Top 101 Drugs

Atomoxetine

Strattera

SNRI (Neuropsych)

ADHD (RARE NON-CONTROLLED ADHD med)

MedGuide

Rx

BLACK BOX: People w/ ADHD have higher rates of suicidal ideation and of planning/attempting suicide

10mg, 18mg, 25mg, 40mg, 60mg, 80mg, 100mg

Dexmethylphenidate

Focalin, Focalin XR

CNS stimulant (Neuropsych)

ADHD

MedGuide

Rx

C-II

BLACK BOX: People w/ ADHD have higher rates of suicidal ideation and of planning/attempting suicide

IR tabs: 2.5mg, 5mg, 10mg

XR caps: 5mg, 10mg, 15mg, 20mg, 25mg, 30mg, 35mg, 40mg

Dextroamphetamine/Amphetamine

Adderall, Adderall XR

Amphetamine (Neuropsych)

ADHD

MedGuide

Rx

C-II

BLACK BOX: People w/ ADHD have higher rates of suicidal ideation and of planning/attempting suicide

Tabs: 7.5mg, 10mg, 12.5mg, 15mg, 20mg, 30mg

XR caps: 5mg, 10mg, 15mg, 20mg, 25mg, 30mg

Lisdexamfetamine

Vynase

CNS stimulant (Neuropsych)

ADHD

MedGuide

Rx

C-II

BLACK BOX: People w/ ADHD have higher rates of suicidal ideation and of planning/attempting suicide

Chewable tabs: 10mg, 20mg, 30mg, 40mg, 50mg, 60mg

Caps: 10mg, 20mg, 30mg, 40mg, 50mg, 60mg, 70mg

Methylphenidate

Concerta, Ritalin

CNS Stimulant (Neuropsych)

ADHD

MedGuide

Rx

C-II

BLACK BOX: People w/ ADHD have higher rates of suicidal ideation and of planning/attempting suicide

Tabs: 5mg, 10mg, 20mg

ER tabs: 18mg, 27mg, 36mg, 54mg

Donepezil

Aricept

Reversible acetylcholinesterase inhibitor (Neuropsych)

Alzheimer's Disease

No MedGuide

Rx

Non-controlled

5mg, 10mg, 23mg

Commonly dosed 10mg qd

Buspirone

Buspar

Antianxiety agent (Neuropsych)

Anxiety (RARE NON-CONTROLLED anxiety med)

No MedGuide

Rx

5mg, 7.5mg, 10mg, 15mg, 30mg

Ciprofloxacin

Cipro

Quinolone antibiotic

Avoid with minerals (Mg, Al, Zn; 2-6 hours apart)

Extensive warnings list (ex. tendon rupture, neuro toxicity ("floxed"))

MedGuide

Rx

Non-controlled

250mg, 500mg, 750mg

Always dosed BID

Clindamycin

Cleocin

Antibacterial antibiotic

Take with food to avoid GI upset and/or diarrhea

Risk for C. diff.

No MedGuide

Rx

Non-controlled

Caps: 75mg, 150mg, 300mg

Commonly dosed 150-300mg every 6-8 hours

Azithromycin

Zithromax, Z-PAK

Macrolide antibiotic

Risk for QT prolongation

No MedGuide

Rx

Non-controlled

500mg on 1st day, then 250mg qd f4d

Cefdinir

Omnicef

Cephalosporin antibiotic

Must take 2+ hours before or after antacids

No MedGuide

Rx

Non-controlled

Cap: 300mg q12h

Susp: 125mg/5ml, 250mg/5ml

600mg QD dosing f10d found to be as effective as 300mg BID dosing

Cephalexin

Keflex

Cephalosporin antibiotic

Low risk of penicillin allergy

No MedGuide

Rx

Non-controlled

250mg, 500mg, 750mg

Commonly dosed QID

Doxycycline

Vibramycin, Doryx

Tetracycline antibiotic

Acne, Bacterial infection

DO NOT lie down after taking

Avoid sunlight

No MedGuide

Rx

Non-controlled

50mg - 100mg taken BID WITH water

Mupirocin

Bactroban

Inhibits protein synthesis in cells

Bacterial skin infection (impetigo)

