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Allegra - Chemical (Fexafenadine_ - Antihistamine - Used for allergies - nasal, rhinitis, sneeze

Ambiens -Zolpidem Tartrate - Sedative, Anti-insomniac,

Cialis - Tadalafil - Pulmonary hypertension ( relaxes smooth muscles, vasodilatory) Erectile dysfunction

Concerta - Methylphenidate - CNS stimlant - ADHD, ADD, Narcolepsy

Latisse - Bimetaprost - Ophthalmic topical - upper eyelid - for growth of eyelashes

Levitra- Vardanafil - ED(increases blood supply by dilating vessels)

Lexapro - Citalopram - SSRI - Depresion, mood elevator

Lipitor - Atorvastatin - Lowers LDL and triglycerides

Nexium - Esomeprazole - Proton pump inhibitor - (used if patient unable to take orally ) - only IV form

Plavix - Clopidogrel bisulphate - Anti-platelet aggregation, Blood thinner

Propecia - Finasteride -DHT inhibitor - Benign prostrate hypertrophy, Androgenic alopeciaProzac - Fluoxetine hydrochloride - SSRI - OCD, Bulemia nervosa, major depressiove disorder, panic attacksVallium - Diazepam - Anxiety, Seizures, Valtrax - Antiviral - Valocyclovir, Herpes infection, shingles, genital herpesViagra - Sildenafil citrate - Pulmonary hypertensionWellbutrin - Butypropione - Depression, Seasonal affective disorder, Smoking cessation aidXanax- Alprozalam - Anxiety due to depression, InsomniaYaz - combination of oestrogen & progesterone - Drospirenone/Ethinyl estradiol - contraception , Premenstrual, dysphoric disorder(PMDD), AcneZoloft - Sertraline - SSRI - OCD, Panic, Anxiety, depression, Post traumatic stress disorder, PMDDZyrtrec - Cetrizine - Antihistamine- allergies - sneeze, watery eyes, urticaria, rhinitisAspirin - Acetyl Salicyic acid - Analgesic(non narcotic) - antipyretic, antiplateletsZorivax - Acyclovir - Antiviral - herpes infection, shingles, cold soresActivase - Alteplase recombinant - thrombolytic agent, used in DVT, PE, MI, Stroke, Arterial thrombosisAmphogel - ( Aluminium hydroxide) Antacid, antiflatulentAmpicin (ampicillin) - aminopencillin(IV,PO,IM) - antibiotic, E.coli, salmonella, Shigella, Gonnorrhea, Gram +ve bacteria infectionAtropine sulfate - Anticholinergic - ophthalmic use(before eye examination as drops, uveitis) - parkinsonism(rigidity and involuntary movements) pre-operative( to prevent aspiration of secretions while under anaesthesia)Beclovent -Beclomethasone biproprionate - inhaled corticosteroid medication - bronchial asthma , allergic rhinitisChlormycetin - Chloramphenicol - antibacterial – oral/injection,/eye ointment - style, conjuntivitis, uveitis

Chlorthiazide ( Diuril) Hypertension, cirrhosis, diabetes. corticosteroid/oestrogen therapyTagamet - Cimetidine - H2 receptor antagonist - Gastric ulcer - Upper GI bleedingCodein sulfate - opioid analgesic, antitussive - pain management with ASA, hyperactive coughSandimmune - Cyclosporin - Immunosuppressant - RA, recalcitrant psoriasis

Diuretics - outline

Furosemide (also bumetanide) ( limits uric acid excretion)– Loop diuretic – Pulmonary oedema, chronic heart failure, ascites due to liver cirrhosis, hypercalcemia, hyperkalemia

Hydrochlorothiazide(limits Calcium & uric acid excretion) – Hypertension, mild heart failure, nephrogenic diabetes insipidus, kidney stones

Spironolactone – Hypertension, used with loop diuretics to prevent potassium loss, primary & secondary aldosteronism

Amiloride- Used with other diuretics to prevent potassium loss

Mannitol (IV administration)– no effect on sodium excretion – Cerebral oedema, Increased IOP

Drugs of Respiratory System

Xanthine Bronchodilators – Aminophylline, Theophyline – reversible airway obstruction, COPD, apnea of prematurity

Anticholinergic bronchodilator – Ipratropium – (Atrovent) - COPD, brochospasm due to Asthma , inhalation for rhinorrhea

