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TOP 300 DRUGS 2024
| Generic Name | Brand Name | Class | Approved Uses | Normal Adult Dose | BBW |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Acetaminophen 300mg/Codine 30mg | Tylenol #3 | Analgesic Opioid combo | pain | 1-2 tabs Q4-6H x5 days acute pain; x3 days fever Max 4g APAP/day | acute liver failure resulting in liver transplant and death |
| Ampicillin/Sulbactam | Unasyn | PCN Antibiotic | bacterial infections | IM, IV: 1-2g ampicillin as 1.5-3g Unasyn Q6H | none |
| Anastrozole | Arimidex | Antineoplastic agent/aromatase inhibitor | breast cancer remission | PO: 1mg once daily | none |
| Aspirin | Aspirin | analgesic salicylate anti-platelet | pain and thrombosis | PO: initial 162-325mg to maintenance 81-325mg daily IR: 325-650mg PRN Q4H Max: 4g/day | none |
| Azelastine | Nasal Astepro | antihistamine; histamine H1 antagonist | allergies | 1-2 sprays in each nostril BID | none |
| Bimatoprost | Lumigan, Latisse | antiglaucoma; prostaglandin | Glaucoma | instill one drop into effected eye every evening | none |
| Bisprolol | Zebeta | antihypertensive; beta-blocker. beta-1 selective | CHF, HTN | initial 2.5-5mg max: 20mg/day | none |
| Buprenorphine/Naloxone | Suboxone, Bunavail, Zubsolv | opioid partial agonist/antgonist | opioid use disorder | SL: buprenorphine 2mg/naloxone 0.5mg or buprenorphine 4mg/naloxone 1mg | none |
| Carisoprodol | Soma | skeletal muscle relaxant | muscle pain | 250-350mg TID and at bedtime | none |
| Cefazolin | Ancef | antibiotic first generation cephalosporin | bacterial infections | IV: 250mg-2g Q6-12H | none |
| Cefepime | Maxipime | antibiotic fourth gen cephalosporin | bacterial infections | IV: 1-2g Q8-12H | none |
| Cefoxitin | Mefoxin | antibiotic second gen cephalosporin | bacterial infections | IM/IV: 1-2g Q6-8H | none |
| Ceftriaxone | Rocephin | antibiotic third gen cephalosporin | bacterial infections | IM/IV: 1-2g Q12-24H | none |
| Cefuroxime | Zinacef, Ceftin | antibiotic 2nd gen cephalosporin | bacterial infections | PO: 250-500mg BID IV: 750mg-1.5g Q8H | none |
| Clarithromycin | Biaxin | antibiotic macrolide | bacterial infections | PO: 250-500mg Q12H or 1000mg daily (2 ER tabs) | none |
| Clozapine | Clozaril, Fazaclo, Versacloz | antipsychotic, atypical second gen | schizophrenia | PO: 12.5mg daily or 300-450mg daily (max 900mg/day) | - orthostatic hypotension, bradycardia, syncope, cardiac arrest, seizure - fatalities due to myocarditis and cardiomyopathy; fatal hepatotoxicity - severe neutropenia - elderly patients with demential related psychosis at increased risk of death |
| Congugated Estrogens | Primarin | hormone replacement, estrogen derivative | menopausal symptoms | PO: 0.3-0.625mg daily IM/IV: 25mg Q6-12H PRN; 25mg IV Q4-6H for 24H | - increased risk of invasive breast cancer - do not use to prevent dementia - increased risk of endometrial cancer - do not use to prevent CV disease, hepatic impairment, breast cancer, or pregnancy |
| Cyclosporin Opthalmic | Restasis, Cequa | immunosuppressive agent, calciurine inhibitor | chronic dry eye | 1 gtt in both eyes Q12H | none |
| Dabigatran | Pradaxa | anticoagulant, direct thrombin inhibitor | thromboses | PO: 150mg BID | risk of thrombotic events is increased; if D/C use another anticoagulant to taper |
| Darbipoeitin | Aranesept | hematopoietic agent, colony stimulating factor, erythropoisis | anemia | individualized SC,IV: 6.25-200mcg/week based on hemoglobin value | - increased risk of serious cardiovascular events and mortality - shortened overall survival and/or increased risk of time to tumor progression or reoccurrence |
| Dexamethasone | Decadron | corticosteroid | inflammation, swelling | PO,IM,IV: 0.5-9mg daily in divided doses Q6-12H | none |
| Dexlansoprazole | Dexilant | GI agent, PPI | GERD | ulcer PO: 60mg daily x8weeks GERD PO: 30mg daily | none |
| Dexmetomidine | Precedex | sedative, alpha 2 adrenergic agonist | pain, sedation | ICU IV: 1mcg/kg over 10min followed by 0.2-0.7mcg/kg/hr Procedural sedation: 1mcg/kg over 10min w/ 0.6mcg/kg/hr for maintenance | none |
| Diphenoxylate/Atropine | Lomotil | GI antidiarrheal | Diarrhea | PO: 5mg QID PRN Max: 20mg/day | none |
| Dutasteride | Avodart | 5-alpha reductase inhibitor | BPH | PO: 0.5mg daily | none |
| Edoxaban | Savaysa | anticoagulant factor Xa inhibitor | stroke, blood clots | PO: 60mg daily | premature discontinuation results in ischemic events |
| Entricitibine/Tenfovir Alafenamide | Descovy | antiretroviral anti-HIV | HIV infection | PO: one tab (200mg/25mg) daily | safety in HIV HepB confection has not been established; not for treatment of chronic HepB |
| Enoxaparin | Lovenox | anticoagulant LMWH | blood clots | Prophylaxis SC: 30mg BID or 40mg daily TXN SC: 1mg/kg BID or 1.5mg/kg daily | none |
| Epinephrine | EpiPen, Adrenalin, Auvi-Q | alpha/beta agonist | anaphylaxis | IV: 1mg Q3-5min until recirculation IM: 0.3mg followed by one dose in needed for allergic RXN | none |
| Epoetin | Epogen, Procrit, Retacrit | hematopoietic agent, colony stimulating factor erythropoietin | anemia | when HGB<10g/dL IV,SC: initially 50-100units/kg weekly | - increased risk of serious CV events and mortality - increased risk of time to tumor progressing or reoccurrence |
| Esopiclone | Lunesta | hypnotic non-benzo | insomnia | PO: 1-3mg at bedtime Max: 3mg | none |
| Etanercept | Enbrel | anti rheumatic TNF blocking agent | arthritis | SC: 50mg 1-2x weekly | - increased risk of serious infections - lymphoma and other malignancies have been reported in adolescents - active TB including reactivation have been reported |
| Evolocumab | Repatha | antilipemic agent, PCSK9 inhibitor | hyperlipidemia | SC: 140mg Q2weeks or 420mg monthly | none |
