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Top 200 Prescription Medications Page 2
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Pharmacology
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02/06/2012

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Term
amoxicillin
Definition

Brand: Amoxil, Trimox

Indication: infectious disease

Low dose: 125 mg (chew)

High dose: 875 mg

Class: Penicillin

Term
penicillin V
Definition

Brand: Veetids

Indication: infectious disease

Low dose: 250 mg

High dose: 500 mg

Class: Penicillin

Term
amoxicillin/clavulanate
Definition

Brand: Augmentin

Indication: Infectious disease

Low dose: 125 mg/31.25 mg

High dose: 875 mg/125 mg

Class: Penicillin/Beta-lactamase inhibitor

Term
cefdinir
Definition

Brand: Omnicef

Indication: Infectious disease

Low dose: 300 mg

High dose: N/A

Class: Cephalosporin

Term
cephalexin
Definition

Brand: Keflex

Indication: Infectious disease

Low dose: 250 mg

High dose: 750 mg

Class: cephalosporin

Term
doxycycline
Definition

Brand: Vibramycin

Indication: Infectious disease

Low dose: 50 mg

High dose: 150 mg

Class: tetracycline

Term
minocycline
Definition

Brand: Minocin

Indication: Infectious disease

Low dose: 50 mg

High dose: 100 mg

Class: tetracycline

Term
ciprofloxacin
Definition

Brand: Cipro

Indication: Infectious disease

Low dose: 100 mg

High dose: 750 mg

Classification: fluoroquinolone

Term
levofloxacin
Definition

Brand: Levaquin

Indication: Infectious disease

Low dose: 250 mg

High dose: 750 mg

Class: fluoroquinolone

Term
moxifloxacin
Definition

Brand: Vigamox

Indication: Infectious disease

Low dose: 400 mg

High dose: N/A

Class: fluoroquinolone

Term
acyclovir
Definition

Brand: Zovirax

Indication: Infectious disease

Low dose: 200 mg

High dose: 800 mg

Class: antiviral

Term
valacyclovir
Definition

Brand: Valtrex

Indication: infectious disease

Low dose: 500 mg
High dose: 1000 mg

Class: antiviral

Term
azithromycin
Definition

Brand: Zithromax

Indication: infectious disease

Low dose: 250 mg

High dose: 600 mg

Class: macrolide

Term
clarithromycin
Definition

Brand: Biaxin

Indication: infectious disease

Low dose: 250 mg

High dose: 500 mg

Class: macrolide

Term
fluconazole
Definition

Brand: Diflucan

Indication: infectious disease

Low dose: 50 mg

High dose: 200 mg

Class: azole antifungal

Term
ketoconazole
Definition

Brand: Nizoral

Indication: infectious disease

Low dose: 200 mg

High dose: N/A

Class: azole antifungal

Term
clindamycin
Definition

Brand: Cleocin

Indication: infectious disease

Low dose: 75 mg

High dose: 300 mg

Class: lincosamide

Term
metronidazole
Definition

Brand: Flagyl

Indication: infectious disease

Low dose: 250 mg

High dose: 500 mg

Class: nitroimidazole

Term
nitrofurantoin monohydrate macrocrystals
Definition

Brand: Macrobid

Indication: infectious disease

Low dose: 100 mg

High dose: N/A

Class: nitrofurantoin

Term
trimethoprim/sulfamethoxazole
Definition

Brand: Bactrim

Indication: infectious disease

Low dose: 80 mg/400 mg

High dose: 160 mg/800 mg

Class: sulfonamide

Term
chlorhexidine
Definition

Brand: Peridex

Indication: infectious disease

Low dose: 0.12%

High dose: N/A

Class: miscellaneous oral antibacterial

Term
mupirocin
Definition

Brand: Bactroban

Indication: infectious disease

Low dose: 2%

High dose: N/A

Class: topical antibacterial

Term
