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2011-2012 Drug List
Alief ISD Pharmacy Tech Program Drug Flashcards
| Brand Name | Generic | Classification | IFU |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accupril | quinapril | ACE Inhibitor | HTN & CHF |
| Avapro | irbesartan | Angiotensin II Receptor Blocker (A2RB) | HTN |
| Benicar HCT | olmesartan & HCTZ | Angiotensin II Receptor Blocker (A2RB) + Diuretic | HTN & CHF |
| Catapres | clonidine | Alpha Receptor Agonist | HTN |
| Cozaar | losartan | Angiotensin II Receptor Blocker (A2RB) | HTN |
| Diovan | valsartan | Angiotensin II Receptor Blocker (A2RB) | HTN & CHF |
| Hyzaar | losartan & HCTZ | Angiotensin II Receptor Blocker (A2RB) + diuretic (thiazide) | HTN |
| Lotensin | benazepril | ACE Inhibitor | HTN |
| Prinivil | lisinopril | ACE Inhibitor | HTN & CHF |
| Vasotec | enalapril | ACE Inhibitor | HTN & CHF |
| Coreg | carvedilol | Beta Blocker (B1) | HTN & CHF |
| Inderal | propanolol | Beta Blocker (B1) | HTN & Angina Pectoris |
| Lopressor | metoprolol | Beta Blocker (B1) | HTN & Angina Pectoris |
| Tenormin | atenolol | Beta Blocker (B1) | HTN & Angina Pectoris |
| Zebeta | bisoprolol | Beta Blocker (B1) | HTN |
| Apresoline | hydralazine | Vasodilator | HTN |
| Cardizem | diltiazem | Calcium Channel Blocker | HTN & Angina Pectoris |
| Norvasc | amlodipine | Calcium Channel Blocker | Angina Pectoris |
| Procardia | nifedipine | Calcium Channel Blocker | Angina Pectoris, Arrhythmias, HTN |
| Verelan | verapamil | Calcium Channel Blocker | Angian Pectoris, Arrhythmias, HTN |
| Imdur | isosorbide mononitrate | Vasodilator (Nitrate) | Angina Pectoris |
| NitroStat | nitroglycerin | Vasodilator (Nitrate) | Angina Pectoris |
| Lanoxin | digoxin | Cardiac Glycoside | Arrhythmias & CHF |
| Depakote | divalproex sodium | Anticonvulsant | Seizures, Bipolar mania, Migraine headache prevention |
| Dilantin | phenytoin | Anticonvulsant | Seizures |
| Keppra | levetriacetam | Anticonvulsant | Seizures associated with epilepsy |
| Lamictal | lamotrigene | Anticonvulsant | Seizures |
| Lyrica | pregabalin | Anticonvulsant | Seizures, Fibromyalgia, Neuropathic pain sich as that in diabetic peripheral neuropathy |
| Neurontin | gabapentin | Anticonvulsant | Seizures |
| Topamax | topiramate | Anticonvulsant | Seizures |
| Phenergan | promethazine | Antiemetic/Antinausea | Nausea, Vomiting |
| Zofran | ondansetron | 5-HT3 receptor antagoinist, Antiemetic/Antinausea | Nausea and vomiting associated with surgery, chemotherapy, or radiation treatments |
| Anti-Vert | meclizine | Antihistamine wiht Antiemetic and Antispasmodic/Antivertigo | Nausea, vomiting, and dizziness associated with motion sickness & vertigo |
| Allegra | fexofenadine | Antihistamine (H1) | Seasonal allergies |
| Vistaril | hydroxyzine | Antihistamine (H1) | Itching (pruritis) caused by allergic reactions |
| Tussionex | chlorpheniramine + hydrocodone | Antihistamine + Narcotic Analgesic (DEA CIII) | Cough and congestion (Pain relief) |
| Folvite | folic acid | Vitamin | Anemia |
| Peridex | chlorhexidine gluconate | Antimicrobial oral rinse | Gingivitis |
| Duragesic | fentanyl transdermal patch | Narcotic analgesic (DEA CII) | Pain relief of severe chronic pain |
| Oxycontin | oxycodone | Narcotic analgesic (DEA CII) | Pain relief for moderate to severe pain |
