PTCE TOP DRUGS LIST Word Scramble
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| Brand Name | Generic Name | Classification | Usage |
| Aciphex | Rabeprazole | Proton pump inhibitors | treat symptoms of gastroesophageal reflux disease |
| Actonel | Risedronate | Bisphosphonates | treat or prevent osteoporosis in men and women |
| Actoplus Met | Metformin, Pioglitazone | Antidiabetic combinations | treat type 2 diabetes |
| Actos | Pioglitazone (oral) | Thiazolidinediones Typical Use; | used in combination with insulin to treat type 2 diabetes |
| Adalat CC, Procardia XL | nifedipine | calcium channel blocker | antianginal, antihypertensive |
| Adderall XR | amphetamine/dextroamphetamine | CNS stimulants C-II | treating attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) |
| Adipex-P | Phentermine HCl | Weight management (anorexiant; sympathomimetic) C-IV | appetite suppressant to help reduce weight in obese patients |
| Advair Diskus | Fluticasone; Salmeterol | Bronchodilator combinations | prevent asthma attacks |
| Aerobid, Nasalide, Nasarel | flunisolide | corticosteroid | allergic rhinitis |
| Aggrenox | Aspirin, Dipyridamole | Platelet aggregation inhibitors | "reduce the risk of stroke in people who have had blood clots or a ""mini-stroke""" |
| Aldara | Imiquimod Topical | Topical anti-infectives | treats actinic keratosis (a condition caused by too much sun exposure) on the face and scalp; treat minor form of skin cancer (superficial basal cell carcinoma; treat genital warts (not a cure) |
| Alesse, Aviane | Levonorgestrel w/ Ethinyl Estradiol | Oral Contraceptive (estrogen and progestin combination) | prevent pregnancy |
| Aleve, Naprosyn, Midol ER | Naproxen | NSAID | migraine, osteoarthritis, tendinitis, bursitis |
| Allegra | Fexofenadine HCl | Antihistamine (Nonsedating) | allergic rhinitis; seasonal allergies |
| Allegra-D 12 Hour | fexofenadine hcl and pseudoephedrine | antihistamine | hay fever, allergy, and urticaria |
| Alphagan P | brimonidine | prostagandin | open-angle glaucoma or ocular hypertension |
| Altace | Ramipril | ACE ihhibitor | heart failure, hypertension |
| Amaryl | Glimepiride | Antidiabetic (Solfonylurea) | Type 2 diabetes |
| Ambien CR | Zolpidem | miscellaneous anxiolytics, sedatives and hypnotics C-IV | treating insomnia |
| Amitiza | lubiprosone | laxative | constipation and irritable bowel syndrome |
| Amoxil, Trimox | Amoxicillin Trihydrate | Penicillin Antibiotic | Treats bacterial infections |
| Anaprox, Anaprox DS | Naproxen Sodium | NSAID | pain, fever, inflammation and stiffness |
| AndroGel | testosterone topical | Androgens and anabolic steroids | treat conditions in men that result from a lack of natural testosterone. |
| Apokyn, Ixense, Spontane, Uprima | apomorphine | antiparkinsonian | Parkinson's Disease |
| Apresoline | Hydralazine | Antihypertensive (vasodilator) | vasodilator primarily in arteries to lower blood pressure in the short term |
| Aricept | Donepezil (oral) | Cholinesterase inhibitors | treat mild to moderate dementia caused by Alzheimer's disease |
| Arimidex | Anastrozole | Aromatase inhibitors, hormones/antineoplastics | treat breastcancer in postmenopausal women |
| Arixtra | fondaparinux | anticoagulant | subcutaneous daily injection for deepvein thrombosis and pulmonary embolism |
| Armour Thyroid | Thyroid, dessicated | Thyroid hormone | treats hypothyroidism |
| Artane | trihexyphenidyl | antiparkinsonian | Parkinson's Disease |
| Asacol | Mesalamine | 5-aminosalicylates | treat ulcerative colitis, proctitis, and proctosigmoiditis |
| Asmanex | mometasone furoate | glucocorticosteroid | topical drug to reduce inflamation of the skin or in the airways |
| Astelin | azelastine | histamine H1 antagonist | seasonal allergic rhinitis and perennial allergic rhinitis |
| Atacand | candesartan cilexitil | A2RB | hypertension and kidney problems caused by diabetes |
| Atarax | Hydroxyzine HCl | First-generation antihistamine (antianxiety, antipruritic) | anxiety, mild antiobseesive, antipsychotic, itching, motion-sickness |
| Ativan | Lorazepam | BZD (antianxiety agent) C-IV | high potency, anxiolysis, anterograde amnesia, sedation, anticonvulsion, antiemesis, muscle relaxation |
| Atripla | Efavirenz, emtricitabine, and tenofovir | Antiviral combinations | treats HIV, which causes AIDS (not a cure for HIV or AIDS) |
| Augmentin, Augmentin XR | Amoxicillin w/ Clavulanate Potassium | Penicillin Antibiotic | increased antibiotic spectrum and resored efficacy against beta-lactamase bacteria |
| Avalide | Hydrochlorothiazide, Irbesartan | Antihypertensive combinations | treat high blood pressure (hypertension) |
| Avandamet | metformin | oral antidiabetic | type 2 diabetes |
| Avandia | Rosiglitazone (oral) | Thiazolidinediones | controls blood sugar levels in people with type 2 diabetes |
| Avapro | Irbesartan | Angiotensin II inhibitors | treat high blood pressure (hypertension) |
| Avelox, Vigamox | Moxifloxacin | Quinolones | treat bacterial infections caused by certain bacteria |
| Avinza, Kdian, Oramorph, Roxanol, Kapanol | morphine | opiate analgesic | severe pain |
| Avodart | Dutasteride | 5-alpha-reductase inhibitors | treat benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) in men with an enlarged prostate |
| Avonex | Interferon beta-1a | Interferons treat patients with | relapsing forms of multiple sclerosis to slow the accumulation of physical disability |
| Azmacort, NasacortAQ | Triamcinolone | Nasal steroids | treat nasal allergy symptoms |
| Azulfidine | sulfasalazine | sulfa drug | ulcerative colitis, rheumatoid arthritis, Crohn's disease |
| Bactrim, Septra | Trimethoprim-Sulfamethoxazole | Sulfonamide derivative antibacterial | upper and lower respiratory tract, renal, urinary, and gastrointestinal tract infections |
| Bactroban | Mupirocin | Topical antibiotic | bacterial skin infections |
| Benicar | Olmesartan | Angiotensin II inhibitors | treat high blood pressure (hypertension) |
| Benicar HCT | Hydrochlorothiazide/Olmesartan | Antihypertensive combinations | treat high blood pressure |
