Question | Answer |
acetaminophen and codeine | nonsteroidal antiinflammatory drug (NSAID) (analgesic/antipyretic) and opiate (narcotic) combination |
AcipHex (rabeprazole) | proton-pump inhibitor (PPI) (gastric acid secretion inhibitor) |
Actonel (risedronate) | bisphosphonate (bone resorption inhibitor) |
Actos (pioglitazone) | oral antidiabetic |
acyclovir | antiviral |
Adderall XR (amphetamine mixed salts) | central nervous system (CNS) stimulant |
Advair Diskus (salmeterol and fluticasone) | β2-adrenergic agonist (bronchodilator) and glucocorticoid (antiinflammatory) combination |
Abilify (aripiprazole) | antipsychotic |
albuterol aerosol | β2-adrenergic agonist (bronchodilator) |
Allegra (fexofenadine) | antihistamine |
Allegra D (fexofenadine and pseudoephedrine) | antihistamine and decongestant combination |
allopurinol | xanthine oxidase inhibitor |
Alphagan P (brimonidine) ophthalmic solution | α2-adrenergic agonist (antihypertensive) |
alprazolam | benzodiazepine (anxiolytic, sedative, hypnotic) |
Altace (ramipril) | angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitor |
Amaryl (glimepiride) | oral antidiabetic |
Ambien (zolpidem) | sedative; hypnotic |
amitriptyline | antidepressant |
amoxicillin | penicillin (antibiotic) |
Aricept (donepezil) | acetylcholinesterase inhibitor |
atenolol | cardioselective β-blocker (antihypertensive, antiarrhythmic, antianginal) |
atenolol and chlorthalidone | cardioselective β-blocker (antihypertensive, antiarrhythmic, antianginal) and diuretic combination |
Augmentin (amoxicillin and clavulanate) | penicillin (antibiotic) and β-lactamase inhibitor combination |
Avalide (irbesartan and hydrochlorothiazide) | angiotensin-receptor blocker (antihypertensive) and diuretic combination |
Avandia (rosiglitazone) | oral antidiabetic |
Avapro (irbesartan) | angiotensin-receptor blocker (antihypertensive) |
Avelox (moxifloxacin) | fluoroquinolone (antibiotic) |
Aviane (levonorgestrel and ethinyl estradiol) | oral contraceptive |
azithromycin | macrolide (antibiotic) |
baclofen | skeletal muscle relaxant |
Bactroban (mupirocin) | topical antibiotic |
benazepril | angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitor |
Benicar (olmesartan medoxomil) | angiotensin-receptor blocker (antihypertensive) |
benzonatate | nonnarcotic antitussive |
Biaxin (clarithromycin) | macrolide (antibiotic) |
bupropion SR | atypical antidepressant |
buspirone | anxiolytic |
butalbital, acetaminophen, and caffeine | sedative barbiturate; analgesic/antipyretic; central nervous system (CNS) stimulant combination |
carisoprodol | skeletal muscle relaxant |
Cartia XT (diltiazem) | calcium-channel blocker |
Celebrex (celecoxib) | COX-2 inhibitor (nonsteroidal antiinflammatory drug [NSAID]) |
cephalexin | cephalosporin (antibiotic) |
Cialis (tadalafil) | phosphodiesterase (type 5) enzyme inhibitor |
ciprofloxacin | fluoroquinolone (antibiotic) |
citalopram | selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI) (antidepressant) |
Clarinex (desloratadine) | antihistamine |
clindamycin | antibiotic |
clonazepam | benzodiazepine (sedative/hypnotic, anticonvulsant, anxiolytic) |
clonidine | α2-adrenergic agonist (antihypertensive) |
clotrimazole and betamethasone | topical antifungal and glucocorticoid (steroid) combination |
Combivent (ipratropium and albuterol) inhalation aerosol | anticholinergic and β2-adrenergic agonist combination (bronchodilators) |
Concerta (methylphenidate) extended release | central nervous system (CNS) stimulant |
Coreg (carvedilol) | cardioselective β-blocker (antihypertensive, antiarrhythmic, antianginal) |
