Albuterol

Proventil, Ventolin, Combivent

β2-Agonist

INDICATIONS: Asthma, COPD

Bronchodilator

Alendronate

Fosamax

Bisphosphonate

INDICATIONS: Osteoporosis; Paget’s disease of bone

Adverse ocular effects

Allopurinol

Zyloprim

Xanthine oxidase inhibitor

Gout

Hyperuricemia

Uric acid overproducer

Renal stone

Tophaceous gout

Alprazolam 

Xanax

Benzodiazepine Anxiolytic

Anxiety (OCD, Phobia); Insomnia

Short dose, can cause

interdose rebound anxiety

Amiodarone

Cordarone

Anti-arrythmic

AV fibrillation, Tachycardia, flutter

Adverse ocular, may cause hyper/hypothyroidism

Amitriptyline

Elavil

Tricyclic Antidepressant; 1st Generation

INDICATIONS: Depression, Migraines, Neuropathic pain

Amlodipine

Norvasc

Calcium Channel Blocker

INDICATIONS: HTN, Angina

Not as effective as ACE or Angiotensin II 

Amoxicillin

Amoxil

Penicillin family member

Broad Spectrum Antibacterial Medication

• Sinusitis, OM, Bronchitis, Cystitis

More bioavailable than Ampicillin

less diarrhea

Amoxicillin/Clavulanate

Augmentin*, Prevpac*

Penicillin family member & β Lactamase Inhibitor

Broad Spectrum Antibacterial Medication

INDICATIONS: AOM, Sinusitis, Cystitis, Gonorrhea, Chancroid

Amphetamine Mixed Salts

Adderall*

Adrenergic agonists

Psychostimulant

INDICATIONS: ADHD, Narcolepsy

Stimulates release of NE

Atenolol 

Tenormin, Tenoretic*

β-Antagonist - Cardioselective

INDCIATIONS: Hypertension, Angina – Prevent MI, Arrhythmias

Low CNS side effects

Atorvastatin

Lipitor

HMG-CoA Reductase Inhibitor

• Hypercholesterolemia

• Mixed dyslipidemia

Lowers cholesterol/TG

Azithromycin

Zithromax

Macrolide Antibiotic

• AOM, Sinusitis

• Gonorrhea, Chlamydia

Expensive, QID x 3 days, less side effects

Bupropion HCL

Wellbutrin, Zyban

2nd Gen. Antidepressant

• Depression, Smoking cessation

• ADHD

• Neuropathic pain

orthostatic BP concern, risk of seizures

Carbidopa/Levodopa

Sinemet*

Dopamine precursor

• Parkinson’s

Cefprozil

Cefzil

2nd  Gen. Cephalosporin ABX

INDICATIONS: UTI, skin, bone, joint infections, Septicemia

Ceftriaxone

Rocephin

3rd Gen. Cephalosporin ABX

UTI, skin, bone, joint infections, Septicemia, Gonorrhea & meningitis

Celecoxib

Celebrex

COX-2 Inhibitor

INDICTIONS: RA, Osteoarthritis Less GI effects

↑ Cardio effects mortality

Cephalexin

Keflex

1st  Gen Cephalosporin ABX

INDICATIONS: OM, Respiratory, UTI, Bone-joint, septicemia

Not for soft tissue infections

Ciprofloxacin

 Cipro

Quinolone ABX

STDs, Bacterial conjunctivitis, Corneal Ulcers, UTI, RTI

Clarithromycin

Biaxin

Macrolide ABX

OM, RTI, STDs, MAC, peptic ulcer, sinusitis

Clindamycin 

Cleocin (tablets, topical)

Lincosamide ABX

INDICATIONS: Vaginal infections, Acne vulgaris, UTI, RTI, Osteomyelitis, Endocarditis

Clonidine 

Catapres

Central α- Agonist

• HTN, Cancer pain

• Opioid/Nicotine withdrawal

• ADHD, Glaucoma

AE: Cardiotoxic

Clopidogrel

Plavix

Platelet Aggregation inhibitor

Decrease of atherosclerotic events (MI, stroke)

Clotrimazole 

Lotrimin

Azole Antifungal

Vaginal Yeast/Fungal Infections

Conj. Estrogens/

Medroxyprogesterone

Prempro*

Progestin + Estrogen

Hormone Replacement Therapy Women with uterus intact

Cyclobenzaprine 

Flexeril

Muscle Relaxant (central)

INDICATIONS: Muscle spasm & pain

Desloratadine

Clarinex

2nd Gen Anti-histamine

INDICATIONS: Allergies, Seasonal Allergic rhinitis

Desogestrel/Ethinyl Estradiol 

Apri*, Mircette*

Estrogen Birth Control,

Estrogen Replacment Therapy (ERT)

