Pharmacology: Drug Classes and Indications

Levothyroxine

Brand: Eltroxin, Synthroid; Class: Thyroid hormone; Indication: Hypothyroidism

Latanoprost

Brand: Xalatan; Class: Prostaglandin F analogue; Indication: Glaucoma

Liraglutide

Brand: Victoza, Saxenda; Class: Human glucagon like peptide-1 receptor agonist; Indication: Type 2 diabetes, weight management

Lorazepam

Brand: Ativan; Class: Benzodiazepine; Indication: Anxiety, seizures

Losartan

Brand: Cozaar; Class: Angiotensin II receptor antagonist; Indication: HTN, reduce proteinurea in type 2 diabetes

Metformin

Brand: Glucophage, Glumetza; Class: Antidiabetic (biguanide); Indication: Type 2 diabetes mellitus

Methadone

Brand: Methadose; Class: Opioid analgesic; Indication: Treatment of opioid dependence

Methylphenidate

Brand: Concerta, Biphentin, Ritalin, Ritalin-SR; Class: CNS stimulant; Indication: Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD)

Metoprolol

Brand: Lopressor, Lopressor SR; Class: Beta blocker (B-1 selective); Indication: HTN, angina, acute management of MI (IV), 2' prevention post-MI

Mirtazapine

Brand: Remeron, Remeron RD; Class: Antidepressant (tetracyclic); Indication: Depression

Mometasone nasal inhalation

Brand: Nasonex; Class: Corticosteroid; Indication: Allergic rhinitis, acute rhinosinusitis

Montelukast

Brand: Singulair; Class: Leukotriene receptor antagonist; Indication: Asthma, seasonal allergic rhinitis, exercise-induced bronchoconstriction

Morphine

Brand: Doloral, Kadian, M-Eslon, M.O.S., MS Contin, MS IR, Statex; Class: Opiate analgesic; Indication: Pain

Naproxen, naproxen sodium

Brand: Naprosyn, Aleve, Anaprox, Anaprox DS, Naprelan, Maxidol; Class: Antiinflammatory (NSAID); Indication: Rheumatoid arthritis, osteoarthritis, short term for inflammation and pain

Nitroglycerin

Brand: Minitran, Nitro-Dur, Nitro, Trinipatch, Nitroject, Nitrolingual; Class: Organic nitrate; Indication: Treatment and prevention of anginal symptoms, acute HTN

Olanzapine

Brand: Zyprexa, Zyprexa Zydis; Class: Antipsychotic (atypical); Indication: Bipolar disorder, schizophrenia

Olmesartan

Brand: Olmetec; Class: Angiotensin II receptor antagonist; Indication: HTN

Omeprazole

Brand: Losec; Class: Proton pump inhibitor; Indication: GERD, hypersecretory conditions, prevention of NSAID induced ulcers

Oxazepam

Brand: Serax; Class: Benzodiazepine; Indication: Anxiety, alcohol withdrawal

Oxycodone

Brand: Oxycontin, Oxy IR, Oxyneo, Supedol; Class: Opiate analgesic; Indication: Pain

Pantoprazole

Brand: Pantoloc, Panto IV, Tecta; Class: Proton pump inhibitor; Indication: GERD, hypersecretory conditions, prevention of NSAID induced ulcers

Paroxetine

Brand: Paxil, Paxil CR; Class: Antidepressant (SSRI); Indication: Depression, panic disorder, OCD, PTSD, anxiety, PMDD

Phenytoin

Brand: Dilantin; Class: Anticonvulsant; Indication: Seizures

Prednisone

Brand: Winpred; Class: Corticosteroid; Indication: Acute inflammation, autoimmune disorders, rheumatologic disorders

Pregabalin

Brand: Lyrica; Class: Anticonvulsant; Indication: Pain associated with diabetic peripheral neuropathy, pain associated with postherpetic neuralgia, fibromyalgia

