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#78: enalapril (Vasotec) | Do You Have High Blood Pressure? How About Asymptomatic Ventricular Dysfunction?
16 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Enalapril is an angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitor prescribed by healthcare professionals to manage hypertension and heart failure. By inhi...
#77: prednisolone (Orapred) | Treating Corticosteroid-Responsive Conditions
28 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Prednisone, a synthetic corticosteroid, is prescribed by healthcare professionals to treat inflammatory conditions such as allergies, asthma, autoimmu...
#76: pioglitazone (Actos) | Management of Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus
03 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Pioglitazone (Actos) is a medication used to treat type 2 diabetes mellitus. It belongs to the thiazolidinedione class of drugs and works by improving...
#75: buprenorphine / naloxone (Suboxone) | Used in the Treatment of Opioid Dependence
26 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Suboxone is a medication commonly used for the treatment of opioid dependence. It is a combination of two active ingredients: buprenorphine and nalo...
#74: fentanyl (Duragesic) | Used in Anesthesia, Post-Operative Pain
15 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Fentanyl is an opiate agonist, anesthetic, narcotic most commonly used in pain management. Comes in a large variety of dosage forms but is most commo...
#73: atropine (Isopto) | Used in Anesthesia, Bradycardia, and Organophosphate Poisoning
10 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Atropine is an acetylcholine receptor antagonist that competitively inhibits autonomic effectors at muscarinic receptors. It has chronotropic effects...
#72: hyoscyamine (Levsin) | GI or Bladder Spasms, Adjunct for IBS, PUD, Colic, and Rhinitis
28 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Hyoscyamine is also known by the brand name Levsin. It is most commonly used to treat GI or bladder spasms or as adjunct treatment for IBS, PUD, and c...
#71: haloperidol (Haldol) | Psychosis, Tourette Syndrome, and Acute Agitation Treatment
21 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Haloperidol also known by the brand name Haldol is a first generation antipsychotic. Haldol is commonly used in the treatment of Psychosis and Tourett...
#70: paroxetine (Paxil) | Treating Various Mood Disorders Such as Depression
14 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Paroxetine, also known as Paxil, is a Selective Serotonin-Reuptake Inhibitor (SSRI) used in the treatment of various mood disorders. Mood disorders su...
#69: triamterene / HCTZ (Diazide, Maxide) | Treating Hypertension and Peripheral Edema
07 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Triamterene and hydrochlorothiazide (HCTZ) is a combination product that is known by the brand name DIazide or Maxide. It is a combination of two diur...
#68: glyburide (Diabeta, Glynase, Micronase) | Lowers Blood Glucose in Patients with Diabetes
31 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Glyburide also goes by the brand names of Diabeta, Glynase, and Micronase. It is most commonly used in the treatment of patients with type 2 diabetes....
#67: tamsulosin (Flomax) | Treating Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia and Nephrolithiasis
24 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Tamsulosin is a selective alpha-1-adrenergic blocking agent also known as the brand name Flomax. Tamsulosin comes as a 0.4 mg capsule that is typicall...
#66: alendronate (Fosamax) | Treating of Various forms of Osteoporosis
17 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Alendronate is a bone resorption inhibiting bisphosphonate. The most common brand name is Fosamax. There is a dosage form specific Binosto which is a ...
#65: prednisone (Deltasone) | Treatment of Corticosteroid-Responsive Conditions Such as Asthma, COPD, & MS
10 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Prednisone is a glucocorticoid or corticosteroid with minimal mineralocorticoid activity. It is most often used in treating conditions that are cortic...
#64: losartan / hydrochlorothiazide (Hyzaar) | Treatment of Hypertension and Prevention of Stroke
03 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Hyzaar is the brand name for the combination of losartan and hydrochlorothiazide (HCTZ). It comes as a tablet in several strengths (losartan/HCTZ): 10...
#63: folic acid (FaLessa) | Treatment of Megaloblastic Anemia and Supplementation
27 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Folic acid goes by many different names such as folate, Vitamin B9 or even by the brand name of FaLessa. It is a water-soluble vitamin and used in the...
