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  • Seizures & Bipolar Disorder: Anticonvulsants – generic names: lamotrigine (Lamictal)

  • Seizures: Topiramate (Topamax; Qudexy); phenytoin (Dilantin); valproate sodium (Depacon); divalproex sodium (Depakote); levetiracetam (Keppra); gabapentin (Neurontin); pregabalin (Lyrica)

  • Migraines: Triptans – eletriptan (Relpax); sumatriptan (Imitrex); zolmitriptan (Zomig)

  • Parkinson's Disease: Anticholinergic – benztropine (Cogentin)

  • Parkinson's Disease: Dopamine agonists – ropinirole (Requip); pramipexole (Mirapex)

  • Parkinson's Disease: Dopamine precursor – levodopa (Inbrija; Dopar; Larodopa); Levodopa + carbidopa + entacapone (Stalevo 50)

  • Psychosis: Atypical antipsychotics – clozapine (Clozaril); quetiapine (Seroquel); risperidone (Risperdal); olanzapine (Zyprexa)

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  • Psychosis: Atypical antipsychotic – aripiprazole (Abilify)

  • Psychosis: Typical antipsychotic – haloperidol (Haldol)

  • Alzheimer's Disease: NMDA antagonist – memantine (Namenda)

  • Alzheimer's Disease: Cholinesterase inhibitor – donepezil (Aricept)

  • Anxiety – Anxiolytic – buspirone (Buspar)

  • Insomnia, Anxiety & Seizure – Benzodiazepines: alprazolam (Xanax); lorazepam (Ativan); diazepam (Valium); clonazepam (Klonopin); temazepam (Restoril)

  • Insomnia – Z-drugs: eszopiclone (Lunesta); zolpidem (Ambien); zaleplon (Sonata)

  • Conscious Sedation – Anesthetic: propofol (Diprivan)

  • Bipolar Disorder – Lithium: lithium (Lithium)

  • Depression & Serotonin Modulator – trazodone (Desyrel)

  • Depression & Neuropathic Pain – Tricyclic Antidepressants: nortriptyline (Pamelor); imipramine (Tofranil); amitriptyline (Elavil)

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  • Depression & Smoking Cessation – Dopamine-Norepinephrine Reuptake Inhibitor: bupropion (Wellbutrin; Zyban)

  • Depression – Alpha-2 Antagonist: mirtazapine (Remeron)

  • Depression – SSRI: escitalopram (Lexapro); paroxetine (Paxil); fluoxetine (Prozac; Sarafem); citalopram (Celexa); sertraline (Zoloft); fluvoxamine (Luvox)

  • Depression – SNRI: venlafaxine (Effexor); desvenlafaxine (Pristiq); duloxetine (Cymbalta)

  • ADHD/Depression – SNRI: atomoxetine (Strattera)

  • ADHD – CNS Stimulants: lisdexamfetamine (Vyvanse); dextroamphetamine (Dexedrine); methylphenidate (Ritalin; Concerta)

  • Obesity – CNS Stimulant: phentermine (Adipex; Lomaira)

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  • Nausea & Vomiting – 5-HT3 Antagonists: ondansetron (Zofran); granisetron (Kytril; Sancuso)

  • Slow GI Motility & Vomiting – Dopamine antagonist (promotility agent): metoclopramide (Reglan)

  • Motion Sickness – Antihistamine: meclizine (Antivert)

  • Reflux & Ulcer – H2 antagonists: famotidine (Pepcid); nizatidine (Axid); cimetidine (Tagamet)

  • Reflux & Ulcer – PPI: omeprazole (Prilosec); esomeprazole (Nexium); pantoprazole (Protonix); rabeprazole (AcipHex); lansoprazole (Prevacid)

  • Reflux & Ulcer – Antacid: calcium carbonate (Tums)

  • Constipation – Laxatives: senna (Ex-Lax; Senna Lax); lactulose (Constulose); polyethylene glycol (Miralax)

  • Constipation – Fiber: psyllium (Metamucil)

  • Constipation – Stool Softener: docusate (Colace)

  • Neurogenic Bladder & Hyperhidrosis – Antimuscarinic: oxybutynin (Ditropan)

  • Overactive Bladder – Antimuscarinic: solifenacin (Vesicare)

  • BPH – 5-alpha reductase inhibitor: dutasteride (Avodart)

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  • BPH & Male Baldness – 5-alpha reductase inhibitor: finasteride (Proscar; Propecia)

  • BPH – Alpha-1 blockers: tamsulosin (Flomax); terazosin (Hytrin); doxazosin (Cardura); alfuzosin (Uroxatral)

  • BPH + HTN – Alpha-1 blocker: terazosin (Hytrin) [note: included under BPH+HTN]

  • BPH – Alpha-1 blocker: doxazosin (Cardura)

  • Erectile Dysfunction – PDE5 inhibitors: vardenafil (Levitra); sildenafil (Viagra); tadalafil (Cialis)

