Generic/Brand | Starred Brand | Classes, Indication, Contra-In |
*chlorpheniramine -OTC | ChlorTrimeton | antihistamine -Tx: allergic rhinitis, urticaria (hives), pruritus (dermatitis), Ax conjunctiva, Ax (give with EPI if severe) -H1 antagonist -caution: dryout easily, drowsiness. Contraindication: taking MAOIs |
brompheniramine (in Dimetapp)-OTC | | antihistamine -Tx: allergic rhinitis, urticaria (hives), pruritus (dermatitis), Ax conjunctiva, Ax (give with EPI if severe) -H1 antagonist |
clemastine (Tavist)-OTC | | antihistamine -Tx: allergic rhinitis, urticaria (hives), pruritus (dermatitis), Ax conjunctiva, Ax (give with EPI if severe) -H1 antagonist |
azelastine (Astelin, Astepro) nasal spray | | antihistamine -Tx: allergic rhinitis, urticaria (hives), pruritus (dermatitis), Ax conjunctiva, Ax (give with EPI if severe) -H1 antagonist-sedating |
olopatadine (Patanase) nasal spray | | antihistamine -Tx: allergic rhinitis, urticaria (hives), pruritus (dermatitis), Ax conjunctiva, Ax (give with EPI if severe) -H1 antagonist |
*promethazine | Phenergan | antihistamine -Tx: allergic rhinitis, urticaria (hives), pruritus (dermatitis), Ax conjunctiva, Ax (give with EPI if severe) -H1 antagonist -also used as an anti-emetic |
cyproheptadine (Periactin) | | antihistamine -Tx: allergic rhinitis, urticaria (hives), pruritus (dermatitis), Ax conjunctiva, Ax (give with EPI if severe) -H1 antagonist -also used as weekend migraines |
*loratadine -OTC | Claritin, Alavert, Tarvist ND, Dimetapp ND, in Claritin-D | antihistamine -Tx: allergic rhinitis, urticaria (hives), pruritus (dermatitis), Ax conjunctiva, Ax (give with EPI if severe),-H1 antagonist -2nd generation |
desloratadine (Clarinex, in Clarinex-D) | | antihistamine -Tx: allergic rhinitis, urticaria (hives), pruritus (dermatitis), Ax conjunctiva, Ax (give with EPI if severe),-H1 antagonist -2nd generation |
cetirizine (Zyrtec, in Zyrtec-D) -OTC | | antihistamine -Tx: allergic rhinitis, urticaria (hives), pruritus (dermatitis), Ax conjunctiva, Ax (give with EPI if severe),-H1 antagonist -2nd generation |
levocetirizine (Xyzal) | | antihistamine -Tx: allergic rhinitis, urticaria (hives), pruritus (dermatitis), Ax conjunctiva, Ax (give with EPI if severe),-H1 antagonist -2nd generation |
fexofenidine (Allegra, in Allegra-D) | | antihistamine -Tx: allergic rhinitis, urticaria (hives), pruritus (dermatitis), Ax conjunctiva, Ax (give with EPI if severe), -H1 antagonist -2nd generation |
*beclomethasone | QVAR -Inhaler; Beconase AQ -Intranasal | Steroid, Tx severe Ax rhinitis that is uncontrolled by antihistamines |
*dexamethasone | (1)Dexacort Respihaler -Inhaler; Dexacort Turbinaire -Intranasal); (2) Decadron, Hexadron) | Steroid, (1)Tx severe Ax rhinitis that is uncontrolled by antihistamines; (2) Also, Tx of arthritis |
*triamcinolone (1)Azmacort -Inhaler; Nasacort -Intranasal | (2) Aristocort, Kenalog | Steroid, (1)Tx severe Ax rhinitis that is uncontrolled by antihistamines; (2) Also, Tx of arthritis |
flunisolide (Aerobid -Inhaler; Nasalide -Intranasal) | | Steroid, Tx severe Ax rhinitis that is uncontrolled by antihistamines |
budesonide (Pulmicort with formoterol in Symbicort -Inhaler; Rhinocort -Intranasal) | | Steroid, Tx severe Ax rhinitis that is uncontrolled by antihistamines |
*fluticason | Flovent with salmeterol in Advair -Inhaler; Flonase, Veramyst -Intranasal | Steroid, Tx severe Ax rhinitis that is uncontrolled by antihistamines |
mometasone (Asmanex -Inhaler; Nasonex -Intranasal) | | Steroid, Tx severe Ax rhinitis that is uncontrolled by antihistamines |
ciclesonide (Alvesco -Inhaler; Omnaris -Intranasal) | | Steroid, Tx severe Ax rhinitis that is uncontrolled by antihistamines |
*pseudoephedrine | Sudafed; in Claritin-D; Clarinex-D; Allegra-D; Zyrtec-D) Note: D stands for decongestion and is a combined form | Nasal deco-vasoconstrictor of airway to thicken mucus, indirectly help with coughngestants -vasoconstrictor of airway to thicken mucus, indirectly help with cough (side effects: stimulate alpha-1, beta-1, beta-2, CNS) |
*phenylephrine | NeoSynephrine -Spray; Sudafed PE -PO; in Actifed; 10% ophthalmic exams: mydriasis | Nasal decongestants -vasoconstrictor of airway to thicken mucus, indirectly help with cough (Side effect: pure alpha-1 stimulant) -Risks: Rebound Congestion, tachyphylaxis, addiction |
naphazonline (Privine) -topical OTC | | Nasal decongestants |
tetrahydrozoline (Visine) -Topical OTC | | Nasal decongestants |
oxymetazonline (Afrin; Dristan; ect) -topical OTC | | Nasal decongestants |
acetylcysteine (Mucomyst -inhalation soln in IPPB; Acetadote IV -APAP OD) | | mucolytics |
dornase alfa (Pulmozyme) | | mucolytics -Tx cystic fibrosis |
*guaifenesin | Robitussin; Mucinex -Tablet; Humibid E; "GG" | expectorant |
iodides (SSKI) -in combination OTCs: ammonium; ipecac -vomit inducer | | expectorant |
codine (in combination: C-V; Note: codine by itself is C-II) | | antitussives |
