PTCB top 200+

mirtazepine

Brand: Remeron, Remeron SolTab

Class: Alpha-2 antagonist

Use: Major depressive disorder

Form: Tablet, ODT

DEA schedule:

Hazardous:

spironolactone

Brand: Aldactone

Class: potassium-sparing diuretic

Use: ascites; heart failure; hypertension; primary hyperaldosteronism

Form: tablet

Hazardous: yes

Normal adult dose: 25-100 mg PO/day divided qd and bid

Common Adverse Reaction: Gynecomastia; nausea; vomiting; abdominal cramps; diarrhea; headache; dizziness; confusion

Contraindication: Hyperkalemia; Addison disease; concomitant use with eplerenone

Boxed Warning: May increase tumor risk

carvedilol

Brand: Coreg, Coreg CR

Class: Antihypertensive; beta-blocker with alpha-blocking activity

Use: Heart failure with reduced ejection fraction; hypertension

Form: Tablet; capsule

DEA schedule:

Hazardous:

thyroid

Brand: Armour Thyroid

Class: Thyroid product

Use: Hypothyroidism

Form: Tablet

DEA schedule:

Hazardous:

duloxetine

Brand: Cymbalta

Class: Serotonin/norepinephrine reuptake inhibitor (SNRI)

Use: Fibromyalgia; generalized anxiety disorder; major depressive disorder; musculoskeletal pain; neuropathic pain associated with diabetes mellitus

Form: DR capsule

Common Adverse Reaction: weight loss; abdominal pain; decreased appetite; nausea; vomiting; xerostomia; drowsiness; fatigue; headache

Contraindication: use of monoamine oxidase inhibitors (MAOIs) (concurrently or within 14 days of discontinuing the MAOI); initiation of MAOIs intended to treat psychiatric disorders within 5 days of discontinuing duloxetine; initiation of the drug in a patient receiving IV methylene blue

Boxed Warning: suicidal thoughts and behavior

lansoprazole

Brand: Prevacid

Class: Proton pump inhibitor (PPI)

Use: Duodenal and gastric ulcers; GERD; Heliobacter pylori eradication; pathological hypersecretory conditions

Form: Capsule; DR capsule; oral suspension

DEA schedule:

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enoxaparin

Brand: Lovenox

Class: Anticoagulant

Use: Acute coronary syndromes; deep vein thrombosism; venous thromboembolism prophylaxis

Form: Prefilled syringe; injection solution

DEA schedule:

Hazardous:

methylphenidate

Brand: Concerta; Ritalin

Class: Central nervous system stimulant

Use: Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD); narcolepsy

Form: Tablet; ER tablet; ER capsule; transdermal patch; oral solution; oral suspension; chewable tablet; ER chewable tablet; ER ODT

DEA schedule: II

Hazardous:

epoetin alfa

Brand: Epogen; Procrit

Class: Colony-stimulating factor

Use: Anemia; reduction of allogeneic RBC transfusion

Form: Injection solution

DEA schedule:

Hazardous:

valsartan

Brand: Diovan

Class: Angiotensin II receptor blocker (ARB)

Use: Hypertension; heart failure; post-myocardial infarction

Form: Tablet

DEA schedule:

Hazardous:

diltiazem

Brand: Cardizem; Cartia; Dilacor; Tiazac; Taztia

Class: Calcium channel blocker

Use: Angina pectoris; hypertension

Form: Tablet; ER tablet; ER capsule; IV solution

Common Adverse Reaction: Braycardia, hypotension, edema, dyspepsia, fatigue; headache, pain, pharyngitis

Contraindication: hypersensitivity or to any component of the formulation; sick syndrome (except in patients with a functioning artificial pacemaker); second- or third-degree atrioventricular (AV) block (except in patients with a functioning artificial pacemaker); hypotension (systolic less than 90 mm Hg); acute myocardial infarction (MI) and pulmonary congestion

furosemide

Brand: Lasix

Class: Loop diuretic

Use: Edema

Form: Tablet; oral suspension; injection solution; IV solution

DEA schedule:

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rosuvastatin

Brand: Crestor

Class: HMG-CoA reductase inhibitor

Use: Hypercholesterolemia; prevention of cardiovascular disease

Form: Tablet; capsule

Common Adverse Reaction: myalgia

Contraindication: active liver failure or decompensated cirrhosis

zolpidem

Brand: Ambien+A1:D75; Ambien CR

Class: Hypnotic

Use: Insomnia

Form: Tablet; ER tablet

DEA schedule: IV

Hazardous:

ethinyl estradiol + etonogestrel

Brand: NuvaRing; EluRyng; Haloette

Class: Estrogen + progestin combination

Use: Contraception

Form: Vaginal ring

DEA schedule:

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clonidine

Brand: Catapres

Class: Alpha2-adrenergic agonist; antihypertensive

Use: Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder; hypertension

Form: Tablet; ER tablet; transdermal patch; epidural solution

Common Adverse Reaction: contact dermatitis; skin rash; upper abdominal pain; xerostomia; dizziness; drowsiness; fatigue; headache

esomeprazole

Brand: Nexium

Class: Proton pump inhibitor (PPI)

Use: Upper GI bleed; GERD; Heliobacter pylori eradication; pathological hypersecretory conditions; risk reduction of NSAID-associated gastric ulcer

Form: DR capsule; DR tablet; packet; IV solution

DEA schedule: n/a

Hazardous: n/a

dexmethylphenidate

Brand: Focalin; Focalin XR

Class: Central nervous system stimulant

Use: Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD)

Form: Tablet; ER capsule

DEA schedule: II

Hazardous: n/a

amoxicillin + clavulanate

Brand: Augmentin; Augmentin ER; Augmentin XR

Class: Penicillin antibiotic

Use: Lower respiratory tract infection; otitis media; rhinosinusitis; soft tissue infection; urinary tract infection

Form: Tablet; oral suspension

DEA schedule: n/a

Hazardous: n/a

fluoxetine

Brand: Prozac; Sarafem

Class: Selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI)

Use: Bipolar disorder; bulimia nervosa; major depressive disorder; obsessive-compulsive disorder; panic disorder premenstrual dysphoric disorder

Form: Capsule; DR capsule; tablet; oral solution

Boxed Warning: Suicidality and antidepressant drugs

carbidopa + levodopa

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Class:

Use:

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ketamine

Brand: Ketalar

Class: antidepressant; general anesthetic

Use: anesthesia

Form: injection solution; prefilled syringe; IV prefilled syringe

DEA schedule: III

Normal adult dose: Prolonged emergence from anesthesia

Contraindication: Hypersensitivity to ketamine or any component of the formulation; conditions in which an increase in blood pressure would be hazardous

Boxed Warning: Respiratory depression

cefdinir

Brand: Omnicef

Class: Cephalosporin antibiotic (3rd gen)

Use: chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD); otitis media; pneumonia; rhinosinusitis; skin and soft tissue infections; streptococcal pharyngitis;

Form: capsule; oral suspension

Common Adverse Reaction: nausea; diarrhea; headache; abdominal pain

Contraindication: Hypersensitivity to drug or any component of the formulation, or other cephalosporins

nitroglycerin sublingual

Brand: NitroStat Sublingual

Class: Vasodilator

Use: Angina

Form: SL tablet; SL spray

DEA schedule: n/a

Hazardous: n/a

hydroxyzine

Brand: Vistaril

Class: Histamine H1 antagonist, first gen

Use: Anxiety; pruritus/urticaria; nausea/vomiting

Form: Capsule; tablet; oral syrup; IM solution

DEA schedule: n/a

Hazardous: n/a

tizanidine

Brand: Zanaflex

Class: Alpha2-adrenergic agonist

Use: Spasticity

Form: tablet; capsule

Common Adverse Reaction: Xerostomia; asthenia; dizziness; drowsiness;

Contraindication: recent alcohol use (ie, within 6 hours prior to and 6 hours after administration) (Trokendi XR only); patients with metabolic acidosis who are taking concomitant metformin (Qudexy XR only)

dextromethorphan + guaifenesin

Brand: Various

Class: Antitussive + expectorant combination

Use: Cough and chest congestion

Form: tablet; capsule; oral syrup; ER tablet; effervescent tablet

DEA schedule: n/a

Hazardous: n/a

insulin glargine

Brand: Lantus; Basaglar; Toujeo

Class: Long-lasting insulin

Use: Diabetes, type 1 and 2

Form: SC solution; pen-injector

DEA schedule: n/a

Hazardous: n/a

simvastatin

Brand: Zocor

Class: HMG-CoA reductase inhibitor (statin)

Use: Hypercholesterolemia; prevention of atherosclerotic cardiovascular events

Form: tablet

DEA schedule: n/a

Hazardous: n/a

ergocalciferol

Brand: Vitamin D

Class: Vitamin D analog

Use: Dietary supplement

Form: capsule; tablet

Common Adverse Reaction: hypervitaminosis D

Contraindication: hypercalcemia; malabsorption syndrome; abnormal sensitivity to the toxic affects of Vitamin D; hypervitaminosis D

morphine sulfate

Brand: Kadian; MS Contin

Class: Opioid analgesic

Use: anesthesia; moderate to severe pain

Form: tablet; ER capsule; ER tablet; oral solution; suppository; injection solution; IV solution; IV prefilled syringe

DEA schedule: II

Pregnancy Warning: Human data suggest risk

Common Adverse Reaction: Bradycardia; tachycardia; hypertension; hypotension; edema; anxiety; confusion; drowsiness; fatigue; headache; insomnia; malaise; hyperhidrosis; dehydration; abdominal pain; anorexia; constipation; diarrhea; dysgeuia; nausea; anemia; weakness

