Pharmacology Flashcards: Top 200 Drugs

Lecturer: Amanda, Pharmacist

Introduction

• Video includes flashcards with audio for the top 200 drugs.
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Drug Categories & Examples

Cholesterol Medications

• Atorvastatin (Lipitor): HMG CoA reductase inhibitor.
• Simvastatin (Zocor): HMG CoA reductase inhibitor.
• Rosuvastatin (Crestor): HMG CoA reductase inhibitor.
• Pravastatin (Pravachol): HMG CoA reductase inhibitor.
• Lovastatin (Mevacor): HMG CoA reductase inhibitor.

Thyroid Hormones

• Levothyroxine (Synthroid, Levoxyl): Thyroid hormone.
• Liothyronine (Cytomel): Thyroid hormone.

Blood Pressure & Heart Medications

• Lisinopril (Prinivil, Zestril): ACE inhibitor for hypertension.
• Amlodipine (Norvasc): Calcium channel blocker for hypertension.
• Metoprolol (Lopressor, Toprol): Beta blocker for hypertension.
• Losartan (Cozaar): Angiotensin receptor blocker.
• Hydrochlorothiazide (Microzide): Thiazide diuretic.
• Carvedilol (Coreg): Beta blocker.
• Atenolol (Tenormin): Beta blocker.
• Diltiazem (Cardizem): Calcium channel blocker.

Diabetes Medications

• Metformin (Glucophage): Oral diabetes medication in the biguanide class.
• Insulin Glargine (Lantus): Long-acting insulin.
• Glipizide (Glucotrol): Sulfonylurea class.
• Sitagliptin (Januvia): DPP-4 inhibitor.

Pain Management

• Hydrocodone with Acetaminophen (Norco): Opioid analgesic.
• Tramadol (Ultram): Opioid analgesic.
• Ibuprofen (Motrin, Advil): NSAID.
• Meloxicam (Mobic): NSAID.
• Naproxen (Naprosyn): NSAID.
• Diclofenac (Voltaren): NSAID.

Antidepressants

• Sertraline (Zoloft): SSRI.
• Escitalopram (Lexapro): SSRI.
• Fluoxetine (Prozac): SSRI.
• Duloxetine (Cymbalta): SNRI.
• Bupropion (Wellbutrin, Zyban): NDRI.
• Citalopram (Celexa): SSRI.

Anti-anxiety Medications

• Alprazolam (Xanax): Benzodiazepine (DEA schedule IV).
• Clonazepam (Klonopin): Benzodiazepine.
• Lorazepam (Ativan): Benzodiazepine.

Antipsychotics

• Quetiapine (Seroquel): Antipsychotic.
• Aripiprazole (Abilify): Antipsychotic.

Bronchodilators

• Albuterol (Proventil, Ventolin): Beta-2 bronchodilator.
• Fluticasone with Salmeterol (Advair): Combination steroid and bronchodilator.

Antibiotics

• Amoxicillin (Amoxil): Penicillin antibiotic.
• Azithromycin (Zithromax): Macrolide antibiotic.
• Ciprofloxacin (Cipro): Fluoroquinolone antibiotic.

Gastrointestinal Medications

• Omeprazole (Prilosec): Proton pump inhibitor.
• Pantoprazole (Protonix): Proton pump inhibitor.
• Ranitidine (Zantac): H2 blocker.

Hormones

• Estradiol (Estrace, Climara): Estrogen hormone.
• Progesterone (Prometrium): Progesterone hormone.

Anticoagulants

• Warfarin (Coumadin): Vitamin K antagonist.
• Clopidogrel (Plavix): Anti-platelet blood thinner.

Opioids (DEA Schedule II)

• Oxycodone (Roxicodone, OxyContin): Opioid analgesic.
• Morphine (Roxanol, MS Contin): Opioid analgesic.

Conclusion

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