Cream/ointment (topical only)

No MedGuide

Rx

Non-controlled

Nitrofurantoin

Macrodantin, Macrobid

Antibiotic

UTI treatment

Risk of pulmonary toxicity

No MedGuide

Rx

Non-controlled

Caps: 50mg, 100mg; take WITH FOOD

Macrobid dosed BID

Macrodantin dosed QID

Ofloxacin

Ocuflox, Floxin

Antibiotic (fluoroquinolone)

Rx

Non-controlled

Oral: 200mg, 300mg, 400mg

Susp: 40mg/ml, 20mg/ml, 4mg/ml

Otic/Opthalmic: 0.3%

Sulfamethoxazole/Trimethoprim

Bactrim, Septra

Sulfonamide + folic acid inhibitor

Bacterial infection

Avoid sunlight and watch for rash

Can raise K+ levels (especially with ACEi)

MedGuide

Rx

Non-controlled

SS: 80mg/400mg

DS: 160mg/800mg

Do not refrigerate

Take WITH WATER

Amoxicillin

Amoxil

Penicillin (antibiotic)

Watch for PEN VK allergy

No MedGuide

Rx

Non-controlled

Susp: 125/5ml, 250ml/5ml

Caps: 250mg 500mg

Commonly dosed TID

Can taste better if refrigerated

Amoxicillin/Clavulanate

Augmentin

Penicillin + beta-lactamase inhibitor (antibiotic)

Watch for PEN VK allergy

No MedGuide

Rx

Non-controlled

Tabs: 250mg/125mg, 500mg/125mg, 875mg/125mg

Commonly dosed BID or TID

Always take with food

Susp should be refrigerated

Apixaban

Eliquis

Factor Xa inhibitor anticoagulant

Stroke, DVT, pulmonary embolism (for pts with nonvalvular AF)

Bleeding risk (avoid with NSAIDs)

MedGuide

Rx

Non-controlled

10mg BID for 1 week, then 5mg BID qd

Carbamazepine

Tegretol

Antiepileptic, antimanic (Anti-convulsant)

Seizure disorders, neuropathic pain, BPD

Must monitor blood concentration

SJ rash risk, hyponatremia

MedGuide

Rx

Non-controlled

BLACK BOX: Class warning for antiepileptic drugs and suicidal thoughts and behavior

Gabapentin

Neurontin

Antiepileptic (Anti-convulsant)

Seizure disorders, neuropathic pain

Respiratory depression, sedation, weight gain/edema

MedGuide

Rx

Non-controlled

BLACK BOX: Class warning for antiepileptic drugs and suicidal thoughts and behavior

100mg, 300mg, 400mg, 600mg, 800mg

Lamotrigine

Lamictal

Antiepileptic (Anti-convulsant)

Seizure disorders

SJ risk, rash

MedGuide

Rx

Non-controlled

BLACK BOX: Class warning for antiepileptic drugs and suicidal thoughts and behavior

Levetiracetam

Keppra

Antiepileptic (Anti-convulsant)

Seizure disorders

Divorce drug

MedGuide

Rx

Non-controlled

BLACK BOX: Class warning for antiepileptic drugs and suicidal thoughts and behavior

Pregabalin

Lyrica

Antiepileptic (Anti-convulsant)

Seizure disorders, fibromyalgia, neuropathic pain

Weight gain

MedGuide

Rx

C-V

BLACK BOX: Class warning for antiepileptic drugs and suicidal thoughts and behavior

IR Caps: 25mg, 50mg, 75mg, 100mg

CR Tabs: 82.5mg, 165mg, 330mg

Topiramate

Topamax, Trokendi

Qsymia = topiramate + phentermine (Rx, C-IV, weight management)

Antiepileptic (Anti-convulsant)

Seizure disorders, migraine prophylaxis

"Dopamax" can increase kidney stones among many other adverse SE's

MedGuide

Rx

Non-controlled

BLACK BOX: Class warning for antiepileptic drugs and suicidal thoughts and behavior