#62: risedronate (Actonel) | Treatment and Prevention of Osteoporosis
20 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Risedronate also is known by the brand names Actonel and Atelvia. It is a bisphosphonate derivative and used in the treatment of osteoporosis. A typic...
#61: oxycodone (Roxicodone) | Treatment of Moderate to Severe Pain
13 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Oxycodone also is known as Roxicodone or as the extended release abuse deterrent formulations Oxycontin and Xtampza. The most common use for oxycodone...
#60: diazepam (Valium) | Treating Anxiety, Acute Alcohol Withdrawal, Seizures, & More
06 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Diazepam is also known as Valium and Diastat. It comes as a tablet, solution, nasal liquid, rectal gel, and concentrated solution. There are a wide va...
#59: atenolol (Tenormin) | Angina, HTN, Post-MI Heart Attack Prevention, & Migraine Prophylaxis
29 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Atenolol is a Beta-1 Selective Beta Blocker Antihypertensive Agent that is also known by the brand name Tenormin. The common indications are for Hyper...
#58: memantine (Namenda) ...AGAIN?! | Dementia Associated to Alzheimer’s Disease)
22 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Well it was bound to happen eventually. After recording & editing episode 58 it was brought to my attention that memantine was already covered bac...
#57: methylprednisolone (Medrol Dose Pack) | Treating Corticosteroid-Responsive Conditions such as Asthma, Gout, and MS
15 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Methylprednisolone is a widely used corticosteroid used in the treatment of various corticosteroid-responsive conditions. The most commonly used dosin...
#56: cephalexin (Keflex) | A Beta-Lactam Cephalosporin Antibiotic That Treats Strep, UTI, & Other Bacterial Infections
08 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Cephalexin is a widely used antibiotic. It is often used when treating various bacterial infections in both Adults and Pediatrics. Bacterial infection...
#55: digoxin (Digox) | An Antiarrhythmic Agent for HFrEF, AFib, and PSVT conversion
01 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Digoxin also goes by the brand names Digox, Digitalis, and Lanoxicaps. Digoxin comes as tablets, a solution, and an injection. In both Adults and Pedi...
#54: methylphenidate (Ritalin) | Controlling Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
25 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Methylphenidate comes in many dosage forms with a variety of brand names but this drug is most commonly known as Ritalin. Some of the dosage forms are...
#53: carvedilol (Coreg) | Treats Hypertension, Heart Failure, and Ventricular Dysfunction
18 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Carvedilol comes in both an extended release capsule and an immediate release tablet. The brand name is Coreg. It is classified as an antihypertensive...
#52: tiotropium (Spiriva) | Treating COPD and Asthma with a LAMA
11 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Tiotropium is a long acting muscarinic antagonist (LAMA) that is also known by the brand name Spiriva. It comes as an inhaled aerosol solution as well...
#51: citalopram (Celexa) | Treats Major Depressive & Obsessive Compulsive Disorder
04 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Citalopram is also known by the brand name Celexa. It is an antidepressant and a selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI). The tablet come in a 1...
#50: alprazolam (Xanax) | Treating Generalized Anxiety & Panic Disorder and Vertigo
27 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Alprazolam, or brand name Xanax, comes as an immediate release, orally disintegrating, or extended release tablet; as well as coming as a concentrated...
#49: benazepril (Lotensin) | Hypertension Treatment With Benefits in Heart Failure
20 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Benazepril, also known as Lotensin, is an antihypertensive agent. It works by competitively inhibiting the conversion of angiotensin I to angiotensin ...
#48: clonazepam (Klonopin) | Treats Seizure & Panic Disorders, Off-Label for Anxiety, RLS, Sleep Terrors, & More!
13 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Clonazepam is an anticonvulsant benzodiazepine also known as Klonopin. The main indications are for seizure disorder and panic disorder. There are man...
