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CLASS
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INDICATION
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GENERIC
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BRAND
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SPECIAL HANDLING |
SCHEDULE |
NOTES
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| Thiazide Diuretic | Reduce Swelling | Chlorothalidone | Hygroton, Thalitone | ||||
| Thiazide Diuretic | Reduce edema | Hydrochlorothiazide (HCTZ) | Microzide | Sulfa Drug | |||
| Thiazide Diuretic | Reduce edema | Triamterene/HCTZ | Maxide, Dyazide | Triamterene alone is potassium sparing as well. | |||
| Potassium Sparing Diuretic | HBP and reduce edema | Spironolactone | Aldactone | ||||
| Loop Diuretic | HBP and reduce edema | Furosemide | Lasix | Sulfa Drug | |||
| ACE Inhibitors (-pril) Angiotensin-Converting Enzyme Inhibitors |
Antihypertensive | Benazepril | Lotensin | PRG: AVOID WHILE PREGNANT | Known to cause a dry cough. Contraindicated with ARBs | ||
| ACE Inhibitors (-pril) Angiotensin-Converting Enzyme Inhibitors |
Antihypertensive | Ramipril | Altace | PRG: AVOID WHILE PREGNANT | Known to cause a dry cough. Contraindicated with ARBs | ||
| ACE Inhibitors (-pril) Angiotensin-Converting Enzyme Inhibitors |
Antihypertensive | Enalapril | Vasotec | PRG: AVOID WHILE PREGNANT | Known to cause a dry cough. Contraindicated with ARBs | ||
| ACE Inhibitors (-pril) Angiotensin-Converting Enzyme Inhibitors |
Antihypertensive | Lisinopril | Prinivil, Zestril | PRG: AVOID WHILE PREGNANT | Known to cause a dry cough. Contraindicated with ARBs | ||
| ACE Inhibitors (-pril) Angiotensin-Converting Enzyme Inhibitors |
Antihypertensive | Lisinopril/HCTZ | Prinzide, Zestoretic | PRG: AVOID WHILE PREGNANT | Known to cause a dry cough. Contraindicated with ARBs | ||
| ARBs (-sartan) Angiotensin Receptor Blockers |
Antihypertensive | Losartan | Cozaar | PRG: AVOID WHILE PREGNANT | Contraindicated with ACE Inhibitors. Often used when an ACE Inhibitors dry cough becomes a problem. | ||
| ARBs (-sartan) Angiotensin Receptor Blockers |
Antihypertensive | Losartan/HCTZ | Hyzaar | PRG: AVOID WHILE PREGNANT | Contraindicated with ACE Inhibitors. Often used when an ACE Inhibitors dry cough becomes a problem. | ||
| ARBs (-sartan) Angiotensin Receptor Blockers |
Antihypertensive | Valsartan | Diovan | PRG: AVOID WHILE PREGNANT | Contraindicated with ACE Inhibitors. Often used when an ACE Inhibitors dry cough becomes a problem. | ||
| ARBs (-sartan) Angiotensin Receptor Blockers |
Antihypertensive | Valsartan/HCTZ | Diovan HCT | PRG: AVOID WHILE PREGNANT | Contraindicated with ACE Inhibitors. Often used when an ACE Inhibitors dry cough becomes a problem. | ||
| ARBs (-sartan) Angiotensin Receptor Blockers |
Antihypertensive | Irbesartan | Avapro | PRG: AVOID WHILE PREGNANT | Contraindicated with ACE Inhibitors. Often used when an ACE Inhibitors dry cough becomes a problem. | ||
| Beta Blocker (-lol) | HBP, Arrhythmia | Propranolol | Inderal | Also perscribed for migraine prophylaxis, chest pain, and physical symptoms of anxiety. | |||
| Beta Blocker (-lol) | HBP, Arrhythmia | Metoprolol | Lopressor (Tartrate), Toprol XL (Succinate) | Also perscribed for migraine prophylaxis, chest pain, and physical symptoms of anxiety. | |||
| Beta Blocker (-lol) | HBP, Arrhythmia | Carvedilol | Coreg | Also perscribed for migraine prophylaxis, chest pain, and physical symptoms of anxiety. | |||
| Beta Blocker (-lol) | HBP, Arrhythmia | Atenolol | Tenormin | Also perscribed for migraine prophylaxis, chest pain, and physical symptoms of anxiety. | |||
| Beta Blocker (-lol) | HBP, Arrhythmia | Nebivolol | Bystolic | Also perscribed for migraine prophylaxis, chest pain, and physical symptoms of anxiety. | |||
| Alpha Blocker (-osin) | HBP | Doxazosin | Cardura | Contraindicated with erectile dysfunction medications and beta blockers. | |||
| Alpha Blocker (-osin) | HBP | Terazosin | Hytrin | Contraindicated with erectile dysfunction medications and beta blockers. | |||
| Alpha Blocker (-osin) | Benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) | Tamsulosin | Flomax | Targets prostate area relax muscles to help facilitate urination. Contraindicated with erectile dysfunction medications and beta blockers. | |||
| Calcium Channel Blocker (-ipine) Dihydropyridine |
HPB | Nifedipine | Procardia, Adalat CC | ||||
| Calcium Channel Blocker (-ipine) Dihydropyridine |
HBP | Amlodipine | Norvasc | ||||
| Calcium Channel Blocker (-ipine) Dihydropyridine |
HBP | Amlodipine/Benazepril | Lotrel | ||||
| Calcium Channel Blocker Non-Dihydropyridine |
HBP, Arrhythmia/Tachycardia | Diltiazem | Cardizem | DIET: AVOID GRAPEFRUIT | |||
| Calcium Channel Blocker Non-Dihydropyridine |
HBP, Arrhythmia/Tachycardia | Verapamil | Calan, Verelan | DIET: AVOID GRAPEFRUIT | |||
| Alpha 2 Antagonist | HBP, ADHD (extended release) | Clonidine | Catapres, Kapvay (ADHD) | DIET: AVOID GRAPEFRUIT | |||
| Alpha 2 Antagonist | HBP, ADHD (extended release) | Guanfacine | Tenex, Intuniv (ADHD) | ||||
