Walgreens Pharmacy: Brand/Generic Drug Names (Blue Deck)

Term: Brand Name of Drug; Definition: Generic Name of Drug, Classification, and Usage

Amoxil

Generic: Amoxicillin

Classification: Penicillin Antibiotic

Use: Treats Bacterial Infections

Synthroid

Generic: Levothyroxine

Classification: Thyroid Hormone

Use: Treats Hypothyroidism, Cretinism, Myxedema Com

Lanoxin

Generic: Digoxin

Classification: Cardiac Glycoside

Use: Atrial Fibrillation, Heart Failure

Zantac

Generic: Ranitidine

Classification: H₂ antagonist

Use: Treats GERD (Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease)

Prozac

Generic: Fluoxetine

Classification: SSRI

Use: Treats Depression & Anxiety

Vicodin

Generic: Hydrocodone w/ APAP

Classification: Opiate Analgesic

Use: Treats Moderate to Severe Pain

Coumadin

Generic: Warfarin

Classification: Anticoagulant

Use: Prevents the Formation of Blood Clots

Zoloft

Generic: Sertraline

Classification: SSRI

Use: Treats Depression & Obsessive Compulsive Disorder

Prilosec

Generic: Omeprazole

Classification: Proton-Pump Inhibitor

Use: Treats GERD (Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease), Duodenal, and Gastric Ulcer; Heartburn

Norvasc

Generic: Amlodipine

Classification: Calcium Channel Blocker

Use: Hypertension, Agina

Mobic

Generic: Meloxicam

Classification: Non-Steroid, Anti-Inflammatory Drug

Use: Treats Arthritis

Proventil

Generic: Albuterol

Classification: Bronchodilator

Use: Treats Asthma; Bronchospasm

Dyazide

Generic: Triamterene/HCTZ

Classification: Diuretic

Use: Treats Hypertension; Edema

Aciphex

Generic: Rabeprazole

Classification: Proton-Pump Inhibitor

Use: Ulcers; GERD (Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease)

Zestril/Prinivil

Generic: Lisinopril

Classification: ACE Inhibitor

Use: Congestive Heart Failure, Hypertension

Lasix

Generic: Furosemide

Classification: Loop Diuretic

Use: Treats Hypertension, Congestive Heart Failure

Zocor

Generic: Simvastatin

Classification: Antilipemic Agent (Lipid/Cholesterol Lowering Agent)

Use: Treats Hypercholesterolemia

Paxil

Generic: Paroxetine

Classification: SSRI

Use: Treats Depression & Anxiety

Actos

Generic: Pioglitazone

Classification: Oral Antidiabetic

Use: Diabetes Mellitus

Cipro

Generic: Ciprofloxacin

Classification: Fluoroquinolone Antibiotic

Use: Treats Respiratory, Urinary Tract, and Middle Ear Infection

K-Dur

Generic: Potassium Chloride

Classification: Potassium Replacement

Use: Treats Hypokalemia (Low Levels of Potassium)

Digitek

Generic: Digoxin

Classification: Cardiac Glycoside

Use: Atrial Fibrillation, Heart Failure

Advair Diskus

Generic: Salmeterol/Fluticasone

Classification: Bronchodilator

Use: Asthma, COPD (Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease)

Keflex

Generic: Cephalexin

Classification: Cephalosporin Antibiotic

Use: Treats Bacterial Infections

Ativan

Generic: Lorazepam

Classification: Benzodiazepine

Use: Anxiety

Avandia

Generic: Rosiglitazone Maleate

Classification: Oral Antidiabetic

Use: Diabetes Mellitus

Glucophage XR

Generic: Metformin

Classification: Oral Antidiabetic

Use: Lowers Blood Glucose in People with Diabetes Mellitus; Treats High Levels of Blood Glucose

Pravachol

Generic: Pravastatin

Classification: Antilipemic Agent (Lipid/Cholesterol Lowering Agent)

Use: Treats Hypercholesterolemia

Altace

Generic: Ramipril

Classification: ACE Inhibitor

Use: Heart Failure, Hypertension

Xanax

Generic: Alprazolam

Classification: Benzodiazepine

Use: Treats Anxiety, Panic Disorder

Humalog

Generic: Insulin Lispro

Classification: Insulin

Use: Treats Type 1 Diabetes

Ambien

Generic: Zolpidem

Classification: Sedative-Hypnotic

Use: Treats Insomnia

Calan

Generic: Verapamil

Classification: Calcium Channel Blocker

Use: Angina, Hypertension

Ortho Tri-Cyclen

Generic: Norgestimate/Ethinyl Estradiol

Classification: Oral Contraceptive

Use: Birth Control; Prevents Pregnancy; Regulates Menstrual Cycle

Cardizem

Generic: Diltiazem

Classification: Calcium Channel Blocker

Use: Angina, Hypertension

Zithromax

Generic: Azithromycin

Classification: Macrolide Antibiotic

Use: Treats Upper/Lower Respiratory, Bacterial Infections

Diflucan

Generic: Fluconazole

Classification: Antifungal Agent

Use: Treats a Broad Spectrum of Fungal Infections

Lipitor

Generic: Atorvastatin

Classification: Antilipemic Agent (Lipid/Cholesterol Lowering Agent)

