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Brand/Generic #1
Brand to Generic
| Brand | Generic, detailed | Generic |
|---|---|---|
| Advil/Motrin | ibuprofen NSAID, fever reducer/pain reliever Take with food or milk Max of 3200 mg per day (800mg per dose) Avoid exposure to light Avoid other NSAIDs upset stomach, nausea, heartburn OTC strength: 200mg | ibuprofen |
| Aleve/Naprosyn | naproxen NSAID, treats pain or inflammation Take with Food Avoid alcohol Avoid other NSAIDs Avoid exposure to light indigestion, heartburn, stomach pain OTC Strength: 220mg | naproxen |
| Voltaren | diclofenac sodium NSAID, treat joint pain caused by osteoarthritis in the hands, wrists, elbows, knees, ankles, or feet Do not use cosmetics, sunscreen, or medicated skin products Avoid sunlight Avoid other NSAIDs skin redness, itching | diclofenac sodium |
| Cataflam | diclofenac potassium NSAID, treats mild to moderate pain Avoid alcohol Avoid other NSAIDs indigestion, gas, nausea | diclofenac potassium |
| Mobic | meloxicam NSAID, treats pain or inflammation Avoid smoking and alcohol Avoid other NSAIDs upset stomach, nausea, heartburn | meloxicam |
| Relafen | nabumetone NSAID, used to relieve the symptoms of rheumatoid arthritis or osteoarthritis. Avoid alcohol Avoid sunlight Stomach pain, indigestion, nausea | nabumetone |
| Celebrex | celecoxib NSAID, COX-2 inhibitor - treats pain, inflammation, osteoarthritis Avoid other NSAIDs Avoid alcohol stomach pain, heartburn, gas | celecoxib |
| Bayer, Bufferin, Ecotrin | aspirin, salicylate acid, acetylsalicylic acid NSAID, treats pain and inflammation used in low dose to prevent blood clots Do not give to children displaying viral illness, may cause Reye's syndrome Avoid alcohol Avoid other NSAIDs | aspirin, salicylate acid, acetylsalicylic acid |
| Lotensin | benazepril ACE inhibitor, hypertension & CHF Avoid getting up to fast Drink Plenty of Water Do not use potassium supplements or salt substitutes Avoid alcohol headache, cough contraindication: pregnancy | benazepril |
| Vasotec | enalapril ACE inhibitor, hypertension & CHF Avoid getting up to fast Do not use potassium supplements or salt substitutes Avoid alcohol dizziness, feeling tired, cough contraindication: pregnancy | enalapril |
| Prinivil/Zestril | lisinopril ACE inhibitor, hypertension & CHF Avoid getting up to fast Drink Plenty of Water Do not use potassium supplements or salt substitutes Avoid alcohol dizziness, cough, chest pain contraindication: pregnancy | lisinopril |
| Accupril | quinapril ACE inhibitor, hypertension & CHF Avoid getting up to fast Do not use potassium supplements or salt substitutes Avoid alcohol dizziness, headache, cough contraindication: pregnancy | quinapril |
| Altace | ramipril ACE inhibitor, hypertension & CHF Avoid getting up to fast Drink Plenty of Water Do not use potassium supplements or salt substitutes Avoid alcohol dizziness, headache, cough, tired feeling contraindication: pregnancy | ramipril |
| Microzide/Hydrodiuril | hydrochlorothiazide thiazide diuretic, treats edema and hypertension Avoid sunlight, May increase risk of skin cancer. Avoid alcohol Avoid getting up too fast Avoid becoming dehydrated or overheated. weakness, electrolyte imbalance | hydrochlorothiazide |
| Avapro | irbesartan ARB, hypertension Do not use potassium supplements or salt substitutes Avoid getting up too fast dizziness, light headedness, hyperkalemia | irbesartan |
| Avalide | irbesartan + hctz ARB + diuretic, hypertension, edema, CHF Avoid sunlight Avoid alcohol Do not use potassium supplement or salt substitutes dizziness, muscle or joint pain, feeling tired | irbesartan + hctz |
| Cozaar | losartan ARB, hypertension Avoid alcohol Do not use potassium supplements or salt substitutes Avoid getting up too fast flu symptoms, dry cough, dizziness | losartan |
| Hyzaar | losartan + hctz ARB + diuretic : hypertension, edema, CHF Avoid sunlight Avoid alcohol Do not use potassium supplement or salt substitutes Avoid becoming dehydrated dizziness, back pain, cold symptoms | losartan + hctz |
