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Top 200 Drugs
UIW
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Pharmacology
Graduate
09/15/2009

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Term
Lipitor
Definition

Generic: Atorvastatin

 

Therapeutic Class: Antihyperlipidemic

 

Use: Lower cholesterol

Term
Vytorin
Definition

Generic: Ezetimibe and Simvastatin

 

Therapeutic Class: Antihyperlipidemic

 

Use: Lower cholesterol

Term
Crestor
Definition

Generic: Rosuvastatin Calcium

 

Therapeutic Class: Antihyperlipidemic

 

Use: Lower cholesterol

Term
Tricor
Definition

Generic: fenofibrate

 

Therapeutic Class: Antihyperlipidemic

 

Use: Lower cholesterol

Term
Zetia
Definition

Generic: Ezetimibe

 

Therapeutic Class: Antihyperlipidemic

 

Use: Lower cholesterol

Term
Nexium
Definition

Generic: Esomeprazole

 

Therapeutic Class: GI (antisecretory)

 

Use: A) Short term treatment of active duodenal ulcer B) GERD C) Gastric ulcers

Term
Prevacid
Definition

Generic: lansoprazole

 

Therapeutic Class: GI(antisecretory)

 

Use: A) Short-term treatment of active duodenal ulcer B) Duodenal ulcer assoc. w/ Helicobacter pylori C) Gastric ulcers D) Erosive esophagitis

Term
Advair
Definition

Generic: fluticasone propionate/salmeterol xinafoate

 

Therapeutic Class: antiasthmatic

 

Use: Asthma

Term
Singulair
Definition

Generic: montelukast sodium

 

Therapeutic Class: antiasthmatic

 

Use: A) Asthma B) Seasonal allergic rhinitis

Term
Spiriva
Definition

Generic: tiotropium bromide

 

Therapeutic Class: antiasthmatic/bronchodilator

 

Use: bronchospasms associated w/ COPD

Term
Plavix
Definition

Generic: Clopidogrel Bisulfate

 

Therapeutic Class: platelet inhibitor

 

Use: Atherosclerosis

Term
Effexor
Definition

Generic: Venlafaxine HCl

 

Therapeutic Class: antidepressant

 

Use: A) depression B) anxiety disorder C) social anxiety

Term
Lexapro
Definition

Generic: Escitalopram Oxalate

 

Therapeutic Class: antidepressant

 

Use: depression

Term
Cymbalta
Definition

Generic: duloxetine HCl

 

Therapeutic Class: antidepressant

 

Use: A) Major depression disorder (MDD)

B) neauropathic pann assoc. w/ diabetic peripheral neuropathy

Term
Actos
Definition

Generic: Pioglitazone HCl

 

Therapeutic Class: antidiabetic

 

Use: A) Improve glycemic control in patients with type II diabetes mellitus

Term
Topamax
Definition

Generic: topiramate

 

Therapeutic Class: antiepileptic

 

Use: A) Seizures B) Migraine headaches

Term
Lamictal
Definition

Generic: lamotrigine

 

Therapeutic Class: antiepileptic

 

Use: seizures

Term
Risperdal
Definition

Generic: Risperidone

 

Therapeutic Class: antipsychotic

 

Use: A) Schizophrenia B) Bipolar I disorder

Term
Abilify
Definition

Generic: Aripiprazole

 

Therapeutic Class: antipsychotic

 

Use: A) Schizophrenia B) Bipolar I disorder

Term
Zyprexa
Definition

Generic: Olanzapine

 

Therapeutic Class: antipsychotic

 

Use: A) pyschotic disorders B) bipolar I disorder C) Agitation w/ schizophrenia and bipolar mania

Term
Geodon
Definition

Generic: ziprasidone HCl

 

Therapeutic Class: antipsychotic

 

Use: A) schizophrenia B) acute mania associated with bipolar disorder

Term
Seroquel
Definition

Generic: quetiapine fumerate

 

Therapeutic Class: antipsychotic

 

Use: A) Pyschotic disorder B) Bipolar I disorder

Term
Aricept
Definition

Generic: Donepezil HCl

 

Therapeutic Class: Dementia of Alzheimer's/ Antipsychotic

 

Use: Dementia of Alzheimers

Term
Valtrex
Definition

Generic: Valacyclovir

 

Therapeutic Class: antiviral

 

Use: Slows the growth and spread of the herpes virus

Term
Celebrex
Definition

Generic: Celecoxib

 

Therapeutic Class: NSAID

 

