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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

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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
Premarin®, C.E.S.® Estrogen indications: Menopausal symptoms, atrophic vaginitis, osteoporosis prevention
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cyclobenzaprine
Flexeril® Skeletal muscle relaxant indications: Muscle spasm (short term use). Unlabelled use: fibromyalgia
27
dabigatran
Pradaxa® Anticoagulant indications: Prevention of stroke/systemic embolism in patients with non- valvular Afib, treatment/prevention of VTE
28
dexlansoprazole
Dexilant ® Proton pump inhibitor indications; GERD, Erosive esophagitis
29
diclofenac / misoprostol
Arthrotec® Antiinflammatory (NSAID)/prostaglandin indications; Rheumatoid arthritis, osteoarthritis
30
digoxin
Lanoxin®, Toloxin® Cardiac glycoside indications: Heart failure, rate control in atrial fib
31
diltiazem
Cardizem LA®, Cardizem CD®, Tiazac® Calcium channel blocker (non-dihydropyridine) indications: Hypertension, angina, rate control in a fib, SVT
32
divalproex
Epival® Anticonvulsant indications: Epilepsy, bipolar disorder, migraine prophylaxis
33
domperidone
Motilium® GI motility agent indications: Upper GI motility disorders, gastroparesis. Unlabelled uses: GERD, chemotherapy induced N/V, improve lactation in nursing mothers (dopaminergic antagonist
34
donepezil
Aricept®, Aricept RDT® Cholinesterase inhibitor indications: Alzheimer’s disease and related dementia. Can be used for all dementias.
35
duloxetine
Cymbalta® Antidepressant (selective serotonin norepinephrine reuptake inhibitor) indications: depression, generalized anxiety disorder, diabetic peripheral neuropathy, fibromyalgia, chronic low back pain
36
escitalopram
Cipralex® Antidepressant Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitor (SSRI) Indication(s): Depression, anxiety, OCD
37
esomeprazole
Nexium® Proton pump inhibitor indciations; GERD, hypersecretory conditions, prevention of NSAID induced ulcers
38
estradiol
Climara®, Vagifem 10®, Estring®, Estradot® Estrogen indications: Menopausal symptoms
39
ethinyl estradiol/various progesterones
Marvelon®, Yaz®, Min-Ovral®, others Combined estrogen / progestin indications: Contraception/acne/dysmenorrhea
40
ezetimibe
Ezetrol® Antihyperlipidemic agent indcaitons: Hyperlipidemia
41
fluticasone / salmeterol
Advair® Corticosteroid / long acting beta agonist indications: Asthma, COPD
42
fluticasone oral inhalation
Flovent HFA ® Corticosteroid indications: Asthma prophylaxis
43
furosemide
Lasix® Loop diuretic indications: Hypertension, edema
44
gabapentin
Neurontin® Anticonvulsant indications; Partial seizures, pain associated with postherpetic neuralgia (PHN)
45
gliclazide
Diamicron®, Diamicron MR® Sulfonylurea indications: Type 2 diabetes
46
hydrochlorothiazide
Urozide® Thiazide diuretic Edema associated with HF and cirrhosis; hypertension
47
hydromorphone
Dilaudid®, Dilaudid HP®, Dilaudid HP- Plus®, Dilaudid XP®, Jurnista® Opiate analgesic indications: Pain
48
indacaterol—glycopyrrolate
UltiBro Long-acting beta2-agonist (LABA)/Long-acting muscarinic antagonist (LAMA) indications: COPD
49
insulin glargine
Lantus®, Toujeo®, Basaglar® Insulin, long acting indications: Diabetes mellitus, type 1 and 2
50
lansoprazole
Prevacid®, Prevacid Fastab® Proton pump inhibitor (PPI) indications; GERD, hypersecretory conditions, prevention of NSAID induced ulcers
51
Tylenol®, Tempra®, Atasol® Non-narcotic analgesic - Indications: Pain, Fever
acetaminophen
52
Tylenol with Codeine No. 2, 3® Opiate-analgesic combination Indication(s): Pain
acetaminophen / caffeine / codeine
53
Aspirin®, Asaphen®, Entrophen®, Novasen ECT®, Anacin® Salicylate NSAID indications: antiplatelet agent; pain, fever, inflammation
acetylsalicylic acid
54
Zyloprim® Xanthine oxidase inhibitor Indications: Gout
allopurinol
55
Elavil® Tricyclic antidepressant Indications: Depression, Unlabeled uses: pain, migraine prophylaxis, neuropathy
amitriptyline
56
Norvasc® Calcium channel blocker (Dihydropiridine) Indications: HTN, stable angina
amlodipine
57
Tevamoxin® Antibiotic (semisynthetic penicillin) indications: Bacterial infection: Upper respiratory tract. Lower respiratory tract, UTI, H pylori, Lyme disease
amoxicillin
58
Eliquis ® Anticoagulant Indications: Prevention of stroke/systemic embolism in patients with non- valvular Afib, and treatment and prevention of VTE
apixaban
59
Abilify ®, Abilify Maintenna® Antipsychotic indications: Schizophrenia, bipolar disorder 1, depression (adjunctive treatment), Tourette disorde4
aripiprazole
60
Tenormin® Beta blocker (β-1 Selective) indications: HTN, angina, secondary prevention post MI
atenolol
61
Lipitor® Antihyperlipidemic agent (HMG-CoA reductase inhibitor) indications: Dyslipidemia
atorvastatin
62
Zithromax® Antibiotic (macrolide) indications: Bacterial infection: Upper and lower respiratory tract infection, STD (chlamydia, gonorrhea), uncomplicated skin soft tissue.
