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    This document lists over 120 common medications organized into categories such as cardiovascular, respiratory, antibiotics, and pain medications. It includes both generic and brand names. For some categories it provides brief descriptions of uses, mechanisms of action, and side effects to aid understanding. The respiratory section further breaks down medication classes for conditions like asthma, sinusitis, and COPD. The cardiac section outlines drugs for conditions such as angina, arrhythmias, hyperlipidemia, hypertension, heart failure, and diuretics. Overall the document serves as a reference for many routinely prescribed medications across multiple body systems.

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    This document lists over 120 common medications organized into categories such as cardiovascular, respiratory, antibiotics, and pain medications. It includes both generic and brand names. For some categories it provides brief descriptions of uses, mechanisms of action, and side effects to aid understanding. The respiratory section further breaks down medication classes for conditions like asthma, sinusitis, and COPD. The cardiac section outlines drugs for conditions such as angina, arrhythmias, hyperlipidemia, hypertension, heart failure, and diuretics. Overall the document serves as a reference for many routinely prescribed medications across multiple body systems.

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    This document lists over 120 common medications organized into categories such as cardiovascular, respiratory, antibiotics, and pain medications. It includes both generic and brand names. For some categories it provides brief descriptions of uses, mechanisms of action, and side effects to aid understanding. The respiratory section further breaks down medication classes for conditions like asthma, sinusitis, and COPD. The cardiac section outlines drugs for conditions such as angina, arrhythmias, hyperlipidemia, hypertension, heart failure, and diuretics. Overall the document serves as a reference for many routinely prescribed medications across multiple body systems.

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    120 Common Medications

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    This document lists over 120 common medications organized into categories such as cardiovascular, respiratory, antibiotics, and pain medications. It includes both generic and brand names. For some categories it provides brief descriptions of uses, mechanisms of action, and side effects to aid understanding. The respiratory section further breaks down medication classes for conditions like asthma, sinusitis, and COPD. The cardiac section outlines drugs for conditions such as angina, arrhythmias, hyperlipidemia, hypertension, heart failure, and diuretics. Overall the document serves as a reference for many routinely prescribed medications across multiple body systems.

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    120 Common Medications

    Lisinopril – ACE Losartan Isosorbide HCTZ


    inhibitors mononitrate
    Metoprolol (Beta Labetolol Atenolol (Coreg) Carvedilol
    blockers)
    Cardizem Clonidine Digoxin Nitroglycerin
    Alprazolam Clonazepam Diazepam Cymbalta
    Albuterol and Flonase Advair Ativan
    Ipratropium bromide

    Xanax Benadryl Melatonin Restoril


    Remeron Glipizide Seroquel Zolpidem
    Atorvastatin Fenofibrate Tamsulosin Trazadone
    Lasix Potassium-chloride Bupropion Amlodipine
    Insulin (Lispro) Regular NPH Glargine

    Antibiotic
    Augmentin Vancomycin Cefepime Azactam
    Cefdinir Zyvox Ceftriaxone Clindamyxin
    Levofloxacin Azithromycin Ceftaroline Merrem
    Zosyn Flagyl Unasyn Keflex
    Rocephin Clindamyxin Ampicillin Cipro

    Pain (separate non-opioids from opioids)


    Tylenol Ketorolac Tramadol Celebrex
    Motrin Soma Gabapentin Methadone
    Hydrocodone Flexeril Baclofen Narcan
    Morphine Meloxicam Fentanyl PCA
    Dilaudid Oxycodone and Codeine Lidocaine (patch)
    acetaminophen

    Aspirin Coumadin Solumedrol Timolol


    Plavix Levothyroxine Zofran Alphagan
    Heparin Montelukast Reglan Dorzolamide
    Lovenox Protonix Allopurinol Latanoprost
    Eliquis Prednisone Xarelto Keppra

    Etomidate Succinylcholine Propofol Levophed


    Lactulose Oxybutynin Colace Dulcolax
    Senna Fleet enema Amiodarone Sotalol
    Dopamine Dobutamine Vasopressin Brilanta
    Multaq Benadryl Phenergan Albumin

    Respiratory Medication

    Antihistamines (used for Seasonal Rhinitis)


