Drugs A to Z

Heart & Blood Pressure

ACE inhibitors

• lisinopril (Zestril, Prinivil)
• enalapril (Vasotec)
• ramipril (Altace)
• benazepril (Lotensin)
• quinapril (Accupril)
• captopril
• fosinopril
• perindopril
• trandolapril

ARBs

• losartan (Cozaar)
• valsartan (Diovan)
• irbesartan (Avapro)
• olmesartan (Benicar)
• candesartan (Atacand)
• telmisartan (Micardis)
• azilsartan (Edarbi)

Beta-blockers

• metoprolol (Lopressor, Toprol XL)
• atenolol (Tenormin)
• carvedilol (Coreg)
• propranolol (Inderal)
• bisoprolol (Zebeta)
• nebivolol (Bystolic)
• labetalol
• nadolol (Corgard)
• sotalol (Betapace)

Calcium channel blockers

• amlodipine (Norvasc)
• diltiazem (Cardizem)
• verapamil (Calan)
• nifedipine (Procardia, Adalat CC)
• felodipine

Diuretics

• hydrochlorothiazide (Microzide)
• chlorthalidone
• furosemide (Lasix)
• bumetanide (Bumex)
• torsemide (Soaanz)
• spironolactone (Aldactone)
• eplerenone (Inspra)
• triamterene / hydrochlorothiazide (Dyazide, Maxzide)
• indapamide
• metolazone

Combination BP pills

• lisinopril / hydrochlorothiazide (Zestoretic)
• losartan / hydrochlorothiazide (Hyzaar)
• amlodipine / benazepril (Lotrel)
• amlodipine / valsartan (Exforge)
• valsartan / hydrochlorothiazide (Diovan HCT)

Other blood pressure

• clonidine (Catapres)
• hydralazine
• doxazosin (Cardura)
• minoxidil

Cholesterol

• atorvastatin (Lipitor)
• rosuvastatin (Crestor)
• simvastatin (Zocor)
• pravastatin (Pravachol)
• lovastatin
• pitavastatin (Livalo)
• ezetimibe (Zetia)
• fenofibrate (Tricor)
• gemfibrozil (Lopid)
• icosapent ethyl (Vascepa)

Heart rhythm

• amiodarone (Pacerone)
• dofetilide (Tikosyn)
• flecainide
• propafenone
• dronedarone (Multaq)
• digoxin (Lanoxin)

Angina & heart failure

• nitroglycerin (Nitrostat)
• isosorbide mononitrate (Imdur)
• isosorbide dinitrate (Isordil)
• ranolazine (Ranexa)
• sacubitril / valsartan (Entresto)
• ivabradine (Corlanor)

Blood Thinners

Anticoagulants

• warfarin (Coumadin, Jantoven)
• apixaban (Eliquis)
• rivaroxaban (Xarelto)
• dabigatran (Pradaxa)
• edoxaban (Savaysa)
• enoxaparin (Lovenox)

Antiplatelets

• aspirin (Bayer, Ecotrin)
• clopidogrel (Plavix)
• prasugrel (Effient)
• ticagrelor (Brilinta)
• cilostazol
• dipyridamole

Diabetes

Metformin

• metformin (Glucophage)
• sitagliptin / metformin (Janumet)

Sulfonylureas

• glipizide (Glucotrol)
• glimepiride (Amaryl)
• glyburide

DPP-4 inhibitors

• sitagliptin (Januvia)
• linagliptin (Tradjenta)
• saxagliptin (Onglyza)
• alogliptin (Nesina)

SGLT2 inhibitors

• empagliflozin (Jardiance)
• dapagliflozin (Farxiga)
• canagliflozin (Invokana)
• ertugliflozin (Steglatro)

GLP-1 & GIP agonists

• semaglutide (Ozempic, Wegovy, Rybelsus)
• tirzepatide (Mounjaro, Zepbound)
• liraglutide (Victoza, Saxenda)
• dulaglutide (Trulicity)

