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DRUG LIST #1
BRAND GENERIC Prefix/ Suffix CLASSIFICATION IFU QUICK FACTS
1. Amoxil® amoxicillin -cillin Penicillin Antibiotic
Bacterial Infection
2. Penicillin VK® penicillin -cillin
3. Avelox® moxifloxacin -floxacin
Quinolone Antibiotic
Do not take with antacids; May cause
photosensitivity; Black box warning for tendon rupture
4. Cipro® ciprofloxacin -floxacin
5. Levaquin® levoFLOXacin -floxacin
6. Vigamox® moxifloxacin -floxacin Bacterial Conjunctivitis Ophthalmic
7. Keflex® cephalexin cef-/ceph- Cephalosporin Antibiotic
Bacterial Infection
3% - 7% cross-sensitivity with
Penicillin allergy 8. Omnicef® cefdinir cef-/ceph-
9. Vibramycin® doxycycline hyclate -cycline Tetracycline
Do not take with antacids; No dairy; Not
for children; May cause photosensitivity;
Preg category D
10. Cleocin® clindamycin -mycin Lincomycin Antibiotic
Drug List #2
BRAND GENERIC PREFIX/ SUFFIX CLASSIFICATION IFU QUICK FACTS
1. Zithromax® azithromycin -mycin Macrolide Antibiotic Bacterial Infection Do not take with antacids
2. Bactroban® mupirocin Topical Antibacterial Skin Infection Topical
3. Augmentin® amoxicillin/ clavulanate
Combinations
Penicillin Combination Antibiotic
Bacterial Infection
4. Bactrim®, Septra®
trimethoprim/ sulfamethoxazole Sulfa Antibiotic
5. BenzaClin® clindamycin/ benzoyl peroxide Topical Antibiotic Acne Topical
6. Ciprodex® ciprofloxacin/ dexamethasone
Quinolone/ Corticosteroid
Bacterial External Ear Infection Otic
7. Diflucan® fluconazole -azole Antifungal Fungal Infection Liver function test needed
8. Altace® ramipril
-pril
ACE Inhibitor
Hypertension
May cause dizziness, headache, dry cough
9. Vasotec® enalapril
10. Zestril®, Prinvil® lisinopril
DRUG LIST #3
BRAND GENERIC PREFIX/ SUFFIX CLASSIFICATION IFU QUICK FACTS
1. Avapro® irbesartan -sartan
ARB
Hypertension
May cause dizziness, muscle pain
2. Atacand® candesartan cilexetil -sartan
3. Benicar® olmesartan -sartan
4. Cozaar® losartan -sartan
5. Diovan® valsartan -sartan
6. Micardis® telmisartan -sartan
7. Toprol XL® metoprolol succinate -olol
Beta-blocker
May cause dizziness, drowsiness, fatigue
8. Bystolic® nebivolol -olol
9. Coreg® carvedilol -olol
10. Lopressor® metoprolol tartrate -olol
DRUG LIST #4
BRAND GENERIC PREFIX/ SUFFIX CLASSIFICATION IFU QUICK FACTS
1. Tenormin® atenolol -olol Beta-blocker
Hypertension
may cause dizziness, drowsiness, fatigue
2. Norvasc® amLODIPine besylate -dipine CCB
may cause dizziness, drowsiness,
peripheral edema 3. Sular® nisoldipine -dipine
4. Dyazide®, Maxzide®
triamterene/ hydroCHLOROthiazide
-dipine K-Sparing/ Thiazide Diuretic
Hypertension/Edema
Take in the morning due to increased urination; watch potassium levels
5. Microzide®, Esidrix®
hydroCHLOROthiazide -mide/-nide Thiazide Diuretic
6. Lasix® furosemide -mide/-nide Loop Diuretic
7. Catapres-TTS® cloNIDine Alpha-Agonist Hypertension Titrate slowly
8. Lanoxin® digoxin Cardiac Glycoside Arrhythmia/Myocardial Infarction
9. Avalide® irbesartan/ hdroCHLOROthiazide
Combinations
ARB / Diuretic
Hypertension
10. Benicar HCT® olmesartan/ hydroCHLOROthiazide
Combinations
DRUG LIST #5
