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Lisinopril Prinivil, Zestril ACE inhibitor Hypertension 5-40 mg/day 1-2 doses divided
Levothyroxine Levoxyl, Synthroid Hypothyroidism Elderly 0.5 mcg/kg/day <50 yo 1.6 mcg/kg/day Full Replacement dose 1.6 mcg/kg/day (IBW) available unit dose 13 mcg - 300 mcg
Amlodipine Norvasc
Atorvastatin Lipitor Hmg CoAcetyl A Reductase Inhibitor Statin Dyslidemia 10-80 mg daily, anytime. (Lovastatin, Simvastatin take with evening meal) Pregnancy category X Strong 3A4 inhibitor
Omeprazole Prilosec, Zegerid Proton Pump Inhibitor GERD
Simvastatin Zocor Hmg CoAcetyl A Reductase Inhibitor Statin Dyslipidemia
Metformin Glucophage, Fortamet, Glumetza Also found in combinations with other oral diabetic mediations, ie Invokamet. Biguanide Diabetes 500 mg - 1000 mg BID Max dose 2550 mg/day Titrate dose in 1-2 week intervals BBW: Lactic acidosis Contra: SCr >1.5 male or >1.4 female
Amoxicillin Moxatag, Amoxil Component of Augmentin (Amox/Clav) Penicillin, Betalactam Antibiotic 250 mg -500 mg PO Q 8h 500mg-875mg PO Q12h Augmentin 500 mg TID, 875mg PO BID Contra: Severe Renal Impairment CrCl <30 PCN allergy Seizures with accumulation
Gabapentin Neurontin, Gralise, Horizant Treats Pain caused by shingles, treats seizures.
Fluticasone Propionate, Nasal Inhaler Flonase Intranasal Corticosteroid Rhinitis, reduces inflammation
Fluticasone Oral Inhaler Flovent HFA, Flovent Diskus, Arnuity Combination with Salmeterol Advair Diskus/HFA Combination with Vilanterol Breo Ellipta Inhaled Corticosteroid (ICS) Athsma, COPD COPD = Advair +- LA anticholinergic MDI (HFA) 2 inhalation BID DPI (Diskus) 1-2 inhalation BID COPD (MDI/DPI) Advair 1 inhalation BID
Hydrochlorothiazide Microzide, Oretic, HCTZ Thiazide diuretic HTN, HF
Tramadol Ultram + Acetaminophen= Ultracet Mu Receptor Agonist, Opioid Centrally acting analgesic Pain CIV IR: 50-100 mg Q4-6h, Max 400 mg/day ER: 100 mg PO Q day, max 300 mg/day Respiratory depression especially in pt following tonsillectomy/adenoidectomy if pt is ultra rapid metabolizer. Requires conversion to active metabolite through CYP 2D6.
Ibuprofen Motril, Advil IV injection Caldolor NSAID Pain OTC 200-400 mg Q4-6h, Max 1.2g/day Rx 400-800 mg Q6-8h, Max 3.2g/day Pediatric 5-10 mg/kg Q6-8h, Max 40mg/kg/day No risk of Reye's syndrome in Pediatrics
Sertaline Zoloft SSRI Depression, OCD, PTSD, PMDD, SAD, PD
Prednison Deltasone
Metoprolol Tartrate Lopressor Beta Blocker HTN Do not use if You have Bradycardia or HF or very low BP.
Metoprolol Succinate Toprol XL Beta Blocker HTN, HF, Angina
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Furosemide Lasix Loop Diuretic HTN, HF
Zolpidem Ambien, Intermezzo, Zolpimist, Elduar Hypnotic, Sleep agent, Non-Benzo sleep aid. CIV
Citalopram Celexa SSRI
Oxycodone/Acetaminophen Endocet, Percocet, Roxicet Opioid Receptor Agonist Morphine like Pain CII
Pravastatin Pravachol Hmg CoAcetyl A Reductase Inhibitor Statin Dyslidemia
Montelukast Singulair
Albuterol ProAir HFA, Proventil HFA, Ventolin HFA
Cyclobenzaprine Fexmid
Clonazepam Klonopin Benzodiazepine CIV
Potassium Chloride Klor-Con, Micro-K
Fluoxetine Prozac, Serefem SSRI
Lisinopril/HCTZ Prinzide, Zestoretic ACE/Thiazide Diuretic
Atenolol Tenormin Beta Blocker
Pantoprazole Protonix PPI
Meloxicam Mobic NSAID Arthritis
Escitalopram Lexapro SSRI
Trazadone Oleptro DA & NE Reuptake Inhibitor Sedative, sleep, Depression, Anxiety Contra: MAOI, Linezolid, Methylene blue. SE: Priapism/longer the 4 hour erection, Orthostasis, Sedation.
