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09/07/2011

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Term
Hydrocodone Bitartrate with Acetaminophen
Definition

Lortab, Vicodin

Lorcet, Norco

Opioid Analgesic

Relief of moderate to moderately severe pain

Tab: Hydrocodone Bitartrate mg/ Acetaminophen mg

Lortab: 2.5/500, 5/500, 7.5/500, 10/500

Vicodin: 5/500, (ES) 7.5/750, (HP) 10/660

Lorcet: 7.5/650, 10/650

Norco: 5/325, 7.5/325, 10/325

Term
Acetaminophen with Codeine Phosphate
Definition

Tylenol

Phenaphen

(with codeine)

Opioid Analgesic

Relief of mild to moderate pain

Acetaminophen (APAP) mg/ Codeine phosphate mg

Tab: 300/15, 300/30, 300/60

Term
Oxycodone Hydrochloride with Acetaminophen
Definition

Percocet

Roxicet

Endocet

Opioid Analgesic

Relief of moderate to moderately severe pain

Acetaminophen mg/ Oxycodone HCL mg

Tab: 325/2.5, 325/5, 325/7.5, 325/10, 500/7.5, 650/10

Term
Oxycodone Hydrochloride (immediate-release)
Definition

OxyIR

Roxicodone

Opioid Analgesic

Management of moderate to severe pain

Tab: (Roxicodone) 5, 15, 30, (10, 20) mg

Cap: (OxyIR) 5 mg

 

Term
Tramadol Hydrochloride
Definition

Ultram

Ultram ER

Ryzolt

Analgesic

Management of moderate to moderately severe pain

Tab: (Ultram) 50 mg

Tab: (Ultram ER and Ryzolt): 100, 200, 300 mg

Term
Levothyroxine Sodium
Definition

Synthroid

Levoxyl

Levothroid

Hormone/Thyroid

Replacement therapy for reduced or absent thyroid function

Tab: 25, 50, 75, 88, 100, 112, 125, 137, 150, 175, 200, 300 mcg

 

Term
Thyroid, dessicated
Definition

Armour Thyroid

Hormone/Thyroid

Adult hypothyroidism, congenital hypothyroidism (children)

Tab: 15, 30, 60, 90, 120, 180, 240, 300 mg

Term
Potassium Chloride (oral)
Definition

Klor-con

K-Dur

Micro-K

Electrolyte

Prevention and prophylaxis of K deficiency in hepatic cirrhosis with ascites, potassium losing neuropathy, etc

Tab: (K-Dur) 10 mEq (750 mg) 20 (1500)

Tab (coated): (Klor-Con) 8 (600), 10 (750)

Cap: (Micro-K), 8 (600), 10  (750)

Term
Folic Acid
Definition

Generic

Vitamin

Treatment of megaloblastic anemias due to deficiency of folic acid

Tab (Rx): 1 mg

Tab (OTC): 0.4 mg

Term
Ondansetron Hydrochloride
Definition

Zofran

Antiemetic

Prevention of nausea/vomiting in those going under chemotherapy

Tab: 4, 8 mg

 

Term
Metoclopramide Hydrochloride
Definition

Reglan

Antiemetic

Diabetic gastroparesis

Tab: 5, 10 mg

 

Term
Omeprazole
Definition

Prilosec

Gastric Antisecretory

Treatment of GERD

Cap: 10. 20, 40 mg

 

Term

Esomeprazole Magnesium

Definition

Nexium

Gastric Antisecretory

Treatment of GERD

Cap: 20, 40 mg

 

Term
Pantoprazole Sodium
Definition

Protonix

Gastric Antisecretory

Short-term Treatment of GERD

Tab: 20, 40mg

Term
Famotidine
Definition

Pepcid

Gastric Antisecretory

Treatment of GERD

Tab: 20, 40 mg

Term
Lansoprazole
Definition

Prevacid

Gastric Antisecretory

Treatment of GERD

Tab: 15, 30 mg

Cap: 15, 30 mg

 