| Percocet | oxycodone + APAP | Narcotic analgesic (DEA CII) | Pain relief for moderate to severe pain |
| Tylenol 3 | codeine + APAP | Narcotic analgesic (DEA CIII) | Pain relief of mild to moderately severe pain, cough suppressant |
| Vicodin | hydrocodone + APAP | Narcotic analgesic (DEA CIII) | Pain relief of moderate to moderately severe pain |
| Darvocet (taken off market) | propoxyphene + APAP | Narcotic analgesic (DEA CIV) | Mild to moderate pain relief |
| Fioricet | butalbital/APAP/caffeine | Non-narcotic analgesic | Headache (caused by tension) |
| Ultram | tramadol | Non-narcotic analgesic | Pain relief |
| Pyridium | phenazopyridine | Non-narcotic analgesic (urinary) | Urinary tract pain and discomfort |
| Klor-Con | potassium chloride | Electrolyte | Hypokalemia |
| Amoxil | amoxicillin | Antibiotic (Penicillin) | Infections |
| Augmentin | amoxicillin + clavulanate | Antibiotic (Penicillin) | Infections |
| Avelox | moxifloxacin | Antibiotic (Quinolone) | Infections |
| Bactroban | mupirocin | Antibiotic (Topical) | Impetigo and skin infections caused by certain bacteria |
| Biaxin | clarithromycin | Antibiotic (Macrolide) | Infections |
| Ceftin | cefuroxime axetil | Antibiotic (Cephalosporin) | Infections |
| Cipro | ciprofloxacin | Antibiotic (Quinolone) | Infections |
| Cleocin | clindamycin | Antibiotic | Infections |
| Flagyl | metronidazole | Antibiotic | Infections (Bacterial and Parasitic) |
| Furadantin | nitrofurantoin | Antibiotic | UTI prevention and treatment |
| Keflex | cephalexin | Antibtioc (Cephalosporin) | Infections |
| Levaquin | levofloxacin | Antibiotic (Quinolone) | Infections |
| Minocin | minocyclin | Antibiotic (Tetracycline) | Infections |
| Omnicef | cefdinir | Antibiotic (Cephalosporin) | Infections |
| Pen-VK | penicillin vk | Antibiotic (Penicillin) | Infections |
| Septra | sulfamethaxazole + triemthroprim | Antibiotic combination | Infections |
| Vibramycin | doxycycline | Antibiotic (Tetracycline) | Infections |
| Vigamox | moxifloxacin | Antibiotic for opthalmic use (Quinolone) | Infections (Bacterial Conjunctivitis) |
| Zithromax | azithromycin | Antibiotic (Macrolide) | Infections |
| Advil | ibuprofen | NSAID | Pain, swelling, fever |
| Mobic | meloxicam | NSAID | Inflammation of osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis |
| Aleve | naproxen | NSAID | Mild to moderate pain, inflammation, and fever |
| Celebrex | celecoxib | NSAID | Inflammation of osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis |
| Cataflam | diclofenac | NSAID | Inflammation and pain caused by osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis |
| Relafen | nabumetone | NSAID | Inflammation and pain caused by osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis |
| Aricept | donepezil | Acetylcholinesterase inhibitor | Alzheimer's disease |
| Namenda | memantine | Acetylcholinesterase inhibitor | Moderate to severe dementia associated with Alzheimer's disease |
| Cogentin | benztropine | Anticholinergic | Parkinson's disease |
| Requip | ropinirole | Dopamine agonist | Parkinson's disease and Restless Leg Syndrome |
| Budeprion | bupropion | Antidepressant (aminoketone) | Depression: Major Depressive Disorder & SAD (Seasonal Affective Disorder) |
| Celexa | citalopram | Antidepressant (SSRI) | Depression |
| Cymbalta | duloxetine | Antidepressant | Depression |
