Top 200 Drugs

Memantine

AD

Gen Category: Neuropsychiatry

Brand Name: Namenda

Combo: Memantine/donepezil, Brand: Namzaric

Rx, Oral,

Use: Alzheimer’s

Class: NMDA receptor antagonists

Counseling: treatment of moderate to severe dementia

Strength: 5-10mg for tabs, XR CAPS: 7, 14, 21, 28mg, maintenance dose of 10 mg BID

Donepezil

AD

Gen Category: Neuropsychiatry

Brand Name: Aricept

Combo: Memantine/donepezil, Brand: Namzaric

Rx, Oral,

Use: Alzheimer’s

Class: Reversible Acetylcholinesterase inhibitor

Counseling: nausea, diarrhea, vomit, bradycardia-AVC

Strength: 5, 10, and 23mg, 10mg once daily

Dextroamphetamine + Amphetamine

ADHD

Gen Category: Neuropsychiatry

Brand Name: Adderall, Adderall XR

Rx, Oral

Scheduled: C-2

Use: ADHD

Class: Amphetamine/CNS stimulant

Counseling: insomnia, anxiety, abuse, dependence, long-term suppression of growth, for abuse and dependence

Strength: XR capsule: 5, 10, 15, 20, 25, 30mg, TABS: 7.5, 10, 12.5, 15, 20, and 30 mg

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Dexmethylphenidate

ADHD

Gen Category: Neuropsychiatry

Brand Name: Focalin, Focalin XR

Rx, Oral

Scheduled: C-2

Use: ADHD

Class: Amphetamine/CNS stimulant

Counseling: Research has shown that people with ADHD have higher rates of suicidal ideation and of planning and attempting suicide.

Strength: XR caps: 5, 10, 15, 20, 25, 30, 35, and 40 mg,IR Tabs: 2.5 milligrams (mg), 5 mg, and 10 mg

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Lisdexamfetamine

ADHD

Gen Category: Neuropsychiatry

Brand Name: Vyvanse

Rx, Oral

Scheduled: C-2

Use: ADHD

Class: Amphetamine/CNS stimulant

Counseling: Research has shown that people with ADHD have higher rates of suicidal ideation and of planning and attempting suicide.

Strength: CAPS: 10, 20 mg, 30 mg, 40 mg, 50 mg, 60 mg, and 70 mg,chewable tabs: 10 mg, 20 mg, 30 mg, 40 mg, 50 mg, and 60 mg

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Methylphenidate

ADHD

Gen Category: Neuropsychiatry

Other: Ritalin SR, Ritalin LA,Metadate CD

Brand Name: Concerta (ER tabs), Ritalin

Rx, Oral

Scheduled: C-2

Use: ADHD

Class: Amphetamine/CNS stimulant

Counseling: Research has shown that people with ADHD have higher rates of suicidal ideation and of planning and attempting suicide.

Strength: tabs: 5, 10, and 20 mg,ER Tabs: 18, 27, 36, or 54 mg

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Tramadol

Analgesic

Gen Category: Analgesic

Other: Ultram ER

Brand Name: Ultram

Combo: Ultracet (tramadol + acetaminpohen) Rx C-IV

Rx, Oral

Scheduled: C-4

Use: pain

Class: Opioid agonist, Serotonin-norepinephrine reuptake inhibitor (SNRI)

Counseling: Seizure Risk, produces QTc interval prolongation , Serotonin Syndrome, Misuse, Abuse and Diversion, μ-opioid receptors and weak inhibition of re-uptake of norepinephrine and serotonin

Strength: tabs: 50mg IR tab, ER: 100, 200 or 300 mg

Common Effects: Serotonin Syndrome: Increased risk when co-administered with serotonergic agents

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Famotidine

Anti-acid H2 BLOCKER

Gen Category: Gastrointestinal

Other: 40MG= RX only

Brand Name: Pepcid AC

OTC, Rx, Oral

Use: Heartburn, Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), Peptic ulcer disease

Class: Histamine-2 receptor antagonist

Strength: 10,20,40mg tabs ,20 (mg) QD or BID, or 40 mg once a day at bedtime

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Dexlansoprazole

ANTI-ACIDI-ppi

Gen Category: Gastrointestinal

Brand Name: Dexilant

Combo: Ultracet (tramadol + acetaminpohen) Rx C-IV

Rx, Oral

Use: Heartburn, Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), Peptic ulcer disease

Class: Proton pump inhibitor

Counseling: linked to fractures, C-diff infections, dementia,increased risk of fractures of the hip, wrist, and spine= osteoporosis

Strength: tabs: 30 mg and 60 mg.

