Classification/indication
Antihyperlipidemic, High cholesterol, cardiovascular risk reduction
Vytorin
Antiviral (neuraminidase inhibitor)
Treatment and prevention of influenza
Tamiflu
NSAID (non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug)
Pain, inflammation, arthritis
Voltaren
Anticholinergic bronchodilator
COPD, asthma (maintenance treatment)
Spirivia
c
with
Oral contraceptive (combination hormonal birth control)
, Prevention of pregnancy; also used for acne and PMDD (premenstrual dysphoric disorder)
Yaz
Cholesterol absorption inhibitor
Hyperlipidemia (high cholesterol)
Zetia
PDE-5 inhibitor
Erectile dysfunction, BPH
Cialis
Calcium channel blocker (non-dihydropyridine)
Hypertension, angina, arrhythmias
Calan SR
IM
Intramuscular
Potassium-sparing diuretic; aldosterone antagonist
Hypertension, heart failure, edema, hyperaldosteronism, acne, hirsutism
Aldactone
Atypical antipsychotic
Schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, depression (adjunct), irritability in autism
Abilify
Lincosamide antibiotic
Bacterial infections, especially anaerobes
Cleocin
Antihistamine (1st generation)
Anxiety, itching, nausea, sleep aid
Atarax
OTC
Over the Counter
Anticonvulsant/neuropathic pain agent
Neuropathic pain, fibromyalgia, partial seizures, postherpetic neuralgia
Lyrica
CNS stimulant (sympathomimetic amine)
Short-term weight loss
Adipex
Oral contraceptive
Birth control, acne
Ortho Tri-Cyclen
ARB + Thiazide diuretic (antihypertensive)
Hypertension
Avalide
cc
cubic centimeter
Cephalosporin antibiotic, Bacterial infections (e.g., respiratory tract, skin)
Omnicef
ARB + Thiazide diuretic (antihypertensive)
Hypertension
Benicar HCT
Prokinetic/antiemetic
GERD, gastroparesis, nausea
Reglan
5-HT3 antagonist (antiemetic)
Nausea and vomiting (chemo-induced, post-op, etc.)
Zofran
ounce