sildenafil (Viagra) | | Erectile Dysfunction (ED), Contraindications: nitrate |
vardenafil (Levitra) | | Erectile Dysfunction (ED), Contraindications: nitrate |
tadalafil (Cialis) | | Erectile Dysfunction (ED), Contraindications: nitrate; faster onset, longer duration aka:"Weekender" |
finasteride (Proscar, Propecia) | | testosterone blockers: Tx BPH, longer onset (takes months) |
dutasteride (Avodart) | | testosterone blockers: Tx BPH, longer onset (takes months) |
*terazosin | Hytrin | alpha-1 blockers: Tx BPH and HTN, fast acting, reduces BP causing "Orthostatic hypotension" -take at night to reduce this side effect. |
*doxazoxin | Cardura | alpha-1 blockers: Tx BPH and HTN, fast acting, reduces BP causing "Orthostatic hypotension" -take at night to reduce this side effect. |
tamsulosin (Flomax) | | alpha-1 blockers: Tx BPH, fast acting, reduces BP causing "Orthostatic hypotension" -take at night to reduce this side effect. |
alfuzosin (Uroxatral) | | alpha-1 blockers: Tx BPH, fast acting, reduces BP causing "Orthostatic hypotension" -take at night to reduce this side effect. |
silodosin (Rapaflo) | | alpha-1 blockers: Tx BPH, fast acting, reduces BP causing "Orthostatic hypotension" -take at night to reduce this side effect. |
epinephrine | Adrenalin, Epi-Pen -autoinjector for anaphylaxis | bronchodilater-strong sympathomimetic (alpha -1, beta-1 and beta-2 agonist), tx: asthma, emphysia, chronic bronchitis, allergic reactions, DOC for anaphylaxis, status asthmaticus |
*metaproterenol | Alupent | bronchodilater-sympathomimetic (selective beta-2 agonist), tx: asthma, emphysema, chronic bronchitis, allergic reactions |
*terbutaline | Brethine -PO dose = 10x SQ dose | bronchodilater-sympathomimetic (selective beta-2 agonist), tx: asthma, emphysema, chronic bronchitis, allergic reactions |
*albuterol | Proventil HFA, Ventolin, Volmax (with ipratropium in Combivent, DuoNeb) | bronchodilater-sympathomimetic (selective beta-2 agonist), tx: asthma, emphysema, chronic bronchitis, allergic reactions |
levalbuterol (Xopenex) | | bronchodilater-sympathomimetic (selective beta-2 agonist), tx: asthma, emphysema, chronic bronchitis, allergic reactions -short acting |
pirbuterol (Maxair) | | bronchodilater-sympathomimetic (selective beta-2 agonist), tx: asthma, emphysema, chronic bronchitis, allergic reactions -Short acting |
*salmeterol | Serevent (with fluticasone in Advair) | bronchodilater-sympathomimetic (selective beta-2 agonist), tx: asthma, emphysema, chronic bronchitis, allergic reactions -long active for noturnal sx, not for rescue situations. |
formoterol (Foradil, Perforomist) w/ budesonide in Symbicort | | bronchodilater-sympathomimetic (selective beta-2 agonist), tx: asthma, emphysema, chronic bronchitis, allergic reactions -long acting |
arformoterol (Brovana) | | bronchodilater-sympathomimetic (selective beta-2 agonist), tx: asthma, emphysema, chronic bronchitis, allergic reactions |
theophylline (Elixophyllin, Uniphyl) | | bronchodilator- xanthine (caffeine -relaxes airway smooth muscle, but also affect cardiac and CNS, also causes diuresis and increased gastric secretion -ulcergenics) -Tx: acute asthma, maintenance -PO |
aminophylline | | bronchodilator- xanthine (caffeine -relaxes airway smooth muscle, but also affect cardiac and CNS, also causes diuresis and increased gastric secretion -ulcergenics) -Tx: acute asthma, maintenance -IV |
*ipratropium bromide | Atrovent (with albuterol in Combivent, DuoNeb) | bronchodilator -anticholinergic -prevent bronchoconstriction; Tx: emphysema, chronic bronchitis |
tiotropium (Spiriva) | | bronchodilator -anticholinergic -prevent bronchoconstriction; Tx: emphysema, chronic bronchitis |
zafirflukast (Accolate) | | Leukotriene antagonist/modifier -prevention of asthma |
montelukast (Singular) | | Leukotriene antagonist/modifier -prevention of asthma |
zileuton (Zyflo, Zyflo CR) | | Leukotriene antagonist/modifier -prevention of asthma |
*cromolyn sodium | *Nasalcrom, Intal, Gastrocrom, Opticrom | Mast Cell stabilizers -Prevention of asthma |
nedocromil (Tilade inhaler, Alocril -ophthalmic) | | Mast Cell stabilizers -Prevention of asthma |
lodosamide (Alomide -ophthmalmic only) | | Mast Cell stabilizers -Prevention of asthma |
omalizumab (Xolair) | | IgE inhibitor -Prevention of asthma |
hydrocodone (Hycodan, in Tussionex)_C-III | | Antitussive |
*dextromethorphan | DM, Delsym -OTC | Antitussive |
calcitonin (Miacalcin) | | tx osteoporosis |
raloxifene (Evista) | | tx osteoporosis -selective estrogen receptor modulator |
eteriparatide (Forteo) | | tx osteoporosis -human parathyroid hormone |
estrogen | | tx osteoporosis -hormone replacement therapy |
alendronate (Fosamax) | | tx osteoporosis -once/day |
risedronate (Actonel) biphosphate | | tx osteoporosis -twice/wk |
tidronate (Didronel) | | tx osteoporosis -first in class developed for Paget's dz |
ibandronate (Boniva) | | tx osteoporosis -once/month |
zoledronic acid (Reclast) | | tx osteoporosis -1/yr (IV infusion) |
