Drug List

Drug Lists #1-#22

Generic Name: amoxicillin

Trade Name: Amoxil®

Drug Class: Penicillin antibiotic

Indication of Use: Bacterial infection

Quick Facts: Usually taken every 12 hrs (2x a day) or every 8 hrs (3x a day) w/ or w/o food; reconstituted must be stored at 2℃-8℃ in a refrigerator.

Generic Name: penicillin v potassium

Trade Name: Penicillin VK®

Drug Class: Penicillin antibiotic

Indication of Use: Bacterial infection

Quick Facts: Reconstituted must be stored at 2℃-8℃ in a refrigerator.

Generic Name: moxifloxacin (oral)

Trade Name: Avelox®

Drug Class: Quinolones

Indication of Use: Bacterial infection

Quick Facts: Do not take w/ antacids; may cause photosensitivity; black box warning for tendon rupture.

Generic Name: ciprofloxacin

Trade Name: Cipro®, Proquin XR®

Drug Class: Quinolones

Indication of Use: Bacterial infection

Quick Facts: Can cause phototoxicity reactions. avoid taking Calcium, Iron, Zinc, Magnesium, or dairy products within 6 hrs of taking medication due to decrease in absorption; black box warning for tendon rupture; do not crush Cipro XR; store suspension at room temperature or in refrigerator for up to 14 d

Generic Name: levofloxacin

Trade Name: Levaquin®

Drug Class: Quinolones

Indication of Use: Bacterial infection

Quick Facts: Do not take w/ antacids; may cause photosensitivity; black box warning for tendon rupture

Generic Name: moxifloxacin (eye drops)

Trade Name: Vigamox®

Drug Class: Quinlones

Indication of Use: Bacterial conjunctivitis

Quick Facts: Opthalmic

Generic Name: cephalexin

Trade Name: Keflex®

Drug Class: Cephalosporins

Indication of Use: Bacterial infection

Quick Facts: 3-7% cross-sensitivity w/ Penicillin allergy

Generic Name: doxycycline

Trade Name: Vibramycin®, Adoxa®

Drug Class: Tetracyclines

Indication of Use: Bacterial infection

Quick Facts: Do not take w/ antacids; no dairy; not for children; may cause photosensitivity; Preg category D; may cause discoloration of teeth

Generic Name: clindamycin

Trade Name: Cleocin®

Drug Class: Lincomycin antibiotic

Indication of Use: Bacterial infection

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Generic Name: azithromycin

Trade Name: Zithromax®

Drug Class: Macrolides

Indication of Use: Bacterial infection

Quick Facts: Do not take w/ antacids

Generic Name: mupirocin

Trade Name: Bactroban®

Drug Class: Topical antibacterial

Indication of Use: Skin infection

Quick Facts: Topical

Generic Name: amoxicillin/clavulanate

Trade Name: Augmentin®

Drug Class: Penicillin combination

Indication of Use: Bacterial infection

Quick Facts: Must be refrigerated after reconstituted & disposed after 10 d; do not crush if Augment XR

Generic Name: trimethoprim/sulfamethoxazole

Trade Name: Bactrim®, Septra®

Drug Class: Sulfa antibiotic

Indication of Use: Bacterial infection

Quick Facts: Should be taken w/ plenty of water. Can cause phototoxicity reactions & hypersensitivity reactions

Generic Name: clindamycin/benzoyl peroxide

Trade Name: BenzaClin®

Drug Class: Topical antibiotic

Indication of Use: Bacterial infection

Quick Facts: Topical

Generic Name: ciprofloxacin/dexamethasone

Trade Name: Ciprodex®

Drug Class: Quinolone/Corticosteroid

Indication of Use: Bacterial external eye infection

Quick Facts: otic

Generic Name: fluconazole

Trade Name: Diflucan®

Drug Class: Antifungal

Indication of Use: Fungal infection; Candidiasis

Quick Facts: Liver function test needed

Generic Name: acyclovir

Trade Name: Zovirax®

Drug Class: Antiviral

Indication of Use: Viral infections

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Generic Name: valacyclovir

Trade Name: Valtrex®

Drug Class: Antiviral

Indication of Use: Viral infections

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Generic Name: hydroxychloroquine sulfate

