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Brand | Generic | Indications | Side Effects | Interactions | Contraindications | Drug Class |
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Lotensin | benazepril | hypertension/heart failure | dry cough, increased potassium, hypotension, angioedema | drug that increased potassium levels (spironolactone, ARBs), chronic kidney disease (more prone to increase potassium) | pregnancy, prior angioedema | ace- inhibitors |
Vasotec | enalapril | hypertension/heart failure | dry cough, increased potassium, hypotension, angioedema | drug that increased potassium levels (spironolactone, ARBs), chronic kidney disease (more prone to increase potassium) | pregnancy, prior angioedema | ace- inhibitors |
Zestril | lisinopril | hypertension/heart failure | dry cough, increased potassium, hypotension, angioedema | drug that increased potassium levels (spironolactone, ARBs), chronic kidney disease (more prone to increase potassium) | pregnancy, prior angioedema | ace- inhibitors |
Altace | ramipril | hypertension/heart failure | dry cough, increased potassium, hypotension, angioedema | drug that increased potassium levels (spironolactone, ARBs), chronic kidney disease (more prone to increase potassium) | pregnancy, prior angioedema | ace- inhibitors |
Cozaar | losartan | hypertension, Heart failure | increased potassium, hypotension | drug that increased potassium levels (spironolactone, ARBs), chronic kidney disease (more prone to increase potassium) | pregnancy | angiotensin receptor blockers (ARBS) |
Benicar | olmesartan | hypertension, Heart failure | increased potassium, hypotension | drug that increased potassium levels (spironolactone, ARBs), chronic kidney disease (more prone to increase potassium) | pregnancy | angiotensin receptor blockers (ARBS) |
Diovan | valsartan | hypertension, Heart failure | increased potassium, hypotension | drug that increased potassium levels (spironolactone, ARBs), chronic kidney disease (more prone to increase potassium) | pregnancy | angiotensin receptor blockers (ARBS) |
Tenormin | atenolol | hypertension, Heart failure | Bradycardia, Hypotension | drug that lowers heart rate (diltiazem, verapamil), drug that cause hypoglycemia (i.e., Insulin) - beta blockers may mask systems. | Asthma, Heart block | beta blockers |
Coreg | carvedilol | hypertension, Heart failure | Bradycardia, Hypotension | drug that lowers heart rate (diltiazem, verapamil), drug that cause hypoglycemia (i.e., Insulin) - beta blockers may mask systems. | Asthma, Heart block | beta blockers |
Lopressor, Toprol XL | metoprolol | hypertension, Heart failure | Bradycardia, Hypotension | drug that lowers heart rate (diltiazem, verapamil), drug that cause hypoglycemia (i.e., Insulin) - beta blockers may mask systems. | Asthma, Heart block | beta blockers |
Bystolic | nebivolol | hypertension, Heart failure | Bradycardia, Hypotension | drug that lowers heart rate (diltiazem, verapamil), drug that cause hypoglycemia (i.e., Insulin) - beta blockers may mask systems. | Asthma, Heart block | beta blockers |
Inderal | propranolol | hypertension, Heart failure | Bradycardia, Hypotension | drug that lowers heart rate (diltiazem, verapamil), drug that cause hypoglycemia (i.e., Insulin) - beta blockers may mask systems. | Asthma, Heart block | beta blockers |
Norvasc | amlodipine | hypertension | hypotension | drug that lowers hear rate (i.e., beta blockers) drug that cause hypoglycemia (i.e., Insulin) - beta blockers may mask systems. | N/A | calcium channel blockers |
Cardizem | diltiazem | hypertension | Bradycardia | drug that lowers hear rate (i.e., beta blockers) drug that cause hypoglycemia (i.e., Insulin) - beta blockers may mask systems. | heart failure or heart block | calcium channel blockers |
Procardia | nifedipine | hypertension | hypotension | drug that lowers hear rate (i.e., beta blockers) drug that cause hypoglycemia (i.e., Insulin) - beta blockers may mask systems. | N/A | calcium channel blockers |
