Top 300 Medications + Interactions

Opioid Analgesics

Indications: Managing post-operative pain, acute injury pain, cancer or palliative care pain, Non responsive pain to other mediations.

Side Effects: Constipation, sedation, nausea, respiratory depression, misuse/abuse.

Interactions: CNS Depressants will increase sedation and respiratory depression.

Fentanyl

Brand Name: Sublimate, Duragesic

Classification: Opioid Analgesic

Hydromorphone

Brand Name: Dilaudid

Classification: Opioid Analgesic

Morphine

Brand Name: MS Contin (ER), Roxanne

Classification: Opioid Analgesic

Oxycodone

Brand Name: OxyContin (ER), Roxicodone

Classification: Opioid Analgesic

Methadone

Brand Name: Dolophine

Classification: Opioid Analgesic

Codeine/Acetaminophen

Brand Name: Tylenol #3

Classification: Opioid Analgesic

Hydrocodone/Acetaminophen

Brand Name: Vicodin, Norco, Lortab

Classification: Opioid Analgesic

Tramadol

Brand Name: Ultram

Classification: Opioid Analgesic

Low-relief/extra side effects of anti-depressants

Oxycodone/Acetaminophen

Brand Name: Percocet, Endocet, Roxicet

Classification: Opioid Analgesic

Buprenorphine/Naloxone

Brand Name: Suboxone

Classification: Opioid Analgesic

Agonist/Antagonist; Lower chance of misuse

Naloxone

Brand Name: Narcan

Classification: Opioid Antagonist

Used for overdose.

Acetaminophen

Brand Name: Tylenol

Classification: Non-opioid analgesic/antipyretic

Indication: Pain&Fever

Side Effects: Hepatotoxicity (Liver)

Interactions: Alcohol, duplicate acetaminophen

Acetadote

Brand Name: Acetylcysteine

Indication: Acetaminophen overdose

Non Steroidal Anti Inflammation Drugs (NSAID)

Indications: Pain, Fever, Inflammation

Side Effects: GI Bleeding, Hypertension, Cardiovascular events, Nephrotoxicity

Interactions: Increased bleeding with anticoagulants/anti platelet and decreases hypertensive medication effectiveness.

Ibuprofen

Brand Name: Advil, Motrin

Classification: NSAID

Naproxen

Brand Name: Aleve, Naprosyn

Classification: NSAID

Diclofenac

Brand Name: Voltaren

Classification: NSAID

Indomethacin

Brand Name: Indocin

Classification: NSAID

Meloxicam

Brand Name: Mobic

Classification: NSAID

Ketorolac

Brand Name: Toradal

Classification: NSAID

Injectable 5x/Day

Celocoxib

Brand Name: Celebrex

Classification: NSAID

Lidocaine

Brand Name: Lidoderm (Patch)

Indication: Local pain relief

Side Effects: Local rash and toxicity

Triptans

Indication: Migraine

Side effects: Chest tightness, Myocardial infraction, Serotonin Syndrome, Hypertension