#47: meloxicam (Mobic) | Osteoarthritis, Rheumatoid Arthritis, and Acute Gout Flares
06 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Meloxicam is a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory non-opioid analgesic medication used to treat osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis. A treatment range...
#46: promethazine (Phenergan) | Motion Sickness, Allergic Conditions, and Sedation
30 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Promethazine, also known as Phenergan and Promethegan, is a first generation H1 histamine antagonist. It comes as a solution, suppositories, syrup, an...
#45: quetiapine (Seroquel) | Schizophrenia, Bipolar Disorder, and Major Depressive Disorder
23 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Quetiapine is also known by the brand name Seroquel. It comes as both an immediate release and extended release formulation. There are several indicat...
#44: rosuvastatin (Crestor) | Management of Dyslipidemia and Cardiovascular Event Prevention
16 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Rosuvastatin is an antilipemic agent that works through the inhibition of the rate limiting enzyme in cholesterol synthesis (HMG CoA reductase). It is...
#43: oxycodone+acetaminophen (Percocet) | Treating Moderate to Severe Pain
09 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Oxycodone+acetaminophen (APAP) is an analgesic combination product also known as Percocet. When dosing for Percocet one should consider also prescribi...
#42: furosemide (Lasix) | Edema, Hypertension, and Hypercalcemia Treatment
02 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Furosemide is an antihypertensive loop diuretic drug. The main indications are for edema and hypertension with an off-label use for hypercalcemia. The...
#41: amlodipine (Norvasc) | Treating High Blood Pressure and Chest Pain
26 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Amlodipine is an antianginal antihypertensive agent also known as Norvasc. It is indicated for hypertension and various types of angina. In adults whe...
#40: duloxetine (Cymbalta) | Beneficial As An Antidepressant and Pain Medication
19 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Duloxetine is used in a wide variety of indications. It can be used in treating fibromyalgia, chronic musculoskeletal pain, and neuropathic pain due t...
#39: simvastatin (Zocor) | Slow Progress of Heart Disease and Lower Cholesterol
12 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Simvastatin is used to slow the progress of heart disease as well as lowering cholesterol in patients. It is also known by the brand name of Zocor. Si...
#38: esomeprazole (Nexium) | Get Stomach Acid and H. pylori Infection Under Control
05 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Esomeprazole is available over the counter and by prescription. The commonly known brand name is Nexium. Esomeprazole is a substituted benzimidazole p...
#37: gabapentin (Neurontin) | For Seizures and Neuropathic Pain
28 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Gabapentin has a wide variety of uses but the main indications are for focal seizures in adults and children and for postherpatic neuralgia in adults....
#36: azithromycin (Zithromax) | A Macrolide For CAP SSTI, Strep, COPD, STDs, and Others
21 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Azithromycin is a macrolide antibiotic used to treat many bacterial infections. Some common uses are for Community Acquired Pneumonia (CAP), Group A S...
#35: potassium citrate (Urocit-K) | An Alkalinizing Agent for Managing Kidney Stones
14 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
There are two commonly used forms of potassium. Potassium chloride (to treat hypokalemia) and potassium citrate (as an alkalinizing agent). Unlike pot...
#34: potassium chloride (K-Tab) | Treatment and Management of Hypokalemia
07 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
There are two most commonly used versions of potassium. Potassium chloride (supplementation) or potassium citrate (alkalinizing agent). Potassium chlo...
#33: valsartan (Diovan) | Treating NSTEMI, STEMI, Heart Failure and Hypertension
31 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Valsartan, also known as Diovan, is an angiotensin II receptor blocker (ARB). It is used for treating NYHA class II to IV heart failure along with bot...
#32: tramadol (Ultram) | Pain Management when Alternatives are Not Tolerated or Ineffective
24 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Tramadol can be used to treat and manage moderate to severe acute and chronic pain. It is also known as Ultram. An off label use is for Restless...
#31: sertraline (Zoloft) | A Medication for Depression, OCD, PTSD, Panic Disorder, Anxiety, and PMDD
17 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Sertraline, also known by the brand game Zoloft, is a selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI) that is commonly associated with being an antidepr...
