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Brand/Generic Cumula
Brand/Generic Cumulative
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Norco, Vicodin, Lortab | hydrocodone + acetaminophen opioid analgesic combination Pain CII |
| Synthroid, Levoxyl | levothyroxine Thyroid hormone replacement (synthetic T4) hypothyroidism Take on an empty stomach 30-60 min before breakfast |
| Rayos, Deltasone | prednisone corticosteroid inflammation Take with food or milk |
| Prinivil, Zestril | lisinopril angiotensin converting enzyme ACE inhibitor – reduce blood pressure & prevent heart failure by blocking or reducing the liver production of an enzyme that constricts the blood vessels hypertension adverse effects: cough |
| Amoxil | amoxicillin penicillin antibiotic SHAKE ORAL SUSPENSION WELL BEFORE USING. Keep bottle tightly closed. Any unused portion of the reconstituted suspension must be discarded after 14 days. Refrigeration is preferable, but not required. |
| Neurontin | gabapentin anticonvulsant seizure disorder, neuropathic pain |
| Glucophage | metformin diabetes mellitus, type II Take with food or milk |
| Lipitor | atorvastatin HMG-CoA reductase inhibitor - prevent production of "bad cholesterol" - "statin" hypercholesterolemia/hyperlipidemia Do Not Take With Grapefruit |
| Xanax | alprazolam benzodiazepine anxiety CIV |
| Norvasc | amlodipine calcium channel blocker hypertension, angina |
| Capoten | captopril angiotensin converting enzyme (ACE Inhibitor) hypertension |
| Nitrostat | nitroglycerin nitrate vasodilator angina pectoris (chest pain) Must be stored in the original amber container and protected form light, heat, and moisture Exempt from Poison Prevention Packaging Act |
| Zithromax | azithromycin macrolide antibiotic Oral Suspension: Shake Well; Store in the refrigerator or at room temperature. Discard after 10 days. |
| Coumadin, Jantoven | warfarin anticoagulant thrombus, embolus Narrow Therapeutic Index Drug - requires frequent lab work |
| Klonopin | clonazepam benzodiazepine anxiety CIV |
| Prozac | fluoxetine Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitor (SSRI) depression, generalized anxiety disorder |
| Lomotil | atropine and diphenoxylate antidiarrheal |
| Zofran | ondansetron selective 5-HT3 antagonist nausea, vomiting (antiemetic) |
| Tylenol | acetaminophen antipyretics (fever reducer) Do not take more than 4000 mg in 24 hours. adverse effects: liver damage |
| Delsym | dextromethorphan antitussive relieving cough |
| Lopressor | metoprolol tartrate Beta Blockers hypertension, angina, regulating heart rate |
| Fosamax, Binosto | alendronate bisphosphonate osteoporosis Typically ordered once per week Take first thing in the morning, at least 30 minutes before you eat or drink anything or take any other medicine. Take with a full glass (6 to 8 ounces) of plain water. |
| ProAir HFA, Proventil HFA, Ventolin HFA | albuterol Beta2 receptor agonist; bronchodilators Asthma, COPD Rescue Inhaler |
| Calan, Verelan | verapamil calcium channel blocker hypertension, angina |
| Sudafed | pseudoephedrine decongestants behind the counter 3.6g/day - 9g/ month - 7.5g/month online orders |
| Femhrt | estradiol hormone |
| Cytomel | liothyronine hypothyroid agents; reducing thyroid hormone excess |
| Dulcolax | bisacodyl laxative Drink plenty of water while on this medication |
| Zocor | simvastatin HMG-CoA reductase inhibitor Hypercholesterolemia; hyperlipidemia Do not take with grapefruit |
| Celebrex | celecoxib NSAID - nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory agents COX-2 inhibitor |
| Percocet | oxycodone + acetaminophen Opioid analgesics combination CII |
| Ambien | zolpidem sedative/hypnotics insomnia CIV |
| Imitrex | sumatriptan vascular headache suppressants antimigraine |
| Lanoxin | digoxin antiarrhythmics |
| Lantus, Tujeo | insulin glargine long-acting insulin that starts to work several hours after injection and keeps working evenly for 24 hours. diabetes mellitus, type I & II |
| Carafate | sucralfate anti-ulcer |
| Lovenox | enoxaparin anticoagulant |
| Tamiflu | oseltamivir antiviral influenza A, B |
| Indocin | indomethacin NSAID |
| Aricept | donepezil acetylcholinesterase inhibitor Alzheimer's disease |
| Ditropan XL | oxybutynin xl antispasmodic, urinary overactive bladder |
