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PHAR 451
Top 200B Drugs - 05/12/2023 (Acyclovir - Warfarin)
GENERIC NAME | BRAND NAME | INDICATION(S) | PHARMACOLOGIC CATEGORY |
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Acyclovir | Zovirax | HSV: Shingles, Genital Herpes, Chickenpox, Cold Sores | Antiviral Agent |
Amlodipine | Norvasc | Hypertension Angina | Antianginal Agent, Calcium Channel Blocker (Dihydropyridine) |
Apixaban | Eliquis | Deep Vein Thrombosis Nonvalvular Atrial Fibrillation Pulmonary Embolism Post-Op Deep Vein Thrombosis Prophylaxis | Direct Oral Anticoagulant, Factor Xa Inhibitor |
Aspirin | Aspirin | Pain Fever Vascular indications (e.g., ischemic stroke, transient ischemic attack, acute coronary syndrome) | NSAID, Antiplatelet, Salicylate |
Atenolol | Tenormin | Acute Myocardial Infarction Angina caused by Coronary Atherosclerosis Hypertension | Beta-Blocker |
Atorvastatin | Lipitor | Dyslipidemia Prevention of Cardiovascular Disease | HMG-CoA Reductase Inhibitor |
Azithromycin | Zithromax, Z-Pak, Zmax | Respiratory Tract Infection Specific Bacterial Sexually Transmitted Infections Mycobacterium Avium Complex | Macrolide |
Carvedilol | Coreg | Hypertension Heart Failure | Beta-Blocker |
Cefazolin | Ancef | Surgical Prophylaxis Genital and Urinary Tract Infections Bone, Joint, Skin, and Soft Tissue Infections Bloodstream Infection and Endocarditis Biliary Tract Infections | Cephalosporin (1st gen) |
Cefdinir | Omnicef | Respiratory Tract Infection Uncomplicated Skin and Soft Tissue Infection | Cephalosporin (3rd gen) |
Cefepime | Maxipime | Intra-abdominal Infections Neutropenic Fever Pneumonia Skin and Soft Tissue Infections Urinary Tract Infections | Cephalosporin (4th gen) |
Ceftriaxone | Rocephin | Bone, Joint, Skin, and Soft Tissue Infections Meningitis Intra-abdominal Infection, Gonococcal Infection, and Pelvic Inflammatory Disease Lower Respiratory Tract Infection Bloodstream Infection | Cephalosporin (3rd gen) |
Cephalexin | Keflex | Respiratory Tract Infection Urinary Tract Infections Skin and Soft Tissue Infections | Cephalosporin (1st gen) |
Chlorhexidine | Peridex, Periogard, Hibiclens | Gingivitis Periodontitis Antiseptic | Antibiotic |
Chlorthalidone | Thalitone | Edema Hypertension | Thiazide Diuretic |
Ciprofloxacin | Cipro, Ciloxan | Urinary Tract Infections Hospital-Acquired Pneumonia Anthrax Specific Gastrointestinal Infections | Fluoroquinolone |
Clindamycin | Cleocin, Clindacin, Clindesse, Evoclin | Respiratory Infections Intra-abdominal Infections Skin and Soft Tissue Infections | Lincosamide |
Clonidine | Catapres | Hypertension | Alpha 2-Adrenergic Agonist |
Clopidogrel | Plavix | Acute Coronary Syndrome Recent Myocardial Infarction, Stroke, or Established Peripheral Artery Disease | Antiplatelet Agent, Thienopyridine |
Dabigatran | Pradaxa | Prophylaxis/Treatment: Deep Vein Thrombosis, Pulmonary Embolism Nonvalvular Atrial Fibrillation | Direct Thrombin Inhibitor, Direct Oral Anticoagulant |
Daptomycin | Cubicin | Bloodstream Infection Skin and Soft Tissue Infection | Cyclic Lipopeptide |
Darunavir | Prezista | HIV-1 Infection | Protease Inhibitor |
Digoxin | Digitek, Digox, Lanoxin | Atrial Fibrillation Heart Failure | Antiarrhythmic Agent, Cardiac Glycoside |
Diltiazem | Cardizem, Cartia | Hypertension Angina | Calcium Channel Blocker (Nondihydropyridine), Antiarrhythmic Agent (Class IV) |
Docusate | Colace | Constipation | Stool Softener |
Dopamine | Dopamine | Hypotension or Shock | Inotrope, Adrenergic Agonist Agent |
Doxycycline | Adoxa, Monodox, Oracea, Vibramycin, Doryx | Acne Sexually Transmitted Infections Anthrax Skin and Soft Tissue Infections Respiratory Tract Infections | Tetracycline |