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Esomeprazole

ANTI-ACIDI-ppi

Gen Category: Gastrointestinal

Brand Name: Nexium

OTC, Rx, Oral

Use: Heartburn, Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), Peptic ulcer disease

Class: Proton pump inhibitor

Counseling: linked to fractures, C-diff infections, dementia,increased risk of fractures of the hip, wrist, and spine= osteoporosis

Strength: 20mg,40mg

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Omeprazole

ANTI-ACIDI-ppi

Gen Category: Gastrointestinal

Brand Name: Prilosec, Prilosec OTC

OTC, Rx, Oral

Use: Heartburn, Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), Peptic ulcer disease

Class: Proton pump inhibitor

Counseling: linked to fractures, C-diff infections, dementia,increased risk of fractures of the hip, wrist, and spine= osteoporosis

Strength: 10mg, 20mg,40mg

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Pantoprazole

ANTI-ACIDI-ppi

Gen Category: Gastrointestinal

Brand Name: Protonix

Rx, Oral, Parenteral

Use: Heartburn, Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), Peptic ulcer disease

Class: Proton pump inhibitor

Counseling: linked to fractures, C-diff infections, dementia,increased risk of fractures of the hip, wrist, and spine= osteoporosis

Strength: 20mg,40mg tabs

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Buspirone

ANTIANXIETY

Gen Category: Neuropsychiatry

Brand Name: Buspar

Rx, Oral

Use: Anxiety

Class: Antianxiety agent

Counseling: slow onset of action, BZD naïve use,10-15 mg/day PO divided q8-12hr

Strength:5 mg, 7.5 mg, 10 mg, 15 mg, and 30 mg

Common Effect: Serotonin Syndrome: Increased risk when co-administered with serotonergic agents

Diazepam

ANTIANXIETY

Gen Category: Neuropsychiatry

Brand Name: Valium

Rx, Oral

Scheduled: C-4

Use: Anxiety

Class: Benzodiazepine

Counseling: generalized anxiety disorder and panic disorder

Strength: 2mg,5mg,10mg

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Lorazepam

ANTIANXIETY

Gen Category: Neuropsychiatry

Brand Name: Ativan

Rx, Oral, Parenteral

Scheduled: C-4

Use: Anxiety

Class: Benzodiazepine

Counseling: generalized anxiety disorder and panic disorder

Strength: 0.5 mg, 1 mg, and 2 mg

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Alprazolam

ANTIANXIETY

Gen Category: Neuropsychiatry

Brand Name: Xanax

Rx, Oral

Scheduled: C-4

Use: Anxiety, Panic disorder

Class: Benzodiazepine

Counseling: generalized anxiety disorder and panic disorder

Strength: 0.25 mg, 0.5 mg, 1 mg, and 2 mg

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Clonazepam

ANTIANXIETY

Gen Category: Neuropsychiatry

Brand Name: Klonopin

Rx, Oral

Scheduled: C-4

Use: Anxiety, Panic disorder, Seizure disorders

Class: Benzodiazepine

Counseling: generalized anxiety disorder and panic disorder

Strength: 0.125mg, 0.25mg, 0.5mg, 1mg, 2mg.

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Doxycycline

Antibiotic

Gen Category: Anti-infective

Brand Name: Vibramycin, Doryx

Rx, Oral

Use: Acne, Bacterial infection

Class: Tetracycline antibiotic

Counseling: Avoid lying down for at least 30 minutes, Increased sensitive to sunlight

Strength: BID WITH H20- 20 mg, 50 mg, 75 mg, 100 mg, 150 200 or 300 mg

Amoxicillin

Antibiotic

Gen Category: Anti-infective

Brand Name: Amoxil

Rx, Oral

Use: Bacterial infection

Class: Penicillin

Counseling: Avoid lying down for at least 30 minutes, Increased sensitive to sunlight

Strength: TID,125/5ml, 250/5ml, 250mg caps, 500mg caps

Amoxicillin + Clavulanate

Antibiotic

Gen Category: Anti-infective

Brand Name: Augmentin

Rx, Oral

Use: Bacterial infection

Class: Penicillin + Beta-lactamase inhibitor

Counseling: Always with food- GI upset, diarrhea,oral suspension. (125mg/31.25mg)/5mL; (200mg/28.5mg)/5mL; (250mg/62.5mg)/5mL; (400mg/57mg)/5mL; (600mg/42.9mg)/5mL

Strength: tabs: 250 mg / 125 mg • 500 mg / 125 mg • 875 mg / 125 mg

Clindamycin

Antibiotic

Gen Category: Anti-infective

Brand Name: Cleocin

Rx, Oral

Use: Bacterial infection

Class: Antibacterial antibiotic

Counseling: Can cause: Pseudomembranous colitis: Clostridium difficile, Watery diarrhea

Strength: 75,mg 150mg, 300mg caps,150 to 300 mg every 6 hours.