Calan, Verelan | verapamil | hypertension | Bradycardia | drug that lowers hear rate (i.e., beta blockers) drug that cause hypoglycemia (i.e., Insulin) - beta blockers may mask systems. | heart failure or heart block | calcium channel blockers |
Catapres | clonidine | hypertension | hypotension | N/A | N/A | alpha agonists |
Thalitone | chlorthalidone | hypertension, heart failure | hypotension, electrolyte abnormalities, dehydration | N/A | N/A | diuretics |
Lasix | furosemide | hypertension, heart failure | hypotension, electrolyte abnormalities, dehydration | N/A | N/A | diuretics |
Microzide | hydrochlorothiazide "HCTZ" | hypertension, heart failure | hypotension, electrolyte abnormalities, dehydration | N/A | N/A | diuretics |
Dyazide, Maxzide | HCTZ/triamterene | hypertension, heart failure | hypotension, electrolyte abnormalities, dehydration | N/A | N/A | diuretics |
Aldactone | Spironolactone | hypertension, heart failure | hypotension, electrolyte abnormalities, dehydration | N/A | N/A | diuretics |
Zestoretic | lisinopril/HCTZ | hypertension, heart failure | hypotension, electrolyte abnormalities, dehydration | N/A | N/A | diuretics |
Hyzaar | losartan/HCTZ | hypertension, heart failure | hypotension, electrolyte abnormalities, dehydration | N/A | N/A | diuretics |
Diovan HCT | valsartan/HCTZ | hypertension, heart failure | hypotension, electrolyte abnormalities, dehydration | N/A | N/A | diuretics |
Apresoline | hydralazine | heart failure, angina | hypotension, headache | N/A | N/A | vasodilators |
Imdur | isosorbide mononistrate | heart failure, angina | hypotension, headache | N/A | N/A | vasodilators |
Nitrostat | nitroglycerin | heart failure, angina | hypotension, headache | N/A | N/A | vasodilators |
Digitek, Lanoxin | digoxin | heart failure, atrial fibrillation | bradycardia, digoxin toxicity (vision changes, nausea/vomiting, arrhythmias | many drugs alter metabolism by CYP450 enzymes | N/A | cardiac glycosides |
Lipitor | atorvastatin | used to lower cholesterol to reduce risk of cardiovascular events | muscle pains, rhabdomyolysis, liver failure | fibrates increase risk of liver toxicity | pregnancy | HMG-COA reductase inhibitors ("statins") |
Altoprev | lovastatin | used to lower cholesterol to reduce risk of cardiovascular events | muscle pains, rhabdomyolysis, liver failure | fibrates increase risk of liver toxicity | pregnancy | HMG-COA reductase inhibitors ("statins") |
Pravachol | pravastatin | used to lower cholesterol to reduce risk of cardiovascular events | muscle pains, rhabdomyolysis, liver failure | fibrates increase risk of liver toxicity | pregnancy | HMG-COA reductase inhibitors ("statins") |
Crestor | rosuvastatin | used to lower cholesterol to reduce risk of cardiovascular events | muscle pains, rhabdomyolysis, liver failure | fibrates increase risk of liver toxicity | pregnancy | HMG-COA reductase inhibitors ("statins") |
Zocor | simvastatin | used to lower cholesterol to reduce risk of cardiovascular events | muscle pains, rhabdomyolysis, liver failure | fibrates increase risk of liver toxicity | pregnancy | HMG-COA reductase inhibitors ("statins") |
Tricor | Fenofibrate | used to lower cholesterol | muscle pains, liver failure | statins increase risk of liver toxicity | N/A | fibrates |
Lopid | gemfibrozil | used to lower cholesterol | muscle pains, liver failure | statins increase risk of liver toxicity | N/A | fibrates |
Zetia | ezetimibe | used to lower cholesterol | N/A | N/A | N/A | cholesterol absorption inhibitors |
Lovaza | omega-3 fatty acids | used to lower cholesterol | bad taste "burping" fish taste | N/A | N/A | fish oils |
Plavix | aspirin, clopidogrel | used to prevent heart attacks and strokes in at risk patients | bleeding | other drugs that increase risk for bleeding (anticoagulants, NSAIDs) | for aspirin: peptic/gastric ulcer disease Major bleeding | antiplatelet drugs |
