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2025 #01
Drug list #1
| Generic name | Trade name | Drug Class | Indication or Use | Quick Facts | Prefix/Suffix | Form/Schedule |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| amoxicillin | Amoxil® | Penicillin antibiotic | Bacterial infection | usually taken every 12 hours (twice a day) or every 8 hours (three times a day) with or without food; reconstituted must be stored at 2ᵒC-8ᵒC in a refrigerator. | -cillin | capsule, suspension, chewable tablet, tablet |
| penicillin v potassium | Penicillin VK® | Penicillin antibiotic | Bacterial infection | econstituted must be stored at 2ᵒC-8ᵒC in a refrigerator. | -cillin | solution, tablet, suspension |
| moxifloxacin | Avelox® | Quinolones | Bacterial infection | do not take with antacids; may cause photosensitivity; black box warning for tendon rupture | -floxacin | (PO )solution, tablet, suspension |
| ciprofloxacin | Cipro®, Proquin XR® | Quinolones | Bacterial infection | Can cause phototoxityreactions. Avoid taking Calcium, Iron, Zinc, Magnesium or dairy products within 6 hours of taking medication due to decrease inabsorption; black box warning for tendon rupture; do not crush XR; store suspension at room temperature or | -floxacin | otic solution, otic suspension, tablet, ER tablet, oral suspension |
| levofloxacin | Levaquin® | Quinolones | Bacterial infection | do not take with antacids; may cause photosensitivity; black box warning for tendon rupture | -floxacin | injection, tablet, ophthalmic solution, oral solution |
| moxifloxacin | Vigamox® | Quinolones | Bacterial conjunctivitis | opthalmic | -floxacin | OS, OD, OU ophthalmic solution |
| cephalexin | Keflex® | Cephalosporins | Bacterial infection | 3-7% cross-sensitivity with Penicillin allergy | cef-/ceph- | capsule, oral suspension, capsule |
| doxycycline | Vibramycin®, Adoxa® | Tetracyclines | Bacterial infection | do not take with antacids; no dairy; not for children; may cause photosensitivity; Preg category D; may cause discoloration of teeth | -cycline | capsule, tablet, delayed release tablet, powder for reconstitution, syrup, oral suspension, powder for IV solution |
| clindamycin | Cleocin® | Lincomycin antibiotic | Bacterial infection | -mycin | vaginal ovule, cream, capsule, solution | |
| azithromycin | Zithromax® | Macrolides | Bacterial infection | do not take with antacids | -mycin | tablet, powder for reconstitution, powder for injection |
| mupirocin | Bactroban® | Topical antibacterial | Skin infection | topical | 2% topical cream, 2% nasal ointment |