Brand | Generic | Drug Class | Indication | Schedule | Dosage |
Actos | pioglitazone | thiazolidinedione | Diabetes mellitus type 2 | no | 15-30 mg PO qd |
Actos plus met | pioglitazone and metformin | thiazolidinedione and biguanide | Diabetes mellitus type 2 | no | 15 mg/500 mg PO QD or BID |
Adderall | dextroamphetamine-amphetamine | Amphetamine | ADHD | 2 | 5-40 mg PO div qd-tid |
Advair | fluticasone-salmeterol | Beta2 Agonist-corticosteroid | Asthma, COPD | no | 1 puff inhaled bid |
Aggrenox | aspirin-dipyridamole | Antiplatelet | Thrombotic stroke prevention | no | 1 Capsule BID |
Alphagan P | brimonidine | alpha2 Agonist | Glaucoma | no | 1 gtt in eye(s) tid |
Altace | ramipril | ACE inhibitor | Hypertension | no | 2.5-20 mg PO div qd-bid |
Ambien | Zolpidem | Gamma-aminobutyric acid
agonist | Insomnia | 4 | 5-12.5 mg PO qhs |
Amoxil | amoxicillin | Penicillin antibiotic | Bacterial infection | no | 1 cap/tab PO tid |
Androgel | testosterone topical | Androgen | Hypogonadism | 3 | 50 mg applied topically once daily in the morning to the shoulders and upper arms and/or abdomen area |
Aricept | donepezil | Acetylcholinesterase inhibitor | Alzheimer disease | No | 5-23 mg PO q hs |
Arimidex | anastrozole | Hormonal oncologic | Cancer | no | Cancer dosage |
Armour Thyroid | thyroid | Thyroid | Hypothyroidism | no | 60-120 mg PO qd |
Asacol | mesalamine | aminosalicylate | Ulcerative colitis / Inflammatory bowel disease | no | Dosage varies |
Asmanex Twisthaler | mometasone | Corticosteroid | Asthma | no | 220 mcg once daily in the evening |
Astelin | azelastine | Histamine-1 receptor inhibitor | Respiratory allergies | no | 1-2 sprays per nostril bid |
Atacand | candesartan | ARB | Hypertension | no | 32 mg PO qd |
Ativan | lorazepam | Benzodiazepine | Anxiety | 4 | 2-3 mg PO qd in divided doses |
Augmentin | amoxicillin-clavulanate | Penicillin combination antibiotic | Bacterial infection | no | 1 tab PO bid |
Avalide | irbesartan-hydrochorothiazide | ARB-thiazide combination | Hypertension | no | 1 tab PO qd |
Avelox | moxifloxacin | Quinolone antibiotic | Bacterial infection | no | 400 mg PO/IV q24h X 5-14 days |
Avapro | irbesartan | ARB | Hypertension | no | 150 mg once daily |
Avodart | dutasteride | 5-alpha reductase inhibitor | BPH | no | 1 capsule (0.5 mg) taken once daily |
Bactrim or Septra | trimethoprim-sulfamethoxazole | Sulfa antibiotic | Bacterial infection | no | Based on Indication |
Bactroban | mupirocin | Topical antibacterial | Skin infection | no | Apply tid X 7-14 days |
Beconase AQ | beclomethasone | Corticosteroid | Allergic rhinitis | no | 1-2 sprays per nostril bid |
Benicar | olmesartan | ARB | Hypertension | no | 20 mg once daily |
Benicar HCT | olmesartan-hydrochlorothiazide | ARB-thiazide combination | Hypertension | no | 20 mg/12.5 mg once daily |
BenzaClin | clindamycin-benzoyl peroxide | Topical antibiotic | Acne | no | Apply bid |
Boniva | ibandronate | Bisphosphonate | Osteoporosis | no | One tablet daily |
Byetta | exenatide | GLP-1 receptor agonist | Diabetes mellitus type 2 | no | 5 mcg administered subcutaneous (SC) injection twice daily at any time within the 60-minute period before the morning and evening meals (or before the two main meals of the day, approximately 6 hours or more apart) |
Bystolic | nebivolol | Beta-blocker | Hypertension | no | 5 mg once daily |