| Exenatide | Bydureon, Byetta | anti diabetic GLP-1 receptor agonist | T2DM | IR, SC: 5mcg BID w/in 60min of eating ER, SC: 2mg once weekly | thyroid C cell tumors have developed with ER in rodents |
| Fentanyl | Abstral, Duragesic, Fentora | analgesic opioid | pain | IV: 50-100mcg LD w/ 25-50mcg/hr TD: 25-100mcg/hr | none |
| Fexofenadine | Allegra | antihistamine H1 antagonist | allergies | PO: 60mg BID or 180mg daily | none |
| Fidaxomicin | Dificid | antibiotic macrolide | bacterial infections | C. diff infection: PO: 200mg BID x10days | none |
| Fosphenytoin | Cerebyx | anticonvulsant | epilepsy/seizures | IV: 10-20mg PE/kg daily (1.5mg fos = 1mg PE) | infusion rate cannot exceed 150mg PE/min; cardiac and respiratory monitoring needed |
| Gentamycin | Garamycin | antibiotic aminoglycoside | bacterial infections | IM, IV: 3-5mg/kg/day in divided doses Q8H | - nephrotoxicity; may cause neuromuscular blockage and respiratory paralysis - neurotoxicity; D/C if ototoxicity occurs |
| Glecaprevir/Pibrentasvir | Mavyret | antihepaciviral, NS3/A4 protease inhibitor (anti-HCV) | HepC | PO: 3 tab once daily | HepB reactivation, use with caution in Child-Pugh class B, do not use in Child-Pugh class C |
| Haloperidol | Haldol | antipsychotic 1st gen | schizophrenia, psychosis | PO: 05.-5mg in divided doses Schitzo IM: 2-5mg in divided doses (20mg/day) | increased mortality in elderly patients with dementia related psychosis |
| Heparin | Heparin | anticoagulant | blood clots | SC: 5000 units Q8-12H IV: 80 units/kg bolus with CI of 18 units/kg/hr | none |
| Human NPH Insulin | Humalin N, Novolin N | insulin intermediate acting | type 1/2 diabetes | SC: 0.4-1 units/kg/day (usually BID) | none |
| Human Insulin Regular | Humalin R, NovolinR | insulin short acting | type 1/2 diabetes | SC; 4-6 units or 0.1 unit/kg or 10% if basal insulin dose | none |
| Hydromorphone | Dilaudid | analgesic opioid | pain | PO initial: 2-4mg Q4-6H PRN (tab) or 2.5-10mg Q3-6H PRN (oral soln) IV: 0.2-1mg Q2-3H PRN | - addiction/abuse - respiratory depressing and QT prolongation - don't take with bentos or CNS depressants - use in pregnancy can cause neonatal withdrawal - pts must be monitored for 24hrs after first dose |
| Ibandronate | Boniva | bisphosphonate | osteoporosis | PO: 150mg Qmonth IV: 3mg Q3month | none |
| Imipenem/Cilastatin | Primaxin | antibiotic, carbapenem | bacterial infections | IV: 500mg Q6H or 1000mg Q8H (max 4000mg /day) | none |
| Insulin Glulisine | Apidra | insulin rapid acting | type 1/2 diabetes | SC: 0.4-0.5 units/kg/day SC: 0.4-1 unit/kg/day in divided doses | none |
| Ipratropium | Atrovent HFA | COPD anticholingergic | COPD | 2 puffs QID (12 max) | none |
| Ipratropium/Albuterol | Combivent, Respimat | bronchodilator (anticholinergic beta 2 agonist) | COPD and asthma | COPD: 1 puff Q6H Asthma: 2 puff Q6H | none |
| Ketamine | Ketalar | general anesthetic | anesthesia | IM: 4-10 mg/kg IV: 0.5-2 mg/kg | none |
| Linezolid | Zyvox | antibiotic oxazolidinone | bacterial infections | PO: 400-600mg Q12H IV: 600mg Q12H | none |
| Loperamide | Imodium | GI antidiarrheal | Diarrhea | PO: 4mg LD followed by 2mg after loose stool up to 16mg/day | Torsade's de pointes and sudden death abuse potential |
| Lubiprostone | Amitiza | GI agent, Cl- channel activator | IBS | Constipation: PO: 24mcg BID IBS: PO: 8mcg BID OIC: PO: 24mcg BID | none |
| Lurasidone | Latuda | antipsychotic atypical 2nd gen | schizophrenia | Bipolar PO: 20mg at bed titrate up to 120mg daily Schotzo PO: 40mg daily up to 160mg /day | suicidal thoughts and mortality in elderly patients dementia related psychosis |
| Maraviroc | Selzentry | antiretroviral, CCR5 antagonist, anti-HIV | HIV infection | PO: 300mg BID | hepatotoxicity |
| Medroxyprogesterone | DepoProvera, Depo Sub-Q, Provera 104, Provera tablets | contraceptive progestin | birth control | IM: 150mg Q3months SC: 104mg Q3month PO: 5-10mg daily x5-10 days starting on day 16-21 of munstrual cycle | long term use may cause decrease in bone mineral density, may cause suppression of HPA axis |
| Meropenem | Marem | antibiotic carbapenem | bacterial infection | IV; 500mg Q6H or 1-2g Q8H | none |
| Metaxalone | Skelaxin | skeletal muscle relaxant | muscle pain | PO: 300mg TID-QID | none |
| Lacosamide | Vimpat | anticonvulsant | seizure disorder | IV, PO: 100mg BID up to 150-200mg BID | none |
| Lactulose | Constulose, Enulose, Generlac, Krystalose | laxative ammonium detoxicant | Constipation | PO: 10-20g daily (40g max) | none |
| Lansoprazole | Prevacid | PPI | GERD, H. pylori infection | PO: 15-30mg daily | none |
| Levonorgestrel | Plan B | contraceptive progestin analog | pregnancy prevention | 0.75 mg tab w/in 72H of unprotected sex, then 0.75mg 12H later (1.5mg one dose tab) | none |
| Lidocaine | Lidoderm, Xylocaine | anesthetic, analgesic, local anti arrhythmic class 1B | topical anesthetic | Topical: 4.5mg/kg daily divided QID Topical Patch: 5% patch on painful area for 12H/day | fatal events have occurred from topical exposure and is more likely in kids; caution in pts w/ drug sensitivity |
| Topiramate | Topamax, Topamax Sprinkle, Trokendi XR, Qudexy XR | anticonvulsant | partial seizures, tonic/clonic seizures, migraine prophylaxis | PO: 200mg BID ER: 400mg daily | none |
| Divalproex Sodium | Depakote, Depakote ER, Depakote Sprinkles | anticonvulsants | partial seizures, absence seizures, bipolar disorder, migraines | PO: individual dosing daily to TID | increased risk of hepatotoxicity and pancreatitis; may cause birth defects |
| Donepezil | Aricept, Aricept ODT | cholinesterase inhibitor | Alzheimer dementia | PO: 5-10mg at bedtime | none |
| Memantine | Namenda | dementia/alzheimer's disease | alzheimer's dementia | PO: IR 10mg BID EER: 28mg daily | none |
| Oxcarbazepine | Trileptal, Oxtellar XR | antipsychotics 2nd gen (thienobenzodiazepine) | focal partial onset seizures | PO: 600mg BID | none |
