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| generic | brandname | class | others |
|---|---|---|---|
| aripiprazole | abilify | antipsychotic | |
| zafirlukast | accolate | antiasthmatic | not with food |
| quinapril | accupril | ACEi | (blank) |
| isotretinoin | accutane | acne | avoid sunshine and vit A |
| rabeprazole | aciphex | GI, antisecre | (blank) |
| risedronate | actonel | osteoporosis | 30min stand up in moring |
| pioglitazone | actose | antidiabetic | increase cell response to insuline |
| amphentamine and dextroamphetamine | adderall | ADDH, CNS stimulant | control II, interact with MOAi |
| fluticasone, salmeterol | adwair | antiasthmatic | steroid, beta2 agonist |
| spironolactone | Aldactone | diuretic, K sparing | antagonist of aldosteron, treat edema of heart failure, hypertension, hypokalemia,hyperaldosteronism |
| levonorgestrel and estradiol | alesse | contraceptive | (blank) |
| fexofenadine and pseudoephedrine | allegra | antihistamine | renal dosing, pseudoephedrine alpha 1 agonist to cause vasoconstriction |
| brimonidine | alphagan | glucoma | alpha 2 agonist |
| ramipril | altace | ACEi | QD |
| glimepiride | amaryl | antidiabetic | (blank) |
| pilocarpine | Diocarpine, Isopto® , Salagen® | muscarinic agonist for glucoma | You may experience altered dark adaptation; use caution when driving at night or in poorly lit environments. |
| oxybutynin | detropan, oxytrol(transdermal) | Antispasmodic for neurogenic bladder (urgency, frequency, urge incontinence) and uninhibited bladder | muscarinic antagonist, contraindicated in untreated glaucoma, GI obstruction, urinary retention with prostatic enlargment |
| tolterodine | detrol | muscarinic antagonist | Treatment of patients with an overactive bladder, contraindicated in urinary retention; gastric retention; uncontrolled narrow-angle glaucoma; myasthenia gravis |
| ipratropium | atrovent | muscarinic antagonists | bronchodilator |
| dicyclomine | Bentyl® with generic | muscarinic antagonist | antispasam for irritable bowl syndrome of diarrea |
| Scopolamine (hyoscine) | Isopto® ,Transderm Scōp,Scopac | muscarinic antagonist | patch treat motion sickness, njection: Preoperative medication to produce amnesia, sedation |
| benztropine | benztropine as generic | muscarinic antagonist | antiparkinson to control extrapyramidal disorders |
| salmeterol | serevent | beta 2 agonist | (blank) |
| clonidine | catapres | alpha 2 agonist | sudden cessaton may produce severe hypertension |
| carvedilol | coreg | beta and alpha 1antagonist | indication: hypertension, mild to moderate heart failure, left ventricular dysfunction after MI |
| doxazosin | cardura XL | alpha 1 antagonist | once a day dosing, treat hypertension and benign prostatic hyperplasia; take first dose 1 gram at bedtime to prevent sycopy, hypotension as SE |
| tamsulosin | flomax | selective alpha 1 antagonist | treat BPH, less hypotension SE |
| terazosin | hytrin with generic | alpha 1 antagonist | antihypertensive, BPH |
| atenolol | tenormin with generic | beta 1 antagonist | indication: hypertension, Angina, MI ,?arrythmia, SE: bronchoconstriction, bradycardia ?heart failure |
| timolol | timoptic with generic | non selective beta antagonist | (blank) |
| dubutamine | dubutamine | beta 1 agonist | Short-term management of patients with cardiac decompensation |
| propranolol | inderal | nonselective beta blocker | indication: hypertension, arrhythmias, angina, migraine, MI, preoperation |
| etomidate | Amidate® with generic | Anesthetic, General | (blank) |
| propofol | Diprivan® with generic | Anesthetic, General | (blank) |
| sumatriptan | imitrex | 5HT receptor agonist | antimigraine |
| ondansetron | zofran | 5HT receptor antagonist | antiemetic for chemo, not stimulate peristaltic SE: constipation |
| metoclopramide | reglan | 5HT agonist and dopamine antagonist | antiemetic, stimulate perista increase risk of EPS, hyperprolactinemia, CNS depressant, tremer, muscle rigity |
| tegaserod | zelnorm | 5HT receptor agonist | irritable bowel syndrome with constipation |
| clozapine | clozaril | dopamine antagonist | atypical antipsychotic, SE: agranulocytosis, WBC, seizure, hypotension |
| haloperidol | Hadol | dopamine antagonist | antipsychotic, contraindicated in Parkinson |