Caduet | amlodipine-atorvastatin | CCB-HMG CoA reductase inhibitor | Hypertension and hyperlipidemia | no | 5/10–20 mg once daily |
Catapress | clonidine | Alpha-blocker | Hypertension | no | 0.1 mg tablet twice daily (morning and bedtime)
Patch once every 7 days |
Celebrex | celecoxib | COX-2 inhibitor | Inflammation | no | 200 mg per day QD or BID |
Celexa | citalopram | SSR | Depression | no | 20 mg once daily |
Chantix | varenicline | Partial cholinergic nicotinic agonist | Smoking cessation | no | 1 mg twice daily |
Cheratussin AC | codeine-guaifenesin | Antitussive and expectorant | Expectorant and cough suppressant | 5 | 1 tablet orally every 4 hours as needed |
Cialis | tadalafil | PDE5 inhibitor | Erectile dysfunction | no | least 30 minutes prior to sexual activity |
Cipro | ciprofloxacin | Quinolone antibiotic | Bacterial infection | no | Dosage based on indication |
Ciprodex Otic | ciprofloxacin-dexamethasone | Quinolone-corticosteroid | Bacterial external ear infection | no | Dosage based on indication |
Cleocin | clindamycin | Antibacterial | Bacterial infection | no | 150 to 300 mg every 6 hours |
Combivent | ipratropium-albuterol | Anticholinergic-p2-agonist | Asthma | no | two inhalations four times a day |
Concerta | methylphenidate | Central nervous system stimulant | ADHD | 2 | 18 mg once daily |
Coreg | carvedilol | Beta-blocker | Hypertension | no | 25 mg twice daily
TIITRATED |
Cosopt | dorzolamide-timolol | Beta-blocker-carbonic anhydrase inhibitor | Glaucoma | no | one drop two times daily |
Coumadin | warfarin | Vitamin K antagonist | Anticoagulation | no | 2 to 10 mg once daily. |
Cozaar | losartan | ARB | Hypertension | no | 50 mg once to twice daily |
Crestor | rosuvastatin | HMG-CoA reductase inhibitor | Hyperlipidemia | no | 5 to 40 mg orally once daily |
Cymbalta | duloxetine | SNRI | Depression | no | 60 mg once or twice daily. |
Deltasone | prednisone | Corticosteroid | Inflammation | no | Based on indication |
Depakote ER | divalproex sodium | Neurologic | Bipolar disorder;migraine headache:seizure disorder | no | Based on indication usually once a day |
Desyrel | trazodone | Serotonin reuptake inhibitor | Insomnia, depression | no | 150 to 400 mg per day in divided doses |
Detrol LA | tolterodine | M2 and M3 antagonist | Incontinence | No | 4mg once daily |
Differin | adapalene | Retinoid | Acne vulgaris | no | Apply to affected area once a day at bedtime |
Diflucan | fluconazole | Antifungal | Fungal infection | No | Based on indication |
Dilantin | phenytoin | Hydantoin | Status epilepticus | No | 10 to 15 mg/kg by slow IV administration |
Diovan | valsartan | ARB | Hypertension | no | 80 to 320 mg orally once a day |
Diovan HCT | valsartan-hydrochlorothiazide | ARB-thiazide combination | Hypertension | no | one 320/25 tablet once daily max dosage |
Dyazide | triamterene-hydrochlorothiazide | Potassium sparing-thiazide | Hypertension | No | 1-2 tabs PO qd |
Elavil | amitriptyline | TCA | Depression | No | 25 to 150 mg per day in single or 3 to 4 divided doses |
Enablex | darifenacin | blocking the M3 muscarinic acetylcholine receptor | Overactive bladder | No | 7.5 mg to 15 mg once daily |
EpiPen | epinephrine | Catecholamine | Anaphylaxis | no | One injection |
Esidrix | hydrochlorothiazide | Thiazide diuretic | Hypertension | No | 50-100 mg once a day |
