Top 100 Drugs Pharmacy Flashcards with Audio - Generic Name, Brand Name, Indication
Summary
This video is a flashcard-style review of the top 100 drugs, presented by a pharmacist. Each card displays the generic name, brand name(s), drug class, and primary indication(s). The drugs covered include statins, thyroid hormones, ACE inhibitors, biguanides, calcium channel blockers, beta-blockers, bronchodilators, proton pump inhibitors, ARBs, seizure medications, opioid analgesics, diuretics, SSRIs, leukotriene antagonists, intranasal steroids, antibiotics, topical steroids, stimulants, NSAIDs, antidepressants, muscle relaxants, benzodiazepines, supplements, anticoagulants, and antivirals. The video aims to aid in memorization for healthcare professionals and students.
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Cardiovascular Medications
Atorvastatin (Lipitor) treats high cholesterol.
Atorvastatin, brand name Lipitor, is an HMG-CoA reductase inhibitor used for high cholesterol.
Lisinopril (Prinivil/Zestril) is an ACE inhibitor for high blood pressure.
Lisinopril, brand name Prinivil or Zestril, is an ACE inhibitor used for high blood pressure.
Amlodipine (Norvasc) is a calcium channel blocker for hypertension.
Amlodipine, brand name Norvasc, is a calcium channel blocker used for high blood pressure.
Metoprolol (Lopressor/Toprol XL) controls high blood pressure and irregular heartbeats.
Metoprolol, brand name Lopressor or Toprol XL, is a beta-blocker used for high blood pressure or irregular heartbeat.
Losartan (Cozaar) is an ARB for high blood pressure.
Losartan, brand name Cozaar, is an angiotensin receptor blocker used for high blood pressure.
Simvastatin (Zocor) treats high cholesterol.
Simvastatin, brand name Zocor, is an HMG-CoA reductase inhibitor used for high cholesterol.
Hydrochlorothiazide (HCTZ) is a diuretic for blood pressure and swelling.
Hydrochlorothiazide, brand name Microzide, is a thiazide diuretic used for high blood pressure and swelling.
Furosemide (Lasix) is a loop diuretic that reduces swelling.
Furosemide, brand name Lasix, is a loop diuretic used for swelling.
Rosuvastatin (Crestor) treats high cholesterol.
Rosuvastatin, brand name Crestor, is an HMG-CoA reductase inhibitor used for high cholesterol.
Pravastatin (Pravachol) treats high cholesterol.
Pravastatin, brand name Pravachol, is an HMG-CoA reductase inhibitor used for high cholesterol.
Tamsulosin (Flomax) treats enlarged prostate symptoms.
Tamsulosin, brand name Flomax, is a urinary selective alpha-blocker used for enlarged prostate symptoms.
Carvedilol (Coreg) is a beta-blocker for high blood pressure and heart rhythm issues.
Carvedilol, brand name Coreg, is a beta-blocker used for high blood pressure and irregular heartbeat.
Atenolol (Tenormin) is a beta-blocker for hypertension and arrhythmias.
Atenolol, brand name Tenormin, is a beta-blocker used for high blood pressure or irregular heartbeat.
Lisinopril HCTZ treats high blood pressure with a combination therapy.
Lisinopril HCTZ, brand name Prinzide or Zestoretic, is an ACE inhibitor and thiazide diuretic combination for high blood pressure.
Warfarin (Coumadin) is a vitamin K antagonist anticoagulant.
Warfarin, brand name Coumadin, is a vitamin K antagonist blood thinner.
Propranolol (Inderal) is a beta-blocker for hypertension and arrhythmias.
Propranolol, brand name Inderal, is a beta-blocker used for high blood pressure or irregular heartbeat.
Losartan HCTZ combines ARB and diuretic for blood pressure.
Losartan HCTZ, brand name Hyzaar, is an angiotensin receptor blocker and thiazide diuretic combination for high blood pressure.
Spironolactone (Aldactone) is a potassium-sparing diuretic for heart conditions.
Spironolactone, brand name Aldactone, is a potassium-sparing diuretic used for high blood pressure and heart failure.
Apixaban (Eliquis) is a direct factor Xa inhibitor blood thinner.
Apixaban, brand name Eliquis, is a direct factor Xa inhibitor blood thinner.
Clonidine (Catapres) is an alpha-2 agonist for high blood pressure.
