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631 Top Drug Exam 1
| Generic | Brand | Common Uses | Class | Contraindications |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Acetaminophen | APAP,Tylenol | Pain, Fever | Analgesic, Antipyretic | |
| Celecoxib | Celebrex | Pain, Arthritis | Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) - COX-2 selective | less GI upset/bleeds |
| Codeine + Acetaminophen | Pain | Opioid agonist | ||
| Diclofenac | Voltaren,PENNSAID (diclofenac sodium topical solution) 1.5% & 2% | Pain, Arthritis | Nonsteroidal antiinflammatory drug (NSAID) | |
| Hydrocodone | Pain | Opioid agonist | ||
| Ibuprofen | Motrin, Advil | Pain, Fever | Nonsteroidal antiinflammatory drug (NSAID) | |
| Meloxicam | Mobic | Pain, Arthritis | Nonsteroidal antiinflammatory drug (NSAID) | |
| Morphine | MS Contin | Pain | Opioid agonist | |
| Naproxen | Aleve, Naprosyn | Pain, Arthritis | Nonsteroidal antiinflammatory drug (NSAID) | |
| Oxycodone | OxyContin | Pain | Opioid agonist | BID, q 8 hours |
| Oxycodone + acetaminophen | Percocet | Pain | Opioid agonist | |
| Tramadol | Ultram | Pain | Opioid agonist, Serotonin-norepinephrine reuptake inhibitor (SNRI) | seizure risk |
| Cetirizine | Zyrtec | Allergic rhinnitis, Pruritus | Antihistamine | |
| Amoxicillin | Amoxil | Bacteral infection | Penicillin | |
| Amoxicillin + Clavulanate | Augmentin | Bacteral infection | Penicillin + Beta-lactamase inhibitor | |
| Azithromycin | Zithromax, Z-PAK | Bacterial infection | Macrolide antibiotic | |
| Cefdinir | Omnicef | Bacterial infection | Cephalosporin | Once-daily dosing for 10 days is as effective as BID dosing |
| Cephalexin | Keflex | Bacterial infection | Cephalosporin | |
| Ciprofloxacin | Cipro | Bacterial infection | Quinolone antibiotic | tendon injury,neuro toxicity=floxed! |
| Clindamycin | Cleocin | Bacterial infection | Antibacterial antibiotic | |
| Doxycycline | Vibramycin, Doryx | Acne, Bacterial infection | Tetracycline antibiotic | |
| Fluconazole | Diflucan | Candidiasis-YEAST INFECTION TX | Antifungal | |
| Ketoconazole | Nizoral TABS,CREAM =Rx only, NIZORAL®Anti-Dandruff =1% OTC shampoo | Fungal infection | Antifungal | |
| Mupirocin | Bactroban | Bacterial skin infection | Inhibits protein synthesis in cells | |
| Nitrofurantoin | Macrodantin=QID,Macrobid=BID | Bacterial infection | Nitrofurantoin | pulmonary toxicty |
| Ofloxacin | Ocuflox, Floxin | Bacterial infection | Antibacterial antibiotic, fluoroquinolone | |
| Sulfamethoxazole + Trimethoprim | Bactrim, Septra | Bacterial infection | Sulfonamide + folic acid inhibitor | can raise K levels-especially with acei |
| Amlodipine | Norvasc | Hypertension | Calcium channel blocker | |
| Amlodipine + benazepril | Lotrel (amlodipine + benazepril) Rx | Hypertension | Calcium channel blocker + Angiotensin converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitor | |
| Apixaban | Eliquis | Stroke, Deep vein thrombosis, Pulmonary embolism | Factor Xa inhibitor anticoagulant | |
| Aspirin | Bayer Aspirin, Ecotrin | Pain, Stroke prevention, Myocardial infarction prevention | Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID), Platelet aggregation inhibitor | |
| Atenolol | Tenormin | Angina, Hypertension | Beta adrenergic blocker | |
| Atorvastatin | Lipitor | Hypercholesterolemia | HMG-CoA reductase inhibitor | |
| Benazepril | Lotensin | Hypertension | Angiotensin converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitor | |
| Clonidine | Catapres | Hypertension | Central alpha adrenergic agonist | REBOUND HTN if stop abruptly |
| Evolocumab | Repatha | Hypercholesterolemia | PCSK9 Inhibitor, Monoclonal antibody, Antilipemic agent | |
| Ezetimibe | Zetia | Hypercholesterolemia | Cholesterol absorption inhibitor | |
| Fenofibrate | Tricor | Hypertriglyceridemia | Fibrate | |