asprin -ASA (Bufferin Ecotrin) | | NSAIDs (Salicylate) -1st line Tx of Arthritis, stroke |
diflunisal (Dolobid) | | NSAIDs (Salicylate) -1st line Tx of Arthritis |
salsalate (Disalcid) | | NSAIDs (Salicylate) -1st line Tx of Arthritis |
*ibuprofen | Motrin, NeoProfen IV -OTC brands: Advil, Motrin IB | NSAIDs -1st line Tx of Arthritis |
fenoprofen (Nalfon) | | NSAIDs -1st line Tx of Arthritis |
ketoprofen (Oruvail) -OTC brand: Orudis KT | | NSAIDs -1st line Tx of Arthritis |
flurbiprofen (Ansaid) | | NSAIDs -1st line Tx of Arthritis |
*naproxen | Naprosyn -OTC brand: *Aleve | NSAIDs -1st line Tx of Arthritis |
tolmetin (Tolectin) | | NSAIDs -1st line Tx of Arthritis |
meclofenamate (Meclomen) | | NSAIDs -1st line Tx of Arthritis/causes severe diarrhea |
*piroxicam | Feldene | NSAIDs -1st line Tx of Arthritis |
*sulindac | Clinoril | NSAIDs -1st line Tx of Arthritis |
*diclofenac Na | Voltaren, Voltaren gel* -diclofenac sodium + misoprostol = Arthrotec | NSAIDs -1st line Tx of Arthritis |
diclofenac K (Cataflam); diclofenac patch (Flector) | | NSAIDs -1st line Tx of Arthritis |
etodolac (Lodine) | | NSAIDs -1st line Tx of Arthritis |
*ketorolac | Toradol -IM form available | NSAIDs -1st line Tx of Arthritis (more ulcergenic than other NSAIDs use max 5 days) |
nabumetone (Relafen) | | NSAIDs -1st line Tx of Arthritis (QD -less toxic to stomach) |
oxaprozin (Daypro) | | NSAIDs -1st line Tx of Arthritis (QD -less toxic to stomach) |
meloxicam (Mobic) | | NSAIDs -1st line Tx of Arthritis |
indomethacin (indocin, Indocin SR) | | NSAIDs -1st line Tx of Arthritis/ for PDA |
*celecoxib | Celebrex | NSAIDs (COX 2 inhibitor) -1st line Tx of Arthritis |
rofecoxib (Vioxx) | | NSAIDs (COX 2 inhibitor) -1st line Tx of Arthritis -off market |
valdecoxib (Bextra) | | NSAIDs (COX 2 inhibitor) -1st line Tx of Arthritis -off market |
*hydrocortisone | HC -(Cortef, Solu-Cortef) | CorticoSteroid -2nd line Tx of Arthritis |
prednisone (Deltasone) | | CorticoSteroid -2nd line Tx of Arthritis |
prednisolone (Orapred, Orapred ODT, Pedia-Pred, Prelone, Flo-Pred, Millipred, Veripred 20) | | CorticoSteroid -2nd line Tx of Arthritis |
betametasone (Celestone, Celestone SoluSpan) | | CorticoSteroid -2nd line Tx of Arthritis |
*methylprednisolone | Medrol, Solu-Medrol, Depo-Medrol | CorticoSteroid -2nd line Tx of Arthritis |
*sulfamethosazole/trimethoprim | Bactrim, Septra | urinary antibacterials -tx UTI, might form crystals in urine, so drink plenty of water |
*ciprofloxacin | Cipro -fluoroquinolones | urinary antibacterials -tx UTI, broad spectrum (causes resistance) |
*epoetin alfa | Epo (Epogen, Procrit) | hematopoietics -Tx anemia of renal failure |
darbepoetin (Aranesp) | | hematopoietics -Tx anemia of renal failure |
*oxybutynin | Ditropan | anti-muscarinics -Tx incontinence "over-active bladder" |
tolterodine (Detrol) | | anti-muscarinics -Tx incontinence "over-active bladder" |
darifenacin (Enablex) | | anti-muscarinics -Tx incontinence "over-active bladder" |
trospium (Sanctura) | | anti-muscarinics -Tx incontinence "over-active bladder" |
solifenacin (Vesicare) | | anti-muscarinics -Tx incontinence "over-active bladder" |
fesoterodine fumarate (Toviaz) | | anti-muscarinics -Tx incontinence "over-active bladder" |
*bethanechol | Urecholine | cholinergics -Tx urine retention |
*imipramine | Tofranil | enuretics -tx "bed wet"; for kids/not for adults |
desmopressin (DDAVP) | | enuretics -tx "bed wet" and diabetes insipidus |
lypressin (Diapid) | | enuretics -tx "bed wet" and diabetes insipidus |
*phenazopyrindine | Pyridium | urinary analgesics -Tx the pain of urinary infection; DISCOLOR URINE TO ORANGE RED/DOES NOT CURE INFECTION |
morphine | | narcotic analgesics -Tx the pain of nephrolithiasis |
meperidine (Demerol) | | narcotic analgesics -Tx the pain of nephrolithiasis |
*hydromorphone | Dilaudid | narcotic analgesics -Tx the pain of nephrolithiasis |
aliskiren (Tekturna) | | Direct renin inhibitor -Tx: HTN -expensive, 1st in class, PO/Rx |
vasopressin | | endogenous ADH -Tx diabetes insipidus |
acetazolamide (Diamox) -PO | | diurectics -Tx: glaucoma -carbonic anhydrase inhibitor |
*hydrochlorothiazide | HCTZ, HydroDiuril, Oretic -PO | diuretics (thiazide) -Tx: HTN -prefer & edema by causing diuresis; MOA: blocks Na+ (with K+ & Cl- through cotransporter) in the renal tubules; Side Effects: hypokalemia, hypomagnesemia, hyperglycemia, hyperuricemia |
chlorthalidone (Hygroton) -PO | | diuretics (thiazide-like) -Tx: HTN -prefer & edema by causing diuresis; MOA: blocks Na+ (with K+ & Cl- through cotransporter) in the renal tubules; Side Effects: hypokalemia, hypomagnesemia, hyperglycemia, hyperuricemia |
indapamide (Lozol) -PO | | diuretics (thiazide-like) -Tx: HTN -prefer & edema by causing diuresis; MOA: blocks Na+ (with K+ & Cl- through cotransporter) in the renal tubules; Side Effects: hypokalemia, hypomagnesemia, hyperglycemia, hyperuricemia |
