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Top 200 Drugs edit

My edition of the Top 200 drugs

Brand NameGeneric NameCategoryNotes to help remember
XX Acetaminophen/ Codeine Acetaminophen/ Codeine narcotic analgesic
X Adalat CC Nifedipine cardiovascular - calcium channel blocker LOW DOSE CALCIUM CHANNEL BLOCKER TO OPEN THE VESSELS SO BETTER BLOOD FLOW TO FINGERS AND TOES
XX Adderall Amphetamine Mixed Salts central nervous system stimulant THIS IS WHAT KIDS TAKE FOR ATTENTION DEFICIT DISORDERS
XX Albuterol Aerosol Albuterol antiasthmatic/ bronchodilator Inhaled bronchodilators: FOR ASTHMA OR CONDITIONS NEEDED THE BRONCHIALS TO BE DILATED
X Alesse 28 Levonorgestrel/ Ethinyl Estradiol hormone oral contraceptive SAME GENERICS APPEAR IN ALOT OF THE BIRTH CONTROL PILLS. THE FIRST IS A PROGESTERONE AND THE SECOND IS ESTROGEN.
XX Allegra Fexofenadine antihistamine ALLEGRA FOR ALLERGIES
XX Allopurinol Allopurinol antigout GOUT AFFECTS THE GREAT TOE JOINT. BUILD UP OF URIC ACID CRYSTALS IN JOINTS, MOSTLY GREAT TOE. GOUT IS CONSIDERED AN ARTHRITIS.
XX Alprazolam Alprazolam antianxiety/ benzodiazepine study benzodiazepines
X Altace Ramipril cardiovascular - ACE inhibitor
Amaryl Glimepiride antidiabetic
XX Ambien Zolpidem AT NURSING HOME COULD NOT PRESCRIBE IT FOR NO LONGER THAN 7 DAYS. THAT MAY HAVE BEEN FOR DIFFERENT REASONS, ONE, IT IS NOT A LONG TERM SOLUTION; NOT TO KEEP ASLEEP
XX Amitriptyline Amitriptyline tricyclic antidepressant DIDN'T THINK THEY PRESCRIBED TRICYCLICS TOO MUCH ANYMORE. MAYBE FOR VERY RESISTANT CASES.
XX Amoxicillin Amoxicillin antibiotic ANTIBIOTIC FAMILIAR WITH
XX Aricept Donepezil cholinergic function enhancer for Alzheimer's patients
Arthrotec Diclofenac/ Misoprostol nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory
XX Atenolol Atenolol cardiovascular - beta blocker LOOK UP BETA BLOCKERS
XX Atrovent Inhaler Ipratropium antiasthmatic/ antiallergy
XX Augmentin Amoxicillin/ Clavulanate antibiotic
Avapro Irbesartan ACE Inhibitor no coughing side effect
Axid Nizatidine gastrointestinal H2 antihistamine
XX Azmacort Triamcinolone aerosol antiasthmatic/ steroid (inhaled)
Bactroban Mupirocin topical antibacterial
XX Biaxin Clarithromycin antibiotic
XX BuSpar Buspirone antianxiety
XX Cardizem CD Diltiazem cardiovascular - calcium channel blocker
Cardura Doxazosin cardiovascular - alpha blocker
Carisoprodol Carisoprodol muscle relaxant
XX Ceftin Cefuroxime antibiotic
Cefzil Cefprozil antibiotic
X Celexa Citalopram antidepressant
X Cephalexin Cephalexin antibiotic
Cimetidine Cimetidine gastrointestinal - H2 antihistamine
XX Cipro Ciprofloxacin antibiotic
XX Claritin, Claritin D 12HR, Claritin D 24HR Loratadine or Loratidine/ Pseudoephedrine antihistamine
Climara Estradiol hormone - estrogen/ topical
X Clonazepam Clonazepam anticonvulsant THE BRAND NAME IS KLONOPIN. IT IS FOR SHORT TERM ANXIETY BUT ALSO FOR SEIZURES, MORE OFTEN PETIT MAL SEIZURES. IITS IN THE FAMILY OF DRUGS CALLED BENZODIAZEPINES.
