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Amoxil
Generic Name: Amoxicillin Drug Class: Penicillin Antibiotic Indication: Bacterial Infection
Crestor
Generic Name: Rosuvastatin Drug Class: HMG CoA Reductase Inhibitor/Statin Indication: Hyperlipidemia (Lowers cholesterol and triglycerides)
Lipitor
Generic Name: Atorvastatin Drug Class: HMG CoA Reductase Inhibitor/Statin Indication: Hyperlipidemia (Lowers cholesterol and triglycerides)
- Nexium
Generic Name: Esomeprazole Drug Class: Proton Pump Inhibitor (PPI) Indication: Treats GERD (Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease) (Gag reflex)
- Plavix
Generic Name: Clopidogrel Drug Class: Platelet Aggregation Inhibitor Indication: Preventing Blood Clots
Singulair
Generic Name: Montelukast Drug Class: Leukotriene Inhibitor Indication: Prevents Asthma Attacks
Synthroid
Generic Name: Levothyroxine Drug Class: Thyroid Drug, Thyroid Replacement Indication: Hypothyroidism (low thyroid hormone)
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- Vicodin (Norco)
Generic Name: Hydrocodone and Acetaminophen (Tylenol) Drug Class: Narcotic Analgesic Indication: Treats moderate to severe pain Schedule: CII
- Zocor
Generic Name: Simvastatin Drug Class: HMG CoA Reductase Inhibitor/Statin Indication: Hyperlipidemia (Lowers cholesterol and triglycerides)
- Zestril (Prinivil
Generic Name: Lisinopril Drug Class: ACE Inhibitor Indication: Treats hypertension (high blood pressure)
- Abilify Generic Name: Aripiprazole Drug Class: Antipsychotic Indication: Psychotic Conditions (schizophrenia and bipolar I disorder)
- Aciphex Generic: Rabeprazole Drug Class: Proton Pump Inhibitor Indication: GERD
- ActoPlus Met
Generic: Metformin and Pioglitazone Drug Class: Antidiabetic Combo Indication: Type II Diabetes
- Actos Generic Name: Pioglitazone Drug Class: Thiazolidinediones TZD Indication: Type 2 Diabetes
- Adderall XR
Generic: Amphetamine and Dextroamphetamine Drug Class: Central Nervous Stimulants Indication: Narcolepsy, ADHD
- Advair Diskus
Generic: Fluticasone and Salmeterol Drug Class: Bronchodilator Combo Indication: Asthma, COPD
- Aggrenox Generic: Aspirin and Dipyridamole Drug Class: Platelet Aggregation Inhibitors Indication: Prevents Strokes
- Alphagan P Generic Name: Brimonidine Ophthalmic Drug Class: Ophthalmic (relating to eye) Indication: Decreases fluid in eye- Ocular hypertension, Glaucoma
- Altace Generic: Ramipril Drug Class: Ace Inhibitor Indication: Hypertension
- Ambien
Generic Name: Zolpidem Drug Class: Sedative (Hypnotic) Indication: Treats insomnia (affects chemicals in brain that may be unbalanced) C IV
- Androgel Generic: Testosterone Topical Drug Class: Androgen, Anabolic Steroid Indication: Low Testosterone
- Aricept Generic: Donepezil Drug Class: Cholinesterase Inhibitors Indication: Mild to Moderate Dementia Caused by Alzheimers
- Arimidex Generic: Anastrozole Drug Class: Hormonal Oncologic Indication: Treats Breast Cancer in Postmenopausal Women
- Armour Thyroid
Generic: Thyroid Desiccated Drug Class: Thyroid Hormone Indication: Hypothyroidism
- Asacol Generic: Mesalamine Drug Class: 5 Aminosalicylates Indication: Ulcerative Colitis
- Asmanex Twisthaler
Generic: Mometasone Inhalation Drug Class: Inhaled Corticosteroid Indication: Asthma
- Ciprodex Otic
Generic: Ciprofloxacin and Dexamethasone Drug Class: Otic Steroid with Anti-Infective Indication: Ear Infection
- Cleocin Generic: Clindamycin Drug Class: Lincomycin Derivative Indication: Bacterial Infections
- Combivent Generic: Albuterol and Ipratropium Drug Class: Bronchodilator Combo Indication: Bronchospasm
- 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