| Hydrochlorothiazide | HCTZ,Hydrodiuril, Microzide | Edema | Thiazide diuretic | reduces K,Sodium,Mag, and increases uric acid=gout risk |
| Hydrochlorothiazide + triamterene | Dyazide, Maxzide | Edema | Thiazide diuretic + potassium sparing diuretic | |
| Lovastatin | Mevacor | Hypercholesterolemia | HMG-CoA reductase inhibitor | |
| Pravastatin | Pravachol | Hypercholesterolemia | HMG-CoA reductase inhibitor | |
| Rosuvastatin | Crestor | Hypercholesterolemia | HMG-CoA reductase inhibitor | |
| Simvastatin | Zocor | Hypercholesterolemia | HMG-CoA reductase inhibitor | |
| Spironolactone | Aldactone | Heart failure, Hypertension | Potassium sparing diuretic | |
| Torsemide | Demadex | Edema, Heart failure | Loop diuretic | |
| Esomeprazole | Nexium | Heartburn, Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), Peptic ulcer disease | Proton pump inhibitor | |
| Famotidine | Pepcid | Heartburn, Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), Peptic ulcer disease | Histamine-2 receptor antagonist | |
| Meclizine | Antivert, Bonine | Motion sickness | Antihistamine | |
| Omeprazole | Prilosec, Prilosec OTC | Heartburn, Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), Peptic ulcer disease | Proton pump inhibitor | |
| Pantoprazole | Protonix | Heartburn, Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), Peptic ulcer disease | Proton pump inhibitor | |
| Finasteride | Proscar(bph),Propecia(hair loss) | Benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) | 5-alpha-reductase inhibitor | |
| Oxybutynin | Ditropan TABS=Rx only | Urinary incontinence | Anticholinergic, Antispasmodic | |
| Sildenafil | Viagra | Erectile dysfunction | Phosphodiesterase-5 inhibitor | |
| Tadalafil | Cialis | Erectile dysfunction/benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) | Phosphodiesterase-5 inhibitor | |
| Tamsulosin | Flomax | Benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) | Selective alpha-1a adrenergic antagonist | |
| Hydroxyzine | Atarax, Vistaril | Allergies | Antihistamine | |
| Levocetirizine | Xyzal | Allergic rhinnitis, Urticaria | Antihistamine | |
| Loratadine | Claritin | Allergies | Antihistamine | |
| Allopurinol | Zyloprim | Gout, Hyperuricemia | Xanthine oxidase inhibitor | |
| Alprazolam | Xanax | Anxiety, Panic disorder | Benzodiazepine | all bzd's=risk of dependence |
| Amitriptyline | Elavil | Depression | Tricyclic Antidepressant | |
| Aripiprazole (wt gain, DM, hyperlipidemia),extrapyramidal side effects (EPS) | Abilify | Depression, Bipolar disorder | Atypical antipsychotic | high blood sugar (hyperglycemia), diabetes mellitus, changes in the fat levels in your blood (dyslipidemia), and weight gain. |
| Atomoxetine | Strattera | Attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) | Selective Norepinephrine Reuptake Inhibitor | Research has shown that people with ADHD have higher rates of suicidal ideation and of planning and attempting suicide. |
| Bupropion | Wellbutrin SR, Wellbutrin XL, Zyban | Depression, Smoking cessation | Antidepressant | |
| Buspirone | Buspar | Anxiety | Antianxiety agent | |
| Carbamazepine | Tegretol | Seizure disorders, Neuropathic pain, Bipolar disorder | Antiepileptic, Antimanic | |
| Citalopram | Celexa | Depression | Selective serotonin reputake inhibitor (SSRI) | |
| Clonazepam | Klonopin | Anxiety, Panic disorder, Seizure disorders | Benzodiazepine | all bzd's=risk of dependence |
| Desvenlafaxine | Pristiq | Depression | Serotonin-norepineprhine reputake inhibitor (SNRI) | |
| Dexmethylphenidate | Focalin, Focalin XR | Attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) | CNS stimulant | Research has shown that people with ADHD have higher rates of suicidal ideation and of planning and attempting suicide. |
| Dextroamphetamine + Amphetamine | Adderall, Adderall XR | Attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) | Amphetamine | Research has shown that people with ADHD have higher rates of suicidal ideation and of planning and attempting suicide. |
