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Top 200 Drugs
Generic | Brand | Indications | Side effects | Interactions | Contraindications | Drug Class |
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Lotensin | Benazepril | Hypertension Heart Failure | Dry cough Increased potassium Hypotension Angioedema | Drug that increases potassium levels, (spironolactone, ARBs) Chronic kidney disease (more prone to increase potassium) | Pregnancy Prior angioedema | Ace Inhibitors |
Enalapril | Vasotec | Hypertension Heart Failure | Dry cough Increased potassium Hypotension Angioedema | Drug that increases potassium levels, (spironolactone, ARBs) Chronic kidney disease (more prone to increase potassium) | Pregnancy Prior angioedema | Ace Inhibitors |
Lisinopril | Zestril | Hypertension Heart Failure | Dry cough Increased potassium Hypotension Angioedema | Drug that increases potassium levels, (spironolactone, ARBs) Chronic kidney disease (more prone to increase potassium) | Pregnancy Prior angioedema | Ace Inhibitors |
Ramipril | Altace | Hypertension Heart Failure | Dry cough Increased potassium Hypotension Angioedema | Drug that increases potassium levels, (spironolactone, ARBs) Chronic kidney disease (more prone to increase potassium) | Pregnancy Prior angioedema | Ace Inhibitors |
Losartan | Cozaar | Hypertension Heart Failure | Dry cough Increased potassium Hypotension Angioedema | Drug that increases potassium levels, (spironolactone, ARBs) Chronic kidney disease (more prone to increase potassium) | Pregnancy | ARBs |
Olmesartan | Benicar | Hypertension Heart Failure | Dry cough Increased potassium Hypotension Angioedema | Drug that increases potassium levels, (spironolactone, ARBs) Chronic kidney disease (more prone to increase potassium) | Pregnancy | ARBs |
Valsartan | Diovan | Hypertension Heart Failure | Dry cough Increased potassium Hypotension Angioedema | Drug that increases potassium levels, (spironolactone, ARBs) Chronic kidney disease (more prone to increase potassium) | Pregnancy | ARBs |
Chlorthalidone | Thalitone | Hypertension Heart Failure | Hypertension Electrolyte abnormalities Dehydration | none | none | Diuretics |
Furosemide | Lasix | Hypertension Heart Failure | Hypertension Electrolyte abnormalities Dehydration | none | none | Diuretics |
Hydrochlorothiazide | Microzide | Hypertension Heart Failure | Hypertension Electrolyte abnormalities Dehydration | none | none | Diuretics |
HCTZ/Triamterene | Dyazide Maxzide | Hypertension Heart Failure | Hypertension Electrolyte abnormalities Dehydration | none | none | Diuretics |
Spironolactone | Aldactone | Hypertension Heart Failure | Hypertension Electrolyte abnormalities Dehydration | none | none | Diuretics |
Lisinopril/HCTZ | Zestoretic | Hypertension Heart Failure | Hypertension Electrolyte abnormalities Dehydration | none | none | Diuretics |
Losartan/HCTZ | Hyzaar | Hypertension Heart Failure | Hypertension Electrolyte abnormalities Dehydration | none | none | Diuretics |
Valsartan/HCTZ | Diovan HCTZ | Hypertension Heart Failure | Hypertension Electrolyte abnormalities Dehydration | none | none | Diuretics |
Hydralazine | Apresoline | Heart Failure Angina | Hypertension Headache | none | none | Vasodilators |
Isosorbide Mononitrate | Imdur | Heart Failure Angina | Hypertension Headache | none | none | Vasodilators |
Nitroglycerin | Nitrostat | Heart Failure Angina | Hypertension Headache | none | none | Vasodilators |
Digoxin | Digitek Lanoxin | Heart Failure Atrial Fibrillation | Bradycardia Digoxin toxicity (vision changes, nausea/vomiting,, arrhythmias) | Many drugs alter metabolism by CYP450 enzymes | none | Cardiac Glycosides |