Interactions: Antidepressants and other drugs that increase Serotonin

Sumatriptan

Brand Name: Imitrex

Classification: Triptan

Rizatriptan

Brand Name: Maxalt

Classification: Triptan

CGRP Inhibitors

Indication: Migraine

Side Effects: Injection site reaction, Anaphylaxis

Erenumab

Brand Name: Aimovig

Classification: CGRP Inhibitor

Fremanezumab

Brand Name: Ajovy

Classification: CGRP Inhibitor

Galcanezumab

Brand Name: Emgality

Classification: CGRP inhibitor

Anticonvulsant

Indications: Seizures, Neuropathic pain, mood disorders, migraines

Side Effects: Sedation, Dizziness, Steven Johnson Syndrome

Valproic acid

Brand Name: Depakote

Classification: Anticonvulsant

Indication: Seizures, bipolar, migraine

Phenytoin

Brand Name: Dilantin

Classification: Anticonvulsant

Indication: Seizures

Lacosamide

Brand Name: Vimpat

Classification: Anticonvulsant

Indication: Seizures

Carbamazepine

Brand Name: Tegretol

Classification: Anticonvulsant

Indication: Seizures

Oxcarbazepine

Brand Name: Trileptal

Classification: Anticonvulsant

Indication: Seizures

Lamotrigine

Brand Name: Lamictal

Classification: Anticonvulsant

Indication: Seizures, Bipolar

Zonisamide

Brand Name: Zonegran

Classification: Anticonvulsant

Indication: Seizures

Levetiracetam

Brand Name: Keppra

Classification: Anticonvulsant

Indication: Seizures

Topriamate

Brand name: Topamax

Classification: Anticonvulsant

Indication: Seizures, Migrain

Pregabalin

Brand Name: Lyrica

Classification: Anticonvulsant

Indication: Neuropathic pain, Seizures

Gabapentin

Brand Name: Neurotin

Classification: Anticonvulsant

Indication: Neuropathic pain, Seizures

Anti-Parkinsons Agent

Indication: Parkinsons

Side Effects: Dyskinesias and Hallucinations

Interactions: Dopamine antagonists (antipsychotics, metoclopramide) reduce effectiveness.

Carbidopa/Levodopa

Brand Name: Sinemet

Classification: Anti-Parkinsons

Ropinirole

Brand Name: Requip

Classification: Anti-Parkinsons (DA agonist)

Also causes restless leg syndrome

Pramipexole

Brand Name: Mirapex

Classification: Anti-Parkinsons (DA agonist)

Also causes restless leg syndrome

Anti-Alzheimers drugs

Indication: Alzheimers

Side effects: Bradycardia (Oral Drugs)

Cerebral Edema/Bleeding (mABS)

Interactions:Anticholinergics oppose AChE-Is; β-blockers ↑ bradycardia

Donepezil

Brand Name: Aricept

Classification: Anti-Alzheimers (AChE-Inhibitor)

Galantamine

Brand Name: Razadyne

Classification: Anti-Alzheimers (AChE-Inhibitor)

Rivastigmine

Brand Name: Exelon

Classification: Anti-Alzheimers (AChE-Inhibitor)

Memantine

Brand Name: Namenda

Classification: Anti-Alzheimers (NMDA Antagonist)

Donepezil/Memantine

Brand Name: Namzaric

Classification: Anti-Alzheimers (AChE-Inhibitor/NMDA)

Lecanemab

Brand Name: Leqembi

Classification: Anti-Alzheimers (mAb)

Donanemab

Brand Name: Kisunla

Classification: Anti-Alzheimers (mAb)

Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitor (SSRI)

Indication: Major Depressive Disorder, Anxiety Disorder

Side Effects: GI upset, headache, sexual dysfunction, Sleep disturbances, Suicidal ideation, Serotonin Syndrome

Interactions: MAOIs, Linezolid, Triptans increase risk of serotonin syndrome

Citalopram

Brand name: Celexa

Classification: SSRI

Escitalopram

Brand Name: Lexapro

Classification: SSRI

Fluoxetine

Brand Name: Prozac

Classification: SSRI

Paroxetine

Brand Name: Paxil

Classification: SSRI

Sertraline

Brand Name: Zoloft

Classification: SSRI

Serotonin Norepinephrine Reuptake Inhibitor (SNRI)

Indication: Major depressive disorder, anxiety disorder

Side Effects: GI upset, headache, sexual dysfunction, Sleep disturbances, Suicidal ideation, Serotonin Syndrome

Interactions: MAOIs, Linezolid, Triptans increase risk of serotonin syndrome

Duloxetine

Brand Name: Cymbalta

Classification: SNRI

Other Indications: Neuropathic pain

Desvenlafaxine

Brand name: Pristiq

Classification: SNRI

Venlafaxine

Brand Name: Effexor (XR)

Classification: SSRI

Tricyclic Antidepressants (TCA)

Indications: Major depressive Disorder, Anxiety Disorder

Side Effects: Anticholinergic, fatal in overdose, serotonin syndrome

Interactions: MAOIs, Linezolid, Triptans increase risk of serotonin syndrome

Amitriptyline

Brand Name: Elavil

Classification: TCA

Additional Indications: Neuropathic Pain, Migraine

Doxepin

Brand Name: Sinequan

Classification: TCA
Addictional Indications: Insomnia

Bupropion

Brand Name: Wellbutrin/Zybran

Classification: MISC.

