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230 of Most Commonly prescribed meds

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Brand
Catergory/SE
Hydrocodone/ Acetaminophen   Vicodin, Lortab, Norco   Narcotic angalgesic Blurred vision; constipation; difficulty breathing; dizziness; drowsiness; flushing; lightheadedness; mental/mood changes; nausea; vomiting.  
Lipitor   Atorvastatin   HMG-CoA reductase inhibitor muscle weakness, liver function  
Amoxicillin   Amoxil®, Trimox   antibiotic allergic reactions, GI  
Lisinopril   Prinivil and Zestril   ACE angioedema, orthostaic hypostension, dizziness  
Hydrochlorothiazide   Microzide   Thiazide diuretic dizziness, lightheadedness, or fainting hyperglycemia, hypokalcemia  
Atenolol   Tenormin   Beta-Blocker b1 selective  
Zithromax   Azithromycin   antibiotic allergic reaction, diarhea, n&v  
Furosemide   Lasix   Loop diurectic Dizziness; lightheadedness; sensitivity to sunlight  
Alprazolam   Xanax   Benzodiazepine- can be habit forming  
Metoprolol   Lopressor, Toprol-XL   Antihypertensive Beta 1 selective bradycardia, hypotension  
Albuterol Aerosol   ProAir HFA   Asthma Beta 2 agonist  
Norvasc   amlodipine besylate   Calcium Channel Blocker  
Levothyroxine   Levoxyl and Synthroid   thyroid replacement therapy Hyperthyroidism (gravis)  
Metformin   GLUCOPHAGE,FORTAMET(xl)   biguanide- oral antihyperglycemics monitor renal- lactic acidosis  
Zoloft   Sertraline Hcl   ANTIDEPRESSANTS sexual dysfunction, myalgia, hypertonia, increased appetite  
Lexapro   Escitalopram Oxalate   ANTIDEPRESSANTS insominia  
Ibuprofen   Motrin   NONSTEROIDAL ANTIINFLAMMATORY AGENTS GI upset, bleeding  
Cephalexin   Keflex   ANTIBIOTICS: CEPHALOSPORINS 250 mg q6h  
Zolpidem Tartrate   Ambien   SEDATIVES/HYPNOTICS 5-10mg anaphalaxis , withrawl  
Prednisone   Deltasone   ADRENALS diabetes, decreased growth in peds, cushing like, NA retention, K loss, hypertesnion, osteoporosis  
Esomeprazole Magnesium   Nexium   PPI  
Triamterenew/ HCTZ   DYAZIDE®   diuretic • antihypertensive  
Propoxyphene-N/ Acetaminophen   Darvocet-N   OPIATE AGONISTS  
Simvastatin   Zocor   ANTILIPEMIC AGENTS liver, myopathy  
Montelukast Sodium   Singulair   PROPHYLAXIS/TREATMENT CHRONIC PEDIATRIC ASTHMA leukotriene receptor antagonist  
Lansoprazole   Prevacid   PPI  
Fluoxetine   Prozac   ANTIDEPRESSANTS  
Lorazepam   Ativan   BENZODIAZEPINES  
Plavix   Clopidogrel Bisulfate   REDUCTION OF ATHEROSCLEROTIC EVENTS  
Oxycodone w/Acetaminophen   Percocet   OPIATE AGONISTS , constipation, n&v  
Amoxicillin/ Potassium Clavulanate   Augmentin   Antibiotic  
Fluticasone Propionateand salmeterol xinafoate   Advair Diskus   anti asthma cotico and beta 2 agonist combo, uri  
Alendronate Sodium   Fosamax   OSTEOPOROSIS, take with full glass water, in morning 30 minutes prior to eating  
Venlafaxine Hydrochloride   Effexor XR   ANTIDEPRESSANTS , no maois'  
Warfarin   Coumadin   ANTICOAGULANTS , vit0k dependant, bleeding. dont use with asprin, normal INR 2-3  
Paroxetine   PAXIL   ANTIDEPRESSANTS  
Clonazepam   Klonopin   BENZODIAZEPINES cns depression  
Cetirizine   Zyrtec   ANTIHISTAMINE drowsiness  
Protonix   Pantoprazole Sodium   PROTON PUMP INHIBITORS  
Acetaminophen/ Codeine   Tylenol-Codeine   OPIATE AGONISTS  
Sulfamethoxazole/Trimethoprim 5:1   Bactrim, Septra (DS-double strength) 400/80, 800/160   antibacterial combination UTI treatment, acute ottis media in chidrel acute bronchtis. Suspension and injection available  
Gabapentin   Neurontin   ANTICONVULSANTS partial seizures dizziness, somnolence, and peripheral edema.  
