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Top 200 Drugs
200 study stacks with descriptions of each drug. In 6 catagories
Brand | Generic | Indication(s) | Side effects | Interactions | Contraindications | Drug Classification |
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Lotensin | Benazepril | hypertension | Dry cough Increased potassium Hypotension Angioedema | Dugs that increase Potassium levels (spironolactone, ARBs) Chronic kidney disease (more prone to increase potassium) | Pregnancy Prior angioedema | ACE inhibitor |
Vasotec | Enalapril | hypertension heart failure | Dry cough Increased potassium Hypotension Angioedema | Dugs that increase Potassium levels (spironolactone, ARBs) Chronic kidney disease (more prone to increase potassium) | Pregnancy Prior angioedema | ACE inhibitor |
Zestril | Lisinopril | hypertension heart failure | Dry cough Increased potassium Hypotension Angioedema | Dugs that increase Potassium levels (spironolactone, ARBs) Chronic kidney disease (more prone to increase potassium) | Pregnancy Prior angioedema | ACE inhibitor |
Altace | Ramipril | hypertension heart failure | Dry cough Increased potassium Hypotension Angioedema | Dugs that increase Potassium levels (spironolactone, ARBs) Chronic kidney disease (more prone to increase potassium) | Pregnancy Prior angioedema | ACE inhibitor |
Cozaar | Losartan | hypertension heart failure | Increased potassium Hypotension | Drugs that increase potassium levels (spironolactone, ACE inhibitors) Chronic kidney disease (more prone to increase potassium) | Pregnancy | Angiotensin Receptor Blockers (ARBS) |
Benicar | Olmesartan | hypertension heart failure | Increased potassium Hypotension | Drugs that increase potassium levels (spironolactone, ACE inhibitors) Chronic kidney disease (more prone to increase potassium) | Pregnancy | Angiotensin Receptor Blockers (ARBS) |
Diovan | Valsartan | hypertension heart failure | Increased potassium Hypotension | Drugs that increase potassium levels (spironolactone, ACE inhibitors) Chronic kidney disease (more prone to increase potassium) | Pregnancy | Angiotensin Receptor Blockers (ARBS) |
Tenormin | Atenolol | hypertension heart failure | Bradycardia Hypotension | Drugs that lower heart rate (diltiazem, verapamil) Drugs that cause hypoglycemia (i.e., insulin) - beta blockers may mask symptoms.. | Asthma Heart block | Beta Blockers |
Coreg | Carvedilol | hypertension heart failure | Bradycardia Hypotension | Drugs that lower heart rate (diltiazem, verapamil) Drugs that cause hypoglycemia (i.e., insulin) - beta blockers may mask symptoms.. | Asthma Heart block | Beta Blockers |
Lopressor, Toprol XL | Metoprolol | hypertension heart failure | Bradycardia Hypotension | Drugs that lower heart rate (diltiazem, verapamil) Drugs that cause hypoglycemia (i.e., insulin) - beta blockers may mask symptoms.. | Asthma Heart block | Beta Blockers |
Bystolic | Nebivolol | hypertension heart failure | Bradycardia Hypotension | Drugs that lower heart rate (diltiazem, verapamil) Drugs that cause hypoglycemia (i.e., insulin) - beta blockers may mask symptoms.. | Asthma Heart block | Beta Blockers |
Inderal | Propranolol | hypertension heart failure | Bradycardia Hypotension | Drugs that lower heart rate (diltiazem, verapamil) Drugs that cause hypoglycemia (i.e., insulin) - beta blockers may mask symptoms.. | Asthma Heart block | Beta Blockers |
Norvasc | Amlodipine | hypertension | Hypotension | Drugs that lower heart rate (i.e., beta blockers) Drugs that cause hypoglycemia (i.e., insulin) - beta blockers may mask symptoms | Very low BP Liver disease | Calcium Channel Blockers |
Cardizem | diltiazem | hypertension | Bradycardia | Drugs that lower heart rate (i.e., beta blockers) Drugs that cause hypoglycemia (i.e., insulin) - beta blockers may mask symptoms | Heart failure or heart block | Calcium Channel Blockers |
