Atenolol

(a TEN oh lole)

U.S. Brand Names: Tenormin®

Use: Treatment of hypertension; management of angina pectoris; secondary prevention postmyocardial infarction

Pharmacologic Category: Beta Blocker, Beta-1 Selective

Furosemide

(fyoor OH se mide)

U.S. Brand Names: Lasix®

Use: Management of edema associated with heart failure and hepatic or renal disease; acute pulmonary edema; treatment of hypertension

Pharmacologic Category: Diuretic, Loop

Levothyroxine

(lee voe thye ROKS een)

U.S. Brand Names: Levothroid®; Levoxyl®; Synthroid®; Unithroid®

Use: Replacement or supplemental therapy in hypothyroidism; pituitary TSH suppression

Pharmacologic Catagory: Thyroid Product

Lorazepam

(lor A ze pam)

U.S. Brand Names: Ativan®; Lorazepam Intensol™

Use: Management of anxiety disorders or short-term (≤4 months) relief of the symptoms of anxiety or anxiety associated with depressive symptoms

Pharmacologic Category: Benzodiazepine

Sertraline

(SER tra leen)

U.S. Brand Names: Zoloft®

Omeprazole

(oh MEP ra zole)

U.S. Brand Names: PriLOSEC OTC® [OTC]; PriLOSEC®

Use: Short-term (4-8 weeks) treatment of active duodenal ulcer disease or active benign gastric ulcer; treatment of heartburn and other symptoms associated with gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD); short-term (4-8 weeks) treatment of endoscopically-diagnosed erosive esophagitis; maintenance healing of erosive esophagitis; long-term treatment of pathological hypersecretory conditions; as part of a multidrug regimen for H. pylori eradication to reduce the risk of duodenal ulcer recurrence

Pharmacologic Category: Proton Pump Inhibitor; Substituted Benzimidazole

Amlodipine

(am LOE di peen)

U.S. Brand Names: Norvasc®

Use: Treatment of hypertension; treatment of symptomatic chronic stable angina.

Pharmacologic Category: Calcium Channel Blocker; Calcium Channel Blocker, Dihydropyridine

Trazodone

(TRAZ oh done)

U.S. Brand Names: Oleptro™

Use: Treatment of major depressive disorder

Pharmacologic Category: Antidepressant, Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitor/Antagonist

Simvastatin

(sim va STAT in)

U.S. Brand Names: Zocor®

Use: Used with dietary therapy for the following: Secondary prevention of cardiovascular events in hypercholesterolemic patients with established coronary heart disease (CHD) or at high risk for CHD: To reduce cardiovascular morbidity (myocardial infarction, coronary/noncoronary revascularization procedures) and mortality; to reduce the risk of stroke Hyperlipidemias: To reduce elevations in total cholesterol (total-C), LDL-C, apolipoprotein B, triglycerides, and VLDL-C, and to increase HDL-C in patients with primary hypercholesterolemia (elevations of 1 or more components are present in Fredrickson type IIa, IIb, III, and IV hyperlipidemias); treatment of homozygous familial hypercholesterolemia Heterozygous familial hypercholesterolemia (HeFH): In adolescent patients (10-17 years of age, females >1 year postmenarche) with HeFH having LDL-C ≥190 mg/dL or LDL-C ≥160 mg/dL with positive family history of premature cardiovascular disease (CVD), or 2 or more CVD risk factors in the adolescent patient

Pharmacologic Category: Antilipemic Agent, HMG-CoA Reductase Inhibitor

Alprazolam

(al PRAY zoe lam)

U.S. Brand Names: Alprazolam Intensol™; Niravam™; Xanax XR®; Xanax®

Use: Treatment of anxiety disorder (GAD); panic disorder, with or without agoraphobia; anxiety associated with depression

Pharmacologic Category: Benzodiazepine

Lisinopril

(lyse IN oh pril)

U.S. Brand Names: Prinivil®; Zestril®

Use: Treatment of hypertension, either alone or in combination with other antihypertensive agents; adjunctive therapy in treatment of heart failure.

Pharmacologic Category: Angiotensin-Converting Enzyme (ACE) Inhibitor

Mirtazapine

(mir TAZ a peen)

U.S. Brand Names: Remeron SolTab®; Remeron®

Valacyclovir

(val ay SYE kloe veer)

U.S. Brand Names: Valtrex®

Use: Treatment of herpes zoster (shingles) in immunocompetent patients; treatment of first-episode and recurrent genital herpes;  chickenpox in immunocompetent children

Pharmacologic Category: Antiviral Agent; Antiviral Agent, Oral

Alendronate

(a LEN droe nate)

U.S. Brand Names: Fosamax®

Use: Treatment and prevention of osteoporosis in postmenopausal females; treatment of osteoporosis in males.

