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Pharmacy HQ Top 200
Pharmacology
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Amoxil/ Amoxicillin | Drug Class: Penicillin Antibiotic Indication: Bacterial Infection |
| Crestor/ Rosuvastatin | Drug Class: HMG CoA Reductase Inhibitor/Statin Indication: Hyperlipidemia (Lowers cholesterol and triglycerides) |
| Lipitor/ Atorvastatin | Drug Class: HMG CoA Reductase Inhibitor/Statin Indication: Hyperlipidemia (Lowers cholesterol and triglycerides) |
| Nexium/ Esomeprazole | Drug Class: Proton Pump Inhibitor (PPI) Indication: Treats GERD (Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease) (Gag reflex) |
| Plavix/ Copidogrel | Drug Class: Platelet Aggregation Inhibitor Indication: Preventing Blood Clots |
| Singulair/ Montelukast | Drug Class: Leukotriene Inhibitor Indication: Prevents Asthma Attacks |
| Lipitor/ Atorvastatin | Drug Class: HMG CoA Reductase Inhibitor/Statin Indication: Hyperlipidemia (Lowers cholesterol and triglycerides) |
| Synthroid/ Levothyroxine | Drug Class: Thyroid Drug, Thyroid Replacement Indication: Hypothyroidism (low thyroid hormone) |
| Vicodin(Norco)/ Hydrocodone/Acetaminophen | Drug Class: Narcotic Analgesic Indication: Treats moderate to severe pain |
| Zocor/ Simvastatin | Drug Class: HMG CoA Reductase Inhibitor/Statin Indication: Hyperlipidemia (Lowers cholesterol and triglycerides) |
| Zestril (Prinivil)/ Lisinopril | Drug Class: ACE Inhibitor Indication: Treats hypertension (high blood pressure) |
| Abilify/ Aripiprazole | Drug Class: Antipsychotic Indication: Psychotic Conditions (schizophrenia and bipolar I disorder) |
| Aciphex/ Rabeprazole | Drug Class: Proton Pump Inhibitor Indication: GERD |
| ActoPlus Met/ Metformin and Pioglitazone | Drug Class: Antidiabetic Combo Indication: Type II Diabetes |
| Actos/ Pioglitazone | Drug Class: Thiazolidinediones TZD Indication: Type 2 Diabetes |
| Adderall/ Amphetamine and Dextroamphetamine | Drug Class: Central Nervous Stimulants Indication: Narcolepsy, ADHD |
| Advair/ Fluticasone and Salmeterol | Drug Class: Bronchodilator Combo Indication: Asthma, COPD |
| Aggrenox/ Aspirin and Dipyridamole | Drug Class: Platelet Aggregation Inhibitors Indication: Prevents Strokes |
| Alphagan P/ Brimonidine Ophthalmic | Drug Class: Ophthalmic (relating to eye) Indication: Decreases fluid in eye- Ocular hypertension, Glaucoma |
| Altace/ Ramipril | Drug Class: Ace Inhibitor Indication: Hypertension |
| Ambien/ Zolpidem | Drug Class: Sedative (Hypnotic) Indication: Treats insomnia (affects chemicals in brain that may be unbalanced) |
| Androgel/ Testosterone Topical | Drug Class: Androgen, Anabolic Steroid Indication: Low Testosterone |
| Aricept/ Donepezil | Drug Class: Cholinesterase Inhibitors Indication: Mild to Moderate Dementia Caused by Alzheimers |
| Arimidex/ Anastrozole | Drug Class: Hormonal Oncologic Indication: Treats Breast Cancer in Postmenopausal Women |
| Armour Thyroid/ Thyroid Desiccated | Drug Class: Thyroid Hormone Indication: Hypothyroidism |
| Asacol/ Mesalamine | Drug Class: 5 Aminosalicylates Indication: Ulcerative Colitis |
| Asmanex Twisthaler/ Mometasone Inhalation | Drug Class: Inhaled Corticosteroid Indication: Asthma |
