I am planning to go out and volunteer at an outpatient pharmacy to gain experience because I cannot find any job without experience. I’ve pretty much forgotten things that I’ve learned last year. I am planning to study the sig codes, some math, and the top two hundred most commonly prescribed medications in Washington. Here’s the list by generic names to brand names and their usage:
1. alprazolam: Xanax: Antianxiety Agent: Anxiety
2. lisinopril: Prinivil, Zestril: Antihypertensive: Hypertension
3. azithromycin: Zithromax, Zmax: Antibiotic: Infections
4. levothyroxine: Levoxyl, Levothroid, Synthroid: Thyroid Hormone: Hormone Replacement
5. hydrochlorothiazide: Hydrodiuril: Thiazide Diuretic: Edema
6. hydrocodone/APAP: Lorcet, Lortab, Norco, Vicodin: Opioid Analgesic: Pain
7. amoxicillin: Amoxil, Trimox: Antibiotic: Infections
8. glucophage: Metformin: Antidiabetic: NIDD
9. atorvastatin: Lipitor: Antihyperlipidemic: Lower Cholesterol
10. simvastatin: Zocor: Antihyperlipidemic: Lower Cholesterol
11. furosemide: Lasix: Loop Diuretic: Edema
12. metoprolol succinate: Toprol-XL: Antihypertensive: Hypertension
13. oxycodone/APAP: Percocet: Opioid Analgesic: Pain
14. zolpidem: Ambien: Sedative: Insomnia
15. atenolol: Tenormin: Antihypertensive: Hypertension
16. sertraline: Zoloft: Antidepressant: Depression, OCD
17. potassium chloride: K-Dur, Micro-K, Klor-Con: Potassium Supplement: Potassium Replacement
18. albuterol: Proventil, Ventolin: Antiasthmatic: Asthma
19. amlodipine: Norvasc: Antihypertensive: Hypertension
20. metoprolol tartrate: Lopressor: Antihypertensive: Hypertension
21: fluoxetine: Prozac: Antidepressant: Depression, OCD
22. esomeprazole: Nexium: Antiulcer: GERD
23. warfarin: Coumadin: Anticoagulant: Blood Thinner
24. ibuprofen: Motrin: NSAID: Inflammation
25. escitalopram: Lexapro: Antidepressant: Depression
26. ciprofloxacin: Cipro: Antibiotic: Infections
27. prednisone: Deltasone: SAID: Allergy & Inflammation
28. omeprazole: Prilosec: Antiulcer Agent: Ulcer
29. clopidogrel: Plavix: Platelet Inhibitor: Blood Clots
30. montelukast: Singulair: Antiasthmatic: Asthma
31. lisinopril/Hctz: Zestoretic, Prinzide: Antihypertensive: Hypertension
32. cephalexin: Keflex: Antibiotic: Infections
33. bupropion: Wellbutrin: Antidepressant: Depression
34. triamterene/Hctz: Dyazide, Maxzide: Diuretic: Edema
35. lorazepam: Ativan: Antianxiety Agent: Anxiety, Insomnia, Status epilepticus, Pre-Op, Sedation
36. tramadol: Ultram: Analgesic: Pain
37. clonazepam: Klonopin: Antiepileptic: Seizure
38. citalopram: Celexa: Antidepressant: Depression
39. propoxyphene napsylate/APAP: Darvocet-N: Opioid Analgesic: Pain
40. cyclobenzaprine: Flexeril: Muscle Relaxant: Muscle Spasm
41. lansoprazole: Prevacid: Antiulcer Agent: Ulcer
42. fexofenadine: Allegra: Antiallergy: Allergy
43. amoxicillin clavulanate: Augmentin: Antibiotic: Infections
44. paroxetine: Paxil: Antidepressant: Depression, OCD
45. fluticasone propionate/salmeterol xinafoate: Advair: Antiasthmatic: Asthma
46. sulfamethoxazole/trimethoprim: Bactrim, Septra: Antibacterial: UTI
47. venlafaxine: Effexor: Antidepressant: Depression
48. fluticasone: Flonase: Antiallergy: Allergy
49. trazodone: Desyrel: Antidepressant: Depression