| Bentyl | Dicyclomine HCl | Anticholinergic (GI Antispasmodic) | spasms and cramping in gastrointestinal tract, irritable bowel syndrome |
| BenzaClin, Duac | bensoyl peroxide/clindamycin | topical gel | acne |
| biaxin | clarithromycin | macrolide antibiotic | bronchitis, pneumonia, tonsillitis, phayngitis |
| Boniva | Ibandronate sodium | Bisphosphonates | treats postmenopausal osteoporosis |
| Bumex | Bumetanide | Loop Diuretic | powerful diuretic used to treat heart failure |
| BuSpar | Buspirone HCl | Non-BZD Antianxiety Agent | generalized anxiety disorder |
| Byetta | Exenatide | Incretin mimetics | treat type 2 diabetes |
| Caduet | Amlodipine, Atorvastatin | Antihyperlipidemic and Antihypertensive combinations | treat high blood pressure or chest pain and lower the risk of stroke, heart attack, and other heart complications in people with type 2 diabetes/coronary heart diseas |
| Capastat | capreomycin | peptide antibiotic | MDR-tuberculosis |
| Capoten | Captopril | ACE Inhibitor (antihypertensive) | , preservation of kidney function in diabetic nephropathy |
| Cardizem, Cardizem SR, Cardizem CD, Cardizem LA, Tiazac, Cartia XT | Diltiazem HCl | Calcium Channel Blocker (antihypertensive antianginal) | hypertension, angina pectoris, arrhythmia |
| Cardura, Cardura XL | Doxazosin Mesylate | Alpha-1 Antagonist | high blood pressure and urinary retention due to BPH |
| Catapres-TTS | clonidine | adrenergic agonist | high blood pressure ADHD anxiety/panic disorder and pain |
| Ceftin | Cefuroxime Axetil, oral | Cephalosporin Antibiotic | influenza, gonorrhoeae, lyme disease, can cross the blood-brain barrier |
| Cefzil | cefprozil | cephalosporin antibiotic | bronchitis, ear infections, skin infections |
| Celebrex | Celecoxib | Cox-2 inhibitors | treat pain or inflammation caused by arthritis, ankylosing spondylitis, menstrual pain, etc. |
| Celexa | Citalopram HBr | SSRI (antidepressant) | major depression, anxiety, panic disorder, OCD |
| CellCept | Mycophenolate Mofetil | Immunosuppressive agents | prevent rejection of a kidney, liver, or heart transplant |
| Cephulac | lactulose | disaccharide | Constipation, hepatic encephalopathy |
| Chantix | Varenicline | Smoking cessation agents | smoking cessation medicine or treatment |
| Cialis | Tadalafil | Impotence agents | treat erectile dysfunction |
| Cipro, Cipro XR | Ciprofloxacin HCl | Fluoroquinolone Antibiotic | respiratory, urinary tract, gastrointestinal, and abdominal infections |
| Ciprodex Otic | ciprofloxacin and dexamethasone | antibacterial and corticosteroid | infections of the cornea |
| Clarinex | desloratadine | antihistamine H1 antagonist | allergies |
| Clemastine | meclastin | sedating antihistamine and anticholinergic, antipruritic | allergic rhinitis |
| Clenil, Qvar | Beclomethasone | glucocorticoid steroid | asthma, rhinitis, siusitis |
| Cleocin | Clindamycin HCl, oral | Antibiotic | infections with anaerobic bacteria and malaria |
| Cleocin T | Clindamycin Phosphate, topical | Antibiotic | Topical Acne Treatment |
| Cogentin | benztropine | anticholinergic | Parkinson's Disease |
| Colace, Surfak | dioctyl sodium sulfosuccinate (DSS) | laxative stool softener type | Constipation |
| Colchicine | Colchicine | Natural product, secondary metabolite | Anti-gout Agent |
| Combivent | Albuterol and Ipratropium | Bronchodilator combinations | prevent bronchospasm in people of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) |
| Combivir | Lamivudine, Zidovudine | Antiviral combinations | treat HIV, which causes AIDS (not a cure for HIV or AIDS) |
| Compazine (CPZ), Stemzine, Buccastem, Stemetil, Phenotil | prochlorperazine | Dopamine D2 receptor antagonist | antipsychotic used for antiemetic treatment of naucia and vertigo |
| Comtan | entacapone | COMT inhibitor | Parkinson's Disease |
| Concerta, Ritalin SR & LA, Methylin ER, Metadate CD & ER | Methylphenidate (oral) | CNS stimulants C-II | treat attention deficit disorder (ADD) and attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) |
| Copaxone | Glatiramer | Immunomodulator | prevent relapse of multiple sclerosis (MS) |
| Cordarone, Pacerone | Amiodarone | Antiarrhythimic (Class III) | ventricular and atrial disrhythmias |
| CoregCR | Carvedilol | Non-cardioselective beta blockers | treat high blood pressure or certain types of heart failure; use after heart attack to improve survival |
| Cospot | Dorzolamide HCl w/ Timolol Maleate | Carbonic Anhydrase Inhibitor and Nonselective Beta Blocker (anti-glaucoma) | eyedrops that decrease the production of aqueous humor |
| Coumadin | Warfarin Sodium (crystalline) | Anticoagulant (vitamin K antagongist) | angina |
| Cozaar | losartan | Angiotensin II inhibitors | treat high blood pressure (hypertension); lower risk of stroke in people with heart disease |
| Crestor | Rosuvastatin | Statins (HMG-CoA reductase inhibitors) | lower cholesterol and risk of stroke/heart attack |
| Cycloserine | seromycin | antibiotic | tuberculosis |
| Cymbalta | Duloxetine | Antidepressant; Serotonin-nonrepinephrine reuptake inhibitors (SNRIs) | treat major depressive disorder; general anxiety disorder; fibromyalgia; chronic muscle/joint pain |
| Darvocet-N, Darvocet, Di-Gesic | Propoxyphene HCL | opiod analgesic C-IV | mild pain and local anaesthetic |
| Decadron | dexamethasone | glucocorticoid steroid | rheumatoid arthritis, bronchospasm |
| Deltasone | Prednisone | Corticosteroid (anti-inflammatory) | immunosuppressant, allergic reactions, and in higher doses cancer |
| Demadex | Torsemide | Loop diuretic | edema associated with CHF, hypertension |
| Demerol | pethidine, meperidine HCL | opiod analgesic | moderate to severe pain |
| Depakene | valproic acid (VPA) | anticonvulsant | Bipolar Disorder, epilepsy |
| Depakote ER | Divalproex | Fatty acid derivative anticonvulsants | control certain types of seizures in the treatment of epilepsy; treat manic phase of bipolar disorder, prevent migraines |