Contraindication: hypersensitivity; significant respiratory depression, acute or severe bronchial asthma in an unmonitored setting or in the absence or resuscitative equipment, GI obstruction, including paralytic ileus (known or suspected)(excluding fentanyl sublingual tablet/spray, opium, paregoric, remifentanil, sufentanil injection)

Boxed Warning: Addiction, abuse, and misuse; life-threatening respiratory depression; accidental ingestion/exposure; interactions with drugs affecting cytochrome P450 isoenzymes

ondansetron

Brand: Zofran

Class: Selective 5-HT3 receptor antagonist

Use: Nausea and/or vomiting

Form: tablet; ODT; oral solution; prefilled syringe; injection solution

DEA schedule: n/a

Hazardous: n/a

digoxin

Brand: Lanoxin

Class: cardiac glyoside

Use: atrial fibrillation; heart failure

Form: Tablet; oral solution; injection solution

DEA schedule: n/a

Hazardous: n/a

polyethylene glycol

Brand: Glycolax; MiraLAX

Class: osmotic laxative

Use: constipation

Form: powder; packet

DEA schedule: n/a

Hazardous: n/a

oxybutynin

Brand: Ditropan XL

Class: Urinary antispasmodic agent

Use: overactive bladder

Form: tablet; ER tablet; oral solution

DEA schedule: n/a

Hazardous: n/a

allopurinol

Brand: Zyloprim

Class: Xanthine oxidase inhibitor

Use: Gout; nephrolithiasis; tumor lysis syndrome

Form: tablet; IV solution

DEA schedule: n/a

Hazardous: n/a

doxazosin

Brand: Cardura; Cardura XL

Class: Alpha 1 blocker

Use: Benign prostatic hypertrophy; hypertension

Form: tablet; ER tablet

DEA schedule: n/a

Hazardous: n/a

dulaglutide

Brand: Trulicity

Class: GLP-1 agonist

Use: Diabetes mellitus, type 2

Form: Pen-injector

DEA schedule: n/a

Hazardous: n/a

cetirizine

Brand: Zyrtec

Class: Histamine H1 antagonist

Use: Allergic rhinitis

Form:

DEA schedule:

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ibuprofen

Brand: Advil; Motrin

Class: Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID)

Use: fever; pain; osteoarthritis; rheumatoid arthritis

Form: capsule; tablet; chewable; oral suspension; IV solution; cream

Pregnancy: Human data suggest risk in 1st and 3rd trimesters

Common Adverse Reaction: deceased hemoglobin; edema; rash; dyspepsia; heartburn; nausea; vomiting; dizziness

Contraindication: hypersensitivity or to any component of the formulation; history of asthma, urticaria, or allergic-type reactions to aspirin or other nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs; use in the setting of coronary artery bypass graft surgery

Boxed Warning: Cardiovascular risk; GI risk

ketoconazole

Brand: Nizoral; Nizoral A-D

Class: Antifungal

Use: Systemic fungal infections

Form: Tablet; cream; foam; shampoo; gel

DEA schedule: n/a

Hazardous: n/a

colchicine

Brand: Colcrys

Class: Antigout agent

Use: Atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease; familial Mediterranean fever; gout flares

Form: capsule; tablet; oral solution

DEA schedule: n/a

Hazardous: YES

potassium chloride

Brand: Klor-Con; Micro K

Class: Electrolyte supplement

Use: Hypokalemia

Form: ER capsule; ER tablet; oral solution; IV solution; packet

Normal Adult Dose: 20-25 MEG PO qd

Common Adverse Reaction: Diarrhea; flatulence; nausea; vomiting

Contraindication: structural, pathological, and/or pharmacologic cause for delay or arrest in the passage through the GI tract (solid oral dosage forms). (Ref) Note: the manufacturer’s labeling states concomitant use of potassium sparing diuretics is contraindicated. While this combination should generally be avoided, in select patients under close medical supervision, combined use of potassium supplements and potassium sparing diuretics may be considered.

lamotrigine

Brand: Lamictal; Lamictal XR

Class: Antiseizure agent

Use: Bipolar disorder; seizures

Form: tablet; chewable tablet; ODT; ER tablet

DEA schedule: n/a

Hazardous: n/a

Normal dose: varies based on diagnosis

Common adverse reaction: Nausea; skin rash; xeroderma; abdominal pain; constipation; vomiting; dizziness; back pain

Contraindication: Hypersensitivity (eg, rash, angiodema, acute urticaria, extensive pruritus, mucosal ulceration) to lamotrigine or any component of the formulation

Boxed warning: Serious skin rashes

quetiapine

Brand: Seroquel; Seroquel XR

Class: Second gen (atypical) antipsychotic

Use: Bipolar disorder; major depressive disorder; schizophrenia

Form: tablet; ER tablet

DEA schedule:

Hazardous:

acetaminophen + oxycodone

Brand: Endocet; Nalocet; Percocet

Class: Opioid analgesic combination

Use: Severe pain

Form: tablet; oral solution

DEA schedule: II

Hazardous: n/a

insulin detemir

Brand: Levemir

Class: Long-acting insulin

Use: Diabetes, types 1 and 2

Form: SC solution; pen-injector

DEA schedule: n/a

Hazardous: n/a

cefuroxime

Brand: Ceftin

Class: Cephalosporin antibiotic (2nd gen)

Use: Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD); Lyme disease; otitis media; sinusitis; skin and skin-structure infections; streptococcal pharyngitis;

Form: tablet; IV solution; injection solution

DEA schedule: n/a

Hazardous: n/a

desvenlafaxine

Brand: Pristiq

Class: Serotonin/norepinephrine reuptake inhibitor (SNRI)

Use: Major depressive disorder

Form: tablet; ER tablet

DEA schedule: n/a

Hazardous: n/a

metroprolol

Brand: Lopressor; Toprol XL

Class: Beta-blocker

Use: Angina; heart failure; hypertension; myocardial infarction

Form: tablet; ER tablet

DEA schedule: n/a

Hazardous: n/a

prednisolone

Brand: OraPred

Class: Corticosteroid

Use: Anti-inflammatory or immunosuppressant agent

Form: tablet; ODT; oral solution

DEA schedule: n/a

Hazardous: n/a

benzonatate

Brand: Tessalon

Class: Antitussive

Use: Cough

Form: Capsule

DEA schedule: n/a

Hazardous: n/a

phentermine

Brand: Adipex-P

Class: Central nervous system stimulant

Use: Weight management

Form: Tablet; capsule

DEA schedule: IV

Common Adverse Reaction: palpitations; increased blood pressure; urticaria

Contraindication: history of cardiovascular disease; hyperthyroidism; glaucoma; agitated states; history of drug abuse; coadministration with or within 14 days following the administration of MOAIs; pregnancy; breastfeeding

docusate

Brand: Colace

Class: Stool softener

Use: Stool softener

Form: capsule

DEA schedule: n/a

Hazardous: n/a

fenofibrate

Brand: TriCor

Class: Fibrate

Use: Hypertriglyceridemia

Form: capsule; tablet

DEA schedule: n/a

Hazardous: n/a

benztropine

Brand: Cogentin

Class: Anticholinergic

Use: Drug-induced extrapyramidal symptoms; Parkinsonism

Form: injection solution; tablet

Common Adverse Reaction: cardiovascular tachycardia; digestive paralytic ileus; constipation; vomiting; nausea; dry mouth

Contraindication: hypersensitivity to drug or any component of the formulation; children

gemfibrozil

Brand: Lopid

Class: Fibric acid

Use: Hypertriglyceridemia

Form: tablet

Pregnancy Warning: Animal data suggest risk

Common Adverse Reaction: Dyspepsia, fatigue; abdominal pain; nausea; vomiting

Contraindication: hypersensitivity; hepatic or sever renal dysfunction; primary biliary cirrhosis; preexisting gallbladder disease; concurrent use with dasabuvir, repaglinide, selexipag, or simvastatin

amitriptyline

Brand: Elavil

Class: Tricyclic antidepressant

Use: Major depressive disorder

Form: Tablet

Common Adverse Reaction: Drowsiness; dizziness; constipation; blurred vision; palpitations; nausea; confusion; urinary retention; photosensitivity; tremor

Contraindication: hypersensitivity to drug or any component of the formulation; coadministration with or within 14 days of MAOIs; coadministration with cisapride; acute recovery phase following myocardial infarction

Boxed Warning: suicidality and antidepressant drugs

nitrofurantoin

Brand: Furadantin; Macrobid; Macrodantin

Class: Antibiotic

Use: cystitis

Form: capsule; oral suspension

DEA schedule: n/a

Hazardous: n/a

ferrous sulfate

Brand: Feosol; Slow Fe

Class: Iron preparations

Use: Iron deficiency or iron-deficiency anemia

Form: tablet; DR tablet; ER tablet

DEA schedule: n/a

Hazardous: n/a

sumatriptan

Brand: Imitrex

Class: Serotonin 5-HT1B, 1D receptor agonist

Use: Migraine

Form: tablet; nasal solution; SC solution; auto-injector; prefilled syringe

Common Adverse Reaction: injection site reaction; malaise; fatigue; chest discomfort; dizziness; vertigo; flushing; drowsiness; nausea; vomiting

