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PT 101 Drug Final

50 drugs

BrandGenericClassificationGeneral Use
Zocor Simvastatin Anti-hyperlipidemic HMG-CoA (Hydroxymethylglutaryl-coenzyme A) Reductase Inhibitor A cholesterol-lowering medication that blocks the production of cholesterol, reduces LDL cholesterol and total cholesterol
Levoxyl, Levothyroid, Synthroid, Unithroid Levothyronxine Thyroid Hormone Treats hypothyroidism (low thyroid hormone), treats or prevents a goiter (enlarged thyroid gland)
Amoxil, Trimox Amoxicillin Anti-infective Treats bacterial infections, such as infections of the ear and bladder, pneumonia, gonorrhea, E.coli and salmonella.
Zithromax, Z-Pak, Zmax Azithromycin Anti-infective Treats bacterial infections, such as infections of the respiratory tract, skin, and ear, and also sexually transmitted diseases.
Lipitor Atorvastatin Anti-hyperlipidemic HMG-CoA Reduces LDL and triglycerides while increasing HDL cholesterol.
HydroDIURIL, Microzide, Auazide H Hydrochlorothiazide Diuretic Treats edema associated with hypertension HBP, CHF, Cirrhosis (liver disease), kidney disease or from taking steroids or strogen.
Xanax Alprazolam Antianxiolytic Benzodiazepine CIV Narcotic Treats Anxiety and panic disorders, and anxiety caused by depression.
Tenormin Atenolol Anti-hypertensive beta blocker Treats angina (chest pain) and hypertension HBP, treats or prevents heart attack.
Glucophage, Glucophage XR Metformin Antidiabetic Treats type 2 diabetes alone or other medications; it does not treat type 1 diabetes.
Lopressor, Toprol XL Metoprolol tartrate, Metoprolol succinate Anti-hypertensive beta blocker Treats angina and hypertension.
Lasix Furosemide Diuretic loop diuretic Treats edema associated with hypertension, CHF, cirrhosis, or nephrotic syndrome (kidney disease)
Bentyl Dicyclomine hydrochloride Anti-cholinergic Treats irritable bowel syndrome and relieves spasm of the muscle in the stomach and intestines
Zoloft Sertraline Antidepressent selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs) Treats depression, obsessive-compulsive (OCD), anxiety, post-traumatic stress(PTSD), and premenstrual dysphoric disorders(PMDD).
Prilosec, Prilosec OTC Omeprazole Antisecretory proton pump inhibitors. Treats Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), gastric ulcers, erosive esophagitis (damage to the esophagus form stomach acid) and Zollinger-Ellison syndrome.
Ambien, Edluar Zolpidem Hypnotic sedative Treats short-term insomnia (difficulty falling or staying asleep).
Nexium Esomeprazole Antisecretory proton pump inhibitor Treats GERD, gastric ulcers, erosive esophagitis, and Zollinger-Ellison syndrome
Lexapro Escitalopram Antidepressent Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitors (SSRIs) Treat anxiety and major depressive disorder.
OxyContin Oxycodone/APAP Narcotic (opiod)analgesic (CII Narcotic) Treats moderate to severe pain.
singulair Montelukast leukotrine Inhibitor Prevents asthma attacks and relieves runny nose and sneezing caused by allergies.
Motrin, Advil, Genpril, Ibu Ibuprofen Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAIDs) Reduces fever and treats pain or inflammation caused by many conditions such as headache, toothache, back pain, arthritis, menstrual cramps, or minor injury.
Plavix Clopidogrel Platelet aggregation inhibitor prevents blood clots after a recent heart attack or stroke, and in people with certain disorders of the heart or blood vessels.
Deltasone/Sterapred, Meticorten/ Icorent Prednisone sodium phosphate Corticosteroid Treats many different conditions such as: allergic disorders, skin conditions, ulcerative colitis, arthritis, lupus, psoriasis, or breathing disorders.
Prozac, Safarem, Rapidflux Fluoxetine Antidepressant Selective, Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitors (SSRI) Treats bulimia (an eating disorder), major depressive, obssesive-compulsive (OCD), panic, and premenstrual dysphoric disorders (PMDD).
Colcrys Colchicine Antigout agent Treats gout and Familial Mediterranean Fever.