X Clonidine Clonidine antihypertensive
X Combivent Ipratropium/ Albuterol antiasthmatic/ bronchodilator
XX Coumadin Warfarin anticoagulant NEED FREQUENT BLOOD DRAWS TO CHECK THE LEVEL. MONTHLY IF STABLE. ON FOR PACEMAKERS. KEEPS BLOOD FROM CLOTTING. IF YOU NEED EMERGENCY SURGERY THEY GIVE YOU VITAMIN K WHICH HELPS TO DECREASE COUMADIN'S EFFECTS. ANOTHER DRUG PLAVIX.
Cozaar Losartan cardiovascular angiotension II antagonist
XX FLEXERIL Cyclobenzaprine muscle relaxant
Cycrin Medroxy- progesterone hormone - progestin
Daypro Oxaprozin nonsteroidal antiinflammatory
XX Deltasone Prednisone antiinflammatory/ steroid PREDISONE COMMONLY PRESCRIBED. YOU HAVE TO BE CAREFUL TO GO ON IT GRADUALLY AND THEN GO OFF IT GRADUALLY. CALLED TITRATING OR DOSE TITRATION.
XX Depakote Divalproex anticonvulsant COMMON
Desogen Desogestrel /EthinylEstradiol hormone - oral contraceptive
XX Diazepam (VALIUM) Diazepam antianxiety/ benzodiazepine
XX Diflucan Fluconazole antifungal
XX Dilantin Phenytoin anticonvulsant VERY COMMONLY PRESCRIBED FOR SEIZURES
XX Diovan Valsartan cardiovascular - ACE inhibitor
XX Dyazide Hydrochlorothiazide/ Triamterine diuretic combination
XX Effexor Venlafaxine antidepressant
Elocon Mometasone topical steroid
Endocet Oxycodone/APAP narcotic analgesic
XX Ery-Tab Erythromycin antibiotic ERYTHROMYCIN IS A COMMONLY PRESCRIBED ANTIBIOTIC.
XX Estrace Estradiol hormone - estrogen ESTROGEN WHEN PRESCRIBED ALONE LIKE THIS USED TO BE COMMONLY PRESCRIBED FOR MENOPAUSAL SYMPTOMS AND WOMEN STAYED ON IT FOR YEARS. NOW DUE TO RESEARCH LINKING IT TO HIGHER INCIDENCE CANCER, THEY TRY NOT TO, OR JUST FOR A BRIEF STINT.
XX Estraderm Estradiol hormone - estrogen/ patch
XX Estradiol Estradiol hormone - estrogen
X Flomax Tamsulosin benign prostatic hypertrophy agen WHEN MEN GET OLDER, THEIR PROSTATE ENLARGES (BENIGN) AND IT RESTRICTS THE FLOW OF URINE. SO YOU TAKE THIS MED AND THE "FLOW" IS "MAX" (AS IN MAXIMUM)
XX Flonase Fluticasone steroid decongestant (nasal spray) FOR ALLERGIES. THOUGHT TO BE BETTER TO TREAT THE AREA THAT IS MOST AFFECTED (NOSE) THAN TAKE A SYSTEMIC DRUG THAT MAY MAKE YOU DROWSY, ETC.
X Flovent Fluticasone Propionate steroid decongestant (oral)
XX Folic Acid Folic Acid Vitamin/mineral supplement THIS IS IMPT FOR WOMEN WHO ARE THINKING OF GETTING PREGNANT, AND ESP IF PREGNANT TO PREVENT SPINA BIFIDA IN UNBORN BABY ( WHEN SPINAL CORD COVERING IS INCOMPLETE, SOMETIMES PROTRUDING OUT THE BACK.
