Commonly Used Drugs

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Adriamycin: Action: cytotoxic

Use: used to produce regression antibiotic in disseminated neoplastic conditions.
Albuterol (Ventolin, Proventil): Action: antiasthmatic / bronchodilators

Use: bronchospasms in reversible obstructive airway disease
Aldactazide: Action: diuretic & antihypertensive

Use: used for the rx of edematous conditions due to CHF (congestive heart failure), cirrhosis of the liver, and essential hypertension
Aldomet: Action: antihypertensive

Use: used in the management of hypertension
Aldoril: Action: antihypertensive

Use: used for the rx of severe essential hypertension and in malignant hypertension
Alkeran: Action: antineoplastic

Use: used for palliation in multiple myeloma and nonresectable epithelial ovarian carcinoma
Allopurinol: Action: unclassified agent

Use: used in the treatment of gout
Alupent: Action: bronchodilator

Use: used in the rx of bronchial asthma and reversible bronchospasm in bronchitis and emphysema
Amikacin (Amikin): Action: antibiotic

Use: used in the short-term rx of serious Gram-negative bacterial infections
Aminophylline: Action: bronchodilator, pulmonary vasodilator, smooth muscle relaxant

Use: used for relief and/or prevention of symptoms from asthma and reversible bronchospasms in bronchitis and emphysema
Amoxicillin (Trimox, Amoxil): Action: antibiotic

Use: used in the rx of infections due to Gram-negative and Gram-positive organisms
Ampicillin: Action: antibacterial

Use: used in the rx of Gram-negative bacteria
Ancef: Action: antibiotic

Use: used in the rx of serious respiratory tract, urinary tract, biliary tract, skin, bone and genital infections, septicemia, and endocarditis
Apresoline: Action: antihypertensive

Use: used for the management of essential hypertension
Ascriptin: Action: analgesic, anti-inflammatory, antipyretic

Use: used in the rx of rheumatoid arthritis, osteoarthritis, and other arthritic conditions
Atarax: Action: anxiolytic

Use: used for the relief of anxiety and tension associated with psychoneurosis and as an adjunct in organic disease states in which anxiety is manifested
Ativan: Action: anxiolytic

Use: used for the management of anxiety disorders
Augmentin: Action: antibiotic, anti-infective

Use: UTI(urinary tract infection), lower respiratory tract infection, otitis media
Bactrim: Action: antibacterial

Use: used for the rx of urinary tract infections, acute otitis media, bronchitis in adults, and Pneumocystis carinii pneumonitis
Benadryl: Action: antihistamine

Use: used for the rx of perennial and seasonal allergies due to inhalant allergens and foods; motion sickness; and Parkinsonism
Bentyl: Action: smooth muscle relaxant

Use: used for the rx of functional bowel/irritable bowel syndrome
Betadine: Action: antiseptic

Use: used for disinfection of topical wounds
Brethine: Action: bronchodilator

Use: used for the rx of bronchial asthmas and reversible bronchospasm in bronchitis and emphysema
Bronkosol: Action: bronchodilator

Use: used for the rx of bronchial asthma and reversible bronchospasm in bronchitis and emphysema
Cardizem: Action: calcium channel blocker

Use: angina, atrial fibrillation, atrial flutter
Chloromycetin: Action: antibiotic

Use: used for the rx of serious infections
Cimetidine (Tagamet): Action: histamine

Use: used for the short-term rx of antagonist
Cipro: Action: anti-infective, antibacterial

Use: used for UTI (urinary tract infection), lower respiratory tract infection, bone and joint infection
Cisplatin: Action: antineoplastic

Use: used for testicular, ovarian, and bladder carcinomas
Clindamycin: Action: antibiotic

Use: used for the rx of bacterial and parasitic infections
Clinoril: Action: anti-inflammatory

Use: used for the rx of osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis
Clonidine (Catapres): Action: antihypertensive

Use: used for hypertension, reduces blood pressure rapidly
Colace: Action: stool softener

Use: used in constipation due to hard stools, in painful anorectal conditions, in cardiac and other conditions in which maximum ease of passage is desirable
Compazine: Action: antiemetic, anxiolytic

Use: used for control of severe nausea and vomiting, and for the short-term rx of generalized non-psychotic anxiety
Coumadin: Action: anticoagulant

Use: used for prophylaxis and rx of venous thrombosis, atrial fibrillation with embolization, and pulmonary embolism
Cytoxan: Action: antineoplastic

