Top 200 Drugs Part 2

Here are the rest of them.

101. glyburide: Micronase Diabeta: Antidiabetic: NIDD

102. drospirenone/EE: Yasmin: Oral Contraceptive: Birth Control

103. lamotrigine: Lamictal: Antiepileptic: Seizure

104. verapamil: Isoptin, Calan, Verelen: Antihypertensive & Antianginal: Hypertensive & Angina

105. cefdinir: Omnicef: Antibiotic: Infections

106. tenazepam: Restoril: Sedative: Insomnia

107. topiramate: Topamax: Antiepileptic: Seizure

108. triamcinolone: Kenalog: Corticosteroid: Inflammation

109. penicillin V Potassium: Veetids, Pen-Veek: Antibiotic: Infections

110. methylphenidate: Concerta: ADHD Agent: ADHD

111. oxycodone IR: OxyIR, Roxicodone: Opioid Analgesic: Pain

112. risperidone: Risperdal: Antipsychotic: Schizophrenia

113. nitrofurantoin: Macrodantin, Macrobid: Antibacterial: UTI

114. Oxycodone ER: Oxycontin: Opioid Analgesic: Pain

115. benazepril: Lotensin: Antihypertensive: Hypertension

116. risedronate: Actonel: Osteoporosis Agent: Osteoporosis

117. tiotropium: Spiriva: Antiasthmatic: Asthma, COPD

118. clindamycin: Cleocin: Antibiotic: Infections

119. olmesartan: Benicar: Antihypertensive: Hypertension

120. metronidazole: Flagyl: Antibacterial & Antiprotozoal: Bacterial infections & Fungal infections

121. diclofenac: Voltaren: NSAID: Inflammation

122. metoclopramide: Reglan: Antiemetic: Nausea/Vomiting

123. divalproex: Depakote: Antiepileptic & Antipsychotic: Seizure, Bipolar disorder, Migraine

124. nifedipine: Procardia, Adalet CC: Antihypertensive & Antianginal: Hypertension & Angina

125. latanoprost: Xalatan: Agent for Glaucoma: Glaucoma

126. olmesartan/Hctz: Benicar-Hct: Antihypertensive: Hypertension

127. donepezil: Aricept: Antipsychotic: Alzheimer

128. norethindrone/EE: Femhrt: Hormone: Menopause, Osteoporosis

129. losartan/Hctz: Hyzaar: Antihypertensive: Hypertension

130. estradiol: Estrace: Estrogen Hormone: Hormone Replacement

131. hydroxyzine: Atarax: Antianxiety & Antipruritic: Anxiety, Pre-Op, Pruritus

132. gemfibrozil: Lopid: Antihyperlipidemic: Lower Cholesterol

133. nitroglycerin: Nitrostat: Antianginal: Angina

134. propanolol: Inderal: antihypertensive: Hypertension, Angina, Pre-Op, Migraine

135. vitamin D-Ergocalciferol: Drisdol: Vitamin: Vitamin-D Replacement

136. tadalafil: Cialis: Erectile Dysfunction: Erectile Dysfunction

137. rabeprazole: Aciphex: Antiulcer Agent: GERD

138. quinapril: Accupril: Antihypertensive: Hypertension

139. mupirocin: Bactroban: Antibacterial: Impetigo

140. eszopiclone: Lunesta: Sedative: Insomnia

141. promethazine/Codeine: phenergan/Codeine: Antihistamine & Antitussive: Allergy, Cough

142. doxazosin: Cardura: Antihypertensive & BPH Agent: Hypertension & BPH

143. mirtazapine: Remeron: Antidepressant: Depression

144. tolterodine: Detrol: Urinary Bladder Modifier: Overactive Bladder

145. varenicline: Chantix: Smoking Cessation Aid: Stop Smoking

146. irbesartan: Avapro: Antihypertensive: Hypertension

147. phenytoin: Dilantin: Antiepileptic: Seizure

148. phentermine: Adipex-P, Ionamin: Weight Management: Loose Weight

149. aripiprazole: Abilify: Antipsychotic: Schizophrenia

150. acyclovir: Zovirax: Antiviral: Herpes

151. meclizine: Antivert: Antivertigo Agent: Vertigo

152. niacin: Niaspan: Antihyperlipidemic: Lower Cholesterol

153. fentanyl: Duragesic: Opioid Analgesic: Pain

154. levalbuterol: Xopenex: Antiasthmatic: Asthma

155. buspirone: BuSpar: Antianxiety Agent: Anxiety

156. ipratropium/albuterol (MDI): Combivent: Antiasthmatic: Asthma

157. sitagliptin: Januvia: Antidiabetic: NIDD

158. ibandronate: Boniva: Osteoporosis Agent: Osteoporosis

159. etonogestrel/EE: NuvaRing: Contraceptive: Birth Control

160. glyburide/metformin: Glucovance: Antidiabetic: NIDD

161. methotrexate: No Brand: Antimetabolite: Cancer, Rheumatoid Arthritis

162. oxybutynin: Ditropan: Urinary Bladder Modifier: Bladder Instability

163. fexofenadine/pseudophedrine: Allegra-D: Antihistamine & Decongestant: Allergy & Congestant

