(US) Common Drugs List

ATORVASTATIN

(Lipitor)

High Cholesterol

→ Lower cholesterol levels in the blood, reducing the risk of heart disease and stroke.

LEVOTHYROXINE

(Synthroid, Levoxyl)

Thyroid Hormone

→ Treat hypothyroidism, helping to regulate metabolism and energy levels.

LISINOPRIL

(Prinivil, Zestril)

High Blood Pressure

→ Treat high blood pressure and heart failure, improving blood flow and reducing strain on the heart.

METFORMIN

(Glucophage)

Diabetes (oral medication)

→ Treat type 2 diabetes, helping to control blood sugar levels by improving insulin sensitivity and reducing glucose production in the liver.

AMLODIPINE

(Norvasc)

High Blood Pressure

→ Calcium Channel Blocker, treat high blood pressure and chest pain (angina), helping to relax blood vessels and improve blood flow.

METOPROLOL

(Lopressor, Toprol XL)

High Blood Pressure - Irregular Heartbeat

→ Treat high blood pressure and heart-related conditions, helping to reduce heart rate and improve blood flow.

ALBUTEROL

(Proventil, Ventolin)

Asthma, Lung Disease

→ Treat asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) by relaxing the muscles in the airways to improve breathing.

OMEPRAZOLE

(Prilosec)

Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD) and Heartburn

→ Proton pump inhibitor that reduces stomach acid production, helping to relieve heartburn symptoms and promote healing of ulcers.

LOSARTAN

(Cozaar)

High Blood Pressure

→ Treat high blood pressure and protect the kidneys in diabetic patients.

SIMVASTATIN

(Zocor)

High Cholesterol

→ Lowers cholesterol levels in the blood, reducing the risk of heart disease and stroke.

GABAPENTIN

(Neurontin)

Seizures, Nerve Pain

→ Treat nerve pain and seizures, it is an anticonvulsant that affects the way nerves send messages to the brain.

CARVEDILOL

(Coreg)

High Blood Pressure - Irregular Heart Beat

→ Treat high blood pressure and heart failure, helping to improve heart function and reduce the risk of heart-related complications.

MELOXICAM

(Mobic)

Pain/ Inflammation of joints

→ Relieve pain, swelling, and inflammation in conditions like arthritis (viêm khớp).

CITALOPRAM

(Celexa)

SSRI Antidepressant

→ Treat major depressive disorder and anxiety disorders by increasing serotonin levels in the brain. (For the mood)

DULOXETINE

(Cymbalta)

SNRI Antidepressant

→ Treat major depressive disorder and generalized anxiety disorder, as well as chronic pain conditions. (For the mood)

ALPRAZOLAM

(Xanax)

Control IV

Anxiety

→ Treat anxiety and panic disorders. (For the mood)

POTASSIUM CHLORIDE (KCl)

(K-Dur, Klor-con)

Potassium Supplement

→ Treat or prevent potassium deficiency.

CLOPIDOGREL

(Plavix)

Antiplatelet Blood Thinner

→ Reduce the risk of heart disease and stroke by preventing blood clots by prevent platelets from sticking together

ASPIRIN

(Ecotrin)

Pain/Fever & Antiplatelet Blood Thinner

→ Relieve pain, reduce inflammation, and lower fever. It also reduces the risk of heart attacks and strokes by preventing blood clots.

RANITIDINE

(Zantac)

Heartburn/ GERD

→ Reduces stomach acid production to treat conditions like GERD and ulcers.

ATENOLOL

(Tenormin)

High Blood Pressure - Irregular Heartbeat

→ Treat high blood pressure and reduce the risk of heart-related conditions.

CYCLOBENZAPRINE

(Flexeril)

Muscle Relaxant

→ Relieve muscle spasms and discomfort caused by acute musculoskeletal conditions.

GLIPIZIDE

(Glucotrol)

Oral medication for diabetes

→ Control blood sugar levels in adults with type 2 diabetes by increasing insulin production.