Coumadin, Jantoven Warfarin Anticoagulant Prevents heart attacks, strokes, and blood clots.
Keflex, Panixine Cephalexin Anti-infective Treats bacterial infections, such as of the ear, skin, upper respiratory, and urinary tract infections.
Ativan Lorazepam Antiepileptic benzodiazepines (CIV Narcotic) Treats anxiety disorders.
Klonopin Clonazepam Antiepileptic Benzodiazepines (CIV Narcotic). treats seizure disorders or panic disorder.
Celexa Citalopram Hydrobromide Antidepressent Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitors (SSRIs) Treats depression.
Ultram, Ultram ER Tramadol Analgesic Treat moderate to severe pain.
Neurotin Gabapentin Antiepileptic Anticonvulsant Treats epileptic seizures, partial seizures, and postherpetic neuralgia (nerve pain caused by herpes or shingles).
Cipro, Cipro XR, Proquin XR Ciproflaxacin hydrochloride Anti-infective fluoroquinolone Treats bacterial infections and prevents or slows the spread of postanthrax exposure
Prinzide, Zestoretic Lisinopril/hydrochlorothiazide combination medication antihypertensive/diuretic/ACE inhibitor/thiazide diuretic Treat hypertension,CHF, and to improves survival after a heart attack.
Maxzide, Dyazide Triamterene/hydrochlorothiazide combination diuretic potassium-sparin diuretic/thiazide diuretic Treats edema and hypertension.
Augmentin, Augmentin ES, Augmentin XR Amoxicilin/potassium clavulanate combination anti-infective penicillin Treats bacterial infection such as sinusits, pneumonia, ear infections, bronchitis, urinary tract infections, and skin infections.
Flexeril, Amrix, Fexmid Cyclobenzapine Skeletal muscle relaxant Relieves muscle spasm resulting from sprains, strains or pulls.
Prevacid, Prevacid solutab Lansoprazole Antisecretory proton pump inhibitor Treats and prevents stomach and intestinal ulcers, erosive esophagitis, and Zollinger-Ellison syndrome.
Advair Diskus, Advair HFA Fluticasone / Salmeterol Combination medication corticosteroid / bronchodilator Prevents asthma attacks and prevents fare-ups or worsening of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD).
Effexor, Effexor XR Venlafaxine Antidepressent selective serotonin norepinephrine reuptake inhibitors (SSNRI) Treats major depressive, anxiety, and panic disorders.
Desyrel Trazodone hydrochloride Antidepressent triclyclic antidepressent Treats depression.
Allegra, Allegra ODT Fexofenadine Antihistamine Treats the symptoms of seasonal allergies (hay fever)and allergic rhinitis.
Flonase, Veramyst Fluticasone nasal spray Corticosteroid Treats nasal symtomps such as congestion, sneezing, and runny nose caused by seasonal or year-round allergies.
Diova Valsartan Antihypertensive angiotensin II receptor antagonist Treats hypertension, CHF, and reduces the risk of death after after a heart attack
Paxil, Paxil CR, Pexeva Proxetine Antidepressant selective serotonin reuptake inhibitos (SSRI) Treats depression, anxiety, obsessive-compulsive (OCD),post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD),premenstrual dysphoric disorders(PMDD).
Mevacor, Altoprev Lovastatin Antihyperlipidemic HMG-CoA reductase inhibitors Reduces levels of LDL and triglycerides while increasing levels of HDL.
Crestor Rosuvastatin Antihyperlipidemic HMG-CoA reductase inhibitors Reduces levels of LDL while increasing levels of HDL.
Septa / septra DS, Bactrim / bactrim DS, SMZ-TMP, Sulfatrim Sulfamethoxazole / trimethoprim combination anti-infective sulfonamide Treats bacterial infections of the ear and urinary tract, bronchitis, traveler's diarrhea, and Pneumocystis carinii pneumonia (PCP)
Vicodin, Lorcet, Norco, Anexsia, Lortab, Zydone Hydrocodone/APAP Narcotic (opiod) Analgesic (CIV Narcotic) used in combination with a non-narcotic analgesic for the relief of moderate to moderately severe pain.
Privinil, Zestril Linsinopril Anti-hypertensive Ace inhibitor/antianginal Treats hypertension, HBP, CHF and improve after a heart attack.
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