| Desyrel | Trazadone | Antidepressant (serotonin reuptake inhibitor) | anxiolytic and sleep inducing a tricyclic antidepressant (TCA) |
| Detrol LA | tolterodine | urinary antispasmodics | treat overactive bladder with symptoms of urinary frequency, urgency, and leakage. |
| Differin | Adapalene Topical | Topical acne agents | treat severe acne (12 yrs +) |
| Diflucan | Fluconazole | Antifungal Agent | candidiasis, tinea, onychomycosis, meningitis |
| Dilantin | Phenytoin Sodium | Class lb antiarrhythmic agent; anticonvulsant | antiepileptic for seizures |
| Diovan | Valsartan | Angiotensin II inhibitors | treat high blood pressure (hypertension) or heart failure; reduce the risk of death after a heart attack |
| Diovan HCT | Valsartan/Hydrochlorothiazide | Antihypertensive combinations | treat high blood pressure |
| Diprolene AF | betamethasone | glucocorticoid steroid | topical cream, ointment for itching |
| Ditropan, Ditropan XL | Oxybutynin Chloride | Urinary antispasmodic agent | anticholinergic frequent urination and incontinence decreases muscle spasms of the bladder |
| Dolophine, Methadose | Methadone | Opioid analgesic | chronic pain and treatment of opioid dependency |
| Doryx | Doxycycline Hyclate | Miscellaneous Antimalarials, Tetracyclines treat | certain bacterial infections, acne, prevent certain types of malaria, prevent or slow the progression of anthrax after exposure. |
| Drisdol | Vitamin D, ergocalciferol | Vitamin supplement | alzheimer's disease |
| Duac CS | benzoyl peroxide / clinamycin | topical gel | acne |
| Dulcolax, Fleet, Correctol | Bisacodyl | stimulant laxative | constipation |
| Duoneb | Ipratropium Bromide w/ Albuterol Sulfate | anticholinergic and beta 2 agonist | Antiasthmatic-bronchodilator |
| Duragesic | fentanyl transdermal paches | narcotic pain reliever C-II | moderate to severe pain |
| Dyazide, Maxzide | Triamterene w/ Hydrochlorothiazide | Potassium-sparing diuretic/thiazide diuretic | hypertension and edema |
| Effexor XR | Venlafaxine | antidepressant; Serotonin-norepinephrine reuptake inhibitors (SNRIs) | treat depression, generalized or social anxiety disorder, panic disorder |
| Elavil | Amitriptyline HCl | Antidepressant (TCA) | migraine, tension headache, anxiety, psychosis, aggression and violent behavior |
| Eldepryl, Anipryl, Emsam, Zelapar | selegiline | Antiparkinsons | Parkinson's Disease |
| Elidel | pimecocrolimus | analgesic | topical cream for exczema |
| Elmiron | pentosan plysulfate | undefined analgesic coating | interstitial cistitis, a.k.a. painful bladder syndrome |
| Elocon | Mometasone Furoate (topical) | Corticosteroid (topical anti-inflammatory) | eczema, psoriasis, allergic rhinitis, and asthma |
| Enablex | darifenacin | M3 muscarinic acetylcholine receptor blocker | urinary incontinence |
| Enbrel | Etanercept | Antirheumatics | treat symptoms of rheumatoid arthritis, psoriatic arthritis, or ankylosing spondylitis |
| Enbrel Sureclick | Etanercept | Antirheumatics | treat symptoms of rheumatoid arthritis, psoriatic arthritis, or ankylosing spondylitis |
| Epipen | epinephrine autoinjector | anti-anaphylactic | acute allergic reactions (bee stings, etc) |
| Epzicom | Abacavir, Lamivudine | Antiviral combinations | treat HIV, which causes AIDS (not a cure for HIV or AIDS) |
| Ery-Tab, Erythrocin | Erythromycin | Macrolide Antibiotic | repiratory tract infections |
| Estrace | Estradiol, Oral | Estrogen Derivative | hormone replacement |
| Evista | Raloxifene (oral) | Hormones/antineoplastics, selective estrogen receptor modulators | treat or prevent osteoporosis in postmenopausal women |
| Exelon Patch | rivastigmine | parasympathomimetic or cholinergic | mild to moderate dementia, Alzheimer's and Parkinson's |
| Exforge | Amlodipine, Valsartan | Antihypertensive combinations | treat high blood pressure |
| Famvir | famciclovir | antiviral | herpes virus, notably shingles |
| Feldene | Piroxicam | NSAID | rheumatoid and osteoarthritis, post operative pain |
| Femara | Letrozole | Aromatase inhibitors, Hormones/antineoplastics | treat breast cancer in postmenopausal women |
| Fentora | fentanyl transdermal paches | narcotic pain reliever | rapid onset short duration pain relief |
| Feosol, Slow Fe | Ferrous Sulfate | Electrolyte Supplement (Iron) | anemia and iron deficiency |
| Fioricet | Butalbital, Acetaminophen, & Caffeine | Analgesic | tension headache, muscle contraction headache, migraine |
| Flagyl, Flagyl ER | Metronidazole | Antibacterial, antiprotozoal, amebicide | intestinal diseases, antibiotic-associated diarrhea and topically for rosacea |
| Flexeril, Amrix, Fexmid | Cyclobenzaprine HCl | Skeletal-muscle Relaxant | acute musculoskeletal conditions and fibromyalgia |
| Flomax | Tamsulosin | Antiadrenergic agents, peripherally acting | improve urination in men with benign prostatic hyperplasia (enlarged prostate) |
| Flonase | Fluticasone Propionate, nasal | Corticosteroid (Intranasal) (Antiallergy Agent) | asthma and allergic rhinitis, esophagitis |
| Flovent HFA | Fluticasone HFA | Inhaled corticosteroids | preventing or reducing the frequency and seriousness of asthma attacks |
| Floxin | ofloxacin | flouroquinolone antibiotic | Tuberculosis |
| Fluonex, Lidex, Lonide, Lyderm, Vanos | fluocinonide | glucocorticoid steroid | topical treatment for skin disorders exczema dermatitis |
| Focalin XR | Dexmethylphenidate | CNS stimulants | treating ADHD |
| Folacin, Flolate, Pteroylglutamine Acid | Folic Acid | Water-soluble Vitamin | promotes production of red blood cells and prevents anemia |
| Forteo | Teriparatide | Parathyroid hormone and analogs | treat osteoporosis in men and women who have a high risk of bone fracture |
| Fosamax | Alendronate Sodium | bisphosphonate derivative | Osteoporosis Agent |
| Fragmin | dalteparin sodium | low molecular weight heparin | deep vein thrombosis and pulmonary embolism |
| Gabitril | tiagabine | anti-convulsive | prtial seizures (12 yrs +), anxiety disorders, neuropathic pain |
| Geodon Oral | ziprasidone | Atypical antipsychotics | treat schizophrenia and manic symptoms of bipolar disorder |
