CSCC HIMT 1141-MOST COMMON DRUGS

Accutane

skin medication (retinoid) that treats acne.

Botox

toxin used to paralyze the nerves. Can treat eye issues, sweating, unwanted muscle movements

Decadron

corticosteroid used to treat arthritis, skin, blood, kidney, eye, thyroid, intestinal disorders, severe allergies, and asthma

Deltasone

steroid (other name is prednisone) used to treat anti inflammatory issues.

Aldactone

Diuretic (water pill) used to treat high blood pressure by preventing your body from absorbing too much salt.

Avodart

Used to treat BPH (Benign prostatic hyperplasia) in men.

Dyazid

Thiazide diuretic used to treat high blood pressure.

Lasix

Diuretic used to treat high blood pressure (congestive heart failure)

Aciphex

Proton pump inhibitor used to decrease the amount of acid in the stomach.

Bentyl

antispasmodic and anticholinergic medication used to treat irritable bowel syndrome.

Deltasone

steroid (other name is prednisone) used to treat anti inflammatory issues. (skin, gut, anything that can get irritated)

MiraLAX

laxative that allows more water into the intestines to stimulate bowel movements

Nexium

Proton pump inhibitor used to decrease the amount of acid in the stomach.

Phenergan

Phenothiazine (class) used to treat motion sickness (nausea), and allergies (antihistamine).

Triamcinolone Cream

skin med (steroid) used for anti itch and anti inflammatory effects.

Prilosec

Proton pump inhibitor used to decrease the amount of acid in the stomach

Protonix

Proton pump inhibitor used to decrease the amount of acid in the stomach

Reglan

increases stomach contractions to increase emptying time. Used to treat heartburn and slow gastric emptying.

Zantac

histamine-2 blockers that works by reducing the amount of acid your stomach produces.

Amoxicillin

is a penicillin antibiotic. It fights bacteria in your body.

Augmentin

is a penicillin antibiotic. It fights bacteria in your body. Fights antibiotic resistant bacteria too.

Avelox

antibiotic in a group of drugs called fluoroquinolones.

Bactrim

combination of 2 antibiotics used to treat bacterial infections.

Cipro

an antibiotic in a group of drugs called fluoroquinolones. Used to fight bacterial infections.

Clindamycin

antibiotic used to treat SERIOUS bacterial infections.

Diflucan

an antifungal antibiotic.

Doryx

tetracycline antibiotic. It fights bacteria in the body like such as urinary tract infections, acne, gonorrhea, and chlamydia, periodontitis (gum disease), and others.

Flagyl

an antibiotic.Used to treat bacterial infections of the vagina, stomach, skin, joints, and respiratory tract.

Prevacid

Proton pump inhibitor used to decrease the amount of acid in the stomach

Levaquid

in a group of antibiotics called fluoroquinolones . Used to treat bacterial infections of the skin, sinuses, kidneys, bladder, or prostate. Used to treat bacterial infections that cause bronchitis or pneumonia, and to treat people who have been exposed to anthrax.

Macrobid

antibiotic used to treat urinary tract infections.

Nystatin

used to treat fungal skin infections. Nystatin is an antifungal that works by stopping the growth of fungus.

Penicillin VK

an antibiotic in the penicillin group of drugs. Penicillin V is used to treat many different types of infections caused by bacteria, such as ear infections.

Septra

combination antibiotic used to treat ear infections, urinary tract infections, bronchitis, traveler's diarrhea, and Pneumocystis carinii pneumonia.

Sumycin

antibiotic aka tetracycline

Tamiflu

an antiviral medication that blocks the actions of influenza virus types A and B in your body.

Valtrex

an antiviral drug. It slows the growth and spread of the herpes virus so that the body can fight off the infection.

It will not cure herpes, but it can lessen the symptoms of the infection.

Vancomycin

an antibiotic used to treat serious bacterial infections. It works by stopping the growth of bacteria. Usually through an IV.

Zithromax

macrolide antibiotics. It fights bacteria in the body.

Zovirax

antiviral drug. It slows the growth and spread of the herpes virus so that the body can fight off the infection.