Contraindication: ischemic heart disease or signs or symptoms of ischemic heart disease (coronary artery vasospasm, Prinzmetal angina, angina pectoris, myocardial infarction, silent myocardial ischemia); Wolff-Parkinson-White syndrome or arrhythmias associated with other cardiac accessory conduction pathway disorders; history of cerebrovascular syndromes (including strokes, transient ischemic attacks); history of hemiplegic or basilar migraine; peripheral vascular disease (including ischemic bowel disease); uncontrolled hypertension; use within 24 hours or ergotamine derivatives; use within 24 hours of another 5-HT1 agonist; concurrent administration or within 2 weeks of discontinuing MAO type A inhibitors; severe hepatic impairment

trazodone

Brand: Desyrel

Class: Serotonin reuptake inhibitor/antagonist

Use: Major depressive disorder

Form: tablet; ER tablet

Boxed Warning: suicidal thoughts and behaviors

progesterone

Brand: Prometrium; Crinone; Procheive; Endometrin

Class: progestin

Use: amonorrhea; prevention of estrogen therapy-associated endometrial hyperplasia

Form: capsule; cream; vaginal gel; vaginal insert

DEA schedule: n/a

Hazardous: yes

Common Adverse Reaction: edema; nausea; depression; drowsiness; insomnia

Contraindication: hypersensitivity to drug or any component of the formulation, including peanuts/peanut oil; undiagnosed abnormal genital bleeding; breast cancer (known or suspected, or history of); active DVT, PE, or history of these conditions; active or history of arterial thromboembolic disease (eg, stroke, MI); hepatic impairment or disease; pregnancy

Boxed Warning: cardiovascular disorders; probable dementia; breast cancer

sertraline

Brand: Zoloft

Class: Selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI)

Use: Major depressive disorder; OCD; panic disorder; premenstrual dysphoric disorder; post-traumatic stress disorder; social anxiety disorder

Form: tablet; capsule; oral concentrate

DEA schedule: n/a

Hazardous: n/a

phenytoin

Brand: Dilantin

Class: antiseizure agent

Use: seizure management

Form: capsule; injection solution; oral suspension; chewable tablet

DEA schedule: n/a

Hazardous: n/a

folic acid

Brand: Folvite

Class: Water-soluble vitamin

Use: Folate deficiency

Form: tablet; capsule; injection solution

Common Adverse Reaction: flushing; malaise; erythema; pruritus; skin rash; bronchospasm

Contraindication: hypersensitivity to drug or any component of the formulation

estradiol

Brand: Estrace

Class: estrogen replacement

Use: vulvar and vaginal atrophy due to menopause

Form: tablet; vaginal cream; vaginal tablet; vaginal ring; transdermal patch; transdermal patch; transdermal gel

Hazardous: yes

Common Adverse Reaction: edema; abdominal pain; breakthrough bleeding; breast tenderness; endometrium disease; leukorrhea; mastalgia; vulvovaginal candidiasis; erythema; depression; headache; pain; arthralgia; nasopharyngitis; headache; upper respiratory infection; hypertension; pruritus; skin rash; hirsutism; hot flash; intermenstrual bleeding; weight gain; constipation; dyspepsia; flatulence; gastroenteritis; nausea; uterine bleeding; breast hypertrophy; cervical polyp; dysmenorrhea; uterine pain; anxiety; asthenia; dizziness; fatigue; migraine; limb; neck pain

Contraindication: hypersensitivity to drug or any component of formulation (including tartrazine); undiagnosed abnormal genital bleeding; DVT or PE (current or history of); active or history of arterial thromboembolic disease (eg, stroke, MI); breast cancer (known, suspected, or history of) except in appropriately selected patients being treated for metastatic disease; estrogen-dependent tumor (known or suspected); hepatic impairment or disease; pregnancy

Boxed Warning: endometrial cancer; cardiovascular and other risks

omega-3 fatty acids

Brand: Lovaza

Class: omega-3 fatty acids

Use: dietary supplement; hypertriglyceridemia

Form: Capsule

Normal adult dose: 4 mg PO in divided doses qd or bid

Common adverse reaction: Dysgeusia; dyspepsia; eructation

Contraindication: Hypersensitivity (eg, anaphylactic reaction) to omega-3 fatty acids or any component of formulation

latanoprost

Brand: Xalatan

Class: ophthalmic prostaglandin

Use: elevated intraocular pressure

Form: ophthalmic solution; ophthalmic emulsion

Normal Adult Dose: 1 gtt in eye qpm

Common Adverse Reaction: Abnormal sensation in eyes; conjunctival hyperemia; eye discharge; eye irritation; eye pain; increased eyelash length; stinging of the eyes

terazosin

Brand: Hytrin

Class: Alpha 1 blocker

Use: benign prostatic hypertrophy; hypertension

Form: capsule

Common Adverse Reaction: dizziness; asthenia; fatigue

Contraindication: hypersensitivity to terazosin or any component of the formulation

nifedipine

Brand: Procardia; Procardia XL; Nifedical XL; Adalat CC

Class: calcium channel blocker

Use: angina; hypertension

Form: capsule; ER tablet

Common Adverse Reaction: Flushing; edema; heartburn; nausea; dizziness; headache; asthenia

