PHAR 631: Comm I Top Drugs List

Acetaminophen

APAP, Tylenol

Analgesic & Antipyretic

Use: Pain, Fever

PO

Max Rx tabs=325mg, otc =325mg,500mg and 650mg

Celecoxib

Celebrex

Analgesic & (NSAID) - COX-2 selective

Use: Pain, Arthritis

PO

100mg,200mg,400mg,50mg caps

Codeine + Acetaminophen

Analgesic & Opioid agonist

Use: Pain

PO

codeine = upset stomach,itching,allergy

Diclofenac

Voltaren, PENNSAID (diclofenac sodium topical solution) 1.5% & 2%

Analgesic & Nonsteroidal antiinflammatory drug (NSAID)

Use: Pain, Arthritis

Route: Oral, Topical

25mg,50mg,75mg,100mg tabs

Hydrocodone

Analgesic & Opioid agonist

Use: Pain

PO

Ibuprofen

Motrin, Advil

Analgesic & Nonsteroidal antiinflammatory drug (NSAID) Use: Pain, Fever

PO

Meloxicam

Mobic

Analgesic & Nonsteroidal antiinflammatory drug (NSAID) Use: Pain, Arthritis

PO

take NSAIDS with food

Morphine

MS Contin

Analgesic & Opioid agonist

Use: Pain

Route: Oral, Parenteral

Naproxen

Aleve, Naprosyn

Analgesic & Nonsteroidal antiinflammatory drug (NSAID) Use: Pain, Arthritis

PO

Oxycodone

OxyContin

Analgesic & Opioid agonist

Use: Pain

PO

Oxycodone + acetaminophen

Percocet

Analgesic & Opioid agonist

Use: Pain

PO

Notes: combo with APAP

Tramadol

Ultram

Analgesic & Opioid agonist

Serotonin-norepinephrine reuptake inhibitor (SNRI)

Use: Pain

PO

Cetirizine

Zyrtec

ANTIHISTAMINE & Antihistamine

Use: Allergic rhinnitis, Pruritus

PO

Notes: OTC METABOLITE OF HYDROXYZINE

Amoxicillin

Amoxil

Anti-infective & Penicillin

Use: Bacterial infection

PO

Notes: TASTE BETTER IF REFRIGERATE

Amoxicillin + Clavulanate

Augmentin

Anti-infective & Penicillin + Beta-lactamase inhibitor

Use: Bacterial infection

PO

Azithromycin

Zithromax, Z-PAK

Anti-infective & Macrolide antibiotic

Use: Bacterial infection

PO

500 milligrams (mg) on Day 1 (the first day), taken as a single dose. Then, 250 mg on Day 2 through Day 5

Cefdinir

Omnicef

Anti-infective & Cephalosporin

Use: Bacterial infection

PO

300 mg Cap every twelve hours,125 mg/5 mL, 250 mg/5 mL

Cephalexin

Keflex

Anti-infective & Cephalosporin

Use: Bacterial infection

PO

q 6 hours = QID, 250mg, 500mg, 750mg.

Ciprofloxacin

Cipro

Anti-infective & Quinolone antibiotic

Use: Bacterial infection

Route: Oral, Parenteral

250MG, 500MG, 750MG

Clindamycin

Cleocin

Anti-infective & Antibacterial antibiotic

Use: Bacterial infection

PO

75,mg 150mg, 300mg caps,150 to 300 mg every 6-8hours.

Doxycycline

Vibramycin, Doryx

Anti-infective & Tetracycline antibiotic

Use: Acne, Bacterial infection

PO

50mg-100mg BID WITH H20,DO NOT LIE DOWN SOON AFTER TAKING,AVOID SUNLIGHT

Fluconazole

Diflucan

Anti-infective & Antifungal

Use: Candidiasis-YEAST INFECTION TX

Route: Oral, Parenteral

150MG,100MG,200MG

Ketoconazole

Nizoral TABS,CREAM =Rx only, NIZORAL®Anti-Dandruff =1% OTC shampoo

Anti-infective & Antifungal

Use: Fungal infection

Route: Oral, Topical

Notes: FATAL LIVER AND QT PROLONGATION-TABLETS ONLY

Mupirocin

Bactroban

Anti-infective & Inhibits protein synthesis in cells

Use: Bacterial skin infection

Route: Topical

Notes: CREAM AND Ointment

Nitrofurantoin

Macrodantin=QID, Macrobid=BID

Anti-infective & Nitrofurantoin

Use: Bacterial infection

PO

50mg,100mg caps

Ofloxacin

Ocuflox, Floxin

Anti-infective & Antibacterial antibiotic, fluoroquinolone Use: Bacterial infection