Quietapine

Brand: Seroquel, Seroquel XR; Class: Antipsychotic (atypical); Indication: Bipolar disorder (monotherapy and adjunct), schizophrenia, adjunct therapy for depression

Rabeprazole sodium

Brand: Pariet

Rabeprazole sodium

Brand: Pariet; Class: Proton pump inhibitor; Indication: GERD, hypersecretory conditions, prevention of NSAID induced ulcers

Ramipril

Brand: Altace; Class: Angiotensin converting enzyme inhibitor; Indication: HTN, reduce CV mortality post MI, reduction of CV events in high-risk patients

Ranitidine

Brand: Acid Reducer (OTC), Zantac; Class: Histamine H-2 receptor antagonist; Indication: Duodenal ulcers, gastric ulcers, heartburn, treatment and prevention of NSAID induced ulcers, GERD

Risedronate

Brand: Actonel, Actonel DR; Class: Bisphosphonate; Indication: Osteoporosis, Paget's disease of the bone

Risperidone

Brand: Risperdal, Risperdal M, Risperdal Consta; Class: Antipsychotic (atypical); Indication: Bipolar mania, schizophrenia

Rivaroxaban

Brand: Xarelto; Class: Anticoagulant; Indication: Prophylaxis/treatment of VTE and CVA from cardioembolic causes, CV risk reduction in CAD or PAD

Rosuvastatin

Brand: Crestor; Class: Antihyperlipidemic agent (HMG-CoA reductase inhibitor); Indication: Hyperlipidemia

Salbutamol

Brand: Ventolin; Class: Beta-2 agonist; Indication: Symptomatic relief and prevention of bronchospasm in asthma, COPD and other bronchopulmonary disorders

Sennosides

Brand: Senokot, Senna, Ex-Lax; Class: Stimulant laxative; Indication: Short-term treatment of constipation; evacuate the colon for bowel or rectal exams

Sertraline

Brand: Zoloft; Class: Antidepressant (SSRI); Indication: Depression, panic disorder, OCD, PTSD, SAD

Sildenafil

Brand: Viagra, Revatio; Class: PDE5-inhibitor; Indication: Erectile dysfunction, pulmonary HTN

Simvastatin

Brand: Zocor; Class: Antihyperlipidemic agent (HMG-CoA reductase inhibitor); Indication: Hyperlipidemia

Sitagliptin

Brand: Januvia; Class: Dipeptidyl peptidase 4 (DPP-4) inhibitor; Indication: Type 2 diabetes

Spironolactone

Brand: Aldactone; Class: Diuretic (aldosterone antagonist); Indication: Heart failure, primary aldosteronism, hypokalemia, cirrhosis

Sumatriptan

Brand: Imitrex; Class: 5-HT1 receptor agonist; Indication: Migraine therapy

Tamsulosin

Brand: Flomax CR; Class: Alpha-1 adrenergic blocking agent; Indication: BPH

Telmisartan

Brand: Micardis; Class: Angiotensin II receptor antagonist; Indication: HTN, reduction of CV events in high-risk patients

Temazepam

Brand: Restoril; Class: Benzodiazepine; Indication: Insomnia

Tiotropium bromide

Brand: Spiriva HandiHaler, Spiriva Respimat; Class: Anticholinergic/Long-acting muscarinic antagonist (LAMA); Indication: COPD, asthma

Trazodone

Brand: Desyrel; Class: Antidepressant; Indication: Depression

Valsartan

Brand: Diovan; Class: Angiotensin II receptor antagonist; Indication: HTN, reduce CV mortality post MI, heart failure

Venlafaxine

Brand: Effexor XR; Class: Antidepressant (SNRI); Indication: Depression, generalized anxiety disorder, panic disorder, social anxiety disorder

Warfarin

Brand: Coumadin; Class: Anticoagulant; Indication: Prophylaxis/treatment of VTE and CVA from cardioembolic causes

Zopiclone

Brand: Rhovane, Imovane; Class: Sedative/hypnotic; Indication: Insomnia (short-term only; 7-10d)