Term
Ranitidine Hydrochloride
Definition

Zantac

Gastric Antisecretory

Pediatric treatment of GERD, short-term tx of active duodenal ulcer

Tab: 150, 300 mg

EFFERdose Tab: 25, 150 mg

Term
Lisinopril
Definition

 

Prinivil

Zestril

 

Antihypertensive

 

Treatment of hypertension

Tab: 2.5, 5,10, 20, 30, 40 mg

Term
Amlodipine Besylate
Definition

Norvasc

Antihypertensive

Treatment of hypertension

Tab: 2.5, 5, 10 mg

Term
Metoprolol Succinate
Definition

Tropol-XL

Antihypertensive

Management of hypertension

Tab: 25, 50, 100, 200 mg

Term
Carvedilol
Definition

Coreg

Coreg CR

Antihypertensive

Management of essential hypertension when used alone or with other antihypertensive agents

Tab: 3.125, 6.25, 12.5, 25 mg

Cap: (Coreg Cr) 10, 20, 40, 80 mg

 

Term
Atenolol
Definition

Tenormin

Antihypertensive

Management of hypertension

Tab: 25, 50, 100 mg

Term
Metoprolol Tartrate
Definition

Lopressor

Antihypertensive

Management of Hypertension

Tab: 25, 50, 100 mg

 

Term
Diltiazem Hydrochloride
Definition

Cardizem

Cartia

Tiazac

Antihypertensive

Antianginal

Treatment of hypertension

Cap: 120, 180, 240, 300, 360 mg

Tab: 30, 60, 90, 120 mg

Term
Lisinopril with Hydrochlorothiazide
Definition

Zestoretic

Prinzide

Antihypertensive

Treatment of hypertension

Lis mg/ hydro mg

Tab: 10/12.5, 20/12.5 20/25

 

 

Term
Olmesartan Medoxomil
Definition

Benicar

Antihypertensive

Treatment of hypertension

Tab: 5, 20, 40 mg

Term
Ramipril
Definition

Altace

Antihypertensive

Treatment of hypertension

Cap: 1.25, 2.5, 5, 10 mg

Tab: 1.25, 2.5, 5, 10 mg

Term
Fenofibrate (nanocrystallized)
Definition

TriCor

Antihyperlipidemic

Adjunctive Therapy to reduce TC, LDL-C, Apo-B and TG levels and inc. HDL in hypercholesterolemia

Tab: 48,145 mg

Term
Simvastatin
Definition

Zocor

Antihyperlipidemic

Adjunct to diet to Red.  high TC, LDL-C, Apo-B and TG levels, inc. HDL in those with hypercholesterolemia

Tab: 5, 10, 20, 40, 80 mg

Term
Atorvastatin Calcium
Definition

Lipitor

Antihyperlipidemic

Adjunct to diet to Red.  high TC, LDL-C, Apo-B and TG levels, inc. HDL in those with hypercholesterolemia

Tab: 10, 20, 40, 80 mg

Term
Rosuvastatin Calcium
Definition

Crestor

Antihyperlipidemic

Adjunctive therapy to Red. high total-C, LDL-C, ApoB, nonHDL-C, TG levels and inc HDL-C

Tab: 5, 10, 20, 40 mg

Term
Niacin (extended-release)
Definition

Niaspan

Antihyperlipidemic

Adjunct to diet to Red. TC, LDL-C, Apo-B and TG levels and inc. HDL in hypercholesterolemia

Tab: 500, 1000 mg (750)

Term
Ezetimibe
Definition

Zetia

Antihyperlipidemic

Adjunct therapy to Red elevated TC, LDL-C and ApoB in hypercholesterolemia

Tab: 10 mg

Term
Hydrochlorothiazide
Definition

HydroDiuril

Microzide

Diuretic

Adjunctive therapy in edema assoc. with congestive heart failure, hepatic cirrhosis, corticosteroid and estrogen therapy