| Gingko | gingko | norepinephrine reuptake inhibitor | Alzheimer's symptoms |
| Gleevec | Imatinib | BCR-ABL tyrosine kinase inhibitors | treat a type of blood cancer called Philadelphia chromosome positive chronic myeloid leukemia (CML); treat certain tumors of the stomach and digestive system |
| Glucotrol, Glucotrol XL | Glipizide | Antidiabetic ( Solfonylurea) | rapid and short acting anti-diabetic, promotes release of insulin lowering blood sugar levels |
| Glucovance | Glyburide w/ Metformin HCl | Antidiabetic (sulfonylurea and biguanide) | Type 2 diabetes, stroke prophylaxis |
| GoLYTELY | polyethyline glycoectrolyte (peg) | laxative | constipation |
| Humalog | insulin lispro | insulin | treat type 1 diabetes; used with oral medications to treat type 2 diabetes |
| Humalog Mix 75/25 Pen | Insulin lispro, Insulin lispro protamine | Insulin | treat type 1 diabetes in adults |
| Humira | Adalimumab | Antirheumatics, monoclonal antibodies | treat rheumatoid arthritis, juvenile idiopathic arthritis, psoriatic arthritis, ankylosing spondylitis, and plaque psoriasis, Crohn's disease |
| Humira Pen | Adalimumab | Antirheumatics, monoclonal antibodies | treat rheumatoid arthritis, juvenile idiopathic arthritis, psoriatic arthritis, ankylosing spondylitis, and plaque psoriasis; treat Crohn's disease |
| Hytrin | Terazosin HCl | alpha adrenergic bocking agent | Antihypertensive BPH treatment |
| Hyzaar | Hydrochlorothiazide, losartan | Antihypertensive combinations | treat high blood pressure (hypertension) |
| Imdur | Isosorbide mononitrate | vasodilator | Antianginal |
| Imitrex Oral | sumatriptan | triptan analgesic | migraine headaches |
| imodium AD | loperamide | anti-diarheal | diarrhea |
| Imuran | azathioprine (AZA) | immunosuppressive purine analog | organ transplantation and autoimmune diseases |
| Inderal, Inderal LA | Propranolol HCl | Beta blocker | antihypertensive, Class II antiarrythmic agent |
| Indocin | Indometacin | NSAID | anti-prosagandin for fever, pain, stiffness, swelling |
| Innohep | tinzaparin sodium | anticoagulant, LMWH | deep vein thrombosis and pulmonary embolism |
| Integrilin | eptifibatide | glycoprotien inhibitor | antiplatelet, reduce the risk of MI |
| Invega | Paliperidone | Atypical antipsychotics | treat schizophrenia |
| Isentress | Raltegravir | Integrase strand transfer inhibitor | treat HIV, which causes AIDS (not a cure for HIV or AIDS) |
| Isoptin, Calan, Verelen | Verapamil HCl | calcium channel blocker (CCB) | Class 4 antiarrythimic agent |
| Isordil, Dilatrate-SR | isosirbide dinitrate (ISDN) | nitrate vasodilator | congestive heart failure (CHF) |
| Janumet | Metformin and Sitagliptin | Antidiabetic combinations | lowers blood sugar levels in adults with type 2 diabetes |
| Januvia | Sitagliptin | Dipeptidyl peptidase 4 inhibitors | controls blood sugar levels in people with type 2 diabetes |
| Kadian | Morphine sulfate extended-release capsules | Narcotic analgesics | treat moderate to severe pain |
| Kaletra | Lopinavir, Ritonavir | Protease inhibitors | treat HIV, which causes AIDS (not a cure for HIV or AIDS) |
| Kariva, Necon 1/35 | ethinyl estradiol | oral contraceptive | prevent pregnancy |
| K-Dur,Klor-Con, Slow-K, Kaon Cl | potassium chloride | mineral supplement | hypokalemia |
| Keflex | Cephalexin Monohydrate | Cephalosporin Antibiotic | otitis media, streptococcal phryngitis, pneumonia,urinary tract infections |
| Kenalog, Nasacort AQ | Triamcinolone Acetonide | Corticosteroid | skin conditions, mouth sores, allergic rhinitis in spray form |
| Keppra | Levetiracetam | Pyrrolidine anticonvulsants | anti-epileptic drug, treat partial onset seizures (4 yrs +), tonic-clonic seizures (6 yrs +), and myoclonic seizures (12 yrs +) |
| Klonopin | Clonazepam | Benzodiazepine (sedative hypnotic) C-IV | anxiolytic, anticonvulsant, muscle relaxant, sedative, hypnotic |
| Lamictal | Lamotrigine | Triazine anticonvulsants | treats seizures (2 yrs +) |
| Lanoxin, Digitek, Lanoxicaps | Digoxin | cardiac glycoside | Antiarrythmic Class IV |
| Lantus | Insulin glargine | Insulin | treat type 1 (insulin-dependent) or type 2 (non insulin-dependent) diabetes |
| Lantus SoloStar | Insulin Glargine | Insulin | treating diabetes mellitus |
| Lasix | Furosemide | Loop Diuretic | CHF and edema (water retention) |
| Levaquin | Levofloxacin | Quinolones | treat bacterial infections of the skin, sinuses, kidneys, bladder, or prostate; treat bacterial infections that cause bronchitis or pneumonia; treat people exposed to anthrax |
| Levemir | Insulin Detemir | Insulin | treat diabetes in adults and children |
| Levitra | Vardenafil | Impotence agents | treat erectile dysfunction (impotence) |
| Levsin, Levbid, Levsinex | Hyoscyamine Sulfate | Anticholinergic | GI antispasmodic, antisecretic |
| Lexapro | Escitalopram | Selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs) | treat anxiety and major depressive disorder |
| Lialda or Pentasa | msalazine, msalamine, 5-ASA | anti-inflammatory | inflammatory bowel disease, Crohn's, ulcerative colitis |
| Lidex | Fluocinonide, topical | Corticosteroid (Topical) (Anti-inflammatory) | eczema, seborrhoeic dermatitis, itching, redness, dryness, crusting, scaling |
| Lidoderm | lidocaine topical | Topical anesthetics | local anesthetic; relieve post-shingles pain |
| Lioresal | baclofen | GABA derivative | alcoholism, Multiple Sclerosis, or as a cream a muscle relaxant |
| Lipitor | Atorvastatin | Statins (HMG-CoA reductase inhibitors) | treat high cholesterol; lower risk of stroke, heart attack, & other heart complications |
| Lithonate, Lithotabs, Linthobid | Lithium Carbonate | Antipsychotic | mania, bipolar disorder |
| Lodine, Lodine XL | Etodolac | NSAID | mild to moderate pain, fever, inflammation, osteo and rheumatoid arthritis |
| Loestrin 24 Fe | Ethinyl estradiol, Norethindrone | Contraceptives, sex hormone combinations | contraception to prevent pregnancy |
