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OTC Drug List 1-50

Generic

Brand(s)

Class

Indication(s)

  1. acetaminophen

  • Tylenol

  • pain, headache, fever

  1. adapalene

  • Differin

  • acne vulgaris

  1. bacitracin, neomycin, polymyxin b

  • Neosporin

  • prevent infection in minor cuts, scrapes, burns

  1. bisacodyl

  • Dulcolax

  • constipation

  1. bismuth salicylate

  • Pepto-Bismol

  • Kaopectate

  • diarrhea, heartburn, nausea

  1. budesonide nasal

  • Rhinocort Allergy

  • upper respiratory allergies

  1. calcium carbonate

  • Tums

  • antacid

  • dietary supplement (RDA)

  1. carbamide peroxide

  • Debrox

  • aid to earwax removal

  1. cetirizine

  • Zyrtec

  • perennial or seasonal allergic rhinitis

  1. clotrimazole

  • Gyne-Lotrimin

  • Lotrimin AF

  • skin fungal infections including jock itch (tinea cruris), ringworm of the body (tinea corporis), and athlete’s foot (tinea pedis)

  • vulvovaginal candidiasis

  1. dextromethorphan

  • Delsym

  • Robitussin

  • Triaminic

  • cough

  1. diphenhydramine systemic

  • Benadryl

  • ZzzQuil

  • allergic reactions

  • cough

  • sleep

  • motion sickness

  1. docosanol

  • Abreva

  • herpes simplex (e.g., cold sore, fever blister)

  1. docusate

  • Colace

  • constipation

  1. doxylamine

  • Unisom Sleep Tabs

  • sleep

  1. esomeprazole

  • Nexium

  • treatment of frequent heartburn (with symptoms ≥ 2 days/week)

  1. famotidine

  • Pepcid

  • Zantac 360

  • indigestion & heartburn

  1. ferrous sulfate

  • Feosol

  • Fer-in-Sol

  • anemia, iron deficiency, treatment & prevention

  1. fexofenadine

  • Allegra Allergy

  • upper respiratory allergies

  • seasonal or perennial allergic rhinitis

  1. fluticasone nasal

  • Flonase

  • upper respiratory allergies

  1. guaifenesin

  • Mucinex

  • cough, due to minor throat & bronchial irritation

  1. hydrocortisone topical

  • Cortizone-10

  • Preparation-H

  • pruritus, caused by insect bites, contact dermatitis, poisonous plants, and hemorrhoids

  1. ibuprofen

  • Motrin

  • Advil

  • fever, pain, headache, menstrual cramps, backache, muscular aches, common cold, toothaches

  1. ketotifen ophthalmic

  • Zaditor

  • Alaway

  • Claritin Eye

  • allergic conjunctivitis

  1. lansoprazole

  • Prevacid 24H

  • treatment of frequent heartburn (with symptoms ≥ 2 days/week)

  1. levocetirizine

  • Xyzal Allergy 24H

  • Children’s Xyzal Allergy 24H

  • allergic rhinitis

  1. levonorgestrel

  • Aftera

  • My Choice

  • New Day

  • Opcicon One-Step

  • Plan B One-Step

  • emergency contraception

  1. loperamide

  • Imodium A-D

  • acute diarrhea, traveler’s diarrhea

  • chronic diarrhea

  1. loratadine

  • Claritin

  • Children’s Claritin

  • Alavert

  • perennial or seasonal allergic rhinitis, urticaria

  1. magnesium hydroxide

  • Milk of Magnesia

  • antacid

  • laxative

  1. meclizine

  • Dramamine Less Drowsy

  • Bonine

  • motion sickness

  1. methyl salicylate & menthol topical

  • Bengay

  • IcyHot

  • pain

  1. miconazole

  • Desenex

  • Lotrimin AF

  • skin fungal infections including jock itch (tinea cruris), ringworm of the body (tinea corporis), and athlete’s foot (tinea pedis)

  • vulvovaginal candidiasis

  1. minoxidil topical

  • Rogaine

  • hair growth

  1. naproxen

  • Aleve

  • fever, pain, headache

  1. nicotine

  • Nicorette

  • NicoDerm CQ

  • tobacco cessation, gum or lozenge

  • tobacco cessation, patch

  1. omeprazole

  • Prilosec OTC

  • heartburn, indigestion

  1. orlistat

  • Alli

  • obesity

  1. permethrin

  • Nix

  • treatment of infestation of Pediculus humanus capitis (head louse) and its nits

  1. phenazopyridine

  • AZO Urinary Pain Relief

  • dysuria (pain, burning, & other discomfort of the lower urinary tract caused by infection, trauma, surgery, endoscopic procedures, or passage of catheters)

  1. phenylephrine oral & nasal

  • Sudafed PE

  • Nasal Four

  • nasal decongestion, oral

  • nasal decongestion, nasal

  1. polyethylene glycol 3350

  • MiraLAX

  • laxative (adults > 16 y of age)

  1. pseudoephedrine

  • Sudafed

  • nasal congestion

  1. psyllium

  • Konsyl

  • Metamucil

  • laxative

  1. saccharomyces boulardii

  • Florastor

  • GI tract colonization for treatment of diarrheal illness (e.g., antibiotic-associated diarrhea, celiac disease, etc.)

  1. senna

  • Ex-Lax

  • Senokot

  • constipation

  1. simethicone

  • Gas-X

  • Mylicon

  • relief from gas

  1. sodium phosphate enema

  • Fleet Enema

  • laxative

  1. tolnaftate

  • Tinactin

  • skin fungal infections including jock itch (tinea cruris), ringworm of the body (tinea corporis), and athlete’s foot (tinea pedis)

  1. triamcinolone nasal

  • Nasacort Allergy 24H

  • perennial or seasonal allergic rhinitis

Rx Drug List 1-150

Generic

Brand(s)

Class

Indication(s)

  1. acyclovir

  • Zovirax

  • viral DNA polymerase inhibitor

  • genital herpes simplex

  • genital herpes, suppressive therapy

  • herpes zoster (shingles)

  • varicella (chickenpox)

  • cold sores (orolabial HSV treatment)

  1. albuterol

  • ProAir HFA

  • Proventil HFA

  • Ventolin HFA

  • ProAir Respiclick

  • selective ß2-adrengeric agonist

  • asthma (acute exacerbation

  • asthma (bronchospasm)

  • exercise-induced asthma, prevention

  • chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)(acute symptom relief)

  • chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) (acute exacerbation)

  1. alendronate

  • Fosamax

  • Binosto

  • bisphosphonate

  • osteoporosis, prevention, men and postmenopausal women

  • osteoporosis, fracture risk reduction, men and postmenopausal women

  • glucocorticoid-induced osteoporosis in those with daily dosage ≥ 7.5 mg of prednisone (or equivalent)

  • Paget disease

  1. allopurinol

  • Zyloprim

  • xanthine oxidase inhibitor

  • antigout

  • gout (mild)

  • gout (moderate-severe)

  • hyperuricemia, tumor lysis syndrome

  • nephrolithiasis prophylaxis due to calcium stones

  1. alprazolam

  • Xanax

  • benzodiazepine, short/intermediate acting (C-IV)

  • anxiety

  • panic disorder, with/without agoraphobia

  1. amiodarone

  • Cordarone

  • Pacerone

  • antiarrhythmic

  • secondary prophylaxis of ventricular arrhythmias

  1. amitriptyline

  • Elavil

  • tricyclic antidepressant (TCA)

  • depression

  1. amlodipine

  • Norvasc

  • calcium channel blocker

  • hypertension (HTN)

  • stable or variant angina

  • vasospastic angina

  1. amoxicillin/clavulanate

  • Augmentin

  • ß-lactam antibiotic

  • acute otitis media

  • community-acquired pneumonia

  • lower respiratory tract infection

  • sinusitis, infection of skin or subcutaneous tissue, infectious disease of genitourinary system

  • urinary tract infection (acute cystitis) urinary tract infection (pyelonephritis)

  1. amoxicillin

  • Amoxil

  • Moxatag

  • ß-lactam antibiotic

  • acute otitis media

  • lower respiratory tract infection

  • streptococcal pharyngitis

  • ear, nose, and throat infection, infection of skin and/or subcutaneous tissue, infection of genitourinary system

  • H. pylori eradication

  1. apixaban

  • Eliquis

  • factor Xa inhibitor

  • atrial fibrillation, nonvalvular (prophylaxis, to reduce risk of stroke)

  • hip/knee replacement surgery (prophylaxis, to reduce the risk of DVT and PE)

  • DVT (deep vein thrombosis) or PE (treatment & to reduce future risk)

  1. aripiprazole

  • Abilify

  • second generation antipsychotic

  • bipolar disorder, manic or mixed episodes (acute treatment)

  • Schizophrenia

  • depression (adjunctive with antidepressant)

  • Tourette syndrome

  • irritability with autistic disorder

  1. atenolol

  • Tenormin

  • ß-adrenergic blocker (cardioselective)

  • angina pectoris (chronic)

  • HTN

  • AMI (acute myocardial infarction)

  1. atorvastatin

  • Lipitor

  • HMG-CoA reductase inhibitor

  • primary & secondary prevention of atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease

  • secondary prevention of cardiovascular events in patients with/at high risk of CAD