Atorvastatin | Lipitor | Used to lower cholesterol to reduce risk of cardiovascular events | Muscle pains Rhabdomyolysis Liver failure | Fibrates increase risk of liver toxicity | Pregnancy | Statins |
Lovastatin | Altoprev | Used to lower cholesterol to reduce risk of cardiovascular events | Muscle pains Rhabdomyolysis Liver failure | Fibrates increase risk of liver toxicity | Pregnancy | Statins |
Pravastatin | Pravachol | Used to lower cholesterol to reduce risk of cardiovascular events | Muscle pains Rhabdomyolysis Liver failure | Fibrates increase risk of liver toxicity | Pregnancy | Statins |
Rosuvastatin | Crestor | Used to lower cholesterol to reduce risk of cardiovascular events | Muscle pains Rhabdomyolysis Liver failure | Fibrates increase risk of liver toxicity | Pregnancy | Statins |
Simvastatin | Zocor | Used to lower cholesterol to reduce risk of cardiovascular events | Muscle pains Rhabdomyolysis Liver failure | Fibrates increase risk of liver toxicity | Pregnancy | Statins |
Apixaban | Eliquis | 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 |
Rivaroxaban | Xarelto | 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 |
Warfarin | Coumadin | 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 |
Amiodarone | Cordarone | Used to treat heart rhythm abnormalities (arrhythmias) | Can actually cause arrythmias 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 | none | Anti-Arrhythmic |
Atenolol | Tenormin | Hypertension Heart Failure | Bradycardia Hypotension | Drug that lower heart rate (diltiazem, verapamil) Drug that cause hypoglycemia (i.e., insulin) - beta blockers may mask symptoms | Asthma Heart block | Beta Blockers |
Carvedilol | Coreg | Hypertension Heart Failure | Bradycardia Hypotension | Drug that lower heart rate (diltiazem, verapamil) Drug that cause hypoglycemia (i.e., insulin) - beta blockers may mask symptoms | Asthma Heart block | Beta Blockers |
Metoprolol | Lopressor, Toprol XL | Hypertension Heart Failure | Bradycardia Hypotension | Drug that lower heart rate (diltiazem, verapamil) Drug that cause hypoglycemia (i.e., insulin) - beta blockers may mask symptoms | Asthma Heart block | Beta Blockers |
Nebivolol | Bystolic | Hypertension Heart Failure | Bradycardia Hypotension | Drug that lower heart rate (diltiazem, verapamil) Drug that cause hypoglycemia (i.e., insulin) - beta blockers may mask symptoms | Asthma Heart block | Beta Blockers |
Propranolol | Inderal | Hypertension Heart Failure | Bradycardia Hypotension | Drug that lower heart rate (diltiazem, verapamil) Drug that cause hypoglycemia (i.e., insulin) - beta blockers may mask symptoms | Asthma Heart block | Beta Blockers |
Amlodipine | Norvasc | Hypertension | Hypertension | Drug that lower heart rate (diltiazem, verapamil) Drug that cause hypoglycemia (i.e., insulin) - beta blockers may mask symptoms | none | CCB |
Diltiazem | Cardizem | Hypertension | Hypertension Bradycardia | Drug that lower heart rate (diltiazem, verapamil) Drug that cause hypoglycemia (i.e., insulin) - beta blockers may mask symptoms | Heart failure or heart block | CCB |
Nifedipine | Procardia | Hypertension | Hypotension | Drug that lower heart rate (diltiazem, verapamil) Drug that cause hypoglycemia (i.e., insulin) - beta blockers may mask symptoms | none | CCB |
Verapamil | Calan, Verelan | Hypertension | Hypertension Bradycardia | Drug that lower heart rate (diltiazem, verapamil) Drug that cause hypoglycemia (i.e., insulin) - beta blockers may mask symptoms | Heart failure or heart block | CCB |
