TOP 200 DRUGS

Microzide

Hydrochlorothiazide

Thiazide Diuretic

HTN/Fluid retention

Avoid Sun Exposure

Lasix

Furosemide

Loop Diuretic

HTN-Fluid Retention-CHF

Dyrenium

Triamterene

Potassium Sparring Diuretic

Edema-Heart Failure-Cirrhosis

Do not take it if you have severe kidney or liver disease

Aldactone

Spironolactone

Potassium-Sparring Diuretic

Heart failure-HTN-hypokalemia

Benicar

Hydrochlorothiazide/Olmesartan

thiazide diuretic/ARB

HTN

Do not take if pregnant

Avalide

Hydrochlorothiazide/irbesartan

Thiazide Diuretic/ARB

HTN

Do not take if pregnant

Hyzaar

Hydrochlorothiazide

Thiazide Diuretic/ARB

HTN

Do not take if pregnant

Renvela

Sevelamer

Phosphate binder

Chronic Kidney disease

Do not take it if you have bowel obstruction

Prinivil

Lisinopril

ACE Inhibitor

Hypertension

ACE Inhibitors can cause a persistent, nonproductive cough

Zocor

Simvastatin

Statin

High cholesterol

Do not consume grapefruit

Risk of rhabdomyolysis+myopathy

Lipitor

Atorvastatin

Statin

High Cholesterol

Risk of rhabdomyolysis+myopathy

Do not consume grapefruit

Zetia

Ezetimibe

antihyperlipidemic

High Cholesterol

Contraindicated in patients with liver disease

Altace

Ramipril

ACE inhibitor

Hypertension

ACE inhibitors can cause a persistent, non-productive cough

Pravachol

Pravastatin

Statin

High Cholesterol

Risk of rhabdomyolysis+myopathy

Do not consume alcohol

Crestor

Rosuvastatin

Statin

High Cholesterol

Risk of rhabdomyolysis+myopathy

Do not consume alcohol

Mevacor

Lovastatin

Statin

High Cholesterol

Risk of rhabdomyolysis+myopathy

Do not consume grapefruit/grapefruit juice

Humalog

Insulin Lispro

Rapid Acting Insulin

Lowers Glucose in blood

High-risk medication: Store it in the fridge or at room temperature. Dispose if exposed to temps higher than 98F