  • familial hypercholesterolemia (homozygous or heterozygous)

  1. azithromycin

  • Zithromax

  • Z-PAK

  • macrolide antibiotic

  • acute infective exacerbation of COPD (skin or tissue infection)

  • bacterial sinusitis

  • chancroid, nongonococcal cervicitis, nongonococcal urethritis

  • community-acquired pneumonia

  • sexually transmitted infections

  • streptococcal pharyngitis

  1. baclofen

  • Lioresal

  • Ozobax

  • Fleqsuvy

  • centrally acting skeletal muscle relaxant

  • spasticity

  1. benazepril

  • Lotensin

  • ACE-I

  • antihypertensive

  • HTN

  1. benzonatate

  • Tessalon Perles

  • antitussive

  • cough

  1. benztropine

  • Cogentin

  • antiparkinsonian

  • anticholinergic

  • extrapyramidal disease, medication-induced movement disorder

  • Parkinsonism

  1. budesonide / formoterol

  • Symbicort

  • inhaled corticosteroid & bronchodilator combination

  • asthma

  • COPD

  1. bupropion

  • Aplenzin

  • Forfivo XL

  • Wellbutrin SR

  • Wellbutrin XL

  • monocyclic antidepressant

  • depression

  • season affective disorder (SAD)

  • smoking cessation assistance

  1. buspirone

  • Buspar

  • antianxiety

  • anxiety

  1. canagliflozin

  • Invokana

  • antidiabetic agent

  • sodium-glucose cotransporter 2 (SGLT2) inhibitor

  • diabetes mellitus, type 2

  1. carbamazepine

  • Tegretol

  • anticonvulsant

  • focal onset and generalized onset seizures

  • neuropathic pain

  1. carbidopa/levodopa

  • Rytary

  • Duopa

  • Sinemet

  • antiparkinsonian

  • Parkinson disease

  1. carisoprodol

  • Soma

  • centrally acting skeletal muscle relaxant (C-IV)

  • disorder of musculoskeletal system

  1. carvedilol

  • Coreg

  • Coreg CR

  • α/ß-adrenergic blocker

  • heart failure with reduced ejection fraction

  • HTN

  1. celecoxib

  • Celebrex

  • cyclooxygenase-2 inhibitor

  • osteoarthritis

  • rheumatoid arthritis

  • ankylosing spondylitis

  • acute pain, primary dysmenorrhea

  1. cephalexin

  • Keflex

  • first generation cephalosporin

  • infection of skin and/or subcutaneous tissue

  • osteomyelitis

  • otitis media, respiratory tract infection, UTI

  • streptococcal pharyngitis

  • impetigo, ecthyma

  • cellulitis (non-purulent), erysipelas

  1. chlorthalidone

  • Hygroton

  • Thalitone

  • thiazide diuretic

  • HTN

  • edema

  1. ciprofloxacin oral

  • Cipro

  • Cipro XR

  • fluoroquinolone antibiotic

  • anthrax, post-exposure prophylaxis

  • bacterial prostatitis (chronic)

  • bronchitis, lower respiratory tract infection, infection of bone, skin, or soft tissue, abdomen, sinusitis

  • urinary tract infectious disease

  1. citalopram

  • Celexa

  • SSRI antidepressant

  • depression

  1. clarithromycin

  • Biaxin

  • macrolide antibiotic

  • acute infective exacerbation of bronchitis

  • community-acquired pneumonia, skin infection, sinusitis, pharyngitis

  • disseminated infection due to M. avium-intracellulare group, prophylaxis-HIV infection, primary prevention & treatment

  • H. pylori GI tract infection

  • streptococcal pharyngitis (Group A)

  • COPD, acute exacerbation

  1. clindamycin oral

  • Cleocin

  • lincosamide antibiotic

  • bacterial infectious disease, susceptible infections due to anaerobic organisms, staphylococci, streptococci, pneumococci

  • infection of skin and/or subcutaneous tissue

  • infectious disease of abdomen

  • lower respiratory tract infection

  • pelvic inflammatory disease

  • septicemia

  • osteomyelitis

  • diabetic foot infection

  1. clobetasol

  • Impoyz

  • Temovate

  • topical corticosteroid

  • skin disorders, corticosteroid responsive

  • plaque psoriasis

  1. clonazepam

  • Klonopin

  • benzodiazepine (C-IV)

  • seizure

  1. clonidine

  • Catapres

  • Kapvay

  • α2-adrenergic agonist

  • ADHD

  • HTN

  1. clopidogrel

  • Plavix

  • platelet aggregation inhibitor

  • acute ST segment elevation MI managed medically (without PCI) and non-ST segment elevation MI

  • thrombosis prevention in arteriosclerotic vascular disease, following stroke, in peripheral arterial occlusive disease

  1. cyclobenzaprine

  • Flexeril

  • centrally acting skeletal muscle relaxant

  • skeletal muscle spasm

  1. cyclosporine ophthalmic

  • Restasis

  • Cequa

  • Verkazia

  • calcineurin inhibitor

  • keratoconjunctivitis sicca, when associated ocular inflammation results in scanty tear production

  • vernal keratoconjunctivitis (Verkazia only)

  1. dapagliflozin

  • Farxiga

  • antidiabetic agent

  • sodium-glucose cotransporter 2 (SGLT2) inhibitor

  • diabetes mellitus, type 2

  • heart failure with reduced ejection fraction

  • chronic kidney disease

  1. dexlansoprazole

  • Dexilant

  • proton pump inhibitor (PPI)

  • erosive esophagitis, treatment

  • symptomatic gastroesophageal reflux disease

  1. diazepam

  • Valium

  • benzodiazepine (C-IV)

  • substance abuse withdrawal sydrome

  • anxiety

  • seizure (adjunct)

  1. diclofenac

  • Cambia

  • Voltaren

  • Zipsor

  • Zorvolex

  • NSAID

  • pain

  • dysmenorrhea

  • migraine

  • osteoarthritis

  • rheumatoid arthritis

  • ankylosing spondylitis

  1. dicyclomine

  • Bentyl

  • antimuscarinic

  • irritable bowel syndrome

  1. digoxin

  • Digitek

  • Digox

  • Lanoxin

  • digitalis glycoside

  • atrial fibrillation

  • heart failure

  • supraventricular tachyarrhythmia

  1. diltiazem

  • Cardizem

  • Cartia XT

  • Dilacor XR

  • Dilt-XR

  • Taztia XT

  • Tiazac

  • calcium channel blocker

  • HTN

  • stable, chronic angina

  • atrial arrhythmia & paroxysmal supraventricular tachycardia

  1. divalproex

  • Depakote

  • anticonvulsant

  • absence seizure (simple & complex)

  • complex partial epileptic seizure

  • manic bipolar disorder

  • migraine prophylaxis

  1. donepezil

  • Aricept

  • central cholinesterase inhibitor

  • Alzheimer disease

  • dementia

  1. doxazosin

  • Cardura

  • Cardura XL

  • α1-adrenergic blocker

  • benign prostatic hyperplasia

  • HTN

  1. doxycycline

  • Vibramycin

  • Doxy 100

  • tetracycline antibiotic

  • Acinetobacter infection

  • acne vulgaris

  • gonorrhea, uncomplicated

  • staphylococcal infection of skin

  • community-acquired pneumonia, empiric therapy

  1. duloxetine

  • Cymbalta

  • serotonin & norepinephrine reuptake inhibitor (SNRI)

  • anxiety

  • depression

  • diabetic peripheral neuropathy pain

  • fibromyalgia

  • musculoskeletal pain

  1. enalapril

  • Vasotec

  • ACE-I

  • anti-hypertensive

  • heart failure

  • HTN

  • kidney disease, non-diabetic

  1. enoxaparin

  • Lovenox

  • anti-coagulant

  • low-molecular-weight heparin

  • DVT prophylaxis, abdominal surgery

  • DVT prophylaxis, hip/knee replacement surgery

  • DVT prophylaxis, acute medical illness

  • DVT treatment

  • acute ST-segment elevation AMI

  • unstable angina & non-Q-wave AMI

  1. escitalopram

  • Lexapro

  • SSRI antidepressant

  • depression

  • generalized anxiety disorder

  1. estradiol oral

  • Estrace

  • estrogen

  • abnormal vasomotor function (moderate-severe), menopause

  • atrophic vulva or vagina (moderate-severe), menopause

  • breast cancer, metastatic, for palliation only

  • carcinoma of prostate, advanced, androgen-dependent, for palliation only

  • decreased estrogen level, secondary to hypogonadism, castration, or primary ovarian failure

  • post-menopausal osteoporosis, prophylaxis

  1. ezetimibe

  • Zetia

  • antihyperlipidemic

  • cholesterol absorption inhibitor

  • familial hypercholesterolemia-homozygous, with atorvastatin or simvastatin

  • mixed hyperlipidemia

  • primary hypercholesterolemia

  1. fenofibrate

  • Antara

  • Fenoglide

  • Lipofen

  • Lofibra

  • Tricor

  • Trilipix

  • antihyperlipidemic

  • hypertriglyceridemia, Frederickson types 4 & 5 hyperlipidemia

  1. fentanyl oral & transdermal

  • Duragesic

  • Ionsys

  • Actiq

  • opioid analgesic (C-II)

