Nclex Medication List
Nclex Medication List
Examples
o demeclocycline (Declomycin)
o doxycycline* (Vibramycin)
o minocycline (Minocin)
o oxytetracycline (Terramycin)
o tetracycline (Sumycin)
Antianginals Nitrates
These vasodilators dilate the blood vessels, improve blood flow and allow
more oxygen-rich blood to reach the heart muscle.
Also relax the veins
Uses
o Treat and prevent attacks of (acute) angina
Examples
o isosorbide dinitrate (Dilatrate-SR, Sorbitrate, Isordil)
o isosorbide mononitrate* (ISMO, Monoket, Imdur)
o nitroglycerin (Nitro-Dur, Nitro-Bid, Nitrostat)
Antianxiety Agents
act at many levels in the central nervous system (CNS), producing an
anxiolytic effect. They may produce CNS depression. The effects may be
mediated by GABA (an inhibitory neurotransmitter)
Uses
o Treat of Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD) and Panic Disorder.
o Manage anxiety associated with depression.
Examples
o Antidepressants (SSRI)
PARoxetine* (Paxil)
venlafaxine* (Effexor)
o Antidepressants (tricyclic)
doxepin (SINEquan)
o Antihistamine
hydrOXYzine (Atarax, Vistaril)
o Benzodiazepines
ALPRAZolam* (Xanax)
busPIRone (Buspar, Vanspar)
chlordiazePOXIDE (Librium)
diazepam* (Valium)
LORazepam* (Ativan)
! midazolam (Versed)
oxazepam (Serax)
o Herbals
kava-kava (herbal)
lemon verbena (herbal)
valerian (herbal)
o Tranquilizer
Examples
o Biologic response modifiers (anti-TNF)
adalimumab* (Humira)
certolizumab pegol (Cimzia)
etanercept* (Enbrel)
golimumab (Simponi)
inFLIXimab (Remicade)
o DMARDs
azathioprine (Imuran, Azasan)
cycloSPORINE (Neoral, SandIMMUNE)
gold sodium thiomalate (Myochrysine)
hydroxychloroquine (Plaquenil)
leflunomide (Arava)
! methotrexate (Rheumatrex, Trexall)
sulfaSALAzine (Azulfidine)
o Other biologics
abatacept (Orencia)
anakinra (Kineret)
riTUXimab (Rituxan)
tocilizumab (Actemra)
Antituberculars
various actions that affect mycobacteria, with most having bactericidal (for
example, rifampin) and/or bacteriostatic (for example, isoniazid) actions
Uses
o Treat and prevent tuberculosis (TB)
Examples
o Combination drugs
rifampin & isoniazid & pyrazinamide (Rifater)
o Primary agents
ethionamide (Trecator SC)
isoniazid (INH, Nydrazid)
rifampin (Rifadin)
rifapentine (Priftin)
o Second line agents
capreomycin (Capastat)
cycloSERINE (Seromycin)
ethambutol (Myambutol)
pyrazinamide (PZA) (generic)
streptomycin (generic)
o Third line agents (Aminoglycosides)
kanamycin (Kantrex)
Antiulcer Agents
block the secretion of gastric acid by the gastric parietal cells (PPIs). They
also stop the action of histamine on the gastric parietal cells, which inhibits
the secretion of gastric acid (H-2 receptor blockers)
Uses
increase physical activity, mental alertness and attention span. The exact
mechanism of action is not known
Uses
o Improve concentration and focus for those with attention-deficit
hyperactivity disorder (ADHD)
o Decrease appetite and promote weight loss
o Alleviate sleep disorders, including narcolepsy, Shift Work Sleep
Disorder, and jet lag
Examples
o amphetamine & dextroamphetamine (Adderall)
o benzphetamine (Didrex)
o caffeine (NoDoz, Vivarin)
o dexmethylphenidate (Focalin)
o dextroamphetamine (Dexedrine)
o diethylpropion (Tenuate)
o lisdexamfetamine* (Vyvanse)
o methylphenidate* (Concerta, Ritalin)
Corticosteroids
mimic the effect of hormones produced naturally by the adrenal glands.
When the dose exceeds the body's usual hormone levels, they will suppress
inflammation, as well as the immune system. Also used for their
antineoplastic activity
Uses
o Oral forms treat inflammation and pain associated with arthritis and
autoimmune diseases (such as lupus, Crohn's).
o Inhaled medications treat asthma and allergies.
o Topical application helps heal skin conditions.
o Injected forms treat the pain and inflammation of arthritis, gout and
other inflammatory diseases.
Examples
o beclomethasone (Qvar)
o betamethasone (Celestone)
o budesonide (Entocort EC, Pulmicort)
o cortisone (Cortone Acetate)
o dexamethasone (Decadron)
o flunisolide (AeroBid)
o fluticasone* (Flonase, Flovent)
o methylPREDNISolone* (Medrol, Depo-Medrol)
o mometasone furoate* (Nasonex)
o prednisoLONE (Orapred, Prelone)
o predniSONE* (Sterapred)
Diuretics Loop
work in the ascending limb of the loop of Henle (where magnesium & calcium
are reabsorbed). Disrupted reabsorption causes increased urine production,