| Levetiracetam | Keppra | anticonvulsant, pyrrolidine | partial and tonic/clonic seizures | PO ER: 1000-3000mg daily PO,IV: 500-1500mg Q12H | none |
| Gabapentin | Neurontin, Horizant | anticonvulsant | partial seizures, neuralgia | PO: 300-1200mg TID | none |
| Atomoxetime | Strattera | SNRI | ADHD | PO: 80mg/day divided daily to BID | may cause suicidal thoughts in kids and young adults |
| Ropinirole | Requip | dopamine agonist | parkinson disease, restless leg syndrome | PO IR: 0.25-8mg TID ER: 2-24mg daily | none |
| Pramipexole | Mirapex | dopamine agonist | Parkinson disease, restless leg syndromee | PO IR: 0.5-1.5mg TID ER: 0.375-4.5mg daily | none |
| Carbidopa + Levodopa | Sinemet | anti-parkinsons agent, decarboxylase inhibitor + dopamine precursor | Parkinsonism | PO: individualized BID-QID | none |
| Lithium | Lithobid | bipolar disorder agents | bipolar disorder, mania and maintenance | PO IR: 600-1800mg divided BID-TID ER: 900-1200mg divided BID-TID | only start treatment if facility is available for prompt accurate lithium levels |
| Phentermine | Adipex-P, Lomaira | anti-obesity drug | obesity | PO: 15-37.5mg every morning | none |
| Risperidone | Risperidal, Risperidal Consta | antipsychotic 2nd gen | schizophrenia, bipolar 1 | PO: 1-4mg divided daily to BID IM: 25mg Q2week | not for dementia related psychosis |
| Temazepam | Restoril | BZD, intermediate acting | insomnia | PO: 7.5-30mg PO at bedtime PRN | use with opioids may result in sedation, respiratory depression, coma, or death |
| Dexmethylphenidate | Focalin | NDRI | ADHD | PO IR: 2.5-10mg BID ER: 20-40mg in the morning | high abuse potential, may lead to dependency |
| Rizatriptan | Maxalt | selective serotonin agonist | migraine headache | PO: 5-10mg PRN (max 30mg) | none |
| Buspirone | BuSpar | anxiolytics, non-BZD | anxiety | PO: 20-30mg divided BID/TID | none |
| Mirtazepine | Remeron, Remeron SolTab | antidepressant, tetracyclic | MDD | PO: 15-45mg at bedtime | suicidal thoughts in kids and young adults |
| Bupropion | Budeprion, Wellbutrin, Zyban | NDRI | MDD, seasonal effective disorder, smoking cessation | PO: 100mg TID, 150mg BID, or 300mg daily in the morning | suicidal thoughts in children and young adults |
| Desvenlafaxine | Pristiq | SNRI | MDD | PO: 50mg daily | suicidal thought in kids and young adults |
| Venlafaxine | Effexor | SNRI | MDD, GAD, panic disorder | PO ER: 75-225mg daily IR: same dose divided BID-TID | suicidal thought in kids and young adults |
| Duloxetine | Cymbalta | SNRI | MDD, GAD | PO: 60mg daily | suicidal thought in kids and young adults |
| Paroxetine | Paxil | SSRI | MDD, OCD, panic disorder, social anxiety disorder, GAD, PTSD | PO: 25-50mg in the morning | suicidal thought in kids and young adults |
| Fluoxetine | Prozac, Sarafem | SSRI | MDD, OCD, panic disorder, premenstrual dysphoric disorder | PO: 20-80mg in the morning | suicidal thought in kids and young adults |
| Sertraline | Zoloft | SSRI | MDD, OCD, panic disorder | PO: 50-200mg daily | suicidal thought in kids and young adults |
| Citalopram | Celexa | SSRI | MDD | PO: 20-40mg daily | suicidal thought in kids and young adults |
| Escitalopram | Lexapro | SSRI | MDD, GAD | PO: 10mg daily | suicidal thought in kids and young adults |
| Tizanidine | Zanaflex | muscle relaxant | spasticity | PO: 2mg Q6-8H PRN | none |
| Lisdexamfetamine | Vyvanse | NDRI | ADHD, binge eating disorder | PO: 30-70mg in the morning | high abuse potential |
| Aripiprazole | Abilify | antipsychotics 2nd gen | schizophrenia, bipolar 1, MDD | PO: 10-15mg daily | not for dementia related psychosis |
| Baclofen | Ozobax | muscle relaxant | spasticity, intractable hiccups | PO: 5-20mg TID-QID | none |
| Methocarbamol | Robaxin | muscle relaxant, centrally active | muscle spasms, tetanus | PO: 1000mg QID | none |
| Sumatriptan | Imitreex | selective serotonin agonist | migraine headache, cluster headache | PO: 25-100mg daily | none |
| Diazepam | Valium, Diastat | long acting BZD | seizure disorders, anxiety, sedation | PO: 2-10mg BID-QID IM/IV: 5-10mg Q3-4H | use with opioids may result in profound sedation, respiratory depression, coma, or death |
| Guanfacine | Tenex, Intuiv | alpha 2 receptor agonist | HTN, ADHD | PO: 0.5-2mg at bedtime ER: 2-4mg daily | none |
| Alprazolam | Xanax, Niravam | BZD short acting | anxiety, panic disorder | PO: 0.5-3mg TID ER: 3-6mg daily | use with opioids may result in profound sedation, respiratory depression, coma, or death |
| Amphetamine + Dextroamphetamine | Adderall | NDRI | ADHD, narcolepsy | PO: 5-40mg divided daily-TID ER: 20mg every morning | high abuse potential |
| Trazodone | Oleptro | serotonin modulators | MDD, insomnia | PO: 50-100mg BID-TID | suicidal thoughts in kids and young adults |
| Methylphenidate | Concerta, Quillichew, Quillivant, Ritalin | NDRI | ADHD | PO: 5-15mg BID-TID | can cause psychological dependence w/ abnormal behavior; requires supervision during withdrawal |
| Clonazepam | Klonopin | BZD long acting | seizure disorder, panic disprder | PO: 0.5-5mg TID | use with opioids may result in profound sedation, respiratory depression, coma, or death |
| Clonidine | Catapres | alpha agonists, central acting | HTN | PO: 0.1-0.4mg daily Patch: apply 1 every week | none |
| Lorazepam | Ativan | BZD intermediate acting | anxiety, insomnia, status epilepticus | PO/IM/IV: 2-6mg daily divided BID-TID | use with opioids may result in profound sedation, respiratory depression, coma, or death |
| Zolpidem | Ambien | insomnia (anxiolytic/hypnotic) | insomnia short term | PO IR: 5-10mg at bedtime PO ER: 6.25-12.5mg at bedtime | complex sleep behaviors may occur like sleep walking, sleep driving, etc |