25mg, 50mg, 100mg, and 200mg

Sprinkle Caps: 15mg and 25mg

Valproic Acid

Depakene

Antiepileptic (Anti-convulsant)

Seizure disorders

Liver and teratogenic toxicity

MedGuide

Rx

Non-controlled

BLACK BOX: Class warning for antiepileptic drugs and suicidal thoughts and behavior

Bupropion

Wellbutrin SR, Wellbutrin XL, Zyban

Antidepressant (Neuropsych)

Depression, smoking cessation

Seizure risk, don't take hs - insomnia

Class warning for antiepileptic drugs and suicidal thoughts and behavior

MedGuide

Rx

Non-controlled

IR: 75mg and 100mg

XL, SR tablets: 100mg, 150mg, 200mg, 300mg

ER tablets: 174mg, 348mg, 522mg

Mirtazapine

Remeron

Antidepressant (Neuropsych)

Depression

Increased appetite and weight gain - take hs

Class warning for antidepressant drugs causing suicidal thoughts and behavior

7.5mg, 15mg, 30mg, 45mg

MedGuide

Rx

Non-controlled

Trazadone

Desyrel

Antidepressant (Neuropsych)

Depression, insomnia - take hs

Class warning for antidepressant drugs causing suicidal thoughts and behavior

50mg, 100mg, 150mg, 300mg

MedGuide

Rx

Non-controlled

Fluconazole

Diflucan

Antifungal (anti-infective)

Candidiasis (yeast infection tx; single dose)

QT prolongation and liver toxicity

150mg, 200mg, and 200mg

No MedGuide

Rx (oral and parenteral)

Non-controlled

Ketoconazole

Nizoral (tabs, cream; Rx)

Nizoral Anti-Dandruff (1% OTC shampoo)

Fungal infection (Antifungal; anti-infective)

Tablets ONLY can cause fatal liver toxicity and/or QT prolongation

No MedGuide

Non-controlled

Hydroxyzine

Atarax, Vistaril

Antihistamine (Immunotherapy)

Allergies

QT prolongation

10mg, 25mg, 50mg

Max of 100mg/day in Europe

No MedGuide

Rx

Non-controlled

Levocetirizine

Xyzal

Antihistamine (Immunotherapy)

Allergic rhinitis, urticaria

OTC metabolite of hydroxyzine and cetirizine

No MedGuide

Rx and OTC (OTC dosed qd)

Non-controlled

Loratadine

Claritin

Claritin D = loratadine + pseudoephedrine

Antihistamine (Immunotherapy)

Allergies

10mg orally qd (MAX dose)

No MedGuide

OTC

Non-controlled

Cetrizine

Zyrtec

Antihistamine (Immunotherapy)

Allergic rhinitis, pruritus

OTC metabolite of hydroxyzine

10mg orally qd (MAX dose)

No MedGuide

OTC

Non-controlled

Meclizine

Antivert, Bonine

Antihistamine (GI)

Motion sickness

25mg is most common dose

No MedGuide

Rx and OTC

Non-controlled

Azelastine

Astepro: OTC, antihistamine nasal spray

Astelin: Rx, antihistamine nasal spray

Optivar: Rx, antihistamine eye drops

Pulmonary + ophthalmology

Allergic rhinitis or allergic conjunctivitis

No MedGuide

Non-controlled

Monteleukast

Singulair

Leukotriene receptor antagonist (pulmonary)

Asthma, allergies

Suicide risk - serious neuropsych events

Asthma is best indication; may avoid for allergies

5mg or 10mg hs

MedGuide

Rx

Non-controlled

Aripiprazole

Abilify

Atypical antipsychotic (Neuropsych)

Depression, BPD

Weight gain (less significant vs others), hyperglycemia, DM, dyslipidemia

Risk of metabolic syndrome and extrapyramidal side effects (EPS)

Tabs: 2mg, 5mg, 10mg, 15mg, 20mg, 30mg

MedGuide

Rx

Non-controlled

Olanzapine

Zyprexa

Atypical antipsychotic (Neuropsych)