  • pain, chronic

  • chronic cancer pain, management of breakthrough

  1. finasteride

  • Proscar

  • Propecia

  • 5α-reductase inhibitor

  • benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH)

  • male pattern alopecia

  1. fluconazole

  • Diflucan

  • imidazole antifungal

  • candidal vulvovaginitis (uncomplicated)

  • candidal vulvovaginitis (complicated)

  • candidiasis (systemic)

  • cryptococcal meningitis

  • oropharyngeal candidiasis

  1. fluoxetine

  • Prozac

  • Sarafem

  • SSRI antidepressant

  • bipolar major depression

  • major depressive disorder

  • OCD

  • panic disorder

  • premenstrual dysphoric disorder

  • bulimia nervosa

  1. fluticasone/salmeterol

  • Advair Diskus

  • Advair HFA

  • AirDuo RespiClick

  • Wixela Inhub

  • inhaled corticosteroid & long-acting ß2-adrenergic agonist combination

  • asthma

  • COPD

  1. furosemide

  • Lasix

  • loop diuretic

  • edema related to heart failure, renal failure

  1. gabapentin

  • Neurontin

  • Gralise

  • gamma amino butyric acid analog

  • anticonvulsant

  • partial seizure (adjunct)

  • postherpetic neuralgia

  1. gemfibrozil

  • Lopid

  • antihyperlipidemic

  • fibric acid

  • coronary arteriosclerosis; prophylaxis-familial combined hyperlipidemia

  • familiar type V hyperlipoproteinemia-Frederickson type IV hyperlipoproteinemia

  1. glimepiride

  • Amaryl

  • second generation sulfonylurea

  • antidiabetic

  • diabetes mellitus (type 2)

  1. glipizide

  • Glucotrol

  • second generation sulfonylurea

  • antidiabetic

  • diabetes mellitus

  1. hydralazine

  • Apresoline

  • peripheral vasodilator

  • HTN

  1. hydrocodone

  • Norco

  • Lorcet

  • Vicodin

  • Hysingla ER

  • opioid analgesic (C-II)

  • severe pain

  1. hydroxyzine

  • Atarax

  • Vistaril

  • histamine H1 antagonist (first generation)

  • piperazine derivative

  • anxiety

  • pruritus

  • sedation

  1. insulin

  • Humulin

  • insulin

  • diabetes mellitus (type 1 & 2)

  1. ipratropium/albuterol

  • Combivent Respimat

  • anticholinergic/selective ß2-agonist combination

  • COPD

  1. irbesartan

  • Avapro

  • angiotensin II receptor antagonist

  • diabetic nephropathy in patients with diabetes mellitus type 2 & HTN

  • HTN

  1. isosorbide mononitrate

  • Imdur

  • long-acting nitrate

  • antianginal

  • angina (prophylaxis)

  1. lamotrigine

  • Lamictal

  • phenyltriazine anticonvulsant

  • bipolar I disorder

  • partial seizure (adjunct or monotherapy), tonic-clonic seizure, Lennox-Gastaut syndrome (adjunctive)

  1. latanoprost

  • Xalatan

  • Xelpros

  • prostaglandin

  • antiglaucoma agent

  • ocular HTN, open-angle glaucoma

  1. levetiracetam

  • Keppra

  • Keppra XR

  • anticonvulsant

  • myoclonic seizure (adjunct)

  • partial seizure (adjunct)

  • tonic-clonic seizure, primary generalized (adjunct)

  1. levofloxacin

  • Levaquin

  • fluoroquinolone antibiotic

  • bacterial prostatitis (chronic)

  • bacterial sinusitis (acute)

  • bronchitis (chronic), acute bacterial exacerbation

  • community-acquired pneumonia

  • infection of skin and/or subcutaneous tissue (uncomplicated)

  • pyelonephritis (acute)

  1. levothyroxine

  • Synthroid

  • thyroid supplement

  • hypothyroidism

  • thyroid-stimulating hormone suppression (pituitary)

  1. linaclotide

  • Linzess

  • guanylate cyclase agonist

  • chronic idiopathic constipation

  • irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) with constipation

  1. linagliptin

  • Tradjenta

  • dipeptidyl peptidase IV inhibitor

  • diabetes mellitus (type 2)

  1. liraglutide

  • Victoza

  • Saxenda

  • glucagon-like peptide-1-receptor agonist

  • diabetes mellitus (type 2)

  • chronic weight management

  1. lisinopril

  • Prinivil

  • Zestril

  • ACE-I

  • antihypertensive

  • ST-segment elevation MI

  • heart failure with reduced ejection fraction

  • HTN

  1. lithium

  • Eskalith

  • Eskalith-CR

  • Lithobid

  • antimanic

  • bipolar disorder (maintenance therapy)

  • bipolar disorder (manic episode)

  1. lorazepam

  • Ativan

  • benzodiazepine, short/intermediate acting (C-IV)

  • anxiety

  • insomnia, due to anxiety or situational stress

  1. losartan

  • Cozaar

  • angiotensin II receptor antagonist

  • antihypertensive

  • HTN

  • reduce risk of cerebrovascular accident, in hypertensive patients with left ventricular hypertrophy; prophylaxis, diabetic nephropathy

  • diabetic nephropathy

  1. lovastatin

  • Altoprev

  • HMG-CoA reductase inhibitor

  • coronary arteriosclerosis, hypercholesterolemia (primary & mixed)

  • familial hypercholesterolemia (heterozygous)

  1. lurasidone

  • Latuda

  • second generation (atypical) antipsychotic

  • depressive episodes associated with bipolar disorder

  • schizophrenia

  1. meloxicam

  • Mobic

  • NSAID

  • osteoarthritis

  • rheumatoid arthritis

  • juvenile rheumatoid arthritis

  1. memantine

  • Namenda

  • NMDA receptor antagonist

  • Alzheimer disease

  1. metformin

  • Glucophage

  • biguanide

  • hypoglycemic

  • diabetes mellitus (type 2)

  1. methocarbamol

  • Robaxin

  • centrally acting skeletal muscle relaxant

  • musculoskeletal pain/spasm

  1. methylphenidate

  • Ritalin

  • Concerta

  • CNS stimulant (C-II)

  • ADHD

  • ADHD (no prior methylphenidate therapy)

  • narcolepsy

  1. methylprednisolone

  • Medrol

  • adrenal corticosteroid

  • allergic states (e.g., asthma)

  • dermatologic diseases (e.g., exfoliative erythroderma)

  • endocrine disorders (e.g., adrenocortical insufficiency)

  • GI diseases (e.g., regional enteritis, ulcerative colitis)

  • hematologic disorders (e.g., acquired hemolytic anemia)

  • neoplastic diseases (e.g., palliative management of leukemias & lymphomas)

  • nervous system (e.g., multiple sclerosis, cerebral edema)

  • renal diseases (e.g., idiopathic nephrotic syndrome, systemic lupus erythematosus)

  • respiratory diseases (e.g., idiopathic eosinophilic pneumonia)

  • rheumatic disorders (e.g., rheumatoid arthritis)

  1. metoprolol

  • Lopressor

  • Toprol XL

  • ß-adrenergic blocker (cardioselective)

  • angina

  • heart failure with reduced ejection fraction

  • HTN

  • AMI

  1. metronidazole

  • Flagyl

  • nitroimidazole antibiotic

  • antiprotozoal

  • abscess

  • amebic dysentery (acute)

  • bacterial vaginosis

  • trichomoniasis (for patient & sex partner)

  1. mirtazapine

  • Remeron

  • antidepressant

  • α2-antagonist

  • depression

  1. mometasone nasal

  • Nasonex

  • intranasal corticosteroid

  • seasonal & perennial allergic rhinitis

  • nasal polyp

  1. montelukast

  • Singulair

  • leukotriene receptor antagonist

  • asthma

  • exercise-induced bronchoconstriction

  • seasonal allergic rhinitis

  1. morphine

  • MS Contin

  • Avinza

  • Kadian

  • opioid analgesic (C-II)

  • chronic pain (moderate-severe)

  • acute pain

  1. mupirocin

  • Bactroban

  • topical antibacterial

  • impetigo

  • secondary skin infections

  • eradiation of nasal colonization of MRSA during institutional outbreaks

  1. nebivolol

  • Bystolic

  • ß-adrenergic blocker (cardioselective, ß1-selective)

  • HTN

  1. nifedipine

  • Adalat CC

  • Procardia XL

  • dihydropyridine calcium channel blocker

  • HTN

  • stable chronic angina

  • variant angina

  1. nitrofurantoin

  • Macrodantin

  • Macrobid

  • nitrofuran antibiotic

  • urinary tract infection (treatment)

  • urinary tract infection (prophylaxis)

  1. nitroglycerin

  • Minitran

  • Nitro-Dur

  • Nitrostat

  • nitrate

  • antianginal

  • angina (prophylaxis)

  • angina (acute)

  • anal fissure (chronic)

  1. nortriptyline

  • Pamelor

  • tricyclic antidepressant (TCA)