Clonidine, brand name Catapres, is an alpha-2 agonist used for high blood pressure.
Diltiazem (Cardizem) is a calcium channel blocker for blood pressure and heart rhythm.
Diltiazem, brand name Cardizem, is a calcium channel blocker used for high blood pressure and abnormal heart rhythms.
Hydralazine (Apresoline) is a vasodilator for high blood pressure.
Hydralazine, brand name Apresoline, is a vasodilator used for high blood pressure.
Rivaroxaban (Xarelto) is a direct factor Xa inhibitor anticoagulant.
Rivaroxaban, brand name Xarelto, is a direct factor Xa inhibitor blood thinner.
Valsartan (Diovan) is an ARB for high blood pressure.
Valsartan, brand name Diovan, is an angiotensin receptor blocker used for high blood pressure.
Lovastatin (Mevacor/Altoprev) treats high cholesterol.
Lovastatin, brand name Mevacor or Altoprev, is an HMG-CoA reductase inhibitor used for high cholesterol.
Endocrine and Metabolic Medications
Levothyroxine (Synthroid/Levoxyl) is a thyroid hormone replacement.
Levothyroxine, brand name Synthroid or Levoxyl, is a thyroid hormone.
Metformin (Glucophage) is a biguanide for diabetes.
Metformin, brand name Glucophage, is an oral medication for diabetes in the biguanide class.
Insulin glargine (Lantus/Basaglar) is long-acting insulin for diabetes.
Insulin glargine, brand name Lantus or Basaglar, is a long-acting injectable insulin for diabetes.
Glipizide (Glucotrol) is a sulfonylurea for diabetes.
Glipizide, brand name Glucotrol, is an oral medication for diabetes in the sulfonylurea class.
Estradiol (Estrace/Climara/Vivelle Dot) is an estrogen hormone.
Estradiol, brand name Estrace, Climara, or Vivelle Dot, is an estrogen hormone.
Ethinyl estradiol with norethindrone is an estrogen-progesterone combination.
Ethinyl estradiol with norethindrone, brand name Loestrin or Ovcon, is an estrogen and progesterone hormone combination.
Ergocalciferol (Vitamin D2) is a vitamin D supplement.
Ergocalciferol, brand name Drisdol, is a vitamin D supplement.
Insulin aspart (Novolog) is a rapid-acting insulin for diabetes.
Insulin aspart, brand name Novolog, is a rapid-acting injectable insulin for diabetes.
Glimepiride (Amaryl) is a sulfonylurea for diabetes.
Glimepiride, brand name Amaryl, is an oral medication for diabetes in the sulfonylurea class.
Fenofibrate (Tricor) treats high cholesterol and triglycerides.
Fenofibrate, brand name Tricor, is a medication for high cholesterol and triglycerides.
Ethinyl estradiol with norgestimate is an estrogen-progesterone combo.
Ethinyl estradiol with norgestimate, brand name Ortho-Cyclen or Ortho Tri-Cyclen, is an estrogen-progesterone hormone combination.
Sitagliptin (Januvia) is a DPP-4 inhibitor for diabetes.
Sitagliptin, brand name Januvia, is an oral diabetes medication in the DPP-4 inhibitor class.
Insulin lispro (Humalog) is a rapid-acting insulin for diabetes.
Insulin lispro, brand name Humalog, is a rapid-acting injectable insulin for diabetes.
Bupropion (Wellbutrin/Zyban) is an NDRI and smoking cessation aid.
Bupropion, brand name Wellbutrin or Zyban, is an NDRI antidepressant and also used for smoking cessation.
Gastrointestinal Medications
Omeprazole (Prilosec) is a PPI for heartburn and GERD.
Omeprazole, brand name Prilosec, is a proton pump inhibitor used for heartburn and GERD.
Pantoprazole (Protonix) is a PPI for heartburn and GERD.
Pantoprazole, brand name Protonix, is a proton pump inhibitor used for heartburn and GERD.
Ranitidine (Zantac) is an H2 blocker for heartburn and GERD.
Ranitidine, brand name Zantac, is an H2 blocker used for heartburn and GERD.
Ondansetron (Zofran) treats nausea and vomiting.
Ondansetron, brand name Zofran, is a 5-HT3 antagonist used for nausea and vomiting.
Neurological and Pain Medications
Gabapentin (Neurontin) treats seizures and nerve pain.
