Drug References

Front 1

Nifedipine, amlodipine

Back 1

Help to open up blood vessels and increase blood supply to the heart

Hint 1

Anti-angina medications

Front 2

Diltiazem, metoprolol, digoxin, carvedilol

Back 2

Help the heartbeat in a normal rhythm

Hint 2

Anti-arrhythmics

Front 3

Digoxin, clonidine

Back 3

Used to regulate heart rate

Hint 3

Heart rate

Front 4

Hydrochlorothiazide, enalapril, furosemide, lisinopril, diltiazem, nifedipine, amlodipine, metoprolol, spironolactone, terazosin, carvedilol

Back 4

Lowers blood pressure

Hint 4

Antihypertensives

Front 5

Fludrocortisone

Back 5

Increases blood pressure

Hint 5

Corticosteroid

Front 6

Fenofibrate, gemfibrozil, simvastatin, atorvastatin

Back 6

Lower fat levels in blood

Hint 6

Lipid lowering

Front 7

Warfarin, aspirin

Back 7

Used to prevent or decrease blood clot formation

Hint 7

Anti-coagulants

Front 8

Amoxicillin, Amoxicillin-clavulanic acid, metronidazole, azithromycin, clindamycin, cephalexin, ciproflaxacin, levoflaxacin, doxycycline, minocycline, nitrofurantoin, sulfamethoxazole-trimethoprim, penicillin, ampicillin

Back 8

Treat bladder and urinary tract infections, respiratory infections, ear infections, skin infections, blood infections, infections caused by bacteria. Not commonly used for viruses.

Hint 8

Antibiotics

Front 9

Fluconazole, miconazole, clotrimazole, tolnaftate, nystatin

Back 9

Treat fungal infections of the skin, vaginally and mouth

Hint 9

Antifungals

Front 10

Acyclovir, pencyclovir, docosanol, famcyclovir

Back 10

Treat viral infections, such as cold sores and shingles

Hint 10

Antivirals

Front 11

Diphenhydramine, loratadine, cetirizine

Back 11

Treat hay fever, skin rashes caused by allergies and insect bites

Hint 11

Antihistamines

Front 12

Prednisone, dexamethasone, hydrocortisone

Back 12

Steroids decrease inflammation that is caused by allergies and may also be used in skin creams to treat eczema

Hint 12

Corticosteroids

Front 13

Epi-pen

Back 13

Treat life threatening allergic reactions such as anaphylaxis.

Hint 13

Epinephrine

Front 14

Acidophilus

Back 14

Used to restore normal flora in the gut

Hint 14

Probiotic

Front 15

Albuterol, advair, spiriva, montelukast, ipratropium/albuterol, fluticasone

Back 15

Relax and widen the airways to make breathing easier

Hint 15

Anti-asthma, COPD, bronchitis medications

Front 16

Prednisone, fluticasone nasal spray, ipratropium nasal spray

Back 16

Prevent or decrease inflammation in the lungs and airways and nasal passages

Hint 16

Corticosteroids

Front 17

Loratadine, cetirizine, diphenhydramine

Back 17

Prevent allergic responses

Hint 17

Antihistamines

Front 18

Pseudoephedrine, sodium chloride nasal spray, oxymetazolone

Back 18

Treat sinus congestion

Hint 18

Decongestants

Front 19

Guaifenesin, Guaifenesin DM, promethazine with codeine, Guaifenesin with codeine

Back 19

Loosens chest congestion, stops cough

Hint 19

Antitussives/expectorants

Front 20

Acetaminophen

Back 20

Treat mild pain

Hint 20

Non-narcotic analgesics

Front 21

Codeine, tramadol, hydrocodone/acetaminophen, fentanyl

Back 21

Treat mild to severe pain

Hint 21

Narcotic analgesics

Front 22

Gabapentine, pregabalin

Back 22

Treat nerve pain

Hint 22

Neuropathic pain medications

Front 23

Melatonin, doxepin, trazodone, zolpidem-ambien

Back 23

Help to induce sleep

Hint 23

Hypnotics

Front 24

Carbamazepine, phenytoin, valproic acid, acetazolamide, phenobarbital, lacosamide, levetiracetam, clobazam, primidone, lorazepam, diazepam, clonazepam, oxcarbazepine, lamotrigine, primidone, gabapentine

Back 24

Treat generalized seizures, partial, complex partial, mixed type and complex absence seizures

Hint 24

Medications used to treat seizures

Front 25

Alprazolam, lorazepam, diazepam, clonazepam, hydroxyzine, gabapentine, buspirone

Back 25

Decrease nervousness and fear

Hint 25

Antianxiety medications

Front 26

Mirtazapine, sertraline, paroxetine, fluoxetine, fluvoxamine, citalopram, escitalopram, venlafaxine, duloxetine

Back 26

Decrease depression or feeling down

Hint 26

Antidepressant medications

Front 27

Lithium, carbamazepine, oxcarbazepine, valproic acid, lamotrigine, gabapentine

Back 27

Mood stabilizers

Hint 27

Anti-mania medications

Front 28

Haloperidol, olanzapine, quetiapine, aripiprazole, ziprasidone, risperidone, perphenazine, thioridazine

