top 200 drugs generic/class and indication

atomoxetine

SNRI for adhd, medguide

dexmethylphenidate

CII CNS stimulant for adhd, medguide

dextroamphetamine + amphetamine

CII amphetamine for adhd, medguide

lisdexamfetamine

CII CNS stimulant for adhd, medguide

methylphenidate

CII CNS stimulant for adhd, medguide

donepezil

reversible acetylcholinesterase inhibitor for alzheimer’s

buspirone

antianxiety agent

ciprofloxacin

quinolone antibiotic for serious/complicated bacterial infections, medguide,

photosensitivity, avoid Mg/milk/antacids/ferrous sulfate/multivitamin sucralfate, tendonitis/QT prolongation/CNS toxicity/peripheral neuropathy/C. Diff/ FQAD

CI children, pregnancy

clindamycin

antibacterial antibiotic

take w food

azithromycin

macrolide antibiotic

take w food, QT prolongation, avoid antacids

cefdinir

cephalosporin

avoid antacids

cephalexin

cephalosporin, low risk PCN allergy

doxycycline

tetracycline antibiotic

photosensitivity, take w water, do not lie down after taking

mupirocin

protein synthesis inhibitor for bacterial skin infection

nitrofurantoin

nitrofurantoin for UTI

take w food, pulmonary toxicity w chronic use

ofloxacin

antibacterial antibiotic, fluoroquinolone

sulfamethoxazole + trimethoprim

sulfonamide + folic acid inhibitor

take w water, photosensitivity, SJ rash risk

amoxicillin

penicillin

amoxicillin + clavulanate

penicillin + β lactamase inhibitor

apixaban

factor Xa inhibitor anticoagulant for DVT, stroke, pulmonary embolism, medguide

bleeding risk, avoid with NSAIDs

carbamazepine

antiepileptic, antimanic for epilepsy, BPD, neuropathic pain, medguide

SJ rash risk, hyponatremia

gabapentin

antiepileptic for epilepsy, neuropathic pain, medguide

respiratory depression, sedation, weight gain/edema

lamotrigine

antiepileptic for epilepsy, medguide

SJ rash risk

levetiracetam

antiepileptic for epilepsy, medguide

can cause bad mood

pregabalin

CV antiepileptic for epilepsy, neuropathic pain, fibromyalgia, medguide

weight gain

topiramate

antiepileptic for epilepsy, migraine prophylaxis, medguide

can increase kidney stones

valproic acid

antiepileptic for epilepsy, medguide

liver and teratogenic toxicity

bupropion

antidepressant for depression, smoking cessation medguide

insomnia, seizure risk

mirtazepine

antidepressant for depression, medguide

increased appetite, weight gain, take HS

trazodone

antidepressant for insomnia, depression, medguide

take HS

fluconazole

antifungal for yeast infection (1× 150mg tab)

