Stack #210651

Description:	# 0 Drug List
Category:	Pharmacology
Created by:	leese281 on 2009-02-23

TRADE	Generic	Therapeutic Class	Usage
MOBIC	meloxicam	Analgesic NSAID	used to treat pain and/or inflammation
INDOCIN	indomethacin	Analgesic NSAID	reduces fever, pain and inflammation. It is similar to ibuprofen (Motrin) and naproxen (Naprosyn, Aleve)
MOTRIN, ADVIL, NUPRIN	ibuprofen	Analgesic NSAID	Pain, fever, and inflammation. Similar to aspirin, naproxen(ALEVE), indomethacin(INDOCIN), nabumetone(RELAFEN)
NAPROSYN, ANAPROX	naproxen	Analgesic NSAID	Pain, fever, inflammation. Similar to ibuprofen(MOTRIN), indomethacin(INDOCIN), nabumetone(RELAFEN)
VOLTAREN, CATAFLAM	diclofenac	Analgesic NSAID	Pain, fever, and inflammation. Similar to ibuprofen(MOTRIN), indomethacin(INDOCIN), nabumetone(RELAFEN), naproxen(ALEVE)
RELAFEN	nabumetone	Analgesic NSAID	Other members of this class include ibuprofen (Motrin), indomethacin (Indocin), naproxen (Aleve) and several others. These drugs are used for the management of mild to moderate pain, fever, and inflammation.
LODINE	etodolac	Analgesic NSAID	mild to moderate pain, fever, and inflammation. They work by reducing the levels of prostaglandins, which are chemicals that are responsible for pain and the fever and tenderness that occur with inflammation
TYLENOL/CODEINE, FIORICET/CODEINE	acetaminophen/codeine	Analgesic
ENDOCET, PERCOCET, ROXICET, TYLOX	acetaminophen/oxycodone	Analgesic	Oxycodone is a narcotic analgesic (pain-reliever) and a cough suppressant that is similar to codeine and hydrocodone. Acetaminophen is a non-narcotic analgesic and antipyretic (fever reducer)
CELEBREX	celecoxib	Analgesic NSAID for arthritis	Treatment of pain, fever, and swelling caused by arthritis. Also used for menstrual cramps
VICODIN, LORTAB, ZYDONE, LORCET	acetaminophen/hydrocodone	Analgesic	Hydrocodone is a narcotic pain-reliever and a cough suppressant, similar to codeine. Acetaminophen is a non-narcotic analgesic (pain reliever) and antipyretic (fever reducer)
OXYCONTIN	oxycodone	Analgesic Strong narcotic pain reliever and cough suppressant	For moderate to severe pain. Similar to morphine, codeine, and hydrocodone.
DURAGESIC	fentanyl	Analgesic - potent synthetic (man-made) narcotic	used for patients with severe chronic pain, for example, the pain of cancer. A 100 µg dose of fentanyl is approximately equal to 10 mg of morphine.
DARVOCET	acetaminophen/propoxyphenen	Analgesic	Propoxyphene is a medication for treating pain. It is an opioid analgesic (related to opium) chemically similar to methadone.mild to moderate pain.
ULTRAM	tramadol	Analgesic -man-made (synthetic) analgesic (pain reliever). Its exact mechanism of action is unknown but similar morphine. Not a NSAID and does not have the increased risk of stomach ulceration and internal bleeding that can occur w NSAIDs.	moderate to moderately severe pain. Extended release tablets are used for moderate to moderately severe chronic pain in adults who require continuous treatment for an extended period
FIORICET	acetaminophen/butalbital/caffeine	Analgesic	pain reliever and sedative. It is used to relieve mild to moderate pain and tension headaches. may also be used to treat migraine headaches.
