- Acyclovir (Zovirax)‘- antiviral used to treat symptoms of herpes
- Adalimumab (Humira)‘- used to treat arthritis, Crohn’s disease, ulcerative colitis, and plaque psoriasis in adults
- Albuterol sulfate (Ventolin HFA)‘- inhaler used to treat asthma
- Alendronate (Fosamax)‘- used to prevent bone loss (osteoporosis)
- Allopurinol (Zyloprim)‘- used to treat gout and certain types of kidney stones
- Alprazolam (Xanax)‘- used to treat anxiety and panic disorders
- Amiodarone (Cordarone)‘- used to treat irregular heartbeat
- Amitriptyline (Elavil)‘- used to treat mental/mood problems such as depression
- Amlodipine (Norvasc)‘- used to treat high blood pressure
- Amlodipine/Atorvastatin (Caduet)‘- used to help lower cholesterol
- Amlodipine/Benazepril (Lotrel)‘- used to help lower high blood pressure
- Amlodipine/Olmesartan medoxomil (Azor)‘- used to help lower high blood pressure
- Amlodipine/Valsartan (Exforge)‘- used to help lower high blood pressure
- Amoxicillin (Amoxil)‘- used to treat a wide variety of bacterial infections
- Amoxicillin/Clavulanate (Augmentin)‘- used to treat a wide variety of bacterial infections
- Amphetamine/Dextroamphetamine (Adderall XR)‘- used to treat ADHD and narcolepsy
- Aripiprazole (Abilify)‘- used to treat depression in adults, and bipolar disorders, schizophrenia, and autistic disorder in people under 18
- Aspirin/Extended-release dipyridamole (Aggrenox)‘- used to prevent stroke in patients who are at high risk of blood clots
- Atenolol (Tenormin)‘- used to treat chest pain and high blood pressure
- Atomozetine (Strattera)‘- used to treat ADHD in adults
- Atorvastatin (Lipitor)‘- used to help lower high blood pressure and reduce the risk of chest pain, stroke, heart attack, and blood clots
- Atropine (Atropen)‘- can treat heart rhythm problems, stomach or bowel problems, and certain types of poisoning when injected
- Azithromycin (Zithromax)‘- used to treat a wide variety of bacterial infections
- Beclomethasone (Qvar)‘- inhaler prescribed to treat asthma symptoms
- Benazepril (Lotensin)‘- used to help lower high blood pressure
- Bimatoprost (Lumigan)‘- eye drops used to treat glaucoma and eye tension
- Brimonidine tartrate (Alphagan-P)‘- eye drops used to treat glaucoma and eye tension
- Brimonidine tartrate/Timolol maleate (Combigan)‘- eye drops used to treat glaucoma and eye tension
- Budesonide (Rhinocort)‘- can treat Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis in its oral form. When inhaled it can treat asthma attacks
- Budesonide/Formoterol (Symbicort)‘- used to treat severe asthma
- Buprenorphine Naloxone (Suboxone)‘- used to treat addiction to heroin or prescription painkillers
- Bupropion (Wellbutrin)‘- used to treat depression
- Calcitriol (Rocaltrol)‘- used to treat low calcium levels and psoriasis
- Calcium Carbonate (Os-Cal)‘- used to treat low calcium levels
- Carisoprodol (Soma)‘- used short-term to treat muscle pain and discomfort
- Carvedilol (Coreg)‘- used to treat high blood pressure and heart failure
- Cefazolin (Ancef)‘- antibiotic used to treat a wide variety of bacterial infections
- Cefotaxime (Claforan)‘- antibiotic used to treat a wide variety of bacterial infections
- Ceftriaxone (Rocephin)‘- antibiotic used to treat a wide variety of bacterial infections
- Celecoxib (Celebrex)‘- used to treat arthritis and manage short-term pain in adults
- Cephalexin (Keflex)‘- antibiotic used to treat a wide variety of bacterial infections
- Cetirizine (Zyrtec)‘- antihistamine used to relieve allergy symptoms such as watery eyes, runny nose, itching eyes/nose, sneezing hives, and itching
- Ciprofloxacin (Cipro)‘- antibiotic used to treat a wide variety of bacterial infections
- Citalopram (Celexa)‘- used to treat depression
- Clarithromycin (Biaxin)‘- used to treat a wide variety of bacterial respiratory tract infections
- Clindamycin (Cleocin)‘- antibiotic used to treat a wide variety of bacterial infections