| Lupron | leuprolide Leuprolide overstimulates the body's own production of certain hormones, which causes that production to shut down temporarily. Leuprolide reduces the amount of testosterone in men or estrogen in women. |
| Serevent | salmeterol long-acting beta2-adrenoceptor agonist (LABA) bronchodilator Used to prevent asthma attacks or exercise-induced bronchospasm. Used to treat chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) including emphysema and chronic bronchitis. |
| Zovirax | acyclovir antiviral herpes simplex virus, herpes zoster, varicella zoster |
| Zyloprim | allopurinol used to treat gout or kidney stones |
| Elavil | amitriptyline tricyclic antidepressant |
| Abilify | aripiprazole atypical antipsychotic schizophrenia, bipolar mania |
| Wellbutrin SR, Zyban | bupropion dopamine reuptake inhibitor depression, smoking cessation |
| Keflex | cephalexin cephalosporin antibiotic |
| Cipro | ciprofloxacin fluoroquinolone antibiotic |
| Celexa | citalopram Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitor (SSRI) depression, generalized anxiety disorder Do not take with aspirin or other blood thinners |
| Plavix | clopidogrel antiplatelet Do not take with aspirin or other blood thinners. |
| Flexeril, Amrix | cyclobenzaprine skeletal muscle relaxant muscle spams May cause dizziness or drowsiness |
| Valium | diazepam benzodiazepine anxiety CIV |
| Aricept | donepezil acetylcholinesterase inhibitor Alzheimer's disease |
| Cymbalta | duloxetine serotonin + norepinephrine reuptake inhibitor (SNRI) depression, neuropathy, musculoskeletal pain |
| Lovenox | enoxaparin anticoagulant |
| Lexapro | escitalopram SSRI |
| Lunesta | eszopiclone sedative hypnotic insomnia CIV |
| Advair HFA | fluticasone + salmeterol corticosteroid + beta2 receptor agonist Asthma, COPD |
| Haldol | haloperidol antipsychotic |
| Microzide | hydrochlorothiazide thiazide diuretic edema, hypertension |
| Ritalin, Concerta | methylphenidate stimulant ADHD CII |
| Singulair | montelukast leukotriene receptor antagonist allergic rhinitis, asthma |
| Actos | pioglitazone antidiabetic diabetes mellitus, type II |
| Lyrica | pregabalin anticonvulsant seizure disorder CV |
| Seroquel | quetiapine atypical antipsychotic schizophrenia, bipolar mania |
| Crestor | rosuvastatin HMG-CoA reductase inhibitor hypercholesterolemia/hyperlipidemia Do not take with grapefruit |
| Zoloft | sertraline selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI) depression, generalized anxiety disorder |
| Viagra | sildenafil Phosphodiesterase-5 (PDE5) inhibitor erectile dysfunction |
| Bactrim | sulfamethoxazole and trimethoprim sulfonamide antibiotic Take with a full glass of water Avoid sunlight |
| Flomax | tamsulosin Alpha1 receptor antagonist benign prostatic hyperplasia |
| Ultram | tramadol opioid analgesic CIV |
| Diovan | valsartan angiotensin II receptor blocker (ARB) - block the absorption of the liver producing enzyme that constricts blood vessel Hypertension |
| Zyrtec | antihistamine allergies |
| Beano | alpha-galactosidase flatulence |
| Anbesol | benzocaine mouth irritation, toothache |
| Pepto-Bismol | bismuth subsalicylate diarrhea |
| Tums | calcium carbonate stomach acidity |
| Auro, Debrox | carbamide peroxide ear irritation, swimmer's ear |
| Tagamet | cimetidine H2 antagonist - work to slow down the release or more acid in the stomach stomach ulcers, acidity, heart burn, GERD |
| Robitussin | dextromethorphan antitussive cough |
| Dramamine | dimenhydrinate nausea, vomiting, motion sickness, vertigo |
| Benadryl | diphenhydramine allergic reactions, seasonal rhinitis may cause drowsiness |
| Abreva | docosanol cold sores (herpes simplex) |
| Colace | docusate constipation |
| Nexium | esomeprazole stomach ulcers, acidity, heartburn |
| Pepcid | famotidine H2 antagonist stomach ulcers, acidity, heartburn, GERD |
| Allegra | fexofenadine antihistamine |
| Mucinex | guaifenesin expectorant congestion |
| Advil, Motrin | ibuprofen NSAID inflammation, pain |
| Prevacid | lansoprazole proton pump inhibitor (PPI) – work to prevent stomach acid production stomach ulcers, acidity, heartburn, GERD |
| Solarcaine | lidocaine sunburn |
| Imodium | loperamide diarrhea |
| Claritin | loratadine antihistamine nasal allergies, congestion, runny nose |
| Bonine | meclizine nausea, comiting, motion sickness, vertigo |
| Citrucel | methylcellulose constipation |
| Rogaine | minoxidil alopecia (hair loss) |
| Aleve | naproxen NSAID pain, inflammation |
