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acetaminophen

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Tylenol®, Tempra®, Atasol®
Non-narcotic analgesic

  • Indications: Pain, Fever
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acetaminophen / caffeine /
codeine

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Tylenol with Codeine
No. 2, 3®
Opiate-analgesic combination
Indication(s): Pain

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acetylsalicylic acid

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Aspirin®, Asaphen®, Entrophen®, Novasen
ECT®, Anacin®

Salicylate NSAID

indications: antiplatelet agent; pain, fever, inflammation

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allopurinol

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Zyloprim®
Xanthine oxidase inhibitor
Indications: Gout

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amitriptyline

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Elavil®
Tricyclic antidepressant
Indications: Depression, Unlabeled uses: pain, migraine prophylaxis,
neuropathy

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amlodipine

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Norvasc®
Calcium channel blocker (Dihydropiridine)
Indications: HTN, stable angina

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amoxicillin

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Tevamoxin®
Antibiotic (semisynthetic penicillin)
indications: Bacterial infection: Upper respiratory tract. Lower respiratory
tract, UTI, H pylori, Lyme disease

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apixaban

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Eliquis ®
Anticoagulant
Indications: Prevention of stroke/systemic embolism in patients with non-
valvular Afib, and treatment and prevention of VTE

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aripiprazole

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Abilify ®, Abilify Maintenna®
Antipsychotic
indications: Schizophrenia, bipolar disorder 1, depression (adjunctive
treatment), Tourette disorde4

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atenolol

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Tenormin®
Beta blocker (β-1 Selective)
indications: HTN, angina, secondary prevention post MI

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atorvastatin

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Lipitor®
Antihyperlipidemic agent (HMG-CoA reductase inhibitor)
indications: Dyslipidemia

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azithromycin

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Zithromax®
Antibiotic (macrolide)
indications: Bacterial infection: Upper and lower respiratory tract infection,
STD (chlamydia, gonorrhea), uncomplicated skin soft tissue.

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bisoprolol

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Monocor®
Beta blocker (β-1 selective)
indications Hypertension, heart failure, angina

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budesonide / formoterol

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Symbicort®
Corticosteroid / long-acting beta-agonist
indciations: Asthma, COPD

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bupropion

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Wellbutrin®, Wellbutrin SR®, Wellbutrin
XL®, Zyban®
Antidepressant (selective dopamine and norepinephrine
reuptake inhibitor)
indications: Depression, seasonal affective disorder (SAD), smoking
cessation

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canagliflozin

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Invokana®
Sodium-glucose cotransporter 2 (SGLT2) inhibitor
indications: Type 2 diabetes mellitus

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Candesartan

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Atacand®
Angiotensin II receptor antagonist
indciations: Hypertension, heart failure

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celecoxib

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Celebrex®
Antiinflammatory (NSAID)
indications: Rheumatoid arthritis, osteoarthritis, acute pain, ankylosing
spondylitis

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cephalexin

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Keflex®
Antibiotic (cephalosporin)
indications: Uncomplicated skin/soft tissue infection, URI, acute cystitis

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ciprofloxacin

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Cipro®, Cipro XL®, Ciloxan®
Antibiotic (Fluoroquinolone)
indications: Respiratory tract infection, UTI, prostatitis, skin/soft tissue
infection, bone/joint infection, infectious diarrhea, gonorrhea

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citalopram

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Celexa®
Antidepressant (selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor)
indications: Depression

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clarithromycin

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Biaxin®, Biaxin XL®
Antibiotic (macrolide)
indications: Upper and lower respiratory tract infection, skin/soft tissue
infection, mycobacterium avium complex

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clonazepam

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Rivotril®
Benzodiazepine
indications: Seizures

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clopidogrel

A

Plavix®
Antiplatelet agent (thienopyridine)
indications: Secondary prevention of atherothrombotic events in patients
with a recent MI or stroke, or have peripheral arterial disease.
Management of ACS

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conjugated estrogens

A

Premarin®, C.E.S.®
Estrogen
indications: Menopausal symptoms, atrophic vaginitis, osteoporosis
prevention

