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200 freq dispensed
top 200 frequently dispensed drugs
| Tradename | Generic | Category of Use |
|---|---|---|
| Tylenol w/ codeine | acetaminophen + codeine | analgesic |
| Zovirax | acyclovir | treatment of herpes |
| Proventil | albuterol | bronchodilator |
| Ventolin | albuterol | bronchodilator |
| Fosamax | alendronate | treat & prevent osteoporosis & Paget's dx |
| Zyloprim | allopurinol | tx of gout (hyperuricemia) |
| Xanax | alprazolam | anxiolytic |
| Elavil | amitriptyline | antidepressant |
| Norvasc | amlodipine | antihypertensive (CCB) |
| Lotrel | amlodipine + benazepril | antihypertensive (CCB + ACEi) |
| Amoxil | amoxicillin | picked up H. flu & E. coli (kept strep & entero coverage of penicillin) NOT Staph! |
| Trimox | amoxicillin | picked up H. flu & E. coli (kept strep & entero coverage of penicillin) NOT Staph! |
| Polymox | amoxicillin | picked up H. flu & E. coli (kept strep & entero coverage of penicillin) NOT Staph! |
| Wymox | amoxicillin | picked up H. flu & E. coli (kept strep & entero coverage of penicillin) NOT Staph! |
| Augmentin | amoxicillin + clavulanate | picked up Staph (continued amoxicillins H. flu, E. coli, strep & entereo coverage). can NOT cover pseudomonas |
| Adderall XR | amphetamine salts | CNS stimulant |
| Principen | ampicillin | broad spectrum antibiotic |
| Lipitor | atorvastatin | antihyperlipidemic |
| Tenormin | atenolol | cardioselective beta-blocker |
| Zithromax | azithromycin | macrolide |
| Lotensin | benazepril | antihypertensive (ACE-i) |
| Tessalon | benzonatate | relief of cough |
| Ziac | bisoprolol + HCTZ | antihypertensive |
| Rhinocort AQ | budesonide | nasal steroid |
| Pulmicort Turbuhaler | budesonide | inhaled steroid |
| Zyban | bupropion | smoking cessation |
| Buspar | buspirone | anti-anxiety |
| Esgic | butalbital + APAP + caffeine | tension headache & migraine |
| Miacalcin | calcitonin | postmenopausal osteoporosis |
| Capoten | captopril | antihypertensive |
| Sinemet | carbidopa + levodopa | anti-parkinson |
| Soma | carisoprodol | muscle relaxer |
| Coreg | carvedilol | antihypertensive |
| Cefzil | cefprozil | 2nd generation cephalosporin |
| Ceftin | cefuroxime | 2nd generation cephalosporin |
| Celebrex | celecoxib | NSAID |
| Zyrtec | cetirizine | antihistamine |
| Zinacef | cefuroxime | 2nd generation cephalosporin; picked up gm (-) coverage (H. flu & E. coli) =good for UTIs |
| Keflex | cephalexin | 1st generation cephalosporin (gram + = Staph & Strep only!) |
| Tagamet | cimetidine | peptic ulcer (H-2 blocker) |
| Cipro | ciprofloxacin | 2nd generation fluoroquinolone (little gm (+) action; good grm (-)) |
| Celexa | citalopram | anti-depressant |
| Biaxin | clarithromycin | macrolide |
| Catapres | clonidine | antihypertensive |
| Klonopin | clonazepam | tx petit mal |
| Plavix | clopidogrel | inhibits platelet aggregation |
| Flexeril | cyclobenzaprine | muscle relaxer |
| Clarinex | desloratadine | antihistamine |
| TobraDex | dexamethasone + tobramycin | ophthalmic steroid & antibiotic |
| Adderall | dextroamphetamine salts | ADD & obesity |
| Valium | diazepam | anti-anxiety |
| Voltaren | diclofenac | anti-inflammatory |
| Lanoxin | digoxin | cardiovascular agent |
| Cardizem | diltiazem | HTN and antianginal agent (non-DHP CCB) |