| Desyrel | trazodone | Antidepressant | Depression |
| Effexor | venlafaxine | Antidepressant | Depression |
| Elavil | amitriptyline | Antidepressant | Depression |
| Lexapro | escitalopram | Antidepressant (SSRI) | Depression |
| Pamelor | nortriptyline | Antidepressant (Tricyclic Antidepressant - TCA) | Depression |
| Paxil | paroxetine | Antodepressant (SSRI) | Depression, OCD, PTSD, PMDD, panic disorders, social anxiety disorder |
| Prozac | fluoxetine | Antidepressant (SSRI) | Depression |
| Remeron | mirtazapine | Antidepressant (TCA) | Depression (Major) & PTSD |
| Zoloft | sertraline | Antidepressant (SSRI) | Depression |
| Ativan | lorazepam | Benzodiazepine | Anxiety |
| BuSpar | buspirone | Antianxiety | Anxiety |
| Klonopin | clonazepam | Benzodiazepine | Anxiety |
| Restoril | temazepam | Benzodiazepine / Antianxiety | Anxiety, Insomnia |
| Valium | diazepam | Benzodiazepine / Antianxiety | Anxiety |
| Xanax | alprazolam | Benzodiazepine (DEA CIV) | Anxiety disorders, Panic attacks |
| Risperdal | risperidone | Antipsychotic (atypical) | Bipolar mania, Schizophrenia, Autism |
| Seroquel | quetiapine | Antipsychotic | Bipolar, Schizophrenia |
| Zyprexa | olanzapine | Antipsychotic | Bipolar mania, Schizophrenia |
| Singulair | montelukast | Leukotriene Inhibitor | Prevent asthma attack |
| ProAir | albuterol | B2 Receptor Agonist (bronchodilator) | Asthma, COPD |
| Flonase | fluticasone | Inhaled Steroid | Sesaonal symptoms of allergies/non-allergic rhinitis |
| Advair | fluticasone/salmeterol | B2 Receptor Agonist + Steroid | Asthma, COPD assocaited with chronic bronchitis |
| Proventil | albuterol | B2 Receptor Agonist | Asthma, COPD |
| Nasonex | mometasone | Inhaled Steroid | Seasonal symptoms of allergic/non-allergic rhinitis |
| Nasocort | triamcinolone | Inhaled Steroid | Seasonal symptoms of allergies/non-allergic rhinitis |
| Ventolin | albuterol | B2 Receptor Agonist | Asthma, COPD |
| Spiriva | tiotropium | Anti-cholinergic | Chronic treatment of COPD, Bronchitis, Emphysema |
| Robitussin | guaifenesin | Expectorant | Chronic Bronchitis |
| Tessalon Perles | benzonatate | Antitussive | Symptomatic relief of cough |
| Combivent | albuterol + ipratropium inhaler | Anticholinergic Bronchodilator + B2 Receptor Agonist | COPD |
| Trental | pentoxyifyline | Hemorrheologic Agent | Chronic occlusive arterial disease |
| Coumadin | warfarin | Anticoagulant | Prophylaxis/Treatment of pulmonary embolism, Atrial Fibrillation, MI, Stroke |
| Plavix | clopidogrel | Platelet Aggregation Inhibitor | ACS, Recent Stroke, Established peripheral artery disease |
| Valtrex | valacyclovir | Antiviral | Herpes Labialis/Genitalis, Herpes Zoster |
| Tamiflu | oseltamivir | Antiviral | Influenza |
| Zovirax | acyclovir | Antiviral | Herpes Genitalis, Herpes Zoster, Chicken Pox |
| Microzide | hydrochlorothiazide (HCTZ) | Thiazide Diuretic | HBP, Glaucoma, Edema |
| Lasix | furosemide | Loop Diuretic | HBP, Glaucoma, Edema |
| Dyrenium | triamterene | Potassium Sparing Diuretic | HBP, Glaucoma, Edema |
| Aldactone | spirinolactone | Potassium Sparing Diuretic | HBP, Glaucoma, Edema |
| Ditropan | oxybutynin | Anticholingeric/Antispasmodic | Urge Incontinence, Dysuria |
| Detrol | tolterodine | Anticholinergic/Antispasmodic | Overactive bladder, Urinary incontinence |
| Pletal | cilostazol | Platelet Aggregation Inhibitor | Leg pain caused by intermittent claudication |