| chlorpromazine | chlorpromazine | dopamine antagonist | antipsychotic, control of nausea and vomiting |
| memantine | namenda | Treatment of moderate-to-severe Alzheimer's type | NMNA antagonist (glutamate) Only drug indicated for moderate to severe |
| Donepezil | aricept | anticholinesterase, alzheimer | take one tab at bedtime, cautious: N/V, athma, gastric acid secretion, fatigue(heart) |
| Rivastigmine | Exelon® | anticholinesterase, alzheimer | (blank) |
| Galantamine | Razadyne™ | anticholinesterase, alzheimer | (blank) |
| Selegiline | Eldepryl®; Emsam®; Zelapar™ | MAO Inhibitor | Transdermal (Emsam®): Depression, Zelapar: parkinson |
| levodopa and carbidopa | sinemet | antiparkinson | SE: dyskinesia, on-off, nausea, hypotension |
| bromocriptine | (blank) | antiparkinson | Dopamine Agonist |
| amantadine | Symmetrel® with generic | Anti-Parkinson's Agent, Dopamine Agonist; Antiviral Agent, | Prophylaxis and treatment of influenza A viral infection, antiparkinson |
| entacapone | Comtana | antiparkinson, COMt inhibitor | take together with levodopa |
| thiopental | Pentothal® | anaesthetic | no artery to cause vasospasm, barbiturate |
| ketamine | Ketalar® with generic | anaesthetic | minor srugery in children |
| diazepam | valium | benzodiazepine/antianxiety | anxiety, withdrwal of alcoholism, skeletal muscle spasm, IV: endoscopy, status epilepticus |
| lorazepam | ativan with genetic | antianxiety/benxo | tables, IV (status epileptics), less hepatic SE |
| clonazepam | klonopin | antiepileptic, benzodiazepine | (blank) |
| alprazolam | xanax | antianxiety/benxo | anxiety and panic disorder |
| midazolam | N/A | benzodiazepine | IV for anaesthetic and ICU sedation |
| zolpidem | ambien | hypnotic | (blank) |
| risperidone | risperdal | atypical antipsychotics | NMS, QT lengthen, seizure, diabetic, weight gain, anticholingeric (dry, constipation, urine incontience) |
| temazepam | restoril | hypnotic /benzodiazepine | (blank) |
| olanzapine | zyprexa | atypical antipsychotics | NMS, TD, hypotension, hyperglycemia |
| quetiapine | seroquel | atypical antipsychotics | (blank) |
| aripiprazole | geodon | atypical antipsychotics | (blank) |
| duloxetine | cymbalta | antidepressant | (blank) |
| venlafaxine | effexor | antidepressant | monitor BP increase |
| Mirtazapine | remeron | antidepressant | rare case of agranulocytosis: sore throat, fever, sign of infection |
| Bupropion | wellbutrin | antidepressant | (blank) |
| doxepin | sinequan | antidepressant, tricyclic | anitcholinergic effects |
| citalopram | celexa | SSRI | less drug interaction, SE: insomnia, anxiety, nausea, dry mouth, diarrhea, impotence |
| amitriptyline | N/A | antidepressant, tricyclic | (blank) |
| trazodone | desyrel with generic | antidepressant | (blank) |
| escitalopram | lexapro | SSRI | (blank) |
| paroxetine | paxil | SSRI | (blank) |
| fluoxetine | prozac | SSRI | (blank) |
| sertraline | zoloft | SSRI | (blank) |
| nortriptyline | pamelor | antidepressant, tricyclic | (blank) |
| divalproex | depakote | antiepileptic, antipsychotic | prodrug for valproate |
| phenytoin | dilantin | antiepileptic | (blank) |
| levetiracetam | keppra | anticonvulsant | (blank) |
| lamotrigine | lamictal | antiepileptic | (blank) |
| pregabalin | lyrica | anticonvulsant | indication: neuropathic pain, adjunctive therapy for partial seizure |
| gabapentin | neurontin | antiepileptic | reanl clearance adjustment |
| carbamazepine | tegretol | antiepileptic | seizure and neuron pain |
| topiramate | topamax | antiepileptic | seizure, migraine |
| trileptal | oxcarbazepine | antiepileptic | seizure |
| phenobarbital | N/A | antiepileptic/ hypnotic | (blank) |
| lithium | lithonate; lithotabs with generic | antipsychotic | bipolar, lithium decreae sodium reabsorption to cuase sodium depletion, maintain adequate sodium and fluit intake |
| eszopiclone | lunesta | hypnotic | take on empty stomach, high fat delay onset of action |
| zaleplon | sonata | hypnotic | short acting so take immediately before bed |
| amphetamine and dextroamphetamine | adderall | cns stimulant | adrenergic receptor angonist to release NA |
| methylphenidate | concerta | cns stimulant | block Dopamine and NA uptake |
| methylphenidate | ritalin | cns stimulant | block Dopamine and NA uptake |