| Dilacor XR | diltiazem | HTN and antianginal agent (CCB) |
| Tiazac | diltiazem | HTN and antianginal agent (CCB) |
| Cartia XT | diltiazem | HTN and antianginal agent (CCB) |
| Depakote | divalproex | anticonvulsant |
| Aricept | donepezil | mild-moderate dementia (Alzheimer's) |
| Cardura | doxazosin | antihypertensive |
| Vibramycin | doxycycline | tetracycline |
| Vibratab | doxycycline | tetracycline |
| Doryx | doxycycline | tetracycline |
| Sustiva | efavirenz | HIV anti-retroviral |
| Vasotec | enalapril | antihypertensive |
| Nexium | esomeprazole | tx of GERD |
| Famvir | famciclovir | management of herpes zoster (shingles) |
| Pepcid | felodipine | tx of peptic ulcer (H2-antagonist) |
| Plendil | felodipine | antihypertensive (CCB) |
| Tricor | fenofibrate | decrease: TG / increase: LDL and HDL |
| Duragesic | fentanyl | narcotic analgesic |
| Allegra | fexofenadine | antihistamine |
| Proscar | finasteride | androgen inhibitor (shrink prostate) |
| Diflucan | fluconazole | antifungal |
| Flovent HFA | fluticasone | inhalant corticosteroid |
| Flonase | fluticasone | nasal corticosteroid |
| Prozac | fluoxetine | anti-depressant |
| Lescol | fluvastatin | primarily decrease LDL/ also decrease TG/ modestly increase HDL |
| Folate | folic acid | tx megaloblastic anemia |
| Monurol | fosfomycin | tx UTIs |
| Monopril | fosinopril | antihypertensive & CHF (ACE-i) |
| Lasix | furosemide | loop; ototoxicity; secreted AND filtered; increases uric acid; pancreatitis; X if major sulfa allergy; not a very good HTN agent |
| Neurontin | gabapentin | anticonvulsant |
| Tequin | gatifloxacin | 3rd generation fluoroquinolone |
| Lopid | gemfibrozil | decrease TG/increase: HDL and LDL |
| Gentak | gentamicin | aminoglycoside |
| Amaryl | glimepiride | sulfonylurea |
| Glucotrol | glipizide | sulfonylurea |
| Micronase | glyburide | sulfonylurea |
| DiaBeta | glyburide | sulfonylurea |
| Glynase | glyburide | sulfonylurea |
| Kytril | granisetron | chemo N/V |
| Haldol | haloperidol | typical antipsyhotic (schizophrenia) |
| HydroDIURIL | HCTZ | TZD diuretic; increases Uric Acid; Increaes lipids (decreases HDL); sulfa Allergy; not for CrCl<30 ml/min because ONLY filtered |
| Crixivan | indinavir | HIV-protease inhibitor |
| Combivent | ipratropium + albuterol | bronchodilator (secondary tx of COPD) |
| Avapro | irbesartan | ARB |
| Imdur | isosorbide mononitrate | coronary vasodilator |
| Accutane | isotretinoin | prevent & tx acne |
| Sporanox | itraconazole | oral & esophageal candidiasis |
| Prevacid | lansoprazole | PPI (tx duodenal ulcers) |
| Xalatan | lantanoprost | prostaglandin agonist for glaucoma (increases outflow of Aq. humor) |
| Levaquin | levofloxacin | 3rd generation fluoroquinolone (gram (+) * gm (-) coverage)AND Atypical coverage (mycoplasma/chlamydia/legionella) |
| Zestoretic | lisinopril + HCTZ | antihypertensive |
| Eskalith | lithium carbonate | tx manic depression |
| Claritin | loratadine | antihistamine |
| Ativan | lorazepam | antianxiety |
| Cozaar | losartan | ARB |
| Hyzaar | losartan + HCTZ | antihypertensive |
| Mevacor | lovastatin | antihyperlipidemic |
| Provera | medroxyprogesterone | progestin replacement |
| Asacol | mesalamine | tx and maintenance of ulcerative colitis (anti-inflammatory) |
| Lopressor | metoprolol | beta-1 selective (BB) |
