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2009 misc drugs
| Generic | Trade | Class | Use |
|---|---|---|---|
| latanoprost | Xalatan | prostaglandin | glaucoma |
| ropinirole | Requip | dopamine agonist | Parkinson's,restless leg syndrome |
| hydroxychloroquine | Plaquenil | antirheumatoid,antimalaria | arthritis,malaria |
| tamoxifen | Nolvadex,Soltamox | antineoplastic | breast cancer |
| spironolactone | Aldactone | diuretic (potassium-sparing) | edema,HYT |
| finasteride | Proscar,Propecia | alpha receptor antagonist | BPH |
| terazosin | Hytrin | alpha receptor antagonist | BPH,HYT |
| mupirocin | Bactroban | topical antibacterial | Skin infection |
| metronidazole (DO NOT TAKE WITH ALCOHOL) | Flagyl,Metrogel,Metrocream | antimicrobial,antiprotozoal | Infection,trichomoniasis,amebiasis |
| hydromorphone | Dilaudid | opioid analgesic | severe pain |
| cimetidine | Tagamet | histamine blocker (H2) | GERD,ulcers |
| benzonatate | Tessalon | non-opiod antitussive | cough |
| minocycline | Minocin | tetracycline antibiotic | acne,infection |
| diclofenac | Cataflam,Voltaren | NSAID | pain,inflammation,dysmenorrhea,arthritis |
| etonogestrel + ethinyl estradiol | NuvaRing | intra-vaginal birth control | contraception |
| clotrimazole + betamethasone | Lotrisone | antifungal + steroid | tinea (ringworm) |
| clotrimazole | Lotrimin | antifungal | tinea (ringworm) |
| chlorhexidine gluconate | Peridex,PerioGard,Periochip | antimicrobial | gingivitis |
| doxazosin | Cardura | alpha receptor antagonist | HYT,BPH |
| felodipine | Plendil | calcium channel blocker | HYT |
| indomethacin | Indocin | NSAID | pain,inflammation |
| fluvastatin | Lescol | HMG-CoA reductase inhibitor | hypercholesterolemia |
| oseltamivir | Tamiflu | antiviral | flu virus |
| polyethylene glycol (PEG 3350) | MiraLax,Glycolax,Golytely | laxative | constipation |
| dicyclomine | Bentyl,Di-Bent,Di-Spax | antispasmotic, anticholinergic | irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) |
| methotrexate | Rheumatrex,Trexall | antirheumatic | rheumatoid arthritis |
| etodolac | Lodine | NSAID | pain,arthritis |
| nabumetone | Relafen | NSAID | arthritis,inflammation |
| albuterol | ProAir,Proventil,Ventolin,Volmax | Beta agonist (B2) bronchodilator | bronchospasm |
| tiotropium | Spiriva | anticholinergic | bronchospasm,COPD |
| phenytoin | Dilantin | anti-convulsant | seizures |
| lamotrigene | Lamictal | anti-convulsant,anti-psychotic | seizures,bipolar |
| carbamazepine | Tegretol | anti-convulsant | seizures,trigeminal neuralgia |
| budesonide | Symbicort,Pulmicort,Entocort,Rhinocort | steroid | inflammation,allergies,asthma |
| atomoxetine | Strattera | SNRI (selective norepinephrine reuptake inhibitor) | ADHD |
| mirtazapine | Remeron | tetracyclic antidepressant | depression |
| hydroxyzine | Atarax,Vistaril | antihistamine (H1) blocker | itching,anxiety |
| olopatadine | Patanol | antihistamine (H1) blocker | allergic conjunctivitis |
| nifedipine | Adalat,Procardia | calcium channel blocker | angina,HYT |
| tolterodine | Detrol | urinary antispasmotic | overactive bladder |
| nitrofurantoin | Macrodantin,Macrobid,Furadantin | antimicrobial | UTI (urinary tract infection) |
| phenazopyridine | Pyridium | urinary analgesic | dysuria |
| diflunisal | Dolobid | NSAID | pain,inflammation |
| oxybutynin | Ditropan | urinary antispasmotic | overactive bladder |
| oxcarbazepine | Trileptal | anti-convulsant | seizures |
| conjugated estrogen + medroxyprogesterone | Prempro | ||
| medroxyprogesterone | Provera | hormone | uterine bleeding,amenorrhea |
| hyoscyamine | Levsin,Levbid,Anaspaz | anti-cholinergic | urinary tract disorders,irritable bowel syndrome,muscle relaxant |
| trimethobenzamide | Tigan,Ticon,Benzacot | anti-emetic | nausea/vomiting |
| ketoconazole | Nizoral | anti-fungal | candidiasis |
| benztropine | Cogentin | anti-parkinson | Parkinson's |
| carbi/levo dopa | Sinemet | dopamine agonist | Parkinson's |
| aripiprazole | Abilify | anti-psychotic | schizophrenic,bipolar |
| fluvoxamine | Luvox | SSRI | depression |
| lovastatin | Mevacor,Altocor,Altoprev | HMG-CoA Reductase Inhibitor | cardiac |
| ibandronate | Boniva | bisphosphonate | osteoporosis |
| raloxifene | Evista | estrogen receptor modulator | osteoporosis |
| flurazepam | Dalmane | benzodiazepine | insomnia |
