DRUG NAMES/USES/CLASSIFICATIONS

Atorvastatin

Brand: Lipitor | Class: Statin (HMG-CoA reductase inhibitor) | Use: High cholesterol

Simvastatin

Brand: Zocor | Class: Statin (HMG-CoA reductase inhibitor) | Use: High cholesterol

Rosuvastatin

Brand: Crestor | Class: Statin (HMG-CoA reductase inhibitor) | Use: High cholesterol

Lovastatin

Brand: Mevacor | Class: Statin (HMG-CoA reductase inhibitor) | Use: High cholesterol

Pravastatin

Brand: Pravachol | Class: Statin (HMG-CoA reductase inhibitor) | Use: High cholesterol

Ezetimibe

Brand: Zetia | Class: Cholesterol absorption inhibitor | Use: High cholesterol

Gemfibrozil

Brand: Lopid | Class: Fibrate | Use: High triglycerides

Fenofibrate

Brand: Tricor | Class: Fibrate | Use: High triglycerides

Ezetimibe + Simvastatin

Brand: Vytorin | Class: Cholesterol absorption inhibitor + statin | Use: High cholesterol

Lisinopril

Brand: Prinivil (also Zestril) | Class: ACE inhibitor | Use: Hypertension, heart failure

Benazepril

Brand: Lotensin | Class: ACE inhibitor | Use: Hypertension

Enalapril

Brand: Vasotec | Class: ACE inhibitor | Use: Hypertension, heart failure

Lisinopril + HCTZ

Brand: Zestoretic (also Prinzide) | Class: ACE inhibitor + thiazide diuretic | Use: Hypertension

Ramipril

Brand: Altace | Class: ACE inhibitor | Use: Hypertension, heart failure, CV risk reduction

Quinapril

Brand: Accupril | Class: ACE inhibitor | Use: Hypertension, heart failure

Valsartan

Brand: Diovan | Class: ARB (angiotensin II receptor blocker) | Use: Hypertension, heart failure

Losartan + HCTZ

Brand: Hyzaar | Class: ARB + thiazide diuretic | Use: Hypertension

Irbesartan

Brand: Avapro | Class: ARB (angiotensin II receptor blocker) | Use: Hypertension, diabetic kidney disease

Losartan

Brand: Cozaar | Class: ARB (angiotensin II receptor blocker) | Use: Hypertension, diabetic kidney disease

Metoprolol

Brand: Lopressor (also Toprol-XL) | Class: Beta blocker (beta-1 selective) | Use: Hypertension, angina, heart failure

Carvedilol

Brand: Coreg | Class: Beta blocker (alpha + beta) | Use: Heart failure, hypertension

Atenolol

Brand: Tenormin | Class: Beta blocker (beta-1 selective) | Use: Hypertension, angina

Nebivolol

Brand: Bystolic | Class: Beta blocker (beta-1 selective) | Use: Hypertension

Propranolol

Brand: Inderal | Class: Beta blocker (nonselective) | Use: Hypertension, migraine prevention, tremor

Amlodipine

Brand: Norvasc | Class: CCB (dihydropyridine) | Use: Hypertension, angina

Diltiazem

Brand: Cardizem | Class: CCB (non-dihydropyridine) | Use: Hypertension, angina, AFib rate control

Nifedipine

Brand: Procardia (also Adalat CC) | Class: CCB (dihydropyridine) | Use: Hypertension, angina

Verapamil

Brand: Verelan (also Calan) | Class: CCB (non-dihydropyridine) | Use: Hypertension, angina, AFib rate control

Hydrochlorothiazide

Brand: Microzide (abbreviated HCTZ) | Class: Thiazide diuretic | Use: Hypertension, edema

Furosemide

Brand: Lasix | Class: Loop diuretic | Use: Edema, heart failure, hypertension

Triamterene + HCTZ

Brand: Dyazide (also Maxzide) | Class: Potassium-sparing + thiazide diuretic | Use: Hypertension, edema

Spironolactone

Brand: Aldactone | Class: Potassium-sparing diuretic (aldosterone antagonist) | Use: Heart failure, hypertension, edema

Digoxin

Brand: Lanoxin | Class: Cardiac glycoside | Use: Heart failure, AFib rate control