Use: Treats Hypercholesterolemia

Klonopin

Generic: Clonazepam

Classification: Benzodiazepine

Use: Treats Seizures & Panic Disorders; Anxiety

Levaquin

Generic: Levofloxacin

Classification: Fluoroquinolone Antibiotic

Use: Treats Bacterial, Lung, Sinus, Skin, and Urinary Tract Infections

Accupril

Generic: Quinapril

Classification: ACE Inhibitor

Use: Congestive Heart Failure, Hypertension

Cozaar

Generic: Losartan

Classification: Angiotensin II Receptor Antagonist

Use: Heart Failure; Hypertension

Deltasone

Generic: Prednisone

Classification: Corticosteroid

Use: Dermatitis, Arthritis, Asthma, Inflammation

Desyrel

Generic: Trazadone

Classification: Antidepressant

Use: Sleep, Depression

Effexor XR

Generic: Venlafaxine

Classification: Antidepressant

Use: Anxiety, Depression, Headaches

Glucotrol XL

Generic: Glipizide

Classification: Oral Antidiabetic

Use: Treats High Levels of Blood Glucose

Lotensin

Generic: Benazepril

Classification: ACE Inhibitor

Use: Hypertension

Neurontin

Generic: Gabapentin

Classification: Anticonvulsant

Use: Treats Partial Seizures

Diovan

Generic: Valsartan

Classification: Angiotensin II Receptor Antagonist

Use: Heart Failure, Hypertension

Elavil

Generic: Amitriptyline

Classification: Tricyclic Antidepressant

Use: Anxiety, Depression

Nexium

Generic: Esomeprazole

Classification: Proton-Pump Inhibitor

Use: Treats GERD (Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease), Duodenal Ulcer, and Esophagitis; Heartburn

Evista

Generic: Raloxifene

Classification: Selective Estrogen Receptor Modulator (SERM)

Use: Treats & Prevents Osteoporosis in Women

Tenormin

Generic: Atenolol

Classification: Beta-Blocker

Use: Treats Hypertension

Flomax

Generic: Tamsulosin

Classification: Alpha Blocker

Use: Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia (BPH)

Celebrex

Generic: Celecoxib

Classification: NSAID (Non-Steroid Anti-Inflammatory Drug), COX II Inhibitor

Use: Osteoarthritis, Rheumatoid Arthritis

Viagra

Generic: Sildenafil Citrate

Classification: Phosphodiesterase Inhibitor

Use: Impotency, Erectile Dysfunction

Protonix

Generic: Pantoprazole

Classification: Proton-Pump Inhibitor

Use: GERD (Gastroesophageal Reflux Inhibitor) & Esophagitis; Heartburn

Wellbutrin SR

Generic: Bupropion HCL

Classification: Antidepressant

Use: ADHD (Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder), Depression, Nicotine Withdrawal

Naprosyn

Generic: Naproxen

Classification: NSAID (Non-Steroid, Anti-Inflammatory Drug)

Use: Moderate Pain, Osteoarthritis, Rheumatoid Arthritis

Flexeril

Generic: Cyclobenzaprine

Classification: Muscle Relaxant

Use: Muscle Spasm

Flonase

Generic: Fluticasone

Classification: Corticosteroid

Use: Seasonal Allergic and Non-Allergic Rhinitis

Allegra OTC (Over-The-Counter)

Generic: Fexofenadine

Classification: Antihistamine

Use: Allergic Rhinitis; Seasonal Allergies

Singulair

Generic: Montelukast

Classification: Respiratory/Anti-Inflammatory Agent

Use: Treats and Prevents Symptoms of Asthma

Celexa

Generic: Citalopram

Classification: SSRI

Use: Depression & Anxiety

Prevacid

Generic: Lansoprazole

Classification: Proton-Pump Inhibitor

Use: GERD (Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease), Duodenal and Gastric Ulcers; Heartburn

Lexapro

Generic: Escitalopram

Classification: SSRI

Use: Anxiety, Depression

Tricor

Generic: Fenofibrate

Classification: Antilipemic Agent (lipid/cholesterol lowering agent)

Use: Treats hypercholesterolemia

Micronase/DiaBeta

Generic: Glyburide

Classification: Oral Antidiabetic

Use: Treats High Levels of Blood Glucose

Soma

Generic: Carisoprodol

Classification: Muscle Relaxant

Use: Treats Muscle Spasm

Concerta

Generic: Methylphenidate XR

Classification: Psychostimulant

Use: Narcolepsy; ADHD (Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder)

Fosamax

Generic: Alendronate

Classification: Bisphosphonate

Use: Osteoporosis

Xalatan

Generic: Latanoprost

Classification: Prostaglandin

Use: Glaucoma

Nasonex

Generic: Mometasone

Classification: Corticosteroid

Use: Allergic Rhinitis

Oxycontin

Generic: Oxycodone ER

Classification: Opiate Analgesic

Use: Moderate to Moderately Severe Pain

Plavix

Generic: Clopidogrel

Classification: Antiplatelet Agent

Use: Prevents Platelet Aggregation

Risperdal

Generic: Risperidone

Classification: Antipsychotic Agent

Use: Treats Emotional and Mood Disorders

Zyprexa

Generic: Olanzapine

Classification: Thienobenzodiazepine

Use: Antipsychotic, Agitation, Bipolar Disorder, Dementia, Mania, Schizophrenia

V-Cillin-K

Generic: Penicillin VK

Classification: Penicillin Antibiotic

Use: Treats bacterial infections

Zyrtec

Generic: Cetirizine

Classification: Antihistamine

Use: Seasonal Allergic Asthma

Hydrodiuril

Generic: Hydrochlorothiazide

Classification: Thiazide Diuretic

Use: Treats Hypertension

Premarin

Generic: Conjugated Estrogens

Classification: Estrogen Hormones (Hormone Replacement Therapy)

Use: Treats Menopausal Symptoms such as Osteoporosis, Hot Flashes, Vaginal Atrophy