TOP 200 DRUGS FOR PTCB

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Diflucan

Generic Name: Fluconazole Drug Class: Azole Antifungal Indication: Fungal Infection

Prozac

Generic Name: Fluoxetine Drug Class: SSRI Indication: Depression

Flonase

Generic Name: Fluticasone Nasal Drug Class: Nasal Spray Indication: Inflammation (relating to nose because allergies)

Folic Acid

Generic Name: Folic Acid Drug Class: B-Vitamin Indication: Anemia, Red Blood Cell Formation

Levaquin

Generic Name: Levofloxacin Drug Class: Fluoroquinolone Antibiotic Indication: Bacterial Infection

7. Synthroid

Generic Name: Levothyroxine Drug Class: Thyroid Drug, Thyroid Replacement Indication: Hypothyroidism (low thyroid hormone)

Vyvanse

Generic Name: Lisdexamphetamine Drug Class: CNS Stimulant Indication: ADHD C-II

Cosopt

Generic: Dorzolamide and Timolol Drug Class: Ophthalmic glaucoma agents Indication: Glaucoma

Vagifem

Generic: Estradiol Drug Class: Estrogen Indication: Menopause

Zestoretic

Generic: Lisinopril and Hydrochlorothiazide Drug Class: Ace Inhibitor and Thiazide Combo Indication: Hypertension

Zyprexa

Generic: Olanzapine Drug Class: Antipsychotic Indication: Schizophrenia and Bipolar Disorder

Lovaza

Generic: Omega-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids Drug Class: Lipid Lowering Agent Indication: Hyperlipidemia

Glycolax

Generic: Polyethylene Glycol 3350 Drug Class: Laxative Indication: Constipation or irregular bowel movement

Tylenol #2 and #3

Generic Name: Acetaminophen and Codeine Drug Class: Narcotic Analgesic Combo Indication: Moderate to Severe Pain C-III

Fosamax

Generic Name: Alendronate Drug Class: Biphosphonates Indication: Prevents Osteoprosis

Zyloprim

Generic Name: Allopurinol Drug Class: Antigout Agent Indication: Gout (crystallized uric acid in joints - arthritis)

Xanax

Generic Name: Alprazolam Drug Class: Benzodiazepine Indication: Anxiety (panic and depression)

Elavil

Generic Name: Amitriptyline Drug Class: Tricyclic Antidepressant (TCA) Indication: Depression

Norvasc

Generic Name: Amlodipine Drug Class: Calcium Channel Blocker (CCB) Indication: Hypertension, Angina (Chest Pain)

1. Amoxil

Generic Name: Amoxicillin Drug Class: Penicillin Antibiotic Indication: Bacterial Infection

Abilify

Generic Name: Aripiprazole Drug Class: Antipsychotic Indication: Psychotic Conditions (schizophrenia and bipolar I disorder)

Tenormin

Generic Name: Atenolol Drug Class: Beta Blocker Indication: Angina (chest pain) and Hypertension

3. Lipitor

Generic Name: Atorvastatin Drug Class: HMG CoA Reductase Inhibitor/Statin Indication: Hyperlipidemia (Lowers cholesterol and triglycerides)

Alphagan P

Generic Name: Brimonidine Ophthalmic Drug Class: Ophthalmic (relating to eye) Indication: Decreases fluid in eye- Ocular hypertension, Glaucoma

Pulmicort Respules

Generic Name: Budesonide Inhalation Drug Class: Inhaled Corticosteroid Indication: Long Term Asthma for Kids

Suboxone

Generic Name: Buprenorphine and Naloxone Drug Class: Opioid Indication: Treats narcotic addiction C-III

Soma

Generic Name: Carisoprodol Drug Class: Skeletal Muscle Relaxant Indication: Muscle pain and injury C-IV

Coreg

Generic Name: Carvedilol Drug Class: Beta Blocker (end in -lol) Indication: Heart failure and hypertension

Celebrex

Generic Name: Celecoxib Drug Class: Nonsteroidal Anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) (Cox 2 Inhibitor) Indication: Inflammation (Arthritis) Only Cox 2 Inhibitor in US

Keflex

Generic Name: Cephalexin Drug Class: Cephalosporin Antibiotic Indication: Bacterial Infection

Cipro

Generic Name: Ciprofloxacin Drug Class: Fluoroquinolone or Quinolones Indication: Bacterial Infections

Celexa

Generic Name: Citalopram Drug Class: Selective Serotonin Reuptake inhibitors (SSRI) Indication: Depression

Klonopin

Generic Name: Clonazepam Drug Class: Benzodiazepine Indication: Anxiety C-IV

Catapres

Generic Name: Clonidine Drug Class: Antiadrenergic Agent Indication: Hypertension, ADHD