Procardia | Nifedipine | hypertension | Hypotension | Drugs that lower heart rate (i.e., beta blockers) Drugs that cause hypoglycemia (i.e., insulin) - beta blockers may mask symptoms | Very low BP Liver disease | Calcium Channel Blockers |
Calan, Verelan | Verapamil | hypertension | Bradycardia | Drugs that lower heart rate (i.e., beta blockers) Drugs that cause hypoglycemia (i.e., insulin) - beta blockers may mask symptoms | Heart failure or heart block | Calcium Channel Blockers |
Catapres | Clonidine | hypertension | Hypotension | Drugs that cause Bradycardia | Kidney disease Heart rhythm problems | Alpha Agonists |
Thalitone | Chlorthalidone | hypertension heart failure | Hypotension Electrolyte abnormalities Dehydration | Drugs that may interact are Cisapride, Dofetilide, and Lithium | Low potassium liver disease Kidney disease | Diuretics |
Lasix | Furosemide | hypertension heart failure | Hypotension Electrolyte abnormalities Dehydration | Drugs that may interact are Desmopressin, Ethacrynic acid, and Lithium | Kidney problems Liver problems Inability to make urine. | Diuretics |
Microzide | Hydrochlorothiazide "HCTZ" | hypertension heart failure | Hypotension Electrolyte abnormalities Dehydration | Drugs that may interact are Dofetilide and Lithium | Diabetes Kidney disease Liver disease Skin cancer | Diuretics |
Dyazide, Maxzide | HCTZ/ Triamterene | hypertension heart failure | Hypotension Electrolyte abnormalities Dehydration | Drugs that may increase potassium levels (i.e., amiloride, cyclosporine...) | Kidney problems Liver disease Mineral imbalance Dehydration | Diuretics |
Aldactone | Spironolactone | hypertension heart failure | Hypotension Electrolyte abnormalities Dehydration | Drugs that may increase potassium levels (i.e., amiloride, cyclosporine...) Lithium | Kidney problems Liver problems Addison's disease Mineral imbalance | Diuretics |
Zestoretic | Lisinopril/ HCTZ | hypertension heart failure | Hypotension Electrolyte abnormalities Dehydration | Drugs that increase the level of potassium (i.e., ARBs including losartan/ valsartan Drugs that weaken the immune system/ increase the risk of infection (i.e., everolimus, sirolimus) | Angioedema Kidney disease Liver disease Skin cancer | Combo drugs containing diuretics |
Hyzaar | Losartan/ HCTZ | hypertension heart failure | Hypotension Electrolyte abnormalities Dehydration | Drugs that increase the level of potassium (i.e., ACE inhibitors including benazepril/ lisinopril) | Kidney disease Liver disease Dehydration Skin cancer | Combo drugs containing diuretics |
Diovan HCT | Valsartan/ HCTZ | hypertension heart failure | Hypotension Electrolyte abnormalities Dehydration | Drugs that increase the level of potassium (i.e., ACE inhibitors including benazepril/ lisinopril) Lithium Aliskiren | Liver disease Dehydration | Diuretics |
Apresoline | Hydralazine | Heart failure Agina | Hypotension Electrolyte abnormalities Dehydration | MAO inhibitors (i.e., isocarboxazid, linezolid ect) | Blood vessel problems Previous stroke Kidney problems | Vasodilators |
Imdur | Isosorbide Mononitrate | Heart failure Agina | Hypotension Electrolyte abnormalities Dehydration | Drugs to treat erectile disfunction- ED or Pulmonary hypertension (i.e., sildenafil, tadalafil) Riociguat | Low blood pressure | Vasodilators |
Nitrostat | Nitroglycerin | Heart failure Agina | Hypotension Electrolyte abnormalities Dehydration | Drugs to treat erectile disfunction- ED or Pulmonary hypertension (i.e., sildenafil, tadalafil) Riociguat Certain drugs to treat migrane headaches (i.e., ergot alkaloids such as ergotamine) | Recent head injury GI hypermotility Anemia Dehydration | Vasodilators |
Digitek, Lanoxin *Narrow therapeutic index drug | Digoxin | Heart failure Atrial Fibrillation | Bradycardia Digoxin toxicity (vision changes, nausea/vomiting, arrhythmias) | Many drugs alter metabolism by CYP450 enzymes. | Do not take medicine within 2 hours of food high in fiber. | Cardiac glycosides |
