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BLOOD PRESSURE MEDICATIONS

Angiotensin-Converting Enzyme (ACE) Inhibitors
  • Lisinopril (Prinivil, Zestril)
Angiotensin II Receptor Antagonist/Blockers (ARBs)
  • Losartan (Cozaar)
Peripheral Vasodilator
  • Hydralazine (Apresoline)
β-Adrenergic Blockers
  • Metoprolol  (Lopressor, Toprol XL)
  • Carvedilol (Coreg, Coreg CR)
  • Atenolol (Tenormin)
Calcium Channel Blockers
  • Amlodipine (Norvasc)
  • Diltiazem (Cardizem, Cartia XT, Dilacor XR, Dilt-XR, Taztia XT, Tiazac)
Diuretics
  • Thiazide Diuretic – Hydrochlorothiazide
  • Loop Diuretic – Furosemide (Lasix)
  • Potassium-Sparing Diuretic – Spironolactone (Aldactone, CaroSpir)

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PAIN / ACHE MEDICATIONS

Analgesics
  • Acetaminophen (Tylenol)
Salicylate
  • Aspirin (Bayer, Vazalore)
NSAIDs
  • Ibuprofen (Motrin)
  • Naproxen (Aleve)
  • Meloxicam (Mobic)
Long-Acting Nitrate
  • Isosorbide Mononitrate (Imdur)
Antimigraine Serotonin Receptor Agonist
  • Sumatriptan (Imitrex)
Opioid Analgesics
  • Tramadol (Ultram)
  • Hydrocodone (Norco, Lorcet, Vicodin, Zohydro ER, Hysingla ER)
  • Oxycodone (OxyContin)
Anticonvulsants (Anti-Seizure)
  • Carbamazepine (Tegretol)
  • Pregabalin (Lyrica)
  • Topiramate (Topamax)
  • Gamma Aminobutyric Acid (GABA) Analog – Gabapentin (Neurontin)
  • Phenyltriazine Anticonvulsant – Lamotrigine (Lamictal)
  • Levetiracetam (Keppra, Keppra XR)
  • Benzodiazepines
    • Clonazepam (Klonopin)
    • Alprazolam (Xanax)

ANTIMICROBIALS

Antibiotics
  • Sulfonamide Antibiotic – Sulfamethoxazole/Trimethoprim
  • ꞵ-Lactam Antibiotic – Amoxicillin (Amoxil, Moxatag)
  • Macrolide Antibiotic – Azithromycin (Zithromax, Z-Pak)
  • Nitroimidazole Antibiotic, Antiprotozoal – Metronidazole (Flagyl)
  • Fluoroquinolone Antibiotic – Levofloxacin (Levaquin)
Imidazole Antifungals
  • Fluconazole (Diflucan)
First-Generation Cephalosporin
  • Cephalexin (Keflex, Daxbia)

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CHOLESTEROL MEDICATIONS

HMG-CoA Reductase Inhibitors
  • Atorvastatin (Lipitor)
  • Simvastatin (Zocor)
  • Rosuvastatin (Crestor, Ezallor)
Antihyperlipidemics
  • Fenofibrate (Antara, Fenoglide, Lipofen, Lofibra, Tricor, Trilipix)
  • Omega-3-Fatty Acids (Lovaza)

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ANTI-BLOOD CLOT MEDICATIONS

Anticoagulants
  • Factor Xa Inhibitors
    • Rivaroxaban (Xarelto)
    • Apixaban (Eliquis)
  • Vitamin K Antagonist – Warfarin (Coumadin)
Platelet Aggregation Inhibitors
  • Clopidogrel (Plavix)

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DIGESTIVE + URINARY SYSTEM MEDICATIONS

Stool Softener
  • Docusate (Colace)
Urinary Antispasmodic
  • Oxybutynin (Ditropan)
Proton Pump Inhibitors
  • Omeprazole (Prilosec)
  • Pantoprazole (Protonix)
Histamine H2 Antagonist
  • Famotidine (Pepcid)