Clonidine | Catapres | Hypertension | Hypertension | none | none | Alpha Agonists |
Fenofibrate | Tricior | Used to lower cholesterol | Muscle pains Liver failure | Stains increase risk of liver toxicity | none | Fibrates |
Gemfibrozil | Lopid | Used to lower cholesterol | Muscle pains Liver failure | Stains increase risk of liver toxicity | none | Fibrates |
Ezetimibe | Zetia | Used to lower cholesterol | none | none | none | Cholesterol Absorption Inhibitors |
Omega-3 fatty Acids | Lovaza | Used to lower cholesterol | Bad taste "Burping" fish taste | none | none | Fish Oils |
Aspirin | none | Used to prevent heart attacks and strokes in at risk patients | Bleeding | Other drugs that increase risk for bleeding (anticoagulants, NASAIDs) | Major bleeding | Antiplatelet |
Clopidogrel | Plavix | Used to prevent heart attacks and strokes in at risk patients | Bleeding | Other drugs that increase risk for bleeding (anticoagulants, NASAIDs) | none | Antiplatelet |
Metformin | Glucophage | Diabetes | Gastrointestinal upset Lactic acidosis (rare) | none | Chronic kidney disease (increased risk for lactic acidosis) Advanced heart failure | Biguanides |
Glipizide | Glucotrol | Diabetes | Hypoglycemia | Other drugs that can cause hypoglycemia (such as insulin) | none | Sulfonylureas |
Glimepiride | Amaryl | Diabetes | Hypoglycemia | Other drugs that can cause hypoglycemia (such as insulin) | none | Sulfonylureas |
Glyuride | Glynase | Diabetes | Hypoglycemia | Other drugs that can cause hypoglycemia (such as insulin) | none | Sulfonylureas |
Pioglitazone | Actos | Diabetes | Fluid retention (edema) | none | Heart failure | Thiazolidinediones |
Linagliptin | Tradjenta | Diabetes | none | none | none | DPP-4 Inhibitors |
Sitagliptin | Januvia | Diabetes | none | none | none | DPP-4 Inhibitors |
Sitagliptin + Metformin | Janumet | Diabetes | none | none | none | DPP-4 Inhibitors |
Liraglutide | Victoza | Diabetes | none | none | Medullary Thyroid Carcinoma (MTC) | GLP-1 Receptor Agonists |
Canagliflozin | Invokana | Diabetes | Lower limb amputations (rare) | none | none | SGLT-2 Inhibitors |
Insulin aspart | Novolog | Diabetes | Hypoglycemia Weight gain | Other drugs that cause hypoglycemia (i.e., sulfonylureas) Beta-blockers can mask the signs of hypoglycemia | none | Insulins |
Insulin detemir | Levemir | Diabetes | Hypoglycemia Weight gain | Other drugs that cause hypoglycemia (i.e., sulfonylureas) Beta-blockers can mask the signs of hypoglycemia | none | Insulins |
Insulin glargine | Lantus, Toujeo | Diabetes | Hypoglycemia Weight gain | Other drugs that cause hypoglycemia (i.e., sulfonylureas) Beta-blockers can mask the signs of hypoglycemia | none | Insulins |
Insulin lispro | HumaLOG | Diabetes | Hypoglycemia Weight gain | Other drugs that cause hypoglycemia (i.e., sulfonylureas) Beta-blockers can mask the signs of hypoglycemia | none | Insulins |
Regular insulin | HumuLIN, NovoLIN | Diabetes | Hypoglycemia Weight gain | Other drugs that cause hypoglycemia (i.e., sulfonylureas) Beta-blockers can mask the signs of hypoglycemia | none | Insulins |
Levothyroxine | Synthroid, Levoxyl | Hypothyroidism | none | Food (should be taken at the same time daily on an empty stomach) | none | Thyroid Analogues |
Thyroid | Armour Thyroid | Hypothyroidism | none | Food (should be taken at the same time daily on an empty stomach) | none | Thyroid Analogues |
Ethynyl Estradiol/Desogestrel | none | Reduce likelihood of pregnancy | Increased risk for blood clots Breakthrough bleeding | Some antibiotics Smoking (increases risk for blood clots) | History of major blood clots | Oral Contraceptives |