Conjugated Estrogens   Premarin   Menopause HRT increase risk of endometiral cancer  
Fluticasone propionate   Flonase   ANTI-INFLAMMATORY allergy  
Trazodone HCL   Desyrel   ANTIDEPRESSANTS  
Cyclobenzaprine   Flexeril   SKELETAL MUSCLE RELAXANTS  
Amitriptyline   Elavil   ANTIDEPRESSANTS  
Levofloxacin   Levaquin   QUINOLONE ANTIBIOTICS  
Tramadol   Ultram   OPIATE AGONISTS nausea, dizziness, contipation  
Ciprofloxacin   Cipro Tablets   QUINOLONE ANTIBIOTICS  
Amlodipine Besylate and Benazepril HCl   Lotrel   anit-hypertensive comb  
Ranitidine   Zantac   histamine H2-receptors antagonist  
Fexofenadine Hcl   Allegra   ANTIHISTAMINES  
Valsartan   Diovan   HYPOTENSIVE AGENTS , ace  
Enalapril   Vasotec   ACE angioedma, anaphalaxis  
Diazepam   Valium Tablets   BENZODIAZEPINES  
Fluconazole   Diflucan   ANTIFUNGAL ANTIBIOTICS  
Lisinopril/ HCTZ   Zestoretic   HYPOTENSIVE AGENTS  
Potassium Chloride   Klor-Con   POTASSIUM REPLACEMENT  
Ramipril   Altace   ACE  
Bupropion Hydrochloride Extended-Release   Wellbutrin XL   ANTIDEPRESSANTS  
Celecoxib   Celebrex   COX-2 INHIBITOR, use in RA asnd OA, increased risk stroke, MI  
Sildenafil Citrate   Viagra, ravatio (pulmonary hypertension)   inhibitor phosphodiesterase type 5 (PDE5). do not use with nitrates  
Doxycycline   Atridox (syringe), Monodox(capsule), Peristat Vibramycin   TETRACYCLINES photsenitivy, not for actively growing bones/teeth  
Ezetimibe   Zetia   blcoks cholesterol absorbtion , gi upset  
Rosiglitazone Maleate   Avandia   Type II diabetes, increasing insulin sensitivity  
Lovastatin   Mevacor   ANTILIPEMIC AGENTS  
Carisoprodol   Soma   SKELETAL MUSCLE RELAXANTS  
Drospirenone and Ethinyl Estradiol   Yasmin 28   CONTRACEPTIVES increased throbolitic events, don't smoke  
Allopurinol   Zyloprim Tablets   Gout,REDUCTION OF URIC ACID, can increase gout attacks  
Clonidine   Catapres   Hypotensive, alpha-agonist , dry-mouth constipation  
Methylprednisolone   Depo Medrol   cotico  
Pioglitazone hydrochloride   Actos   type II antidiabetic increase insulin sensitivity  
Pravachol   Pravastatin Sodium   ANTILIPEMIC AGENTS  
Risedronate Sodium   Actonel   OSTEOPOROSIS take 30 minutes before eating first thing in morning with water  
Norelgestromin / Ethinyl Estradiol   Ortho Evra   contraceptive patch 1 for forst 3 weeks  
Citalopram Hydrobromide   Celexa   ANTIDEPRESSANTS  
Verapamil SR   Verelan PM, Isoptin,Covera-HS   CALCIUM CHANNEL BLOCKERS, non-dhp  
Isosorbide   Isordil, Tiradose   Vasodialtor  
Penicillin V Potassium   Penicillin VK   ANTIBIOTICS: PENICILLINS  
Glyburide   Micronase , Diebeta, Glynase Pres-Tab   SULFONYLUREAS  
Amphetamine Mixed Salts   Adderall XR   RESPIRATORY AND CEREBRALSTIMULANTS  
Mometasone Furoate   Nasonex   ANTI-INFLAMMATORY AGENTS nasla  
Folic Acid   Folvite   VITAMIN B COMPLEX  
Quetiapine Fumarate   Seroquel   ANTIPSYCHOTICS  