Eliquis | apixaban | used to treat or prevent blood clots, heart attacks, or strokes | bleeding | other drugs that increase risk for bleeding (anticoagulants, NSAIDs) | major bleeding | anticoagulants |
Xarelto | rivaroxaban | used to treat or prevent blood clots, heart attacks, or strokes | bleeding | other drugs that increase risk for bleeding (anticoagulants, NSAIDs) | major bleeding | anticoagulants |
Coumadin | warfarin | used to treat or prevent blood clots, heart attacks, or strokes | bleeding | other drugs that increase risk for bleeding (anticoagulants, NSAIDs) prone to interactions with many drugs due to interference with metabolism | major bleeding | anticoagulants |
Cordarone | amiodarone | used to treat heart rhythm abnormalities (arrhythmias) | can actually cause arrythmia amiodarone can cause lung toxicity, hypothyroidism, and liver toxicity | many interactions with amiodarone due to interference of metabolism also, drugs that prolong the QT interval may increase risk of arrhythmias with amiodarone | N/A | anti-arrhythmic drugs |
Glucophage | metformin | diabetes | gastrointestinal upset lactic acidosis (rare) | N/A | chronic kidney disease (inceased risk for lactic acidosis) advanced heart failure | biguanides |
Glucotrol | glipizide | diabetes | hypoglycemia | other drugs that can cause hypoglycemia (such as insulin) | N/A | sulfonylureas |
Amaryl | glimepiride | diabetes | hypoglycemia | other drugs that can cause hypoglycemia (such as insulin) | N/A | sulfonylureas |
Glynase | glyburide | diabetes | hypoglycemia | other drugs that can cause hypoglycemia (such as insulin) | N/A | sulfonylureas |
Actos | pioglitazone | diabetes | fluid retention (edema) | N/A | heart failure | thiazolidinedione's |
Tradjenta | linagliptin | diabetes | N/A | N/A | N/A | DPP-4 inhibitor |
Januvia | sitagliptin | diabetes | N/A | N/A | N/A | DPP-4 inhibitor |
Janumet | sitagliptin + metformin | diabetes | N/A | N/A | N/A | DPP-4 inhibitor |
Victoza | liraglutide | diabetes | N/A | N/A | N/A | GLP-1 receptor agonists |
Invokana | canagliflozin | diabetes | lower limb amputations (rare) | N/A | N/A | SGLT-2 inhibitors |
Novolog | insulin aspart | diabetes | hypoglycemia weight gain | other drugs that cause hypoglycemia (i.e., sulfonylureas) beta-blockers can mask the signs of hypoglycemia | N/A | insulins |
Levemir | insulin detemir | diabetes | hypoglycemia weight gain | beta-blockers can mask the signs of hypoglycemia | N/A | insulins |
Lantus, Toujeo | insulin glargine | diabetes | hypoglycemia weight gain | beta-blockers can mask the signs of hypoglycemia | N/A | insulins |
HumaLOG | insulin lispro | diabetes | hypoglycemia weight gain | beta-blockers can mask the signs of hypoglycemia | N/A | insulins |
HumuLIN, NovoLIN | regular insulin | diabetes | hypoglycemia weight gain | beta-blockers can mask the signs of hypoglycemia | N/A | insulins |
Synthroid, Levoxyl | levothyroxine | hydrothyroidism | N/A | food ( should be taken at the same time daily on an empty stomach | N/A | thyroid analogues |
Armour Thyroid | thyroid | hydrothyroidism | N/A | food ( should be taken at the same time daily on an empty stomach | N/A | thyroid analogues |
N/A | ethynyl estradiol/desodestrel | reduce likelihood of pregnancy | increased risk for blood clots breakthrough bleeding | some antibiotics smocking( increase risk for blood clots) | history of major blood clots | oral contraceptives |
N/A | ethynyl estradiol/drospirenone | reduce likelihood of pregnancy | increased risk for blood clots breakthrough bleeding | some antibiotics smocking( increase risk for blood clots) | history of major blood clots | oral contraceptives |
N/A | ethinyl estradiol/levonorgestrel | reduce likelihood of pregnancy | increased risk for blood clots breakthrough bleeding | some antibiotics smocking( increase risk for blood clots) | history of major blood clots | oral contraceptives |
