| Part 1 Top 100 Drug Names |
Brand names: Vicodin, Lortab, Lorcet Plus, Norco, Hycet, Anexsia, Xodol, Zamicet, Zydone
Generic name: Hydrocodone/acetaminophen
Drug class: Narcotic, analgesic
• Relieves pain.
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Brand name: Toprol XL
Generic name: Metoprolol succinate
Drug class: Beta blocker, beta1 selective blocker
• Blocks the action of epinephrine and norepinephrine on beta receptors located mainly in the heart and kidneys.
• Notice the suffix -olol, which distinguishes beta blockers from other drug classes.
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Indication: Moderate to moderately severe pain relief
Side effects: Drowsiness, sedation, dizziness
Special considerations:
• This is a Schedule III habit-forming drug.
• The patient should not use in combination with acetaminophen or other products containing acetaminophen and to not exceed the maximum dose allowance of acetaminophen (doses that exceed 4 g of acetaminophen per day).
• The patient should not take with alcohol.
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Indications: Early treatment of acute myocardial infarction (MI), congestive heart failure, hypertension, angina
Side effects: Dizziness, headache, tiredness
Special considerations:
• The patient should not take concurrently with other beta blockers.
• Patients should be alerted that this medication should not be discontinued abruptly.
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Brand names: OxyContin, Roxicodone, OxyIR, OxyFAST, Oxecta
Generic name: Oxycodone
Drug class: Opioid analgesic
• Relieves pain.
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Brand name: Protonix
Generic name: Pantoprazole
Drug class: Proton pump inhibitor (PPI)
• Prevents acid buildup.
• Notice the suffix -prazole, which distinguishes PPIs from other drug classes.
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Indication: Moderate to severe pain
Side effects: Nausea, vomiting, constipation, dizziness, sweating, flushing, weakness
Special considerations:
• This is a Schedule II habit-forming drug.
• The patient should not take with alcohol.
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Indications: Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), ulcers, heartburn
Side effects: Diarrhea, headache, hyperglycemia, nausea, abdominal pain, flatulence
Special considerations:
• The patient should not take if hypersensitive to other proton pump inhibitors.
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Brand names: Prilosec, Zegerid
Generic name: Omeprazole
Drug class: Proton pump inhibitor (PPI)
• Prevents acid buildup.
• Notice the suffix -prazole, which distinguishes PPIs from other drug classes.
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Brand name: Zocor
Generic name: Simvastatin
Drug class: Statin, HMG-CoA (3-hydroxy-3-methyl-glutaryl-CoA) reductase inhibitor
• Lowers low-density lipoprotein (LDL)/cholesterol.
• Notice the suffix -statin, which distinguishes lipid-lowering agents from other drug classes.
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Indications: Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), ulcers
Side effects: Diarrhea, headache, hyperglycemia, nausea, abdominal pain, flatulence
Special considerations:
• The patient should not take if hypersensitive to other proton pump inhibitors.
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Indication: Hypercholesterolemia
Side effects: Constipation, flatulence, upper respiratory infection
Special considerations:
• The patient should avoid drinking more than 1 quart of grapefruit juice.
• This medication can lead to hepatic failure.
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Brand name: Adderall XR
Generic name: Amphetamine/dextroamphetamine XR
Drug class: Central nervous system stimulant
• Excites the nervous system.
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Brand name: Duragesic
Generic name: Fentanyl transdermal
Drug class: Opioid analgesic
• Relieves pain.
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Indications: Narcolepsy, attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD)
Side effects: Dizziness, hypertension, insomnia, confusion, nausea, diarrhea
Special considerations:
• This is a Schedule II habit-forming drug.
• The patient should not take concurrently with monoamine oxidase inhibitors (MAOIs).
• Patients with hypertension and advanced arteriosclerosis should avoid this medication.
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Indication: Chronic pain
Side effects: Asthenia, confusion, constipation, dry mouth, nausea, vomiting
Special considerations:
• This is a Schedule II habit-forming drug.
• This medication has high potential for diversion.
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