Use: used to slow all growth in leukemia, myeloma, lymphoma, breast, ovarian, and lung cancers
Dalmane: Action: hypnotic

Use: used for the rx of insomnia
Darvocet-N: Action: analgesic

Use: used for relief of mild to moderate pain
Decadron: Action: anti-inflammatory

Use: used for rx of endocrine and allergic rheumatic disorders, ophthalmic, respiratory, and hematological disorders
Demerol: Action: analgesic

Use: used for relief of moderate to severe pain
Desyrel: Action: antidepressant

Use: used for rx of depression
Diabinese: Action: antidiabetic

Use: used to control mild to moderately severe adult-onset diabetes
Digitalis: Action: cardiotonic

Use: used to increase the force of myocardial contractions and as a conduction system depressant to decrease heart rate.
Digoxin (Lanoxin): Action: cardiotonic

Use: used in the rx of CHF (congestive heart failure)
Dilantin: Action: antiepileptic

Use: used for control of tonic-clonic and psychomotor seizures
Dilaudid: Action: narcotic, analgesic

Use: used for the relief of pain
Diltiazem: Action: calcium blocker

Use: used to dilate coronary arteries in angina
Dolobid: Action: analgesic, anti-inflammatory, antipyretic

Use: used for management of acute or long-term osteoarthritis and mild to moderate pain
Dopamine: Action: vasopressor

Use: used to increase cardiac and urinary output in shock syndrome due to myocardial infarctions, trauma, renal failure, and septicemia
Dyazide: Action: diuretic / antihypertensive

Use: used for rx of edema and hypertension
Ecotrin: Action: analgesic

Use: used for relief of minor aches and pains of arthritis and rheumatism
Elavil: Action: antidepressant

Use: used for relief of symptoms of depression
Epinephrine: Action: bronchodilator, cardiotonic

Use: most commonly used to relieve (Adrenaline) respiratory distress due to bronchospasm and to restore cardiac rhythm in cardiac arrest
Erythromycin: Action: antibiotic

Use: used for rx of upper and lower respiratory tract, skin, and soft tissue infections
Euthroid: Action: thyroid preparation

Use: used for rx of hypothyroidism, simple goiter, and subacute or chronic thyroiditis
Feosol: Action: hematinic

Use: used for rx of iron deficiency anemia
Flexeril: Action: skeletal muscle relaxant

Use: used as adjunct to rest and physical therapy for relief of muscle spasm
5-Fluorouracil: Action: antineoplastic

Use: used for palliative management of carcinoma of colon, rectum, breast, stomach, and pancreas
Garamycin: Action: aminoglycoside

Use: used for rx of serious infections caused by susceptible strains of Pseudomonas, E. coli, Proteus, Klebsiella-Serratia, Citrobacter, and Staphylococcus
Glucophage: Action: antidiabetic

Use: used to treat non-insulin dependent diabetes mellitus
Halcion: Action: hypnotic

Use: used for short-term management of insomnia characterized by difficulty in falling asleep
Haldol: Action: tranquilizer

Use: used for management of manifestations of psychiatric disorders
Heparin: Action: anticoagulant

Use: used for prophylaxis and rx of venous thrombosis, pulmonary embolism, prevention of cerebral thrombosis, and rx of consumptive coagulopathies
Hydralzine: Action: antihypertensive

Use: used in the management of hypertension
Hydrochlorothiazide: Action: diuretic / antihypertensive

Use: used in the management of hypertension, also adjunctive therapy in edema associated with congestive heart failure, hepatic cirrhosis, and corticosteroid and estrogen therapy.
Hydrocortisone: Action: anti-inflammatory

Use: used to relieve symptoms of rheumatic disorders; replacement therapy for endogenous hormones
Hydrodiuril: Action: diuretic and antihypertensive

Use: used for adjunctive therapy in edema associated with congestive heart failure, hepatic cirrhosis, and corticosteroid and estrogen therapy; management of hypertension
Hygroton: Action: diuretic and antihypertensive

Use: used for management of hypertension; adjunctive therapy in edema associated with congestive heart failure, and rental dysfunction
Imuran: Action: immunosuppressive

Use: used in prevention of rejection in renal homotransplantation, and for management of severe, active rheumatoid arthritis
Inderal (Propranolol): Action: beta-adrenergic blocking agent

Use: used for rx of hypertension, long-term management of angina pectoris due to coronary atherosclerosis and cardiac arrhythmias, myocardial infarction, and migraine.
Insulin: Action: antidiabetic