164. codeine phosphate/guaifenesin: Mytussin AC, Robitussin AC: Antitussive & Expectorant: Cough

165. clotrimazole/betamethasone: Lotrisone: Topical Antifungal: Ring Worm

166. fluticasone MDI: Flovent: Antiasthmatic: Asthma

167. sumatriptan: Imitrex: Antimigrainous Agent: Migraines

168. benzonatate: Tessalon: Antitussive: Cough

169. methadone: No brand: Opioid Analgesic: Pain, Detoxification of narcotic addiction

170. raloxifene: Evista: Osteoporosis Agent: Osteoporosis

171. butalbital/APAP/Caffeine: Fioricet: Analgesic: Headache

172. polyethylene glycol 3350 NF: Miralax: Laxative: Constipation

173. bisoprolol/Hctz: Ziac: Antihypertensive: Hypertension

174. minocycline: Minocin: Antibiotic: Infections

175. terazosin: Hytrin: Antihypertensive & BPH: Hypertension & BPH

176. moxifloxacin: Avelox: Antibiotic: Infections

177. ropinirole: Requip: Antiparkinson Agent: Parkinson & RLS

178. irbesartan/Hctz: Avalide: Antihypertensive: Hypertension

179. nabumatone: Relafen: NSAID: Inflammation

180. insulin: Humulin: Antidiabetic: IDD

181. lidocaine (transdermal): Lidoderm: Topical Analgesic: Nerve Pain

182. famotidine: Pepcid: Antiulcer Agent: ulcer

183. tizanidine: Zanaflex: Muscle Relaxant: Muscle Spasm

184. ferrous sulfate: Slow FE: Blood Modifier: Anemia

185. olanzapine: Zyprexa: Antipsychotic: Psychotic Disorders

186. memantine: Namenda: Agent for Alzheimer’s Dementia: Dementia

187. chlorpheniramine/hydrocodone: Tussionex: Antitussive: Cough & Allergy

188. thyroid (dessicated): Armour Thyroid: Thyroid Hormone: Thyroid Replacement

189. insulin lispro: Humalog: Antidiabetic: IDD

190. methocarbamol: Robaxin: Muscle Relaxant: Muscle Spasm

191. finasteride: Proscar: Prostate Anti-Inflammatory: BPH

192. norgestrel EE: Lo/Ovral: Oral Contraceptive: Birth Control

193. insulin aspart: Novolog: Antidiabetic: IDD

194. clobetasol: Temovate: Anti-Inflammatory: Inflammation & Itching

195. chlorhexidine: Peridex: Antiplague Rinse: Gingivitis

196. moxifloxacin “Ophthalmic”: Vigamox: Eye Antibiotic: Eye Infection & Conjunctivitis

197. clarithromycin: Biaxin: Antibiotic: Infections

198. oseltamivir: Tamiflu: Antiviral: Flue

199. buprenorphine/naloxone: Suboxone: Agent for Opioid Dependence: Drug Dependence

200! Methyphenidate IR/ER: Ritalin: ADHD Agent: ADHD, Narcolepsy

Top 200 Drugs Part 1

I am planning to go out and volunteer at an outpatient pharmacy to gain experience because I cannot find any job without experience. I’ve pretty much forgotten things that I’ve learned last year. I am planning to study the sig codes, some math, and the top two hundred most commonly prescribed medications in Washington. Here’s the list by generic names to brand names and their usage:

1. alprazolam: Xanax: Antianxiety Agent: Anxiety

2. lisinopril: Prinivil, Zestril: Antihypertensive: Hypertension

3. azithromycin: Zithromax, Zmax: Antibiotic: Infections

4. levothyroxine: Levoxyl, Levothroid, Synthroid: Thyroid Hormone: Hormone Replacement

