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Term
Tussionex (CIII)
Definition
Chlorpheniramine w/Hydrocodone: Antitussive (Pennkinetic Suspension-ER:each 5ml contains 8mg chlorpheniramine & 10mg hydrocodone)
Term
Tessalon
Definition
Benzonatate:Anti-tussive(capsules: 100mg & 200mg)
Term
Mytussin AC, Robitussin AC (CV)
Definition
Codeine phosphate w/Guaifenesin: Anti-tussive (Syrup-each 5ml contains 10mg of codeine phosphate & 100mg of guaifenesin)
Term
Phenergan w/Codeine (CV)
Definition
Promethazine HCL w/Codeine Phosphate: Anti-histamine/Antussive (Syrup-5ml contains 6.25mg promethazine HCl & 10mg codeine phospate with 7% EtOH)
Term
Spiriva
Definition
Tiotropium Bromide (Inhalation): Anti-asthmatic (Each unit dose capsule contains 18mcg tiotropium)
Term
Nasonex
Definition
Mometasone Furoate Monohydrate (Intranasal): Anti-allergy Agent (Nasal spray: 50 mcg per spray)
Term
Flonase
Definition
Fluticasone Propionate (Nasal): Anti-allergy Agent (nasal spray: 50mcg fluticasone propionate in each 100mg of suspension)
Term
Allegra
Definition
Fexofenidine HCl: Anti-allergy Agent (Tab: 30mg, 60mg & 180mg; ODT(Allegra-ODT:30mg); Oral Suspension- 30mg per 5ml)
Term
Allegra-D
Definition
Fexofenadine HCl w/Pseudoephedrine HCl: Anti-Histamine/Decongestant (Allegra-D 12hr-Tab:60mg, fexofenadine HCl & 120mg pseudoephedrine HCl; Allegra-D 24hr Tab: 180mg of Fexofenadine HCl & 240mg pseudoephedrine HCl)
Term
Phenergan
Definition
Promethazine HCl: Anti-emetic (Tab:12.5mg, 25mg & 50mg; Syrup Phenergen plain: 6.45mg per 5ml; Suppository: 12.5mg, 25mg, 50mg; Injection: 25mg/ml & 50mg/ml)
Term
Singulair
Definition
Montelukast Sodium: Anti-asthmatics (Tab chewable:4mg & 5mg; Tab: 10mg; Granules: 4mg per foil packet)
Term
Xopenex
Definition
Levalbuterol HCl: Anti-asthmatic (Inhalation Solutions: 0.31mg/3ml, 0.63mg/3ml, 1.25mg/3ml; Xopenex HFA(inhaler):59mcg of levalbuterol tartrate)
*Bronchospasm
Term
Combivent
Definition
Ipratropium Bromide w/ Albuterol Sulfate (MDI): Anti-asthmatic (Inhlation aerosol in Metered Dose Inhaler (MDI: 18mcg Ipratropium bromide & 103mcg albuterol sulfate/spray)
*COPD
Term
Advair
Definition
Fluticasone Propionate w/Salmeterol Xinafoate: Anti-asthmatic (Advair Diskus:100/50,250/50 & 500/50-->each metered dose 50mcg of salmeterol & either 100,250,500mcg of fluticasone propionate; Advair HFA: 45/21, 115/21 & 230/21 with 21mcg being salmeterol)
*long-term treatment
Term
Flovent
Definition
Fluticasone Propionate MDI:Anti-asthmatic (Inhalation Aerosol in MDI: each canister has microcrystalline suspension of fluticasone propionate; Flovent 44mcg,110mcg & 220mcg in each spray)
*maintenance/prophylaxis
Term
Proventil, Ventolin, Proair
Definition
Albuterol Sulfate(inhlation):Anti-asthmatic (HFA Inhaler:108mcg albuterol sulfate per spray Solution for inhaltion: 0.5% & 0.083%)
*Bronchospasm
Term
Reglan
Definition
Metoclopramide HCl: Anti-emetic (Tab:5mg & 10mg; Syrup:5mg/5ml;Injectable:5mg/ml)
Term
Miralax, Glycolax
Definition
Polyethylene Glycol 3350, NF: Laxative (Powder for Sln: 1Tbsp has 17gm of polyethylene glycol 3350, NF)
Term
pepcid
Definition
Famotidine: Anti-Ulcer (Tab: 20mg & 40mg; ODT (Pepcid RPD): 20mg & 40mg; Powder for Oral: 40mg/5ml after reconstitution; Premixed injectable: 20mg/5ml; Injection: 10mg/ml; OTC strength: 10mg & 20mg)