| Lomotil | Diphenoxylate HCl w/ Atropine Sulfate | Antidiarrheal | Slows the movement of the intestines, may ease symptoms of opiate/opioid withdrawal |
| Lopid | Gemfibrozil | Antihyperlipidemic (Fibric Acid) | Hyperlipidemia, hypertriglyceridemia |
| Lopressor | Metoprolol Tartrate | beta blocker, beta 1 selective | Antihypertensive |
| Lortab 10/500, Vicodin, Loricet 10/650, Norco 10/375 | Hydrocodone Bitartrate w/ Acetaminophen | Opioid analgesic combination C-III | moderate to severe pain |
| Lotensin | Benazepril HCl | Antihypertensive | ACE Inhibitor |
| Lotensin HCT | Benazepril w/ Hydrochlorothiazide | Antihypertensive | ACE Inhibitor + Diuretic |
| Lotrel | Amlodipine, Benazepril | Antihypertensive combinations | treat high blood pressure (hypertension) |
| Lotrisone | Clotrimazole w/ Betamethasone Dipropionate | Topical Antifungal / Corticosteroid | tinea |
| Lovaza | Omega-3-Acid Ethyl Esters | Antihyperlipidemic | reduce triglyceride (TG) levels in adult patients with severe hypertriglyceridemia |
| Lovenox | Enoxaparin | Heparins | treat or prevent a type of blood clot called deep vein thrombosis (DVT) which can lead to blood clots in the lungs |
| Lozol | Indapamide | Thiazide-related diuretic | hypertension and treatment of salt and fluid retention associated with congestive heart failure |
| Lumigan | Bimatoprost | Ophthalmic Glaucoma Agents | treat certain types of glaucoma; improve fullness/length/color of eyelashes in people with (hyptrichosis - a lack of eyelash growth) |
| Lunesta | Eszopiclone | miscellaneous anxiolytics, sedatives and hypnotics C-IV | treat insomnia |
| Lyrica | Pregabalin | Gamma-aminobutyric acid analogs | control seizures and treat fibromyalgia |
| Macrodantin, Macrobid | Nitrofurantoin | Antibacterial | specifically indicated for the treatment of urinary tract infections including staph infections |
| Mavik | trandolapril | ACE Inhibitor | hypertension |
| Maxalt, Maxalt MLT | Rizatriptan | 5-HT1 agonist | migraine headaches |
| Medrol | Methylprednisolone | Systemic corticosteroid, anti-inflammatory agent | hyperplasia, thyroiditis, rheumatoid arthritis, ankylosing spondylitis, osteoarthritis, psoriatic arthritis |
| Mevacor | Lovastatin | Antihyperlipidemic (HMG-CoA reductase inhibitor) | lowers cholesterol and reduces the risk of Myocardial Infarction, unstable angina, and coronary heart disease |
| Micardis, Micardis HCT | telmisartan | A2RB | hypertension |
| Micronase, Diabeta | Glyburide | Antidiabetic (sulfonylurea) | glycemic control in adults with type 2 diabetes mellitus |
| Minocin | Minocycline Hydrochlorothiazide | Tetracycline antibiotic | rocky mountain spotted fever, typhus, Q fever, tick fevers, chlamydia infections, plague, cholera |
| Miralax, Glycolax | Polyethylene Glycol 3350, NF | Laxative osmotic | occasional constipation |
| Mirapex | Pramipexole | Dopaminergic antiparkinsonism agents | treat signs and symptoms of Parkinson's disease and for the treatment of Restless Legs Syndrome |
| Mircette, Kariva, Desogen, Apri, Ortho-Cept | Desogestrel w/ Ethinyl Estradiol | Oral Contraceptive | prevention of pregnancy |
| Mobic | Meloxicam | NSAID | osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis |
| Monopril | Fosinopril Sodium | Antihypertensive | ACE Inhibitor, adjunctive therapy for CHF |
| Motrin | Ibuprofen | NSAID | mild to moderate pain, osteo and rheumatoid arthritis |
| MS Contin | Morphine Sulfate (extended release) | Opioid analgesic | moderate to severe pain for an extended period |
| Mycolog II | Nystatin w/ Triamcinoline Acetonide | Topical antifungal w/ topical corticosteroid | cutaneous candidiasis (thrush and yeast infections) |
| Mycostatin, Nilstat | Nystatin (tablet) | Antifungal agent | vaginal yeast infections |
| Mytussin AC, Robitussin AC | Codeine Phosphate w/ Guaifenesin | Antitussive / Expectorant | coughs due to minor throat irritation or common cold |
| Namenda | Memantine | Miscellaneous central nervous system agents | treat moderate to severe dementia of the Alzheimer's type. |
| Nasonex | mometasone nasal | nasal steroids | treat and prevent nasal symptoms caused by seasonal or year-round allergies; treat growths in the nose |
| Necon 1/35, Ortho Novum 1/35 | Norethindrone & Ethinyl Estradiol | Oral contraceptive | prevent pregnancy |
| Neurontin | Gabapentin | Antiepileptic, Anticonvulsant | partial seizures (12 yrs +) due to epilepsy |
| Nexium | Esomeprazole | Proton pump inhibitors | treat symptoms of gastroesophageal reflux disease & other conditions involving excessive stomach acid (Zollinger-Ellison syndrome) |
| Niaspan | niacin (nicotinic acid) | miscellaneous antihyperlipidemic agents, vitamins | lowers cholesterol levels, reducing the risk for a second heart attack, slows or treats hardening of the arteries, lowers very high serum triglyceride levels |
| Nitrostat, Nitroquick, Nitrocap, Nitrostat IV, Nitro-Dur, Nitrodisc | Nitroglycerin | Antianginal (vasodilator) | accute relief of an attack or acute prophylaxis of angina due to coronary heart disease |
| Nizoral | Ketoconazole | Antifungal (oral, topical) | candidiasis, oral thrush, chromomycosis |
| Nolvadex | Tamoxifen Citrate | Antineoplastic Agent, SERM, estrogen receptor antagonist | metatastic breast cancer |
| Norvasc | Amoldipine Besylate | Antihypertensive (CCB) | reduces the risk of strokes and myocardial infarctions |
| Norvir | Ritonavir | Protease inhibitors | treat HIV, which causes AIDS (not a cure for HIV or AIDS) |
| NovoLog | Insulin aspart | Insulin | treat type 1 diabetes when used with a long-acting insulin |
| NovoLog Mix 70/30 | Insulin Aspart Protamine/Insulin Agent | Insulin | treats diabetes mellitus |
| NuvaRing | Ethinyl estradiol and etonogestrel | Contraceptives | prevent pregnancy |
| Omnicef | Cefdinir | Cephalosporin Antibiotic | pneumonia, acute chronic bronchitis, acute maxillary sinusitis |
| Opana ER | Oxymorphone | Narcotic analgesics | treat pain in adults with constant moderate to severe pain expected to last an extended period of time. |