- Coreg Generic Name: Carvedilol Drug Class: Beta Blocker (end in -lol) Indication: Heart failure and hypertension
- Cosopt Generic: Dorzolamide and Timolol Drug Class: Ophthalmic glaucoma agents Indication: Glaucoma
- Coumadin Generic Name: Warfarin Drug Class: Anticoagulant (blood thinner) Indication: Prevents blood clotting
- Cozaar Generic: Losartan Drug Class: Angiotensin II Receptor Antagonists Indication: Hypertension
- Cymbalta Generic Name: Duloxetine Drug Class: Selective Serotonin and Norepinephrine Reuptake inhibitor antidepressant (SSNRI) Indication: Depression
- Deltasone Generic Name: Prednisone Drug Class: Glucocorticoid Indication: Inflammation, Severe Allergies
- Depakote ER
Generic: Divalproex Drug Class: Anticonvulsant Indication: Seizures
- Depakote ER
Generic: Divalproex Drug Class: Anticonvulsant Indication: Seizure Disorder
- Desyrel Generic Name: Trazodone Drug Class: Antidepressant Indication: Depression and Insomnia
- Detrol LA Generic: Tolterodine Drug Class: Urinary Antispasmodic Indication: Reduces spasms, overactive bladder
- Differin Generic: Adapalene Topical Drug Class: Topical Medicine Indication: Acne
- Diflucan Generic Name: Fluconazole Drug Class: Azole Antifungal Indication: Fungal Infection
- Diovan Generic Name: Valsartan Drug Class: Angiotension II Receptor Blocker (A2RB) Indication: Hypertension
- Diovan HCT
Generic: Valsartan and Hydrochlorothiazide Drug Class: Angiotension 2 Receptor Blocker and Thiazide Diuretic Combo Indication: Hypertension
- Dyazide Generic Name: Hydrochlorothiazide and Triamterene Drug Class: Thiazide Diuretic Indication: No fluid retention
- Effexor Generic Name: Venlafaxine Drug Class: SNRI Indication: Depression
- Elavil Generic Name: Amitriptyline Drug Class: Tricyclic Antidepressant (TCA) Indication: Depression
- Enablex Generic: Darifenacin Drug Class: Urinary Antispasmodics Indication: Overactive Bladder
- EpiPen Generic: Epinephrine Drug Class: Catecholamine Indication: Anaphylaxis (Allergic Reaction)
- Esidrix (Microzide)
Generic Name: Hydrochlorothiazide (HCTZ) Drug Class: Thiazide Diuretic (water pill) Indication: Treats fluid retention (edema)
- Evista Generic: Raloxifene Drug Class: Hormones/Antineoplastics Selective Estrogen Receptor Modulators Indication: Osteoporosis or Breast Cancer in Postmenopausal Women
- Flexeril Generic Name: Cyclobenzaprine Hydrochloride Drug Class: Skeletal Muscle Relaxant Indication: Stops skeletal muscle pain/injury and muscle spasms
- Flomax Generic Name: Tamsulosin Drug Class: Antiadrenergic Agent, Alpha Blockers Indication: Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia - BPH
- Flonase Generic Name: Fluticasone Nasal Drug Class: Nasal Spray Indication: Inflammation (relating to nose because allergies)
- Flovent HFA
Generic: Fluticasone Propionate Drug Class: Glucocorticoid Indication: Frequency and Intensity of Asthma Attacks
- Fluzone Generic: Influenza Virus Vaccine Drug Class: Viral Vaccine Indication: Certain Strains of Influenza
- Focalin Generic: Dexmethylphenidate Drug Class: CNS Stimulant Indication: ADD, ADHD CII
- Folic Acid Generic Name: Folic Acid Drug Class: B-Vitamin Indication: Anemia, Red Blood Cell Formation
- Fosamax Generic Name: Alendronate Drug Class: Biphosphonates Indication: Prevents Osteoprosis
- Fosamax Plus D
Generic: Alendronate Cholecalciferol Drug Class: Bisphosphonate Indication: Osteoporosis
- Geodon Generic: Ziprasidone Drug Class: Atypical Antipsychotic Indication: Schizophrenia
- Gianvi Generic: Drospirnone/Ethinyl Estradiol Drug Class: Contraceptive Indication: Prevents Pregnancy
- Glucophage
Generic Name: Metformin Drug Class: Oral Diabetes Medicine Indication: Controls blood sugar levels (in Type 2 Diabetes as Type 1 needs insulin)