Losartan Potassium   Cozaar   HYPOTENSIVE AGENTS, ARB  
Fenofibrate   Tricor   ANTILIPEMIC AGENTS  
Carvedilol   Coreg   CARDIAC DRUGS, non selective beta and a1-blocking activity  
Methylphenidate (Ex-R Tablets   Concerta   RESPIRATORY AND CEREBRAL STIMULANTS  
Vytorin   Ezetimibe & Simvastatin   ANTILIPEMIC AGENTS  
Insulin Glargine   Lantus   NSULINS long-acting insulin  
Promethazine   Phenergan   ANTIHISTAMINE DRUGS  
Meloxicam   Mobic   NONSTEROIDAL ANTIINFLAMMATORY AGENTS  
Tamsulosin Hydrochloride   Flomax   BPH antagonist of alpha1A adrenoceptors in the prostate  
Rosuvastatin Calcium   Crestor   ANTILIPEMIC AGENTS  
Temazepam   Restoril   BENZODIAZEPINES  
Omeprazole   Prilosec   PPI  
Omnicef   Cefdinir   CEPHALOSPORINS  
Albuterol Nebulizer Sol.   Ventolin Nebules   Beta-2 agonist  
Risperidone   Risperdal   TRANQUILIZERS/antipsychotic  
Rabeprazole Sodium   Aciphex   PROTON PUMP INHIBITOR)  
Digoxin   Digitek, Lanoxin   CARDIAC DRUGS 0.5-1 ng/ml level,for HF, 0.125mg usual dose  
Spironolactone   Aldactone   POTASSIUM SPARING DIURETICS  
Valacyclovir Hydrochloride   Valtrex   ANTIVIRALS  
Latanoprost   Xalatan   GLAUCOMA THERAPY  
Losartan Potassium-Hydrochlorothiazide   Hyzaar   HYPOTENSIVE AGENTS combo  
Quinapril   Accupril   ACE  
Clindamycin   Cleocin HCL   ANTIBIOTICS  
Metronidazole Tabs   Flagyl   antibacterial Good for anerobes  
Triamcinlnolone   Nasacort AQ   allery nasal  
Topiramate   Topamax   ANTICONVULSANTS partial onset or primary generalized tonic-clonic seizures  
Ipratropium Bromide and Albuterol Sulfate   Combivent   Bronchodilator Aerosol for asthma, anticholinergic bronchodilator/ beta 2 agonist  
Lotensin   Benazepril   HYPOTENSIVE AGENTS ace  
Gemfibrozil   Lopid   LIPOTROPIC AGENTS fibrate  
Irbesartan   Avapro   ANTIHYPERTENSIVES ARB  
Glimepiride   Amaryl   ANTIDIABETIC AGENTS Sulfonurea secretory agent  
Estradiol   Estrace   Estrogen HRT  
Hydroxyzine   Atarax, Vistaril   SEDATIVES AND HYPNOTICS  
Metoclopramide   Reglan   antiemetic  
Doxazosin Mesylate   Cardura   Hypotensive agent inhibitor of the alpha1  
Glipizide   Glucotrol   SULFONYLUREAS  
Diclofenac   Voltaren   Nsaid  
Raloxifene   Evista   Osterporosis Serm thrombosis  
tolterodine tartrate   Detrol LA   URINARY ANTISPASMODIC muscarinic receptor antagonist  
Meclizine   Antivert   ANTIEMETICS  
Glyburide/ Metformin   Glucovance   ANTIDIABETIC AGENTS  
Atomoxetine HCl   Strattera   TREATMENT OF ADHD  
Duloxetine Hcl   Cymbalta   ANTIDEPRESSANTS  
Nitrofurantoin   Macrobid   URINARY ANTI-INFECTIVES  
Promethazine/ Codeine   Phenergan-Cod   Antitussive, antihistamine  
Olmesartan Medoxomil   Benicar   HYPOTENSIVE AGENTS ARB  
Mirtazapine   Remeron   ANTIDEPRESSANTS  
Bisoprolol/HCTZ   Ziac   HYPOTENSIVE AGENTS  
Desloratadine   Clarinex   ANTIHISTAMINES  
Minocycline   Minocin (tablets and injection)   TETRACYCLINES  