Diazepam 

Valium

Anxiolytic 

Benzodiazepine 

• Muscle Relaxant

• Anti-anxiety, Alcohol withdrawal

Digoxin 

Lanoxin

Cardiac Glycoside

(Anti-arrhythmic)

• Arrhythmias

• Tachycardia, CHF

No benefit for mortality

Diltiazem

Cardizem

Calcium Channel Blocker

• Angina, Tachycardia, Atrial Fib/flutter

• Hypertension

Diphenhydramine 

Benadryl

1st Gen Anti-Histamine (H1)

INDICATIONS: Allergies, Cough, Parkinsonian symptoms

AE: Sedative effects

Diphenoxylate HCl/

Atropin SO4

Lomotil

Opioid

Anticholinergic

INDICATION: Diarrhea

Divalproex

Depakote

Anticonvulsants/Antimanics

INDICATIONS: Seizures, Bipolar, Migraine prophylaxis, Dementia

Donepezil 

Aricept

Cholinesterase Inhibitors

INDICATIONS: Alzheimer’s, Dementia

QID

No Hepatoxoxicity

Doxazosin 

Cardura

α-Blocker

• HTN

• BPH

Doxycycline 

Vibramycin

Tetracycline Antibiotic

INDICATIONS: Dental/Peridontal Agens, Non-Gonococcal Urethritis,

Cervicitis, Acne Vulgaris

QID; Good for pts with impaired renal function

Enalapril 

Vasotec

ACE Inhibitor

HTN, CHF

Epinephrine

Adrenalin, EpiPen

Adrenergic Agonists

(Sympathomimetic)

Anaphylactic Shock, Asthma, Bradycardia

Vasoconstrictor (for local anesthetic)

Erythromycin 

E.E.S., Ery-Tab, Benzamycin*

Macrolide Antibiotic

• Legionnaire’s Disease, Repiratory Tract Infections (RTI)

• Promote Gastric Motility

Very few clinical applications

Esomeprazole 

Nexium

Proton Pump Inhibitor

INDICATIONS: Ulcer, Acid Reflux (GERD), Erosive Esophagitis

Estradiol 

Estrace

Estrogen

Estrogen Replacment Therapy (ERT)

Menopause, Osteoporosis, Hypogonadism

Estrogen 

Premarin (oral, topical)

Estrogen

Estrogen Replacement Therapy (ERT)

Menopause

Ethinyl Estradiol /

Levonorgestrel

Aviane*, Trivora-28*

Progesterone + Estrogen

Contraceptive

AE: ↑ LDL, ↓ HDL

Ethinyl Estradiol /

Norethindrone

Ortho-Novum*

Progesterone + Estrogen

Contraceptive

Ethinyl Estradiol /

Norgestimate

Ortho Tri-Cyclen*

Progesterone + Estrogen

INDICATIONS: Contraceptive, Acne Vulgaris

Ezetimibe 

Zetia

Cholesterol Absorption Inhibitor

Hyperlipidemia, Hypercholesterolemia

Ferrous Sulfate 

Feosol

Hematinie

INDICATION: Iron Deficiency Anemia

Included in oral contraceptives

Fexofenadine 

Allegra

2nd Gen Anti-Histamine

INDICATION: Seasonal Allergic Rhinitis

NON-sedating

Fluconazole 

Diflucan

Azole Antifungal

Fungal Infections (Vaginal Candidiasis)

Prophylaxis for Bone Marrow Transplant 

Fluoxetine 

Prozac

SSRI (2nd gen) Antidepressant

INDICATIONS: Depression, OCD, Bulimia, Panic Disorders, PTSD

Fluticasone

Flovent, Flonase, Advair*

Corticosteroids

Asthma Prophylaxis, COPD, Pruritis, Inflammation

Folic Acid 

Himantic/Vitamin

Megaloblastic anemia, Macrocytic anemia 

Furosemide 

Lasix

Loop Diuretic

INDICATIONS: Edema from CHF, Renal disease,

HTN, Hypercalcemia

Gabapentin 

Neurontin

Anticonvulsant

INDICATIONS: Partial Seizure, Neuropathy, MS Tremor, Hot flash

Gemfibrozil

Lopid

Fibrate

INDICATION: Hyperlipidemia

2nd line therapy

Glyburide 

DiaBeta

Sulfonylurea

INDICATION: Diabetes Mellitus Type II

Human Insulin 

Humulin

Insulin Preparation

Diabetes: Type I, Gestational, Uncontrolled Type II

Hydrochlorothiazide

Hydrodiuril

Thiazide Diuretic

INDICATIONS: HTN, Edema

Hydrocodone 

Vicodin

Opioid Analgesic

INDICATIONS: Pain, Cough

Hydrocortisone

Westcort

Corticosteroid

• Inflammation, Allergies, rashes

• Adrenal Insufficiency

Low potency = use chronically or topically on face

Hydroxyzine 

Atarax, Vistaril

1st Generation – H1 blocker

INDICATIONS: CNS depressant, Anxiety, Sedative

Ibuprofen 

Advil, Motrin

NSAIDs

• RA, OA, Inflammation, Fever, Gout

• Dysmenorrhea

Ipratropium 

Atrovent, Combivent*

Anticholinergic

• Asthma, COPD,

• Rhinorrhea (cold/Allergies)