Route: Ophthalmic, Otic, Oral

Sulfamethoxazole + Trimethoprim

Bactrim, Septra

Anti-infective & Sulfonamide + folic acid inhibitor

Use: Bacterial infection

PO

DO NOT REFRIGERATE-TAKE WITH H20

Amlodipine

Norvasc

Cardiovascular & Calcium channel blocker

Use: Hypertension

PO

2.5,5,10mg

Amlodipine + benazepril

Lotrel (amlodipine + benazepril) Rx

Cardiovascular | Class: Calcium channel blocker + Angiotensin converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitor

Use: Hypertension

PO

acei+calcicum channel blocker

Apixaban

Eliquis

Cardiovascular & Factor Xa inhibitor anticoagulant

Use: Stroke, Deep vein thrombosis, Pulmonary embolism

PO

5 mg b.i.d. for prevention of strokes or systemic embolism in patients with nonvalvular AF,10 mg twice daily for one week, then 5 mg twice daily

Aspirin

Bayer Aspirin, Ecotrin

Cardiovascular & Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID), Platelet aggregation inhibitor

Use: Pain, Stroke prevention, Myocardial infarction prevention

PO

81mg,325mg ec

Atenolol

Tenormin

Cardiovascular & Beta adrenergic blocker

Use: Angina, Hypertension

PO

25, 50, and 100 mg

Atorvastatin

Lipitor

Cardiovascular & HMG-CoA reductase inhibitor

Use: Hypercholesterolemia

PO

10mg, 20mg, 30mg, 40mg, 60mg and 80mg

Benazepril

Lotensin

Cardiovascular & Angiotensin converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitor

Use: Hypertension

PO

25, 50, and 100 mg

Clonidine

Catapres

Cardiovascular & Central alpha adrenergic agonist

Use: Hypertension

Route: Oral, Topical

IR TABS= 0.1 milligrams (mg), 0.2 mg, and 0.3 mg

Evolocumab

Repatha

Cardiovascular & PCSK9 Inhibitor, Monoclonal antibody, Antilipemic agent

Use: Hypercholesterolemia

Route: Parenteral

420 mg once monthly, or 140 mg every 2 weeks

Ezetimibe

Zetia |

Cardiovascular & Cholesterol absorption inhibitor

Use: Hypercholesterolemia

PO

ONLY DOSE: 10MG QD

Fenofibrate

Tricor

Cardiovascular & Fibrate

Use: Hypertriglyceridemia

PO

40 mg, 48 mg, 54 mg, 107 mg, 120 mg, 145 mg, 160 mg

Hydrochlorothiazide

HCTZ, Hydrodiuril, Microzide

Cardiovascular & Thiazide diuretic

Use: Edema

PO

12.5mg, 25mg, 50mg

Hydrochlorothiazide + triamterene

Dyazide, Maxzide

Cardiovascular & Thiazide diuretic + potassium sparing diuretic

Use: Edema

PO

Dyazide/Maxzide=37.5 mg/25 mg, 75/50mg tabs

Lovastatin

Mevacor

Cardiovascular & HMG-CoA reductase inhibitor

Use: Hypercholesterolemia

PO

20 mg and 40 mg, extended release tabs also available 20 mg, 40 mg, 60mg

Pravastatin

Pravachol

Cardiovascular & HMG-CoA reductase inhibitor

Use: Hypercholesterolemia

PO

10, 20, 40, 80mg/day

Rosuvastatin

Crestor

Cardiovascular & HMG-CoA reductase inhibitor

Use: Hypercholesterolemia

PO

5 mg, 10 mg, 20 mg, and 40 mg

Simvastatin

Zocor

Cardiovascular & HMG-CoA reductase inhibitor

Use: Hypercholesterolemia

PO

5 mg, 10 mg, 20 mg, 40 mg, 80 mg

Spironolactone

Aldactone

Cardiovascular & Potassium sparing diuretic

Use: Heart failure, Hypertension

PO

25 mg, 50 mg, or 100 mg

Torsemide

Demadex

Cardiovascular & Loop diuretic

Use: Edema, Heart failure

PO

5 mg, 10 mg, 20 mg, 100 mg

Esomeprazole

Nexium

Gastrointestinal & Proton pump inhibitor

Use: Heartburn, Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), Peptic ulcer disease

PO

20MG, 40MG QD

Famotidine

Pepcid

Gastrointestinal & Histamine-2 receptor antagonist

Use: Heartburn, Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), Peptic ulcer disease

PO

10, 20, 40mg tabs, 20 (mg) QD or BID, or 40 mg HS

Meclizine

Antivert, Bonine

Gastrointestinal & Antihistamine

Use: Motion sickness

PO

25MG TABLETS=MOST COMMON USED

Omeprazole

Prilosec, Prilosec OTC

Gastrointestinal & Proton pump inhibitor

Use: Heartburn, Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), Peptic ulcer disease

PO

10 mg, 20 mg, and 40 mg

Pantoprazole

Protonix

Gastrointestinal & Proton pump inhibitor

Use: Heartburn, Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), Peptic ulcer disease

Route: Oral, Parenteral

20MG, 40MG QD

Finasteride

Proscar(bph), Propecia(hair loss)

Genitourinary & 5-alpha-reductase inhibitor

Use: Benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH)

PO

5mg for BPH, 1MG FOR HAIR GROWTH

Oxybutynin

Ditropan TABS=Rx only

Genitourinary & Anticholinergic, Antispasmodic

Use: Urinary incontinence

PO

2.5mg, 5mg, 10mg, 15mg

Sildenafil

Viagra

Genitourinary & Phosphodiesterase-5 inhibitor

Use: Erectile dysfunction

PO

25mg, 50mg, 100mg

Tadalafil

Cialis

Genitourinary & Phosphodiesterase-5 inhibitor

Use: Erectile dysfunction/benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH)

PO

2.5, 5mg, 10mg, 20mg

Tamsulosin

Flomax

Genitourinary & Selective alpha-1a adrenergic antagonist Use: Benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH)

PO

0.4MG CAPS-HS

Hydroxyzine

Atarax, Vistaril

Immunotherapy & Antihistamine

Use: Allergies

PO

MAX OF 100MG/DAY IN EUROPE-QT PROLONGATION, RX ONLY ANTIHISTAMINE*

Levocetirizine

Xyzal

Immunotherapy & Antihistamine

Use: Allergic rhinitis, Urticaria

PO

OTC METABOLITE OF HYDROXYZINE, CETIRIZINE

Loratadine

Claritin

Immunotherapy & Antihistamine

Use: Allergies

PO

10 mg orally once a day. Maximum dose: 10 mg/day.

Allopurinol

Zyloprim

Musculo-skeletal & Xanthine oxidase inhibitor

Use: Gout, Hyperuricemia

PO

Syndrome (SJS) and Toxic Epidermal Necrolysis (TEN) are life-threatening delayed hypersensitivity reactions that have been reported especially among Asian and African American patients.

Alprazolam

Xanax

Neuropsychiatry & Benzodiazepine

Use: Anxiety, Panic disorder

PO

0.25 mg, 0.5 mg, 1 mg, and 2 mg

Amitriptyline

Elavil

Neuropsychiatry & Tricyclic Antidepressant

Use: Depression

PO

TCA, 10mg, 25mg, 50mg, 100mg are most common

Aripiprazole

Abilify

Neuropsychiatry & Atypical antipsychotic

Use: Depression, Bipolar disorder

PO

2 milligrams (mg) • 5 mg • 10 mg • 15 mg • 20 mg • 30 mg tabs

Atomoxetine

Strattera

Neuropsychiatry & Selective Norepinephrine Reuptake Inhibitor

Use: Attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD)

PO

10 mg, 18 mg, 25 mg, 40 mg, 60 mg, 80 mg, 100 mg

Bupropion

Wellbutrin SR, Wellbutrin XL, Zyban

Neuropsychiatry & Antidepressant

Use: Depression, Smoking cessation

PO

IR: 75 mg and 100 mg XL, SR: 100 mg, 150 mg, and 200 mg tablets. ER 174 mg, 348 mg, and 522 mg tablets.

