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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


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


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


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


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


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


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


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


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


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


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


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


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


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


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


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


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


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


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.

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