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Top 200 Drugs (B)
Indications
Term | Definition |
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acyclovir (Zovirax) | shingles, genital herpes, chickenpox, cold sores |
amlodipine (Norvasc) | hypertension, angina |
amoxicillin (Moxatag) | respiratory tract infection, H. pylori infection, skin and soft tissue infections |
apixaban (Eliquis) | deep vein thrombosis, nonvalvular atrial fibrillation, pulmonary embolism, post-op deep vein thrombosis prophylaxis |
aspirin | pain, fever, vascular indications: ischemic stroke, transient ischemic attack, and acute coronary syndrome |
atenolol (Tenormin) | acute myocardial infarction, angina caused by coronary atherosclerosis, hypertension |
atorvastatin (Lipitor) | dyslipidemia, prevention of cardiovascular disease |
azithromycin (Zithromax, Z-pak, Z-max) | respiratory tract infection, specific bacterial sexually transmitted infections, mycobacterium avium complex |
carvedilol (Coreg) | hypertension, heart failure |
cefazolin (Ancef) | surgical prophylaxis, genital and UTI, bone, joint, skin, and soft tissue infections, bloodstream infection and endocarditis, biliary tract infections |
cefdinir (Omnicef) | respiratory tract infection, uncomplicated skin and soft tissue infection |
cefepime (Maxipime) | intra-abdominal infections, neutropenic fever, pneumonia, skin and soft tissue infections, UTI |
ceftriaxone (Rocephin) | bone, join, skin, and soft tissue infections, meningitis, intra-abdominal infection, gonococcal infection and pelvic inflammatory disease, lower respiratory tract infection, bloodstream infection |
cephalexin (Keflex) | respiratory tract infection, UTI, skin and soft tissue infections |
chlorhexidine (Peridex, Periogard, HIbiclens) | gingivitis, periodontitis, antiseptic |
chlorthalidone (Thalitone) | edema, hypertension |
ciprofloxacin (Cipro, Ciloxan) | UTI, hospital acquired pneumonia, anthrax, specific GI infections |
clindamycin (Cleocin, Clindacin, Clindese, Evoclin) | respiratory infections, intrabdominal infections, skin and soft tissue infections |
clonidine (Catapres) | hypertension |
clopidogrel (Plavix) | acute coronary syndrome, recent MI, stroke, or established peripheral artery disease |
dabigatran (Pradaxa) | deep vein thrombosis treatment and prevention, pulmonary embolism treatment and prevention, nonvalvular atrial fibrillation |
daptomycin (Cubicin) | bloodstream infection, skin and soft tissue infection |
darunavir (Prezista) | HIV-1 infection |
digoxin (Digitek, Digox, Lanoxin) | atrial fibrillation, heart failure |
diltiazem (Cardizem, Cartia) | hypertension, angina |
docusate (Colace) | constipation |
dopamine | hypotension or shock |
doxycycline (Adoxa, Monodox, Oracea, Vibramycin, Doryx) | acne, STI, anthax, skin and soft tissue infections, respiratory tract infections |
dutasteride (Avodart) | benign prostatic hyperplasia |
emtricitabine, tenofovir, and efavirenz (Atripla) | HIV-1 infection |
enalapril (Vasotec) | heart failure, hypertension |
enoxaprarin (Lovenox) | acute coronary syndrome, deep vein thrombosis prophylaxis, acute deep vein thrombosis treatment |
epinephrine (Epi-pen, Adrenalin) | anaphylaxis, hypotension or shock |
ertapenem (Invanz) | intrabdominal infections, pelvic infection, UTI, pneumonia , skin and soft tissue infections |
esomeprazole (Nexium) | gastroephageal reflux disease, H. pylori eradication, risk reduction of gastritis and ulcer bleeding |
estradiol (Climara, Estrace, Estrogel, Vivelle-Dot, Femring) | vasomotos symptoms associated with menopause, vulvar and vaginal atrophy associated with menopause, metastatic breast cancer and advanced prostate cancer, hypoestrogenism, osteoporosis prevention |
ethinyl estradiol and etonogestrel | prevention of pregnancy |
ezetimibe (Zetia) | hypercholesterolemia, hyperlipidimia |
famotidine (Pepcid) | gastroesophageal reflux disease, gastric ulcer |
fenofibrate and derivatives (Tricor, Trillpix) | hypercholesterolemia, hyperlipidemia |
finasteride (Propecia, Proscar) | androgenetic alopecia, benign prostatic hyperplasia |
fluconazole (Diflucan) | candidiasis, antifungal prophylaxis |
furosemide (Lasix) | edema |
gentamicin (Gentak) | bacterial infections |