QT prolongation, liver toxicity

ketoconazole

antifungal for fungal infection

QT prolongation, fatal liver toxicity

hydroxyzine

antihistamine for allergies

QT prolongation, Rx only

levocetirizine

antihistamine for allergic rhinitis, urticaria

loratadine

antihistamine for allergies

cetirizine

antihistamine for allergic rhinitis, pruritis

meclizine

antihistamine for motion sickness

azelastine

antihistamine for allergic rhinitis, allergic conjunctivitis

montelukast

leukotriene receptor antagonist for asthma, allergies, medguide

suicide risk

aripiprazole

atypical antipsychotic for depression, BPD, medguide

weight gain, DM, hyperglycemia, dyslipidemia

olanzapine

atypical antipsychotic for schizophrenia, medguide

weight gain, DM, hyperglycemia, dyslipidemia

quetiapine

atypical antipsychotic for schizophrenia, BPD, anxiety, medguide

weight gain, DM, hyperglycemia, dyslipidemia

risperidone

atypical antipsychotic for schizophrenia

weight gain, DM, hyperglycemia, dyslipidemia, galactorrhea, gynecomastia

atenolol

β blocker for chronic stable angina, HTN

bradycardia

benazepril

ACE inhibitor for HTN

cough, teratogenic

clonidine

alpha 2 agonist for HTN

rebound HTN w abrupt DC

amlodipine + benazepril

CCB + ACE inhibitor for HTN

edema, cough, teratogenic effects

amlodipine

CCB for HTN

edema w high doses

finasteride

5 alpha reductase inhibitor for BPH and hair loss

CI pregnancy

tamsulosin

alpha 1 antagonist for BPH

syncope, take HS

alprazolam

CIV benzodiazepine for anxiety, panic disorder, medguide

rebound anxiety w abrupt DC, memory impairment

clonazepam

CIV benzodiazepine for anxiety, panic disorder, seizures, medguide

rebound anxiety w abrupt DC, memory impairment

diazepam

CIV benzodiazepine for anxiety, medguide

rebound anxiety w abrupt DC, memory impairment

lorazepam

CIV benzodiazepine for anxiety, medguide

rebound anxiety w abrupt DC, memory impairment

hydrochlorothiazide

thiazide diuretic for edema

hyponatremia, hypokalemia, gout

hydrochlorothiazide + triamterene

thiazide diuretic + K+ sparing diuretic for edema

hyponatremia, hypokalemia, gout

spironolactone

K+ sparing diuretic for CHF, HTN

hyperkalemia, gynecomastia

torsemide

loop diuretic for edema, HF

hyponatremia, hypokalemia, gout, dehydration, hypovolemia, hypermagnesmia

sildenafil

PDE5 inhibitor for ED

avoid with nitrates

tadalafil

PDE5 inhibitor for ED, BPH

avoid with nitrates

famotidine

histamine 2 receptor antagonist for GERD, heart burn, peptic ulcer disease

omeprazole

PPI for GERD, heart burn, peptic ulcer disease, medguide

C. Diff, osteoporotic fractures, B12 deficiency, dementia

amitriptyline

tricyclic antidepressant for depression, medguide

dry mouth, sedation, arrhythmia

pantoprazole

PPI for GERD, heart burn, peptic ulcer disease, medguide

fractures, C. Diff, osteoporotic fractures, B12 deficiency, dementia

paroxetine

SSRI for depression, anxiety, OCD, PTSD, medguide

suicide risk from withdrawal

esomeprazole

PPI for GERD, heart burn, peptic ulcer disease, medguide

fractures, C. Diff, osteoporotic fractures, B12 deficiency, dementia

doxepin

tricyclic antidepressant for depression, anxiety, insomnia, medguide

dry mouth, sedation, arrhythmia

atorvastatin

HMG CoA reductase inhibitor for hypercholesterolemia

rhabdomyolysis, myalgia

evolocumab

PCSK9 inhibitor, monoclonal antibody, antilipemic agent injection for hypercholesterolemia

ezetimibe

cholesterol absorption inhibitor as add on to other antihyperlipidemics

fenofibrate

fibrate for hypertriglyceridemia

lovastatin

HMG CoA Reductase inhibitor for hypercholesterolemia

rhabdomyolysis, myalgia

pravastatin

HMG CoA Reductase inhibitor for hypercholesterolemia

rhabdomyolysis, myalgia

rosuvastatin

HMG CoA Reductase inhibitor for hypercholesterolemia

rhabdomyolysis, myalgia

simvastatin

HMG CoA Reductase inhibitor for hypercholesterolemia

rhabdomyolysis, myalgia

lithium

lithium salt, antimanic for BPD

drink plenty of water, take w food, weight gain, monitor blood conc

oxybutynin

anticholinergic, antispasmodic for urinary incontinence

dry mouth, constipation

acetaminophen

analgesic, antipyretic for pain, fever

avoid w alcohol, liver toxicity

aspirin

NSAID, platelet aggregation inhibitor for pain, stroke prevention, MI prevention

take w food

celecoxib

selective COX inhibitor (NSAID) for pain, arthritis, medguide

take w food

codeine + acetaminophen

CIII opioid agonist for pain, medguide

GI upset, itching, sedation, avoid in children

diclofenac

NSAID for pain, arthritis, medguide

take w food

hydrocodone

CII opioid agonist for pain, medguide

ibuprofen

NSAID for pain, fever, medguide

take w food

meloxicam

NSAID for pain, arthritis, medguide

take w food

morphine

CII opioid agonist for pain, medguide

GI upset, itching, sedation

naproxen

NSAID for pain, arthritis, medguide

take w food

oxycodone

CII opioid agonist for pain, medguide

GI upset, itching, sedation

oxycodone + APAP

CII opioid agonist for pain, medguide

GI upset, itching, sedation

tramadol

CIV SNRI, opioid agonist for pain, medguide

seizure risk

memantine

NMDA receptor antagonist for alzheimer’s

zolpidem

CIV hypnotic for insomnia, medguide

sleep activities

desvenlafaxine

SNRI for depression, medguide

increased bleeding risk

duloxetine

SNRI for depression, anxiety, neuropathic pain, chronic musculoskeletal pain, medguide

venlafaxine

SNRI for depression, medguide

citalopram

SSRI for depression, medguide

QT prolongation, SIADH, hyponatremia

escitalopram

SSRI for depression, anxiety, medguide

QT prolongation

fluoxetine

SSRI for depression, panic, OCD, bulimia nervosa, medguide

sertraline

SSRI for depression, panic, OCD, PTSD, medguide

cyclosporine

calcineurin inhibitor, immunosuppressant agent for dry eyes, organ transplant