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Drugs 101-200, Spr09
Top 200 Drugs: #101-200
Brand | Generic | Therapeutic Classification | Dosage Schedule or Available S | Most Common Uses or Indication |
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Strattera | Atomoxetine HCl | ADHD agent | 10 - 100 mg | Tx of ADHD |
Concerta (Ritalin) | Methylphenidate HCl | ADHD agent | 18 - 54 mg (5 - 60 mg) | Tx of attention deficit disorders in children |
Namenda | Memantine HCl | Agent for Alzheimer's Dementia | 5, 10 mg | Tx of moderate to severe dementia of the Alzheimer's type |
Xalatan | Latanoprost | Agent for Glaucoma | 2.5 mL (0.005%) | Reduction of elevated intraocular pressure in patients with open-angle glaucoma and ocular HTN |
Fioricet | Butalbital, Acetaminophen, and Caffeine | Analgesic | 50/325/40 mg | Relief of symptom complex of tension headache |
Ultracet | Tramadol HCl with Acetaminophen | Analgesic | 37.5 mg/325 mg | Short-term management of acute pain |
Duragesic | Fentanyl (transdermal) | Analgesic - Opioid | 12.5 mcg/5cm2 - 100 mcg/40 cm2 (1.25 - 10 mg) | Management of chronic pain in patients requiring opioid analgesia |
Methadone | Methadone | Analgesic - Opioid | 5 - 40 mg | Relief of severe pain |
Lidoderm | Lidocaine (transdermal) | Analgesic - Topical | 700 mg (50mg/5%) | Relief of pain associated with post-perpetic neuralgia |
Pyridium | Phenazopyridine HCl | Analgesic - Urinary Tract | 100, 200 mg | Symptomatic relief of pain, burning, urgency, frequency and other discomforts arising from irritation of the lower urinary tract mucosa caused by infection |
Nasacort AQ | Triamcinolone Acetonide (intranasal) | Antiallergy Agent | 55 mcg | Tx of seasonal and perennial allergic rhinitis |
Nitrostat, Nitroquick | Nitroglycerin | Antianginal | 0.3 - 0.6 mg | Prophylaxis, Tx and management of angina pectoris (sublingual) |
BuSpar | Buspirone HCl | Antianxiety | 5 - 30 mg | Short-term relief of Sx of anxiety |
Atarax | Hydroxyzine HCl | Antianxiety / Antipruritic | 10 - 50 mg | Management of pruritus due to allergic conditions such as chronic urticaria, atopic dematoses and contact dermatoses |
Flovent | Fluticasone Propionate MDI | Antiasthmatic | 44 - 220 mcg | Maintenance tx of asthma as prophylactic therapy |
Combivent | Ipratropium Bromide with Albuterol Sulfate (MDI) | Antiasthmatic | 18 mcg/103 mcg | COPD |
Xopenex | Levalbuterol HCl | Antiasthmatic | 0.31 - 1.25 mg | Tx of bronchospasm in patients with reversible obstructive airway disease |
Spiriva | Tiotropium Br (inhalation) | Antiasthmatic | 18 mcg | Long-term, once-daily maintenance Tx of bronchospasm associated with COPD, including chronic bronchitis and emphysema |
Macrodantin & Macrobid | Nitrofurantoin | Antibacterial | 25 - 100 mg | Infections of urinary tract due to E. coli |
Bactroban | Mupirocin | Antibacterial - Topical | 2% (20 mg/gm) | Topical Tx of impetigo due to S. aureus |
Flagyl, Flagyl ER | Metronidazole | Antibacterial / Antiprotozoal | 250 - 750 mg | Acute intestinal amebiasis |
Cleocin | Clindamycin HCl (oral) | Antibiotic | 75 - 300 mg | Tx of serious respiratory tract infections, skin and soft tissue infections caused by S. aureus |
Avelox | Moxifloxacin HCl | Antibiotic - Fluoroquinolone | 400 mg | Acute sinusitis or acute bronchitis caused by S. pneumoniae |
