UWSOP FDK Drug List #1–100: Classes and Uses

Metoclopramide

Reglan; Dopamine antagonist; Diabetic gastroparesis, GERD

Ondansetron

Zofran; Antiemetic; Nausea, vomiting (post-op; chemo-induced)

Pantoprazole

Protonix; Proton pump inhibitor (PPI); Erosive esophagitis (d/t GERD)

Prochlorperazine

Compazine; Dopamine antagonist; Nausea, vomiting

Promethazine

Phenergan; Antihistamine, dopamine antagonist; Nausea, vomiting

Finasteride

Proscar/Propecia; 5-alpha reductase inhibitor; BPH, male pattern hair loss

Oxybutynin

Ditropan; Muscarinic antagonist; Overactive bladder

Sildenafil

Viagra; Phosphodiesterase-5 (PDE-5) inhibitor; ED, pulmonary HTN

Tadalafil

Cialis; Phosphodiesterase-5 (PDE-5) inhibitor; ED, BPH, pulmonary HTN

Tamsulosin

Flomax; Alpha blocker; Benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH)

Amiodarone

Cordarone; Antiarrhythmic; Ventricular arrhythmia

Amlodipine

Norvasc; Calcium Channel Blocker (Dihydropyridine); Hypertension

Atenolol

Tenormin; Beta-Blocker, Beta-1 Selective (Cardioselective); Hypertension

Atorvastatin

Lipitor; HMG-CoA Reductase Inhibitor; Hyperlipidemia

Bumetanide

Bumex; Loop diuretic; Edema

Carvedilol

Coreg; Non-selective Beta-Blocker with alpha-blocking activity; Heart failure

Clonidine

Catapres; Alpha2-Adrenergic Agonist; Hypertension

Clopidogrel

Plavix; Antiplatelet Agent; Thrombosis prophylaxis

Dabigatran

Pradaxa; Direct Oral Anticoagulant (DOAC)(Direct thrombin inhibitor); Venous Thromboembolism (VTE)

Darbepoetin

Aranesp; Erythropoiesis-stimulating agent; Anemia

Digoxin

Lanoxin; Antiarrhythmic; Atrial fibrillation, heart failure

Diltiazem

Cardizem; Calcium Channel Blocker (Non-dihydropyridine); Atrial arrhythmia

Doxazosin

Cardura; Alpha1 Blocker; Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia (BPH)

Enalapril

Vasotec; ACE Inhibitor; Heart failure, Hypertension

Enoxaparin

Lovenox; Anticoagulant, Low-Molecular-Weight Heparin; VTE

Epoetin

Epogen/Procrit; Erythropoiesis-stimulating agent; Anemia

Ezetimibe

Zetia; Antihyperlipidemic, Cholesterol Absorption Inhibitor; Hyperlipidemia

Fenofibrate

Triclor/Trilipix; Antihyperlipidemic, fibric acid; Hypertriglyceridemia

Furosemide

Lasix; Loop diuretic; Edema

Heparin

Anticoagulant; Venous thromboembolism (VTE)

Hydralazine

Apresoline; Vasodilator; Hypertension

Hydrochlorothiazide

Thiazide Diuretic; Hypertension

Isosorbide mononitrate

Imdur; Vasodilator; Angina

Labetalol

Normodyne; Non-selective Beta-Blocker with alpha-blocking activity; Hypertension

Lisinopril

Prinivil, Zestril; ACE-inhibitor; Heart failure, hypertension

Losartan

Cozaar; Angiotensin II Receptor Antagonist; Hypertension

Metoprolol

Lopressor/Toprol XL; Beta-Blocker, Beta-1 Selective (Cardioselective); Heart failure, Hypertension

Nifedipine

Adalat CC, Procardia XL; Calcium Channel Blocker (Dihydropyridine); Hypertension

Nitroglycerin

Nitro-Dur/Nitrostat; Vasodilator; Angina

Olmesartan

Benicar; Angiotensin II Receptor Antagonist; Hypertension

Prasugrel

Effient; Antiplatelet Agent; Acute coronary syndrome

Pravastatin

Pravachol; HMG-CoA Reductase Inhibitor; Hyperlipidemia

Propranolol

Inderal; Non-selective Beta-Blocker with Beta-1 and Beta-2 activity; Hypertension, Migraine - prophylaxis

Rivaroxaban

Xarelto; DOAC (Factor Xa Inhibitor); Venous thromboembolism (VTE)

Rosuvastatin

Crestor; HMG-CoA Reductase Inhibitor; Hyperlipidemia

Sacubitril-valsartan

Entresto; Angiotensin receptor-neprilysin inhibitor (ARNI); Heart failure

Simvastatin

Zocor; HMG-CoA Reductase Inhibitor; Hyperlipidemia

Spironolactone

Aldactone; Potassium-sparing diuretic/Aldosterone receptor antagonist; Heart failure, Hypertension