5. Plavix

Generic Name: Clopidogrel Drug Class: Platelet Aggregation Inhibitor Indication: Preventing Blood Clots

Flexeril

Generic Name: Cyclobenzaprine Hydrochloride Drug Class: Skeletal Muscle Relaxant Indication: Stops skeletal muscle pain/injury and muscle spasms

Valium

Generic Name: Diazepam Drug Class: Benzodiapine Indication: Anxiety (And Alcohol Withdrawal, Muscle Spasms) C-IV

Lanoxin

Generic Name: Digoxin Drug Class: Inotropic Agent Indication: Heart Failure and Heart Rate

Vibramycin

Generic Name: Doxycycline Hyclate Drug Class: Tetracycline Antibiotic Indication: Certain Bacterial Infection

Cymbalta

Generic Name: Duloxetine Drug Class: Selective Serotonin and Norepinephrine Reuptake inhibitor antidepressant (SSNRI) Indication: Depression

Vasotec

Generic Name: Enalapril Drug Class: ACE Inhibitor (-il) Indication: Hypertension

4. Nexium

Generic Name: Esomeprazole Drug Class: Proton Pump Inhibitor (PPI) Indication: Treats GERD (Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease) (Gag reflex)

NuvaRing

Generic Name: Ethinyl Estradiol and Etonogestrel Drug Class: Contraceptive Indication: Prevent ovulations and pregnancy

Loestrin Fe24

Generic Name: Ethinyl Estradiol, Norethindrone, and Ferrous Fumarate Tablets Drug Class: Contraceptive Indication: Prevents ovulation (release of an egg from ovary) and prevents pregnancy (birth control)

Neurontin

Generic Name: Gabapentin Drug Class: Anti-Epileptic Medication (Anticonvulsant) Indication: Seizures and nerve pain

Cheratussin AC

Generic Name: Guaifenesin and Codeine Drug Class: Narcotic Cough Suppressant and Expectorant Indication: Cough and Congestion (Blockage due to cold or flu)

Dyazide

Generic Name: Hydrochlorothiazide and Triamterene Drug Class: Thiazide Diuretic Indication: No fluid retention

8. Vicodin (Norco)

Generic Name: Hydrocodone and Acetaminophen (Tylenol) Drug Class: Narcotic Analgesic Indication: Treats moderate to severe pain Schedule: CII

Xalatan

Generic Name: Latonoprost Drug Class: Ophthalmic Glaucoma Agent Indication: Glaucoma

Xopenex HFA

Generic Name: Levalbuterol Drug Class: Bronchilator Indication: Bronchospasms for people with Asthma and COPD

10. Zestril (Prinivil

Generic Name: Lisinopril Drug Class: ACE Inhibitor Indication: Treats hypertension (high blood pressure)

Ativan

Generic Name: Lorazepam Drug Class: Benzodiapine (-am) Indication: Anxiety C-IV

Mevacor

Generic Name: Lovastatin Drug Class: Statin Indication: Hyperlipidemia (fats and includes cholesterol)

Mobic

Generic Name: Meloxipam Drug Class: Non-steroidal Anti-Inflammatory drug (NSAID) Indication: Inflammation, Pain

Namenda

Generic Name: Memantine Drug Class: Misc CNS Agent Indication: Alzheimer's (prolongs disease)

Concerta

Generic Name: Methylphenidate Drug Class: Central Nervous System Stimulate (CNS Stimulate) Indication: ADD (Attention Deficit Disorder) and ADHD (Attnetion Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder), and Narcolepsy C-II

Medrol

Generic Name: Methylprednisolone Drug Class: Corticosteroid Indication: Inflammatory Conditions

Nasonex

Generic Name: Mometasone Drug Class: Corticosteroid (Nasal Steroid) Indication: Nasal Allergy Symptoms, Stuffy and Runny Nose

6. Singulair

Generic Name: Montelukast Drug Class: Leukotriene Inhibitor Indication: Prevents Asthma Attacks

Niaspan

Generic Name: Niacin Drug Class: Misc. Antihyperlipidemic Agents, Vitamins Indication: Hyperlipidemia

Sular

Generic Name: Nisoldipine Drug Class: Calcium Channel Blockers Indication: Hypertension

Benicar

Generic Name: Olmesartan Drug Class: Angiotensin II Receptor Antagonist Indication: Hypertension

Prilosec

Generic Name: Omeprazole Drug Class: PPI (Proton Pump Inhibitor) Indication: GERD (Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease) NOW OVER THE COUNTER

OxyContin

Generic Name: Oxycodone Drug Class: Opioid Indication: Moderate to Severe Pain C-II

