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acyclovir
Zovirax
antiviral
herpes, varicella
acetaminophen
Tylenol
Adult: 650 to 1000 mg po q 6h (do not exceed 3,250mg/24h)
Pediatric: 10 – 15 mg/kg po q4-6h (do not exceed 5 doses/24h)
non-NSAID analgesic
pain
albuterol
Ventolin, ProAir
Adult exacerbation nebulized: 2.5 – 5 mg q20 min x 3
beta2-agonist, bronchodilator
asthma, COPD rescue inhaler
alendronate
Fosamax
bisphosphonate
osteoporosis
allopurinol
Zyloprim
xanthine oxidase inhibitor
gout
alprazolam
Xanax
0.25 to 0.5 mg q8hprn
benzodiazepine
anxiety
amitriptyline
Elavil
tricyclic antidepressant
depression, neuropathic pain
amlodipine
Norvasc
5 mg once daily
calcium channel blocker
HTN, angina
amlodipine / benazepril
Lotrel
calcium channel blocker / ACE
HTN
amoxicillin
Amoxil, Trimox
pediatric, acute otitis media: 80 – 90mg/kg/day divided q8-12h
adults: 500 mg q8h or 875 mg q12h
amino penicillin antibiotic
otitis media, strep throat, & other infections
amoxicillin/clavulanate
Augmentin
adults: 500 mg q8h or 875 mg q12h
amino penicillin antibiotic plus beta-lactamase inhibitor
otitis media & other infections
ampicillin/sulbactam
Unasyn
amino pcn antibiotic plus beta-lactamase inhibitor
broad spectrum infection coverage
amphetamine/dextroamphetamine
Adderal
amphetamine, CNS stimulant
ADHD
aripiprazole
Abilify
antipsychotic
schizophrenia, depression, bipolar
aspart insulin
NovoLog
rapid acting insulin
diabetes
atenolol
Tenormin
50 mg once daily
beta1-blocker
HTN, angina
atorvastatin
Lipitor
High dose: 80 mg once daily
statin
hyperlipidemia
azithromycin
Z-Pak, Zithromax
500 mg x 1, then 250 mg daily x 4 days
macrolide antibiotic
respiratory infections
benazepril
Lotensin
ACE
HTN, heart failure
budesonide
Pulmicort inhaled, Rhinocort intranasal
corticosteroid inhaled, intranasal
asthma, COPD
buprenorphine / naloxone
Suboxone
opioid agonist / antagonist
treatment of opioid addiction
bupropion
Zyban, Wellbutrin
antidepressant
depression, smoking cessation
buspirone
BuSpar
anxiolytic, misc
anxiety
captopril
Capoten HTN emergencies: 12.5 – 25 mg x 1 repeat q1-2 hr prn Test dose: 6.25 mg ACE HTN, heart failure
carvedilol
Coreg
Start at 6.25 mg bid x 1-2 weeks, then titrate upward
alpha1- beta1- beta2-blocker
heart failure, HTN
cefazolin
Ancef, Kefzol
1st generation IV cephalosporin
cellulitis, surgical prophylaxis, other infections
cefdinir
Omnicef Adult: 300 mg q12h or 600 mg once daily Pediatric: 14 mg/kg po once daily 3rd generation cephalosporin CAP, sinusitis, other infections
ceftriaxone
Rocephin
3rd generation IV cephalosporin
respiratory, meningitis, other infections
celecoxib
Celebrex
COX-2 inhibitor, anti-inflammatory analgesic
inflammatory pain
cephalexin
Keflex
500 mg q6h
1st generation cephalosporin
cellulitis, strep throat, other infections
cetirizine
Zyrtec
2nd generation antihistamine
seasonal allergic rhinitis
ciprofloxacin
Cipro
quinolone antibiotic
UTI, chlamydia, Pseudomonas, other infections
citalopram
Celexa
SSRI
depression
clindamycin
Cleocin
300 mg po q6h
antibiotic
bite wounds, cellulitis, other infections
clarithromycin
Biaxin
250 – 500 mg q12h or XL 1000 mg once daily
macrolide antibiotic
CAP, sinusitis, other infections
clonidine
Catapres
HTN emergency: 0.2 mg x 1, repeat 0.1 – 0.2 mg q1h prn
alpha-2 agonist, antihypertensive
HTN
clopidogrel
Plavix
75 mg once daily (300mg loading dose in ACS)
adenosine diphosphate (ADP) inhibitor
antiplatelet drug
clonazepam
Klonopin
benzodiazepine
anxiety, essential tremor
clotrimazole / betamethasone
Lotrisone
antifungal / corticosteroid, topical