*trt active duodenal ulcer
Term
Prilosec
Definition
Omeprazole:Anti-Ulcer (Cap SR:10mg, 20mg & 40mg; OTC: 20mg)
Term
Protonix
Definition
Pantoprazole Sodium: Anti-Ulcer (Tab Delayed Release (DR): 10mg, 30mg & 40mg; Granules for Oral Suspen.: 40mg/packet; Powder for inj. Freeze Dried: 40mg/vial)
Term
Zantac
Definition
Ranitidine HCl: Anti-Ulcer (Tab: 150mg & 300mg; Efferdose Tab: 25mg & 150mg; Syrup 15mg/ml; Inj.: 25mg/ml; OTC: 75mg & 150mg)
*short-term trm duodenal ulcer
Term
Aciphex
Definition
Rabeprazole Sodium: GI Ant-secretory (Tab DR: 20mg)
*Short-term erosive esophagitis ass.w/GERD
Term
Prevacid
Definition
Lansoprazole: GI Anti-secretory (Cap DR: 15mg & 30mg; Tab ODT (Sulutab):15mg & 30mg; Granules for DR oral susp.: 15mg & 30mg; Powder for inj: 30mg vial)
*Short-term trt of active duodenal ulcer
Term
Nexium
Definition
Esomeprazole Magnesium: GI Anti-Secretory (Cap DR: 20mg & 40mg; Granules for Oral Susp.:10mg, 20mg & 40mg; Powder for Inj. freeze dried: 20mg & 40mg)
*Short-term trt erosive Esophagitis & GERD
Term
Detrol & Detrol LA
Definition
Tolterodine Tartrate: Urinary Bladder Modifier (Tab: 1mg & 2mg; Cap ER (Detrol LA): 2mg & 4mg)
*Overactive bladder (incontinence, urgency, Urinary Freqency)
Term
Ditropan & Ditropan XL
Definition
Oxybutinin Chloride (oral): Urinary Bladder Modifier (Tab: 5mg; Tab ER: 5mg, 10mg & 15mg; Syrup: 5mg per 5ml; Patch)
*Bladder Instability, neurogenic in origin
Term
Lipitor
Definition
Atorvastatin Calcium: Anti-hyperlipidemic (Tab: 10mg, 20mg, 40mg & 80mg)
*Reduce elevated total cholesterol, LDL & Triglycerides:. increase HDL
Term
Vytorin
Definition
Ezetimibe w/Simvastatin: Anti-hyperlipidemic (Vytorin 10/10, 10/20,10/40 & 10/80)*each tab contains 10 mg of Ezetimibe and 10, 20, 40..Simvastatin )
*Reduce elevated total cholesterol, LDL & Triglycerides:. increase HDL
Term
Zetia
Definition
Exetimibe: Anti-Hyperlipidemic (Tab: 10mg)
*Reduce elevated total Cholesterol, LDL & ApoB
Term
Lopid
Definition
Gemfibrozil: Anti-Hyperlipidemic(Tab: 600mg)
*Type IV or V hyperlipidemia with risk of pancreatitis
Term
Mevacor
Definition
Lovastatin: Anti-Hyperlipidemic (Tab: 10mg, 20mg & 40mg)
*Trt Primary Hypercholesteroiemia
Term
Niaspan
Definition
Niacin: Anti-Hyperlipidemic (Tab ER: 500mg, 750mg, 1000mg)
*Reduction of total cholesterol, LDL, ApoB and triglycerides --> increase HDL in primary hyperlipidemia
Term
Zocor
Definition
Simvastatin: Anti-Hyperlipidemic (Tab: 5mg, 10mg, 20mg & 80mg)
**Reduction of total cholesterol, LDL, ApoB and triglycerides --> increase HDL in primary hyperlipidemia
Term
Crestor
Definition
Rosuvastatin Calcium: Anti-Hyperlipidemia (5mg, 10mg, 20mg & 40mg)*Reduction of total cholesterol, LDL, ApoB and triglycerides --> increase HDL in primary hyperlipidemia
Term
Pravachol
Definition
Pravastatin Sodium: Anti-Hyperlipidemia (Tab: 10mg, 20mg, 40mg & 80mg) *Reduction of total cholesterol, LDL, ApoB and triglycerides --> increase HDL in primary hyperlipidemia
Term
Dyazide, Maxzide
Definition
Triamterene w/Hydrochlorothiazide: Diuretic (Cap(Dyazide):37.5mg/25mg; Tab (Maxzide): 37.5mg/25mg & 75mg/50mg)
*Adjuvant therapy in edema assoc. w/CHF, Cirrhosis, nephrotic syndrome, idiopathic edema, estrogen & corticosteroid induced edema
Term