| atomoxetine | strattera | cns stimulant | Inhibits NE reuptake |
| ASTP and hydrocodone | lorcet | analgesic | plus: 7.5/650; lorcet 10/650 |
| ASAP and propoxyphene | darvocet | analgesic | (blank) |
| fentanyle transdermal | duragesic | analgesic | (blank) |
| ASAP and hydrocodone | lortab | analgesic | Lortab (2.5/500, 5/500, 7.5/500, 10/500); vicodin(5/500, 7.5/750), vicodin HP 10/660 |
| methadone | N/A | analgesic | also for detocification of narcotic addiction |
| morphine | MS contin | analgesic | 15, 30, 60, 100, 200 |
| oxycodone | oxycontin | analgesic | 10,20,40,80 |
| ASAP and oxycodone | percocet | analgesic | 2.5/325,5/325,7.5/325,10/325,7.5/500,10/650 |
| ASAP and butalbital, caffeine | Fioricet | analgesic | indication: tension, muscle constration, headache |
| phenazopyridine | (blank) | relief of urinary burning | (blank) |
| ASAP and tramadol | ultracet | analgesic | (blank) |
| tramadol | ultram | analgesic | (blank) |
| guanfacine | tenex | alpha 2 inhibitor | anti hypertension |
| midazolam | versed | benzodiazepine | for ICU sedation, aneathesia |
| benztropine | N/A | antiparkinson | for control of extrapyramidal disorders and adjunct therapy of parkinsom, anticholingergic agent |
| pramipexole | mirapex | antiparkinson | Dopamine Agonist |
| ropinirole | requip | Anti-Parkinson's Agent, Dopamine Agonist; Antiviral Agent, | dopamine agonist |
| diphenoxylate and atropine | lomotil | antidiarrheal | diphenoxylate: opioid agonist, atropine: antimuscarinic |
| loperamide | Imodium® Diamode | antidiarrheal, OTC | opioid agonist, |
| fexofenadine | allegra | antihistamine | H1 antagonist |
| azelastine | astelin | antihistamine, nasal spray | HI antagonist for rhinitis |
| desloratadine | clarinex | antihistamine | (blank) |
| promethazine | phenergan | antihistamine | rhinitis, motion sickness, N/V, sedation (anti cholingergic activity) |
| cetirizine | zyrtec | antihistamine | (blank) |
| meclizine | antivert | antivertigo | H1 antagonist, anticholinergic agent |
| famotidine | pepcid | GI-antihistamine H2 | (blank) |
| ranitidine | zantac | GI-antihistamine H2 | (blank) |
| cimetidine | Tagamet® [OTC] | GI-antihistamine H2 | (blank) |
| colchicine | N/A | anti gout | SE: diarreh |
| allopurinol | zyloprim | anti gout | sufficient fulid intake, SE: diarrhea, N/V, abdominal pain, rash |
| Probenecid | N/A | anti gout | reduce uric acid reaborption |
| sucralfate | carafate | antiulcer | indication: duodenal ulcer, form pretection on GI, so take on empty stomach, not aken with antacids. |
| diclofenac and misoprostol | arthrotec | NSAID | preganacy category: X, SE diarrhea from misoprostol |
| sulindac | clinoril | NSAID | some renal sparing effect |
| Nabumetone | Nabumetone | NSAID | some renal sparing effect |
| naproxen | anaprox (DS) | NSAID | (blank) |
| diclofenac | cataflam | NSAID | Monitor liver enzymes for several months after initiation |
| celecoxib | celebrex | NSAID | (blank) |
| piroxicam | Feldene | NSAID | (blank) |
| ketorolac | Acular®; Toradol® | NSAID | IV NSAID |
| etodolac | Lodine | NSAID | IV/IM dosing; oral dosing only approved as continuation of parenteral therapy Caution use in elderly, renal impairment Do not exceed 5 days of use Avoid in pp with age over 65 |
| meloxicam | Mobic | NSAID | (blank) |
| nabumetone | Relafen® with generic | NSAID | (blank) |
| naproxen | naprosyn | NSAID | Naproxen (Naprosyn®) and naproxen sodium (Aleve®, Anaprox®) - cannot be substituted |
| diclofenac | voltaren | NSAID | (blank) |
| indomethacin | ndocin® I.V.; Indocin® | NSAID | gouty arthritis and others |
| nifedipine | procardia | CCB, | SE: edema, palpitation, hypo, dizziness, headache, flushing |
| nitroglycerin | nitrostat | antianginal | (blank) |
| amlodipine | norvasc | CCB | SE: edema, flushing, headche, fatigue, abdominal pain |
| verapamil | isoptin | CCB | hypotension, edema, dizziness, headache, constipation, nausea |
| diltiazem | cardizem (CD), Dilacor XR | CCB | edema, bradycardia, flushing, headache, dizziness, asthenia. AV block |
| Amiodarone | Cordarone®; Pacerone® | antiarrythmia (only VF) | SE: hypotension, cardiogenic shock, cardiac arrest, congestive heart failure, bradycardia, liver function, pulmary fibrosis. av block |
