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Drug List 1 (1-20)
| Generic | Brand | Class | IFU | Stem | MOA | Black Box | ADR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| lisinopril | Zestril, Prinivil | Ace Inhibitor | Hypertension | -pril | prevent kidney failure bc high BP and diabetes | Pregnancy | CV, CNS |
| levothyroxine | Synthroid | Thyroid Hormones | Hypothyroidism | None | replace missing thyroxine 4 | Weight loss | CV, CNS |
| atorvastatin | Lipitor | HMG-CoA Reductase Inhibitor | Hyperlipidemia | -statin | lowers cholesterol, slows down liver | None | GI, Neuromuscular |
| metformin | Glucophage | Biguanide | Diabetes | -formin | decrease glucose by liver, decrease absorption | Lactic Acidosis | GI, Diarrhea |
| simvastatin | Zocor | HMG-CoA Reductase Inhibitor | Hyperlipidemia | -statin | lowers cholesterol, slow down liver production | None | CV, CNS |
| omeprazole | Prilosec | PPI Inhibitor | GERD | -prazole | lowers acidity of stomach acid | None | Carcinoma, C-Diff |
| amlodipine | Norvasc | Ca+ Channel Blocker | Hypertension | -dipine | dilates arteries, decrease heart rate. lower bp | None | CV, Respiratory |
| metoprolol | Lopressor, Toprol-XL | Beta-Blocker | Hypertension | -olol | blocks epinephrine, lowers bp | CV | CV, Dermatologic |
| acetaminophen + hydrocodone | Vicodin, Lortab, Norco | Opiod Analgesic | Pain | None | decrease pain signals | Respiratory Depression | CV, CNS |
| albuterol | ProAir, Proventil, Ventolin | Beta-2 Agonist | Bronchoconstriction, Asthma | -terol | bronchial dilation | None | Respiratory, CNS |
| hydrochlorothiazide (HCTZ) | Microzide, Hydrodiuril | Diuretic (thiazide) | Hypertension | -thiazide | lowers bp by urine excretion of Na, K, H2O | None | CV, Endocrine |
| losartan | Cozaar | Angiotensin Receptor Blockers | Hypertension | -saran | block angiotensin II, increase bp | Fetal Toxicity | Respiratory |
| gabapentin | Neurontin | Anticonvulsant | Seizures | -gab- | delay the movement of Na/Ca, suppresses the CNS | None | CNS, Viral Infection |
| sertraline | Zoloft | Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitor | Depression | -ine | block the receptors in the reuptake of neurotransmitter serotonin | Suicidal thoughts | CNS, GI |
| furosemide | Lasix | Diuretic (Loop) | Hypertension | -semide | lowers bp by increasing urine excretion of Na, K, and H2O | Electrolyte Loss | CV, Endocrine |
| acetaminophen | Tylenol, Actamin | Non-narcotic Analgesic, Antipyretic | Pain, Fever | None | decrease pain signals | Hepatotoxicity | Endocrine, Renal |
| atenolol | Tenormin | Beta-Blocker | Hypertension | -olol | blocks epinephrine, lowers bp | Abrupt Withdrawal | CV, CNS |
| pravastatin | Pravachol | HMG-CoA Reductase Inhibitor | Hyperlipidemia | -statin | lowers cholesterol, slows down liver | None | CV, CNS |
| amoxocillin | Amoxil | Antibiotic (penicillin) | Bacterial Infection | -cillin | stop enzymes in final step of the of bacteria’s cell wall formation | None | CV, GI |
| fluoxetine | Prozac | Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitor | Depression | -ine | block the receptors in the reuptake of neurotransmitter serotonin | Suicidal thoughts | CNS, GI |