50 Most Common Medications

Hydrocodone

Controlled narcotic

Risk for dependency/tolerance

Side effects: Respiratory depression, constipation, drowsiness

Levothyroxine

Used in hypothyroidism

Sodium replaces T4

Monitor TSH and T3/T4

Simvastatin

For elevated lipids, antilipidemic

Monitor LFT's & check for myalgia

Lowers cholesterol, LDL and can lead to rhabdomylosis

Omeprazole

Decreases gastric secretions

Used in hospitals to prevent stress ulcers

PPI (proton pump inhibitor)- used in GERD, short term use only

Lisinopril

Anti-hypertensive, ace inhibitor

May cause a dry cough

Hyperkalemia- be careful with potassium and potassium-sparing diuretics (monitor levels)

Zolpidem

Short term sleep agent

May lead to dependency

Cause drowsiness- hypnotic

Sertraline (Zoloft)

SSRI

May cause male sexual dysfunction

Dry mouth

Takes up to 8 weeks to see a benefit

Albuterol Sulfate

Beta agonist

Used as needed for wheezing

May cause patients to feel restless/jittery and tachycardia

Bronchodilator (rescue inhaler)

Duloxetine (Cymbalta)

SSRNI - antidepressant

Side effects: Nausea, suicide ideations

Metformin

Antidiabetic -biguanide

Side effect: GI upset

Used with PCOS

Amlodipine

Antihypertensive- lowers the BP

Ca+ channel blocker

May cause peripheral edema--> If they start to develop peripheral edema we complete stop and change the medication

Bupropion (Wellbutrin)

Antidepressant --> Used for depression

Used for smoking cessation

Modest weight loss

Prednisone

Steroid, anti-inflammatory (and immuno-supressants)

May elevated glucose levels

May cause irritability

Increase appetite

Amoxicillin

Generic available penicillin

Broad spectrum antibiotic

if they are allergic to any -cillin they will be allergic to all -cillin

Atorvastatin Calcium

No generic available-statin- same considerations as with zocor

For elevated lipids, antilipidemic

Monitor LFT's & check for myalgia

Lowers cholesterol, LDL and can lead to rhabdomylosis

Alprazolam

C4: Generic available (benzodiazepines) High potential for dependency, drug of abuse

Causes sedation

Citalopram

Generic available

Antidepressant

SSRI

Azithromycin

Macrolide antibiotic

5 day course once a day

Better compliance than other 10d course tx

Hydrochlorothiazide (HCTZ)

Diuretic

Used for edema or HTN

Monitor for orthostatic hypotension, electrolytes

Clonazepam

C4: Generic available, Same class of drug as Xanax

Fluticasone Propionate (nasal)

Generic available

Used in allergic rhinitis steroid nasal spray

Sinusitis

Can cause burning

Decreases swelling in nasal cavity

Escitalopram

SSRI

Similar side effects as citalopram

Antidepressant

Tramadol HCL

Generic available

Controlled synthetic opiod for modertate pain

weak opiod

led to tolerance and dependency

Furosemide (Lasix)

Generic available

Loop diuretic

Loses potassium

Potant diaurtic

Used for edema and HTN

Monitor K+, orthostatic hypotension

Sulfamethozaxole with Trimethoprim

Generic available

Do not use with sulfa allergy

Antibiotic for UTO and skin infection

Esomperazole

No Generic available

Decreases gastric secretions

Used in hospitals to prevent stress ulcers

PPI (proton pump inhibitor)- used in GERD, short term use only

Monteolukast Soium

No Generic available

Allergic asthma

Well tolerated, not much side effects

Amoxicillin with Clavulante Potassium

Generic available

Broad spectrum antibiotic

if they are allergic to any -cillin they will be allergic to all -cillin

Cyclobenziaprine HCL

Generic available

Muscle relaxant

Cuases drowsiness used for muscle spasms

Not a sedative but can cause them weak

Gabapentin

Antineuralgic

Used for diabetic neuropathy & chronic pain condition

Lorazepam

Generic available

Benzodiazapine (same class as Xanax)

Ant-seziure

Anti-anxiety

Fluticasone Propionate with Salmeterol Xinafoate

No Generic available

Anti asthmatic

Beta-agonist and steroid

BID dosing

For asthma and COPD

Metoprolol Succinate

Generic available

Beta blocker for HTN & antiarrhytmic

May cause bradycardia, hypotenstion

May worsen COPD

Meloxicam

NSAID

Caustion with histry of GI bleedin

Klor Con, K-Dur, Micro K- Electrolyte Potassium Chloride

Generic available

Often used in conjuntion with Lasix and other non potassium-sparing diuretic

Warfarin Sodium

Generic available

Anticoagulant

Highly interactive with many foods and drugs

Monitor INR

Vitamin K --> antidote

Caution varying intake of foods in vitamin K-green leafy vegetables

Fluconazole

Generic available

Antifungal

Used for canddia infections

Seroquel Quetiapine Fumerate

Generic available

Antipsychotic

Schizphenia, Bipolor etc.

Naprosyn & EC-Naprosyn, Naproxen

Generic available

Non steroidal

Antiinflammatory

Used with caution in HTN and GI issues

Topiramate

Generic available

Anti-epileptic

Used for seizures/ migraines

Ciprofloxacin

Fluoroquinolone Antibiotic

Acetaminophen with Codeine

Generic available

Opioid analgesic

Constipation, dependency, drowsiness

For moderate pain

Alendronate Sodium

Generic available

Osteoporosis Agent

Rosuvastatin Calcium

No generic available

Same class and considerations as Zocar/Liptor

-Statin treats hyperlipidemia

Decrease risk of heart attack and stroke

For elevated lipids, antilipidemic

Monitor LFT's & check for myalgia

Lowers cholesterol, LDL and can lead to rhabdomylosis

Amitriptyline HCL

Antidepressant

May cause confusion/sedation

Carvediol

Antihypertensive/Carvedoil imm, release available

Beta blocker

Similar as metoprolol

Beta blocker for HTN & antiarrhytmic

May cause bradycardia, hypotenstion

May worsen COPD

Fexofenadine HCL

Generic available

Allergy medication

Risperidone

Antipsychotic

Monitor for extrapyramidal side effects

Tolerodine Tartrate

Urinary bladder midifer for stress incontinence

Overactive blader

Anticholintergic side effects --> dry mouth consipation

Digoxin

Cardiac glycoside + inotrope

Used in CHF and afib/flutter

Monitor apical pulse, digoxin levels

Digibind is antidote for toxicity