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cyclobenzaprine

A

Flexeril®
Skeletal muscle relaxant
indications: Muscle spasm (short term use). Unlabelled use: fibromyalgia

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dabigatran

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Pradaxa®
Anticoagulant
indications: Prevention of stroke/systemic embolism in patients with non-
valvular Afib, treatment/prevention of VTE

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dexlansoprazole

A

Dexilant ®
Proton pump inhibitor
indications; GERD, Erosive esophagitis

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diclofenac / misoprostol

A

Arthrotec®
Antiinflammatory (NSAID)/prostaglandin
indications; Rheumatoid arthritis, osteoarthritis

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digoxin

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Lanoxin®, Toloxin®
Cardiac glycoside
indications: Heart failure, rate control in atrial fib

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diltiazem

A

Cardizem LA®, Cardizem CD®, Tiazac®
Calcium channel blocker (non-dihydropyridine)
indications: Hypertension, angina, rate control in a fib, SVT

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divalproex

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Epival®
Anticonvulsant
indications: Epilepsy, bipolar disorder, migraine prophylaxis

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domperidone

A

Motilium®
GI motility agent
indications: Upper GI motility disorders, gastroparesis.

Unlabelled uses:
GERD, chemotherapy induced N/V, improve lactation in
nursing mothers (dopaminergic antagonist

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donepezil

A

Aricept®, Aricept RDT®
Cholinesterase inhibitor
indications: Alzheimer’s disease and related dementia. Can be used for all
dementias.

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duloxetine

A

Cymbalta®
Antidepressant (selective serotonin norepinephrine
reuptake inhibitor)
indications: depression, generalized anxiety disorder, diabetic peripheral
neuropathy, fibromyalgia, chronic low back pain

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escitalopram

A

Cipralex®
Antidepressant
Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitor (SSRI)
Indication(s): Depression, anxiety, OCD

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esomeprazole

A

Nexium®
Proton pump inhibitor
indciations; GERD, hypersecretory conditions, prevention of NSAID
induced ulcers

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estradiol

A

Climara®, Vagifem 10®, Estring®, Estradot®
Estrogen
indications: Menopausal symptoms

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ethinyl estradiol/various
progesterones

A

Marvelon®, Yaz®, Min-Ovral®, others
Combined estrogen / progestin
indications: Contraception/acne/dysmenorrhea

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ezetimibe

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Ezetrol®
Antihyperlipidemic agent
indcaitons: Hyperlipidemia

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41
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fluticasone / salmeterol

A

Advair®
Corticosteroid / long acting beta agonist
indications: Asthma, COPD

42
Q

fluticasone oral inhalation

A

Flovent HFA ®
Corticosteroid
indications: Asthma prophylaxis

43
Q

furosemide

A

Lasix®
Loop diuretic
indications: Hypertension, edema

44
Q

gabapentin

A

Neurontin®
Anticonvulsant

indications; Partial seizures, pain associated with postherpetic neuralgia
(PHN)

45
Q

gliclazide

A

Diamicron®, Diamicron MR®
Sulfonylurea
indications: Type 2 diabetes

46
Q

hydrochlorothiazide

A

Urozide®
Thiazide diuretic
Edema associated with HF and cirrhosis; hypertension

47
Q

hydromorphone

A

Dilaudid®, Dilaudid HP®, Dilaudid HP-
Plus®, Dilaudid XP®, Jurnista®
Opiate analgesic
indications: Pain

48
Q

indacaterol—glycopyrrolate

A

UltiBro
Long-acting beta2-agonist (LABA)/Long-acting
muscarinic antagonist (LAMA)
indications: COPD

49
Q

insulin glargine

A

Lantus®, Toujeo®, Basaglar®
Insulin, long acting
indications: Diabetes mellitus, type 1 and 2

50
Q

lansoprazole

A

Prevacid®, Prevacid Fastab®
Proton pump inhibitor (PPI)
indications; GERD, hypersecretory conditions, prevention of NSAID
induced ulcers

