medication names

Alphagan P

Generic name: brimonidine tartrate

Class: Alpha-agonist

Indication or use: glaucoma

Schedule: Rx

Benadryl

Generic name: diphenhydramine hydrochloride

Drug classification: H1 antagonist

Indication or use: allergies

Schedule: OTC

Claritin

Generic name: loratadine

Drug classification: H1 antagonist Indication

Indication or use: allergies

Schedule: OTC

suffix: -ine

Special cons: renal dose adjustments may be needed; confusion possible in elderly.

Pepcid

Generic name: famotidine

Drug classification: H2 blocker

Indication or use: GERD

Schedule: OTC

Suffix; -tidine

Phenergan

Generic name: promethazine hydrochloride

Drug classification: antihistamine

Indication or use: antiemetic

Schedule:Rx

Suffix: -ine

Special cons: sedation / anticholinergic effects; avoid alcohol / CNS depressants. Contraindicated in children <2 (respiratory depression)