- Clonazepam (Klonopin)‘- used to prevent and control seizures
- Clonidine (Catapres)‘- used to treat high blood pressure (hypertension)
- Clopidogrel (Plavix)‘- can prevent stroke, heart attack, and other heart problems
- Codeine/APAP 30/300mg (Tylenol #3)‘- used to relieve moderate to severe pain
- Colesevelam hydrochloride (Welchol)‘- lowers cholesterol in post-pubescent children and patients with Type 2 diabetes
- Conjugated Estrogens (Premarin)‘- used to treat symptoms of menopause: vaginal changes, hot flashes, and bone loss (osteoporosis)
- Conjugated Estrogens/Medroxyprogesterone acetate (Prempro)‘- used to treat symptoms of menopause: vaginal changes, hot flashes, and bone loss (osteoporosis)
- Cyclobenzaprine (Flexeril)‘- used short-term to treat muscle spasms
- Dabigatran (Pradaxa)‘- used to prevent blood clots and reduce the risk of a stroke
- Desvenlafaxine (Pristiq)‘- used to treat depression
- Dexamethasone (Decadron)‘- used to treat conditions such as arthritis, blood/hormone/immune system disorders, allergic reactions, certain skin and eye conditions, breathing problems, certain bowel disorders, and certain cancers. Also used as a test for an adrenal gland disorder (Cushing’s syndrome)
- Dexlansoprazole (Dexilant)‘- used to treat acid reflux diseases
- Dexmethylphenidate (Focalin XR)‘- used to treat ADHD
- Dextromethorphan‘- used to treat cough
- Diazepam (Valium)‘- used to treat anxiety, acute alcohol withdrawal, and seizures. Also used to relieve muscle spasms and to provide sedation before medical procedures
- Diclofenec sodium (Voltaren gel)‘- used to relax muscles in the airways and increase air flow to the lungs
- Digoxin (Lanoxin)‘- used to treat heart failure, usually along with other medications
- Dobutamine (Dobutrex)‘- used to treat heart failure and help the heart pump blood
- Docusate sodium (Colace)‘- used to treat constipation
- Donepezil (Aricept)‘- used to treat confusion (dementia) related to Alzheimer’s disease
- Dopamine (Dopastat)‘- can treat symptoms of shock by improving blood flow
- Doxycycline (Vibramycin)‘- used to treat a wide variety of bacterial infections, including those that cause acne. Also used to prevent malaria.
- Duloxetine (Cymbalta)‘- treats depression, anxiety, fibromyalgia, and pain caused by nerve damage in adults with diabetes
- Dutasteride (Avodart)‘- used to treat enlarged prostate in men
- Efavirenz/emtricitabine/tenofir desoproxil fumarate‘- used to treat HIV infection in adults and children who are at least 12 years old and weigh 88 lbs
- Emtricitabine/tenofovir disoproxil fumarate (Truvada)‘- used to treat and reduce the risk of HIV-1 infection
- Enoxaparin (Lovenox)‘- used to help prevent blood clots
- Epoetin alpha (Epogen)‘- used to treat anemia in people with kidney disease, people receiving zidovudine to treat HIV, and people receiving chemotherapy for some types of cancer
- Ergocalciferol (Calciferol)‘- helps treat or prevent bone loss
- Escitalopram (Lexapro)‘- used to treat anxiety and depression
- Esomeprazole (Nexium)‘- treats acid reflux disease and can be prescribed to heal damage to the esophagus
- Eszopiclone (Lunesta)‘- used to treat insomnia
- Etanercept (Enbrel)‘- used to treat arthritis and plaque psoriasis
- Ethinyl estradiol/Drospirenone (Yaz)‘- birth control pill
- Ethinyl estradiol/Norethindrone (Loestrin)‘- low estrogen birth control pill
- Etonogestrel/Ethinyl Estradiol (NuvaRing)‘- vaginal ring used to prevent pregnancy
- Ezetimibe (Zetia)‘- used to lower cholesterol
- Ezetimibe/Simvastatin (Vytorin)‘- used to lower cholesterol and reduce the risk of heart attack, stroke, and blood clot
- Febuxostat (Uloric)‘- used to treat low blood uric acid levels in adults with gout
- Fenofibrate (Tricor)‘- used to lower cholesterol
- Fentanyl (Sublimaze)‘- can treat severe pain
- Fentanyl (Duragesic)‘- can treat severe pain
- Ferrous Sulfate‘- used to treat or prevent low blood levels of iron