| Toprol XL | metoprolol | beta-1 selective (BB) |
| Alupent | metaproterenol | beta 2 agonist (bronchodilator) |
| Skelaxin | metaxalone | muscle relaxer |
| Glucophage | metformin | biguanide |
| Glucovance | metformin + glyburide | anti-diabetic |
| Ritalin | methylphenidate | stimulant |
| Concerta | methylphenidate | stimulant |
| Medrol | methylprednisolone | anti-inflammatory |
| Reglan | metoclopramide | anti-nauseant; stimulate GI tract motility |
| Flagyl | metronidazole | anaerobic (particularly Bacteroides) & anti-protozal (used for C. difficle tx); avoid alcohol; may darken urine (like rifampin & iron) |
| Monistat | miconazole | tx of vulvovaginal candidasis |
| Dynacin | minocycline | tetracycline |
| Minocin | minocycline | tetracycline |
| Rogaine | minoxidil | vasodilator and for tx of alopecia |
| Remeron | mirtazapine | antidepressant |
| Elocon | mometasone | topical corticosteroid |
| Nasonex | mometasone | nasal corticosteroid |
| Singulair | montelukast | asthma & seasonal allergic rhinitis (leukotriene receptor antagonist) |
| MS Contin | morphine | analgesic |
| Bactroban | mupirocin | tx impetigo |
| Cellcept | mycophenolate | immunosuppressant |
| Relafen | nabumetone | NSAID |
| Naprelan | naproxen | antirheumatic |
| Tilade | nedocromil | anti-inflammatory (mast cell stabilizer) |
| Serzone | nefazodone | antidepressant |
| Procardia | nifedipine | DHP-CCB; most potent CCB; gingival hyperplasia (same as phenytoin; never use IR formulation |
| Adalat | nifedipine | DHP-CCB; most potent CCB; gingival hyperplasia (same as phenytoin; never use IR formulation |
| Macrodantin | nitrofurantoin | UTI antibacterial |
| Nitrostat | nitroglycerin | tx of angina |
| Tamoxifen | nolvadex | tx breast cancer |
| Zyprexa | olanzapine | antipsychotic |
| Zofran | ondansetron | antiemetic |
| Xenical | orlistat | anti-obesity (lipase inhibitor) |
| Daypro | oxaprozin | NSAID for OA and RA |
| Ditropan XL | oxybutynin | urinary antispasmodic |
| Oxytrol | oxybutynin | urinary antispasmodic |
| Percodan | oxycodone + terephthalate + ASA | analgesic |
| Protonix | pantoprazole | tx of GERD |
| Paxil | paroxetine | antidepressant |
| Veetids | Pen V K | tx of strep + entero (NOT Staph. anymore) |
| Dilantin | phenytoin | gingival hyperplasia; Nystagmus; nonlinear PK |
| Actos | pioglitazone | primary=insulin receptor sensitivity secondary= inhibit gluconeogenesis |
| Pravachol | pravastatin | no CYP activity! |
| Prevpac | Prevacid + Trimox + Biaxin | elimination of H. pylori |
| Inderal | propranolol | tx of angina, arrhythmias, some mood stablizing activity; non-selective beta-blocker |
| Seroquel | quetiapine | antipsychotic |
| Accupril | quinapril | antihypertensive |
| Aciphex | rabeprazole | tx of GERD, duodenal ulcers, nad Zollinger-Ellison Synd. |
| Evista | raloxifene | prevent osteoporosis |
| Altace | ramipril | ACEi |
| Zantac | ranitidine | H2RA |
| Actonel | risedronate | prevent osteoporosis; tx Paget's dx |
| Risperdal | risperidone | highest EPS & prolactin |
| Avandia | rosiglitazone | increase insulin sensitivity & inibit gluconeogenesis |
| Serevent | salmeterol | long-acting B2 agonist |
| Advair | salmeterol + fluticasone | asthma mgmt |
| Zoloft | sertraline | SSRI |
| Viagra | sildenafil | tx erectile dysfunction |
| Zocor | simvastatin | antihyperlipidemic |