Ticagrelor

Brilinta; Antiplatelet Agent; Acute coronary syndrome

Valsartan

Diovan; Angiotensin II Receptor Antagonist; Heart failure, Hypertension

Verapamil

Calan SR; Calcium Channel Blocker (Non-dihydropyridine); Arrhythmias

Warfarin

Coumadin; Anticoagulant/Vitamin K Antagonist; Anticoagulation

Albuterol

ProAir/ProVentil/Ventolin; Selective β2-Adrenergic Agonist; Asthma, Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)

Benzonatate

Tessalon Perles; Antitussive; Cough

Budesonide

Pulmicort; Inhaled corticosteroid; Asthma

Budesonide-formoterol

Symbicort; Inhaled Corticosteroid/Bronchodilator Combination (long-acting); Asthma, COPD

Fluticasone (inhaled)

Flovent; Inhaled corticosteroid; Asthma

Fluticasone-salmeterol

Advair; Inhaled Corticosteroid and Long-Acting β2-Adrenergic Agonist Combination; Asthma, COPD

Ipratropium-albuterol

Combivent; Anticholinergic/Selective β2-Agonist Combination (short-acting); COPD

Montelukast

Singulair; Leukotriene receptor antagonist; Asthma

Tiotropium

Spiriva; Anticholinergic Bronchodilator (long-acting); Asthma, COPD

Alendronate

Fosamax; Bisphosphonate; Osteoporosis

Allopurinol

Zyloprim; Xanthine oxidase inhibitor; Gout

Baclofen

Lioresal; GABA-B Agonist; Spasticity

Betamethasone

Diprolene; Corticosteroid; Inflammatory skin disorders

Celecoxib

Celebrex; Selective Cyclooxygenase-2 (COX-2) inhibitor; Arthritis

Colchicine

Colcrys; Microtubule inhibitor; Gout

Cyclobenzaprine

Flexeril; TCA-like, centrally acting muscle relaxant; Muscle spasms

Dexamethasone

Decadron; Corticosteroid; Allergic and inflammatory conditions, Prevention of nausea/vomiting with chemotherapy

Ketorolac

Cyclooxygenase-inhibitor (COX-1 and COX-2); Acute Pain (short-term)

Lidocaine (topical)

Local anesthetic; Voltage-gated sodium channel blocker; Postherpetic neuralgia, neuropathic pain

Meloxicam

Cyclooxygenase-inhibitor (COX-1 and COX-2); Osteoarthritis, Rheumatoid arthritis

Methocarbamol

Centrally acting skeletal relaxant; Muscle spasms

Methotrexate

Rheumatoid arthritis, Psoriasis

Methylprednisolone

Corticosteroid; Allergic and inflammatory conditions, multiple sclerosis exacerbations

Prednisolone

Corticosteroid; Allergic and inflammatory conditions

Prednisone

Corticosteroid; Allergic and inflammatory conditions

Triamcinolone

Corticosteroid; Inflammatory skin disorders

Zoledronic acid

Bisphosphonate; Osteoporosis

Conjugated estrogen

Estrogen; MHT, breast cancer (palliation)

Empagliflozin

SGLT-2 inhibitor; Type 2 diabetes, chronic kidney disease (CKD), heart failure

Estradiol

Estrogen; Menopausal hormone therapy (MHT)

Glimepiride

Sulfonylurea; Type 2 diabetes

Glipizide

Sulfonylurea; Type 2 diabetes

Insulin aspart

Insulin, rapid; Type 1 and type 2 diabetes

Insulin glargine

Insulin, long; Type 1 and type 2 diabetes

Insulin lispro

Insulin, rapid; Type 1 and type 2 diabetes

Insulin NPH

Insulin, intermediate; Type 1 and type 2 diabetes

Insulin regular

Insulin, short; Type 1 and type 2 diabetes

Levothyroxine

Thyroid hormone; Hypothyroidism

Liraglutide

GLP-1 RA; Type 2 diabetes, weight management

Medroxyprogesterone

Progestin; Secondary amenorrhea, abnormal uterine bleeding, prevention of estrogen-induced endometrial hyperplasia

Metformin

Biguanide; Type 2 diabetes

Semaglutide

GLP-1 RA; Type 2 diabetes, weight management

Sitagliptin

DPP-4; Type 2 diabetes

Testosterone

Androgen; Hypogonadism

Ferrous sulfate

Supplement; Iron deficiency

Folic acid

Supplement; Folic acid deficiency

Magnesium sulfate

Electrolyte; Magnesium deficiency, cardiac arrhythmias (TdP), seizure prevention and control (pre-eclampsia/eclampsia)

Potassium chloride

Electrolyte; Hypokalemia (treatment and prevention)