| Quetiapine | Seroquel | antipsychotic, dibenzothiazepine atypical | schizophrenia, bipolar disorder | PO IR: 150-750mg daily divided BID-TID ER: 400-800mg every night | may cause suicidal thoughts in kids and young adults; not for dementia related psychosis |
| Lamotrigene | Lamictal | anticonvulsant, anti-mania | bipolar disorder, partial seizures | varies by disease state | serious rashes requiring hospitalization may develop |
| Carbamazepine | Epitol, Tergretol | seizure disorder | seizure disorder, trigeminal neuralgia | PO IR: 800-1200mg daily divided BID/QID ER: 400-600mg BID | risk of severe blood disorders and dermatological reactions |
| Thyroid | Armour Thyroid, Nature-Thyroid, Westhroid | hormone, natural thyroid | hypothyroidism | individualized PO daily | not to be used for weight loss |
| Ethinyl Estradiol + Norgestimate | Mili, Sprintec, MonoNessa, Tri-Lo-Sprintec, Tri-Lo-Marzia, Tri-Estarylia, Tri-Sprintec, Tri-Mili | oral birth control | contraception | PO: 1 tab daily | smoking increases risk of serious CV side effects, increases with age >35 |
| Amitriptyline | Amitriptyline | tricyclic antidepressants (TCAs) | depression, neuropathic pain, migraine HA, fibromyalgia | PO: 50-150mg QHS | may cause suicidal thoughts in children and young adults |
| Nortriptyline | Pamelor | TCA | depression | PO: 50-150mg QHS | may cause suicidal thoughts in children/ adolescents - not approved for pediatric use |
| Cyclobenzaprine | Amrix, Fexmid | Muscle relaxant | muscle spasm, fibromyalgia | PO: 5-10mg TID/ 15mg ER QD | none |
| Pregabalin | Lyrica, Lyrica CR | anticonvulsants | neuropathic pain, partial seizures, adjunct fibromyalgia | PO IR: 50-100mg TID PO ER: 165-330mg PO QD | none |
| Hydroxyzine | Atarax, Vistaril | antihistamine (H1) | anxiety, pruritus/urticaria, n/v | PO: 25-100mg Q4-6H PRN IM: 25-100mg 4-6H PRN | none |
| Olanzapine | Zyprexa, Zyprexa Relprevv, Zyprexa Zydis | antipsychotic, 2nd gen (thienobenzodiazepine) | schizophrenia, bipolar I, agitation | PO: 10-20mg QD | not approved for dementia related psychosis |
| Fenofibrate | Tricor, Fenoglide, Lofibra, Triglide | fibrates | hypertriglyceridemia, hypocholesterolemia | PO: 40-160mg QD | none |
| Clopidogrel | Plavix | platelet aggregation inhibitor | acute coronary syndrome, thrombotic event prevention | PO: 75mg QD 300mg is for loading dose | diminished anti platelet effect in CYP2C19 poor metabolizer |
| Atenolol | Tenormin | selective beta adrenergic blocker (B1) | HTN, angina, post MI cardiovascular event protection | PO: 25-100mg QD | do not stop abruptly - taper dose |
| Furosemide | Lasix | loop diuretic | edema | PO:40-120mg div QD-BID | in excess amounts can cause profound water and electrolyte depletion |
| Losartan | Cozaar | Angiotensin receptor blockerrs (ARBs) | HTN, diabetic neuropathy, stroke prevention | PO: 50-100mg QD | pregnancy |
| Simvastatin | Zocor | HMG-CoA reductase inhibitor (statins) | hypercholesterolemia, hypertriglyceridemia, CV event prevent | PO: 5-40mg QPM | none |
| Atorvastatin | Lipitor | HMG-CoA reductase inhibitor (statins) | hypercholesterolemia | PO: 10-80mg PO QD | none |
| Hydrochlorothiazide | Esidrix, Microzide | thiazide diuretic | HTN, peripheral edema | PO: 12.5-50mg QD | none |
| Spironolactone | Aldactone | diuretic, potassium sparing | HTN, heart failure | PO: 25-100mg per day div QD-BID | may increase tumor risk |
| Metoprolol | Lopressor, Toprol-XL | selective beta adrenergic blocker (B1) | HTN, angina, cardiovascular event prevention, migraine | PO: 50-100mg BID PO ER: 50-200mg QD | do not stop abruptly - taper dose |
| Amoxicillin | Amoxil, Moxatag | penicillin antibiotic (beta-lactam) | bacterial infections | PO: 25-500mg Q8H | none |
| Sulfamethoxazole + Trimethoprim | Bactrim, Septra, Sulfatrim | sulfonamide antibiotic | bacterial infection | PO: 800mg/160mg Q12H (take with 6-8 glasses of water daily) | none |
| Doxycycline | Doryx, Monodox, Periostat, Vibramycin | tetracycline antibiotic | bacterial infections | PO: 100mg Q12H | risk of severe diarrhea and C. diff infections |
| Minocycline | Minocin, Solodyn | tetracycline antibiotics | bacterial infections | PO: 100mg Q12H | none |
| Azithromycin | Zithromax | macrolide antibiotic | bacterial infections | PO: 250-500mg daily | none |
| Cefdinir | Omnicef | antibiotic cephalosporin 3rd gen | bacterial infeections | PO: 300mg Q12H | none |
| Hydroxychloroquine | Plaquentil | DMARRD | rheumatoid arthritis, malaria, COVID-19 | PO: 200-400mg daily-BID (take with food or milk) | prescribers must be familiar with guidelines before use |
| Amoxicillin + Clavulanate | Augmentin | penicillin antibiotic beta-lactam | bacterial infections | PO: 5--875mg Q12H | none |
| Cephalexin | Keflex | cephalosporin 1st gen | bacterial infection | PO: 500mg Q6-12H | none |
| Nitrofurantoin | Furadantin, Macrodantin, Macrobid | imidazolidinedione | bacterial skin infection | PO: 50-100mg Q6H (Take with milk or food) | none |
| Levofloxacin | Levofloxacin | fluoroquinolone | bacterial infections | PO: 250-750mg Q24H | may increase risk of tendonitis and tendon ruptures in the elderly |
| Mupirocin | Centany | topical antibiotic | impetigo, secondary skin infections, MRSA decolonization | apply topically BID-TID | none |
| Ciprofloxacin | Cipro | fluoroquinolone | bacterial infections | PO: 250-750mg Q12H | may increase risk of tendonitis and tendon ruptures in the elderly |
| Clindamycin | Cleocin | lincosamides | bacterial infections | PO: 300mg Q12H | risk of severe diarrhea and c. diff infection |
| Fluconazole | Diflucan | triazole antifungal | candidasis | PO: 100-200mg daily | none |
| Acyclovir | Zovirax, Sitavig | antiviral, purine nucleosides | genital herpes, cold sores, chicken pox | PO: 400-800mg TID | none |
| Valacyclovir | Valtrex | antiviral | genital herpes, shingles | PO: 500-1000mg Q12H | none |
| Oseltamivir | Tamiflu | anti-viral, influenza | influenza treatment and prophylaxis | PO: 75mg BID | none |