Ethynyl Estradiol/Drospirenon | none | Reduce likelihood of pregnancy | Increased risk for blood clots Breakthrough bleeding | Some antibiotics Smoking (increases risk for blood clots) | History of major blood clots | Oral Contraceptives |
Ethynyl Estradiol/Etonogestrel | none | Reduce likelihood of pregnancy | Increased risk for blood clots Breakthrough bleeding | Some antibiotics Smoking (increases risk for blood clots) | History of major blood clots | Oral Contraceptives |
Ethynyl Estradiol/Levonorgestrel | none | Reduce likelihood of pregnancy | Increased risk for blood clots Breakthrough bleeding | Some antibiotics Smoking (increases risk for blood clots) | History of major blood clots | Oral Contraceptives |
Ethynyl Estradiol/Norethindrone | none | Reduce likelihood of pregnancy | Increased risk for blood clots Breakthrough bleeding | Some antibiotics Smoking (increases risk for blood clots) | History of major blood clots | Oral Contraceptives |
Ethynyl Estradiol/Norgestimate | none | Reduce likelihood of pregnancy | Increased risk for blood clots Breakthrough bleeding | Some antibiotics Smoking (increases risk for blood clots) | History of major blood clots | Oral Contraceptives |
Norethindrone | none | Reduce likelihood of pregnancy | Increased risk for blood clots Breakthrough bleeding | Some antibiotics Smoking (increases risk for blood clots) | History of major blood clots | Oral Contraceptives |
Estradiol | numerous | Manage signs and symptoms of menopause | may be associated with increased risk of cardiovascular events and estrogen sensitive cancers (i.e., breast cancer) | none | History of heart attack, stroke, or certain cancers | Female Hormone Replacement |
Testosterone | Androgel, Androderm, Testim, etc.) | Testosterone deficiency | none | none | Avoid exposure to children | Male Hormone Replacement |
Esomeprazole | Nexium | Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD) | none | none | none | PPIs |
Lansoprazole | Prevacid | Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD) | none | none | none | PPIs |
Omeprazole | Prilosec | Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD) | none | none | none | PPIs |
Famotidine | Pepcid | Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD) | none | none | none | Histamine (H2)-Receptor Blockers |
Ranitidine | Zantac | Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD) | none | none | none | Histamine (H2)-Receptor Blockers |
Ondansetron | Zofran | Treat or prevent nausea and vomiting | Cardiac arrhythmias (rare) | none | none | 5-HT3 Antagonists |
Docusate | Colace | Constipation | Diarrhea | none | none | Laxatives |
Polyethylene Glycol-PEG | MiraLAX | Constipation | Diarrhea | none | none | Laxatives |
Loperamide | Imodium | Diarrhea | Constipation | none | none | Antidiarrheals |
Citalopram | Celexa | Major depressive disorder | none | Use with other drugs that increase serotonin can cause "serotonin syndrome" (some other antidepressants, muscle relaxants, tramadol, St. John's Wort) | none | SSRIs |
Escitalopram | Lexapro | Major depressive disorder | none | Use with other drugs that increase serotonin can cause "serotonin syndrome" (some other antidepressants, muscle relaxants, tramadol, St. John's Wort) | none | SSRIs |
Fluoxetine | Prozac | Major depressive disorder | none | Use with other drugs that increase serotonin can cause "serotonin syndrome" (some other antidepressants, muscle relaxants, tramadol, St. John's Wort) | none | SSRIs |
Paroxetine | Paxil | Major depressive disorder | none | Use with other drugs that increase serotonin can cause "serotonin syndrome" (some other antidepressants, muscle relaxants, tramadol, St. John's Wort) | none | SSRIs |