| Orapred | Prednisolone Sodium Phosphate | Corticosteroid (anti-inflammatory) | atopic dermatitis, seasonal or allergic rhinitis, drug hypersensitivity reactions, dermatologic diseases, endocrine conditions |
| Ortho Evra | Norelgestromin & Ethinyl Estradiol (transdermal) | Transdermal contraceptive (estrogen and progestin) | prevent pregnancy |
| Ortho Tri-Cyclen Lo, Ortho-Cyclen, Sprintec | Ethinyl estradiol, Norgestimate | Contraceptives | contraception to prevent pregnancy; treat severe acne |
| Ovral, Lo/Ovral, Ogestrel, Cyselle | Norgestrel and Ethinyl Estradiol | Oral Contraceptive | prevent pregnancy |
| OxyContin | Oxycodone | Narcotic Analgesics C-II | treat moderate to severe pain |
| Pamelor | Nortriptyline HCl | Tricyclic Antidepressant | endogenous (major) depression |
| Parlodel, Cycloset | bromocriptine | dopamine agonist | Parkinson's Disease, pituitary tumors, and type 2 diabetes |
| Patanol | olopatadine hydrochloride | antihistamine and mast cell stabilizer | allergic conjunctivitis |
| Paxil | Paroxetine | Andidepressant (SSRI) | OCD, major depressive disorder, panic disorder, PTSD |
| Pegasys | pegylated interferon alfa-2a | antiviral | chronic hepatitis C and hepatitis B |
| Pepcid | Famotidine | H2 Antagonist (Antiulcer Agent) | duodenal ulcer, benign gastric ulcer, GERD, hypersecretory conditions |
| Pepto Bismol | bismuth subsalicylate | OCD | temporary discomfort of the stomach and gastrointestinal treact |
| Percocet, Roxicet, Endocet | Oxycodone w/ Acetaminophen | Opioid Analgesic | moderate to moderately severe pain |
| Peridex, Periogard | Chlorhexidine Gluconate | Antiplaque Rinse (antimicrobial) | gingivitis |
| Phenergan | Promethazine HCl | First-generation antihistamine, antiemetic | seasonal allergic rhinitis, allergic conjunctivitis, vasomotor rhinitis |
| Phenergan w/ Codeine | Promethazine HCl w/ Codeine Phosphate | Antihistamine/ antitussive | cough, upper respiratory symptoms due to allergy or common cold |
| Phenobarbital | Phenobarbital | Barbiturate anticonvulsant | sedatives, hypnotics, preanesthetics, long-term anticonvulsant for epilepsy, cholera, meningitis, tetanus, and toxic reactions |
| Plaquenil | Hydroxychloroquine Sulfate | Antimalarial (aminoquinoline) | malaria, lupus, rheumatoid arthritis |
| Plavix | clopidogrel | Platelet aggregation inhibitors | prevent blood clots after a recent heart attack or stroke and in people with certain disorders of the heart or blood vessels. |
| Plendil | Felodipine | Antihypertensive (CCB) | lowers blood pressure, reduces the risk of strokes and myocardial infarctions |
| Prandin | repaglinide | antidiabetic | insulin agonist that lowers blood glucose levels |
| Pravachol | Pravastatin Sodium | Antilipemic agent (HMG-CoA reductase inhibitor) | atherosclerotic vascular disease due to hypercholesterolemia |
| Premarin tabs | conjugated estrogens (oral) | Estrogens | treat symptoms of menopause such as hot flashes, and vaginal dryness, burning, and irritation. |
| Premarin Vaginal | conjugated estrogens | hormone replacement | menopause, hot flashes, vaginal dryness, osteoporosis |
| Prempro | conjugated estrogens | hormone replacement | menopause, hot flashes, vaginal dryness, osteoporosis |
| Prevacid | Lansoprazole | Proton Pump inhibitors Typical Use; | treat and prevent stomach and intestinal ulcers, erosive esophagitis, other conditions involving excessive stomach acid (Zollinger-Ellison syndrome) |
| Prevacid SoluTab | Lansoprazole | Proton pump inhibitors | prevent or treat certain types of ulcers, GERD, and irritation of the esophagus |
| Prezista | darunavir | protease inhibitor | HIV infection |
| Priftin | rifepentine | antibiotic | Tuberculosis |
| Prilosec or Zegerid | omeprazole | proton pump inhibitor | dyspepsia, peptic ulcer, GERD |
| Primaxin | imipenem/cilastatin | beta-lactam antibiotic | severe bacterial infections |
| Prinivil, Zestril | Lisinopril | antihypertensive | ACE inhibitor |
| Pristig | Desvenlafaxine | Serotonin-norepinephrine reuptake inhibitors | treat major depressive disorder |
| ProAir HFA | Albuterol | Adrenergic bronchodilators | treat or prevent breathing problems in patients who have asthma or certain other airway diseases |
| Procardia, Procardia XL, Nifedical XL, Adalat CC | Nifedipine | CCB (antihypertensive, antianginal) | lowers blood pressure, reduces the risk of strokes and myocardial infarctions |
| Procrit | Epoetin Alfa | Recombinant human erythropoietins | treat anemia |
| Prograf | Tacrolimus (oral) | Immunosuppressive agents | used with other medicines to prevent rejecting a heart, liver, or kidney transplant. |
| Prolixin | fluphenazine | Antipsychotic | schizoprenia, bipolar disorder |
| Prometrium, Endometrin | Progesterone | Progestin (hormone) | endometrial hyperplasia in nonhysterectomized postmenopausal women receiving conjugated estrogens |
| Propecia, Proscar | finasteride | Type II 5A-reductase inhibitor | BPH and male pattern baldness |
| Proscar, Propecia | Finasteride | Antiandrogen (Prostate Anti-inflammatory) | BPH, enlarged prostate, reduce the need for prostatectomy |
| Protonix | Pantoprazole | Proton pump inhibitors | treat erosive esophagitis |
| Proventil HFA | Albuterol | Adrenergic bronchodilators | treat or prevent breathing problems in patients with asthma, prevent breathing problems caused by exercise |
| Provigil | modafinil | CNS stimulants | treat excessive sleepiness caused by sleep apnea, narcolepsy, or shift work sleep disorder |
| Prozac | Fluoxetine | Antidepressant (SSRI) | OCD, Major depressive disorder, bulimia, panic disorder |
| Pulmicort Respules, Rhinocort, Entocort EC | Budesonide | Inhaled corticosteroids | long-term treatment of asthma and prevention of asthma (1-8 yrs age) |
| Pyridium | Phenazopyridine HCI | Urinary tract analgesic | irritation of the lower urinary tract mucosa caused by infection, trauma, and the passage of catheters |
| Quinamm, qualaquin, quiphile | quinine sulfate | salts | treatment or prevention of nocturnal leg cramps |
| Refludan | lepirudin | anticoagulant | direct thrombin inhibitor |