5. hydrochlorothiazide: Hydrodiuril: Thiazide Diuretic: Edema

6. hydrocodone/APAP: Lorcet, Lortab, Norco, Vicodin: Opioid Analgesic: Pain

7. amoxicillin: Amoxil, Trimox: Antibiotic: Infections

8. glucophage: Metformin: Antidiabetic: NIDD

9. atorvastatin: Lipitor: Antihyperlipidemic: Lower Cholesterol

10. simvastatin: Zocor: Antihyperlipidemic: Lower Cholesterol

11. furosemide: Lasix: Loop Diuretic: Edema

12. metoprolol succinate: Toprol-XL: Antihypertensive: Hypertension

13. oxycodone/APAP: Percocet: Opioid Analgesic: Pain

14. zolpidem: Ambien: Sedative: Insomnia

15. atenolol: Tenormin: Antihypertensive: Hypertension

16. sertraline: Zoloft: Antidepressant: Depression, OCD

17. potassium chloride: K-Dur, Micro-K, Klor-Con: Potassium Supplement: Potassium Replacement

18. albuterol: Proventil, Ventolin: Antiasthmatic: Asthma

19. amlodipine: Norvasc: Antihypertensive: Hypertension

20. metoprolol tartrate: Lopressor: Antihypertensive: Hypertension

21: fluoxetine: Prozac: Antidepressant: Depression, OCD

22. esomeprazole: Nexium: Antiulcer: GERD

23. warfarin: Coumadin: Anticoagulant: Blood Thinner

24. ibuprofen: Motrin: NSAID: Inflammation

25. escitalopram: Lexapro: Antidepressant: Depression

26. ciprofloxacin: Cipro: Antibiotic: Infections

27. prednisone: Deltasone: SAID: Allergy & Inflammation

28. omeprazole: Prilosec: Antiulcer Agent: Ulcer

29. clopidogrel: Plavix: Platelet Inhibitor: Blood Clots

30. montelukast: Singulair: Antiasthmatic: Asthma

31. lisinopril/Hctz: Zestoretic, Prinzide: Antihypertensive: Hypertension

32. cephalexin: Keflex: Antibiotic: Infections

33. bupropion: Wellbutrin: Antidepressant: Depression

34. triamterene/Hctz: Dyazide, Maxzide: Diuretic: Edema

35. lorazepam: Ativan: Antianxiety Agent: Anxiety, Insomnia, Status epilepticus, Pre-Op, Sedation

36. tramadol: Ultram: Analgesic: Pain

37. clonazepam: Klonopin: Antiepileptic: Seizure

38. citalopram: Celexa: Antidepressant: Depression

39. propoxyphene napsylate/APAP: Darvocet-N: Opioid Analgesic: Pain

40. cyclobenzaprine: Flexeril: Muscle Relaxant: Muscle Spasm

41. lansoprazole: Prevacid: Antiulcer Agent: Ulcer

42. fexofenadine: Allegra: Antiallergy: Allergy

43. amoxicillin clavulanate: Augmentin: Antibiotic: Infections

44. paroxetine: Paxil: Antidepressant: Depression, OCD

45. fluticasone propionate/salmeterol xinafoate: Advair: Antiasthmatic: Asthma

46. sulfamethoxazole/trimethoprim: Bactrim, Septra: Antibacterial: UTI

47. venlafaxine: Effexor: Antidepressant: Depression

48. fluticasone: Flonase: Antiallergy: Allergy

49. trazodone: Desyrel: Antidepressant: Depression

50. gabapentin: Neurontin: Antiepileptic: Seizure

51. alendronate: Fosamax: Osteoporosis Agent: Osteoporosis

52. valsartan: Diovan: Antihypertensive: Hypertension

53. glipizide: Glucotrol: Antidiabetic: NIDD

54. lovastatin: Mevacor: Antihyperlipidemic: Lower Cholesterol

55. rosuvastatin: Crestor: Antihyperlipidemic: Lower Cholesterol

56. carvedilol: Coreg: Antihypertensive: Hypertension

57. amphetamine/dextroamphetamine: Adderall: ADHD Agent: Narcolepsy, ADHD

58. ezetimibe/simvastatin: Vytorin: Antihyperlipidemic: Lower Cholesterol

59. duloxetine: Cymbalta: Antidepressant: Depression

60. diazepam: Valium: Antianxiety Agent: Anxiety, Alcohol Withdraw, Muscle Spasm, Seizure, Pre-op, Status Epilepticus