Sertraline | Zoloft | Major depressive disorder | none | Use with other drugs that increase serotonin can cause "serotonin syndrome" (some other antidepressants, muscle relaxants, tramadol, St. John's Wort) | none | SSRIs |
Duloxetine | Cymbalta | Major depressive disorder | none | Use with other drugs that increase serotonin can cause "serotonin syndrome" (some other antidepressants, muscle relaxants, tramadol, St. John's Wort) | none | SNRIs |
Amitriptyline | Etavil | 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) | none | TCAs |
Nortriptyline | Pamelor | 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) | none | TCAs |
Bupropion | Wellbutrin | Major depressive disorder | none | none | none | Antidepressants |
Mirtazapine | Remeron | Major depressive disorder | none | none | none | Antidepressants |
Trazdone | none | Major depressive disorder | none | none | none | Antidepressants |
Aripiprazole | Abilify | 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 arrhyhthmias) | none | Antipsychotics |
Quetiapine | Seroquel | 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 arrhyhthmias) | none | Antipsychotics |
Risperidone | Risperdal | 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 arrhyhthmias) | none | Antipsychotics |
Lithium | Lithobid | Bipolar Disorder | Narrow therapeutic index drug- serum concentration monitoring required | none | none | Bipolar disorder |
Carbamazepine | Tegretol | Epilepsy(seizure disorders) Drugs differ in the specific seizure disorders they treat | Several are narrow therapeutic index drugs that require serum concentration monitoring | Numerous | none | Antiepileptics |
Gabapentin | Neurontin | Epilepsy(seizure disorders) Drugs differ in the specific seizure disorders they treat | Several are narrow therapeutic index drugs that require serum concentration monitoring | Numerous | none | Antiepileptics |
Lamotigine | Lamictal | Epilepsy(seizure disorders) Drugs differ in the specific seizure disorders they treat | Several are narrow therapeutic index drugs that require serum concentration monitoring | Numerous | none | Antiepileptics |
Levetiracetam | Keppra | Epilepsy(seizure disorders) Drugs differ in the specific seizure disorders they treat | Several are narrow therapeutic index drugs that require serum concentration monitoring | Numerous | none | Antiepileptics |
Pregabalin | Lyrica | Epilepsy(seizure disorders) Drugs differ in the specific seizure disorders they treat | Several are narrow therapeutic index drugs that require serum concentration monitoring | Numerous | none | Antiepileptics |
Topiramate | Topamax | Epilepsy(seizure disorders) Drugs differ in the specific seizure disorders they treat Epilepsy(seizure disorders) Drugs differ in the specific seizure disorders they treat | Several are narrow therapeutic index drugs that require serum concentration monitoring | Numerous | none | Antiepileptics |
Acetaminophen/Hydrocodone | Hycet, Lorcet, Lortab, Norco, Vicodin | 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) | none | Opiates |
Hydrocodone Bitartrate | Zohydro | 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) | none | Opiates |
Morphine | MS Contin, Roxanal, etc | 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) | none | Opiates |
Oxycodone | Oxycontin, Roxicodone | 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) | none | Opiates |
Tramadol | Ultram | 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) | none | Opiates |
Acetaminophen | Tylenol | Pain or fever | Liver toxicity | Other drugs that cause liver toxicity (alcohol, etc.) | none | Non-Opioid Analgesics |