Schizophrenia

Weight gain, hyperglycemia, DM, dyslipidemia

Risk of metabolic syndrome and extrapyramidal side effects (EPS)

2.5mg, 5mg, 7.5mg, 10mg, 15mg, 20mg, and ODT

MedGuide

Rx

Non-controlled

Quetiapine

Seroquel, Seroquel XR

Antipsychotic (Neuropsych)

Schizophrenia, BPD, anxiety

Weight gain, hyperglycemia, DM, dyslipidemia

Risk for metabolic syndrome and extrapyramidal side effects (EPS)

25mg, 100mg, 150mg, 200mg, and 300mg

MedGuide

Rx

Non-controlled

Risperidone

Risperdal

Atypical antipsychotic (Neuropsych)

Schizophrenia

Weight gain, hyperglycemia, DM, dyslipidemia

Risk for metabolic syndrome and extrapyramidal side effects (EPS)

Highest risk for galactorrhea and/or gynecomastia

0.25mg, 0.5mg, 1mg, 2mg, 3mg, 4mg, 6mg and ODT

MedGuide

Rx

Non-controlled

Atenolol

Tenormin

Beta-adrenergic blocker (Cardiovascular; Beta-1 selective antagonist)

Angina, HTN

Risk of bradycardia

25mg, 50mg, 100mg

No MedGuide

Rx

Non-controlled

Benazepril

Lotensin

ACEi (Cardiovascular)

HTN (don't pair with ARB)

ACEi cough and teratogenic effects

25mg, 50mg, and 100mg

No MedGuide

Rx

Non-controlled

Clonidine

Catapres

Central alpha-adrenergic agonist (cardiovascular; alpha-2 agonist)

HTN (beware of rebound HTN with abrupt discontinuation)

IR Tabs: 0.1mg, 0.2mg, 0.3mg

Weekly Patch: 0.1mg/day, 0.2mg/day, 0.3mg/day

No MedGuide

Rx

Non-controlled

Amlodipine + Benazepril

Lotrel

CCB + ACEi (Cardiovascular)

HTN

Edema, cough, teratogenic effects

2.5/10mg, 5/10mg, 5/20mg, 5/40mg, 10/20mg, and 10/40mg

No MedGuide

Rx

Non-controlled

Amlodipine

Norvasc

CCB (Cardiovascular)

HTN

High doses qd can cause edema

2.5mg, 5mg, 10mg

No MedGuide

Rx

Non-controlled

Finasteride

Proscar (BPH), Propecia (hair loss)

5-alpha-reductase inhibitor (Genitourinary)

Pregnant women MUST AVOID tablets

5mg for PBH; 1mg for hair growth

No MedGuide

Rx

Non-controlled

Tamsulosin

Flomax

Selective alpha-1a adrenergic antagonist (genitourinary)

Benign prostatic hyperplasia (PBH)

Syncope due to being alpha-1 blocker

0.4mg caps taken hs to avoid syncope

No MedGuide

Rx

Non-controlled

Alprazolam

Xanax

Benzodiazepine (Neuropsych)

Anxiety, panic disorder

Rebound anxiety with abrupt discontinuation

All benzo's come with risk of dependance and memory impairment

0.25mg, 0.5mg, 1mg, 2mg

MedGuide

Rx

C-IV

Clonazepam

Klonopin

Benzodiazepine (Neuropsych)

Anxiety, panic disorder, seizure disorders (approved for seizure and panic disorders)

Rebound anxiety with abrupt discontinuation

All benzo's come with risk of dependance and memory impairment

Tabs: 0.5mg, 1mg, 2mg

ODT: 0.125mg, 0.25mg

MedGuide

Rx

C-IV

Diazepam

Valium

Diastat (rectal gel used for acute seizure tx)

Benzodiazepine (Neuropsych)

Anxiety

Rebound anxiety with abrupt discontinuation

All benzo's come with risk of dependance and memory impairment

Tabs: 2mg, 5mg, 10mg

MedGuide

Rx

C-IV

Lorazepam

Ativan

Benzodiazepine (Neuropsych)