Cefdinir

Antibiotic

Gen Category: Anti-infective

Brand Name: Omnicef

Rx, Oral

Use: Bacterial infection

Class: Cephalosporin

Strength: 300 mg Cap every twelve hours,125 mg/5 mL, 250 mg/5 mL

Cephalexin

Antibiotic

Gen Category: Anti-infective

Brand Name: Keflex

Rx, Oral

Use: Bacterial infection

Class: Cephalosporin

Strength: q 6 hours = QID, 250mg, 500mg, 750mg

Metronidazole

Antibiotic

Gen Category: Anti-infective

Brand Name: Flagyl

Rx, Oral, Parenteral

Use: Bacterial infection

Class: Inhibits protein synthesis in cells

Counseling: AVOID ALCOHOL, vaginal trichomoniasis

Strength: 250MG, 500MG, 750MG. USUALLY orally twice a day for 7 days OR 2 grams given as a single dose

Azithromycin

Antibiotic

Gen Category: Anti-infective

Brand Name: Zithromax, Z-PAK

Rx, Oral

Use: Bacterial infection

Class: Macrolide antibiotic

Counseling: torsades de pointes and other arrhythmias in patients with risk factors that may prolong QTc interval

Strength: 500 milligrams (mg) on Day 1 (the first day), taken as a single dose. Then, 250 mg on Day 2 through Day 5

Dose: 250MG TABS = 2 TABS ON DAY#1 = 500MG, DAYS #2-DAY#5 = 1 TAB OR 250MG DAILY X 4 MORE DAYS

Nitrofurantoin

Antibiotic

Gen Category: Anti-infective

Other Name: Macrobid

Brand Name: Macrodantin

Rx, Oral

Use: Bacterial infection

Class: Nitrofuran

Counseling: Macrobid=100mg BID

Strength: Macrodantin - 50mg - 100mg QID

Ciprofloxacin

ANTIBIOTIC

Anti-infective

Brand Name: Cipro

Rx, Oral, Parenteral

Use: Bacterial infection

Class: Quinolone antibiotic

Counseling: ALWAYS BID,torsades de pointes and other arrhythmias in patients with risk factors that may prolong QTc interval

Strength: 250MG, 500MG, 750MG

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Sulfamethoxazole + Trimethoprim

ANTIBIOTIC

Anti-infective

Brand Name: Bactrim DS, Septra DS

Rx, Oral

Use: Bacterial infection

Class: Sulfonamide + folic acid inhibitor

Counseling: ALWAYS BID with H20, Sun Sensitivity, raises K

Strength: SS: 80mg/400mg, DS: 160mg/800mg.

Mupirocin

ANTIBIOTIC

Anti-infective

Brand Name: Bactroban

Rx, Topical

Use: Bacterial skin infection

Class: Inhibits protein synthesis in cells

Counseling: topical only

Rivaroxaban

anticoag

Cardiovascular

Brand Name: Xarelto

Rx, Oral

Use: Stroke/Atrial Fibrillation , Deep vein thrombosis

Class: Factor Xa inhibitor anticoagulant

Strength: 2.5 mg, 10 mg, 15 mg, and 20 mg,DVT/PE: 15 mg X 21 days: twice daily with food then 20mg QD, A-fib: 20 mg once daily

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Apixaban

anticoag

Cardiovascular

Brand Name: Eliquis

Rx, Oral

Use: Stroke, Deep vein thrombosis, Pulmonary embolism

Class: Factor Xa inhibitor anticoagulant

Strength: 5 mg b.i.d. for prevention of strokes or systemic embolism in patients with nonvalvular AF,10 mg twice daily for one week, then 5 mg twice daily

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Warfarin

anticoag

Cardiovascular

Brand Name: Coumadin

Rx, Oral

Use: Venous thromboemolism, Pulmonary embolism

Class: Vitamin K antagonist anticoagulant

Strength: 1mg; 2mg; 2.5mg; 3mg; 4mg; 5mg; 6mg; 7.5mg; 10mg.

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Pregabalin

ANTICONVULSANT

Neuropsychiatry

Brand Name: Lyrica

Rx, Oral

C-V

Use: Seizure disorders, Fibromyalgia, Neuropathic pain

Class: Antiepileptic

Strength: IR CAPS: 25mg; 50mg; 75mg; 100mg; 150mg,CR TABS: 82.5 mg, 165 mg, and 330 mg

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Topiramate

ANTICONVULSANT

Neuropsychiatry

Brand Name: Topamax, Trokendi

Other: Qsymia (topiramate + phentermine) Rx C-IV

Rx, Oral

Use: Seizure disorders, Migraine prophylaxis

Class: Antiepileptic

Counseling: Prophylaxis of migraine /psychomotor slowing, CNS slowing

Strength: 25 milligrams (mg), 50 mg, 100 mg, and 200 mg. sprinkle capsules : 15 mg and 25 mg.

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Gabapentin

ANTICONVULSANT

Neuropsychiatry

Brand Name: Neurontin

Rx, Oral

C-V

Use: Seizure disorders, Neuropathic pain

Class: Antiepileptic

Strength: IR CAPS: 100MG,300MG,400MG,600MG,800MG

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Mirtazapine

ANTIDEPRESSANT

Neuropsychiatry

Brand Name: Remeron

Rx, Oral

Use: Depression

Class: Antidepressant

Strength: 7.5 mg, 15 mg, 30 mg, 45 mg.

