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230 of Most Commonly prescribed meds
Generic | Brand | Catergory/SE |
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Hydrocodone/ Acetaminophen | Vicodin, Lortab, Norco | Narcotic analgesic - Blurred vision; constipation; difficulty breathing; dizziness; drowsiness; flushing; lightheadedness; mental/mood changes; nausea; vomiting. |
Lipitor | Atorvastatin | HMG-CoA reductase inhibitor - muscle weakness, liver function |
Amoxicillin | Amoxil, Trimox | Antibiotic - allergic reactions, GI |
Lisinopril | Prinivil and Zestril | ACE inhibitor - angioedema, orthostatic hypotension, dizziness |
Hydrochlorothiazide | Microzide | Thiazide diuretic - dizziness, lightheadedness, fainting, hyperglycemia, hypokalemia |
Atenolol | Tenormin | Beta-Blocker (b1-selective) |
Zithromax | Azithromycin | Antibiotic - allergic reaction, diarrhea, n&v |
Furosemide | Lasix | Loop diuretic - dizziness; lightheadedness; sensitivity to sunlight |
Alprazolam | Xanax | Benzodiazepine - can be habit forming |
Metoprolol | Lopressor (tartate), Toprol-XL (succinate) | Antihypertensive (B-1 selective) - bradycardia, hypotension |
Albuterol Aerosol | ProAir HFA | Beta-2 agonist |
Amlodipine | Norvasc | Calcium Channel Blocker |
Levothyroxine | Levoxyl, Synthroid | thyroid replacement therapy Hyperthyroidism (gravis) |
Metformin | GLUCOPHAGE,FORTAMET(xl) | biguanide- oral antihyperglycemics monitor renal- lactic acidosis |
Zoloft | Sertraline Hcl | ANTIDEPRESSANTS sexual dysfunction, myalgia, hypertonia, increased appetite |
Lexapro | Escitalopram Oxalate | ANTIDEPRESSANTS insominia |
Ibuprofen | Motrin | NONSTEROIDAL ANTIINFLAMMATORY AGENTS GI upset, bleeding |
Cephalexin | Keflex | ANTIBIOTICS: CEPHALOSPORINS 250 mg q6h |
Zolpidem Tartrate | Ambien | SEDATIVES/HYPNOTICS 5-10mg anaphalaxis , withrawl |
Prednisone | Deltasone | ADRENALS diabetes, decreased growth in peds, cushing like, NA retention, K loss, hypertesnion, osteoporosis |
Esomeprazole Magnesium | Nexium | PPI |
Triamterene/ HCTZ | DYAZIDE® | diuretic • antihypertensive |
Propoxyphene-N/ Acetaminophen | Darvocet-N | OPIATE AGONISTS |
Simvastatin | Zocor | ANTILIPEMIC AGENTS liver, myopathy |
Montelukast Sodium | Singulair | PROPHYLAXIS/TREATMENT CHRONIC PEDIATRIC ASTHMA leukotriene receptor antagonist |
Lansoprazole | Prevacid | PPI |
Fluoxetine | Prozac | ANTIDEPRESSANTS |
Lorazepam | Ativan | BENZODIAZEPINES |
Plavix | Clopidogrel Bisulfate | REDUCTION OF ATHEROSCLEROTIC EVENTS |
Oxycodone w/Acetaminophen | Percocet | OPIATE AGONISTS , constipation, n&v |
Amoxicillin/ Potassium Clavulanate | Augmentin | Antibiotic |
Fluticasone Propionateand salmeterol xinafoate | Advair Diskus | anti asthma cotico and beta 2 agonist combo, uri |
Alendronate Sodium | Fosamax | OSTEOPOROSIS, take with full glass water, in morning 30 minutes prior to eating |
Venlafaxine Hydrochloride | Effexor XR | ANTIDEPRESSANTS , no maois' |
Warfarin | Coumadin | ANTICOAGULANTS , vit0k dependant, bleeding. dont use with asprin, normal INR 2-3 |