Insulins

• insulin glargine (Lantus, Basaglar, Toujeo)
• insulin lispro (Humalog, Admelog)
• insulin aspart (Novolog, Fiasp)
• insulin detemir (Levemir)
• insulin degludec (Tresiba)
• insulin isophane (Humulin N, Novolin N)

Other diabetes

• pioglitazone (Actos)
• acarbose
• repaglinide

Pain, Fever & Inflammation

Acetaminophen

• acetaminophen (Tylenol)

NSAIDs

• ibuprofen (Advil, Motrin)
• naproxen (Aleve, Naprosyn)
• meloxicam (Mobic)
• celecoxib (Celebrex)
• diclofenac (Voltaren)
• indomethacin
• ketorolac
• etodolac
• nabumetone
• piroxicam (Feldene)

Opioids

• oxycodone (Roxicodone, OxyContin)
• hydrocodone / acetaminophen (Norco, Vicodin)
• oxycodone / acetaminophen (Percocet)
• tramadol (Ultram)
• morphine (MS Contin)
• hydromorphone (Dilaudid)
• codeine / acetaminophen (Tylenol with Codeine)
• methadone
• tapentadol (Nucynta)
• buprenorphine / naloxone (Suboxone)
• fentanyl (Duragesic)

Migraine

• sumatriptan (Imitrex)
• rizatriptan (Maxalt)
• zolmitriptan (Zomig)
• eletriptan (Relpax)
• ubrogepant (Ubrelvy)
• rimegepant (Nurtec ODT)
• topiramate (Topamax)

Nerve pain

• gabapentin (Neurontin)
• pregabalin (Lyrica)
• duloxetine (Cymbalta)
• amitriptyline

Muscle relaxants

• cyclobenzaprine (Flexeril)
• methocarbamol (Robaxin)
• tizanidine (Zanaflex)
• baclofen
• carisoprodol (Soma)
• metaxalone (Skelaxin)

Gout

• allopurinol (Zyloprim)
• colchicine (Colcrys)
• febuxostat (Uloric)
• probenecid

Mental Health

SSRIs

• sertraline (Zoloft)
• escitalopram (Lexapro)
• fluoxetine (Prozac)
• citalopram (Celexa)
• paroxetine (Paxil)
• fluvoxamine
• vilazodone (Viibryd)
• vortioxetine (Trintellix)

SNRIs

• venlafaxine (Effexor XR)
• duloxetine (Cymbalta)
• desvenlafaxine (Pristiq)
• levomilnacipran (Fetzima)

Other antidepressants

• bupropion (Wellbutrin, Zyban)
• mirtazapine (Remeron)
• trazodone (Desyrel)
• nortriptyline (Pamelor)
• amitriptyline
• phenelzine (Nardil)

Anxiety

• buspirone (Buspar)
• hydroxyzine (Vistaril, Atarax)
• alprazolam (Xanax)
• lorazepam (Ativan)
• clonazepam (Klonopin)
• diazepam (Valium)

Sleep

• zolpidem (Ambien)
• eszopiclone (Lunesta)
• suvorexant (Belsomra)
• ramelteon (Rozerem)
• temazepam (Restoril)
• doxepin (Silenor)

Antipsychotics

• quetiapine (Seroquel)
• aripiprazole (Abilify)
• risperidone (Risperdal)
• olanzapine (Zyprexa)
• ziprasidone (Geodon)
• lurasidone (Latuda)
• haloperidol (Haldol)
• clozapine (Clozaril)
• brexpiprazole (Rexulti)
• cariprazine (Vraylar)

Mood stabilizers

• lithium (Lithobid)
• lamotrigine (Lamictal)
• valproic acid (Depakote)
• carbamazepine (Tegretol)

ADHD

• amphetamine / dextroamphetamine (Adderall)
• lisdexamfetamine (Vyvanse)
• methylphenidate (Ritalin, Concerta)
• dexmethylphenidate (Focalin)
• atomoxetine (Strattera)
• guanfacine (Intuniv)