fungal infections with inflammation
codeine/acetaminophen
Tylenol #3
1 – 2 tabs q4h
opioid/analgesic
pain
cyclobenzaprine
Flexeril
skeletal muscle relaxant
muscle spasms
detemir insulin
Levemir
long-acting, basal insulin
diabetes
dexamethasone
Decadron inj
corticosteroid inj
inflammation
diazepam
Valium
Status epilepticus dose: 5 – 10 mg IV q5mins
benzodiazepine
anxiety, status epilepticus, muscle relaxant
diclofenac
Cataflam
NSAID
inflammation, pain
diphenhydramine
Benadryl
25 mg q6h
1st generation antihistamine
seasonal allergies, allergic reactions
digoxin
Lanoxin
0.125 – 0.25 mg once daily
cardiac glycoside
atrial-fibrillation, heart failure
diltiazem
Cardizem
calcium channel blocker
HTN, atrial-fibrillation, angina
dimenhydrinate
Dramamine
antihistamine
motion sickness
diphenoxylate/atropine
Lomotil
antidiarrheal
diarrhea
docusate
Colace
stool softener
treat/prevent constipation
donepezil
Aricept
acetylcholine esterase inhibitor
Alzheimer’s dementia
doxycycline
Vibramycin
100 mg q12h
tetracycline antibiotic
CAP, chlamydia, other infections
duloxetine
Cymbalta
SNRI antidepressant
Depression, neuropathic pain
enalapril
Vasotec
ACE
HTN, heart failure
enoxaparin
Lovenox
low molecular weight heparin
DVT prophylaxis, DVT, PE, ACS
escitalopram
Lexapro
SSRI antidepressant
depression, anxiety disorders
esomeprazole
Nexium
proton pump inhibitor
GERD, PUD
estrogen, conjugated
Premarin
estrogen hormone
hormone replacement
estrogen 20mcg / norethindrone 1mg
Loestrin-21 1/20
estrogen / progestin contraceptive
oral contraceptive
etanercept
Enbrel
DMARD
rheumatoid arthritis
exenatide
Byetta
GLP-1 agonist
Type 2 diabetes
ezetimibe
Zetia
inhibits intestinal absorption of cholesterol
hyperlipidemia
ezetimibe / simvastatin
Vytorin
inhibits absorption of cholesterol / statin
hyperlipidemia
famotidine
Pepcid Rx dose: 20 mg po/IV bid OTC dose: 10 mg po bid H2 blocker, acid-reducer GERD, PUD
fentanyl patch
Duragesic patch
opioid analgesic
pain
fexofenadine
Allegra
2nd generation antihistamine
seasonal allergic rhinitis
fluconazole
Diflucan
non-life threatening: 200 mg x 1, then 100 mg once daily
vaginal yeast infection: 150 mg x 1
antifungal
oral/ vaginal candidiasis, life-threatening systemic fungal infection
fluoxetine
Prozac
SSRI antidepressant
depression, anxiety disorders
fluticasone
Flovent
corticosteroid, inhaled
asthma, COPD
fluticasone
Flonase
corticosteroid, intranasal
seasonal allergic rhinitis
formoterol / budesonide
Symbicort
long-acting beta-2 agonist / corticosteroid inhaled
asthma, COPD
furosemide
Lasix
20 – 80 mg once or twice daily
loop diuretic
peripheral/pulmonary edema, heart failure
gabapentin
Neurontin
anticonvulsant
epilepsy, peripheral neuropathy pain
glargine insulin
Lantus
long-acting, basal insulin
diabetes
glimepiride
Amaryl
sulfonylurea
Type 2 diabetes
glyburide
DiaBeta, Glynase, Micronase
sulfonylurea
Type 2 diabetes
glulisine insulin
Apidra
rapid acting insulin
diabetes
hydrocodone / acetaminophen
Lortab, Loracet, Vicodan, Norco
2.5, 5, 7.5, 10 mg hydrocodone/tab (all have 325mg acet): 5 – 10 mg hydrocodone q4h
opioid analgesic
pain
hydrochlorothiazide
Microzide HTN: 12.5 – 25 mg once daily edema: 25 – 50 mg once or twice daily thiazide diuretic edema, HTN
hydromorphone
Dilaudid
opioid analgesic
pain
ibandronate
Boniva
bisphosphonate
osteoporosis
ibuprofen
Motrin, Advil Rx adult: 400 – 800 mg q6-8h OTC adult: 200 mg q6-8h Pediatric: 5 – 10 mg/kg q6-8h NSAID pain, inflammation, fever
isosorbide mononitrate
Imdur, ISMO
nitrate
angina
ketorolac
Toradol
15 – 30 mg IV q6h