| Astelin/ Azelastine | Drug Class: Antihistamine Indication: Seasonal Allergic Rhinitis |
| Atacand/ Candesartan | Drug Class: Angiotensin Receptor Blocker Indication: Hypertension |
| Ativan/ Lorazepam | Drug Class: Benzodiapine (-am) Indication: Anxiety |
| Augmentin/ Amoxicillin and Clavulanate Potassium | Drug Class: Beta-Lactamase Inhibitor (Penicillin Antibiotic) Indication: Bacterial Infection |
| Avalide/ Irbesartan | Drug Class: Angiotensin II Receptor Antagonist Indication: Hypertension |
| Avapro/ Irbesartan | Drug Class: Angiotensin II Receptor Antagonists Indication: Hypertension |
| Avelox/ Moxifloxacin | Drug Class: Fluoroquinolone (Quinolone) Indication: Bacterial Infection (Grander Scale) |
| Avodart/ Dutasteride | Drug Class: 5-Alpha Reductase Inhibitor Indication: Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia (BPH) |
| Bactrim/ Sulfamethoxazole and Trimethoprim | Drug Class: Sulfonamides Indication: Bacterial Infections |
| Bactroban/ Mupirocin | Drug Class: Topical Antibiotic Indication: Topical Bacterial Skin Infection |
| Beconase/ Beclomethasone | Drug Class: Nasal Steroid Indication: Nasal Allergy Symptoms |
| Benica/ Olmesartan | Drug Class: Angiotensin II Receptor Antagonist Indication: Hypertension |
| Benicar HCT/ Olmesartan and Hydrochlorothiazide | Drug Class: Angiotensin II Inhibitor w/ Thiazide Indication: Hypertension |
| Boniva/ Ibandronate | Drug Class: Bisphosphonates Indication: Osteoporosis in Women after Menopause |
| Byetta/ Exenatide | Drug Class: Incretin Mimetic Indication: Type II Diabetes |
| Bystolic/ Nebivolol | Drug Class: Betablocker Indication: Hypertension |
| Caduet/ Amlodipine and Atorvastatin | Drug Class: Statin (HMG CoA) Indication: Hypertension |
| Catapres/ Clonidine | Drug Class: Antiadrenergic Agent Indication: Hypertension, ADHD |
| Celebrex/ Celecoxib | Drug Class: Nonsteroidal Anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) (Cox 2 Inhibitor) Indication: Inflammation (Arthritis) Only Cox 2 Inhibitor in US |
| Celexa/ Citalopram | Drug Class: Selective Serotonin Reuptake inhibitors (SSRI) Indication: Depression |
| Chantix/ Varenicline | Drug Class: Smoking Cessation Agent Indication: Smoking Cessation |
| Cheratussin/ Guaifenesin and Codeine | Drug Class: Narcotic Cough Suppressant and Expectorant Indication: Cough and Congestion (Blockage due to cold or flu) |
| Cialis/ Tadalafil | Drug Class: Impotence Agent Indication: Erectile Dysfunction |
| Cipro/ Ciprofloxacin | Drug Class: Fluoroquinolone or Quinolones Indication: Bacterial Infections |
| Ciprodex/ Ciprofloxacin and Dexamethasone | Drug Class: Otic Steroid with Anti-Infective Indication: Ear Infection |
| Cleocin/ Clindamycin | Drug Class: Lincomycin Derivative Indication: Bacterial Infections |
| Combivent/ Albuterol and Ipratropium | Drug Class: Bronchodilator Combo Indication: Bronchospasm |
| Concerta/ Methylphenidate | Drug Class: Central Nervous System Stimulate (CNS Stimulate) Indication: ADD (Attention Deficit Disorder) and ADHD (Attnetion Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder), and Narcoleps |
| Coreg/ Carvedilol | Drug Class: Beta Blocker (end in -lol) Indication: Heart failure and hypertension |