- Glucotrol Generic: Glipizide Drug Class: Oral Diabetes Medicine Indication: Type 2 Diabetes
- Glycolax Generic: Polyethylene Glycol 3350 Drug Class: Laxative Indication: Constipation or irregular bowel movement
- Humalog Generic: Insulin Lispro Drug Class: Insulin Indication: Diabetes
- Humulin N Generic: Insulin Isophane Drug Class: Insulin Indication: Diabetes Types I and II
- Hyzaar Generic: Losartan/Hydrochlorothiazide Drug Class: Angiotensin Receptor Blockers Indication: Hypertension
- Imitrex Generic: Sumatriptan Drug Class: Triptan Sulfa Drug Indication: Migraine Headaches
- Januvia Generic Name: Sitagliptin Drug Class: Dipeptidyl Peptidase 4 Inhibitor Indication: Type 2 Diabetes
- k-Dur (Klor-Con, Micro K)
Generic Name: Potassium Chloride Drug Class: Mineral/Electrolyte Indication: Prevents hypokalemia (Low potassium levels)
- Keflex Generic Name: Cephalexin Drug Class: Cephalosporin Antibiotic Indication: Bacterial Infection
- Keppra Generic: Levetiracetam Drug Class: Anti-Epileptic Indication: Tonic-Clonic Seizures
- Keriva Generic: Ethinyl Estradiol and Desogestrel Drug Class: Contraceptive Indication: Prevents Pregnancy
- Klonopin Generic Name: Clonazepam Drug Class: Benzodiazepine Indication: Anxiety C-IV
- Lamictal Generic: Lamotrigine Drug Class: Anticonvulsant Indication: Epileptic Seizures
- Lanoxin Generic Name: Digoxin Drug Class: Inotropic Agent Indication: Heart Failure and Heart Rate
- Lantus Generic: Insulin Glargine Drug Class: Insulin Indication: Type 1 and 2 Diabetes
- Micronase Generic: Glyburide Drug Class: Sulfonylurea Indication: Type II Diabetes
- Mirapex Generic: Pramipexole Drug Class: Dopamine Agonists Indication: Parkinson's Disease, Restless Leg Syndrome
- Mobic Generic Name: Meloxipam Drug Class: Non-steroidal Anti-Inflammatory drug (NSAID) Indication: Inflammation, Pain
- Motrin
Generic Name: Ibuprofen Drug Class: Nonsteroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drug (NSAID) Indication: Pain reliever, fever, and inflammation (reduces hormones behind inflammation and pain)
- Namenda Generic Name: Memantine Drug Class: Misc CNS Agent Indication: Alzheimer's (prolongs disease)
- Naprosyn Generic: Naproxen Drug Class: NSAID Indication: Pain, Inflammation, Fever
- Nasacort AQ
Generic: Triamcinolone Nasal Drug Class: Nasal Steroid Indication: Nasal Allergy Symptoms
- Nasonex Generic Name: Mometasone Drug Class: Corticosteroid (Nasal Steroid) Indication: Nasal Allergy Symptoms, Stuffy and Runny Nose
- Neurontin Generic Name: Gabapentin Drug Class: Anti-Epileptic Medication (Anticonvulsant) Indication: Seizures and nerve pain
- Niaspan Generic Name: Niacin Drug Class: Misc. Antihyperlipidemic Agents, Vitamins Indication: Hyperlipidemia
- Norvasc Generic Name: Amlodipine Drug Class: Calcium Channel Blocker (CCB) Indication: Hypertension, Angina (Chest Pain)
- NuvaRing Generic Name: Ethinyl Estradiol and Etonogestrel Drug Class: Contraceptive Indication: Prevent ovulations and pregnancy
- Omnicef Generic: Cefdinir Drug Class: 3rd Generation Cephalosporin Indication: Bacterial Infection
- Ortho Tri- Cyclen Lo
Generic: Norgestimate/Ethinyl Estradiol (lower dose) Drug Class: Contraceptive Indication: Prevents Pregnancy
- OxyContin Generic Name: Oxycodone Drug Class: Opioid Indication: Moderate to Severe Pain C-II
- Patanol Generic: Olopatadine Drug Class: Opththalmic Antihistamine Indication: Itchy and Watery eyes
- 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
- Pepcid Generic: Famotidine Drug Class: Histamine 2 Blocker Indication: Decreases amount of stomach acid created
- Phenergan Generic Name: Promethazine Drug Class: Phenothyazine and antihistamine Indication: Allergies and Nausea and Vomiting