XX Fosamax Alendronate osteoporosis agent ONE OF MANY DRUGS USED TO TREAT/PREVENT OSTEOPOROSIS
XX Furosemide Furosemide loop diuretic LASIX IS THE COMMON BRAND NAME.
X Gemfibrozil Gemfibrozil antihyperlipidemic
X Glipizide Glipizide antidiabetic
XX Glucophage Metformin antidiabetic
XX Glucotrol XL Glipizide antidiabetic
XX Glyburide Glyburide antidiabetic
XX Guaifenesin Guaifenesin expectorant
XX Humulin 70/30, XX Humulin N, XX Humulin R Human Insulin antidiabetic YOU HAVE HUMULIN "N" OR "NPH" INSULIN WHICH IS LONGER ACTING INSULIN, AND THEN YOU HAVE HUMULIN "R" OR "REGULAR" THAT IS FAST ACTING. THE HUMULIN 70/30 IS A COMBINATION OF THE TWO: 70 N AND 30 R.
XX Hydrochlorothiazide (HCTZ abbreviation Hydrochlorothiazide thiazide diuretic THIS DIURETIC IS OFTEN THE SIMPLEST DRUG TO GIVE FOR HYPERTENSION BEFORE TRYING OTHER DRUGS, IT IS ALSO USED FOR PEOPLE WITH MILD CONGESTIVE HEART FAILURE. HEY OFTEN TACK THIS DIURETIC ONTO A ANTIHYPERTENSIVE DRUG.
XX Hydrocodone w/APAP Hydrocodone w/APAP narcotic analgesic VICODIN. THE SIDE EFFECT OF CONSTIPATION.
X Hytrin Terazosin cardiovascular - alpha blocker LOOK UP ALPHA BLOCKERS.
Hyzaar Losartan/HCTZ cardiovascular - ACE inhibitor thiazide diuretic HERE'S AN EXAMPLE OF TACKING ON THE DIURETIC
XX Ibuprofen Ibuprofen nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory ALSO KNOWN AS (AKA) MOTRIN, ADVIL, ETC.
Imitrex Sumatriptan antimigrainous agent
Isosorbide Mononitrate Isosorbide Mononitrate antianginal
XX K-Dur-20 Potassium Chloride potassium supplement WHEN ON A DIURETIC, YOU HAVE TO HAVE YOUR POTASSIUM LEVELS CHECKED. SOMETIMES IF LOW DOSE OF DIURETIC, YOU CAN GET BY WITH EATING A BANANA A DAY, OR HAVING ORANGE JUICE. SOMETIMES YOU NEED TO TAKE THIS K+ SUPPLEMENT.
Klor-Con Potassium Chloride potassium supplement
XX Lamisil Terbinafine antifungal FUNGUS IN TOENAILS. SUPER EXPENSIVE. GENERALLY TAKE FOR THREE MONTHS. SHOULD HAVE LIVER ENZYMES MONITORED. BEFORE YOU START AND POSSIBLY DURING, AND AFTER.
XX Lanoxin Digoxin cardiovascular - inotropic DIGOXIN IS GIVEN FOR CONGESTIVE HEART FAILURE, HELPS HEART BEAT MORE EFFECTIVELY. SLOWS THE HEART BEAT DOWN, SO YOU HAVE TO MONITOR THE HEARTBEAT AND MAKE SURE IT DOESN'T GO BELOW 60. BECAUSE IT SLOWS DOWN THE HEART BEAT, GIVEN TO HEART RATES TOO FAST)
XX Lasix Furosemide loop diuretic
Lescol Fluvastatin antihyperlipidemic
XX Levaquin Levofloxacin antibiotic
Levoxyl Levothyroxine hormone - thyroid
XX Lipitor Atorvastatin antihyperlipidemic WELL KNOWN DRUG TO REDUCE CHOLESTEROL LEVELS.