N/A | ethinyl estradiol/norethindrone | reduce likelihood of pregnancy | increased risk for blood clots breakthrough bleeding | some antibiotics smocking( increase risk for blood clots) | history of major blood clots | oral contraceptives |
N/A | ethinyl estradiol/norgestimate norethindrone | reduce likelihood of pregnancy | increased risk for blood clots breakthrough bleeding | some antibiotics smocking( increase risk for blood clots) | history of major blood clots | oral contraceptives |
Numerous | estradiol | manage signs and symptoms of menopause | may be associated with increased risk of cardiovascular events and estrogen sensitive cancers (i.e., Breast cancer) | N/A | history of heart attack, stroke, or certain cancers | estrogens (female hormone replacement) |
Androgel, Androderm, Testim, etc..) | testosterone | testosterone deficiency | N/A | N/A | avoid exposure to children | androgens (male hormone replacement) |
Nexium | esomeprazole | gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) | N/A | N/A | N/A | proton pump inhibitors (PPIs) |
Prevacid | lansoprazole | gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) | N/A | N/A | N/A | proton pump inhibitors (PPIs) |
Prilosec | omeprazole | gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) | N/A | N/A | N/A | proton pump inhibitors (PPIs) |
pepcid | famotidine | gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) | N/A | N/A | N/A | histamine-2 (H2)- receptor blockers |
Zantac | ranitidine | gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) | N/A | N/A | N/A | histamine-2 (H2)- receptor blockers |
Zofran | ondansetron | treat or prevent nausea and vomiting | cardiac arrhythmias (rare) | N/A | N/A | 5-HT3 antagonists |
Colace | docusate | constipation | diarrhea | N/A | N/A | laxatives |
Miralax | polyethylene glycol-PEG | constipation | diarrhea | N/A | N/A | laxatives |
Imodium | loperamide | diarrhea | constipation | N/A | N/A | antidiarrheal |
Celexa | citalopram | major depressive disorder | N/A | used with other drugs that increase serotonin can cause "serotonin syndrome" (some other antidepressants, muscle relaxants, tramadol, St. John's Wort) | N/A | selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs) |
Lexapro | escitalopram | major depressive disorder | N/A | used with other drugs that increase serotonin can cause "serotonin syndrome" (some other antidepressants, muscle relaxants, tramadol, St. John's Wort) | N/A | selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs) |
Prozac | fluoxetine | major depressive disorder | N/A | used with other drugs that increase serotonin can cause "serotonin syndrome" (some other antidepressants, muscle relaxants, tramadol, St. John's Wort) | N/A | selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs) |
Paxil | paroxetine | major depressive disorder | N/A | used with other drugs that increase serotonin can cause "serotonin syndrome" (some other antidepressants, muscle relaxants, tramadol, St. John's Wort) | N/A | selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs) |
Zoloft | sertraline | major depressive disorder | N/A | used with other drugs that increase serotonin can cause "serotonin syndrome" (some other antidepressants, muscle relaxants, tramadol, St. John's Wort) | N/A | selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs) |
Cymbalta | duloxetine | major depressive disorder | N/A | used with other drugs that increase serotonin can cause "serotonin syndrome" (some other antidepressants, muscle relaxants, tramadol, St. John's Wort) | N/A | selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs) |
Elavil | amitriptyline | major depressive disorder | over doses are particularly life-threatening, which has limited their use since safer drugs became available | used with other drugs that increase serotonin can cause "serotonin syndrome" (some other antidepressants, muscle relaxants, tramadol, St. John's Wort) | N/A | tricyclic antidepressants (TCAs) |
