Introduction to Pharmacy
Introduction to Pharmacy
Quick Link to Drugs:
Column Headings:
Brand Name
Generic Name
Classification
Use
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Premarin |
Conjugated Estrogen |
Estrogen |
Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT) |
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Synthroid/Levoxyl/ |
Levothyroxine Sodium |
Thyroid Hormone |
Hypothyroidism |
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Lipitor |
Atorvastatin |
HMG-CoA Reductase Inhibitor |
High Cholesterol |
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Prilosec |
Omeprazole |
Proton Pump Inhibitor |
Gastric Ulcer |
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Vicodin |
Hydrocodone/ Acetaminophen (APAP) |
Narcotic Analgesic |
Pain |
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Ventolin/Proventil |
Albuterol |
Bronchodilator |
Asthma/Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) |
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Norvasc |
Amlodipine |
Calcium Channel Blocker |
Hypertension |
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Claritin |
Loratadine |
Antihistamine |
Allergies |
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Amoxil/Trimox |
Amoxicillin |
Penicillin Antibiotic |
Infection |
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Prozac |
Fluoxetine |
Serotonin Specific Reuptake Inhibitor (SSRI) Antidepressant |
Depression |
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Zoloft |
Sertraline |
SSRI Antidepressant |
Depression |
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Glucophage |
Metformin |
Antihyperglycemic |
Non-insulin-dependent Diabetes Mellitus (NIDDM) |
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Lanoxin |
Digoxin |
Cardiac Glycoside |
Congestive Heart Failure (CHF) |
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Prempro/Premphase |
Conjugated Estrogen/ |
Estrogen and Progestin Hormones |
HRT |
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Paxil |
Paroxetine |
SSRI Antidepressant |
Depression |
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Zithromax |
Azithromycin |
Macrolide Antibiotic |
Infection |
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Zestril/Prinivil |
Lisinopril |
Angiotensin Converting Enzyme (ACE) Inhibitor |
Hypertension |
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Zocor |
Simvastatin |
HMG Co-A Reductase Inhibitor |
High Cholesterol |
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Prevacid |
Lansoprazole |
Proton Pump Inhibitor |
Gastric Ulcer |
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Augmentin |
Amoxicillin/Potassium Clavulanate |
Penicillin Antibiotic |
Infection |
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Celebrex |
Celecoxib |
Nonsteroidal Anti-inflammatory Drug (NSAID) |
Pain/Inflammation |
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Coumadin |
Warfarin Sodium |
Anticoagulant |
Blood Clots |
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Vasotec |
Enalapril |
ACE Inhibitor |
Hypertension |
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Lasix |
Furosemide |
Loop Diuretic |
Edema/Hypertension |
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Cipro |
Ciprofloxacin |
Fluoroquinolone Antibiotic |
Infection |
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K-Dur/Klor-Con |
Potassium Chloride |
Potassium Replacement |
Hypokalemia |
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Pravachol |
Pravastatin |
HMG Co-A Reductase Inhibitor |
High Cholesterol |
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Bactrim/Septra |
Trimethoprim/ |
Sulfa Combination Antibiotic |
Infection |
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Biaxin |
Clarithromycin |
Macrolide Antibiotic |
Infection |
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Tylenol with Codeine |
APAP/Codeine |
Narcotic Analgesic |
Pain |
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Tenormin |
Atenolol |
Beta Blocker |
Hypertension |
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Zyrtec |
Cetirizine |
Antihistamine |
Allergies |
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Ambien |
Zolpidem |
Hypnotic |
Insomnia |
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Darvocet N-100 |
Propoxyphene Napsylate/APAP |
Narcotic Analgesic |
Pain |
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Xanax |
Alprazolam |
Benzodiazepine |
Anxiety |
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Ultram |
Tramadol |
Analgesic |
Pain |
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Accupril |
Quinapril |
ACE Inhibitor |
Hypertension |
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Cardizem/Tiazac |
Diltiazem |
Calcium Channel Blocker |
Angina/Hypertension |
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Glucotrol |
Glipizide |
Sulfonylurea |
NIDDM |
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Allegra |
Fexofenadine |
Antihistamine |
Allergies |
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Toprol-XL/Lopressor |
Metoprolol |
Beta Blocker |
Hypertension |
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Dyazide/Maxzide |
Triamterene/HCTZ |
Combination Diuretic |