Beta 2 Agaonists – Albuterol, Salbuterol, Formeterol, Metalproterenol, Levealbuteral – COPD, Asthma as bronchodilators

Beta 2 agonist – Isoproterenol – COPD, Arrythmia(Bradycardia)

Mucolytic – Acetyl cysteine – Reduces mucous viscosity, antidote for acetaminophen toxicity(IV)

Expectorant – Guaifenesin (Mucinex, Robotussin, Hytuss, Guaituss)– Helps to eliminate mucous throughcough – indicated in viral URTI, COUGH,chronic lung conditions

Antihistamines – Fexofinadine(Allegra) Loratidine(Claritin) Diphenylhydramine(Benadryl) - Rhinitis, Urticaria(idiopathic)as a sedative( depends on drug)

Corticosteroid – Beclomethasone, Budosenide(Pulmicort respules) Fluticasone, Triamcinalone – anti-inflammatory, asthma prophylaxis

Mast cell stabilizer – Cromolyn(Gastrocrom) – Mild to moderate asthma, allergic asthma

Leukotrein receptor antagonist – Montelukast, Zafirlukast, Zyleuton – Prevention and treatment of chronic asthma, seasonal allergic rhinitis, anti-inflammatory. ( while using this only beta 2 agonists are to be used for bronchodilation)

Phosphodiesterase inhibitor – Rumiflast – reduces the risk of exacerbation of brochitis and asthma.

Anti-inflammatory drugs – NSAIDs and DMARDs

Ibuprofen – COX-1 inhibitor – OA, RA, musculoskeletal disorder, dysmenorrhea

Aspirin – Antithrombotic in Myocardial infarction - ( not usually used as Analgesic in musculoskeletal disorder)

Paracetamol – Mild to moderate pain – mostly headache, most commonly used NSAID

Colecoxib – selective COX-2 inhibitor – RA, OA, AS, (No antiplatelet action)

Methotrexate – Most effective for RA,Psoriasis, AS, Polymyositis, vasculitis, anti-cancer agent

Sulphasalazine – RA, juvenile RA, inflammatory bowel disease

Leflunomide – RA(with methotrexate)

Infliximab – RA (with methotrexate) if other DMARDs have failed in mangaing the disease

Allopurinol – Prevents episodes of gout

Colchicine – prevents episodes of gout

Accolate – Zafirlukast – Leukotreine receptor antagonist – prevention and treatment of chronic asthma – 5years and older

Accupril/Accuretic – Quinapril Hydrochloride – ACE inhibitor -Hypertension, Oedema, Heart failure

Acephen ( rectal suppositary) – Acetaminophen – Arthritis, Headache, muscle ache, back ache, tooth ache, colds and fever

Acetadote(injection) -Acetylscysteine – antidote for Acetaminophen overdose effects

Actigall – capsules – Ursodiol – (natural bile acid) – non-calcified smaller gall stones, primary biliary cirrhosis(improves bile flow)

Acular LS (Ophthalmic solution) – Ketorolac tromethamine – (NSAID) – eye itching, seasonal allergies, swelling-pain-burning-stinging after cataract surgery or corneal refractive surgery

Adalat CC (Extended release tablets) – Nifidepine – Calcium channel blocker – angina, hypertension

Adderall XR – Amphetamine&Dextroamphetamine- CNS stimulant – ADHD, Narcolepsy

Advil (Cold & Sinus) – Ibuprofen & Pseudoephedrine combination – stuffy nose, sinus congestion, cold, flu, fever, cough, pain . (Ibuprofen – NSAID – pain & fever, Pseudoephedrine-decongestant – shrinks blood vessels in the nasal passages)

Agrylin – Anagrelide – Lowers blood platelet count – Thrombocythemia/thrombocytosis

Aldactazide -Hydrochlorthiazide & Spironolactone – HTN, Oedema of CHF, Liver cirrhosis, Nephrotic syndrome

Aldactone – Spironolactone – K+ sparing diuretic, - oedema of CHF, Liver cirrhosis and Nephrotic syndrome, treatment & prevention of hypokalemia

Aldomet – Methyldopa( relaxes arteries and veins, makes the heart beat slowly and easily) – Hypertension\Aldoril – Methyldopa + Hydrochlorthiazide – HTN

Carbimazole/propylthiouracil/methimazole – Hyperthyroidism

Levothyroxine(Synthetic T4)/ LIOTHYRONINE( T3) - Hypothyroidism

Radioiodine/ radioactive iodine – Thyrotoxicosis