  • depression

  1. olmesartan

  • Benicar

  • angiotensin II receptor antagonist

  • HTN

  1. ondansetron

  • Zofran

  • antiemetic

  • chemotherapy-induced nausea & vomiting, highly emetogenic chemotherapy

  • chemotherapy-induced nausea & vomiting, moderately emetogenic chemotherapy

  • prevention of postoperative nausea & vomiting

  • radiation-induced nausea & vomiting

  1. oxybutynin

  • Ditropan

  • urinary antispasmodic

  • overactive or neurogenic bladder

  1. oxycodone

  • OxyContin

  • opioid analgesic (C-II)

  • chronic pain (moderate-severe)

  1. pantoprazole

  • Protonix

  • proton pump inhibitor (PPI)

  • GERD

  • Zollinger-Ellison syndrome

  1. paroxetine

  • Paxil

  • Paxil CR

  • SSRI antidepressant

  • depression

  • generalized anxiety disorder

  • social anxiety disorder

  • OCD

  • panic disorder

  • PTSD

  • premenstrual syndrome

  • vasomotor symptoms of menopause

  1. pioglitazone

  • Actos

  • thiazolidinedione antidiabetic

  • diabetes mellitus (type 2)

  1. potassium chloride

  • Klor-Con

  • electrolyte (potassium)

  • hypokalemia

  • hypokalemia (prophylaxis)

  1. pravastatin

  • Pravachol

  • HMG-CoA reductase inhibitor

  • cerebrovascular accident (prevention), coronary arteriosclerosis (primary or secondary prevention)

  • familial hypercholesterolemia

  • hyperlipidemia

  1. prednisolone oral

  • Orapred

  • Pediapred

  • adrenal glucocorticosteroid

  • allergic states (e.g., asthma)

  • dermatologic diseases (e.g., exfoliative erythroderma)

  • endocrine disorders (e.g., adrenocortical insufficiency)

  • GI diseases (e.g., regional enteritis, ulcerative colitis)

  • hematologic disorders (e.g., acquired hemolytic anemia)

  • neoplastic diseases (e.g., palliative management of leukemias & lymphomas)

  • nervous system (e.g., multiple sclerosis, cerebral edema)

  • renal diseases (e.g., idiopathic nephrotic syndrome, systemic lupus erythematosus)

  • respiratory diseases (e.g., idiopathic eosinophilic pneumonia)

  • rheumatic disorders (e.g., rheumatoid arthritis)

  1. prednisone

  • Deltasone

  • adrenal corticosteroid

  • allergic states (e.g., asthma)

  • dermatologic diseases (e.g., exfoliative erythroderma)

  • endocrine disorders (e.g., adrenocortical insufficiency)

  • GI diseases (e.g., regional enteritis, ulcerative colitis)

  • hematologic disorders (e.g., acquired hemolytic anemia)

  • neoplastic diseases (e.g., palliative management of leukemias & lymphomas)

  • nervous system (e.g., multiple sclerosis, cerebral edema)

  • renal diseases (e.g., idiopathic nephrotic syndrome, systemic lupus erythematosus)

  • respiratory diseases (e.g., idiopathic eosinophilic pneumonia)

  • rheumatic disorders (e.g., rheumatoid arthritis)

  1. pregabalin

  • Lyrica

  • analgesic anticonvulsant (C-V)

  • neuropathic pain, diabetes associated or spinal cord injury associated

  • fibromyalgia

  • seizures, focal (partial) onset, adjunct

  • postherpetic neuralgia

  1. progesterone

  • Prometrium

  • progestin hormone

  • prevention of estrogen-induced endometrial hyperplasia

  • secondary physiologic amenorrhea

  • assisted reproduction for infertile women

  1. promethazine

  • Phenergan

  • phenothiazine antihistamine

  • nausea & vomiting

  1. propranolol

  • Inderal

  • Inderal LA

  • Inderal XL

  • ß-adrenergic blocker (nonselective)

  • angina pectoris (chronic)

  • cardiac dysrhythmia

  • HTN

  • migraine (prophylaxis)

  1. quetiapine

  • Seroquel

  • Seroquel XR

  • antipsychotic (atypical)

  • bipolar disorder or schizophrenia (therapy initiation)

  • bipolar disorder or schizophrenia (maintenance)

  • major depressive disorder (adjunct to antidepressants)

  1. ramipril

  • Altace

  • ACE-I

  • antihypertensive

  • heart failure post-MI

  • HTN

  • reduce risk of myocardial infarction, stroke, and death from cardiovascular causes

  1. risperidone

  • Risperdal

  • benzisoxazole

  • antipsychotic

  • autistic disorder (irritability)

  • acute manic or mixed episodes of bipolar I disorder

  • schizophrenia

  1. rivaroxaban

  • Xarelto

  • anticoagulant

  • factor Xa inhibitor

  • prevention of thromboembolism in patients after orthopedic surgery

  • prevention of thromboembolism in patients with nonvalvular atrial fibrillation

  • treatment & secondary prevention of DVT or pulmonary embolism

  • coronary artery disease (stable) or peripheral artery disease

  1. ropinirole

  • Requip

  • Requip XL

  • dopamine agonist

  • Parkinson disease

  • restless legs syndrome

  1. rosuvastatin

  • Crestor

  • Ezallor

  • HMG-CoA reductase inhibitor

  • hyperlipidemia, prevention of cardiovascular disease

  • familial hypercholesterolemia

  1. sertraline

  • Zoloft

  • SSRI antidepressant

  • depression

  • OCD

  • panic disorder, PTSD, social phobia disorder

  • premenstrual dysphoric disorder

  1. simvastatin

  • Zocor

  • HMG-CoA reductase inhibitor

  • hyperlipidemia

  • primary & secondary preventions of atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease

  • secondary prevention of cardiovascular events

  • familial hypercholesterolemia (homozygous)

  1. sitagliptin

  • Januvia

  • dipeptidyl petidase-4 inhibitor

  • antidiabetic

  • diabetes mellitus (type 2)

  1. spironolactone

  • Aldactone

  • CaroSpir

  • potassium-sparing diuretic

  • selective aldosterone blocker

  • heart failure (NYHA class III-IV)

  • primary aldosteronism

  • HTN

  • ascites, cirrhosis of liver

  1. sumatriptan

  • Imitrex

  • Onzetra

  • Sumavel

  • Tosymra

  • Zembrace

  • antimigraine serotonin receptor agonist

  • migraine

  • cluster headaches

  1. tamsulosin

  • Flomax

  • α1-adrenergic blocker

  • benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH)

  1. temazepam

  • Restoril

  • benzodiazepine (C-IV)

  • insomnia

  1. terazosin

  • Hytrin

  • α1-adrenergic blocker

  • benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH)

  • HTN

  1. testosterone

  • AndroGel

  • Androderm

  • androgen (C-III)

  • hypogonadism (men)

  1. timolol

  • Betimol

  • Timoptic

  • beta-blocker

  • antiglaucoma agent

  • ocular HTN & open-angle glaucoma

  1. tiotropium

  • Spiriva HandiHaler

  • Spiriva Respimat

  • anticholinergic bronchodilator

  • COPD

  • asthma (Spiriva Respimat only)

  1. tizanidine

  • Zanaflex

  • centrally acting skeletal muscle relaxant

  • α2-agonist

  • muscle spasticity

  1. topiramate

  • Topamax

  • anticonvulsant

  • focal (partial) or generalized tonic-clonic seizure, monotherapy or adjunct

  • migraine prevention

  1. tramadol

  • Ultram

  • ConZip

  • Qdolo

  • opioid analgesic (C-IV)

  • chronic pain (moderate-moderately severe)

  1. trazodone

  • Desyrel

  • antidepressant

  • major depressive disorder

  1. trimethoprim (TMP)/sulfamethoxazole (SMZ)

  • Bactrim

  • Septra

  • sulfonamide antibiotic

  • acute infective exacerbation of COPD

  • HIV infection, Pneumocystis pneumonia

  • HIV infection, Pneumocystis pneumonia, prophylaxis

  • traveler’s diarrhea

  • urinary tract infection

  1. valacyclovir

  • Valtrex

  • viral DNA polymerase inhibitor

  • genital herpes simplex

  • herpes zoster, shingles

  • varicella

  • herpes labialis (cold sores)

  1. valsartan

  • Diovan

  • angiotensin II receptor antagonist

  • heart failure

  • HTN

  • acute coronary syndrome

  1. venlafaxine

  • Effexor

  • Effexor XR

  • antidepressant

  • serotonin & norepinephrine reuptake inhibitor (SNRI)

  • generalized anxiety disorder

  • depression

  • panic disorder

  • social anxiety disorder

  1. verapamil

  • Calan SR

  • calcium channel blocker

  • angina

  • atrial arrhythmia or paroxysmal supraventricular tachycardia prophylaxis

  • HTN

  1. warfarin

  • Coumadin

  • anticoagulant

  • vitamin K antagonist

  • anticoagulation for multiple FDA-labeled indications, including:

    • atrial fibrillation

    • myocardial infarction

    • prosthetic cardiac valve component embolism

    • pulmonary embolism

    • thrombosis (post-myocardial infarction)

    • venous thromboembolism

  1. zolpidem

  • Ambien

  • Intermezzo

  • Zolpimist

  • nonbarbiturate hypnotic (C-IV)

  • insomnia (short-term treatment)