| Benicar HCT | olmesartan + hctz ARB + diuretic, hypertension, edema, CHF Avoid sunlight Avoid alcohol Do not use potassium supplement or salt substitutes Avoid driving or hazardous activity until you know how the drug will effect you nausea, dizziness | olmesartan + hctz |
| Diovan | valsartan ARB Do not use potassium supplement or salt substitutes Avoid getting up too fast hyperkalemia, flu symptoms, light headedness | valsartan |
| Diovan HCT | valsartan + hctz ARB + diuretic: hypertension, edema, CHF Avoid sunlight Avoid alcohol Do not use potassium supplement or salt substitute Avoid driving or hazardous activity until you know how the drug will effect you cold symptoms | valsartan + hctz |
| Xanax | alprazolam benzodiazepine, treats anxiety Do not drink alcohol Avoid driving or hazardous activity until you know how the drug will effect you drowsiness, feeling lightheaded CIV | alprazolam |
| Klonopin | clonazepam benzodiazepine, treats anxiety Do not drink alcohol Avoid driving or hazardous activity until you know how the drug will effect you drowsiness, dizziness, memory problems CIV | clonazepam |
| Valium | diazepam benzodiazepine, treats anxiety Avoid grapefruit Do not drink alcohol Avoid driving or hazardous activity until you know how the drug will effect you drowsiness, dizziness, muscle weakness CIV | diazepam |
| Ativan | lorazepam benzodiazepine, treats anxiety Do not drink alcohol Avoid driving or hazardous activity until you know how the drug will effect you drowsiness, dizziness, coordination problems CIV | lorazepam |
| Restoril | temazepam benzodiazepine, treats insomnia Avoid grapefruit Do not drink alcohol Avoid driving or hazardous activity until you know how the drug will effect you drowsiness, dizziness, muscle weakness CIV | temazepam |
| Norvasc | amlodipine calcium channel blocker, hypertension & angina Avoid getting up too fast, may cause dizziness. dizziness, drowsiness, feeling tired | amlodipine |
| Procardia | nifedipine calcium channel blocker, hypertension & angina Avoid grapefruit juice Avoid getting up too fast or you may feel dizzy dizziness, flushing, weakness | nifedipine |
| Cardizem | diltiazem calcium channel blocker, hypertension & angina avoid grapefruit may impair your thinking and reactions avoid alcohol avoid St. John's wort swelling, dizziness, weakness | diltiazem |
| Calan, Verelan | verapamil calcium channel blocker, hypertension & angina Avoid alcohol Avoid grapefruit Avoid getting up too fast or you may feel dizzy headache, dizziness, nausea, constipation | verapamil |
| Lipitor | atorvastatin HMG CoA Reductase Inhibitor, antihyperlipidemic Avoid alcohol Avoid grapefruit Avoid high fat foods Contraindication: Pregnancy Joint Pain | atorvastatin |
| Mevacor | lovastatin HMG CoA Reductase Inhibitor, antihyperlipidemic Avoid alcohol Avoid grapefruit Avoid high fat foods Contraindication: Pregnancy Joint Pain, headache | lovastatin |
| Pravachol | pravastatin HMG CoA Reductase Inhibitor, antihyperlipidemic Avoid alcohol Avoid grapefruit Avoid high fat foods Contraindication: Pregnancy Joint Pain | pravastatin |
| Crestor | rosuvastatin HMG CoA Reductase Inhibitor, antihyperlipidemic Do not take antacids within 2 hours Avoid alcohol Avoid grapefruit Avoid high fat foods Contraindication: Pregnancy Joint pain, headache, weakness | rosuvastatin |
| Zocor | simvastatin HMG CoA Reductase Inhibitor, antihyperlipidemic Avoid alcohol Avoid grapefruit Avoid high fat foods Contraindication: Pregnancy Joint pain, headache | simvastatin |
| Coreg | carvedilol beta blocker, hypertension -CHF-angina take with food avoid alcohol may impair thinking or reactions avoid getting up too fast use daily - do not skip - talk to you dr before stopping weakness, dizziness | carvedilol |
| Inderal | propranolol beta blocker hypertension & angina take with or without food at the same time each day avoid alcohol avoid getting up too fast nausea, vomiting, decreased sex drive, impotence | propranolol |
| Tenormin | atenolol beta blocker, hypertension & angina may impair your thinking or reactions use daily - do not skip - talk to you doctor before stopping dizziness, feeling tired, depressed mood | atenolol |