Pamelor | nortriptyline | major depressive disorder | over doses are particularly life-threatening, which has limited their use since safer drugs became available | used with other drugs that increase serotonin can cause "serotonin syndrome" (some other antidepressants, muscle relaxants, tramadol, St. John's Wort) | N/A | tricyclic antidepressants (TCAs) |
Wellbutrin | bupropion | major depressive disorder | N/A | N/A | N/A | other miscellaneous antidepressants |
Remeron | mirtazapine trazodone | schizophrenia | extrapyramidal symptoms numerous other side effects that vary significantly with each individual drug | other drugs that prolong the QT interval (risk for life threatening arrhythmias) | N/A | antipsychotics |
Abilify | aripiprazole | schizophrenia | extrapyramidal symptoms numerous other side effects that vary significantly with each individual drug | other drugs that prolong the QT interval (risk for life threatening arrhythmias) | N/A | antipsychotics |
Seroquel | quetiapine | schizophrenia | extrapyramidal symptoms numerous other side effects that vary significantly with each individual drug | other drugs that prolong the QT interval (risk for life threatening arrhythmias) | N/A | antipsychotics |
Risperdal | risperidone | schizophrenia | extrapyramidal symptoms numerous other side effects that vary significantly with each individual drug | other drugs that prolong the QT interval (risk for life threatening arrhythmias) | N/A | antipsychotics |
Lithobid | lithium | bipolar disorder | narrow therapeautic index drug - serum concentration monitoring required | N/A | N/A | drugs for bipolar disorder |
Tegretol | carbamazepine | epilepsy (seizure disorders) drugs differ in the specific seizure disorders they treat | narrow therapeautic index drug - serum concentration monitoring required | numerous | N/A | antiepileptics |
Neurontin | gabapentin | epilepsy (seizure disorders) drugs differ in the specific seizure disorders they treat | narrow therapeautic index drug - serum concentration monitoring required | numerous | N/A | antiepileptics |
Lamictal | lamotrigine | epilepsy (seizure disorders) drugs differ in the specific seizure disorders they treat | narrow therapeautic index drug - serum concentration monitoring required | numerous | N/A | antiepileptics |
Keppra | levetiracetam | epilepsy (seizure disorders) drugs differ in the specific seizure disorders they treat | narrow therapeautic index drug - serum concentration monitoring required | numerous | N/A | antiepileptics |
Lyrica | pregabalin | epilepsy (seizure disorders) drugs differ in the specific seizure disorders they treat | narrow therapeautic index drug - serum concentration monitoring required | numerous | N/A | antiepileptics |
Topamax | topiramate | epilepsy (seizure disorders) drugs differ in the specific seizure disorders they treat | narrow therapeautic index drug - serum concentration monitoring required | numerous | N/A | antiepileptics |
Hycet, Locet, Lortab, Norco, Vidocin | acetaminophen/hydrocodone | pain | respiratory depression (dose limiting and can be lethal somnolence, constipation, physical and psychological dependence | other drugs that cause CNS or respiratory depression (alcohol, benzodiazepines, muscle relaxants, etc.) | N/A | opioid analgesics (opiates) |
Zohydro | hydrocodone bitartrate | pain | respiratory depression (dose limiting and can be lethal somnolence, constipation, physical and psychological dependence | other drugs that cause CNS or respiratory depression (alcohol, benzodiazepines, muscle relaxants, etc.) | N/A | opioid analgesics (opiates) |
MS Cotin, Roxanal, etc.. | morphine | pain | respiratory depression (dose limiting and can be lethal somnolence, constipation, physical and psychological dependence | other drugs that cause CNS or respiratory depression (alcohol, benzodiazepines, muscle relaxants, etc.) | N/A | opioid analgesics (opiates) |