| Cosopt/ Dorzolamide and Timolol | Drug Class: Ophthalmic glaucoma agents Indication: Glaucoma |
| Coumadin/ Warfarin | Drug Class: Anticoagulant (blood thinner) Indication: Prevents blood clotting |
| Cozaar/ Losartan | Drug Class: Angiotensin II Receptor Antagonists Indication: Hypertension |
| Cymbalta/ Duloxetine | Drug Class: Selective Serotonin and Norepinephrine Reuptake inhibitor antidepressant (SSNRI) Indication: Depression |
| Deltasone/ Prednisone | Drug Class: Glucocorticoid Indication: Inflammation, Severe Allergies |
| Depakote/ Divalproex | Drug Class: Anticonvulsant Indication: Seizures |
| Desyrel/ Trazodone | Drug Class: Antidepressant Indication: Depression and Insomnia |
| Detrol/ Tolterodine | Drug Class: Urinary Antispasmodic Indication: Reduces spasms, overactive bladder |
| Diflucan/ Fluconazole | Drug Class: Azole Antifungal Indication: Fungal Infection |
| Diovan/ Valsartan | Drug Class: Angiotension II Receptor Blocker (A2RB) Indication: Hypertension |
| Diovan HCT/ Valsartan and Hydrochlorothiazide | Drug Class: Angiotension 2 Receptor Blocker and Thiazide Diuretic Combo Indication: Hypertension |
| Dyazide/ Hydrochlorothiazide and Triamterene | Drug Class: Thiazide Diuretic Indication: No fluid retention |
| Effexor/ Venlafaxine | Drug Class: SNRI Indication: Depression |
| Elavil/ Amitriptyline | Drug Class: Tricyclic Antidepressant (TCA) Indication: Depression |
| Enablex/ Darifenacin | Drug Class: Urinary Antispasmodics Indication: Overactive Bladder |
| EpiPen/ Epinephrine | Drug Class: Catecholamine Indication: Anaphylaxis (Allergic Reaction) |
| Esidrix (Microzide)/ Hydrochlorothiazide (HCTZ) | Drug Class: Thiazide Diuretic (water pill) Indication: Treats fluid retention (edema) |
| Evista/ Raloxifene | Drug Class: Hormones/Antineoplastics Selective Estrogen Receptor Modulators Indication: Osteoporosis or Breast Cancer in Postmenopausal Women |
| Flexeril/ Cyclobenzaprine Hydrochloride | Drug Class: Skeletal Muscle Relaxant Indication: Stops skeletal muscle pain/injury and muscle spasms |
| Flomax/ Tamsulosin | Drug Class: Antiadrenergic Agent, Alpha Blockers Indication: Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia - BPH |
| Flonase/ Fluticasone Nasal | Drug Class: Nasal Spray Indication: Inflammation (relating to nose because allergies) |
| Focalin/ Dexmethylphenidate | Drug Class: CNS Stimulant Indication: ADD, ADHD |
| Folic Acid | Drug Class: B-Vitamin Indication: Anemia, Red Blood Cell Formation |
| Fosamax/ Alendronate | Drug Class: Biphosphonates Indication: Prevents Osteoprosis |
| Fosamax/ Alendronate Cholecalciferol | Drug Class: Bisphosphonate Indication: Osteoporosis |
| Geodon/ Ziprasidone | Drug Class: Atypical Antipsychotic Indication: Schizophrenia |
| Glucophage/ Metformin | Drug Class: Oral Diabetes Medicine Indication: Controls blood sugar levels (in Type 2 Diabetes as Type 1 needs insulin) |
| Glucotrol/ Glipizide | Drug Class: Oral Diabetes Medicine Indication: Type 2 Diabetes |
| Glycolax | Drug Class: Laxative Indication: Constipation or irregular bowel movement |
| Humalog/ Insulin Lispro | Drug Class: Insulin Indication: Diabetes |
| Humulin/ Insulin Isophane | Drug Class: Insulin Indication: Diabetes Types I and II |