METHYLPHENIDATE

(Ritalin)

Control II

ADHD

→ Treat ADHD and narcolepsy by increasing attention and decreasing impulsiveness. (For the mood)

AZITHROMYCIN

(Zithromax)

Antibiotic

→ Treat various bacterial infections by inhibiting protein synthesis.

CLONAZEPAM

(Klonopin)

Control IV

Anxiety

→ Treat panic disorders and seizures by enhancing the effects of a neurotransmitter in the brain. (For the mood)

IRBESARTAN

(Avapro)

High Blood Pressure

→ Treat high blood pressure and kidney disease by relaxing blood vessels.

PROGESTERONE

(Prometrium)

Progesterone Hormone

→ Regulates various functions in the menstrual cycle and supports pregnancy.

DOXAZOSIN

(Cardura)

High Blood Pressure - Enlarged Prostate (BPH)

→ Treat high blood pressure and symptoms of benign prostatic hyperplasia by relaxing blood vessels and muscles.

LINAGLIPTIN

(Tradjenta)

Diabetes

→ Manage type 2 diabetes by increasing insulin levels and decreasing glucose production.

ADALIMUMAB

(Humira)

Rheumatoid Arthritis Psoriasis

→ Prescribed for conditions like rheumatoid arthritis, Crohn's disease, and psoriasis.

NITROFURANTOIN

(Macrobid, Macrodantin)

Antibiotics

→ Treat urinary tract infections by inhibiting bacterial growth.

BUDESONIDE

(Pulmicort)

Asthma, COPD

→ Manage asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) by reducing inflammation in the airways.

AMLODIPINE + BENAZEPRIL

(Lotrel)

High Blood Pressure

→ Combination medication for hypertension and heart failure. It works by relaxing blood vessels and reducing blood pressure.

VALSARTAN + HCTZ

(Diovan HCT)

High Blood Pressure

→ Combination medication for high blood pressure and heart failure.

DIGOXIN

(Lanoxin)

Heart Failure - Irregular Heartbeat

→ Treat heart conditions such as atrial fibrillation and heart failure (suy tim) by increasing the strength and efficiency of heart contractions.

ACETAMINIPHEN + BUTALBITAL + CAFFEINE

(Fioricet)

Tension Headache

→ A combination medication used to treat tension headaches, providing pain relief and reducing headache symptoms.

INSULIN DEGLUDEC

(Tresiba)

Diabetes

→ A long-acting insulin used to control blood sugar levels in adults and children with diabetes. (Injection)

KETOCONAZOLE

(Nizoral)

Antifungal

→ Treat fungal infections, including skin infections and systemic fungal diseases. (Cream, shampoo..)

NITROGLYCERIN

(Nitrostat)

Chest Pain

→ Treat chest pain (angina) by relaxing blood vessels and improving blood flow to the heart.

TEMAZEPAM

(Restoril)

Control IV

Insomnia - Sleep

→ Treat insomnia by helping patients fall asleep and stay asleep.

AMIODARONE

(Pacerone, Cordarone)

Irregular Heartbeat

→ Treat and prevent various types of serious irregular heartbeats.

MEMANTINE

(Namenda)

Dementia (mất trí nhớ)

→ Treat moderate to severe Alzheimer's disease by helping to improve memory, attention, and the ability to perform daily functions.

CANAGLIFLOZIN

(Invokana)

Diabetes

→ Improve blood sugar control in adults with type 2 diabetes, by increasing the excretion of glucose through urine.

KETOROLAC

(Toradol)

Pain/ Inflammation

→ Relieve moderate to severe pain, inflammation, often after surgery.

LIOTHYRONINE

(Cytomel)

Thyroid Hormone

→ Treat hypothyroidism by increasing metabolism and energy levels.

LITHIUM

(Lithobid, Eskalith)

Mood Stabilizer

→ Used to treat bipolar disorder and reduce the frequency of manic episodes.

DICYCLOMINE

(Bentyl)

Irritable Bowel (Ruột kích thích)

→ Used to treat irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) by reducing bowel spasms and cramps.

PRAMIPEXOLE

(Mirapex)

Parkinson’s Disease - Restless Leg Syndrome

→ Used to treat Parkinson's disease and restless legs syndrome by stimulating dopamine receptors.

