Common Drugs- Name/Purpose

Tylenol, Panadol

Generic Name: Acetaminophen

Acetaminophen

Purpose: Pain relief, fever reduction

Advil, Motrin

Generic Name: Ibuprofen

Ibuprofen

Purpose: Pain relief, inflammation, fever reduction

Claritin, Alavert

Generic Name: Loratadine

Loratadine

Purpose: Allergy relief (antihistamine)

Prilosec

Generic Name: Omeprazole

Omeprazole

Purpose: Reduces stomach acid (e.g., heartburn, acid reflux, ulcers)

Prinivil, Zestril

Generic Name: Lisinopril

Lisinopril

Purpose: Lowers blood pressure

Norvasc

Generic Name: Amlodipine

Amlodipine

Purpose: Lowers blood pressure

Cozaar

Generic Name: Losartan

Losartan

Purpose: Lowers blood pressure

Diovan

Generic Name: Valsartan

Valsartan

Purpose: Lowers blood pressure

Lopressor

Generic Name: Metoprolol Tartrate

Metoprolol Tartrate

Purpose: Lowers blood pressure & heart rate

Toprol XL

Generic Name: Metoprolol Succinate

Metoprolol Succinate

Purpose: Lowers blood pressure & heart rate

Tenormin

Generic Name: Atenolol

Atenolol

Purpose: Lowers blood pressure

Coreg

Generic Name: Carvedilol

Carvedilol

Purpose: Heart failure & hypertension

HydroDiuril

Generic Name: Hydrochlorothiazide (HCTZ)

Hydrochlorothiazide (HCTZ)

Purpose: Diuretic / lowers blood pressure

Lasix

Generic Name: Furosemide

Furosemide

Purpose: Diuretic / reduces fluid & swelling

Aldactone

Generic Name: Spironolactone

Spironolactone

Purpose: Diuretic / treats BP & fluid retention

Catapres

Generic Name: Clonidine

Clonidine

Purpose: Lowers blood pressure

Lipitor

Generic Name: Atorvastatin

Atorvastatin

Purpose: Lowers cholesterol

Zocor

Generic Name: Simvastatin

Simvastatin

Purpose: Lowers cholesterol

Crestor

Generic Name: Rosuvastatin

Rosuvastatin

Purpose: Lowers cholesterol

Pravachol

Generic Name: Pravastatin

Pravastatin

Purpose: Lowers cholesterol

Mevacor

Generic Name: Lovastatin

Lovastatin

Purpose: Lowers cholesterol

Glucophage

Generic Name: Metformin

Metformin

Purpose: Lowers blood sugar

Januvia

Generic Name: Sitagliptin

Sitagliptin

Purpose: Controls blood sugar

Jardiance

Generic Name: Empagliflozin

Empagliflozin

Purpose: Lowers blood sugar

Farxiga

Generic Name: Dapagliflozin

Dapagliflozin

Purpose: Lowers blood sugar

Trulicity

Generic Name: Dulaglutide

Dulaglutide

Purpose: Weekly injection for diabetes

Ozempic

Generic Name: Semaglutide

Semaglutide

Purpose: Weekly injection for diabetes / weight control

Lantus

Generic Name: Insulin Glargine

Insulin Glargine

Purpose: Long-acting insulin

Humalog

Generic Name: Insulin Lispro

Insulin Lispro

Purpose: Fast-acting insulin

Zoloft

Generic Name: Sertraline

Sertraline

Purpose: Depression / anxiety

Lexapro

Generic Name: Escitalopram

Escitalopram

Purpose: Depression / anxiety

Prozac

Generic Name: Fluoxetine

Fluoxetine

Purpose: Depression / anxiety

Paxil

Generic Name: Paroxetine

Paroxetine

Purpose: Depression / anxiety

Celexa

Generic Name: Citalopram

Citalopram

Purpose: Depression / anxiety

Cymbalta

Generic Name: Duloxetine

Duloxetine

Purpose: Depression / anxiety / nerve pain

Effexor XR

Generic Name: Venlafaxine

Venlafaxine

Purpose: Depression / anxiety

Wellbutrin XL

Generic Name: Bupropion

Bupropion

Purpose: Depression / smoking cessation

Xanax

Generic Name: Alprazolam

Alprazolam

Purpose: Anxiety / panic attacks

Ativan

Generic Name: Lorazepam

Lorazepam

Purpose: Anxiety

Valium

Generic Name: Diazepam

Diazepam

Purpose: Anxiety / muscle relaxant

Buspar

Generic Name: Buspirone

Buspirone

Purpose: Anxiety

Abilify

Generic Name: Aripiprazole

Aripiprazole

Purpose: Antipsychotic / mood stabilizer

Seroquel

Generic Name: Quetiapine

Quetiapine

Purpose: Schizophrenia / bipolar / depression

Risperdal

Generic Name: Risperidone

Risperidone

Purpose: Antipsychotic

Lamictal

Generic Name: Lamotrigine

Lamotrigine

Purpose: Mood stabilizer / seizures

Ambien

Generic Name: Zolpidem

Zolpidem

Purpose: Insomnia

Trazodone

Generic Name: Trazodone

Trazodone

Purpose: Sleep aid / antidepressant

Lunesta

Generic Name: Eszopiclone

Eszopiclone

Purpose: Insomnia

Zyrtec

Generic Name: Cetirizine

Cetirizine

Purpose: Allergies

Allegra

Generic Name: Fexofenadine

Fexofenadine

Purpose: Allergies