Common drug classes
Analgesics
Antibiotics
Antidepressants
Anticoagulants and Antiplatelet agents
Antihypertensive agents
Decongestants
Antitussives
Antipsychotics
Antihypertensives
Anticholinergic/bronchodilators
Vasodilators
Diuretics
Statins
Calcium channel blockers
ARBs
ACE Inhibitors
Immunosuppressants
Antifungals
Corticosteroids
Anti-gout
Antipyretics
Antiepileptics
dopamine replacement agents
Anticholinergic agents
mood stabilizers
antianxiety
beta-blockers
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
Common drug classes | Analgesics
Antibiotics
Antidepressants
Anticoagulants and Antiplatelet agents
Antihypertensive agents
Decongestants
Antitussives
Antipsychotics
Antihypertensives
Anticholinergic/bronchodilators
Vasodilators
Diuretics
Statins
Calcium channel blockers
ARBs
ACE Inhibitors
Immunosuppressants
Antifungals
Corticosteroids
Anti-gout
Antipyretics
Antiepileptics
dopamine replacement agents
Anticholinergic agents
mood stabilizers
antianxiety
beta-blockers |
Analgesics | = painkillers
-Acetaminophen (Tylenol)
-opioids
-NSAIDs
-skeletal muscle relaxants |
Antibiotics | = treat bacterial infections
-Vancomycin
-Ceftriaxone
-Ceftazidime
-Cefepime
-Ciprofloxacin
Penicillin antibiotics:
-amoxicillin
-other penicillins
topical antibiotics:
-Mupirocin (Bactroban)
-Bacitracin
-Neomycin
-Polymyxin B
Cephalosporin antibiotics:
-Cephalexin
-other cephalosporins
Antibiotics for after surgery:
-Vancomycin
-Clindamycin
-Cefazolin |
Anticoagulants and Antiplatelet agents | = reduce blood clots
WATCH FOR BLEEDING; NO NSAIDs
-aspirin (bayer, bufferin) (antiplatelet)
-dipyridamole/asprin (aggrenox) (antiplatelet)
-clopidogrel (plavix) (antiplatelet) |
Antihypertensive agents | = Reduce blood pressure
- |
Antitussives | = reduce coughing |
Antidepressants | SSRIs:
-escitalopram (lexapro)
-fluoxetine (prozac)
-paroxetine (paxil)
-sertraline (zoloft)
-buspirone (buspar)
SNRIs:
-duloxine (cymbalta)
-venlafaxine (effexor)
Benzodiazepines:
-alprazolam (xanax)
-clonazepam (klonopin)
-diazepam (valium)
-lorazepam (ativan) |
Immunosuppressants | Tacrolimus ointment
Pimecrolimus cream
Methotrexate
Cyclosporine |
Vitamin D analogs | Calcitriol
Calcipotriene |
Corticosteroids | Lesson inflammation; can lower immune system response
Prednisone
Prednisolone
Topical Corticosteroids:
Hydrocortisone
Betamethasone dipropionate
Mometasone furoate
Clobetasol propionate |
Estrogen-based therapies | Raloxifene |
Bisphosphonates | Bone density/osteoporosis
Alendronate (Fosamax)
Risedronate (Actonel)
Ibandronate (Boniva) |
NSAIDs | = Non-Steroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drugs
-Ibuprofen (Advil, Motrin)
-Naproxen (Aleve)
Prescription NSAIDs:
Celecoxib (Celebrex)
Indomethacin (Indocin)
Meloxicam (Mobic)
Diclofenac gel (Voltaren) |
opioids | = very strong analgesic
-Morphine
-Hydromorphone
-Oxycodone
-hydrocodone
-fentanyl
-tramadol |
Immunosuppressants | =
-methotrexate
-cyclosporine
-azathioprine |
Antifungals | = kills or prevents growth of fungi
topical:
-terbinafine (lamisil at)
-butenafine (lotrimin ultra)
-clotrimazole (lotrimin af)
prescription:
-betamethasone/clotrimazole (lotrisone)
-ketoconazole
oral:
-itraconazole (sporanox)
-terbinafine (lamisil) |
for burns... | -Silver sulfadiazine (Silvadene, SSD)
-hydrocortisone
|
skeletal muscle relaxants | = decrease muscle tone, which eases spasms
-cyclobenzaprine (flexeril)
-tizanidine (zanaflex)
-baclofen |
Antiepileptics | = increases calming chemicals in brain OR decreases chemicals that cause excitement
-Benzodiazepines
-Divalproex sodium/valproic acid (depakote)
-carbamazepine (tegretol)
-carbamazepine (tegretol)
-phenobarbital (solfoton)
-levetiracetam (keppra)
-topiramate (topamax)
-phenytoin (dilantin)
-lamotrigine (lamictal) |
dopamine replacement agents | = increases dopamine; for parkinsons
-carbidopa/levodopa (sinemet)
-entacapone (comtan)
-pramipexole (mirapex)
-apomorphine (apokyn)
|
Anticholinergic agents | = strengthens signals from nerves to muscles |
mood stabilizers | -lithium (lithobid) narrow therapeutic index! salt levels!
-divalproex sodium/valpric acid (depakote)
-lamotrigine (lamictal)
-carbamazepine (tregretol) |
2nd gen antipsychotics | = blocks certain brain chemicals and pathways
BLACK BOX WARNING
-aripiprazole (abilify)
-cariprazine (vraylar)
-lurasidone (latuda)
-olanzapine (zyprexa)
-quetiapine (seroquel)
-risperidone (risperdal) |
1st gen antipsychotics | = blocks certain brain chemicals and pathways
BLACK BOX WARNING
-loxapine
-perphenazine
-fluphenazine
-haloperidol (haldol) |
beta-blockers | = reduces eye fluid production; for glaucoma
-timolol
-betaxolol |
Diuretics | = decrease amount of fluid in body to lower bp
- |
Calcium channel blockers | = relax heart and blood vessels to lower pb
-amlodipine
-nifedipine
-nicardipine |
Angiotensin-Converting Enzyme Inhibitors (ACE inhibitors) | =block the formation or action of chemicals that increase bp
-generic names end in "-pril"
-benazepril
-lisinopril
-ramipril |
Angiotensin Receptor Blockers (ARBs) | = block the formation or action of chemicals that increase bp
-generic names end in "-sartan"
-losartan
-Olmesartan |
Beta-blockers | = also block a type of chemical that increases bp
-generic name ends in "-lol" or "-olol"
-atenolol
-metoprolol
-nebivolol
-propranolol
-labetalol |
vasodilators | = widen/dilate blood vessels to lower pb
- |
statins | = control cholesterol levels
CAN CAUSE RHABDOMYLOSYSIS; CONTRAINDICATED FOR THOSE W/ LIVER DISEASE; NO GRAPFRUIT JUICE
- ezetimibe (prevents cholesterol from being absorbed by small intestine)
- bile acid sequestrants (disrupt body's fat-absorbing process)
-fibrates (decrease triglycerides)
-Niacin (vitamin B3)
-atorvastatin
-rosuvastatin |
hypertensives | = lower bp
-ACE inhibitors
-Antiplatelet agents
-Statins in high doses
-beta blockers
calcium channel blockers |