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50 drugs
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| atenolol | Trade Name:Tenormin, Senormin Drug class:beta blocker Mechanism of action:relaxes blood vessels and slows heart rate to improve blood flow and decrease blood pressure Therapeutic uses: used to treat hypertension, angina, and to improve survival after a he |
| atorvastatin | Trade Name:Lipitor Drug class:HMG-CoA reductase inhibitors(statins)Mechanism of action: slows the production of cholesterol in the body Therapeutic uses: reduce the risk of heart attack and stroke and to decrease the chance of heart surgery in those that |
| azithromycin | Trade Name: Zithromax, Zmax Drug class: macrolide antibiotics Mechanism of action: stops growth of bacteria Therapeutic uses: to treat bacterial infections |
| celecoxib | Trade Name:Celebrex Drug class:NSAID, COX-2 inhibitor Mechanism of action: stops the body’s production of a substance that causes pain and inflammation Therapeutic uses: relieve pain tenderness, swelling and stiffness. Also used after surgery to reduce t |
| cephalexin | Trade Name: Keflex, Biocef, Ed A-Ceph, Keftab, Panixine DisperDose, Zartan Drug class: cephalosporin antibiotic Mechanism of action: kills bacteria Therapeutic uses: to treat bacterial infections |
| albuterol | Trade Name: Ventolin, Proventil Drug class: bronchodilator Mechanism of action: dilates bronchioles in lungs Therapeutic uses: to treat asthma |
| alprazolam | Trade Name: Xanax Drug class: benzodiazepine Mechanism of action: works by decreasing abnormal excitement in the brain Therapeutic uses: sedative, hypnotic, anti-anxiety |
| amlodipine | Trade Name: Norvasc Drug class: Ca+ channel blocker Mechanism of action: relaxes vessels to the heart Therapeutic uses: hypertension, angina, arrhythmias |
| amoxicillin | Trade Name: Amoxil, Trimox Drug class: penicillin antibiotic Mechanism of action: kills bacteria Therapeutic uses: to treat bacterial infections susceptible to penicillin |
| aripiprazole | Trade Name: Abilify Drug class: anti-psychotic Mechanism of action: partial agonist – bind to receptors to give desired response Therapeutic uses: schizophrenia, bipolar, depression |
| co-trimoxazole | Trade Name: Bactrim, Septra, Sulfatrim Drug class: sulfa drug Mechanism of action: kills bacteria Therapeutic uses: treat bacterial infections |
| donepezil | Trade Name:Aricept Drug class:cholinesterase inhibitors Mechanism of action:improves mental function by increasing the amount of a certain naturally occurring substance in the brain. Therapeutic uses:to treat dementia by improving the ability to think and |
| enoxaparin | Trade Name:Lovenox Drug class:low molecular weight heparins Mechanism of action: stops the formation of substances that cause clots Therapeutic uses: used to prevent blood clots in the legs of patients on bed rest, having hip or knee replacement surgery, |
| epoietin alfa | Trade Name: Epogen, Eprex, Procrit, EPO Drug class: erythropoiesis stimulating agents Mechanism of action: causes the bone marrow to make more rbc’s Therapeutic uses: to treat anemia in people with kidney failure, who are on chemotherapy, taking zidovudin |
| etanercept | Trade Name: Enbrel Drug class: tumor-necrosis factor inhibitors Mechanism of action: blocks the activity of tumor-necrosis factor, a substance in the body that causes inflammation Therapeutic uses: relieves the symptoms of certain autoimmune disorders lik |
| ethinyl estradiol/norethindrone/Fe | Trade Name: Loestrin 24 Fe, Estrostep Fe Drug class:oral contraceptive MoAaction:preventing the release of an egg during the menstrual cycle, and makes vaginal fluid thicker to help prevent sperm from reaching an egg Therapeutic uses: to prevent pregnancy |
| exenatide | Trade Name:Byetta Drug class:incretin mimetics MoA:mimics the effect of incretins,hormones which are produced and released into the blood by the intestine in response to foodThera uses:treatment type2diabetes by improving the pancreas’ response to meals |