Edema/Hypertension |
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Flonase |
Fluticasone |
Nasal Corticosteroid |
Allergies |
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Cardura |
Doxazosin |
Alpha-1-Adrenergic Blocker |
Hypertension |
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Fosamax |
Alendronate |
Bisphosphonate |
Osteoporosis |
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Lotensin |
Benazepril |
ACE Inhibitor |
Hypertension |
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Procardia/Adalat |
Nifedipine |
Calcium Channel Blocker |
Angina/Hypertension |
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Viagra |
Sildenafil |
Impotence Agent |
Erectile Dysfunction |
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Desyrel |
Trazodone |
Antidepressant |
Depression |
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Depakote |
Valproic Acid |
Anticonvulsant |
Epilepsy |
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Dilantin |
Phenytoin |
Anticonvulsant |
Epilepsy |
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Pepcid |
Famotidine |
H2 Antagonist |
Gastric Ulcer |
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Wellbutrin/Zyban |
Bupropion |
Antidepressant/ |
Depression/ |
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Neurontin |
Gabapentin |
Anticonvulsant |
Epilepsy |
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Cozaar |
Losartan |
Angiotensin II Receptor Antagonist |
Hypertension |
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Diflucan |
Fluconazole |
Antifungal |
Fungal Infection |
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Hytrin |
Terazosin |
Alpha-1-Adrenergic Blocker |
Hypertension, Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia |
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Ativan |
Lorazepam |
Benzodiazepine |
Anxiety |
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Relafen |
Nabumetone |
NSAID |
Pain/Inflammation |
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Monopril |
Fosinopril |
ACE Inhibitor |
Hypertension |
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Levaquin |
Levofloxacin |
Fluoroquinolone Antibiotic |
Infection |
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Risperdal |
Risperidone |
Antipsychotic |
Psychoses |
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Xalatan |
Latanoprost |
Agent for Glaucoma |
Glaucoma |
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Cefzil |
Cefprozil |
Cephalosporin Antibiotic |
Infection |
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Klonopin |
Clonazepam |
Benzodiazepine |
Seizures |
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Protonix |
P:antoprazole |
Proton Pump Inhibitor |
Erosive Esophagitis associated with Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD) |
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Ziac |
Bisoprolol/HCTZ |
Beta Blocker/ Thiazide Diuretic |
Hypertension |
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Serevent |
Salmeterol |
Bronchodilator |
Asthma |
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Elavil |
Amitriptyline |
Tricyclic Antidepressant |
Depression |
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Buspar |
Buspirone |
Antianxiety Agent |
Anxiety |
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Lescol |
Fluvastatin |
HMG Co-A Reductase Inhibitor |
High Cholesterol |
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Naprosyn |
Naproxen |
NSAID |
Pain/ Inflammation |
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Veetids |
Penicillin VK |
Penicillin Antibiotic |
Infection |
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Imitrex |
Sumatriptan |
Serotonin Receptor Agonist |
Migraine |
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Flovent |
Fluticasone |
Corticosteroid |
Asthma |
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Ceftin |
Cefuroxime |
Cephalosporin Antibiotic |
Infection |
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Atrovent |
Ipratropium Bromide |
Bronchodilator |
Asthma |
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Celexa |
Citalopram |
SSRI Antidepressant |
Depression |
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Zyloprim |
Allopurinol |
Agent for Gout |
Gout |
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Effexor |
Venlafaxine |
Antidepressant |
Depression |
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Lotrisone |
Betamethasone/ |
Corticosteroid/ |
Topical Rash/Inflammation/ |
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Zyprexa |
Olanzapine |
Antipsychotic |
Psychoses |
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Nasonex |
Mometasone |
Corticosteroid |
Allergies |
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Zantac |
Ranitidine |
H2 Antagonist |
Gastric Ulcer |
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Flexeril |
Cyclobenzaprine |
Skeletal Muscle Relaxant |
Muscle Spasms |
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Singulair |
Montelukast |
Leukotriene Receptor Inhibitor |
Asthma |
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Vioxx |
Rofecoxib |
NSAID |
Osteoarthritis/Pain/ |