61. pravastatin: Pravachol: Antihyperlipidemic: Lower cholesterol

62. APAP/codeine: Tylenol/Codeine: Opioid Analgesic: Pain

63. amitriptyline: Elavil: Antidepressant: Depression

64. valsartan/Hctz: Diovan-Hct: Antihypertensive: Hypertension

65. naproxen: Naprosyn: NSAID: Inflammation

66. fluconazole: Diflucan: Antifungal: Fungal infections

67. levofloxacin: Levaquin: Antibiotic: Infections

68. enalapril: Vasotec: Antihypertensive: Hypertension

69. ranitidine: Zantac: Antiulcer Agent: Ulcer

70. doxycycline: Vibramycin, Vibra-Tabs: Antibiotic: Infections

71. pioglitazone: Actos: Antidiabetic: NIDD

72. pantoprozole: Protonix: Antiulcer Agent: GERD, Ulcer

73. carisoprodol: Soma: Muscle Relaxant: Muscle Pain

74. digoxin: Lanoxin: Inotropic Agent: Heart Problems

75. allopurionol: Zyloprim: Agent for Gout: Gout

76. methylprednisolone: Medrol: SAID: Allergy & Inflammation

77. meloxicam: Mobic: NSAID: Inflammation

78. insulin glargine: Lantus: Antidiabetic: IDD

79. amlodipine/benazepril: Lotrel: Antihypertensive: Hypertension

80. tamsulosin: Flomax: Prostate Anti-Inflammatory Agent: BPH

81. quetiapine: Seroquel: Antipsychotic: Schizophrenia

82. clonidine: Catapres, Catapres TTS: Antihypertensive: Hypertension

83. ezetimibe: Zetia: Antihyperlipidemic: Lower Cholesterol

84. fenofibrate:Tricor: Antihyperlipidemic: Lower Cholesterol

85. celecoxib: Celebrex: NSAID: Inflammation

86. norgestimate/EE: Try-Cyclen: Oral Contraceptive: Birth Control

87. mometasone intranasal: Nasonex: Antiallergy: Allergy

88. conjugated estrogen: Premarin: Estrogen Hormone: Hormone Replacement

89. promethazine: Phenergan: Antiemetic: Allergy, Motion Sickness, Sedation, N/V

90. diltiazem: Cardizem, Tiazac: Antihypertensive & Antianginal: Hypertensive & Angina

91. sildenafil: Viagra: Erectile Dysfunction Agent: Erectile Dysfunction

92. drospirenone/EE: Yaz: Oral Contraceptive: Birth Control

93. pregabalin: Lyrica: Anticonvulsant & Antineuralgic: Seizure & Neuralgia

94. ramipril: Altace: Antihypertensive: Hypertension

95. isosorbide mononitrate: Imdur: Antianginal: Angina

96. folic acid: Folate: Vitamin: Anemia

97. spironolactone: Aldactone: Diuretic: Edema & Hypertension

98. glimepiride: Amaryl: Antidiabetic: NIDD

99. valacyclovir: Valtrex: Antiviral: Genital herpes

100. losartan: Cozaar: Antihypertensive : Hypertension

Taking a break for now, because I need to pick up my mom from her work place, will continue with the list later as my last post.

My Thoughts of the Rebels Around the World

Ever since Egypt successfully got rid of their long time dictator, many other African and Middle Eastern countries are rebelling against their leader. The rising gas prices and the rising body counts are all credited to Egypt. This is their entire fault.

The most popular uprising following Egypt has to be the Libyan uprising. It’s gotten so extreme to the point that their dictator is actually trying to stop this protesting with excessive violence. He’s killing his own people, a quality that no good leader possesses. Colonel muammar Gaddafi is no longer fit to lead Libya but he refuses to resign. Old people are really stubborn.

As the democratic enforcer of the world, America has to intervene. Obama, a candidate in 2008, who was popular because of his anti-war beliefs, has just landed us in another war. Although not as serious as the one in Afghanistan, it is still war and there will still be casualties on both sides. Actually, I think this will be improving our relationship with the Middle East and Africa for the better. For once, I think they actually want us rolling in with tanks.

I always thought our next war would be with North Korea and China but I guess I was wrong. Why do you suppose I think that? North Korea is testing us, it’s like they want a war to show off their newly created nukes. By messing with South Korea, our ally, from time to time, they are just asking us to drop another A-Bomb. If we do anything to North Korea, of course China will take Korea’s side because they too want to just drop an A-Bomb or two on us. That would cut their twenty year road to world’s largest economy much easier. Or maybe China will remain neutral because by declaring war on us, it would be starting a World War 3. I hope it doesn’t come to that, but it would secure our position as the world’s greatest empire for years to come.

Final Exams are Over!