Buspirone

Buspar

Neuropsychiatry & Antianxiety agent

Use: Anxiety

PO

5 mg, 7.5 mg, 10 mg, 15 mg, and 30 mg

Carbamazepine

Tegretol

Neuropsychiatry & Antiepileptic, Antimanic

Use: Seizure disorders, Neuropathic pain, Bipolar disorder

PO

monitor blood concentration

Citalopram

Celexa

Neuropsychiatry & Selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI)

Use: Depression

PO

10mg, 20mg and 40mg

Clonazepam

Klonopin

Neuropsychiatry & Benzodiazepine

Use: Anxiety, Panic disorder, Seizure disorders

PO

.125mg=odt, 0.25mg=odt, 0.5mg, 1mg, 2mg

Desvenlafaxine

Pristiq

Neuropsychiatry & Serotonin-norepinephrine reuptake inhibitor (SNRI)

Use: Depression

PO

25mg, 50mg, 100mg qd

Dexmethylphenidate

Focalin, Focalin XR

Neuropsychiatry & CNS stimulant

Use: Attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD)

PO

XR caps: 5, 10, 15, 20, 25, 30, 35, and 40 mg, IR Tabs: 2.5 mg, 5 mg, and 10 mg

Dextroamphetamine + Amphetamine

Adderall, Adderall XR

Neuropsychiatry & Amphetamine

Use: Attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD)

PO

XR capsule: 5 mg, 10 mg, 15 mg, 20 mg, 25 mg, and 30 mg, TABS: 7.5 mg, 10 mg, 12.5 mg, 15 mg, 20 mg, and 30 mg

Diazepam

Valium

Neuropsychiatry & Benzodiazepine

Use: Anxiety

PO

2mg, 5mg, 10mg

Donepezil

Aricept

Neuropsychiatry & Reversible acetylcholinesterase inhibitor

Use: Alzheimer's disease

PO

5 mg, 10 mg, and 23 mg. 10 mg once daily

Doxepin

Silenor (low dose for insomnia), Sinequan=depression Neuropsychiatry & Tricyclic Antidepressant

Use: Insomnia, Anxiety

PO

TCA, 10mg, 25mg, 50mg, 100mg are most common

Duloxetine

Cymbalta

Neuropsychiatry & Serotonin-norepinephrine reuptake inhibitor (SNRI)

Use: Depression, General anxiety disorder, Neuropathic pain, Chronic musculoskeletal pain

PO

30mg, 60mg, 20mg and 40mg capsules

Escitalopram

Lexapro

Neuropsychiatry & Selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI)

Use: General anxiety disorder, Depression

PO

5 mg, 10mg, and 20 mg

Fluoxetine

Prozac, Prozac Weekly=90mg/wk

Neuropsychiatry & Selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI)

Use: Depression, Panic disorder, Obsessive-compulsive disorder

PO

used to treat depression, obsessive compulsive disorder, bulimia nervosa and panic disorder

Gabapentin

Neurontin

Neuropsychiatry & Antiepileptic

Use: Seizure disorders, Neuropathic pain

PO

respiratory depression, sedation, weight gain/edema

Lamotrigine

Lamictal

Neuropsychiatry & Antiepileptic

Use: Seizure disorders

PO

Levetiracetam

Keppra

Neuropsychiatry & Antiepileptic

Use: Seizure disorders

PO

Lisdexamfetamine

Vyvanse

Neuropsychiatry & CNS stimulant

Use: Attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD)