Vigamox | Moxifloxacin HCl (ophthalmic) | Antibiotic - Ophthalmic | 5 mg (0.5%) | Tx of bacterial conjunctivitis caused by susceptible strains of aerobic gram-positive micro-organisms |
Veetids, Penn-Vee K, V-Cillin | Penicillin V Potassium | Antibiotic - Penicillin | 250, 500 mg | Infections due to susceptible strains of streptococci, pneumococci and staphylococci; Fusospirochetosis (Vincent's Disease) |
Minocin | Minocycline HCl | Antibiotic - Tetracycline | 50, 100 mg | Infections due to susceptible strains of gram-negative / gram-positive bacilli and cocci |
Lyrica | Pregabalin | Anticonvulsant / Antineuralgic | 25 - 300 mg | Tx of neuropathic pain associated with diabetic peripheral neuropathy; adjunctive therapy for adult patients with partial onset seizures |
Remeron | Mirtazapine | Antidepressant | 15 - 45 mg | Tx of depression |
Amaryl | Glimepiride | Antidiabetic | 1 - 4 mg | Adjunct to diet and exercise to lower blood glucose in patients with noninsulin-dependent (type 2) DM |
Micronase, DiaBeta | Glyburide | Antidiabetic | 1.25 - 5.0 mg | Adjunct to diet in Tx of non-insulin dependent stable or maturity onset type of mild to moderately severe diabetes mellitus |
Glucovance | Glyburide with Metformin HCl | Antidiabetic | 1.25/250 - 5/500 mg | Adjunct to diet and exercise to improve glycemic control with type 2 diabetes |
Humulin | Insulin | Antidiabetic | 70/30% - 50/50% | Tx of Type I (insulin dependent) DM or type II (non-insulin dependent) DM |
NovoLog | Insulin Aspart, rDNA origin | Antidiabetic | 100 units/mL | Tx of Type I (insulin dependent) DM or type II (non-insulin dependent) DM |
Humalog | Insulin Lispro, rDNA origin | Antidiabetic | 100 units/mL | Tx of Type I (insulin dependent) DM or type II (non-insulin dependent) DM |
Avandia | Rosiglitazone Maleate | Antidiabetic | 2 - 8 mg | Adjunct to diet and exercise in improving glycemic control in patients with type 2 diabetes (NIDDM) |
Reglan | Metoclopramide HCl | Antiemetic | 5, 10 mg | Diabetic gastroparesis; prevention of nausea and vomiting associated with emetogenic cancer chemotherapy |
Lamictal | Lamotrigine | Antiepileptic | 5 - 200 mg | Adjunctive therapy in pediatric and adult patients with partial seizures or generalized seizures of Lennox-Gastaut syndrome |
Dilantin Kapseals | Phenytoin Na (extended) | Antiepileptic | 30, 100 mg | Control of tonic-clonic and psychomotor seizures |
Topamax | Topiramate | Antiepileptic | 15 - 200 mg | Adjunctive and monotherapy for partial onset seizures or primary generalized tonic-clonic seizures |
Depakote & Depakote ER | Divalproex Na | Antiepileptic / Antipsychotic | 125 - 500 mg | Tx of simple, complete absence, and complex partial seizures |
Lotrisone | Clotrimazole with Betamethasone Dipropionate | Antifungal - Topical | 1.0/0.05% | Topical Tx of tinea curis and tinea corporis due to T. rubrum |
Phenergan with Codeine | Promethazine HCl with Codeine Phosphate | Antihistamine / Antitussive | 6.25 mg/10mg with 7% EtOH | Temporary relief of coughs and upper respiratory Sx associated with allergies or the common cold |
Allegra-D | Fexofenadine HCl with Pseudoephedrine HCl | Antihistamine / Decongestant | 60 mg/120 mg, 180 mg/240 mg | Relief of Sx associated with seasonal allergic rhinitis |
Lopid | Gemfibrozil | Antihyperlipidemic | 600 mg | Tx of patients with types IV or V hyperlipidemia who present a risk of pancreatitis |