Anxiety

Rebound anxiety with abrupt discontinuation

All benzo's come with risk of dependance and memory impairment

0.5mg, 1mg, 2mg

MedGuide

Rx (Oral and Parenteral)

C-IV

HCTZ

Hydrodiuril, Microzide

Combos with other diuretic drugs

Thiazide diuretic (Cardiovascular)

Edema

Risk of hyponatremia, hypokalemia, reduced magnesium, and increased uric acid (increased gout)

Take in the morning

12.5mg, 25mg, 50mg

No MedGuide

Rx

Non-controlled

HCTZ + Triamterene

Dyazide, Maxzide

Thiazide diuretic + potassium sparing diuretic (Cardiovascular)

Edema

Risk of hyponatremia, hypokalemia, and increased uric acid (increased gout)

Take in the morning

Dyazide tabs: 37.5mg and 75mg

Maxzide tabs: 25mg and 50mg

No MedGuide

Rx

Non-controlled

Spironolactone

Aldactone

Potassium sparing diuretic (Cardiovascular)

Heart failure, HTN

Can cause hyperkalemia, gynecomastia

25mg, 50mg, 100mg

No MedGuide

Rx

Non-controlled

Torsemide

Demadex

Loop diuretic (Cardiovascular)

Edema, heart failure

Can cause hyponatremia, hypokalemia, increased uric acid (increased gout), decreased magnesium, dehydration, hypovolemia

5mg, 10mg, 20mg, 100mg

No MedGuide

Rx

Non-controlled

Sildenafil

Viagra

Phosphodiesterase-5 inhibitor (Genitourinary)

Erectile dysfunction

Avoid use of nitrates

25mg, 50mg, 100mg

No MedGuide

Rx

Non-controlled

Tadalafil

Cialis

Phosphodiesterase-5 inhibitor (Genitourinary)

Erectile dysfunction, BPH

Avoid use with nitrates

2.5mg, 5mg, 10mg, 20mg

No MedGuide

Rx

Non-controlled

Famotidine

Pepcid, Pepcid AC (OTC)

Histamine-2 receptor antagonist (Gastrointestinal)

Heartburn, gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), peptic ulcer disease

10mg, 20mg (QD or BID), 40mg (HS)

No MedGuide

Rx, OTC

Non-controlled

Omeprazole

Prilosec, Prilosec OTC

Proton pump inhibitor (Gastrointestinal)

Heartburn, gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), peptic ulcer disease

Linked to fractures and/or osteoporosis (hip, wrist, spine), C. diff. infections, dementia, and B12 insufficiency

10mg, 20mg, 40mg

MedGuide

Rx, OTC

Non-controlled

Amtriptyline

Elavil

Tricyclic antidepressant (Neuropsych)

Depression

Risk of dry mouth, sedation, arrythmia

10mg, 25mg, 50mg, 100mg

MedGuide

Rx

Non-controlled

Pantoprazole

Protonix

Proton pump inhibitor (Gastrointestinal)

Heartburn, gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), peptic ulcer disease

Linked to fractures and/or osteoporosis (hip, wrist, spine), C. diff. infections, dementia, and B12 insufficiency

20mg, 40mg dosed QD

MedGuide

Rx (Oral, Parenteral)

Non-controlled

Paroxetine

Paxil, Paxil CR

Selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI; Neuropsych)

Depression, Anxiety, OCD, PTSD

Risk of suicide, withdrawal symptoms, discontinuation syndrome

Caps: 10mg, 20mg, 30mg, 40mg

MedGuide

Rx

Non-controlled

Esomeprazole

Nexium

Proton pump inhibitor (Gastrointestinal)

Heartburn, gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), peptic ulcer disease

Linked to fractures and/or osteoporosis (hip, wrist, spine), C. diff. infections, dementia, and B12 insufficiency

20mg, 40mg dosed QD

MedGuide

Rx, OTC

Non-controlled

Doxepin

Silenor (low dose for anxiety), Sinequan (depression)