Oxycotin, Roxicodone | oxycodone | pain | respiratory depression (dose limiting and can be lethal somnolence, constipation, physical and psychological dependence | other drugs that cause CNS or respiratory depression (alcohol, benzodiazepines, muscle relaxants, etc.) | N/A | opioid analgesics (opiates) |
Ultram | tramadol | pain | respiratory depression (dose limiting and can be lethal somnolence, constipation, physical and psychological dependence | other drugs that cause CNS or respiratory depression (alcohol, benzodiazepines, muscle relaxants, etc.) | N/A | opioid analgesics (opiates) |
Tylenol | acetaminophen | pain or fever | liver toxicity | other drugs that cause liver toxicity (alcohol, etc..) | N/A | non-opioid analgesics |
Fioricet | acetaminophen/butalbital/caffeine | headache | liver toxicity | other drugs that cause liver toxicity (alcohol, etc..) | N/A | non-opioid analgesics |
Celebrex | celecoxib | pain, inflammatory, pain disorders, fever | increase incidence of cardiovascular events (heart attack's, strokes, etc.) bleeding, peptic ulcers, kidney failure | other drugs that cause bleeding | N/A | non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) |
Flector, Volteren | diclofenac | pain, inflammatory, pain disorders, fever | increase incidence of cardiovascular events (heart attack's, strokes, etc.) bleeding, peptic ulcers, kidney failure | other drugs that cause bleeding | N/A | non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) |
Advil, Motrin | ibuprofen | pain, inflammatory, pain disorders, fever | increase incidence of cardiovascular events (heart attack's, strokes, etc.) bleeding, peptic ulcers, kidney failure | other drugs that cause bleeding | N/A | non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) |
Mobic | meloxicam | pain, inflammatory, pain disorders, fever | increase incidence of cardiovascular events (heart attack's, strokes, etc.) bleeding, peptic ulcers, kidney failure | other drugs that cause bleeding | N/A | non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) |
Aleve, Naprosyn | naproxen | pain, inflammatory, pain disorders, fever | increase incidence of cardiovascular events (heart attack's, strokes, etc.) bleeding, peptic ulcers, kidney failure | other drugs that cause bleeding | N/A | non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) |
Lioresal | baclofen | muscle spasms | somnolence | use with other drugs that cause CNS depressions (i.e., opiates) some may interact with other drugs that increase serotonin levels (risk for serotonin syndrome) or drugs that lover seizure threshold | N/A | muscle relaxants |
Flexeril | cyclobenzaprine | muscle spasms | somnolence | use with other drugs that cause CNS depressions (i.e., opiates) some may interact with other drugs that increase serotonin levels (risk for serotonin syndrome) or drugs that lover seizure threshold | N/A | muscle relaxants |
Robaxin | methocarbamol | muscle spasms | somnolence | use with other drugs that cause CNS depressions (i.e., opiates) some may interact with other drugs that increase serotonin levels (risk for serotonin syndrome) or drugs that lover seizure threshold | N/A | muscle relaxants |
Zanaflex | tizanidine | muscle spasms | somnolence | use with other drugs that cause CNS depressions (i.e., opiates) some may interact with other drugs that increase serotonin levels (risk for serotonin syndrome) or drugs that lover seizure threshold | N/A | muscle relaxants |
Imitrex | sumatriptan | migraine | N/A | N/A | N/A | 5-HT antagonists ("triptans") |
Tessalon | benzonatate | cough | N/A | N/A | N/A | antitussives |
Delsym | dextromethorphan | anxiety | N/A | N/A | N/A | antitussives |
Xanax | alprazolam | anxiety | sedation risk for dependence and abuse | other CNS depressants (alcohol, Opiates, etc.) | N/A | benzodiazepines |
Klonopin | clonazepam | anxiety | sedation risk for dependence and abuse | other CNS depressants (alcohol, Opiates, etc.) | N/A | benzodiazepines |
Valium | diazepam | anxiety | sedation risk for dependence and abuse | other CNS depressants (alcohol, Opiates, etc.) | N/A | benzodiazepines |