Sumatriptan Succinate   Imitrex   MIGRAINE triptan can cause cardia events, hypertension  
Nabumetone   Relafen   Nsaid  
Olanzapine   Zyprexa   ANTIPSYCHOTICS  
Lamotrigine   Lamictal   ANTICONVULSANTS, bb sjs  
polyethylene glycol 3350   Glycolax, Miralax   Hyperosmotic Laxative  
Acyclovir   Zovirax   anitviral for herpes  
Propranolol   Inderal   caridac, non-selective beta blocker  
Triamcinolone Acetonide   Nasacort AQ   corticosteroid anti-allergy spray  
Donepezil Hydrochloride   Aricept   alzheimers inhibitor of acetylcholinesterase,  
Butalbital, Acetaminophen and Caffeine   Fioricet   ANALGESICS  
Niacin   Niaspan   ANTILIPEMIC AGENTS, triglycerdes flushing  
Azithromycin   Zithromax   ANTIBIOTICS: Macrolide  
Valproic Acid   Depakote   mood-stabilize, anti-epileptic, antimigrain hepatotoxic  
Buspirone   Buspar   ANXIOLYTICS- SEDATIVES AND HYPNOTICS  
Norgestimate and Ethinyl Estradiol   Tri-Sprintec, Ortho-Tri-Cyclen, ortho-try cyclen lo, trinessa   occ  
Methotrexate   Trexall   ANTINEOPLASTIC AGENTS nephropathy  
Oxycodone   OxyContin, Oxyfast, OxyIR, Roxicodone, ETH- Oxydose   Analgesic opiate naive 10mg q12hr, somnolence, n&v, constipation, miosis (pinpoint)  
Budesonide   Rhinocort Aqua   Corticosteroid, nasal spray  
Olmesartan Medoxomil-Hydrochlorothiazide   Benicar HCT   ARB and HCT  
Terazosin   Hytrin   HYPOTENSIVE AGENTS, BPH alpha-1-selective blocker  
Metaxalone   Skelaxin   SKELETAL MUSCLE RELAXANTS, cns depression  
Clotrimazole/ Betamethasone   Lotrisone   ANTIFUNGALS topical cream for tinea  
Tadalafil   Cialis   ED PDE5 inhibitor, not with nitrates  
Irbesartan-Hydrochlorothiazide   Avalide   ARb and HCTZ  
Fexofenadine   Allegra   ANTIHISTAMINES  
Benzonatate   Tessalon   ANTITUSSIVES  
Olopatadine   Patanol   TREATMENT OF ALLERGIC CONJUNCTIVITIS opthamalic  
Quinine Sulfate   Quinine   ANTIMALARIAL AGENTS  
diltiazem   CartiaXT   CCB non-dhp (AV nodal blocking properties (verapamil>diltiazem) that prevent any reflex tachycardia)  
Insulin Lispro   Humalog   insulin rapid-acting  
ethinyl estradiol and levonorgestrel   Alesse, Aviane, Levlen, Levlite, Levora, Tri-Levlen, Triphasil, Triphasil-28, Trivora   occ  
Amphetamine Mixed Salts   Adderall   RESPIRATORY AND CEREBRALSTIMULANTS  
Famotidine   Pepcid Tablets   H2 antagoist, gi  
Nifedipine ER   Procardia   CCB, dhp  
Nortriptyline   Pamelor   tricyclic antidepressants  
Hydrocodone and Chlorpheniramine   Tussionex   ANTITUSSIVES-EXPECTS. & MUCYOLYTIC AGENTS  
Nitroglycerin Sublingual Tablets   Nitroquick, Nitrostat   Nitro  
Phenytoin   Dilantin   Antiepileptic 10-20 mcg/mL nystagmus, ataxia  
Acetaminophen/Oxycodone   Endocet, Percocet   analgesic combo  
Etodolac   Lodine   Nsaid  
Atenolol/ Chlorthalidone   Tenoretic   HYPOTENSIVE AGENTS  
Phentermine   Fastin   APPETITE SUPPRESSANTS  
Tramadol/ Acetaminophen   Ultracet   analgesic  