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DIABETES MEDICATIONS

Antidiabetics
  • Second-Generation Sulfonylurea – Glipizide (Glucotrol)
  • Dipeptidyl Peptidase-4 Inhibitor – Sitagliptin (Januvia)
  • Sodium-Glucose Cotransporter 2 (SGLT2) Inhibitor – Dapaglifozin (Farxiga)
Biguanide
  • Metformin (Glucophage)
Glucagon-Like Peptide-1-Receptor Agonist
  • Liraglutide (Victoza)
Insulin
  • Rapid-Acting – Insulin Lispro (Humalog, Humalog Kwikpen)
  • Long-Acting – Insulin Glargine (Lantus)

ANTIDEPRESSANTS / ANTIANXIETY

  • Trazodone (Desyrel)
  • Monocyclic Antidepressant – Bupropion (Wellbutrin SR, Wellbutrin XL Zyban)
  • Tricyclic Antidepressant – Amitriptyline (Elavil)
Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitors (SSRIs)
  • Fluoxetine (Prozac)
  • Sertraline (Zoloft)
  • Citalopram (Celexa)
  • Escitalopram (Lexapro)
Serotonin/Norepinephrine Reuptake Inhibitors
  • Duloxetine (Cymbalta)
  • Venlafaxine (Effexor, Effexor XL)
Antianxiety
  • Buspirone (BuSpar)
  • Histamine H1 Agonist, 1st Generation; Piperazine Derivative - Hydroxyzine (Atarax, Vistaril)
Antipsychotic
  • Quetiapine (Seroquel)

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ASTHMATIC MEDICATIONS

Inhaled Corticosteroids
  • Long-Acting ꞵ2-Adrenergic Agonist Combination – Fluticasone/Salmeterol (Advair Diskus, Advair HFA)
  • Bronchodilator Combination – Budesonide/Formoterol (Symbicort)
Anticholinergic Bronchodilator
  • Tiotropium (Spiriva Handihaler, Spiriva Respimat)
Selective ꞵ2-Adrenergic Agonist
  • Albuterol (ProAir HFA, Proventil HFA, Ventolin HFA, ProAir Respiclick)
Leukotriene Receptor Antagonist
  • Montelukast (Singulair)

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ALLERGIC / ANTITUSSIVE MEDICATIONS

Antihistamines
  • Cetirizine (Zyrtec)
  • Loratadine (Claritin, Children’s Claritin, Alavert)
  • Antitussive, Antiemetic, Hypnotic
    • Diphenhydramine (Benadryl, ZzzQuil)
    • Pseudoephedrine (Sudafed)
Cough Suppressants
  • Dextromethorphan (Delsym, Robitussin, Triaminic)

VITAMINS / SUPPLEMENTS

  • Dietary Supplement – Cholecalciferol (Vitamin D3, D-Vi-Sol)
  • Mineral Supplement – Ferrous Sulfate (Feosul, Fer-in-Sol)
  • Thyroid Supplement – Levothyroxine (Synthroid)
  • Essential B Vitamin – Folic Acid (FA-8)
  • Electrolyte, Potassium – Potassium Chloride (Klor-Con)

CNS STIMULANTS

  • 𝛂-Adrenergic Agonist – Clonidine (Catapres)
  • Methylphenidate (Ritalin, Concerta)
  • Lisdexamfetamine (Vyvanse)

MISCELLANEOUS (OTHERS)

ANTI-ARTHRITIS

  • Xanthine Oxidase Inhibitor; Antigout – Allopurinol (Zyloprim)
  • Antirheumatic Biologic DMARD – Adalimumab (Humira, etc.)

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ANTI-CANCER

  • 𝛂1-Adrenergic Blocker - Tamsulosin (Flomax)

  • 5𝛂-Reductase Inhibitor - Finasteride (Proscar, Propecia)

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FOR (POSTMENOPAUSAL) OSTEOPOROSIS

  • Bisphosphonate – Alendronate (Fosamax, Binosto)
  • Estrogen – Estradiol (Estrace)
    • Main indication: menopause
    • Can also be classified as “anti-cancer” because it helps treat breast cancer.

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  • Antiemetic – Ondansetron (Zofran)
  • Nonbarbiturate Hypnotic – Zolpidem (Ambien, Intermezzo)
  • Adrenal Corticosteroid – Prednisone (Deltasone)
    • THE DRUG FOR EVERYTHING (has a diverse number of targets)!!

Prostaglandin, Antiglaucoma Agent – Latanoprost (Xalatan)