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Clinical Medicine 125 Common Drugs
List of basic details regarding common drugs prescribed in primary care
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06/07/2011

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Term
Albuterol
Definition
Proventil, Ventolin, Combivent*
Asthma
SABA
Term
Alendronate
Definition
Fosamax
Osteoporosis/Paget's
Ocular Effects
Term
Allopurinol
Definition
Zyloprim
Gout/Hyperuricemia
Term
Alprazolam
Definition
Xanax
Anxiety, OCD/Phobias, Insomnia
Term
Amiodarone
Definition
Cordarone
A/V fib, A/V tach, A/V flutter
Ocular effects
Term
Amitriptyline
Definition
Elavil
Depression/migraine/neuropathic pain
Term
Amlodipine
Definition
Norvasc
HTN/Angina
Term
Amoxicillin
Definition
Amoxil
Sinusitis, OM, bronchitis, cystitis
Term
Amoxicillin/Clavulate
Definition
Augmentin, Prevpac
AOM, A. sinusitis, A. cystitis, gonorrhea, chancroid
Term
Amphetamine Mixed Salts
Definition
Adderall
ADHD, narcolepsy
Term
Atenolol
Definition
Tenormin, Tenoretic
HTN/Angina/Prevent MI/Arrhythmias
Term
Atorvastatin
Definition
Lipitor
Hypercholesterolemia, mixed dyslipidemia
Term
Azithromycin
Definition
Zithromax
AOM, sinusitis, gonorrhea/chlamydia
Term
Bupropion HCL
Definition
Wellbutrin, Zyban
Depression/Smoking cessation/ADHD/neuropathic pain
Term
Carbidopa/Levodopa
Definition
Sinemet
Parkinsons
Term
Cefprozil
Definition
Cefzil
UTI, gyn/resp/skin/bone-joint infection, septicemia
Term
Ceftriaxone
Definition
Rocephin
Same as Cefprozil, + gonorrhea, meningitis
Term
Celecoxib
Definition
Celebrex
RA, osteoarthritis
Term
Cephalexin
Definition
Keflex
OM, RTI, UTI, bone-joint, septicemia
Term
Ciprofloxacin
Definition
Cipro
STDs, bacterial conjunctivitis, corneal ulcers, UTI, RTI
Term
Clarithromycin
Definition
Biaxin
OM, RTI, STDs, MAC, Peptic Ulcer, Sinusitis
Term
Clindamycin
Definition
Cleocin
Vaginal infection, acne vulgaris, UTI, RTI, osteomyelitis, endocarditis prophylaxis
Term
Clonidine
Definition
Catapres
HTN, cancer pain, opioid/nicotine w/d, ADHD, glaucoma
Term
Clopidogrel
Definition
Plavix
Reduction of MI, stroke, PVD
Term
Clotrimazole
Definition
Lotrimin
Vaginal yeast/fungal infection
Term
Conj. estrogens/Medroxyprogesterone
Definition
Prempro
Hormone replacement, prevent postmenopausal complications
Term
Cyclobenzaprine
Definition
Flexeril
Muscle spasms/pain
Term
Desogestrel/Ethinyl Estradiol
Definition
Apri, Mircette
Birth control, acne, regulate menstrual cycle
Term
Diazepam
Definition
Valium
Anxiety, alcohol w/d, muscle relaxant, status epilepticus
Term
Digoxin
Definition
Lanoxin
Arrhythmias, tachycardia, CHF
Term
Diltiazem
Definition
Cardizem
Angina, tachycardia, A fib/flutter, HTN
Term
Diphenhydramine
Definition
Benadryl
Allergy, anaphylaxis, cough, Parkinsons, sedation
Term
Diphenoxylate HCl/Atropin SO4
Definition
Lomotil
Diarrhea
Term
Divalproex
Definition
Depakote
Seizures, bipolar, migraine prophylaxis, dementia
Term
Donepezil
Definition
Aricept
Alzheimer's, Dementia
Term
Doxazosin
Definition
Cardura
HTN, BPH
Term
Doxycycline
Definition
Vibramycin
Dental/peridontal agents, NGC urethritis, cervicitis, acne vulgaris
Term
Enalapril
Definition
Vasotec
HTN, CHF
Term
Epinephrine
Definition
Adrenalin, EpiPen
Asthma, glaucoma, anaphylactic shock, V-fib, PEA, asystole, bradycardia
Term
Erythromycin
Definition
EES, Ery-Tab, Benzamycin