Tab: 25, 50 mg

Cap: 12.5 mg

Term
Furosemide
Definition

Lasix

Diuretic

Treatment of edema-assoc. congestive heart failure, liver cirrhosis and renal disease

Tab: 20, 40, 80 mg

Term
Triamterene with Hydrochlorothiazide
Definition

Dyazide

Maxzide

Diuretic

Adjunctive therapy in edema assoc. with congestive heart failure

Triamterene mg/ hydrochlorothiazide mg

Cap: (Dyazide) 37.5/25

Tab: (Maxzide-25) 37.5/25, (Maxzide) 75/50

Term
Spironolactone
Definition

Aldactone

Diuretic

Treat edema due to congestive heart failure or liver cirrhosis. Tx of essential hypertension

Tab: 25, 50, 100 mg

Term
Warfarin Sodium (Crystalline)
Definition

Coumadin

Jantoven

Anticoagulant

Prophylaxis and treatment of pulmonary embolism

Tab: 1, 2, 2.5, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7.5, 10 mg

Term
Aspirin, enteric-coated
Definition

Generic

Hematological Agent

Acute treatment of myocardial infarction

  Tab: 81, 325 mg

Max strength tab: 500

Term
Clopidogrel Bisulfate
Definition

Plavix

Hematological Agent

Reduction of atherosclerotic events

Tab: 75, 300 mg

Term
Zolpidem Tartrate
Definition

Ambien

Ambien CR

Sedative

Short-term treatment of insomnia

Tab: 5, 10 mg

Tab (controlled release): (Ambien CR) 6.25, 12.5 mg

Term
Eszopiclone
Definition

Lunesta

Sedative

Treatment of insomnia

Tab: 1, 2, 3 mg

Term
Clonazepam
Definition

Klonopin

Antiepileptic

Treatment of Lennox-Gastaut syndrome

Tab: 0.5, 1, 2 mg

Tab (orally disintegrating): 0.25 mg

Term
Topiramate
Definition

Topamax

Antiepileptic

Adjunctive and monotherapy for adults and children ages 2-16 with partial onset seizures

Tab: 25, 50, 100, 200 mg

Sprinkle Cap: 15, 25 mg

Term
Lamotrigine
Definition

Lamictal

Lamictal XR

Antiepileptic

Adjunctive therapy for pediatric/adult with seizures of Lennox-Gastaut Syndrome

Tab (Chew): 5, 25 mg

Tab: 25, 100, 150, 200 mg

Term
Cyclobenzaprine Hydrochloride
Definition

Amrix

Flexeril

Fexmid

Muscle Relaxant

Relief of skeletal muscle spasm assoc. with acute, painful musculoskeletal conditions

Tab: (Flexeril) 5, 10, (Fexmid) 7.5 mg

Cap: (Amrix) 15 mg

Term
Gabapentin
Definition

Neurontin

Anticonvulsant/

Antineuralgic

Adjunctive therapy in treatment of partial seizures with and w/o secondary generalization in adults with epilepsy

Tab: 600, 800 mg

Cap: 100, 300, 400 mg

Term
Pregabalin
Definition

Lyrica

Anticonvulsant/ Antineuralgic

Treatment of neuropathic pain assoc. with diabetic peripheral neuropathy

Cap: 25, 50, 75, 100, 150, 200, 225, 300 mg

Term
Divalproex Sodium
Definition

Depakote

Depakote ER

Anticonvulsant/

Antipsychotic

Treatment of seizures

Tab: 125, 250 500 mg

Tab: (Depakote ER) 250, 500 mg

Sprinkle Cap: 125 mg

Term
Amphetamine and Dextroamphetamine Salts
Definition

Adderall

Adderall XR

CNS agent for ADHD

Treatment of Attention Deficit Disorder with Hyperactivity

Tab: 5, 7.5,10, 12.5, 15, 20, 30 mg

Cap: 5, 10, 15, 20 , 25 , 30 mg

Term
Donepezil Hydrochloride
Definition

Aricept

Agent of Alzheimer’s Dementia

Treatment of dementia of the Alzheimer’s type

Tab:5, 10 mg

 