| Zebeta | bisoprolol beta blocker, hypertension & angina avoid alcohol may impair thinking or reactions avoid getting up too fast use daily - do not skip - talk to you doctor before stopping headache, feeling tired, insomnia | bisoprolol |
| Lopressor | metoprolol tartrate beta blocker, hypertension & angina take with food at the same time each day reactions may be impaired avoid alcohol dizziness, feeling tired, depression, confusion | metoprolol tartrate |
| Toprol XL | metoprolol succinate beta blocker, hypertension & angina take with food at the same time each day reactions may be impaired avoid alcohol dizziness, feeling tired, depression, confusion | metoprolol succinate |
| Suboxone | buprenorphine + naloxone CIII treats narcotic (opiate) addiction Can slow or stop your breathing, & may be habit-forming. Avoid alcohol May cause dizziness Contraindication: Pregnancy drowsiness | buprenorphine + naloxone |
| Duragesic | fentanyl transdermal - CII opioid analgesic (synthetic) treats moderate to severe pain around the clock DO NOT consume alcohol Avoid grapefruit May cause dizziness or drowsiness headache, drowsiness, tiredness, nausea | fentanyl transdermal |
| Vicodin | Hydrocodone + acetaminophen - CII opioid analgesic combo relieves moderate to moderately severe pain may cause dizziness or drowsiness Do not drink alcohol contraindication: pregnancy / breastfeeding constipation, headache, dizziness | Hydrocodone + acetaminophen |
| Dolphine/Methadose | methadone opioid analgesic used as a pain reliever and as part of drug addiction detoxification and maintenance programs DO NOT drink alcohol May cause dizziness or drowsiness Avoid grapefruit products dizziness, drowsiness, nausea | methadone |
| Oxy IR, Oxycontin | oxycodone opioid analgesic treats moderate to severe pain DO NOT drink alcohol May cause dizziness or drowsiness dizziness, drowsiness, tiredness, headache | oxycodone |
| Catapres | clonidine Alpha1 Receptor Antagonist, hypertension Avoid alcohol Avoid hazardous activity until you know how it will affect you Avoid becoming dehydrated drowsiness, dizziness, feeling tired, dry mouth | clonidine |
| Cardura | doxazosin Alpha1 Receptor Antagonist, benign prostatic hyperplasia & hypertension May impair your thinking or reactions Avoid standing for long periods of time Avoid dehydration Avoid alcohol low blood pressure, dizziness, drowsiness, headache | doxazosin |
| Hytrin | terazosin Alpha1 Receptor Antagonist, benign prostatic hyperplasia & hypertension May impair thinking or reactions Avoid getting up too fast Avoid standing for long periods of time dizziness, weakness, blurred vision, headache | terazosin |
| Flomax | tamsulosin Alpha1 Receptor Antagonist, benign prostatic hyperplasia & hypertension may impair your thinking or reactions Avoid getting up too fast Avoid standing for long periods of time Avoid alcohol low blood pressure, dizziness, drowsiness | tamsulosin |
| Apresoline | hydralazine vasodilator, hypertension & CHF avoid getting up too fast from a sitting or lying position chest pain, fast heart rate | hydralazine |
| Lasix | furosemide loop diuretic, Edema & Hypertension Avoid getting up too fast Avoid becoming dehydrated Avoid alcohol diarrhea, constipation, loss of appetite, blurred vision | furosemide |
| Dyrenium | triamterene potassium sparing diuretic, Edema & hypertension Avoid hazardous activity until you know it will affect you Avoid alcohol May sunburn more easily Do not use potassium supplements unless instructed by dr nausea, diarrhea, dry mouth | triamterene |
| Zetia | ezetimibe cholesterol absorption inhibitor hypercholesterolemia Avoid eating foods high in fat or cholesterol diarrhea, cold symptoms, joint pain | ezetimibe |
| Vytorin | ezetimibe + simvastatin cholesterol absorption inhibitor + HMG CoA Reductase Inhibitor, hypercholesterolemia Avoid eating foods high in fat or cholesterol Avoid grapefruit Avoid alcohol headache, muscle pain, cold symptoms | ezetimibe + simvastatin |
| Niaspan | niacin or vitamin B3 nicotinic acid agent, hyperlipidemia Avoid drinking hot beverages after Avoid alcohol Avoid getting up too fast flushing, upset stomach | niacin or vitamin B3 |