Aldactone
Definition
Spironolactone: K Sparing Diuretic (Tab: 25mg, 50mg & 100mg)
*Trt of edema due to CHF, nephrotic syndrome, cirrhosis & ascites
Term
HydroDiuril
Definition
Hydrochlorothiazide: Thiazide Diuretic (Cap: 12.5mg; Tab: 25mg & 50mg)
*Edema assoc. with CHF, Cirrhosis, Renal Dysfunction assoc. edema & corticosteroid & estrogen therapy
Term
Lasix
Definition
Furosemide: Loop Diuretic (Tab: 20mg, 40mg, 80mg; Oral Sln: 10mg/ml & 40mg/5ml; Inj.: 10mg/ml)
*Trt of edema assoc. w/ CHF, cirrhosis & renal disease
Term
Coumadin, Jantoven
Definition
Warfarin Sodium (Crystalline): Anti-coagulant (Tab: 1mg, 2mg, 3mg, 4mg, 6mg, 7.5mg, 10mg; Powder for Inj.Lyophilized: 2mg/2.5ml)
*Prophylaxis trt of Pulmonary emobolism, artial fibrillation w/embolization, prophylaxis & trt of venous thrombosis & trt of coronary occlusion
Term
Slow Fe
Definition
Ferrous Sulfate: Blood Modifier (Tab IR: 325mg (5gr) Ferrous Sulfate provides 65mg Fe; Tab ER(Slow Fe): 160mg dried ferrous sulfate provides 50mg Fe)
*trt Fe deficiency
Term
Plavix
Definition
Clopidogrel Bisulfate: Platelet Inhbitor (Tab: 75mg & 300mg)
*Reduce atherosclerosis events (MI, Stroke & Vascular death)
Term
Tricor
Definition
Fenofibrate: Anti-hyperlipidemic (Tab: 48mg & 145mg; non-AB rated Tab: 54mg & 160mg tabs & Cap: 67mg, 134mg & 200mg)
*Reduce elevated LDL, total cholesterol, triglycerides and ApoB & to incrase HDL in patients with primary hypercholesteremia
Term
Diovan-HT
Definition
Valsartan w/ hydrochlorothaizide: Anti-hypertensive (Tab:80/12.5, 160/12.5, 150/25, 320/12.5 & 320/25)
*trt hypertension
Term
Diovan
Definition
Valsartan: Antihypertensive (Tab: 40mg, 80mg, 160mg & 320mg)
*Trt hypertension when used alone or in combo. w/ other antihypertensives agents
Term
Diovan
Definition
Valsartan: Antihypertensive (Tab: 40mg, 80mg, 160mg & 320mg)
*Trt hypertension when used alone or in combo. w/ other antihypertensives agents
Term
Altace
Definition
Ramipril: Antihypertensive (Cap: 1.25mg, 2.5mg, 5mg & 10mg; Tab: 40mg, 80mg, 160mg & 320mg)
*Trt of hypertensin, alone for in combo. with thiazide diuretics
Term
Accupril
Definition
Quinapril HCl: Antihypertensive (Tab: 5mg, 10mg, 20mg & 40mg)
*Trt hypertension, alone or in combo with thaizide diuretics
Term
Inderal, Inderal LA, Innopran XL
Definition
Propanolol HCl: Antihypertensive (Tab: 10mg, 20mg, 60mg, 80mg; Cap SR (LA/LX): 60mg, 80mg, 120mg & 160mg; Inj.: 1mg/ml; Sln: 40mg/5ml)
*Trt of hypertension, arrhythmias, angina pectoris, migraine headaches, MI, hypertrophic subaortic stenossi, phoechromocytoma, preoperative
Term
Benicar
Definition
Olmesartan Medoxomil: Antihypertensive(Tab: 5mg, 20mg & 40mg)
*Trt hypertension
Term
Benicar-HCT
Definition
Olmesartan Medoxomil w1/Hydrochlorothiazide: Anytihypertensive (20/12.5, 40/12.5 & 40/25)
*Trt hypertension
Term
Toprol-XL
Definition
Metoprolol Succinate: Antihypertensive (Tab ER: 25mg, 50mg, 100mg & 200mg)
*Management hypertension
Term
Lopressor
Definition
Metoprolol Tartrate: Antihypertensive (Tab: 25mg, 50mg, 100; Inj.: 5mg/5ml)
*Management of hyptertension
Term
Hyzaar
Definition
Losartan Potassium w/Hydrochorothaizide: Antihypertensive (Tab: 50/12.5, 100/12.5 & 100/25)
*Trt of hypertension
Term
Cozaar
Definition
Losartan Potassium: Antihypertensive (Tab: 25mg, 50mg & 100mg)
