Top 200 Drugs for Infectious Diseases, Respiratory, and Others (copy)

What are Penicillins for?

What are Penicillins for?

Bacterial infection

Penicillins

ends in “cillin”

Amoxil

amoxicillin Penicillins

Augmentin

amoxicillin/clavulanate Penicillins

Zosyn

piperacillin/tazobactam Penicillins

What are Cephalosporins for?

Bacterial Infection

Cephalosporins

start with “cef” or “ceph”

omnicef

cefdinir Cephalosporins

Keflex

cephalexin Cephalosporins

Rocephin

ceftriaxone Cephalosporins

What are Fluoroquinolones for?

Bacterial Infection

Fluoroquinolones

end with “floxacin”

Cipro

ciprofloxacin fluoroquinolones

Levaquin

levofloxacin fluoroquinolones

Avelox

moxifloxacin fluoroquinolones

What are the Other Antibiotics for?

Bacterial infection

Neosporin

bacitracin/neomycin Other Antibiotics

Cleocin

clindamycin Other Antibiotics

Flagyl

metronidazole Other Antibiotics

Solodyn

minocycline Other Antibiotics

Bactroban

mupirocin Other Antibiotics

Macrobid

nitrofurantoin Other Antibiotics

Bactrim

sulfamethoxazole/trimethoprim Other Antibiotics

Zyvox

linezolid

Vancocin

vancomycin

Ophthalmic and Otic Antibiotics

Bacterial infection of the eye or ear

Zymar

gatifloxacin Ophthalmic and Otic Antibiotics

Vigamox

moxifloxacin Ophthalmic and Otic Antibiotics

Floxin Otic

ofloxacin Ophthalmic and Otic Antibiotics

What are Antivirals for?

Herpes viruses, influenza, and Hiv

Zovirax

acyclovir Antivirals

Valtrex

valacyclovir Antivirals

Tamiflu

oseltamivir Antivirals

Kaletra

lopinavir/ritonavir Antivirals

Isentress

raltegravir Antivirals

Vieread

tenofovir Antivirals

Antivirals

most end in “vir”

What are Antifungals for?

Fungal infection

Diflucan

fluconazole Antifungals

Mycamine

micafungin Antifungals

What are Antimalarial Drugs for?

Malaria and Lupus

Plaquenil

hydroxychloroquine Antimalarial Drugs

What are Beta Agonists for?

Asthma and COPD

What are the side effects of Beta Agonists?

Tachycardia/arrhythmia

Beta Agonists

Ends with “terol”

Proair

albuterol Beta Agonists

Xopenex

levalbuterol Beta Agonists

Serevent

salmeterol Beta Agonists

Combivent

albuterol/ipratropium Beta Agonists

Duoneb

albuterol/ipratropium Beta Agonists

What are Inhaled Anticholinergics for?

Asthma and COPD

What are the side effects of Inhaled Anticholinergics

Tachycardia/arrhythmia

Inhaled Anticholinergics

Ends with “tropium”

Spiriva

tiotropium Inhaled Inhaled Anticholinergics

Atrovent

ipratropium Inhaled Anticholinergics

What are Inhaled Corticosteroids?

Steroids for Asthma and COPD

What are the side effects Inhaled Corticosteroids

Can cause fungal infections of the mouth if the patient does not rinse the residue thoroughly

QVAR

beclomethasone Inhaled Corticosteroids

Pulmicort

budesonide Inhaled Corticosteroids

Flovent

fluticasone Inhaled Corticosteroids

Asmanex

mometasone Inhaled Corticosteroids

Symbicort

budesonide/formoterol Inhaled Corticosteroids

Advair

fluticasone/salmeterol Inhaled Corticosteroids

Xolair

omalizumab Other Drugs for Asthma

Singulair

montelukast Other Drugs for Asthma

What are Antihistamines for?

Allergies, some also used for motion sickness or nausea

What are the side effects of Antihistamines?

Drowsiness and Dry mouth

Antihistamines

End in “zine” or “dine”

Zytrec

cetirizine Antihistamines

Benadryl

diphenhydramine Antihistamines

Atarax

hydroxyzine Antihistamines

Xyzal

levocetirizine Antihistamines

Claritin

loratadine Antihistamines

Bonine

meclizine Antihistamines

Phenergan

promethazine Antihistamines

What are Corticosteroids for?

Allergies,asthma and various inflammatory conditions

What are the side effects of Corticosteroids?

Hyperglycemia, weight gain, immune suppression

Corticosteroids

end in “one”

Medrol

methylprednisolone Corticosteroids

Orapred

prednisolone Corticosteroids

Deltasone

prednisone Corticosteroids

What are Intranasal Corticosteroids for?

Allergic Rhinitis

Rhinocort Aqua

budesonide Intranasal Corticosteroids

Flonase

fluticasone Intranasal Corticosteroids

Nasonex

mometasone Intranasal Corticosteroids

Nasacort

triamcinolone Intranasal Corticosteroids

What are Monoclonal Antibodies for?

Psoriasis, Rheumatoid arthritis, Crohn’s disease, and ulcerative colitis

What are the side effects of Monoclonal Antibodies?

Can suppress the immune system, increasing risk for infections

Humira

adalimumab Monoclonal Antibodies

Enbrel

etanercept Monoclonal Antibodies

Remicade

infliximab Monoclonal Antibodies

Rituxan

rituximab Monoclonal Antibodies

What are Other Anti-inflammatory Drugs for?

Inflammatory Bowel Disease

Asacol

mesalamine Other Anti-inflammatory Drugs

What are Alpha Antagonist for?

Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia (BPH)

What are the side effects of Alpha Antagonists?

Orthostatic Hypotension

Alpha Antagonists

End in “osin”

Cardura

doxazosin Alpha Antagonists

Flomax

tamsulosin Alpha Antagonists

Hytrin

terazosin Alpha Antagonists