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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 |