Commonly Prescribed Drugs- Medical Assisting

acetaminophen

Tylenol, APAP, Abenol, Acephen, Panadol; used for treating minor aches and pains as well as reducing fevers;

classification-analgesic

acyclovir

Zovirax, Acycloguanosine; is used to treat infections caused by herpes viruses, such as genital herpes, cold sores, shingles, and chicken pox;

classification- antiviral

albuterol

Proventil, Ventolin, Salbutamol, Volmas; used to treat asthma, bronchitis, and similar breathing problems; classification- bronchodilator (respiratory smooth muscle relaxant)

alendronate

Fosamax; used to treat osteoporosis;

classification- bone metabolism regulator

allopurinol

Zyloprim, Aloprim, Lopurin; used to treat gout and some kidney stones, also lowers the amount of uric acid in the blood;

classification- antigout

alprazolam

Xanax, Niravam; used to treat anxiety and panic disorders;

classification- antianxiety; sedative-hypnotic

amiodarone

Cordarone, Pacerone; treats life threatening heart rhythm problems (arrhythmias) in patients who already take other arrhythmias medications; classification- antiarrhythmic

amitriptyline

Elavil, Endep; is a tricyclic antidepressant used to treat depression;

classification- antidepressant

amlodipine

Norvasc; used to treat high blood pressure or chest pain;

classification- antihypertensive, calcium channel blocker

amlodipine and atorvastatin

Caduet; used to treat high blood pressure, chest pain, and lowers high cholesterol levels;

classification-

amlodipine and benazepril

Lotrel; used to treat high blood pressure, also contains an ACE and a CCB

classification-

amoxicillin

Amoxil, Trimox, Wymox; an antibiotic that treats infections or stomach ulcers;

classification- antibiotic

amoxicillin clavulanate

Augmentin; a penicillin antibiotic used to treat infections

classification- antibiotic

amphetamine

Adderall, RAcemic Amphetamine, Sulfate; is a central nervous system stimulant that is used to treat attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, narcolepsy, and obesity;

classification- cerebral stimulant

ampicillin

Principen, Polycillin, Totacillin, Marcillin, Omnipen; used to treat infections;

classification- antibiotic

aripiprazole

Abilify; treats schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, and depression, also treats autistic patients with autism

classification: atypical antipsychotic

aspirin

Bayer, ASA, Acuprin, Artria, Ecotrin, Empirin; used to treat pain, fever, arthritis, and inflammation, it also may be used to reduce the risk of heart attacks

classification: nonnarcotic analgesic, antipyretic, antiplatelet

atenolol

Tenormin; a beta-blocker that treats high blood pressure and chest pain

classification- antihypertensive

atomoxetine

Strattera; used to treat ADHD;

classification- ADHD agent

atorvastin

Lipitor; lowers high cholesterol and triglyceride levels;

classification- antilipemic, statin

atropine

Atropen, Sal-Tropine; helps keep heart stable after a heart attack or during surgery;

classification- antisecretory, antiarrhythmic

azithromycin

Zithromax, Zmax; treats bacterial infections;

classification- antibiotic

baclofen

Lioresal; treats muscle spasms caused by multiple sclerosis, cerebral palsy, or damage to the brain and spinal cord;

classification- skeletal muscle relaxant

bupropion

Wellbutrin, Budeprion SR, Zyban; treats depression and aids in quitting smoking;

classification-

bupropion hydrochloride

Budeprion, Wellbutrin, Zyban; used in treating psychiatric depression and is used in smoking cessation treatment;

classification- antidepressant

buspirone

BuSpar; treats anxiety;

classification- antianxiety

butalbital, acetaminophen, and caffine

Fiorcet, Dolmar, Medigesic; treats tension (or muscle contraction) headaches; contains a barbiturate;

classification-

butalbital sodium

Butisol, Barbased, Butalan, Sarisol No2; non-selective central nervous system depressant;

classification- antianxiety, sedative-hypnotic

calcium carbonate

Caltrate 600, Chooz, Os-Cal 500, Titralac, Tums; is a dietary supplement used when the amount of calcium taken in the diet is not enough;

classification- fluid and electrolytic replacement solution

calcium chloride, calcium gluceptate, or calcium gluconate

Kalcinate; treats calcium deficiency;

classification- fluid and electrolyte replacement

candesartan cilexetil

Atacand; treats hypertension;