BRAND GENERIC PREFIX/ SUFFIX CLASSIFICATION IFU QUICK FACTS
1. Caduet® amLODIPine/atorvastatin Combinations CCB/HMG-CoA reductase Hypertension/ Hyperlipidemia
2. Diovan HCT® valsartan/ hydroCHLOROthiazide
Combinations
ARB/diuretic
Hypertension
3. Hyzaar® losartan/ hydroCHLOROthiazide
Combinations
4. Micardis HCT®
telmisartan/ hydroCHLOROthiazide
Combinations
5. Zestoretic® lisinopril/ hydroCHLOROthiazide
Combinations
6. Crestor® rosuvastatin -statin
HMG-CoA reductase inhibitor
Hyperlipidemia
May Cause: -muscle pain -liver toxicity -nausea -constipation **take in the evening w/food**
7. Lescol XL® fluvastatin -statin
8. Lipitor® atorvastatin -statin
9. Mevacor® lovastatin -statin
10. Pravachol® pravastatin -statin
DRUG LIST #6
BRAND GENERIC PREFIX/ SUFFIX CLASSIFICATION IFU QUICK FACTS
1. Zocor® simvastatin -statin HMG-CoA reductase inhibitor
Hyperlipidemia may cause muscle pain, liver toxicity,
nausea, constipation take in the evening
w/food 2. Lovaza® omega-3-acid ethyl
esters Esterified Fish Oils Hypertriglyceridemia
3. Niaspan® niacin Nicotinic Acid
Hyperlipidemia
may cause flushing; pre-treat w/aspirin
4. Zetia® ezetimibe Cholesterol absorption inhibitor
may cause abdominal pain,
fatigue 5. Tricor® fenofibrate Fibrate
6. Vytorin® ezetimibe/simvastatin Combinations HMG-CoA / Cholesterol absorption inhibitor
Hypercholesterolemia
7. Aggrenox® aspirin/dipyridamole
Antiplatelet
Thrombotic Stroke Prevention
8. Plavix® clopidogrel Thrombotic event prevention
9. Coumadin® warfarin Vitamin K Antagonist Anticoagulation avoid foods rich in vitamin K; avoid
alcohol 10. Lovenox® enoxaparin Low-Molecular-Weight
Heparin DVT (Deep Venous
Thrombosis) Prophylaxis
DRUG LIST #7
BRAND GENERIC PREFIX/ SUFFIX CLASSIFICATION IFU QUICK FACTS
1. HumaLOG® insulin lispro
Insulin
Type 1 Diabetes Mellitus
Rapid acting
2. NovoLOG® insulin aspart
3. HumuLIN® insulin NPH Intermediate acting
4. Lantus® insulin glargine Long acting
5. Actos® pioglitazone -glitazone Thiazolidinedione
Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus
6. Byetta® exenatide GLP-1 receptor agonist
7. Glucophage® metFORMIN Biguanide black box warning - lactic acidosis
8. Januvia® SITagliptin DPP-4 inhibitor
9. Glucotrol® glipiZIDE
Sulfonylurea
10. DiaBeta®, Micronase
glyBURIDE
DRUG LIST #8
BRAND GENERIC PREFIX/ SUFFIX CLASSIFICATION IFU QUICK FACTS
1. ActoPlus Met®
pioglitazone/ metFORMIN
Combinations biguanide/ thiazolidinedione
Type 2 diabetes mellitus
2. Armour Thyroid®
desiccated thyroid extract
Thyroid
Hypothyroidism
take on an empty
stomach; avoid antacids
3. Synthroid® levothyroxine sodium
4. Alphagan P® brimonidine tartrate Alpha-agonist
Glaucoma
5. Cosopt® dorzolamide/ timolol Beta-blocker/ carbonic anhydrase inhibitor
6. Lumigan®, Latisse®
bimatoprost
Prostaglandin analogue
7. Travatan® travoprost
8. Xalatan® latanoprost Store in refrigerator
9. Patanol® olopatadine Allergy Allergic conjunctivitis
10. Restasis® cycloSPORINE Calcineurin inhibitor immunosuppressant
Ocular inflammation
DRUG LIST #9
BRAND GENERIC PREFIX/ SUFFIX CLASSIFICATION IFU QUICK FACTS
1. Triesence®, Trivaris® triamcinolone -one Corticosteroid Ocular inflammation