Protonix

Generic Name: Pantoprazole Drug Class: Proton Pump Inhibitor Indication: GERD

Paxil

Generic Name: Paroxetine Drug Class: SSRI (Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitor) Indication: Depression

Pen VK

Generic Name: Penicillin V Potassium Drug Class: Penicillin Indication: Bacterial nfection

Actos

Generic Name: Pioglitazone Drug Class: Thiazolidinediones TZD Indication: Type 2 Diabetes

k-Dur (Klor-Con, Micro K)

Generic Name: Potassium Chloride Drug Class: Mineral/Electrolyte Indication: Prevents hypokalemia (Low potassium levels)

Pravachol

Generic Name: Pravastatin Drug Class: Statin Indication: Hyperlipidemia

Deltasone

Generic Name: Prednisone Drug Class: Glucocorticoid Indication: Inflammation, Severe Allergies

Lyrica

Generic Name: Pregabalin Drug Class: Anti-Epileptic or Anticonvulsant Indication: Seizures and pain from Fibromyalgia, nerve pain C-V and Addictive

Phenergan

Generic Name: Promethazine Drug Class: Phenothyazine and antihistamine Indication: Allergies and Nausea and Vomiting

Seroquel

Generic Name: Quetiapine Drug Class: Antipsychotic Medicine Indication: Schizophrenia (And bipolar and depression)

2. Crestor

Generic Name: Rosuvastatin Drug Class: HMG CoA Reductase Inhibitor/Statin Indication: Hyperlipidemia (Lowers cholesterol and triglycerides)

9. Zocor

Generic Name: Simvastatin Drug Class: HMG CoA Reductase Inhibitor/Statin Indication: Hyperlipidemia (Lowers cholesterol and triglycerides)

Januvia

Generic Name: Sitagliptin Drug Class: Dipeptidyl Peptidase 4 Inhibitor Indication: Type 2 Diabetes

Flomax

Generic Name: Tamsulosin Drug Class: Antiadrenergic Agent, Alpha Blockers Indication: Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia - BPH

Ultram

Generic Name: Tramadol Drug Class: Narcotic Analgesic Indication: Moderate to Severe Pain C-IV

Desyrel

Generic Name: Trazodone Drug Class: Antidepressant Indication: Depression and Insomnia

Diovan

Generic Name: Valsartan Drug Class: Angiotension II Receptor Blocker (A2RB) Indication: Hypertension

Levitra

Generic Name: Vardenafil Drug Class: Impotence Agent Indication: Erectile Dysfunction

Effexor

Generic Name: Venlafaxine Drug Class: SNRI Indication: Depression

Coumadin

Generic Name: Warfarin Drug Class: Anticoagulant (blood thinner) Indication: Prevents blood clotting

Differin

Generic: Adapalene Topical Drug Class: Topical Medicine Indication: Acne

Uroxatral

Generic: Alfuzosin Drug Class: Antiadrenergic Agent Indication: BPH in men

Caduet

Generic: Amlodipine and Atorvastatin Drug Class: Statin (HMG CoA) Indication: Hypertension

Aggrenox

Generic: Aspirin and Dipyridamole Drug Class: Platelet Aggregation Inhibitors Indication: Prevents Strokes

Wellbutrin XL

Generic: Bupropion Drug Class: Misc Antidepressant Indication: Depression

Omnicef

Generic: Cefdinir Drug Class: 3rd Generation Cephalosporin Indication: Bacterial Infection

Cleocin

Generic: Clindamycin Drug Class: Lincomycin Derivative Indication: Bacterial Infections

Premarin

Generic: Conjugated Estrogen Drug Class: Estrogen Indication: Menopause (vaginal problems)

Lunesta

Generic: Eszopiclone Drug Class: Sedative/Hypnotic Indication: Insomnia C-IV

Zetia

Generic: Ezetimibe Drug Class: Cholesterol Absorption Inhibitor Indication: Hyperlipidemia

Pepcid

Generic: Famotidine Drug Class: Histamine 2 Blocker Indication: Decreases amount of stomach acid created

Lantus

Generic: Insulin Glargine Drug Class: Insulin Indication: Type 1 and 2 Diabetes

Zantac

Generic: Ranitidine Drug Class: Histamine-2 Blockers Indication: Ulcers

Armour Thyroid

Generic: Thyroid Desiccated Drug Class: Thyroid Hormone Indication: Hypothyroidism

Detrol LA

Generic: Tolterodine Drug Class: Urinary Antispasmodic Indication: Reduces spasms, overactive bladder

Topamax

Generic: Topiramate Drug Class: Anticonvulsant Indication: Seizures and Migraine


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