classification- antihypertensive, angiotension II receptor antagonist

catopril

Capoten; treats high blood pressure and heart failure;

classification- antihypertensive agent, ace inhibitor

carbamazepine

Tegretol, Atretol, Carbatrol, Eiptol, Equetro, Teril; treats seizures, nerve pain, or bipolar disorder;

classification- anticonvulsant

carbidopa-levodopa

Sinemet, Atamet, Parcopa; treats symptoms of Parkinson's disease and parkinsonism;

classification- antiparkinson agent

carisoprodol

Soma, Rela, Vanadom; treats pain and stiffness of muscle spasms;

classification- skeletal muscle relaxant

carvedilol

Coreg; beta-blocker that treats high blood pressure and congestive heart failure (CHF) and reduces the risk of a death after a heart attack;

classification- antihypertensive; adrenergic agent

cefdinir

Omnicef; treats certain types of skin infections, throat infections, and lung infections such as pneumonia, bronchitis, sinusitis, pharyngitis, and tonsillitis;

classification- antibiotic; cephalosporin

celecoxib

Celebrex; treats pain, including pain caused by arthritis in children and adults;

classification- analgesic, Nsaid; cox-2 inhibitor; anti inflammatory

cephalexin

Cefanex, Keflex, Keftab, Ceporex, Novolexin-A; a cephalosporin antibiotic used to treat bacterial infections;

classification- antibiotic, cephalosporin

cetirizine

Zyrtec; treats hay fever and allergy symptoms, hives, and itching;

classification- antihistamine, nonsedating; h1-receptor antagonist

ciprofloxacin

Cipro, Proquin; treats infection and is given to people who have been exposed to anthrax;

classification- quinolone antibiotic

citalopram

Celexa; an SSRI that treats depression;

classification- antidepressant; SSRI

clarithromycin

Biaxin; is a macrolide antibiotic that is used to treat and prevent infections;

classification- antibiotic, macrolide

clindamycin

Cleocin; treats vaginal infections caused by bacteria;

classification- antibiotic

clonazepam

Klonopin; treats seizures, panic disorders, and anxiety;

classification- anticonvulsant

clonidine

Catapres, Duraclon, Dixaril; treats high blood pressure and ADHD;

classification- antihypertensive, central-acting; analgesic

clopidogrel

Plavix; a blood thinner used to prevent stroke, heart attack, and other heart problems;

classification- anticoagulants; antiplatelet agent

codeine

Codeine; is a narcotic medication used to treat pain or a cough;

classification- narcotic analgesic; antitussive

colchicine

Colchicine; used to treat gout;

classification- antigout

conjugated estrogen

Premarin, Congest; treats hot flashes and other symptoms of menopause or low amounts of estrogen;

classification-

cyclobenzaprine

Cycloflex, Flexeril; treats pain and stiffness caused by muscle spasms

classification- skeletal muscle relaxant; antispasmodic

desloratidine

Cymbalta; treats or prevents hives, allergy symptoms, and hay fever symptoms; is an antihistamine;

classification- antihistamine; h1-receptor antagonist; antiallergic

dexamethasone

Decadron, Dexon, Hexadrol, Mymethasone; treats inflammation and many other medical problems;

classification- adrenal corticosteroid

diazepam

Valium, Diastat, Valrelease; treats anxiety, muscle spasms, seizures, and other medical conditions;

classification- anticonvulsant; antianxiety

diclofenac

Cataflam, Volatren, Solaraze; treats actinic keratoses;

classification- NSAID, analgesic; antipyretic

dicyclomine

Bentyl, Antispas, Byclomine, Dibent, Nospaz; treats irritable bowel syndrome, or spastic colon and colitis;

classification- antispasmodic

digoxin

Lanoxicaps, Lanoxin; treats atrial fibrillation;

classification- cardiac glycoside; antiarrhythmic

diltiazem

Cardizem, Dilacor XR, Tiazac, Tiamate; treats high blood pressure and chest pain;

classification- antihypertensive; antianginal; antiarrhythmic

diphenhydramine

Benadryl, Benylin, Compoz, Diphon; treats severe allergic reactions, motion sickness, and symptom's of Parkinson's disease;

classification- antihistamine; h1-receptor antagonist; antivertigo; antiemetic; sedative-hypnotic; antiparkinson; antidyskinetic

divalproex sodium (valproic acid)

Depakote, Depacon, Depakene, Zalkote; treats seizures;

classification- anticonvulsant