Acetaminophen/Butalbital/caffeine | Fioricet | Headache | Liver toxicity | Other drugs that cause liver toxicity (alcohol, etc.) | none | Non-Opioid Analgesics |
Celecoxib | Celebrex | Pain, inflammatory pain disorders, fever | Increase incidence of cardiovascular events (heart attacks, strokes, etc.) Bleeding, peptic ulcers, kidney failure | Other drugs that cause bleeding | none | NSAIDs |
Diclofenac | Flector, Voltaren | Pain, inflammatory pain disorders, fever | Increase incidence of cardiovascular events (heart attacks, strokes, etc.) Bleeding, peptic ulcers, kidney failure | Other drugs that cause bleeding | none | NSAIDs |
Ibuprofen | Advil, Motrin | Pain, inflammatory pain disorders, fever | Increase incidence of cardiovascular events (heart attacks, strokes , etc.) Bleeding, peptic ulcers, kidney failure | Other drugs that cause bleeding | none | NSAIDs |
Meloxicam | Mobic | Pain, inflammatory pain disorders, fever | Increase incidence of cardiovascular events (heart attacks, strokes, etc.) Bleeding, peptic ulcers, kidney failure | Other drugs that cause bleeding | none | NSAIDs |
Naproxen | Aleve, Naprosyn | Pain, inflammatory pain disorders, fever | Increase incidence of cardiovascular events (heart attacks, strokes, etc.) Bleeding, peptic ulcers, kidney failure | Other drugs that cause bleeding | none | NSAIDs |
Baclofen | Lioresal | Muscle spasms | Somnolence | Use with other drugs that cause CNS depression (i.e. opiates) Some may interact with other drugs that increase serotonin levels (risk for serotonin syndrome) or drugs that lower seizure threshold | none | Muscle Relaxants |
Cyclobenzaprine | Flexeril | Muscle spasms | Somnolence | Use with other drugs that cause CNS depression (i.e. opiates) Some may interact with other drugs that increase serotonin levels (risk for serotonin syndrome) or drugs that lower seizure threshold | none | Muscle Relaxants |
Methocarbamol | Robaxin | Muscle spasms | Somnolence | Use with other drugs that cause CNS depression (i.e. opiates) Some may interact with other drugs that increase serotonin levels (risk for serotonin syndrome) or drugs that lower seizure threshold | none | Muscle Relaxants |
Tizanidine | Zanaflex | Muscle spasms | Somnolence | Use with other drugs that cause CNS depression (i.e. opiates) Some may interact with other drugs that increase serotonin levels (risk for serotonin syndrome) or drugs that lower seizure threshold | none | Muscle Relaxants |
Sumatriptan | Imitrex | Migraine | none | none | none | Triptans |
Bezonatate | Tessalon | Cough | none | none | none | Antitussives |
Dextromethorphan | Delsym | Cough | none | none | none | Antitussives |
Alprazolam | Xanax | Anxiety | Sedation Risk for dependence and abuse | Other CNS depressants (alcohol, opiates, etc.) | none | Benzodiazepines |
Clonazepam | Klonopin | Anxiety | Sedation Risk for dependence and abuse | Other CNS depressants (alcohol, opiates, etc.) | none | Benzodiazepines |
Diazepam | Valium | Anxiety | Sedation Risk for dependence and abuse | Other CNS depressants (alcohol, opiates, etc.) | none | Benzodiazepines |
Lorazepam | Ativan | Anxiety | Sedation Risk for dependence and abuse | Other CNS depressants (alcohol, opiates, etc.) | none | Benzodiazepines |
Temazepam | Restoril | Anxiety | Sedation Risk for dependence and abuse | Other CNS depressants (alcohol, opiates, etc.) | none | Benzodiazepines |
Zolpidem | Ambien | Insomnia | Sleep-walking | none | none | Hypnotics/Anxiolytics |
Buspirone | Buspar | Anxiety | none | none | none | Hypnotics/Anxiolytics |