Lipitor | Atrovastatin | Used to lower cholesterol to reduce risk of cardiovascular events. | Muscle pains Rhabdomyolysis Liver failure | Fibrates increase risk of liver toxicity | HMG-COA reductase inhibitors ("STATINS") | |
Altoprev | Lovastatin | Used to lower cholesterol to reduce risk of cardiovascular events. | Muscle pains Rhabdomyolysis Liver failure | Fibrates increase risk of liver toxicity | HMG-COA reductase inhibitors ("STATINS") | |
Pravachol | Pravastatin | Used to lower cholesterol to reduce risk of cardiovascular events. | Muscle pains Rhabdomyolysis Liver failure | Fibrates increase risk of liver toxicity | HMG-COA reductase inhibitors ("STATINS") | |
Crestor | Rosuvastatin | Used to lower cholesterol to reduce risk of cardiovascular events. | Muscle pains Rhabdomyolysis Liver failure | Fibrates increase risk of liver toxicity | HMG-COA reductase inhibitors ("STATINS") | |
Zocor | Simvastatin | Used to lower cholesterol to reduce risk of cardiovascular events. | Muscle pains Rhabdomyolysis Liver failure | Fibrates increase risk of liver toxicity | HMG-COA reductase inhibitors ("STATINS") | |
Tricor | Fenofibrate | Used to lower cholesterol | Muscle pains Liver failure | Statins increase risk of liver toxicity | Fibrates | |
Lopid | Gemfibrozil | Used to lower cholesterol | Muscle pains Liver failure | Statins increase risk of liver toxicity | Fibrates | |
Zetia | Ezetimibe | Used to lower cholesterol | Headache Pharyngitis Upper respiratory infection | Moderate interaction with Bile acid sequestrants, Fibrates, and with Cyclosporine. | Cholesterol Absorption Inhibitors | |
Lovaza | Omega-3 Fatty Acids | Used to lower cholesterol | Bad taste "Burping" fish taste | Fish oils | ||
Aspirin | Used to prevent heart attacks and strokes in at risk patients | Bleeding | Other drugs that increase risk for bleeding (anticoagulants, NSAIDs) | Peptic/gastric ulcer disease Major bleeding | Antiplatelet drugs | |
Plavix | Clopidogrel | Used to prevent heart attacks and strokes in at risk patients | Bleeding | Other drugs that increase risk for bleeding (anticoagulants, NSAIDs) | Major bleeding | Antiplatelet drugs |
Eliquis | Apixaban | Used to treat or prevent blood clots, heart attacks, or strokes | Bleeding | Other drugs that increase risk for bleeding (anticoagulants, NSAIDs) Warfarin prone to interactions with many drugs due to interference with metabolism | Major bleeding | Anticoagulants |
Xarelto | Rivaroxaban | Used to treat or prevent blood clots, heart attacks, or strokes | Bleeding | Other drugs that increase risk for bleeding (anticoagulants, NSAIDs) Warfarin prone to interactions with many drugs due to interference with metabolism | Major bleeding | Anticoagulants |
Coumadin *Narrow therapeutic index drug | Warfarin | Used to treat or prevent blood clots, heart attacks, or strokes | Bleeding | Other drugs that increase risk for bleeding (anticoagulants, NSAIDs) Warfarin prone to interactions with many drugs due to interference with metabolism | Major bleeding | Anticoagulants |
Cordarone | Amiodarone | Used to treat heart rhythm abnormalities (arrhythmias) | Can actually cause arrhythmias Amiodarone can cause lung toxicity, hypothyroidism, and liver toxicity | Many interactions with amiodarone due to interference of metabolism. Also, drugs that prolong the QT interval may increase risk of arrhythmias with amiodarone | Anti-Arrhythmic Drugs | |
Glucophage | Metformin | Diabetes | Gastrointestinal upset Lactic acidosis (rare) | Chronic kidney disease (increased risk for lactic acidosis) Advanced heart failure | Biguanides | |
Glucotrol | Glipizide | Diabetes | Hypoglycemia | Other drugs that can cause hypoglycemia (such as insulin) | Sulfonylureas | |
Amaryl | Glimepiride | Diabetes | Hypoglycemia | Other drugs that can cause hypoglycemia (such as insulin) | Sulfonylureas | |