metolazone (Diulo, Zaroxolyn) -PO | | diuretics (thiazide-like) -Tx: HTN -prefer & edema by causing diuresis; MOA: blocks Na+ (with K+ & Cl- through cotransporter) in the renal tubules; Side Effects: hypokalemia, hypomagnesemia, hyperglycemia, hyperuricemia |
*furosemide | Lasix -PO/IV | loop diurectic (most potent) -Tx: severe edema and CHF; s. effects: severe hypokalemia, dehydration, ototoxity (c.n VIII damage) -anacusis (hearing loss)/vertigo (vestibular damage); MOA: blocks electrolyte reabsorption in Loop of Henle |
ethacrynic acid (Edecrin)-PO/IV | | loop diurectic (most potent) -Tx: severe edema and CHF; s. effects: severe hypokalemia, dehydration, ototoxity (c.n VIII damage) -anacusis (hearing loss)/vertigo (vestibular damage); MOA: blocks electrolyte reabsorption in Loop of Henle |
bumetanide (Bumex) -PO/IV | | loop diurectic (most potent) -Tx: severe edema and CHF; s. effects: severe hypokalemia, dehydration, ototoxity (c.n VIII damage) -anacusis (hearing loss)/vertigo (vestibular damage); MOA: blocks electrolyte reabsorption in Loop of Henle |
torsemide (Demadex) -PO/IV | | loop diurectic (most potent) -Tx: severe edema and CHF; s. effects: severe hypokalemia, dehydration, ototoxity (c.n VIII damage) -anacusis (hearing loss)/vertigo (vestibular damage); MOA: blocks electrolyte reabsorption in Loop of Henle |
*spironolactone | Aldactone, in Aldactazide | K-sparing diuretic (weak/combine w/ other diurectics to counteract hypokalemia) -Tx: HTN, edema; s. effects: hyperkalemia, gynecomastia; MOA: blocks Na+/K+ exchange in the distal tubule (loss of Na+ and Water, conserve K+) -Aldosterone antagonist |
*triamterene | Dyrenium, in *Dyazide | K-sparing diuretic (weak/combine w/ other diurectics to counteract hypokalemia) -Tx: HTN, edema; s. effects: hyperkalemia, gynecomastia; MOA: blocks Na+/K+ exchange in the distal tubule (loss of Na+ and Water, conserve K+) |
amilorde (Midamor, in Moduretic) | | K-sparing diuretic (weak/combine w/ other diurectics to counteract hypokalemia) -Tx: HTN, edema; s. effects: hyperkalemia, gynecomastia; MOA: blocks Na+/K+ exchange in the distal tubule (loss of Na+ and Water, conserve K+) |
eplerenone (Inspra) | | K-sparing diuretic (weak/combine w/ other diurectics to counteract hypokalemia) -Tx: HTN, edema; s. effects: hyperkalemia, gynecomastia; MOA: blocks Na+/K+ exchange in the distal tubule (loss of Na+ and Water, conserve K+) |
spironolactone + HCTZ (Aldactazide) | | Combined diuretics |
*triamterene + HCTZ (Maxzide) | Dyazide | Combined diuretics |
amiloride + HCTZ (Moduretic) | | Combined diuretics |
Manitol and Urea -IV | | osmotic diuretics -Tx: cerebral edema (ICP-intrancranial press) & drugs OD (force diuresis). MOA: large mole can't be reabsorbed after filtered, but has osmotic pulls for H20. Cautions: temp incr plasma vol; may aggravate CHF, PE(pulm edema) |
glycerin -PO | | osmotic diuretics -Tx: glaucoma (decr IOP). MOA: large mole can't be reabsorbed after filtered, but has osmotic pulls for H20. Cautions: temp incr plasma vol; may aggravate CHF, PE(pulm edema) |
*captopril | Capoten | ACE inhibitor -Tx: HTN, Delay CHF (prevnt: diabetic nephropathy, stroke, migraines, off label: SL for HTN crisis); MOA: bocks angiotensin coverting enz. -ContraI: pregnancy -take empty stomach -S effects: 1st dose effects, persistent dry cough -old drug |
*enalapril | Vasotec, in Vaseretic, Teczem, Lexxel (enalaprilat -Vasotec IV) | ACE inhibitor -Tx: HTN, Delay CHF (prevnt: diabetic nephropathy, stroke, migraines); MOA: bocks angiotensin coverting enz. -ContraI: pregnancy -S effects: 1st dose effects, persistent dry cough -old drug |
*lisinopril | Zestril, Prinivil; in Zestoretic, Prinzide | ACE inhibitor -Tx: HTN, Delay CHF (prevnt: diabetic nephropathy, stroke, migraines); MOA: bocks angiotensin coverting enz. -ContraI: pregnancy -S effects: 1st dose effects, persistent dry cough -old drug |
*benazepril | Lotensin; in Lotrel with amlodipine | ACE inhibitor -Tx: HTN, Delay CHF (prevnt: diabetic nephropathy, stroke, migraines); MOA: bocks angiotensin coverting enz. -ContraI: pregnancy -S effects: 1st dose effects, persistent dry cough -old drug |
ramipril (Altace) | | ACE inhibitor -Tx: HTN, Delay CHF (prevnt: diabetic nephropathy, stroke, migraines); MOA: bocks angiotensin coverting enz. -ContraI: pregnancy -Take empty stomach -S effects: 1st dose effects, persistent dry cough |
fosinopril (Monopril) | | ACE inhibitor -Tx: HTN, Delay CHF (prevnt: diabetic nephropathy, stroke, migraines); MOA: bocks angiotensin coverting enz. -ContraI: pregnancy -S effects: 1st dose effects, persistent dry cough |
quinapril (Accupril) | | ACE inhibitor -Tx: HTN, Delay CHF (prevnt: diabetic nephropathy, stroke, migraines); MOA: bocks angiotensin coverting enz. -ContraI: pregnancy -Take empty stomach -S effects: 1st dose effects, persistent dry cough |
spirapril (Renormax) | | ACE inhibitor -Tx: HTN, Delay CHF (prevnt: diabetic nephropathy, stroke, migraines); MOA: bocks angiotensin coverting enz. -ContraI: pregnancy -S effects: 1st dose effects, persistent dry cough |