Legionnaire's, RTI, gastric hypermotility, OM
Term
Esomeprazole
Definition
Nexium
Ulcer, GERD, erosive esophagitis
Term
Estradiol
Definition
Estrace
HRT, menopause, osteoarthritis, hypogonadism
Term
Estrogen
Definition
Premarin
HRT, menopause
Term
Ethinyl estradiol/levonorgestrel
Definition
Aviane, Trivora-28
OCP
Term
Ethinyl estradiol/Norethindrone
Definition
Ortho-Novum
OCP
Term
Ethinyl estradiol/Norgestimate
Definition
Ortho Tri-Cyclen
OCP, acne vulgaris
Term
Ezetimibe
Definition
Zetia
Hyperlipidemia, hypercholesterolemia
Term
Ferrous Sulfate
Definition
Feosol
Iron deficient anemia
Term
Fexofenadine
Definition
Allegra
Seasonal AR
Term
Fluconazole
Definition
Diflucan
Fungal infection, vaginal candidiasis
Term
Fluoxetine
Definition
Prozac
Depression, OCD, bulimia, panic disorder, PTSD
Term
Fluticasone
Definition
Flovent, Flonase, Advair
Asthma prophyl., COPD, pruritis, inflammation
Term
Folic acid
Definition
Megaloblastic, macrocytic anemia prevention, decrease NTD
Term
Furosemide
Definition
Lasix
Edema (CHF), renal disease, HTN, hypercalcemia
Term
Gabapentin
Definition
Neurontin
Partial seizure, neuropathy, MS tremor, hot flashes
Term
Gemfibrozil
Definition
Lopid
II-b hyperlipidemia
Term
Glyburide
Definition
DiaBeta
T2DM
Term
Human insulin
Definition
Humulin
T1DM, gestation, uncontrolled T2DM
Term
Hydrochlorothiazide
Definition
Hydrodiuril
HTN, edema
Term
Hydrocodone
Definition
Vicodin
Pain, cough
Term
Hydrocortisone
Definition
Westcort
Inflammation, allergy, replacement therapy for adrenal insufficiency
Term
Hydroxyzine
Definition
Atarax, Vistaril
CNS depressant - anxiety, sedative, antiemetic, antipruritic
Term
Ibuprofen
Definition
Advil, Motrin
RA, dysmenorrhea, osteoarthritis, inflammation, fever, gout
C/I in asthma, pregnancy, ulcer, CABG
Term
Ipratropium
Definition
Atrovent, Combivent
Asthma, COPD, rhinorrhea (cold/allergies)
Term
Isosorbide mononitrate/dinitrate
Definition
Imdur, Isordil
Angina prophylaxis
Term
Lansoprazole
Definition
Prevacid
Ulcer, GERD, esophagitis, Zollinger-Ellison
Term
Latanoprost
Definition
Xalatan
Glaucoma (ophthalmic anesthetic), elevated IOP
Term
Levofloxacin
Definition
Levaquin
UTI, bacterial conjunctivitis, corneal ulcers, sinusitis, bronchitis, pneumonia
Term
Levothyroxine
Definition
Synthroid, Levothroid
Thyroxine replacement for hypothyroidism, goiter
Term
Lisinopril
Definition
Prinivil, Zestril, Zestoretic
HTN, post MI, CHF, diabetic nepropathy, retinopathy
Term
Losartan
Definition
Cozaar, Hyzaar
HTN, diabetic nephropathy, CHF, proteinuria
Term
Meclizine
Definition
Antivert
Antiemetic
Term
Medoxyprogesterone
Definition
Depo-Provera, Provera
OCP, HRT, amenorrhea, uterine bleeding, hot flashes, endometriosis, endometrial/renal cell carcinoma
Term
Memantine HCl
Definition
Namenda
Alzheimer's, dementia
Term
Metformin
Definition
Glucophage
T2DM, PCOS
Term
Methylphenidate
Definition
Concerta, Ritalin
ADHD, narcolepsy, depression
Term
Metoprolol
Definition
Lopressor, Toprol-XL
HTN, angina, migraine, MI, tremor, CHF
Term
Metronidazole
Definition
Flagyl, MetroGel
PUD, LRI, endocarditis, sepsis, bone/joint/gyne/skin/CNS infection
Term
Montelukast
Definition
Singulair
Asthma, AR
Term
Mupirocin
Definition
Bactroban
Impetigo, secondary infection of skin wound, intranasal for MRSA
Term
Naproxen
Definition
Aleve, Naprosyn
Pain, dysmenorrhea, fever, inflammation