Pharmacologic Category: Bisphosphonate Derivative

Pravastatin

(prav a STAT in)

U.S. Brand Names: Pravachol®

Use: Use with dietary therapy for the following: Primary prevention of coronary events: In hypercholesterolemic patients without established coronary heart disease to reduce cardiovascular morbidity (myocardial infarction, coronary revascularization procedures) and mortality.

Pharmacologic Category: Antilipemic Agent, HMG-CoA Reductase Inhibitor

Memantine

(me MAN teen)

U.S. Brand Names: Namenda®

Donepezil

(doh NEP e zil)

U.S. Brand Names: Aricept®; Aricept® ODT

Warfarin

(WAR far in)

U.S. Brand Names: Coumadin®; Jantoven®

Esomeprazole

(es oh ME pray zol)

U.S. Brand Names: NexIUM®; NexIUM® I.V.

Use: Short-term (4-8 weeks) treatment of erosive esophagitis; maintaining symptom resolution and healing of erosive esophagitis; treatment of symptomatic gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD); as part of a multidrug regimen for Helicobacter pylori eradication in patients with duodenal ulcer disease (active or history of within the past 5 years); prevention of gastric ulcers in patients at risk (age ≥60 years and/or history of gastric ulcer) associated with continuous NSAID therapy; long-term treatment of pathological hypersecretory conditions including Zollinger-Ellison syndrome Canadian labeling: Additional use (not in U.S. labeling): Oral: Treatment of nonerosive reflux disease (NERD) I.V.: Short-term (≤10 days) treatment of gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) when oral therapy is not possible or appropriate

Pharmacologic Category: Proton Pump Inhibitor; Substituted Benzimidazole

Gabapentin

(GA ba pen tin)

U.S. Brand Names: Neurontin®

Use: Adjunct for treatment of partial seizures with and without secondary generalized seizures in patients >12 years of age with epilepsy; adjunct for treatment of partial seizures in pediatric patients 3-12 years of age; management of postherpetic neuralgia (PHN) in adults

Pharmacologic Category: Anticonvulsant, Miscellaneous

Tramadol

(TRA ma dole)

U.S. Brand Names: Rybix™ ODT; Ryzolt™; Ultram®; Ultram® ER

Use: Relief of moderate to moderately-severe pain.

Pharmacologic Category: Analgesic, Opioid

Ferrous Sulfate

(FER us SUL fate)

U.S. Brand Names: Feosol® [OTC]; Fer-In-Sol® [OTC]; Fer-iron [OTC]; Feratab® [OTC] [DSC]; Slow FE® [OTC]

Use: Prevention and treatment of iron-deficiency anemias

Pharmacologic Category: Iron Salt

Naproxen

(na PROKS en)

U.S. Brand Names: Aleve® [OTC]; Anaprox®; Anaprox® DS; EC-Naprosyn®; Mediproxen [OTC]; Midol® Extended Relief [OTC]; Naprelan®; Naprosyn®; Pamprin® Maximum Strength All Day Relief [OTC]

Use: Management of ankylosing spondylitis, osteoarthritis, and rheumatoid disorders; acute gout; mild-to-moderate pain; tendonitis, bursitis; dysmenorrhea; fever

Pharmacologic Category: Nonsteroidal Anti-inflammatory Drug (NSAID), Oral

Prednisone

(PRED ni sone)

U.S. Brand Names: PredniSONE Intensol™

Use: Treatment of a variety of diseases, including: Allergic states (including adjunctive treatment of anaphylaxis) Autoimmune disorders (including systemic lupus erythematosus [SLE]) Collagen diseases Dermatologic conditions/diseases Edematous states (including nephrotic syndrome) Endocrine disorders Gastrointestinal diseases Hematologic disorders (including idiopathic thrombocytopenia purpura [ITP]) Multiple sclerosis exacerbations Neoplastic diseases Ophthalmic diseases Respiratory diseases (including acute asthma exacerbation) Rheumatic disorders (including rheumatoid arthritis) Trichinosis with neurologic or myocardial involvement Tuberculous meningitis

Pharmacologic Category: Corticosteroid, Systemic

Zolpidem

(zole PI dem)