oral contraceptives (Ortho Tri-Cyclen, Aviane, Loestrin 24 Fe, Apri, Junel) | abnormal uterine bleeding, secondary amenorrhea, prevention of pregnancy, endometriosis |
heparin | anticoagulation |
hydralazine (Apresoline) | hypertension |
hydrochlorothiazide (Microzide) | edema, hypertension |
imipenem and cilastatin (Primaxin) | bacterial infections |
isosorbide mononitrate (Imdur) | angina pectoris prevention |
lansoprazole (Prevacid) | gastroesophageal reflux disease, peptic ulcer disease |
levofloxacin (Levaquin) | respiratory tract infection |
levothyroxine (Levoxyl, Synthroid) | hypothyroidism |
linezolid (Zyvox) | bacterial infections |
liothyronine (Cytomel) | hypothyroidism |
lisinopril (Prinivil, Zestril) | acute myocardial infarction, heart failure, hypertension |
losartan (Cozaar) | diabetic nephropathy, hypertension |
meropenem (Merrem) | antibiotic |
metoprolol (Lopressor, Toprol) | angina, heart failure, hypertension, myocardial infarction |
metronidazole (Flagyl, Metrogel, MetroCream, MetroLotion) | anaerobic bacterial infections, bacterial vaginosis, trichomoniasis |
minocycline (Minocin, Solodyn) | acne, skin infections |
mupirocin (Bactroban) | skin infections |
nifedipine (Adalat, Afeditab, Procardia) | hypertension, angina |
nitrofurantoin (Macrobid, Macrodantin) | UTI |
nitroglycerin (Nitrostat, Nitrolingual, Nitro-Bid, Nitro-Dur) | angina, acute decompensated heart failure |
norepinephrine (Levophed) | cardiogenic shock |
norethindrone (Nor-QD, Camila, Ortho Micronor, Heather) | abnormal uterine bleeding, secondary amenorrhea, prevention of pregnancy, endometriosis |
omega-3 fatty acids (Lovaza) | hypertriglyceridemia |
omeprazole (Pepcid) | gastroesophageal reflux disease, gastric and duodenal ulcer, H. pylori eradication |
ondansetron (Zofran) | nausea and vomiting |
oseltamivir (Tamiflu) | prophylaxis of influenza, treatment of influenza |
oxybutynin (Ditropan, Oxytrol) | overactive bladder) |
pantoprazole (Protonix) | gastroesophageal reflux disease |
penicillin v potassium (Apo-Pen VK, Novo-Pen VK, Nu-Pen VK) | respiratory tract infections |
phentermine (Adipex-P) | obesity |
piperacillin and tazobactam (Zosyn) | pneumonia, intrabdominal and pelvic infections, skin and skin structure infections |
polyethylene glycol (MiraLax) | constipation |
pravastatin (Pravachol) | hyperlipidemia, prevention of cardiovascular disease |
promethazine (Phenergan, Promethegan) | nausea and vomiting, motion sickness, sedation |
propranolol (Inderal) | hypertension, essential tremor, migraine prophylaxis |
rivaroxaban (Xarelto) | deep vein treatment and prevention, nonvalvular atrial fibrillation, pulmonary embolism treatment and prevention |
rosuvastatin (Crestor) | hypercholesterolemia, hyperlipidemia, prevention of cardiovascular disease |
sacubitril and valsartan (Entresto) | heart failure |
sildenafil (Viagra, Revatio) | erectile dysfunction, pulmonary arterial hypertension |
simvastatin (Zocor) | hyperlipidemia, secondary prevention of cardiovascular events |
sofosbuvir and ledipasvir (Harvoni) | chronic hepatitis C |
solifenacin (Vesicare) | overactive bladder |
spironolactone (Aldactone) | edema, hypertension, hypokalemia, primary hyperaldosteronism, severe heart failure |
sulfamethoxazole and trimethoprim (Bactrim, Septra) | UTI, respiratory infections |
tadalafil (Cialis) | benign prostatic hyperplasia, erectile dysfunction, pulmonary arterial hypertension |
tamsulosin (Flomax) | benign prostatic hyperplasia |
tenofovir alafenamide and emtricitabine (Descovy) | HIV-1 infection treatment, preexposure prophylaxis |
testosterone (Androderm, Androgel, Testim) | hypogonadism |
ticagrelor (Brilinta) | acute coronary syndrome, coronary artery disease, minor ischemic stroke |
triamterene (Dyrenium) | edema |
valacyclovir (Valtrex) | shingles, genital herpes, chickenpox, cold sores |
vancomycin (Vancocin) | endocarditis, staphylococcal infections, clostridium difficile, enterocolitis |
vasopressin (Vasostrict) | shock, vasodilatory |
verapamil (Calan, Verelan) | angina, atrial fibrillation, hypertension, atrial tachycardias |
warfarin (Coumadin, Jantoven) | prophylaxis and treatment of deep vein thrombosis and pulmonary embolism |