Paroxetine | PAXIL | ANTIDEPRESSANTS |
Clonazepam | Klonopin | BENZODIAZEPINES cns depression |
Cetirizine | Zyrtec | ANTIHISTAMINE drowsiness |
Protonix | Pantoprazole Sodium | PROTON PUMP INHIBITORS |
Acetaminophen/ Codeine | Tylenol-Codeine | OPIATE AGONISTS |
Sulfamethoxazole/Trimethoprim 5:1 | Bactrim, Septra (DS-double strength) 400/80, 800/160 | antibacterial combination UTI treatment, acute ottis media in chidrel acute bronchtis. Suspension and injection available |
Gabapentin | Neurontin | ANTICONVULSANTS partial seizures dizziness, somnolence, and peripheral edema. |
Conjugated Estrogens | Premarin | Menopause HRT increase risk of endometiral cancer |
Fluticasone propionate | Flonase | ANTI-INFLAMMATORY allergy |
Trazodone HCL | Desyrel | ANTIDEPRESSANTS |
Cyclobenzaprine | Flexeril | SKELETAL MUSCLE RELAXANTS |
Amitriptyline | Elavil | ANTIDEPRESSANTS |
Levofloxacin | Levaquin | QUINOLONE ANTIBIOTICS |
Tramadol | Ultram | OPIATE AGONISTS nausea, dizziness, contipation |
Ciprofloxacin | Cipro Tablets | QUINOLONE ANTIBIOTICS |
Amlodipine Besylate and Benazepril HCl | Lotrel | anit-hypertensive comb |
Ranitidine | Zantac | histamine H2-receptors antagonist |
Fexofenadine Hcl | Allegra | ANTIHISTAMINES |
Valsartan | Diovan | HYPOTENSIVE AGENTS , ace |
Enalapril | Vasotec | ACE angioedma, anaphalaxis |
Diazepam | Valium Tablets | BENZODIAZEPINES |
Fluconazole | Diflucan | ANTIFUNGAL ANTIBIOTICS |
Lisinopril/ HCTZ | Zestoretic | HYPOTENSIVE AGENTS |
Potassium Chloride | Klor-Con | POTASSIUM REPLACEMENT |
Ramipril | Altace | ACE |
Bupropion Hydrochloride Extended-Release | Wellbutrin XL | ANTIDEPRESSANTS |
Celecoxib | Celebrex | COX-2 INHIBITOR, use in RA asnd OA, increased risk stroke, MI |
Sildenafil Citrate | Viagra, ravatio (pulmonary hypertension) | inhibitor phosphodiesterase type 5 (PDE5). do not use with nitrates |
Doxycycline | Atridox (syringe), Monodox(capsule), Peristat Vibramycin | TETRACYCLINES photsenitivy, not for actively growing bones/teeth |
Ezetimibe | Zetia | blcoks cholesterol absorbtion , gi upset |
Rosiglitazone Maleate | Avandia | Type II diabetes, increasing insulin sensitivity |
Lovastatin | Mevacor | ANTILIPEMIC AGENTS |
Carisoprodol | Soma | SKELETAL MUSCLE RELAXANTS |
Drospirenone and Ethinyl Estradiol | Yasmin 28 | CONTRACEPTIVES increased throbolitic events, don't smoke |
Allopurinol | Zyloprim Tablets | Gout,REDUCTION OF URIC ACID, can increase gout attacks |
Clonidine | Catapres | Hypotensive, alpha-agonist , dry-mouth constipation |
Methylprednisolone | Depo Medrol | cotico |
Pioglitazone hydrochloride | Actos | type II antidiabetic increase insulin sensitivity |
Pravachol | Pravastatin Sodium | ANTILIPEMIC AGENTS |
Risedronate Sodium | Actonel | OSTEOPOROSIS take 30 minutes before eating first thing in morning with water |
Norelgestromin / Ethinyl Estradiol | Ortho Evra | contraceptive patch 1 for forst 3 weeks |
Citalopram Hydrobromide | Celexa | ANTIDEPRESSANTS |