| Vasodilator | HBP, Heart Failure | Hydralazine | Apresoline | ||||
| Vasodilator (Nitrate) | Chest Pain | Nitroglycerin (NTG) | Nitrostat | ORG: LEAVE IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER
PFL: PROTECT FROM LIGHT |
Exempt from PPPA. Taken as needed for Chest Pain. | ||
| Vasodilator (Nitrate) | Chest Pain | Isosorbide Mononitrate | Imdur | Taken daily for chronic chest pain. | |||
| Antiarrhythics/ Potassium Channel Blocker | Arrhythmia, Antiafibrillation (AFib) | Amiodarone | Pacerone, Cordarone | Class 3 Antiarrhythmic | |||
| Cardiac Glycoside | Heart Failure, Arrhythmia | Digoxin | Lanoxin | NTI: NARROW THERAPEUTIC INDEX | |||
| Vitamin K Antagonist | Antithrombotic - Anticoagulant | Warfarin | Coumadin | DIET: AVOID CHANGES IN VIT. K INTAKE
NTI: NARROW THERAPEUTIC INDEX INR: REQUIRES FREQUENT BLOOD TEST |
Many strengths to tailor therapy to the specific indiviual. | ||
| Direct Oral Anticoagulant (DOAC) - Direct Factor Xa Inhibitor | Antithrombotic - Anticoagulant | Apixaban | Eliquis | ||||
| Direct Oral Anticoagulant (DOAC) - Direct Factor Xa Inhibitor | Antithrombotic - Anticoagulant | Rivaroxaban | Xarelto | ||||
| Glycosaminoglycan | Antithrombotic - Anticoagulant, Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT) | Heparin | Lipo-hepin, Pravheparin | Sometimes used with aspirin for angina and heart attack prophylaxis. | |||
| Low Molecular Weight Heparin (LMWH) | Antithrombotic - Anticoagulant, Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT) & Pulmonary Embolism | Enoxaparin | Lovenox | Can be used to prevent clotting in tubes. Usually inpatient, but can rarely be given outpatient. | |||
| Platelet Aggregation Inhibitor | Antithrombotic - Antiplatelet, Decreased risk of heart attack or stroke | Aspirin | Ecotrin | ||||
| Platelet Aggregation Inhibitor | Antithrombotic - Antiplatelet, Decreased risk of heart attack or stroke | Clopidogrel | Plavix | ||||
| HMG CoA Reductase Inhibitors (-statin) | Reduce cholesterol made by liver | Atorvastatin | Lipitor | Muscle Pain is a common side effect. | |||
| HMG CoA Reductase Inhibitors (-statin) | Reduce cholesterol made by liver | Simvastatin | Zocor | Muscle Pain is a common side effect. | |||
| HMG CoA Reductase Inhibitors (-statin) | Reduce cholesterol made by liver | Rosuvastatin | Crestor | Muscle Pain is a common side effect. | |||
| HMG CoA Reductase Inhibitors (-statin) | Reduce cholesterol made by liver | Pravastatin | Pravachol | Muscle Pain is a common side effect. | |||
| HMG CoA Reductase Inhibitors (-statin) | Reduce cholesterol made by liver | Lovastatin | Mevacor, Altoprev (Extended Release) | NO SPLT: Altoprev | Muscle Pain is a common side effect. | ||
| Fibrate | Reduce cholesterol | Fenofibrate | Tricor | ||||
| Lipid-Regulating Agent | Reduce Cholesterol | Omega-3-Acid Ethyl Esters | Lovaza | ||||
| Cholesterol Absorption Inhibitor | Reduce cholesterol | Ezetimibe | Zetia | ||||
| Sulfonylurea | Increases insulin release from beta cells in the pancreas. | Glipizide | Glucotrol | Oldest diabetes medication. | |||
| Sulfonylurea | Increases insulin release from beta cells in the pancreas. | Glimepiride | Amaryl | ||||
| Biguanide | Reduce amount of sugar produced by the liver, reduce amount of sugar absorbed by the intetestines. | Metformin | Glucophage | ||||
| DPP-4 Inhibitors (-gliptin) (Dipeptidyl Peptidase 4 Inhibitors) |
Slow the inactivation/degradation of GLP-1 | Linagliptin | Tradjenta | ||||
| DPP-4 Inhibitors (-gliptin) (Dipeptidyl Peptidase 4 Inhibitors) |
Slow the inactivation/degradation of GLP-1 | Sitagliptin | Januvia | ||||
| DPP-4 Inhibitors (-gliptin) (Dipeptidyl Peptidase 4 Inhibitors) |
Slow the inactivation/degradation of GLP-1 | Sitagliptin/Metformin | Janumet | ||||
| Thiazolidinedione (TZD) - Glitazones | Increases sensitivity of cells to insulin (Decreases insulin resistance). | Pioglitazone | Actos | po | |||
| SGLT-2 Inhibitors (-gliflozin) (sodium-glucose cotransporter-2 Inhibitors) | Cause more glucose to be excreted into the urine or reabsorbed into the body. | Canagliflozin | Invokana | po | |||
| GLP-1 Analogs (-glutide) (Glucagon-like Peptide 1 Agonists) - Incretin Mimetic |
Mimic incretin hormone GLP-1 made in GI tract. Increases release of insulin from the pancreas. | Liraglutide | Victoza | inj | |||
| GLP-1 Analogs (-glutide) (Glucagon-like Peptide 1 Agonists) - Incretin Mimetic |
Mimic incretin hormone GLP-1 made in GI tract. Increases release of insulin from the pancreas. | Dulaglutide | Trulicity | inj | |||
| GLP-1 Analogs (-glutide) (Glucagon-like Peptide 1 Agonists) - Incretin Mimetic |
Mimic incretin hormone GLP-1 made in GI tract. Increases release of insulin from the pancreas. | Semaglutide | Ozempic | inj | |||
| GLP-1 Analogs (-glutide) (Glucagon-like Peptide 1 Agonists) - Incretin Mimetic |
Mimic incretin hormone GLP-1 made in GI tract. Increases release of insulin from the pancreas. | Tirzepatide | Mounjaro | inj | |||
| GLP-1 Analogs (-glutide) (Glucagon-like Peptide 1 Agonists) - Incretin Mimetic |
BMI over 30 or 27+weight related medical problem, such as hypertension, dyslipidemia, type 2 diabetes mellitus, obstructive sleep apnea, or cardiovascular disease, to loose weight. | Semaglutide | Wegovy | inj | |||