hydroxychloroquine
Definition

Brand: Plaquenil

Indication: infectious disease

Low dose: 200 mg

High dose: N/A

Class: aminoquinoline

Term
digoxin
Definition

Brand: Lanoxin, Digitek

Indication: heart failure and/or arrhythmia

Low dose: 0.125 mg

High dose: 0.25 mg

Class: cardiac glycoside

Term
esomeprazole
Definition

Brand: Nexium

Indication: peptic ulcer/gastroesophageal reflux disease

Low dose: 20 mg

High dose: 40 mg

Class: proton pump inhibitors

Term
pantoprazole
Definition

Brand: Protonix

Indication: peptic ulcer/gastroesophageal reflux disease

Low dose: 20 mg

High dose: 40 mg

Class: proton pump inhibitors

Term
rabeprazole
Definition

Brand: Aciphex

Indication: peptic ulcer/gastroesophageal reflux disease

Low dose: 20 mg

High dose: N/A

Class: proton pump inhibitors

Term
conjugated estrogen
Definition

Brand: Premarin

Indication: postmenopausal symptoms

Low dose: 0.3 mg

High dose: 2.5 mg

Class: estrogen

Term
estradiol
Definition

Brand: Estrace

Indication: postmenopausal symptoms

Low dose: 0.5 mg

High dose: 2 mg

Class: estrogen

Term
methylprednisolone
Definition

Brand: Medrol

Indication: inflammatory disorder

Low dose: 2 mg

High dose: 32 mg

Class: adrenal glucocorticoid

Term
prednisone
Definition

Brand: Deltasone

Indication: inflammatory disorder

Low dose: 1 mg

High dose: 50 mg

Class: adrenal glucocorticoid

Term
levothyroxine
Definition

Brand: Levothroid, Levoxyl, Synthroid

Indication: hypothyroidism

Low dose: 0.025 mg

High dose: 0.3 mg

Class: thyroid supplement

Term
Drospirenone/ethinyl estradiol
Definition

Brand: Yaz (3/20 mcg), Yasmin-28, Ocella (3/30 mcg)

Indication: Contraceptive

Class: monophasic oral contraceptive

Term
Norgestimate/ethinyl estradiol
Definition

Brand: Sprintec

Indication: Contraceptive

Class: monophasic oral contraceptive

Term
Norethindrone/ethinyl estradiol
Definition

Brand: Loestrin 24 Fe

Indication: Contraceptive

Class: monophasic oral contraceptive

Term
Ethinyl estradiol/norgestimate
Definition

Brand: Orthro Tri-Cyclen Lo, Tri-Nessa-28, Tri-Sprintec

Indication: Contraceptive

Class: multiphasic oral contraceptive

Term
Etonogestrel/ethinylestradiol vaginal
Definition

Brand: NuvaRing

Indication: Contraceptive

Class: vaginal contraceptive

Term
Clopidogrel
Definition

Brand: Plavix

Indication: anticoagulant

Low dose: 75 mg

High dose: 300 mg

Class: platelet aggregation inhibitor

Term
Warfarin
Definition

Brand: Coumadin

Indication: anticoagulant

Low dose: 1 mg

High dose: 10 mg

Class: coumarin

Term
aripiprazole
Definition

Brand: Abilify
Indication: psychiatric disorders

Low dose: 2 mg

High dose: 30 mg

Class: atypical antipsychotic

Term
quetiapine
Definition

Brand: Seroquel

Indication: psychiatric disorders

Low dose: 25 mg

High dose: 400 mg

Class: atypical antipsychotic

Term
risperidone
Definition

Brand: Risperdal

Indication: psychiatric disorders

Low dose: 0.25 mg

High dose: 4 mg

Class: atypical antipsychotic

Term
Olanzapine
Definition

Brand: Zyprexa

Indication: psychiatric disorders

Low dose: 2.5 mg

High dose: 20 mg

Class: atypical antipsychotic

Term
Amphetamine/dextroamphetamine
Definition

Brand: Adderall; Adderall XR

Indication: Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder

Low dose: 5 mg

High dose: 30 mg

Class: CNS Stimulant

Term
methylphenidate
Definition

Brand: Concerta (18, 27, 36, 54 mg)

