Medicine Names Flashcards


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Atorvastatin

Treats high cholesterol.

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Levothyroxine

Treats hypothyroidism. brand names include Levothroid, Levoxyl, Synthroid, and Unithroid.

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Metformin

Treats type 2 diabetes.

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4. Lisinopril

Treats high blood pressure, heart failure, and following a heart attack. Brand names include Prinivil and Zestril.

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Amlodipine

Treats high blood pressure, coronary artery disease, and angina (chest pain). Norvasc is the original brand name.

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Metoprolol

Treats high blood pressure, angina, heart failure, and following a heart attack.

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Albuterol

Treats bronchospasm from a variety of lung problems.

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Omeprazole

Treats heartburn, gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), and stomach ulcers. the brand name is Prilosec.

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Losartan

Treats high blood pressure, heart failure, and kidney disease in people with diabetes. The brand name is Cozaar.

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Gabapentin

Helps control partial seizures in people with epilepsy. It has other neurological uses, including treating nerve pain and restless legs syndrome. Brand names include Horizant and Neurontin.

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Hydrochlorothiazide (Esidrix, Hydrodiuril, Microzide, Oretic)

A diuretic to treat high blood pressure and fluid retention.

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Sertraline (Zoloft)

An antidepressant.

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Simvastatin (Zocor)

A statin drug to treat high cholesterol.

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Montelukast (Singulair)

Treats asthma and allergies.

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Escitalopram (Lexapro)

An antidepressant

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Hydrocodone/acetaminophen (Lortab, Norco, Vicodin, various others)

A narcotic analgesic.

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Rosuvastatin (Crestor, Ezallor)

A statin drug to treat high cholesterol.

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Bupropion (Aplenzin, Wellbutrin, Zyban, various others)

Treats depression and can help with quitting smoking.

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Furosemide (Lasix)

A diuretic to treat high blood pressure and fluid retention.

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Pantoprazole (Protonix)

A PPI for heartburn, GERD, and ulcers.

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Trazodone (Desyrel, Oleptro)

An antidepressant.

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Dextroamphetamine/amphetamine salts (Adderall)

A stimulant for attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD).

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Fluticasone (Flonase, Flovent, Cutivate, various others)

A corticosteroid.

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Tamsulosin (Flomax)

Treats an enlarged prostate.

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Fluoxetine (Prozac, others)

An antidepressant.

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Duloxetine (Cymbalta)

An antidepressant.

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Meloxicam (Mobic)

A nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) used to treat pain and inflammation.

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Clopidogrel (Plavix)

Prevents blood clots.

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Prednisone (Deltasone, various others)

A corticosteroid.

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Citalopram (Celexa)

An antidepressant.

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Insulin glargine (Lantus, Toujeo)

Treats diabetes.

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Pravastatin (Pravachol)

A statin drug to treat high cholesterol.

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Tramadol (Ultram, various others)

A narcotic analgesic.

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Alprazolam (Xanax)

A benzodiazepine used to treat anxiety.

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Ibuprofen (Advil, Motrin, various others)

An NSAID.

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Cyclobenzaprine (Amrix, Flexeril)

A muscle relaxant.

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Amoxicillin (Amoxil, Polymox, Trimox, various others)

An antibiotic.

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Methylphenidate (Concerta, Metadate, Ritalin, various others)

A stimulant for ADHD.

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Allopurinol (Zyloprim)

To treat gout and other conditions with high uric acid.

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Clonazepam (Klonopin)

A benzodiazepine.

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Ethinyl estradiol/norethindrone (various)

An oral contraceptive.

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Ergocalciferol (Drisdol)

A vitamin D analog.

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Zolpidem (Ambien, Edluar, Intermezzo, Zolpimist)

A sedative-hypnotic for insomnia.

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Apixaban (Eliquis)

Treats and prevents blood clots.

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Glipizide (Glucotrol)

Treats diabetes.

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Lisinopril/hydrochlorothiazide (Prinzide, Zestoretic)

A combination ACE inhibitor and diuretic.