Verapamil SR | Verelan PM, Isoptin,Covera-HS | CALCIUM CHANNEL BLOCKERS, non-dhp |
Isosorbide | Isordil, Tiradose | Vasodialtor |
Penicillin V Potassium | Penicillin VK | ANTIBIOTICS: PENICILLINS |
Glyburide | Micronase , Diebeta, Glynase Pres-Tab | SULFONYLUREAS |
Amphetamine Mixed Salts | Adderall XR | RESPIRATORY AND CEREBRALSTIMULANTS |
Mometasone Furoate | Nasonex | ANTI-INFLAMMATORY AGENTS nasla |
Folic Acid | Folvite | VITAMIN B COMPLEX |
Quetiapine Fumarate | Seroquel | ANTIPSYCHOTICS |
Losartan Potassium | Cozaar | HYPOTENSIVE AGENTS, ARB |
Fenofibrate | Tricor | ANTILIPEMIC AGENTS |
Carvedilol | Coreg | CARDIAC DRUGS, non selective beta and a1-blocking activity |
Methylphenidate (Ex-R Tablets | Concerta | RESPIRATORY AND CEREBRAL STIMULANTS |
Vytorin | Ezetimibe & Simvastatin | ANTILIPEMIC AGENTS |
Insulin Glargine | Lantus | NSULINS long-acting insulin |
Promethazine | Phenergan | ANTIHISTAMINE DRUGS |
Meloxicam | Mobic | NONSTEROIDAL ANTIINFLAMMATORY AGENTS |
Tamsulosin Hydrochloride | Flomax | BPH antagonist of alpha1A adrenoceptors in the prostate |
Rosuvastatin Calcium | Crestor | ANTILIPEMIC AGENTS |
Temazepam | Restoril | BENZODIAZEPINES |
Omeprazole | Prilosec | PPI |
Omnicef | Cefdinir | CEPHALOSPORINS |
Albuterol Nebulizer Sol. | Ventolin Nebules | Beta-2 agonist |
Risperidone | Risperdal | TRANQUILIZERS/antipsychotic |
Rabeprazole Sodium | Aciphex | PROTON PUMP INHIBITOR) |
Digoxin | Digitek, Lanoxin | CARDIAC DRUGS 0.5-1 ng/ml level,for HF, 0.125mg usual dose |
Spironolactone | Aldactone | POTASSIUM SPARING DIURETICS |
Valacyclovir Hydrochloride | Valtrex | ANTIVIRALS |
Latanoprost | Xalatan | GLAUCOMA THERAPY |
Losartan Potassium-Hydrochlorothiazide | Hyzaar | HYPOTENSIVE AGENTS combo |
Quinapril | Accupril | ACE |
Clindamycin | Cleocin HCL | ANTIBIOTICS |
Metronidazole Tabs | Flagyl | antibacterial Good for anerobes |
Triamcinlnolone | Nasacort AQ | allery nasal |
Topiramate | Topamax | ANTICONVULSANTS partial onset or primary generalized tonic-clonic seizures |
Ipratropium Bromide and Albuterol Sulfate | Combivent | Bronchodilator Aerosol for asthma, anticholinergic bronchodilator/ beta 2 agonist |
Lotensin | Benazepril | HYPOTENSIVE AGENTS ace |
Gemfibrozil | Lopid | LIPOTROPIC AGENTS fibrate |
Irbesartan | Avapro | ANTIHYPERTENSIVES ARB |
Glimepiride | Amaryl | ANTIDIABETIC AGENTS Sulfonurea secretory agent |
Estradiol | Estrace | Estrogen HRT |
Hydroxyzine | Atarax, Vistaril | SEDATIVES AND HYPNOTICS |
Metoclopramide | Reglan | antiemetic |
Doxazosin Mesylate | Cardura | Hypotensive agent inhibitor of the alpha1 |
Glipizide | Glucotrol | SULFONYLUREAS |
Diclofenac | Voltaren | Nsaid |
Raloxifene | Evista | Osterporosis Serm thrombosis |
tolterodine tartrate | Detrol LA | URINARY ANTISPASMODIC muscarinic receptor antagonist |
Meclizine | Antivert | ANTIEMETICS |
Glyburide/ Metformin | Glucovance | ANTIDIABETIC AGENTS |
Atomoxetine HCl | Strattera | TREATMENT OF ADHD |
Duloxetine Hcl | Cymbalta | ANTIDEPRESSANTS |
Nitrofurantoin | Macrobid | URINARY ANTI-INFECTIVES |