NEBIVOLOL

(Bystolic)

High Blood Pressure - Irregular Heartbeat

→ Treat high blood pressure and heart failure by reducing heart rate and improving heart function.

TERAZOSIN

(Hytrin)

High blood Pressure - Enlarged Prostate (BPH)

→ Treat high blood pressure and symptoms of benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) by relaxing blood vessels and muscles in the prostate.

MAGNESIUM OXIDE (MgO)

(Mag-Ox)

Magnesium Supplement

→ Prevent and treat magnesium deficiency, aid in digestion, and relieve constipation.

COLCHICINE

(Colcrys)

Gout Prevention & Treatment

→ Treat gout flares and familial Mediterranean fever by reducing inflammation.

BENZONATATE

(Tessalon Perles)

Cough Suppressant

→ Used to relieve coughing by numbing the throat and lungs.

FAMOTIDINE

(Pepcid)

Heartburn/ GERD

→ Decrease stomach acid production, used to treat conditions like gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) and ulcers.

DIAZEPAM

(Valium)

Control IV

Anxiety

→ Used to treat anxiety, muscle spasms, and seizures by enhancing the effects of a neurotransmitter called GABA. (For the mood)

ROPINIROLE

(Requip)

Parkinson’s Disease & Restless Leg Syndrome

→ Treat Parkinson's disease and restless legs syndrome by mimicking dopamine effects in the brain.

BENAZEPRIL

(Lotensin)

High blood Pressure

→ Treat high blood pressure and heart failure by relaxing blood vessels.

METRONIDAZOLE

(Flagyl)

Antibiotics

→ Used to treat bacterial infections, particularly those affecting the stomach, skin, joints, and respiratory tract.

METHOCARBAMOL

(Robaxin)

Muscle Relaxant

→ Used to relieve muscle pain and discomfort caused by strains, sprains, and other muscle injuries.

NIFEDIPINE

(Procardia, Adalat CC)

High Blood Pressure

→ Treat high blood pressure and angina by relaxing blood vessels.

BACLOFEN

(Lioresal)

Muscle relaxant

→ Used to treat muscle spasms and spasticity.

METHOTREXATE

(Trexall)

Cancer Rheumatoid Arthritis

→ A chemotherapy drug used to treat certain types of cancer and autoimmune diseases by inhibiting cell growth.

LOVASTATIN

(Mevacor, Altoprev)

High Cholesterol

→ lower cholesterol levels in the blood, reducing the risk of heart disease.

TOPIRAMATE

(Topamax)

Seizures, Migraine Prevention (Động kinh, đau nửa đầu)

→ Used to treat epilepsy and prevent migraines.

INSULIN LISPRO

(Humalog)

Diabetes

→ Used to control blood sugar levels in people with diabetes, particularly during meals. (Injection)

BUSPIRONE

(Buspar)

Anxiety

→ Used to manage anxiety disorders and provide relief from anxiety symptoms. (For the mood)

ESOMEPRAZOLE

(Nexium)

Heartburn - GERD

→ Used to reduce stomach acid, treating conditions like GERD.

ALENDRONATE

(Fosamax)

Osteoporosis Prevention & Treatment (loãng xương)

→ Used to prevent and treat osteoporosis by inhibiting bone resorption.

OXYCODONE

(Roxicodone, Oxycontin)

Control II

Moderate To Serve Pain

→ Used to manage moderate to severe pain by acting on the brain's opioid receptors.

ALLOPURINOL

(Zyloprim)

Gout Prevention

→ Used to reduce uric acid levels in conditions like gout.

VENLAFAXINE

(Effexor)

SNRI Antidepressant

→ Treat depression and anxiety disorders. (For the mood)

LISINOPRIL + HTCZ

(Prinzide, Zestoretic)

High Blood Pressure

→ Combination medication for hypertension used to treat high blood pressure and reduce the risk of heart failure.

WARFARIN

(Coumadin)

Vitamin K Antagonist Blood Thinner

→ Prevent blood clots and reduce the risk of stroke.