Niaspan | Niacin | Antihyperlipidemic | 500, 1000 mg | Adjunct to diet for the reduction of elevated total TC, LDL-C, Apo B, and TG levels and to increase HDL-C in patients with primary hypercholesterolemia |
Tenoretic | Atenolol with Chlorthalidone | Antihypertensive | 50/25 mg - 100/25 mg | Tx of HTN |
Lotensin | Benazepril HCl | Antihypertensive | 5 - 40 mg | Tx of HTN |
Ziac | Bisoprolol Fumarate with Hydrochlorothiazide | Antihypertensive | 2.5/6.25 to 10/6.25 mg | Management of HTN |
Plendil | Felodipine | Antihypertensive | 2.5 - 10 mg | Tx of HTN |
Avapro | Irbesartan | Antihypertensive | 75 - 300 mg | Tx of HTN |
Avalide | Irbesartan with Hydrochlorothiazide | Antihypertensive | 150/12.5 - 300/12.5 mg | Tx of HTN |
Hyzaar | Losartan Potassium with Hydrochlorothiazide | Antihypertensive | 50/12.5 - 100/25 mg | Tx of HTN |
Benicar | Olmesartan Medoxomil | Antihypertensive | 5 - 40 mg | Tx of HTN |
Benicar-HCT | Olmesartan Medoxomil with Hydrochlorothiazide | Antihypertensive | 20/12.5 - 40/25 mg | Tx of HTN |
Inderal, Inderal LA | Propanolol HCl | Antihypertensive | 10 - 160 mg | Tx of HTN |
Accupril | Quinapril HCl | Antihypertensive | 5 - 40 mg | Tx of HTN |
Procardia, Procardia XL, Nifedical XL, Adalat CC | Nifedipine | Antihypertensive / Antianginal | 10, 20 mg; XL 30 - 90 mg | Tx of vasospastic angina and chronic stable angina |
Cardura, Cardura XL | Doxazosin Mesylate | Antihypertensive / BPH Agent | 1 - 8 mg | Tx of HTN; Tx of benign prostatic hyperplasia |
Hytrin | Terazosin HCl | Antihypertensive / BPH Agent | 1 - 10 mg | Tx of HTN or BPH |
Proscar | Finasteride | Anti-inflammatory - Prostate | 5 mg | Tx of symptomatic benign prostatic hyperplasia |
Methotrexate | Methotrexate | Antimetabolite | 2.5 mg | Tx of gestational choriocarcinoma; Tx of advanced stage non-Hodgkin's lymphomas |
Imitrex | Sumatriptan Succinate | Antimigrainous Agent | 25 - 100 mg | Acute Tx of migraine attacks and cluster headaches |
Requip, Requip XL | Ropinirole HCl | Antiparkinson Agent | 0.25 - 8 mg | Tx of signs and Sx of idiopathic Parkinson's disease |
Peridex, PerioGard | Chlorhexidine Gluconate | Antiplaque Rinse | 0.12% | Use between dental visits as part of a professional program for the Tx of gingivitis |
Abilify | Aripiprazole | Antipsychotic | 2 - 30 mg | Tx of schizophrenia |
Aricept | Donepezil HCl | Antipsychotic | 5, 10 mg | Tx of mild, moderate, and severe dementia of the Alzheimer's type |
Lithonate, Lithotabs, Lithobid | Lithium Carbonate | Antipsychotic | 300, 450 mg | Tx of manic episodes of manic depressive illness |
Zyprexa | Olanzapine | Antipsychotic | 2.5 - 20 mg | Management of the manifestations of psychotic disorders |
Risperdal | Risperidone | Antipsychotic | 0.25 - 4 mg | Tx of schizophrenia |
Tessalon | Benzonatate | Antitussive | 100, 200 mg | Symptomatic relief of cough |
Pepcid | Famotidine | Antiulcer Agent | 20, 40 mg | Short-term Tx of active duodenal ulcer |
Antivert | Meclizine HCl | Antivertigo Agent | 12.5 - 25 mg | Control of vertigo associated with disease affective the vestibular system; motion sickness |
Zovirax | Acyclovir | Antiviral | 200 - 800 mg | Tx of genital herpes |
Valtrex | Valacyclovir HCl | Antiviral | 500, 1000 mg | Tx of genital herpes |
Slow FE | Ferrous Sulfate | Blood Modifier | 325, 160 mg (65, 50 mg of Fe) | Tx of iron-deficiency anemia |
NuvaRing | Etonogestrel & Ethinyl Estradiol (vaginal) | Contraceptive | 11.7/2.7 mg | Prevention of pregnancy |