Promethazine/ Codeine | Phenergan-Cod | Antitussive, antihistamine |
Olmesartan Medoxomil | Benicar | HYPOTENSIVE AGENTS ARB |
Mirtazapine | Remeron | ANTIDEPRESSANTS |
Bisoprolol/HCTZ | Ziac | HYPOTENSIVE AGENTS |
Desloratadine | Clarinex | ANTIHISTAMINES |
Minocycline | Minocin (tablets and injection) | TETRACYCLINES |
Sumatriptan Succinate | Imitrex | MIGRAINE triptan can cause cardia events, hypertension |
Nabumetone | Relafen | Nsaid |
Olanzapine | Zyprexa | ANTIPSYCHOTICS |
Lamotrigine | Lamictal | ANTICONVULSANTS, bb sjs |
polyethylene glycol 3350 | Glycolax, Miralax | Hyperosmotic Laxative |
Acyclovir | Zovirax | anitviral for herpes |
Propranolol | Inderal | caridac, non-selective beta blocker |
Triamcinolone Acetonide | Nasacort AQ | corticosteroid anti-allergy spray |
Donepezil Hydrochloride | Aricept | alzheimers inhibitor of acetylcholinesterase, |
Butalbital, Acetaminophen and Caffeine | Fioricet | ANALGESICS |
Niacin | Niaspan | ANTILIPEMIC AGENTS, triglycerdes flushing |
Azithromycin | Zithromax | ANTIBIOTICS: Macrolide |
Valproic Acid | Depakote | mood-stabilize, anti-epileptic, antimigrain hepatotoxic |
Buspirone | Buspar | ANXIOLYTICS- SEDATIVES AND HYPNOTICS |
Norgestimate and Ethinyl Estradiol | Tri-Sprintec, Ortho-Tri-Cyclen, ortho-try cyclen lo, trinessa | occ |
Methotrexate | Trexall | ANTINEOPLASTIC AGENTS nephropathy |
Oxycodone | OxyContin, Oxyfast, OxyIR, Roxicodone, ETH- Oxydose | Analgesic opiate naive 10mg q12hr, somnolence, n&v, constipation, miosis (pinpoint) |
Budesonide | Rhinocort Aqua | Corticosteroid, nasal spray |
Olmesartan Medoxomil-Hydrochlorothiazide | Benicar HCT | ARB and HCT |
Terazosin | Hytrin | HYPOTENSIVE AGENTS, BPH alpha-1-selective blocker |
Metaxalone | Skelaxin | SKELETAL MUSCLE RELAXANTS, cns depression |
Clotrimazole/ Betamethasone | Lotrisone | ANTIFUNGALS topical cream for tinea |
Tadalafil | Cialis | ED PDE5 inhibitor, not with nitrates |
Irbesartan-Hydrochlorothiazide | Avalide | ARb and HCTZ |
Fexofenadine | Allegra | ANTIHISTAMINES |
Benzonatate | Tessalon | ANTITUSSIVES |
Olopatadine | Patanol | TREATMENT OF ALLERGIC CONJUNCTIVITIS opthamalic |
Quinine Sulfate | Quinine | ANTIMALARIAL AGENTS |
diltiazem | CartiaXT | CCB non-dhp (AV nodal blocking properties (verapamil>diltiazem) that prevent any reflex tachycardia) |
Insulin Lispro | Humalog | insulin rapid-acting |
ethinyl estradiol and levonorgestrel | Alesse, Aviane, Levlen, Levlite, Levora, Tri-Levlen, Triphasil, Triphasil-28, Trivora | occ |
Amphetamine Mixed Salts | Adderall | RESPIRATORY AND CEREBRALSTIMULANTS |
Famotidine | Pepcid Tablets | H2 antagoist, gi |
Nifedipine ER | Procardia | CCB, dhp |
Nortriptyline | Pamelor | tricyclic antidepressants |
Hydrocodone and Chlorpheniramine | Tussionex | ANTITUSSIVES-EXPECTS. & MUCYOLYTIC AGENTS |
Nitroglycerin Sublingual Tablets | Nitroquick, Nitrostat | Nitro |
Phenytoin | Dilantin | Antiepileptic 10-20 mcg/mL nystagmus, ataxia |
Acetaminophen/Oxycodone | Endocet, Percocet | analgesic combo |