Januvia

Sitagliptin

Antidiabetic Drug

Type 2 diabetes

Can cause upper respiratory infections

NovoLog

Insulin Aspart

Rapid-acting Insulin

Lowers Glucose in blood

High-risk medication

Lantus

Insulin Glargine

Long-Acting Insulin

Lowers Glucose in blood

High-Risk medication

DiaBeta

Glyburide

Antidiabetic Drug

Control High blood sugar- Type 2 diabetes

May cause hypoglycemia

Levemir

Insulin detemir

Long Acting insulin

lowers glucose in blood

High risk medication

Humulin

Insulin Isophane

Intermediate Acting insulin

Type 1, 2 and gestational diabetes

High risk medication

Amaryl

Glimepiride

Antidiabetic Drug

Control High blood sugar

May cause hypoglycemia

Heparin Sodium

Heparin

Anticoagulant Drug

Prevent or treat blood clots

High alert medication-Risk of bleeding

Eliquis

Apixaban

Anticoagulant Drug

Prevent or treat blood clots

Black Box Warning: Risk of bleeding

Xarelto

Rivaroxaban

Anticoagulant

Prevent or treat blood clots

Risk of bleeding. NSAIDS increase risks

Lovenox

Enoxaparin

Low Molecule weight heparin

treat and prevent DVT and PE

BLACK BOX WARNING: Increase risk of bleeding

Pradaxa

Dabigatran

Anticoagulant drug

prevent or treat blood clots

BLACK BOX WARNING: Keep in original container

Fragmin

Dalteparin

Low Molecule Weight Heparin

Prevent or treat blood clots

BLACK BOX WARNING: Increase blood risk

Coumadin

Warfarin

Anticoagulant drug

Prevent or treat blood clots

BLACK BOX WARNING: Avoid foods with vitamin K INR needs regular monitoring

Plavix

Clopidogrel

Antiplatelet Drug

Prevent stroke, heart attack and other heart conditions

BLACK BOX WARNING: Risk of bleeding

Norvasc

Amlodipine

Calcium Channel Blocker

Hypertension

Tenormin

Atenolol

Beta Blocker

Angina/Hypertension

Do not take if you have serious heart condition

Imdur

Isosorbide Mononitrate

Nitrate

Prevent Angina

Do not stop this medication Suddenly. Do not take with ED meds

Tricor

Fenofibrate

Fibrate

High Cholesterol

Do not take if you have liver, gallbladder, kidney disease or breastfeeding

Cardura

Doxazosin

Alpha 1 Blocker

HTN/BPH

Vasotec

Enalapril

ACE inhibitor

HTN/CHF

Do not take if pregnant

Coreg

Carvedilol

Beta Blocker

HTN/Heart Failure

Avoid alcohol within 2 hours of this med

Lopid

Gemfibrozil

Fibrate

High Cholesterol/Pancreatis

Do not take if you have liver, gallbladder or kidney disease

Xanax

Alprazolam

Benzodiazepine

Anxiety

Apresoline

Hydralazine

Antihypertensive Drug

Hypertension

Do not take if you have CAD

Ativan

Lorazepam

Benzodiazepine

Anxiety

Do not take if pregnant

Hytrin

Terazosin

Alpha 1 blocker

hypertension

Valium

Diazepam

Benzodiazepine

Anxiety

Haldol

Haloperidal

Antipsychotic drug

Schizophrenia/Tourette Syndrome

Not approved for older adults with dementia related psychosis

Klonopin

Clonazepam

Benzodiazepine

Anxiety

Do not stop suddenly

Restoril

Temazepam

Benzodiazepine

Anxiety

Do not drink alcohol

Glucophage

Metformin

Oral Antidiabetic Drug

Type 2 diabetes

Risk of lactic acidosis, hypoglycemia

Zyloprim

Allopurinol

Anti-gout drug

Gout and kidney stones

Drowsiness

Zanaflex

Tizanidine

Muscle Relaxant

Muscle Spasms

Cannot be combined with fluvoxamine and ciprofloxacin

Bentyl

Dicyclomine

Anti-Spasmodic drug

IBS

Contraindicated in patients with glaucoma; may cause drowsiness/blurred vision

Lioresal

Baclofen

Muscle Relaxant

Muscle spasms

Severe withdrawal with abrupt discontinuation

Colcrys

Colchicine

Anti-Gout Drug

Treats gout

avoid grapefruit

Carbacot

methocarbamol

Muscle Relaxant

Muscle Spasms

Do not take with alcohol/ other CNS depressants

Saxenda

Liraglutide

GLP-1 agonist

Type-2 diabetes

Cataflam

Diclofenac

NSAID

Pain/Osteoarthritis

BLACK BOX WARNING: Can increase risk of fatal heart attack or stroke

Celebrex

Celecoxib

NSAID/ COX inhibitor

Pain/Inflammation

BLACK BOX WARNING: Can increase risk of fatal heart attack or stroke

Relafen

Nabumetone

NSAID

Pain/inflammation

BLACK BOX WARNING: Can increase risk of fatal heart attack or stroke

Aleve

Naproxen

NSAID

Pain/inflammation

BLACK BOX WARNING: Can increase risk of fatal heart attack or stroke

Mobic

Meloxicam

NSAID

Pain/inflammation

BLACK BOX WARNING: Can increase risk of fatal heart attack or stroke

Advil

Ibuprofen

NSAID

Pain/inflammation

BLACK BOX WARNING: Can increase risk of fatal heart attack or stroke

Neurontin

Gabapentin

Anticonvulsant

seizures/neuropathic pain

Can cause life threatening breathing problems

Pyridium

Phenazopyridine

Analgesic

UTI

Can darken the color of urine to an orange or red color

Amoxil

Amoxicillin

Penicillin Antibiotic

Bacterial infections

Can decrease effectiveness of birth control

Omnicef

Cefdinir

Cephalosporin antibiotic

Bacterial infections

Vyvanse

Lisdexamfetamine

CNS stimulant

ADHD/Binge eating

Caution with HTN

Bactroban

Mupirocin

Topical antibiotic

skin infections

Keflex

Cephalexin

cephalosporin antibiotic

bacterial infections

Strattera

Atomoxetine

NRI (norepinephrine reuptake inhibitor)