Trade Name: Plaquenil®

Drug Class: Aminoquinolone

Indication of Use: Antimalarial

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Generic Name: metronidazole

Trade Name: Flagyl®

Drug Class: Nitroimidazoles

Indication of Use: Bacterial & Protozoal infections

Quick Facts: Do not drink alcohol while taking metronidazole; do not crush Flagyl ER

Generic Name: lorazepam

Trade Name: Ativan®

Drug Class: Benzodiazepine

Indication of Use: Anxiety

Quick Facts: May cause dizziness or drowsiness; CIV

Generic Name: clonazepam

Trade Name: Klonopin®

Drug Class: Benzodiazepine

Indication of Use: Anxiety

Quick Facts: May cause dizziness or drowsiness; CIV

Generic Name: diazepam

Trade Name: Valium®

Drug Class: Benzodiazepine

Indication of Use: Anxiety

Quick Facts: May cause dizziness or drowsiness; CIV

Generic Name: alprazolam

Trade Name: Xanax®

Drug Class: Benzodiazepine

Indication of Use: Anxiety

Quick Facts: May cause dizziness or drowsiness; CIV

Generic Name: buspirone

Trade Name: BuSpar®

Drug Class: Neurotransmitter agonist/Antagonist

Indication of Use: Anxiety

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Generic Name: duloxetine

Trade Name: Cymbalta®

Drug Class: SNRI - Serotonin and norepinephrine reuptake inhibitor

Indication of Use: Depression

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Generic Name: Venlafaxine

Trade Name: Effexor®

Drug Class: SNRI - Serotonin and norepinephrine reuptake inhibitor

Indication of Use: Depression

Quick Facts: Do not crush Effexor XR

Generic Name: paroxetine

Trade Name: Paxil®

Drug Class: SSRI - Selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor

Indication of Use: Depression

Quick Facts: Do not crush

Generic Name: fluoxetine

Trade Name: Prozac®, Sarafem®

Drug Class: SSRI - Selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor

Indication of Use: Depression

Quick Facts: Do not crush Prozac Weekly

Generic Name: sertraline

Trade Name: Zoloft®

Drug Class: SSRI - Selective serotonin reuptake inihbitor

Indication of Use: Depression

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Generic Name: citalopram

Trade Name: Celexa®

Drug Class: SSRI - Selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor

Indication of Use: Depression

Quick Facts:

Generic Name: escitalopram

Trade Name: Lexapro®

Drug Class: SSRI - Selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor

Indication of Use: Depression

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Generic Name: mirtazapine

Trade Name: Remeron®

Drug Class: Antidepressant

Indication of Use: Depression

Quick Facts:

Generic Name: nortriptyline

Trade Name: Pamelor®

Drug Class: TCA (Tricyclic antidepressants)

Indication of Use: Depression

Quick Facts: may cause dizziness or drowsiness

Generic Name: trazodone

Trade Name: Desyrel®

Drug Class: Antidepresssant

Indication of Use: Depression & Insomnia

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Generic Name: bupropion

Trade Name: Wellbutrin® XL

Drug Class: Antidepressant

Indication of Use: Depression

Quick Facts: Zyban® (bupropion) marketed for smoking cessation; do not crush

Generic Name: dextroamphetamine/amphetamine

Trade Name: Adderall® XR

Drug Class: Amphetamine

Indication of Use: ADHD (Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder)

Quick Facts: Dizziness/drowsiness; avoid alcohol; don't stop abruptly; don't combine w/ MAOI's; do not crush; CII

Generic Name: methylphenidate

Trade Name: Concerta®, Ritalin®

Drug Class: CNS stimulant

Indication of Use: ADHD (Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder)

Quick Facts: Dizziness/drowsiness; avoid alcohol; don't stop abruptly; don't combine w/ MAOI's; CII

Generic Name: dexmethylphenidate

Trade Name: Focalin® XR

Drug Class: CNS stimulant

Indication of Use: ADHD (Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder)

Quick Facts: Dizziness/drowsiness; avoid alcohol; don't stop abruptly; don't combine w/ MAOI's; CII

Generic Name: lisdexamfetamine

Trade Name: Vyvanse®

Drug Class: CNS stimulant

Indication of Use: ADHD (Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder)