Glynase | Glyburide | Diabetes | Hypoglycemia | Other drugs that can cause hypoglycemia (such as insulin) | Sulfonylureas | |
Actos | Pioglitazone | Diabetes | Fluid retention (edema) | Heart failure | Thiazolidinediones | |
Tradjenta | Linagliptin | Diabetes | DPP-4 Inhibitors | |||
Januvia | Sitagliptin | Diabetes | DPP-4 Inhibitors | |||
Janumet | Stagliptin + Metformin | Diabetes | DPP-4 Inhibitors | |||
Victoza | Liraglutide | Diabetes | Medullary Thyroid Carcinoma (MTC) | GLP-1 Receptor Agonists | ||
Invokana | Canagliflozin | Diabetes | Lower limb amputations (rare) | SGLT-2 Inhibitors | ||
Novolog | Insulin aspart | Diabetes | Hypoglycemia Weight gain | Other drugs that cause hypoglycemia (i.e., sulfonylureas) Beta-blockers can mask the signs of hypoglycemia | Insulins | |
Levemir | Insulin detemir | Diabetes | Hypoglycemia Weight gain | Other drugs that cause hypoglycemia (i.e., sulfonylureas) Beta-blockers can mask the signs of hypoglycemia | Insulins | |
Lantus, Toujeo | Insulin glargine | Diabetes | Hypoglycemia Weight gain | Other drugs that cause hypoglycemia (i.e., sulfonylureas) Beta-blockers can mask the signs of hypoglycemia | Insulins | |
HumaLOG | Insulin lispro | Diabetes | Hypoglycemia Weight gain | Other drugs that cause hypoglycemia (i.e., sulfonylureas) Beta-blockers can mask the signs of hypoglycemia | Insulins | |
HumuLIN, NovoLIN | Regular insulin | Diabetes | Hypoglycemia Weight gain | Other drugs that cause hypoglycemia (i.e., sulfonylureas) Beta-blockers can mask the signs of hypoglycemia | Insulins | |
Synthroid, Levoxyl | Levothyroxine | Hypothyroidism | Food (should be taken at the same time daily on an empty stomach) | Thyroid Analogues | ||
Armour Thyroid | Thyroid | Hypothyroidism | Food (should be taken at the same time daily on an empty stomach) | Thyroid Analogues | ||
Ethynyl Estradiol/Desogestrel | Ethynyl Estradiol/Desogestrel | Reduce likelihood of pregnancy | Increased risk for blood clots Breakthrough bleeding | Some antibiotics Smoking (increased risk for blood clots) | History of major blood clots | Oral Contraceptives |
Ethynyl Estradiol/Drospirenone | Erhynyl Estradiol/Drospirenone | Reduce likelihood of pregnancy | Increased risk for blood clots Breakthrough bleeding | Some antibiotics Smoking (increased risk for blood clots) | History of major blood clots | Oral Contraceptives |
Ethynyl Estradiol/Etonogestrel | Ethynyl Estradiol/Etonogestrel | Reduce likelihood of pregnancy | Increased risk for blood clots Breakthrough bleeding | Some antibiotics Smoking (increased risk for blood clots) | History of major blood clots | Oral Contraceptives |
Ethynyl Estradiol/Levonorgestrel | Ethynyl Estradiol/Levonorgestrel | Reduce likelihood of pregnancy | Increased risk for blood clots Breakthrough bleeding | Some antibiotics Smoking (increased risk for blood clots) | History of major blood clots | Oral Contraceptives |
Ethynyl Estradiol/Norethindrone | Ethynyl Estradiol/Norethindrone | Reduce likelihood of pregnancy | Increased risk for blood clots Breakthrough bleeding | Some antibiotics Smoking (increased risk for blood clots) | History of major blood clots | Oral Contraceptives |
Ethynyl Estradiol/Norgestimate | Ethynyl Estradiol/Norgestimate | Reduce likelihood of pregnancy | Increased risk for blood clots Breakthrough bleeding | Some antibiotics Smoking (increased risk for blood clots) | History of major blood clots | Oral Contraceptives |
Norethindrone | Norethindrone | Reduce likelihood of pregnancy | Increased risk for blood clots Breakthrough bleeding | Some antibiotics Smoking (increased risk for blood clots) | History of major blood clots | Oral Contraceptives |
Numerous | Estradiol | Manage signs and symptoms of menopause | May be associated with increased risk of cardiovascular events and estrogen sensitive cancers (i.e., breast cancer) | History of heart attack, stroke, or certain cancers | Estrogens (female hormone replacement) | |