Addiction treatment

• naltrexone (Vivitrol)
• buprenorphine (Sublocade)
• disulfiram (Antabuse)
• varenicline (Chantix)
• naloxone (Narcan)

Brain & Nerves

Seizures

• levetiracetam (Keppra)
• lamotrigine (Lamictal)
• topiramate (Topamax)
• phenytoin (Dilantin)
• oxcarbazepine (Trileptal)
• lacosamide (Vimpat)
• zonisamide (Zonegran)
• valproic acid (Depakote)

Parkinson's

• carbidopa / levodopa (Sinemet)
• pramipexole (Mirapex)
• ropinirole (Requip)
• rasagiline (Azilect)
• selegiline
• amantadine

Dementia

• donepezil (Aricept)
• memantine (Namenda)
• rivastigmine (Exelon)
• galantamine

Other neurology

• sumatriptan (Imitrex)
• meclizine (Antivert)
• riluzole (Rilutek)

Infections

Penicillins

• amoxicillin (Amoxil)
• amoxicillin / clavulanate (Augmentin)
• penicillin v potassium
• dicloxacillin

Cephalosporins

• cephalexin (Keflex)
• cefdinir
• cefuroxime (Ceftin)
• cefadroxil
• cefpodoxime

Macrolides

• azithromycin (Zithromax, Z-Pak)
• clarithromycin (Biaxin)
• erythromycin

Fluoroquinolones

• ciprofloxacin (Cipro)
• levofloxacin (Levaquin)
• moxifloxacin (Avelox)

Tetracyclines

• doxycycline (Vibramycin)
• minocycline (Minocin)
• tetracycline

Other antibiotics

• sulfamethoxazole / trimethoprim (Bactrim)
• nitrofurantoin (Macrobid)
• clindamycin (Cleocin)
• metronidazole (Flagyl)
• linezolid (Zyvox)
• rifampin (Rifadin)
• vancomycin

Antifungals

• fluconazole (Diflucan)
• terbinafine (Lamisil)
• itraconazole (Sporanox)
• voriconazole (Vfend)
• nystatin

Antivirals

• valacyclovir (Valtrex)
• acyclovir (Zovirax)
• oseltamivir (Tamiflu)
• nirmatrelvir / ritonavir (Paxlovid)
• famciclovir
• baloxavir (Xofluza)

HIV

• bictegravir / emtricitabine / tenofovir alafenamide (Biktarvy)
• emtricitabine / tenofovir disoproxil (Truvada)
• dolutegravir (Tivicay)
• ritonavir (Norvir)

Antiparasitic

• ivermectin (Stromectol)
• hydroxychloroquine (Plaquenil)
• albendazole

Stomach & Digestion

Acid reducers (PPIs)

• omeprazole (Prilosec)
• pantoprazole (Protonix)
• esomeprazole (Nexium)
• lansoprazole (Prevacid)
• rabeprazole (Aciphex)
• dexlansoprazole (Dexilant)

H2 blockers & antacids

• famotidine (Pepcid)
• cimetidine (Tagamet)
• calcium carbonate (Tums, Os-Cal)
• sucralfate (Carafate)

Nausea

• ondansetron (Zofran)
• promethazine (Phenergan)
• metoclopramide (Reglan)
• prochlorperazine (Compazine)
• meclizine (Antivert)

Bowel

• polyethylene glycol 3350 (MiraLAX)
• docusate (Colace)
• senna (Senokot)
• bisacodyl (Dulcolax)
• loperamide (Imodium)
• dicyclomine (Bentyl)
• linaclotide (Linzess)
• mesalamine (Lialda, Asacol)

Breathing & Allergy

Rescue inhalers

• albuterol (ProAir, Ventolin)
• levalbuterol (Xopenex)
• ipratropium (Atrovent)

Controller inhalers

• fluticasone / salmeterol (Advair)
• budesonide / formoterol (Symbicort)
• fluticasone / vilanterol (Breo Ellipta)
• tiotropium (Spiriva)
• fluticasone (Flovent, Flonase)
• budesonide (Pulmicort)