  • Diabetes – Intermediate-acting insulin: isophane (Humulin N; Novolin N)

  • Diabetes – Long-acting insulin: detemir (Levemir); glargine (Lantus)

  • Gout – Uric Acid Control: allopurinol (Zyloprim)

  • Gout Inflammation Relief – Colchicine: colchicine (Colcrys; Mitigare)

  • Contraception – Estrogen + Progestin: ethinyl estradiol + drospirenone (Yaz)

  • Contraception – Progestin: norethindrone (Ortho Micronor)

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  • Contraception – Estrogen Replacement Therapy: conjugated estrogens (Premarin)

  • Testosterone Replacement Therapy: testosterone (Androgel)

  • Osteoporosis – Bisphosphonates: alendronate (Fosamax); ibandronate (Boniva); zoledronic acid (Reclast; Zometa); risedronate (Actonel)

  • Osteoporosis – Select estrogen receptor modulator (SERM): raloxifene (Evista)

  • Vitamins – Vitamin E: alpha-tocopherol (Aquasol E)

  • Vitamins – Vitamin D: ergocalciferol (Vitamin D2) (Calcidol; Calciferol); cholecalciferol (Vitamin D3) (Decara)

  • Hyperparathyroidism – Calcimimetic: cinacalcet (Sensipar)

  • Hyperthyroidism – Thioamide: methimazole (Tapazole)

  • Hypothyroidism – Thyroid hormone: levothyroxine (Synthroid; Levoxyl)

  • Microcytic Anemia – Iron: ferrous sulfate (Ferosul)

  • Hypomagnesemia – Magnesium supplement: magnesium lactate (MagTab SR)

  • Phosphate Controller – Phosphate binder: sevelamer (Renvela)

  • Hypokalemia – Potassium supplement: potassium chloride (K-Dur)

  • Megaloblastic Anemia – Vitamin B9: folic acid (FA-8; Folacin-800)

  • Megaloblastic Anemia – Vitamin B12: cyanocobalamin (Cobal)

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  • Inflammation – Corticosteroid: prednisone (Rayos; Deltasone)

  • Inflammation – Corticosteroid: triamcinolone (Aristocort; Kenalog)

  • Inflammation – Corticosteroid: hydrocortisone (Ala-Cort)

  • Inflammation – Corticosteroid: prednisolone (Flo-Pred)

  • Inflammation – Corticosteroid: clobetasol (Clobex)

  • Pain & Inflammation – NSAID: diclofenac (Cataflam; Voltaren); nabumetone (Relafen); naproxen (Naprosyn; Aleve); meloxicam (Mobic); ibuprofen (Advil)

  • Pain & Inflammation – 5-ASA derivative NSAID: mesalamine (Canasa)

  • Pain & Inflammation – COX-2 inhibitor: celecoxib (Celebrex)

  • Pain & Fever Non-NSAID Analgesic + antipyretic: acetaminophen (Tylenol)

  • Pain & Fever Non-NSAID Analgesic + antipyretic: acetaminophen + butalbital + caffeine (Fioricet)

  • Pain & Fever & Allergy Non-NSAID Analgesic + antipyretic + Antihistamine: acetaminophen + diphenhydramine (Night Time Pain)

  • Pain & Opioid Non-NSAID Analgesic + Opioid: acetaminophen + hydrocodone (Vicodin; Lortab; Norco)

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  • Pain Non-NSAID Analgesic + Opioid: acetaminophen + oxycodone (Percocet)

  • Opioids: morphine (MS Contin); fentanyl (Duragesic); tramadol (Ultram); methadone (Methadose)

  • Narcotic + Opioid Blocker for withdrawal: buprenorphine + naloxone (Suboxone)

  • Drug for Withdrawal: Alpha-2 agonist – clonidine (Catapres)

  • Urinary Pain: phenazopyridine (Pyridium)

  • Inflammation/Immunology – DMARD: cyclosporine (SandIMMUNE); methotrexate (Otrexup)

  • Biologics – TNF inhibitors: Adalimumab (Humira); Etanercept (Enbrel); Infliximab (Remicade)

  • Biologics – IL-12/23 inhibitor: Ustekinumab (Stelara)

  • Local anesthesia: Lidocaine patch (Lidoderm)

  • Muscle Spasms – Muscle relaxants: tizanidine (Zanaflex); baclofen (Lioresal); methocarbamol (Carbacot; Robaxin); carisoprodol (Soma); cyclobenzaprine (Flexeril)

  • GI Spasms – Antispasmodic: dicyclomine (Bentyl)

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  • Legend: DMARD = Disease Modifying Anti-Rheumatic Drug; NSAID = Nonsteroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drug; GI = Gastrointestinal; IL = Interleukin; TNF = Tumor Necrosis Factor; TCA = Tricyclic Antidepressant