Ativan | lorazepam | anxiety | sedation risk for dependence and abuse | other CNS depressants (alcohol, Opiates, etc.) | N/A | benzodiazepines |
Restoril | temazepam | anxiety | sedation risk for dependence and abuse | other CNS depressants (alcohol, Opiates, etc.) | N/A | benzodiazepines |
Ambien | zolpidem | insomnia | "sleep-walking" | N/A | N/A | non-benzodiazepine hypnotics/anxiolytics |
Buspar | buspirone | anxiety | N/A | N/A | N/A | non-benzodiazepine hypnotics/anxiolytics |
Focalin | dexmethylphenidate | attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) | tics | N/A | N/A | stimulants |
Dexedrine | dextroamphetamine | attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) | tics | N/A | N/A | stimulants |
Vyvanse | lisdexamfetamine | attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) | tics | N/A | N/A | stimulants |
Concerta, Daytrana, Metadate, Methylin, Ritalin | methylphenidate | attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) | tics | N/A | N/A | stimulants |
Strattera | atomoxetine | attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) | N/A | N/A | N/A | non-stimulants for ADHD |
Intuniv, Tenex | guanfacine | attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) | N/A | N/A | N/A | non-stimulants for ADHD |
Sinemet | levodopa/ carbidopa | Parkinson's disease | Dyskinesia | N/A | N/A | dopaminergics |
Mirapex | pramipexole | Parkinson's disease | N/A | N/A | N/A | dopamine agonists |
Requip | ropinirole | Parkinson's disease | N/A | N/A | N/A | dopamine agonists |
Aricept | donepezil | Alzheimer's disease | N/A | N/A | N/A | cholinesterase inhibitors |
Amoxil | amoxicillin | bacterial infection | diarrhea | N/A | hypersensitivity is commonly reported | penicillin |
Augmentin | amoxicillin/clavulanate | bacterial infection | diarrhea | N/A | hypersensitivity is commonly reported | penicillin |
Omnicef | cefdinir | bacterial infection | diarrhea | N/A | some cross-reactivity with penicillin hypersensitivity | cephalosporins |
Keflex | cephalexin | bacterial infection | diarrhea | N/A | some cross-reactivity with penicillin hypersensitivity | cephalosporins |
Zithromax, Z-pak | azithromycin | bacterial infection | arrhythmias (rare) | other drugs that prolong QT interval | N/A | macrolides |
Cipro | ciprofloxacin | bacterial infection | arrhythmias(rare) tendon rupture(rare) | other drugs that prolong QT interval | N/A | fluoroquinolones |
Levaquin | levofloxacin | bacterial infection | arrhythmias(rare) tendon rupture(rare) | other drugs that prolong QT interval | N/A | fluoroquinolones |
Numerous | doxycycline | bacterial infection | arrhythmias tendon rupture(rare) | N/A | N/A | tetracyclines |
Humira | adalimumab | rheumatiod arthritis, inflammatory bowel disease, others | increased risk for infections and certain cancers | N/A | N/A | monoclonal antibodies |
Zovirax | acyclovir | herpes virus | N/A | N/A | N/A | antiviral drugs |
Valtrex | valacyclovir | herpes virus | N/A | N/A | N/A | antiviral drugs |
Tamiflu | oseltamivir | influenza | N/A | N/A | N/A | antiviral drugs |
Diflucan | fluconazole | fungal infection | N/A | N/A | N/A | antifungal drugs |
Plaquenil | hydroxychloroquine | treat or prevent malaria lupus | N/A | N/A | N/A | antimalarial drugs |
ProAir, Proventil, Ventolin | albuterol | asthma/COPD | tachycardia | counteracted by beta blockers | N/A | beta antagonists |
Serevent | salmeterol | asthma/COPD | tachycardia | counteracted by beta blockers | N/A | beta antagonists |
Atrovent | ipratropium | asthma/COPD | tachycardia | N/A | N/A | anticholinergics |
Spiriva | tiotropium | asthma/COPD | tachycardia | N/A | N/A | anticholinergics |
Combivent, Duoneb | albuterol/ipratropium | asthma/COPD | tachycardia | N/A | N/A | anticholinergics |
QVAR | beclomethasone | asthma/COPD | N/A | N/A | N/A | inhaled corticosteroids |
Pulmicort | budesonide | asthma/COPD | N/A | N/A | N/A | inhaled corticosteroids |