    1st gen: Diphenhydramine (Benadryl) 2nd gen: Fexofenadine (Allegra); Loratadine
    (Claritin)
    - selectively block the effects of histamine at the histamine-1 receptor sites, decreasing the
    allergic response.
    - Antihistamines are used for the relief of symptoms associated with seasonal and perennial
    allergic rhinitis, allergic conjunctivitis, uncomplicated urticaria, and angioedema.
    - Relief of nausea and vomiting associated with motion sickness.
    Side effects: Drowsiness, sedation, drying of the GI mucous membranes, GI upset, nausea,
    dysuria, itching.
    Implementation:
    - Administer drug on an empty stomach, 1 hour before or 2 hours after meals, to increase
    the absorption.
    - Caution the patient to avoid alcohol while taking these drugs because serious sedation
    can occur.

    Bronchodilators (used for Antiasthmatics)


    Beta2 Agonists: Albuterol (Proventil) – short acting acute attacks; Salmeterol (Serevent)- long
    acting for chronic conditions, taken w/ corticosteroids; Anticholinergics (Ipratropium
    [Atrovent])
    - binds to beta-2 receptors in lungs; relax bronchi smooth muscle and dilates airways
    - asthma, COPD, bronchitis (low air flow through lungs
    Side effects: palpitations, dysrhythmias, HTN, nervousness, restless, tremors

    Nasal Decongestants (used for Sinusitis)


    ephedrine (Pretz-D)
    oxymetazoline (Afrin, Allerest)
    phenylephrine (Coricidin)
    tetrahydrazoline (Tyzine)
    xylometazoline (Otrivin)
    Topical Steroid nasal decongestants:
    Beclomethasone (Baclofen)

    Mucolytics (used for COPD_


    Acetylcysteine (Mucomyst)
    - Patients may be suffering from conditions such as chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
    (COPD), cystic fibrosis, pneumonia, or tuberculosis.

    Expectorants
    Guaifenesin (Mucinex)
    - They are used for the symptomatic relief of respiratory conditions characterized by a dry,
    nonproductive cough.

    Inhaled Steroids
    Beclomethasone (Beclovent); Budesonide (Pulmicort)

    Cardiac System Meds

    Antianginal Drugs (Nitrates; Beta blockers; Calcium channel blockers)


    Beta blockers: (mainly used for coronary artery disease)
    Atenolol; metoprolol (Toprol, Toprol XL); acebutolol (Sectral)

    Arrhythmias
    Antihyperlipidemic drugs

    HMG-CoA Reductase Inhibitors: atorvastatin (Lipitor); simvastatin (Zocor)


    Bile Acid Sequestrants: cholestyramine (Questran); colesevelam (Welchol)
    Cholesterol Absorption Inhibitor: Ezetimibe (Zetia)
    Fibrates: fenofibrate (TriCor); gemfibrozil (Lopid)
    Vitamin B: Niacin (Niaspan)

    Antihypertensive Drugs

    Angiotensin-Converting Enzymes (ACE) inhibitors [-pril]: captopril (Capoten);


    benazepril (Lotensin)
    Angiotensin II-receptor blockers (ARBs) [-sartan]: losartan (Cozaar)
    Calcium-channel blockers [-pine]: amlodipine (Norvasc); nifedipine (Adalat,
    Procardia); verapamil (Calan, Isoptin)
    Vasodilators: Nitroprusside (Nitropress); Hydralazine (Apresoline)

    Cardiotonic-Inotropic Drug (used for Heart Failure)


    Cardiac Glycosides
    Digoxin (Lanoxin)

    Phosphodiesterase inhibitors
    Cilostazol (pletal)
    Diuretics (used for Edema, hypertension, Glaucoma)

    Thiazide Diuretics: hydrochlorothiazide (HydroDIURIL); chlorothiazide (Diuril)


    Thiazide-like Diuretics: indapamide (Lozol)
    Loop Diuretics: furosemide (Lasix)
    Potassium-sparing Diuretics: spironolactone (Aldactone); amiloride (Midamor)
    Osmotic diuretics: mannitol (Osmitrol)

    Drugs affecting coagulation

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