Dutasteride | Avodart | Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia | 5 Alpha-Reductase Inhibitor |
Emtricitabine, Tenofovir, and Efavirenz | Atripla | HIV-1 Infection | Reverse Transcriptase Inhibitor (combination) |
Enalapril | Vasotec | Heart Failure Hypertension | Angiotensin-Converting Enzyme Inhibitor |
Enoxaparin | Lovenox | Acute Coronary Syndrome Deep Vein Thrombosis (prophylaxis, acute treatment) | Anticoagulant, LMW Heparin |
Epinephrine | Epi-pen, Adrenalin | Anaphylaxis Hypotension or Shock | Alpha-/Beta- Agonist |
Ertapenem | Invanz | Intra-abdominal Infections Pelvic Infection and Urinary Tract Infection Pneumonia Skin and Soft Tissue Infections | Carbapenem |
Esomeprazole | Nexium | GERD H. pylori Eradication Risk Reduction of Gastritis and Ulcer Bleeding | Proton Pump Inhibitor |
Estradiol | Climara, Estrace, Estrogel, Vivelle-Dot, Femring | Menopause: vasomotor symptoms, vulvar and vaginal atrophy Palliative treatment of Metastatic Breast Cancer and Advanced Prostate Cancer Hypoestrogenism Osteoporosis Prevention | Estrogen derivative |
Ethinyl Estradiol and Etonogestrel (combination) | Nuvaring | Pregnancy Prevention | Estrogen and Progestin Combination |
Ezetimibe | Zetia | Hypercholesterolemia Hyperlipidemia | 2-Azetidinone |
Famotidine | Pepcid | GERD Gastric Ulcer | Histamine H2 Antagonist |
Fenofibrate and Derivatives | Tricor, Trilipix | Hypercholesterolemia Hyperlipidemia | Fibric Acid |
Finasteride | Propecia, Proscar | Androgenetic Alopecia Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia | 5 Alpha-Reductase Inhibitor |
Fluconazole | Diflucan | Candidiasis Antifungal Prophylaxis | Azole Derivative |
Furosemide | Lasix | Edema | Loop Diuretic |
Gentamicin | Gentak | Bacterial Infections | Aminoglycoside |
Group: Oral Contraceptives | Ortho Tri-Cyclen, Aviane, Loestrin 24 Fe, Apri, Junel | Abnormal Uterine Bleeding Secondary Amenorrhea Pregnancy Prevention Endometriosis | Estrogen and Progestin Combination |
Heparin | Heparin | Anticoagulation | Anticoagulant |
Hydralazine | Apresoline | Hypertension | Vasodilator |
Hydrochlorothiazide | Microzide | Edema Hypertension | Thiazide Diuretic |
Imipenem and Cilastatin (combination) | Primaxin | Bacterial Infections | Carbapenem |
Isosorbide Mononitrate | Imdur | Angina Pectoris Prevention | Vasodilator |
Lansoprazole | Prevacid | GERD Peptic Ulcer Disease | Proton Pump Inhibitor |
Levofloxacin | Levaquin | Respiratory Tract Infection | Fluoroquinolone |
Levothyroxine | Levoxyl, Synthroid | Hypothyroidism | Synthetic Thyroxine (T4) |
Linezolid | Zyvox | Bacterial Infections | Oxazolidinone |
Liothyronine | Cytomel | Hypothyroidism | Synthetic Triiodothyronine (T3) |
Lisinopril | Prinivil, Zestril | Acute Myocardial Infarction Heart Failure Hypertension | Angiotensin-Converting Enzyme Inhibitor |
Losartan | Cozaar | Diabetic Nephropathy Hypertension | Angiotensin II Receptor Blocker |
Meropenem | Merrem | Antibiotic | Carbapenem |
Metoprolol | Lopressor, Toprol | Angina Heart Failure Hypertension Myocardial Infarction | Beta-Blocker |
Metronidazole | Flagyl, MetroGel, MetroLotion | Anaerobic Bacterial Infections Bacterial Vaginosis Trichomoniasis | Azole Derivative |
Minocycline | Minocin, Solodyn | Acne Skin Infections | Tetracycline |
Mupirocin | Bactroban | Skin Infections | Antibiotic |
Nifedipine | Adalat, Afeditab, Procardia | Hypertension Angina | Calcium Channel Blocker (Dihydropyridine) |
Nitrofurantoin | Macrobid, Macrodantin | Urinary Tract Infections | Antibiotic |
Nitroglycerin | Nitrostat, Nitrolingual, Nitro-Bid, Nitro-Dur | Angina Acute Decompensated Heart Failure | Vasodilator |
Norepinephrine | Levophed | Cardiogenic Shock | Alpha-/Beta- Agonist |
Norethindrone | Nor-QD, Camila, Ortho Micronor, Heather | Abnormal Uterine Bleeding Secondary Amenorrhea Pregnancy Prevention Endometriosis | Progestin |