*Trt hypertension
Term
Prinivil, Zestril
Definition
Lisinopril: Antihypertensive (Tab: 2.5mg, 5mg, 10mg, 20mg, 30mg & 40mg)
*Trt hypertension, adjunctive therapy in management of congestive heart failure in patients not responding adequately to diuretics & digitalis, Trt hemodynamically stable patients w/in 24 hrs of acute MI
Term
Zestoretic Prinizide
Definition
Lisinopril w/ hydrochlorothiazide: Antihypertensive (Tab: 10/12.5, 20/12.5 & 20/25)
*Trt hypertension
Term
Avapro
Definition
Irbesartan: Antyhypertensive (Tab: 75mg, 150mg & 300mg)
*Trt hypertension & trt diabetic nephropathy with elevated serum Creatinine & proteinuria
Term
Avalide
Definition
Irbesartan w/ hydrochlorothiazide: Antihypertensive (Tab: 150/12.5, 300/12.5 & 300/25)
*Trt hypertension can't be controlled with monotherapy or in patients that need to control BP with multiple drugs
Term
Avalide
Definition
Irbesartan w/ hydrochlorothiazide: Antihypertensive (Tab: 150/12.5, 300/12.5 & 300/25)
*Trt hypertension can't be controlled with monotherapy or in patients that need to control BP with multiple drugs
Term
Catapres & Catapres TTS (1,2 & 3 by dose)
Definition
Clonidine HCl: Antihypertensive (Tab: 0.1mg, 0.2mg & 0.3mg; Transdermal ER patches: 0.1mg/24hr -2.5mg/system, 0.2mg.24hr - 5.0mg/system & 0.3mg/24hr - 7.5mg/system)
*Trt of hypertension
Term
Coreg & Coreg CR
Definition
Carvedilol: Antihypertensive (Tab IR: 3.125mg, 6.25mg, 12.5mg & 25mg; Cap (Coreg CR): 10mg, 20mg, 40mg & 80mg)
*Management of essential HTN when used alone or with other combo. with thiazide type diuretic, trt mild to mod heart failure, cardiopathic origin conditions
Term
Ziac
Definition
Bisoprolol Fumerate w/HCTZ: Antihypertensive (Tab: 2.5/6.25, 5/6.25, & 10/6.25)
*management of hypertension
Term
Lotensin HCT
Definition
Benzapril HCl w/HCT: Antihypertensive(Tab:5/6.25, 10/12.5, 20/12.5 & 20/25)
*Trt Hypertension
Term
Tenormin
Definition
Atenolol: Antihypertensive (Tab: 25mg, 50mg, 100mg; Inj.: 5mg/10ml)
*Manage hypertension, angina pectoris & MI
Term
Norvasc
Definition
Amlodipine Besylate: Antihypertensive (Tab: 2.5mg, 5mg & 10mg)
*Trt hypertension & chronic stable vasospastic angina
Term
Lotrel
Definition
Amlodipine Besylate w/ Benzapril HCl: Antihypertensive (Cap: 2.5/10, 5/10, 5/20, 5/40, 10/20 & 10/40)
*Trt Hypertension
Term
Cardura & Cardura XL
Definition
Doxazosin Mesylate: Antihypertensive/BPH (Tab IR: 1mg, 2mg, 4mg & 8mg; Tab ER (XL): 4mg & 8mg)
*Trt Hypertension or in combo w/ B-adrenergic blocking agent (IR only) & BPH
Term
Cardura & Cardura XL
Definition
Doxazosin Mesylate: Antihypertensive/BPH (Tab IR: 1mg, 2mg, 4mg & 8mg; Tab ER (XL): 4mg & 8mg)
*Trt Hypertension or in combo w/ B-adrenergic blocking agent (IR only) & BPH
Term
Hytrin
Definition
Terazosin HCl: Antihypertension/BPH (1mg, 2mg, 5mg & 10mg)
*Trt hypertension & BPH
Term
Cardizem, Cardizem SR, Cardizem CD, Cardizem LA, Cartia XT, Tiazac
Definition
Diltiazem HCl: Antihypertensive/Antianginal (Tab: 30mg, 60mg, 90mg & 120mg; Cap (SR 12hr release):60, 90 & 120mg; Cap (CD, XT) 24hr SR: 120, 180, 240, 300, 360 & 420mg; 24 SR 24 hr (LA): 120, 180, 240, 360, & 420mg; Inj.: 5mg/ml)
*Trt angina pectoris due to Coronary artery spasm & Chronic stable angina (IR only), HTN (SR), temporary control of afib (Inj.)