Lumigan

reduces pressure in the eye by increasing the amount of fluid that drains from the eye.It is used to treat certain types of glaucoma and other causes of high pressure inside the eye. It also used to improve fullness, length, and color of the eyelashes in people with a condition called hypotrichosis, lack of eyelash growth.

Keflex

cephalosporin antibiotics. Used to treat infections caused by bacteria, including upper respiratory infections, ear infections, skin infections, and urinary tract infections.

Ambien

sedative, also called a hypnotic. It affects chemicals in your brain that may become unbalanced and cause sleep

problems (insomnia).

Codeine Sulfate

narcotic pain medicines. It is used to treat mild to moderately severe pain.

Davocet-N

narcotic pain reliever. Combination of acetaminophen and propoxyphene is used to relieve mild to moderate pain with or without fever.

Dilaudid

narcotic pain relievers, also called opioids. It is similar to morphine. It is used to treat moderate to severe pain.

Dolophine

narcotic pain reliever, similar to morphine.It also reduces withdrawal symptoms in people addicted to heroin or other narcotic drugs without causing the "high" associated with the drug addiction. AKA Methadone

Duragesic

narcotic (opioid) pain medicine. The skin patch is used to treat moderate to severe chronic pain. AKA fentanyl

Fioricet

combination of acetaminophen, butalbital, and caffeine is used to treat tension headaches that are caused by muscle contractions.

Lortab 2.5

opioid analgesic and antitussive (coughing) AKA tylenol 3

Lunesta

sedative, also called a hypnotic. It affects chemicals in your brain that may become unbalanced and cause sleep problems (insomnia) This medication causes relaxation to help you fall asleep and stay asleep.

Lyrica

an anti-epileptic used to treat Seizure Disorder but is also prescribed to help control pain caused by fibromyalgia.

MS-Contin

narcotic pain relievers. AKA morphine

Norco

acetaminophen and hydrocodone are used to relieve moderate-to-severe pain.

Oxycontin

narcotic pain reliever similar to morphine. It is used to treat moderate to severe pain. Schedule II drug.

Percocet

narcotic pain reliever. It is acetaminophen and oxycodone is used to relieve moderate to severe pain.

Roxicodone

narcotic pain reliever similar to morphine. Used to treat moderate to severe pain. The extended-release form of this medication is for around-the-clock treatment of pain. AKA oxycodone.

Suboxone

It is used to treat opiate addiction. Combo drug of an opiate for physical symptoms and a blocker to avoid the "high".

Treximet

med used to treat migraine headaches. It will only treat a headache that has already begun. It will not prevent headaches or reduce the number of attacks.

Tylenol

an analgesic. It is a pain reliever and a fever reducer.

Tylenol-Codeine

Codeine is in a group of drugs called narcotic pain relievers. Tylenol is a less potent pain reliever that increases the effects of codeine.

Ultracet

narcotic-like pain reliever. Tylenol is a less potent pain reliever that increases the effects of ultracet.

Ultram

narcotic like pain reliever. Ultram is an extended-release is used to treat moderate to severe chronic pain when treatment is needed around the clock.

Vicodin

hydrocodone + acetaminophen. Hydrocodone is in a group of drugs called narcotic pain relievers. Acetaminophen is a less potent pain reliever that increases the effects of hydrocodone.

Adderall

central nervous system stimulant. It affects chemicals in the brain and nerves that contribute to hyperactivity and impulse control.It is used to treat narcolepsy and attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD).

Ativan

it is a benzodiazepines. It is used to treat anxiety disorders.

Buspar

an anti-anxiety medicine. It is used to treat symptoms of anxiety, such as fear, tension, irritability, dizziness, pounding heartbeat, and other physical symptoms.

Celexa

an antidepressant in a group of drugs called selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs). It is used to treat depression.

Concerta

a central nervous system stimulant. It is used to treat attention deficit disorder (ADD), attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), and narcolepsy.

Cymbalta

selective serotonin and norepinephrine reuptake inhibitors (SSNRIs). It is used to treat major depressive disorder and general anxiety disorder. It is also used to treat fibromyalgia (a chronic pain disorder), or chronic muscle or joint pain (such as low back pain and osteoarthritis pain).

