Top 200 Drugs 63-80

Losartan Potassium & Hydrochlorothiazide

Brand Names: Hyzaar

Drug Class: Antihypertensive (Angiotensin II Receptor Blocker & Diuretic)

Dosage Form: Tablet

Common Side Effects: Dizziness, fatigue, headache

FDA Approved Uses: Hypertension

Mechanism of Action: Losartan blocks angiotensin II receptors; hydrochlorothiazide increases urine output.

Lovastatin

Brand Names: Altoprev, Mevacor
Drug Class: Statin
Dosage Form: Oral tablet
Common Side Effects: Muscle pain, liver dysfunction, nausea
FDA Approved Uses: Hyperlipidemia
Mechanism of Action: Inhibits HMG-CoA reductase, reducing cholesterol synthesis

Metoprolol Succinate

Brand Names: Toprol-XL

Drug Class: Beta-blocker

Dosage Form: Extended-release tablet

Mechanism of Action: Blocks beta-1 adrenergic receptors, reducing heart rate and contractility

Common Side Effects: Fatigue, dizziness, bradycardia

FDA Approved Uses: Hypertension, heart failure

Metoprolol Tartrate

Brand Names: Lopressor

Drug Class: Beta-blocker

Dosage Form: Tablet

Mechanism of Action: Blocks beta-1 adrenergic receptors.

Common Side Effects: Fatigue, dizziness, bradycardia

FDA Approved Uses: Hypertension, angina

Nebivolol Hydrochloride

Brand Names: Bystolic

Drug Class: Beta-blocker

Dosage Form: Tablet

Common Side Effects: Headache, fatigue, dizziness

FDA Approved Uses: Hypertension

Mechanism of Action: Selectively blocks beta-1 receptors and promotes vasodilation.

Nifedipine

Brand Names: Procardia (XL), Adalat CC

Drug Class: Calcium channel blocker

Dosage Form: Extended-release capsule/tablet

Common Side Effects: Edema, headache, flushing

FDA Approved Uses: Hypertension, angina

Mechanism of Action: Inhibits calcium influx across cell membranes, causing vasodilation.

Nitroglycerin

Brand Names: Nitrostat, Nitroquick
Drug Class: Nitrate
Dosage Form: Sublingual tablet, injectable
Common Side Effects: Headache, dizziness, flushing
FDA Approved Uses: Angina pectoris
Mechanism of Action: Vasodilates blood vessels to decrease myocardial oxygen dema

Pravastatin Sodium

Brand Names: Pravachol
Drug Class: Statin
Dosage Form: Oral tablet
Common Side Effects: Muscle pain, headache, nausea
FDA Approved Uses: Hyperlipidemia
Mechanism of Action:Inhibits HMG-CoA reductase

Propranolol Hydrochloride

Brand Names: Inderal (LA), Innopran XL

Drug Class: Beta-blocker

Dosage Form: Extended-release capsule/tablet

Common Side Effects: Fatigue, dizziness, depression

FDA Approved Uses: Hypertension, angina, migraine prevention

Mechanism of Action: Non-selectively blocks beta-adrenergic receptors.

Ramipril

Brand Names: Altace

Drug Class: ACE inhibitor

Dosage Form: Capsule

Common Side Effects: Cough, dizziness, fatigue

FDA Approved Uses: Hypertension, heart failure

Mechanism of Action: Inhibits angiotensin-converting enzyme.

Rivaroxaban

Brand Names: Xarelto
Drug Class:Anticoagulant
Dosage Form: Oral tablet
Common Side Effects: Bleeding, bruising, headache
FDA Approved Uses:Prevention and treatment of thromboembolic disorders
Mechanism of Action: Direct factor Xa inhibitor

Rosuvastatin Calcium

Brand Names: Crestor
Drug Class: Statin
Dosage Form: Oral tablet
Common Side Effects: Muscle pain, headache, nausea
FDA Approved Uses: Hyperlipidemia
Mechanism of Action: Inhibits HMG-CoA reductase

Simvastatin

Brand Names: Zocor
Drug Class: Statin
Dosage Form: Oral tablet
Common Side Effects: Muscle pain, nausea, headache
FDA Approved Uses: Hyperlipidemia
Mechanism of Action: Inhibits HMG-CoA reductase

Spironolactone

Brand Names: Aldactone
Drug Class: Potassium-sparing diuretic
Dosage Form: Oral tablet
Common Side Effects:Hyperkalemia, dizziness, menstrual irregularities
FDA Approved Uses: Hypertension, heart failure
Mechanism of Action: Inhibits aldosterone in the distal nephron

Terazosin Hydrochloride

Brand Names: Hytrin
Drug Class: Alpha-1 Blocker
Dosage Form: Oral capsules
Common Side Effects: dizziness, hypotension, headache, edema
FDA Approved Uses: Hypertension, hyperplasia
Mechanism of Action: vascular smooth muscles→ vasodilation by blocking adrenergic receptors. 

Valsartan; Valsartan Hydrochlorothiazide

Brand Names: Diovan, Diovan-HCT
Drug Class: Angiotensin II receptors blockers
Dosage Form: Solutions & tablets
Common Side Effects: Dizziness, fatigue, hypotension
FDA Approved Uses: hypertension, heart failure, post heart attack
Mechanism of Action: Blocks the binding of the Angiotensin II to the AT, smooth muscles receptors in adrenal medulla.

Verapamil Hydrochloride

Brand Names: Isoptin, Calan, Calan ER, Verelan
Drug Class: Calcium Channel Blockers
Dosage Form: Tablets, ER capsules, IV
Common Side Effects: Dizziness, Constipations, headaches, bradycardia, nausea
FDA Approved Uses: Hypertension, angina pectoris, supra ventricular tachyarrhythmia.
Mechanism of Action: Inhibits L type calcium channel in cardiac muscles, SA + AV nodes, smooth muscles.

Warfarin Sodium

Brand Names: Coumadin, Jantoven
Drug Class: Anticoagulant
Dosage Form: Oral tablet
Common Side Effects: Bleeding, bruising, nausea
FDA Approved Uses: Prevention and treatment of thromboembolic disorders
Mechanism of Action: Inhibits vitamin K epoxide reductase