- Fluconazole (Diflucan)‘- used to prevent and treat a variety of fungal and yeast infections
- Fluoxetine (Prozac)‘- used to treat depression, panic attacks, obsessive compulsive disorder, certain eating disorders (bulimia), and PMS
- Fluticasone (Flovent HFA)‘- inhaler used to reduce the symptoms of an asthma attack
- Fluticasone (Flonase)‘- used to relieve allergy symptoms such as watery eyes, runny nose, itching eyes/nose, sneezing, hives, and itching
- Fluticasone/Salmeterol (Advair Diskus)‘- used to control and prevent the ongoing symptoms of asthma and lung disease
- Fluticasone propionate/Salmeterol (Advair HFA)‘- used to control and prevent the ongoing symptoms of asthma and lung disease
- Furosemide (Lasix)‘- used to reduce extra fluid in the body (edema) caused by conditions such as heart failure, liver disease, and kidney disease
- Gabapentin (Neurontin)‘- used to prevent and control seizures
- Glyburide (Micronase)‘- used to control blood sugar in people with type 2 diabetes
- Heparin‘- used to prevent blood clots
- Hydrochlorothiazide (Hydrodiuril)‘- used to treat high blood pressure
- Hydrocodone/APAP (Vicodin)‘- used to relieve moderate to severe pain
- Hydrocortisone (Solu-Cortef)‘- used to treat various conditions such as severe allergic reactions, arthritis, blood diseases, breathing problems, certain cancers, eye diseases, intestinal disorders, and skin disease
- Hydromorphone (Dilaudid)‘- used to help relieve moderate to severe pain
- Influenza vaccine (Afluria)‘- vaccine against the flu virus
- Insulin aspart (Novolog)‘- injection used to control blood sugar in people with diabetes
- Insulin detemir (Levemir)‘- used to control blood sugar in people with diabetes
- Insulin glargine (Lantus)‘- used to treat adults with Type 2 diabetes and children 6 years old and under with Type 1 diesease
- Insulin lispro (Humalog)‘- used to control blood sugar in patients with diabetes
- Insulin NPH/Regular (Humulin N/Humulin R)‘- used to control blood sugar in patients with diabetes
- Ipratropium bromide (Atrovent)‘- used to control and prevent symptoms caused by ongoing lung disease
- Ipratropium bromide/Albuterol (Combivent Respimat)‘- spray used for narrowing of the airways caused by chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)
- Isosorbide Dinitrate/ Mononitrate (Isordil)‘- can treat and prevent chest pain
- Ketorolac (Toradol)‘- used for short-term treatment of moderate to severe pain in adults
- Latanoprost (Xalantan)‘- eye drops to treat glaucoma
- Levalbuterol (Xopenex)‘- inhaler used to treat sudden asthma attacks
- Levofloxacin (Levaquin)‘- used to treat bacterial infections
- Levothyroxine sodium (Synthroid)‘- treats hypothyroidism, enlarged thyroid, and thyroid cancer
- Lidocaine (Lidoderm Patch)‘- used to relieve nerve pain after shingles
- Lidocaine (Xylocaine)‘- used to treat irregular heartbeat. Also relieve pain and numb the skin
- Linagliptin (Tradjenta)‘- used to lower blood sugar in people with Type 2 diabetes
- Liraglutide (Victoza)‘- used to lower blood sugar levels in people with Type 2 diabetes
- Lisdexamfetamine (Vyvanse)‘- treats ADD & ADHD in adults and children, also used to treat Binge Eating Disorder in adults
- Lisinopril (Zestril)‘- used to treat high blood pressure
- Lisinopril/Hydrochlorothiazide (Prinzide)‘- used to treat high blood pressure
- Lorazepam (Ativan)‘- used to treat anxiety
- Losartan (Cozaar)‘- used to treat high blood pressure and to help protect the kidneys from damage due to diabetes
- Loteprednol etabonate (Lotemax)‘- eye drops used to treat redness, itching, and watering of the eyes. Also reduces pain & swelling following eye surgery
- Lubiprostone (Amitiza)‘- used to treat chronic constipation in adults
- Meloxicam (Mobic)‘- used to treat arthritis
- Memantine (Namenda)‘- used to treat moderate to severe dementia caused by Alzheimer’s disease
- Metformin (Glucophage)‘- used to lower blood sugar levels in people with Type 2 diabetes