| procainamide | pronestyle injectable, Procanbid® | antiarrythmia (VF and AF) | (se)N/V/D Proarrhythmic—Torsades Hypotension Systemic lupus-like syndrome |
| digoxin | lanoxin | antiarrythmia (heart failure, Afib) | contraindicated in ventricular fib, caution with hypoK, hypoM, hyperCa and AB block. |
| felodipine | plendil | CCB | SE: edema, headache, flushing, palpitation, dizziness, cough, fatique. |
| captopril | capoten | ACEi | (blank) |
| benazepril | Lotensin | ACEi | prodrug and need liver to activate QD |
| trandolapril | Mavik | ACEi | (blank) |
| fosinopril | Monopril | ACEi | (blank) |
| moexipril | univasc | ACEi | (blank) |
| enalapril | Vasotec | ACEi | (blank) |
| lisinopril | Zestril | ACEi | prodrug and need liver to activate QD |
| candesartan | atacand | ARA | (blank) |
| irbesartan | Avapro | ARA | (blank) |
| olmesartan | benicar | ARA | (blank) |
| losartan | Cozaar | ARA | (blank) |
| valsartan | Diovan | ARA | (blank) |
| telmisartan | Micardis | ARA | (blank) |
| irbesartan and HCTZ | Avalide | Comb (ARA, diuretics) | (blank) |
| olmesartan and HCTZ | Benicar-HCT | Comb (ARA, diuretics) | (blank) |
| valsartan and HCTZ | Diovan-HCT | Comb (ARA, diuretics) | (blank) |
| losartan and HCTZ | Hyzaar | Comb (ARA, diuretics) | (blank) |
| benazepril and HCTZ | lotensin HCT | Comb (ACE , diuretics) | (blank) |
| Amlodipine and benazepril | lotrel | Comb(CCB, ACE) | (blank) |
| atenolol and chlorthalidone | tenoretic | Comb(beta blocker and thiazide diuretics) | (blank) |
| lsinopril and HCTZ | zestoretic | Comb(ACE, diuretics) | (blank) |
| bisoprolol and HCTZ | Ziac | Comb(beta blocker and diuretics) | (blank) |
| bumetanide | bumex | diuretic-loop | (blank) |
| torsemide | demadex | diretic-loop | (blank) |
| HCTZ and triamterene | dyazide | diuretic | (blank) |
| indapamide | Lozol® [DSC] | diuretics | (blank) |
| furosemide | lasix | diuretic-loop | (blank) |
| HCTZ and triamterene | maxzide | diuretics | (blank) |
| Metolazone | zaroxolyn | diuretics | thiazide like diuretics, less hypercholestrolemia compared to other thiazides, decreased microalbuminuria in diabets) |
| isosorbide | imdur | antianginal | daily dose |
| transdermal nitroglycerin | nitro-dur | antianginal | 12 hours break time |
| mannitol | Osmitrol®; Resectisol® | diuretic osmosic | use: oliguria and anuria, cerbral edema, intracranial pressure, intraocular pressure |
| rosuvastatin | crestor | antihyperlipidemic | (blank) |
| fluvastatin | lescol | antihyperlipidemic | (blank) |
| atorvastatin | lipitor | antihyperlipidemic | (blank) |
| simvastatin | zocor | antihyperlipidemic | (blank) |
| gemfibrozil | lopid | antihyperlipidemic | treat low HDL and high LDL, decrease tricyclyceride, |
| lovastatin | mevacor | antihyperlipidemic | (blank) |
| niacin | niaspan | antihyperlipidemic | reduce TC, LDL and increase HDL |
| provastatin | pravachol | antihyperlipidemic | (blank) |
| fenofibrate | tricor | antihyperlipidemic | (blank) |
| ezetimibe | zetia | antihyperlipidemic (ajunctive therapy) | inhibit GI absorption of cholesterol, myalgia, incerease CPK, transaminases, avoid cotaminant taking with cholestyramine |
| ezetimibe and simvastatin | vytorin | antihyperlipidemic, comb | (blank) |
| cholestyramine | Prevalite®; Questran® | antihyperlipidemic | (blank) |
| colestipol | Colestid®(no generic) | antihyperlipidemic | (blank) |
| nitroprusside | nipride,Nitropress® with generic | vasodilator (vein and arteriole) | Iv only, for hypertension crisis, heart failure |
| dobutamine | dobutrex | adrengeric angonist (beta 1) | Short-term management cardiac decompensation SE:arrhythmias angina hypotension nausea |
| Milrinone | Primacor® with generic | Phosphodiesterase Enzyme Inhibitor | Short-term I.V. therapy of congestive heart failure; calcium antagonist intoxication |
| eptifibatide | Integrilin® | Antiplatelet Agent, Glycoprotein IIb/IIIa Inhibitor | for treatment of MI and before PCI |
| tirofiban | Aggrastat® | Antiplatelet Agent, Glycoprotein IIb/IIIa Inhibitor | for treatment of MI and before PCI |
| abciximab | ReoPro® | Antiplatelet Agent, Glycoprotein IIb/IIIa Inhibitor, monoclonal antibodies against IIB/IIa | for treatment of MI and before PCI |
| dipyridamole | Persantine® with generic | Platelet Aggregation Inhibitor | prevention of thromboembolism after cardiac valve replacement |
