| 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 |
Biology Lab Midterm