Omega-3 Fatty Acids | Lovaza | Hypertriglyceridemia | Antilipemic Agent |
Omeprazole | Prilosec | GERD Gastric and Duodenal Ulcers H. pylori Eradication | Proton Pump Inhibitor |
Ondansetron | Zofran | Nausea/Vomiting | Selective 5-HT3 Receptor Antagonist |
Oseltamivir | Tamiflu | Prophylaxis/Treatment of Influenza | Neuraminidase Inhibitor |
Oxybutynin | Ditropan, Oxytrol | Overactive Bladder | Antispasmodic Agent |
Pantoprazole | Protonix | GERD | Proton Pump Inhibitor |
Penicillin V Potassium | Apo-Pen VK, Novo-Pen VK, Nu-Pen VK | Respiratory Tract Infections | Penicillin |
Phentermine | Adipex-P | Obesity | Central Nervous System Stimulant |
Piperacillin and Tazobactam (combination) | Zosyn | Pneumonia Intra-abdominal and Pelvic Infections Skin and Skin Structure Infections | Penicillin Antibiotic |
Polyethylene Glycol | MiraLax | Constipation | Osmotic Laxative |
Pravastatin | Pravachol | Hyperlipidemia Prevention of CV Disease | HMG-CoA Reductase Inhibitor |
Promethazine | Phenergan, Promethegan | Nausea/Vomiting Motion Sickness Sedation | Histamine H1 Antagonist (1st gen) |
Propranolol | Inderal | Hypertension Essential Tremor Migraine Prophylaxis | Beta-Blocker, Antiarrhythmic Agent (Class II) |
Rivaroxaban | Xarelto | Prophylaxis/Treatment: Deep Vein Thrombosis, Pulmonary Embolism Nonvalvular Atrial Fibrillation | Factor Xa Inhibitor |
Rosuvastatin | Crestor | Hypercholesterolemia Hyperlipidemia Prevention of CV Disease | HMG-CoA Reductase Inhibitor |
Sacubitril and Valsartan (combination) | Entresto | Heart Failure | Angiotensin II Receptor Blocker, Neprilysin Inhibitor |
Sildenafil | Revatio, Viagra | Erectile Dysfunction Pulmonary Arterial Hypertension | Phosphodiesterase-5 Enzyme Inhibitor |
Simvastatin | Zocor | Hyperlipidemia Secondary Prevention of CV Events | HMG-CoA Reductase Inhibitor |
Sofosbuvir and Ledipasvir (combination) | Harvoni | Chronic Hepatitis C | Polymerase Inhibitor |
Solifenacin | Vesicare | Overactive Bladder | Anticholinergic Agent |
Spironolactone | Aldactone | Edema Hypertension Hypokalemia Primary Hyperaldosteronism Severe Heart Failure | Potassium-Sparing Diuretic, Mineralocorticoid Receptor Antagonist |
Sulfamethoxazole and Trimethoprim | Bactrim, Septra | Urinary Tract Infection Respiratory Infections | Sulfonamide Derivative |
Tadalafil | Cialis | Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia Erectile Dysfunction Pulmonary Arterial Hypertension | Phosphodiesterase-5 Enzyme Inhibitor |
Tamsulosin | Flomax | Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia | Alpha 1 Blocker |
Tenofovir Alafenamide and Emtricitabine | Descovy | HIV-1 Infection (PrEP, Treatment) | Reverse Transcriptase Inhibitor (combination) |
Testosterone | Androderm, Androgel, Testim | Hypogonadism | Androgen |
Ticagrelor | Brilinta | Acute Coronary Syndrome Coronary Artery Disease | Antiplatelet Agent, P2Y12 Antagonist |
Triamterene | Dyrenium | Edema | Potassium-Sparing Diuretic |
Valacyclovir | Valtrex | HSV: Shingles, Genital Herpes, Chickenpox, Cold Sores | Antiviral Agent |
Vancomycin | Vancocin | Endocarditis Staphylococcal Infections C. difficile Enterocolitis | Glycopeptide Antibiotic |
Vasopressin | Vasostrict | Shock (vasodilatory) | Antidiuretic Hormone Analog, Posterior Pituitary Hormone |
Verapamil | Calan, Verelan | Angina Atrial Fibrillation Hypertension Supraventricular Tachycardias | Calcium Channel Blocker (Nondihydropyridine), Antiarrhythmic Agent (Class IV) |
Warfarin | Coumadin, Jantoven | Prophylaxis/Treatment: Deep Vein Thrombosis, Pulmonary Embolism | Vitamin K Antagonist |
Amoxicillin | Moxatag | Respiratory Tract Infection H. pylori Infection Skin and Soft Tissue Infections | Penicillin |