| Protonix | pantoprazole | Proton Pump Inhibitor | GERD, Ulcers |
| Tagamet | cimetidine | H2 Receptor Antagonist | GERD, Gastric/Duodenal Ulcers |
| Bentyl | dicyclomine | Anti-spasmodic/Anti-cholinergic | Irritable Bowel Syndrome |
| Pepcid | famotidine | H2 Receptor Antagonist | GERD, Gastric/Duodenal Ulcers |
| Prevacid | lansoprazole | Proton Pump Inhibitor | GERD, Ulcers |
| Prilosec | omeprazole | Proton Pump Inhibitor | GERD, Ulcers |
| Zantac | Ranitidine | H2 Receptor Antagonist | GERD, Gastric/Duodenal Ulcers |
| Reglan | metoclopramide | GI Motility Stimulant | GERD |
| Aciphex | rabeprazole | Proton Pump Inhibitor | GERD, Ulcers |
| Glycolax | polyethylene glycol | Laxative | Constipation |
| Zocor | simvastatin | HMG-CoA Reductase Inhibitor | Prevention or treatment of atherosclerosis |
| Lipitor | atorvastatin | HMG-CoA Reductase Inhibitor | Prevention or treatment of atherosclerosis |
| Pravachol | pravastatin | HMG-CoA Reductase Inhibitor | Prevention or treatment of artherosclerosis |
| Crestor | rosuvastatin | HMG-CoA Reductase Inhibitor | Prevention or treatment of artherosclerosis |
| Mevacor | lovastatin | HMG-CoA Reductase Inhibitor | Prevention or treatment of arthersclerosis |
| Vytorin | ezetimibe + simvastatin | Blocks cholesterol absorbtion in the intestine + HMG-CoA Reductase Inhibitor | Prevention or treatment of artherosclerosis |
| Tricor | fenofibrate | Activation of lipolysis | Prevention or treatment of artherosclerosis |
| Zetia | exetimibe | Blocks cholesterol absorbtion in the intestine | Prevention or treatment of artherosclerosis |
| Lopid | gemfibrozil | Lipid regulating agent | Prevention or treatment of artherosclerosis |
| Niaspan | niacin | Lipid regulating agent | Primary hyperlipidemia, dyslipidemia |
| Lovaza | omega 3 / fish oil | Lipid regulating agent | Elevated triglycerides |
| Flexeril | cyclobenazeprine | Muscle relaxant | Musculoskeletal conditions |
| Soma | carisoprodol | Muscle relaxant | Musculoskeletal conditions |
| Robaxin | methocarbamol | Muscle relaxant | Musculoskeletal conditions |
| Lioresal | baclofen | Muscle relaxant | Musculoskeletal conditions |
| Synthroid | levothyroxine | T4 Synthetic-Hormone Replacement | Hypothyroidism |
| Levoxyl | levothyroxine | T4 Synthetic-Hormone Replacement | Hypothyroidism |
| Glucophage | metformin | Biguanide | Type 2 diabetes |
| Actos | pioglitazone | Thiazolidinedione | Type 2 diabetes |
| Amaryl | glimepiride | Sulfonylurea | Type 2 diabetes |
| DiaBeta | glyburide | Sulfonylurea 2nd Generation | Type 2 diabetes |
| Glucotrol | glipizide | Sulfonylurea 2nd Generation | Type 2 diabetes |
| Januvia | sitagliptin | Dipeptidyl peptidase-4 inhibitor | Type 2 diabetes |
| Lantus | insulin glargine | Long acting insulin | Type 1 diabetes (adults and childred), Type 2 diabetes (adults) |
| NovoLog | insulin aspart | Short acting insulin | Diabetes |
| Humalog | insulin lispro | Short acting insulin | Diabetes |
| Fosamax | alendronate | Biphosphonate | Treatment of postmenopausal osteoporosis and osteoporosis in men |
| Boniva | ibandronate | Biphosphonate | Prevention and treatment of postmenopausal osteoporosis |
| Actonel | risedronate | Biphosphonate | Prevention and treatment of postmenopausal osteoporosis. Treatment of Paget's disease. |
