Common Prescriptions

Analgesics

Relieve pain

Acetaminophen, hydrocodone, codeine

Antacids/anti-ulcer

Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)

Esomeprazole, calcium carbonate, famotidine

Antibiotics

Bacterial infections

Amoxicillin, ciprofloxacin, sulfamethoxazole 

Anticholinergics

Smooth muscle spasms

Ipratropium, dicyclomine, hyoscyamine

Anticoagulants

Delay blood clotting

Warfarin, apixaban, heparin

Anticonvulsants

Prevent or control seizures

Clonazepam, phenytoin, gabapentin

Antidepressants

Relieve depression

Doxepin, fluoxetine, duloxetine, selegiline

Antidiarrheals

Reduce diarrhea

Bismuth subsalicylate, loperamide, dipehnoxylate/atropine

Antiemetics

Reduce nausea, vomiting

Metoclopramide, ondansetron

Antifungals

Fungal infections

Fluconazole, nystatin, miconazole

Antihistamines

Relieve allergies

Diphenhydramine, cetirizine, loratadine

Antihypertensives

Lower blood pressure

Metoprolol, lisinopril, valsartan, clonidine

Anti-inflammatories

Reduce inflammation

Ibuprofen, celecoxib, naproxen

Antilipemics

Lower cholesterol

Atorvastatin, fenofibrate, cholestyramine 

Antimigraine agents

Relieve migraine headaches

Topiramate, sumatriptan, rizatriptan, zolmitriptan

Anti-osteoporosis agents

Improve bone density

Alendronate, raloxifene, calcitonin

Antipsychotics

Psychosis

Quetiapine, haloperidol, risperidone

Antipyretics

Reduce fever

Acetaminophen, ibuprofen, aspirin

Skeletal/muscle relaxants

Reduce or prevent muscle spasms

Cyclobenzaprine, methocarbamol, carisoprodol

Antitussives/expectorants

Control cough, promote the elimination of mucus

Dextromethorphan, codeine, guaifenesin

Antivirals

Viral infections

Acyclovir, interferon, oseltamivir

Anxiolytics (anti-anxiety)

Reduce anxiety

Clonazepam, diazepam, lorazepam

Bronchodilators

Relax airway muscles

Albuterol, isoproterenol, theophylline

Central nervous system stimulants

Reduce hyperactivity

Methylphenidate, dextroamphetamine, lisdexamfetamine

Contraceptives

Prevent pregnancy

Medroxyprogesterone acetate, ethinyl estradiol, drospirenone

Decongestants

Relieve nasal congestion

Pseudoephedrine, phenylephrine, oxymetazoline

Diuretics

Eliminate excess fluid

Furosemide, hydrochlorothiazide, bumetanide 

Hormone replacements

Stabilize hormone deficiencies

Levothyroxine, insulin, desmopressin, estrogen

Laxatives, stool softeners

Promote bowel movements

Magnesium hydroxide, bisacodyl, docusate sodium

Oral hypoglycemics

Reduce blood glucose

Metformin, glyburide, pioglitazone

Sedative-hypnotics

Induce sleep/relaxation

Zolpidem, temazepam, eszopiclone