key drugs - therapeutic use

Naphazoline HCL

Decrease in eye redness

Phenylephrine HCL

Nasal congestion

Doxazosin

BPH, Hypertension

Brimonidine tartrate

Elevated intraocular pressure, Ocular redness

Clonidine

ADHD, Hypertension

Labetalol hydrochloride

Hypertension

Dopamine hydrochloride

BP in acute situations

Norepinephrine bitartrate

BP in acute situations

Epinephrine

Acute allergic reactions, BP, pupil dilation

Atenolol

Acute MI, Angina

Metoprolol succinate

Angina, HFrEF, Hypertension, MI

Metoprolol tartrate

Angina, Hypertension, Myocardial infarction

Nebivolol hydrochloride

Hypertension

Carvedilol

HFrEF, Hypertension

Propranolol

Cardiovascular conditions

Benazepril

Hypertension

Enalapril maleate

Heart failure, MI, Renal protection

Lisinopril

HFrEF, Hypertension, ST-elevated myocardial infarction

Ramipril

HF post-MI, Hypertension, Reduced CV event risk

Irbesartan

Diabetic nephropathy, Hypertension

Losartan

Hypertension, Diabetic nephropathy

Olmesartan

Hypertension

Valsartan

HFrEF, Hypertension, Post-MI

Sacubitril; Valsartan

Heart failure

Amlodipine; Benazepril

Hypertension

Amlodipine

Angina, Hypertension

Nifedipine extended release

Angina, Hypertension

Diltiazem

Hypertension, Chronic stable angina, Vasospastic angina

Verapamil hydrochloride

Angina, Atrial fibrillation, Hypertension, SVT, PSVT prevention

Bumetanide

Edema

Furosemide

Edema

Torsemide

Hypertension, Edema

Chlorthalidone

Edema, Hypertension

Hydrochlorothiazide

Edema, Hypertension

HCTZ lisinopril

Hypertension

HCTZ losartan

Hypertension, LV hypertrophy

HCTZ triamterene

Hypertension, Edema

Spironolactone

Ascites, HFrEF, Hypertension, Primary hyperaldosteronism

Vasopressin

Water balance regulation, Vasodilatory shock

Atropine

Sinus bradycardia, AV nodal block, Ventricular arrhythmias, Cholinergic crisis

Hydralazine

Hypertension

Isosorbide mononitrate

Angina pectoris

Nitroglycerin

Angina pectoris

Sodium nitroprusside

Compensatory hypertension (surgery)

Flecainide

Paroxysmal AFib/Flutter and SVT prevention, Ventricular arrhythmia prevention

Lidocaine hydrochloride

Local anesthesia, Ventricular arrhythmias

Amiodarone

Ventricular arrhythmias

Adenosine

Paroxysmal supraventricular tachycardia

Digoxin

AFib, AFlutter, Rate control, HFrEF

Heparin sodium unfractionated

Anticoagulation

Enoxaparin sodium

Acute coronary syndrome, DVT treatment and prevention

Rivaroxaban

Nonvalvular AFib, CAD/PAD, DVT prevention or treatment

Apixaban

DVT, Nonvalvular AFib, Venous thromboprophylaxis, Pulmonary embolism

Argatroban

Heparin-induced thrombocytopenia, PCI

Warfarin

Myocardial infarction, Thromboembolic complications

Aspirin

Analgesia, Antipyretic, Anti-inflammatory, Revascularization, ACS, Ischemic heart disease

Clopidogrel

ST-elevated MI, Non-ST ACS, MI, Ischemic stroke, Peripheral arterial disease

Alteplase

Acute ischemic stroke, Acute MI, Pulmonary embolism

Atorvastatin

Familial hypercholesterolemia, ASCVD prevention

Lovastatin

Hypercholesterolemia

Pravastatin

Hyperlipidemia, CV disease prevention

Rosuvastatin

Familial hypercholesterolemia, Hypertriglyceridemia, CV prevention

Simvastatin

Hyperlipidemia, Familial hypercholesterolemia, Hypertriglyceridemia

Fenofibrate

Hypercholesterolemia, Mixed dyslipidemia, Hypertriglyceridemia

Ezetimibe

Familial hypercholesterolemia, Sitosterolemia, Hyperlipidemia

Evolocumab

Familial hypercholesterolemia, Hyperlipidemia, CV event prevention

Clobetasol propionate

Eczema, Psoriasis, Dermatitis

Hydrocortisone topical

Anal/genital pruritus, Dermatoses, Hemorrhoids

Methylprednisolone

Anti-inflammatory, Immunosuppressant

Prednisolone sodium, prednisolone acetate

Anti-inflammatory, Immunosuppressant

Prednisone

Anti-inflammatory, Immunosuppressant

Adalimumab

Crohn’s disease, Arthritis, Psoriasis, Ulcerative colitis

Infliximab

Ankylosing spondylitis, Crohn’s disease, Psoriasis, Arthritis, Ulcerative colitis

Hydroxyzine hydrochloride

Anxiety, Perioperative/peripartum adjunct, Pruritus, Allergies, Antiemetic

Hydroxyzine pamoate

Anxiety, Perioperative/peripartum adjunct, Pruritus, Allergies, Antiemetic

Chlorpheniramine maleate

Allergy symptoms, Allergic rhinitis, Urticaria, Pruritus

Olopatadine hydrochloride ophthalmic

Allergic conjunctivitis

Ketotifen fumarate ophthalmic

Allergic conjunctivitis

Lidocaine hydrochloride topical

Local anesthesia

Pramoxine hydrochloride

Local analgesia

Bacitracin, neomycin, polymyxin B

Topical infection prevention

Benzoyl peroxide

Acne vulgaris, Acne rosacea

Adapalene

Acne vulgaris

Salicylic acid

Acne, Dermatitis, Hyperkeratotic skin disorders

Terbinafine hydrochloride topical

Dermatologic fungal infections

Ketoconazole shampoo

Ringworm, Jock itch, Athlete’s foot, Dermatitis

Miconazole nitrate

Vulvovaginal candidiasis, Skin and mucous fungal infections

Tolnaftate

Tinea pedis, cruris, corporis, Pedis prevention

Timolol maleate ophthalmic

Elevated intraocular pressure

Bimatoprost

Elevated intraocular pressure, Hypotrichosis

Latanoprost

Elevated intraocular pressure

Carbamide peroxide otic agent

Ear wax loosening, Oral wound cleansing

Dextromethorphan polistirex

Dry cough

Guaifenesin

Wet cough

Nicotine polacrilex, nicotine patches

Smoking cessation

Phytonadione

Vitamin K deficiency bleeding, Hypoprothrombinemia

Potassium chloride

Hypokalemia

Magnesium sulfate

Pre-eclampsia seizure prevention, Hypomagnesemia

Sodium bicarbonate

Electrolyte balance

Sodium chloride

Rehydration, Electrolyte rebalan