XX Lo/Ovral 28 Norgestrel/ Ethinyl Estradiol hormone - oral contraceptive
XX Loestrin-FE 1.5/30 Norethindrone/ Ethinyl Estradiol hormone - oral contraceptive
XX Loestrin-Fe 1/20 Norethindrone/ Ethinyl Estradiol hormone - oral contraceptive
Lorabid Loracarbef antibiotic
XX Lorazepam Lorazepam antianxiety/ benzodiazepine
Lotensin Benazepril cardiovascular - ACE inhibitor
Lotrel Amlodipine/ Benazepril cardiovascular - calcium channel blocker/ ACE inhibitor
XX Lotrisone Clotrimoxazole/ Betamethasone topical antifungal
XX Macrobid Nitrofurantoin antibacterial THIS IS AN ANTIBIOTIC USED TO TREAT URINARY TRACT INFECTIONS (UTI)
Medroxy progesterone Medroxy progesterone hormone - progestin
XX Methyl prednisolone Methyl prednisolone antiinflammatory/ steroid
Metoprolol Tartrate Metoprolol cardiovascular - beta blocker
X Mevacor Lovastatin antihyperlipidemic
Miacalcin Nasal Calcitonin Salmon Calcitonin Salmon
Monopril Fosinopril cardiovascular - ACE inhibitor
XX Naproxen Naproxen nonsteroidal antiinflammatory
XX Nasonex Mometasone steroid decongestant nasal spray
Necon 1/35 Norethindrone/ Ethinyl Estradiol hormone - oral contraceptive
XX Neomycin/ Polymx/HC Neomycin/ Polymx/HC topical antibiotic - steroid combo
XX Neurontin Gabapentin anticonvulsant
XX Nitrostat Nitroglycerin antianginal THIS IS TAKEN SUBLINGUALLY. IF YOU HAVE CHEST PAINS FROM ANGINA, YOU PUT IT UNDER YOUR TONGUE AND LET IT DISSOLVE AND IT GETS ABSORBED DIRECTLY INTO YOUR BLOOD STREAM, BYPASSING THE GI SYSTEM. RELIEF IS QUICK.
XX Norvasc Amlodipine cardiovascular - calcium channel blocker
Ortho Tri-Cyclen Norgestimate/ Ethinyl Estradiol hormone oral contraceptive
Ortho-Cept Desogestrel/ Ethinyl Estradiol hormone - oral contraceptive
Ortho-Cyclen Norgestimate/ Ethinyl Estradiol hormone - oral contraceptive
Ortho-Novum 7/7/7 Norethindrone/ Ethinyl Estradiol hormone - oral contraceptive
Oxycodone/ Acetaminophen Oxycodone/ APAP analgesic
XX Oxycontin Oxycodone analgesic
XX Paxil Paroxetine antidepressant
XX Penicillin VK Penicillin VK antibotic
XX Pepcid Famotidine gastrointestinal - H2 antagonist
Phenergan Supp Promethazine antihistamine
Plavix Clopidogrel platelet aggregation inhibitor
Plendil Felodipine SR cardiovascular calcium channel blocker
XX Potassium Chloride (KCl) Potassium Chloride potassium supplement
XX Pravachol Pravastatin antihyperlipidemic
XX Prednisone Prednisone antiinflammatory/ steroid
XX Premarin Conjugated Estrogens hormone - estrogen
XX Prempro Conj. Estrogens/ Medroxyprogesterone hormone - estrogen/progestin
XX Prevacid Tap Pharm gastrointestinal - antisecretory
XX Prilosec Omeprazole gastrointestinal - antisecretory
XX Prinivil Lisinopril cardiovascular - ACE inhibitor
XX Procardia XL Nifedipine cardiovascular - calcium channel blocker
Promethazine tabs Promethazine antihistamine
Propacet 100 Propoxyphene N/APAP narcotic analgesic
Propoxyphene N/APAP Propoxyphene N/APAP narcotic analgesic
XX Propranolol LA Propranolol LA Propranolol LA
X Propulsid Cisapride gastrointestinal stimulant