Androgel, Androderm, Testim, ect.. | Testosterone | Testosterone deficiency | Avoid exposure to children | Androgens (male hormone replacement) | ||
Nexium | Esomeprazole | Gastroesphageal Reflux Disease (GERD) | Proton Pump Inhibitors (PPIs) | |||
Prevacid | Lansoprazole | Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD) | Proton Pump Inhibitors (PPIs) | |||
Prilosec | Omeprazole | Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD) | Proton Pump Inhibitors (PPIs) | |||
Pepcid | Famotidine | Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD) | Histamine-2 (H2)-receptor blockers | |||
Zantac | Ranitidine | Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD) | Histamine-2 (H2)-receptor blockers | |||
Zofran | Ondansetron | Treat or prevent nausea and vomiting | Cardiac arrhythmias (rare) | 5-HT3 Antagonists | ||
Colace | Docusate | Constipation | Diarrhea | Laxatives | ||
Miralax | Polyethylene Glycol-PEG | Constipation | Diarrhea | Laxatives | ||
Imodium | Loperamide | Diarrhea | Constipation | Antidiarrheals | ||
Celexa | Citalopram | major depressive disorder | Use with other drugs that increase serotonin can cause "serotonin syndrome" (some other antidepressants, muscle relaxants, tramadol, St. John's Wort) | Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitors (SSRIs) | ||
Lexapro | Escitalopram | major depressive disorder | Use with other drugs that increase serotonin can cause "serotonin syndrome" (some other antidepressants, muscle relaxants, tramadol, St. John's Wort) | Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitors (SSRIs) | ||
Prozac | Fluoxetine | major depressive disorder | Use with other drugs that increase serotonin can cause "serotonin syndrome" (some other antidepressants, muscle relaxants, tramadol, St. John's Wort) | Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitors (SSRIs) | ||
Paxil | Paroxetine | major depressive disorder | Use with other drugs that increase serotonin can cause "serotonin syndrome" (some other antidepressants, muscle relaxants, tramadol, St. John's Wort) | Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitors (SSRIs) | ||
Zoloft | Sertraline | major depressive disorder | Use with other drugs that increase serotonin can cause "serotonin syndrome" (some other antidepressants, muscle relaxants, tramadol, St. John's Wort) | Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitors (SSRIs) | ||
Cymbalta | Duloxetine | major depressive disorder | Use with other drugs that increase serotonin can cause "serotonin syndrome" (some other antidepressants, muscle relaxants, tramadol, St. John's Wort) | Selective Norepinephrine Reuptake inhibitors (SNRIs) | ||
Elavil | Amitriptyline | Major depressive disorder | Overdoses are particularly life-threatening, which has limited their use since safer drugs became available. | Use with other drugs that increase serotonin can cause "serotonin syndrome" (some other antidepressants, muscle relaxants, tramadol, St. John's Wort) | Tricyclic Antidepressants (TCAs) | |
Pamelor | Nortriptyline | Major depressive disorder | Overdoses are particularly life-threatening, which has limited their use since safer drugs became available. | Use with other drugs that increase serotonin can cause "serotonin syndrome" (some other antidepressants, muscle relaxants, tramadol, St. John's Wort) | Tricyclic Antidepressants (TCAs) | |
Wellbutrin | Bupropion | Major depressive disorder | Other Miscellaneous Antidepressants | |||
Remeron | Mirtazapine | Major depressive disorder | Other Miscellaneous Antidepressants | |||
Trazadone | Trazadone | Major depressive disorder | Other Miscellaneous Antidepressants | |||
Abilify | Aripiprazole | Schizophrenia | Extrapyramidal symptoms Numerous other side effects that vary significantly with each individual drug | Other drugs that prolong the QT interval (risk for life-threatening arrhythmias) | Antipsychotics | |
