Common Medications Scribe

Bystolic (Nebivolol) (HTN / CAD)

Reduces the force with which the heart squeezes

Catapres (Clonidine) (HTN / CAD)

Antihypertensive medication

Coreg (Carvedilol) (HTN / CAD)

Reduces the force with which the heart squeezes

Diovan (Valsartan) (HTN / CAD)

Prevents blood vessels from narrowing

Lasix (Furosemide) (HTN / CAD)

Diuretic pill; increases urination and reduces blood volume

Lopressor (Metoprolol) (HTN / CAD)

Reduces the force with which the heart squeezes

Microzide (Hydrochlorothiazide - HCTZ) (HTN / CAD)

Diuretic pill; increases urination and reduces blood volume

Norvasc (Amlodipine) (HTN / CAD)

Widens blood vessels

Tenormin (Atenolol) (HTN / CAD)

Reduces the force with which the heart squeezes

Cozaar (Losartan) (HTN & CKD)

Widens the blood vessels, notably around the kidneys

Zestril (Lisinopril) (HTN & CKD)

Widens the blood vessels, notably around the kidneys

Aspirin (Blood Thinner)

Reduces the clotting ability of the blood

Coumadin (Warfarin) (Blood Thinner)

Reduces the clotting ability of the blood

Heparin (Blood Thinner)

Reduces the clotting ability of the blood

Lovenox (Enoxaparin sodium) (Blood Thinner)

Reduces the clotting ability of the blood

Plavix (Clopidogrel) (Blood Thinner)

Reduces the clotting ability of the blood

Xarelto (Rivaroxaban) (Blood Thinner)

Reduces the clotting ability of the blood

Zocor (Simvastatin) (Cholesterol)

Statin medication to lower blood cholesterol

Lipitor (Atorvastatin) (Cholesterol)

Statin medication to lower blood cholesterol

Mevacor (Lovastatin) (Cholesterol)

Statin medication to lower blood cholesterol

Crestor (Rosuvastatin) (Cholesterol)

Statin medication to lower blood cholesterol

Welchol (Colesevelam) (Cholesterol)

Cholesterol-lowering medication

Zetia (Ezetimibe) (Cholesterol)

Cholesterol-lowering medication

Cardizem (Diltiazem) (Angina)

Oral medication for non-heart attack cardiac chest pain

Nitrostat (Nitroglycerin) (Angina)

Vasodilator placed under the tongue for cardiac chest pain

Nitro-Bid (Nitropaste) (Angina)

Vasodilator ointment placed directly on the chest

Digoxin (Lanoxin) (CHF)

Specific medication used to manage Congestive Heart Failure

Adenosine (ACLS Critical Care)

Stabilizes irregular heart rate

Amiodarone (ACLS Critical Care)

Stabilizes irregular heart rate

Atropine (ACLS Critical Care)

Stabilizes bradycardia (dangerously slow heart rate)

Cardizem (Diltiazem) Injection (ACLS Critical Care)

Stabilizes tachycardia (dangerously fast heart rate)

Dopamine (ACLS Critical Care)

Stabilizes low blood pressure; promotes hemodynamic stability

Epinephrine (ACLS Critical Care)

Increases coronary perfusion pressure (amount of blood in heart tissues)

Norepinephrine (ACLS Critical Care)

Stabilizes low blood pressure

Sodium Bicarbonate (ACLS Critical Care)

Combats blood acidosis due to patient apnea

Vasopressin (ACLS Critical Care)

Increases coronary perfusion pressure (amount of blood in heart tissues)

Ipratropium Bromide (Atrovent) (Chronic Lung)

Prevents and reduces spasm and tightening of the airways

Proventil / Proair / Ventolin (Albuterol) (Chronic Lung)

Prevents and reduces spasm and tightening of the airways

Terbulin (Terbutaline) (Chronic Lung)

Muscle relaxant that prevents and reduces spasm and tightening of the airways

Theolair (Theophylline) (Chronic Lung)

Stimulant that promotes regular and normal breathing

Xopenex (Levalbuterol) (Chronic Lung)

Prevents and reduces spasm and tightening of the airways

Streptokinase (Stroke)

Milder thrombolytic medication that breaks down blood clots

tPA (Tissue Plasminogen Activator) (Stroke)

Systemic clot-buster; must be administered within 3 hours of symptom onset

Aldoril D50 (Dextrose) (Diabetes)

Easily digestible sugar used to treat hypoglycemia (low blood sugar)

Huma-log (Insulin) (Diabetes)

Artificially grown rapid-acting insulin injected directly to lower blood sugar

Januvia (Sitagliptin) (Diabetes)

Oral medication that regulates insulin production within the body

Glucophage (Metformin) (Diabetes)

First-line oral medication that regulates insulin production within the body

Lantus (Insulin glargine) (Diabetes)

Artificially grown long-acting insulin injected directly to manage high blood sugar

Nexium (Esomeprazole) (GERD / Heartburn)

Decreases the amount of acid production in the stomach

Prilosec (Omeprazole) (GERD / Heartburn)

Decreases the amount of acid production in the stomach

Protonix (Pantoprazole) (GERD / Heartburn)

Decreases the amount of acid production in the stomach

Zantac (Ranitidine) (GERD / Heartburn)