NT

Top 200 Drugs

OTC Drug List 1-50

Generic

Brand(s)

Class

Indication(s)

  1. acetaminophen

  • Tylenol

  • pain, headache, fever

  1. adapalene

  • Differin

  • acne vulgaris

  1. bacitracin, neomycin, polymyxin b

  • Neosporin

  • prevent infection in minor cuts, scrapes, burns

  1. bisacodyl

  • Dulcolax

  • constipation

  1. bismuth salicylate

  • Pepto-Bismol

  • Kaopectate

  • diarrhea, heartburn, nausea

  1. budesonide nasal

  • Rhinocort Allergy

  • upper respiratory allergies

  1. calcium carbonate

  • Tums

  • antacid

  • dietary supplement (RDA)

  1. carbamide peroxide

  • Debrox

  • aid to earwax removal

  1. cetirizine

  • Zyrtec

  • perennial or seasonal allergic rhinitis

  1. clotrimazole

  • Gyne-Lotrimin

  • Lotrimin AF

  • skin fungal infections including jock itch (tinea cruris), ringworm of the body (tinea corporis), and athlete’s foot (tinea pedis)

  • vulvovaginal candidiasis

  1. dextromethorphan

  • Delsym

  • Robitussin

  • Triaminic

  • cough

  1. diphenhydramine systemic

  • Benadryl

  • ZzzQuil

  • allergic reactions

  • cough

  • sleep

  • motion sickness

  1. docosanol

  • Abreva

  • herpes simplex (e.g., cold sore, fever blister)

  1. docusate

  • Colace

  • constipation

  1. doxylamine

  • Unisom Sleep Tabs

  • sleep

  1. esomeprazole

  • Nexium

  • treatment of frequent heartburn (with symptoms ≥ 2 days/week)

  1. famotidine

  • Pepcid

  • Zantac 360

  • indigestion & heartburn

  1. ferrous sulfate

  • Feosol

  • Fer-in-Sol

  • anemia, iron deficiency, treatment & prevention

  1. fexofenadine

  • Allegra Allergy

  • upper respiratory allergies

  • seasonal or perennial allergic rhinitis

  1. fluticasone nasal

  • Flonase

  • upper respiratory allergies

  1. guaifenesin

  • Mucinex

  • cough, due to minor throat & bronchial irritation

  1. hydrocortisone topical

  • Cortizone-10

  • Preparation-H

  • pruritus, caused by insect bites, contact dermatitis, poisonous plants, and hemorrhoids

  1. ibuprofen

  • Motrin

  • Advil

  • fever, pain, headache, menstrual cramps, backache, muscular aches, common cold, toothaches

  1. ketotifen ophthalmic

  • Zaditor

  • Alaway

  • Claritin Eye

  • allergic conjunctivitis

  1. lansoprazole

  • Prevacid 24H

  • treatment of frequent heartburn (with symptoms ≥ 2 days/week)

  1. levocetirizine

  • Xyzal Allergy 24H

  • Children’s Xyzal Allergy 24H

  • allergic rhinitis

  1. levonorgestrel

  • Aftera

  • My Choice

  • New Day

  • Opcicon One-Step

  • Plan B One-Step

  • emergency contraception

  1. loperamide

  • Imodium A-D

  • acute diarrhea, traveler’s diarrhea

  • chronic diarrhea

  1. loratadine

  • Claritin

  • Children’s Claritin

  • Alavert

  • perennial or seasonal allergic rhinitis, urticaria

  1. magnesium hydroxide

  • Milk of Magnesia

  • antacid

  • laxative

  1. meclizine

  • Dramamine Less Drowsy

  • Bonine

  • motion sickness

  1. methyl salicylate & menthol topical

  • Bengay

  • IcyHot

  • pain

  1. miconazole

  • Desenex

  • Lotrimin AF

  • skin fungal infections including jock itch (tinea cruris), ringworm of the body (tinea corporis), and athlete’s foot (tinea pedis)

  • vulvovaginal candidiasis

  1. minoxidil topical

  • Rogaine

  • hair growth

  1. naproxen

  • Aleve

  • fever, pain, headache

  1. nicotine

  • Nicorette

  • NicoDerm CQ

  • tobacco cessation, gum or lozenge

  • tobacco cessation, patch

  1. omeprazole

  • Prilosec OTC

  • heartburn, indigestion

  1. orlistat

  • Alli

  • obesity

  1. permethrin

  • Nix

  • treatment of infestation of Pediculus humanus capitis (head louse) and its nits

  1. phenazopyridine

  • AZO Urinary Pain Relief

  • dysuria (pain, burning, & other discomfort of the lower urinary tract caused by infection, trauma, surgery, endoscopic procedures, or passage of catheters)

  1. phenylephrine oral & nasal

  • Sudafed PE

  • Nasal Four

  • nasal decongestion, oral

  • nasal decongestion, nasal

  1. polyethylene glycol 3350

  • MiraLAX

  • laxative (adults > 16 y of age)

  1. pseudoephedrine

  • Sudafed

  • nasal congestion

  1. psyllium

  • Konsyl

  • Metamucil

  • laxative

  1. saccharomyces boulardii

  • Florastor

  • GI tract colonization for treatment of diarrheal illness (e.g., antibiotic-associated diarrhea, celiac disease, etc.)

  1. senna

  • Ex-Lax

  • Senokot

  • constipation

  1. simethicone

  • Gas-X

  • Mylicon

  • relief from gas

  1. sodium phosphate enema

  • Fleet Enema

  • laxative

  1. tolnaftate

  • Tinactin

  • skin fungal infections including jock itch (tinea cruris), ringworm of the body (tinea corporis), and athlete’s foot (tinea pedis)

  1. triamcinolone nasal

  • Nasacort Allergy 24H

  • perennial or seasonal allergic rhinitis

Rx Drug List 1-150

Generic

Brand(s)

Class

Indication(s)

  1. acyclovir

  • Zovirax

  • viral DNA polymerase inhibitor

  • genital herpes simplex

  • genital herpes, suppressive therapy

  • herpes zoster (shingles)

  • varicella (chickenpox)

  • cold sores (orolabial HSV treatment)

  1. albuterol

  • ProAir HFA

  • Proventil HFA

  • Ventolin HFA

  • ProAir Respiclick

  • selective ß2-adrengeric agonist

  • asthma (acute exacerbation

  • asthma (bronchospasm)

  • exercise-induced asthma, prevention

  • chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)(acute symptom relief)

  • chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) (acute exacerbation)

  1. alendronate

  • Fosamax

  • Binosto

  • bisphosphonate

  • osteoporosis, prevention, men and postmenopausal women

  • osteoporosis, fracture risk reduction, men and postmenopausal women

  • glucocorticoid-induced osteoporosis in those with daily dosage ≥ 7.5 mg of prednisone (or equivalent)

  • Paget disease

  1. allopurinol

  • Zyloprim

  • xanthine oxidase inhibitor

  • antigout

  • gout (mild)

  • gout (moderate-severe)

  • hyperuricemia, tumor lysis syndrome

  • nephrolithiasis prophylaxis due to calcium stones

  1. alprazolam

  • Xanax

  • benzodiazepine, short/intermediate acting (C-IV)

  • anxiety

  • panic disorder, with/without agoraphobia

  1. amiodarone

  • Cordarone

  • Pacerone

  • antiarrhythmic

  • secondary prophylaxis of ventricular arrhythmias

  1. amitriptyline

  • Elavil

  • tricyclic antidepressant (TCA)

  • depression

  1. amlodipine

  • Norvasc

  • calcium channel blocker

  • hypertension (HTN)

  • stable or variant angina

  • vasospastic angina

  1. amoxicillin/clavulanate

  • Augmentin

  • ß-lactam antibiotic

  • acute otitis media

  • community-acquired pneumonia

  • lower respiratory tract infection

  • sinusitis, infection of skin or subcutaneous tissue, infectious disease of genitourinary system

  • urinary tract infection (acute cystitis) urinary tract infection (pyelonephritis)

  1. amoxicillin

  • Amoxil

  • Moxatag

  • ß-lactam antibiotic

  • acute otitis media

  • lower respiratory tract infection

  • streptococcal pharyngitis

  • ear, nose, and throat infection, infection of skin and/or subcutaneous tissue, infection of genitourinary system

  • H. pylori eradication

  1. apixaban

  • Eliquis

  • factor Xa inhibitor

  • atrial fibrillation, nonvalvular (prophylaxis, to reduce risk of stroke)

  • hip/knee replacement surgery (prophylaxis, to reduce the risk of DVT and PE)

  • DVT (deep vein thrombosis) or PE (treatment & to reduce future risk)

  1. aripiprazole

  • Abilify

  • second generation antipsychotic

  • bipolar disorder, manic or mixed episodes (acute treatment)

  • Schizophrenia

  • depression (adjunctive with antidepressant)

  • Tourette syndrome

  • irritability with autistic disorder

  1. atenolol

  • Tenormin

  • ß-adrenergic blocker (cardioselective)

  • angina pectoris (chronic)

  • HTN

  • AMI (acute myocardial infarction)

  1. atorvastatin

  • Lipitor

  • HMG-CoA reductase inhibitor

  • primary & secondary prevention of atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease

  • secondary prevention of cardiovascular events in patients with/at high risk of CAD

  • familial hypercholesterolemia (homozygous or heterozygous)

  1. azithromycin

  • Zithromax

  • Z-PAK

  • macrolide antibiotic

  • acute infective exacerbation of COPD (skin or tissue infection)

  • bacterial sinusitis

  • chancroid, nongonococcal cervicitis, nongonococcal urethritis

  • community-acquired pneumonia

  • sexually transmitted infections

  • streptococcal pharyngitis

  1. baclofen

  • Lioresal

  • Ozobax

  • Fleqsuvy

  • centrally acting skeletal muscle relaxant

  • spasticity

  1. benazepril

  • Lotensin

  • ACE-I

  • antihypertensive

  • HTN

  1. benzonatate

  • Tessalon Perles

  • antitussive

  • cough

  1. benztropine

  • Cogentin

  • antiparkinsonian

  • anticholinergic

  • extrapyramidal disease, medication-induced movement disorder

  • Parkinsonism

  1. budesonide / formoterol

  • Symbicort

  • inhaled corticosteroid & bronchodilator combination

  • asthma

  • COPD

  1. bupropion

  • Aplenzin

  • Forfivo XL

  • Wellbutrin SR

  • Wellbutrin XL

  • monocyclic antidepressant

  • depression

  • season affective disorder (SAD)

  • smoking cessation assistance

  1. buspirone

  • Buspar

  • antianxiety

  • anxiety

  1. canagliflozin

  • Invokana

  • antidiabetic agent

  • sodium-glucose cotransporter 2 (SGLT2) inhibitor

  • diabetes mellitus, type 2

  1. carbamazepine

  • Tegretol

  • anticonvulsant

  • focal onset and generalized onset seizures

  • neuropathic pain

  1. carbidopa/levodopa

  • Rytary

  • Duopa

  • Sinemet

  • antiparkinsonian

  • Parkinson disease

  1. carisoprodol

  • Soma

  • centrally acting skeletal muscle relaxant (C-IV)

  • disorder of musculoskeletal system

  1. carvedilol

  • Coreg

  • Coreg CR

  • α/ß-adrenergic blocker

  • heart failure with reduced ejection fraction

  • HTN

  1. celecoxib

  • Celebrex

  • cyclooxygenase-2 inhibitor

  • osteoarthritis

  • rheumatoid arthritis

  • ankylosing spondylitis

  • acute pain, primary dysmenorrhea

  1. cephalexin

  • Keflex

  • first generation cephalosporin

  • infection of skin and/or subcutaneous tissue

  • osteomyelitis

  • otitis media, respiratory tract infection, UTI

  • streptococcal pharyngitis

  • impetigo, ecthyma

  • cellulitis (non-purulent), erysipelas

  1. chlorthalidone

  • Hygroton

  • Thalitone

  • thiazide diuretic

  • HTN

  • edema

  1. ciprofloxacin oral

  • Cipro

  • Cipro XR

  • fluoroquinolone antibiotic

  • anthrax, post-exposure prophylaxis

  • bacterial prostatitis (chronic)

  • bronchitis, lower respiratory tract infection, infection of bone, skin, or soft tissue, abdomen, sinusitis

  • urinary tract infectious disease

  1. citalopram

  • Celexa

  • SSRI antidepressant

  • depression

  1. clarithromycin

  • Biaxin

  • macrolide antibiotic

  • acute infective exacerbation of bronchitis

  • community-acquired pneumonia, skin infection, sinusitis, pharyngitis

  • disseminated infection due to M. avium-intracellulare group, prophylaxis-HIV infection, primary prevention & treatment

  • H. pylori GI tract infection

  • streptococcal pharyngitis (Group A)

  • COPD, acute exacerbation

  1. clindamycin oral

  • Cleocin

  • lincosamide antibiotic

  • bacterial infectious disease, susceptible infections due to anaerobic organisms, staphylococci, streptococci, pneumococci

  • infection of skin and/or subcutaneous tissue

  • infectious disease of abdomen

  • lower respiratory tract infection

  • pelvic inflammatory disease

  • septicemia

  • osteomyelitis

  • diabetic foot infection

  1. clobetasol

  • Impoyz

  • Temovate

  • topical corticosteroid

  • skin disorders, corticosteroid responsive

  • plaque psoriasis

  1. clonazepam

  • Klonopin

  • benzodiazepine (C-IV)

  • seizure

  1. clonidine

  • Catapres

  • Kapvay

  • α2-adrenergic agonist

  • ADHD

  • HTN

  1. clopidogrel

  • Plavix

  • platelet aggregation inhibitor

  • acute ST segment elevation MI managed medically (without PCI) and non-ST segment elevation MI

  • thrombosis prevention in arteriosclerotic vascular disease, following stroke, in peripheral arterial occlusive disease

  1. cyclobenzaprine

  • Flexeril

  • centrally acting skeletal muscle relaxant

  • skeletal muscle spasm

  1. cyclosporine ophthalmic

  • Restasis

  • Cequa

  • Verkazia

  • calcineurin inhibitor

  • keratoconjunctivitis sicca, when associated ocular inflammation results in scanty tear production

  • vernal keratoconjunctivitis (Verkazia only)

  1. dapagliflozin

  • Farxiga

  • antidiabetic agent

  • sodium-glucose cotransporter 2 (SGLT2) inhibitor

  • diabetes mellitus, type 2

  • heart failure with reduced ejection fraction

  • chronic kidney disease

  1. dexlansoprazole

  • Dexilant

  • proton pump inhibitor (PPI)

  • erosive esophagitis, treatment

  • symptomatic gastroesophageal reflux disease

  1. diazepam

  • Valium

  • benzodiazepine (C-IV)

  • substance abuse withdrawal sydrome

  • anxiety

  • seizure (adjunct)

  1. diclofenac

  • Cambia

  • Voltaren

  • Zipsor

  • Zorvolex

  • NSAID

  • pain

  • dysmenorrhea

  • migraine

  • osteoarthritis

  • rheumatoid arthritis

  • ankylosing spondylitis

  1. dicyclomine

  • Bentyl

  • antimuscarinic

  • irritable bowel syndrome

  1. digoxin

  • Digitek

  • Digox

  • Lanoxin

  • digitalis glycoside

  • atrial fibrillation

  • heart failure

  • supraventricular tachyarrhythmia

  1. diltiazem

  • Cardizem

  • Cartia XT

  • Dilacor XR

  • Dilt-XR

  • Taztia XT

  • Tiazac

  • calcium channel blocker

  • HTN

  • stable, chronic angina

  • atrial arrhythmia & paroxysmal supraventricular tachycardia

  1. divalproex

  • Depakote

  • anticonvulsant

  • absence seizure (simple & complex)

  • complex partial epileptic seizure

  • manic bipolar disorder

  • migraine prophylaxis

  1. donepezil

  • Aricept

  • central cholinesterase inhibitor

  • Alzheimer disease

  • dementia

  1. doxazosin

  • Cardura

  • Cardura XL

  • α1-adrenergic blocker

  • benign prostatic hyperplasia

  • HTN

  1. doxycycline

  • Vibramycin

  • Doxy 100

  • tetracycline antibiotic

  • Acinetobacter infection

  • acne vulgaris

  • gonorrhea, uncomplicated

  • staphylococcal infection of skin

  • community-acquired pneumonia, empiric therapy

  1. duloxetine

  • Cymbalta

  • serotonin & norepinephrine reuptake inhibitor (SNRI)

  • anxiety

  • depression

  • diabetic peripheral neuropathy pain

  • fibromyalgia

  • musculoskeletal pain

  1. enalapril

  • Vasotec

  • ACE-I

  • anti-hypertensive

  • heart failure

  • HTN

  • kidney disease, non-diabetic

  1. enoxaparin

  • Lovenox

  • anti-coagulant

  • low-molecular-weight heparin

  • DVT prophylaxis, abdominal surgery

  • DVT prophylaxis, hip/knee replacement surgery

  • DVT prophylaxis, acute medical illness

  • DVT treatment

  • acute ST-segment elevation AMI

  • unstable angina & non-Q-wave AMI

  1. escitalopram

  • Lexapro

  • SSRI antidepressant

  • depression

  • generalized anxiety disorder

  1. estradiol oral

  • Estrace

  • estrogen

  • abnormal vasomotor function (moderate-severe), menopause

  • atrophic vulva or vagina (moderate-severe), menopause

  • breast cancer, metastatic, for palliation only

  • carcinoma of prostate, advanced, androgen-dependent, for palliation only

  • decreased estrogen level, secondary to hypogonadism, castration, or primary ovarian failure

  • post-menopausal osteoporosis, prophylaxis

  1. ezetimibe

  • Zetia

  • antihyperlipidemic

  • cholesterol absorption inhibitor

  • familial hypercholesterolemia-homozygous, with atorvastatin or simvastatin

  • mixed hyperlipidemia

  • primary hypercholesterolemia

  1. fenofibrate

  • Antara

  • Fenoglide

  • Lipofen

  • Lofibra

  • Tricor

  • Trilipix

  • antihyperlipidemic

  • hypertriglyceridemia, Frederickson types 4 & 5 hyperlipidemia

  1. fentanyl oral & transdermal

  • Duragesic

  • Ionsys

  • Actiq

  • opioid analgesic (C-II)