Quick Facts: Dizziness/drowsiness; avoid alcohol; don't stop abruptly; don't combine w/ MAOI's; CII

Generic Name: atomoxetine

Trade Name: Strattera®

Drug Class: Norepinephrine reuptake inhibitor

Indication of Use: ADHD (Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder)

Quick Facts: Not a controlled medication; do not crush as capsule contents can cause ocular irritation

Generic Name: zolpidem

Trade Name: Ambien®

Drug Class: Gamma-aminobutyric acid agonist

Indication of Use: Insomnia

Quick Facts: may cause dizziness/drowsiness; avoid alcohol; do not crush if taking Ambien CR; CIV

Generic Name: eszopiclone

Trade Name: Lunesta®

Drug Class: Nonbenzodiazepine hypnotic

Indication of Use: Insomnia

Quick Facts: may cause dizziness/drowsiness; avoid alcohol; do not crush if taking Ambien CR; CIV

Generic Name: donepezil

Trade Name: Aricept®

Drug Class: cholinesterase inhibitor

Indication of Use: Alzheimer's disease

Quick Facts: do not crush if taking 23mg tablet

Generic Name: memantine

Trade Name: Namenda®

Drug Class: NMDA receptor agonist

Indication of Use: Alzheimer's disease

Quick Facts: dizziness/headache/fatigue; do not crush Namenda XR

Generic Name: sumatriptan

Trade Name: Imitrex®

Drug Class: Serotonin 5-HT1 receptor agonist

Indication of Use: Migraine headache

Quick Facts: may cause dizziness or drowsiness

Generic Name: eletriptan

Trade Name: Relpax®

Drug Class: Serotonin 5-HT1 receptor agonist

Indication of Use: Migraine headache

Quick Facts: may cause dizziness or drowsiness

Generic Name: aripiprazole

Trade Name: Abilify®

Drug Class: Antipsychotic

Indication of Use: Schizophrenia

Quick Facts: may cause dizziness or drowsiness; avoid alcohol; may also cause tardive dyskinesia & extrapyramidal effects

Generic Name: ziprasidone

Trade Name: Geodon®

Drug Class: Antipsychotic

Indication of Use: Schizophrenia

Quick Facts: may cause dizziness or drowsiness, avoid alcohol; may also cause tardive dyskinesia & extrapyramidal effects

Generic Name: risperidone

Trade Name: Risperdal®

Drug Class: Antipsychotic

Indication of Use: Schizophrenia

Quick Facts: may cause dizziness or drowsiness, avoid alcohol; may also cause tardive dyskinesia & extrapyramidal effects

Generic Name: quetiapine

Trade Name: Seroquel®

Drug Class: Antipsychotic

Indication of Use: Schizophrenia

Quick Facts: may cause dizziness or drowsiness, avoid alcohol; may also cause tardive dyskinesia & extrapyramidal effects

Generic Name: olanzapine

Trade Name: Zyprexa®

Drug Class: Antipsychotic

Indication of Use: Schizophrenia/Bipolar disorder

Quick Facts: may cause dizziness or drowsiness, avoid alcohol; may cause tardive dyskinesia & extrapyramidal effects