| Hyzaar/ Losartan/Hydrochlorothiazide | Drug Class: Angiotensin Receptor Blockers Indication: Hypertension |
| Januvia/ Sitagliptin | Drug Class: Dipeptidyl Peptidase 4 Inhibitor Indication: Type 2 Diabetes |
| k-Dur (Klor-Con, Micro K)/ Potassium Chloride | Drug Class: Mineral/Electrolyte Indication: Prevents hypokalemia (Low potassium levels) |
| Keflex/ Cephalexin | Drug Class: Cephalosporin Antibiotic Indication: Bacterial Infection |
| Keppra/ Levetiracetam | Drug Class: Anti-Epileptic Indication: Tonic-Clonic Seizures |
| Keriva/ Ethinyl Estradiol and Desogestrel | Drug Class: Contraceptive Indication: Prevents Pregnancy |
| Klonopin/ Clonazepam | Drug Class: Benzodiazepine Indication: Anxiety |
| Lamictal/ Lamotrigine | Drug Class: Anticonvulsant Indication: Epileptic Seizures |
| Lanoxin/ Digoxin | Drug Class: Inotropic Agent Indication: Heart Failure and Heart Rate |
| Lantus/ Insulin Glargine | Drug Class: Insulin Indication: Type 1 and 2 Diabetes |
| Lasix/ Furosemide | Drug Class: Loop Diuretic (water pill) (deals with kidney) Indication: Treats edema and hypertension (lowers salt intake) |
| Lescol/ Fluvastatin | Drug Class: Statin Indication: Hyperlipidemia |
| Levaquin/ Levofloxacin | Drug Class: Fluoroquinolone Antibiotic Indication: Bacterial Infection |
| Lexapro/ Escitalopram | Drug Class: Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitor (SSRI) Indication: Restores Balance of Serotonin |
| Lopressor/ Metoprolol Tartrate | Drug Class: Beta-Adrenergic Blocking Agent (Beta-Blocker) Indication: Hypertension (it lowers heart's work rate) |
| Lovaza/ Omega-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids | Drug Class: Lipid Lowering Agent Indication: Hyperlipidemia |
| Lovenox/ Enoxaparin | Drug Class: Heparin Anticoagulant Indication: Blood Clots |
| Lumigan/ Bimatoprost Ophthalmic | Drug Class: Ophthalmic Glaucoma Agents Indication: Glaucoma, High Pressure in the eyes |
| Lunesta/ Eszopiclone | Drug Class: Sedative/Hypnotic Indication: Insomnia |
| Lyrica/ Pregabalin | Drug Class: Anti-Epileptic or Anticonvulsant Indication: Seizures and pain from Fibromyalgia, nerve pain |
| Maxzide/ Hydrochlorothiazide and Triamterene | Drug Class: Potassium Sparing Diuretics with Thiazides Indication: Edema, Hypertension |
| Medrol/ Methylprednisolone | Drug Class: Corticosteroid Indication: Inflammatory Conditions |
| Mevacor/ Lovastatin | Drug Class: Statin Indication: Hyperlipidemia (fats and includes cholesterol) |
| Micardis/ Telmisartan | Drug Class: Angiotensin Receptor Blocker (ARB) Indication: Hypertension |
| Micardis/ HCT and Telmisartan | Drug Class: Angiotensin II Inhibitor with Thiazides Indication: Hyperlipemia, Hypertension |
| Micronase/ Glyburide | Drug Class: Sulfonylurea Indication: Type II Diabetes |
| Mirapex/ Pramipexole | Drug Class: Dopamine Agonists Indication: Parkinson's Disease, Restless Leg Syndrome |
| Mobic/ Meloxipam | Drug Class: Non-steroidal Anti-Inflammatory drug (NSAID) Indication: Inflammation, Pain |
| Motrin/ Ibuprofen | Drug Class: Nonsteroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drug (NSAID) Indication: Pain reliever, fever, and inflammation (reduces hormones behind inflammation and pain) |
