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Pharmacology: Top 100 Drugs— MintDeck

196 cards covering 100+ of the most clinically important drugs across every major system: antimicrobials, cardiovascular, CNS, gastrointestinal, endocrine, respiratory, analgesics, autoimmune, oncology, and more. Each card follows a consistent Class / MOA / Uses / Side Effects format so the patterns are easy to learn and easy to recall.

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Topics covered

Antimicrobials

Penicillins, cephalosporins, macrolides, fluoroquinolones, antifungals, antivirals & more

35 cards

Cardiovascular

ACE inhibitors, ARBs, beta-blockers, statins, anticoagulants & more

32 cards

CNS (Central Nervous System)

Antidepressants, antipsychotics, anxiolytics, antiepileptics & more

31 cards

Gastrointestinal

PPIs, H2 blockers, antiemetics, laxatives, IBD therapies

17 cards

Endocrine

Diabetes, thyroid, corticosteroids, sex hormones

16 cards

Respiratory

Bronchodilators, inhaled steroids, leukotriene modifiers

13 cards

Analgesics

NSAIDs, opioids, neuropathic pain agents

12 cards

Autoimmune

DMARDs, biologics, gout therapies

9 cards

Oncology

Core chemotherapy and targeted-therapy agents

8 cards

Other (Allergy, Ophthalmology, Misc.)

Antihistamines, anaphylaxis, ophthalmic agents, and other essentials

23 cards

Card format

Front

Generic name (brand name)

e.g. Lisinopril (Prinivil, Zestril)

Back

Class, mechanism of action, key uses, notable side effects

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#1Front

Lisinopril (Prinivil, Zestril)

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#1Back

Class: ACE Inhibitor. MOA: Inhibits angiotensin-converting enzyme, reducing angiotensin II and aldosterone. Uses: Hypertension, heart failure, post-MI. SE: Cough (dry), hyperkalemia, angioedema.

#2Front

Losartan (Cozaar)

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#2Back

Class: ARB (Angiotensin II Receptor Blocker). MOA: Blocks AT1 receptors, reducing vasoconstriction and aldosterone. Uses: Hypertension, diabetic nephropathy, stroke prevention. SE: Dizziness, hyperkalemia (less cough than ACE).

#3Front

Metoprolol (Lopressor, Toprol XL)

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#3Back

Class: Beta-1 selective blocker. MOA: Blocks beta-1 receptors in heart, reducing HR and contractility. Uses: Hypertension, angina, heart failure, post-MI. SE: Bradycardia, fatigue, masked hypoglycemia symptoms.

#4Front

Amlodipine (Norvasc)

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#4Back

Class: Calcium Channel Blocker (dihydropyridine). MOA: Blocks L-type calcium channels in vascular smooth muscle causing vasodilation. Uses: Hypertension, angina. SE: Peripheral edema, headache, dizziness.

#5Front

Hydrochlorothiazide (HCTZ, Microzide)

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#5Back

Class: Thiazide Diuretic. MOA: Inhibits NaCl reabsorption in distal convoluted tubule. Uses: Hypertension, mild heart failure. SE: Hypokalemia, hyperglycemia, hyperuricemia, hypomagnesemia.

#6Front

Furosemide (Lasix)

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#6Back

Class: Loop Diuretic. MOA: Inhibits Na-K-2Cl cotransporter in thick ascending Loop of Henle. Uses: Severe HF, pulmonary edema, renal impairment. SE: Hypokalemia, ototoxicity (high dose), dehydration.

#7Front

Spironolactone (Aldactone)

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#7Back

Class: Potassium-Sparing Diuretic, Aldosterone Antagonist. MOA: Blocks aldosterone receptors in collecting duct. Uses: Heart failure (reduces mortality), hypertension, cirrhosis. SE: Hyperkalemia, gynecomastia.

#8Front

Atorvastatin (Lipitor)

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#8Back

Class: Statin (HMG-CoA Reductase Inhibitor). MOA: Inhibits cholesterol synthesis in liver, increases LDL receptors. Uses: Hyperlipidemia, CAD prevention. SE: Myopathy, hepatotoxicity, diabetes risk increase.