51
Q

Tylenol®, Tempra®, Atasol®
Non-narcotic analgesic

  • Indications: Pain, Fever
A

acetaminophen

52
Q

Tylenol with Codeine
No. 2, 3®
Opiate-analgesic combination
Indication(s): Pain

A

acetaminophen / caffeine /
codeine

53
Q

Aspirin®, Asaphen®, Entrophen®, Novasen
ECT®, Anacin®

Salicylate NSAID

indications: antiplatelet agent; pain, fever, inflammation

A

acetylsalicylic acid

54
Q

Zyloprim®
Xanthine oxidase inhibitor
Indications: Gout

A

allopurinol

55
Q

Elavil®
Tricyclic antidepressant
Indications: Depression, Unlabeled uses: pain, migraine prophylaxis,
neuropathy

A

amitriptyline

56
Q

Norvasc®
Calcium channel blocker (Dihydropiridine)
Indications: HTN, stable angina

A

amlodipine

57
Q

Tevamoxin®
Antibiotic (semisynthetic penicillin)
indications: Bacterial infection: Upper respiratory tract. Lower respiratory
tract, UTI, H pylori, Lyme disease

A

amoxicillin

58
Q

Eliquis ®
Anticoagulant
Indications: Prevention of stroke/systemic embolism in patients with non-
valvular Afib, and treatment and prevention of VTE

59
Q

Abilify ®, Abilify Maintenna®
Antipsychotic
indications: Schizophrenia, bipolar disorder 1, depression (adjunctive
treatment), Tourette disorde4

A

aripiprazole

60
Q

Tenormin®
Beta blocker (β-1 Selective)
indications: HTN, angina, secondary prevention post MI

61
Q

Lipitor®
Antihyperlipidemic agent (HMG-CoA reductase inhibitor)
indications: Dyslipidemia

A

atorvastatin

62
Q

Zithromax®
Antibiotic (macrolide)
indications: Bacterial infection: Upper and lower respiratory tract infection,
STD (chlamydia, gonorrhea), uncomplicated skin soft tissue.

A

azithromycin

63
Q

Monocor®
Beta blocker (β-1 selective)
indications Hypertension, heart failure, angina

A

bisoprolol

64
Q

Symbicort®
Corticosteroid / long-acting beta-agonist
indciations: Asthma, COPD

A

budesonide / formoterol

65
Q

Wellbutrin®, Wellbutrin SR®, Wellbutrin
XL®, Zyban®
Antidepressant (selective dopamine and norepinephrine
reuptake inhibitor)
indications: Depression, seasonal affective disorder (SAD), smoking
cessation

66
Q

Invokana®
Sodium-glucose cotransporter 2 (SGLT2) inhibitor
indications: Type 2 diabetes mellitus

A

canagliflozin

67
Q

Atacand®
Angiotensin II receptor antagonist
indciations: Hypertension, heart failure

A

Candesartan

68
Q

Celebrex®
Antiinflammatory (NSAID)
indications: Rheumatoid arthritis, osteoarthritis, acute pain, ankylosing
spondylitis

69
Q

Keflex®
Antibiotic (cephalosporin)
indications: Uncomplicated skin/soft tissue infection, URI, acute cystitis

A

cephalexin

70
Q

Cipro®, Cipro XL®, Ciloxan®
Antibiotic (Fluoroquinolone)
indications: Respiratory tract infection, UTI, prostatitis, skin/soft tissue
infection, bone/joint infection, infectious diarrhea, gonorrhea

A

ciprofloxacin

71
Q

Celexa®
Antidepressant (selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor)
indications: Depression

A

citalopram

72
Q

Biaxin®, Biaxin XL®
Antibiotic (macrolide)
indications: Upper and lower respiratory tract infection, skin/soft tissue
infection, mycobacterium avium complex

A

clarithromycin

73
Q

Rivotril®
Benzodiazepine
indications: Seizures

A

clonazepam

74
Q

Plavix®
Antiplatelet agent (thienopyridine)
indications: Secondary prevention of atherothrombotic events in patients
with a recent MI or stroke, or have peripheral arterial disease.
Management of ACS

A

clopidogrel

75
Q

Premarin®, C.E.S.®
Estrogen
indications: Menopausal symptoms, atrophic vaginitis, osteoporosis
prevention