Combination gastrointestinal medication and anti-allergy medication

Bentyl (Dicyclomine) (GI Symptoms)

Reduces smooth muscle spasms along the GI tract

Compazine (Prochlorperazine) (Anti-emetic)

Reduces nausea and vomiting

Phenergan (Promethazine) (Anti-emetic)

Reduces nausea and vomiting

Reglan (Metoclopramide) (Anti-emetic)

Anti-nausea medication combined with a gut motility stimulator

Skelaxin (Metaxalone) (GI Symptoms)

Reduces smooth muscle spasms

Zofran (Ondansetron) (Anti-emetic)

Common fast-acting medication that reduces nausea and vomiting

Flomax (Tamsulosin) (Genitourinary)

Used to treat urinary symptoms caused by an enlarged prostate

Cialis (Tadalafil) (Sexual Dysfunction)

Medication used for erectile dysfunction

Levitra (Vardenafil) (Sexual Dysfunction)

Medication used for erectile dysfunction

Viagra (Sildenafil) (Sexual Dysfunction)

Medication used for erectile dysfunction

Depakote (Valproic acid) (Neurological / Psych)

Anticonvulsant and mood stabilizer

Dilantin (Phenytoin) (Neurological)

Anticonvulsant used for the treatment of epileptic seizures

Lamotrigine (Lamictal) (Neurological)

Anticonvulsant medication

Tegretol (Carbamazepine) (Neurological / Psych)

Anticonvulsant and mood stabilizer

Ativan (Lorazepam) (Anxiety)

Benzodiazepine sedative

Diazepam (Valium) (Anxiety)

Benzodiazepine sedative

Effexor (Venlafaxine) (Anxiety / Depression)

SNRI/SSRI type medication; promotes hormonal and neurochemical balance

Klonopin (Clonazepam) (Anxiety)

Benzodiazepine type medication; promotes hormonal and neurochemical balance

Nembutal (Pentobarbital) (Sedative)

Barbiturate sedative

Versed (Midazolam) (Anxiety / Sedative)

Short-acting benzodiazepine sedative commonly used for procedures

Xanax (Alprazolam) (Anxiety)

Fast-acting benzodiazepine sedative

Adderall (Dextroamphetamine) (ADHD)

Stimulant promoting behavioral changes

Concerta / Ritalin (Methylphenidate) (ADHD)

Stimulant promoting behavioral changes

Vyvanse (Lisdexamfetamine) (ADHD)

Stimulant promoting behavioral changes

Seroquel (Quetiapine) (Psychiatric)

Antipsychotic medication used for Bipolar Disorder and Schizophrenia

Risperdal (Risperidone) (Psychiatric)

Antipsychotic medication used for Bipolar Disorder and Schizophrenia

Haldol (Haloperidol) (Psychiatric)

Antipsychotic commonly used in the ED to calm combative patients

Celexa (Citalopram) (Depression)

SSRI type medication; promotes hormonal and neurochemical balance

Cymbalta (Duloxetine) (Depression)

SNRI/SSRI type medication; promotes hormonal and neurochemical balance

Lexapro (Escitalopram) (Depression)

SSRI type medication; promotes hormonal and neurochemical balance

Paxil (Paroxetine) (Depression)

SSRI type medication; promotes hormonal and neurochemical balance

Prozac (Fluoxetine) (Depression)

SSRI type medication; promotes hormonal and neurochemical balance

Wellbutrin (Bupropion) (Depression / ADHD)

Aminoketone type antidepressant; also used to treat ADHD and smoking cessation

Zoloft (Sertraline) (Depression)

SSRI type medication; promotes hormonal and neurochemical balance

Narcan (Naloxone) (Overdose / Withdrawal)

Emergency reversal agent for narcotic/opioid toxicities; typically given by EMS

Romazicon (Flumazenil) (Overdose / Withdrawal)

Reversal agent for benzodiazepines; treats drowsiness following surgery or overdose

Ambien (Zolpidem) (Sleep Aid)

Sedative-hypnotic sleep medication

Lunesta (Eszopiclone) (Sleep Aid)

Sedative-hypnotic sleep medication

Silenor (Doxepin) (Sleep Aid)

Tricyclic sleep medication

Phenobarbital (Sedative)

True barbiturate sedative and anticonvulsant

Fluorescein (Ophthalmic)

Fluorescent tracer dye used to detect corneal abrasions or foreign bodies in the eye

Restasis (Cyclosporine Ophthalmic)

Prescription eye drops used to treat chronic dry eyes

Alphagan (Brimonidine tartrate) (Glaucoma)

Prescription eye drops to lower intraocular pressure

Combigan (Brimonidine/timolol) (Glaucoma)

Combination prescription eye drops to lower intraocular pressure

Iopidine (Apraclonidine) (Glaucoma)

Prescription eye drops to lower intraocular pressure

Aldactone (Spironolactone) (Acne / HTN)

Potassium-sparing diuretic that alters hormone levels to treat hormonal acne

Benzaclin (Benzoyl peroxide/Clindamycin) (Acne)

Topical antibiotic combination for skin clearance

Claravis (Accutane/Isotretinoin) (Acne)

Potent oral vitamin A derivative for severe cystic acne