| Namenda/ Memantine | Drug Class: Misc CNS Agent Indication: Alzheimer's (prolongs disease) |
| Naprosyn/ Naproxen | Drug Class: NSAID Indication: Pain, Inflammation, Fever |
| Neurontin/ Gabapentin | Drug Class: Anti-Epileptic Medication (Anticonvulsant) Indication: Seizures and nerve pain |
| Niaspan/ Niacin | Drug Class: Misc. Antihyperlipidemic Agents, Vitamins Indication: Hyperlipidemia |
| Norvasc/ Amlodipine | Drug Class: Calcium Channel Blocker (CCB) Indication: Hypertension, Angina (Chest Pain) |
| Omnicef/ Cefdinir | Drug Class: 3rd Generation Cephalosporin Indication: Bacterial Infection |
| OxyContin/ Oxycodone | Drug Class: Opioid Indication: Moderate to Severe Pain |
| Patanol/ Olopatadine | Drug Class: Opththalmic Antihistamine Indication: Itchy and Watery eyes |
| Paxil/ Paroxetine | Drug Class: SSRI (Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitor) Indication: Depression |
| Pen VK/ Penicillin V Potassium | Drug Class: Penicillin Indication: Bacterial infection |
| Pepcid/ Famotidine | Drug Class: Histamine 2 Blocker Indication: Decreases amount of stomach acid created |
| Phenergan/ Promethazine | Drug Class: Phenothyazine and antihistamine Indication: Allergies and Nausea and Vomiting |
| Pravachol/ Pravastatin | Drug Class: Statin Indication: Hyperlipidemia |
| Premarin/ Conjugated Estrogen | Drug Class: Estrogen Indication: Menopause (vaginal problems) |
| Prevacid/ Lansoprazole | Drug Class: Proton Pump Inhibitor Indication: GERD |
| Prilosec/ Omeprazole | Drug Class: PPI (Proton Pump Inhibitor) Indication: GERD (Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease) |
| Proair HFA (Proventil HFA, Ventolin HFA)/ Albuterol Inhalation | Drug Class: Bronchodilator Indication: Treats/Prevents Bronchospasm (in people with reversible obstructive airway disease (asthma and COPD patients)) |
| Protonix/ Pantoprazole | Drug Class: Proton Pump Inhibitor Indication: GERD |
| Provigil/ Modafinil | Drug Class: CNS Stimulant Indication: Narcolepsy, Promotes Wakefulness |
| Prozac/ Fluoxetine | Drug Class: SSRI Indication: Depression |
| Requip/ Ropinirole | Drug Class: Anti-Parkinson's Agent Indication: Parkinson Symptoms |
| . Rhinocort AQ/ Budesonide Nasal | Drug Class: Corticosteroid Indication: Inflammation, Allergies |
| Risperdal/ Risperidone | Drug Class: Atypical Antipsychotic Indication: Schizophrenia, Irritability in Autistic Children and Bipolar Disorder Treats symptoms, not disease |
| Seroquel/ Quetiapine | Drug Class: Antipsychotic Medicine Indication: Schizophrenia (And bipolar and depression) |
| Skelaxin/ Metaxalone | Drug Class: Skeletal Muscle Relaxant Indication: Musculoskeletal Pain |
| Soma/ Carisoprodol | Drug Class: Skeletal Muscle Relaxant Indication: Muscle pain and injury C-IV |
| Spiriva Handihaler/ Tiotropium | Drug Class: Bronchodilator Indication: Bronchospasms, COPD |
| Strattera/ Atomoxetine | Drug Class: CNS Stimulant Indication: ADHD |
| Suboxone/ Buprenorphine and Naloxone | Drug Class: Opioid Indication: Treats narcotic addiction |
| Sular/ Nisoldipine | Drug Class: Calcium Channel Blockers Indication: Hypertension |
| Symbicort/ Budesonide and Formoterol | Drug Class: Bronchodilator Combo Indication: Asthma, COPD |