Term
Memantine Hydrochloride
Definition

Namenda

Namenda XR

Agent for Alzheimer’s Dementia

Treat moderate to severe dementia of Alzheimer’s type

Tab: 5, 10 mg

Cap: (Namenda XR) 7, 14, 21, 28 mg

 

Term
Quetiapine Fumerate
Definition

Seroquel

Antipsychotic

Treatment of schizophrenia

Tab: 25, 50, 100, 200, 300, 400 mg

 

Term
Risperidone
Definition

Risperdal

Antipsychotic

Treatment of schizophrenia

Tab: 0.25,0.5,1, 2, 3, 4 mg

Tab (orally disintegrating): (Risperdal-M-Tab) 0.5, 1 (0.25, 2, 3, 4) mg

 

Term
Ziprasidone Hydrochloride
Definition

Geodon

Antipsychotic

Treatment of schizophrenia

Cap: 20, 40, 60, 80 mg

 

Term
Aripiprazole
Definition

Abilify

Antipsychotic

Treatment of schizophrenia

Tab: 2, 5, 10, 15, 20, 30 mg

 

Term
Sertraline Hydrochloride
Definition

Zoloft

Antidepressant

Treatment of depression and obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD)

Tab: 25, 50, 100 mg

 

Term
Duloxetine Hydrochloride
Definition

Cymbalta

Antidepressant

Treatment of major depressive disorder (MDD)

Cap: 20, 30, 60 mg

Term
Bupropion Hydrochloride
Definition

Wellbutrin

Zyban

Antidepressant

Treatment of depression

Prevention of seasonal major depressive episodes in those with seasonal affective disorder

Tab: 75, 100 mg

Tab (SR): 100, 150, 200 mg

Tab (XL): 150, 300 mg

Tab: (Zyban) 150 mg

Term
Citalopram Hydrobromide
Definition

Celexa

Antidepressant

Treatment of depression

Tab: 10, 20, 40 mg

Term
Escitalopram Oxalate
Definition

Lexapro

Antidepressant

Treatment of depression

Tab: 5, 10, 20 mg

Term
Amitriptyline Hydrochloride
Definition

Elavil

Antidepressant

Relieve symptoms of depression

Tab: 10, 25, 50, 75, 100, 150 mg

Term
Venlafaxine Hydrochloride
Definition

Effexor

Effexor XR

Antidepressant

Treatment of depression

Tab: 25, 37.5, 50, 75, 100 mg

Cap (XR): 37.5, 75, 150 mg

Term
Fluoxetine Hydrochloride
Definition

Prozac

Antidepressant

Treatment of depression

Tab: 10 (20) mg

Cap: 10, 20, 40, (Prozac Weekly) 90 mg

Term
Albuterol Sulfate (inhalation)
Definition

Proventil

Ventolin

Proair

Antiasthmatic

Relief of bronchospasm in patients with reversible obstructive airway disease

108mcg per spray

 

Term
Montelukast Sodium
Definition

Singulair

Antiasthmatic

Prophylaxis and chronic treatment of asthma in adults and children 2yr or older

Tab (Chew): 4, 5 mg

Tab: 10 mg

Term
Fluticasone Propionate with Salmeterol Xinafoate (Inhalation)
Definition

Advair

Antiasthmatic

Long-term maintenance treatment of asthma

Microfine fluticasone propionate mcg/ salmeterol mcg

Advair Diskus: 250/50 (100/50, 500/50)