Use: many varieties of injectable insulin including beef, pork, and human are available for treatment of diabetes
Isoptin (Verapamil): Action: calcium antagonist

Use: used for conversion to sinus rhythm of paroxysmal supraventricular tachycardias
Isordil: Action: smooth muscle relaxant

Use: used for the rx of acute angina attacks
Kaon: Action: potassium

Use: used for rx of hypokalemia and digitalis intoxication
Kaflex: Action: antibiotic

Use: used for rx of infections
Kefzol: Action: antibiotic

Use: used for rx of respiratory tract, genitourinary tract, biliary tract, skin and soft tissue, bone and joint infections, and endocarditis
Lanoxin: Action: cardiotonic

Use: used in treatment of arrhythmias and low-output cardiac failure
Lasix: Action: diuretic

Use: used in the rx of edema associated with congestive heart failure, cirrhosis of the liver, and renal disease including the nephrotic syndrome
Leukeran (Chlorambucil): Action: antineoplastic

Use: used for rx of chronic lymphatic leukemia and malignant lymphomas
Librium: Action: sedative

Use: used for management of anxiety disorders and withdrawl symptoms of acute alcoholism
Lidocaine: Action: antiarrhythmic

Use: used for rx of ventricular arrhythmias
Lithium: Action: psychotherapeutic

Use: used in rx of manic episodes of manic-depressive illness
Lopressor: Action: antihypertensive

Use: used for management of hypertension
Lovastatin: Action: cholesterol-lowering agent

Use: used for reduction of elevated total LDL levels in patients with primary hypercholesterolemia
Mandol: Action: antibiotic

Use: used for rx of serious respiratory, urinary, skin, and bone infections, and peritonitis and septicemia
Meclomen: Action: anti-inflammatory

Use: used for rx of acute and chronic rheumatoid arthritis and osteoarthritis
Mellaril: Action: tranquilizer

Use: used for short-term rx of moderate to marked depression and for rx of symptoms such as agitation, anxiety, and tension; rx for behavioral problems in children
Metamucil: Action: laxative

Use: rx for chronic constipation
Methotrexate: Action: antineoplastic

Use: used for rx rheumatoid arthritis, acute leukemia, head & neck cancer, ectopic pregnancy
Minipress: Action: antihypertensive

Use: used for rx of gestational choriocarcinoma, chorioadenoma destruens, and hydatidiform mole
Minoxidil: Action: antihypertensive

Use: used for rx of hypertension
Motrin: Action: analgesic and antipyretic

Use: used for relief of signs and symptoms of rheumatoid arthritis and osteoarthritis; rx for primary dysmenorrhea; and provides relief of mild to moderate pain
Mustargen: Action: antineoplastic

Use: used for rx of Hodgkin's disease, lymphosarcoma, chronic leukemias, and bronchogenic carcinoma
Mycostatin (Nystatin): Action: antibiotic

Use: used for rx of candidiasis
Mylanta: Action: antacid

Use: used for relief of symptoms associated with gastric hyperacidity and trapped gas
Myleran: Action: antineoplastic

Use: used for rx of chronic myelogenous leukemia
Mylicon: Action: antiflatulent

Use: used for relief of the painful symptoms of excess gas in the digestive system
Nipride: Action: hypotensive

Use: used for immediate reduction of blood pressure
Nitroglycerine: Action: muscle relaxant

Use: used for prophylaxis and rx of angina pectoris
Norflex: Action: analgesic and anticholinergic

Use: used for relief of discomfort associated with acute painful musculoskeletal conditions
Norpace: Action: antiarrhythmic

Use: used for suppression and prevention of recurrence of some cardiac arrhythmias
Norpramin: Action: antidepressant

Use: used for relief of symptoms in various depressive syndromes, especially endogenous depression
Norvasc: Action: calcium channel blocker

Use: used for hypertension; angina
Oncovin (Vincristine): Action: antineoplastic

Use: used in rx of acute leukemia and useful in combination with other drugs for some lymphomas and sarcomas
Orinase (Tolbutamide): Action: antidiabetic

Use: used for management of diabetes mellitus of stable type without acute complications
Paxil: Action: antidepressant

Use: used for depression
Pentamidine: Action: antiprotozoal

Use: used against Pneumocystis carinii
Periactin: Action: antihistamine

Use: used for allergic reactions and urticaria
Persantine: Action: coronary vasodilator

Use: therapy for chronic angina pectoris
Phenergan: Action: antihistamine

Use: used for allergic rhinitis, control of nausea and vomiting, sedation, and motion sickness
Phenobarbital: Action: anticonvulsant sedative and hypnotic