Evista | raloxifene | SERM | Osteoporosis | no | 1 tablet (60 mg) orally once a day |
Flexeril | cyclobenzaprine | Muscle relaxant | Skeletal muscle relaxant | no | 5 to 10 mg three times a day |
Flomax | tamsulosin | Alpha-blocker | BPH | no | 0.4 to 0.8 mg once daily |
Flonase | fluticasone | Corticosteroid | Allergic rhinitis | no | 2 spray per nostril per day |
Flovent HFA | fluticasone | Corticosteroid | Asthma | no | 2 sprays/nostril qd |
Fluzone | influenza vaccine | Influenza vaccine | Influenza | no | One dose, 0.5 mL |
Focalin XR | dexmethylphenidate | Central nervous system stimulant | ADHD | 2 | 2.5-10 mg PO bid |
Folic acid | vitamin B9 | Vitamin | Dietary supplement | no | Max dose 1,000 micrograms.QD |
Fosamax | alendronate | Biphosphonate | Osteoporosis | no | 10 mg/day or 70 mg weekly |
Fosamax Plus D | alendronate with vitamin D | Biphosphonate | Osteoporosis | no | 10 mg/day or 70 mg weekly |
Geodon | ziprasidone | Antipsychotic | Schizophrenia | no | 20 mg PO bid |
Gianvi | drospirenone-ethinyl estradiol | Monophasic oral contraceptive | Oral contraceptive | no | Once daily |
Glucophage | metformin | Biguanide | Diabetes mellitus type 2 | no | 850 mg PO bid |
Glucotrol | glipizide | Sulfonylurea | Diabetes mellitus type 2 | no | 5-10 mg PO qd |
GlycoLax | polyethylene glycol 3350 | Osmotic laxative | Constipation | no | Dissolve 17g in 8oz water and drink once daily |
Humalog | insulin lispro | Insulin | Diabetes mellitus | no | Sliding Scale |
Humulin N | insulin NPH | Insulin | Diabetes mellitus | no | Sliding Scale |
Hyzaar | losartan-hydrochlorothiazide | ARB-thiazide combination | Hypertension | no | 50 mg once to twice daily |
Imitrex | sumatriptan | Serotonin 5-HT! receptor | Migraine headache | no | 25-100 mg PO xl dose; 4-6 mg SC X
1 dose; 5-20 mg in one nostril X 1 dose |
Januvia | sitagliptin | DPP-4 inhibitor | Diabetes mellitus type 2 | no | 100 mg PO qd |
Effexor | venlafaxine | SNRI | Depression | no | 75-150 mg PO with food |
K-Dur, Klor-Con, | potassium chloride | Electrolyte | Potassium supplement | no | |
Kariva | desogestrel-ethinyl estradiol | Monophasic oral contraceptive | Oral contraceptive | no | |
Keflex | cephalexin | Cephalosporin antibiotic | Bacterial infection | no | 1 cap PO qid |
Keppra | levetiracetam | Antiepileptic | Seizure | no | 1000-3000 mg PO qd |
Klonopin | clonazepam | Benzodiazepine | Seizure/Anxiety | 4 | 1.5-20 mg PO qd |
Lamictal | lamotrigine | Antiepileptic | Bipolar disorder | no | 100-500 mg PO qd |
Lanoxin | digoxin | Cardiac glycoside | Arrhythmia; myocardial | no | Special monitoring |
Lantus | insulin glargine | Insulin | Diabetes mellitus | no | sliding scale |
Lasix | furosemide | Loop diuretic | Hypertension | no | 10-40 mg PO bid |
Lescol XL | fluvastatin | HMG-CoA reductase inhibitor | Hyperlipidemia | no | 20-80 mg PO div qd-bid |
Levaquin | levofloxacin | Quinolone antibiotic | Bacterial infection | no | 500 mg PO/IV q24h X 7 days |
Levitra | vardenafil | PDE5 inhibitor | PDE5 inhibitor | no | 1 tab PO qd |
Lexapro | escitalopram | SSRI | Depression | no | 10 mg PO q am |
Lidoderm | lidocaine | Analgesic | Neuralgia | no | Aplly only once for up to 12 hours within a 24 hour |
Lipitor | atorvastatin | HMG-CoA reductase inhibitor | Hyperlipidemia | no | 10 or 20 mg once daily |
Loestrin Fe24 | norethindrone-ethinyl estradiol | Monophasic oral contraceptive | Oral contraceptive | no | Follow instructions |