Tizanidine   Zanaflex   SKELETAL MUSCLE RELAXANTS  
methadone   Dolophine   narcotic long acting  
Morphine   MS Contin, Morphine Sulfate   MS Contin- sheduled, Morphine Sulfate prn  
Diclofenac and Misoprostol   Arthrotec   Nsaid  
Suldinac   Clinoril   nsaid  
Naproxen   Naprosyn, Anaprox, Alleve   nsaid  
Doxepin   Sinequan   Antiderpessant, tri cyclic  
Aripiprazole   Abilify   Antipsychotic, atypical  
Clozapine   Clozaril   Antipsychotic, atypical  
Lithium   Lithonate, Lithobid   Mood Stabilizer, desired level 0.6-1.2 mEQ/L  
Trimox® (amoxicillin capsules), Biaxin® (clarithromycin tablets), and Prevacid® (lansoprazole capsules)   Prevpac   H pylori  
Sitagliptin   Januvia   Antidebetic Agent, Dipeptidul Peptidase IV (DPP-IV) inhibitor, increases GLP-1,lowers glucose production in liver, and increases insulin release  
Tiotroprium   Spiriva (Hanihaler)   COPD anticholinergic qd  
Brimonidine Tartrate   Alphagan   GLAUCOMA  
Azelastine Hydrochloride   Astelin   ANTIHISTAMINES nasal  
Mupirocin   Bactroban   ANTIBIOTICS topical  
Tobramycin and Dexamethasone   Tobradex   ANTIBIOTICS Ocular  
Moxifloxacin   Vigamox   Antibiotic ocular  
Dorzolamide Hydrochloride-Timolol Maleate   Cosopt   Glaucoma  
Travapost   Travatan   Glaucoma  
Hydrocortisone; Neomycin; Polymyxin B   Cortisporin   Antibiotic topical  
Clindamycin & Benzoyl Peroxide   BenzaClin   Acne, topical  
Zafirlukast   Accolate   RESPIRATORY:LEUKOTRIENE ANTAGONIST  
Ipratropium Bromide   Atrovent   ANTIMUSCARINICS/ANTISPASMODICS  
Albuterol Inhalation   Proventil   SYMPATHOMIMETIC (ADRENERGIC) AGENTS beta 2 agonist  
Budesonide   Pulmicort   CORTICOSTEROIDS (inhalation for allergy)  
Salmeterol Xinafoate   Serevent Diskus   Beta 2 agonist long acting  
Levalbuterol   Xopenex   ASTHMA R-enantiomer of albuterol  
Theophylline   Theodur, Slo-Phyllin   RESPIRATORY SMOOTH MUSCLE RELAXANTS level 5-15 mcg/ml  
Telithromycin   Ketek   Antibiotic, macrolide  
Oseltamivir   Tamiflu   Antiviral  
Ketoconazole   Nizoral   Antifungal  
Trileptal   Oxcarbazepine   Antiepileptic  
Carbamazepam   Tegretol   Anticonvulsant  
Pramipexole   Mirapex   RLS restless leg syndrome. Aniparkinson Dopamine agonist.  
Ondansetron   Zofran   ANTIEMETICS, selective 5-HT3 receptor antagonist  
Dicyclomine   Bentyl   ANTIMUSCARINICS/ANTISPASMODICS irratable bowl  
Sulfasalazine   Azulfidine   SULFONAMIDES ulcerative colites, rheumatoid arthritis  
Mesalamine   Canasa (supp) Asacol (tab)   ANTIINFLAMATORY AGENTS Ulcertive colitis  
Hyoscyamine   Levsin   ANTIMUSCARINICS/ANTISPASMODICS Irritable bowel  
Diphenoxylate & Atropine   Lomotil   ANTIDIARRHEA AGENTS  
Finasteride   Proscar   Prosate 5-alpha reductase inhibitor can shrink prostate  
Cefprozil   Cefzil   Cephalosporin, 2nd gen, can use if Omnicef not well tolerated  


   


 

 

 
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