Medication

adrenergics

Mimic the action of the sympathetic nervous system, which responds to stress; used to treat bronchospasms, allergic reactions, hypotension

adrenergics

Generic names:

epinephrine, phenylephrine, pseudoephedrine, dopamine

Brand names:

Bronkaid, Neo-Synephrine, Sudafed, Intropin

analgesics

Alleviate pain by altering the perception of nociceptive stimuli without producing anesthesia or loss of consciousness

narcotics

Decrease pain sensation in central nervous system; chronic use may lead to physical dependence

narcotics

Generic names:

codeine, morphine, meperidine, oxycodone, hydrocodone

Brand names:

Dermerol, OxyContin, Percocet, Vicodin, Lortab

nonnarcotics

Act peripherally to inhibit prostaglandins (local hormones); they may also be anti-inflammatory and antipyretic (reduce fever); Cox-2 inhibitors limit an enzyme that causes inflammation without affecting a related enzyme that protects the stomach lining

nonnarcotics

Generic names:

aspirin (acetylsalicylic acid; ASA), acetaminophen (APAP), ibuprofen, celecoxib (Cox-2 inhibitor)

Brand names:

Tylenol, Motrin, Advil, Celebrex

anesthetics

Reduce or eliminate sensation. Compounds that reversibly depress neuronal function, which produces loss of ability to perceive pain and other sensations

anesthetics

Generic names:

local: lidocaine, bupivacaine

general: nitrous oxide, midazolam, thiopental

Brand names:

Xylocaine, Marcaine, Versed, Pentothal

anticoagulants

Prevent coagulation and formation of blood clots by blocking various steps in the blood clotting process

anticoagulants

Generic names:

heparin, warfarin, apixaban, dabigatran, rivaroxaban

Brand names:

Coumadin, Eliquid, Pradaxa, Xarelto

anticonvulsants

Suppress or reduce the number and/or intensity of seizures

anticonvulsants

Generic names:

phenobarbital, phenytoin, carbamazepine, valproic acid

Brand names:

Dilantin, Tegretol, Depakene