2. Vigamox® moxifloxacin -floxacin Quinolone antibiotic Bacterial conjunctivitis
3. Ciprodex® ciprofloxacin/ dexamethasone -floxacin Quinolone/ corticosteroid Bacterial external ear
infection
4. AcipHex® RABEprazole -prazole
PPI (Proton-Pump Inhibitor) GERD
(Gastroesophageal reflux disease aka Acid
Reflux)
*PPI's usually taken once daily
*do not crush or chew
5. Prevacid® lansoprazole -prazole
6. PriLOSEC® omeprazole -prazole
7. Protonix® pantoprazole -prazole
8. NexIUM® esomeprazole -prazole
9. Pepcid® famotidine -tidine
H2 Blocker H2Blockers usually taken before each
meal 10. Zantac® raNITIdine -tidine
DRUG LIST #10
BRAND GENERIC PREFIX/ SUFFIX CLASSIFICATION IFU QUICK FACTS
1. Asacol® mesalamine Inflammatory bowel disease Ulcerative Colitis
2. GlycoLax® polyethylene glycol 3350 Osmotic Laxative Constipation OTC as Miralax
3. Phenergan® promethazine Antihistamine, Antiemetic, Phenothiazine
Nausea, Vomiting, 1st generation
antihistamine
May cause drowsiness
4. Boniva® ibandronate
-dronate Bisphosphonate
Osteoporosis
Usually taken once monthly
5. Fosamax® alendronate Usually taken once a
week every week. 6. Fosamax® plus D alendronate w/ vitamin D
Bisphosphonate/ Supplement
7. Evista® raloxifene Selective estrogen receptor modulator
Can treat/prevent osteoporosis in
women postmenopause
8. Deltasone® predniSONE
-one Corticosteroid Inflammation
9. Medrol®, SOLU-Medrol® methylPREDNISolone
Medrol Dose Pack 4mg is most often used in
retail. Special instructions. 6 tab on
day 1; 5 tab on day 2; 4 tab on day 3; 3 tab on day 4; 2 tab on day 5;
and 1 tab on day 6.
10. celeBREX® celecoxib COX-2 Inhibitor
DRUG LIST #11
BRAND GENERIC PREFIX/ SUFFIX CLASSIFICATION IFU QUICK FACTS
1. Mobic® meloxicam
NSAID
Osteoarthritis
take with food to avoid GI upset
2. Motrin® ibuprofen Inflammation
3. Naprosyn® naproxen
4. Flexeril® cyclobenzaprine
Muscle Relaxant
Skeletal muscle relaxant
5. Skelaxin® metaxalone Musculoskeletal Pain
6. Soma® carisoprodol Skeletal muscle relaxant
C-IV
7. OxyCONTIN® oxyCODONE Opioid
Analgesic
CII 8. Vicodin® HYDROcodone/
acetaminophen Opioid combination
9. Tylenol® #2 acetaminophen/ codeine
Opioid combination CIII
10. Ultram® traMADol Opioid C-IV
DRUG LIST #12
BRAND GENERIC PREFIX/ SUFFIX CLASSIFICATION IFU QUICK FACTS
1. Zyloprim® Allopurinol Xanthine oxidase inhibitor Gout
2. Ativan® LORazepam
-pam/ -lam
Benzodiazepine
Anxiety
*may cause dizziness
or drowsiness *CIV
3. KlonoPIN® clonazePAM
4. Valium® diazePAM
5. Xanax® ALPRAZolam
6. BuSpar® busPIRone Neurotransmitter agonist/antagonist
7. Cymbalta® DULoxetine
-ine
SNRI (Serotonin-
Norepinephrine Reuptake Inhibitor)
Depression
8. Effexor® Venlafaxine
9. Paxil® PARoxetine
SSRI (Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitor)
10. PROzac® FLUoxetine
Drug List #13
BRAND GENERIC PREFIX/ SUFFIX CLASSIFICATION IFU QUICK FACTS
1. Zoloft® sertraline SSRI (Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitor)
Depression
2. Elavil® amitriptyline -triptyline TCA (Tricyclic antidepressants) may cause dizziness or drowsiness
3. CeleXA® citalopram SSRI (Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitor)