Cosopt (dorzolamide hydrochloride and timolol maleate) ophthalmic solution | carbonic anhydrase inhibitor and β-blocker combination |
Coumadin (warfarin sodium) | anticoagulant |
Cozaar (losartan) | angiotensin-receptor blocker (antihypertensive) |
Crestor (rosuvastatin) | HMG-CoA reductase inhibitor (statin) |
cyclobenzaprine | skeletal muscle relaxant |
Cymbalta (duloxetine hydrochloride) | selective serotonin and norepinephrine reuptake inhibitor (SSNRI) |
Depakote (divalproex) | anticonvulsant |
Detrol LA (tolterodine) | anticholinergic |
diazepam | benzodiazepine (sedative/hypnotic, anticonvulsant, anxiolytic) |
diclofenac | nonsteroidal antiinflammatory (NSAID) |
Digitek (digoxin) | cardiac glycoside |
digoxin | cardiac glycoside |
Dilantin (phenytoin) | hydantoin (anticonvulsant) |
diltiazem | calcium-channel blocker |
Diovan (valsartan) | angiotensin-receptor blocker (antihypertensive) |
Diovan HCT (valsartan and hydrochlorothiazide) | angiotensin-receptor blocker and diuretic combination (antihypertensive) |
Ditropan XL (oxybutynin) | anticholinergic (urinary antispasmodic) |
doxazosin | α1-adrenergic antagonist (antihypertensive, vasodilator) |
doxycycline | tetracycline (antibiotic) |
Effexor XR (venlafaxine) | antidepressant |
Elidel (pimecrolimus) topical cream | immunosuppressant agent |
enalapril | angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitor |
Endocet (oxycodone and acetaminophen) | opiate (narcotic) and nonsteroidal antiinflammatory (NSAID) (analgesic/antipyretic) combination |
estradiol | estrogen |
etodolac | nonsteroidal antiinflammatory drug (NSAID) (analgesic/antipyretic) |
Evista (raloxifene) | selective estrogen-receptor modulator (SERM) |
famotidine | H2 receptor antagonist |
fexofenadine | antihistamine |
Flexeril (cyclobenzaprine) | skeletal muscle relaxant |
Flomax (tamsulosin) | α1-adrenergic antagonist (antihypertensive, vasodilator) |
Flonase (fluticasone) nasal spray | glucocorticoid (antiinflammatory, immunosuppressant) |
Flovent (fluticasone) oral inhalation | glucocorticoid (antiinflammatory, immunosuppressant) |
fluconazole | antifungal |
fluoxetine | selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI) (antidepressant) |
folic acid | vitamin |
Fosamax (alendronate) | bisphosphonate (bone resorption inhibitor) |
fosinopril | angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitor |
furosemide | diuretic |
gabapentin | anticonvulsant |
gemfibrozil | antihyperlipidemic |
glipizide | oral antidiabetic |
glyburide | oral antidiabetic |
glyburide and metformin | oral antidiabetic (combination product) |
GlycoLax (polyethylene glycol) | laxative |
Humalog (insulin lispro) | insulin; antidiabetic |
Humulin (insulin preparation) | insulin; antidiabetic |
hydrochlorothiazide | diuretic |
hydrochlorothiazide and bisoprolol | diuretic and cardioselective β-blocker combination (antihypertensive) |
hydrochlorothiazide and triamterene | potassium-sparing diuretic combination |
hydrocodone and acetaminophen | opiate (narcotic) and nonsteroidal antiinflammatory (NSAID) (analgesic/antipyretic) combination |
hydroxyzine | antihistamine |
Hyzaar (losartan and hydrochlorothiazide) | angiotensin-receptor blocker and diuretic combination (antihypertensive) |
ibuprofen | analgesic; nonsteroidal antiinflammatory (NSAID) |
Imitrex (sumatriptan succinate) | triptan (antimigraine agent) |
isosorbide mononitrate | coronary vasodilator (antianginal) |
Klor-Con (potassium chloride) | potassium salt; electrolyte supplement |
Lamictal (lamotrigine) | anticonvulsant |