Use: A) Osteoarthritis B) RA C) Acute Pain

Term
Januvia
Definition

Generic: Sitagliptin

 

Therapeutic Class: antidiabetic

 

Use: Type II diabetes

Term
Lantus
Definition

Generic: Insulin Glargine (rDNA origin)

 

Therapeutic Class: antidiabetic

 

Use: Type I Diabetes mellitus

Term
Concerta
Definition

Generic: Methylphenidate HCl

 

Therapeutic Class: CNS stimulant

 

Use: ADD in children

Term
Adderall XR
Definition

Generic: Amphetamine and Dextroamphetamine salts

 

Therapeutic Class: CNS stimulant

 

Use: A) Narcolepsy B) ADHD

Term
Oxycontin
Definition

Generic: Oxycodone HCl

 

Therapeutic Class: narcotic analgesic

 

Use: Moderate to severe pain

 

Term
Keppra
Definition

Generic: levetiracetam

 

Therapeutic Class: anticonvulsant

 

Use: A) treatment of partial onset seizures w/ or w/o generalization

Term
Lyrica
Definition

Generic: Pregabalin

 

Therapeutic Class: anticonvulsant

 

Use: A) Neuropathicapain assoc. w/ diabetic peripheral neuropathy B) Adults w/ partial onset seizures

Term
Diovan
Definition

Generic: Valsartan

 

Therapeutic Class: CV (angiotensin II receptor blocker

 

Use: A) Hypertension B) Heart failure C) Reduce CV mortality after heart attack

Term
Diovan HCT
Definition

Generic: Valsartan & HCT

 

Therapeutic Class: CV (angiotensin II receptor blocker combination)

 

Use: A) Hypertension B) Heart Failure C) Reduce CV mortality after heart attack

Term
Aciphex
Definition

Generic: rabeprazole

 

Therapeutic Class: GI (antisecretory)

 

Use: A) GERD B) Short term relief of duodenal ulcers

Term
Flomax
Definition

Generic: Tamsulosin HCl

 

Therapeutic Class: anti-inflammatory (prostate)

 

Use: Prostatic hyperplasia (BPH)

Term
Levaquin
Definition

Generic: levofloxacin

 

Therapeutic Class: antibiotic/Fluoroquinolone

 

Use: A) Infection caused by susceptible strains of microorg B) Community acquired pneumonia C) Acute bacterial chronic bronchitis etc.

Term
Imitrex
Definition

Generic: Sumatriptan Succinate

 

Therapeutic Class: antimigrainous agent

 

Use: Acute treatment of migraine attacks & cluster headaches

Term
Ambien CR
Definition

Generic: Zolpidem tartrate

 

Therapeutic Class: Hypnotic

 

Use: Insomnia

Term
Lunesta
Definition

Generic: eszopiclone

 

Therapeutic Class: Hypnotic

 

Use: Insomnia

Term
Nasonex
Definition

Generic: mometasone furoate

 

Therapeutic Class: antiallergy agent

 

Use: Nasal symptoms of seasonal allergies

Term
Enbrel
Definition

Generic: etanercept

 

Therapeutic Class: anti-arthritic agent

 

Use: rheumatoid arthritis

Term
Viagra
Definition

Generic: sildenafil citrate

 

Therapeutic Class: erectile dysfunction

 

Use: for the treatment of erectile dysfunction

Term
Lidoderm
Definition

Generic: lidocaine

 

Therapeutic Class: topical analgesic

 

Use: relief of pain associated with post-hepatic neuralgia

Term
Lovenox
Definition

Generic: enoxaparin sodium

 

Therapeutic Class: low molecular weight heparin (LMWH)

 

Use: A) deep vein thrombosis B) pulmonary embolism

Term
Provigil
Definition

Generic: modafinil

 

Therapeutic Class: stimulant

 

Use: improve wakefulness in patients with excessive sleepiness

Term
Atripla
Definition

Generic: efavirenz, emtricitabine, tenofovir

 

Therapeutic Class: antiviral

 

Use: treatment of HIV

Term
Truvada
Definition

Generic: emtricitabine, tenofovir

 

Therapeutic Class: antiviral

 

Use: treatment of HIV

Term
Cellcept
Definition

Generic: mycophenolate

 

Therapeutic Class: Immunosuppressant agent

 

Use: Prophylaxis of organ rejection together w/ cyclosporin & corticosteroids

Term
Actonel
Definition

Generic: Risedronate Na

 

Therapeutic Class: Osteroporosis agent

 

Use: Osteoporosis

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