- Pravachol Generic Name: Pravastatin Drug Class: Statin Indication: Hyperlipidemia
- Premarin Generic: Conjugated Estrogen Drug Class: Estrogen Indication: Menopause (vaginal problems)
- Prevacid Generic: Lansoprazole Drug Class: Proton Pump Inhibitor Indication: GERD
- Prilosec Generic Name: Omeprazole Drug Class: PPI (Proton Pump Inhibitor) Indication: GERD (Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease) NOW OVER THE COUNTER
- Proair HFA (Proventil HFA, Ventolin HFA)
Generic Name: Albuterol Inhalation Drug Class: Bronchodilator Indication: Treats/Prevents Bronchospasm (in people with reversible obstructive airway disease (asthma and COPD patients))
- Prometrium Generic: Progesterone Drug Class: Progestins Indication: Menstrual Periods
- Propecia Generic: Finasteride Drug Class: 5-Alpha-Reductase Inhibitors Indication: Hair Loss
- Protonix Generic Name: Pantoprazole Drug Class: Proton Pump Inhibitor Indication: GERD
- Provigil Generic: Modafinil Drug Class: CNS Stimulant Indication: Narcolepsy, Promotes Wakefulness
- Prozac Generic Name: Fluoxetine Drug Class: SSRI Indication: Depression
- Pulmicort Respules
Generic Name: Budesonide Inhalation Drug Class: Inhaled Corticosteroid Indication: Long Term Asthma for Kids
- Relpax Generic: Eletriptan Drug Class: Headache Medicine Indication: Migraine Headaches
- Requip Generic: Ropinirole Drug Class: Anti-Parkinson's Agent Indication: Parkinson Symptoms
- Restasis Generic: Cyclosporine Ophthalmic Drug Class: Ophthalmic Anti-Inflammatory Agents Indication: Eye Inflammation
- Rhinocort AQ
Generic: Budesonide Nasal Drug Class: Corticosteroid Indication: Inflammation, Allergies
- Risperdal Generic: Risperidone Drug Class: Atypical Antipsychotic Indication: Schizophrenia, Irritability in Autistic Children and Bipolar Disorder Treats symptoms, not disease
- Seroquel Generic Name: Quetiapine Drug Class: Antipsychotic Medicine Indication: Schizophrenia (And bipolar and depression)
- Skelaxin Generic: Metaxalone Drug Class: Skeletal Muscle Relaxant Indication: Musculoskeletal Pain
- Soma Generic Name: Carisoprodol Drug Class: Skeletal Muscle Relaxant Indication: Muscle pain and injury C-IV
- Spiriva Handihaler
Generic: Tiotropium Drug Class: Bronchodilator Indication: Bronchospasms, COPD
- Strattera Generic: Atomoxetine Drug Class: CNS Stimulant Indication: ADHD
- Suboxone Generic Name: Buprenorphine and Naloxone Drug Class: Opioid Indication: Treats narcotic addiction C-III
- Sular Generic Name: Nisoldipine Drug Class: Calcium Channel Blockers Indication: Hypertension
- Symbicort Generic: Budesonide and Formoterol Drug Class: Bronchodilator Combo Indication: Asthma, COPD
- Tenormin Generic Name: Atenolol Drug Class: Beta Blocker Indication: Angina (chest pain) and Hypertension
- Tessalon Perles
Generic: Benzonatate Drug Class: Antitussive Indication: Cough Relief
- Topamax Generic: Topiramate Drug Class: Anticonvulsant Indication: Seizures and Migraine
- Toprol XL Generic: Metoprolol Drug Class: Betablocker Indication: Hypertension, Angina
- Travatan Generic: Travoprost Drug Class: Ophthalmic Glaucoma Agent Indication: Glaucoma
- Zithromax
Generic Name: Azithromycin Drug Class: Macrolide Antibiotic Indication: Bacterial Infection (Reduces production of important protein to kill/slow bacteria)
- Zoloft
Generic Name: Sertraline Drug Class: Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitor (SSRI) Indication: Treats depression (and panic, anxiety, PTSD, and PMDD)
- Zyloprim Generic Name: Allopurinol Drug Class: Antigout Agent Indication: Gout (crystallized uric acid in joints - arthritis)
- Zyprexa Generic: Olanzapine Drug Class: Antipsychotic Indication: Schizophrenia and Bipolar Disorder