Nursing drugs A to Z
73 drug cards for the medications nursing students meet most in pharmacology, clinicals and on the NCLEX. Each card lists the class, uses, side effects, what to report, nursing considerations and patient teaching.
A
- AcetaminophenTylenol, Ofirmev (IV)NSAIDs and acetaminophen
- AcyclovirZovirax, SitavigAntivirals
- AlbuterolProAir HFA, Ventolin HFA, Proventil HFA, AccuNebBronchodilators
- AlendronateFosamax, BinostoBisphosphonates
- AllopurinolZyloprim, AloprimGout drugs
- AmiodaronePacerone, NexteroneAntiarrhythmics
- AmlodipineNorvasc, KaterziaCalcium channel blockers
- AmoxicillinAmoxilPenicillins
- ApixabanEliquisAnticoagulants
- AspirinBayer, EcotrinAntiplatelet drugs
- AtorvastatinLipitor, AtorvaliqStatins (HMG-CoA reductase inhibitors)
- AzithromycinZithromax, Z-PakMacrolides
C
D
E
F
- FamotidinePepcid, Pepcid ACAcid reducers (PPIs and H2 blockers)
- FluconazoleDiflucanAntifungals
- FluoxetineProzacAntidepressants
- Fluticasone (inhaled)Arnuity Ellipta, Advair (with salmeterol), Flovent (now sold as generic fluticasone propionate inhalers)Asthma controller drugs
- FurosemideLasix, FuroscixDiuretics
G
H
I
K
L
- LactuloseEnulose, Kristalose, GenerlacLaxatives and bowel drugs
- LevetiracetamKeppra, Spritam, Elepsia XRAnticonvulsants (antiepileptic drugs)
- LevothyroxineSynthroid, Levoxyl, Unithroid, Euthyrox, TirosintThyroid and antithyroid drugs
- LisinoprilZestril, Prinivil, QbrelisACE inhibitors
- LithiumLithobidMood stabilizers
- LorazepamAtivan, Loreev XRBenzodiazepines
- LosartanCozaarAngiotensin II receptor blockers (ARBs)
M
- Magnesium sulfateElectrolyte replacements
- MetforminGlucophage, Glumetza, Fortamet, RiometOral and non-insulin antidiabetic drugs
- MethimazoleTapazoleThyroid and antithyroid drugs
- MetoclopramideReglan, GimotiAntiemetics
- MetoprololLopressor, Toprol-XLBeta blockers
- MetronidazoleFlagylNitroimidazoles (metronidazole)
- MontelukastSingulairAsthma controller drugs
- MorphineMS Contin, Infumorph, DuramorphOpioid analgesics and antagonists
N
O
P
- PantoprazoleProtonixAcid reducers (PPIs and H2 blockers)
- PhenytoinDilantin, PhenytekAnticonvulsants (antiepileptic drugs)
- Potassium chlorideK-Tab, Klor-Con, K-DurElectrolyte replacements
- PrednisoneRayosCorticosteroids (glucocorticoids)
- PromethazinePhenergan, PrometheganAntiemetics
- PropranololInderal LA, InnoPran XLBeta blockers
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S
V
W
Looking for a drug that is not listed? Most drugs share their nursing care with the other drugs of their class: find the class on the drug classes page or by its name ending on the drug suffixes guide.