Indications: Major Depressive Disorder, Anxiety Disorder, Smoking Cessation

Mirtazapine

Brand Name: Remeron

Classification: MISC.

Indications: Major Depressive Disorder, Anxiety Disorder

Trazodone

Brand Name: Desyrel

Classification: MISC.

Indications: Major Depressive Disorder, Anxiety Disorder, Insomnia

Antipsychotics

Indications: Schizophrenia, Bipolar, Acute Agitation

Side Effects: Extrapyramidal Symptoms, Metabolic Syndrome, QTC Prolongation

Interactions: Baseline QT Prolongation, Anti-Parkinson Drugs

Aripiprazole

Brand Name: Abilify

Classification: Antipsychotic

Quetiapine

Brand Name: Seroquel

Classification: Antipsychotic

Risperidone

Brand Name: Reisperdal

Classification: Antipsychotic

Olanzapine

Brand Name: Zyprexa

Classification: Antipsychotics

Ziprasidone

Brand Name: Geodon

Classification: Antipsychotic

Haloperidol

Brand Name: Haldol

Classification: Antipsychotic

Lithium

Indication: Mood stabilizer for bipolar

Classification: Mood Stabilizer

Brand Name: Lithobid

Side effects: Tremors, Seizures, Arrhythmias

Benzodiazepines

Schedule IV

Indication: Anxiety, Alcohol Withdrawal, Status epileptics.

Side Effects: Sedation, Respiratory depression, Abuse/Misuse, Withdrawal risk.

Interactions: Alcohol, CNS Depressants

Clonazepam

Brand Name: Klonopin

Classification: Benzodiazepine

Alprazolam

Brand Name: Xanax

Classification: Benzodiazepine

Diazepam

Brand Name: Valium

Classification: Benzodiazepine

Chlordiazepoxide

Brand Name: Librium

Classification: Benzodiazepine

Midazolam

Brand Name: Versed

Classification: Benzodiazepine

Lorazepam

Brand Name: Ativan

Classification: Benzodiazepine

Buspirone

No Regulation

Brand Name: Buspar

Classification: Non-Benzodiazepine

Indication: Anxiety

Side Effects: Serotonergic medications and Counter interactions with MAOIs

Non-Benzodiazepine Hypnotics

Schedule IV

Indication: Insomnia

Side Effects: Compex Sleep Behaviors, CNS Depression

Interactions: Alcohol, Benzodiazepines, Opioids

Eszopiclone

Brand Name: Lunesta

Classification: Non-Benzodiazepine Hypnotic

Zolpidem

Brand Name: Ambien

Classification: Non-Benzodiazepine Hypnotic

Zaleplon

Brand Name: Sonata

Classification: Non-Benzodiazepine Hypnotic

CNS Stimulants

Schedule II

Indication: ADHD

Side Effects: Insomnia, Weight loss, Cardiovascular events, hypertension, abuse/misuse

Interactions: MAOIs (Hypertensive crisis)

Amphetamine/Dextroamphetamine

Brand Name: Adderall

Classification: CNS Stimulant

Dexmethylphenidate

Brand Name: Focalin

Classification: CSN Stimulant

Methylphenidate

Brand Name: Ritalin, Concentra, Daytrana (patch)

Classification: CNS Stimulant

Lisdexamfetamine

Brand Name: Vyvanse

Classification: CNS Stimulant

Atomoxetine

Brand Name: Strattera

Classification: Non-Stimulant ADHD agent

Side Effects: Suicidal Ideation

Interaction: MAOIs for Hypertensive Crisis

General Anesthetics

Indication: cause sedation for procedures and intubation

Side Effects; Respiratory depression, Hypotension, Bradycardia

Interactions: Blood Pressure and Heart rate lowering drugs, CNS depressants

Etomidate

Brand Name: Amidate

Classification: General Anesthetics

Propofol

Brand Name: Diprivan

Classification: General Anesthetics

CI: Egg Allergy

Dexmedetomidine

Brand Name: Precedex

Classification: General Anesthetics (Light Sedation)