moexipril (Univasc) | | ACE inhibitor -Tx: HTN, Delay CHF (prevnt: diabetic nephropathy, stroke, migraines); MOA: bocks angiotensin coverting enz. -ContraI: pregnancy -S effects: 1st dose effects, persistent dry cough |
trandolapril (Mavik) | | ACE inhibitor -Tx: HTN, Delay CHF (prevnt: diabetic nephropathy, stroke, migraines); MOA: bocks angiotensin coverting enz. -ContraI: pregnancy -S effects: 1st dose effects, persistent dry cough |
perindopril (Aceon) | | ACE inhibitor -Tx: HTN, Delay CHF (prevnt: diabetic nephropathy, stroke, migraines); MOA: bocks angiotensin coverting enz. -ContraI: pregnancy -S effects: 1st dose effects, persistent dry cough |
enalapril + HCTZ (Vaseretic) | | combined form -S. effects: persistent dry cough |
enalapril + diltiazem (Teczem) | | combined form -S. effects: persistent dry cough |
enalapril + felodipine (Lexxel) | | combined form -S. effects: persistent dry cough |
benazepril + amlodipine (Lotrel) | | combined form -S. effects: persistent dry cough |
losartan (Cozaar) -with amlodipine in Exforge | | ARB's -Tx: same as ACE inhibitors, but no s.effects of 1st dose (rapid drop of BP -dizziness/fatigue), persistent dry cough |
eprosartan (Teveten) | | ARB's -Tx: same as ACE inhibitors, but no s.effects of 1st dose (rapid drop of BP -dizziness/fatigue), persistent dry cough |
valsartan (Diovan) -with amlodipine in Exforge | | ARB's -Tx: same as ACE inhibitors, but no s.effects of 1st dose (rapid drop of BP -dizziness/fatigue), persistent dry cough |
*irbesartan | Avapro | ARB's -Tx: same as ACE inhibitors, but no s.effects of 1st dose (rapid drop of BP -dizziness/fatigue), persistent dry cough |
candesartan (Atacand) | | ARB's -Tx: same as ACE inhibitors, but no s.effects of 1st dose (rapid drop of BP -dizziness/fatigue), persistent dry cough |
telmisartan (Micardis) | | ARB's -Tx: same as ACE inhibitors, but no s.effects of 1st dose (rapid drop of BP -dizziness/fatigue), persistent dry cough |
olmesartan (Benicar) -with amlodipine in Azor | | ARB's -Tx: same as ACE inhibitors, but no s.effects of 1st dose (rapid drop of BP -dizziness/fatigue), persistent dry cough |
nitroglycerin (NTG) | | vasodilators of cardio (nitrate) -Tx: pectoralis angina -SL: acute and exercise-induced;Translingual spray: acute; PO, topical, transdermal: prophylaxis; IV: before surgery -ContraI: ED drugs -wean patients |
isosorbide dinitrate | Isordil, Dilatrate-SR, Bidil (with hydralazine) | vasodilators of cardio (nitrate)-Tx: pectoralis angina -SL: acute; PO-SR: prophylaxis -ContraI: ED drugs -wean patient: rebound angina, HTN might develop |
isosorbide momonitrate (ISMO, Monoket) | | vasodilators of cardio (nitrate)-Tx: prophylaxis pectoralis angina ONLY -ContraI: ED drugs -wean patient: rebound angina, HTN might develop |
*dipyridamole | Persantine | ?vasodilators of cardio? -Tx: prophylaxis pectoralis angina and more of antiplatelet -reduces strokes |
*verapamil | Isoptin, Calan, Verelan PM, Covera HS | ca++ channel blockers -Tx: pectoralis angina (PO), arrythmia (SVT)-IV -Class IV, HTN (SR/XL)-wean patient: rebound angina, HTN might develop |
*nifedipine | Procardia, Adalat | ca++ channel blockers -Tx: pectoralis angina (PO), arrythmia (SVT)-IV, HTN (SR/XL)-wean patient: rebound angina, HTN might develop |
*diltiazem | Cardizem, Cardizem SR, Cardizem CD, Cardizem LA, Dilacor XR, Tiazac, Teczem (with enalapril) | ca++ channel blockers -Tx: pectoralis angina (PO), arrythmia (SVT)-IV -Class IV, HTN (SR/XL)-wean patient: rebound angina, HTN might develop |
*amlodipine | Norvasc, Lotrel w/ benazepril, CADuet w/ atoravastatin, Exforge w/ valsartan, Azor w/ olmesartan | ca++ channel blockers -Tx: pectoralis angina (PO), arrythmia (SVT)-IV, HTN (SR/XL)-wean patient: rebound angina, HTN might develop |
bepridil (Vascor) | | ca++ channel blockers -Tx: pectoralis angina (PO), arrythmia (SVT)-IV, HTN (SR/XL)-wean patient: rebound angina, HTN might develop |
nicardipine (Cardene) | | ca++ channel blockers -Tx: pectoralis angina (PO), arrythmia (SVT)-IV, HTN (SR/XL)-wean patient: rebound angina, HTN might develop |
felodipine (Plendil, Lexxel w/ enalapril) | | ca++ channel blockers -Tx: pectoralis angina (PO), arrythmia (SVT)-IV, HTN (SR/XL)-wean patient: rebound angina, HTN might develop |
isradipine (DynaCirc) | | ca++ channel blockers -Tx: pectoralis angina (PO), arrythmia (SVT)-IV, HTN (SR/XL)-wean patient: rebound angina, HTN might develop |
nisoldipine (Sular) | | ca++ channel blockers -Tx: pectoralis angina (PO), arrythmia (SVT)-IV, HTN (SR/XL)-wean patient: rebound angina, HTN might develop |
nimodipine (Nimotop) | | ca++ channel blockers -Tx: pectoralis angina (PO), arrythmia (SVT)-IV, HTN (SR/XL), Acute Stroke, Also approved for subarachnoid hemorrhage -may pull from capsule and give via NGT -wean patient: rebound angina, HTN might develop |