ULTRACET	acetaminophen/tramadol	Analgesic -used to relieve moderate, acute pain such as pain following dental or surgical procedures	the short-term (up to five days) relief of moderately-severe, acute pain
ORAMORPH	morphine sulfate	Analgesic
GLUCOPHAGE XR, GLUCOPHAGE	metformin	Anti-diabetic Oral medication that lowers blood glucose for treating type 2 diabetes	Treatment of type 2 diabetes and to prevent the development of diabetes in people at risk for diabetes
LANTUS	insulin glargine (injectable)	Anti-diabetic -diabetes mellitus	Like other insulin products, it works by helping sugar (glucose) get into cells but has a more long-acting (over 24 hours) effect. Controlling high blood sugar helps prevent heart disease, strokes, kidney disease, circulation problems, and blindness
HUMALOG	human insulin lispro (Analog)	Anti-diabetic -synthetic product almost identical to human insulin and is used to treat diabetes mellitus	It starts working faster and lasts for a shorter period of time than regular insulin. Treatment of type 1 and type 2 diabetes mellitus, most commonly for type 1
HUMALIN N, NOVOLIN N	human insulin isophane (NPH)	Anti-diabetic -Natural insulin hormone secreted from the pancreas that removes sugar from the blood	Injected insulin. used to treat diabetes mellitus. Controlling high blood sugar helps prevent heart disease, strokes, kidney disease, circulation problems, and blindness
DIABETA, MICRONASE	glyburide	Anti-diabetic -oral glucose lowering-drug in a class of diabetic drugs called sulfonylureas	to reduce blood glucose in patients with type 2 diabetes. Other sulfonylureas include glipizide (Glucotrol), glimepiride (Amaryl), tolbutamide (Orinase), tolazamide, and chlorpropamide (Diabinese)
GLUCOTROL XL, GLUCOTROL	glipizide	Anti-diabetic Sulfonylurea class for Type 2 diabetes	Treatment of type 2 diabetes. Similar to glimepiride(AMARYL), glyburide(MICRONASE,DIABETA), tolbutamide(ORINASE), and tolazamide(TOLINASE)
AMARYL	glimepiride	Anti-diabetic Blood sugar-lowering drug for controlling diabetes	Diabetes. Similar to other sulfonylureas including glyburide(MICRONASE,GLUCOVANCE), glipizide(GLUCOTROL), tolbutamide(ORINASE) and tolazamide(TOLINASE)
GLUCOVANCE	glyburide/metformin	Anti-diabetic	to control high blood sugar in patients with type 2 diabetes (non-insulin-dependent diabetes)
AVANDIA	rosiglitazone	Anti-diabetic -in a class of anti-diabetic drugs called thiazolidinediones	It is used for treating patients with type 2 diabetes. The other member of this class is pioglitazone (Actos)
ACTOS	pioglitazone	Anti-diabetic -class of anti-diabetic drugs called "thiazolidinediones"	treatment of type II diabetes in combination with insulin as well as another class of anti-diabetic drugs, the sulfonylureas.The other member in this class is rosiglitazone (Avandia)
ZYLOPRIM	allopurinol	Antigout -used to lower blood uric acid levels	Used to treat multiple recurrent gout attacks, erosive destructive gouty joint disease, hard lumps of uric acid deposits in tissues, gouty kidney disease, or uric acid stones.also used to prevent elevation of blood uric acid in patients undergoing chemo
KEFLEX	cephalexin	Anti-infective -class of antibiotics called cephalosporins. They are similar to penicillin in action and side effects. They stop or slow the growth of bacterial cells by preventing bacteria from forming the cell wall that surrounds each cell	used to treat infections caused by bacteria that are susceptible to the effects of cephalexin. include infections of the middle ear, tonsils, throat, laryngitis, bronchitis and pneumonia. Also for treating urinary tract, skin, and bone infections
OMINCEF	cefdinir	Anti-infective -semi-synthetic (partially man-made) oral antibiotic in the cephalosporin family of antibiotics. Same family as cephalexin (Keflex), cefaclor (Ceclor), cefuroxime (Zinacef), cefpodoxime (Vantin), cefixime (Suprax), cefprozil (Cefzil)	effective against susceptible bacteria causing infections of the middle ear (otitis media), tonsils (tonsillitis), throat, larynx (laryngitis), bronchi (bronchitis), lungs (pneumonia), skin and other soft tissues
LEVAQUIN	levofloxacin	Anti-infective -antibiotic for treating bacterial infections	Class of antibiotics called fluoroquinolones, ciprofloxacin (Cipro), norfloxacin (Noroxin), ofloxacin (Floxin), trovafloxacin (Trovan), and lomefloxacin (Maxaquin). infections of the sinuses, skin, lungs, ears, airways, bones, and joints
CIPRO	ciprofloxacin	Anti-infective -fluoroquinolone class of antibiotics which includes levofloxacin (Levaquin), ofloxacin (Floxin), gatifloxacin (Tequin), norfloxacin (Noroxin), moxifloxacin (Avelox), trovafloxacin (Trovan)	infections of the skin, lungs, airways, bones, and joints caused by susceptible bacteria. Also used to treat urinary infections caused by bacteria such as E. coli. Ciprofloxacin is effective in treating infectious diarrheas caused by E. coli
AVELOX, VIGAMOX	moxifloxacin	Anti-infective -class of drugs called quinolone antibiotics. It works by stopping the growth of bacteria. This antibiotic only treats bacterial infections. It will not work for viral infections (e.g., common cold, flu).	VIGAMOX is used for eye infections
ZITHROMAX, Z-PACK	azithromycin	Anti-infective Semi-synthetic antibiotic effective against bacteria	Bacteria causing middle ear, tonsilitis, laryngitis, brochitis, pneumonia, and sinusitis. Chemically related to erythromycin and clarithromycin (BIAXIN)
BIAXIN, BIAXIN XL	clarithromycin	Anti-infective Antibiotic	Bacteria infection of middle ear, tonsilitis, throat, laryngitis, bronchitis, pneumonia, and skin infections.