PROPRANOLOL

(Inderal)

High Blood Pressure - Irregular Heartbeat

→ Used to treat high blood pressure, anxiety, and certain heart conditions.

LOSARTAN + HCTZ

(Hyzaar)

High Blood Pressure

→ Combination medication treats high blood pressure, anxiety, and certain heart conditions.

CETIRIZINE

(Zyrtec)

Allergy Symptoms

→ Relieve allergy symptoms such as sneezing, runny nose, and itchy eyes. (OTC)

THYROID

(Armour Thyroid)

Thyroid Hormone

CIPROFLOXACIN

(Cipro)

Antibiotic

→ Treat bacterial infections, including respiratory and urinary tract infections.

ISOSORBIDE MONONITRATE

(Imdur)

Chest Pain Prevention

→ Used to prevent angina (chest pain) by relaxing blood vessels and improving blood flow.

SUMATRIPTAN

(Imitrex)

Migraine Headache

→ Used to treat migraine headaches by narrowing blood vessels in the brain.

INSULIN DETEMIR

(Levemir)

Diabetes

→ Control blood sugar levels in people with diabetes. (Injection)

TRIAMTERENE + HCTZ

(Maxzide, Dyazide)

High Blood Pressure - Swelling

→ Combination medication treats high blood pressure and reduces fluid retention (swelling).

SULFAMETHOXAZOLE + TRIMETHOPRIM (SMX/TMP)

(Bactrim, Septra)

Antibiotic

→ A combination antibiotic used to treat various bacterial infections by inhibiting bacterial growth.

LEVETIRACETEM

(Keppra)

Seizures

→ Treat seizures in epilepsy patients.

HYDRALAZINE

(Apresoline)

High Blood Pressure

→ Treat high blood pressure by relaxing blood vessels.

MIRTAZAPINE

(Remeron)

Tetracyclic Antidepressant

→ An antidepressant used to treat major depressive disorder by balancing neurotransmitters in the brain. (For the mood)

RIVAROXABAN

(Xarelto)

Blood Thinner Inhibitor

→ Prevent and treat blood clots, reducing the risk of stroke in patients with atrial fibrillation.

ARIPIPRAZOLE

(Abilify)

Antipsychotic

→ Treat schizophrenia and bipolar disorder by helping to restore the balance of certain neurotransmitters in the brain.

OXYBUTYNIN

(Ditropan Oxytrol)

Overactive Bladder

→ Treat overactive bladder by reducing urinary frequency and urgency.

VALSARTAN

(Diovan)

High Blood Pressure

→ Used to treat high blood pressure and heart failure, helping to relax blood vessels.

FERROUS SAULFATE (FeSO4)

(Feosol)

Iron Supplement

→ Iron supplement used to treat or prevent iron deficiency anemia by providing the body with additional iron.

OSELTAMIVIR

(Tamiflu)

Antiviral

→ Help body fight off certain viruses that can cause disease.

AMOXICILLIN + CLAVULANIC ACID

(Augmentin)

Antibiotic

→ Treat bacterial infections by inhibiting the growth of bacteria.

RIZATRIPTAN

(Maxalt)

Migraine Headache

→ Treat migraine headaches by narrowing blood vessels in the brain and relieving pain.

GUAIFENESIN

(Robittusin, Mucinex)

Chest & Throat Congestion

(OTC)

PHENTERMINE

(Apidex)

Control IV

Weight Loss Medication

→ Suppresses appetite to aid in weight loss.

LEVODOPA + CARBIDOPA

(Sinemet)

Parkinson’s Disease

→ A combination medication used to treat Parkinson's disease by increasing dopamine levels in the brain.

OMEGA-3-ACID ETHYL ESTERS

(Lovaza)

High Cholesterol & Triglycerides

→ Used to lower triglyceride levels in the blood.

ETHINYL ESTRADIOL + DESOGESTREL

(Desogen, Mircette)

Birth Control of Hormonal Levels.

→ A combination oral contraceptive used to prevent pregnancy by inhibiting ovulation and regulating menstrual cycles.