- Methylphenidate ER (Concerta)‘- used to treat ADHD
- Methylprednisolone (Medrol)‘- used to treat conditions such as arthritis, blood disorders, severe allergic reactions, certain cancers, eye conditions, skin/kidney/intestinal/lung diseases, and immune system disorder
- Metoprolol succinate & tartrate (Toprol XL)‘- used to treat high blood pressure, chest pain, and prevent a heart attack
- Midazolam (Versed)‘- used in children to cause drowsiness, decrease anxiety, and cause forgetfulness before a surgery or procedure
- Mometasone (Nasonex)‘- used to treat nasal symptoms of allergies
- Mometasone furoate/Formoterol fumarate dehydrate (Dulera)– inhalant used to control and prevent wheezing in asthma sufferers
- Montelukast (Singular)‘- can treat allergies and prevent asthma attacks
- Morphine (Ms Contin)‘- used to help relieve severe ongoing pain
- Mupirocin (Bactroban)‘- used to temporarily get rid of certain bacteria in the nose
- Naloxone (Narcan)‘- used for the emergency treatment of narcotic (opiate) overdose
- Nebivolol (Bystolic)‘- used to treat high blood pressure in adults
- Nitroglycerin (Nitrostat)‘- used before physical activities to prevent chest pain in people with heart conditions
- Norethindrone acetate/ethinyl estradiol/ferrous fumarate (Minastrin 24 FE)‘- low estrogen birth control pill
- Norgestimate/ethinyl estradiol (Ortho Tri-cyclen)‘- birth control pill
- Olanzepine (Zyprexa)‘- used to treat certain mental/mood conditions such as schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, and depression
- Olmesartan (Benicar)‘- used to lower blood pressure
- Olopatadine hydrochloride (Patanol)‘- eye drops used to treat symptoms of conjunctivitis
- Olopatadine hydrochloride ophthalmic (Pataday)‘- used to treat itchy eyes associated with allergies
- Omeprazole (Prilosec)‘- used to treat certain stomach and esophagus problems such as acid reflux, ulcers
- Ondansetron (Zorfran)‘- can prevent nausea and vomiting
- Oseltamivir (Tamiflu)‘- antiviral used to treat the flu virus in people 2 weeks of age and older
- Oxycodone (OxyContin)‘- narcotic used to treat long-term moderate to severe pain
- Oxycodone/APAP (Percocet)‘- used to help relieve moderate to severe pain
- Pantoprazole (Protonix)‘- used to treat certain stomach and esophagus problems such as acid reflux, ulcers
- Paroxetine (Paxil)‘- used to treat depression, panic attacks, obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), anxiety disorders, and post-traumatic stress disorder
- Penicillin‘- used to treat a wide variety of bacterial infections
- Pioglitazone (Actos)‘- used to lower blood sugar in people with diabetes
- Piperacillin/Tazobactam (Zosyn)‘- used to treat a wide variety of bacterial infections
- Potassium Chloride (Micro-K)‘- used to treat or prevent low amounts of potassium in the blood
- Prasugrel (Effient)‘- used to prevent future heart attacks and blood clots in people who have had a heart attack or blood clot before that was treated with a stent
- Pravastatin (Pravachol)‘- used to lower cholesterol
- Prednisone (Deltasone)‘- used to treat conditions such as arthritis, blood disorders, breathing problems, severe allergies, skin diseases, cancer, eye problems, and immune system disorders
- Pregabalin (Lyrica)‘- used to treat fibromyalgia, diabetic never pain, spinal cord injury, nerve pain, and pain after shingles. May also be used to treat seizures in adults with epilepsy
- Prochlorperazine (Compazine)‘- used to treat nausea and vomiting. Also anxiety and schizophrenia
- Promethazine (Phenergan)‘- used to treat nausea and vomiting related to certain conditions (such as before/after surgery, motion sickness)
- Promethazine/Codeine (Phenergan Codeine)‘- used to treat symptoms caused by the common cold, flu, allergies, or other breathing illnesses (e.g., sinusitis, bronchitis)
