Pharmaceutical Flashcards

Generic Name: atorvastatin Indication: Hypercholesterolemia (high cholesterol)

Generic Name: metformin Indication: Oral anti-diabetic

Generic Name: levothyroxine Indication: Hypothyroidism Note: Different brands are NOT interchangeable

Generic Name: lisinopril Indication: Hypertension (high blood pressure)

Generic Name: amlodipine Indication: Hypertension, angina

Generic Name: metoprolol Indication: Hypertension, angina Note: Lopressor = metoprolol tartrate; Toprol XL, Kapspargo Sprinkle = metoprolol succinate

Generic Name: albuterol Indication: Asthma Note: Inhaler is immediate action AKA rescue inhaler

Generic Name: losartan Indication: Hypertension

Generic Name: gabapentin Indication: Epilepsy, nerve pain

Generic Name: omeprazole Indication: GERD (gastroesophageal reflux disease) Note: Also available OTC as Prilosec OTC