Indication: Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder

Low dose: 18 mg

High dose: 54 mg

Class: CNS Stimulant

Term
Lisdexamfetamine
Definition

Brand: Vyvanse

Indication: Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder

Low dose: 20 mg

High dose: 70 mg

Class: CNS Stimulant

Term
Finasteride
Definition

Brand: Proscar

Indication: Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia

Low dose: 5 mg

High dose: N/A

Class: 5-alpha reductase inhibitor

Term
Dutasteride
Definition

Brand: Avodart

Indication: Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia

Low dose: 0.5 mg

High dose: N/A

Class: 5-alpha reductase inhibitor

Term
tamsulosin
Definition

Brand: Flomax

Indication: Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia

Low dose: 0.4 mg

High dose: N/A

Class: alpha-1 adrenergic blocker

Term
Doxazosin
Definition

Brand: Cardura

Indication: Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia

Low dose: 1 mg

High dose: 8 mg

Class: alpha-1 adrenergic blocker

Term
Terazosin
Definition

Brand: Hytrin

Indication: Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia

Low dose: 1 mg

High dose: 10 mg

Class: alpha-1 adrenergic blocker

Term
Benzonatate
Definition

Brand: Tessalon

Indication: cough

Low dose: 100 mg

High dose: 200 mg

Class: antitussive

Term
Promethazine/Codeine
Definition

Brand: Phenergan w/ Codeine

Indication: cough

Low dose: 6.25 mg/10 mg per 5 mL

High dose: N/A

 Class: antitussive

Term
Guaifenesin/codeine
Definition

Brand: Cheratussin AC

Indication: cough

Low dose: 100 mg/10 mg per 5 mL

High dose: N/A

Class: antitussive

Term
sildenafil
Definition

Brand: Viagra

Indication: erectile dysfunction

Low dose: 25 mg

High dose: 100 mg

Class: phosphodiesterase type 5 inhibitor

Term
tadalafil
Definition

Brand: Cialis

Indication: erectile dysfunction

Low dose: 2.5 mg

High dose: 20 mg

Class: phosphodiesterase type 5 inhibitor

Term
metoclopramide
Definition

Brand: Reglan

Indication: nausea/vomiting

Low dose: 5 mg

High dose: 10 mg

Class: antiemetic

Term
promethazine
Definition

Brand: Phenergan

Indication: nausea/vomiting

Low dose: 12.5 mg

High dose: 50 mg

Class: antiemetic

Term
Ondansetron
Definition

Brand: Zofran

Indication: nausea/vomiting

Low dose: 4 mg

High dose: 24 mg

Class: antiemetic

Term
Alendronate
Definition

Brand: Fosamax

Indication: osteoporosis

Low dose: 5 mg

High dose: 70 mg

Class: bisphosphonate

Term
Ibandronate
Definition

Brand: Boniva

Indication: osteoporosis

Low dose: 150 mg

High dose: N/A

Class: bisphosphonate

Term
Raloxifene
Definition

Brand: Evista

Indication: osteoporosis

Low dose: 60 mg

High dose: N/A

Class: selective estrogen receptor modulator

Term
Tolterodine
Definition

Brand: Detrol LA

Indication: overactive bladder

Low dose: 2 mg

High dose: 4 mg

Class: urinary antispasmotic

Term
dicyclomine
Definition

Brand: Bentyl

Indication: irritable bowel

Low dose: 10 mg

High dose: 20 mg

Class: anticholinergic

Term
Varenicline
Definition

Brand: Chantix

Indication: tobacco use

Low dose: 0.5 mg

High dose: 1 mg

Class: smoking cessation agent

Term
Donepezil
Definition