U.S. Brand Names: Ambien CR®; Ambien®; Edluar™; Zolpimist®

Use: Short-term treatment of insomnia (with difficulty of sleep onset)

Pharmacologic Category: Hypnotic, Nonbenzodiazepine

Carbidopa-Levodopa

(kar bi DOE pa & lee voe DOE pa)

U.S. Brand Names: Parcopa®; Sinemet®; Sinemet® CR

Use: Idiopathic Parkinson's disease; postencephalitic parkinsonism; symptomatic parkinsonism

Pharmacologic Category: Anti-Parkinson's Agent, Decarboxylase Inhibitor; Anti-Parkinson's Agent, Dopamine Precursor

Diltiazem

(dil TYE a zem)

U.S. Brand Names: Cardizem®; Cardizem® CD; Cardizem® LA; Cartia XT®; Dilacor XR®; Dilt-CD; Dilt-XR; Diltia XT®; Diltzac; Matzim™ LA; Taztia XT®; Tiazac®

Use: Essential hypertension; chronic stable angina or angina from coronary artery spasm

Pharmacologic Category: Antiarrhythmic Agent, Class IV; Calcium Channel Blocker; Calcium Channel Blocker, Nondihydropyridine

Clopidogrel

(kloh PID oh grel)

U.S. Brand Names: Plavix®

Atorvastatin

(a TORE va sta tin)

U.S. Brand Names: Lipitor®

Use: Treatment of dyslipidemias or primary prevention of cardiovascular disease (atherosclerotic)

Pharmacologic Category: Antilipemic Agent, HMG-CoA Reductase Inhibitor

Diazepam

(dye AZ e pam)

U.S. Brand Names: Diastat®; Diastat® AcuDial™; Diazepam Intensol™; Valium®

Use: Management of anxiety disorders, ethanol withdrawal symptoms; skeletal muscle relaxant; treatment of convulsive disorders; preoperative or preprocedural sedation and amnesia

Pharmacologic Category: Benzodiazepine

Zolpidem

(zole PI dem)

U.S. Brand Names: Ambien CR®; Ambien®; Edluar™; Zolpimist®

Rasagiline

(ra SA ji leen)

U.S. Brand Names: Azilect®

Use: Treatment of idiopathic Parkinson’s disease (initial monotherapy or as adjunct to levodopa)

Pharmacologic Category: Anti-Parkinson's Agent, MAO Type B Inhibitor

Acitretin

(a si TRE tin)

U.S. Brand Names: Soriatane®

Prednisone

(PRED ni sone)

U.S. Brand Names: PredniSONE Intensol™

Use: Treatment of a variety of diseases, including: Allergic states (including adjunctive treatment of anaphylaxis) Autoimmune disorders (including systemic lupus erythematosus [SLE]) Collagen diseases Dermatologic conditions/diseases Edematous states (including nephrotic syndrome) Endocrine disorders Gastrointestinal diseases Hematologic disorders (including idiopathic thrombocytopenia purpura [ITP]) Multiple sclerosis exacerbations Neoplastic diseases Ophthalmic diseases Respiratory diseases (including acute asthma exacerbation) Rheumatic disorders (including rheumatoid arthritis) Trichinosis with neurologic or myocardial involvement Tuberculous meningitis

Pharmacologic Category: Corticosteroid, Systemic

Amoxicillin-Clavulanate

(a moks i SIL in & klav yoo LAN ate)

U.S. Brand Names: Amoclan; Augmentin ES-600®; Augmentin XR®; Augmentin®

Use: Treatment of otitis media, sinusitis, and infections caused by susceptible organisms involving the lower respiratory tract, skin, and urinary tract.

Pharmacologic Category: Antibiotic, Penicillin

Loperamide

(loe PER a mide)

U.S. Brand Names: Anti-Diarrheal [OTC]; Diamode [OTC]; Imodium® A-D for children [OTC]; Imodium® A-D [OTC]; Kao Paverin® [OTC] [DSC]

Use: Treatment of chronic diarrhea associated with inflammatory bowel disease

Pharmacologic Category: Antidiarrheal

Metoprolol

(me toe PROE lole)

U.S. Brand Names: Lopressor®; Toprol-XL®

Use: Treatment of angina pectoris & hypertension

Pharmacologic Category: Beta Blocker, Beta-1 Selective

Isosorbide Mononitrate

(eye soe SOR bide mon oh NYE trate)

