**Drug List

brand and generic, use, and how the body uses it

Celexa-citalopram

depression (SSRI-selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors)

Cymbalta-duloxetine

depression (SNRI-serotonin-Norepinephrine reuptake inhibitors)

Effexor-venlafaxine

depression (SNRI-serotonin-Norepinephrine reuptake inhibitors)

Elavil-amitriptyline

depression (TCA-tricyclic antidepressants)

Lexapro-escitalopram

depression (SSRI-selective serotonin reuptake) 

Pamelor-nortriptyline

depression (TCA-tricyclic antidepressants)

Paxil-paroxetine

depression (SSRI-selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors)

Pristiq-desvenlafaxine

depression (SNRI-serotonin-Norepinephrine reuptake inhibitors)

Prozac-fluoxetine

depression (SSRI- selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors)

Remeron-mirtazapine

depression (antidepressant)

Wellbutrin XL - bupropion

depression -antidepressant

Zoloft- sertraline

depression (SSRI-selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors)

Lamictal- lamotrigine

bipolar disorder (antimanic)

Lithobid-lithium

bipolar disorder - antimanic

Risperdal-risperidone

bipolar/schizophrenia - antipsychotic

Depakote ER- divalproex sodium

bipolar disorder/ seizure disorder (neurologic)

Abilify-aripiprazole

schizophrenia - antipsychotic

Seroquel-quetiapine

schizophrenia (antipsychotic)

Adderall XR-amphetamine/dextroamphetamine

CII

CNS stimulant (central nervous system stimulant)

Concerta - methylphenidate

CII

ADHD(attention deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder)

CNS stimulant (central nervous system stimulant)

Focalin XR-dexmethylphenidate

CII

ADHD/CNS Stimulant

Vyvance-lisdexamfetamine

CII

ADHD/CNS Stimulant

Ativan-lorazepam

CIV

ADHD/ Benzodiazepine

Valium-diazepam

CIV

Anxiety/ benzodiazepine

Xanax-alprazolam

CIV

anxiety/benzodiazepine

Buspar-buspirone

Anxiety- receptor partial antagonist

Desyrel-trazodone

depression, insomnia -serotonin reuptake inhibitor

Dilantin-phenytoin

status epilepticus - hydantoin

Aricept-donepezil

Alzheimer’s disease. acetylcholinesterase inhibitors

Namenda-memantine

Alzheimers-NMDA receptor agonist

Cogentin-benztropine

Parkinsons, anti-parkinson

Requip-ropinirole

Parkinsons, dopamine agonist

Armour Thyroid - thyroid

hyperthyroidism, thyroid hormone

Synthroid - levothyroxine

hyperthyroidism, thyroid hormone

Actos- pioglitazone

type 2 diabetes, thiazolidinedione

Amaryl-glimepiride

type 2 diabetes, sulfonylurea

Glucophage-metformin

type 2 diabetes, biguanide

Glucotrol-glipizide

type 2 diabetes, sulfonylurea

Janumet-metformin/sitagliptin

type 2 diabetes, biguanide/DPP-4 inhibitor

Januvia-sitagliptin

type 2 diabetes, DPP-4 inhibitors

Micronase- glyburide

type 2 diabetes, sulfonylurea

Ozempic-semaglutide

type 2 diabetes, GLP-1 receptor

Humalog-insulin lispro

diabetes mellitus - insulin

Humulin N-insulin NPH

diabetes mellitus, insulin

Lantus-insulin glargine

diabetes mellitus, insulin

Levemir- insulin detemir

diabetes mellitus, insulin

Novolog- insulin aspart

diabetes mellitus, insulin

Travatan- travaprost

Glaucoma, prostaglandin analogue

Xalatan-latanoprost

glaucoma, prostaglandin analogue

Alphagan P-brimonidine

glaucoma, alpha-agonist

Advair Diskus- fluticasone/salmeterol

asthma, COPD- beta 2 agonist/corticosteroids

Asmanex Twisthaler-mometasone

Asthma, corticosteroids

Atrovent HFA-ipratropium HFA

COPD, anticholinergic

Beconase AQ-beclomethasone

allergic rhinitis, corticosteroids,

Benadryl- diphenhydramine

allergies, H1 antagonist

Claritin- loratadine

allergies, H1 antagonist

Combivent- albuterol/ipratropium

asthma, anticholinergic/ beta2 agonist

Flonase Nasal Spray- fluticasone nasal spray

allergic rhinitis, corticosteroids

Nasacort AQ- triamcinolone nasal spray

allergic rhinitis, corticosteroids

ProAir HFA/Proventil HFA/Ventolin HFA- albuterol HFA

asthma, bronchodilator

Pulmicort Respules-budesonide

asthma, corticosteroids,

Singulair-montelukast

asthma, leukotriene receptor antagonist

Spiriva Handihaler-tiotropium

COPD, anticholonergic

Symbicort-budesonide/formoterol

asthma, corticosteroid/ beta-2 agonist

Vistaril-hydroxyzine

allergies, H1 antagonist

Xyzal- levocetirizine

allergies, H1 antagonist

Zyrtec-cetirizine

allergies, H1 antagonist,

Flovent HFA-fluticasone HFA

asthma, corticosteroids

Nasonex Nasal Spray- mometasone nasal spray

allergic rhinitis, corticosteroids,

Phenergan-promethazine

antiemetic, antihistamines

Zofran-ondansetron

antiemetic, 5-HT3 receptor antagonist,

Dramamine-meclizine

motion sickness, H1 antagonist

Cheratussin AC- guaifenesin/codeine

CV

cough suppressant & expectorant.

antitussive/expectora nt combination

Tessalon Perls- benzonatate

cough, antitussive

Robitussin DM- guaifenesin/dextromethorphan

cough, expectorant

Celebrex-celecoxib

inflammation/ NSAID/cox-2 inhibitor

Flexeril-cyclobenzaprine

skeletal muscle relaxant, muscle relaxant,

Lioresal-baclofen

spastiity, muscle relaxant

Lyrica-pregabalin

CV

neuropathic pain, GABA analogue

Mobic-meloxicam

NSAID, Osteoarthritis

Motrin/Advil-ibuprofen

inflammation, NSAID

MS Contin - morphine

CII

analgesic, opioid analgesic

Naprosyn- naproxen

inflammation, NSAID

Neurontin- gabapentin

neuropathic pain/ seizure

Oxycontin- oxycodone

CII

analgesic, opioid

Soma-carisoprodol

CIV

skeletal muscle relaxant, muscle relaxant

Tylenol-acetaminophen

analgesic, nonopioid analgesic

Tylenol with Codeine- acetaminophen/codeine

CIII

analgesic, opioid combination

Ultram-tramadol

CIV

analgesic, opioid

Voltaren-diclofenac

analgesic, opioid combination

Norco-hydrocodone/acetaminophen

CII

analgesic, opioid combination

Zanaflex-tizanidine

muscle relaxant, alpha-2 agonist

Robaxin-methocarbamol

muscle spasm, muscle relaxant

Adipex-phentermine

CIV

obesity, CNS stimulant

Zyloprim-allopurinol

Xanthine oxidase inhibitor, GOUT

Fosamax- alendronate

osteoporosis - bisphosphonate

Topamax - topiramate

seizures, antiepileptic

Trileptal-oxcarbazepine

partial seizure, antiepileptic

Ambien-zolpidem

CIV

insomnia, gamma-aminobutyric acid agonist

Restoril-temazepam

CIV

insomnia, Benzodiazepine