Tricyclic antidepressant (Neuropsych)

Insomnia, anxiety

Risk for dry mouth, sedation, arrhythmia

3mg, 6mg for sleep

10mg, 25mg, 50mg, 100mg for depression

MedGuide

Rx

Non-controlled

Atorvastatin

Lipitor

Caduet = amlodipine + atorvastatin

HMG-CoA reductase inhibitor (Cardiovascular)

Hypercholesterolemia

Risk of rhabdomyolysis, myalgia

10mg, 20mg, 30mg, 40mg, 60mg, 80mg

No MedGuide

Rx

Non-controlled

Evolocumab

Repatha

PCSK9 inhibitor, monoclonal antibody, antilipemic agent (Cardiovascular)

Hypercholesterolemia

420mg once monthly or 140mg every 2 weeks (given as SQ injection)

No MedGuide

Rx (parenteral)

Non-controlled

Ezetimibe

Zetia

Vytorin = ezetimibe + simvastatin (Rx; common add on with other antihyperlipidemic drugs)

Cholesterol absorption inhibitor (Cardiovascular)

Hypercholesterolemia

Only dosed 10mg QD

No MedGuide

Rx

Non-controlled

Fenofibrate

Tricor

Fibrate (Cardiovascular)

Hypercholesterolemia (lowers TG's)

40mg, 48mg, 54mg, 107mg, 120mg, 145mg, 160mg

No MedGuide

Rx

Non-controlled

Lovastatin

Mevacor

HMG-CoA Reductase inhibitor (Cardiovascular)

Hypercholesterolemia

Risk of rhabdo, myalgia

Standard tabs: 20mg and 40mg

ER tabs: 20mg, 40mg, 60mg

No MedGuide

Rx

Non-controlled

Pravastatin

Pravachol

HMG-CoA Reductase inhibitor (Cardiovascular)

Hypercholesterolemia

Risk of rhabdo, myalgia

10mg, 20mg, 40mg, 80mg; ALL QD

No MedGuide

Rx

Non-controlled

Rosuvastatin

Crestor

HMG-CoA Reductase inhibitor (Cardiovascular)

Hypercholesterolemia

Risk of rhabdo, myalgia

5mg, 10mg, 20mg, and 40mg

No MedGuide

Rx

Non-controlled

Simvastatin

Zocor

Vytorin = ezetimibe + simvastatin (Rx)

HMG-CoA Reductase inhibitor (Cardiovascular)

Hypercholesterolemia

Risk of rhabdo, myalgia

5mg, 10mg, 20mg, 40mg, 80mg

No MedGuide

Rx

Non-controlled

Lithium

Lithobid, Eskalith, Lithonate

Lithium salt, Antimanic (Neuropsych)

BPD

Risk of weight gain

Monitor blood concentrations

Drink plenty of H2O

No MedGuide

Rx

Non-controlled

Oxybutynin

Ditropan, Oxytrol

Anticholinergic, Antispasmodic (Genitourinary)

Urinary incontinence

Risk of dry mouth and/or constipation

Rx: Ditropan Tabs

OTC: Oxytrol for Women; apply twice weekly

No MedGuide

Non-controlled

Acetaminophen

APAP, Tylenol

Analgesic, Antipyretic

Pain, Fever

Avoid with alcohol and/or liver problems with high doses

No MedGuide

OTC solo tx or Rx combo tx

Non-controlled

Aspirin

Bayer Aspirin, Ecotrin

NSAID, Platelet aggregation inhibitor (Cardiovascular)

Pain, stroke, MI prevention

Take with food

No MedGuide

OTC

Non-controlled

Celecoxib

Celebrex

NSAID (COX-2 selective; analgesic)

Pain, arthritis

Less GI upset/bleeds vs other NSAIDs

Taken QD or BID

MedGuide

Rx

Non-controlled

Codeine + APAP

Tylenol with Codeine

Opioid agonist (Analgesic)

Pain

Risk of GI issues, itching, allergies sedation (primarily due to codeine)