Ipratropium + Albuterol = Combivent

Isosorbide Mononitrate

Isosorbide Dinitrate

Imdur, Isordil

Nitrate

Angina prophylaxis

Lansoprazole 

Prevacid

Proton Pump Inhibitor

INDICATIONS: Ulcer, Acid Reflux, GERD, Esophagitis,

Zollinger-Ellison Syndrome

Latanoprost 

Xalatan

Prostaglandin

INDICATIONS: Glaucoma (Opthalmic anesthetic),↑ IOP

Levofloxacin 

Levaquin

Quinolone Antibiotic

INDICATIONS: UTI, Bacterial conjunctivitis

Levothyroxine 

Synthroid, Levothroid

Synthetic T4 (Thyroid)

INDICATION: Hypothyroidism (Hashimoto’s)

Lisinopril 

Prinivil, Zestril, Zestoretic*

ACE inhibitor

• Anti-hypertensive, Post MI, CHF

• Diabetic Nephropathy & Retinopathy

Losartan 

Cozaar, Hyzaar*

Angiotensin II Receptor Blocker

INDICATIONS: HTN, Diabetic Nephropathy, CHHF, Proteinurea

Meclizine

Antivert

Histamin (H1) Blocker

Antiemetic (vertigo, motion sickness)

Medroxyprogesterone 

Depo-Provera, Provera

Progesterone

INDICATION: Contraceptive, Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT), Amenorrhea

AE = ↑ risk of osteoporosis

Memantine HCl 

Namenda

Competitive Glutamate Inhibitor

INDICATION: Alzheimer’s Dementia

Metformin 

Glucophage

Biguanide

INDICATIONS: Diabetes Type II, PCOS

Methylphenidate 

Concerta, Ritalin

Adrenergic Agonist

Psychostimulant

INDICATIONS: ADHD, Narcolepsy, Depression

Metoprolol 

Lopressor, Toprol-XL

β-Blocker (cardioselective)

Anti-Arrhythmic

HTN, Angina, Migraine, MI, Tremor, CHF

Metronidazole 

Flagyl, MetroGel

Nitro Imidazole Antibiotic

INDICATIONS: PUD, LRI, Endocarditis, Sepsis,

Bone/Joint, Gynecological, Skin, CNS infections

Off label – Crohn’s, Diarrhea, Rosacea

Montelukast 

Singulair

Leukotriene Receptor Antagonist

Asthma (nasal steroid), Allergic Rhinitis

Mupirocin 

Bactroban

Topical Antibacterial

Impetigo, 2^o infection of skin, Intranasal for MRSA

Naproxen 

Aleve, Naprosyn

NSAIDs

Pain, Dysmenorrhea, Fever, Inflammation

Nitroglycerin 

Nitrodur, Nitrostat

Nitrate (Vasodilator)

Angina, Hypertensive Emergency, CHF following MI

Nystatin

Mycostatin

Polyene Antifungal

Fungal infection 

(Oropharyngel, Cutaneous, 

Mucocutaneous & Vulvovaginal Candidiasis)

Oseltamivir 

Tamiflu

Neurominidase Inhibitor

INDICATION: Antiviral Influenza A + B

Oxycodone 

OxyContin, Percodan*

Opioid Analgesic (agonist)

Pain (cancer, post-operative, post-partum)

Penicillin VK 

Veetids

Penicillin-Sensitive Antibiotic

Endocarditis Prophylaxis, Pneumooccal infxns,  

S. Pharyngitis, Syphilis, Gonorrhea

Permethrin 

Elimite

Scabicide

INDICATIONS: Lice, Scabies, Insect Repellent/Pesticide

Phenytoin 

Dilantin

Anticonvulsant, Hydantoin

Prophylaxis partial seizures with complex symptoms,

Grand Mal Seizures, Neuropathy, Arrhythmias

Pioglitazone 

Actos

Thiazolidinedione

INDICATION: Diabetes Type II

(requires insulin to function)

Polyethylene glycol

(PEG 3350)