IV NSAID
inflammatory pain
lansoprazole
Prevacid
proton pump inhibitor
GERD, PUD
latanoprost
Xalatan
prostaglandin ophthalmic
glaucoma
levalbuterol
Xopenex
beta-2 agonist
asthma, COPD
levofloxacin
Levaquin
quinolone antibiotic
CAP, UTI, chlamydia, other infections
levothyroxine
Synthroid, Levoxyl
100 – 125 mcg once daily (varies)
thyroid hormone
hypothyroidism
lisinopril
Prinivil, Zestril HTN: 10 – 20 mg once daily CHF: 2.5 – 5 mg once daily (target 20 – 40 mg once daily) ACE-inhibitor hypertension, heart failure
lisinopril/hydrochlorothiazide
Prinzide, Zestoretic
ACE-inhibitor/thiazide diuretic
HTN
lispro insulin
Humalog
rapid acting insulin
diabetes
loperamide
Imodium
2 tabs (4mg) now, then 2mg after each loose stool (max 16mg/day)
antidiarrheal
diarrhea
lorazepam
Ativan
Status epilepticus dose: 4 mg IV q5-10mins
Acute agitation: 1 – 4 mg IV q2-6h prn agitation
benzodiazepine
anxiety, status epilepticus
losartan
Cozaar
ARB
HTN, heart failure
lovastatin
Mevacor
statin
hyperlipidemia
meclizine
AntiVert
1st generation antihistamine
motion sickness, dizziness
meloxicam
Mobic
7.5 mg once daily
NSAID
pain, inflammation
meperidine
Demerol
opioid analgesic
pain
metaxalone
Skelaxin
skeletal muscle relaxant
muscle spasms
metformin
Glucophage, Glucophage XR
XR 500 – 1000 mg once daily
biguanide
Type 2 diabetes
methocarbamol
Robaxin
skeletal muscle relaxant
muscle spasm
methotrexate
(no brand name)
DMARD
rheumatoid arthritis
methylphenidate
Ritalin, Concerta
amphetamine CNS stimulant
ADHD
methylprednisolone
Medrol DosePak oral; Solu-Medrol inj
corticosteroid, oral and inj
inflammation; allergic reactions
metoclopramide
Reglan
10 mg q6h
antiemetic, dopamine blocker
gastroparesis, N/V
metronidazole
Flagyl
C.diff: 500 mg q8h x 10-14 days
antimicrobial, misc
Clostridium difficile diarrhea, anaerobic infections
metoprolol
Toprol XL, Lopressor
50 mg bid or XL 100 mg once daily (varies per indication)
beta-1 blocker
HTN, A-fib, angina, post-MI, heart failure
modafinil
Provigil
CNS stimulant
narcolepsy
mometasone
Nasonex
corticosteroid, intranasal
seasonal allergic rhinitis
montelukast
Singulair
leukotriene inhibitor
asthma, seasonal allergic rhinitis
morphine
(no brand name)
Acute pain opioid-naïve: 2 – 5 mg q4hr
opioid analgesic
pain
moxifloxacin
Avelox
quinolone antibiotic
CAP, sinusitis, other infections
moxifloxacin ophthalmic
Vigamox
quinolone ophthalmic
bacterial conjunctivitis
mupirocin
Bactroban
impetigo: apply tid x 3 – 5 days
antibiotic, topical
impetigo, MRSA colonization
naloxone
Narcan
Dose per ACLS: 0.4 – 2 mg q 2 mins (smaller doses for non-emergent reversal)
opioid antagonist antidote
treat opioid toxicity
naproxen
Naprosyn OTC dosing: 200 mg q8-12h Rx dosing: 500 mg q12h (varies per indication/product) NSAID inflammation, pain
nebivolol
Bystolic
beta-1 blocker
HTN
nifedipine
Procardia XL
calcium channel blocker
HTN, angina
nitrofurantoin
Macrobid
100 mg q12h x 7 days
urinary tract antiseptic
UTI
olanzapine
Zyprexa
antipsychotic
schizophrenia, bipolar
olmesartan
Benicar
ARB
HTN, heart failure
olmesartan / hydrochlorothiazide
Benicar HCT
ARB / thiazide diuretic
HTN
omega-3-fatty-acid
Lovaza
omega-3-fatty-acid
hypertriglyceridemia
omeprazole
Prilosec Rx dose: 20 mg once daily OTC dose: 10mg once daily proton pump inhibitor GERD, PUD
ondansetron
Zofran
4 mg IV/po/ODT q12h
5HT-antagonist antiemetic
N/V
oxcarbazepine
Trileptal
anticonvulsant
epilepsy, bipolar
oxycodone
Oxycontin
opioid analgesic
pain
oxycodone/acetaminophen
Percocet, Roxicet
5 – 10 mg oxycodone q4h
opioid analgesic
pain
oxybutynin