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Provera |
Medroxyprogesterone |
Progestin |
HRT/Abnormal Uterine Bleeding |
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Roxicet/Percocet |
Oxycodone/APAP |
Narcotic Analgesic |
Pain |
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Plavix |
Clopidogrel |
Antiplatelet Agent |
Atherosclerotic Events |
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Amaryl |
Glimepiride |
Sulfonylurea |
NIDDM |
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Diovan |
Valsartan |
Antiotensin II Receptor Antagonist |
Hypertension |
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Valium |
Diazepam |
Benzodiazepine |
Anxiety/Anticonvulsant/ Skeletal Muscle Relaxant |
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Hyzaar |
Losartan/HCTZ |
Angiotensin II Receptor Antagonist/ Thiazide Diuretic |
Hypertension |
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Serzone |
Nefazodone |
Antidepressant |
Depression |
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Bactroban |
Mupirocin |
Topical Anti-infective |
Impetigo |
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Zestoretic |
Lisinopril/HCTZ |
ACE Inhibitor/Thiazide Diuretic |
Hypertension |
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Evista |
Raloxifene |
Selective Estrogen Receptor Modulator |
Osteoporosis Prevention |
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Miacalcin |
Calcitonin-Salmon |
Osteoporosis Agent |
Osteoporosis |
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Vancenase/Beconase |
Beclomethasone |
Corticosteroid |
Allergies |
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Adderall |
Amphetamine Mixture |
Amphetamine |
Attention Deficit Disorder with Hyperactivity (ADHD)/ Narcolepsy |
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Soma |
Carisoprodol |
Skeletal Muscle Relaxant |
Muscle Spasms |
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Detrol |
Tolterodine |
Anticholinergic |
Overactive Bladder |
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Imdur |
Isosorbide Mononitrate |
Nitrate |
Angina |
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Azmacort |
Triamcinolone |
Corticosteroid |
Asthma |
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Catapres |
Clonidine |
Alpha Adrenergic Receptor Stimulant |
Hypertension |
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Keflex |
Cephalexin |
Cephalosporin Antibiotic |
Infection |
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Daypro |
Oxaprozin |
NSAID |
Pain/Inflammation |
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Inderal |
Propranolol |
Beta Blocker |
Hypertension |
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Combivent |
Ipratropium/Albuterol |
Bronchodilator |
Bronchospasms/Asthma |
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Macrobid |
Macrodantin |
Urinary Anti-infective |
Urinary Tract Infection |
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Lotrel |
Amlodipine/Benazepril |
Calcium Channel Blocker/ACE Inhibitor |
Hypertension |
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Nitrostat |
Nitroglycerin |
Nitrate |
Angina |
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Restoril |
Temazepam |
Benzodiazepine |
Insomnia |
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Ritalin |
Methylphenidate |
CNS Stimulant |
Attention Deficit Disorders, Narcolepsy |
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Avapro |
Irbesartan |
Angiotensin II Receptor Antagonist |
Hypertension |
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Estrace |
Estradiol |
Estrogen |
HRT |
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Plendil |
Felodipine |
Calcium Channel Blocker |
Hypertension |
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Oxycontin |
Oxycodone |
Narcotic Analgesic |
Pain |
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Axid |
Nizatidine |
H2 Antagonist |
Gastric Ulcer |
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Phenergan |
Promethazine |
Antihistamine |
Nausea/Vomiting |
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Nolvadex |
Tamoxifen |
Antiestrogen |
Breast Cancer |
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Lopid |
Gemfibrozil |
Antihyperlipidemic |
High Cholesterol |
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Aricept |
Donepezil |
Psychotherapeutic Agent |
Alzheimer's Disease |
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Medrol |
Methylprednisolone |
Glucocorticoid |
Rash/Allergic Reaction/Inflammation |
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Mevacor |
Fluvastatin |
HMG Co-A Reductase Inhibitor |
High Cholesterol |
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Diabeta |
Glyburide |
Sulfonylurea |
NIDDM |
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Arthrotec |
Diclofenac Sodium/Misoprostol |
Nonnarcotic Analgesic Combination |
Arthritis for Patient's at High Risk of Ulcers |
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Tobradex |
Tobramycin/ |
Antibiotic/ Corticosteroid |
Ophthalmic Infection/Inflammation |
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Lamisil |
Terbinafine |
Antifungal |
Toenail/Fingernail Fungal Infection |