Contraindication: hypersensitivity to nifedipine or any component of the formulation (Ref); concomitant use with strong CYP3A4 inducers (eg, rifampin)(ER Adalat only); cardiogenic shock (ER Adalat only)

cyanocobalamin

Brand: Vitamin B-12

Class: water-soluble vitamin

Use: Vitamin B12 deficiency

Form: tablet; ER tablet; injection solution; nasal solution

Common Adverse Reaction: Headache; nausea; anxiety; rhinitis

guanfacine

Brand: Tenex; Intuniv

Class: Alpha-2-adrenergic agonist

Use: Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD); hypertension

Form: tablet; ER tablet

Common Adverse Reaction: constipation; xerostomia; dizziness; drowsiness; headache

Contraindication: Hypersensitivity to guanfacine or any component of the formulation

nebivolol

Brand: Bystolic

Class: beta-blocker

Use: hypertension

Form: tablet

Pregnancy Warning: Human data suggest risk in 2nd and 3rd trimesters

Common Adverse Reaction: headache; fatigue dizziness; nausea; diarrhea

Contraindication: Hypersensitivity to any component of the formulation; severe bradycardia; heart block greater than first degree (except in patients with a functioning artificial pacemaker); cardiogenic shock; decompensated cardiac failure; sick sinus syndrome (unless a permanent pacemaker is in place); severe hepatic impairment (Child-Pugh class C)

sildenafil

Brand: Viagra

Class: Phosphodiesterase-5 enzyme inhibitor

Use: Erectile dysfunction; pulmonary arterial hypertension

Form: tablet; IV solution; oral suspension

Common Adverse Reaction: flushing; diarrhea; dyspepsia; headache; myalgia; visual disturbance

Contraindication: hypersensitivity; concurrent use (regularly/intermittently) of organic nitrates in any form (eg, nitroglycerin, isosorbide dinitrate); concomitant use of riociguat (a guanylate cyclase stimulator)

famotidine

Brand: Pepcid

Class: Histamine H2 antagonist

Use: erosive esophagitis; GERD; pathological hypersecretory conditions; peptic ulcer disease

Form: tablet; oral suspension; IV solution

Common Adverse Reaction: constipation; diarrhea; dizziness; headache

Contraindication: serious hypersensitivity (eg, anaphylaxis) to famotidine, other H2 antagonists, or any component of the formulation

prednisone

Brand: Deltasone; Sterapred

Class: corticosteroid

Use: anti-inflammatory or immunosuppressant agent

Form: tablet; DR tablet; oral concentrate; oral solution

Pregnancy: Human data suggest risk

Common Adverse Reaction: Hirsutism; weight gain; erhythema; abdominal discomfort; rash; nausea; vomiting; fluid retention; dizziness; anxiety; depression

Contraindication: hypersensitivity or to any component of the formulation; administration of live or live attenuated vaccines with immunosuppressive doses of prednisone; systemic fungal infections

amlodipine + benazepril

Brand: Lotrel

Class: calcium channel blocker + angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitor combination

Use: hypertension

Form: capsule

Common Adverse Reaction: cough; headache; edema; dizziness; fatigue

Contraindication: hypersensitivity and to other ACE inhibitors, or any component of formulation; history of angioedema (with or without previous ACE inhibitor treatment); coadministration with aliskiren in patients with diabetes; coadministration with neprilysin inhibitor

Boxed Warning: Do not use during pregnancy

albuterol + ipratropium

Brand: Combivent Respimat; DuoNeb

Class: Beta2 agonist + bronchodilator combination

Use: Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)

Form: Metered dose inhaler; nebulizer ampules

Common Adverse Reaction: cough, pharyngitis; chest discomfort

Contraindication: hypersensitivity or to any component of the formulation (derivatives of atropine)

ropinirole

Brand: Requip; Requip XL

Class: dopamine agonist

Use: Parkinson’s disease; restless leg syndrome

Form: tablet; ER tablet

Common Adverse Reaction: hypertension; hypotension; syncope; nausea; vomiting; dizziness; drowsiness; malaise; asthenia

Contraindication: hypersensitivity (eg, urticaria, angioedema, rash, pruritus) or to any component of the formulation

pioglitazone

Brand: Actos

Class: thiazolidinedione

Use: diabetes mellitus, type 2

Form: tablet

Common Adverse Reaction: edema; hypoglycemia; upper respiratory tract infection

Contraindication: initiation in patients with established NYHA class III or IV heart failure; known hypersensitivity or any components of the formulations

Boxed Warning: congestive heart failure

propranolol

Brand: Inderal; Inderal LA

Class: beta-blocker

Use: Angina; arrythmias; essential tremor; hypertension; hypertrophic cardiomyopathy with left ventricular outflow tract obstruction; migraine; myocardial infarction; pheochromocytoma; proliferating infantile hemangioma