| aspirin and dipyridamole | Aggrenox® | Platelet Aggregation Inhibitor | Reduction in the risk of stroke in patients who have had transient ischemia of the brain or completed ischemic stroke due to thrombosis |
| clopidogrel | plavix | platelet inhibitor(irreversibly modify platelet receptor and inhibit binding of ADP) | for reduction of MI, stroke |
| cilostazol | pletal | platelet inhibitor( quinolinone drivative that inhibit phosphodiesterases, which inhibit platelet and dilate vaso) | for claudication (peripherial arterial disease) |
| pentoxifylline | trental | hemorheologic | for claudication by improving flow properties of blood by decreaseing its viscosity and increasing erythrocyte flexibility. |
| alteplase | Activase®; Cathflo | Thrombolytic Agent | recomb tPA |
| cyanocobalamin | B12 | (blank) | (blank) |
| iron dextran | INFed, Dexferrum | IV iron | require test dose due to hypersensitivity |
| sodium ferric gluconate | ferrlecit | IV iron | Ferrlecit contains benzyl alcohol, infant to avoid |
| iron sucrose | Venofer | IV iron | (blank) |
| Epoetin alfa | Epogen,Procrit | Indications:Chronic renal failure, HIV(zidovudine), cancer,surgery | SE: elevation of diastolic BP, fatigue, headache |
| darbepoetin | aranesp | indication:CRF and oncology | (blank) |
| Pramlintide | Symlin | a synthetic analog of the human hormone amylin | (blank) |
| Exenatide | Byetta | incretin mimetics | mimics the action of the hormone glucagon-like-peptide-1 which is released in the gut; Exenatide is not approved for use with insulin. |
| glipizide | glucotrol(XL) with generic | sulfonylurea | (blank) |
| glyburide and metformin | glucovance | comb | (blank) |
| glyburide | micronase, glynase | sulfonylurea | (blank) |
| metformin | glucophage with generic | biguanide | contra in Cr >1.5/1.4, radiologic study of iodinated contrast, dehydration and heart failure. SE: B12 malabsorption, lactic acidosis, diarrhea |
| Acarbose | Precose | alpha-glucosidase inhibitor reducing postprandial hyperglycemia | (blank) |
| Miglitol | Glyset | alpha-glucosidase inhibitor reducing postprandial hyperglycemia | (blank) |
| insulin powder | exubera | (blank) | contraindicated in smoking, FEV1 less than 70%, short acting |
| rosiglitazone | avandia | a. Thiazolidinedione (glitazones) to improve insulin sensitivity | not for type I diabetes, SE: ovulation in premenopausa, hepatic dysfunction, upper respiratiory infection, heart failure(water retension) |
| repaglinide | Prandin | Rapid Acting Insulin Secretogogues | b. Quick onset and short duration of action,take 15-30 minutes before the meal |
| nateglinide | Starlix | fast acting insulin secrtagogues, meglitinides | (blank) |
| beclomethasone | Beconase® AQ; QVAR® | inhaled steroid | (blank) |
| budesonide | pulmicort | inhaled steroid | (blank) |
| budesonide | rhinocort AQ | antillergy spray | (blank) |
| flunisolide | AeroBid®; Aerospan™; Nasarel® | steroid: anit athsma or anti allergy | (blank) |
| fluticasone | flovent | inhaled steroid | (blank) |
| fluticasone | flonase | nasal decongestant, anti allergy | (blank) |
| triamcinolone | azmacort | inhaled steroid | built in spacer device |
| montelukast | singulair | Leukotriene recoptor antagonist | chewable tablet contraindicated in phenylketonuria |
| Zileuton | Zyflo | Lipoxygenase Inhibitor | LFTs increased |
| Omalizumab | Xolair | Anti IgE Antibodies for asthma | (blank) |
| levalbuterol | xopenex inhaltation solution | SABA | (blank) |
| albuterol | proventil | SABA | (blank) |
| albuterol and ipratropium | combivent | comb | |
| iprotropium and albuterol | duoneb | inhalation solution | (blank) |
| salmeterol | serevent | LABA | (blank) |
| formoterol | Foradil® Aerolizer | LABA | (blank) |
| ipratropium | atrovent | antiasthma/antiallergy | short acting antimuscrinic |
| tiotropium | spiriva | long acting antimuscrinic | once daily dosing |
| Theophylline | Theophylline | (blank) | SE: Nausea, vomiting, diarrhea |
| penicillin G Benzathine | Bicillin® L-A | IV penicillin | strep, enterococcus, clostridium perfingens, listeria, neisseria gonorrhoeae, neisseria meningitidis, leptospira , treponema pallidium, |
| dicloxacillin | (blank) | PO beta lactase resistant Pen | staph |
| nafcillin | (blank) | IV PO beta lactase resistant Pen | staph, no need to adjust renal |