*propranolol | Inderal, Inderide w/ HCTZ -PO/Inj, Non-selective | beta blockers -Tx: angina pectoralis, Class II arrhythmia -PO/inj, HTN, migraines, glaucoma (decr IOP)-SE of non-selective beta blocker (hi dose): blocks beta 2, bronchospasm, can't breathe |
*atenolol | Tenormin, Tenoretic w/ chlorthalidone, Cardio-selective | beta blockers -Tx: angina pectoralis, arrhythmia, HTN, migraines, glaucoma (decr IOP))-SE of non-selective beta blocker (hi dose): blocks beta 2, bronchospasm, can't breathe |
*metoprolol | Lopressor, Toprol XL, Lopressor HCT w/ HCTZ, Cardio-selective | beta blockers -Tx: angina pectoralis, arrhythmia, HTN, migraines, glaucoma (decr IOP))-SE of non-selective beta blocker (hi dose): blocks beta 2, bronchospasm, can't breathe |
bisoprolol (Zebeta, Ziac w/ HCTZ, Cardio-selective | | beta blockers -Tx: angina pectoralis, arrhythmia, HTN, migraines, glaucoma (decr IOP))-SE of non-selective beta blocker (hi dose): blocks beta 2, bronchospasm, can't breathe |
carteolol (Cartrol, Ocupress), Non-selective | | beta blockers -Tx: angina pectoralis, arrhythmia, HTN, migraines, glaucoma (decr IOP))-SE of non-selective beta blocker (hi dose): blocks beta 2, bronchospasm, can't breathe |
nadolol (Corgard, Corzide w/ bendroflumethiazide), Non-selective | | beta blockers -Tx: angina pectoralis, arrhythmia, HTN, migraines, glaucoma (decr IOP))-SE of non-selective beta blocker (hi dose): blocks beta 2, bronchospasm, can't breathe |
*carvedilol | Coreg, Coreg CR | beta blockers -Tx: angina pectoralis, arrhythmia, HTN, migraines, glaucoma (decr IOP))-SE of non-selective beta blocker (hi dose): blocks beta 2, bronchospasm, can't breathe |
acebutolol (Sectral), Cardio-selective | | beta blockers -Tx: angina pectoralis, arrhythmia, HTN, migraines, glaucoma (decr IOP))-SE of non-selective beta blocker (hi dose): blocks beta 2, bronchospasm, can't breathe |
betaxolol (Betoptic, Kerlone), Cardio-selective | | beta blockers -Tx: angina pectoralis, arrhythmia, HTN, migraines, glaucoma (decr IOP))-SE of non-selective beta blocker (hi dose): blocks beta 2, bronchospasm, can't breathe |
labetalol (Normodyne, Trandate), Non-selective | | beta blockers -Tx: angina pectoralis, arrhythmia, HTN, migraines, glaucoma (decr IOP))-SE of non-selective beta blocker (hi dose): blocks beta 2, bronchospasm, can't breathe |
penbutolol (Levatol) | | beta blockers -Tx: angina pectoralis, arrhythmia, HTN, migraines, glaucoma (decr IOP))-SE of non-selective beta blocker (hi dose): blocks beta 2, bronchospasm, can't breathe |
pindolol (Visken) | | beta blockers -Tx: angina pectoralis, arrhythmia, HTN, migraines, glaucoma (decr IOP))-SE of non-selective beta blocker (hi dose): blocks beta 2, bronchospasm, can't breathe |
timolol (Blocadren, Timoptic, Timolide w/ HCTZ) | | beta blockers -Tx: angina pectoralis, arrhythmia, HTN, migraines, glaucoma (decr IOP))-SE of non-selective beta blocker (hi dose): blocks beta 2, bronchospasm, can't breathe |
nebivolol (Bystolic) | | beta blockers -Tx: angina pectoralis, arrhythmia, HTN, migraines, glaucoma (decr IOP))-SE of non-selective beta blocker (hi dose): blocks beta 2, bronchospasm, can't breathe |
sotalol (Betapace) | | beta blockers -Tx: angina pectoralis, Class II arrhythmia -PO, HTN, migraines, glaucoma (decr IOP))-SE of non-selective beta blocker (hi dose): blocks beta 2, bronchospasm, can't breathe |
esmolol (Brevibloc) | | beta blockers -Tx: angina pectoralis, Class II arrhythmia -IV, HTN, migraines, glaucoma (decr IOP))-SE of non-selective beta blocker (hi dose): blocks beta 2, bronchospasm, can't breathe |
ranolazine (Ranexa) | | miscellaneous antiangina drug -Tx: chronic angina or angina can't be controlled by other antianginal drugs |
streptokinase (Streptase) | | thrombolytics - Tx: coronary thrombosis (MI), thrombo-embolic stroke (CVA), deep vein thrombosis (DVT), pulmonary embolism (PE), clear IV catheters "flush" -riks: hemorrhage, allergy with recombinant DNA products |
alteplase (Activase) -ordered as TPA | | thrombolytics - Tx: coronary thrombosis (MI), thrombo-embolic stroke (CVA), deep vein thrombosis (DVT), pulmonary embolism (PE), clear IV catheters "flush" -riks: hemorrhage, allergy with recombinant DNA products |
tenecteplase (TKNase) | | thrombolytics - Tx: coronary thrombosis (MI), thrombo-embolic stroke (CVA), deep vein thrombosis (DVT), pulmonary embolism (PE), clear IV catheters "flush" -riks: hemorrhage, allergy with recombinant DNA products |
reteplase (Retevase) r-PA | | thrombolytics - Tx: coronary thrombosis (MI), thrombo-embolic stroke (CVA), deep vein thrombosis (DVT), pulmonary embolism (PE), clear IV catheters "flush" -riks: hemorrhage, allergy with recombinant DNA products |
*digoxin | "dig" (Lanoxin, Lanoxicaps, Digitek) | cardiotonics digitalis glycoside -Tx: CHF -stengthens heart beat (+ inotropic) by inhibiting Na/K pump -need apical pulse, digitalis loading -if HR<60, hold a dose -hypokalemia incr. digitalis toxicity (arrhythmogenic, halos/rings of lite arnd obj.) |