Ditropan
anticholinergic
urinary incontinence
paroxetine
Paxil
SSRI antidepressant
depression, anxiety disorders
penicillin
Pen VK
500 mg q8h
penicillin antibiotic
strep throat, other infections
phenytoin
Dilantin
anticonvulsant
epilepsy
piperacillin/tazobactam
Zosyn
anti-pseudomonal pcn / beta-lactamase inhibitor antibiotic
broad spectrum infection coverage
potassium Cl
Micro-K, Klor-Con
20 meq once daily
potassium supplement
hypokalemia
pravastatin
Pravachol
statin
hyperlipidemia
prednisone
Deltasone
corticosteroid, oral
inflammation, allergic reactions, asthma exacerbation
pregabalin
Lyrica
anticonvulsant
epilepsy, peripheral neuropathy pain, fibromyalgia
promethazine
Phenergan
phenothiazine antiemetic
N/V
propranolol
Inderal
beta1- beta2-blocker
HTN, angina, atrial fibrillation, post MI, essential tremor
quetiapine
Seroquel
antipsychotic
schizophrenia, bipolar
quinapril
Accupril
ACE inhibitor
HTN, heart failure
rabeprazole
Aciphex
proton pump inhibitor
GERD, PUD
ramipril
Altace
ACE
HTN, heart failure
ranitidine
Zantac Rx dose: 150 mg bid OTC dose: 75 mg bid H2-blocker, acid reducer GERD, PUD
risperidone
Risperdal
antipsychotic
schizophrenia, bipolar
ropinirole
Requip
dopamine agonist
Parkinson’s disease, restless leg syndrome
rosuvastatin
Crestor
High dose: 20 – 40 mg once daily
statin
hyperlipidemia
salmeterol/fluticasone
Advair
long-acting beta-2 agonist / corticosteroid, inhaled
asthma, COPD
sertraline
Zoloft
50 mg once daily
SSRI antidepressant
depression, anxiety disorders
sildenafil
Viagra
phosphodiesterase inhibitor
erectile dysfunction
simvastatin
Zocor
20 – 40 mg once daily (for high dose, use alternate statin)
statin
hyperlipidemia
sitagliptin
Januvia
dipeptidyl peptidase (DPP4) inhibitor
Type 2 diabetes
spironolactone
Aldactone
potassium sparing diuretic
edema, HTN, heart failure, post MI
sulfamethoxazole/trimethoprim
Bactrim, Septra
1 double strength tab q12h
anti-folate antibiotic
UTI, respiratory, MRSA and other infections
sumatriptan
Imitrex
serotonin agonist inj
migraine headache
tadalafil
Cialis
phosphodiesterase inhibitor
erectile dysfunction
tamsulosin
Flomax
alpha-1 blocker
benign prostatic hyperplasia
temazepam
Restoril
7.5 – 15 mg qhs
benzodiazepine
insomnia
terbinafine
Lamisil
antifungal
onychomycosis, other fungal infections
tiotropium
Spiriva
anticholinergic, inhaled
COPD
tolterodine
Detrol
anticholinergic
urinary incontinence
topiramate
Topamax
anticonvulsant
epilepsy, bipolar
tramadol
Ultram, Ultram ER
50 – 100 mg q4-6h or XR 100 mg once daily
weak opioid analgesic, with SNRI activity
pain
trazodone
Desyrel, Oleptro
antidepressant, misc
depression, insomnia
triamcinolone
Nasacort AQ, Nasacort Allergy 24HR
corticosteroid, intranasal
seasonal allergic rhinitis
triamcinolone
Kenalog
corticosteroid, topical
dermatological inflammatory conditions
triamterene/hydrochlorothiazide
Dyazide, Maxzide
potassium sparing diuretic / thiazide diuretic
edema, HTN
valacyclovir
Valtrex
antiviral
herpes, varicella
valproate, valproic acid, divalproex
Depakote
anticonvulsant
epilepsy, bipolar
valsartan
Diovan
HTN or CHF: 80 – 160 mg once daily
ARB
HTN, heart failure
valsartan/hydrochlorothiazide
Diovan HCT
ARB / thiazide diuretic
HTN
venlafaxine
Effexor XR
SNRI antidepressant
depression, anxiety disorders
verapamil
Verelan, Calan, Isoptin
calcium channel blocker
HTN, angina, atrial fibrillation
warfarin
Coumadin, Jantoven
2.5 – 5 mg once daily (patient variable per INR)
vitamin K antagonist
anticoagulant
zolpidem
Ambien, Ambien CR
5 mg qhs
benzodiazepine-like sleep aid
insomnia