Lanoxin (digoxin) | cardiac glycoside |
Lantus (insulin glargine) | insulin; antidiabetic |
Lescol XL (fluvastatin) | HMG-CoA reductase inhibitor (statin) |
Levaquin (levofloxacin) | fluoroquinolone (antibiotic) |
Levitra (vardenafil) | phosphodiesterase (type 5) enzyme inhibitor |
levothyroxine | thyroid hormone |
Levoxyl (levothyroxine sodium) | thyroid hormone |
Lexapro (escitalopram) | selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI) (antidepressant) |
Lidoderm (lidocaine) patch | local anesthetic |
Lipitor (atorvastatin) | HMG-CoA reductase inhibitor (statin) |
lisinopril | angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitor |
lisinopril and hydrochlorothiazide | angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitor and diuretic combination |
lithium | antimanic |
lorazepam | benzodiazepine (sedative/hypnotic, anticonvulsant, anxiolytic) |
Lotrel (amlodipine and benazepril) | calcium-channel blocker and angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitor combination |
lovastatin | HMG-CoA reductase inhibitor (statin) |
Lunesta (eszopiclone) | hypnotic |
Macrobid (nitrofurantoin) | antibiotic |
meclizine | anticholinergic |
metformin | oral antidiabetic |
methotrexate | antineoplastic |
methylprednisolone | glucocorticoid (antiinflammatory, immunosuppressant) |
metoclopramide | prokinetic; antiemetic |
metoprolol | cardioselective β-blocker (antihypertensive, antiarrhythmic, antianginal) |
metronidazole | antibacterial, antiprotozoal |
Miacalcin (calcitonin) | hormone |
minocycline | antibiotic |
mirtazapine | atypical antidepressant |
Mobic (meloxicam) | nonsteroidal antiinflammatory drug (NSAID) |
morphine | opiate agonist |
mupirocin | topical antibiotic |
nabumetone | nonsteroidal antiinflammatory drug (NSAID) |
naproxen | nonsteroidal antiinflammatory drug (NSAID) |
Nasacort (triamcinolone) AQ topical nasal spray | glucocorticoid (antiinflammatory, immunosuppressant) |
Nasonex (mometasone) topical nasal spray | glucocorticoid (antiinflammatory, immunosuppressant) |
Nexium (esomeprazole) | proton-pump inhibitor (PPI) (gastric acid secretion inhibitor) |
Niaspan (niacin) | vitamin |
nifedipine | calcium-channel blocker |
nitrofurantoin | antibiotic |
NitroQuick (nitroglycerin) | antianginal |
nortriptyline | tricyclic antidepressant |
Norvasc (amlodipine) | calcium-channel blocker |
nystatin | antifungal |
omeprazole | proton-pump inhibitor (PPI) (gastric acid secretion inhibitor) |
Omnicef (cefdinir) | cephalosporin (antibiotic) |
Ortho Evra (norelgestromin and ethinyl estradiol) | contraceptive patch |
Ortho Tri-Cyclen Lo (norgestimate and ethyl estradiol) | oral contraceptive |
oxycodone and acetaminophen | opiate (narcotic) and nonsteroidal antiinflammatory drug (NSAID) (analgesic/antipyretic) combination |
OxyContin (oxycodone) | opiate (narcotic) analgesic |
Patanol (olopatadine) | ophthalmic antihistamine |
Paxil (paroxetine) | selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI) (antidepressant) |
Penicillin VK (penicillin V potassium) | penicillin (antibiotic) |
phenazopyridine | urinary analgesic |
phenobarbital | barbiturate (sedative/hypnotic, anticonvulsant, anxiolytic) |
phentermine | anorexiant; decongestant; central nervous system (CNS) stimulant |
phenytoin | hydantoin (anticonvulsant) |
Plavix (clopidogrel) | antiplatelet agent |
potassium chloride | potassium salt; electrolyte supplement |
Pravachol (pravastatin) | HMG-CoA reductase inhibitor (statin) |
prednisone | glucocorticoid (antiinflammatory, immunosuppressant) |
Premarin (conjugated estrogens) | estrogen derivative |