CLEOCIN	clindamycin	Anti-infective	used to treat a wide variety of bacterial infections. This antibiotic only treats bacterial infections. It will not work for viral infections (e.g., common cold, flu).
AMOXIL, TRIMOX	amoxicillin	Anti-infective Antibiotic	Effective against bacteria. Included in penicillin family with ampicillin(UNASYN), piperacillin(PIPRACIL), ticarcillin(TICAR).
AUGMENTIN, AUGMENTIN ES	amoxicillin/ clavulanic acid	Anti-infective -antibiotic of the penicillin type. It is effective against different bacteria such as H. influenzae, N. gonorrhea, E. coli, Pneumococci, Streptococci, and certain strains of Staphylococci	related to penicillin and ampicillin. clavulanic acid enhances effectiveness against bacteria resistant to amoxicillin. middle ear,tonsillitis,laryngitis, bronchitis, sinusitis, and pneumonia. Also urinary tract and skin infections, gonorrhea
VEETIDS, PEN-VEE K, BEEPEN-VK	penicillin V potassium	Anti-infective
BACTRIM, COTRIM, SEPTRA, & DS FORMS	sulfamethoxazole/trimethoprim	Anti-infective
VIBRAMYCIN, DOXYCHEL	doxycycline	Anti-infective -synthetic (man-made) antibiotic derived from tetracycline. Doxycycline works by interrupting the production of proteins by bacteria.	infections, including respiratory tract infections due to Hemophilus influenzae, Streptococcus pneumoniae, or Mycoplasma pneumoniae. Also for Rocky mountain spotted fever, typhus, chancroid, cholera, brucellosis, anthrax, syphilis, and acne.
MACROBID	nitrofurantoin	Anti-infective -anti- bacterial. Three forms are available: a microcrystalline form (Furadantin), a macrocrystalline form (Macrodantin), and a sustained release macrocrystalline form used twice daily (Macrobid)	used to treat or prevent urinary tract infections
PERIOCHIP, PERIDEX	chlorhexidine gluconate	Anti-infective
DIFLUCAN	fluconazole	Anti-infective Antifungal	Antifungal similar to clotrimazole(LOTRIMIN), ketoconazole (NIZORAL), and itraconazole (SPORANOX)
NILSTAT	nystatin	Anti-infective
NIZORAL	ketoconazole	Anti-infective
VALTREX	valacyclovir	Anti-infective
ZOVIRAX	acyclovir	Anti-infective -antiviral drug, a synthetic nucleoside analogue, that is active against the herpes viruses, including herpes simplex 1 and 2 (cold sores and genital herpes), varicella-zoster (shingles and chickenpox), and mononucleosis.	used for treating genital herpes, herpes zoster, and chickenpox.
MINOCIN	minocycline	Anti-infective	an antibiotic used to treat a wide variety of bacterial infections
FLAGYL	metronidazole	Anti-infective -effective against anaerobic bacteria and certain parasites	used to treat parasitic infections including Giardia infections of the small intestine, amebic liver abscess and amebic dysentery (infection of the colon causing bloody diarrhea), bacterial vaginosis, trichomonas vaginal infections
QUININE	quinine sulfate	Anti-infective
NITROQUICK	nitroglycerin	Cardiac
LANOXIN, DIGITEK, LANOXICAPS	digoxin	Cardiac Antiarrhymic	Antiarrhymic for CHF, increases heart vigor
PLAVIX	clopidogrel	Cardiac
COUMADIN	warfarin	Cardiac Anticoagulant	Blood Thinner to prevent or treat pulmonary embolism by preventing blood clots
TRICOR	fenofibrate	Cardiac
LOPID	gemfibrozil	Cardiac
LIPITOR	atorvastatin	Cardiac Antihyperlipidimic statin	Lowers cholesterol. Similar to lovastatin(MEVACOR), simvastatin(ZOCOR), fluvastatin(LESCOL, and pravastatin(PRAVACHOL)
ZOCOR	simvastatin	Cardiac Antihyperlipidemic	Lowers LDL and raises HDL cholesterol by inhibiting HMG-CoA reductase (all statins)
MEVACOR	lovastatin	Cardiac -class of cholesterol-lowering drugs called HMG-CoA reductase inhibitors, or, more commonly "statins."	for reducing total cholesterol and LDL cholesterol, and triglycerides, and for increasing HDL cholesterol in patients with elevated cholesterol. statins include simvastatin (Zocor), atorvastatin (Lipitor), fluvastatin (Lescol), and rosuvastatin (Crestor)
PRAVACHOL	pravastatin	Cardiac
CRESTOR	rosuvastatin	Cardiac
ZETIA	ezetimibe	Cardiac
VYTORIN	ezetimibe/simvastatin	Cardiac
NIASPAN	niacin	Cardiac
ZESTRIL, PRINIVIL	lisinopril	Cardiac -an angiotensin converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitor. Angiotensin is a chemical that is made by the body. It narrows blood vessels and maintains (elevates) blood pressure. When blocked by lisinopril, it cannot be converted into its active form	used to treat elevated blood pressure, heart failure and to improve survival after a heart attack (myocardial infarction).