| Tenormin/ Atenolol | Drug Class: Beta Blocker Indication: Angina (chest pain) and Hypertension |
| Tessalon Perles/ Benzonatate | Drug Class: Antitussive Indication: Cough Relief |
| Topamax/ Topiramate | Drug Class: Anticonvulsant Indication: Seizures and Migraine |
| Toprol XL/ Metoprolol | Drug Class: Betablocker Indication: Hypertension, Angina |
| Travatan/ Travoprost | Drug Class: Ophthalmic Glaucoma Agent Indication: Glaucoma |
| Tricor/ Fenofibrate | Drug Class: Fibric Acid Derivative Indication: Hyperlipidemia |
| Triesence or Trivaris/ Triamcinolone Ophthalmic Injection | Drug Class: Ophthalmic Steroids Indication: Inflammation |
| Trileptal/ Oxcarbazepine | Drug Class: Anticonvulsant/Antiepileptic Indication: Monothrapy |
| TriNessa/ Ethinyl Estradiol and Norgestimate | Drug Class: Contraceptive Indication: Prevents Pregnancy |
| Tussionex/ : Chlorpheniramine and Hydrocodone | Drug Class: Upper Respiratory Combo Indication: Cold and Flu Symptoms |
| Tylenol/ Acetaminophen and Codeine | Drug Class: Narcotic Analgesic Combo Indication: Moderate to Severe Pain |
| Ultram/ Tramadol | Drug Class: Narcotic Analgesic Indication: Moderate to Severe Pain |
| Uroxatral/ Alfuzosin | Drug Class: Antiadrenergic Agent Indication: BPH in men |
| Valium/ Diazepam | Drug Class: Benzodiapine Indication: Anxiety (And Alcohol Withdrawal, Muscle Spasms) |
| Vasotec/ Enalapril | Drug Class: ACE Inhibitor (-il) Indication: Hypertension |
| VESIcare/ Solifenacin | Drug Class: Urinary Antispasmodics Indication: Overactive Bladder |
| Vibramycin/ Doxycycline Hyclate | Drug Class: Tetracycline Antibiotic Indication: Certain Bacterial Infection |
| Vitamin D/ Ergocalciferol | Drug Class: Vitamin Indication: Vitamin D Deficiency |
| Vytorin/ Ezetimibe and Simvastatin | Drug Class: Antihyperlipidemic Combo Indication: Hyperlipidemia |
| Vyvanse/ Lisdexamphetamine | Drug Class: CNS Stimulant Indication: ADHD |
| Wellbutrin/ Bupropion | Drug Class: Misc Antidepressant Indication: Depression |
| Xalatan/ Latonoprost | Drug Class: Ophthalmic Glaucoma Agent Indication: Glaucoma |
| Xanax/ Alprazolam | Drug Class: Benzodiazepine Indication: Anxiety (panic and depression) |
| Xopenex/ Levalbuterol | Drug Class: Bronchilator Indication: Bronchospasms for people with Asthma and COPD |
| Zantac/ Ranitidine | Drug Class: Histamine-2 Blockers Indication: Ulcers |
| Zestoretic/ Lisinopril and Hydrochlorothiazide | Drug Class: Ace Inhibitor and Thiazide Combo Indication: Hypertension |
| Zetia/ Ezetimibe | Drug Class: Cholesterol Absorption Inhibitor Indication: Hyperlipidemia |
| Zithromax/ Azithromycin | Drug Class: Macrolide Antibiotic Indication: Bacterial Infection (Reduces production of important protein to kill/slow bacteria) |
| Zoloft/ Sertraline | Drug Class: Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitor (SSRI) Indication: Treats depression (and panic, anxiety, PTSD, and PMDD) |
| Zyloprim/ Allopurinol | Drug Class: Antigout Agent Indication: Gout (crystallized uric acid in joints - arthritis) |
| Zyprexa/ Olanzapine | Drug Class: Antipsychotic Indication: Schizophrenia and Bipolar Disorder |
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