| Reglan | Metoclopramide HCl | Antiemetic, prokinetic GI agent | short-term therapy for heartburn and GERD |
| Relafen | Nabumetone | NSAID | osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis |
| Relenza | zanamivir | antiviral | treatment and prophylaxis of influenza A and B |
| Relpax | eletriptan | 2nd generation triptan | migraine headaches |
| Remeron | Mirtazapine | Antidepressant, alpha 2 antagonist | major depressive disorder (DSM-IV), thoughts of suicide |
| RenaGel | Sevelamer | Chelating agents | prevent hypocalcemia (low levels of calcium in the body) caused by elevated phosporus. |
| Requip, Requip XL | Ropinirole HCl | dopamine agonist | Anti-Parkinson's agent, Restless Legs Syndrom (RLS) |
| Restasis | Cyclosporine Ophthalmic | Ophthalmic Anti-inflammatory agents | treat chronic dry eye that may be caused by inflammation. |
| Restoril | Temazepan (CIV) | Benzodiazepine C-IV | Short-term treatment of insomnia |
| Retavase, Rapilysin | retaplase | antiplatelet | heart attack |
| Revlimid | lenalidomide | anti-tumor cancer antagonist | multiple myeloma and MDS |
| Reyataz | Atazanavir | Protease inhibitors | treat HIV, which causes AIDS (cure for HIV or AIDS) |
| Rheumatrex, Dose Pack, Trexall | Methotrexate | Antineoplastic agent, antimetabolite | antifolate, DMRD (disease-modifying anti-rheumatic drug) |
| Rifater | rifampicin/isoniazid/pyrazinamide | fixed dose antibiotic combination | Tuberculosis |
| Risperdal Consta | Risperidone | Atypical antipsychotics | treat schizophrenia and symptoms of bipolar disorder (manic depression); used in autistic children to treat symptoms of irritability |
| Robaxin | Methocarbamol | Skeletal-muscle relaxant | Acute, painful musculoskeltal conditions |
| Sensipar, Mimpara | Cinacalcet | calcimimetic | treat hyperparathyroidism in people who are on long-term dialysis for kidney disease |
| Seroquel | Quetiapine | Atypical antipsychotics | treat schizophrenia (13 yrs +), bipolar disorder (10 yrs +) |
| Seroquel XR | Quetiapine | Atypical antipsychotics | treat schizophrenia and bipolar disorder, depression |
| silvadene | silver slufadiazine | topical sulfonamide antibacterial | burns 1% cream |
| Sinemet | Carbidopa w/ Levodopa | dopaminergic | Anti-Parkinson's agent |
| Sinequan | Doxepin HCl | Tricyclic Antidepressant | depression, anxiety, alchoholism |
| Singulair | Montelukast | Leukotriene modifiers | prevent asthma attacks |
| Skelaxin | Metaxalone | Skeletal muscle relaxants | treat discomfort associated with acute skeletal muscle conditions such as pain or injury |
| Solodyn | Minocycline | Tetracyclines | treatment of pimples and red bumps that happen with moderate to sever acne (12 yrs +) |
| Soma | Carisoprodol | Skeletal-muscle Relaxant C-IV | short-term treatment of acute, painful musculoskeletal conditions in adults |
| Spiriva | Tiotropium inhalation | Anticholinergic bronchodilators | prevent bronchospasm (narrowing of the airways in the lungs) in people with bronchitis, emphysema, or COPD |
| Stelazine | trifluoperazine | phenothiazine antipsychotic | schizoprenia |
| Strattera | Atomoxetine | CNS stimulants | treat ADHD |
| Suboxone | buprenorphine and naloxone | narcotic analgesic combinations | treat opiate addiction |
| Sular | nisoldipine | calcium channel blocker | slows down heart activity |
| Sumycin, Panmycin | Tetracycline HCl | Tetracycline Antibiotic | Rocky mountain spotted fever, typhus, Q fever, tick fevers, chlamydia infections, plague, cholera, NSU, gram-negative organisms |
| Sustiva, Strocrin, Efavir | Efavirenz | antiretroviral NNRTI | limit the progression of HIV |
| Symbicort | budesonide and formoterol inhalation | Bronchodilator combinations | prevent bronchospasm in people with asthma or COPD |
| Synthroid, Levoxyl, Levothyroid | Levothyroxine | Thyroid drugs | treats hypothyroidism (low thyroid hormone), treat or prevent goiter (enlarged thyroid gland) |
| Taclonex | betamehasone/calcipotriol | combination ointment | psoriasis |
| Tamiflu | Oseltamivir | Neuraminidase inhibitors | treat flu symptoms in patients who have had the flu for less than 2 days |
| Tarceva | Erlotinib | EGFR inhibitors | treat non-small cell lung cancer |
| Tasmar | tolcapone | nitro catechol inhibitor of COMT | Parkinson's Disease |
| Tegretol, Tegretol XR, Carbatrol ER, Equetrol ER | Carbamazepine | Anticonvulsant | Epilepsy, both partial and general seizures |
| Temodar | temozolomide | alkylating agent | brain tumor and melanoma |
| Temovate | Clobetasol Propionate, topical | Topical Corticosteroid (anti-inflamatory) | super-high potency formulation for dermatoses in adults |
| Tenoretic | Atenolol w/ Chlorthalidone | Antihypertensive | fixed dose combination for treatment of hypertension |
| Tenormin | Atenolol | Antihypertensive (beta blocker) | hypertension, angina pectoris, acute myocardial infarction |
| Tessalon | Benzonatate | Antitussive | cough for adults and children 10+ yrs |
| TobraDex | Tobramycin & Dexamethasone (opthalmic) | Antibiotic, Ophthalmic corticosteroid | staph and strep infection prophylaxis where there is also injury to the eye |
| Topamax | Topiramate | carbonic anhydrase inhibitor anticonvulants | treat seizures; prevent migraines |
| Toprol XL | Metaprolol | Cardioselective beta blockers | treat angina and hypertension; treat or prevent a heart attack |
| Tornalate | Bitolterol mesylate | B2 receptor agonist | brochospasm, asthma, COPD |
| Travatan Z | travoprost ophthalmic | prostagandin | controls progression of glaucoma |
| Tricivir | abacavir, zidovudine and lamivudine | NRTI Combination formulation | HIV and AIDS |
| Tricor | Fenofibrate | Fibric acid derivatives | treat high cholesterol and high triglyceride levels |
| Trileptal | Oxcarbazepine | Antiepileptic | partial seizures due to epilepsy |
| Trilipix | Fenofibric Acid | Fibric acid derivatives | treat high cholesterol and high triglyceride levels |
| Trivora, Triphasil, Enpresse | Levonorgestrel w/ Ethinyl Estradiol (triphasic) | Oral contraceptive | prevent pregnancy (estrogen and progestin combination) |