digitalis immune FAB (Digibind, DgiFab) | | antidote for digitalis OD |
inamrinone | | cardiotonics non-digitalis -Tx: short-term CHF -stengthens heart beat (+ inotropic), can also cause vasodilation |
milrinone (Primacor) | | cardiotonics non-digitalis -Tx: short-term CHF -stengthens heart beat (+ inotropic), can also cause vasodilation |
quinidine (Quinidex -83% of quinidine with sulfate, Quinaglute -62% quinidine with gluconate) | | anti-arrhythmic drug -Class I: membrane stablizing -indication: convert atrial tachycardia to NSR -caution: paradoxical VAGOLYTIC effect -cinchonism: collection of Sx (tinnitus, hearing loss, vertigo, HA) |
*procainamide | Pronestyl | anti-arrhythmic drug -Class I: membrane stablizing -SLE (lupus-like Sx of black furry tongue) |
*lidocaine | Xylocaine | anti-arrhythmic drug -Class I: membrane stablizing -indication: ectopics/vent. arrhythmia -Inj. has local anesthetic effect e.g DDS, ER; gargle lidocain vicous for mouth/lip pain -don't use with epinephrine/preservatives for IV admin. |
disopyramide (Norpace) | | anti-arrhythmic drug -Class I: membrane stablizing |
mexiletine (Mexitil) | | anti-arrhythmic drug -Class I: membrane stablizing |
tocainide (Tonocard) | | anti-arrhythmic drug -Class I: membrane stablizing |
flecainide (Tambocor) | | anti-arrhythmic drug -Class I: membrane stablizing |
propafenone (Rythmol) | | anti-arrhythmic drug -Class I: membrane stablizing |
amiodarone (Cordarone, Pacerone) | | anti-arrhythmic drug -Class III: K-like blocker -if EKG abnormal, divide dose in half |
bretylium (Bretylol) | | anti-arrhythmic drug -Class III: K-like blocker -if EKG abnormal, divide dose in half |
ibutilide (Corvert) | | anti-arrhythmic drug -Class III: K-like blocker -if EKG abnormal, divide dose in half |
dofetilide (Tikosyn) | | anti-arrhythmic drug -Class III: K-like blocker -if EKG abnormal, divide dose in half |
adenosine (Adenocard) | | anti-arrhythmic drug: miscellaneous -rapid IV bolus only for both arrhythmia and stress test |
DOPamine | | sympathomimetic -Tx: shock -vasoconstriction of perifpheral blood vessels |
DOBUTamine (Dobutrex) | | sympathomimetic -Tx: shock -beta-one agonist, incr. CO (little beta-two or vessel effects) |
isoproterenol (Isuprel) | | sympathomimetic -Tx: shock -beta-one and beta-two agonist, incr. HR |
cholestyramine (Questran) | | hypolipidemics -bile acid sequestrants (1)incr. cholesterol breakdown -won't remove plaques from vessel walls |
colestipol (Colestid) | | hypolipidemics -bile acid sequestrants (1)incr. cholesterol breakdown -won't remove plaques from vessel walls |
colesevelam (WelChol) | | hypolipidemics -bile acid sequestrants (1)incr. cholesterol breakdown -won't remove plaques from vessel walls |
ezetimibe (Zetia, w/ simvastatin in Vytorin) | | hypolipidemics -(2)prevent cholesterol absorption in intestine -won't remove plaques from vessel walls |
lovastatin (Mevacor, Altocor, w/ niacin in Advicor) | | hypolipidemics -HMG-CoA reductase inhibitor (3) decrease cholesterol production in liver -won't remove plaques from vessel walls |
*pravastatin | Pravachol, w/ ASA in Pravigard PAC | hypolipidemics -HMG-CoA reductase inhibitor (3) decrease cholesterol production in liver -won't remove plaques from vessel walls |
*simvastatin | Zocor, w/ ezetimibe in Vytorin | hypolipidemics -HMG-CoA reductase inhibitor (3) decrease cholesterol production in liver -won't remove plaques from vessel walls |
fluvastatin (Lescol) | | hypolipidemics -HMG-CoA reductase inhibitor (3) decrease cholesterol production in liver -won't remove plaques from vessel walls |
*atorvastatin | Lipitor, w/ amlodipin in CADuet | hypolipidemics -HMG-CoA reductase inhibitor (3) decrease cholesterol production in liver -won't remove plaques from vessel walls |
rosuvastatin (Crestor) | | hypolipidemics -HMG-CoA reductase inhibitor (3) decrease cholesterol production in liver -won't remove plaques from vessel walls |
fenofibrate (Tricor), fenofibrate acid (Trilipix) | | hypolipidemics -miscellaneous -won't remove plaques from vessel walls |
gemfibrozil (Lopid) | | hypolipidemics -miscellaneous -won't remove plaques from vessel walls |
niacin (NiaSpan, Niacor, Slo-Niacin, extended release, w/ simvastatin in Simcor, w/ lovastatin in Advicor) aka nicotinic acid or Vitamin B-3 | | hypolipidemics -miscellaneous -won't remove plaques from vessel walls |
*hydralazine | Apresoline, w/isosorbide dinitrate in Bidil | anti-hypertensive vasodilator -Tx: HTN -use w/ (-) chronotropic drug b/c reflex tachycardia may occur -use w/ diuretic b/c reflex incr. renin level ->H20 retetion |
minoxidil (Loniten) | | anti-hypertensive vasodilator -Tx: HTN -use w/ (-) chronotropic drug b/c reflex tachycardia may occur -use w/ diuretic b/c reflex incr. renin level ->H20 retetion -S.E: hypertrichosis (hair overgrowth) |
nitroglycerin | | anti-hypertensive vasodilator -Tx: HTN -use w/ (-) chronotropic drug b/c reflex tachycardia may occur -use w/ diuretic b/c reflex incr. renin level ->H20 retetion |