Amoxicillin/Clavulanate Augmentin PCN, Beta Lactam Antibiotic.
Lorazepam Ativan Benzodiazepine CIV
Ciprofloxacin Cipro (oral) Flouroquinolone FQ
Levothyroxine Synthroid
Carvedilol Coreg Beta Blocker HT, HF
Cephalexin Keflex 1st Gen Cephalosporin Betalactam Antibiotic
Clopidogrel Plavix P2Y12 Inhibitor Platelet Inhibition
Sulfamethoxazole/Trimethoprim Bactrim, Sulfatrim Sulfonamide Antibiotic 10-20 mg/kg/day TMP divided Q6-8h SS 400SMX/80TMP DS 800SMX/160TMP Dose according to TMP component SS(80) DS(160) Contra: Sulfa Allergy, Breastfeeding, Renal or Hepatic Disease.
Warfarin Coumadin Vitamin K synthesis inhibitor
Rosuvastatin Crestor Hmg CoAcetyl A Reductase Inhibitor Statin Dyslidemia
Tamsulosin Flomax Alpha blocker BPH, Urinary retention Not approved for use in women or children
Ranitidine Zantac H2 Blocker GERD
Naproxen Anaprox, Naprosyn, Aleve, Midol NSAID Fever, Pain, HA
Fluconazole Diflucan Antifungal
Duloxetine Cymbalta SNRI
Oxycodone Roxycodone Opioid Analgesic Morphine like
Bupropion XL Welbutrin XL Depression
Venlafaxine ER Effexor XR SNRI
Allopurinol Aloprim, Zyloprim
Methylprednisolone Medrol, Medrol Dosepak
Amphetamine Salts IR Adderall
Ondansetron Zofran, Zofran ODT
Triamcinolone Kenalog
Esomeprazole Nexium PPI
Losartan/HCTZ Hyzaar ARB/Thiazide Diuretic
Diazepam Valium Benzo
Amitriptyline Elavil TCA Depression
Paroxetine Paxil, Paxeva, Brisdelle SSRI Depression, Anxiety, OCD, PMDD (Brisdelle)
Clonidine Catapress, Kapvay Alpha 2 adrenergic receptor agonist HTN, ADHD
Fenofibrate Trilpix, Tricor, Lofibra
Metformin ER Glucophage XR Biguanide DM
Fluticasone/Salmeterol Advair Diskus ICS/LABA Asthma, COPD
Doxycycline Oracea, Doryx
Influenza Vaccine Fluvirin, Afluria, Fluzone
Glimepiride Amaryl Sulfonyl Urea
Spironolactone Aldactone Aldosterone Receptor ANTagonist (ARA), Potassium Sparing Diuretic
Triamterene/HCTZ Dyazide, Maxzide
Levofloxacin Levaquin Flouraquinalone
Valacyclovir Valtrex
Acetaminophen/Codeine Tylenol #2, #3, #4
Lamotrigine Lamictal, Lamictal Starter
Topiramate Topamax
Lovastatin Altoprev, Mevacor Hmg CoAcetyl A Reductase Inhibitor Statin
Quetiapine Seroquel Atypical Antipsychotic
Metronidazole Flagyl
Lisdexamphetamine Vyvanse ADHD
Promethazine Phenergan
Folic Acid Vitamin B6
Alendronate Fosamax Bisphosphonate
Glipizide Glucotrol Sulfonyl Urea
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Clindamycin Oral Cleocin Macrolide Antibiotic
Latanaprost Xalatan
Methylphenidate ER Concerta
Enalapril Vasotec ACE Inhibitor
Pregabalin Lyrica CV
Benzonatate Tessalon Perles, Zonatuss
Propranolol Inderal
Cefdinir
Morphine MS Contin, Avinza, Kadian
Amphetamine Salt ER Adderall XR
Sumatriptan Imitrex Migraine, Cluster HA
Tizanidine Zanaflex Central Alpha 2 adrenergic agonist Muscle Relaxant
Risperidone Risperdal Atypical Antipsychotic
Tiotropium Spiriva Handihaler Long Acting Anticholinergic
Bupropion SR Wellbutrin SR
Bactroban Mupirocin Topical Antibiotic
Diclofenac Gel Voltaren Gel Topical NSAID
Polyethylene Glycol MoviPrev, Golytely Colonoscopy prep
Buspirone Buspar Anxiety
Hydroxyzine Vistaril 1st generation antihistamine Allergies, Anxiety, Nausea
Isosorbide Mononitrate Monoket Nitrate Angina Prevention, HF