| Serostim | somatropin | growth hormone |
| Aldactone | spironolactone | aldosterone antagonist; K+ sparing |
| Imitrex | sumatriptan | tx of migraine |
| Nolvadex | tamoxifen | antiestrogen; reduce incidence of breast CA |
| Flomax | tamsulosin | BPH |
| Restoril | temazepam | sedative/hypnotic |
| Hytrin | terazosin | BPH/ HTN |
| Achromycin V | tetracycline HCl | staph + strep/ H. Flu/ atypicals (= all the same coverage as macrolides) |
| Sumycin | tetracycline phosphast | staph + strep/ H. Flu/ atypicals (= all the same coverage as macrolides) |
| Timoptic | timolol | tx glaucoma |
| Detrol | tolterodine | improve urinary tract continence |
| Topamax | topiramate | anticonvulsant |
| Ultram | tramadol | analgesic; can lower the threshold for seizures |
| Desyrel | trazodone | antidepressant |
| Kenalog | triamcinolone | anti-inflammatory |
| Azmacort | triamcinolone | asthma |
| Nasacort | triamcinolone | allergies |
| Tigan | trimethobenzamide | antiemetic |
| Septra | trimethoprim + sulfamethoxazole | urinary tract infections |
| Bactrim | trimethoprim + sulfamethoxazole | urinary tract infections |
| Valtrex | valacyclovir | antiviral |
| Depakote | valproic acid | absence seizures; decreases platelet aggregation=prolonged bleeding |
| Diovan | valsartan | ARB |
| Effexor | venlafaxine | SNRI ; Increases BP! |
| Calan | verapamil | non-DHP CCB |
| Isoptin | verapamil | non-DHP CCB |
| Verelan | verapamil | non-DHP CCB |
| Accolate | zafirlukast | asthma ; leukotriene antagonist |
| Ambien | zolpidem | non-bzd hypnotic |
| Bumex | bumetanide | loop diuretic |
| Dyrenium | triamterene | works Na+/K+ ATPase pump; k+ sparing diruetic |
| Midamor | amiloride | works Na+/K+ ATPase pump; k+ sparing diruetic |
| Apresoline | hydralazine | ARTERIES; LUPUS like syndrome; reflex tachycardia |
| NOX penicillins | naficillin, oxacillin, cloxacillin, dicloxacillin | developed for Staph coverage (also has Strep coverage) |
| MEZ-P-C-T | mezlocillin, pipperacillin, carbenicillin, ticarcillin | picked up pseudomonas coverage (and kept Augmentin coverage) |
| Ancef | cefazolin | 1st generation cephalosporin (gram + = Staph & Strep only!) |
| Ceftin | cefuroxime | 2nd generation; picked up H. flu & E. coli (kept gm + coverage)=good for UTIs |
| only cephalosporins that covers B. fragilis | cefotetan & cefoxitin | IV 2nd generations |
| Rocephin | ceftriaxone | 3rd generation; good Streptococcus pneumonia coverage |
| Claforan | cefotaxime | 3rd generation; good Streptococcus pneumonia coverage |
| Vantin | cefpodoxime | 3rd generation |
| Fortaz | ceftazidime | 3rd generation; good pseudomonas coverage (lost come gm + coverage) |
| Maxipime | cefepime | 4th generation; fixed the Fortaz problem with increased gm + coverage (maintains pseudomonas coverage!) |
| Primaxin | imipenem/cilastatin | "gorilla-cillin"; (gm (+); g (-) H. flu, E. coli & pseudomonas; and B. fragilis) |
| Vancocin | vancomycin | MRSA & resistant strains of strep; ototoxicity & Red Man Syndrome |
| Azactam | aztreonam | gm (-) ONLY; can be used in PCN allergy |
| Aminoglycosides | amikacin, gentamycin, & tobramycin | oto- & nephro-toxicity; trough levels below 2 mg/L |
| Avelox | moxifloxacin | 4th gen fluoroquinolones =can get anerobe B. frag |
| oseltamivir | Tamiflu | for influenza A & B |
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