  • pain, chronic

  • chronic cancer pain, management of breakthrough

  1. finasteride

  • Proscar

  • Propecia

  • 5α-reductase inhibitor

  • benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH)

  • male pattern alopecia

  1. fluconazole

  • Diflucan

  • imidazole antifungal

  • candidal vulvovaginitis (uncomplicated)

  • candidal vulvovaginitis (complicated)

  • candidiasis (systemic)

  • cryptococcal meningitis

  • oropharyngeal candidiasis

  1. fluoxetine

  • Prozac

  • Sarafem

  • SSRI antidepressant

  • bipolar major depression

  • major depressive disorder

  • OCD

  • panic disorder

  • premenstrual dysphoric disorder

  • bulimia nervosa

  1. fluticasone/salmeterol

  • Advair Diskus

  • Advair HFA

  • AirDuo RespiClick

  • Wixela Inhub

  • inhaled corticosteroid & long-acting ß2-adrenergic agonist combination

  • asthma

  • COPD

  1. furosemide

  • Lasix

  • loop diuretic

  • edema related to heart failure, renal failure

  1. gabapentin

  • Neurontin

  • Gralise

  • gamma amino butyric acid analog

  • anticonvulsant

  • partial seizure (adjunct)

  • postherpetic neuralgia

  1. gemfibrozil

  • Lopid

  • antihyperlipidemic

  • fibric acid

  • coronary arteriosclerosis; prophylaxis-familial combined hyperlipidemia

  • familiar type V hyperlipoproteinemia-Frederickson type IV hyperlipoproteinemia

  1. glimepiride

  • Amaryl

  • second generation sulfonylurea

  • antidiabetic

  • diabetes mellitus (type 2)

  1. glipizide

  • Glucotrol

  • second generation sulfonylurea

  • antidiabetic

  • diabetes mellitus

  1. hydralazine

  • Apresoline

  • peripheral vasodilator

  • HTN

  1. hydrocodone

  • Norco

  • Lorcet

  • Vicodin

  • Hysingla ER

  • opioid analgesic (C-II)

  • severe pain

  1. hydroxyzine

  • Atarax

  • Vistaril

  • histamine H1 antagonist (first generation)

  • piperazine derivative

  • anxiety

  • pruritus

  • sedation

  1. insulin

  • Humulin

  • insulin

  • diabetes mellitus (type 1 & 2)

  1. ipratropium/albuterol

  • Combivent Respimat

  • anticholinergic/selective ß2-agonist combination

  • COPD

  1. irbesartan

  • Avapro

  • angiotensin II receptor antagonist

  • diabetic nephropathy in patients with diabetes mellitus type 2 & HTN

  • HTN

  1. isosorbide mononitrate

  • Imdur

  • long-acting nitrate

  • antianginal

  • angina (prophylaxis)

  1. lamotrigine

  • Lamictal

  • phenyltriazine anticonvulsant

  • bipolar I disorder

  • partial seizure (adjunct or monotherapy), tonic-clonic seizure, Lennox-Gastaut syndrome (adjunctive)

  1. latanoprost

  • Xalatan

  • Xelpros

  • prostaglandin

  • antiglaucoma agent

  • ocular HTN, open-angle glaucoma

  1. levetiracetam

  • Keppra

  • Keppra XR

  • anticonvulsant

  • myoclonic seizure (adjunct)

  • partial seizure (adjunct)

  • tonic-clonic seizure, primary generalized (adjunct)

  1. levofloxacin

  • Levaquin

  • fluoroquinolone antibiotic

  • bacterial prostatitis (chronic)

  • bacterial sinusitis (acute)

  • bronchitis (chronic), acute bacterial exacerbation

  • community-acquired pneumonia

  • infection of skin and/or subcutaneous tissue (uncomplicated)

  • pyelonephritis (acute)

  1. levothyroxine

  • Synthroid

  • thyroid supplement

  • hypothyroidism

  • thyroid-stimulating hormone suppression (pituitary)

  1. linaclotide

  • Linzess

  • guanylate cyclase agonist

  • chronic idiopathic constipation

  • irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) with constipation

  1. linagliptin

  • Tradjenta

  • dipeptidyl peptidase IV inhibitor

  • diabetes mellitus (type 2)

  1. liraglutide

  • Victoza

  • Saxenda

  • glucagon-like peptide-1-receptor agonist

  • diabetes mellitus (type 2)

  • chronic weight management

  1. lisinopril

  • Prinivil

  • Zestril

  • ACE-I

  • antihypertensive

  • ST-segment elevation MI

  • heart failure with reduced ejection fraction

  • HTN

  1. lithium

  • Eskalith

  • Eskalith-CR

  • Lithobid

  • antimanic

  • bipolar disorder (maintenance therapy)

  • bipolar disorder (manic episode)

  1. lorazepam

  • Ativan

  • benzodiazepine, short/intermediate acting (C-IV)

  • anxiety

  • insomnia, due to anxiety or situational stress

  1. losartan

  • Cozaar

  • angiotensin II receptor antagonist

  • antihypertensive

  • HTN

  • reduce risk of cerebrovascular accident, in hypertensive patients with left ventricular hypertrophy; prophylaxis, diabetic nephropathy

  • diabetic nephropathy

  1. lovastatin

  • Altoprev

  • HMG-CoA reductase inhibitor

  • coronary arteriosclerosis, hypercholesterolemia (primary & mixed)

  • familial hypercholesterolemia (heterozygous)

  1. lurasidone

  • Latuda

  • second generation (atypical) antipsychotic

  • depressive episodes associated with bipolar disorder

  • schizophrenia

  1. meloxicam

  • Mobic

  • NSAID

  • osteoarthritis

  • rheumatoid arthritis

  • juvenile rheumatoid arthritis

  1. memantine

  • Namenda

  • NMDA receptor antagonist

  • Alzheimer disease

  1. metformin

  • Glucophage

  • biguanide

  • hypoglycemic

  • diabetes mellitus (type 2)

  1. methocarbamol

  • Robaxin

  • centrally acting skeletal muscle relaxant

  • musculoskeletal pain/spasm

  1. methylphenidate

  • Ritalin

  • Concerta

  • CNS stimulant (C-II)

  • ADHD

  • ADHD (no prior methylphenidate therapy)

  • narcolepsy

  1. methylprednisolone

  • Medrol

  • adrenal corticosteroid

  • allergic states (e.g., asthma)

  • dermatologic diseases (e.g., exfoliative erythroderma)

  • endocrine disorders (e.g., adrenocortical insufficiency)

  • GI diseases (e.g., regional enteritis, ulcerative colitis)

  • hematologic disorders (e.g., acquired hemolytic anemia)

  • neoplastic diseases (e.g., palliative management of leukemias & lymphomas)

  • nervous system (e.g., multiple sclerosis, cerebral edema)

  • renal diseases (e.g., idiopathic nephrotic syndrome, systemic lupus erythematosus)

  • respiratory diseases (e.g., idiopathic eosinophilic pneumonia)

  • rheumatic disorders (e.g., rheumatoid arthritis)

  1. metoprolol

  • Lopressor

  • Toprol XL

  • ß-adrenergic blocker (cardioselective)

  • angina

  • heart failure with reduced ejection fraction

  • HTN

  • AMI

  1. metronidazole

  • Flagyl

  • nitroimidazole antibiotic

  • antiprotozoal

  • abscess

  • amebic dysentery (acute)

  • bacterial vaginosis

  • trichomoniasis (for patient & sex partner)

  1. mirtazapine

  • Remeron

  • antidepressant

  • α2-antagonist

  • depression

  1. mometasone nasal

  • Nasonex

  • intranasal corticosteroid

  • seasonal & perennial allergic rhinitis

  • nasal polyp

  1. montelukast

  • Singulair

  • leukotriene receptor antagonist

  • asthma

  • exercise-induced bronchoconstriction

  • seasonal allergic rhinitis

  1. morphine

  • MS Contin

  • Avinza

  • Kadian

  • opioid analgesic (C-II)

  • chronic pain (moderate-severe)

  • acute pain

  1. mupirocin

  • Bactroban

  • topical antibacterial

  • impetigo

  • secondary skin infections

  • eradiation of nasal colonization of MRSA during institutional outbreaks

  1. nebivolol

  • Bystolic

  • ß-adrenergic blocker (cardioselective, ß1-selective)

  • HTN

  1. nifedipine

  • Adalat CC

  • Procardia XL

  • dihydropyridine calcium channel blocker

  • HTN

  • stable chronic angina

  • variant angina

  1. nitrofurantoin

  • Macrodantin

  • Macrobid

  • nitrofuran antibiotic

  • urinary tract infection (treatment)

  • urinary tract infection (prophylaxis)

  1. nitroglycerin

  • Minitran

  • Nitro-Dur

  • Nitrostat

  • nitrate

  • antianginal

  • angina (prophylaxis)

  • angina (acute)

  • anal fissure (chronic)

  1. nortriptyline

  • Pamelor

  • tricyclic antidepressant (TCA)

