Drug Classification/ Uses (generic names)

hydrocodone/acetominophen (Vicodin, Lortab)

analgesic (schedule II)

oxycodone (Oxycontin)

analgesic (schedule II)

fentanyl/transdermal (Duragesic)

analgesic (schedule II)

oxycodone/acetominophen (Percocet)

analgesic (schedule II)

tramadol (Ultram)

analgesic

morphine sulfate (MS Contin, Roxanol)

analgesic (schedule II)

gabapentin (Neurontin)

anticonvulsant

valproic acid (VPA, Depakote, Depakene)

anticonvulsant; blood levels monitored

topiramate (Topamax)

anticonvulsant; don´t take with VPA

lamotrigine (Lamictal)

anticonvulsant

levetiracetam (Keppra)

antoconvulsant

clonazepam (Klonopin)

anticonvulsant; also benzodiazepine for panic disorders

oxcarbazepine (Trileptal)

anticonvulsant

venlafaxine (Effexor)

antidepressant

sertraline (Zoloft)

antidepressant

bupropion (Wellbutrin)

antidepressant

fluoxetine (Prozac)

antidepressant

citalopram HBR (Celexa)

antidepressant

paroxetine (Paxil)

antidepressant

trazodone (Desyrel)

antidepressant

amphetamine/dextroamphetamine (Adderall)

stimulant (schedule II) ADHD, Narcolepsy

phentermine (Adipex, Suprenza)

stimulant (schedule IV) , used for weight loss

alprazolam (Xanax, Niravam)

antianxiety (schedule IV)

lorazepam (Ativan)

antianxiety (schedule IV)

clonazepam (Klonopin)

antianxiety (schedule IV); anticonvulsant

temazepam (Restoril)

antianxiety (schedule IV); sedative

zolpidem tartrate (Ambien)

sedative (schedule IV)

risperidone (Risperdal)

antipsychotic

quetiapine (Seroquel)

antipsychotic

pramipexole dihydrochloride (Mirapex)

antiparkinson (dopamine agonist)

levodopa-carbidopa (Sinemet)

antiparkinson (dopamine agonist)

naloxone (Narcan, Ovzio)

opioid reversal

pantoprazole (Protonix)

PPI

omeprazole (Prilosec)

PPI

lansoprazole (Prevacid)

PPI

ranitidine (Zantac)

PPI; histamine receptor antagonist; do not breastfeed

cimetidine (Tagamet)

PPI; histamine H2 antagonist

metoclopramide (Reglan)

PPI; dopamine receptor agonist

polyethylene glycol (Miralax)

osmotic laxative

psyllium (Metamucil)

bulk-forming laxative

methylcellulose (Citrucel)

emollient laxative

docusate calcium (Colace)

stool softener

lactulose (Enulose)

hyperosmotic laxative

magnesium hydroxide (Milk of Magnesia)

saline laxative

sennosides (ExLax)

irritant laxative

bisacodyl (Dulcolax)

laxative

prochlorperazine (Compazine)

antinausea

promethazine (Phenergan)

antinausea

odansetron (Zofran)

antinausea

trimethobenzamine (Tigan)

antiemetic

simvastatin (Zocor)

antihyperlipidemic

pravastatin (Pravachol)

antihyperlipidemic

lovastatin (Mevacor)

antihyperlipidemic

rosuvastatin (Crestor)

antihyperlipidemic

atorvastatin (Lipitor)

antihyperlipidemic

pitavastatin (Livalo)

antihyperlipidemic

fenofibrate (Tricor, Lofibra)

antihyperlipidemic; fibric acid agent

azithromycin (Zithromax)

macrolide antibiotic

amoxicillin/clavulanate (Augmentin)

penicillin antibiotic

cefdinir (Omnicef)

cephalosporin antibiotic

amoxicillin (Amoxil)

penicillin antibiotic

cefalexin (Keflex)

cephalosporin antibiotic

trimethoprim/sulfamethoxazole (Bactrim, Septra)

sulfonamide antibiotic

levofloxacin (Levaquin)

fluoroquinolone antibiotic

nitrofurantoin (Macrobid, Macrodantin)

given for UTI; antibiotic

ceftriaxone (Rocephin)

cephalosporin antibiotic; 3rd generation

metronidazole (Flagyl)

for bacterial and protozoal infections; antibiotic

ciprofloxacin (Cipro)

fluoroquinolone antibiotic

penicillin V (Pen VK, PCN, Pen-V)

anibiotic

valacyclovir HCL (Valtrex)

antiviral

famciclovir (Famvir)

antiviral

oseltamivir (Tamiflu)

antiviral; RX for flu

zanamivir (Relenza)

antiviral

docosanol (Abreva)

antiviral; OTC for cold sores (Herpes Simplex)

acyclorvir (Zovirax)

antiviral; topical ointment for herpes

fexofenadine (Allegra)

antihistamine; no fruit juice

diphenhydramine (Benadryl)

antihistamine; may cause drowsiness

dimenhydrinate (Dramamine)

antihistamine; may cause drowsiness

meclizine (Antivert, Dramamine anti-drowsiness)

antihistamine

scopolamine (trans scope patch)

antihistamine

cetirizine (Zyrtec)

antihistamine

chlorpheniramine (Chlor-Trimeton)

antihistamine

loratadine (Claritin)

antihistamine

metoprolol (Tropol)

betablocker; antihypertensive; do not take with other betablockers

carvedilol (Coreg)

betablocker; antihypertensive

atenolol (Tenormin)

betablocker; antihypertensive

lisinopril (Zestril, Prinivil)

ace inhibitors; not used in pregnant women

amlodipine besylate/ benazepril HCL (Lotrel)

ace inhibitor

ramipril (Altace)

ace inhibitor

verapamil (Aesop, Calan)

ace inhibitor

amlodipine besalyte (Norcasc)

Ca channel blocker

losartan potassium (Cozaar)

ARB

diltiazem CD (Cardizem CD, Diltiazem)

ca channel blocker

nifedipine (Procardia)

ca channel blocker

clonidine (Catapres)

alpha 2 agonist; not used in pregnancy

HCTZ (Microzide)

diuretics

spironaldactone (Aldactone)

diuretics; potassium sparing

furosemide (Lasix)

diuretics; usually requires potassium supplement

dopamine (Intropin)

treats hypotenion

amiodarone (Pacerone)

for dysrhythmia