Form: tablet; ER capsule; oral solution; IV solution

Common Adverse Reaction: sleep disorder; bronchitis

Contraindication: hypersensitivity including beta-blockers, or any component of the formulation; cardiogenic shock; uncompensated heart failure (unless the failure is due to tachyarrhythmias being treated with formulation); sick sinus syndrome (InnoPran XL and Inderal XL only), sever sinus bradycardia, or heart block greater than first degree (except in patients with a functioning artificial pacemaker); bronchial asthma

Boxed Warning: taper dose - do not stop abruptly

losartan

Brand: Cozaar

Class: Angiotensin II receptor blocker (ARB)

Use: hypertension; diabetic proteinuric chronic kidney disease

Form: tablet

Common Adverse Reaction: hypotension; hyperkalemia; hypoglycemia; cough; respiratory tract infection

Contraindication: hypersensitivity or to any component of formulation; concomitant use with aliskiren in patients with diabetes

Boxed Warning: fetal toxicity

lisinopril + hydrochlorothiazide

Brand: Zestoretic; Prinzide

Class: Angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE) + thiazide diuretic combination

Use: hypertension

Form: tablet

Common Adverse Reaction: dizziness; headache; fatigue; cough

Contraindication: hypersensitivity to lisinopril, hydrochlorothiazide, sulfonamide-derived drugs, or any component of the formulation; angioedema related to previous treatment with an ACE inhibitor; idiopathic or hereditary angioedema; concomitant use with aliskiren in patients with diabetes mellitus; coadministration with or within 36 hours of switching to or from a neprilysin inhibitor (eg, sacubitril); anuria

Boxed Warning: fetal toxicity

glyburide

Brand: DiaBeta

Class: sulfonylurea

Use: diabetes mellitus, type 2

Form: tablet

Common Adverse Reaction: hypoglycemia; nausea; pruritus; erythema; urticaria; photosensitivity

Contraindication: hypersensitivity or to any component of the formulation; type 1 diabetes mellitus or diabetic ketoacidosis, with or without coma; concomitant use with bosentan

meloxicam

Brand: Mobic

Class: nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID)

Use: juvenile arthritis; osteoarthritis; rheumatoid arthritis

Form: tablet; capsule; oral suspension

Common Adverse Reaction: dyspepsia; nausea; abdominal pain; dizziness; headache; rash; constipation

Contraindication: hypersensitivity or to any component of the formulation; history of asthma, urticaria, or other allergic-type reactions after taking aspirin or other NSAIDS; use in the setting of coronary artery bypass graft surgery; phenylketonuria (orally disintegrating tablet only)

Boxed Warning: serious cardiovascular thrombotic events; serious gastrointestinal bleeding, ulcerations, and perforation

temazepam

Brand: Restoril

Class: benzodiazepine

Use: insomnia

Form: capsule

DEA schedule: IV

Hazardous: yes

Common Adverse Reaction: drowsiness; fatigue; dizziness; ataxia; confusion

Contraindication: hypersensitivity or to any component of the formulation

Boxed Warning: risks from concomitant use with opioids; abuse, misuse, and addiction; dependence and withdrawal reactions

venlafaxine

Brand: Effexor; Effexor XR

Class: serotonin/norepinephrine reuptake inhibitor (SNRI)

Use: generalized anxiety disorder; major depressive disorder; panic disorder; social anxiety disorder

Form: tablet; ER tablet; ER capsule

Common Adverse Reaction: diaphoresis; weight loss; nausea; xerostomia; asthenia; dizziness; drowsiness; insomnia

Contraindication: hypersensitivity or to any component of the formulation; use of monoamine oxidase inhibitors (MAOIs)(concurrently or within 14 days of discontinuing the MAOI) within 7 days of discontinuing ___; initiation in patients receiving IV methylene blue

Boxed Warning; suicidality and antidepressant drugs

metformin + sitagliptin

Brand: Janumet; Janumet XR

Class: biguanide + dipeptidyl peptidase 4 (DPP-4) inhibitor combination

Use: diabetes mellitus, type 2

Form: tablet; ER tablet

Common Adverse Reaction: diarrhea; nausea; vomiting; abdominal pain; headache; upper respiratory tract infection

Contraindication: serious hypersensitivity (eg, anaphylaxis, angioedema) or to any component of formulation; severe renal impairment (eGFR less than 30 mL/minute/1.73 m2); acute or chronic metabolic acidosis, including diabetic ketoacidosis

Boxed Warning: lactic acidosis

irbesartan

Brand: Avapro

Class: Angiotensin II receptor blocker (ARB)

Use: hypertension; diabetic proteinuric chronic kidney disease

Form: tablet

Common Adverse Reaction: hyperkalemia; dizziness; orthostatic hypotension fatigue; diarrhea

Contraindication: hypersensitivity or to any component of the formulation; concomitant use with aliskiren in patients with diabetes