| Flonase | fluticasone allergic rhinitis used to treat nasal congestion, sneezing, runny nose, and itchy or watery eyes caused by seasonal or year-round allergies. |
| Prilosec | omeprazole stomach ulcers, acidity, heartburn, GERD |
| Visine | pheniramine maleate, naphazoline eye irritation |
| Sudafed PE | phenylephrine nasal allergies, congestion, runny nose Not BTC |
| Emetrol | phosphoric acid, glucose, fructose nausea, vomiting |
| Neosporin | polymyxin, bacitracin, neomycin topical antibiotic combination minor cuts , scrapes |
| Metamucil | psyllium constipation |
| RID | pyrethrin, piperonyl butoxide pediculosis (lice) |
| Zantac | ranitidine H2 antagonist stomach ulcer, acidity, heartburn, GERD |
| Clearasil | benzoyl peroxide acne |
| Compound W | salicylic acid warts |
| Gas-X | simethicone flatulence |
| Murine | thetrahydrozoline eye irritation |
| Coreg | carvedilol Beta-blocker hypertension, heart failure |
| Cleocin | clindamycin bacterial infection adverse effects: diarrhea (any antibiotic can cause diarrhea) |
| Catapres | clonidine hypertension |
| Vasotec | enalapril angiotensin converting enzyme - ACE inhibitor hypertension, congestive heart failure |
| Tricor | fenofibrate elevated cholesterol levels |
| Duragesic | fentanyl opioid pain medication CII Patches are prescribed: 1 patch every 72 hours |
| Diflucan | fluconazole fungal infection |
| Glucotrol | glipizide diabetes mellitus |
| Xalatan | latanoprost glaucoma Store in the refrigerator |
| Cozaar | losartan angiotensin II receptor antagonist; ARB – block the absorption of the liver producing enzyme that constricts blood vessel hypertension |
| Mobic | meloxicam NSAID inflammation, pain |
| Protonix | pantoprazole Proton Pump Inhibitor - PPI – work to prevent stomach acid production excess stomach acid, esophageal erosion |
| Paxil | paroxetine selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs) depression |
| Pravachol | pravastatin elevated cholesterol levels |
| Inderal | propranolol Beta Blocker hypertension, palpitations, angina |
| Januvia | sitagliptin diabetes melliuts |
| Aldactone | spironolactone edema, hypertension |
| Vancocin | vancomycin antibiotic Adverse Side Effect: hearing loss |
| Avodart | dutasteride 5-alpha-reductase inhibitor benign prostatic hyperplasia |
| Proscar | finasteride 5-alpha-reductase inhibitor benign prostatic hyperplasia |
| Cardura | doxazosin Alpha1 receptor antagonist Used to treat hypertension (high blood pressure), or to improve urination in men with benign prostatic hyperplasia (enlarged prostate). |
| Hytrin | terazosin Alpha1 receptor antagonist Used to treat hypertension (high blood pressure), or to improve urination in men with benign prostatic hyperplasia (enlarged prostate). |
| Zanaflex | tizanidine alpha2 adrenergic receptor agonist muscle spasms |
| Remeron | mirtazapine alpha2 adrenergic receptor antagonist depression |
| Lotensin | benazepril Angiotensin converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitor hypertension, congestive heart failure |
| Accupril | quinapril Angiotensin converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitor hypertension, congestive heart failure |
| Altace | ramipril Angiotensin converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitor hypertension, congestive heart failure |
| Avapro | irbesartan angiotensin II receptor blocker (ARB) hypertension |
| Avalide | irbesartan + hydrochlorothiazide angiotensin II receptor blocker (ARB) + diuretic hypertension, edema, congestive heart failure |
| Hyzaar | losartan+ hydrochlorothiazide angiotensin II receptor blocker (ARB) + diuretic hypertension, edema, congestive heart failure |
| Benicar HCT | olmesartan + hydrochlorothiazide angiotensin II receptor blocker (ARB) + diuretic hypertension, edema, congestive heart failure |
| Cordarone | amiodarone antiarrhythmic arrhythmias |
| Cogentin | benzatropine anticholinergic parkinson's disease, extrapyramidal disorders |
| Atrovent | ipratropium anticholinergic (pulmonary) chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) |
| Spirivia | tiotropium anticholinergic (pulmonary) chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) |
| Depakote | divalproex anticonvulsant seizure disorder |
| Lamictal | lamotrigine anticonvulsant seizure disorder |
| Keppra | levetiracetam anticonvulsant seizure disorder |
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