Gabapentin, brand name Neurontin, is a medication for seizures and nerve pain.
Hydrocodone with acetaminophen (Norco) is a schedule II opioid for pain.
Hydrocodone with acetaminophen, brand name Norco, is an opioid analgesic for moderate to severe pain. It's a DEA schedule two.
Amphetamine with dextroamphetamine (Adderall) is a schedule II stimulant for ADHD.
Amphetamine with dextroamphetamine, brand name Adderall, is a central nervous system stimulant for ADHD. It's a DEA schedule two.
Tramadol (Ultram) is a schedule IV opioid analgesic for moderate to severe pain.
Tramadol, brand name Ultram, is an opioid analgesic for moderate to severe pain. It's a DEA schedule four.
Ibuprofen (Motrin/Advil) is an NSAID for pain and inflammation.
Ibuprofen, brand name Motrin or Advil, is an NSAID for pain and inflammation.
Trazodone (Desyrel) is a SARI antidepressant.
Trazodone, brand name Desyrel, is a SARI antidepressant.
Meloxicam (Mobic) is an NSAID for pain and inflammation.
Meloxicam, brand name Mobic, is an NSAID for pain and inflammation.
Alprazolam (Xanax) is a schedule IV benzodiazepine for anxiety.
Alprazolam, brand name Xanax, is a benzodiazepine for anxiety. It's a DEA schedule 4.
Cyclobenzaprine (Flexeril) is a muscle relaxant.
Cyclobenzaprine, brand name Flexeril, is a muscle relaxant.
Methylphenidate (Ritalin) is a schedule II stimulant for ADHD.
Methylphenidate, brand name Ritalin, is a central nervous system stimulant for ADHD. It's a DEA schedule two.
Clonazepam (Klonopin) is a schedule IV benzodiazepine for anxiety.
Clonazepam, brand name Klonopin, is a benzodiazepine for anxiety. It's a DEA schedule four.
Oxycodone (Roxicodone/OxyContin) is a schedule II opioid for pain.
Oxycodone, brand name Roxicodone or OxyContin, is an opioid analgesic for moderate to severe pain. It's a DEA schedule two.
Lamotrigine (Lamictal) treats seizures and bipolar disorder.
Lamotrigine, brand name Lamictal, is a medication for seizures and bipolar disorder.
Pregabalin (Lyrica) treats nerve pain.
Pregabalin, brand name Lyrica, is a medication for nerve pain.
Diclofenac (Voltaren) is an NSAID for pain and inflammation.
Diclofenac, brand name Voltaren, is an NSAID for pain and inflammation.
Lorazepam (Ativan) is a schedule IV benzodiazepine for anxiety.
Lorazepam, brand name Ativan, is a benzodiazepine for anxiety. It's a DEA schedule four.
Zolpidem (Ambien) is a non-benzodiazepine for sleep.
Zolpidem, brand name Ambien, is a non-benzodiazepine for sleep. It's a DEA schedule four.
Tizanidine (Zanaflex) is a muscle relaxant.
Tizanidine, brand name Zanaflex, is a muscle relaxant.
Topiramate (Topamax) treats seizures and migraine.
Topiramate, brand name Topamax, is a medication for seizures and migraine prevention.
Buspirone (BuSpar) is a medication for anxiety.
Buspirone, brand name BuSpar, is a medication for anxiety.
Levetiracetam (Keppra) is a medication for seizures.
Levetiracetam, brand name Keppra, is a medication for seizures.
Amitriptyline (Elavil) is a tricyclic antidepressant.
Amitriptyline, brand name Elavil, is a tricyclic antidepressant.
Respiratory Medications
Albuterol (Proventil/Ventolin) is a beta-2 bronchodilator for asthma.
Albuterol, brand name Proventil or Ventolin, is a beta-2 bronchodilator for asthma and other lung diseases.
Montelukast (Singulair) treats asthma and allergies.
Montelukast, brand name Singulair, is a leukotriene receptor antagonist used for asthma and allergies.
Fluticasone (Flonase) is an intranasal steroid for allergies.
Fluticasone, brand name Flonase, is an intranasal steroid for allergy symptoms.
Budesonide with formoterol (Symbicort) treats asthma and COPD.
Budesonide with formoterol, brand name Symbicort, is a steroid and beta-2 bronchodilator combination for asthma and COPD.
Fluticasone with salmeterol (Advair) treats asthma and COPD.