azithromycin
63
Monocor® Beta blocker (β-1 selective) indications Hypertension, heart failure, angina
bisoprolol
64
Symbicort® Corticosteroid / long-acting beta-agonist indciations: Asthma, COPD
budesonide / formoterol
65
Wellbutrin®, Wellbutrin SR®, Wellbutrin XL®, Zyban® Antidepressant (selective dopamine and norepinephrine reuptake inhibitor) indications: Depression, seasonal affective disorder (SAD), smoking cessation
bupropion
66
Invokana® Sodium-glucose cotransporter 2 (SGLT2) inhibitor indications: Type 2 diabetes mellitus
canagliflozin
67
Atacand® Angiotensin II receptor antagonist indciations: Hypertension, heart failure
Candesartan
68
Celebrex® Antiinflammatory (NSAID) indications: Rheumatoid arthritis, osteoarthritis, acute pain, ankylosing spondylitis
celecoxib
69
Keflex® Antibiotic (cephalosporin) indications: Uncomplicated skin/soft tissue infection, URI, acute cystitis
cephalexin
70
Cipro®, Cipro XL®, Ciloxan® Antibiotic (Fluoroquinolone) indications: Respiratory tract infection, UTI, prostatitis, skin/soft tissue infection, bone/joint infection, infectious diarrhea, gonorrhea
ciprofloxacin
71
Celexa® Antidepressant (selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor) indications: Depression
citalopram
72
Biaxin®, Biaxin XL® Antibiotic (macrolide) indications: Upper and lower respiratory tract infection, skin/soft tissue infection, mycobacterium avium complex
clarithromycin
73
Rivotril® Benzodiazepine indications: Seizures
clonazepam
74
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
clopidogrel
75
Premarin®, C.E.S.® Estrogen indications: Menopausal symptoms, atrophic vaginitis, osteoporosis prevention
conjugated estrogens
76
Flexeril® Skeletal muscle relaxant indications: Muscle spasm (short term use). Unlabelled use: fibromyalgia
cyclobenzaprine
77
Pradaxa® Anticoagulant indications: Prevention of stroke/systemic embolism in patients with non- valvular Afib, treatment/prevention of VTE
dabigatran
78
Dexilant ® Proton pump inhibitor indications; GERD, Erosive esophagitis
dexlansoprazole
79
Arthrotec® Antiinflammatory (NSAID)/prostaglandin indications; Rheumatoid arthritis, osteoarthritis
diclofenac / misoprostol
80
Lanoxin®, Toloxin® Cardiac glycoside indications: Heart failure, rate control in atrial fib
digoxin
81
Cardizem LA®, Cardizem CD®, Tiazac® Calcium channel blocker (non-dihydropyridine) indications: Hypertension, angina, rate control in a fib, SVT
diltiazem
82
Epival® Anticonvulsant indications: Epilepsy, bipolar disorder, migraine prophylaxis
divalproex
83
Motilium® GI motility agent indications: Upper GI motility disorders, gastroparesis. Unlabelled uses: GERD, chemotherapy induced N/V, improve lactation in nursing mothers (dopaminergic antagonist
domperidone
84
Aricept®, Aricept RDT® Cholinesterase inhibitor indications: Alzheimer’s disease and related dementia. Can be used for all dementias.
donepezil
85
Cymbalta® Antidepressant (selective serotonin norepinephrine reuptake inhibitor) indications: depression, generalized anxiety disorder, diabetic peripheral neuropathy, fibromyalgia, chronic low back pain
duloxetine
86
Cipralex® Antidepressant Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitor (SSRI) Indication(s): Depression, anxiety, OCD
escitalopram
87
Nexium® Proton pump inhibitor indciations; GERD, hypersecretory conditions, prevention of NSAID induced ulcers
esomeprazole
88
Climara®, Vagifem 10®, Estring®, Estradot® Estrogen indications: Menopausal symptoms
estradiol
89
Marvelon®, Yaz®, Min-Ovral®, others Combined estrogen / progestin indications: Contraception/acne/dysmenorrhea
ethinyl estradiol/various progesterones
90
Ezetrol® Antihyperlipidemic agent indcaitons: Hyperlipidemia
ezetimibe
91
Advair® Corticosteroid / long acting beta agonist indications: Asthma, COPD
fluticasone / salmeterol
92
Flovent HFA ® Corticosteroid indications: Asthma prophylaxis
fluticasone oral inhalation
93
Lasix® Loop diuretic indications: Hypertension, edema
furosemide
94
Neurontin® Anticonvulsant indications; Partial seizures, pain associated with postherpetic neuralgia (PHN)
gabapentin
95
Diamicron®, Diamicron MR® Sulfonylurea indications: Type 2 diabetes
gliclazide
96
Urozide® Thiazide diuretic Edema associated with HF and cirrhosis; hypertension
hydrochlorothiazide
97
Dilaudid®, Dilaudid HP®, Dilaudid HP- Plus®, Dilaudid XP®, Jurnista® Opiate analgesic indications: Pain
hydromorphone
98
UltiBro Long-acting beta2-agonist (LABA)/Long-acting muscarinic antagonist (LAMA) indications: COPD
indacaterol—glycopyrrolate
99
Lantus®, Toujeo®, Basaglar® Insulin, long acting indications: Diabetes mellitus, type 1 and 2
insulin glargine
100
Prevacid®, Prevacid Fastab® Proton pump inhibitor (PPI) indications; GERD, hypersecretory conditions, prevention of NSAID induced ulcers
lansoprazole

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