Effects: Serotonin Syndrome: Increased risk when co-administered with serotonergic agents (e.g

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Trazodone

ANTIDEPRESSANT

Neuropsychiatry

Brand Name: Desyrel

Rx, Oral

Use: Depression

Class: Antidepressant

Strength: 50, 100, 150, and 300 mg

Effects: Serotonin Syndrome: Increased risk when co-administered with serotonergic agents (e.g

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Citalopram

ANTIDEPRESSANT

Neuropsychiatry

Brand Name: Celexa

Rx, Oral

Use: Depression

Class: Selective serotonin reputake inhibitor (SSRI)

Counseling: torsades de pointes and other arrhythmias in patients with risk factors that may prolong QTc interval

Strength: 10mg, 20mg and 40mg; 40mg/day is absolute max!

Effects: Serotonin Syndrome: Increased risk when co-administered with serotonergic agents; qt prolongation

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Venlafaxine

ANTIDEPRESSANT

Neuropsychiatry

Brand Name: Effexor

Rx, Oral

Use: Depression

Class: Serotonin-norepineprhine reputake inhibitor (SNRI)

Counseling: associated with sustained increases in blood pressure in some patients

Strength: 37.5 mg, 75 mg, 150 mg, 225 mg; caps=37.5 mg, 75 mg or 150 mg

Effects: Serotonin Syndrome: Increased risk when co-administered with serotonergic agents

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Amitriptyline

ANTIDEPRESSANT

Neuropsychiatry

Brand Name: Elavil

Rx, Oral

Use: Depression

Class: Tricyclic Antidepressant

Counseling: is a tricyclic antidepressant used to treat depression

Strength: 10mg; 25mg; 50mg; 75mg; 100mg; 150mg; usually given HS for indications other than depression

Effects: Very rare cases of serotonin syndrome (SS)

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Nortriptyline

ANTIDEPRESSANT

Neuropsychiatry

Brand Name: Pamelor

Rx, Oral

Use: Depression

Class: Tricyclic Antidepressant

Strength: 10mg, 25mg or 50mg.

Effects: Very rare cases of serotonin syndrome (SS)

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Paroxetine

ANTIDEPRESSANT

Neuropsychiatry

Brand Name: Paxil, Paxil CR

Rx, Oral

Use: Depression, Anxiety, Obsessive-compulsive disorder, Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD)

Class: Selective serotonin reputake inhibitor (SSRI)

Strength: 10mg; 20mg; 30mg; 40mg. capsule. 7.5mg. tablet, extended-release. 12.5mg; 25mg; 37.5mg.

Effects: Serotonin Syndrome: Increased risk when co-administered with serotonergic agents

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Duloxetine

ANTIDEPRESSANT

Neuropsychiatry

Brand Name: Cymbalta

Rx, Oral

Use: Depression, General anxiety disorder, Neuropathic pain, Chronic musculoskeletal pain, For stress urinary incontinence

Class: Serotonin-norepineprhine reputake inhibitor (SNRI)

Strength: 30mg, 60mg, 20mg and 40mg capsules.

Effects: Serotonin Syndrome: Increased risk when co-administered with serotonergic agents

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Fluoxetine

ANTIDEPRESSANT

Neuropsychiatry

Other: Prozac Weekly

Brand Name: Prozac

Rx, Oral

Use: Depression, Panic disorder, Obsessive-compulsive disorder

Class: Selective serotonin reputake inhibitor (SSRI)

Strength: tablet (10 mg, 20 mg, 60 mg), capsule (10 mg, 20 mg, 40 mg), and delayed-release capsule (90 mg)

Effects: Serotonin Syndrome: Increased risk when co-administered with serotonergic agents

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Sertraline

ANTIDEPRESSANT

Neuropsychiatry

Brand Name: Zoloft

Other: increased the risk of suicidal thoughts and behavior in pediatric and young adult patients in shortterm studies.

Rx, Oral

Use: Depression, Panic disorder, Post-traumatic stress disorder, Obsessive-compulsive disorder

Class: Selective serotonin reputake inhibitor (SSRI)

Counseling: increased the risk of suicidal thoughts and behavior in pediatric and young adult patients in shortterm studies. Closely monitor all antidepressant-treated patients for clinical worsening, and for emergence of

Monitor for suicidal thoughts and behaviors

Strength: 25mg, 50mg or 100mg tablet

Effects: Serotonin Syndrome: Increased risk when co-administered with serotonergic agents

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Bupropion

ANTIDEPRESSANT

Neuropsychiatry

Brand Name: Wellbutrin SR, Wellbutrin XL, Zyban

Rx, Oral

Use: Depression, Smoking cessation

Class: Antidepressant

Strength: IR: 75 mg and 100 mg XL,SR: 100 mg, 150 mg, and 200 mg tablets. ER 174 mg, 348 mg, and 522 mg tablets.

