click below
click below
Normal Size Small Size show me how
PT 101
Top 50 Drug final
BRAND | GENERIC | CLASSIFICATION | GENERAL USE |
---|---|---|---|
Darvocet | proproxyhene/APAP | narcotic analgesic(CIV) | mild to moderate pain |
Oxycontin | oxycodone | narcotic analgesic(CII) | moderate to severe pain |
Vicoden | hydrocodone/APAP | narcotic analgesic(CIII) | moderate to severe pain |
Ultram | tramadol | analgesic | moderate to severe pain |
Motrin/Advil | ibuprofen | NSAID | reduces fever,treats pain and inflammation |
Ativan | lorazepam | antianxiolytic benzodiazepine(CIV) | anxiety disorders |
Klonopin | clonazepam | antiepileptic benzodiazepine(CIV) | seizures or panic disorders |
Xanax | alprazolam | antianxiolytic benzodiazepine(CIV) | anxiety and panic disorders |
Amoxil/Trimax | amoxicillin | anti-infective penicillin | bacterial infections-ear,bladder,pneumonia,gonorrhea,ecoli,and salmonella |
Augmentin | amoxicillin/potassium clavulante | anti-infective penicillin | bacterial infections-sinus,pneumonia,ear,skin,and UTI |
Cipro | ciprofloxacin hydrochloride | anti-infective fluoroquinolone | bacterial infection,anthrax |
Zithromax/Z-pack | azithromycin | anti-infective macrolide | bacterial infections-respiratory tract,skin,ear,and STD's |
Keflex | cephalexin | anti-infective cephalosporin | bacterial infections-ear,skin,upper respiratory,and UTI |
Nexium | esomeprazole | PPI | GERD,ulcers,erosive esophagitis,and Zollinger-Ellison syndrome |
Prevacid | lansprazole | PPI | stomach and intestinal ulcers,erosive esophagitis,Zollinger-Ellison syndrome |
Prilosec | omeprazole | PPI | GERD,ulcers,erosive esophagitis,Zollinger-Ellison syndrome |
Lipitor | atorvastatin | antihyperlipidemic | reduces LDL increases HDL |
Zocor | simvastatin | antihyperlipidemic | blocks production of cholesterol-reduces LDL |
Ambien | zoplidem | hypnotic sedative | short term insomnia |
Flexeril | cyclobenzapine | skeletal muscle relaxant | muscle spasms from sprains,strains,and pulls |
Neurontin | gabapentin | antiepileptic/anticonvulsant | seizures and nerve pain from herpes,shingles |
Levoxyl | levothronxine | thyroid hormone | hydrothyroidism,goiter |
Colcrys | colchicine | antigout agent | treats gout and mediterranean fever |
Coumadin/Jantoven | warfarin | anticoagulant | prevents heart attacks,strokes,and blood clots |
Plavix | clopidogrel | platelet aggregation inhibitor | prevents blood clots after heart attack or stroke |
Bentyl | dicyclomine | anticholinergic | irritable bowel syndrome,spasms |
Glucophage | metformin | antidiabetic | treats type 2 diabetes alone or with insulin |
Deltasone/Sterapred | prednisone | corticosteroid | allergic disorders,skin conditions,arthritis,lupus,and psorisis |
Singular | montelukast | leukotrien inhibitor | asthma attacks,runny nose,sneezing |
HydroDiuril/Microzide | hydrochlorthiazide | diuretic thiazide | edema,hypertension,CHF,liver or kidney disease |
Prinivil/Zestril | linsinopril | antihypertensive/ Ace inhibitor | hypertension,CHF,survival after heart attack |
Prinzide/Zestoric | linsinopril/HCTZ | combo thiazide/Ace inhibitor | hypertension,CHF,survival after heart attack |
Maxzide/Dyazide | triamterene/HCTZ | combo thiazide/potassium sparing | hypertension,edema |
Lasix | furosemide | loop diuretic | edema,hypertension,CHF,cirrhosis,and kidney disease |
Lopressor/Toprol | metoprolol | antihypertensive/beta blocker | hypertension,angina |
Tenormin | atenolol | antihypertensive/beta blocker | hypertension,angina,prevents heart attack |
Prozac | fluoxetine | antidepressant(SSRI) | bulimia,major depressive disorder,OCD,PMDD, and panic disorders |
Zoloft | sertraline | antidepressant(SSRI) | depression,OCD,anxiety,PTSD,PMDD, and panic disorders |
Diovan | valsartan | antihypertensive/angiotensin II receptor blocker | hypertension,CHF,reduces the risk of death after heart attack |
Desyrel | trazodone/hydrochloride | antidepressant(tricyclic) | treats depression |
Effexor | venlafaxine | antidepressant(SNRI) | treats major depression,anxiety,and panic disorders |
Paxil | paroxetine | antidepressant(SSRI) | treats depression,anxiety,OCD,PTSD,PMDD |
Advair | fluticasone/salmeterol | combination medication -corticosteroid/bronchodilator | prevents asthma attacks and flare-ups or worsening of COPD |
Flonase | fluticasone nasal spray | corticosteroid | treats nasal symptoms congestion,sneezing,and runny nose caused by seasonal or year round allergies |
Allegra | fexofenadine | antihistamine | treats symptoms of seasonal allergies(hay fever)and allergic rhinitis |
Crestor | rosuvaststin | antihyperlipidemic | reduces levels of LDL and triglycerides while increasing HDL |
Mevacor/Altoprev | lovastatin | antihyperlipidemic | reduces levels of LDL and triglycerides while increasing HDL |
Septra/Bactrim | sulfamethoxazole/trimethoprim | combination anti-infective/sulfonamide | treats bacterial infections- ear,UTI,bronchitis,travelers diarrhea,and PCP |
Celexa | citalopram hydrobromide | antidepressant(SSRI) | depression |
Lexapro | escitalopram | antidepressant(SSRI) | anxiety and major depressive disorders |