PO

CAPS: 10, 20 mg, 30 mg, 40 mg, 50 mg, 60 mg, and 70 mg, chewable tabs: 10 mg, 20 mg, 30 mg, 40 mg, 50 mg, and 60 mg

Lithium

Lithobid, Eskalith, Lithonate

Neuropsychiatry & Lithium salt, Antimanic

Use: Bipolar disorder

PO

150MG, 300MG AND ER

Lorazepam

Ativan

Neuropsychiatry & Benzodiazepine

Use: Anxiety

Route: Oral, Parenteral

0.5 mg, 1 mg, and 2 mg

Memantine

Namenda

Neuropsychiatry & NMDA receptor antagonists

Use: Alzheimer's disease

PO

5mg-10mg for tabs, XR CAPS: 7,14,21,28MG, maintenance dose of 10 mg BID

Methylphenidate

Concerta, Ritalin

Neuropsychiatry & CNS stimulant

Use: Attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD)

PO

tabs: 5, 10, and 20 mg, ER Tabs: 18, 27, 36, or 54 mg

Mirtazapine

Remeron

Neuropsychiatry & Antidepressant

Use: Depression

PO

weight gain-take HS

Olanzapine

Zyprexa

Neuropsychiatry & Atypical antipsychotic

Use: Schizophrenia

PO

2.5mg, 5mg, 7.5mg, 10mg, 15mg and 20mg, ODT also

Paroxetine

Paxil, Paxil CR

Neuropsychiatry & Selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI)

Use: Depression, Anxiety, Obsessive-compulsive disorder, Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD)

PO

10mg; 20mg; 30mg; 40mg. capsule. 7.5mg. tablet, extended-release. 12.5mg; 25mg; 37.5mg

Pregabalin

Lyrica

Neuropsychiatry & Antiepileptic

Use: Seizure disorders, Fibromyalgia, Neuropathic pain

PO

IR CAPS: 25mg; 50mg; 75mg; 100mg; 150mg, CR TABS: 82.5 mg, 165 mg, and 330 mg

Quetiapine

Seroquel, Seroquel XR

Neuropsychiatry & Antipsychotic

Use: Schizophrenia, Bipolar disorder, Anxiety

PO

25mg, 100mg, 150mg, 200mg and 300mg

Risperidone

Risperdal

Neuropsychiatry & Atypical antipsychotic

Use: Schizophrenia

PO

0.25mg, 0.5mg, 1mg, 2mg, 3mg, 4mg and 6mg strength tablets. ODT also

Sertraline

Zoloft

Neuropsychiatry & Selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI)

Use: Depression, Panic disorder, Post-traumatic stress disorder, Obsessive-compulsive disorder

PO

25mg, 50mg or 100mg tablet

Topiramate

Topamax, Trokendi

Neuropsychiatry & Antiepileptic

Use: Seizure disorders, Migraine prophylaxis

PO

25 mg, 50 mg, 100 mg, and 200 mg. sprinkle capsules: 15 mg and 25 mg

Trazodone

DESYREL

Neuropsychiatry & Antidepressant

Use: Depression, USED FOR INSOMNIA

PO

50, 100, 150, and 300 mg

Valproic Acid

Depakene

Neuropsychiatry & Antiepileptic

Use: Seizure disorders

PO

liver and teratogenic toxicity

Venlafaxine

Effexor

Neuropsychiatry & Serotonin-norepinephrine reuptake inhibitor (SNRI)

Use: Depression

PO

37.5 mg, 75 mg, 150 mg, 225 mg

Zolpidem

Ambien, Intermezzo

Neuropsychiatry & Hypnotic

Use: Insomnia

PO

5mg max for women, 10mg, CR=6.25MG, 12.5MG HS

Cyclosporine

Restasis=dry eyes, Sandimmune & Neoral=organ transplant-anti-rejection

Ophthalmology & Calcineurin inhibitor, Immunosuppressant Agent

Use: Dry eye disease

Route: Ophthalmic

oral for transplant/anti-rejection and eye drops for dry eyes

Montelukast

Singulair

Pulmonary & Leukotriene receptor antagonist

Use: Asthma, Allergies

PO

5MG OR 10MG HS