Yaz | Drospirenone & Ethinyl Estradiol | Contraceptive - Oral | 3/0.02 mg | Prevention of pregnancy |
Alesse, Aviane | Levonorgestrel with Ethinyl Estradiol | Contraceptive - Oral | 0.10 mg/20 mcg | Prevention of pregnancy |
Tri-Cylen Lo | Norgestimate & Ethinyl Estradiol | Contraceptive - Oral | Prevention of pregnancy | |
Necon 1/35, Ortho Novum 1/35 | Norethindrone & Ethinyl Estradiol | Contraceptive - Oral | 1/0.035 mg | Prevention of pregnancy |
Kenalog | Triamcinolone Acetonide (topical) | Corticosteroid - Topical | 0.025 - 0.5% | Relief of Sx of inflammation |
Aldactone | Spironolactone | Diuretic - Potassium Sparing | 25 - 100 mg | Edema due to congestive heart failure or nephrotic syndrome and cirrhosis of the liver; Tx of essential HTN; Tx of hypokalemia |
Cialis | Tadalafil | Erectile Dysfunction Agent | 5 - 20 mg | Acute Tx of erectile dysfunction |
Aciphex | Rabeprazole Na | Gastric Antisecretory | 20 mg | Short-term Tx in healing and Sx of GERD |
Estrace | Estradiol | Hormone - Estrogen | 0.5 - 2 mg | Short-term Tx of moderate to severe vasomotor Sx, atrophic vaginitis or kraurosis associated with menopause |
MiraLax, Glycolax | Polyethylene Glycol 3350, NF | Laxative | 1 tbsp (17 gm) | Tx of occasional constipation |
Skelaxin | Metaxalone | Muscle Relaxant | 800 mg | Adjunct to rest, physical therapy and other measures for the relief of discomforts associated with acute, painful musculoskeletal conditions |
Robaxin | Methocarbamol | Muscle Relaxant | 500, 750 mg | Adjunct to rest, physical therapy and other measures for the relief of discomforts associated with acute, painful musculoskeletal conditions |
Zanaflex | Tizanidine HCl | Muscle Relaxant | 2 - 6 mg | Short-term management of spasticity |
Voltaren, Voltaren XR | Diclofenac Na (oral) | Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory | 25 - 100 mg | Acute and chronic Tx of the signs and Sx of rheumatoid arthritis |
Relafen | Nabumetone | Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory | 500, 750 mg | Acute and long-term use in management and Sx of osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis |
Boniva | Ibandronate Na | Osteoporosis Agent | 2.5, 100 mg | Tx and prevention of osteoporosis in postmenopausal women |
Evista | Raloxifene HCl | Osteoporosis Agent | 60 mg | Prevention and Tx of osteoporosis in postmenopausal women |
Restoril | Temazepam | Sedative | 7.5 - 30 mg | Short-term tx of insomnia |
Lunesta | Eszopiclone | Sedative - Hypnotic | 1 - 3 mg | Tx of insomnia |
Chantix | Varenicline Tartrate | Smoking Cessation Aid | 0.5 - 1.0 mg | Aid in the cessation of smoking |
Ditropan, Ditropan XL | Oxybutynin Cl | Urinary bladder modifier | 5 - 15 mg | Relief of Sx of bladder instability associated with voiding in patients with uninhibited neurogenic or reflux neurogenic bladder |
Detrol, Detrol LA | Tolterodine Tartrate | Urinary bladder modifier | 1 - 4 mg | Tx of patients with an overactive bladder with Sx of urinary frequency, urgency or urge incontinence |
Folic Acid | Folic Acid | Vitamin | 0.4 - 1 mg, 5 mg/ml | Tx of megaloblastic anemias due to deficiency of folic acid; anemias during pregnancy and lactation, in infancy or childhood |
Adipex-P | Phentermine HCl | Weight management | 37.5 mg (30 mg) | Short-term adjunct in a regimen of weight reduction based on exercise, behavioral modification and caloric restriction |