- Propofol (Diprivan)‘- can cause relaxation and sleepiness before and during surgery and other medical procedures
- Quetiapine (Seroquel)‘- used to treat schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, and depression
- Rabeprazole (AcipHex)‘- used to treat certain stomach and esophagus problems such as acid reflux, ulcers
- Raloxifene hydrochloride (Evista)‘- used to prevent bone loss (osteoporosis) and decrease the risk of breast cancer in postmenopausal women
- Ranolazine (Ranexa)‘- used to treat recurrent chest pain in adults
- Risedronate (Actonel)‘- used to prevent and treat certain types of bone loss (osteoporosis) in adults
- Risperidone (Risperdal)‘- used to treat certain mental/mood disorders such as schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, irritability associated with autistic disorder
- Ritonavir (Norvir)‘- used to treat HIV infection
- Rivaroxaban (Xarelto)‘- used to reduce the risk of blood clots and stroke in people with atrial fibrillation and who’ve had knee or hip replacement surgery
- Rivastigmine tartrate (Exelon)‘- used to treat mild to moderate dementia caused by Alzheimer’s or Parkinson’s disease
- Rosuvastatin(Crestor)‘- treats high cholesterol, may reduce the risk of heart attack and stroke
- Saxagliptin (Onglyza)‘- used to lower blood sugar in adults with Type 2 diabetes
- Sertraline (Zoloft)‘- can treat depression, obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD), premenstrual dysphoric disorder (PMDD), social anxiety disorder, and panic disorder
- Sildenafil (Viagra)‘- used to treat erectile dysfunction in men
- Simvastatin (Zocor)‘- used to lower cholesterol
- Sitagliptin (Januvia)‘- used to lower blood sugar in adults with Type 2 diabetes
- Solifenacin (Vesicare)‘- used to treat symptoms of overactive bladder disorder: urgency, frequency, and leakage
- Travoprost (Travatan Z)‘- eye drops used to relieve pressure in the eyes and increase drainage from eyes
- Trimethoprim / Sulfamethoxazole (Bactrim)‘- antibiotic used to treat bacterial infections
- Sumatriptan (Imitrex)‘- used to treat migraines
- Tadalafil (Cialis)‘- used to treat erectile dysfunction and enlarged prostate in men
- Tamsulosin (Flomax)‘- used to treat symptoms of an enlarged prostate in men
- Terbinafine (Lamasil)‘- can treat fungal infections on the skin, including athlete’s foot, ringworm, and “jock itch”
- Tiotropium Bromide (Spiriva HandiHaler)‘- used to relax and relieve blocks in the airway caused by chronic bronchitis & emphysema
- Thyroid tablets (Armour)‘- natural hormone replacement used to treat hypothyroidism
- Tolterodine (Detrol LA)‘- used to treat symptoms of overactive bladder: urgency, frequency, and leakage
- Tramadol (Ultram)‘- used to help relieve moderate to severe pain
- Trazadone (Desyrel)‘- used to treat depression
- Triamcinolone‘- used to treat a variety of skin conditions
- Triamterene/Hydrochlorothiazide (Maxzide)‘- can treat fluid retention (edema) and high blood pressure
- Vaccine – Influenza (Fluzone/FluMist)‘- vaccine used to prevent the flu
- Valacyclovir (Valtrex)‘- antiviral used to treat symptoms of herpes
- Valsartan (Diovan)‘- treats high blood pressure in adults
- Valsartan/Hydrochlorothiazide (Diovan HCT)‘- treats high blood pressure in adults
- Vancomycin (Vancocin)‘- used to treat a variety of bacterial infections
- Vardenafil hydrochloride (Levitra)‘- used to treat erectile dysfunction in men
- Varenicline (Chantix)‘- used to help people quit smoking
- Venlafaxine (Effexor)‘- can treat depression, anxiety, panic disorder, and social anxiety disorder
- Verapamil (Calan)‘- can treat high blood pressure, severe chest pain, and irregular heartbeat
- Vilazodone hydrochloride (Viibryd)‘- used to treat depression
- Warfarin (Coumadin)‘- used to treat and prevent blood clots
- Zolpidem (Ambien)‘- used to treat insomnia
- Zoster vaccine (Zostavax)‘- vaccine used to prevent shingles in adults 50 and older
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