Generic Name: pramipexole

Trade Name: Mirapex®, Mirapex ER®

Drug Class: Dopamine agonist

Indication of Use: Parkinson's disease

Quick Facts: may cause dizziness or drowsiness; dry mouth or blurred vision

Generic Name: ropinirole

Trade Name: Requip®

Drug Class: Dopamine agonist

Indication of Use: Parkinson's disease

Quick Facts: may cause dizziness or drowsiness; dry mouth or blurred vision

Generic Name: modafinil

Trade Name: Provigil®

Drug Class: Sympathomimetic-like amine

Indication of Use: Narcolepsy

Quick Facts: CIV

Generic Name: divalproex sodium

Trade Name: Depakote® ER

Drug Class: Neurologic

Indication of Use: Seizure/Bipolar/Migrane

Quick Facts: may cause dizziness or drowsiness; don't stop taking abruptly

Generic Name: phenytoin

Trade Name: Dilantin®

Drug Class: Hydantoin

Indication of Use: Seizure

Quick Facts: may cause dizziness or drowsiness; don't stop taking abruptly

Generic Name: levetiracetam

Trade Name: Keppra®

Drug Class: Antiepileptic

Indication of Use: Seizure

Quick Facts: may cause dizziness or drowsiness; don't stop taking abruptly

Generic Name: lamotrigine

Trade Name: Lamictal®

Drug Class: Antiepileptic

Indication of Use: Seizure/Bipolar Disorder

Quick Facts: may cause dizziness or drowsiness; don't stop taking abruptly

Generic Name: topiramate

Trade Name: Topamax®

Drug Class: Antiepileptic

Indication of Use: Seizure

Quick Facts: may cause dizziness or drowsiness; don't stop taking abruptly

Generic Name: oxcarbazepine

Trade Name: Trileptal®

Drug Class: Antiepileptic

Indication of Use: Partial seizure

Quick Facts: may cause dizziness or drowsiness; don't stop taking abruptly

Generic Name: pregabalin

Trade Name: Lyrica®

Drug Class: Neurologic

Indication of Use: Neuropathic pain

Quick Facts: dizziness/drowsiness; CV

Generic Name: gabapentin

Trade Name: Neurontin®

Drug Class: Neurologic

Indication of Use: Neuropathic pain/Seizure

Quick Facts: fatigue/peripheral edema

Generic Name: insulin lispro

Trade Name: Humalog®

Drug Class: Insulin

Indication of Use: Type 1 Diabetes mellitus

Quick Facts: rapid acting; available in units and kwikpen

Generic Name: insulin aspart

Trade Name: Novolog®

Drug Class: Insulin

Indication of Use: Type 1 Diabetes mellitus

Quick Facts: rapid acting; available in units and kwikpen

Generic Name: insulin NPH

Trade Name: Humulin® N

Drug Class: Insulin

Indication of Use: Type 1 Diabetes mellitus

Quick Facts: intermediate acting, available in units and kwikpen

Generic Name: insulin glargine

Trade Name: Lantus®, Lantus Solostar Pen®, Toujeo®

Drug Class: Insulin

Indication of Use: Type 1 Diabetes mellitus

Quick Facts: long acting; available in U-100 (units/mL) and Solostar Pen

Generic Name: pioglitazone

Trade Name: Actos®

Drug Class: Thiazolidinedione

Indication of Use: Type 2 Diabetes mellitus

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Generic Name: exenatide

Trade Name: Byetta®

Drug Class: Glucagon-like peptide (GLP)-1 receptor agonist

Indication of Use: Type 2 Diabetes mellitus

Quick Facts:

Generic Name: liraglutide

Trade Name: Victoza®

Drug Class: Glucagon-like peptide (GLP)-1 receptor agonist

Indication of Use: Type 2 Diabetes mellitus

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Generic Name: sitagliptin

Trade Name: Januvia®

Drug Class: DPP-4 inhibitor

Indication of Use: Type II diabetes mellitus

Quick Facts: FDA Warning

Generic Name: glipizide

Trade Name: Glucotrol®

Drug Class: Sulfonylurea

Indication of Use: Type II diabetes mellitus

Quick Facts: do not crush Glucotrol XL

Generic Name: glyburide

Trade Name: DiaBeta®, Micronase®

Drug Class: Sulfonylurea

Indication of Use: Type II diabetes mellitus

Quick Facts:

Generic Name: glimepiride

Trade Name: Amaryl®

Drug Class: Sulfonylurea

Indication of Use: Type II diabetes mellitus

Quick Facts:

Generic Name: pioglitazone/metformin

Trade Name: ActoPlus Met®

Drug Class: Biguanide/thiazolidinedione

Indication of Use: Type II diabetes mellitus

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Generic Name: thyroid desiccated

Trade Name: Armour Thyroid®

Drug Class: Thyroid

Indication of Use: Hypothyroidism

Quick Facts: take on an empty stomach; avoid antacids

Generic Name: levothyroxine sodium

Trade Name: Synthroid®

Drug Class: Thyroid

Indication of Use: Hypothyroidism

Quick Facts: take on an empty stomach; avoid antacids

Generic Name: ibandronate

Trade Name: Boniva®

Drug Class: Bisphosphonate

Indication of Use: Osteoporosis

Quick Facts: Usually taken once monthly; take w/ water and stay upright for 30 minutes; do not crush