VASOTEC	enalapril	Cardiac ACE Inhibitor	High blood pressure or CHF
ALTACE	ramipril	Cardiac -ACE inhibitors are used for treating high blood pressure, heart failure and for preventing kidney failure due to high blood pressure and diabetes.	For CHF and hypertension. Prevents attacks, strokes.Others ACEs: enalapril (Vasotec), quinapril (Accupril), captopril (Capoten), fosinopril (Monopril), benazepril (Lotensin), lisinopril (Zestril, Prinivil), moexipril (Univasc) and trandolapril (Mavik).
ACCUPRIL	quinapril	Cardiac
MONOPRIL	fosinopril	Cardiac ACE inhibitor	High blood pressure. Relaxes arteries and veins. Improves output of blood from the heart.
CAPOTEN	captopril	Cardiac
LOTENSIN	benazepril	Cardiac
ZESTORETIC	linsopril/HCTZ	Cardiac
HYTRIN	terazosin	Cardiac
DIOVAN	valsartan	Cardiac -oral medication that belongs to a class of drugs called angiotensin receptor blockers (ARBs) . Other ARBs include irbesartan (Avapro), losartan (Cozaar), and candesartan (Atacand).	used to treat high blood pressure and heart failure. It is also prescribed after heart attacks since valsartan may reduce death in patients who developed congestive heart failure after a heart attack. May also reduce hospitalizations in patients with CHF
COZAAR, CALAN, ISOPTIN	losartan	Cardiac -oral medication that belongs to a class of drugs called angiotensin receptor blockers (ARBs). Other ARBs include irbesartan (Avapro), valsartan (Diovan), and candesartan (Atacand)	for treating hypertension, left ventricular hypertrophy (increase in muscle) and diabetic nephropathy (kidney disease). It may be used alone or in combination with other drugs.
AVAPRO	irbesartan	Cardiac -a class of drugs called angiotensin receptor blockers. Similar to losartan(Cozaar) and valsartan(Diovan). All three drugs block angiotensin II, a chemical that causes arteries and veins to narrow	used to treat high blood pressure.less of an effect in black patients, an effect that is similar to another class of drugs used to treat high blood pressure called ACE inhibitors
DIOVAN HCT	valsartan/HCTZ	Cardiac
BENICAR	olmesartan/HCTZ	Cardiac
TENORMIN	atenolol	Cardiac -beta-adrenergic blocking agent that blocks the effects of adrenergic drugs, for example, adrenaline or epinephrine, on nerves of the sympathetic nervous system	high blood pressure (hypertension). Also for chest pain (angina pectoris). Also for slowing rapid heart rates (tachycardias). It is also prescribed for acute myocardial infarction (heart attack). Also for prevention of migraines,tremors
TOPROL XL, LOPRESSOR	metoprolol	Cardiac -beta-adrenergic blocking agent that is used for treating high blood pressure, heart pain, abnormal rhythms of the heart, and some neurologic conditions	high blood pressure (hypertension). Also for chest pain (angina pectoris). Also for slowing rapid heart rates (tachycardias). It is also prescribed for acute myocardial infarction (heart attack). Also for prevention of migraines,tremors
INDERAL	propranolol	Cardiac -beta- adrenergic blocking agent. Propranolol blocks the action of the sympathetic nervous system, a portion of the involuntary nervous system	high blood pressure (hypertension). Also for chest pain (angina pectoris). Also for slowing rapid heart rates (tachycardias). It is also prescribed for acute myocardial infarction (heart attack). Also for prevention of migraines,tremors
NORVASC	amlodipine	Cardiac Calcium channel blocker	Treatment and prevention of angina resulting from coronary spasm and exertion. Also used for high blood pressure.
PROCARDIA, ADALAT, & XL FORMS	nifedipine	Cardiac Calcium channel blocker	Treatment and prevention of angina resulting from coronary artery spasm and exertion. Also for high blood pressure.
