[PHARM] Top 200 Medications

Lipitor

Generic name: Atorvastatin

Indication: Hyperlipidemia

Classification: HMG-CoA REDUCTASE INHIBITOR (—statin)

Altace

Generic name: Ramipril

Indication: Hypertension

Classification: ACE Inhibitor

Zestril, Prinivil

Generic Name: Lisinopril

Indication: Hypertension, CHF, ischemic heart disease

Classification: ACE inhibitor

Side effects: Dry cough, hyperkalemia, hypotension, worsened renal damage

Food / drug interaction: Avoid food that are high in potassiun

Coreg

Generic name: Carvedilol

Indication: Hypertension

Classification: Beta Blocker

Trileptal

Generic name: Oxcarbazepine

Indication: Seizures

Classification: Antiepileptic

Neurontin

Generic Name: Gabapentin

Indication: Nerve pain, seizures

Classification: Anticonvulsant

Benazepril

Generic name: Benazepril

Indication: Hypertension

Classification: ACE Inhibitor

Zoloft

Generic name: Sertraline

Indication: Depression, anxiety

Classification: SSRI antidepressant

Topamax

Generic name: Topiramate

Indication: Seizures

Classification: Antiepileptic

Zocor

Generic name: Simvastatin

Indication: Hyperlipidemia

Classification: HMG CoA Reductase Inhibitor

Side effects: Muscle pain, elevated liver enzyme, headache

Food/drug interactions: Grapefruit juice

Clinical Pharmacology: Risk for adverse effects if taken with macrolides and amiodarone; typically taken at night

Toprol XL

Generic name: Metoprolol Succinate (extended release)

Indication: Hypertension

Classification: Beta-blocker

Enalapril

Generic name: Enalapril

Indication: Hypertension

Classification: ACE Inhibitor

Vasotec

Generic name: Enalapril (liquid)

Indication: Hypertension

Classification: ACE Inhibitor

Bystolic

Generic name: Nebivelol

Indication: Hypertension

Classification: Beta Blocker

Avalide

Generic name: Hydroclorothiazide / irbesartan

Indication: Hypertension

Classification: Angiotensin II Receptor Blocker (ARB)

Pravachol

Generic name: Pravastatin

Indication: Hypertension

Classification: HMG-CoA REDUCTASE INHIBITOR

Accupril

Generic name: Quinapril

Indication: Hypertension

Classification: ACE Inhibitor

Zetia

Generic name: Ezitimibe

Indication: Hyperlipidemia

Classification: Cholesterol Absorption Inhibitor

Imdur

Generic name: Isosorbide Mononitrate

Indication: Nitrate

Classification: Angina

Aldactone

Generic name: Spironolactone

Indication: Hypertension

Classification: Potassium Sparing Diuretic

Diovan

Generic name: Valsartan

Indication: Hypertension

Classification: ARB

Isordil

Generic name: isosorbide dinitrate

Indication: Angina

Classification: Nitrate

Tricor

Generic name: Fenofibrate

Indication: Hyperlipidemia

Classification: Fibrate

Hyzaar

Generic name: Hydrochlorothiazide / Losartan

Indication: Hypertension

Classification: Thiazide diuretic / ARB

Calan

Generic name: Verapamil

Indication: hypertension, angina, arrhythmia

Classification: Calcium channel blocker

Procardia

Generic name: Nifedipine

Indication: Hypertension

Classification: Calcium channel blocker

Nitrostat

Generic name: Nitroglycerin

Indication: Angina

Classification: Nitrate

Vytorin

Generic name: Ezetimibe / simvastatin

Indication: hyperlipidemia

Classification: HMG-CoA Reductase Inhibitor / cholesterol absorption inhibitor

Lasix

Generic name: Furosemide

Indication: Hypertension

Classification: Loop diuretic

Lotrel

Generic name: Amlodipine / benazapril

Indication: Hypertension

Classification: Thiazide diuretic / ACE inhibitor

Crestor

Generic name: Rosuvastatin

Indication: Hyperlipidemia

Classification: HMG-CoA Reductase Inhibitor

Vyvanse

Generic name: Lisdexamfetamine

Indication: ADHD

Classification: CNS Stimulant

— Note: This is a CII substance (hence the word stimulant)