| oxacillin | (blank) | IV PO beta lactase resistant Pen | staph |
| amoxicclin | moxil®; DisperMox™ [DSC]; Trimox® [DSC] | PO broad spectrum Pen | strep, enterococcus,, listeria neisseria gonorrhoeae leptospira , helicobacter pylori ,Proteus mirabilis |
| ampicillin | (blank) | PO IV broad spectrum Pen | strep, enterococcus, listeria neisseria gonorrhoeae leptospira , shigella ,Proteus mirabilis |
| amoxicillin/clavulate | augmentin | PO | clostridium perfingens, H influenzae |
| ampicillin/sulbactam | Unasyn® with generic | IV | clostridium perfingens |
| penicillin VK | (blank) | po | strep, enterococcus,neisseria gonorrhoeae,leptospira |
| piperacillin | (blank) | extended spectrum penicillin | IV, serious gram-negative infections; IN COMBINATION with aminoglycosides, |
| piperacillin/tazobactam | Zosyn® | extended spectrum penicillin | Iv, serious gram-negative infections; IN COMBINATION with aminoglycosides, bacteroides fragilis, Ecoli (hospital aquired), pseudomonas aeruginosa |
| ticarcillin | ticar | extended spectrum penicillin | (blank) |
| ticarcillin/clavulant | Timentin® | extended spectrum penicillin | IV, bacteroides fragilis, Ecoli (hospital aquired) |
| cefadroxil | duricef, ultracef | PO, first generation cepha | staph, Ecoli |
| cefazolin | ancef, kefzol | IV,first generation cepha | staph, Ecoli |
| cephalexin | keflex | PO,first generation cepha | staph, Ecoli |
| cephradine | anspor, velosef | PO,first generation cepha | staph, Ecoli |
| cefaclor | ceclor | PO, sec. generation of cepha | used for URI in children |
| cefprozil | cefzil | PO, second generation of cepha | Cefamandole-like, H. influenza |
| cefuroxime | ceftin (cefuroxime axetil, PO) vantin (cefuroxime) | IV,PO** second generation of cepha | Cefamandole-like, H. influenza |
| cefuroxime axetil | ceftin | PO, second generation of cepha | Cefamandole-like, H. influezae |
| cefdinir | omnicef | PO, 3rd generation of cepha | (blank) |
| cefditoren | spec tracef | PO | (blank) |
| cefixime | suprax | PO | (blank) |
| cefotaxime | claforan | IV | (blank) |
| cefpodoxime | vantin | PO | (blank) |
| ceftazidime | fortax, taxicef, tazidime | IV | (blank) |
| ceftibuten | cedax | PO | (blank) |
| ceftizoxime | cefizox | IV | (blank) |
| ceftriaxone | rocephin | IV | (blank) |
| cefoxitin | mefoxin | IV second gen of cepha | neisseria gonorrhoeae (PRNG), clostridium, Ecoli Excellent activity against Bacteroides (gm neg-anaerobes); use for pelvic infection. |
| cefepime | maxpime | Iv, 4th geneneration of Cepha | pseudomonas aeruginosa |
| Imipenem | (blank) | carbapenem, IV | bacteroides fragilis |
| imipenem/cilastatin | Primaxin® | carbapenem, IV | bacteroides fragilis, pesudomonas |
| meropenem | Merrem® | carbapenem, IV | bacteroides fragilis, pseudomonas, approved for use in children |
| Aztreonam | Azactam® | Monobactam | NOT cross-allergenic, gram-negative infections |
| vancomycin | (blank) | Glycopeptide | cell wall inhibitor,MASA, staph epidermis, strep, c.diffi; red neck, renal, ototoxicity |
| Bacitracin | AK-Tracin® [DSC]; Baciguent® [OTC]; BaciiM | polypeptide | gram-positive organisms ,Topical antimicrobial ointment |
| Bacitracin and Polymyxin B | AK-Poly-Bac™; Betadine® First Aid Antibiotics + Moisturizer ,Polysporin | (blank) | gram negative topical cream |
| Bacitracin, Neomycin, and Polymyxin B | Neosporin® Ophthalmic Ointmen, topical | (blank) | (blank) |
| Mupirocin | Bactroban® | topical antibiotics | impetigo due to staphy, strep |
| Spectinomycin | Trobicin® | IV aminoglycosides | only for Neisseria gonorrhea |
| amikacin | (blank) | aminoglycosides | (blank) |
| gentamicin | (blank) | aminoglycosides | Pseudomonas aeruginosa, Enterobacter, and Klebsiella, enterococcus |
| streptomycin | (blank) | aminoglycosides | (blank) |
| tobramycin | (blank) | aminoglycosides | (blank) |
| clarithromycin | biaxin | macrolide | URI, MAC, ulcer, neisseria, adjunct therapy for H pylori, H, influezare, moraxella catarrhalis, strep, staph |
| azithromycin | zithromax, zmax | macrolide | URI, MAC, ulcer, neisseria, Pelvic infection gonorrhoeae, H, influezare, moraxella catarrhalis, strep, staph |
| erythromycin | erythromycin, ery-tab | macrolide | (blank) |
| telithromycin | ketek | PO, ketolides | URI, strep pneum, H, influ, Moraxella C, staphy, mycoplasma pneu |