XX Provera Medroxy progesterone hormone - progestin
XX Prozac Fluoxetine antidepressant
XX Ranitidine Ranitidine gastrointestinal H2 antihistamine
Relafen Nabumetone nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory
XX Retin-A Tretinoin topical acne agent
X Rezulin Troglitazone antidiabetic
X Rhinocort Budesonide steroid nasal spray WHEN YOU SEE "RHINO" THINK OF nose. "CORT" THINK OF steroid
X Risperdal Risperidone antipsychotic
Roxicet Oxycodone/APAP narcotic analgesic
X Serevent Salmeterol antiasthmatic/ bronchodilator
X Serevent Nefazodone antidepressant
X Singulair Montelukast antiasthmatic maintenance
Sumycin Tetracycline HCL antibiotic
XX Synthroid Levothyroxine hormone - thyroid
XX Tamoxifen Tamoxifen antineoplastic/ antiestrogen
Temazepam Temazepam hypnotic/ benzodiazepine
Tiazac Diltiazem cardiovascular-calcium channel blocker
XX Timoptic XE Timolol antiglaucoma agent DROPS THAT GO IN THE EYE. THEY SAY TO WAIT 5 MINUTES BETWEEN DIFFERENT DROPS IF ON MORE THAN ONE TYPE.
Tobradex Tobramycin/ Dexamethasone ophthalmic antibiotic drop
Toprol-XL Metoprolol cardiovascular - beta blocker
X Trazodone Trazodone antidepressant
Tri-Levlen L-Norgestrel/ Ethinyl Estradiol hormone - oral contraceptive
Triamterene/HCTZ Triamterene/ HCTZ diuretic combination
XXTrimethoprim/Sulfa Trimeth/Sulfameth antibiotic
Trimox Amoxicillin antibiotic
Triphasil L-Norgestrel/ Ethinyl Estradiol hormone oral contraceptive
Ultram Tramadol analgesic
Vancenase AQ DS Beclomethasone nasal decongestant
XX Vasotec Enalapril cardiovascular - ACE inhibitor
X Veetids Penicillin VK antibiotic
Verapamil SR Verapamil cardiovascular - calcium channel blocker
XX Viagra Sildenafil Citrate peripheral vasodilator
XX Vioxx Rofecoxib nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory AS YOU KNOW, VIOXX NO LONGER PRESCRIBED. STOPPED MAKING IT. I THINK THERE HERE CARDIAC SIDE EFFECTS.
XXX Warfarin Warfarin anticoagulant SAME AS COUMADIN
XX Wellbutrin SR Bupropion HCL antidepressant
XX Xalatan Latanoprost antiglaucoma agent
XX Xanax Alprazolam antianxiety/ benzodiazepine
XX Zantac Ranitidine gastrointestinal H2 antihistamine
Zestoretic Lisinopril/HCTZ cardiovascular - antihypertensive
XX Zestril Lisinopril cardiovascular - ACE inhibitor
Ziac Bisoprolol/HCTZ cardiovascular - antihypertensive
XX Zithromax and Zithromax Susp Azithromycin antibiotic CONSIDERED ONE OF THE MOST EASIEST ANTIBIOTICS TO TAKE. "Z-PAK" YOU TAKE IT ONCE A DAY FOR FIVE DAYS. ITS ON A LITTLE CARDBOARD AND YOU POP THEM OUT ONE AT A TIME.
XX Zocor Simvastatin antihyperlipidemic
XX Zoloft Sertraline antidepressant
Zyban Bupropion HCL SR antidepressant
XX Zyprexa Olanzapine psychotropic agent
XX Zyrtec Cetirizine antihistamine IT RECENTLY WENT OVER THE COUNTER. SO IT IS NO LONGER REQUIRING A PRESCRIPTION. SAME THING HAPPENED WITH CLARITIN. IS NOW OVER THE COUNTER.
Accolate Zafirlukast antiasthmatic
Accupril Quinapril cardiovascular-ACE inhibitor
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