Generic Drug Names
What is the generic name for Lipitor?
atorvastatin
Drugs prescribed to treat bacterial infections are classified as what type of drug?
When a patient is suffering from pain/inflammation related to rheumatoid arthritis and osteoarthritis; this type of medication may be prescribed.
analgesic (NSAID)
meloxicam/Anjeso, Mobic, Vivlodex
This drug class of medications can weaken the immune system; long-term use can cause bone loss and limit growth in children.
Indications: arthritis; lupus; psoriasis; asthma
anti-inflammatory, immunosuppressant (corticosteroid)
What is the brand name for oseltamivir?
Tamiflu
What is the generic name for Glucophage?
Metformin
diuretics
When a patient is at elevated risk for blood clots/strokes risk; circulation problems they may be prescribed what type of medication?
antiplatelet agent, anticoagulant therapy
clopidrogel/Plavix
Children and some other patients may need a spacing device to use inhaled albuterol effectively, what drug class does albuterol fall under?
bronchodilators
albuterol, ProAir HFA, Proventil HFA, Ventolin HFA
Augmentin
What is the generic name for Advil or Motrin?
ibuprofen
Drugs prescribed to treat depression/anxiety in adults and or adolescents fall under which classification?
antidepressants
When a patients labs show low thyroid levels (hypothyroidism) they may be prescribed what type of medication?
Thyroid drugs (their own class of medication)
levothyroxine/Synthroid
These medications are available in OTC and prescription formulations (stronger), and carry risk of GI bleeding
naproxen/Aleve, Anaprox, Naprosyn
Analgesic (NSAIDs)
What is the brand name for cyclobenzaprine?
Flexeril, Amrix, Fexmid
What is the generic name for Singulair?
montelukast
Drugs used to treat hypercholesteremia fall under which classification?
antihyperlipidemic agents (statins)
Patients who suffer from seizures or neuropathic pain (nerve pain) are what class of drugs?
Anticonvulsant
gabapentin/Gralise, Horizont, Neurontin
This class of medication can cause children and adolescents to have suicidal thoughts when first taking, can cause serotonin syndrome (fever, seizures, arrythmias, especially when taken with certain other drugs
SSRIs, Antidepressants
What is the brand name for oxycodone?
OxyContin
What is the generic name for Lexapro?
escitalopram
Drugs used to treat hypertension fall under which class?
antihypertensives (beta-blockers)
This medication can be prescribed for depression, OCD, panic disorder; and PTSD.
Antidepressant, SSRI
sertraline/Zoloft
This class of medication should not be taken during pregnancy; contraindicated for patients with liver disease.
Antihyperlipidemic (statins)
What is the brand name for tamsulosin?
Flomax