Effects: Serotonin Syndrome: Increased risk when co-administered with serotonergic agents (e.g

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Escitalopram

ANTIDEPRESSANT

Neuropsychiatry

Brand Name: Lexapro

Rx, Oral

Use: General anxiety disorder, Depression

Class: Selective serotonin reputake inhibitor (SSRI)

Counseling: torsades de pointes and other arrhythmias in patients with risk factors that may prolong QTc interval

Strength: 5 mg, 10mg, and 20 mg

Effects: Very rare cases of serotonin syndrome (SS)

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Anastrozole

antiestrogen

Oncology

Brand Name: Arimidex

Rx, Oral

Use: Breast cancer

Class: Aromatase inhibitor

Strength: 1 milligram (mg)

Fluconazole

ANTIFUNGAL

Anti-infective

Brand Name: Diflucan

Rx, Oral, Parenteral

Use: Candidiasis

Class: Antifungal

Strength: 50mg,100mg,150mg,200mg

Effects: prolong the QT interval and to be associated with TdP,

Ketoconazole

ANTIFUNGAL

Anti-infective

Brand Name: Nizoral

Other: OTC(1% SHAMPOO ONLY)

Rx, Oral, Topical,Cream

Use: Fungal infection

Class: Antifungal

Strength: otc= 1% is for the treatment of dandruff; 200 mg tablet= RX ONLY, RX ONLY+ Nizoral (ketoconazole) 2% Shampoo RX only=cream, 2%

Counseling: torsades de pointes and other arrhythmias in patients with risk factors that may prolong QTc interval

Effects: prolong the QT interval ,associated with TdP,

Azelastine

antihistamine

Pulmonary + Opthamology

Other: ASTEPRO OTC

Brand: Astelin nasal spray

Other Combo: Optivar opthalmic drops

OTC: Astepro NS

Rx, Nasal or opthalmic

Use: Allergic rhinnitis or allergic conjunctivitis

Strength: 0.1% (137mcg/spray) (Astelin RX) 0.15% (205.5mcg/spray) (Astepro Allergy [OTC]

Cetirizine

antihistamine

Immunotherapy

Brand: Zyrtec

OTC, Oral

Use: Allergic rhinnitis, Pruritus

Strength: 5 milligrams (mg) and 10 mg

Levocetirizine

antihistamine

Immunotherapy

Brand: Xyzal

OTC, Rx, Oral

Use: Allergic rhinnitis, Urticaria

Strength: 5 mg breakable (scored) tablets

Hydroxyzine

antihistamine

Immunotherapy

Brand: Atarax, Vistaril

Rx, Oral

Use: Allergies

Counseling: torsades de pointes and other arrhythmias in patients with risk factors that may prolong QTc interval

Strength: 10 (milligrams) mg; 25 mg; 50 mg

Dosage: The maximum adult daily dose of hydroxyzine is now 100 mg , Was 300 mg and reduced due to risk of QT prolongation

Loratadine

antihistamine

Immunotherapy

Brand: Claritin

Other: Claritin-D (loratidine + pseudoephedrine) OTC

OTC, Oral

Use: Allergies

Strength: 10 mg orally once a day. Maximum dose: 10 mg/day.

Ezetimibe

antihyperlipidemic

Cardiovascular

Brand: Zetia

Other: Vytorin (ezetimibe + simvastatin) Rx

Rx, Oral

Use: Hypercholesterolemia

Class: Cholesterol absorption inhibitor

Counseling: indicated for

Heterozygous familial hypercholesterolemia (HeFH)

Homozygous familial hypercholesterolemia (HoFH)

Homozygous familial sitosterolemia

Mixed hyperlipidemia

Primary hyperlipidemia

Strength: 10 mg taken once per day.

Atorvastatin

antihyperlipidemic

Cardiovascular

Brand: Lipitor

Other: Caduet (amlodipine + atorvastatin) Rx

Rx, Oral

Use: Hypercholesterolemia

Class: HMG-CoA reductase inhibitor

Strength: 10mg, 20mg, 30mg, 40mg, 60mg and 80mg

Lovastatin

antihyperlipidemic

Cardiovascular

Brand: Mevacor

Rx, Oral

Use: Hypercholesterolemia

Class: HMG-CoA reductase inhibitor

Strength: 20 mg and 40 mg , extended release tabs also available 20 mg , 40 mg ,60mg

Pravastatin

antihyperlipidemic

Cardiovascular

Brand: Pravachol

Rx, Oral

Use: Hypercholesterolemia

Class: HMG-CoA reductase inhibitor

Strength: 10,20,40,80mg/day

Rosuvastatin

antihyperlipidemic

Cardiovascular

Brand: Crestor

Rx, Oral

Use: Hypercholesterolemia

Class: HMG-CoA reductase inhibitor

Strength: 5 milligrams (mg), 10 mg, 20 mg, and 40 mg.

Simvastatin

antihyperlipidemic

Cardiovascular

Brand: Zocor

Other: Vytorin (ezetimibe + simvastatin) Rx

Rx, Oral

Use: Hypercholesterolemia

Class: HMG-CoA reductase inhibitor

Strength: 5 mg, 10 mg, 20 mg, 40 mg, 80 mg.

Fenofibrate

antihyperlipidemic

Cardiovascular

Brand: Tricor

Rx, Oral

Use: Hypertriglyceridemia

Class: Fibrate

Strength: 40 mg, 48 mg, 54 mg, 107 mg, 120 mg, 145 mg, 160 mg.