            Oh yeah! Finally it’s the last day of winter quarter for me at Renton Technical College. Yesterday I took my English class’s final and today I took my Psychology final. I think I did pretty well on both finals. I’ve also learn a lot in both classes from two great teachers. The English class final had one hundred multiple choice questions and one random type of essay. I knew the answers for many questions, but there were a couple that I had to guess for the best answer. This was due to the fact that those questions had vague answers. Some of the questions I probably got the wrong answer, but I don’t think I miss many. I had a really easy time writing up the essay part though. The type of essay I had was an argumentative/persuasive essay. The prompt that I picked was: Are you for or against the use of physical punishment to discipline a child? When I picked it, I knew I was against it, but I didn’t know what my back ups are. Then the things that I learned in psychology popped into my mind. I used what I learned in my psychology to help me write my supporting ideas. I think I didn’t do too badly on the essay part.

            The psychology final was much shorter. It consisted of 27 multiple choices, five true or false, and one essay question. I finished it in half an hour. I did guess on three questions. I had no idea what the answers were. I actually came to school two hours earlier just to study before the class starts. I wasn’t confidence about passing the test, but it turned out alright.

            Next quarter or spring quarter I’ll be taking a speech & communication class and one math class. The school’s registration actually put me on the waiting list for my speed & communication class last week, and today I checked my schedule it shows that I got in. I need to pass those two classes in order to get my associate degree. After that I’ll focus on looking for a job. My parents are getting older, and they are planning to retire in the next two to three years. I really need to get a job by then.

My Resume

After getting my associate degree, I need to go out and look for a job as a pharmacy technician. I’ve prepared my resume, and here it is:

Linh Vo

12207 SE 178^th St

Renton, WA 98058

(206) 832-9982

Linhv86@yahoo.com

OBJECTIVE:

To obtain a pharmacy technician position that utilizes my skills and knowledge as well as providing opportunities for growth.

QUALIFICATIONS:

-          Knowledge of many drugs

-          Common knowledge of using and entering computer data

-          Bi-lingual: English and Vietnamese

-          Experience within the inpatient and outpatient setting

-          Quick learner, enthusiastic, and highly motivated individual

-          Able to work well as a team or individually in a fast-pace environment

EDUCATION:

-          Renton Technical College- ASHP Accredited Pharmacy Technician Program

-          Associate Degree in pharmacy tech                     January 2011- June 2011

-          Graduate  Pharmacy Program                  September 2009 – August 2010

-          National Certification and Washington State Board of Pharmacy Licensed      August 2010

§  License #: VA 60184770

§  CPhT #: 5301-0701-0122-701

-          Roosevelt High School

-          Graduate                                                  September 2001 – June 2005

EMPLOYMENT EXPERIENCE:

            Bartell – Externship Pharmacy Technician Student                                            

            Renton, WA: July 2010 – August 2010

-          Assisting customer services at the front counter

-          Trained and knowledgeable in using Enterprise software

-          Taking in prescriptions at the pharmacy drop off window

-          Triaging phone calls in a professional manner

-          Computer data entry: Add new prescriptions and refills, patient information, and billing insurance claims

-          Assisting pharmacists and technicians: Filling prescriptions, triaging phone calls, faxing prescribers

-          Calling patients to inform them any unexpected issues

-          Store inventories on the shelves

-          Reconstitute oral antibiotics

-          Double counting narcotics and filing C-II log book to ensure the correct quantity

            Auburn Regional Medical Center – Externship Pharmacy Technician Student           

            Auburn, WA: May 2010 – June 2010

-          Pulling medications and placing in the fill carts using ParX System

-          Load and unload unit dose medications from Pyxis systems throughout the hospital floors

-          Pyxis inspections: Making sure medications are not expire, have accurate counts, and making sure narcotics are not load in patient bins

-          Check inventory outdates in the pharmacy as well as all the Pyxis systems

-          Pre-packed bulk medications into unit doses for patient administration

-          Delivering a changed of order to nurses station

-          Refill code carts and crash carts making sure it is ready to go at all time

-          IV admixture preparations of LVPs and SVPs using aseptic techniques

-          Compounding of oral and intravenous medications

-          Preparation of STAT orders

-          Labeling medications

United Parcel Services (UPS) – Pre-loader

Seattle, WA: (Seasonal) November 2007 – January 2008

-          Separating products into the correct bins

-          Load products into correct trucks for delivery

Bay View Retirement Community – Dish Washer

Seattle, WA: (Summer Job) June 2003 – September 2004

-          Clean dishes and keeping the kitchen clean