Term
Tiotropium Bromide (inhalation)
Definition

Spiriva

Antiasthmatic

Long-term, once daily, maintenance treatment of bronchospasm in COPD

18mcg tiotropium/unit dose

Term
Codeine Phosphate with Guaifenesin
Definition

Mytussin AC

Robitussin AC

Antitussive/ Expectorant

Temporary relief of cough due to common cold

Syrup:  10 g codeine phostate, USP and 100 mg guaifenesin, USP per 5 mL

Term
Metformin Hydrochloride
Definition

Glucophage

Glucophage XR

Antidiabetic

Adjunct to diet to lower blood glucose in patients with Type 2 diabetes

Tab: 500, 850, 1000 mg

Tab (XR): 500, 750 mg

Term
Insulin Glargine (rDNA origin)
Definition

Lantus

Antidiabetic

Once daily SC adminstration at bed time for treatment of pediatric/adult type 1 diabetes or adult type 2 diabetes

Inj: 100units/mL

 

Term
Pioglitazone Hydrochloride
Definition

Actos

Antidiabetic

Adjunct to diet and exercise to control blood sugar in Type 2 diabetes

Tab: 15, 30, 45 mg

Term
Sulfamethoxazole with Trimethoprim
Definition

Bactrim

Septra

Antibiotic

Urinary tract infections due to E. coli, Klebsiella Enterobacter, P. mirabilis, P. vulgaris

Trimethoprim mg/ Sulfamethoxazole mg

Tab: 80/400

Tab (DS): 160/800

Term
Amoxicillin Trihydrate
Definition

Amoxil

Moxatag

Trimox

Penicillin Antibiotic

Infections due to gram (-) organisms: H. influenzae, E. coli, etc

Cap: 250, 500 mg

Tab: 500, 875 mg

Term
Amoxicillin with Clavulanate Potassium
Definition

Augmentin

Augmentin XR

Bacterialcidal Antibiotic

Sinusitis and otitis media due to beta-lactamse producing strains of H. influenza and B. catarrhalis

 Tab: Amoxicillin mg / Clavulanic Acid mg

200/28.5, 400/57, 250/125, 500/125, 875/125, 1000/62.5

Term
Fluconazole
Definition

Diflucan

Antifungal

Treatment of vaginal candidiasis

Tab: 50, 100, 150, 200 mg

 

Term
Cefdinir
Definition

Omnicel

Cephalosporin Antibiotic

Treatment of susceptible strains of Staph. Aureus, Staph. Pneumoniae, etc.

Cap: 300 mg

 

Term
Azithromycin Dihydrate
Definition

Zithromax

Zmax

Macrolide Antibiotic

Mild to moderate infection of respiratory tract and skin and skin structure caused by H. influenza, etc

Tab: 250, 500, 600 mg

 

Term
Ciprofloxacin Hydrochloride
Definition

Cipro

Cipro XR

Fluoroquinolone Antibiotic

Treat infectious diarrhea

Tab: 100, 250, 500, 750 mg

Tab, Cipro XR: 500, 1000 mg

 

Term
Doxycycline Hyclate
Definition

Vibramycin

Vibra-Tabs

Tetracycline Antibiotic

Treat infections due to susceptible strains of gram (-)/gram (+) bacilli and cocci, spirochetes, etc

Tab: 100 mg

Cap: 100 mg

 

Term
Cephalexin Monohydrate
Definition

Keflex

Cephalosporin Antibiotic

Treat infection due to streptococci, E. coli, etc

Cap: 250, 500, 750 mg

 