Allergy

• cetirizine (Zyrtec)
• loratadine (Claritin)
• fexofenadine (Allegra)
• levocetirizine (Xyzal)
• diphenhydramine (Benadryl)
• montelukast (Singulair)
• epinephrine (EpiPen)

Cough & cold

• benzonatate (Tessalon)
• dextromethorphan (Delsym)
• guaifenesin (Mucinex)
• pseudoephedrine (Sudafed)
• phenylephrine (Sudafed PE)

Hormones & Glands

Thyroid

• levothyroxine (Synthroid, Levoxyl, Unithroid)
• liothyronine (Cytomel)
• methimazole (Tapazole)

Steroids

• prednisone (Deltasone)
• methylprednisolone (Medrol)
• dexamethasone (Decadron)
• hydrocortisone (Cortef)
• prednisolone

Birth control

• norethindrone (Camila, Errin)
• ethinyl estradiol / levonorgestrel (Seasonique)
• ethinyl estradiol / norgestimate (Sprintec)
• drospirenone / ethinyl estradiol (Yaz, Yasmin)
• etonogestrel (Nexplanon)

Menopause & estrogen

• estradiol (Estrace)
• conjugated estrogens (Premarin)
• medroxyprogesterone (Provera, Depo-Provera)
• progesterone (Prometrium)

Men's health

• sildenafil (Viagra, Revatio)
• tadalafil (Cialis)
• vardenafil (Levitra)
• testosterone (AndroGel)
• finasteride (Proscar, Propecia)
• dutasteride (Avodart)

Bone health

• alendronate (Fosamax)
• risedronate (Actonel)
• ibandronate (Boniva)
• raloxifene (Evista)

Kidney & Bladder

Prostate (BPH)

• tamsulosin (Flomax)
• alfuzosin (Uroxatral)
• silodosin (Rapaflo)
• terazosin
• finasteride (Proscar, Propecia)

Overactive bladder

• oxybutynin (Ditropan)
• tolterodine (Detrol)
• solifenacin (Vesicare)
• mirabegron (Myrbetriq)
• trospium

Other urinary

• phenazopyridine (Pyridium)
• potassium citrate (Urocit-K)
• sevelamer (Renvela)

Immune, Arthritis & Cancer

Arthritis (DMARDs)

• methotrexate (Trexall)
• hydroxychloroquine (Plaquenil)
• sulfasalazine (Azulfidine)
• leflunomide (Arava)
• tofacitinib (Xeljanz)
• upadacitinib (Rinvoq)

Biologics

• adalimumab (Humira)
• etanercept (Enbrel)
• dupilumab (Dupixent)
• ustekinumab (Stelara)

Transplant

• tacrolimus (Prograf)
• cyclosporine (Neoral, Sandimmune, Restasis)
• mycophenolate mofetil (CellCept)
• azathioprine (Imuran)
• sirolimus (Rapamune)

Cancer (oral)

• tamoxifen (Soltamox)
• anastrozole (Arimidex)
• letrozole (Femara)
• exemestane (Aromasin)
• capecitabine (Xeloda)
• imatinib (Gleevec)

Skin & Eyes

Acne & skin

• isotretinoin (Absorica, Claravis)
• tretinoin (Retin-A)
• spironolactone (Aldactone)
• triamcinolone (Kenalog)
• clobetasol (Temovate)
• mupirocin (Bactroban)

Eyes

• latanoprost (Xalatan)
• timolol (Timoptic)
• brimonidine (Alphagan P)
• cyclosporine (Neoral, Sandimmune, Restasis)

Vitamins & Minerals

Minerals

• potassium chloride (K-Dur, Klor-Con)
• ferrous sulfate (Feosol)
• calcium carbonate (Tums, Os-Cal)
• magnesium oxide (Mag-Ox)
• zinc sulfate

Vitamins

• cholecalciferol (Vitamin D3)
• ergocalciferol (Drisdol)
• cyanocobalamin (Vitamin B12)
• folic acid
• thiamine