#30: tamoxifen (Soltamox) | Reducing the Risk and Treating Breast Cancer
10 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Tamoxifen is a selective estrogen receptor modulator that comes in both a tablet and solution. The tablet comes in a 10 mg and 20 mg strength and the ...
#29: letrozole (Femara) | Treating and Preventing Breast Cancer, Ovarian Cancer, and Infertility in PCOS Patients
03 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Letrozole is an aromatase inhibitor that acts as an antineoplastic agent. The brand name for letrozole is Femara. The main indication is for hormone r...
#28: loratadine (Claritin) | Treating Allergic Rhinitis, Conjunctivitis, and Urticaria
26 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Loratadine is available over the counter and by prescription. Over the counter the most commonly known brand name is Claritin. Loratadine is a second ...
#27: dicyclomine (Bentyl) | Treating Abdominal Pain Associated with IBS
19 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Dicyclomine is an antispasmodic anticholinergic agent that is used to treat stomach and intestinal cramping that is often associated with irritable bo...
#26: ibuprofen (Motrin) | Rx and OTC Use for Analgesic and Antipyretic Effects
12 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Ibuprofen is a very well known medication available over the counter (OTC) and by prescription (Rx). The most common brand names are Advil and Motrin....
#25: carisoprodol (Soma) | Short Term Benefit For Discomfort of Musculoskeletal Conditions
05 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Carisoprodol is a skeletal muscle relaxant that is most commonly known as the brand name Soma. The lesser known brand name is Vanadom. This drug has b...
#24: erenumab (Aimovig) | 3 Months of Migraine Days Per Year May Get Eliminated
29 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Aimovig is currently the brand-only drug for erenumab. Erenumab is used in the prevention of migraines in adults. The drug comes as a 70 mg/mL or 140 ...
#23: trazodone (Desyrel) | Treating Unipolar Major Depressive Disorder and Insomnia
22 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Trazodone is an antidepressant that also is commonly used for insomnia (off-label). When treating MDD in adults the immediate release tablet is initia...
#22: esketamine (Spravato) | A REMS Drug Used for Major & Treatment-Resistant Depression
15 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Esketamine is a REMS program drug that is currently brand only known as Spravato. It is a Non-Selective Non-Competitive NMDA Receptor Antagonist and t...
#21: warfarin (Coumadin) | Anticoagulant for Treatment of Myocardial Infarction and Thromboembolic Complications
08 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Warfarin is an anticoagulant that is also known by the brand name Coumadin. It is used in the treatment of myocardial infarction and thromboembolic co...
#20: zolpidem (Ambien) | A Short-Term Treatment for Sleep-Onset and Sleep-Maintenance Insomnia
01 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Zolpidem is a hypnotic drug that selectively agonizes the benzodiazepine-1 receptor. It comes in multiple tablet forms as well as in a spray. The most...
#19: memantine (Namenda) | Dementia Associated to Alzheimer’s Disease
22 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Memantine is a NMDA antagonist that goes by the brand name Namenda. There are also titration packs available in the name brand. Memantine treats but d...
#18: aripiprazole (Abilify) | Mood Disorders (Schizophrenia, Bipolar, Depression, Irritability)
15 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Aripiprazole is an atypical second generation antipsychotic agent. It commonly goes by the brand name Abilify. It is a quinolinone derivative which lo...
#17: omeprazole (Prilosec) | GERD, Heartburn, PUD, and Zollinger-Ellison Syndrome
08 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Omeprazole is a proton pump inhibiting drug that helps regulate the secretion of stomach acid. The most common brand name is Prilosec. Omeprazole is a...
#16: albuterol (Proair, Ventolin) | Treating Bronchospasms
01 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Albuterol is a bronchodialating beta-2 adrenergic agonist. Common brand names are ProAir, Ventolin, and Proventil. The most common use is for treating...