| Ketoconazole | Nizoral, Extina, Xolegel | antifungals | fungal infection | PO: 200-400mg daily | do not use unless others don't work, severe hepatotoxicity, arrhythmias, and drug interactions may occur |
| Meclizine | Antivert | 1st gen antihistamine | vertigo, motion sickness | PO: 25-200mg daily in divided doses | none |
| Promethazine | Phenergan | 1st gen antihistamine | allergy, motion sickness, N/V, sedation | PO: 6.25-25mg TID-QID PRN | contraindicated in pts <2yo; injection can cause severe tissue damage |
| Dicyclomine | Bentyl | anticholinergic | IBS | PO: 20-40mg QID | none |
| Polyethylene Glycol | Glycolax, MiraLax | osmotic laxative | constipation | PO: 17g daily | none |
| Ondansteron | Zofran | 5HT3 receptor antagonist | N/V | PO/IV: 4-8mg Q8H PRN | none |
| Docusate | Colase, Surfak | emollient laxative | short term constipation | PO sodium: 50-300mg daily divided daily BID PO calcium: 240mg daily | none |
| Apixiban | Eliquis | anticoagulant | stroke prevention, thromboembolism | PO: 5mg BID | increased risk when stopped too soon; risk of hematoma w/ epidural or spinal puncture |
| Warfarin | Coumadin, Jantoven | anticoagulants | DVT/PE treatment and prophylaxis, thromboembolism. stroke prophylaxis, ischemic stroke | individualized dosing | risk of major or fatal bleeding |
| Rivaroxaban | Xarelto | anticoagulants | thromboembolism, stroke prophylaxis, DVT prophylaxis | PO: 10-20mg daily | increased thrombotic and stroke risk if treatment is discontinued prior to completion; hematoma risk with spinal puncture |
| Metronidazole | Flagyl | nitroimidazole 1st gen | bacterial infections, amebiasis | PO: 500mg Q8H | carcinogenic in mice, avoid unnecessary use |
| Methadone | Dolophine | opioid analgesic | pain management and detox | PO: 2.5mg Q8H titrated to stability IV: 2.5-20mg Q8-12H PO detox: titrate to 40mg/day in divided doses | Addiction; respiratory depression nd QT prolongation; risk w/ BZDs and CNS depressants; concomitant use w/ CYP450 enzymes |
| Metoclopiramide | Reglan | GI pro kinetic antiemetic | N/V | PO: 1-20mg QID IV: 10-20mg over 1-2min | may cause TD, risk increases w/ duration of treatment |
| Metolazone | Zaroxolyn | diuretic, thiazide-like | HTN, peripheral edema | PO: 2.5-20mg daily | none |
| Midazolam | Nayzilam, (nasal) Versed | BZD | anxiety relief (prior to surgery) | Nasal: 5mg (one spray) as a single dose in one nostril IV: 0.1-0.35mg/kg over 20-30 sec | Respiratory depression and respiratory arrest |
| Mometasone | Nasonex, Sinuva Nasal | corticosteroid | imflammation | 2 sprays in each nostril daily Sinus implant: 1 implant placed in sinuses every 90 days | none |
| Moxifloxacin | Avelox (IV) | antibiotic, fluoroquinolones | bacterial infections | PO/IV: 400mg daily | may increase risk of tendonitis and tendon ruptures in the elderly |
| Naloxone | Evzio, Narcan | opioid antagonist | opioid oversode | IV/IM/SC: initial 0.4-2mg repeated Q3min up to 10mg total Intranasal: 4mg (one spray) in single nostril, repeat in 3-5min if needed | none |
| Nicotine | Nicoderm, Nicorette, Nicotrol | smoking cessation aid | tobacco use | Gum: 2-4mg Q1-8H (24 pieces/day) Lozenge: 2-4mg Q1-8H (20/day) Patch: 14-21mg/day | none |
| Nystatin | Biostatin | anti fungal agent | fungal infections | PO: 400,000-600,000 units QID | none |
| Penicillin V Potassium | PenVK | Penicillin antibiotic | bacterial infections | PO: 125-500mg Q6-8H | none |
| Phenazopyridine | Azo, Pyridium | urinary analgesic | UTI | PO: 200mg TID after meals x2 days OTC: 190mg TID with or after meals x2 days | none |
| Phenobarbital | Phenobarbital | anticonvulsant | seizure disorder | PO/IV: 2mg/kg/day divided doses up to 20mg/L steady state level epilepsy IV: 15mg/kg | none |
| Phenytoin | Dilantin | anticonvulsant | seizure disorder | PO: 300-600mg/day IV: 15mg/kg LD (max 2g) | IV admin not over 50mg/min; in long term therapy it should be withdrawn over 2-6 months |
| Pipercillin/Tazobactam | Zosyn | penicillin antibiotic | bacterial infections | IV: 3.375g Q6H or 4.5g Q6-8H (max 18g/day) | none |
| Pasugrel | Effient | anti platelet agent | thromboses | PO: 60mg LD w/in 1 hr of PCI, then 5-10mg daily | may cause fatal bleeding |
| Prochlorperazine | Compro (rectal), Compazine (oral) | antipsychotic 1st gen, antiemetic | schizophrenia | PO: 5-10mg TID-QID IV: 2.5-10mg TID-QID Rectal: 25mg BID | increased mortality in elderly patients with dementia related psychosis |
| Propofol | Diprivan | general anesthetic | anesthesia/ pain | IV: 5mcg/kg/min increase to 5-10mcg/kg/min every 5 min till sedation Maintenance: 5-50mcg/kg/min | none |
| Raloxifene | Evista | SERM | breast cancer risk reduction | PO: 60mg daily | Increased risk of DVT; increased risk of stroke in postmenopausal women with CAD ; CI in pregnancy and breastfeeding |
| Rolutegravir | Isentress | antiretroviral integrase inhibitor | HIV | PO: 400mg BID or 1200mg daily | nope |
| Ramelteon | Rozerem | sedative/hypnotic; melatonin receptor agonist | insomnia | PO: 8mg w/in 30min of bedtime | none |
| Ranolazine | Ranexa | antianginal agent | Hepatic encephalopathy, IBS diarrhea | PO: 500mg BID initially up to 1000mg BID Hepatic encephalopathy PO: 550mg BID | none |
| Rifaximin | Xifaxin | antibiotic rifamycin | bacterial infections | PO: 550mg TID x14 days Traveler's Diarrhea PO: 200mg TID x3 days | none |
| Sacubitril/Valsartan | Entresto | ARB with an neprilysin inhibitor | CHF | PO: 24/26mg, 49/51mg, 97/103mg BID | |
| Saxagliptin | Onglyza | DPP-4 inhibitor | T2DM | PO: 2.5-5mg daily | none |
| Sildenafil | Viagra, Revatio | PDE-5 inhibitor | BPH | PO: 50mg one hour before sex Revatio PO: 5-10mg TID 4-6H apart; 20mg TID | none |
| Solifenacin | Vesicare | anticholinergic | overactive bladder | PO: 5-10mg daily | none |