Arnuity, Flovent | fluticasone | asthma/COPD | N/A | N/A | N/A | inhaled corticosteroids |
Asmanex | mometasone | asthma/COPD | N/A | N/A | N/A | inhaled corticosteroids |
Symbicort | budesonide/formoterol | asthma/COPD | N/A | N/A | N/A | inhaled corticosteroids |
Advair | fluticasone/salmeterol | asthma/COPD | N/A | N/A | N/A | inhaled corticosteroids |
Zyrtec | cetirizine | allergies some indicated for motion sickness, nausea/vomiting, or itching | "anticholinergic" side effects | N/A | N/A | antihistamines |
Atarax, Vistaril | hydroxyzine | allergies some indicated for motion sickness, nausea/vomiting, or itching | "anticholinergic" side effects | N/A | N/A | antihistamines |
Xyzal | levocetirizine | allergies some indicated for motion sickness, nausea/vomiting, or itching | "anticholinergic" side effects | N/A | N/A | antihistamines |
Claritin | loratadine | allergies some indicated for motion sickness, nausea/vomiting, or itching | "anticholinergic" side effects | N/A | N/A | antihistamines |
Antivert, Bonine | meclizine | allergies some indicated for motion sickness, nausea/vomiting, or itching | "anticholinergic" side effects | N/A | N/A | antihistamines |
Phenergan | promethazine | allergies some indicated for motion sickness, nausea/vomiting, or itching | "anticholinergic" side effects | N/A | N/A | antihistamines |
Singulair | Montelukast | allergies asthma | N/A | N/A | N/A | leukotriene |
Nasacort | triamcinolone | allergies | N/A | N/A | N/A | intranasal corticosteroids |
Medrol | methylprednisolone | allergies, asthma, other inflammatory disorders | weight gain, hyperglycemia, "moon face" | N/A | N/A | oral corticosteroids |
Orapred | prednisolone, prednisone | allergies, asthma, other inflammatory disorders | weight gain, hyperglycemia, "moon face" | N/A | N/A | oral corticosteroids |
Humira | adalimumab | rheumatoid arthritis, inflammatory bowel disease, others | increased risk of infections and certain cancers | N/A | N/A | monoclonal antibodies |
Cardura | doxazosin | most indicated for benign prostatic hypertrophy(GPH) | orthostatic hypotension | N/A | N/A | alpha antagonists |
Flomax | Tamsulosin | most indicated for benign prostatic hypertrophy(GPH) | orthostatic hypotension | N/A | N/A | alpha antagonists |
Hytrin | terazosin | most indicated for benign prostatic hypertrophy(GPH) | orthostatic hypotension | N/A | N/A | alpha antagonists |
Myrbetriq | mirabegron | overactive bladder | N/A | N/A | N/A | anticholinergics |
Ditropan | oxybutynin | overactive bladder | N/A | N/A | N/A | anticholinergics |
Bentyl | dicyclomine | irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) | N/A | N/A | N/A | anticholinergics |
Colcrys | colchicine | acute gout attacks | N/A | N/A | N/A | drugs used to treat gout |
Zyloprim | allopurinol | gout (reduce risk of attacks) | liver toxicity | N/A | N/A | drugs used to treat gout |
Fosamax | alendronate | osteoporosis | erosive esophagitis | food and other drugs reduce absorption(should be taken 30-60 mins before any other drugs or food) | N/A | bisphosphonates |
"MTX" | methotrexate | some cancers and inflammatory disorders | hazardous drug | N/A | N/A | chemotherapeutic agents |
Xalatan | latanoprost | glaucoma | N/A | N/A | N/A | ophthalmic drugs used to treat glaucoma |
Timoptic | timolol | glaucoma | N/A | N/A | N/A | ophthalmic drugs used to treat glaucoma |
Alphagan | brimonidine | glaucoma | N/A | N/A | N/A | ophthalmic drugs used to treat glaucoma |
Vitamin B12 | cyanocobalamin | various nutrient deficiencies | N/A | N/A | N/A | vitamins and minerals |
Vitamin D2 | ergocalciferol | various nutrient deficiencies | N/A | N/A | N/A | vitamins and minerals |
Feosol | ferrous sulfate | various nutrient deficiencies | N/A | N/A | N/A | vitamins and minerals |
Folacin, Folvite | folic acid, magnesium | various nutrient deficiencies | N/A | N/A | N/A | vitamins and minerals |
K-Dur, Klor-Con, Micro-K | potassium | various nutrient deficiencies | N/A | N/A | N/A | vitamins and minerals |