#15: ubrogepant (Ubrelvy) | Treatment for Acute Migraines in Adults
25 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Ubrogepant is currently brand only and known as Ubrelvy. This drug is a Calcitonin Gene-Related Peptide (CGRP) Receptor Antagonist used to treat migra...
#14: hydrochlorothiazide (Microzide) | Edema, Hypertension, Calcium Nephrolithiasis Prevention, and Nephrogenic Diabetes Insipidus
18 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Hydrochlorothiazide is a thiazide diuretic that goes by the brand name Microzide. The way this drug works is through the inhibition of sodium reabsorp...
#13: cyclobenzaprine (Flexeril) | Muscle Spasms and Musculoskeletal Pain
11 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Cyclobenzaprine is a skeletal muscle relaxant that goes by brand names Flexeril and Amrix. The drug’s effects are achieved through acting centrally ...
#12: escitalopram (Lexapro) | Depression, Anxiety, and Other Mood Disorders
04 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Escitalopram is the S-enantiomer of citalopram. This drug works by selectively inhibiting serotonin. The brand name that escitalopram is most recogniz...
#11: metoprolol (Lopressor) | Angina, HF, MI, and HTN
28 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Metoprolol is an anti-anginal, anti-hypertensive agent that works by selectively inhibiting the beta1 adrenergic receptor. Some of the brand names are...
#10: fluticasone (Flovent) | Inhaled Corticosteroid Used for Asthma and COPD
21 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Fluticasone is an inhaled corticosteroid (ICS). Some of the brand names are Flovent and Arnuity Ellipta. This drug is a potent local vasoconstrictor a...
#9: montelukast (Singulair) | Not First-Line But Useful in Allergic Rhinitis, Asthma, and EIB
30 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Montelukast is best used as an adjunctive drug. It is best when used for the treatment of allergic rhinitis, asthma, and exercise induced bronchoconst...
#8: clopidogrel (Plavix) | Treating STEMI, NSTEMI, MI and Stroke
23 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Clopidogrel is an antiplatelet drug. When I was in school it was the “classic” example of a prodrug. The brand name is Plavix. This drug works by ...
#7: metformin (Glucophage) | Getting Blood Sugars Under Control
16 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Metformin is a medication used in the treatment of patients with Type 2 Diabetes. One of the brand names is Glucophage. This drug works by decreasing ...
#6: atorvastatin (Lipitor) | Treating Dyslipidemia and ASCVD
09 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
This episode of Drug Cards Daily is on the drug atorvastatin. The name brand is Lipitor. Atorvastatin is a HMG-CoA Reductase Inhibitor that is known f...
#5: amoxicillin (Amoxil) | Treating CAP, UTI, SSTI, & Other Infections
02 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
This episode of Drug Cards Daily is on the drug amoxicillin. The name brand is Amoxil. Amoxicillin is a penicillin antibiotic used in treating a wide ...
#4: lisinopril (Prinivil, Zestril) | Treating Hypertension and STEMI
28 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
This episode of Drug Cards Daily is on the drug lisinopril. The name brands are Zestril, Prinivil, Qbrelis (Solution). Lisinopril is an Angiotensin-Co...
#3: elexacaftor+ivacaftor+tezacaftor (Trikafta) | Cystic Fibrosis Treatment in F508del Patients
25 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
This episode of Drug Cards Daily is on the drug Trikafta. As of 2020 it is Brand only. Trikafta consists of three drugs which are elexacaftor, ivacaft...
#2: hydrocodone/APAP (Norco, Vicodin) | Treating Acute and Chronic Pain
24 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
This episode of Drug Cards Daily is on the drug hydrocodone/APAP. Hydrocodone/APAP has a variety of brand names but most commonly known as Norco or Vi...
#1: levothyroxine (Synthroid, Levoxyl) | Treating Hypothyroidism and Thyrotropin-Dependent Cancers
23 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
This episode of Drug Cards Daily is on the drug levothyroxine. Levothyroxine has many brand names such as Synthroid, and Tirosint (to name a few) and ...