ADHD

Caution with HTN

Ritalin

Methylphenidate

CNS Stimulant

ADD/ADHD/Narcolepsy

Caution with HTN

Augmentin

Amoxicillin+Clavulante

Penicillin antibiotic

bacterial infections

Can decrease effectiveness of birth control

Singulair

Montelukast

Leukotriene inhibitor

Asthma

Can cause new or worsening mental problems

Flonase

Fluticasone

Corticosteroid

Nasal congestion/allergies

not intended for children under 4 years

Aristocort

Triamcinolone

Corticosteroid

Allergies

Advair

Fluticasone/Salmeterol

Bronchodilator

Asthma/COPD

Can lead to fungal infections in the throat-Rinse after use

Spiriva

Tiotrpium

Bronchodilator

COPD/Emphasema

Xolair

Omalizumab

Monoclonal antibody

Asthma/chronic hives/nasal prolyps

Combivent

Albuterol/Ipatropium

Bronchodilator

COPD

ProAir

Albuterol

Bronchodilator

Prevent brochospasm

Prilosec

Omeprazol

PPI

GERD/Zollinger-Ellison Syndrome

Can cause kidney issues/should not be taken more than 14 days in a row

Pepcid

Famotidine

H2 Antagonist

Heartburn

Protonix

Pantoprazole

PPI

GERD/Zollinger Ellison Syndrome

Can cause kindey issues or osteoporosis

Zantac

Ranitidine

H2 Antagonist

Heartburn/H2 antagonist

HAS BEEN WITHDRAWN FROM MARKET

Aciphex

Rabeprazole

PPI

GERD/Zollinger Ellison Syndrome

Can cause kidney issues or osteoporosis

Nexium

Esomeprazole

PPI

GERD/Zollinger Ellison Syndrome

Can cause kindey issues or osteoporosis

Prevacid

Lansoprazole

PPI

GERD/Zollinger Ellison Syndrome

Can cause kindey issues or osteoporosis

Tussionex

Hydrocodone/Chlorpheniramine

Narcotic/antihistamine

Cough

High risk of addiction

Robitussin

Dextromethorphan

Antitussive

Cough

Ex-Lax

Senna

Laxative

Constipation

Bayer

Aspirin

Antipyretic

Fever,blood thinner

Constulose

Lactulose

Laxative

Constipation

Tylenol

Acetaminophen

Analgesic/Antipyretic

Pain/fever

Do not use if you have sever liver disease

Feosol

Ferrous Sulfate

Iron Supplement

Anemia

Take on empty stomack

Night time

Acetaminophen diphenhydramine

analgesic/antipyretic/antihistamine

pain/fever/sleep aid

Niaspan

Niacin

Vitamin

Turns food into energy

Do not take it you have liver disease or stomach ulcer

Sumycin

Tetracycline

Tetracycline antibiotic

Bacterial infections

Do not take while pregnant

Diflucan

Fluconazole

Antifungal

Fungal infections

Macrobid

Nitrofurantoin

Nitrofuran antimicrobial

bacterial infection

do not take in last 2-4 weeks of pregnancy

Flagyl

Metronidazole

Nitroimidazole antimicrobial

Bacterial infections

do not consume alcohol

Tamiflu

Oseltamivir

Antiviral

Flu

PC pen VK

penicillin

penicillin antibiotic

bacterial infections

Cleocin

Clindamycin

Lincomycin antibiotic

bacterial infections

Nizoral topical

Ketoconazole

Antifungal

Fungal infections

Can cause serious liver and heart problems

Lexapro

Escitalopram

SSRI

Depression/Anxiety

Do not take with MAO inhibitor/not for kids under 12

Paxil

Paroxetine

SSRI

Depression

Do not take with MAO inhibitor

Risperdal

Risperidone

Antipsychotic

Schizophrenia

May cause temperature sensitivity

Lunesta

Eszopiclone

Z-drug/hypnotic

insomnia

Prozac

Fluoxetine

SSRI

Depression

Do not take with MAO inhibitor

Effexor

Venlafaxine

SNRI

Depression/anxiety

Do not take MAO inhibitors/not for kids under 18

Ambien

Zolpidem

Z-drug/hypnotic

insomnia

Do not take with alcohol

Sonata

Zaleplon

Z-drug/hypnotic

Insomia

Clozaril

Clozapine

Antipsychotic

Schizophrenia

Can weaken immune system/increase risk of seizures/can cause heart problems