| Tacrolimus | Prograf, Astagraf, Envarsus | immunosuppressive agent, calciurine inhibitor | organ transplant | IR PO: 0.1-0.15mg/kg/day in 2 doses ER PO: 0.1-0.2mk/kg daily | serious infection; HTN |
| Tadalafil | Cialis | PDE-5 inhibitor | ED, pulmonary HTN | PO: 10mg PRN 30min before sex HTN: 40mg daily | none |
| Terbinafine | Terbinafine | antifungal | fungal infections | PO: 250mg daily usually x6-12 weeks | none |
| Ticagrelor | Brilanta | anti platelet | thromboses | PO; 180mg LD then 90mg BID | fatal bleeding; aspiring use >100mg, dyspnea, bradycardia, no use in hepatic impairment |
| Tobramycin | Tobradex | antibiotic aminoglycoside | bacterial infections | PO: 1-2.5mg/kg/dose Q8-12H; then 4-7mg/kg/dose daily | nephrotoxicity, ototoxicity, neurotoxicity |
| Tolteridine | Detrol | anticholinergic | overactive bladder | IR PO: 2mg BID ER PO: 4mg daily | none |
| Torsemide | Demadex | loop diuretic | CHF | PO: 10-20mg daily IV: 10-20mg initial | profound diuresis when given in excessive amounts |
| Valproic Acid, Divalproex sodium, Valproate sodium | Depakote, Depakene, Deacon (IV) | anticonvulsant | seizures | PO: 10-15mg.kg.day up to 60mg/kg/day in divided doses | hepatotoxicity; pancreatitis, acute liver failure, major congenital malformations |
| Vancomycin | Vancocin, Firvanq | antibiotic glycopeptide | MRSA | IV: 15-20mg/kg/dose Q8-12H PO: 125-500mg QID | do not use in pregnancy |
| Varenicline | Chantix | smoking cessation aid | smoking cessation | Days 1-3 PO: 0.5mg daily Days 4-7 PO: 0.5mg BID Maintenance PO: 1mg BID | none |
| Amiodarone | Cordarone, Pacerone | Antiarrhythmic, class 3 | ventricular and atrial arrhythmias | titrated by IV or PO | only for life threatening arrhythmias. can worsen heartbeat. Start tx in clinic setting. Lung & liver toxicity |
| Ramipril | Altace | ACE | HTN, HF, CV event protection | PO: 2.5-20mg/d div QD-BID | do not use during pregnancy |
| Irbesartan | Avapro | ARB | HTN, diabetic neuropathy | PO: 75mg QD | do not use in pregnancy |
| Diltiazem | Cardizem, Cardizem CD, Cardizem LA, Cardia XT, Dilacor XR, Taztia XT, Tiazac | CCB | HTN, angina, atrial fibrillation | PO: 30-90mg QID PO ER: 120-480mg ER QD | none |
| Pravastatin | Pravachol | HMG-CoA reductase inhibitor (statins) | hypercholesterolemia | PO: 10-80mg QD | none |
| Rosuvastatin | Crestor, Ezallor Sprinkle | HMG-CoA reductase inhibitor (statins) | hypercholesterolemia, hypertriglyceridemia, CV event prevention | PO: 5-40mg QD | none |
| Losartan + HCTZ | Hyzaar | ARB + thiazide diuretic | HTN, stroke prevention | PO: 1 tab QD | do not use during pregnancy |
| Propranolol | Inderal, Inderal LA | non-selective beta blocker (B1 + B2) | HTN, angina, arrhythmias, cardiac event prevention | PO: 80-240mg/d div BID-TID PO ER: dosed QD | do not stop abruptly - taper dose |
| Carvedilol | Coreg, Coreg CR | selective alpha and non-selective beta-adrenergic blocker | HTN, HF | PO: 6.25-25mg BID | none |
| Lisinopril + HCTZ | Prinzide, Zestoretic | ACE + thiazide diuretic | HTN | PO: 1-2 tabs QD | do not use during pregnancy |
| Lisinopril | Prinivil, Zestril | ACE | HTN, HF | PO: 5-40mg QD | do not use during pregnancy |
| Amlodipine | Norvasc | CCB | HTN, HF | PO: 5-10mg QD | none |
| Nitroglycerin sublingual | Nitrostat, Nitrolingual | Anti-anginals, nitrate vasodilator | Angina, acute and prophylaxis | 1 dose SL Q5min - if no relief after 3 tabs in 15 min go to ER | none |
| Chlorthalidone | only generic | thiazide diuretics | edema, HTN | PO: 50-100mg QD | none |
| Valsartan + HCTZ | Diovan HCT | ARB + thiazide diuretic | HTN | PO: 1 tab QD | do not use during pregnancy |
| Labetolol | Trandate | selective alpha and non selective beta adrenergic blocker | HTN | PO: 100-400mg BID | none |
| Doxazosin | Curadura, Cardura XL | alpha adrenergic receptor blocker (Alpha 1) | HTN, benign prostatic hypertrophy | PO: 1-16mg QD | none |
| Amplodipine + Benazepril | Lotrel | ACE + CCB | HTN | PO: 1 QD | do not use during pregnancy |
| Omega-3-acid ethyl esters | Lovaza | omega-3-fatty acids | hypertriglyceridemia | PO: 4gm div QD-BID | none |
| Digoxin | Lanoxin | antiarrhythmics, inotropes | HTN, HF | PO/IM/IV: dose by pt weight & organ fxn | none |
| Lovastatin | Altoprev, Mevacor | HMG-CoA reductase inhibitor (statins) | hypercholesterolemia, CV event prevention | PO: 10-80mg QPM | none |
| Hydralazine | Apresoline | vasodilator | HTN, HF | PO: 10-50mg QID | none |
| Isosorbide mononitrate | Ismo, Monoket, Imdur | vasodilators, nitrates | angina prophylaxis | PO: 20mg BID PO ER: 30-120mg QAM | none |
| Valsartan | Diovan | ARB | HTN, HF | PO: 80-320mg QD | do no use during pregnancy |
| Triamterence + HCTZ | Dyazide, Maxzide | thiazide diuretic combination (potassium sparing and non-sparing) | HTN, edema | PO: 1-2 tabs or caps QD | may cause hyperkalemia |
| Benazepril | Lotensin | ACE | HTN, HF | PO: 5-10mg QD | do not use during pregnancy |
| Ezetimibe | Zetia | cholesterol absorption inhibitors | hypercholesterolemia, hyperlipidemia | PO: 10mg QD | none |
| Nifedipine | Adilat CC, Nifedical XL, Procardia, Procardia XL | CCB | angina, HTN | PO: 10-20mg TID PO ER: 30-90mg QD | none |
| Verapamil | Calan (tab) Calan SR (ER tab 12 hrs) Verelan (ER caps - 24 hrs QAM) Verelan PM (ER caps - 24 hrs QPM) | CCB | HTN, angina, anti arrhythmia | PO: 80-120mg TID PO ER: 180-180mg QD | none |
| Enalapril | Vasotec | ACE | HTN, HF | PO: 5-40mg div QD-BID | do not use in pregnancy |
| Nebivolol | Bystolic | selective beta adrenergic blocker (B1) | HTN | PO: 5-40mg QD | none |
| Terazosin | Hytrin | alpha adrenergic blocker (alpha 1) | HTN, benign prostatic hypertrophy | PO: 1-10mg QHS | none |
| Sitagliptin | Januvia | DPP-4 enzyme inhibitor | T2DM | PO: 100mg QD | none |
| Glipizide | Glucotrol, Glucotrol XL | sulfonylureas | T2DM | PO: 2.5-20mg QD-BID | none |