  • depression

  1. olmesartan

  • Benicar

  • angiotensin II receptor antagonist

  • HTN

  1. ondansetron

  • Zofran

  • antiemetic

  • chemotherapy-induced nausea & vomiting, highly emetogenic chemotherapy

  • chemotherapy-induced nausea & vomiting, moderately emetogenic chemotherapy

  • prevention of postoperative nausea & vomiting

  • radiation-induced nausea & vomiting

  1. oxybutynin

  • Ditropan

  • urinary antispasmodic

  • overactive or neurogenic bladder

  1. oxycodone

  • OxyContin

  • opioid analgesic (C-II)

  • chronic pain (moderate-severe)

  1. pantoprazole

  • Protonix

  • proton pump inhibitor (PPI)

  • GERD

  • Zollinger-Ellison syndrome

  1. paroxetine

  • Paxil

  • Paxil CR

  • SSRI antidepressant

  • depression

  • generalized anxiety disorder

  • social anxiety disorder

  • OCD

  • panic disorder

  • PTSD

  • premenstrual syndrome

  • vasomotor symptoms of menopause

  1. pioglitazone

  • Actos

  • thiazolidinedione antidiabetic

  • diabetes mellitus (type 2)

  1. potassium chloride

  • Klor-Con

  • electrolyte (potassium)

  • hypokalemia

  • hypokalemia (prophylaxis)

  1. pravastatin

  • Pravachol

  • HMG-CoA reductase inhibitor

  • cerebrovascular accident (prevention), coronary arteriosclerosis (primary or secondary prevention)

  • familial hypercholesterolemia

  • hyperlipidemia

  1. prednisolone oral

  • Orapred

  • Pediapred

  • adrenal glucocorticosteroid

  • allergic states (e.g., asthma)

  • dermatologic diseases (e.g., exfoliative erythroderma)

  • endocrine disorders (e.g., adrenocortical insufficiency)

  • GI diseases (e.g., regional enteritis, ulcerative colitis)

  • hematologic disorders (e.g., acquired hemolytic anemia)

  • neoplastic diseases (e.g., palliative management of leukemias & lymphomas)

  • nervous system (e.g., multiple sclerosis, cerebral edema)

  • renal diseases (e.g., idiopathic nephrotic syndrome, systemic lupus erythematosus)

  • respiratory diseases (e.g., idiopathic eosinophilic pneumonia)

  • rheumatic disorders (e.g., rheumatoid arthritis)

  1. prednisone

  • Deltasone

  • adrenal corticosteroid

  • allergic states (e.g., asthma)

  • dermatologic diseases (e.g., exfoliative erythroderma)

  • endocrine disorders (e.g., adrenocortical insufficiency)

  • GI diseases (e.g., regional enteritis, ulcerative colitis)

  • hematologic disorders (e.g., acquired hemolytic anemia)

  • neoplastic diseases (e.g., palliative management of leukemias & lymphomas)

  • nervous system (e.g., multiple sclerosis, cerebral edema)

  • renal diseases (e.g., idiopathic nephrotic syndrome, systemic lupus erythematosus)

  • respiratory diseases (e.g., idiopathic eosinophilic pneumonia)

  • rheumatic disorders (e.g., rheumatoid arthritis)

  1. pregabalin

  • Lyrica

  • analgesic anticonvulsant (C-V)

  • neuropathic pain, diabetes associated or spinal cord injury associated

  • fibromyalgia

  • seizures, focal (partial) onset, adjunct

  • postherpetic neuralgia

  1. progesterone

  • Prometrium

  • progestin hormone

  • prevention of estrogen-induced endometrial hyperplasia

  • secondary physiologic amenorrhea

  • assisted reproduction for infertile women

  1. promethazine

  • Phenergan

  • phenothiazine antihistamine

  • nausea & vomiting

  1. propranolol

  • Inderal

  • Inderal LA

  • Inderal XL

  • ß-adrenergic blocker (nonselective)

  • angina pectoris (chronic)

  • cardiac dysrhythmia

  • HTN

  • migraine (prophylaxis)

  1. quetiapine

  • Seroquel

  • Seroquel XR

  • antipsychotic (atypical)

  • bipolar disorder or schizophrenia (therapy initiation)

  • bipolar disorder or schizophrenia (maintenance)

  • major depressive disorder (adjunct to antidepressants)

  1. ramipril

  • Altace

  • ACE-I

  • antihypertensive

  • heart failure post-MI

  • HTN

  • reduce risk of myocardial infarction, stroke, and death from cardiovascular causes

  1. risperidone

  • Risperdal

  • benzisoxazole

  • antipsychotic

  • autistic disorder (irritability)

  • acute manic or mixed episodes of bipolar I disorder

  • schizophrenia

  1. rivaroxaban

  • Xarelto

  • anticoagulant

  • factor Xa inhibitor

  • prevention of thromboembolism in patients after orthopedic surgery

  • prevention of thromboembolism in patients with nonvalvular atrial fibrillation

  • treatment & secondary prevention of DVT or pulmonary embolism

  • coronary artery disease (stable) or peripheral artery disease

  1. ropinirole

  • Requip

  • Requip XL

  • dopamine agonist

  • Parkinson disease

  • restless legs syndrome

  1. rosuvastatin

  • Crestor

  • Ezallor

  • HMG-CoA reductase inhibitor

  • hyperlipidemia, prevention of cardiovascular disease

  • familial hypercholesterolemia

  1. sertraline

  • Zoloft

  • SSRI antidepressant

  • depression

  • OCD

  • panic disorder, PTSD, social phobia disorder

  • premenstrual dysphoric disorder

  1. simvastatin

  • Zocor

  • HMG-CoA reductase inhibitor

  • hyperlipidemia

  • primary & secondary preventions of atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease

  • secondary prevention of cardiovascular events

  • familial hypercholesterolemia (homozygous)

  1. sitagliptin

  • Januvia

  • dipeptidyl petidase-4 inhibitor

  • antidiabetic

  • diabetes mellitus (type 2)

  1. spironolactone

  • Aldactone

  • CaroSpir

  • potassium-sparing diuretic

  • selective aldosterone blocker

  • heart failure (NYHA class III-IV)

  • primary aldosteronism

  • HTN

  • ascites, cirrhosis of liver

  1. sumatriptan

  • Imitrex

  • Onzetra

  • Sumavel

  • Tosymra

  • Zembrace

  • antimigraine serotonin receptor agonist

  • migraine

  • cluster headaches

  1. tamsulosin

  • Flomax

  • α1-adrenergic blocker

  • benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH)

  1. temazepam

  • Restoril

  • benzodiazepine (C-IV)

  • insomnia

  1. terazosin

  • Hytrin

  • α1-adrenergic blocker

  • benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH)

  • HTN

  1. testosterone

  • AndroGel

  • Androderm

  • androgen (C-III)

  • hypogonadism (men)

  1. timolol

  • Betimol

  • Timoptic

  • beta-blocker

  • antiglaucoma agent

  • ocular HTN & open-angle glaucoma

  1. tiotropium

  • Spiriva HandiHaler

  • Spiriva Respimat

  • anticholinergic bronchodilator

  • COPD

  • asthma (Spiriva Respimat only)

  1. tizanidine

  • Zanaflex

  • centrally acting skeletal muscle relaxant

  • α2-agonist

  • muscle spasticity

  1. topiramate

  • Topamax

  • anticonvulsant

  • focal (partial) or generalized tonic-clonic seizure, monotherapy or adjunct

  • migraine prevention

  1. tramadol

  • Ultram

  • ConZip

  • Qdolo

  • opioid analgesic (C-IV)

  • chronic pain (moderate-moderately severe)

  1. trazodone

  • Desyrel

  • antidepressant

  • major depressive disorder

  1. trimethoprim (TMP)/sulfamethoxazole (SMZ)

  • Bactrim

  • Septra

  • sulfonamide antibiotic

  • acute infective exacerbation of COPD

  • HIV infection, Pneumocystis pneumonia

  • HIV infection, Pneumocystis pneumonia, prophylaxis

  • traveler’s diarrhea

  • urinary tract infection

  1. valacyclovir

  • Valtrex

  • viral DNA polymerase inhibitor

  • genital herpes simplex

  • herpes zoster, shingles

  • varicella

  • herpes labialis (cold sores)

  1. valsartan

  • Diovan

  • angiotensin II receptor antagonist

  • heart failure

  • HTN

  • acute coronary syndrome

  1. venlafaxine

  • Effexor

  • Effexor XR

  • antidepressant

  • serotonin & norepinephrine reuptake inhibitor (SNRI)

  • generalized anxiety disorder

  • depression

  • panic disorder

  • social anxiety disorder

  1. verapamil

  • Calan SR

  • calcium channel blocker

  • angina

  • atrial arrhythmia or paroxysmal supraventricular tachycardia prophylaxis

  • HTN

  1. warfarin

  • Coumadin

  • anticoagulant

  • vitamin K antagonist

  • anticoagulation for multiple FDA-labeled indications, including:

    • atrial fibrillation

    • myocardial infarction

    • prosthetic cardiac valve component embolism

    • pulmonary embolism

    • thrombosis (post-myocardial infarction)

    • venous thromboembolism

  1. zolpidem

  • Ambien

  • Intermezzo

  • Zolpimist

  • nonbarbiturate hypnotic (C-IV)

  • insomnia (short-term treatment)

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