Term
Nitroglycerin
Definition
Nitrodur, Nitrostat
Angina, HTN emergency, CHF following MI
Term
Nystatin
Definition
Mycostatin
Fungal infections
Term
Oseltamivir
Definition
Tamiflu
Tx/prophylaxis Influenza A + B
Term
Oxycodone
Definition
OxyContin, Percodan
Pain
Term
Penicillin VK
Definition
Veetids
Endocarditis prophylaxis, pneumococcal, s. pharyngitis, syphilis, gonorrhea infections
Term
Permethrin
Definition
Elimite
Lice, scabies, insect repellant/pesticide
Term
Phenytoin
Definition
Dilantin
Prophylaxis partial w/complex symptoms, grand mal seizure, neuropathy, arrhythmias
Term
Pioglitazone
Definition
Actos
T2DM, metabolic syndrome
Term
Polyethylene glycol
Definition
Miralax
Constipation (inc. water in GI)
Term
Potassium chloride
Definition
K-Dur, Slow-K
pH+ electrolyte imbalance, hypokalemia
Term
Pramoxine HCl/zinc oxide/mineral oil
Definition
Anusol, Anusol-HC
Inhibit nerve impulses
Term
Pravastatin
Definition
Pravachol
Hyperlipidemia
Term
Prednisone
Definition
Deltasone
Inflammation, allergy, hematology, autoimmune
Term
Prochlorperazine
Definition
Compazine
Antiemetic, psychoses, anxiety
Term
Promethazine
Definition
Phenergan, Phenergan/Codeine
Antiemetic, allergy, motion sickness, sedation
Term
Propranolol
Definition
Inderal
HTN, angina, arrhythmia, MI
Term
Quinapril
Definition
Accupril
HTN, CHF, angina
Term
Raloxifene
Definition
Evista
Postmenopausal osteoporosis
Term
Ranitidine
Definition
Zantac
Ulcer, GERD, GI disorders
Term
Risperidone
Definition
Risperdal
Schizophrenia prophylaxis, bipolar, manic depression
Term
Salmeterol
Definition
Serevent, Advair Diskus
Asthma prophylaxis, bronchospasm in COPD
Term
Sertraline
Definition
Zoloft
Depression, OCD, panic, PTSD, social anxiety
Term
Sildenafil Citrate
Definition
Viagra
ED, pulmonary arterial HTN
Term
SImvastatin
Definition
Zocor
Hyperlipidemia, hypercholesterolemia, past MI, stroke, current CHD
Term
Spironolactone
Definition
Aldactone, Aldactazide
CHF, diagnosing 1ry hypoaldosteronism, hypokalemia
Term
Sumatriptan
Definition
Imitrex
Migraine attack
Term
Tamoxifen
Definition
Nolvadex
Breast CA therapy/prophylaxis
Term
Tamsulosin
Definition
Flomax
BPH, urinary retention
Term
Tetracycline
Definition
Sumycin
Mycoplasma, chlamydia, rickettsia, borrelia, ulcers
Term
Timolol Maleate
Definition
Timoptic
Glaucoma, HTN, migraine, prevent MI, antiarrhythmic
Term
Tolterodine
Definition
Detrol LA
Urinary incontinence, overactive bladder
Term
Tramadol
Definition
Ultram, Ultracet
Severe pain, osteoarthritis breakthrough pain
Term
Trazodone
Definition
Desyrel
Depression, anxiety, insomnia
Term
Tretinoin
Definition
Retin-A
Acne preparation, photodamaged skin, acute promyelocytic leukemia (APL)
Term
Triamcinolone
Definition
Amzacort, Nasacort
Antiinflammatory, antipruritic, edema
Term
Triamterene
Definition
Dyrenium, Dyazide
Hypokalemia, HTN, edema
Term
TMP-SMX
Definition
Bactrim, Septra
UTI, PCP
Term
Valacyclovir
Definition
Valtrex
Herpes Zoster, genital herpes
Term
Valsartan
Definition
Diovan, Diovan HCT
HTN, CHF
Term
Venlafaxine
Definition
Effexor XR
Depression, anxiety, panic, PTSD, hot flashes
Term
Verapamil
Definition
Calan
HTN, angina, supraventricular tachyarrhythmias
Term
Warfarin
Definition
Coumadin
Thrombosis prohpylaxis, DVT prophylaxis/Tx
Term
Zolpidem
Definition
Ambien
Insomnia
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