Pamelor

Notroptyline

Tricyclic antidepressant

Depression

Celexa

Citalopram

SSRI

Depression

Do not take with MAO inhibitors/not approved for use in children

Zoloft

Sertraline

SSRI

Depression

Do not take with MAO inhibitor

Seroquel

Quetiapine

Antipsychotic

Schizophrenia

Elavil

Amitriptyline

Tricyclic Antidepressant

Depression

Cannot be taken with MAO inhibitor

Desyrel

Trazodone

Antidepressant

depression/anxiety

Luvox

Fluvoxamine

SSRI

OCD/Depression

Lamictal

Lamotrigine

Anticonvulsant

Bipolar

Cogentin

Benztropine

Antiparkinsonian

Parkinson

Dilantin

Phenytoin

Anticonvulsant

Prevent/control seizures

Aricept

Donepezil

Acetylcholinesterase inhibitor

alzheimers

Depacon

Valproate Sodium

Anticonvulsant

Complex partial seizures

BLACK BOX WARNING

Keppra

Levetiracetam

Anticonvulsant

Seizures/epilepsy

Namenda

Memantine

NMDA Antagonist

Alzheimers

Requip

Ropinirole

Antiparkinsonian

Parkinsons

Hallucinations, extreme sleepiness

Vicodin

Hydrocodone

Analgesic/antipyretic

pain

Duragesic skin patch

fentanyl

Opioid narcotic

Severe pain

Suboxone

buprenorphine

narcotic

dependance on opioid drugs

Methadose

Methadone

Opioid analgesic

pain/withdrawal

Do not take if you have asthma or blockage in intestines

Fioricet

Acetaminophen/butalbital/caffeine

analgesic/antipyretic

tension headaches

Do not take with MAO

Lyrica

Pregabalin

anticonvulsant

seizures/fibromyalgia

Percocet

Acetaminophen/oxycodone

analgesic/antipyretic

moderate to severe pain

Do not take with MAO

Ultram

Tramadol

Opiate Narcotic

Moderate to severe pain

Imitrex

Sumatriptan

Anti-migraine drug

migraines

Lopressor

Metoprolol

Beta-blocker

hypertension

do not take if you have a serious heart condition

Relpax

Eletriptan

anti-migraine drug

migraines

do not take if you have heart disease

Zomig

Zolmitriptan

Anti-migraine drug

migraines

Zebeta

Bisoprolol

Beta-blocker

hypertension

do not take if you have serious heart condition

Maxalt

Rizatriptan

Anti-migraine drug

migraines

Emgality

Galcanezumab

CGRP Inhibitor

migraines

Ajovy

Fremanezumab

CGRP inhibitor

migraines

Otrexup

Methotrexate

DMARD

Cancer, RA, psioriasis

Do not take if pregnant

Enbrel

Etanercept

DMARD

Arthritis

Can weaken immune system

Stelara

Ustekinumab

Monoclonial antibody

psioriasis, arthritis

Remicade

Infliximab

Monoclonial antibody

psioriasis, arthritis

May increase risk of developing cancer

Gilenya

Fingolimod

Immunomodulator

MS

Do not take if you have serious heart condition

Arava

Leflunomide

Antirheumatic

inflammation, RA

Do not take if pregnant, can cause severe liver damage

Azulfidine

Sulfasalazine

Antirheumatic

inflammation, RA

CellCept

Mycophenolate

Immunosupressant

liver or heart transplant

Do not take if pregnant

Rayos

Prednisone

Corticosteroid

Inflammation

Can weaken immune system

Reclast

Zolendric acid

biophosphonate

slow bone loss

Do not take if pregnant, can cause serious kidney problems

Herceptin

Trastuzmab

Monoclonial antibody

breast and stomach cancer

Do not take if pregnant

Xgeva

Denosumab

Monoclonial antibody

treats giant tumor cells

do not take if pregnant

Sensipar

Cinacalcet

calcimimetic

hyperparathyroidism and hyper calcemia

Alimta

Pemetrexed

Anticancer drug

lung cancer

do not take if pregnant

Avastin

Bevacizumab

anticancer drug

cancer

May cause bleeding

FloPred

Prednisolone

corticosteroid

inflammation

Reglan