| GLP-1 Analogs (-glutide) (Glucagon-like Peptide 1 Agonists) - Incretin Mimetic |
BMI over 30 or 27+weight related medical problem, such as hypertension, dyslipidemia, type 2 diabetes mellitus, obstructive sleep apnea, or cardiovascular disease, to loose weight. | Tirzepatide | Zepbound | inj | |||
| Insulin - Rapid Acting | Manage diabetes in diabetic patients. Takes the place of insulin that would normally be produced by the body. | Insulin Lispro | Humalog, Humalog KwikPen | Available in U-100 & U-200. Onset in 30mins; Duration 3-5 hrs; Expires in 28 days. Humalog R is also available in U-500. | |||
| Insulin - Rapid Acting | Manage diabetes in diabetic patients. Takes the place of insulin that would normally be produced by the body. | Insulin Aspart | Novolog, Novolog KwikPen | Onset in 30mins; Duration 3-5 hrs; Expires in 28 days. | |||
| Insulin - Long Acting | Manage diabetes in diabetic patients. Takes the place of insulin that would normally be produced by the body. | Insulin Glargine | Basaglar KwikPen, Lantus SoloStar | Onset in 2 hrs; Duration 24 hrs; Expires in 28 days. | |||
| Insulin - Long Acting | Manage diabetes in diabetic patients. Takes the place of insulin that would normally be produced by the body. | Insulin Detemir | Levemir FlexTouch | Onset in 2 hrs; Duration 24 hrs; Expires in 42 days. | |||
| Insulin - Long Acting | Manage diabetes in diabetic patients. Takes the place of insulin that would normally be produced by the body. | Insulin Degludec | Tresiba FlexTouch | Available in U-100 & U-200. Onset in 2 hrs; Duration up to 45 hrs; Expires in 28 days. | |||
| H2 Antagonist (H2 Blockers) (-tidine) | Treatment/Prevention of ulcers and GERD/acid reflux symptoms like heartburn. | Famotidine | Pepcid AC | Blocks the action of histamine at the histamine 2 Receptors of the parietal cells of the stomach to reduce acid reflux. | |||
| Proton Pump Inhibitor (PPI) (-prazole) | Treatment/Prevention of ulcers and GERD (more acid suppression than H2 Blockers). | Omeprazole | Prilosec | Work by blocking the final step of stomach acid production by irreversibly binding to the proton pump of the gastric parietal cells. | |||
| Proton Pump Inhibitor (PPI) (-prazole) | Treatment/Prevention of ulcers and GERD (more acid suppression than H2 Blockers). | Esomeprazole | Nexium | Work by blocking the final step of stomach acid production by irreversibly binding to the proton pump of the gastric parietal cells. | |||
| Proton Pump Inhibitor (PPI) (-prazole) | Treatment/Prevention of ulcers and GERD (more acid suppression than H2 Blockers). | Pantoprazole | Protonix | Work by blocking the final step of stomach acid production by irreversibly binding to the proton pump of the gastric parietal cells. | |||
| Proton Pump Inhibitor (PPI) (-prazole) | Treatment/Prevention of ulcers and GERD (more acid suppression than H2 Blockers). | Lansoprazole | Prevacid | Work by blocking the final step of stomach acid production by irreversibly binding to the proton pump of the gastric parietal cells. | |||
| Antihistamine Antiemetics (-zine) | Blocks Histamine (H1) receptors in the brain that can cause nausea, vomiting, and motion sickness. | Promethazine | Phenergan | ||||
| Antihistamine Antiemetics (-zine) | Blocks Histamine (H1) receptors in the brain that can cause nausea, vomiting, and motion sickness. | Meclizine | Antivert | ||||
| 5-HT3 Antagonists | Block serotonin receptors that can cause nausea and vomiting. | Ondansetron | Zofran & Zofran ODT | regular zofran is for pill form and ODT is for the sublingual | |||
| Stool Softener | Increases the amount of water stool absorbs in the gut. | Docusate | Colace | ||||
| Osmotic Laxative | Increases the amount of water stool absorbs in the gut. | Polyethylene Glycol 3350 (PEG) | Miralax | May also be used as a bowel prep prior to GI procedures. | |||
| Antidiarrheal Agent | Slows intestinal motility (movement) | Loperamide | Imodium AD | ||||
| Anticholinergic/ Antispasmodic | Slows the natural movements of the gut and relaxes the muscles of the stomach and small intestines. | Dicyclomine | Bentyl | ||||
| Urinary Anticholinergic/ Antispasmodic | Blocks acetylcholine which reduces bladder contractions. | Oxybutynin | Ditropan, Ditropan XL | ||||
| Urinary Anticholinergic/ Antispasmodic | Blocks acetylcholine which reduces bladder contractions. | Tolterodine | Detrol LA | ||||
| Penicillins/ Antibiotics | Destroy the cell wall of the bacteria | Penicillin | Pen-Vee K | Anti-infective | |||
| Penicillins/ Antibiotics | Destroy the cell wall of the bacteria | Amoxicillin | Amoxil | Anti-infective | |||
| Penicillins/ Antibiotics | Destroy the cell wall of the bacteria | Amoxicillin/Clavulanic Acid | Augmentin | Clavulanic acid is an inhibitor of the enzyme that breaks down Penicillin. | |||
| Cephalosporins/ Antibiotics | Destroy the cell wall of the bacteria: ear infections, UTIs, infections of the GI tract. | Cephalexin | Keflex | Similar to Penicillins, cross-reactivity. | |||