Desyrel

an antidepressant medication. It is used to treat depression.

Effexor

an antidepressant in a group of drugs called selective serotonin and norepinephrine reuptake inhibitors (SSNRIs). It is used to treat major depressive disorder, anxiety, and

panic disorder.

Effexor XR

an antidepressant in a group of drugs called selective serotonin and norepinephrine reuptake inhibitors (SSNRIs). It is used to treat major depressive disorder, anxiety, and

panic disorder....

Elavil

tricyclic antidepressant used to treat depression.

Eskalith

used to treat the manic episodes of manic depression. (aka lithium)

Geodon

antipsychotic medication.It is used to treat schizophrenia and the manic symptoms of bipolar disorder (manic depression) .

Klonopin

benzodiazepines. It is used to treat seizure disorders or panic disorder.

Lexapro

SSRI used to treat anxiety in adults and major depressive disorder.

Paxil

SSRI used to treat depression, obsessive-compulsive disorder, anxiety disorders, post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), and premenstrual dysphoric disorder (PMDD).

Provigil

medication that promotes wakefulness. It is used to treat excessive sleepiness caused by sleep apnea, narcolepsy, or shift work sleep disorder.

Prozac

SSRI used to treat depression, obsessive-compulsive disorder, anxiety disorders, post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), and premenstrual dysphoric disorder (PMDD).

Remergon

tetracyclic antidepressant used for anxiety, depression, headaches, and hot flashes

Ritalin

central nervous stimulant used to treat attention deficit disorder (ADD), attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), and narcolepsy.

Seroquel

antipsychotic medicine. Used to treat schizophrenia; bipolar disorder (manic depression), and also used together with antidepressant medications to treat major depressive disorder in adults.

Strattera

used to treat attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD)

Valium

benzodiazepines . Used to treat anxiety disorders, alcohol withdrawal symptoms, or muscle spasms. It is sometimes used with other medications to treat seizures.

Vistaril

reduces activity in the central nervous system. It also acts as an antihistamine that reduces the natural chemical

histamine in the body. Histamine can produce symptoms of sneezing and runny nose, or hives on the skin. Used as a sedative to treat anxiety and tension. (antihistamine think anti allergy and hives)

Vyvanse

central nervous stimulant used to treat attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD).

Wellbutrin

used to treat major depressive disorder and seasonal affective disorder.

Xanax

benzodiazepine used to treat anxiety disorders, panic disorders, and anxiety caused by depression.

Zoloft

SSRI used to treat depression, obsessive-compulsive disorder, panic disorder, anxiety disorders, post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), and premenstrual dysphoric disorder (PMDD).

Zyban

used to treat major depressive disorder and seasonal affective disorder. Also, used to help people stop smoking by reducing cravings and other withdrawal effects.

Medrol

a steroid that prevents the release of substances in the body that cause inflammation.

Boniva

biphosphonate. It is used to treat or prevent osteoporosis in women after menopause.

Zyprexa

an antipsychotic medication that affects chemicals in the brain. It used to treat the symptoms of psychotic conditions such as schizophrenia and bipolar disorder (manic depression)

Celebrex

nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID). It is used to treat pain or inflammation caused by many conditions such as arthritis, ankylosing spondylitis, and menstrual pain.

Enbrel

used to treat the symptoms of rheumatoid arthritis, psoriatic arthritis, or ankylosing spondylitis, and to prevent joint

damage caused by these conditions. It is also used to treat plaque psoriasis & polyarticular juvenile idiopathic arthritis.

Flexeril

muscle relaxant. It works by blocking nerve impulses (or pain sensations) that are sent to your brain. It is used together with rest and physical therapy to treat skeletal muscle conditions such as pain or injury.

Flosamax

biphosphonate used to treat or prevent osteoporosis that is caused by menopause or by taking steroids. It is also used to increase bone mass in men who have osteoporosis, and to treat Paget's disease of bone in men and women.

Ibruprofen

NSAID used to reduce fever and treat pain or inflammation caused by many conditions.