Use: used for prophylactic management of all forms of epilepsy
Prednisone: Action: glucocorticoid

Use: used for its immunosuppressant effects and for relief of inflammations; used in arthritis, polymyositis, and other systemic diseases.
Prilosec: Action: anti-ulcer

Use: used for gastric and duodenal ulcer; gastroesophageal reflux disease
Procan (Procainamide): Action: antiarrhythmic

Use: used for rx of premature ventricular contractions, ventricular tachycardia, atrial fibrillation, and paroxysmal atrial tachycardia
Procardia (Nifedipine): Action: antianginal

Use: used for rx of vasospastic angina and chronic stable angina
Prolixin: Action: antipsychotic

Use: used for management of chronic schizophrenia
Pronestyl: Action: depresses excitability of cardiac muscle

Use: used in rx of cardiac arrhythmias
Prozac: Action: antidepressant

Use: used for depression
Quinidine: Action: antiarrhythmic

Use: used in rx of cardiac arrhythmias
Ranitidine (Zantac): Action: antisecretory

Use: used for short-term rx of active duodenal ulcer and rx of pathological hypersecretory states
Restoril: Action: hypnotic

Use: used for relief of insomnia
Riopan: Action: antacid

Use: used for relief of heartburn, sour stomach, acid indigestion, and upset stomach
Septra DS: Action: antibacterial

Use: used for rx of urinary tract infections and acute exacerbations of chronic bronchitis
Solu-Cortef: Action: anti-inflammatory, adrenocortical steroid

Use: used for acute exacerbations of allergies; rheumatic, respiratory, GI, and hematology disorders
Streptokinase: Action: fibrinolytic

Use: used for lysis of pulmonary embolism, deep vein thrombosis, arterial thrombosis and embolism, and coronary artery thrombosis.
Surfak: Action: stool softener

Use: used for fecal softening without propulsion action to accomplish defecation
Synthroid: Action: hormone

Use: used for replacement therapy for reduced or absent thyroid function of any etiology
Tenormin: Action: antihypertensive

Use: used for management of hypertension
Theo-Dur: Action: bronchodilator

Use: used for relief of bronchial asthma symptoms and for reversible bronchospasm associated with chronic bronchitis and emphysema
Theophylline: Action: bronchodilator, pulmonary vasodilator, smooth muscle relaxant

Use: used for rx of bronchial obstruction in asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
Thiotepa: Action: antineoplastic

Use: used in rx of adenocarcinomas of breast and ovary and for controlling intracavitary effusions.
Thorazine: Action: psychotropic

Use: used for the management of manifestations of psychotic disorders.
Tobramycin: Action: antibiotic

Use: used for rx of serious bacterial infections
Tolectin: Action: anti-inflammatory

Use: used for relief of signs and symptoms of rheumatoid arthritis, osteoarthritis, and juvenile rheumatoid arthritis
Tonocard (Tocainide): Action: antiarrhythmic

Use: used for rx of ventricular arrhythmias
Traxene: Action: CNS-depressant

Use: used for management of anxiety disorders indicated as adjunctive therapy in the management of partial seizures and for relief of acute alcohol withdrawal
Tylenol: Action: analgesic / antipyretic

Use: used for relief of pain and/or fever
Valium: Action: anxiolytic

Use: used for management of anxiety disorder; relief of acute agitation, tremor, and hallucinosis in acute alcohol withdrawal.
Vasotec: Action: ace inhibitor

Use: used for hypertension, heart failure
Veetids: Action: anti-infective, antibiotic

Use: used for mild to moderately severe infections
Velban: Action: antineoplastic

Use: used for palliative rx of a variety of malignant and neoplastic conditions
Vicodin: Action: analgesic, antipyretic

Use: used for relief of moderately severe pain
Wytensin: Action: antihypertensive

Use: used for rx of hypertension
Zantac: Action: antisecretory

Use: used for short-term rx of active duodenal ulcer
Zaroxolyn: Action: diuretic/saluretic/ antihypertensive

Use: used in management of hypertension and rx of edema
Zestril: Action: ace inhibitor

Use: used for hypertension, heart failure
Zithromax: Action: antibiotic, anti-infective

Use: used for respiratory tract infections, skin infections
Zocor: Action: antilipemic agent

Use: used for hypercholestrolemia
Zoloft: Action: antidepressant

Use: used for depression
Zovirax: Action: antiviral

Use: used in rx of herpes viruses

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