| clindamycin | Cleocin oral | (blank) | gram positive cocci, staph, anaerobic bac, URI, skin infection, intra abdominal infection, pelvic infection |
| clindamycin, benzoyl peroxide | benzaClin | (blank) | control of acne vulgaris |
| doxycycline | (blank) | teracycline | (blank) |
| minocycline | Minocin | teracycline | syphillis, gonorrhea, chlamydia trachomatisspirochetes Treponema pallidum and Borrelia burgdorferi, mycoplasma pneumoniae, gram-positive and gram-negative bacteria. |
| tetracycline | (blank) | teracycline | (blank) |
| Quinupristin-Dalfopristin | Synercid | IV Streptogramins | enterococcus (VRE), MRSA |
| Linezolid | Zyvox | IV, PO Oxazolidones | Vancomycin resistant enterococci, MRSA |
| moxifloxacin | avelox | quinolo | (blank) |
| ciprofloxacin | cipro | quinolo | gram-negative bacilli, enterobacterk ecoli, Neisseria gono (PRNG),P. aeruginosa, chlamydia |
| levofloxacin | levaquine | quinolo | (blank) |
| Gatifloxacin | Tequin | quinolo | (blank) |
| Trovafloxacin | trovan | quinolo | gram negative, positive, atypical anaerobes |
| Grepafloxicinr | raxar | quinolo | (blank) |
| Sparfloxacin | zagam | quinolo | (blank) |
| Ofloxacin | floxin | quinolo | (blank) |
| Enoxacin | penetrex | quinolo | (blank) |
| Norfloxacin | noroxin | quinolo | (blank) |
| nitrofurantoin | macrodantin, macrobid | uti antiseptics | (blank) |
| sulfamethoxazole, trimethoprim | bactrim | (blank) | UTI, aotits media, PCP, traveler's diarrea |
| Amphotericin B | Amphocin® with generic | antifungle | (blank) |
| Amphotericin B (Lipid Complex) | Abelcet® | antifungle | (blank) |
| Amphotericin B (Liposomal) | AmBisome® | antifungle | (blank) |
| chloramphenicol | chloromycetin | IV antibiotics | typhoid fever, meningococcal infection, H. influenzae in cephalosporin allergic patients, rickettisal infection in pregnant tetracycline allergic patients |
| fluconazole | diflucan | antifungal | vaginal candidiasis, oropharyngeal esophageal candidiasis, cryptococcal meningitis |
| terbinafine | lamisil | antifungal | onychomycosis of toenail |
| clotrimazole and betamethasone | lotrisone | antifungal topical | tinea cruris, tinea corporis, tinea pedis |
| ketoconazole | nizoral | antifungal PO, topical | systemic fungal infection: candidiasis, oral thrush, tinea corporis, tenea cruris, seborrheic dermatitis |
| nystatin | nystatin | antifungal, PO, topical | candidiasis in the oral cavity |
| oseltamivir | tamiflu | antiviral | influenza |
| valacyclovir | valtrex | antiviral | genital herpes, herpes zoster, cold sore |
| acyclovir | zovirax | antiviral | genital herpes, chickenpox, herpes zoster, HSV infection, varicellar zoster |
| foscarnet | Foscavir® with generic | antiviral | drug of choice for acyclovir or ganciclovir resistance |
| Mupirocin | bactroban | antibioterial topical | impetio, MRSA in nasal, skin infection due to staph |
| dicloxacillin | Dycill®; Pathocil® | po, antistaphy penicillin | (blank) |
| finasteride | proscar | prostate anti inflammatory | 5 alpha-reductase inhibitor, preganacy category X, SE: impotence |
| mesalamine | asacol, Pentasa(capsule) | anti inflamatiory for ulcerative colitis | contraindicated in salicylates hypersensitivity, do not crush, SE: abdominal pain, colitis flare, constipation |
| sulfasalazine | azulfidine | anti inflamatory for ulcerative colitis, rheumatoid arthritis | contraindicated in hpersensitivity to salicylates, SE: folate anemia, headach, agranulocytosis, gastric pain |
| olsalazine | Dipentum | anti inflamatiory for ulcerative colitis | (blank) |
| rabeprazole | aciphex | PPI | (blank) |
| esomeprazole | nexium | PPI | (blank) |
| lansoprazole | prevacid | PPI | (blank) |
| omeprazole | prilosec | PPI | (blank) |
| pantoprazole | protonix | PPI | (blank) |
| sucralfate | carafate | antiulcer for duodenal ulcer | contraindicated in sucralfate hypersensitivity, SE: constipation |
| diphenoxylate and atropine | lomotil | antidiarrheal , antimortility | D/c if over 48 hours, cuase drowsiness |
| loperamide | Imodium: OTC | treat diarrea | (blank) |
| hyoscyamine | levsin, levibid, with generic | antimuscrinic receptor for IBS of diarea, peptic ulcer, bladder, bowel disorder, rhinitis parkinsomism | (blank) |