| fluconazole | Trade Name:Diflucan Drug class:antifungal,triazoles Mechanism of action:slows the growth of fungi that cause infection Therapeutic uses:used to treat fungal infections |
| furosemide | Trade Name: Lasix, Delone, Furocot, Lo-Aqua Drug class: diuretic Mechanism of action: causes the kidneys to get rid of unneeded water and salt from the body into the urine Therapeutic uses: used to reduce swelling and fluid retention |
| hydrochlorothiazid | Trade Name: HydroDiuril Drug class: diuretic Mechanism of action: causes the kidneys to get rid of unneeded water and salt from the body into the urine Therapeutic uses: treats hypertension and fluid retention |
| hydrocodone/acetaminophen | Trade Name: Vicodin Drug class: narcotic (opiate), antitussives MoA: relieves pain by changing the way the brain and nervous system respond to pain. Therapeutic uses: pain relief |
| ibuprofen | Trade Name: Motrin, Advil Drug class: NSAID Mechanism of action: stops the body’s production of a substance that causes pain fever and inflammation. Therapeutic uses: relief of pain, tenderness, swelling, and stiffness |
| infliximab | Trade Name:Remicade Drug class:tumor necrosis factor=alpha(TFN-alpha)inhibitors MoA:blocks act of TFN-alpha(causes inflam) Thera uses:relieve symptoms of ai disorders:RA,Crohns,ulcerative colitis,ankylosing spondylitis,psoriasis,and psoriatic arthritis |
| insulin aspart | Trade Name:Novolog Drug class:human insulin MoA:helps move sugar from blood to other tissues where it can be stored,also stops the liver producing more sugar Thera use:used to treat type1,can also be used in type2 that need insulin to control diabetes |
| latanoprost | Trade Name: Xalatan Drug class: prostanoid selective FP receptor agonist MoA: reduces intraocular pressure by increasing the out flow of aqueous humor Therapeutic uses: used to reduce pressure inside the eye |
| levofloxacin | Trade Name:Levaquin Drug class:fluoroquinolones(antibiotic) MoA:kills infecting bacteria Therapeutic uses:treat certain infections including pneumonia, chronic bronchitis, and sinus, urinary tract, kidney, prostate and skin infections,can treat anthrax. |
| levothyroxine | Trade Name: Synthriod Drug class: thyroid hormone MoA provides the body with hormones not sufficiently created by the thyroid Therapeutic uses: used to treat hypothyroidism |
| lisinopril | Trade Name: Zestril Drug class: angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitors MoA: decreases chemicals that tighten blood vessels so blood flows more freely Therapeutic uses: used to treat high blood pressure, to improve survival of heart attack |
| mesalamine | Trade Name:Asacol, Apriso, Canasa, FIV-ASA, Lialda, Pentasa, Rowasa Drug class:anti-inflammatory agents MoA: stops the body from producing a certain substance that may cause pain or inflammation. Therapeutic uses: used to treat ulcerative colitis |
| metformin | Trade Name: Glucophage, Fortamet, Glumetza, Riomet class:biguanide MoA:helps control the amount of glucose in the body.decreases glucose absorbed from food and amount of glucose made by liver.increases body’s response to insulin Therapeutic uses:type II |
| methylphenidate extended release | Trade Name: Concerta, Metadate, Methylin, Ritalin Drug class: CNS stimulants MoA: changes the amount of natural substances in the brain Therapeutic uses: used to control symptoms of ADHD and to treat narcolepsy |
| metoprolol | Trade Name:Lopressor, Toprol Drug class:beta blocker MoA:relaxes blood vessels and slows heart rate to improve blood flow and decrease blood pressure. Therapeutic uses:used to treat high blood pressure,prevent angina,improve survival after a heart attack. |
| mometasone | Trade Name: Nasonex Drug class: corticosteroid MoA: reduces inflammation caused by allergic reactions Therapeutic uses: to treat environmental or seasonal allergies |