| TriCor | fenofibrate fibric acid agent, hyperlipidemia avoid eating foods high in fat or cholesterol avoid drinking alcohol runny nose, sneezing | fenofibrate |
| Lopid | gemfibrozil fibric acid agent, hyperlipidemia avoid eating foods high in fat or cholesterol avoid drinking alcohol stomach pain, indigestion, dizziness, impotence | gemfibrozil |
| Lovaza | omega-3 fatty acids antihyperlipidemic, hyperlipidemia avoid eating foods high in fat or cholesterol avoid drinking alcohol loss of appetite, diarrhea, back pain | omega-3 fatty acids |
| Novolog | insulin aspart fast acting insulin, type I & type II diabetes low blood sugar, weight gain, low potassium, swelling in hands and feet | insulin aspart |
| Humalog | insulin lispro fast acting insulin, type I & II diabetes low blood sugar, weight gain, swelling in hands and feet | insulin lispro |
| Lantus | insulin glargine long-acting insulin, diabetes type I or II low blood sugar, itching, mild skin rash | insulin glargine |
| Humulin R | insulin regular short acting insulin, type I or II diabetes low blood sugar, swelling in hands and feet, weight gain | insulin regular |
| Glucophage | metformin biguanide, diabetes mellitus type 2 take with food low blood sugar, nausea, upset stomach, diarrhea | metformin |
| Amaryl | glimepiride sulfonylurea diabetes mellitus, type 2 avoid alcohol avoid exposure to sunlight headache, nausea | glimepiride |
| Glucotrol | glipizide sulfonylurea diabetes mellitus, type 2 avoid alcohol avoid heavy machinery until you know how drug will affect you diarrhea, constipation, gas, dizziness, drowsiness | glipizide |
| Micronase, Diabeta | glyburide sulfonylurea diabetes mellitus, type II Avoid drinking alcohol Avoid sunlight or tanning beds low blood sugar, nausea, heartburn | glyburide |
| Actos | pioglitazone thiazolidinedione (TZDs) antidiabetic diabetes mellitus, type II Avoid drinking alcohol headache, muscle pain | pioglitazone |
| Januvia | sitagliptin dipeptydyl peptidase 4 inhibitors, diabetes mellitus type II Avoid alcohol healdache, low blood sugar | sitagliptin |
| Nexium | esomeprazole PPI treats GERD drink with a full glass of water may cause diarrhea available OTC | esomeprazole |
| Prevacid | lansoprazole PPI, treats GERD drink with a full glass of water may cause diarrhea available OTC | lansoprazole |
| Prilosec | omeprazole PPI treats GERD drink with a full glass of water may cause diarrhea available OTC | omeprazole |
| Protonix | pantoprazole PPI treats GERD drink with a full glass of water may cause diarrhea | pantoprazole |
| Aciphex | rabeprazole PPI treats GERD drink with a full glass of water may cause diarrhea | rabeprazole |
| Celexa | citalopram SSRI, depression may impair thinking or reactions avoid alcohol may cause suicidal thoughts do not stop suddenly headache, drowsiness, dry mouth, increased sweating | citalopram |
| Lexapro | escitalopram SSRI, treats depression avoid hazardous activity until you know its effects may have suicidal thoughts do not stop suddenly dizziness, drowsiness, tiredness, weakness | escitalopram |
| Prozac | fluoxetine SSRI, treats depression may impair judgement or thinking avoid alcohol may have suicidal thoughts do not stop taking suddenly headache, dizziness, drowsiness, vision changes, loss of appetite | fluoxetine |
| Paxil | paroxetine SSRI, treats depression avoid hazardous activity using with NSAID may cause easy bleeding and bruising avoid alcohol may have suicidal thoughts vision changes, weakness, drowsiness, dizziness, tiredness | paroxetine |
| Zoloft | sertraline SSRI, treats depression may impair thinking or reactions avoid alcohol may have suicidal thoughts do not stop taking suddenly drowsiness, tiredness | sertraline |
| Moxatag | amoxicillin beta lactam antibiotic, penicllin treats bacterial infection can make birth control less effective use for the full prescribe length of time store liquid in fridge and discard what is not used after 14 days nausea, vomiting, diarr | amoxicillin |
| Augmentin |
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