| Cephalosporins/ Antibiotics | Destroy the cell wall of the bacteria: ear infections, UTIs, infections of the GI tract. | Cefdinir | Omnicef | Similar to Penicillins, cross-reactivity. | |||
| Fluoroquinolones/ Antibiotic (-floxacin) also known as quinolones | Inhibits replication of bacteria; general resistance infections. | Ciprofloxacin | Cipro | NO NOT DRINK WITH MILK; 2 HR BUFFER | |||
| Fluoroquinolones/ Antibiotic (-floxacin) also known as quinolones | Levofloxacin | Levaquin | DO NOT DRINK WITH MILK; 2 HR BUFFER | ||||
| Sulfonamides - aka sulfa drugs | Prevents bacteria from creating folic acid, which is required by the bacteria to reproduce. | Sulfamethoxazole/ Trimethoprim (SMZ/TMP) | Bactrim, Spetra (DS - double strength) | Treat a wide range of infections: UTIs, brochitis, and prostate infections | |||
| Macrolides (-thromycin) | Inhibit protein synthesis needed for replication | Azithromycin | Z-Pak, Zithromax | ||||
| Macrolides (-thromycin) | Inhibit protein synthesis needed for replication | Clarithromycin | Biaxin | Don't put in fridge | |||
| Macrolides (-thromycin) | Inhibit protein synthesis needed for replication | Erythromycin | Ery-Tab, Erythrocin | ||||
| Lincosamides | Inhibit protein synthesis | Clindamycin | Cleocin | Treat a wide range of anaerobic infections including dental, respiratory, skin, bone, and soft tissue infections. | |||
| Nitroimidazole | Inhibits bacterial nucleic acid systhesis, which disrupts DNA. anaerobic infections: GI tract, skin, urinary tract, bone, blood, CNS, heart, lower respiratory. Also has antiprotazoal property, such as trichomonas and amoebas | Metronidazole | Flagyl | DO NOT TAKE WITH ALCOHOL | |||
| Nitrofurans | Specifically used to treat UTIs; Disrupts protein, cell wall, RNA and DNA synthesis | Nitrofurantoin | Macrodantin, Macrobid | Has a large crystal structure which restricts absorption through the GI tract; Which allows for a high concentration during elimination in the urine. | |||
| Tetracyclines | Disrupts bacterial protein synthesis: Infections of the intestine, respiratory tract, urinary tract, and eyes. | Doxycycline | Vibramycin, Doryx | SENSITIVITY TO SUNLIGHT | Also used to treat anthrax, STDs, gum disease, and acne. | ||
| Topical Antibiotics | Wide range of skin infections, typically due to staph or strep (impetigo, open wounds, MRSA) | Mupirocin | Bactroban (cream and ointment) | Mixture of several pseudomonic acids, which inhibit bacterial RNA and protein synthesis. | |||
| Azole Antifungals (-azoles) | Interfering with fungal cell membrance synthesis. Treats a wide range of fungal infections. | Fluconazole | Diflucan | Many different topical forms | |||
| Azole Antifungals (-azoles) | Interfering with fungal cell membrance synthesis. Treats a wide range of fungal infections. | Ketoconazole | Nizoral | ||||
| Antiviral (-vir) | Only effective agasint the virus while it's replicating. For Herpes and Varicella (Chickenpox/shingles) | Acyclovir | Zovirax | ||||
| Antiviral (-vir) | Only effective agasint the virus while it's replicating. A stronger drug for Herpes and Varicella (Chickenpox/shingles) | Valacyclovir | Valtrex | ||||
| Antiviral (-vir) | Only effective agasint the virus while it's replicating. For Flu. | Oseltamivir | Tamiflu | ||||
| Tricyclic Antidepressants (TCAs) (-triptyline) | Blocks reabsorption of serotonin and norepinephrine | Amitriptyline | Elavil | Also affects acetylcholine and histamine levels. Because of the side effects it can be used for conditions other than depression. | |||
| Tricyclic Antidepressants (TCAs) (-triptyline) | Blocks reabsorption of serotonin and norepinephrine | Nortriptyline | Pamelor | Also affects acetylcholine and histamine levels. Because of the side effects it can be used for conditions other than depression. | |||
| Tetracyclic Antidepressant (TeCAs) | Exact Mechanism is unknown | Mirtazapine | Remeron | ||||
| Serotonin Antagonist and Reuptake Inhibitors (SARIs) | Blocks Serotoin Receptors and Reuptake of Serotonin | Trazodone | Desyrel | Often used for treatment of insomnia (Off-Label Use) | |||
| Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitors (SSRIs) | Selectively blocks reabsorption of serotonin | Sertraline | Zoloft | Has Fewer side effects and is the most popular class of antidepressants | |||
| Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitors (SSRIs) | Selectively blocks reabsorption of serotonin | Fluoxetine | Prozac | Has Fewer side effects and is the most popular class of antidepressants | |||
| Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitors (SSRIs) | Selectively blocks reabsorption of serotonin | Paroxetine | Paxil | Has Fewer side effects and is the most popular class of antidepressants. Paxil Packs the Pounds On. Weight gain with all. Especially Paxil. Debatable about causing suicidal thoughts. | |||
| Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitors (SSRIs) | Selectively blocks reabsorption of serotonin | Citalopram | Celexa | Has Fewer side effects and is the most popular class of antidepressants | |||
| Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitors (SSRIs) | Selectively blocks reabsorption of serotonin | Escitalopram | Lexapro | Has Fewer side effects and is the most popular class of antidepressants | |||
| Serotonin Norepinephrine Reuptake Inhibitors (SNRIs) | Selectively blocking the reabsorption of serotonin and norepinephrine | Venlafaxine | Effexor | ||||
| Serotonin Norepinephrine Reuptake Inhibitors (SNRIs) | Selectively blocking the reabsorption of serotonin and norepinephrine | Duloxitine | Cymbalta | ||||
| Norepinephrine Dopamine Reuptake Inhibitors (NDRIs) | Selectively blocks the reabsorption of norepinephrine and dopamine | Bupropion | Wellbutrin, Zyban (specifically for quitting smoking) | ||||
| Typical Antipsychotic (First Generation) | Extrapyramidal Symptoms | Haloperidol | Haldol | schizophrenia, Severe depression, severe anxiety, psychosis symptoms. Typical and atypical | |||
| Atypical Antipsychotic (Second Generation) SGAs | Blocks dopamine receptors more selectively which causes fewer EPS side effects. | Risperidone | Risperdal | schizophrenia, Severe depression, severe anxiety, psychosis symptoms. Causes more weight gain than typicals. | |||
| Atypical Antipsychotic (Second Generation) SGAs | Blocks dopamine receptors more selectively which causes fewer EPS side effects. | Quetiapine | Seroquel | schizophrenia, Severe depression, severe anxiety, psychosis symptoms. Causes more weight gain than typicals. | |||
| Atypical Antipsychotic (Second Generation) SGAs | Blocks dopamine receptors more selectively which causes fewer EPS side effects. | Aripiprazole | Abilify | schizophrenia, Severe depression, severe anxiety, psychosis symptoms. Causes more weight gain than typicals. | |||
| Atypical Antipsychotic (Second Generation) SGAs | Blocks dopamine receptors more selectively which causes fewer EPS side effects. | Olanzapine | Zyprexa | schizophrenia, Severe depression, severe anxiety, psychosis symptoms. Causes more weight gain than typicals. | |||
| Antipyretic Analgesic | Mild Pain and fever reduction. Does not treat inflammation. Mechanism of action is unknow. | Acetaminophen (APAP) | Tylenol | Metabolised in the Liver. It's hard on the liver. | |||
| Opioid Analgesics | For moderate to severe pain. Bind to opioid receptors in the brain and spinal cord. | Tramadol | Ultram | CIV due to not being as strong of an opioid. | |||
| Opioid Analgesics | For moderate to severe pain. Bind to opioid receptors in the brain and spinal cord. | Hydrocodone/ Acetaminophen | Norco | CII | |||
| Opioid Analgesics | For moderate to severe pain. Bind to opioid receptors in the brain and spinal cord. | Oxycodone/ Acetaminophen | Percocet | CII | |||
| Opioid Analgesics | For moderate to severe pain. Bind to opioid receptors in the brain and spinal cord. | Oxycodone | Roxicodone, Oxycontin (ER) | CII | |||
| Opioid Analgesics | For moderate to severe pain. Bind to opioid receptors in the brain and spinal cord, blocking pain signals. | Morphine | MS Contin, Roxanol | CII; Causes respirtory Depression at overdoses, can help with hospis | |||
| Opioid Analgesic | For moderate to severe pain. Bind to opioid receptors in the brain and spinal cord, blocking pain signals. | Fentanyl | Duragesic | CII; Available as an Rx as a patch. 1 per day. | |||
| NSAID - Non-steroidal Antri-Inflammatory Drugs | For pain and inflammation. Reduces production of prostaglandins by blocking the enzyme cyclooxygenase (COX) | Aspirin | Bayer Aspirin, Ecotrin | Higher doeses help with inflammation. Increased risk of GI symptoms. Overuse is bad for your kidneys. | |||
| NSAID - Non-steroidal Antri-Inflammatory Drugs | For pain and inflammation. Reduces production of prostaglandins by blocking the enzyme cyclooxygenase (COX) | Ibuprofen | Motrin, Advil | Increased risk of GI symptoms. Overuse is bad for your kidneys. | |||
| NSAID - Non-steroidal Antri-Inflammatory Drugs | For pain and inflammation. Reduces production of prostaglandins by blocking the enzyme cyclooxygenase (COX) | Naproxen | Naprosyn, Anaprox, Aleve (ER) | Increased risk of GI symptoms. Overuse is bad for your kidneys. | |||
| NSAID - Non-steroidal Antri-Inflammatory Drugs | For pain and inflammation. Reduces production of prostaglandins by blocking the enzyme cyclooxygenase (COX) | Dicolfenac | Voltaren (Tablet is Rx Only. And the topical gel is OTC) | Increased risk of GI symptoms. Overuse is bad for your kidneys. | |||
| NSAID - Non-steroidal Antri-Inflammatory Drugs | For pain and inflammation. Reduces production of prostaglandins by blocking the enzyme cyclooxygenase (COX) | Ketorolac | Toradol | Must Have an injection before being allowed to take oral doses. Cannont be taken for longer than 5 days. Increased risk of GI symptoms. Overuse is bad for your kidneys. | |||
| NSAID - Non-steroidal Antri-Inflammatory Drugs | For pain and inflammation. Reduces production of prostaglandins by blocking the enzyme cyclooxygenase (COX) | Meloxicam | Mobic | Increased risk of GI symptoms. Overuse is bad for your kidneys. | |||