Miralax

Osmotic Laxative

• Bowel prep

• Constipation

Potassium Chloride

K-Dur, Slow-K

Electrolyte, Supplement

pH + electrolyte balance, Hypokalemia

Pramoxine HCl/zinc oxide/mineral oil

Anusol, Anusol-HC

Corticosteroid

(Topical Anesthetic Protectant)

Inhibit Nerve Impulses

Pravastatin

Pravachol

HMG-CoA Reductase Inhibitor

Statins

Hypercholesterolemia

Prednisone 

Deltasone

Corticosteroid

Steroid Anti-inflammatory

Allergies, Hematology, Autoimmune

Prochlorperazine

Compazine

Phenothiazine

Dopamine Agonist

Anti-emetic, Anti-Psychotic, Anxiety

Promethazine 

Phenergan,

Phenergan/Codeine*

Histamine Antagonist (H1)

Anti-Emetic, Allergy, Motion Sickness, Sedation

**Risk of fatal respiratory depression in Peds**

Propranolol 

Inderal

β-Blocker, Anti-arrhythmic

Anti-hypertensive, CHF, Angina, MI, Arrhythmia

Quinapril 

Accupril

ACE inhibitor

Anti-hypertensive, CHF, Angina

Raloxifene 

Evista

Selective Estrogen-Receptor Modifier (SERM)

Postmenopausal Osteoporosis

Ranitidine

Zantac

Histamine antagonist (H2)

INDICATIONS: PUD, GERD, GI disorders

Risperidone

Risperdal

Atypical Antipsychotic (2nd Gen)

Schizophrenia prophylaxis, Bipolar, Manic Depression

Salmeterol

 Serevent, Advair Diskus*

β2- Agonist

COPD, Asthma, Pneumonia

Long acting 

Sertraline 

Zoloft

SSRI 2nd Gen. Antidepressant

Depression, OCD, Panic, PTSD, Social Anxiety

Sildenafil Citrate

Viagra

Phosphodiesterase Inhibitor

Erectile Dysfunction, Pulmonary Arterial Hypertension

Simvastatin

Zocor

HMG-CoA Reducatase Inhibitor

Hypercholesterolemia, hyperlipidemia

Spironolactone 

Aldactone, Aldactazide*

Diuretic (Potassium Sparing)

CHF, Diagnose 1^o Hypoaldosteronism, Hypokalemia

Sumatriptan 

Imitrex

Serotonin (5-HT1) Receptor Agonist

Migraine Medication

Triptan Class

Tamoxifen 

Nolvadex

Selective Estrogen-Receptor Modifier

Breast Cancer Therapy/Prophylaxis

Tamsulosin 

Flomax

α_1A Blocker

BPH, Urinary Retention

Tetracycline

Sumycin

Tetracycline Antibiotic

Mycoplasma, Chlamydia, Rickettsia, B. Bugdorferi, Ulcers

Timolol Maleate

Timoptic

β -Blocker

Glaucoma, HTN, Migraine, Prevent MI, Antiarrhythmic

Tolterodine

Detrol LA

Muscarinic Antagonist

Urinary Incontinence, Overactive Bladder

Tramadol

Ultram, Ultracet*

Opioid Analgesic

(agonist/antagonist)

Severe Pain, Osteoarthritis

Less adictive 

Trazodone

Desyrel

Heterocyclic (2nd Gen) Antidepressant

INDICATIONS: Depression, Anxiety, Insomnia

Tretinoin 

Retin-A

Retinoid

Topical: Acne Preparation, Photo damaged skin

Oral: Acute Promyelocytic Leukemia (APL)

Triamcinolone 

Azmacort, Nasacort

Corticosteroid

Anti-inflammatory, Antipruritic, Edema

Triamterene 

Dyrenium, Dyazide*

Diuretic (Potassium Sparing)

Hypokalemia, HTN, Edema

Trimethoprim / Sulfamethoxazole

"TMP SMX"

Bactrim*, Septra *

Sulfonamide + Folic Acid inhibitor antibiotic

UTI, Pneumocystitis, Carnii Pneumonia

**Sulfa allergy**

Valacyclovir 

Valtrex

Nucleoside Analogue Antiviral

Herpes Zoster (Shingles), Genital Herpes

Valsartan 

Diovan, Diovan HCT*

Angiotensin U Receptor blocker

HTN, CHF

Venlafaxine 

Effexor XR

Serotonin Norepenephrine Reuptake inhibitors

Depression, Anxiety, Panic, PTSD, Hot Flashes

Verapamil

Calan

Calcium Channel Blocker

HTN, Angina, Supraventricular Tachycardia (SVT)

Very good for AA patients 

Warfarin 

Coumadin

Coumarin Anticoagulants

Stroke, Post MI, Prevent Thrombus

Zolpidem 

Ambien

Imidazopyridine Hypnotic

(CNS Depressant)

Sleep Aid for Insomnia