| Alosetron | Lotronex | 5HT3 antagonist | Alosetron—antagonist for diarrhea-predominant IBS |
| polyethylene glycol 3350 | miralax, glycolax | laxative | (blank) |
| lactulose | Constulose; Enulose; Generlac; Kristalose with generic | laxative | produces an osmotic effect in the colon with resultant distention promoting peristalsis |
| Intravenous Acetylcysteine | Acetadote | antidote for ASAP poison | (blank) |
| methylprednisolone | medrol with generic | steroid | no mineralcorticoid activity |
| prednisolone | orapred (solution) with generic | steroid | (blank) |
| prednisone | prednisone | steroid | (blank) |
| methotrexate | rheumatrex, Trexall | DMARD, Antineoplastic Agent, bone marrow tranplant prevention | SE: N/V, mucositis, diarrhea, rash, liver function, renal failure, myelosuppression, leukopenia, terotagen, Megaloblastic anemia, |
| sulfasalazine | azulfidine | antiinflamatory, DMARD, for ulcerative coltis, rheumatioid arthrisits | diarrehae, rash, liver function |
| hydroxychloroquine | plaquenil | DMARD, treatment of malaria and lupus | SE:ocular toxicity, myopathy, nausea |
| azathioprine | imuran | DMARD | chills, fever, N/V, diarrhea, leukopenia |
| cyclosproine | Neoral | DMARD | HTN, nausea, trema, leukopenia |
| leflunomide | Arava | DMARD | inhibit pyrimide synthesis as monotherapy for RA, hepatotoxicity,immunosuppression, weight loss |
| Etanercept | Enbrel | DMARD, anti TNF | immunosuppression |
| infliximab | Remicade | DMARD, anti TNF | immunosuppression |
| anakinra | kineret | DMARD, interlukin-1 receptor | immunosuppression |
| cyclosporine | neoral, gengraf, sandimmune | calcineurin inhibitors for transplantation | SE: nephrotoxicity, hepatotoxicity, nerotoxicity |
| tacrolimus | prograf | calcineurin inhibitors for transplantation | nephrotoxicity, neurotoxicity and GI toxicity |
| azathioprine | imuran | antimetabolites | bone marrow suppression. allppurinaol inhibits azathioprine metabolism. so azathioprine should be reduced by 80%, otherwise leukopenia |
| mycophenolate | cellcept | antimetabolites | bone marrow suppression, diarrhea and mucositis |
| sirolimus | rapamune | alkylating agent for BMT | hyperlipidemia |
| cyclophosphamide | (blank) | alylating agent for BMT and solid organ transplantation | (blank) |
| metolazone | zaroxolyn | diretic: Qinazoline | do not interchange zaroxolyn with other forms of metolazone |
| epoetin alfa | Epogen, Procrit | erythropeoitic growth factor | (blank) |
| darbepeoitn alpha | Aranesp | erythropeoitic growth factor | (blank) |
| raloxifene | evista | estrogen agonist | VTE, hot flash, leg cramp, pregnancy X |
| alendronate | fosamax | biophosphonate | (blank) |
| calcitonin | miacalcin, Fortical | Salmon calcitonin | Rhinitis, sinusitis, nasal ulcer |
| teriparatide | forteo | paraththyroid hormone | Transient hypercalcemia, hypotension, uric acid increase |
| promethazine and codeine | phenergan with codeine | antitussive | antihistamine and antitussive, Q4-6h,SE: drowsiness, constipation, N/V, lightheadeded. |
| benzonatate | tessalon | antitussive | TID, SE: drowsiness, headache, constipation, nausea: PE: swallow whole, do not chew |
| chlorpheniramine and hydrocodone | tussionex | antitussive | Q12h, SE: drowsiness, constipation, driy mouth, prutitus, V/N |
| anastrozole | arimidex | antineoplastic | aromatase inhibitor for breast cancer, 1mg daily. SE: N/V, pain constipation, diarrhea, flu syndrome, bone density reduction |
| tamoxifen | generic (Nolvadex, D/C) | antineoplastic, antiestrogen | 20mg PO, SE: hot flashes, N/V, bone pain, skin rash, headche, depression |
| Filgrastim | Neupogen | G-CSF | bone pain, fever , rash |
| Sargramostim | Leukine | GM-CSF | bone pain, fever , rash, mylgias, edema, CHF |
| Molgramostim | Leucomax | GM-CSF | bone pain, fever , rash, mylgias, edema, CHF |
| Pegfilgrastim | Neulasta | G-CSF | Sickle Cell Disease ,Splenic Rupture ,Adult Respiratory Distress Syndrome ,Sickle Cell Disease |
| isometheptene, dichloralphenazone, acetaminophen | Midrin with generic | antimigrainous agent | for tension headaches (up to 8 capsule) and migraines (up to 5 cpsule per 12h), contra in glaucoma, severe renal, hypertension, heart disease, heptatic, and MOAI |
| hydroxyzine | Vistaril® | reatment of anxiety; preoperative sedative; antipruritic | H1 Blocker |