TOP 200 DRUGS

Brand

Brand

The name given to a specific medication by the pharmaceutical company.

Generic

The non-proprietary name of a medication, often the active ingredient.

Class

The category or group of medications that share similar characteristics or mechanisms of action.

Indication

The specific medical condition or reason for using a particular medication.

Special Considerations

Specific instructions or precautions to be aware of when taking a medication.

Penicillin antibiotic

Used to treat bacterial infections.

Cleocin

Antibiotic (Clindamycin/Lincomycin) for bacterial infections.

Nizoral topical

Antifungal (Ketoconazole) for fungal infections; may cause liver and heart problems.

Lexapro

SSRI (Escitalopram) for Depression/Anxiety; avoid with MAO inhibitors and in children under 12.

Risperdal

Antipsychotic (Risperidone) for Schizophrenia; may cause temperature sensitivity.

Lunesta

Z-drug/hypnotic (Eszopiclone) for insomnia.

Prozac

SSRI (Fluoxetine) for Depression; avoid with MAO inhibitors.

Effexor

SNRI (Venlafaxine) for Depression/anxiety; avoid MAO inhibitors and in children under 18.

Ambien

Z-drug/hypnotic (Zolpidem) for insomnia; avoid with alcohol.

Clozaril

Antipsychotic (Clozapine) for Schizophrenia; may weaken the immune system and cause seizures/heart problems.

Pamelor

Tricyclic antidepressant (Notroptyline) for Depression.

Celexa

SSRI (Citalopram) for Depression; avoid with MAO inhibitors and in children.

Zoloft

SSRI (Sertraline) for Depression; avoid with MAO inhibitors.

Seroquel

Antipsychotic (Quetiapine) for Schizophrenia.

Elavil

Tricyclic Antidepressant (Amitriptyline) for Depression; avoid with MAO inhibitors.

Desyrel

Antidepressant (Trazodone) for depression/anxiety.

Luvox

SSRI (Fluvoxamine) for OCD/Depression.

Lamictal

Anticonvulsant (Lamotrigine) for Bipolar disorder.

Cogentin

Antiparkinsonian (Benztropine) for Parkinson's.

Dilantin

Anticonvulsant (Phenytoin) to prevent/control seizures.