Top 200 Medications: D-K

Brand Name

Generic Name

Sched

Common Use(s)

Classification

Pradaxa

dabigatran

legend

  • thromboembolism

  • stroke

  • pulmonary embolism (PE)

  • deep vein thrombosis (DVT) inhibition

anticoagulant

Pristiq

desvenlafaxine

legend

major depressive disorder

serotonin-norepinephrine reuptake inhibitor (SNRI), antidepressant

Focalin

dexmethylphenidate

II

attention-deficit / hyperactivity disorder(ADHD)

norepinephrine-dopamine reuptake inhibitor (NDRI)

Adderall

dextroamphetamine / amphetamine

II

  • attention-deficit / hyperactivity disorder(ADHD)

  • narcolepsy

norepinephrine-dopamine reuptake inhibitor (NDRI)

Mucinex

dextromethorphan / guaifenesin

OTC

  • cough

  • chest congestion

antitussive / expectorant

Robitussin

dextromethorphan / guaifenesin

OTC

  • cough

  • chest congestion

antitussive / expectorant

Valium

diazepam

IV

  • anxiety

  • sedation

  • alcohol withdrawal

benzodiazepine

Voltaren

diclofenac

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  • osteoarthritis (OA)

  • rheumatoid arthritis(RA)

nonsteroidal antiinflammatory drug (NSAID)

Bentyl

dicyclomine

legend

irritable bowel syndrome (IBS)

smooth muscle relaxant

Cardizem

diltiazem

legend

  • angina

  • arrhythmia

calcium channel blocker (CCB)

Aricept

donepezil

legend

Alzheimer's disease

cholinesterase inhibitor

Cardura

doxazosin

legend

  • hypertension (HTN)

  • benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH)

alpha blocker

Vibramycin

doxycycline

legend

  • antibiotic

  • acne

tetracycline

Yasmin

drospirenone / ethinyl estradiol

legend

  • contraception

  • premenstrual dysphoric disorder (PMDD)

  • acne vulgaris

monophasic estrogen / progestin oral contraceptive pill (OCP)

Yaz

drospirenone / ethinyl estradio

legend

  • contraception

  • premenstrual dysphoric disorder (PMDD)

  • acne vulgaris

monophasic estrogen / progestin oral contraceptive pill (OCP)

Cymbalta

duloxetine

legend

  • major depressive disorder

  • generalized anxiety disorder

  • diabetic neuropathic pain

  • fibromyalgia

serotonin-norepinephrine reuptake inhibitor (SNRI), antidepressant

Avodart

dutasteride

legend

benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH)

5-alpha-reductase inhibitor

Vasotec

enalapril

legend

hypertension (HTN)

angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitor (ACEI)

Lovenox

enoxaparin

legend

deep vein thrombosis (DVT) prophylaxis

low-molecular weight heparin

Vitamin D

ergocalciferol-D2, cholecalciferol-D3

OTC / legend (dose dependent)

  • vitamin D deficiency

  • hypoparathyroidism

vitamin supplement

Lexapro

escitalopram

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  • major depressive disorder

  • generalized anxiety disorder

selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI), antidepressant

Nexium

esomeprazole

OTC / legend (dose dependent)

  • gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD)

  • H. pylori infection

proton pump inhibitor (PPI)

Nexium 24HR

esomeprazole

OTC / legend (dose dependent)

  • gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD)

  • H. pylori infection

proton pump inhibitor (PPI)

Lunesta

eszopiclone

IV

insomnia

hypnotic

Enbrel

etanercept

legend

  • psoriatic psoriasis

  • plaque psoriasis

disease-modifying anti-rheumatic drug (DMARD) / tumor necrosis factor (TNF) inhibitor, immunosuppressant

Zetia

ezetimibe

legend

hyperlipidemia

cholesterol absorption inhibitor

Pepcid

famotidine

OTC / legend (dose dependent)

  • gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD)

  • duodenal ulcer

histamine-2 (H2) blocker

Pepcid AC

famotidine

OTC / legend (dose dependent)

  • gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD)

