Sequence Drugs

Generic: Acetaminophen

Drug class: Analgesic / Antipyretic

Indication: Pain relief and fever reduction.

SE: Nausea, rash, headache

Brand Name: Tylenol

Generic: Ibuprofen

Drug class: NSAID — Nonsteroidal Anti-inflammatory Drug

Indication: Used for pain, inflammation, and fever.

SE: Stomach upset, nausea, heartburn, dizziness

Brand Name: Advil

Generic: Ketorolac

Drug class: NSAID — Nonsteroidal Anti-inflammatory Drug

Indication: Short-term treatment of moderate to severe pain.

SE: Stomach pain, nausea, indigestion, headache

Brand Name: Toradol

Generic: Meloxicam

Drug class: NSAID — Nonsteroidal Anti-inflammatory Drug

Indication: Pain and inflammation.

SE: Stomach upset, nausea, dizziness, headache

Brand Name: Mobic

Generic: Celecoxib

Drug class: COX-2 Inhibitor / NSAID

Indication: Pain and inflammation, such as in osteoarthritis or rheumatoid arthritis.

SE: Stomach upset, diarrhea, headache, dizziness

Brand Name: Celebrex

Generic: Adalimumab

Drug class: TNF-alpha inhibitor / Biologic DMARD

Indication: Autoimmune diseases

SE: Injection side reactions, headache, upper respiratory infections, rash

Brand Name: Humira

Generic: Etanercept

Drug class: TNF-alpha inhibitor / Biologic DMARD

Indication: Autoimmune diseases

SE: Injection site reactions, headache, upper respiratory infections, rash

Brand Name: Enbrel

Generic: Methotrexate

Drug class: DMARD / Antimetabolite

Indication: Autoimmune diseases like rheumatoid arthritis and certain cancers.

SE: Nausea, mouth sores, fatigue, liver toxicity

Brand Name: Trexall

Generic: Naproxen

Drug class: NSAID — Nonsteroidal Anti-inflammatory Drug

Indication: Pain, inflammation, and fever

SE: Stomach upset, heartburn, nausea, dizziness

Brand Names: Aleve, Naprosyn

Generic: Colchicine

Drug class: Anti-gout / Antimitotic agent

Indication: Treats and prevents gout attacks

SE: Nausea, diarrhea, abdominal pain, vomiting

Brand Name: Colcrys

Generic: Indomethacin

Drug class: NSAID — Nonsteroidal Anti-inflammatory Drug

Indication: Pain and inflammation, such as in arthritis or gout.

SE: Stomach upset, nausea, heartburn, headache

Brand Name: Indocin

Generic: Cyclobenzaprine

Drug class: Muscle relaxant

Indication: Relieves muscle spasms

SE: Drowsiness, dry mouth, dizziness, fatigue

Brand Name: Flexeril

Generic: Aspirin

Drug class: NSAID / Antiplatelet

Indication: Pain, inflammation, fever, and to prevent blood clots

SE: Stomach upset, heartburn, nausea, increased bleeding risk

Brand Names: Bayer, Ecotrin

Generic: Tramadol

Drug class: Opioid analgesic

Indication: Moderate to moderately severe pain

SE: Dizziness, nausea, constipation, drowsiness

Brand Name: Ultram

Generic: Methocarbamol

Drug class: Muscle relaxant

Indication: Relieves muscle spasms and pain

SE: Drowsiness, dizziness, nausea, blurred vision

Brand Name: Robaxin

Generic: Hydromorphone

Drug class: Opioid analgesic

Indication: Moderate to severe pain

SE: Drowsiness, nausea, constipation, dizziness

Brand Name: Dilaudid

Generic: Oxycodone

Drug class: Opioid analgesic

Indication: Moderate to severe pain

SE: Drowsiness, nausea, constipation, dizziness

Brand Names: OxyContin, Roxicodone

Generic: Oxycodone/APAP

Drug class: Opioid analgesic combination

Indication: Moderate to severe pain

SE: Drowsiness, nausea, constipation, dizziness, liver damage risk ( from acetaminophen in high doses)

Brand Names: Percocet, Endocet

Generic: Fentanyl

Drug class: Opioid analgesic

Indication: Severe pain, often in patients requiring continuous opioid treatment

SE: Drowsiness, nausea, constipation, dizziness, respiratory depression (serious)

Brand Names: Duragesic, Sublimaze