| NSAID (COX-2 Inhibitor) | Cyclooxygenase (COX) is an enzyme the helps produce prostaglandin. More selcetive than others. BLocks block 2, which leads to less GI side effects. Prostaglandins are produced in response to injury or infection and cause inflammation, which is associated with symproms of redness, swelling, pain, and fever. | Celecoxib | Celebrex | ||||
| Skeletal Muscle Relaxants | Not technically a pain medication, but is used for muscle spasms. Exact mechanism of some is unknown. But generally thought to work by blocking nerve impulses from muscles to the brain and spinal cord. | Cyclobenzaprine | Flexeril | Cause extreme drowsiness | |||
| Skeletal Muscle Relaxants | Not technically a pain medication, but is used for muscle spasms. Exact mechanism of some is unknown. But generally thought to work by blocking nerve impulses from muscles to the brain and spinal cord. | Tizanidine | Zanaflex | Cause drowsiness | |||
| Skeletal Muscle Relaxants | Not technically a pain medication, but is used for muscle spasms. Exact mechanism of some is unknown. But generally thought to work by blocking nerve impulses from muscles to the brain and spinal cord. | Methocarbamol | Robaxin | Cause drowsiness | |||
| Skeletal Muscle Relaxants | Not technically a pain medication, but is used for muscle spasms. Exact mechanism of some is unknown. But generally thought to work by blocking nerve impulses from muscles to the brain and spinal cord. CNS Depressant. | Baclofen | Lioresal | Causes drowsiness | |||
| Selective Serotonin Receptor Agonists (-triptan) | For migraine headaches. 1B/1D Receptors on blood vessels in the brain to cause vasoconstriction. | Eletriptan | Relpax | Tablet | |||
| Selective Serotonin Receptor Agonists (-triptan) | For migraine headaches. 1B/1D Receptors on blood vessels in the brain to cause vasoconstriction. | Rizatriptan | Maxalt | Tablet & ODT | |||
| Selective Serotonin Receptor Agonists (-triptan) | For migraine headaches. 1B/1D Receptors on blood vessels in the brain to cause vasoconstriction. | Sumatriptan | Imitrex | Tablet & Inj | |||
| Selective Serotonin Receptor Agonists (-triptan) | For migraine headaches. 1B/1D Receptors on blood vessels in the brain to cause vasoconstriction. | Zolmitriptan | Zomig | Tablet & Nasal Spray | |||
| Tension Headache Analgesic | Combination product that helps headache pain with different mechanisms. | Acetaminophen/Butalbital/Caffeine | Fioricet | Rx Only. Controlled, depending on location of where it was made. | |||
| Antihistamines (H1 Blockers) | Blocks the effects of histamine which is made during an allergic reaction | Hydroxyzine | Vistaril (pamoate), Atarax (HCl) | Anti-anxiety, anxiolytic | |||
| Antihistamines (H1 Blockers) | Blocks the effects of histamine which is made during an allergic reaction | Cetirizine | Zyrtec | ||||
| Antihistamines (H1 Blockers) | Blocks the effects of histamine which is made during an allergic reaction | Loratadine | Claritin | ||||
| Intranasal Steroids (nasal spray) - Corticosteroid (most end in -one) | Allergic conditions, inflammation, and autoimmune conditions | Fluticasone | Flonase | ||||
| Topical Steroids - Corticosteroid (most end in -one) | Wide variety of allergic reactions/inflammation of the skin sucha as hives. Allergic conditions, inflammation, and autoimmune conditions | Hydrocortisone | Cortisone | Creams, ointment, lotion, etc. | |||
| Topical Steroids - Corticosteroid (most end in -one) | Allergic conditions, inflammation, and autoimmune conditions | Triamcinolone | Kenalog, Aristocort | ||||
| Oral Steroids - Corticosteroid (most end in -one) | Allergic conditions, inflammation, and autoimmune conditions | Prednisone | Deltasone | Systemic; Can increase blood glucose levels | |||
| Oral Steroids - Corticosteroid (most end in -one) | Allergic conditions, inflammation, and autoimmune conditions | Methylprednisolone | Medrol | Systemic; Can increase blood glucose levels; 21 tablets and a 6 day supply | |||
| Oral Steroids - Corticosteroid (most end in -one) | Allergic conditions, inflammation, and autoimmune conditions | Prednisolone | Prelone, Orapred | Systemic; Can increase blood glucose levels | |||
| Inhaled Steroids (inhaler/nebulizer) | Maintenance therapy for asthma and COPD and other chronic lung disease | Budesonide | Pulmicort | Can lead to thrush. Have to rinse your mouth out after use. | |||
| Leukotriene Receptor Antagonists | Blocks leukotrienes, which are released by the body when an allergen enters the airway. They causes swelling in the lungs/tightening of the muscles around the airway. | Montelukast | Singulair | Treatment of both allergies and asthma and can casue aggression in some people. | |||
| Beta 2 Agonist Bronchodilators | Short acting Beta 2 agonist. Binds to Beta 2 receptors in the lungs and relaxes your bronchial smooth muscles. | Albuterol | Proventil, Ventolin, ProAir | Rescue Inhalers | |||
| Anticholinergic/ Antimuscarinic Bronchodilators | Inhibiting muscarinic (M3) receptors in the smooth muscle of the airway which leads to bronchodilation. Used to prevent bronchospasm in people with chronic bronchitis, emphysema, COPD. | Tiotropium | Spiriva | ||||