Generic Name: alendronate

Trade Name: Fosamax®, Binosto®

Drug Class: Bisphosphonate

Indication of Use: Osteoporosis

Quick Facts: Usually taken once a week every week; do not crush

Generic Name: alendronate w/ vitamin D

Trade Name: Fosamax® plus D

Drug Class: Bisphosphonate/Supplement

Indication of Use: Osteoporosis

Quick Facts: Usually taken once a week every week; do not crush

Generic Name: raloxifene

Trade Name: Evista®

Drug Class: Selective estrogen receptor modulator

Indication of Use: Osteoporosis

Quick Facts: Can treat/prevent osteoporosis in women postmenopause; do not crush

Generic Name: methylprednisolone

Trade Name: Medrol®, Solu-Medrol®

Drug Class: Corticosteroid

Indication of Use: Inflammation

Quick Facts: Take in the morning if taking once a day. Take with food

Generic Name: prednisone

Trade Name: Rayos, Sterapred, Deltasone

Drug Class: Corticosteroid

Indication of Use: Corticosteroid-responsive conditions, adrenal insufficiency

Quick Facts: Take with meals.

Generic Name: celecoxib

Trade Name: Celebrex®

Drug Class: COX-2 inhibitor

Indication of Use: Inflammation

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Generic Name: meloxicam

Trade Name: Mobic®

Drug Class: NSAID

Indication of Use: Osteoarthritis

Quick Facts: Take with food to avoid GI upset

Generic Name: ibuprofen

Trade Name: Motrin®

Drug Class: NSAID

Indication of Use: Inflammation

Quick Facts: Take with food to avoid GI upset

Generic Name: naproxen

Trade Name: Naprosyn®

Drug Class: NSAID

Indication of Use: Inflammation

Quick Facts: Take with food to avoid GI upset; do not crush EC-Naprosyn

Generic Name: cyclobenzaprine

Trade Name: Flexeril®, Amrix®

Drug Class: Muscle relaxant

Indication of Use: Skeletal muscle relaxant

Quick Facts:

Generic Name: metaxalone

Trade Name: Skelaxin®

Drug Class: Muscle relaxant

Indication of Use: Skeletal muscle relaxant

Quick Facts: also for musculoskeletal pain

Generic Name: carisoprodol

Trade Name: Soma®

Drug Class: Muscle relaxant

Indication of Use: Skeletal muscle relaxant

Quick Facts: CIV

Generic Name: baclofen

Trade Name: Lioresal®

Drug Class: Muscle relaxant

Indication of Use: Splasticity

Quick Facts:

Generic Name: tizanidine

Trade Name: Zanaflex®

Drug Class: Muscle relaxant

Indication of Use: Splasticity

Quick Facts:

Generic Name: oxycodone

Trade Name: Oxycontin®

Drug Class: Opioid

Indication of Use: Analgesic

Quick Facts: do not crush; CII; may cause dizziness

Generic Name: hydrocodone/acetaminophen

Trade Name: Vicodin®, Norco®, Lortab®

Drug Class: Opioid combination

Indication of Use: Analgesic

Quick Facts: CII, may cause dizziness

Generic Name: acetaminophen/codeine

Trade Name: Tylenol® with Codeine (#3, #4)

Drug Class: Opioid combination

Indication of Use: Analgesic

Quick Facts: CIII, CV (this drug has multiple schedules; may depend on the exact dosage form or strength); may cause dizziness

Generic Name: tramadol

Trade Name: Ultram®

Drug Class: Opioid

Indication of Use: Analgesic

Quick Facts: CIV; may cause dizziness

Generic Name: morphine sulfate

Trade Name: MS Contin®

Drug Class: Opioid

Indication of Use: Analgesic

Quick Facts: do not crush; CII; may cause dizziness

Generic Name: acetaminophen

Trade Name: Tylenol®

Drug Class: Nonopioid analgesic

Indication of Use: Analgesic

Quick Facts:

Generic Name: allopurinol

Trade Name: Zyloprim®

Drug Class: Xanthine oxidase inhibitor

Indication of Use: Gout

Quick Facts:

Generic Name: ramipril

Trade Name: Altace®

Drug Class: ACE inhibitor

Indication of Use: Hypertension

Quick Facts: may cause dizziness, headache, dry cough