4. Desyrel® traZODone Antidepressant Depression & Insomnia
5. Lexapro® escitalopram SSRI (Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitor)
Depression
6. Wellbutrin®XL buPROPion Antidepressant Zyban marketed for smoking cessation
7. Adderall®XR dextroamphetamine/ amphetamine Amphetamine
ADHD
Dizziness/drowsiness; avoid alcohol; don't stop abruptly; don't combine w/MAOI's
CII 8. Concerta® methylphenidate
CNS Stimulant 9. Focalin®XR dexmethylphenidate
not a controlled medication
10. Vyvanse® lisdexamfetamine
Drug List #14
BRAND GENERIC PREFIX/ SUFFIX CLASSIFICATION IFU QUICK FACTS
1. Strattera® atomoxetine Norepinephrine Reuptake Inhibitor ADHD
ADHD Medication that is not a controlled
medication
2. Ambien® zolpidem Gamma-Aminobutyric Acid Agonist
Insomnia
• may cause dizziness /drowsiness
• avoid alcohol • CIV 3. Lunesta® eszopiclone Nonbenzodiazepine Hypnotic
4. Aricept® donepezil Cholinesterase Inhibitor
Alzheimer’s Disease
5. Namenda® memantine NMDA Receptor Agonist • dizziness • headache • fatigue
6. Imitrex® SUMAtriptan -triptan Serotonin 5- HT1 Receptor
Agonist Migraine / Headache may cause dizziness or drowsiness
7. Relpax® eletriptan -triptan
8. Abilify® ARIPiprazole
Antipsychotic Schizophrenia
• may cause dizziness /drowsiness
• avoid alcohol • may also cause
tardive dyskinesia & extrapyramidal effects
9. Geodon® ziprasidone
10. RisperDAL® risperiDONE
Drug List #15
BRAND GENERIC PREFIX/ SUFFIX CLASSIFICATION IFU QUICK FACTS
1. SEROquel® QUEtiapine fumarate
Antipsychotic
Schizophrenia • may cause dizziness
/drowsiness • avoid alcohol • may also cause
tardive dyskinesia & extrapyramidal effects
2. zyPREXA® OLANZapine Schizophrenia/ Bipolar I Disease
3. Mirapex® pramipexole Dopamine Agonist Parkinson’s Disease
• may cause dizziness or drowsiness
• dry mouth or blurred vision 4. Requip® rOPINIRole
5. Provigil® modafinil Sympathomimetic Narcolepsy
6. Depakote®ER divalproex sodium Neurologic • Seizure • Bipolar • Migraine
• may cause dizziness or drowsiness
• don't stop taking abruptly
7. Dilantin® phenytoin Hydantoin Seizure
8. Keppra® levETIRAcetam
Antiepileptic
Seizure
9. LaMICtal® lamoTRIgine • Seizure • Bipolar • Migraine
10. Topamax® topiramate Seizure
Drug List #16
BRAND GENERIC PREFIX/ SUFFIX CLASSIFICATION IFU QUICK FACTS
1. Trileptal® OXcarbazepine Antiepileptic Partial Seizure
• May cause dizziness or drowsiness
• Don't stop taking abruptly
2. Lyrica® pregabalin
Neurologic
Neuropathic Pain • Dizziness/drowsiness • CV
3. Neurontin® gabapentin Neuropathic Pain/ Seizure
• Fatigue • Peripheral Edema
4. Dyazide®, Maxzide®
triamterene/ hydroCHLOROthiazide K-Sparing/ Thiazide Diuretic
Hypertension/ Edema
• Causes frequent urination
• Take in the morning • May cause
photosensitivity
5. Microzide®, Esidrex® hydroCHLOROthiazide Thiazide Diuretic
6. Lasix® furosemide -mide/ -nide Loop Diuretic
7. Enablex® darifenacin -nacin
Urinary Antispasmodic
Overactive Bladder
May cause: • Dizziness • Dry mouth • Blurred vision 8. VESIcare® solifenacin
9. Detrol®LA tolterodine Incontinence • Do not crush • May cause dizziness
10. Avodart® dutasteride 5-Alpha Reductase Inhibitor BPH (Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia)
