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Metoprolol
Lopressor, Toprol XL
Beta-Blocker (Cardioselective)
Hypertension, angina, heart failure, MI
Spironolactone
Aldactone
Potassium-Sparring Diuretic
Hypertension, heart failure, edema, hyperaldosteronism
both adrenal glands produce too much of the hormone aldosterone
Clopidogrel
Plavix
Antiplatelet (P2Y12 Inhibitor)
Prevent blood clots in CAD, PAD, stroke, MI, stent thrombosis
Coronary Artery Disease (CAD) and Peripheral Artery Disease (PAD).
Epoetin alfa
Epogen, Procrit
Erythropoiesis-Stimulating Agent (creating RBC's)
Anemia associated with chronic kidney disease, chemotherapy, or certain surgeries
Hydralazine
Apresoline
Vasodilator
Hypertension (often in combination), heart failure
Lovastatin
Mevacor, Altoprev
HMG-CoA Reductase Inhibitor (Statin)
Hyperlipidemia, cardiovascular risk reduction
Amlodipine
Norvasc
Calcium Channel Blocker (Dihydropyridine)
Hypertension, Angina
Dabigatran
Pradaxa
Direct Thrombin Inhibitor (Anticoagulant)
Prevent/treat blood clots (DVTs, PE), stroke, prevention in A-fib
Esomeprazole
Nexium
Proton Pump Inhibitor (PPI)
GERD, erosive esophagitis, H. pylori eradication, Zollinger-Ellison Syndrome
Hydrochlorothiazide (HCTZ)
Microzide, Esidrix
Thiazide Diuretic
Hypertension, edema
Losartan/HCTZ
Hyzaar
ARB/Thiazide Diuretic Combination
Hypertension
Apixaban
Eliquis
Factor Xa Inhibitor (Anticoagulant)
Prevent/treat blood clots, Stroke prevention in A-Fib
Dalteparin
Fragmin
Low Molecular Weight Heparin (LMWH)
Prevent/treat DVT, PE, prevent clots in unstable angina, non-Q-wave MI
Famotidine
Pepcid
H2 Receptor Blocker
Heartburn, acid indigestion, ulcers, GERD
Hydrocortisone
Cortef, Solu-Cortef, many others
Corticosteroid
Anti-inflammatory, immunosuppressant, adrenal insufficiency
Albuterol
Ventolin HFA, ProAir HFA, Proventil HFA
Short-Acting Beta2-Agonist (SABA)
Bronchodialator for asthma, COPD (acute bronchospasm)
Perindopril
Aceon
Ace Inhibitor
Hypertension, stable coronary artery disease
Dicyclomine
Bentyl
Anticholinergic/Antispasmodic
Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) to reduce muscle spasms and cramping
Ferrous sulfate
Feosol, Slow Fe
Iron Supplement
Iron deficiency anemia
Isosorbide mononitrate
Imdur, Monoket
Nitrate
Prevent angina (chest pain)
Albuterol/Ipratropium
Combivent Respimat, DuoNeb
SABA/Anticholinergic Combination
Bronchodialator for COPD (acute bronchospasm)
Bisoprolol
Zebeta
Beta-Blocker (Cardioselective)
Hypertension, heart failure
Dextromethorphan/Guaifenesin
Robitussin DM, Mucinex DM
Antitussive/Expectorant Combination
Cough and chest congestion
Fluticasone propionate
Flovent HFA/Diskus, Flonase
Inhaled Corticosteroid/ Nasal Corticosteroid
Asthma maintenance (inhaled), allergic rhinitis (nasal)
Lactulose
Enulose, Generlac
Synthetic Disaccharide Laxative
Constipation, "hepatic encephalopathy"
a decline in brain function caused by severe liver disease
Atenolol
Tenormin
Beta-Blocker (Cardioselective)
Hypertension, angina pectoris, arrhythmias
Carvedilol
Coreg
Alpha-Beta Blocker
Hypertension, heart failure, left ventricular dysfunction after MI
Enalapril
Vasotec
ACE Inhibitor
Hypertension, heart failure, left ventricular dysfunction
Furosemide
Lasix
Loop Diuretic
Edema (heart failure, kidney disease, liver disease), hypertension
Lansoprazole
Prevacid
Proton Pump Inhibitor (PPI)
GERD, ulcers, H.pylori eradication, erosive esophagitis
Atorvastatin
Lipitor
HMG-CoA Reductase Inhibitor
(Statin)
Hyperlipidemia, cardiovascular risk reduction
Chlorpheniramine/Hydrocodone
Tussicaps, Hycodan
Antihistamine/Opiod Antitussive Combination
Cough and Cold symptoms
Enoxaparin
Lovenox
Low Molecular Weight Heparin
Prevent/treat DVT, PE; prevent clots in acute coronary syndrome
Heparin
Hep-Lock, Liquaemin
Anticoagulant
Prevent/treat blood clots (DVTs, PE, MI), anticoagulant in surgeries
Lisinopril
Prinivil, Zestril
ACE Inhibitor
Hypertension, heart failure, improve survival after MI