Lopressor | metoprolol tartrate | Beta-blocker | Hypertension | no | 100 mg PO bid |
Lovaza | omega-3-acid ethyl esters | Estrified fish oils | Hypertriglyceridemia | no | 4 grams QD or divided BID |
Lovenox | enoxaparin | Low-molecular heparin | DVT prophylaxis | no | 1 mg/kg SC ql2h |
Lumigan | bimatoprost | Prostaglandin analogs | Glaucoma | no | 1 gtt in eye(s) q PM |
Lunesta | eszopiclone | Nonbenzodiazepine hypnotic | Insomnia | 4 | 2-3 mg PO q hs |
Lyrica | pregabalin | Neurologic | Neuropathic pain | 5 | 150-600 mg PO qd |
Maxzide | triamterene-hydrochorothiazide | Potassium sparring-thiazide | Hypertension | no | 1-2 cap (tab) PO qd |
Medrol | methylprednisolone | Corticosteroid | Inflammation | no | 7.5-60 mg PO qd-qod |
Mevacor | lovastatin | HMG-CoA reductase inhibitor | Hyperlipidemia | no | 10-80 mg PO q PM |
Micardis | telmisartan | ARB | Hypertension | no | 20-80 mg PO qd |
Micardis HCT | telmisartan-hydrochlorothiazide | ARB-thiazide combination | Hypertension | no | 20-80 mg PO qd |
Micronase or DiaBeta | glyburide | Second-generation sulfonylureas | Type 2 DM | no | 1.25-20 mg PO qd |
Mirapex | pramipexole | Dopamine agonist | Parkinson disease | no | 0.5 mg-1.5 mg PO tid |
Mobic | meloxicam | | Osteoarthritis | no | |
Motrin | ibuprofen | | | no | |
Namenda | memantine | NMDA receptor agonist | Alzheimer disease | no | 10 mg PO bid |
Aleve | naproxen | NSAID | inflamation | no | 250 mg to 500 mg (naproxen) orally twice a day. |
Nasacort | triamcinolone | Corticosteroid | Allergic rhinitis | no | Two sprays each nostril once a day |
Neurontin | gabapentin | antiseizure | Epilepsy | no | 900-3600 mg PO qd |
Nexium | esomeprazole | proton pump inhibitor | gerd | no | 20 mg given once daily |
Niaspan | niacin | Nicotinic acid | Hyperlipidemia | no | 500 mg tablet qhs |
Norvasc | amlodipine | Calcium Channel Blocker | Hypertension | no | 5 to 10 mg orally once a day |
Nuvaring | etonogestrel/ethinyl estradiol | Contraceptive | Birth COntrol | no | One NuvaRing is inserted in the vagina. The ring is to remain in place continuously for three weeks. |
Omnicef | cefdinir | Cephalosporin | Bacterial infection | no | 600 mg qd |
Ortho-Tri-Cyclen Lo | ethinyl estradiol-norgestimate | Triphasic oral contraceptive | Oral contraceptive | no | 1 tab PO qd |
OxyContin | oxycodone | Opioid | Analgesic | 2 | 10 mg PO ql2h |
Patanol | olopatadine | Allergy | Allergic conjunctivitis | no | 1 gtt in eye bid |
Paxil | paroxetine | SSRI | Depression | no | 20-50 mg PO q AM |
Penicillin VK | penicillin | Penicillin antibiotic | Bacterial infection | no | Based on indication |
Pepcid | famotidine | H2 blocker | GERD | no | 20-40 mg PO qhs |
Phenergan | promethazine | Antihistamine | Antiemetic | no | 12.5-25 mg PO/IM/IV q4-6h |
Plavix | clopidogrel | Antiplatelet | Thrombotic event
prevention | no | 75 mg PO qd |
Pravachol | pravastatin | HMG-CoA reductase inhibitor | Hyperlipidemia | no | 10-80 mgPOqd |
Premarin | conjugated estrogens | Estrogen | Vasomotor symptoms | no | 0.3-1.25 mg PO qd |
Prevacid | lansoprazole | PPI | GERD | no | 15 mg PO/NG qd X 8 wk |
Prilosec | omeprazole | PPI | GERD | no | 20 mg PO/NG qd X 4-8 wk |
Abilify | aripiprazole | Antipsychotic | Schizophrenia | no | 15 mg given once daily |
Aciphex | rabeprazole | proton pump inhibitor | gerd | no | 20 mg PO qd |