Clonidine

Brand: Catapres | Class: Central alpha-2 agonist | Use: Hypertension (also ADHD, withdrawal symptoms)

Nitroglycerin

Brand: Nitrostat (sublingual tablet) | Class: Nitrate vasodilator | Use: Angina (acute relief)

Hydralazine

Brand: Apresoline | Class: Direct vasodilator | Use: Hypertension

Clopidogrel

Brand: Plavix | Class: Antiplatelet (P2Y12 inhibitor) | Use: Prevents clots after MI, stroke, or stent

Warfarin

Brand: Coumadin (also Jantoven) | Class: Anticoagulant (vitamin K antagonist) | Use: Blood clots, AFib stroke prevention (needs INR monitoring)

Rivaroxaban

Brand: Xarelto | Class: DOAC (factor Xa inhibitor) | Use: Blood clots, AFib stroke prevention

Enoxaparin

Brand: Lovenox | Class: LMWH (low molecular weight heparin), injection | Use: DVT prevention and treatment

Dabigatran

Brand: Pradaxa | Class: DOAC (direct thrombin inhibitor) | Use: AFib stroke prevention, blood clots

Ticagrelor

Brand: Brilinta | Class: Antiplatelet (P2Y12 inhibitor) | Use: Acute coronary syndrome, MI, stent

Metformin

Brand: Glucophage | Class: Biguanide | Use: Type 2 diabetes

Pioglitazone

Brand: Actos | Class: Thiazolidinedione (TZD) | Use: Type 2 diabetes

Insulin Detemir

Brand: Levemir | Class: Long-acting insulin (brand discontinued) | Use: Diabetes (basal insulin)

Insulin Aspart

Brand: Novolog | Class: Rapid-acting insulin | Use: Diabetes (mealtime insulin)

Sitagliptin

Brand: Januvia | Class: DPP-4 inhibitor | Use: Type 2 diabetes

Glyburide

Brand: Diabeta (also Glynase) | Class: Sulfonylurea | Use: Type 2 diabetes

Insulin Glargine

Brand: Lantus | Class: Long-acting insulin | Use: Diabetes (basal insulin)

Glipizide

Brand: Glucotrol | Class: Sulfonylurea | Use: Type 2 diabetes

Insulin Lispro

Brand: Humalog | Class: Rapid-acting insulin | Use: Diabetes (mealtime insulin)

Glimepiride

Brand: Amaryl | Class: Sulfonylurea | Use: Type 2 diabetes

Liraglutide

Brand: Victoza | Class: GLP-1 receptor agonist (injectable) | Use: Type 2 diabetes

Saxagliptin

Brand: Onglyza | Class: DPP-4 inhibitor | Use: Type 2 diabetes

Esomeprazole

Brand: Nexium | Class: PPI (proton pump inhibitor) | Use: GERD, ulcers

Omeprazole

Brand: Prilosec | Class: PPI (proton pump inhibitor) | Use: GERD, ulcers

Promethazine

Brand: Phenergan | Class: Antihistamine (phenothiazine) | Use: Nausea/vomiting, allergies, sedation

Pantoprazole

Brand: Protonix | Class: PPI (proton pump inhibitor) | Use: GERD, ulcers

Dexlansoprazole

Brand: Dexilant | Class: PPI (proton pump inhibitor) | Use: GERD, erosive esophagitis

Ranitidine

Brand: Zantac | Class: H2 blocker (withdrawn from US market in 2020) | Use: GERD, ulcers (historical use)

Famotidine

Brand: Pepcid | Class: H2 blocker | Use: GERD, ulcers

Metoclopramide

Brand: Reglan | Class: Prokinetic / antiemetic (dopamine antagonist) | Use: GERD, gastroparesis, nausea

Meclizine

Brand: Antivert (also Dramamine Less Drowsy) | Class: Antihistamine (antivertigo / antiemetic) | Use: Vertigo, motion sickness

Dicyclomine

Brand: Bentyl | Class: Antispasmodic (anticholinergic) | Use: IBS

Ondansetron

Brand: Zofran | Class: 5-HT3 antagonist (antiemetic) | Use: Nausea and vomiting

Budesonide

Brand: Uceris (also Entocort EC) | Class: Corticosteroid (GI-targeted) | Use: Ulcerative colitis, Crohn's disease