Dexmethylphenidate | Focalin | ADHD | Tics | none | none | Stimulants |
Dextroamphetamine | Dexedrine | ADHD | Tics | none | none | Stimulants |
Lisdexamfetamine | Vyvanse | ADHD | Tics | none | none | Stimulants |
Methylphenidate | Concerta, Daytrana, Metadate, Methylin, Ritalin | ADHD | Tics | none | none | Stimulants |
Atomoxetine | Strattera | ADHD | none | none | none | Non-Stimulants for ADHD |
Guanfacine | Intuniv, Tenex | ADHD | none | none | none | Non-Stimulants for ADHD |
Pramipexole | Mirapex | Parkinson's Disease | none | none | none | Dopamine Agonists |
Ropinirole | Requip | Parkinson's Disease | none | none | none | Dopamine Agonists |
Donepezil | Aricept | Alzheimer's Disease | none | none | none | Cholinesterase Inhibitors |
Levodopa/caridopa | Sinemet | Parkinson's Disease | Dyskinesia | none | none | Dopaminergics |
Amoxicillin | Amoxil | Bacterial Infection | Diarrhea | none | Hypersensitivity is commonly reported | Pencillins |
Amoxicillin/clavulanate | Augmentin | Bacterial Infection | Diarrhea | none | Hypersensitivity is commonly reported | Pencillins |
Cefdinir | Omnicef | Bacterial Infection | Diarrhea | none | Some cross-reactivity with penicillin hypersensitivity | Cephalosporins |
Cephalexin | Keflex | Bacterial Infection | Diarrhea | none | Some cross-reactivity with penicillin hypersensitivity | Cephalosporins |
Azithromycin | Zithromax, Z-pak | Bacterial Infection | Arrhythimias | Other drugs that prolong QT interval | none | Macrolides |
Ciprofloxacin | Cipro | Bacterial Infection | Arrhythmias Tendon rupture | Other drugs that prolong QT interval | none | Fluoroquinolones |
Levofloxacin | Levaquin | Bacterial Infection | Arrhythmias Tendon rupture | Other drugs that prolong QT interval | none | Fluoroquinolones |
Doxycycline | Numerous | Bacterial Infection | none | none | none | Tetracyclines |
Adalimumab | Humira | Rheumatoid arthritis, inflammatory, bowel disease, others | Increased risk for infections and certain cancers | none | none | Monoclonal antibodies |
Acyclovir | Zovirax | Herpes viruses | none | none | none | Antiviral Drugs |
Valacyclovir | Valtrex | Herpes viruses | none | none | none | Antiviral Drugs |
Oseltamivir | Tamiflu | Influenza | none | none | none | Antiviral Drugs |
Fluconazole | Diflucan | Fungal Infections | none | none | none | Antifungal Drugs |
Hydroxychloroquine | Plaquenil | Treat or prevent malaria Lupus | none | none | none | Antimalarial Drugs |
Albuterol | ProAir, Proventil, Ventolin | Asthma/COPD | Tachycardia | Counteracted by beta blockers | none | Beta Agonists |
Salmeterol | Serevent | Asthma/COPD | Tachycardia | Counteracted by beta blockers | none | Beta Agonists |
Ipratropium | Atrovent | Asthma/COPD | Tachycardia | none | none | Anticholinergics |
Tiotropium | Spiriva | Asthma/COPD | Tachycardia | none | none | Anticholinergics |
Albuterol/ipratropium | Combivent, Duoneb | Asthma/COPD | Tachycardia | none | none | Anticholinergics |
Beclomethasone | QVAR | Asthma/COPD | none | none | none | Inhaled Corticosteroids |
Budesonide | Pulmicort | Asthma/COPD | none | none | none | Inhaled Corticosteroids |
Fluticasone | Arnuity, Flovent | Asthma/COPD | none | none | none | Inhaled Corticosteroids |
Momtasone | Asmanex | Asthma/COPD | none | none | none | Inhaled Corticosteroids |
Budesonide/formoterol | Symbicort | Asthma/COPD | none | none | none | Inhaled Corticosteroids |
Fluticasone/salmeterol | Advair | Asthma/COPD | none | none | none | Inhaled Corticosteroids |
Cetirizine | Zyrtec | Allergies Some indicated for motion sickness, nausea/vomiting or itching | Anticholinergic side effects | none | none | Antihistamines |
