Top 200 Drugs #2

Citalopram

Brand name: Celexa

Drug classification: Antidepressant (SSRI)

Indication or use: Depression, anxiety

Common side effects: Nausea, dry mouth, sleep changes, headache

Alprazolam

Brand name: Xanax

Drug classification: Benzodiazepine

Indication or use: Anxiety, panic disorder

Common side effects: Drowsiness, dizziness, dependence

Trazodone

Brand name: Desyrel

Drug classification: Antidepressant (SARI)

Indication or use: Depression, insomnia

Common side effects: Drowsiness, dizziness, dry mouth

Bupropion

Brand name: Wellbutrin

Drug classification: Antidepressant (NDRI)

Indication or use: Depression, smoking cessation

Common side effects: Dry mouth, insomnia, anxiety

Fluoxetine

Brand name: Prozac

Drug classification: Antidepressant (SSRI)

Indication or use: Depression, anxiety

Common side effects: Nausea, insomnia, nervousness

Pravastatin

Brand name: Pravachol

Drug classification: Statin

Indication or use: High cholesterol

Common side effects: Muscle pain, headache, nausea

Rosuvastatin

Brand name: Crestor

Drug classification: Statin

Indication or use: High cholesterol

Common side effects: Muscle pain, headache, nausea

Tramadol

Brand name: Ultram

Drug classification: Opioid analgesic

Indication or use: Pain relief

Common side effects: Dizziness, nausea, constipation, drowsiness

Ibuprofen

Brand name: Motrin/Advil

Drug classification: Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs)

Indication or use: Pain, fever, inflammation

Common side effects: Stomach pain, heartburn, bleeding risk

Potassium chloride

Brand name: Klor Con

Drug classification: Electrolyte supplement

Indication or use: Low potassium (hypokalemia)

Common side effects: Nausea, stomach pain, diarrhea

Amoxicillin

Brand name: Amoxil

Drug classification: Antibiotic (Penicillin class)

Indication or use: Bacterial infections

Common side effects: Nausea, diarrhea. rash

Montelukast

Brand name: Singulair

Drug classification: Leukotriene receptor antagonist

Indication or use: Allergist, asthma

Common side effects: Headache, stomach pain, mood changes

Carvedilol

Brand name: Coreg

Drug classification: Beta-blocker

Indication or use: Heart failure, high bp

Common side effects: Dizziness, fatigue, low heart rates

Prednisone

Brand name: Deltasone

Drug classification: Corticosteroid

Indication or use: Inflammation, autoimmune diseases

Common side effects: Weight gain, mood changes, high blood sugar

Warfarin

Brand name: Coumadin

Drug classification: Anticoagulant

Indication or use: Prevent blood clots

Common side effects: Bleeding, brushing easily