Prempro (estrogen and medroxyprogesterone) | estrogen/progestin |
Prevacid (lansoprazole) | proton-pump inhibitor (PPI) (gastric acid secretion inhibitor) |
Prilosec (omeprazole) | proton-pump inhibitor (PPI) (gastric acid secretion inhibitor) |
promethazine | antihistamine; sedative; antiemetic |
promethazine and codeine | antihistamine and opiate (narcotic) antitussive combination |
propoxyphene and acetaminophen | opiate (narcotic) analgesic and nonsteroidal antiinflammatory drug (NSAID) (analgesic/antipyretic) combination |
propranolol | β-blocker |
Proscar (finasteride) | 5α-reductase inhibitor |
Protonix (pantoprazole) | proton-pump inhibitor (PPI) (gastric acid secretion inhibitor) |
Pulmicort (budesonide) inhalant | glucocorticoid (antiinflammatory, immunosuppressant) |
quinapril hydrochloride | angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitor |
quinine | antimalarial |
ranitidine | H2 receptor antagonist |
Rhinocort Aqua (budesonide) nasal spray | glucocorticoid (antiinflammatory, immunosuppressant) |
Risperdal (risperidone) | atypical antipsychotic (neuroleptic) |
Seroquel (quetiapine) | atypical antipsychotic (neuroleptic) |
Singulair (montelukast) | leukotriene-receptor antagonist |
Skelaxin (metaxalone) | skeletal muscle relaxant |
Spiriva (tiotropium bromide) inhaler | anticholinergic |
spironolactone | potassium-sparing diuretic |
Strattera (atomoxetine) | selective norepinephrine reuptake inhibitor (SNRI) |
Synthroid (levothyroxine) | thyroid product |
Tamiflu (oseltamivir) | antiviral |
temazepam | benzodiazepine (hypnotic) |
terazosin | α1-adrenergic antagonist (antihypertensive, vasodilator) |
tetracycline | antibiotic |
tizanidine | central sympatholytic (α2-adrenergic agonist) |
Topamax (topiramate) | anticonvulsant |
Toprol-XL (metoprolol) | cardioselective β-blocker (antihypertensive, antiarrhythmic, antianginal) |
tramadol | opioid analgesic |
tramadol and acetaminophen | opioid analgesic and nonsteroidal antiinflammatory drug (NSAID) (analgesic/antipyretic) combination |
trazodone | atypical antidepressant |
triamcinolone | glucocorticoid (antiinflammatory, immunosuppressant) |
TriCor (fenofibrate) | fibric acid derivative |
Trileptal (oxcarbazepine) | anticonvulsant |
trimethoprim and sulfamethoxazole (TMP-SMX or co-trimoxazole) | antibacterial and sulfonamide (antibiotic) combination |
Trimox (amoxicillin) | penicillin (antibiotic) |
Tussionex (hydrocodone and chlorpheniramine) | narcotic antitussive and antihistamine combination |
Ultracet (tramadol and acetaminophen) | opioid analgesic and nonsteroidal antiinflammatory drug (NSAID) (analgesic/antipyretic) combination |
Valtrex (valacyclovir) | antiviral |
verapamil | calcium-channel blocker |
Viagra (sildenafil) | phosphodiesterase (type 5) enzyme inhibitor |
Vigamox (moxifloxacin hydrochloride) | ophthalmic solution |
Vytorin (ezetimibe and simvastatin) | cholesterol absorption inhibitor and HMG-CoA reductase inhibitor (statin) combination |
warfarin | anticoagulant |
Wellbutrin SR (bupropion) | atypical antidepressant |
Xalatan (latanoprost) ophthalmic solution | prostaglandin |
Yasmin 28 (drospirenone and ethinyl estradiol) | oral contraceptive |
Zetia (ezetimibe) | cholesterol absorption inhibitor |
Zithromax (azithromycin dihydrate) | macrolide (antibiotic) |
Zocor (simvastatin) | HMG-CoA reductase inhibitor (statin) |
Zoloft (sertraline) | selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI) (antidepressant) |
Zyprexa (olanzapine) | atypical antipsychotic (neuroleptic) |
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