*1.prazosin, *2.terazosin *3.doxazosin | 1.Minipress, w/ polythiazide in Minizide, 2.Hytrin, 3.Cardura | alpha-1 blocker -Tx: resistant HTN -no relex tachycardia but has 1st dose effects of orthostatic hypotension (take HS, don't drive for 12-24hrs after dose) |
*methyldopa | Aldomet, w/ HCTZ in Aldoril | alpha-2 agonist -Tx: HTN -work on CNS, stimul. alpha-2 receptors of presynap inhibitory to block release of neurotransmitters. -Causes drowsiness, driving warning, alcohol and other CNS drug warning. -Acts as False NT -reound HTN |
*clonidine | Catapres, Catapres TTS-transdermal route, w/chlorthalidone in Combipes | alpha-2 agonist -Tx: HTN -work on CNS, stimulate alpha-2 receptors of presynaptic inhibitory to block release of neurotransmitters. -Causes drowsiness, driving warning, alcohol and other CNS drug warning -rebound HTN |
guanabenz (Wytensin) | | alpha-2 agonist -Tx: HTN -work on CNS, stimulate alpha-2 receptors of presynaptic inhibitory to block release of neurotransmitters. -Causes drowsiness, driving warning, alcohol and other CNS drug warning -rebound HTN |
guanfacine (Tenex) | | alpha-2 agonist -Tx: HTN -work on CNS, stimulate alpha-2 receptors of presynaptic inhibitory to block release of neurotransmitters. -Causes drowsiness, driving warning, alcohol and other CNS drug warning -rebound HTN |
nitroprusside (NitroPress) | | Hypertensive crisis -Tx: severe HTN -IV infusion -Mix in D5W only, protect from light, short stability time -SE: cyanide toxicity |
diazoxide (Hyperstat) | | Hypertensive crisis -Tx: severe HTN -rapid IV push -SE: severe hypotension |
fenoldopam (Corlopam) | | Hypertensive crisis -Tx: severe HTN -IV infusion |
ferrous sulfate (FeSO4) -PO | | hematopoietic/erythrocyte production -Tx: Fe deficiency anemia -provides more Fe than gluconate in the same dose |
ferrous gluconate (Fergon) -PO | | hematopoietic/erythrocyte production -Tx: Fe deficiency anemia -provides less Fe than SO4 in the same dose |
iron dextran (Dexferrium) -IM/IV | | hematopoietic/erythrocyte production -Tx: Fe deficiency anemia |
cyanocobalamin (Vitamin B-12) | | hematopoietic/erythrocyte production -Tx: megaloblastic/pernicious anemia (B-12 deficiency) |
folic acid (Folvite) | | hematopoietic/erythrocyte production -Tx: megaloblastic anemia (folic acid deficiency) |
*epoetin alfa | EPO (Epogen, Procrit) | hematopoietic/cytokin-erythrocyte production -Tx: anemia 2ndary to cancer chemotherapy, CRF |
darbepoetin (Aranesp) | | hematopoietic/cytokin-erythrocyte production -Tx: anemia 2ndary to cancer chemotherapy, CRF |
filgrastim (Neupogen)/pegfilgrastim (Neulasta) | | hematopoietic/cytokin(G-CSF)-leukocyte production -Tx: granulocytopenia, agranulocytosis, or neutropenia after chemotherapy/BMT |
sargramostim (Leukine) | | hematopoietic/cytokin(G-CSF)-leukocyte production -Tx: granulocytopenia, agranulocytosis, or neutropenia after chemotherapy/BMT |
oprelvekin (Neumega) | | hematopoietic/cytokin(platelet-CSF)-platelet production -Tx: thrombocytopenia after chemotherapy/BMT |
aspirin (ASA) | | anticoagulant/anti-platelet -Tx: DVT/PE -MOA: prevent platelet aggregation |
*dipyridamole | Persantine | anticoagulant/anti-platelet -Tx: DVT/PE -MOA: prevent platelet aggregation |
ticlopidine (Ticlid) | | anticoagulant/anti-platelet -Tx: DVT/PE -MOA: prevent platelet aggregation |
clopidogrel (Plavix) | | anticoagulant/anti-platelet -Tx: DVT/PE -MOA: prevent platelet aggregation |
eptifibatide (Integrelin) | | anticoagulant/anti-platelet(GP IIa/III b blocker) -Tx: DVT/PE -MOA: prevent platelet aggregation by blocking GP IIa /IIIb receptors |
tirofiban (Aggrastat) | | anticoagulant/anti-platelet(GP IIa/III b blocker) -Tx: DVT/PE -MOA: prevent platelet aggregation by blocking GP IIa /IIIb receptors |
abciximab (ReoPro) | | anticoagulant/anti-platelet(GP IIa/III b blocker) -Tx: prevent abrupt closure after PTCA(angioplasty) -MOA: prevent platelet aggregation by blocking GP IIa /IIIb receptors |
heparin | | anticoagulant/heparin -Tx: DVT/PE -MOA: inhibits clotting factors -antidote: protamine |
*enoxaparin | Lovenox | anticoagulant/low molecular weight heparin(LMWH) -Tx: DVT/PE -MOA: inhibits clotting factors |
tinzaparin (Innohep) | | anticoagulant/low molecular weight heparin(LMWH) -Tx: DVT/PE -MOA: inhibits clotting factors |
dalteparin (Fragmin) | | anticoagulant/low molecular weight heparin(LMWH) -Tx: DVT/PE -MOA: inhibits clotting factors |
danaparoid (Orgaran) | | anticoagulant/low molecular weight heparin(LMWH) -Tx: DVT/PE -MOA: inhibits clotting factors |
fondaparinux (Arixtra) | | anticoagulant/synthetic heparin analog -Tx: DVT/PE -MOA: inhibits clotting factors |
bivalirudin (Angiomax) | | anticoagulant/miscellaneous -Tx: DVT/PE -MOA: inhibits clotting factors |
*diphenhydramine | Benadryl | antihistamine -Tx: allergic rhinitis, urticaria (hives), pruritus (dermatitis), Ax conjunctiva, Ax (give with EPI if severe),-H1 antagonist -used as OTC sleep aid |