Term
Levofloxacin
Definition

Levaquin

Fluoroquinolone Antibiotic

Treatment of infections caused by community-acquired pneumonia…

Tab: 250, 500, 750 mg

Term
Alprazolam
Definition

Xanax

Antianxiety Agent

Management of anxiety disorder

Tab: 0.25, 0.5, 1, 2, mg

Tab (XR): 0.5, 1, 2, 3 mg

Term
Lorazepam
Definition

Ativan

Antianxiety Agent

Management of anxiety disorders

Tab: 0.5, 1, 2 mg

Term
Diazepam
Definition

Valium

Antianxiety Agent

Management of anxiety disorders

Tab: 2, 5, 10 mg

Term
Fluticasone Propionate (nasal)
Definition

Flonase

Antiallergy Agent

Relieve symptoms of seasonal and perennial rhinitis (stuffy nose) in adults and in those 4 years or older

Spray: 50mcg / 100mg suspension

Term
Fexofenadine Hydrochloride
Definition

Allegra

Antiallergy Agent

Relieve symptoms assoc. with seasonal allergic rhinitis

Tab: 30, 60, 180 mg

Tab (Orally Disintegrating): (Allegra ODT) 30 mg

Term
Mometasone Furoate Monohydrate(intranasal)
Definition

Nasonex

Antiallergy Agent

Prophylaxis and treatment of nasal symptoms of seasonal allergic rhinitis

Nasal Spray: 50mcg/spray

Term
Meloxicam
Definition

Mobic

Nonsteroidal

Anti-inflammatory

Relief of signs and symptoms of osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis

Tab: 7.5, 15 mg

 

Term
Naproxen
Definition

Naprosyn

EC-Naprosyn

Nonsteroidal

Anti-inflammatory

Mild to moderate pain, Acute tendinitis

Tab: (Naprosyn) 250, 375, 500 mg

Tab (delayed-release): (EC-Naprosyn) 375, 500

Term
Diclofenac Sodium (oral)
Definition

Voltraren

Voltraren XR

Nonsteroidal Anti-Inflammatory

Acute and chronic treatment of signs & symptoms of rheumatoid arthritis

Tab: 25, 50, 75 mg

Tab (XR): (Voltaren-XR) 100 mg

Term
Celecoxib
Definition

Celebrex

Nonsteroid Anti-inflammatroy

Relief of signs and symptoms of osteoarthritis

Cap: 50, 100, 200, 400 mg

Term
Ibuprofen
Definition

Motrin

Nonsteroid Anti-inflammatroy

Mild to moderate pain, Rheumatoid arthritis and osteoarthritis

Tab: 400, 600, 800 mg

Term
Prednisone
Definition

Deltasone

Anti-inflammatory

Treatment of various allergic and inflammatory diseases of the body

Tab: 1, 2.5, 5, 10, 20, 50 mg

Term
Tamsulosin Hydrochloride
Definition

Flomax

Prostate Anti-inflammatory

Treat signs and symptoms of benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH)

Cap: 0.4 mg

Term
Allopurinol
Definition

Zyloprim

Agent for Gout

Treatment of gout and uric acid nephropathy

Tab: 100, 300 mg

 

Term
Alendronate Sodium
Definition

Fosamax

Osteoporosis Agent

Treatment of osteoporosis in postmenopausal women

Tab: 5, 10, 35, 40 75 mg

Tab: (Fosamax Plus D) 70 mg/2800 IU Vitamin D

Term
Tolterodine Tartrate
Definition

Detrol

Detrol LA

Urinary Bladder Modifier

Treatment of overactive bladder with symptoms of urinary frequency, urgency

Tab: 1, 2 mg

Cap (XR): (Detrol LA) 2, 4 mg

Term

Polyethylene Glycol

3350, NF

Definition

Miralax

Glycolax

Laxative

Treatment of occasional constipation

Powder for solution: 17 gm

Term
Norgestimate with Ethinyl Estradiol (triphasic)
Definition

Tri-Cyclen

Tri-Cyclen Lo

TriSprintec

Trinessa

Oral Contraceptive

Prevention of pregnancy

Tab: (Ortho Tri-Cyclen, TriSprintect, Trinessa) 0.18 - 0.25mg Nor

35mcg EE

 

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