| montelukast | Trade:Singulair Drug class:leukotriene receptor antagonists MoA:blocks action of sub in body that cause symptoms of asthma allergic rhinitis Thera uses:prevent diff breathing,chest tight,wheezing and coughing caused by asthma, allergic rhinitis |
| omeprazole | Trade Name:Nexium, Losec, Omesec, Prilosec Drug class:proton pump inhibitors MoA:decreases the amount of acid made in the stomach Therapeutic uses:used to treat GERD, ulcers, Zollinger-Ellison syndrome, and frequent heart burn. |
| pioglitazone | Trade Name: Actos Drug class: thiazolidinediones MoA: increases the body’s sensitivity to insulin. Therapeutic uses: use to treat type II diabetes. |
| piperacillin/tazobactam | Trade Name:Zosyn Drug class:semisynthetic antibiotic/betalactamase inhibitor MoA: kills bacteria Thera uses:moderate-severe infections caused by oganisms resistant to piperacillin, examples:appendicitis,peritonitis,cellulitis and diabetic foot infections |
| quetiapine | Trade Name: Seroquel Drug class: atypical antipsychotics MoA: changes the activity of a certain natural substance in the brain. Therapeutic uses: to treat symptoms of schizophrenia and bipolar. |
| raloxifene | Trade Name: Evista Drug class: selective estrogen receptor modulators Mechanism of action: mimicks the effects of estrogen to increase the density of bone Therapeutic uses: to prevent and treat osteoporosis in post-menopausal women |
| salmeterol/fluticasone | Trade Name: Advair Diskus Drug class: bronchodilator/anti-inflammatory corticosteroid MoA: opens airways and reduces swelling Therapeutic uses: used to treat asthma and chronic bronchitis |
| sertraline | Trade Name: Zoloft Drug class: SSRI MoA: increases the amount of serotonin in the brain Therapeutic uses: used to treat depression, ocd, panic attacks, ptsd, and social anxiety disorder |
| sildenafil | Trade Name:Viagra Revatio Drug class:phosphodiesterase inhibitors MoA:ED, increasing blood flow to the penis during sexual stimulation,PAH by relaxing the blood vessels in the lungs to allow blood to flow Thera uses:ED or improve ability to exercise w/PAH |
| sitagliptin | Trade Name: Januvia Drug class: dipeptidyl peptidase-4 inhibitor MoA: increases the amount insulin released when blood sugar is high Therapeutic uses: to lower blood sugar levels in patients with type II diabetes |
| tamsulosin | Trade Name:Flomax Drug class:alpha blocker MoA:relaxes muscles in prostate and bladder so urine can flow easily Thera uses: treat the symptoms of an enlarged prostate including difficulty urinating, painful urination, and urinary frequency and urgency. |
| clopidogrel | Trade Name: Plavix Drug class: antiplatelet Mechanism of action: prevents harmful blood clots that may cause heart attacks or strokes. Therapeutic uses: to prevent strokes and heart attacks in patients at risk for those problems. |
| trazodine | Trade Name: Desyrel, Oleptro Drug class: serotonin modulators MoA: increases the amount of serotonin in the brain Therapeutic uses: to treat depression |
| valsartan | Trade Name:Diovan Class:angiotensin II receptor antagonists MoA:blocks action of certain natural substances that tighten the blood vessels,allow blood flow smoothly heart to pump efficiently Thera uses:hypertension,chf,improve survival after heart attack |
| warfarin | Trade Name: Coumadin, Jantoven, Marfarin Drug class: anticoagulants MoA: decreases the clotting ability of the blood Therapeutic uses: to prevent blood clots from forming or growing larger in the blood. |
| zoledronic acid | Trade Name:Zometa, Reclast Class:biophosphonates MoA:slows bone breakdown. Inc bone density, dec amount of ca released from bones to blood Therapeutic uses:prevent/treat osteoporosis, treat Pagets disease,treat high levels of ca in blood caused by cancers |
| zolpidem | Trade Name: Ambien, Edluar, Zolpimist Drug class: sedative-hypnotics MoA: slows activity in the brain to allow sleep Therapeutic uses: to treat insomnia |
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