Adderall

Generic name: Dextroamphetamine / amphetamine (can also be called amphetamine mixed salts)

Indication: ADHD

Classification: Stimulant

Valium

Generic name: Diazepam

Indication: Anxiety

Classification: Benzodiazepine

Lexapro

Generic name: Escitalopram

Indication: Depression, anxiety

Classification: SSRI Antidepressant

Side effects: Increased risk of bone fractures, bleeding, GI upset

Clinical Pharmacology: Increased bleeding risk when taken with NSAIDs /aspirin; serotionin syndrome risk increase when taken with MAOIs

Desyrel

Generic name: Trazodone

Indication: Depression, insomnia

Classification: Antidepressant / sleep aid

Lopressor

Generic name: Metoprolol Tartrate

Indication: Hypertension

Classification: Beta Blocker

Norvasc

Generic name: Amlodipine

Indication: Hypertension

Classification: Calcium channel blocker

Cozaar

Generic name: Losartan

Indication: Hypertension

Classification: ARB

Microzide

Generic name: Hydrochlorothiazide

Indication: Hypertension, edema, CHF

Classification: Thiazide diuretic

Side effects: Hyponatremia, hypokalemia, impotence, increased gout risk

Pharmacology: NSAIDs can reduce efficacy, should be avoided in patients with sulfa allergy

Wellbutrin

Generic name: Bupropion

Indication: Depression, smoking cessation

Classification: Norepinephrin-Dopamine Reuptake Inhibitor

Focalin

Generic name: Dexmethylphenidate

Indication: ADHD

Classification: CNS Stimulant

Prozac

Generic name: Fluoxetine

Indication: Depression

Classification: SSRI Antidepresant

Pamelor

Generic name: Nortriptyline

Indication: Depression, neuropathic pain

Classification: TCA Antidepressant

Elavel

Generic name: Amitriptyline

Indication: Depression, nerve pain

Classification: TCA Antidepressant

Paxil

Generic name: Paroxetine

Indication: Depression, anxiety

Classification: SSRI Antidepressant

Ritalin or Concerta

Generic name: Methylphenidate

Indication: ADHD

Classification: Stimulant

Zyprexa

Generic name: Olanzapine

Indication: Schizophrenia

Classification: Antipsychotic

Cymbalta

Generic name: Duloxetine

Indication: Depression, anxiety, pain management

Classification: SNRI Antidepressant

Klonopin

Generic name: Clonazepam

Indication: Anxiety, seizure

Classification: Benzodiazepine

Abilify

Generic name: Aripiprazole

Indication: Schizoprenia

Classification: Antipsychotic

Buspar

Generic name: Buspirone

Indication: Anxiety

Classification: Anxiolytic

Xanax

Generic name: Alprazolam

Indication: Anxiety

Classification: Benzodiazepine

Aricept

Generic name: Donepezil

Indication: Alzheimer’s Disease

Classification: Acetylcholinesterase Inhibitor

Mirapex

Generic name: Pramipexole

Indication: Parkinson’s Disease

Classification: Dopamine Antagonist

Risperdal

Generic name: Risperidone

Indication: Schizophrenia

Classification: Antipsychotic

Celexa

Generic name: Citalopram

Indication: Depression

Classification: SSRI Antidepressant

Lamictal

Generic name: Lamotrigine

Indication: Seizures, BPD

Classification: Anticonvulsant

Lunesta

Generic name: Eszopiclone

Indication: Insomnia

Classification: GABA Antagonist

Seroquel

Generic name: Quetiapine

Indication: Schizophrenia, BDP

Classification: Antipsychotic

Flovent

Generic name: Fluticasone (inhaler)

Indication: Asthma, COPD

Classification: Corticosteroid

Adipex

Generic name: Phentermine

Indication: Weight loss

Classification: Appetite Suppressant

Flonase

Generic name: Fluticasone (nasal)

Indication: Allergic Rhinitis

Classification: Corticosteroid

Xyzal

Generic name: Levocetirizine

Indication: Allergies

Classification: H1 Antagonist

Claritin

Generic name: Loratadine

Indication: Allergies

Classification: H1 Antagonist

Zyrtec

Generic name: Cetirizine

Indication: Allergies

Classification: H1 Antagonist

Ambien

Generic name: Zolpidem

Indication: Insomnia

Classification: GABA Agonist (CIV)

