Drug Uses and Classifications

Chlorthalidone (Hygroton, Thalitone)

Thiazide Diuretic (Water Pills)

Hydrochlorothiazide (Microzide)

Thiazide Diuretic (Water Pills)

Hydrochlorothiazide/Triamterene (Maxzide, Dyazide)

Thiazide Diuretic (Water Pills)

What are Thiazide Diuretic (Water Pills) used for?

high blood pressure and swelling

Benazepril (Lotensin)

ACE Inhibitor

Ramipril (Altace)

ACE Inhibitor

Enalapril (Vasotec)

ACE Inhibitor

Lisinopril (Privinil, Zestril)

ACE Inhibitor

Lisinopril/HCTZ (Prinizide, Zestoretic)

ACE Inhibitor

What are ACE Inhibitors used for?

High blood pressure and heart failure

Losartan (Cozaar)

ARBs

Valsartan (Diovan)

ARBs

Losartan/HCTZ (Hyzaar)

ARBs

Valsartan/HCTZ (Diovan HCT)

ARBs

Irbesartan (Avapro)

ARBs

What are ARBs used for?

High blood pressure and heart failure

Propranolol (Inderal)

Beta Blockers

Metoprolol (Lopressor, Toprol XL)

Beta Blockers

Carvedilol (Coreg)

Beta Blockers

Atenolol (Tenormin)

Beta Blockers

Nebivolol (Bystolic)

Beta Blockers

What are Beta Blockers used for?

High blood pressure and irregular heartbeat

Nifedipine (Procardia, Adalat CC)

Calcium Channel Blockers (Dihydropyridine Type)

Amlodipine (Norvasc)

Calcium Channel Blockers (Dihydropyridine Type)

Amlodipine/Benazepril (Lotrel)

Calcium Channel Blockers (Dihydropyridine Type)

What are Calcium Channel Blockers (Dihydropyridine Type) used for?

High Blood Pressure

Diltiazem (Cardizem)

Calcium Channel Blockers (Non dihydropyridine Type)

Verapamil (Calan, Verelan)

Calcium Channel Blockers (Non dihydropyridine Type)

What are Calcium Channel Blockers (Non dihydropyridine Type) used for?

High Blood Pressure and Rapid Heart Rate/Abnormal Heart Rhythms

Doxazosin (Cardura)

Alpha Blockers

Terazosin (Hytrin)

Alpha Blockers

Tamsulosin (Flomax)

Alpha Blockers

What are Alpha Blockers used for?

High Blood Pressure and Enlarged Prostate Symptoms

What is significant about Tamsulosin (Flomax)

Less effective on blood pressure, more for enlarged prostate symptoms

Clonidine (Catapres)

Alpha-2 Agonists

Guanfacine (Tener, Intuniv)

Alpha-2 Agonists

What are Alpha-2 Agonists used for?

High Blood Pressure and ADHD

Hydralazine (Apresoline)

Vasodilators

Nitroglycerin (Nitrostat)

Vasodilators

Isosorbide Mononitrate (Imdur)

Vasodilators

What are Vasodilators used for?

High Blood Pressure, Heart Failure, and/or Chest Pain

Furosemide (Lasix)

Loop Diuretic (Water Pill)

What are Loop Diuretic (Water Pills) used for?

swelling from various diseases

Spironolactone (Aldactone)

Potassium Sparing Diuretics (Water Pills)

What are Potassium Sparing Diuretics (Water Pills) used for?

High Blood Pressure and Heart Failure

Amiodarone (Pacerone, Cordarone)

Antiarrhythmics

What are antiarrhythmics used for?

irregular heartbeat

Digoxin (Lanoxin)

Cardiac Glycoside

What are Cardiac Glycoside used for?

Heart Failure and Irregular Heartbeat

Warfarin (Coumadin)

Vitamin K Antagonist Anticoagulant

Apixaban (Eliquis)

Direct Oral Anticoagulants

Rivaroxaban (Xarelto)

Direct Oral Anticoagulants

What are anticoagulants used for?

Blood thinners (prevents blood clotting)

Aspirin (Ecotrin)

NSAID and Antiplatelets

Clopidogrel (Plavix)

Antiplatelets

What are Antiplatelets used for?

decreases the risk of heart attack/stroke

Atorvastatin (Lipitor)

HMG COA Reductase Inhibitors (Statins)

Simvastatin (Zocur)

HMG COA Reductase Inhibitors (Statins)

Rosuvastatin (Crestor)

HMG COA Reductase Inhibitors (Statins)

Pravastatin (Pravachol)

HMG COA Reductase Inhibitors (Statins)

Lovastatin (Mevacor, Altoprev)

HMG COA Reductase Inhibitors (Statins)

What do HMG COA Reductase Inhibitors (Statins) do?

Reduce the production of cholesterol made by the liver

Fenofibrate (Tricor)

Cholesterol Medication

Ezetimibe (Zetia)

Cholesterol Medication

Glipizide (Glucotrol)

Sulfonylureas (Diabetes Medication)

Glimepiride (Amaryl)

Sulfonylureas (Diabetes Medication)

Metformin (Glucophage)

Biguanides (Diabetes Medication)

Linagliptin (Tradjenta)

DPP-4 Inhibitors (Diabetes Medication)

Sitagliptin (Januvia)

DPP-4 Inhibitors (Diabetes Medication)

Pioglitazone (Actos)

TZD’s “glitazones” (Diabetes)

Canagliflozin (Invokana)

SGLT-2 Inhibitors “glifozins” (Diabetes)

Aspart (Novolog)

Rapid Acting Insulin

Lispro (Humalog)

Rapid Acting Insulin

Glargine (Lantus, Basaglar)

Long Acting Insulin

Degludec (Tresiba)

Long Acting Insulin

Ranitidine (Zantac)

H2 Antagonists (H2 Blockers) Stomach Med

Famotidine (Pepcid)

H2 Antagonists (H2 Blockers) Stomach Medication

Omeprazole (Prilosec)

Proton Pump Inhibitors (PPIs)

Pantoprazole (Protonix)

Proton Pump Inhibitors (PPIs)

Esomeprazole (Nexium)

Proton Pump Inhibitors (PPIs)

Promethazine (Phenergan)

Antihistamine Antiemetics (Nausea/Vomiting/Motion Sickness)

Meclizine (Antivert)

Antihistamine Antiemetics (Nausea/Vomiting/Motion Sickness)

Ondansetron (Zofran)

Nausea/Vomiting Medication

Docusate (Colace)

Constipation (Laxative)

Dicyclomine (Bentyl)

Irritable Bowel Syndrome / Cramping

Lamotrigine (Lamictal)

Seizure and Bipolar Disorder

Levetiracetam (Keppra)

Seizures

Oxcarbazepine (Trileptal)

Seizure

Divalproex Sodium (Depakote)

Seizure, Bipolar Disorder, Migraine Prevention

Topiramate (Topamax)

Seizure and Migraine Prevention

Gabapentin (Neurontin)

Anticonvulsant

Pregabalin (Lyrica)

Anticonvulsant

Acetaminophen (Tylenol)

Mild Pain Medication - can also reduce fever

Tramadol (Ultram)

Moderate-Severe Pain (Opiod Analgesics)

Hydrocodone and Acetaminophen (Norco)

Moderate-Severe Pain (Opiod Analgesics)

Oxycodone (Oxycontin)

Moderate-Severe Pain (Opiod Analgesics)

Morphine (Roxanol, MS Contin)

Moderate-Severe Pain (Opiod Analgesics)

Ibuprofen (Motrin, Advil)

NSAIDs (Nonsteroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drugs)

Naproxen (Naprosyn, Anaprox)

NSAIDs (Nonsteroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drugs)

Diclofenac (Voltaren)

NSAIDs (Nonsteroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drugs)