Rabeprazole

Brand: Aciphex | Class: PPI (proton pump inhibitor) | Use: GERD, ulcers

Lansoprazole

Brand: Prevacid | Class: PPI (proton pump inhibitor) | Use: GERD, ulcers

Amoxicillin

Brand: Amoxil | Class: Penicillin antibiotic | Use: Ear, sinus, strep and other bacterial infections

Azithromycin

Brand: Zithromax | Class: Macrolide antibiotic | Use: Respiratory infections, STIs

Cephalexin

Brand: Keflex | Class: Cephalosporin antibiotic (1st gen) | Use: Skin infections, strep, UTI

Levofloxacin

Brand: Levaquin | Class: Fluoroquinolone antibiotic | Use: Respiratory, urinary, and skin infections

Ciprofloxacin

Brand: Cipro | Class: Fluoroquinolone antibiotic | Use: UTI, GI, and respiratory infections

Penicillin

Brand: Pen VK (penicillin V potassium) | Class: Penicillin antibiotic | Use: Strep throat, other bacterial infections

Cefdinir

Brand: Omnicef | Class: Cephalosporin antibiotic (3rd gen) | Use: Ear, sinus, throat, and skin infections

Clindamycin

Brand: Cleocin | Class: Lincosamide antibiotic | Use: Skin, dental, and anaerobic infections

Metronidazole

Brand: Flagyl | Class: Nitroimidazole antibiotic | Use: Anaerobic infections, bacterial vaginosis, trichomoniasis

Clarithromycin

Brand: Biaxin | Class: Macrolide antibiotic | Use: Respiratory infections, H. pylori

Minocycline

Brand: Minocin | Class: Tetracycline antibiotic | Use: Acne, skin and respiratory infections

Nitrofurantoin

Brand: Macrobid | Class: Urinary antibacterial | Use: UTI

Cefuroxime

Brand: Ceftin | Class: Cephalosporin antibiotic (2nd gen) | Use: Respiratory, ear, and urinary infections

Mupirocin

Brand: Bactroban | Class: Topical antibiotic | Use: Impetigo, skin infections

Amoxicillin + Clavulanate

Brand: Augmentin | Class: Penicillin + beta-lactamase inhibitor | Use: Sinus, ear, skin, and bite infections

Fluconazole

Brand: Diflucan | Class: Azole antifungal | Use: Yeast infections (vaginal candidiasis, thrush)

Valacyclovir

Brand: Valtrex | Class: Antiviral | Use: Herpes (genital, cold sores), shingles

Acyclovir

Brand: Zovirax | Class: Antiviral | Use: Herpes, shingles, chickenpox

Oseltamivir

Brand: Tamiflu | Class: Neuraminidase inhibitor (antiviral) | Use: Influenza

Ketoconazole

Brand: Nizoral | Class: Azole antifungal | Use: Fungal infections (oral tablets; topical for skin and scalp)

Nystatin

Brand: Mycostatin | Class: Polyene antifungal | Use: Candidiasis (thrush, skin)

Escitalopram

Brand: Lexapro | Class: SSRI | Use: Depression, anxiety

Sertraline

Brand: Zoloft | Class: SSRI | Use: Depression, anxiety, OCD, PTSD

Trazodone

Brand: Desyrel | Class: SARI (serotonin antagonist/reuptake inhibitor) | Use: Depression (often used off-label for insomnia)

Duloxetine

Brand: Cymbalta | Class: SNRI | Use: Depression, anxiety, nerve pain, fibromyalgia

Citalopram

Brand: Celexa | Class: SSRI | Use: Depression

Paroxetine

Brand: Paxil | Class: SSRI | Use: Depression, anxiety, OCD, PTSD

Fluoxetine

Brand: Prozac | Class: SSRI | Use: Depression, OCD, bulimia

Venlafaxine

Brand: Effexor | Class: SNRI | Use: Depression, anxiety

Amitriptyline

Brand: Elavil | Class: TCA (tricyclic antidepressant) | Use: Depression, nerve pain, migraine prevention

Bupropion

Brand: Wellbutrin (also Zyban) | Class: NDRI | Use: Depression, smoking cessation, seasonal affective disorder

Desvenlafaxine

Brand: Pristiq | Class: SNRI | Use: Depression