| Generic |
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| Brand |
 |
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| Catergory/SE |
 |
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| Hydrocodone/ Acetaminophen |
Vicodin, Lortab, Norco |
Narcotic angalgesic
Blurred vision; constipation; difficulty breathing; dizziness; drowsiness; flushing; lightheadedness; mental/mood changes; nausea; vomiting.
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| 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
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| Atenolol |
Tenormin |
Beta-Blocker b1 selective
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| 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 |