  • duodenal ulcer

histamine-2 (H2) blocker

Tricor

fenofibrate

legend

hyperlipidemia

fibrate

Duragesic

fentanyl

II

pre-op / post-op analgesia

opioid analgesic

Sublimaze

fentanyl

II

pre-op / post-op analgesia

opioid analgesic

Iron

ferrous sulfate

OTC

iron deficiency

mineral supplement

Proscar

finasteride

legend

benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH)

5-alpha-reductase inhibitor

Diflucan

fluconazole

legend

candidiasis

antifungal

Prozac

fluoxetine

legend

  • major depressive disorder

  • obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD)

selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI), antidepressant

Flonase Allergy Relief

fluticasone propionate

OTC

allergy relief

intranasal corticosteroid

Advair

fluticasone propionate / salmeterol inhaled

legend

  • asthma

  • chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)

inhaled corticosteroid / inhaled long-acting beta-2 agonist (LABA)

Folate

folic acid

OTC / legend (dose dependent)

folate-deficient megaloblastic anemia

vitamin supplement

Vitamin B9

folic acid

OTC / legend (dose dependent)

folate-deficient megaloblastic anemia

vitamin supplement

Lasix

furosemide

legend

  • edema

  • hypertension (HTN)

loop diuretic

Neurontin

gabapentin

legend

  • partial seizures

  • post-herpetic neuralgia

analgesic, antiepileptic

Lopid

gemfibrozil

legend

antihyperlipidemic

fibrate

Amaryl

glimepiride

legend

diabetes

sulfonylurea

Glucotrol

glipizide

legend

diabetes

sulfonylurea

Diabeta

glyburide

legend

diabetes

sulfonylurea

Micronase

glyburide

legend

diabetes

sulfonylurea

Apresoline

hydralazine

legend

hypertension (HTN)

vasodilator

Esidrix

hydrochlorothiazide

legend

  • hypertension (HTN)

  • peripheral edema

thiazide diuretic

Microzide

hydrochlorothiazide

legend

  • hypertension (HTN)

  • peripheral edema

thiazide diuretic

Cortizone-10

hydrocortisone topical

OTC / legend (dose dependent)

skin inflammation

topical corticosteroid

Hytone

hydrocortisone topical

OTC / legend (dose dependent)

skin inflammation

topical corticosteroid

Plaquenil

hydroxychloroquine

legend

rheumatoid arthritis (RA)

disease-modifying anti-rheumatic drug (DMARD)

Advil

ibuprofen

OTC / legend (dose dependent)

  • pain

  • fever

  • osteoarthritis (OA)

  • rheumatoid arthritis (RA)

nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID)

Motrin

ibuprofen

OTC / legend (dose dependent)

  • pain

  • fever

  • osteoarthritis (OA)

  • rheumatoid arthritis(RA)

nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID)

NovoLog

insulin aspart

legend

diabetes

rapid-acting insulin

Levemir

insulin detemir

legend

diabetes

long-acting insulin

Basaglar

insulin glargine

legend

diabetes

long-acting insulin

Lantus

insulin glargine

legend

diabetes

long-acting insulin

Toujeo

insulin glargine

legend

diabetes

long-acting insulin

Admelog

insulin lispro

legend

diabetes

rapid-acting insulin

Humalog

insulin lispro

legend

diabetes

rapid-acting insulin

Lyumjev

insulin lispro

legend

diabetes

rapid-acting insulin

Combivent

ipratropium / albuterol

legend

  • chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)

  • moderate-severe asthma

inhaled short-acting muscarinic antagonist / inhaled short-acting beta-2 agonist

DuoNeb

ipratropium bromide / albuterol

legend

  • chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)

  • moderate-severe asthma

inhaled short-acting muscarinic antagonist / inhaled short-acting beta-2 agonist

Avapro

irbesartan

legend

hypertension (HTN)

angiotensin receptor blocker (ARB)

Imdur

isosorbide mononitrate

legend

angina prophylaxis

vasodilator

Ismo

isosorbide mononitrate

legend

angina prophylaxis

vasodilator

Nizoral

ketoconazole topical

legend

  • candida / tinea infection

  • seborrheic dermatitis

antifungal