AVOID IN CHILDREN

MedGuide

Rx

C-3

Diclofenac

Voltaren, PENNSAID (diclofenac sodium topical solution) 1.5% and 2%, Flector patch 1.3%

NSAID (Analgesic)

Pain, arthritis

Take oral med with food

OTC gel (1%) can be applied up to QID

MedGuide

Rx and OTC

Non-controlled

Hydrocodone

Norco, Vicodin (both hydrocodone + APAP)

Opioid agonist (Analgesic)

Pain

MedGuide

Rx

C-2

Ibuprofen

Motrin, Advil

NSAID (Analgesic)

Pain, fever

Take with food

MedGuide

Rx (300, 400, 600, 800) and OTC (200)

Non-controlled

Meloxicam

Mobic

NSAID (Analgesic)

Pain, arthritis

Take with food

MedGuide

Rx

Non-controlled

Morphine

MS Contin

Opioid agonist (Analgesic)

Pain

Risk of GI upset, itching, sedation

MedGuide

Rx (oral and parenteral)

C-2

Naproxen

Aleve, Naprosyn

NSAID (Analgesic)

Pain, arthritis

Take with food

Usually QD or BID

MedGuide

Rx (375, 500) and OTC (220)

Non-controlled

Oxycodone

OxyContin

Opioid agonist (Analgesic)

Pain

Risk of GI upset, itching, sedation

Usually taken BID q8H

MedGuide

Rx

C-2

Oxycodone + APAP

Percocet

Opioid agonist (Analgesic)

Pain

Risk of GI upset, itching, sedation

MedGuide

Rx

C-2

Tramadol

Ultram

Ultracet = Tramadol + APAP

Opioid agonist, SNRI (Analgesic)

Pain

Risk of seizure

300mg/day MAX for 75+ y.o.; 400mg/day MAX for adults

MedGuide

Rx

C-4

Memantine

Namenda

NMDA receptor antagonists (Neuropsych)

Alzheimer's disease

No MedGuide

Rx

Non-controlled

Zolpidem

Ambien, Intermezzo

Hypnotic (Neuropsych)

Insomnia

Risk of sleep driving, sleep eating, sleep sex

Higher doses for men vs women

MedGuide

Rx

C-4

Desvenlafaxine

Pristiq

SNRI (Neuropsych)

Depression

Class warning for suicidal thoughts and behaviors

MedGuide

Rx

Non-controlled

Duloxetine

Cymbalta

SNRI (Neuropsych)

Depression, anxiety, neuropathic pain, chronic musculoskeletal pain

Class warning for suicidal thoughts and behaviors

MedGuide

Rx

Non-controlled

Venlafaxine

Effexor

SNRI (Neuropsych)

Depression

Class warning for suicidal thoughts and behaviors

MedGuide

Rx

Non-controlled

Citalopram

Celexa

SSRI (Neuropsych)

Depression

Risk of torsades de pointes and other arrhythmias in pts with risk factors that may prolong QTc interval

Class warning for suicidal thoughts and behaviors

MedGuide

Rx

Non-controlled

Escitalopram

Lexapro

SSRI (Neuropsych)

Anxiety, depression

Risk of torsades de pointes and other arrhythmias in pts with risk factors that may prolong QTc interval

Class warning for suicidal thoughts and behaviors

MedGuide

Rx

Non-controlled

Fluoxetine

Prozac, Prozac Weekly (90mg/wk)

SSRI (Neuropsych)

Depression, panic disorders, OCD, bulimia nervosa

Class warning for suicidal thoughts and behaviors

MedGuide

Rx

Non-controlled

Sertraline

Zoloft

SSRI (Neuropsych)

Depression, panic disorder, PTSD, OCD

Class warning for suicidal thoughts and behaviors

MedGuide

Rx

Non-controlled

Cyclosporine

Restasis (dry eyes), CEQUA (dry eyes), Sandimmune and Neoral (organ transplant anti-rejection)

Calcineurin inhibitor, Immunosuppressant agent (Ophthamology)

Dry eye disease, anti-rejection

No MedGuide

Rx

Non-controlled