50. gabapentin: Neurontin: Antiepileptic: Seizure
51. alendronate: Fosamax: Osteoporosis Agent: Osteoporosis
52. valsartan: Diovan: Antihypertensive: Hypertension
53. glipizide: Glucotrol: Antidiabetic: NIDD
54. lovastatin: Mevacor: Antihyperlipidemic: Lower Cholesterol
55. rosuvastatin: Crestor: Antihyperlipidemic: Lower Cholesterol
56. carvedilol: Coreg: Antihypertensive: Hypertension
57. amphetamine/dextroamphetamine: Adderall: ADHD Agent: Narcolepsy, ADHD
58. ezetimibe/simvastatin: Vytorin: Antihyperlipidemic: Lower Cholesterol
59. duloxetine: Cymbalta: Antidepressant: Depression
60. diazepam: Valium: Antianxiety Agent: Anxiety, Alcohol Withdraw, Muscle Spasm, Seizure, Pre-op, Status Epilepticus
61. pravastatin: Pravachol: Antihyperlipidemic: Lower cholesterol
62. APAP/codeine: Tylenol/Codeine: Opioid Analgesic: Pain
63. amitriptyline: Elavil: Antidepressant: Depression
64. valsartan/Hctz: Diovan-Hct: Antihypertensive: Hypertension
65. naproxen: Naprosyn: NSAID: Inflammation
66. fluconazole: Diflucan: Antifungal: Fungal infections
67. levofloxacin: Levaquin: Antibiotic: Infections
68. enalapril: Vasotec: Antihypertensive: Hypertension
69. ranitidine: Zantac: Antiulcer Agent: Ulcer
70. doxycycline: Vibramycin, Vibra-Tabs: Antibiotic: Infections
71. pioglitazone: Actos: Antidiabetic: NIDD
72. pantoprozole: Protonix: Antiulcer Agent: GERD, Ulcer
73. carisoprodol: Soma: Muscle Relaxant: Muscle Pain
74. digoxin: Lanoxin: Inotropic Agent: Heart Problems
75. allopurionol: Zyloprim: Agent for Gout: Gout
76. methylprednisolone: Medrol: SAID: Allergy & Inflammation
77. meloxicam: Mobic: NSAID: Inflammation
78. insulin glargine: Lantus: Antidiabetic: IDD
79. amlodipine/benazepril: Lotrel: Antihypertensive: Hypertension
80. tamsulosin: Flomax: Prostate Anti-Inflammatory Agent: BPH
81. quetiapine: Seroquel: Antipsychotic: Schizophrenia
82. clonidine: Catapres, Catapres TTS: Antihypertensive: Hypertension
83. ezetimibe: Zetia: Antihyperlipidemic: Lower Cholesterol
84. fenofibrate:Tricor: Antihyperlipidemic: Lower Cholesterol
85. celecoxib: Celebrex: NSAID: Inflammation
86. norgestimate/EE: Try-Cyclen: Oral Contraceptive: Birth Control
87. mometasone intranasal: Nasonex: Antiallergy: Allergy
88. conjugated estrogen: Premarin: Estrogen Hormone: Hormone Replacement
89. promethazine: Phenergan: Antiemetic: Allergy, Motion Sickness, Sedation, N/V
90. diltiazem: Cardizem, Tiazac: Antihypertensive & Antianginal: Hypertensive & Angina
91. sildenafil: Viagra: Erectile Dysfunction Agent: Erectile Dysfunction
92. drospirenone/EE: Yaz: Oral Contraceptive: Birth Control
93. pregabalin: Lyrica: Anticonvulsant & Antineuralgic: Seizure & Neuralgia
94. ramipril: Altace: Antihypertensive: Hypertension
95. isosorbide mononitrate: Imdur: Antianginal: Angina
96. folic acid: Folate: Vitamin: Anemia
97. spironolactone: Aldactone: Diuretic: Edema & Hypertension
98. glimepiride: Amaryl: Antidiabetic: NIDD
99. valacyclovir: Valtrex: Antiviral: Genital herpes
100. losartan: Cozaar: Antihypertensive : Hypertension
Taking a break for now, because I need to pick up my mom from her work place, will continue with the list later as my last post.
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