A

conjugated estrogens

76
Q

Flexeril®
Skeletal muscle relaxant
indications: Muscle spasm (short term use). Unlabelled use: fibromyalgia

A

cyclobenzaprine

77
Q

Pradaxa®
Anticoagulant
indications: Prevention of stroke/systemic embolism in patients with non-
valvular Afib, treatment/prevention of VTE

A

dabigatran

78
Q

Dexilant ®
Proton pump inhibitor
indications; GERD, Erosive esophagitis

A

dexlansoprazole

79
Q

Arthrotec®
Antiinflammatory (NSAID)/prostaglandin
indications; Rheumatoid arthritis, osteoarthritis

A

diclofenac / misoprostol

80
Q

Lanoxin®, Toloxin®
Cardiac glycoside
indications: Heart failure, rate control in atrial fib

81
Q

Cardizem LA®, Cardizem CD®, Tiazac®
Calcium channel blocker (non-dihydropyridine)
indications: Hypertension, angina, rate control in a fib, SVT

82
Q

Epival®
Anticonvulsant
indications: Epilepsy, bipolar disorder, migraine prophylaxis

A

divalproex

83
Q

Motilium®
GI motility agent
indications: Upper GI motility disorders, gastroparesis.

Unlabelled uses:
GERD, chemotherapy induced N/V, improve lactation in
nursing mothers (dopaminergic antagonist

A

domperidone

84
Q

Aricept®, Aricept RDT®
Cholinesterase inhibitor
indications: Alzheimer’s disease and related dementia. Can be used for all
dementias.

85
Q

Cymbalta®
Antidepressant (selective serotonin norepinephrine
reuptake inhibitor)
indications: depression, generalized anxiety disorder, diabetic peripheral
neuropathy, fibromyalgia, chronic low back pain

A

duloxetine

86
Q

Cipralex®
Antidepressant
Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitor (SSRI)
Indication(s): Depression, anxiety, OCD

A

escitalopram

87
Q

Nexium®
Proton pump inhibitor
indciations; GERD, hypersecretory conditions, prevention of NSAID
induced ulcers

A

esomeprazole

88
Q

Climara®, Vagifem 10®, Estring®, Estradot®
Estrogen
indications: Menopausal symptoms

89
Q

Marvelon®, Yaz®, Min-Ovral®, others
Combined estrogen / progestin
indications: Contraception/acne/dysmenorrhea

A

ethinyl estradiol/various
progesterones

90
Q

Ezetrol®
Antihyperlipidemic agent
indcaitons: Hyperlipidemia

91
Q

Advair®
Corticosteroid / long acting beta agonist
indications: Asthma, COPD

A

fluticasone / salmeterol

92
Q

Flovent HFA ®
Corticosteroid
indications: Asthma prophylaxis

A

fluticasone oral inhalation

93
Q

Lasix®
Loop diuretic
indications: Hypertension, edema

A

furosemide

94
Q

Neurontin®
Anticonvulsant

indications; Partial seizures, pain associated with postherpetic neuralgia
(PHN)

A

gabapentin

95
Q

Diamicron®, Diamicron MR®
Sulfonylurea
indications: Type 2 diabetes

A

gliclazide

96
Q

Urozide®
Thiazide diuretic
Edema associated with HF and cirrhosis; hypertension

A

hydrochlorothiazide

97
Q

Dilaudid®, Dilaudid HP®, Dilaudid HP-
Plus®, Dilaudid XP®, Jurnista®
Opiate analgesic
indications: Pain

A

hydromorphone

98
Q

UltiBro
Long-acting beta2-agonist (LABA)/Long-acting
muscarinic antagonist (LAMA)
indications: COPD

A

indacaterol—glycopyrrolate

99
Q

Lantus®, Toujeo®, Basaglar®
Insulin, long acting
indications: Diabetes mellitus, type 1 and 2

A

insulin glargine

100
Q

Prevacid®, Prevacid Fastab®
Proton pump inhibitor (PPI)
indications; GERD, hypersecretory conditions, prevention of NSAID
induced ulcers

A

lansoprazole

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