| temazepam | Restoril | benzodiazepine | insomnia |
| eszopiclone | Lunesta | anxiolytic/hypnotic | insomnia |
| buspirone | BuSpar | anxiolytic/hypnotic | anxiety |
| zolpidem | Ambien | anxiolytic/hypnotic | insomnia |
| gatifloxacin | Tequin | quinolone antibiotic | infection |
| erythromycin | EES,E-Mycin,Ery-Tab | anti-infection | Legionnaires,respiratory,infection |
| isotretinoin | Accutane | iPledge,not pregnant | acne |
| varenicline | Chantix | nicotinic acetylcholine receptor agent | smoking cessation |
| triamcinolone topical | Kenalog | corticosteroid | dermatoses |
| triamcinolone inhaler | Nasacort,Azmacort,Aristocort | corticosteroid | asthma,respiratory |
| phentermine | Adipex,ProFast,Fastin | appetite suppressant | obesity |
| memantine | Namenda | anti-alzheimer | alzheimer's |
| methylphenidate | Concerta,Ritalin,Methylin,Metadate | CNS Stimulant | ADHD |
| metaxalone | Skelaxin | muscle relaxant | muscle spasm |
| tizanidine | Zanaflex | muscle relaxant | muscle spasm |
| methocarbamol | Robaxin | muscle relaxant | muscle spasm |
| candesartan | Atacand | A2RB | cardiac |
| propranolol | Inderal | B1 (beta receptor blocker) | cardiac |
| fosinopril | Monopril | ACE | cardiac |
| captopril | Capoten | ACE | cardiac |
| gemfibrozil | Lopid | cholesterol lowering | hypercholesterolemia |
| fenofibrate | Tricor | cholesterol lowering | hypercholesterolemia |
| meperedine | Demerol | opoid analgesic | severe pain |
| chlorpheniramine + hydrocodone | Tussionex | antihistamine (H1) + opiate | respirator,cough,allergies |
| vardenafil | Levitra | Phosphodiesterase Inhibitor | ED |
| acetaminophen (APAP) | Tylenol | NOTE: liver damage | PF Flyers (pain,fever) |
| fentanyl | Duragesic (patch), Sublimaze (injection),Actiq (breakthrough cancer pain) | pain reliever | pain |
| methadone | Methadose,Dolophine | opiate agonist | pain |
| bisoprolol | Zebeta,Ziac(HCTZ) | B1 (beta receptor blocker) | cardiac |
| tacrine | Cognex | anti-alzheimer | alzheimer |
| cefprozil | Cefzil | cephalosporin | infection |
| ethinyl estradiol + norgestimate | Ortho Tri-Cyclen,Tri-Lo-Sprintec,Trinessa | oral birth control | birth control |
| prednisone | Deltasone,Orasone,Sterapred | anti-inflammatory,adrenal insufficiency | respiratory |
| baclofen | Lioresal | muscle relaxant | muscle spasm |
| zaleplon | Sonata | hypnotic | insomnia |
| ethinyl estradiol + norethindrone | Loestrin 24 Fe, Necon 1/35 | oral birth control | birth control |
| ethinyl estradiol + norgestrel | Low-Ogestrel | oral birth control | birth control |
| ethinyl estradiol + norelgestromin | Ortho Evra | birth control (transdermal skin patch) | birth control |
| ethinyl estradiol + desogestrel | Kariva,Apri,Mircette | oral birth control | birth control |
| levetiracetam | Keppra | anti-convulsant | seizures |
| alendronate + cholecalciferol | Fosomax Plus D | bisphosphenate + vitamin D | osteoporosis |
| sitagliptin | Januvia | anti-diabetic | type 2 diabetes |
| modafinil | Provigil | stimulant | excessive sleepiness,narcolepsy,sleep apnea |
| dessicated thyroid | Armour Thyroid | thyroid replacement | |
| amlodipine + atorvastatin | Caduet | CCB + HMG-CoA reductase inhibitor | hypercholesterolemia |
| dutasteride | Avodart | alpha receptor antagonist | BPH |
| azelastine | Astelin | antihistamine (H1) | nasal decongestion |
| exenatide | Byetta | anti-diabetic injection | type 2 diabetes |
| orlistat | Alli,Xenical | weight loss | obesity |
| insulin lispro | Humalog | anti-diabetic | IDD, Type 1 diabetes (fast acting) |
| gentamicin | Garamycin | aminoglycoside | infection |
| bupropion | Wellbutrin,Budeprion,Zyban | Antidepressant | depression,ADHD |
| loratidine | Claritin,Alavert | antihistamine (H1) | allergic rhinitis |
| levonorgestrel emergency contraceptive | Plan B | contraceptive | birth control |
| ethinyl estradiol + levonorgestrel | Aviane,Trivora-28,Tri-Levlen,Alesse,Seasonale,Seasonique | oral birth control | birth control |
| albuterol + ipratroprium (IP-ra-TRO-pee_um) | Combivent,DuoNeb | bronchodilator | respiratory |
| lithium | Eskalith,Lithobid,Lithotabs | mood stabilizer | antipyschotic |
| estradiol | Estrace(crm,tab),Vagifem(tablets),Estraderm(patch),Viville(patch),Estring(ring) | hormone replacement | menopause |
| meclizine | Antivert,Bonine | anti-vertigo | vertigo |
| tetracycline | Sumycin,Achromycin | antibiotic | infection |