Effexor

Generic name: Venlafaxine

Indication: SNRI Antidepressant

Classification: Depression

Proventil

Generic name: Albuterol

Indication: Asthma, COPD

Classification: Short-Acting Beta-Agonist

Remeron

Generic name: Mirtazapine

Indication: Antidepressant

Classification: Depression

Ativan

Generic name: Lorazepam

Indication: Benzodiazepine

Classification: Anxiety

Singulair

Generic name: Montelukast

Indication: Asthma, COPD

Classification: Leukotriene Receptor Antagonist

Lyrica

Generic name: Pregabalin

Indication: Neuropathic pain

Classification: GABA (CV)

Advair Diskus

Generic name: Fluticasone / Salmeterol

Indication: Asthma, COPD

Classification: Combination inhaler

Imitrex

Generic name: Sumatriptan

Indication: Migraine headache

Classification: Serotonin-5 HTI Receptor Agonist

Atrovent

Generic name: Ipatropium

Indication: COPD

Classification: Anticholinergic

Spiriva

Generic name: Tiotropium

Indication: COPD

Classification: Long-Acting Anticholinergic

Symbicort

Generic name: Budesonide / Formoterol

Indication: Asthma, COPD

Classification: Combination inhaler

Keppra

Generic name: Levetiracetam

Indication: Seizures

Classification: Anticonvulsant

Namenda

Generic name: Memantine

Indication:  NMDA Receptor

Classification: Alzheimer’s disease

Jardiance

Generic name: Empagliflozin

Indication: Type II diabetes

Classification: SGLT-2 Inhibitor

Glucophage

Generic name: Metformin

Indication: Type II diabetes

Classification: Biguanide

Farxiga

Generic name: Dapagliflozin

Indication: Type II diabetes

Classification: SGLT-2 Inhibitor

Armour Thyroid

Generic name: Thyroid

Indication: Hypothyroidism

Classification: Thyroid Hormone

Ozempic

Generic name: Semiglutide

Indication: Type II diabetes

Classification: GLP-1 Agonist

Tessalon Perles

Generic name: Benzonatate

Indication: Cough

Classification: Antitussive

Combivent

Generic name: Ipratropium / Albuterol

Indication: COPD

Classification: Combination inhaler

Astelin

Generic name: Azelastine

Indication: Allergic Rhinitis

Classification: Antihistamine

Vistaril

Generic name: Hydroxyzine

Indication: Allergy

Classification: H1 Antagonist

Pulmicort

Generic name: Budesonide

Indication: Asthma

Classification: Corticosteroid

Januvia

Generic name: Sitagliptin

Indication: Type II diabetes

Classification: DPP-4 Inhibitor

Glucotrol

Generic name: Glipizide

Indication: Sulfonyrea

Classification: Type II diabetes

Amaryl

Generic name: Glimepiride

Indication: Type II diabetes

Classification: Sulfonylurea

Synthroid

Generic name: Levothyroxine

Indication: Hypothyroidism

Classification: Thyroid Hormone

Side effects: Diarrhea, weight loss, palpitations, tremors

Food/drug interactions: Food rich in multivalent ions (calcium, iron, magnesium, aluminum, zinc)

Pharmacology: Antacids reduce absorption; separate intake by 4 hours

Actos

Generic name: Pioglitazone

Indication: Type II diabetes

Classification: Thiazolidinedione

Lantus

Generic name: Insulin Glargine

Indication: Type I diabetes

Classification: Long-Acting Insulin

Levemir

Generic name: Insulin Detemir

Indication: Type I diabetes

Classification: Long-Acting insulin

Tresiba

Generic name: Insulin Degludec

Indication: Type I and II diabetes

Classification: Long-Acting Insulin

Novolog

Generic name: Insulin Aspart

Indication: Type I diabetes

Classification: Rapid-acting Insulin

Humolog

Generic name: Insulin Lispro

Indication: Type I diabetes

Classification: Rapid-Acting Insulin