Hydralazine

antihypertensive

Cardiovascular

Brand: Apresoline

Rx, Oral

Use: Hypertension, Heart failure

Class: Vasodilator

Strength: 10 mg, 25 mg, 50 mg or 100mg tabs

Clonidine

antihypertensive-A2AGON

Cardiovascular

Other: Clonidine ER (Kapvay)

Brand: Catapres

Rx, Oral, Topical

Use: Hypertension

Class: Central alpha 2 adrenergic agonist

Counseling: NEXICLON XR (clonidine) Extended-Release Tablets

Strength: IR TABS= 0.1 milligrams (mg), 0.2 mg, and 0.3 mg.

Dosage: q week patch: 0.1 mg/day, 0.2 mg/day or 0.3 mg/day

Benazepril

ANTIHYPERTENSIVE-acei

Cardiovascular

Brand: Lotensin

Rx, Oral

Use: Hypertension

Class: Angiotensin converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitor

Counseling: contraindications include pregnancy due to teratogenicity.

Strength: 5,10,20,40MG TAB

Ramipril

ANTIHYPERTENSIVE-acei

Cardiovascular

Brand: Altace

Rx, Oral

Use: Hypertension, Heart failure

Class: Angiotensin converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitor

Counseling: contraindications include pregnancy due to teratogenicity.

Strength: 1.25 mg, 2.5 mg, 5 mg, and 10 mg CAPS

Amlodipine + benazepril

ANTIHYPERTENSIVE-acei

Cardiovascular

Brand: Lotrel (amlodipine + benazepril) Rx

Rx, Oral

Use: Hypertension

Class: Calcium channel blocker + Angiotensin converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitor

Counseling: contraindications include pregnancy due to teratogenicity.

Strength: 2.5/10 mg, 5/10 mg, 5/20 mg, 5/40 mg, 10/20 mg, and 10/40 mg.

Enalapril

ANTIHYPERTENSIVE-acei

Cardiovascular

Brand: Vasotec

Rx, Oral

Use: Hypertension, Heart failure

Class: Angiotensin converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitor

Counseling: contraindications include pregnancy due to teratogenicity.

Strength: 2.5 mg, 5 mg, 10 mg, or 20 mg

Lisinopril

ANTIHYPERTENSIVE-acei

Cardiovascular

Brand: Zestril, Prinivil

Rx, Oral

Use: Hypertension, Heart failure

Class: Angiotensin converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitor

Counseling: contraindications include pregnancy due to teratogenicity.

Strength: 2.5 mg, 5 mg, 10 mg, 20 mg, 30 mg, 40 mg

Lisinopril + Hydrochlorothiazide

antihypertensive-Acei+diuretic

Cardiovascular

Brand: Zestoretic

Rx, Oral

Use: Hypertension, Heart failure

Class: Angiotensin converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitor + thiazide diuretic

Counseling: contraindications include pregnancy due to teratogenicity.

Strength: 10mg/12.5mg, 20mg/12.5mg, 20mg/25mg;

Doxazosin

antihypertensive-ALPHA BLOCKER

Cardiovascular

Brand: Cardura

Rx, Oral

Use: Hypertension, BPH

Class: Alpha adrenergic agonist

Counseling: indicated for Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia (BPH)

Strength: 1mg, 2mg, 4mg and 8mg

Irbesartan

ANTIHYPERTENSIVE-ARB

Cardiovascular

Brand: Avapro

Rx, Oral

Use: Hypertension

Class: Angiotensin II receptor blocker (ARB)

Counseling: contraindications include pregnancy due to teratogenicity.

Strength: 75 mg, 150 mg, or 300 mg

Olmesartan

ANTIHYPERTENSIVE-ARB

Cardiovascular

Brand: Benicar

Other: Benicar HCT (olmesartan + hydrochlorothiazide) Rx

Rx, Oral

Use: Hypertension

Class: Angiotensin II receptor blocker (ARB)

Counseling: contraindications include pregnancy due to teratogenicity.

Strength: 10mg, 20mg and 40mg

Losartan

antihypertensive-ALPHA BLOCKER

Cardiovascular

Brand: Cozaar

Rx, Oral

Use: Hypertension, Heart failure

Class: Alpha adrenergic agonist

Counseling: indicated for Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia (BPH)

Strength: 25mg, 50mg and 100mg tablets.

Valsartan

ANTIHYPERTENSIVE-ARB

Cardiovascular

Brand: Diovan

Other: Diovan HCT (valsartan + hydrochlorothiazide) Rx

Rx, Oral

Use: Hypertension, Heart Failure

Class: Angiotensin II receptor blocker (ARB)

Counseling: contraindications include pregnancy due to teratogenicity.

Strength: 40mg BID, max: 320mg

Losartan + hydrochlorothiazide

ANTIHYPERTENSIVE-arb+DIURETIC

Cardiovascular

Brand: Hyzaar

Rx, Oral

Use: Hypertension, Heart failure

Class: Angiotensin II receptor blocker (ARB) + thiazide diuretic

Strength: 50/12.5 mg, 100/12.5 mg, and 100/25 mg.