CALAN, ISOPTIN, & SR FORMS	verapamil	Cardiac
CARTIA XT, CARDIZEM CD, TIAZAC, DILACOR	diltiazem	Cardiac Calcium Channel blocker	Heart pain (angina), high blood pressure and abnormal heart rhythms. Similar to amlodipine(NORVASC), verapamil(ISOPTIN), nifedipine(ADALAT & PROCARDIA)
LOTREL	amlodipine/benazepril	Cardiac
COREG	carvedilol	Cardiac
ZIAC	bisoprolol/HCTZ	Cardiac
TENORETIC	atenolol/chlorthalidone	Cardiac
CARDURA	doxazosin	Cardiac Alpha-1 adrenergic blocker	For treating high blood pressure and sometimes for enlargement of prostate. Similar to alfuzosin(UROXATRAL), terazosin(HYTRIN), tamsulosin(FLOMAX), silodosin(RAPAFLO), prazosin(MINIPRESS)
ALDACTONE	spironolactone	Cardiac
CATAPRES	clonidine	Cardiac Antihypertensive and analgesic	Slows heart rate. Also used for withdrawal, diarrhea, menopause, and cancer pain.
AVALIDE	irbesartan/HCTZ	Cardiac
HYZAAR	losartan/HCTZ	Cardiac
IMDUR, MONOKET	isosorbide	Cardiac
FLOMAX	tamsulosin	BPH alpha blocker-treatment of men who are having difficulty urinating because of benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH).	used to treat men who are having problems urinating because of BPH. (enlarged prostate)
AMETHOPTERIN	methotrexate	Antineoplastic
ESIDRIX, HYDRODIURIL, ORETIC	hydrochlorothiazide	Cardiac/Renal
LASIX	furosemide	Cardiac/Renal -works by blocking the absorption of salt and fluid in the kidney tubules, causing a profound increase in urine output (diuresis). The diuretic effect of furosemide can cause body water and electrolyte depletion	powerful diuretic used to treat excessive fluid accumulation and swelling (edema) of the body caused by heart failure, cirrhosis, chronic kidney failure, and nephrotic syndrome. Sometimes used with other blood pressure pills to treat high blood pressure
DYAZIDE, MAXZIDE	triamterene/HCTZ	Cardiac/Renal
ATARAX	hydroxyzine	CNS
ANTIVERT,Bonine	meclizine	CNS/GI -antihistamine with antiemetic (anti-nausea) and antispasmodic (anti-muscle spasm) activity. It also suppresses the nervous system by blocking the action of the neurotransmitter acetylcholine	treatment of nausea, vomiting, and dizziness associated with motion sickness.
LORTISONE	betamethasone/clotrimazole	Dermatologic
K-DUR, KLOR-CON, K-LYTE, MICRO-K	potassium chloride	Electrolyte
PHENERGAN	promethazine	Gastrointestinal - same class as chlorpromazine (Thorazine) and trifluoperazine (Stelazine). However,promethazine is not used as an anti-psychotic. It used as an anti-histamine, sedative, and antiemetic (anti-nausea).	prescribed for treating nausea or vomiting, motion sickness, and allergic reactions and for sedation
ZANTAC	ranitidine	Gastrointestinal H2-blockers that block the action of histamine on stomach cells	Reduces stomach acid and ulcers.
NEXIUM	esomeprazole	Gastrointestinal Proton pump inhibitor (PPI). Acid Reducer	Acid reflux. Similar to omeprazole(PRILOSEC), lansoprazole(PREVACID), rabeprazole(ACIPHEX), pantoprazole(PROTONIX)
PREVACID	lansoprazole	Gastrointestinal Proton pump inhibitor (PPI)Acid reducer.	Proton pump inhibitor (PPI)Acid reducer.
PROTONIX	pantoprazole	Gastrointestinal
PRILOSEC	omeprazole	Gastrointestinal Proton pump inhibitor (PPI)Acid Reducer.	Ulcers and acid reflux. Similar to lansoprazole(PREVACID), rabeprazole(ACIPHEX, pantoprazole(PROTONIX), esomeprazole(NEXIUM).
ACIPHEX	rabeprazole	Gastrointestinal	used for ulcers of the stomach and duodenum, erosive or ulcerative gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD).also is used with antibiotics for eradicating Helicobacter pylori infections of the stomach that, along with acid, are responsible for many ulcers
LEVSIN	hyoscyamine	Gastrointestinal
PEPCID	famotidine	Gastrointestinal -class of medications called H2-blockers that blocks the action of histamine on stomach cells, thus reducing production of acid by the stomach	blocks the action of histamine on stomach cells, and reduces stomach acid production. Useful in promoting the healing of stomach and duodenal ulcers and in reducing ulcer pain.
REGLAN	metoclopromide	Gastrointestinal - anti-emetic(heartburn or acid reflux)	Acid reflux. Recently issued "black box warning" due to 20% of patients experiencing continued spasms after three months of use.
GLYCOLAX, MIRALAX	polyethylene glycol(PEG)	Gastrointestinal
METICORTEN, ORASONE, DELTASONE	prednisone	Hormone
MEDROL	methylprednisolone	Hormone -synthetic (man-made) corticosteroid.Corticosteroids affect metabolism in various ways and modify the immune system. Corticosteroids also block inflammation and are used in a wide variety of inflammatory diseases affecting many organs.	used for suppression of inflammation. Examples of inflammatory conditions for which methylprednisolone is used include rheumatoid arthritis, systemic lupus erythematosus, acute gouty arthritis, psoriatic arthritis, ulcerative colitis, and Crohn's disease
PREMARIN	conjugated estrogens	Hormone Estrogens and progestins are the classes of female hormones	Menopause,ovaries removed, vaginal dryness or atrophy, breast cancer, and osteoporosis.
YASMIN 28	ethinyl estrodiol/drospirenone	Hormone
ORTHOEVRA	norelgestromin/ethinyl estradiol	Hormone
ORTHO TRI-CYCLEN LO, NECON, TRISPRINTEC	ethinyl estradiol/norgestimate	Hormone
TRIVORA-28, AVIANE, ALESSE	ethinyl estradiol/levonorgestrel	Hormone
MIRCETTE, APRI, KARIVA	ethinyl estradiol/desogestrel	Hormone
PREMPRO	conjugated estrogen/medroxyprogesterone	Hormone
NUVARING	etonogestrel/estradiol	Hormone
SYNTHROID, LEVOXYL, LEVOTHROID	levothyroxine	Hormone -thyroid	This drug is used to replace thyroid hormone, to treat an overactive thyroid and for testing thyroid gland function
FLEXERIL	cycloybenzaprine	Musculoskeletal -muscle relaxant	Relieves muscle spasm when the spasm is due to local problems (that is, problems originating in the muscle itself and not in the nerves controlling the muscles)short-term relief of painful muscle conditions
SOMA	carisoprodol	Musculoskeletal -muscle relaxant. It acts by blocking electrical communication among nerves in the reticular formation of the brain and in the spinal cord.	used together with rest and physical therapy for short-term relief of painful muscle conditions
SKELAXIN	metaxalone	Musculoskeletal -relaxes muscles possibly by affecting the central nervous system (brain and spinal cord).	used as an adjunct to physical therapy during treatment of short-term, painful muscle spasms
ZANAFLEX	tizanidine	Musculoskeletal -treat muscle spasms	treat muscle spasms
BENTYL,BYCLOMINE,DIBENT,DI-SPAX,DILOMINE	dicyclomine	Musculoskeletal -class of drugs called anticholinergics. Anticholinergic drugs block the effects of acetylcholine, the chemical transmitter that nerves release in order to cause muscles to contract. Reduces contraction of the muscles in the intestines	used in the treatment of irritable bowel syndrome and ulcers, colitis GI disorders
ROBAXIN	methocarbamol	Musculoskeletal - Relaxes muscles	Used to decrease muscle pain and spasms associated with strains, sprains or other muscle injuries
EVISTA	raloxifene	Musculoskeletal -decreases bone turnover and increases bone density although not to the same extent as estrogen itself. This makes bones stronger and prevents fractures in women with osteoporosis	for the prevention and treatment of osteoporosis in post-menopausal women.
FOSAMAX	alendronate	Musculoskeletal -The bisphosphonate class includes etidronate (Didronel), ibandronate (Boniva), pamidronate (Aredia), risedronate (Actonel), and tiludronate (Skelid)	used for treating osteoporosis in men and postmenopausal women. It also is used for Paget's disease of bone and osteoporosis caused by steroid treatment.
ACTONEL	risedronate	Musculoskeletal Bisphosphonate for bone disease and osteoporosis	Bone disease and osteoporosis. Similar to alendronate(FOSAMAX) and etidronate(DIDRONEL)
TOPAMAX	topiramate	Neurological -oral drug that is used to prevent the seizures of epilepsy. (It is an anti-epileptic or anti-seizure drug). It is used primarily among patients who are not controlled by other anti-epileptic drugs	used in combination with other anti-seizure drugs among adults and children aged 2-16 years with partial seizures or generalized tonic-clonic seizures.also is approved for the prevention of migraine headaches in adults
LAMICTAL	lamotrigine	Neurological -oral drug that is used for treating seizures. It is chemically unrelated to other anti-seizure drugs. The precise mechanism by which it exerts its anti-seizure action is not known	used in combination with other anti-seizure drugs in the treatment of some types of seizures. It also is used alone for treating partial seizures in patients 16 years and older when converting from the anti-epileptic drug valproate
DILANTIN, PHENYTEX	phenytoin	Neurological Anticonvulsant	anti-seizure
PHENOBARBITAL	phenobarbital	Neurological
TRILEPTAL	oxycarbazepine	Neurological
IMITREX	sumatriptan	Neurological
ARICEPT	donepezil	Neurological Cholinesterase inhibitors used to treat Alzheimer's disease	Improves the symptoms but does not slow down the progression of Alzheimer's disease.
NEURONTIN	gabepentin	Neurological
FOLVITE	folic acid	Nutritional
XANAX	alprozolam	Psychotherapeutic Anti-anxiety drug in the benzodiazepine family for anxiety disorders and panic attacks causing palpitations and insomnia	Anti-anxiety similar to diazepam(VALIUM), clonazepam(KLONOPIN), lorazepam(ATIVAN), flurazepam(DALMANE)
XALATAN	latanoprost	Ophthalmic
PATANOL	olopatadine	Ophthalmic
VALIUM	diazepam	Psychotherapeutic Anti-anxiety	Anti-anxiety drug in the benzodiazepine family. Similar to alprazolam(XANAX, clonazepam(KLONOPIN), lorazepam(ATIVAN), flurazepam(DALMANE). Also used for tremors, withdrawal, and seizures.
RESTORIL	temazepam	Psychotherapeutic
BUSPAR	buspirone	Psychotherapeutic
AVENTYL	nortriptyline	Psychotherapeutic
ZOLOFT	sertraline	Psychotherapeutic SSRI	Depression, OCD, panic, PTSD, social anxiety, and PMDD. Similar to fluoxetine(PROZAC, paroxetine(PAXIL), citalopram(CELEXA), and fluvoxamine(LUVOX)
LEXAPRO	escitalopram	Psychotherapeutic
PROZAC	fluoxetine	Psychotherapeutic SSRI (Selective seratonin Reuptake)	Depression. Similar to citalopram(CELEXA), paroxetine(PAXIL), sertraline(ZOLOFT). Also used for bulimia, OCD, panic, and PMDD
EFFEXOR XR	venlafaxine	Psychotherapeutic
PAXIL	paroxetine	Psychotherapeutic SSRI (Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitor)	Depression, OCD, panic disorder, PTSD, PMDD, and social anxiety. Similar to fluoxetine(PROZAC), citalopram(CELEXA), and sertraline(ZOLOFT)Do not take SSRI with MAOI.
CELEXA	citalopram	Psychotherapeutic SSRI	Antidepressant similar to fluoxetine(PROZAC), paroxetine(PAXIL), and sertrline(ZOLOFT)
CYMBALTA	duloxetine	Psychotherapeutic
REMERON	mirtazapine	Psychotherapeutic
ELAVIL	amitriptyline	Psychotherapeutic
WELLBUTRIN SR, WELLBUTRIN	buproprion	Psychotherapeutic
SEROQUEL	quetiapine	Psychotherapeutic -an oral antipsychotic drug used for treating schizophrenia and bipolar disorder. Although the mechanism of action of quetiapine is unknown, like other anti-psychotics, it inhibits communication between nerves of the brain	used alone or in combination with other drugs to treat schizophrenia and bipolar disorder
RISPERDAL	risperidone	Psychotherapeutic -an antipsychotic medication that works by interfering with the communication among nerves in the brain	for the treatment of psychotic disorders, for example, schizophrenia. It also is used in combination with lithium or valproate for the treatment of acute manic or mixed episodes associated with bipolar I disorder
ZYPREXA	olanzapine	Psychotherapeutic -drug class known as atypical antipsychotics. Other members of this class include clozapine (Clozaril), risperidone (Risperdal), aripiprazole (Abilify) and ziprasidone (Geodon).	for treating schizophrenia and acute mixed, or manic episodes associated with bipolar disorder. It also is used as maintenance therapy for bipolar disorder and treating agitation due to schizophrenia or bipolar disorder.
DEPAKOTE	divalproex	Psychotherapeutic	used to treat seizure disorders, certain psychiatric conditions (manic phase of bipolar disorder), and to prevent migraine headaches. It works by restoring the balance of certain natural substances (neurotransmitters) in the brain
ESKALITH	lithium	Psychotherapeutic -effects usually begin within 1 week of starting treatment, and the full effect is seen by 2 to 3 weeks	used for treating manic episodes due to bipolar disorder (manic-depressive illness). It is also combined with antidepressants to treat depression.
ABILIFY	aripiprazole	Psychotherapeutic -anti-psychotic drug for treating psychoses. Like other anti-psychotic drugs, the mechanism of action of aripiprazole is unknown. Moreover, like other anti-psychotics, it blocks several receptors on the nerves of the brain	used to treat schizophrenia, bipolar mania and mixed manic/depressisve episodes (as sole or adjunctive therapy) and as adjunctive (add-on) therapy for major depressive disorder
ADDERALL XR, ADDERALL	amphetamine/dextroamphetamine	Psychotherapeutic
CONCERTA, RITALIN-SR, METHYLINE ER	methylphenidate	Psychotherapeutic
STRATTERA	atomoxetine	Psychotherapeutic
FASTIN	phentermine	Psychotherapeutic
AMBIEN	zolpidem	Psychotherapeutic Hypnotic/Sedative. Closely related to benzodiazepines.	Insomnia
LUNESTA	eszopiclone	Psychotherapeutic
DESYREL	trazodone	Psychotherapeutic
KLONOPIN	clonazepam	Psychotherapeutic Anti-Anxiety and Anticonvulsant	Anti-anxiety benzodiazepine similar to diazepam(VALIUM), alprazolam(ZANAX), lorazepam(ATIVAN), flurazepam(DALMANE). Also used for seizures.
ATIVAN	lorazepam	Psychotherapeutic Anti-anxiety	Anti-anxiety. Similar to diazepam(VALIUM), alprazolam(XANAX), clonazepam(KLONOPIN), and flurazepam(DALMANE).
DITROPAN XL, DITROPAN	oxybutynin	Renal - Anticholinergic drug	Treatment of overactive bladder
DETROL LA, DETROL	tolterodine	Renal - Anticholinergic drug	Treatment of overactive bladder
PYRIDIUM	phenazopyridine	Renal
CIALIS	tadalafil	Reproduction
VIAGRA	sildenafil	Reproduction
ALLEGRA D	fexofenadine/pseudoephedrine	Respiratory
CLARINEX	desloratadine	Respiratory
ADVAIR DISKUS	fluticasone/salmeterol	Respiratory -combination of inhaled drugs that is used to treat asthma and chronic bronchitis	treatment of asthma or chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) associated with chronic bronchitis. Advair Diskus should not be used to treat acute episodes of asthma or COPD.
FLONASE, FLOVENT	fluticasone	Respiratory Man-made steroid of the glucocorticoid family. FLONASE is anti-inflammatory in the nose. FLOVENT is oral inhaler	Control of symptoms of allergic and non-allergic rhinitis, a condition in which the lining of the nose swells and releases fluid that results in a stuffy and runny nose
NASONEX	mometasone	Respiratory
RHINOCORT AQUA, RHINOCORT, PULMICORT	budesonide	Respiratory
SINGULAIR	montelukast	Respiratory -an oral leukotriene receptor antagonist for the treatment of asthma and seasonal allergic rhinitis (hay fever).	for the treatment of asthma and seasonal allergic rhinitis. Montelukast begins working after 3 to 14 days of therapy. Therefore, it should not be used for the treatment of an acute asthmatic attack
TESSALON	benzonatate	Respiratory -It has an anesthetic (numbing) action similar to that of benzocaine and "numbs" the stretch sensors in the lungs. It is the stretching of these sensors with breathing that causes the cough	used for relieving coughs
TUSSIONEX	hydrocodone/chlorpheneramine	Respiratory
PROVENTIL	albuterol	Respiratory - beta 2 blocker
COMBIVENT	albuterol/ipratropium	Respiratory
VENTOLIN, PROVENTIL	albuterol	Respiratory - beta 2 blocker
SPIRIVA	tiotropium	Respiratory
NASACORT AQ, NASOCORT, TRINESSA	triamcinolone	Respiratory - Nasal spray synthetic corticosteroid. Either an oral metered-dose inhaler for asthma (Azmacort), as a topical prep for the skin (Kenalog; Aristocort) or as a nasal spray (Nasacort AQ) or inhaler (Nasacort) for relieving symptoms of rhinitis	used for relieving symptoms of rhinitis
ZYRTEC	cetirizine	Respiratory Non-sedating 4th generation antihistamine	Antihistamine for allergic sneezing, itchy nose and eyes. Also used to treat hives
FRAGMIN	dalteparin	Anticoagulant	Blood thinner used to help prevent blood clots in persons undergoing surgery.
AMERGE	naratriptan	Migraine headaches	Releives migraine headaches
TAXOL	paclitaxel	Cancer	Treatment of various types of cancer
SONATA	zaleplon	Hypnotic	Treatment of insomnia
CLARITIN, ALAVERT	loratidine	Antihistamine	Seasonal allergies and a type of allergic skin rash
COGNEX	tacrine	Neurological Cholinesterase inhibitors used to treat Alzheimer's disease	To treat Alzheimer's disease. Not a cure. Increases ACH levels in the brain. Admin with lecithin.
ALLEGRA	fexofenadine	Respiratory 2nd generation antihistamine	Antihistamine. Similar to loratadine(CLARITIN), cetirizine(ZYRTEC), azelastine(ASTELIN)
NEORAL	cyclosporine	Antipsoriatic, antirheumatic, immunosuppressant	Prevent or treat organ transplant rejection, arthritis, and psoriasis