Brand: Aricept

Indication: Alzheimer's disease

Low dose: 5 mg

High dose: 23 mg

Class: central acting cholinesterase inhibitor

Term
memantine
Definition

Brand: Namenda

Indication: Alzheimer's disease

Low dose: 5 mg

High dose: 10 mg

Class: N-methyl-D-aspartate receptor antagonist

Term
Ropinirole
Definition

Brand: Requip
Indication: Parkinson's disease

Low dose: 0.25 mg

High dose: 5 mg

Class: dopamine agonist

Term
Benztropine
Definition

Brand: Cogentin

Indication: Parkinson's disease

Low dose: 0.5 mg

High dose: 2 mg

Class: anticholinergic

Term
PEG 3350
Definition

Brand: Miralax, Glycolax

Indication: Constipation

Low dose: 17 g/dose

High dose: N/A

Class: hyperosmotic laxative

Term
Latanoprost
Definition

Brand: Xalatan
Indication: glaucoma

Low dose: 0.005%

High dose: N/A

Clss: prostaglandin F 2-alpha analog

Term
Triamcinolone
Definition

Brand: Kenalog

Indication: eczema

Low dose: 0.025%

High dose: 0.5%

Class: topical corticosteroid

Term
Clobetasol
Definition

Brand: Temovate

Indication: eczema

Low dose: 0.05%

High dose: N/A

Class: topical corticosteroid

Term
Clotrimazole/betamethasone
Definition

Brand: Lotrisone

Indication: eczema

Low dose: 1%/0.05%

High dose: N/A

Class: topical antifungal/corticosteroid

Term
Allopurinol
Definition

Brand: Zyloprim

Indication: gout

Low dose: 100 mg

High dose: 300 mg

Class: xanthine oxidase inhibitor

Term
colchicine
Definition

Brand: Colsalide

Indication: gout

Low dose: 0.6 mg

High dose: N/A

Class: anti-inflammatory

Term
Potassium chloride
Definition

Brand: Klor-Con

Indication: hypokalemia

Low dose: 8 MEQ

High dose: 20 MEQ

Class: potassium supplement

Term
Carisoprodol
Definition

Brand: Soma
Indication: musculoskeletal spasm/pain

Low dose: 250 mg

High dose: 350 mg

Class: Central acting skeletal muscle relaxant

Term
Cyclobenzaprine
Definition

Brand: Flexeril

Indication: musculoskeletal spasm/pain

Low dose: 5 mg

High dose: 10 mg

Class: central acting skeletal muscle relaxant

Term
Methocarbamol
Definition

Brand: Robaxin

Indication: musculoskeletal spasm/pain

Low dose: 500 mg

High dose: 750 mg

Class: central acting skeletal muscle relaxant

Term
Tizanidine
Definition

Brand: Zanaflex

Indication: musculoskeletal spasm/pain

Low dose: 2 mg

High dose: 4 mg

Class: central acting skeletal muscle relaxant

Term
baclofen
Definition

Brand: Lioresal

Indication: musculoskeletal spasm/pain

Low dose: 10 mg

High dose: 20 mg

Class: central acting skeletal muslce relaxant

Term
eszopiclone
Definition

Brand: Lunesta

Indication: insomnia

Low dose: 1 mg

High dose: 3 mg

Class: nonbarbiturate hypnotic

Term
zolpidem
Definition

Brand: Ambien, Ambien CR
Indication: insomnia

Ambien Low dose: 5 mg

Ambien High dose: 10 mg

Ambien CR Low dose: 6.25 mg

Ambien CR High dose: 12.5 mg

Class: nonbarbiturate hypnotic

Term
Temazepam
Definition

Brand: Restoril

Indication: insomnia

Low dose: 7.5 mg

High dose: 30 mg

Class: benzodiazepine

Term
phentermine
Definition

Brand: Fastin

Indication: obesity

Low dose: 15 mg

High dose: 37.5 mg

Class: Central acting appetite suppressant

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