Hydroxyzine | Atarax, Vistaril | Allergies Some indicated for motion sickness, nausea/vomiting or itching | Anticholinergic side effects | none | none | Antihistamines |
Levocetirizine | Xyzal | Allergies Some indicated for motion sickness, nausea/vomiting or itching | Anticholinergic side effects | none | none | Antihisamines |
Loratadine | Claritin | Allergies Some indicated for motion sickness, nausea/vomiting, or itching | Anticholinergic side effects | none | none | Antihistamines |
Meclizine | Antivert, Bonine | Allergies Some indicated for motion sickness, nausea/vomiting or itching | Anticholinergic side effects | none | none | Antihistamines |
Promethazine | Phenergan | Allergies Some indicated for motion sickness, nausea/vomiting, or itching | Anticholinergic side effects | none | none | Antihistamines |
Montelukast | Singulair | Allergies Asthma | none | none | none | Leukotriene Modifiers |
Triamcinolone | Nasacort | Allergies | none | none | none | Intranasal Corticosteroids |
Methylprednisolone | Medrol | Allergies, asthma, other inflammatory disorders | Weight gain, hyperglycemia, moon face | none | none | Oral Corticosteroids |
Prednisolone | Orapred | Allergies, asthma, other inflammatory disorders | Weight gain, hyperglycemia, moon face | none | none | Oral Corticosteroids |
Prednisone | none | Allergies, asthma, other inflammatory disorders | Weight gain, hyperglycemia, moon face | none | none | Oral Corticosteroids |
Doxazosin | Cardura | Most indicated for Benign Prostatic Hypertrophy (BPH) | Orthostatic hypertension | none | none | Alpha Antagonists |
Tamsulosin | Flomax | Most indicated for Benign Prostatic Hypertrophy (BPH) | Orthostatic hypertension | none | none | Alpha Antagonists |
Terazosin | Hytrin | Most indicated for Benign Prostatic Hypertrophy (BPH) | Orthostatic hypertension | none | none | Alpha Antagonists |
Mirabegron | Myrbetriq | Overactive bladder | none | none | none | Anticholinergics |
Oxybutynin | Ditropan | Overactive bladder | none | none | none | Anticholinergics |
Dicyclomine | Bentyl | Irritable bladder syndrome (IBS) | none | none | none | Anticholinergics |
Colchicine | Colcrys | Acute gout attacks | none | none | none | Drugs used to treat Gout |
Allopurinol | Zyloprim | Gout (reduce risk of attacks | Liver toxicity | none | none | Drugs used to treat Gout |
Alendronate | Fosamax | Osteoporosis | Erosive esophagitis | Food and other drugs reduce absorption (should be taken 30-60 minutes before any other drugs or food) | none | Bisphosphonates |
Methotrexate | MTX | Some cancers and inflammatory disorders | Hazardous drug | none | none | Chemotherapeutic Agents |
Latanoprost | Xalatan | Glaucoma | none | none | none | Ophthalmic Drugs used to treat Glaucoma |
Timolol | Timoptic | Glaucoma | none | none | none | Ophthalmic Drugs used to treat Glaucoma |
Brimonidine | Alphagan | Glaucoma | none | none | none | Ophthalmic Drugs used to treat Glaucoma |
Cyanocbalamin | Vitamin B12 | Various nutrients deficiences | none | none | none | Vitamins and Minerials |
Ergocalciferol | Vitamin D2 | Various nutrients deficences | none | none | none | Vitamins and Minerials |
Ferrous Sulfate | Feosol | Various nutrients deficiences | none | none | none | Vitamins and Minerials |
Folic Acid | Folacin, Folvite | Various nutrients deficiences | none | none | none | Vitamins and Minerials |
Magnesium | none | Various nutrients deficences | none | none | none | Vitamins and Minerials |
Potassium | K-Dur, Klor-Con, Mirco-K | Various nutrients deficences | none | none | none | Vitamins and Minerials |