| Yaz | drospirenone/ethinyl estradiol | Progestin + estrogen | Treatment of PMDD |
| Ortho TriCyclen | ethinyl estradiol/norgestimate | Progestin + estrogen | Moderate acne vulgaris in females at least 15 years old. |
| Premarin | conjugated estrogens | Estrogen | Moderate to severe vasomotor symptoms of menopause. Vulvar and vaginal atrophy. Hypoestrogenism. |
| Evista | raloxifene HCL | Selective estrogen receptor modulator | Prevention and treatment of osteoporosis in postmenopausal women |
| Flomax | tamsulosin HCl | Alpha 1A-blocker | BPH |
| Proscar | finasteride | Type II 5alpha-reductase inhibtor | BPH |
| Avodart | dutasteride | Type I and II 5alpha-reductase inhibitor | BPH |
| Viagra | sildenafil citrate | Phosphodiesterase type 5 inhibitor | Erectile dysfunction |
| Cialis | tadalafil | Phosphodiesterase type 5 inhibitor | Erectile dysfunction |
| Levitra | vardenafil | Phosphodiesterase type 5 inhibitor | Erectile dysfuntion |
| Adipex | phentermine | Sympathomimetic | Short-term monotherapy as adjunt in management of exgenous obesity in patients with initial body mass greater than 30kg/square meter |
| Sterapred | prednisone | Glucocorticoid | Steroid-responsive disorders |
| Medrol | methylprednisolone | Glucocorticoid | Steroid-responsive disorders |
| Temovate | clobetasol propionate | Topical steroid | Corticosteroid-responsive dermatosis |
| Lotrisone | betamethasone/clotrimazole | Steroid + azole antifungal | Fungal skin infections |
| Diflucan | fluconazole | Azole | Oropharyngeal, esophageal candidiasis, Cryptococcal meningitis, peritonitis |
| Nizoral | ketoconazole | Azole | Systemic fungal infections or cutaneous dermatophyte infections |
| Zyloprim | allopurinol | Xanthine oxidase inhibitor | Gout |
| Colchicine | colchicine | Anti-inflammatory | Treatment of acute gout flares. Familial Mediterranean Fever |
| Folvite | folic acid | Hematinic | Megaloblastic anemias |
| Feosol | Iron | OTC | Iron deficiency and iron deficiency anemia |
| Adderal | amphetamine / dextroamphetamine | Amphetamine | ADD, Narcolepsy |
| Vyvanse | lisdexamfetamine dimesylate | Stimulant | ADHD |
| Strattera | atomoxetine | SNRI (selective norepinephrine reuptake inhibitor) | ADHD |
| Concerta | methylphenidate | Stimulant | ADHD |
| Ambien | zolpidem tartrate | Imidazopyridine hypnotic | Insomnia |
| Lunesta | eszopiclone | Pyrrolopyrazine hypnotic | Insomnia |
| Rheumatrex | methotrexate sodium | DMARD | Severe recalcitrant rheumatoid arthritis |
| Plaquenil | hydroxychloroquine sulfate | Aminoquinoline | Suppression and treatment of susceptible malaria |
| Xalatan | latanprost | Prostanoid | Open-angle glaucoma. Ocular hypertension |
| Lidoderm | lidocaine | Topical anesthetic | Postherpetic neuralgia |
| Suboxone | duprenorphine / naloxone | Opioid + Opioid antagonist | Opioid dependence |
| Methadose | methadone HCl | Opioid + Opioid antagonist | Opioid dependence |
| Imitrex | sumatriptan | Selective 5-HT1B/1D receptor agonist | Acute treatment of migraines |
| Abilify | ariprazole | Anti-psychotic | Manic depression, adjunct to antidepressants, irritability in autistic disorder |
| Chantix | varenicline | Alpha4 Beta2 acetylcholine receptor partial agonist | Smoking cessation aid |
| Altace | ramipril | ACE Inhibitor | HTN & CHF |
| Avalide | irbesartan & HCTZ | Angiotensin II Receptor Blocker (A2RB) + Diuretic | HTN |