| Metformin | Glucophage, Glucophage XR, Glumetza, Fortamet | biguanides | T2DM | PO: 500-1000mg BID | may cause lactic acidosis |
| Insulin glargine | Lantus, Basaglar, Toujeo | insulin (long acting) | T1DM + T2DM | individualized given SC QD | none |
| Glimepiride | Amaryl | sulfonylureas | T2DM | PO: 1-2mg QD | none |
| Insuline aspart | NovoLog | insulin (fast acting) | T1DM + T2DM | individualized given SC/IV BID-QID | none |
| Liraglutide | Victoza | GLP-1 agonists | T2DM | SC: 1.2-1.8mg QD | contraindicated in patients with certain thyroid or endocrine cancers |
| Insulin lispro | Humalog | insulin (short acting) | T1DM + T2DM | individualized given SC/IV BID-QID (200u=SC ONLY) | none |
| Insulin detemir | Levemir | insulin (long acting) | T1DM + T2DM | individualized given SC BID-QID | none |
| Insulin degludec | Tresiba, Tresiba FlexTouch | insulin (long acting) | D1DM + D2TM | individualized given SC QD | none |
| Linagliptin | Tradjenta | DPP-4 enzyme inhibitor | T2DM | PO: 5mg QD | none |
| Metformin + sitagliptin | Janumet, Janumet XR | biguanide + DPP-4 inhibitor | T2DM | Janumet - 1 BID Janumet XR - 1 QHS | may cause lactic acidosis |
| Pioglitazone | Actos | thiazolidinediones (TZDs) | T2DM | PO: 15-45mg QD | may cause or worsen CHF |
| Dulaglutide | Trulicity | GLP-1 agonist | DM, CV event risk reduction in DM pts | SC: 0.75-4.5mg QWEEK | thyroid c-cell tumor risk |
| Canagliflozin | Invokana | SGLT2 inhibitors | T2DM | PO: 100-300mg QD | increased risk of lower limb amputation |
| Loratadine | Claritin | antihistamine, 2nd gen | allergic rhinitis, urticaria | PO: 10mg QD PRN | none |
| Montelukast | Singulair | Leukotriene inhibitors | bronchospasm, allergic rhinitis | PO: 10mg QPM | serious neuropsychologist events, inc. agitation, aggression, depression, hallucinations, suicidal thoughts, etc. |
| Levocetirizine | Xyzal | antihistamine, 2nd gen | allergic rhinitis, urticaria | PO: 2.5-5mg QPM | none |
| Cetirizine | Zyrtec | antihistamine, 2nd gen | allergy | PO: 5-10mg QD | none |
| albuterol inhaled | Proventil HFA, Ventolin HFA, ProAir HFA | Beta 2 agonists, inhaled short acting SABA | bronchospasm | 1-2 puffs Q4-6H PRN | none |
| Budesonide + formoterol inhaled | Symbicoort | LABA long acting beta 2 agonist + corticosteroid, inhaled | COPD, asthma | MDI: 2 puffs BID | none |
| FLuticasone inhaled | Flovent Diskus, Flovent HFA | corticosteroids, inhaled | asthma | Diskus: 1-2 puffs BID HFA: 2-4 puffs BID | none |
| Fluticasone + salmeterol inhaled | Advair Diskus (inhaler) Advair HFA (MDI) Wixela Inhub (MDI) | long acting beta 2 agonist + corticosteroid, inhaled | COPD, asthma | 1 dose Q12H | none |
| Albuterol + ipratropium inhaler | Combivent Respimat, DuoNed | SABA (short acting beta 2 agonist + (SAMA) short acting muscarinic antagonist | COPD, asthma | 1 puff or amp QID | none |
| Tiotropium inhaled | Spiriva HandiHaler, Spiriva Respimat | LAMA - inhaled long acting muscarinic antagonist | COPD, asthma | 2 puffs QD | none |
| Benzonatate | Tessalon | antitussive, non narcotic | cough | PO: 100-200mg TID PRN | none |
| Budesonide inhaled | Pulmicort Respules, Pulmicort Flexhaler | inhaled corticosteroid | COPD | MDI: 2 puffs BID AAMP: 1 AMP Q6H | none |
| Colchicine | Colcrys, Mitigare, Gloperba | anti gout | tx and prevention of gout | PO: 0.6mg QD/BID | none |
| Butalbital + APAP | Fioricet, Allzital, Bupap, Phrenilin, Phrenilin Forte | pain reliever and relaxant combination | HA, migraine HA | PO: 1-2 Q4H PRN | avoid doses of APAP >4000mg our day (associated with cases of acute liver failure) |
| Allopurinol | Zyloprim | xanthine oxidase inhibitor | hyperuricemia, gout prophylaxis | 200-600mg/d div QD-QID (PO/IV ??) | none |
| Hydrocodone + APAP | Norco, Lortab | opioid combo (narcotic + non narcotic) | pain, moderate to severe | PO: 2.5-10mg hydrocodone Q4-6H PRN | avoid doses of APAP >4000mg our day (associated with cases of acute liver failure) |
| Morphine sulfate | Kadian, Morrphabond ER, MS Contin | opioid agonists | pain, moderate to severe | see chart - dose varies | high abuse potential - may lead to dependency and repertory depression may occur even at accepted dosing - adverse CV events and death reported on misuse |
| Oxycodone | OxyContin, Roxicodone, Xtampza ER | opioid agonists | pain, moderate to severe | individualized dosing | -high addiction/misuse risk -opioid analgesic REMS -life threatening respiratory depression can occur -concomitant use with BZDP |
| Tramadol | ConZip, Qdolo (Ultram - not on card but is most commonly used) | opioid agonists | pain, moderate to moderate-severe | PO: 50-100mg Q4-6H | -high addiction/misuse risk -opioid analgesic REMS -life threatening respiratory depression can occur -concomitant use with BZDP |
| Ibuprofen | Advil, Motin IB | non steroidal anti inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) | fever, pain, osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis | Peds: 5-10mg/kg Q6-8H Adult: 300-800mg TID-QID | may increase risk of CV thrombin events - may increase risk of fatal GI events |
| Celecoxib | Celebrex | Cox 2 inhibitor | osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, dysmenorrhea, pain | PO: 100-200mg QD-BID | may increase risk of CV thrombin events - may increase risk of fatal GI events |
| Naproxen | Naprosyn, EC-Naprosyn, Naprelan | NAIDs | osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis | IR/DR: 250-500mg Q12H ER: 750-1000mg QD | may increase risk of CV thrombin events - may increase risk of fatal GI events |
| Melocixam | Mobic | NSAIDs | osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis | PO: 7.5-15mg QD | May increase risk of CV thrombin events - may increase risk of fatal GI events |
| Diclofenac | Voltaren, Voltaren-XR | NSAIDs | osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis | DR: 50mg BID-TID ER: 100mg QD | May increase risk of CV thrombin events - may increase risk of fatal GI events |