| Steroid/ Beta 2 Agonist Bronchodilator Combinatiokns | Maintenance therapy used to control and prevent symptoms caused by asthma and COPD | Budesonide/ Formoterol | Symbicort | ||||
| Steroid/ Beta 2 Agonist Bronchodilator Combinatiokns | Maintenance therapy used to control and prevent symptoms caused by asthma and COPD | Fluticasone/ Salmeterol | Advair | ||||
| Antimuscarinic and Beta 2 agonist Broncodilator Combos | Used to treat and prevent wheezing and shortness of breath from chronic lung diseases including COPD, emphysema, chronic bronchitis. Antimuscarinic M3 and beta 2. | Ipratropium/ Albuterol | DuoNeb, Combivent | ||||
| Benzodiazepines (-zepam and -zolam) | Anxiety - Inhibits neurotransmitter gamma-aminobutyric acid (GABA) which may have a calming effect. | Alprazolam | Xanax | ||||
| Benzodiazepines (-zepam and -zolam) | Anxiety - Inhibits neurotransmitter gamma-aminobutyric acid (GABA) which may have a calming effect. | Clonazepam | Klonopin | ||||
| Benzodiazepines (-zepam and -zolam) | Anxiety - Inhibits neurotransmitter gamma-aminobutyric acid (GABA) which may have a calming effect. | Lorazepam | Ativan | ||||
| Benzodiazepines (-zepam and -zolam) | Anxiety - Inhibits neurotransmitter gamma-aminobutyric acid (GABA) which may have a calming effect. | Diazepam | Valium | ||||
| Benzodiazepines (-zepam and -zolam) | Insomnia - Inhibits neurotransmitter gamma-aminobutyric acid (GABA) which may have a calming effect. | Temazepam | Restoril | ||||
| Sedative-hypnotic | Non-benzodiazepine sleep aid that works by enhancing GABA (Schedule IV) | Zolpidem | Ambien | Z-drug | |||
| Anxiolytic | Binds to serotonin and dopamine; Unknown how it lowers anxiety | Buspirone | Buspar | ||||
| Central Nervous System Stimulants for ADHD | Most common ADHD meds. Abuse potential (Schedule II). increases amounts of dopamine and norepinephrine in the brain. | Methylphenidate | Ritalin, Concerta | ||||
| Central Nervous System Stimulants for ADHD | Most common ADHD meds. Abuse potential (Schedule II). increases amounts of dopamine and norepinephrine in the brain. | Dexmethylphenidate | Focalin | ||||
| Central Nervous System Stimulants for ADHD | Most common ADHD meds. Abuse potential (Schedule II). increases amounts of dopamine and norepinephrine in the brain. | Amphetamine/Dextroamphetamine | Adderall | ||||
| Central Nervous System Stimulants for ADHD | Most common ADHD meds. Abuse potential (Schedule II). increases amounts of dopamine and norepinephrine in the brain. | Lisdexamfetamine | Vyvanse | ||||
| Selective Norepinephrine reuptake inhibitor (sNRI) | Works by selectively inhibiting norepinephrine,causing increased levels. | Atomoxetine | Strattera | Not a controlled substance | |||
| Alpha 2 Agonist | Blood pressure medicine with extended release formulations for ADHD. | Clonidine ER | Kapvay | ||||
| Alpha 2 Agonist | Blood pressure medicine with extended release formulations for ADHD. | Guanfacine ER | Intuniv | ||||
| Xanthine Oxidase Inhibitor - Gout Preventative Drug | Gout is excess uric acid in the body. Leads to painful inflammation of the joints. Causing crystal deposits. Lowers production of uric acid in the body. | Allopurinol | Zyloprim | ||||
| Tubulin Disruptor | Prevention and treatment of gout. Blocks neutrophil-mediated inflammatory response caused by uric acid. | Colchicine | Colcrys | ||||
| Levodopa - Dopamine Precursor / Carbidopa - Decarboxylase Inhibitor | Makes more dopamine for treatment of Parkinson's | Sinemet | Levodopa/ Carbidopa | ||||
| Dopamine Agonist | Dopamine Agonists are also used for Restless Leg Syndrome. | Pramipexole | Mirapex | ||||
| Dopamine Agonist | Dopamine Agonists are also used for Restless Leg Syndrome. | Ropinirole | Requip | ||||
| Cholinsterase Inhibitor - Dementia Medication | Increases acetylcholine Levels in the brain; Important in the processes of memory, thinking, and reasoning. | Donepezil | Aricept | ||||
| NMDA Receptor Antagonist - Dementia Medication | Decreases glutamate which indirectly decreases calcium. This slows damage to brain cells that is seen in Alzheimer's Disease. | Memantine | Namenda | ||||
| Seizure Medications, antiepileptics, anticonvulsants | Used to treat seizure disorders (known as epilepsy). | Levetiracetam | Keppra | ||||
| Seizure Medications, antiepileptics, anticonvulsants | Used to treat seizure disorders (known as epilepsy). | Oxcarbazepine | Trileptal | ||||
| Seizure Medications, antiepileptics, anticonvulsants | Used to treat seizure disorders (known as epilepsy). Also for bipolar disorder. | Lamotrigine | Lamictal | ||||
| Seizure Medications, antiepileptics, anticonvulsants | Used to treat seizure disorders (known as epilepsy). Also for bipolar disorder and migraines. | Divalproex Sodium | Depokote | ||||
| Seizure Medications, antiepileptics, anticonvulsants | Used to treat seizure disorders (known as epilepsy). Also for migranes. | Topiramate | Topamax | ||||
| Seizure Medications, antiepileptics, anticonvulsants | Used to treat seizure disorders (known as epilepsy). Also for migranes. | Lacosamide | Vimpat | ||||
| Anticonvulsants for Nerve Pain | Neuropathy - weakness, numbness, and pain from nerve damage, usually in the hands and feet. | Gabapentin | Neurontin | ||||
