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The Top 200 Drugs 121-140
From Imitrex to Neurontin
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Health Care
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03/08/2009

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Term
Generic: Sumatriptan
Brand Name: Imitrex
Definition
Use: Migraine Headaches
Usual Dose Range: 6 mg/day in one dose (inj.); 25 mg to 100 mg/day in one to two doses (tablet)
Term
Generic: Atomoxetine Hydrochloride
Brand Name: Strattera
Definition
Use: Treatment for ADHD
Usual Dose Range: Children under 70 kg: 0.5 mg/kg
Children over 70 kg: 40 mg daily initially; Maintenance dose of 80 mg daily
Term
Generic: Tolterodine Tartrate
Brand Name: Detrol
Definition
Use: Anticholinergic for Urinary Incontinence
Usual Dose Range: 2 mg BID
Term
Generic: Tadalafil
Brand Name: Cialis
Definition
Use: Erectile dysfunction
Usual Dose Range: 10 mg prior to activity
Term
Generic: Meclizine HCl
Brand Name: Antivert
Definition
Use: Anti-vertigo
Usual Dose Range: 25-100 mg in divided doses
Term
Generic: Tramadol HCl and Acetaminophen
Brand Name: Ultracet
Definition
Use: Analgesic
Usual Dose Range: 2 tablets q 4 - 6 h prn pain
Term
Generic: Eszopiclone
Brand Name: Lunesta
Definition
Use: Nonbarbiturate hypnotic
Usual Dose Range: 2 mg at hs
Term
Generic: Metronidazole
Brand Name: Flagyl
Definition
Use: Antibacterial, antiprotozoal
Usual Dose Range: 750 mg daily or in divided doses
Term
Generic: Digoxin
Brand Name: Lanoxin
Definition
Use: Inotropic/Chronotropic agent effecting contraction of the heart muscle
Usual Dose Range: 0.125 mg - 0.5 mg daily
Term
Generic: Bisoprolol fumarate, Hydrochlorothiazide
Brand Name: Ziac
Definition
Use: Antihypertensive (Beta Blocker-selective & Diuretic)
Usual Dose Range: 1 tablet qd
Term
Generic: Divalproex Sodium
Brand Name: Depakote
Definition
Use: Anticonvulsant
Usual Dose Range: 15 mg/kg load; 5 mg - 10 mg/kg/day maintenance
Term
Generic: Benazepril HCl
Brand Name: Lotensin
Definition
Use: Antihypertensive (ACE)
Usual Dose Range: 20 mg - 40 mg qd or in divided doses
Term
Generic: Pregabalin
Brand Name: Lyrica
Definition
Use: Fibromyalgia
Usual Dose Range: 150 mg bid
Term
Generic: Triamcinolone Acetonide
Brand Name: Nasacort AQ
Definition
Use: Allergic rhinitis (steroid)
Usual Dose Range: Two sprays in each nostril BID
Term
Generic: Etonogestrel/Ethinyl Estradiol Insert
Brand Name: Nuva Ring
Definition
Use: Contraceptive
Usual Dose Range: Insert ring for 3 weeks; remove for 1 week
Term
Generic: Meloxicam
Brand Name: Mobic
Definition
Use: NSAID
Usual Dose Range: 15 mg daily
Term
Generic: Propranolol HCl
Brand Name: Inderal
Definition
Use: Antihypertensive and antiarrhythmic
Usual Dose Range: 10 mg - 40 mg TID to QID
Term
Generic: Promethazine, Codeine
Brand Name: Phenergan with Codeine
Definition
Use: Cough suppressant, analgesic combination
Usual Dose Range: 1.25 - 5 ml q 4 - 6 h (do not exceed 30 ml in 24 h)
Term
Generic: Terazosin
Brand Name: Hytrin
Definition
Use: Antihypertensive (alpha-1 adrenergic blocker)
Usual Dose Range: 1 mg - 5 mg daily at HS
Term
Generic: Gabapentin
Brand Name: Neurontin
Definition
Use: Anticonvulsant
Usual Dose Range: 900 mg - 1800 mg qd in divided doses
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