Back 28

Treat psychosis, bipolar disorder and schizophrenia

Hint 28

Antipsychotic medications

Front 29

Carbidopa-levodopa

Back 29

Treatment of Parkinson's disease

Hint 29

Nervous system disorder

Front 30

Benztropine

Back 30

Treatment of extrapyramidal symptoms

Hint 30

Side effects of antipsychotic drugs

Front 31

Timolol

Back 31

Treat glaucoma

Hint 31

Miotics and mydriatics

Front 32

Gentamycin, tobramycin, ciprofloxacin, tobramycin/dexamethasone

Back 32

Irritation/infection of the eye

Hint 32

Anti-infectives

Front 33

Ketotifen

Back 33

Treatment of itchy watery eyes

Hint 33

Antihistamines

Front 34

Artificial teardrops and ointment, genteal eye drops and ointment

Back 34

Treatment of dry eyes

Hint 34

Eye lubricants

Front 35

Tobramycin/dexamethasone, ofloxacin, hydrocortisone-neomycin-polymixin B

Back 35

Treatment of ear infections

Hint 35

Anti-infectives

Front 36

Docusate otic, carbamide peroxide

Back 36

Dissolves ear wax

Hint 36

Ceruminolytics

Front 37

Nystatin oral suspension

Back 37

Treat flush

Hint 37

Antifungal

Front 38

Fluoride mouth rinse, chlorhexidine mouth rinse

Back 38

Prevent cavities, treat mouth sores

Hint 38

Antibacterial

Front 39

Chloraseptic lozenges, benzocaine, lodocaine

Back 39

Numb mouth and throat and relieve pain

Hint 39

Antibacterial

Front 40

Oral balance

Back 40

Treat dry mouth

Hint 40

Antibacterial

Front 41

Ketoconazole cream and shampoo, clotrimazole cream, miconazole

Back 41

Treat fungal infections on skin

Hint 41

Antifungal

Front 42

Bacitracin, mupirocin, metronidazole

Back 42

Treat bacterial skin infections, vaginally infections and burns

Hint 42

Antibiotics

Front 43

Hydrocortisone, triamcinolone

Back 43

Treat rash, eczema, itching, hemorrhoids

Hint 43

Corticosteroids

Front 44

Permethrin

Back 44

Treat lice or scabies

Hint 44

Scabicide/pediculicide

Front 45

Tacrolimus, pimcrolimus

Back 45

Treat atopic dermatitis, psoriasis

Hint 45

Immunosuppressant

Front 46

Benzoyl peroxide, metronidazole

Back 46

Treat acne

Hint 46

Immunosuppressant

Front 47

Hemorrhoidal ointment, hydrocortisone

Back 47

Treat hemorrhoids

Hint 47

Immunosuppressant

Front 48

Urea cream

Back 48

Soften callouses

Hint 48

Immunosuppressant

Front 49

Alendronate

Back 49

Treat osteoporosis

Hint 49

Bisphosphonates

Front 50

Baclofen, tizandine, diazepam, dantrolene

Back 50

Treat muscle spasms and spasticity

Hint 50

Muscle relaxants

Front 51

Ibuprofen, nabumetone, celecoxib

Back 51

Treat muscle and joint pain and inflammation of muscles and ligaments

Hint 51

NSAIDS

Front 52

Levothyroxine, liothyronine

Back 52

Regulate thyroid function

Hint 52

Thyroid medications

Front 53

Metformin

Back 53

Regulate blood sugar

Hint 53

Anti-diabetic medications

Front 54

Insulin

Back 54

Regulate blood sugar

Hint 54

Anti-diabetic medications

Front 55

Levonorgestrel/ethanol estradiol, norgestrel/ethanol estradiol

Back 55

Regulate menses

Hint 55

Oral contraceptive

Front 56

Premarital vaginally cream

Back 56

Regulates menopausal symptoms

Hint 56

Hormone replacement therapy

Front 57

Loperamide

Back 57

Treat diarrhea

Hint 57

Anti-diarrheal

Front 58

Docusate sodium

Back 58

Makes bowel movements soft

Hint 58

Stool softener

Front 59

Polyethylene glycol, milk of mag, bisacodyl, magnesium citrate, senna, fleets enema

Back 59

Treat constipation

Hint 59

Laxatives

Front 60

Fiber, psyllium husk, vegtables powder

Back 60

Constipation or to bulk stools

Hint 60

Laxatives

Front 61

Antacid, calcium carbonate, aluminum hydroxide

Back 61

Treat upset stomach, burning, heartburn

Hint 61

Antacids

Front 62

Metoclopramide, erythromycin

Back 62

Move food through the gut

Hint 62

Gut motility

Front 63

Famotidine, ranitidine, lansoprazole, esomeprazole, omeprazole

Back 63

Treat acid reflux and prevent ulcers

Hint 63

Anti-reflux/anti-ulcer

Front 64

Promethazine, ondansetron

Back 64

Treat nausea and vomiting

Hint 64

Anti-emetics

Front 65

Simethicone

Back 65

Reduce gas in digestive tract

Hint 65

Anti-gas

Front 66

Sucralfate

Back 66

Protect stomach

Hint 66

GI protectant

Front 67

Transfer scop, hyosciamine

Back 67

Gut motility

Hint 67

GI protectant

Front 68

Lactase

Back 68

Help breakdown lactose

Hint 68

Digestive enzyme

Front 69

Tamsulosin

Back 69

Help relax smooth muscle to increase urine flow

Hint 69

Smooth muscle relaxant

Front 70

Oxybutynin

Back 70

Reduce muscle spasms in smooth muscle

Hint 70

Antispasmotic agent

Front 71

Phenazopyridine

Back 71

Reduce painful urination

Hint 71

Analgesic

Front 72

Finasteride

Back 72

Treat BPH

Hint 72

Benign prostatic hyperplasia

Front 73

Vitamin C, D, B, multi-vitamins, vitamins/minerals, calcium-vitamin D, Potassium chloride, Ferrous Sulfate, calcium carbonate

Back 73

Correct nutrional deficiencies

Hint 73

Vitamins/minerals