Fluticasone with salmeterol, brand name Advair, is a steroid and beta-2 bronchodilator combination for asthma and COPD.
Psychiatric and Neurological Medications
Sertraline (Zoloft) is an SSRI antidepressant.
Sertraline, brand name Zoloft, is an SSRI antidepressant.
Escitalopram (Lexapro) is a SSRI antidepressant.
Escitalopram, brand name Lexapro, is a SSRI antidepressant.
Fluoxetine (Prozac) is a SSRI antidepressant.
Fluoxetine, brand name Prozac, is a SSRI antidepressant.
Citalopram (Celexa) is an SSRI antidepressant.
Citalopram, brand name Celexa, is an SSRI antidepressant.
Duloxetine (Cymbalta) is a SNRI antidepressant.
Duloxetine, brand name Cymbalta, is a SNRI antidepressant.
Venlafaxine (Effexor) is an SNRI antidepressant.
Venlafaxine, brand name Effexor, is an SNRI antidepressant.
Quetiapine (Seroquel) is an antipsychotic medication.
Quetiapine, brand name Seroquel, is an antipsychotic.
Paroxetine (Paxil) is an SSRI antidepressant.
Paroxetine, brand name Paxil, is an SSRI antidepressant.
Mirtazapine (Remeron) is a tetracyclic antidepressant.
Mirtazapine, brand name Remeron, is a tetracyclic antidepressant.
Antibiotics and Antivirals
Amoxicillin (Amoxil) is a penicillin antibiotic.
Amoxicillin, brand name Amoxil, is a penicillin antibiotic.
Azithromycin (Zithromax) is a macrolide antibiotic.
Azithromycin, brand name Zithromax, is a macrolide antibiotic.
Doxycycline (Doryx/Vibramycin) is a tetracycline antibiotic.
Doxycycline, brand name Doryx or Vibramycin, is a tetracycline antibiotic.
Cephalexin (Keflex) is a cephalosporin antibiotic.
Cephalexin, brand name Keflex, is a cephalosporin antibiotic.
Sulfamethoxazole with trimethoprim (Bactrim/Septra) is a sulfonamide antibiotic.
Sulfamethoxazole with trimethoprim, brand name Bactrim or Septra, is a sulfonamide antibiotic.
Amoxicillin with clavulanic acid (Augmentin) is a penicillin antibiotic.
Amoxicillin with clavulanic acid, brand name Augmentin, is a penicillin antibiotic.
Oseltamivir (Tamiflu) is an antiviral for influenza.
Oseltamivir, brand name Tamiflu, is an antiviral for the influenza virus.
Miscellaneous Medications
Acetaminophen (Tylenol) treats mild pain and fever.
Acetaminophen, brand name Tylenol, is a medication for mild pain and fever.
Prednisone (Deltasone) is an oral steroid for inflammation.
Prednisone, brand name Deltasone, is a oral steroid for allergic reactions or inflammation.
Potassium chloride is a potassium supplement.
Potassium chloride, brand name K-Dur or Klor-Con, is a potassium supplement.
Clopidogrel (Plavix) is an antiplatelet blood thinner.
Clopidogrel, brand name Plavix, is an antiplatelet blood thinner.
Aspirin is an antiplatelet blood thinner.
Aspirin, brand name Ecotrin, is an antiplatelet blood thinner.
Allopurinol (Zyloprim) is for gout prevention.
Allopurinol, brand name Zyloprim, is a xanthine oxidase inhibitor for gout prevention.
Cetirizine (Zyrtec) is an H1 antihistamine for allergy symptoms.
Cetirizine, brand name, Zyrtec, is a H1 antihistamine for allergy symptoms.
Hydroxyzine (Atarax/Vistaril) treats allergies or anxiety.
Hydroxyzine, brand name Atarax or Vistaril, is a H1 antihistamine for allergy symptoms or anxiety.
Finasteride (Proscar/Propecia) treats enlarged prostate and hair loss.
Finasteride, brand name Proscar or Propecia, is a 5-alpha reductase inhibitor for enlarged prostate symptoms or hair loss.
Ferrous sulfate is an iron supplement.
Ferrous sulfate, brand name Feosol, is an iron supplement.
Latanoprost (Xalatan) is an eye drop for glaucoma.
Latanoprost, brand name Xalatan, is a prostaglandin analog eye drop for glaucoma.
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