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PHM 111 Week 5 Drugs
| Trade name | generic name | Therapeutic Category | Indication(s) | Legal Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paxil | paroxetine | antidepressant | depression | Legend |
| Catapres | clonidine | alpha-adrenergic agonist | hypertension (HTN) | Legend |
| Biaxin | clarithromycin | macrolide antibiotic | bacterial infections | Legend |
| Macrobid | nitrofurantoin | imidazolidinedione antibacterial | bacterial infectios | Legend |
| Niaspan | niacin | nicotinic acid | hyperlipidemia | Legend (B3 also OTC in lower doses) |
| Flexeril | cyclobenzaprine | muscle relaxer | relief of discomfort associated with acute, painful musculoskeletal conditions. | Legend |
| Advair Diskus | fluticasone / salmeterol | corticosteroid / beta 2 agonist | Asthma or COPD | Legend |
| Pyridium | phenazopyridine | urinary tract analgesic | UTI discomfort | Legend |
| Soma | carisoprodol | skeletal muscle relaxant (centrally acting) | relief of discomfort associated with acute, painful musculoskeletal conditions. | CIV |
| Zanaflex | tizanidine | central a2 adrenergic agonist | muscle spasms | Legend |