| Anticonvulsants for Nerve Pain | Neuropathy - weakness, numbness, and pain from nerve damage, usually in the hands and feet. | Pregabalin | Lyrica | ||||
| Estrogen Hormones | Used for postmenopausal symptoms and for women who have had hysterectomies. | Estradiol | Estrace, Climara, Vivelle Dot | ||||
| Estrogen Hormones | Treats symptoms of menopause and low amounts of estrogen. | Conjugated Estrogens | Premarin | ||||
| Progesterone Hormones | Prevent changes in the uterus in women who are taking conjugated estrogens after menopause. Used to properly regulate menstrual cycle and treat unusual stopping of mentrual periods (amenorrhea) in women who are still menstruating. | Progesterone | Prometrium | ||||
| Progesterone Hormones | Prevent changes in the uterus in women who are taking conjugated estrogens after menopause. | Norethindrone | Aygestin, Ortho Micronor | Could be used as contraceptives. | |||
| Estrogen and Progesterone | EE is ethinyl Estradiol and is a synthetic estrogen. | Ethinyl Estradiol/ Progesterone | Woman's Name | Most are oral tablets except for NuvaRing. | |||
| Testosterone Hormones | Treats conditions where the body doesn't produce enough natural testosterone. | Testosterone | Androgel, Androferm, Depo-Testosterone | ||||
| Thyroid Hormones - Synthetic T4 (Thyroxine) | When the thyroid gland is not producing enough thyroid hormone naturally (hypothyroidism) | Levothyroxine | Synthroid, Lecoxyl | Most commonly prescribed | |||
| Thyroid Hormones - Synthetic T3 (Thyroxine) | When the thyroid gland is not producing enough thyroid hormone naturally (hypothyroidism) | Liothyronine | Cytomel | ||||
| Thyroid Hormones - Animal Source Thyroid | When the thyroid gland is not producing enough thyroid hormone naturally (hypothyroidism) | Thyroid (no generic product is made) | Armour Thyroid | ||||
| Supplements | Low Potassium | Potassium Chloride (KCl) | K-DUR, Klor-Con | ||||
| Supplements | Low Iron | Ferrous Sulfate (FeSO4) | Feosol | ||||
| Supplements | Low Magnesium | Magnesium Oxide (MgO) | Mag-Ox | ||||
| Supplements | Low D2 | Ergocalciferol (Vitamin D2) | Drisdol | ||||
| Supplements | Low Calcium and D3 | Calcium/Cholecalciferol (Vitamin D3) | Caltrate, Os-Cal | ||||
| Supplements | Low Calcium and D3 | Folic Acid (Synthetic Vitamin B9/Folate) | Folvite | ||||
| Supplements | Low | Cyanocobalamin | Orobalin | ||||
| Glaucoma Eye Drops / Beta Blocker | Reduces pressure in the eye to prevent blindness. | Timolol | Timoptic | ||||
| Glaucoma Eye Drops Carbonic Anhydrase Inhibitor & Beta Blocker | Reduces pressure in the eye to prevent blindness. | Dorzolamide_and_Timolol | Cosopt | ||||
| Glaucoma Eye Drops /Prostaglandin Analog | Reduces pressure in the eye to prevent blindness. | Latanoprost | Xalatan | Fridge | |||
| Glaucoma Eye Drops / Alpha 2 Agonist | Reduces pressure in the eye to prevent blindness. | Brimonidine | Alphagan P | ||||
| Antibiotic Eye Drops / Fluoroquinolone | Reduces pressure in the eye to prevent blindness. | Moxifloacin | Vigamox | ||||
| Antibiotic Eye Drops / Aminoglycoside Antibiotic | Reduces pressure in the eye to prevent blindness. | Tobramycin | Tobrex | Opthalmic Ointment. Placed in eyelid. Comboed with dexamethasone known as Tobradex. | |||
| Antibiotic Eye Drops / Glycopeptide Antibiotic | Reduces pressure in the eye to prevent blindness. | Vancomycin | Vancocin | Eye drops are not comercially available | |||
| Fluoroquinolone and corticosteroid | Ear Drops for acute otits media (infection of middle ear) | Ciprofloxacin and Dexamethasone | Ciprodex Otic | ||||
| DMARDs Disease Modifying Antirheumatic Drug | Hydroxychloroquine | Plaquenil | Antimalarial drug used in treatment and prevention of malaria. Also reduces pain and swelling from autoimmune diseases including rheumatoid arthritis and lupus. | ||||
| DMARDs Disease Modifying Antirheumatic Drug | Adalimumab | Humira | Tumor Necrosis Factor (TNF) Inhibitor for inflammatory conditions of the body including rheumatoid arthritis and psoriasis. | ||||
| DMARDs / Antimetabolite | Used in the treatment of certain cancers by inhibiting dihydrofolate reductase, which prevents folate from being converted | Methotrexate | Trexall | Tumor Necrosis Factor (TNF) Inhibitor for inflammatory conditions of the body including rheumatoid arthritis and psoriasis. | |||
| Expectorant | Thins mucus and loosen chest and throat congestion. | Guaifenesin | Robitussin, Mucinex | ||||
| Antitussive | Decreases activity in the part of the brain that causes coughing. | Dextromethorphan | Delsym, Robitussin DM, Mucinex DM | ||||
| Cough suppressant | Benzonatate | Tessalon Perles | |||||
| Bisphosphonate | Used to treat osteo reduces breakdown of bone lost | Alendronate | Fosamax | ||||
| 5-Alpha reductase Inhibitor | Decreases Dihydrotestosterone (DHT), For enlarged prostate (BPH), Also used for hair loss (Alopecia). | Finasteride | Proscar, Propecia | ||||
| Sympathomimetic amine | Used for weight loss. Causes release of norepinephrine, reducing the hunger sensation and suppressing appetite. | Phentermine | Adipex |