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Top 200 Drugs 2008-
The top 200 drugs studied at USN as indicated on the 2010 syllabus
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| 1. Accupril | Quinapril ~~~Indication: ACE Inhibitor |
| 2. Aciphex | Rabeprazole ~~~Indication: Proton Pump Inhibitor |
| 3. Actonel | Risedronate ~~~Indication: Bisphosphonate Derivative (osteoporosis agent) |
| 4. Actos | Pioglitazone ~~~Indication: Tiazolidinedione Antidiabetic Agent |
| 5. Adderall, Adderall XR | Amphetamine mix ~~~Indication: ADHD agent (CNS stimulant) |
| 6. Advair Diskus | Fluticasone/Salmeterol ~~~Indication: Antiasthmatic (corticosteroid + Long acting β2 agonist) |
| 7. Aldactone | Spironolactone ~~~Indication: |
| 8. Allegra | Fexofenadine ~~~Indication: Antihistamine (non-sedating) |
| 9. Allegra-D | Fexofenadine/Pseudoephedrine ~~~Indication: Antihistamine/Decongestant |
| 10. Alphagan | Brimonidine ~~~Indication: Agent for Glaucoma (α2 agonist) |
| 11. Altace | Ramipril ~~~Indication: ACE Inhibitor |
| 12. Amaryl | Glimepiride ~~~Indication: Antidiabetic (sulfonylurea) |
| 13. Ambien, Ambien CR | Zolpidem ~~~Indication: Hypnotic Sedative (non-benzodiazepine) |
| 14. Amoxil, Trimox | Amoxicillin ~~~Indication: Penicillin Antibiotic |
| 15. Aricept | Donepezil ~~~Indication: Acetylcholinesterase Inhibitor (Alzheimer’s Agents) |
| 16. Ativan | Lorazepam ~~~Indication: BZD (antianxiety agent) |
| 17. Atrovent | Ipratropium ~~~Indication: |
| 18. Augmentin | Amoxicillin/Clavulanic Acid ~~~Indication: Penicillin Antibiotic |
| 19. Avalide | Irbesartan/HCTZ ~~~Indication: Antihypertensive (ARB and Thiazide diuretic) |
| 20. Avandia | Rosiglitazone ~~~Indication: Thiazolidinedione (Antidiabetic agent) |
| 21. Avapro | Irbesartan ~~~Indication: ARB (Angiotensin II receptor blocker) |
| 22. Aviane, Alesse, Ortho Novum, Ovcon, Ovral, Ortho-Cept, Sprintec, Yasmin, Yaz | Monophasic OC ~~~Indication: Oral Contraceptive (estrogen and progestin combo) |
| 23. Avodart | Dutasteride ~~~Indication: 5-α reductase inhibitor (prostate anti-inflammatory) |
| 24. Bactrim, Septra | Trimethoprim/ Sulfamethoxazole ~~~Indication: Sulfonamide derivative antibacterial |
| 25. Bactroban | Mupirocin ~~~Indication: Topical Antibiotic |
| 26. Benadryl | Diphenhydramine ~~~Indication: Antihistamine (allergy, Parkinson’s, nausea, vomiting, sedation |
| 27. Benicar | Olmesartan ~~~Indication: ARB (angiotensin II receptor blocker) – antihypertensive |
| 28. Benicar HCT | Olmesartan/HCTZ ~~~Indication: ARB with Thiazide diuretic |
| 29. Bentyl | Dicyclomine ~~~Indication: Anticholinergic (GI antispasmodic) |
| 30. Biaxin XL, Biaxin | Clarithromycin ~~~Indication: Macrolide antibiotic |
| 31. Buspar | Buspirone ~~~Indication: Non-BZD antianxiety agent |
| 32. Caduet | Amlodipine/Atorvastatin ~~~Indication: Antihypertensive/ Antilipidemic |
| 33. Calan, Isoptin, Covera HS | Verapamil SR ~~~Indication: Class 4 Antiarrythmic agent, Calcium Channel Blocker (CCB) |
| 34. Cardura | Doxazosin ~~~Indication: alpha1 antagonist (antihypertensive, BPH agent) |
| 35. Cartia XT, Tiazac, Dilacor XR, Cardizem LA | Diltiazem ~~~Indication: Calcium Channel Blocker (antihypertensive, antianginal) |
| 36. Catapres, Catapres TTS | Clonidine ~~~Indication: Antihypertensive (central alpha agonist) |
| 37. Celebrex | Celecoxib ~~~Indication: NSAID (COX 2 inhibitor) |
| 38. Celexa | Citalopram ~~~Indication: SSRI (antidepressant) |
| 39. Chantix | Varenicline ~~~Indication: Smoking Cessation Agent (partial nicotine agent) |
| 40. Cialis | Tadalafil ~~~Indication: Erectile Dysfunction Agent (Phosphodiesterase Inhibitor) |
| 41. Cipro | Ciprofloxacin ~~~Indication: Fluoroquinolone Antibiotic |
| 42. Clarinex | Desloratidine ~~~Indication: Nonsedating Antihistamine |
| 43. Cleocin | Clindamycin ~~~Indication: Antibiotic |
| 44. Combivent | Ipratropium/Albuterol ~~~Indication: Antiasthmatic- bronchodilator (anticholinergic & beta2 agonist) |
| 45. Concerta, Ritalin, Methylin | Methylphenidate ~~~Indication: CNS Stimulant (ADHD agent) |
| 46. Coreg, Coreg CR | Carvedilol ~~~Indication: beta-blocker (anti-hypertensive) |
| 47. Coumadin | Warfarin ~~~Indication: Anticoagulant (vitamin-K antagonist) |
| 48. Cozaar | Losartan ~~~Indication: ARB( Angiotensin II receptor blocker) antihypertensive |
| 49. Crestor | Rosuvastatin ~~~Indication: HMG-CoA Reductase Inhibitor (Antihyperlipidemic) |
| 50. Cymbalta | Duloxetine ~~~Indication: SNRI (Serotonin-Norepinephrine Reuptake Inhibitor) Antidepressant |