#9Front

Simvastatin (Zocor)

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#9Back

Class: Statin. MOA: HMG-CoA reductase inhibitor. Uses: Hyperlipidemia, CVD prevention. Note: Many drug interactions (CYP3A4). Avoid with grapefruit juice. SE: Myopathy, rhabdomyolysis risk.

#10Front

Aspirin (acetylsalicylic acid)

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#10Back

Class: Antiplatelet, NSAID. MOA: Irreversibly inhibits COX-1 and COX-2, reducing thromboxane A2 (platelet aggregation). Uses: MI/stroke prevention, pain, fever. SE: GI bleeding, Reye's syndrome (children).

#11Front

Clopidogrel (Plavix)

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#11Back

Class: P2Y12 Platelet Inhibitor (thienopyridine). MOA: Irreversibly blocks P2Y12 ADP receptors on platelets. Uses: ACS, post-stent, stroke prevention. SE: Bleeding, TTP (rare). Prodrug: needs CYP2C19 activation.

#12Front

Warfarin (Coumadin)

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#12Back

Class: Vitamin K Antagonist Anticoagulant. MOA: Inhibits synthesis of factors II, VII, IX, X, Protein C/S. Uses: AFib, DVT/PE, mechanical valves. Monitoring: INR (target 2-3). Antidote: Vitamin K, FFP/PCC.

#13Front

Heparin (unfractionated)

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#13Back

Class: Anticoagulant. MOA: Binds antithrombin III, inactivates thrombin and factor Xa. Uses: Acute DVT/PE, ACS, DVT prophylaxis. Monitoring: aPTT. Antidote: Protamine sulfate.

#14Front

Enoxaparin (Lovenox)

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#14Back

Class: Low Molecular Weight Heparin (LMWH). MOA: Binds antithrombin III, inactivates factor Xa > thrombin. Uses: DVT prophylaxis/treatment, ACS. Advantages: SC dosing, no routine monitoring. Antidote: Protamine (partial).

#15Front

Digoxin (Lanoxin)

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#15Back

Class: Cardiac Glycoside. MOA: Inhibits Na+/K+ ATPase, increasing intracellular Ca2+ and contractility (positive inotrope). Uses: Heart failure, AFib rate control. Narrow therapeutic window (0.5-2.0 ng/mL). SE: Arrhythmias, nausea, visual disturbances.

#16Front

Nitroglycerin (Nitrostat, Nitro-Dur)

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#16Back

Class: Nitrate Vasodilator. MOA: Converts to NO, activates guanylyl cyclase, increases cGMP → vasodilation. Uses: Angina (acute + prophylaxis), HF. Forms: SL (acute), topical, IV. SE: Headache, hypotension, reflex tachycardia.

#17Front

Carvedilol (Coreg)

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#17Back

Class: Non-selective Beta Blocker + Alpha-1 Blocker. MOA: Blocks beta-1, beta-2, and alpha-1 receptors → reduces HR, contractility, and vasodilates. Uses: Heart failure, hypertension, post-MI. SE: Dizziness, bradycardia, edema.

#18Front

Albuterol (Ventolin, ProAir)

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#18Back

Class: SABA (Short-Acting Beta-2 Agonist). MOA: Beta-2 agonist → bronchodilation via cAMP. Uses: Acute asthma/COPD exacerbations, exercise-induced bronchospasm. SE: Tremor, tachycardia, hypokalemia. Onset: 5 min, duration 4-6 hr.

#19Front

Salmeterol (Serevent)

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#19Back

Class: LABA (Long-Acting Beta-2 Agonist). MOA: Beta-2 agonist → bronchodilation for 12 hr. Uses: COPD maintenance, asthma (ONLY with ICS - never alone). Black Box: Increased asthma death risk when used without ICS.

#20Front

Fluticasone (Flovent)

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#20Back

Class: ICS (Inhaled Corticosteroid). MOA: Reduces airway inflammation by suppressing inflammatory cytokines. Uses: Asthma prophylaxis, COPD. SE: Oral thrush, dysphonia. Rinse mouth after use.

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· Medical, nursing, and pharmacy students learning core pharmacology
· USMLE Step 1 / NCLEX / NAPLEX candidates revising high-yield drugs
· PA and NP students preparing for boards or rotations
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