amanda d pharmacy top 200 drugs what they do (part 1)

Acetaminophen

mild pain, fever

Acetaminophen/Butalbital/Caffeine

Tension Headache

Acyclovir

Antiviral for herpes and varciella virus

Adalimumab

tumor necrosis factor inhibitor for rheumatoid arthritis and psoriasis

Albuterol

beta-2 bronchodilator for asthma and other lung diseases

Alendronate

bisphosphonate for osteoporosis (weakening of bones) prevention and treatment

Allopurinol

xanthine oxidase (a natural enzyme in your body) inhibitor for gout prevention

Alprazolam

benzodiazepine (class of prescription medications that slow down brain activity) for anxiety its a dea schedule 4

Amiodarone

is an antiarrhythmic (abnormal, irregular, or too-fast heartbeat) for irregular heartbeat

Amitriptyline

is a tricyclic antidepressant (to treat major depressive disorder)

Amlodipine

calcium channel blocker for high blood pressure

Amlodipine/Benazepril

is a calcium channel blocker ace inhibitor (prescription medications that lower blood pressure) combination for high blood pressure

Amoxicllin

is a penicillin antibiotic (used to treat bacterial infections, such as those in the ears, nose, throat, skin, and respiratory tract)

Amoxicllin/Clavulanic Acid

is a penecillin antibiotic

amphetamine/dextroamphetamine

is a central nervous system stimulant for ADHD it’s a dea scheduled 2

apixaban (Eliquis)

direct factor 10a (modern type of blood thinner (anticoagulant) used to treat and prevent blood clots, and to lower stroke risk in patients with atrial fibrillation) inhibitor blood thinner

aripiprazole

is an antipsychotic (class of psychotropic medications primarily used to manage psychosis, including delusions, hallucinations, and paranoia)

Aspirin

Anti-platelet blood thinner (Antiplatelet drugs prevent blood cells (called platelets) from clumping together to form a clot)

Atenolol

is a beta blocker for high blood pressure and irregular heart beat

Atomoxetine

non-stimulant (alternative prescription medications that, unlike stimulants, are not controlled substances) medication for ADHD

Atorvastatin

is an HMG-CoA reductase inhibitor (commonly known as statins, are the most widely used medications to lower high cholesterol) for high cholesterol

Azithromycin

is a macrolide antibiotic (frequently used to treat respiratory, skin, and sexually transmitted infections, and serve as an alternative for patients allergic to penicillin)

Baclofen

Is a muscle relaxent

Benazepril

is an ace inhibitor for high blood pressure

Benzonatate

is a cough suppresant

brimonidine

is an alpha-2 agonist (. They reduce sympathetic nerve activity, which decreases blood pressure, creates a calming/sedative effect, relieves muscle spasms, and reduces pressure in the eyes) eye drop for glaucoma (Glaucoma is a group of eye diseases that damage the optic nerve, often caused by abnormally high pressure in the eye)

Budesonide

is an inhaled steroid for asthma or copd (Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease)

budesonide/formoterol

is a steroid and beta2 bronchodilator combination for asthma and copd

Bupropion

is an ndri (norepinephrine and dopamine reuptake inhibitor) antidepressant and also for smoking cessation (treat both depression and help smokers quit. It reduces cravings and withdrawal symptoms by keeping these brain chemicals elevated)

Buspirone

medication for anxiety

calcium/cholecalciferol (Ca + Vitamin D3)

is a calcium and vitamin d supplement

canagliflozin

oral medication for diabetes in the sglt 2 inhibitor class (sodium-glucose cotransporter 2) inhibitors, often called "flozins", are a class of prescription oral medications that block the reabsorption of glucose in the kidneys)

carvedilol

is a beta blocker for high blood pressure and irregular heart beat

Cefdinir

is a cephalosporin antibiotic (Cephalosporins are a large, widely used group of bactericidal (bacteria-killing) antibiotics. They fight infections by attacking the cell walls of bacteria, causing the bacteria to break open and die. They are commonly prescribed for a variety of conditions, from strep throat and ear infections to skin and urinary tract infections.)

celecoxib

is a selective cox-2 inhibitor (a class of prescription nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) that specifically block the COX-2 enzyme) inset for pain and inflammation

Cephalexin

is a cephalosporin antibiotic

cetirizine

is a h1 antihistamine for allergy symptoms

chlorthalidone

is a thiazide diuretic (often called "water pills," are medications primarily used to treat high blood pressure and reduce fluid buildup (edema)) for high blood pressure and swelling

ciprofloxacin

is a fluoroquinolone antibiotic (Fluoroquinolones are a class of powerful, synthetic (man-made) antibiotics used to treat or prevent serious bacterial infections. They are highly effective because they work as "bactericidal" agents—meaning they actively kill the bacteria causing the illness rather than just stopping them from multiplying)

Citalopram

SSRI antidepressant (Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitor. It is the most common type of antidepressant medication. SSRIs are primarily used to treat depression, anxiety, and other mood disorders by increasing the availability of serotonin—a chemical messenger in the brain that regulates mood, happiness, and sleep)

Clindamycin

is a lincosamide antibiotic (Lincosamides are a class of antibiotics that stop bacterial growth by blocking the bacteria's ability to create vital proteins. They are primarily used to treat serious bacterial infections in the skin, bones, lungs, and abdomen, and are frequently prescribed to patients who are allergic to penicillin)

clonazepam

is a benzodiazepine for anxiety it is a dea schedule 4 ((often called "benzos") are a class of prescription medications that slow down brain activity. By calming the central nervous system, they produce a relaxing and sedative effect. They are primarily used to treat anxiety, insomnia, panic attacks, seizures, and muscle spasms.)

clonidine

is an alpha 2 agonist for high blood pressure or ADHD