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Medications
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Atorvorstatin | Treats high cholesterol Brand Name Lipitor |
| Levothyroxine | Treats hypothyroidism Brand names: levothyroid, levoxyl, Synththroid, unithroid |
| Metformin | Treats type 2 diabetes Brand names: Fortamet, Glucophage, Glumetza, Riomet |
| Lisinopril | ACE inhibitor; treats high blood pressure, heart failure, and used after heart attacks Brand names: Prinivil and Zestril |
| Amlodipine | Treats high blood pressure, coronary artery disease, angina (chest pain) Brand Names: Norvasc |
| Metoprolol | Beta blocker; Treats high blood pressure, angina, heart failure, and following heart attacks Brand names: Lopressor and Toprol XL |
| Albuterol | Treats asthma and other lung problems Brand names: accuneb, proair, proventil, ventolin |
| Omeprazole | Treats hearburn, GERD, stomach ulcers Brand names: Prilosec |
| Losartan | Treats high blood pressure, heart failure, kidney disease in diabetes pts Brand name: Cozaar |
| Gabapentin | Anticonvulsant; prevents seizures in epilepsy pts, treats nerve pain and restless legs Brand names: horizant and neuontin |
| Hydrochlorothiazide | Treats high blood pressure and fluid retention Brand names: Esidrix, Hydrodiuril, Microzide, Oretic |
| Sertraline | Antidepressant Brand name: Zoloft |
| Simvastatin | Treats high cholesterol Brand name: Zocor |
| Montelukast | Treats asthma and allergies Singulair |
| Escitalopram | Antidepressant Brand name: lexapro |
| Hydrocodone | Narcotic analgesic Brand names: Lortab, Norco, Vicodin |
| Rosuvastatin | Treats high cholesterol Brand names: Crestor, Ezallor |
| Bupropion | Treats depression and helps pts stop smoking Brand names: Aplenzin, Wellbutrin, Zyban |
| Furosemide | Treats high blood pressure and fluid retention Brand name: Lasix |
| Pantoprazole | Treats heartburn, GERD, ulcers Brand name: Protonix |
| Trazodone | Antidepressant Brand names: Desyrel, Oleptro |
| Dextroamphetamine/Amphetamine salts | Treats ADHD Brand name: Adderall |
| Fluticasone | Corticosteroid Brand names: Flonase, Flovent, Cutivate |
| Tamsulosin | Treats enlarged prostate Brand name: Flomax |
| Fluoxetine | Antidepressant Brand Name: Prozac |
| Carvedilol | Beta-blocker Brand name: Coreg |
| Duloxetine | Antidepressant Brand name: Cymbalta |
| Meloxicam | NSAID used to treat pain and inflammation Brand name: Mobic |
| Clopidogrel | Prevents blood clots Brand name: Plavix |
| Prednisone | A corticosteroid Brand name: Deltasone |
| Citalopram | Antidepressant Brand name: Celexa |
| Insulin glargine | Treats diabetes Brand name: Lantus, Toujeo |
| Potassium Chloride | Potassium replacement Brand name: K-Dur, Klor-Con, Klotrix, Micro-K, Slow-K |
| Pravastatin | Treats high cholesterol Brand name: Pravachol |
| Tramadol | Narcotic pain reliever Brand name: Ultram |
| Aspirin | Pain reliever and anticoagulant |
| Alpazolam | Treats anxiety Brand name: Xanax |
| Ibuprofen | NSAID Brand names: Advil, motrin |
| NSAID | Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug |
| Analgesic | Pain reliever |
| Cyclobenzaprine | Muscle relaxant Brand names: Amrix, Flexeril |
| Amoxicillan | Antibiotic Brand names: Amoxil, Polymox, Trimox, |
| Methylphenidate | Treats ADHD Brand names: Concerta, Metadate, Ritalin |
| Allopurinol | Treats gout- other conditions with high uric acid Brand names: Zyloprim |
| Venlafaxine | Antidepressant Brand names: Effexor, Effexor XR |
| Clonazepam | Benzodiazepine (central nervous system depressor/sedative) Brand name: Klonopin |
| Ethinyl estradiol/norethindrone | Oral contraceptive |