Atenolol

ANTIHYPERTENSIVE-BB

Cardiovascular

Brand: Tenormin

Rx, Oral

Use: Angina, Hypertension

Class: Beta adrenergic blocker

Strength: 25, 50, and 100 mg

Metoprolol Succinate

ANTIHYPERTENSIVE-BB

Cardiovascular

Brand: Toprol XL

Rx, Oral

Use: Angina, Hypertension

Class: Beta adrenergic blocker

Strength: 25 mg, 50 mg, 100 mg, and 200 mg

Propranolol

ANTIHYPERTENSIVE-BB

Cardiovascular

Brand: Inderal

Rx, Oral

Use: Angina, Hypertension

Class: Beta adrenergic blocker

Strength: 10mg, 40mg, 80mg,CAPS & LIQUID ARE ALSO AVAILABLE

Carvedilol

ANTIHYPERTENSIVE-BB

Cardiovascular

Brand: Coreg

Rx, Oral

Use: Heart failure, Hypertension

Class: Beta adrenergic blocker - noncardioselective and alpha-1 adrenergic blocker

Strength: 3.125 mg, 6.25 mg, 12.5 mg, and 25 mg=bid ALWAYS, Caps=QD=10 mg; 20 mg; 40 mg; 80 mg

Nebivolol

ANTIHYPERTENSIVE-BB

Cardiovascular

Brand: Bystolic

Rx, Oral

Use: Hypertension

Class: Beta 1 selective blocker

Strength: 2.5 mg, 5 mg, 10 mg, and 20 mg =QD

Metoprolol Tartrate

ANTIHYPERTENSIVE-BB

Cardiovascular

Brand: Lopressor

Rx, Oral

Use: Myocardial infarction

Class: Beta adrenergic blocker

Strength: 25 mg, 37.5 mg, 50 mg, 75 mg, and 100 mg.

Diltiazem

ANTIHYPERTENSIVE-CCB

Cardiovascular

Brand: Cardizem, Tiazac

Rx, Oral, Parenteral

Use: Angina, Hypertension

Class: Calcium channel blocker

Counseling: Gingival hyperplasia is a side effect of diltiazem

Strength: 30 mg, 60 mg, 90 mg, 120 mg, 180 mg, 240 mg, 300 mg, 360 mg, and 420 mg.

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Amlodipine

ANTIHYPERTENSIVE-CCB

Cardiovascular

Brand: Norvasc

Rx, Oral

Use: Hypertension

Class: Calcium channel blocker

Counseling: swelling,edema

Strength: 2.5, 5, and 10 mg tablets

Nifedipine

ANTIHYPERTENSIVE-CCB

Cardiovascular

Brand: Procardia, Adalat CC

Rx, Oral

Use: Hypertension

Class: Calcium channel blocker

Counseling: SWELLING,EDEMIA, INCREASED HR

Strength: capsule= 10mg; 20mg. Extended release tablets= 30mg; 60mg; 90mg.

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Verapamil

ANTIHYPERTENSIVE-CCB

Cardiovascular

Brand: Calan, Verelan

Rx, Oral

Use: Hypertension

Class: Calcium channel blocker

Counseling: CONSTIPATION

Strength: Extended release. 100mg; 120mg; 180mg; 200mg; 240mg; 300mg , ir tabs= 40mg,80mg

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Hydrochlorothiazide

ANTIHYPERTENSIVE-DIURETIC

Cardiovascular

Other: HCTZ

Brand: Hydrodiuril, Microzide

Rx, Oral

Use: Edema

Class: Thiazide diuretic

Counseling: sodium, potassium, calcium, and magnesium levels & dehydration and hypervolemia.

Strength: 12.5 mg, 25 mg, to 50 mg

Hydrochlorothiazide + triamterene

ANTIHYPERTENSIVE-DIURETIC

Cardiovascular

Brand: Dyazide, Maxzide

Rx, Oral

Use: Edema

Class: Thiazide diuretic + potassium sparing diuretic

Counseling: sodium, potassium, calcium, and magnesium levels & dehydration and hypervolemia.

Strength: 37.5 mg/25 mg, 75/50mg tabs

Furosemide

ANTIHYPERTENSIVE-DIURETIC

Cardiovascular

Brand: Lasix

Rx, Oral, Parenteral

Use: Edema, Heart failure

Class: Loop diuretic

Counseling: sodium, potassium, calcium, and magnesium levels & dehydration and hypervolemia.

Strength: 20, 40 and 80 mg.

Torsemide

ANTIHYPERTENSIVE-DIURETIC

Cardiovascular

Brand: Demadex

Oral

Use: Edema, Heart failure

Class: Loop diuretic

Counseling: sodium, potassium, calcium, and magnesium levels & dehydration and hypervolemia.

Strength: 5 mg, 10 mg, 20 mg, 100 mg

Spironolactone

ANTIHYPERTENSIVE-DIURETIC

Cardiovascular

Brand: Aldactone

Rx, Oral

Use: Heart failure, Hypertension

Class: Potassium sparing diuretic

Counseling: potassium-sparing diuretic, has antiandrogen action and causes gynecomastia

Strength: 25 mg, 50 mg, or 100 mg

Promethazine

antinausea

Gastrointestinal

Brand: Phenergan

Rx, Oral

Use: Nausea, Vomiting

Class: Antiemetic, Histamine H1 Antagonist

Strength: 12.5 mg, 25 mg, 50 mg tabs, oral syrup: 6.25 mg/5 ml, suppositories, 12.5 mg ,25 mg, 50mg

Meclizine

ANTI-NAUSEA, MOTION SICKNESS,

Gastrointestinal

OTC: MOTION SICKNESS

Brand: Antivert, Bonine

OTC, Rx, Oral

Use: Motion sickness

Class: Antihistamine

Counseling: Meclizine is used to prevent and control nausea, vomiting, and dizziness caused by motion sickness.