Term
Procardia, Procardia XL, Nifedical XL, Adalet CC
Definition
Nifedipine: Antihypertensive/Antianginal (Cap: 10 & 20mg; Tab SR: 30, 60 & 90mg)
*Trt vasospastic angina & chronic stable angina & HTN
Term
Isoptin, Calan, Verelen
Definition
Verapamil HCl: Antihypertensive/Antianginal(Tab (Isoptin/Calan): 40mg, 80mg & 120mg; Tab SR (Isoptin SR/Calan SR): 120mg, 180mg & 240mg; Cap SR (Varelen): 120, 180, 240, 300 & 360mg; Cap (DR) Varelen PM: 100, 200 & 300mg; Inj.:2.5mg/ml)
*Trt vasospastic angina and other cardiac issues & hyptertension
Term
Nitrostat, Nitroquick
Definition
Nitroglycerin (Sublingual & inj.): Antianginal (Tab Sublin: 0.3, 0.4 & 0.6mg; Inj.: 5mg/ml)
*Trt angina pectoris, preop HTN, CHF ass. with acute MI
Term
Imdur
Definition
Isosobride Mononitrate: Antianginal (30, 60 & 120mg)
*Prophylaxis trt of Angina pectoris due to CAD
Term
Lanoxin, Lanoxicaps, Digitek
Definition
Digoxin: Ionotropic Agent (Tab: 0.125, 0.25; Cap (Lanoxicaps: 0.1mg, 0.2mg; Elixer Prediatric: 0.05mg/ml; Inj.: 0.1mg or 0.25mg/ml)
*Trt heart failure, Afib, & other heard conditions
Term
Flgyl & Flygyl ER
Definition
Metronidazole: Anti-infective/Anti-protozoal (Tab: 250 & 500mg; Cap: 375mg; Tab Flagyl ER: 750mg; Inj.: 500mg/100ml; Powder for Inj.: 500mg)
*Anti-protozoal/Bacterial Vaginosis, Amebiasis
Term
Bactrim, Septra
Definition
Sulfamethoxazole w/ Tremethoprim: Sulfonamide Antibacterial (Tab: 400/80, 800/160; Suspension: Tri.40mg/5ml, Sulfa. 200mg/5ml; Infusion: Tri. 80mg/5ml, Sulfa. 400mg/5ml)
*Trt UTI, acute Otitis Media, pneumocystis..PCP, Trt travelers diarrhea in adults
Term
Macrodantin & Macrobid
Definition
Nitrofurantoin: Antibacterial (Macrodantin Cap: 25, 50, 100 nitrofurantoin macrocrystals; Macrobid Cap: 100mg (25mg Nitrofurantoin Macor & 75mg nitro. monohydrate; Suspension (Furadantin): 25mg/5ml)
*UTI
Term
Cleocin
Definition
Clindamycin HCl (oral): Antibiotic (Cap: 75, 150 & 300mg; Granules for oral sln: 75mg/5ml)
*Trt Serious Respiratory Tract Infections, Septicemia, Intra-abdominal infections , nongonocoocal tubo overian abscess, post surg. vaginal cugg infections
Term
Vigamox
Definition
Moxofloxacin HC: Opthalmic Antibiotic (5mg/ml (0.5%)
*Trt bacterial conjunctivitis
Term
Diflucan
Definition
Fluconazole: Antifungal (Tab: 50mg, 100mg, 150mg & 200mg)
*Trt vaginal, oropharyngeal, systemic candidiasis & cryptococcal meningitis
Term
Zovirax
Definition
Acyclovir: Antiviral (Cap: 200mg; Tab: 400mg, 800mg; Oint: 5%, Cream: 5%; Suspension: 200mg/5ml & Powder for injection: 40mg/ml)
*Trt genital herpes in immuno. comp. patients, acute chx pox, oral herpes zoster (shingles), herpes simplex encephalitis
Term
Tamiflu
Definition
Oseltamivir Phosphate: Antiviral for Influenza (Cap: 30, 45& 75mg; PFOSusp: 12mg/ml )
*Trt uncomplicated acute illness associated with influenza
Term
Valtrex
Definition
Valacyclovir HCl: Antiviral (Tab: 500 & 1000mg)
*Trt genital herpes, herpes zoster (shingles) & Cold sores s
Term
Veetids, PenVee K, V-Cillin
Definition
Pennicillin V Potassium: Penicillin antibiotic (Tab: 250 & 500mg; PFOSln: 125/5ml & 250/5ml)
*Trt strep, staph, pneumo, Fusospirochetosis, prophylaxis recurrent rheumatic fever/or chorea. Bacterial endocarditis prophylaxis in pts with acquired valvular heart disease
Term
Augmentin & Augmentin XR
Definition
Amoxicillin w/ Clavulanate Potassium: Penicillin Antibiotic (Tab: 250/125, 500/125, 875/125; Chew Tab: 250/28.5, 250/62.5, 400/57; Aug. ER: 1000/62.5; Oral Susp per 5ml: 125/31.25, 200/28.5, 250/62.5 & 400/42.9)