Metoclopramide

Dopamine antagonist

Heartburn, slow stomach emptying

Never use for more than 12 weeks

Atripla

Efavirenz/emtricitabin

Antiretroviral

HIV

Can cause severe liver problems

Isentress

Raltegravir

integrase inhibitor

HIV

Can cause severe skin reaction that can be fatal

Biaxin

Clarithromycin

Macrolide antibiotic

bacterial infection

Epogen

Epoetin alfa

human erythropoietin

treats anemia

Truvada/Descovy

emtricitabine/tenofov

NRTI

HIV

Tivicay

Doutegravir

INSTI

HIV

May cause birth defects

Retrovir

Zidovudine

NRTI

HIV

Zofran

Ondasetron

antiemetic drug

nausea/vomitting

Plaquenil

Hydroxychloroquine

antimalarial drug

malerial, RA, systemic lupus

Dangerous effects on heart. Do not take with zithromax

Lidoderm

lidocaine

local anesthetic

pain reducer

can be fatal if too much is absorbed

BetaSept

Chlorhexadine

disinfectant/antiseptic

Prevent infection

can cause severe irritation or chemical burns in young children

Levaquin

levofloxacin

fluroquinolone antibiotic

bacterial infections

can cause tendon ruptures and damage to the aorta

SandIMMUNE

Cyclosporin

immunosupressant

Help to accept organ transplant

BLACK BOX WARNING: increase risk of bacterial infection

Vibramycin

doxycycline

tetracycline antibiotic

bacterial infection

Kytril

Granisetron

antiemetic drug

nausea/vomitting

Zithromax

Azithromycin

macrolide antibiotic

bacterial infections

Cipro

Ciprofloxacin

fluroquinolone antibiotic

bacterial infections

tendon ruptures

Avelox

Moxifloxacin

fluroquinolone antibiotic

bacterial infections

tendon ruptures

Valcyte

Valganciclovir

antiviral

viral infections

X category in pregnancy

Solvadi

Sofosbuvir

Antiviral

Hepatitis C

Mavyret

Glecaprevir/pibrentasiv

Antiviral combination

Hepatitis C

Do not take with liver issues

Zovirax

Acyclovir

Antiviral

viral infections

Levitra

Vardenafil

PDE5 inhibitor

Erectile dysfunction

do not take with nitrates

Viagra

Sildenafil

PDE5 inhibitor

erectile dysfunction

do not take with nitrates

Avodart

dutasteride

5-Alpha reductase inhibitor

BPH- Benign prostatic hyperplasia

can cause birth defects, should not be taken by women

Tofranil

imipramine

tricyclic antidepressants

depression/bed wetting

Vesicare

solifenacin

antimuscarinic drug

overactive bladder

Uroxatral

Alfuzosin

Alpha 1 blocker

BPH-Benign prostatic hyperplasia

do not take with liver disease

Cialis

Tadalafil

PDE5 inhibitor

erectile dysfunction

do not take with nitrates

Proscar

Finesteride

5-alpha reductase inhibitor

BPH-Benign prostatic hyperplasia

should never be taken by a woman or child

Synthroid

Levothyroxine

Thyroid hormone

treat hypothyroidism, enlarged thyroid, and thyroid cancer

cardiac adverse reactions in geriatric patients

Plan B

Levonogestrel

Progestogen

prevent pregnancy

Yaz

Ethinyl estradiol

birth control

prevent pregnancy

do not smoke due to increased risk of heart attack/blood clots/stroke

Evista

Raloxifene

Estrogen modulator

prevent or treat bone loss

increase risk of blood clots/stroke

Premarin

conjugated estrogens

estrogen replacement

help reduce symptoms of menopause

increase chance of uterine/breast cancer, heart attack/stroke

Boniva

Ibandronate

Biphosphonate

treat osteoporosis

can cause hypocalcemia,calcemia, vitamin D supplements

Ala-Cort

Hydrocortisone

Corticosteroid

Treat Skin conditions

Actonel

Risendronate

Biphosphonate

Treat osteoporosis

Vitamin D and mineral supplements may be necessary.