| Diazepam | Valium | Anxiety | Benzodiazepine | all bzd's=risk of dependence |
| Donepezil | Aricept | Alzheimer's disease | Reversible acetylcholinesterase inhibitor | |
| Doxepin | Silenor (low dose for insomnia) , Sinequan=depression | Insominia, Anixiety | Tricyclic Antidepressant | |
| Duloxetine | Cymbalta | Depression, General anxiety disorder, Neuropathic pain, Chronic musculoskeletal pain | Serotonin-norepineprhine reputake inhibitor (SNRI) | |
| Escitalopram | Lexapro | General anxiety disorder, Depression | Selective serotonin reputake inhibitor (SSRI) | |
| Fluoxetine | Prozac, Prozac Weekly=90mg/wk | Depression, Panic disorder, Obsessive-compulsive disorder | Selective serotonin reputake inhibitor (SSRI) | |
| Gabapentin | Neurontin | Seizure disorders, Neuropathic pain | Antiepileptic | |
| Lamotrigine | Lamictal | Seizure disorders | Antiepileptic | |
| levetiracetam | Keppra | Seizure disorders | Antiepileptic | |
| Lisdexamfetamine | Vyvanse | Attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) | CNS stimulant | Research has shown that people with ADHD have higher rates of suicidal ideation and of planning and attempting suicide. |
| Lithium | Lithobid, Eskalith, Lithonate | Bipolar disorder | Lithium salt, Antimanic | |
| Lorazepam | Ativan | Anxiety | Benzodiazepine | all bzd's=risk of dependence |
| Memantine | Namenda | Alzheimer's disease | NMDA receptor antagonists | |
| Methylphenidate | Concerta, Ritalin | Attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) | CNS stimulant | Research has shown that people with ADHD have higher rates of suicidal ideation and of planning and attempting suicide. |
| Mirtazapine | Remeron | Depression | Antidepressant | |
| Olanzapine(wt gain, DM, hyperlipidemia),extrapyramidal side effects (EPS) | Zyprexa | Schizophrenia | Atypical antipsychotic | high blood sugar (hyperglycemia), diabetes mellitus, changes in the fat levels in your blood (dyslipidemia), and weight gain. |
| Paroxetine | Paxil, Paxil CR | Depression, Anxiety, Obsessive-compulsive disorder, Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) | Selective serotonin reputake inhibitor (SSRI) | |
| Pregabalin | Lyrica | Seizure disorders, Fibromyalgia, Neuropathic pain | Antiepileptic | weight gain |
| Quetiapine(wt gain, DM, hyperlipidemia),extrapyramidal side effects (EPS) | Seroquel, Seroquel XR | Schizophrenia, Bipolar disorder, Anxiety | Antipsychotic | high blood sugar (hyperglycemia), diabetes mellitus, changes in the fat levels in your blood (dyslipidemia), and weight gain. |
| risperidone (wt gain, DM, hyperlipidemia),extrapyramidal side effects (EPS) | Risperdal | Schizophrenia | Atypical antipsychotic | high blood sugar (hyperglycemia), diabetes mellitus, changes in the fat levels in your blood (dyslipidemia), and weight gain. |
| Sertraline | Zoloft | Depression, Panic disorder, Post-traumatic stress disorder, Obsessive-compulsive disorder | Selective serotonin reputake inhibitor (SSRI) | |
| Topiramate | Topamax, Trokendi | Seizure disorders, Migraine prophylaxis | Antiepileptic | |
| Trazodone | DESYREL | Depression, USED FOR INSOMNIA | Antidepressant | |
| Valproic Acid | Depakene | Seizure disorders | Antiepileptic | |
| Venlafaxine | Effexor | Depression | Serotonin-norepineprhine reputake inhibitor (SNRI) | |
| Zolpidem | Ambien, Intermezzo | Insominia | Hypnotic | |
| Cyclosporine | Restasis=dry eyes,Sandimmune & Neoral=organ transplant-anti-rejection | Dry eye disease | Calcineurin inhibitor, Immunosuppressant Agent | |
| Montelukast | Singulair | Asthma, Allergies | Leukotriene receptor antagonist | MAY AVOID FOR ALLERGIES |
| Azelastine | RX=Astelin nasal spray | Allergic rhinnitis or allergic conjunctivitis | Antihistamine |