Seroquel | Quetiapine | Schizophrenia | Extrapyramidal symptoms Numerous other side effects that vary significantly with each individual drug | Other drugs that prolong the QT interval (risk for life-threatening arrhythmias) | Antipsychotics | |
Risperdal | Risperidone | Schizophrenia | Extrapyramidal symptoms Numerous other side effects that vary significantly with each individual drug | Other drugs that prolong the QT interval (risk for life-threatening arrhythmias) | Antipsychotics | |
Lithobid | Lithium | Bipolar disorder | Narrow therapeutic index drug-serum concentration monitoring required | Drugs for bipolar disorder | ||
Tegretol | Carbamazepine | Epilepsy (seizure disorders) Drugs differ in the specific seizure disorders they treat. | Several are narrow therapeutic index drugs that require serum concentration monitoring | Numerous | Antiepileptics | |
Neurontin | Gabapentin | Epilepsy (seizure disorders) Drugs differ in the specific seizure disorders they treat. | Several are narrow therapeutic index drugs that require serum concentration monitoring | Numerous | Antiepileptics | |
Lamictal | Lamotrigine | Epilepsy (seizure disorders) Drugs differ in the specific seizure disorders they treat. | Several are narrow therapeutic index drugs that require serum concentration monitoring | Numerous | Antiepileptics | |
Keppra | Levetiracetam | Epilepsy (seizure disorders) Drugs differ in the specific seizure disorders they treat. | Several are narrow therapeutic index drugs that require serum concentration monitoring | Numerous | Antiepileptics | |
Lyrica | Pregabalin | Epilepsy (seizure disorders) Drugs differ in the specific seizure disorders they treat. | Several are narrow therapeutic index drugs that require serum concentration monitoring | Numerous | Antiepileptics | |
Topamax | Topiramate | Epilepsy (seizure disorders) Drugs differ in the specific seizure disorders they treat. | Several are narrow therapeutic index drugs that require serum concentration monitoring | Numerous | Antiepileptics | |
Hycet, Lorcet, Lortab, Norco, Vicodin | Acetaminophen/Hydrocodone | Pain | Respiratory depression (dose limiting and can be lethal) Somnolence, constipation, physical and psychological dependence. | Other drugs that cause CNS or respiratory depression (alcohol, benzodiazepines, muscle relaxants, etc.) | Opioid Analgesics (Opiates) | |
Zohydro | Hydrocodone Bitartrate | Pain | Respiratory depression (dose limiting and can be lethal) Somnolence, constipation, physical and psychological dependence. | Other drugs that cause CNS or respiratory depression (alcohol, benzodiazepines, muscle relaxants, etc.) | Opioid Analgesics (Opiates) | |
MS Contin, Roxanal, etc. | Morphine | Pain | Respiratory depression (dose limiting and can be lethal) Somnolence, constipation, physical and psychological dependence. | Other drugs that cause CNS or respiratory depression (alcohol, benzodiazepines, muscle relaxants, etc.) | Opioid Analgesics (Opiates) | |
Oxycontin, Roxicodone | Oxycodone | Pain | Respiratory depression (dose limiting and can be lethal) Somnolence, constipation, physical and psychological dependence. | Other drugs that cause CNS or respiratory depression (alcohol, benzodiazepines, muscle relaxants, etc.) | Opioid Analgesics (Opiates) | |
Ultram | Tramadol | Pain | Respiratory depression (dose limiting and can be lethal) Somnolence, constipation, physical and psychological dependence. | Other drugs that cause CNS or respiratory depression (alcohol, benzodiazepines, muscle relaxants, etc.) | Opioid Analgesics (Opiates) | |
Tylenol | Acetaminophen | Pain or fever | Liver toxicity | Other drugs that cause liver toxicity (alcohol, etc) | Non-Opioid Analgesics | |
Floricet | Acetaminophen/Butalbital/Caffeine | Headache | Liver toxicity | Other drugs that cause liver toxicity (alcohol, etc) | Non-Opioid Analgesics |