| Truvada | emtricitabine and tenofovir | Antiviral combinations | treat HIV, which causes AIDS (not a cure for HIV or AIDS) |
| Tussionex | Chlorpheniramine, Hydrocodone | Upper respiratory combinations C-III | treat runny or stuffy nose, sneezing, and cough caused by the common cold or flu. |
| Tylenol-3 | Codeine + APAP | Analgesic C-III | mild to moderately severe pain |
| Ultracet | Tramadol HCl w/ Acetaminophen | Analgesic | short-term (5 days or less) management of acute pain |
| Ultram ER | tramadol | analgesic | moderate to severe pain rheumatoid arthritis RLS |
| Uroxatral | alfuzosin | receptor antagonist | BPH relaxes muscles in the prostate and bladder |
| Valcyte | valganciclovir | antiviral | cytomegalovirus infections post organ transplant |
| Valium | Diazepam | Benzodiazepine (Anticonvulsant) C-IV | anxiety disorders, acute alcohol withdrawal, skeletal muscle spasm |
| Valtrex | Valacyclovir | Purine Nucleosides | treat infections caused by herpes virus (genital herpes, cold sores, shingles, chicken pox) |
| Vasotec | Enalapril Maleate | Antihypertensive | ACE Inhibitor |
| Veetids, Pen-Vee K, V-Cillin | Penicillin V Potassium | Penicillian Antibiotic | streptococcal infections |
| Ventolin HFA | Albuterol | Adrenergic bronchodilators | treat or prevent breathing problems in patients with asthma |
| Veramyst | fluticasone furoate | corticosteroid | allergic rhinitis |
| Vesicare | Solifenacin | Urinary Antispasmodics | treat symptoms of overactive bladder and incontinence |
| Viagra | Sildenafil (oral) | impotence agents | treat erectile dysfunction (impotence) in men |
| Vibarabine ARA-A | adenine arabinoside | anti-viral | herpes simplex chickenpox shingles |
| Vibramycin, Vibra-Tabs | Doxycycline Hyclate | Tetracycline Antibiotic | Rocky Mountain spotted fever, typhus, Q fever, tick fevers, cholera, chlamydia infections, NSU, gram-negative bacterial infections |
| Vicoprofen | Hydrocodone Bitartrate w/ Ibuprofen | Opioid analgesic combination | short-term (less than 10 days) management of acute pain |
| Viread | Tenofovir | Nucleoside reverse transcriptase inhibitors | treat chronic hepatitis B, treat HIV, which causes AIDS (not a cure for HIV or AIDS) |
| Vivelle-DOT | estradiol | hormone replacement patch | menopause, hot flashes, vaginal dryness, osteoporosis |
| Voltaren, Voltaren XR | Diclofenac Sodium | NSAID | osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, ankylosing spondylitis |
| Vytorin | Ezetimibe and simvastatin | antihyperlipidemic combinations | treat high cholesterol (10 yrs +) |
| Vyvanse | Lisdexamfetamine | CNS stimulants | treat ADHD (6 yrs +) |
| Welchol | Colesevelam | Bile acid sequestrants | reduce high cholesterol levels |
| Wellbutrin XL | Buproprion HCl | Miscellaneous antidepressants | treat depression and seasonal affective disorder |
| Westcort | Hydrocortisone Valerate | Corticosteroid (topical anti-inflammatory) | medium potency treatment for adult dermatoses |
| Xalatan | Latanoprost Ophthalmic | Ophthalmic Glaucoma Agents | treat certain types of glaucoma and other causes of high blood pressure inside the eye. |
| Xanax | alprazolam | Benzodiazepine C-IV | panic disorder, anxiety disorders |
| Xeloda | Capecitabine | Antimetabolites | treat breast cancer and colon or rectum cancer |
| Xopenex | Levalbuterol | adrenergic bronchodilators | treat reversible obstructive airway conditions (asthma, bronchitis, emphysema) |
| Xopenex HFA | levosalbutamol or levlbuterol | B2 receptor agonist | bronchodilator for asthma and COPD |
| Xyzal | levocetirizine | non-sedative antihistamine | hay fever, allergy |
| Yaz | drospirenone and ethinyl estradiol | contraceptives | contraception to prevent pregnancy |
| Zantac | Ranitidine HCl | Histamine (H2) antagonist | duodenal ulcer, benign gastric ulcer, GERD, hypersecretory conditions, errosive esophagitis |
| Zaroxolyn | Metolazone | Thiazide-related diuretic | hypertension, edema |
| Zestoretic, Prinzide | Lisinopril w/ hydrochlorothiazide | Antihypertensive | ACE inhibitor and thiazide diuretic combo |
| Zetia | Ezetimibe | Cholesterol absorption inhibitors | treat high cholesterol (when used with a low-fat, low-cholesterol diet) |
| Ziac | Bisoprolol Fumarate w/ HCTZ | Antihypertensive | Beta blocker and thiazide diuretic combo |
| Ziagen | Abacavir | Nucleoside Rverse Transcriptase Inhibitor NRTI | HIV and AIDS |
| Zithromax, Zmax | Azithromycin Dihydrate | Macrolide Antibiotic | mild to moderate infections, COPD, bacterial sinusitis, pneumonia, pharyngitis/tonsillitis |
| Zocor | Simvastatin | HMG-CoA Reductase inhibitor | hypercholesterolemia, reduces risk of CHF, stroke, and cardiovascular events such as MI |
| Zofran | Ondansetron HCl | Antiemetic (selective 5-HT3 receptor [serotonin] antagoinist) | prevention of nausea and vomiting associated with chemotherapy treatments |
| Zoloft, Lustral | sertraline | SSRI | antidepressant, OCD, social anxiety |
| Zovirax Topical | acyclovir | guanosine deriviative antiviral | herpes simplex chickenpox shingles |
| Zyloprim | Allopurinol | Anti-gout agent | acute gout attacks, reduce serum and urinary uric acid levels from cancer therapy |
| Zymar, Gatiflo, Tequin | gatifloxacin | antibiotic, fluoroquinilone IV | repiratory tract infections |
| Zyprexa | Olanzapine | Antipsychotic | treat symptoms of schizophrenia and bipolar disorder |
| Zyrtec | Cetirizine HCl | Nonsedating Antihistimine | seasonal allergic rhinitis, perennial allergic rhinitis, chronic urticaria |
| Zyvox | Linezolid | Miscellaneous antibiotics | treat different types of bacterial infections, such as pneumonia, skin infections, and infections resistant to other antibiotics |
| Luvox | Fluoxamine | SSRI | Depression |
| Carafate | Sucralfate | Glucopyranocide | treat and prevent intestinal ulcers |
| Abilify | Aripiprazole | Atypical Antipsychotics | treat schizophrenia and bipolar disorder |
| Accupril | Quinapril | ACE Inhibitor | congestive heart failure, hypertension |
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