Strength: 12.5 mg, 25 mg, and 50 mg

Ondansetron

antinausea-5HT3 BLOCKER

Gastrointestinal

Brand: Zofran

Other: (QT interval prolongation)/s Torsades de Pointes.

Rx, Oral, Parenteral

Use: Nausea, Vomiting

Class: Serotonin 5-HT3 receptor antagonist

Counseling: has excellent utility as an antiemetic drug,torsades de pointes and other arrhythmias in patients with risk factors that may prolong QTc interval

Strength: 4MG,8MG "ODT "ALSO orally disintegrating tablets

Effects: (QT interval prolongation)/s Torsades de Pointes.

Phentermine

ANTI-OBESITY

Neuropsychiatry

Other: Lomaira

Brand: Adipex-P, Fastin

Other: Qsymia (topiramate + phentermine) Rx C-IV

Rx, Oral, C-IV

Use: Obesity

Class: Sympathomimetic amine

Counseling: prescription appetite suppressant

Strength: 8MG,15 mg, 30 mg, 37.5 mg.

Clopidogrel

antiplatelet

Cardiovascular

Brand: Plavix

Rx, Oral

Use: Acute coronary syndrome, Myocardial infarction prevention, Stroke prevention

Class: Platelet activation and aggregation inhibitor

Strength: 75 milligrams (mg), 300 mg

Dose: 75MG QD IS COMMON STRENGTH/DOSE, 300MG is ONLY for LOADING DOSE

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Aripiprazole

ANTIPSYCHOTIC

Neuropsychiatry

Brand: Abilify

Other: Uncontrolled facial or body movements (tardive dyskinesia)

Rx, Oral

Use: Depression, Bipolar disorder

Class: Atypical antipsychotic

Counseling: reported to have the least effect on QTc of the atypical neuroleptics

Strength: 2 milligrams (mg) • 5 mg • 10 mg • 15 mg • 20 mg • 30 mg tabs

Effect: high blood sugar (hyperglycemia), diabetes mellitus, changes in the fat levels in your blood (dyslipidemia), and weight gain.

Warning: increased risk of death in elderly people who are confused, have memory loss, and have lost touch with reality (dementia-related psychosis)

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Risperidone

ANTIPSYCHOTIC

Neuropsychiatry

Other: UZEDY

Brand: Risperdal

Other: Uncontrolled facial or body movements (tardive dyskinesia)

Rx, Oral

Use: Schizophrenia

Class: Atypical antipsychotic

Counseling: torsades de pointes and other arrhythmias in patients with risk factors that may prolong QTc interval

Strength: 0.25mg, 0.5mg, 1mg, 2mg, 3mg, 4mg and 6mg strength tablets.ODT also

Effect: high blood sugar (hyperglycemia), diabetes mellitus, changes in the fat levels in your blood (dyslipidemia), and weight gain.

Warning: increased risk of death in elderly people who are confused, have memory loss, and have lost touch with reality (dementia-related psychosis)

Olanzapine

ANTIPSYCHOTIC

Neuropsychiatry

Brand: Zyprexa

Other: Uncontrolled facial or body movements (tardive dyskinesia)

Rx, Oral

Use: Schizophrenia

Class: Atypical antipsychotic

Counseling: torsades de pointes and other arrhythmias in patients with risk factors that may prolong QTc interval

Strength: 2.5mg, 5mg, 7.5mg, 10mg, 15mg and 20mg, ODT also

Effect: high blood sugar (hyperglycemia), diabetes mellitus, changes in the fat levels in your blood (dyslipidemia), and weight gain.

Warning: increased risk of death in elderly people who are confused, have memory loss, and have lost touch with reality (dementia-related psychosis)

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Quetiapine

ANTIPSYCHOTIC

Neuropsychiatry

Brand: Seroquel, Seroquel XR

Other: Uncontrolled facial or body movements (tardive dyskinesia)

Rx, Oral

Use: Schizophrenia, Bipolar disorder, Anxiety

Class: Antipsychotic

Counseling: torsades de pointes and other arrhythmias in patients with risk factors that may prolong QTc interval

Strength: 25mg, 100mg, 150mg, 200mg and 300mg.

Dose: slow release tablets come in strengths of 50mg, 150mg, 200mg, 300mg, 400mg and 600mg.

Effect: high blood sugar (hyperglycemia), diabetes mellitus, changes in the fat levels in your blood (dyslipidemia), and weight gain.

Warning: increased risk of death in elderly people who are confused, have memory loss, and have lost touch with reality (dementia-related psychosis)

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