Etodolac | Lodine | Nsaid |
Atenolol/ Chlorthalidone | Tenoretic | HYPOTENSIVE AGENTS |
Phentermine | Fastin | APPETITE SUPPRESSANTS |
Tramadol/ Acetaminophen | Ultracet | analgesic |
Tizanidine | Zanaflex | SKELETAL MUSCLE RELAXANTS |
methadone | Dolophine | narcotic long acting |
Morphine | MS Contin, Morphine Sulfate | MS Contin- sheduled, Morphine Sulfate prn |
Diclofenac and Misoprostol | Arthrotec | Nsaid |
Suldinac | Clinoril | nsaid |
Naproxen | Naprosyn, Anaprox, Alleve | nsaid |
Doxepin | Sinequan | Antiderpessant, tri cyclic |
Aripiprazole | Abilify | Antipsychotic, atypical |
Clozapine | Clozaril | Antipsychotic, atypical |
Lithium | Lithonate, Lithobid | Mood Stabilizer, desired level 0.6-1.2 mEQ/L |
Trimox® (amoxicillin capsules), Biaxin® (clarithromycin tablets), and Prevacid® (lansoprazole capsules) | Prevpac | H pylori |
Sitagliptin | Januvia | Antidebetic Agent, Dipeptidul Peptidase IV (DPP-IV) inhibitor, increases GLP-1,lowers glucose production in liver, and increases insulin release |
Tiotroprium | Spiriva (Hanihaler) | COPD anticholinergic qd |
Brimonidine Tartrate | Alphagan | GLAUCOMA |
Azelastine Hydrochloride | Astelin | ANTIHISTAMINES nasal |
Mupirocin | Bactroban | ANTIBIOTICS topical |
Tobramycin and Dexamethasone | Tobradex | ANTIBIOTICS Ocular |
Moxifloxacin | Vigamox | Antibiotic ocular |
Dorzolamide Hydrochloride-Timolol Maleate | Cosopt | Glaucoma |
Travapost | Travatan | Glaucoma |
Hydrocortisone; Neomycin; Polymyxin B | Cortisporin | Antibiotic topical |
Clindamycin & Benzoyl Peroxide | BenzaClin | Acne, topical |
Zafirlukast | Accolate | RESPIRATORY:LEUKOTRIENE ANTAGONIST |
Ipratropium Bromide | Atrovent | ANTIMUSCARINICS/ANTISPASMODICS |
Albuterol Inhalation | Proventil | SYMPATHOMIMETIC (ADRENERGIC) AGENTS beta 2 agonist |
Budesonide | Pulmicort | CORTICOSTEROIDS (inhalation for allergy) |
Salmeterol Xinafoate | Serevent Diskus | Beta 2 agonist long acting |
Levalbuterol | Xopenex | ASTHMA R-enantiomer of albuterol |
Theophylline | Theodur, Slo-Phyllin | RESPIRATORY SMOOTH MUSCLE RELAXANTS level 5-15 mcg/ml |
Telithromycin | Ketek | Antibiotic, macrolide |
Oseltamivir | Tamiflu | Antiviral |
Ketoconazole | Nizoral | Antifungal |
Trileptal | Oxcarbazepine | Antiepileptic |
Carbamazepam | Tegretol | Anticonvulsant |
Pramipexole | Mirapex | RLS restless leg syndrome. Aniparkinson Dopamine agonist. |
Ondansetron | Zofran | ANTIEMETICS, selective 5-HT3 receptor antagonist |
Dicyclomine | Bentyl | ANTIMUSCARINICS/ANTISPASMODICS irratable bowl |
Sulfasalazine | Azulfidine | SULFONAMIDES ulcerative colites, rheumatoid arthritis |
Mesalamine | Canasa (supp) Asacol (tab) | ANTIINFLAMATORY AGENTS Ulcertive colitis |
Hyoscyamine | Levsin | ANTIMUSCARINICS/ANTISPASMODICS Irritable bowel |
Diphenoxylate & Atropine | Lomotil | ANTIDIARRHEA AGENTS |
Finasteride | Proscar | Prosate 5-alpha reductase inhibitor can shrink prostate |
Cefprozil | Cefzil | Cephalosporin, 2nd gen, can use if Omnicef not well tolerated |