Acyclovir

Zovirax

 Dosage form: Tab, Cap, UNT, Cream, Susp, Inj

Class: Antiviral
 

Indication: Genital herpes, chickenpox, shingles

Notes: Not a cure for herpes. Keep hydrated.

Oseltamivir Phosphate

Tamiflu

 Dosage form: Cap, Susp

Class: Antiviral
 

Indication: Influenza, flu prophylazis

Notes: Not a replacement for a yearly vaccine. Use 2 days after first symptoms.

Efavirenz, Emtricitabine, Tenofovir

Atripla

 Dosage form: Tab

Class: Antiviral, Reverse Transcriptase Inhibitor
 

Indication: HIV

Notes: Take on empty stomach. Many drug interactions. Lactic acidosis, stomach upset.

Ranitidine HCl

Zantac

 Dosage form: Tab, Effervescent, Syrup, Inj, OTC

Class: GI/ Hist 2 antagonist
 

Indication: Duodenal/Gastric ulcers, GERD

Notes: Intended for temp (1-2 weeks) use. Take with milk or food if stomach upset.

Famotidine

Pepcid

 Dosage form: Tab, Powder for syrup, Inj

Class: GI/ Hist 2 antagonist
 

Indication: Duodenal/Gastric ulcers, GERD

Notes: Intended for temp (1-2 weeks) use. Take with milk or food if stomach upset.

Esomeprazole Mg

Nexium

 Dosage form: Cap DR, powder for Inj

Class: GI/ Proton pump (x)or
 

Indication: Duodenal/Gastric ulcers, GERD

Notes: Take at least 1 hour before eating. Can sprinkle granules over applesauce- swallow whole. Okay with antacids.

Omeprazole

Prilosec

 Dosage form: Cap SR, powder for Inj

Class: GI/ Proton pump (x)or

Indication: Duodenal/Gastric ulcers, GERD

Notes: Take at least 1 hour before eating. Can sprinkle granules over applesauce- swallow whole. Okay with antacids.

Lansoprazole

Prevacid

 Dosage form: Cap DR, disintegrating tab

Class: GI/ Proton pump (x)or

Indication: Duodenal/Gastric ulcers, GERD

Notes: Take at least 1 hour before eating. Can sprinkle granules over applesauce- swallow whole. Okay with antacids.

Pantoprazole Na

Protonix

 Dosage form: Cap DR, powder for Inj, granules

Class: GI/ Proton pump (x)or
 

Indication: Erosive esophagitis, GERD

Notes: Take every day, not fast acting. Short-term (up to 8 weeks) treatment. Okay with antacids.

Dicyclomine HCl

Bentyl

 Dosage form: Cap, Syrup, Inj

Class: GI/ Antispasmodic-Anticholinergic
 

Indication: Bowel syndromes

Notes: Avoid alcohol, may cause dizziness/drowsiness. Anticholinergic dries you out. 

Hyoscyamine Sulfate

Levsin

 Dosage form: Tab, Tab SL, Tab ER, Elixer, Drops

Class: GI/ Antispasmodic-Anticholinergic

Indication: Peptic ulcer, bowel syndromes, neurogenic bladder

Notes: Generally taken to dry things. May cause drowsiness, blurred vision. Avoid antacids.

Promethazine HCl

Phenergan

 Dosage form: Tab, Syrup, Supp, Inj

Class: GI/ Antiemetic- H1 (x)or

Indication: Nausea, vomiting, allergy

Notes: Variety of uses.

Metoclopramide HCl

Reglan

 Dosage form: Tab, Syrup, Inj

Class: GI/ Antiemetic- motility stimulant

Indication: Increase gastric motility, prevent nausea/vomiting

Notes: Helps get food through.Old drug, can cause tardive dyskinesia.

Ondansetron

Zofran

 Dosage form: Tab, Cap, Soln, Inj

Class: GI/ Antiemetic- 5-HT3 antagonist

Indication: Nausea, vomiting (cancer)

Notes: 5-HT3=serotonin.

Polyethylene Glycol 3350, NF

Miralax, Glycolax

 Dosage form: Oral powder solution, OTC

Class: GI/ laxative-osmotic agent

Indication: Constipation, bowel preparation

Notes: Don't use longer than 2 weeks. Takes 2-4 days for effect. No drug interactions or other issues.

Diphenoxylate-Atropine

Lomotil

 Dosage form: Tab, Inj

Class: GI/ Antidiarrheal

Indication: Diarrhea management (adjunctive therapy)

Notes: Atropine included to discourage OD

Fluocinonide

Lidex

 Dosage form: Cream, Ointment, Soln

Class: Topical/Corticosteroid

Indication: Psoriasis, dermatosis

Notes: More likely to have an adverse reaction with dressing.

Hydrocortisone (rectal)

Anusol-HC, Proctosol-HC

 Dosage form: Supp, cream

Class: Topical/Corticosteroid

Indication: Hemorrhoids, Ulcerative Colitis

Clotrimazole/Betamethasone Dipropionate

Lotrisone

 Dosage form: Cream, Lotion

Class: Topical/ Antifungal + Corticosteroid

Indication: Tinea cruris (jockitch), Tinea corporis (ringworm)

Notes: Fungi contagious. Treat until 2 weeks after appears gone.

Mupirocin

Bactroban

 Dosage form: Cream, UNT

Class: Topical/ Antibiotic

Indication: Impetigo, bacterial infections

Notes: Don't rub in. Don't use with other nasal preparations.

Nystatin (Topical)

Nystop (Top), Mycostatin (crm/UNT)

 Dosage form: Powder, cream, ointment

Class: Topical/ Antifungal

Indication: Fungi (candida)

Ciclopirox

Loprox

 Dosage form: Cream, Lotion, Gel, Shampoo

Class: Topical/ Antifungal

Indication: Fungi, seborrhic dermatitis of scalp

Notes: Can cause itching.

Lidocaine

Lidoderm

 Dosage form: Topical, transdermal

Class: Topical/ Analgesic

Indication: Pain (post-herpetic neuralgia)

Notes: Not more than 3 times a day or 12 hours. Patches can be cut to desired size.

Prednisolone Na Phosphate

Orapred, Millipred

 Dosage form: Soln, Tab, Tab disint

Class: Anti-inflammatory/Corticosteroid

Indication: Allergy/ inflammatory disease

Notes: Be careful with dosing and strengths. Very bitter- be prepared.

Prednisone

Deltasone

 Dosage form: Soln, Tab

Class: Anti-inflammatory/Corticosteroid

Indication: Allergy/ inflammatory disease

Notes: CNS effects, stomach upset. Doses must be individualized.