U.S. Brand Names: Imdur®; Ismo®; Monoket®

Use: Labeled Indications: Long-acting metabolite prophylactic treatment of angina pectoris

Pharmacologic Category: Vasodilator

Allopurinol

(al oh PURE i nole)

U.S. Brand Names: Aloprim®; Zyloprim®

Use: Prevention of attack of gouty arthritis and nephropathy; treatment of secondary hyperuricemia which may occur during treatment of tumors or leukemia; Treatment of elevated serum and urinary uric acid levels when oral therapy is not tolerated in patients with leukemia, lymphoma, and solid tumor malignancies who are receiving cancer chemotherapy

Pharmacologic Category: Xanthine Oxidase Inhibitor

Methotrexate

(meth oh TREKS ate)

U.S. Brand Names: Rheumatrex®; Trexall™

Use: Oncological treatments & nononcology treatment of psoriasis and severe rheumatoid arthritis (RA)

Pharmacologic Category: Antineoplastic Agent, Antimetabolite (Antifolate); Antirheumatic, Disease Modifying; Immunosuppressant Agent

Duloxetine

(doo LOX e teen)

U.S. Brand Names: Cymbalta®

Use: Acute and maintenance treatment of major depressive disorder (MDD); treatment of generalized anxiety disorder (GAD)

Pharmacologic Category: Antidepressant, Serotonin/Norepinephrine Reuptake Inhibitor

Fentanyl

(FEN ta nil)

U.S. Brand Names: Actiq®; Duragesic®; Fentora®; Onsolis™; Sublimaze® [DSC]

Use: Injection: Relief of pain, preoperative medication, short-term, in-hospital , acute postoperative pain,  persistent moderate-to-severe chronic pain, 

Pharmacologic Category: Analgesic, Opioid; Anilidopiperidine Opioid; General Anesthetic

Eszopiclone

(es zoe PIK lone)

U.S. Brand Names: Lunesta®

Use: Treatment of insomnia

Pharmacologic Category: Hypnotic, Nonbenzodiazepine

Chlorzoxazone

(klor ZOKS a zone)

U.S. Brand Names: Parafon Forte® DSC

Use: Symptomatic treatment of muscle spasm and pain associated with acute musculoskeletal conditions

Pharmacologic Category: Skeletal Muscle Relaxant

Metformin

(met FOR min)

U.S. Brand Names: Fortamet®; Glucophage®; Glucophage® XR; Glumetza®; Riomet®

Use: Management of type 2 diabetes mellitus

Pharmacologic Category: Antidiabetic Agent, Biguanide

Gemfibrozil

(jem FI broe zil)

U.S. Brand Names: Lopid®

Use: Treatment of hypertriglyceridemia in Fredrickson types IV and V hyperlipidemia for patients who are at greater risk for pancreatitis and who have not responded to dietary intervention; to reduce the risk of CHD development in Fredrickson type IIb patients without a history or symptoms of existing CHD who have not responded to dietary and other interventions (including pharmacologic treatment) and who have decreased HDL, increased LDL, and increased triglycerides

Pharmacologic Category: Antilipemic Agent, Fibric Acid

Disopyramide

(dye soe PEER a mide)

U.S. Brand Names: Norpace®; Norpace® CR

Use: Suppression and prevention of unifocal and multifocal atrial and premature, ventricular premature complexes, coupled ventricular tachycardia; effective in the conversion of atrial fibrillation, atrial flutter, and paroxysmal atrial tachycardia to normal sinus rhythm and prevention of the recurrence of these arrhythmias after conversion by other methods

Pharmacologic Category: Antiarrhythmic Agent, Class Ia

Hydralazine

(hye DRAL a zeen)

Use: Management of moderate-to-severe hypertension

Pharmacologic Category: Vasodilator

Carvedilol

(KAR ve dil ole)

U.S. Brand Names: Coreg CR®; Coreg®

Use: Mild-to-severe heart failure of ischemic or cardiomyopathic origin (usually in addition to standard therapy); left ventricular dysfunction following myocardial infarction (MI) (clinically stable with LVEF ≤40%); management of hypertension

Pharmacologic Category: Beta Blocker With Alpha-Blocking Activity

Loratadine

(lor AT a deen)

U.S. Brand Names: Alavert® Allergy 24 Hour [OTC]; Claritin® 24 Hour Allergy [OTC]

Spironolactone

(speer on oh LAK tone)

U.S. Brand Names: Aldactone®