebivolol) | Beta Blocker |
| Simcor (niacin extended release, simvastatin) | Niacin, HMG CoA reductase inhibitor |
| Elaprase (idursulfase) | Enzyme replacement |
| Tirosint (levothyroxine sodium) | Thyroid hormone |
| Divigel, Elestrin (estradiol) | Estrogen replacement |
| Enjuvia (Synthetic conjugated estrogens, B) | Estrogen replacement |
| Implanon (etonogestrel implant) | Steroid contraceptive |
| Lybrel (levonorgestrel, ethinyl estradiol) | combination steroid contraceptive |
| Endometrin (Progesterone) | Fertility Agent |
| Mircera (methoxy polyethylene glycol-epoetin beta) | Erythropoiesis-stimulating agent |
| Duodote (atropine, pralidoxime chloride) | Nerve agent, insecticide poisoning treatment |
| Cyanokit (hydroxocobalamin) | Cyanide poisoning treatment |
| Treanda (bendamustine hydrochloride) | Alkylating Agent |
| Ixempra (ixabepilone) | Microtubule Inhibitor |
| Fusilev (levoleucovorin) | Folate analog |
| Tasigna (nilotinib) | Bcr-Abl kinase inhibitor |
| Humira (adalimumab) | Tumor necrosis factor blocker |
| Entereg (alvimopan) | Opioid receptor antagonist |
| Pylera (bismuth subcitrate potassium, metronidazole, tetracycline hydrochloride) | Combination antimicrobial |
| Cimzia (certolizumab pegol) | Tumor necrosis factor blocker |
| Lialda (mesalamine delayed release) | Anti-inflammatory agent |
| Relistor (methylnaltrexone bromide) | Opioid receptor antagonist |
| Fentora (Fentanyl buccal tablet) | Opioid analgesic |
| Pristiq (desvenlafaxine succinate extended release) | Selective serotonin and norepinephrine reuptake inhibitor |
| Ziana (clindamycin,tretinoin) | Topical lincosamide antibiotic, retinoid combination |
| Verdeso (desonide) | Topical corticosteroid |
| Altabax (retapamulin) | Topical antibacterial |
| Veregan (sinecatechins) | Topical botanical |
| Brovana (arformoterol tartrate) | Long-acting beta 2 adrenergic agonist |
| Foradil (formoterol fumarate) | Long-acting beta 2 adrenergic agonist |
| Doribax (doripenem) | Carbapenem antibiotic |
| Noxafil (posaconazole) | Triazole antifungal agent, oral suspension |
| Tyzeka (telbivudine) | Synthetic thymidine nucleoside analogue |
| Prezista (darunavir) | Protease inhibitor |
| Intelence (etravirine) | HIV-1 specific, non-nucleoside reverse transcriptase inhibitor |
| Lexiva (fosamprenavir) | Protease inhibitor |
| Selzentry (maraviroc) | CCR5 co-receptor antagonist |
| Isentress (raltegravir potassium) | HIV-1 integrase strand transfer inhibitor |
| Accretropin (somatropin) | Recombinant human growth hormone |
| Lucentis (ranibizumab) | Recombinant humanized IgG1 kappa isotype monoclonal antibody fragment |
| Zelapar (selegiline) | Monoamine oxidase type B inhibitor, oral disintegrating tablet |
| Soliris (eculizumab) | Monoclonal antibody |
| Rhythmol (Propafenone) | Class IC Antiarrhythmic |