| Ketorolac | Toradol, Toradol IM/IV, Sprix | NSAIDs | moderate to severe pain, migraine HA | PO: 10mg Q4-6H PRN | ORAL- up to 5 days tx & only after parental use ALL- may increase risk of CV thrombin events - may increase risk of fatal GI events |
| Esomeprazole | Nexium | proton pump inhibitor (PPI) | GERD, gastric ulcer, H. pylori infection | PO: 20-40mg QD | none |
| Famotidine | Pepcid | histamine blocker (H2) | GERD, duodenal and gastric ulcers | PO: 20-40 mg QD | none |
| Pantoprazole | Protonix | PPI | GERD, H. pylori infection | PO/IV: 20mg QD | none |
| Omeprazole | Prilosec | PPI | GERD, gastric ulcer, H. pylori | PO: 20mg QD | none |
| Brimonidine ophthalmic | Alphagan P | alpha agonists | open-angle glaucoma, ocular HTN | 1 gtt in eye(s) TID | none |
| Timolol ophthalmic | Betimol, Timoptic, Timoptic-XE | nonspecific beta blocker (B1 + B2) | open-angle glaucoma, ocular HTN | 1 gtt in eye(s) QD-BID | none |
| Dorzolamide ophthalmic | Trusopt | carbonic anhydrase inhibitor | open-angle glaucoma, ocular HTN | 1 gtt in eye(s) TID | non |
| Latanoprost ophthalmic | Xalatan | prostaglandin analogs | open-angle glaucoma, ocular HTN | 1 gtt in eye(s) QPM | none |
| Finasteride | Propecia, Proscar | 5 alpha reductase inhibitor | benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH), male baldness | PO: 5mg QD | none |
| Oxybutynin | Ditropan XL | antispasmodic, urinary | overactive bladder | PO IR: 5mg BID-TID PO ER: 5-15mg QD | none |
| Tamsulosin | Flomax | alpha 1 receptor antagonist | benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) | PO: 0.4mg QD | none |
| Cyanocobalamin | vit B 12 | vit, vit B 12 | vit deficiency | SC/IV 1000mcg per month | none |
| Vitamin D | ergocalciferol (D2), cholecalciferol (D3) | vit, vit D | vit deficiency | PO: 400-2000u QD | none |
| Potassium chloride | Klor-Con, Klor-Con M, Micro-K | electrolytes | hypokalemia | PO: 20-25mEq QD | none |
| Folic acid | Folic acid | vit, vit B 9 | vit deficiency | PO: 1mg QD | none |
| Ferrous sulfate | Feosol, Fer-in-Sol, Slow FE, Feratab, etc | iron supplement | iron deficiency | PO: 150-325mg QD | none |
| Ethinyl estradiol + etonogestrel (vaginal ring) | NuvaRing | contraceptive, intrauterine/ vaginal | contraception | 1 ring vaginally every 3weeks | cigarette smoking increases the risk of serious CV side effects. increases with age >35yo |
| Norethindrone | Camila, Errin, Jolivette | oral contraception, progesterone only | contraception | PO: 0.35mg QD | cigarette smoking increases the risk of MI and stroke |
| Ethinyl estradiol + desogestrel | ---card----- | oral birth control | contraception | PO: 1 tab QD | cigarette smoking increases the risk of serious CV side effects. increases with age >35yo |
| Progesterone | Prometrium, Crinone, Procheive, Endometrin | progestins, non contraceptive | amenorrhea, endometrial hyperplasia prevention, postmenopausal | PO: 200-400mg QHS | do not use in CV disease or dementia, increased breast cancer risk |
| Ethinyl estradiol + norethindrone | monophasic 1mg/20mcg - Junel, Larin, Loestrin, Microgestin Monophasic 1mg/35mcg - Norinyl, Nortrel Monophasic 1.5mg/30mcg - Junel, Larin, Microgestin | oral birth control | contraception | PO: 1 tab Qd | cigarette smoking increases the risk of serious CV side effects. increases with age >35yo |
| Testosterone topical | Androgel, Androderm, Axiron, Fortesta | hormone, testoserone | testosterone replacement | varies by preparation | children should avoid contact with unwashed or unclothed application sites |
| Alendronate | Fosamax | osteoporosis, bisphosphate | osteoporosis | PO: 70mg QWEEK - give with water 30 min before breakfast. do not lie down for 30 min | none |
| Ethinyl estradiol + levonorgestrel | oral birth control | contraception | PO: 1 tab QD | cigarette smoking increases the risk of serious CV side effects. increases with age >35yo | |
| Liothyronine | Cytomel, Triostat | hormone, thyroid | hypothyroidism | PO: 25-75mcg QD | not to be used for weight loss |
| Levothyroxine | Levoxyl, Levothroid, Synthroid | hormone, thyroid | hypothyroidism | individualized PO/IM/IV QD | not to be used for weight loss |
| Estradiol | Estrace | hormone replacement, estrogens | menopause, hypoestrogenism | individualized PO QD | may increase risk of endometrial cancer, stroke, MI, and breast cancer - may increase risk of dementia in post-menopausal women |
| Triamcinolone topical | Kenalog | corticosteroid, topical | dermatoses | apply topically BID-QID | none |
| Hydrocortisone | Cortef, Cortizone, Hytone, Cortenema, Proctocort | corticosteroid | adrenal insufficiency, dermatoses, ulcerative colitis, hemorrhoids | - see chart - | none |
| Methylprednisolone | Medrol | corticosteroid | asthma, inflammation | PO: 4-48mg/d div QD-QID | none |
| Prednisolone | Orapred, Orapred ODT, Pediapred, etc | corticosteroid | asthma, inflammation, adrenal insufficiency, gout, multiple-sclerosis | 5-60mg/day div QD-QID | none |
| Prednisone | Sterapred, Sterapred DS | corticosteroid | asthma, inflammation, adrenal insufficiency, gout, multiple-sclerosis | PO: 5-60mg QD | none |
| Adalimumab | Humira | tumor necrosis factor (TNF) inhibitor | rheumatoid arthritis, ankylosing spondylitis, Crohn's disease | SC: 40mg Q2weeks | increased risk of serious infections. lymphoma or other malignancies may also occur |
| Methotrexate | Otrexup (inj), Rasuvo (inj), Trexall (tabs) | antimetabolites, folate analogs | leukemia, lymphoma, cancer, rheumatoid arthritis, psoriasis | individualized PO or SC | only for severe disease. Fetal death/ birth defects. Impaired drug elimination. Hepatotoxicity, pulmonary toxicity, malignant lymphoma. skin runs. |
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