Drug List #17
BRAND GENERIC PREFIX/ SUFFIX CLASSIFICATION IFU QUICK FACTS
1. Propecia® finasteride -steride 5-Alpha Reductase Inhibitor
• Male pattern hair loss
• BPH (Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia)
2. Flomax® tamsulosin -osin Alpha-Blocker BPH (Benign Prostatic
Hyperplasia)
• may cause dizziness/drowsiness
• helps treat hypertension 3. Uroxatral® alfuzosin
4. Cialis® tadalafil
-fil PDE-5 Inhibitor Erectile Dysfunction do not take with
nitrates due to risk of hypotension
5. Levitra® vardenafil
6. Viagra® sildenafil
7. Gianvi® drospirenone/ ethinyl estradiol
Monophasic Oral Contraceptive Oral Contraceptive • may cause nausea,
vomiting, mood changes
• risk of thromboembolism
8. Kariva® desogestrel/ ethinyl estradiol
9. Loestrin®Fe24 norethindrone/ ethinyl estradiol
10. NuvaRing® etonogestsrel/ ethinyl estradiol Estrogen/ Progestin Vaginal Contraceptive
Drug List #18
BRAND GENERIC PREFIX/ SUFFIX CLASSIFICATION IFU QUICK FACTS
1. Ortho-Tri-Cyclen Lo®
ethinyl estradiol/ norgestimate
Triphasic Oral Contraceptive Oral Contraceptive
• may cause nausea, vomiting, mood changes
• risk of thromboembolism
2. TriNessa® norgestimate/
ethinyl estradiol
3. Tri-Sprintec®
4. AndroGel® testosterone (topical) Androgen Hypogonadism CIII
5. Premarin® conjugated estrogens Estrogen Vasomotor Symptoms
6. Prometrium® progesterone Progestin Amenorrhea
7. Vagifem® estradiol Estrogen Vulvovaginal Atrophy
8. Proair®, Proventil®, Ventolin®HFA
albuterol
-terol Beta-2 Agonist Bronchospasm/ Asthma shake well before use
9. Xopenex®HFA levalbuterol
10. Asmanex® Twisthaler mometasone -one Corticosteroid Asthma
rinse mouth after use to prevent fungal
infection
Drug List #19
BRAND GENERIC PREFIX/ SUFFIX CLASSIFICATION IFU QUICK FACTS
1. Flovent® HFA fluticasone
-one
Corticosteroid
Asthma rinse mouth after use
to prevent fungal infection
2. Beconase® AQ beclomethasone
Allergic Rhinitis shake well before use
3. Flonase® fluticasone
4. Nasaort® AQ triamcinolone
5. Nasonex® mometasone fuoate
6. Pulmicort® Respules budesonide
Asthma
7. Rhinocort® AQ budesonide shake well before use
8. Singulair® montelukast Leukotriene Receptor Antagonist
9. Astelin® azelastine Histamine-1 (H1) Inhibitor Respiratory Allergies
10. Spiriva® Handihaler tiotropium Anticholinergic COPD
Drug List #20
BRAND GENERIC PREFIX/ SUFFIX CLASSIFICATION IFU QUICK FACTS
1. Tessalon Perles® benzonatate Antitussive Cough Do not crush or chew
2. Advair Diskus® fluticasone/ salmeterol Beta-2 Agonist/ Corticosteroid Asthma, COPD
3. Combivent® ipratropium/ albuterol Anticholinergic/ Beta-2 Agonist Asthma
4. Symbicort® budesonide/ formoterol Corticosteroid/ Beta-2 Agonist Asthma
5. Tussionex® chlorpheniramine/ HYDROcodone Antihistamine/ Antitussive Upper Respiratory
System
6. Cheratussin® AC codeine/ guaiFENesin Antitussive/ Expectorant Cough Suppressant/
Expectorant CV
7. Bactroban® mupirocin Topical Antibacterial Skin Infection
8. BenzaClin® clindamycin/ benzoyl peroxide Acne
9. Differin® adapalene Retinoid Acne Vulgaris
10. Lidoderm® lidocaine Analgesic Neuralgia To be used 12 hours on, and 12 hours off.