*Trt sinusitis & otitis media
Term
Amoxil, Trimox
Definition
Amoxicillin Trihydrate: Penicillin Antibiotic (Chew Tab: 125, 200, 250 & 400mg; Tab: 500 & 875mg; Cap: 250 & 500mg; PFOsus: 50mg/ml, 125mg/5ml, 200mg/5ml, 250mg/ml, 400mg/5ml & 3 gram single dose bottle)
*Trt infections due to susceptable gram neg & pos bacteria, gono. & anogenital infections
Term
Keflex
Definition
Cephalexin monohydrate: Cephalosporin Antibiotic (Cap: 250, 500 & 750mg; PFOsus: 100mg/ml, 125mg/5ml & 250mg/5ml; Tab: 250 & 500mg)
*Trt Strep, Staph, E.coli, etc
Term
Omnicef
Definition
Cefdinir: Cephalosporin Antibiotic (Cap: 300mg; PFOsus: 125/5ml & 250mg/5ml)
*Trt infection by susceptable strains, community acquired pneumo, chronic bronchitis
Term
Minocin
Definition
Minocycline HCl: Tetracycline Antibiotic (Cap pellet-filled (microcrystalline celluose): 50 & 100mg)
*Trt infections due to susceptible strains of bacteria
Term
Vibramycin & Vibra-Tabs
Definition
Doxycycline Hyclate: Tetracycline Antibiotic (Tab: 100mg; Cap: 50mg, 100mg; Syrup: 50mg/5ml, PFOsus: 25mg/ml; PF Inj.: 100 & 200mg)
*Trt susceptible strains, syphillis, gono, PROPHYLAXIS of MALARIA
Term
Biaxin & Biaxin XL
Definition
Clarythromycin: Macrolide Antibiotic (Tab: 250 & 500mg; Tab ER: 500mg; PFOsus: 125/5ml & 250/5ml)
*Trt pharygitis & tonsilitis, maxillary sinusitis, chronic bronchitis, pneumo, otitis media
Term
Zithromax & Zmax
Definition
Azithromycin Dihydrate: Macrolide Antibiotic (Tab: 250, 500 & 600mg; Z-pack: #6-250mg & Tri pack-#3 500mg; Packet: 1gm after recon.; Zmax powder for Sus: 2g; Azithromycin ER PFSus: 300mg (100mg/5ml), 600mg, 900mg, 1200mg each (200mg/5ml; Inj.: 500mg)
*Trt LRI & URI, skin infections, acute bacterial sinusitis, COPD, genital ulcer disease, otitis media
Term
Klonopin (CIV)
Definition
Clonazepam: Antiepileptic (Tab: 0.5, 1 & 2mg; ODT: 0.125mg, 0.25mg, 0.5mg, 1mg & 2mg)
*Trt Lennox-Gastaut Syndrome & Seizures
Term
Neurontin
Definition
Gabpentin: Antiepileptic (Cap: 100, 300 & 400mg; Tab: 600 & 800mg; Oral Sln: 250/5ml)
*Trt seizures & trt of postherpetic neuralgia
Term
Lamictal & Lamictal XR
Definition
Lamotrigine: Antiepileptic (Chew Tab: 5, & 25mg; Tab: 25, 100, 150 & 200 mg; Tab ER: 25, 100, 150 & 200)
*Trt Seizures of Lennox-Gastuat (child-hood onset epilepsy) syndrome. Trt Bipolar I disorder
Term
Dilantin Kapseals
Definition
Phenytoin Sodium (ER): Antiepileptic (Cap ER: 30 & 100mg)
*Trt tonic-clonic seizures
Term
Topamax
Definition
Topiramate: Antiepileptic (Sprinkle Cap: 15 & 25mg; Tab: 25, 50, 100 & 200mg)
*Trt partial onset seizures, tonic-clonic, Lennox-Gastaut, prohylaxis of migraine headaches
Term
Restoril (CIV)
Definition
Temazepam: Sedative (Cap: 7.5, 15, 22.5 & 30mg)
*Trt short term insomnia
Term
Ambien & Ambien CR (CIV)
Definition
Zolpidem Tartrate: Sedative (Tab: 5 & 10mg; Tab CR: 6.25 & 12.5mg)
*Trt short term insomnia
Term
Lunesta (CIV)
Definition
Eszopiclone: Hypnotic/Sedative (Tab film coated: 1, 2 & 3mg)
*Trt insomnia
Term
Aricept
Definition
Donepezil HCl: Antipsychotic (Tab: 5 & 10mg; ODT(Aricept ODT): 5 & 10mg; Oral Sln: 5mg/5ml)
*Trt mild, mod & severe dementia of Alzheimer's type
Term
Depakote & Depakate Er
Definition
Divalproex Sodium: Antiepileptic/Antypsychotic (Tab Ent. Coated (Depakote): 125, 250 & 500mg; Tab ER (Depakote ER): 250 & 500mg; Sprinkle Cap (coated particle): 125mg)