Boxed Warning: fetal toxicity

dicyclomine

Brand: Bentyl

Class: anticholinergic agent

Use: irritable bowel syndrome

Form: capsule; tablet; oral solution; IM solution

Common Adverse Reaction: nausea, xerostomia, dizziness, blurred vision, drowsiness, nervousness, asthenia

Contraindication: obstructive uropathy; obstructive disease of the GI tract; severe ulcerative colitis; reflux esophagitis; unstable cardiovascular status in acute hemorrhage; glaucoma; myasthenia; gravis; infants younger than 6 months of age; breast-feeding women

albuterol

Brand: ProAir RespiClick; Ventolin HFA; Proventil HFA

Class: Beta2 agonist

Use: bronchospasm; exercise-induced bronchospasm

Form: metered dose inhaler; nebulizer ampules

Common Adverse Reaction: nervousness; tremor; exacerbation of asthma; pharyngitis; tachycardia; dizziness; increased serum glucose; nausea; throat irritation; diarrhea

Contraindication: hypersensitivity or to any component of the formulation; severe hypersensitivity to milk proteins

carbamazepine

Brand: Tegretol

Class: antimanic agent; antiseizure agent

Use: bipolar disorder; focal (partial) onset seizures and generalized-onset seizures; neuropathic pain

Form: tablet; chewable tablet; ER tablet; ER capsule; oral suspension

Hazardous: yes

Narrow Therapeutic Index: yes

Common Adverse Reaction: drowsiness; constipation; skin; problems; speech disturbance

Contraindication: hypersensitivity to TCAs; MOA inhibitor use; bone marrow depression; avoid abrupt withdrawal

Boxed Warning: serious dermatologic reactions and HLA-B*1502 allele; aplastic anemia and agranulocytosis

olanzapine

Brand: Zyprexa

Class: second generation (atypical) antipsychotic

Use: bipolar disorder, major depressive disorder; schizophrenia

Form: tablet; ODT; IM solution

Common Adverse Reaction: orthostatic hypotension; hypercholesterolemia; hyperprolactinemia; weight gain; constipation; dypepsia; increased appetite; xerostomia; akathisia; headache

Contraindication: non listed in manufacturer’s labeling

Boxed Warning: increased mortality in elderly patients with dementia-related psychosis

metformin

Brand: Glucophage; Glucophage XR

Class: biguanide

Use: diabetes mellitus, type 2

Form: tablet; ER tablet; oral solution

Common Adverse Reaction: diarrhea; nausea; vomiting; flatulence

Contraindication: hypersensitivity or to any component of the formulation; severe renal dysfunction (eGFR)

atenolol

Brand: Tenormin

Class: beta-blocker

Use: angina; hypertension; myocardial infarction

Form: tablet

Common Adverse Reaction: Bradycardia; hypotension; peripheral edema; fatigue; palpitations; dizziness; nausea

Contraindication: hypersensitivity or to any component of the formulation; sinus bradycardia; heart block greater than first degree (except in patients with a functioning artificial pacemaker); cardiogenic shock; uncompensated cardiac failure

Boxed Warning: taper dose - do not stop abruptly

nortriptyline

Brand: Pamelor

Class: tricyclic antidepressant

Use: major depressive disorder

Form: capsule; oral solution

Common Adverse Reaction: edema; flushing; pruritus; weight changes; constipation; diarrhea; nausea; anxiety

Contraindication: hypersensitivity and to similar chemical class dibenzazepines, or any component of the formulation; use in a patient during the acute recovery phase of myocardial infarction (MI); use of monoamine oxidase inhibitors (MAOIs)(concurrently or within 14 days of discontinuing either ___ or the MAOI); initiation of ___ in a patient receiving IV methylene blue

Boxed Warning: suicidality in children and adolescents

paroxetine

Brand: Paxil

Class: selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI)

Use: generalized anxiety disorder; major depressive disorder; obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD); panic disorder; posttraumatic stress disorder; premenstrual dysphoric disorder; social anxiety disorder; vasomotor symptoms of menopause

Form: tablet; capsule; ER tablet; oral suspension

Hazardous: yes

Common Adverse Reaction: diarphoresis; decreased libido; constipation; decreased appetite; diarrhea; nausea; xero

amoxicillin

Brand: Amoxil; Trimox; Moxatag

Class: penicillin antibiotic

Use: ear, nose, and throat infection; helicobacter pylori eradication; lower respiratory tract infection; rhinosinusitis; skin and soft tissue infection; urinary tract infection

Form: capsule; tablet; ER tablet; chewable tablet; oral suspension

Common Adverse Reaction: nausea; vomiting; diarrhea rash

Contraindication: serious hypersensitivity to amoxicillin (eg, anaphylaxis, stevens johnson syndrome) or to other beta-lactams, or any component of the formulation

atomoxetine *

Brand: Strattera

Class: selective norepinephrine reuptake inhibitor

Use: attention deficit hyperactivity disorder

Form:

DEA schedule:

Hazardous: