1-50 P2 Top 200 Drugs SIUE

Lipitor

Generic: Atorvastatin

Indication: Hypercholesterolemia

Pharmacologic Class: HMG-CoA Reductase Inhibitor

Normal Adult Dose: 10mg to 80mg PO Daily

Glucophage

Generic: Metformin

Indication: Diabetes

Pharmacologic Class: Biguanide

Normal Adult Dose: 500mg to 1,000mg PO twice daily

Prinivil, Zestril

Generic: Lisinopril

Indication: Hypertension

Pharmacologic Class: ACE Inhibitor

Normal Adult Dose: 5mg to 40mg PO daily

Levoxyl, Synthroid

Generic: Levothyroxine

Indication: Hypothyroidism

Pharmacologic Class: Thyroid Hormone Replacement

Normal Adult Dose: 25mcg to 300mcg PO daily

Norvasc

Generic: Amlodipine

Indication: Hypertension

Pharmacologic Class: Calcium Channel Blocker (CCB) - Dihydropyridine

Normal Adult Dose: 2.5mg to 10mg PO daily

Lopressor, Toprol-XL

Generic: Metoprolol Tartrate, Metoprolol Succinate

Indication: Heart Failure

Pharmacologic Class: Beta Blocker (beta 1 selective)

Normal Adult Dose: IR tartrate - 50mg to 200mg PO twice daily // ER succinate - 100mg PO daily

Proair HFA, Proventil HFA, Ventolin HFA

Generic: Albuterol HFA

Indication: Asthma

Pharmacologic Class: Short Acting Beta 2 Blocker (SABA)

Normal Adult Dose: 2 inhalations every 4-6 hours as needed

Cozaar

Generic: Losartan

Indication: Hypertension

Pharmacologic Class: ARB

Normal Adult Dose: 50mg to 100mg PO daily

Prilosec

Generic: Omeprazole

Indication: GERD

Pharmacologic Class: PPI

Normal Adult Dose: 20mg to 40mg PO daily

Neurontin

Generic: Gabapentin

Indication: Neuropathic pain

Pharmacologic Class: GABA analog

Normal Adult Dose: 900mg to 1800mg PO daily in 3 divded doses

Zoloft

Generic: Sertraline

Indication: Depression

Pharmacologic Class: SSRI

Normal Adult Dose: 50mg to 200mg PO daily

HydroDiuril, Microzide

Generic: Hydrochlorothiazide

Indication: Hypertension

Pharmacologic Class: Diuretic - Thiazide

Normal Adult Dose: 12.5mg to 50mg PO daily

Crestor

Generic: Rosuvastatin

Indication: Hypercholesterolemia

Pharmacologic Class: HMG-CoA Reductase Inhibitor

Normal Adult Dose: 10mg to 40mg PO daily

Adderall

Generic: Dextroamphetamine / Amphetamine

Indication: ADHD

Pharmacologic Class: CNS Stimulant

Normal Adult Dose: 5mg to 60mg PO daily in 1-2 divided doses

Lexapro

Generic: Escitalopram

Indication: Depression

Pharmacologic Class: SSRI

Normal Adult Dose: 10mg to 40mg PO daily

Protonix

Generic: Pantoprazole

Indication: GERD

Pharmacologic Class: PPI

Normal Adult Dose: 20mg to 40mg daily

Singulair

Generic: Montelukast

Indication: Asthma

Pharmacologic Class: Leukotriene receptor antagonist

Normal Adult Dose: 10mg PO daily in the evening

Desyrel

Generic: Trazodone

Indication: Depression

Pharmacologic Class: SRI / Antagonist

Normal Adult Dose: 50mg to 150mg PO daily in divided doses

Zocor

Generic: Simvastatin

Indication: Hypercholesterolemia

Pharmacologic Class: HMG-CoA Reductase Inhibitor

Normal Adult Dose: 5mg to 40mg PO daily

Flomax

Generic: Tamsulosin

Indication: BPH

Pharmacologic Class: Alpha 1 Blocker

Normal Adult Dose: 0.4mg PO daily

Wellbutrin SR, Wellbutrin XL

Generic: Bupropion

Indication: Depression

Pharmacologic Class: DNRI

Normal Adult Dose: SR - 150mg PO twice daily XL - 150mg to 300mg PO daily

Prozac

Generic: Fluoxetine

Indication: Depression

Pharmacologic Class: SSRI

Normal Adult Dose: 20mg to 80mg PO daily

Lortab, Norco, Vicodin

Generic: Hydrocodone/APAP

Indication: Pain

Pharmacologic Class: Opioid and non-opioid combination

Normal Adult Dose: 2.5/325mg to 10/325mg PO every 4-6 hours as needed for pain

Lasix

Generic: Furosemide

Indication: Hypervolemia

Pharmacologic Class: Diuretic - Loop

Normal Adult Dose: 20mg to 40mg PO 1-2 times daily

Cutivate, Flonase, Flovent

Generic: Fluticasone

Indication: Inflammation

Pharmacologic Class: Corticosteroid

Normal Adult Dose: Cutivate - AAA 1-2 times daily, Flonase - 2 sprays per nostril daily, Flovent HFA - Inhale 88mcg to 440mcg twice daily

Amoxil

Generic: Amoxicillin

Indication: Infection

Pharmacologic Class: Antibiotic - Penicillin

Normal Adult Dose: 250mg to 500mg PO every 8-12 hours

Eliquis

Generic: Apixaban

Indication: Embolism Prophylaxis/Treatment

Pharmacologic Class: Factor Xa Inhibitor

Normal Adult Dose: 2.5mg to 10mg PO twice daily

Lantus

Generic: Insulin Glargine

Indication: Diabetes

Pharmacologic Class: Long-acting insulin

Normal Adult Dose:10 Units SubQ in the evening, titrate to effect

Mobic

Generic: Meloxicam

Indication: Pain

Pharmacologic Class: NSAID

Normal Adult Dose: 5mg to 15mg PO daily

Deltasone

Generic: Prednisone

Indication: Inflammation

Pharmacologic Class: Corticosteroid

Normal Adult Dose: 5