*Trt simple, complex absence & complex partial seizures, trt acute bipolar disorder, prophylaxis of migraine headache
Term
Lyrica (CIV)
Definition
Pregabalin: Anticonvulansant/Antineuralgic (Cap:25, 50, 75, 100, 150, 225 & 300mg)*ONLY CAPSULE DOSE FORM
*Trt neuropathic pain ass. w/diabetic neuropathy, trt postherpetic neuralgi, partial onset of seizures, manage fibromyalgia
Term
Antivert
Definition
Meclizine HCl: Antivertigo agent (Tab: 12.5 & 25mg; Chew Tab: 25mg)
*Trt of vertigo ass. disease affecting vestibular system, motion sickness
Term
Suboxane (CIII)
Definition
Buprenophine/Naloxone: Agent for Opioid Dependence (Sublin Tab:2mg/mg0.5 naloxone & 8mg/2mg naloxone)
Term
Adderall, Adderall XR (CII)
Definition
Amphetamine w/ Dextroamphetamine Salts: CNS Stimulant (Tab: 5, 7.5, 10, 12.5, 15, 20 & 30mg; Cap ER: 5, 10, 15, 20, 25 & 30-cap and tab have equal respective concentrations of drug)
*Trt ADHD, narcolepsy
Term
Ritalin (SR, LA), Methylin (ER), Metadate (ER, CD) (CII)
Definition
Methylphenidate HCl: ADHD Agent (Tab: 5, 10 & 20mg; Tab SR: 10 & 20mg; Cap CR: 10, 20, 30, 40, 50 & 60mg; Chew Tab: 2.5, 5 & 10mg; Soln: 5mg/5ml & 10mg/5ml)
*Trt ADHD in children & narcolepsy
Term
Concerta (CII)
Definition
Methylphenidate HCl- ADD Agent (Tab ER: 18, 27, 36 & 54)
*Trt ADD in children
Term
Requip (XL)
Definition
Ropinirole HCl: Antiparkinson Agent (Tab: 0.25, 0.5, 1, 3, 4 & 5mg; Tab ER: 2, 3, 4 & 8mg)
*Trt signs and symptoms of idiopathic Parkinson's disease, trt mod to severe primary Restless Leg Syndrome (RLS)
Term
Soma
Definition
Carisoprodol: Muscle Relaxant (Tab: 250 & 350)
*Trt discomfort of acute painful Musculoskeletal conditions
Term
Amrix, Flexeril, Fexmid
Definition
Cyclobenzaprine: Muscle Relaxant (Tab (Flexeril): 5 & 10mg; Tab(Fexmid):7.5mg; Cap ER: 15 & 30mg)
*Trt skeletal muscle spasm associated with acute, painful musculo, conditions
Term
Robaxin
Definition
Methocarbamol: Muscle Relaxant (Tab 500 & 700mg; Inj.: 100mg/ml)
*Adjunct to rest, phys therapy, other measure for relief of painful musculosk. conditions, adjunct for tetnus
Term
Effexor (XR)
Definition
Venlafaxine HCl: Antidepressant (Tab: 25, 37.5, 50, 75 & 100mg; Cap ER: 37.5, 75, & 150mg; Tab ER: 37.5, 75, 150 & 225mg)
*Trt depression, gen. social anxiety disorder
Term
Desrel
Definition
Trazadone HCl: Antidepressant (Tab:50, 100, 150 & 225mg)
*Trt Depression w or w/o assoc. anxiety
Term
Zoloft
Definition
Sertraline: Antidepressant (Tab: 25, 50 & 100; Oral Concentrate: 20mg/ml)
*Trt Depression, OCD, Panic disorder, agoraphobia, posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD), social anxiety disorder
Term
Paxil
Definition
Paroxetine HCl: Antidepressant (Tab: 10, 20, 30 & 40mg; Tab CR: 12.5, 25 & 37.5mg; Oral Susp.:10mg/5ml
Term
Remeron
Definition
Mirtazepine: Antidepressant (Tab: 12, 30& 40mg; ODT: 12, 30 & 45mg)
*Trt depression
Term
Prozac
Definition
Fluoxetine HCl: Antidepressant (Tab: 10 & 20mg; Cap: 10, 20 & 40mg; Cap DR (Prozac Weekly): 90mg; Liquid: 20mg/5ml)
*Trt Depression, OCD, bulimia nervosa
Term
Lexapro
Definition
Escitalopram Oxalate: Antidepressant (Tab: 5,10 & 20mg; Oral Soln: 20mg/5ml)
*Trt depression
Term
Cymbalta
Definition
Duloxetine HCl: Antidepressant (Tab: 20, 30 & 60mg)
*Trt MDD, Neuropathic Pain ass. w/diabetic neuropathy, GAD
Term
Celexa
Definition
Citalopram HBr: Antidepressant (Tab: 10, 20 & 40mg; Oral Solution:2mg/ml)
*Trt depression
Term
Wellbutrin (SR, XL)
Definition
Buproprion HCl: Antidepressant (Tab IR: 75 & 100mg; Tab SR: 100, 150 & 200mg; Tab ER(XL) 150 & 300mg)
*Trt depression, prevention of seasonal Major Depressive episodes in pts w/seasonal effective disorder
Term
Elavil
Definition
Amitriptyline HCl: Antidepressant (Tab:10, 25, 50, 75, 100 & 150mg)
*Trt symptoms of depression
Term
Risperdal
Definition
Resperidone: Antipsychotic (Tab:0.25, 0.5, 1, 3 & 4mg; Oral Soln.: 1mg/ml; PFinj.:12.5, 25, 37.5 & 50mg)
*Trt Schizo, short term acute manic and mixed episodes of bipolar, irritability ass with autistic disorder
Term
Seroquel (XR)
Definition
Quetiapine Fumerate: Antipsychotic (Tab: 25, 50, 100, 200, 300 & 400; Tab ER (XR): 200, 300 & 400mg)
*Trt Schizo, depressive episodes bipolar
Term
Zyprexa
Definition
Olanzapine: Antipsychotic (Tab: 2.5, 5, 7.5, 10, 15 & 20mg; ODT: 5, 10, 15 & 20mg; PFinj.: 10mg)
*Trt psychotic manifestations, acute mixed or manic episodes of bipolar, agitation due to schizo
Term
Abilify
Definition
Aripiprazole: Antipsychotic (Tab: 2, 5, 15, 20 & 30mg; ODT: 10 & 15mg; Oral soln.:1mg/ml; Inj.:9.75mg/1.3ml)
*Trt Schizo, acute manic & mixed epi. ass. w/ bipolar
Term
Namenda
Definition
Memantine HCl: Alzheimer's Dementia(Tab: 25, 50 & 100m; Oral soln.:2mg/ml)
*Trt mod to severe dementia of Alzheimer's
Term
Januvia
Definition
Sitagliptin Phosphate: Antidiabetic (Tab:25, 50 & 100mg)
*trt imprpove glycemic control in pts w/Type II diabetes
Term
Glucaphage (XR)
Definition
Metformin HCl: Antidiabetic (Tab:500, 850 & 1000 mg; Tab ER: 500 & 750mg)
*Trt lower blood glucose in pts w/non insulin dependent diabetes Millitus (NIDDM)
Term
Actos
Definition
Pioglitazone HCl: Antidiabetic (Tab: 12, 30 & 45mg)
*Trt improve glycemic control in pts w/Type 2 diabetes (NIDDM)
Term
Humalog
Definition
Insulin Lispro, rDNA: Antidiabetic Insulin (Humalog: 100u/ml; Humalog mix 75/25: 25% INSULIN LISPRO & 75% insulin LISPRO PROTAMINE; Humalog Mix: 50/50)
*Trt Type I (Insulin Dependent) or Type II that can't be controlled by diet, exercise & weight control
Term
Lantus
Definition
Insulin Glargine, rDNA: Antidiabetic (Inj:.100u/ml)
*Trt type Ior Type II who need basal insulin for control of hyperglycemia
Term
Novolog
Definition
Insulin Aspart, rDNA: Antidiabetic (Novolog:100u/ml; Novolog mix 70/30:30% insulin aspart & 70% insulin aspart protamine)
*Trt Type I (insul dept)or Type II (non in.dep) that can't be controlled with life style changes
Term
Glucovance
Definition
Glyburide w/ Metformin HCl: antidiabetic (Tab: 1.25/250, 2.5/500 & 5/500)
*Trt to improve on glycemic control in pts w/Type II who can't manage through lifestyle changes
Term
Micronase, Diabeta
Definition
Glyburide (Tab:1.25, 2.5 & 5mg)
*Trt non-insulin dependent stable or adult onset type mild to mod severe DM
Term
Glucotrol (XL)
Definition
Glipizide: Antidiabetic (Tab:5 & 10mg; Tab SR (XL): 2.5, 5mg & 10mg)
*Trt non-insulin dep. stable or adult onset type mild to mod severe DM
Term
Amaryl
Definition
Glimepiride: Antidiabetic (Tab:1,2 & 4mg)
*Trt to lower blood glucose in pts w/non insulin dep DM (NIDDM)w/hyperglycemia can't be controlled by lifestyle changes
Term
Humulin
Definition
Insulin,(rDNA): Antidiabetic (NPH (N):Isophane /insulin susp., Regular R: 70/30, 50/50 & 100u/ml & concentrated u-500 formulation)
*Trt Type I or Type II (NIDDM) can't be controlled with Lifestyle changes
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