# 0 Drug List

Help

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

INDERAL

propranolol

Cardiac -beta- adrenergic blocking agent. Propranolol blocks the action of the sympathetic nervous system, a portion of the involuntary nervous system

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