Benazepril Lotensin Ace Inhibitor HTN
Tamezepam Restoril Benzodiazepine Anxiety, Sleep
Acyclovir Zovirax
Phentermine Adipex-P, Suprenza Weight loss
Finasteride Proscar 5 Alpha Reductase Inhibitor BPH, Urinary Retention
Estradiol Alora, Climara, Vivelle-Dot
Valsartan/HCTZ Diavan HCT ARB/Thiazide Diuretic HTN
Sitagliptan Januvia DDP 4 Inhibitor
Mirtazapine Remeron Dopamine and Norepinephrine Reuptake inhibitor. Sleep
Aripiprazole Abilify Atypical Antipsychotic
Ergocalciferol Vitamin D Analog
Tadalafil Cialis PDE 5 Inhibitor Erectile Disfunction
Celecoxib Celebrex Cox-2 Selective Inhibitor, NSAID
Carisoprolol Soma CIV
Formoterol/Budesonide Symbicort LABA/ICS Asthma, COPD
Insulin Glargine Lantus Long Acting Insulin
Buprenorphine/Naloxone Suboxone
Prednisolone Orapred, Pediapred
Sildenifil Viagra PDE-5 Inhibitor Erectile Disfunction
Nitrofurantoin Macrobid, Macrodantin, Furadantin Antiboitic Treats UTI
Amlodipine/Benazepril Lotrel CCB/ACE inhibitor HTN
Nystatin Bio-Statin Dyslipidemia
Donepezil Aricept ACE inhibitor
Levetiracetam Keppra Seizures
Famotidine Pepcid H2 Inhibitor
Clobetasol Clobex, Olux Topical treatment for Eczema and Psoriasis.
Mometasone Nasonex, Asmanex Steroid Nasonex is for Allergic Rhinitis Asmanex is for Asthma
Baclofen Lioresal Muscle Relaxant
Glipizide ER Glucotrol XL Sulfonyl Urea
Valsartan Diovan Angiotensin Receptor Blocker ARB
Ketoconazole Nizoral, Xolegel Antifungal
Butalbital/Acetaminophen/Caffeine Fioricet
Methcarbamol Robaxin Muscle Relaxant
Oseltamivir Tamiflu Influenza
Ramipril Altace ACE inhibitor
Nebivolol Bystolic Beta Blocker
Chlorhexidine Peridex Topical Antiseptic
Ezetimibe Zetia Dyslipidemia Prevents absorption of Cholesterol at brush boarder in intestines.
Ethinyl Estradiol and Norgestimate Sprintec 28, Ortho Tri Cylclen
Methotrexate Rheumatrex, Trexall Rheumatoid Arthritis, Chemotherapy Adjuvant
Lansoprazole Pravacid PPI GERD
Fluticasone, Oral Inhaler Flovent HFA, Flovent Diskus ICS
Methylphenidate Ritalin ADHD
Diltiazem Cardizem, Tiazac NDHP-CCB HTN
Rivaroxaban Xarelto Factor Xa Inhibitor
Meclizine UniVert Anti-Nausea
Prednisolone Ophthalmic Pred Forte
Fentanyl Patch Duragesic Opioid analgesic CII
Ethinyl Estradiol/Etonogestrel NuvaRing
Thyroid, Desiccated Armour
Oxycodone ER OxyContin CII
Glyburide Diabeta, Glynase Sulfonyl Urea
Minocycline Minocin, Solodyn Tetracycline Antibiotic
Hydroxychloroquine Plaquenil Malaria, Lupus, Arthritis
Verapamil SR Calan SR, Isoptin SR NDHP-CCB HTN
Medroxyprogesterone Depo-provera
Pioglitozone Actos TZD, PPAR Gamma agonist DM
Nifedepine ER Adalat CC, Procardia DHP-CCP HF, HTN
Codeine/Promethazine Promethazine VC with Codeine, Promethazine DM
Ropinirole Requip Parkinson's Disease, RLS
Hydrocortisone A-Hyrdrocort, Cortef
Gemfibrozil Lopid Dyslipidemia
Doxazosin Cardura Alpha 1 Inhibitor HTN, Urinary Retention
Clindamycin Topical Cleocin Antibiotic
Dexlansoprazole Dexilant PPI GERD
Belcomethasone QVAR ICS Asthma, COPD
Olmesartan Benicar Angiotensin Receptor Blocker ARB
Cyanocobalamin Vitamin B12
Levocetirizine Xyzal 2nd Generation Antihistamine OTC Allergy
Nortriptyline Pamelor Trycyclic Antidepressant Depression
Divalproex ER Depakote ER Anticonvulsant Seizures
Lithium Lithobid Bipolar Disorder
Oxybutynin Ditropan Overactive Bladder
Ofloxacin Floxin
Insulin Aspart Novolog FlexPen
Metoclopramide Reglan GERD
Cefuroxime Ceftin
Digoxin Digox, Digitek, Lanoxin HF
Erythromicin Ery-Tab, Erypred Macrolide antibiotic
Colchicine Colcrys Gout
Carbidopa/Levodopa Sinemet Parkinson's Disease
Conjugated Estrogen Premarin Menopause Symptoms
Oxcarbazepine Trileptal Epilepsy, Seizures
Terazosin Hytrin HTN, BPH
Azelastine Astelin, Astepro Antihistamine Itchy Eyes, Runny Nose, Sneezing
Zolpidem Ambien, Elduar, Zolpimist Non-Benzo Sleep CIV
Hydromorphone Dilaudid Opioid Analgesic CII
Memantine Namenda NMDA blocker NMDA receptor Antagonist Dementia associated with alzheimer's
Olmesartan/HCTZ Benicar HCT ARB/Thiazide Diuretic
Ketorolac Toradol NSAID Migraine, Pain
Labetalol Trandate Beta Blocker HTN
Solifenacin Vesicare Overactive Bladder
Insulin Lispro Humalog
Benztropine Cogentin Central Muscarinic Antagonist Parkinson's
Pramipexole Mirapex Parkinson's, RLS
Brompheniramine/Pseudoephedrine Bromfed DM
Bimatoprost Lumigan Gluacoma, Reduces IOP
Trentinoin Atralin, Avita, Retin-A Acne
Indomethacin Indocin NSAID
Amiodarone Cordarone Arrhythmia
Irbesartan Avapro Angiotensin Receptor Blocker ARB
Ethinyl Estrodiol/ Norethindrone Loestrin, Microgestin Fe, Gildes Fe
Quinapril Accupril ACE inhibitor Hypertension
Terbinafine Lamisil Antifungal
Olopatadine Pataday Allergic Conjunctivitis, Pink Eye
Cyclosporine Eye Drops Restasis Chronic Dry Eye
Insulin Detemir Levemir FlexPen Long Acting Insulin
Sitagliptin/Metformin Janumet DDP4 Inhibitor/Biguanide
Venlafaxine Effexor SNRI
Insulin Aspart Novolog Rapid Acting Insulin
Ipratropium Bromide Combivent Respimat COPD
Desvenlafaxine Pristiq SNRI
Insulin Lispro Humalog Kwikpen Rapid Acting Insulin
Albuterol/Ipratropium Comvient, Duoneb SABA/Anticholinergic
Dexmethylphenidate ER Focalin XR ADHD CII
Phenobarbital Luminal Barbiturate CIV Sleep, Anxiety, Seizure
Phenytoin Dilantin Anticonvulsant Seizures
Guanfacine XR Intuniv CNS stimulant Add-on for ADHD
Nambumetone Relafen NSAID Pain, Arthritis
Anastrazole Arimidex Hormone Based Chemotherapy Breast Cancer
Travoprost Travatan Z Reduce IOP, Glaucoma
Norgestrel/Ethinyl Estradiol Provera
Dexamethasone DexPak Steroid Anti Inflammatory
Valsartan Diovan Angiotensin Receptor Blocker ARB
Sucralfate Carafate Antacid Treats Ulcers
Clarythromycin Biaxin Macrolide Antibiotic H. Pylori
Diphenoxylate/Atropine Lomitil Antidiarrheal CV
Shingles Vaccine Zostavax
Doxepin Silenor TCA Sleep, Anxiety, Depression
Atamoxetine Strattera Norepinephrine Reuptake inhibitor ADHD
Budesonide Pulmicort, Pulmicort Flexhaler ICS Maintenance of Asthma
Ciprofoxacin/Dexamethasone Ciprodex Flouroquinolone/Steroid Ear Infections
Varenicline Chantix Nicotinic Receptor Agonist Smoking Cessation
Guanfacine IR Tenex ADHD, HTN
Moxifloxacin Vigamox Flouroquinolone antibiotic Eye Infections
Niacin ER Niaspan Dyslipidemia
Hydrocodone/Chlorpheniramine TussiCaps, Tussionex Opioid/Antihistamine CII Allergy
Hydrocodone/Acetaminophen Lortab, Vicodin, Xodol Pain
Alprazolam Xanax Benzodiazepine CIV
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