Anti-retroviral Therapy

Generic Name Brand Name Specific Classification

Nucleoside Reverse
Zidovudine Retrovir
Transcriptase Inhibitor
Nucleoside Reverse
Lamivudine Epivir
Transcriptase Inhibitor
Nucleoside Reverse
Stavudine Zerit
Transcriptase Inhibitor
Nucleoside Reverse
Didanosine Videx
Transcriptase Inhibitor
Nucleoside Reverse
Zalcitabine Hivid
Transcriptase Inhibitor
Non-Nucleoside Reverse
Nevirapine Viramune
Transcriptase Inhibitor
Non-Nucleoside Reverse
Efavirenz Sustiva
Transcriptase Inhibitor
Non-Nucleoside Reverse
Delavirdine Rescriptor
Transcriptase Inhibitor
Indinavir Crixivan Protease Inhibitor
Ritonavir Norvir Protease Inhibitor
Nelfinavir Viracept Protease Inhibitor
Saquinavir Invirase Protease Inhibitor
Tipranavir Aptivus Protease Inhibitor

Vaccines / Immunization

Vaccine Minimum Age # of Doses Route

BCG Birth 1 dose – 0.05ml ID – R. deltoid
IM – upper outer
DPT 6 weeks 3 doses – 0.5ml
thigh
OPV 6 weeks 3 doses – 2-3gtts Oral
Measles 9 mos. 1 dose – 0.5ml SQ – R. deltoid
IM – upper outer
Hepatitis B 6 weeks 3 doses – 0.5ml
thigh
5 doses but if pt
As early as possible
TT rcvd 3 doses DPT = IM – R. deltoid
during pregnancy
TT1, TT2 – 0.5ml
Anti-inflammatory Drugs (NSAIDS)

Generic Name Brand Name Specific Classification

Aspirin Bayer Salicylate
Diflunisal Dolobid Salicylate
Para-Chlorobenzoic Acid /
Indomethacin Indocin
Indoles
Para-Chlorobenzoic Acid /
Sulindac Clinoril
Indoles
Para-Chlorobenzoic Acid /
Tolmetin Tolectin
Indoles
Diclofenac Na Voltaren Phenylacetic Acid
Etodolac Lodine Phenylacetic Acid
Ketorolac Toradol Phenylacetic Acid
Flurbiprofen Na Ansaid Propionic Acid
Fenoprofen Ca Nalfon Propionic Acid
Ibuprofen Motrin, Advil Propionic Acid
Naproxen Naprosyn Propionic Acid
Meclofenamate Meclomen Fenamate
Mefenamic Acid Ponstel Fenamate
Piroxicam Feldene Flash Oxicam
Meloxicam Mobic Oxicam
Phenylbutazone Butazolidin Pyrazalone Derivative
Celecoxib Celebrex COX-2 Inhibitor
Nabumetone Relafen COX-2 Inhibitor

CNS Stimulants

Generic Name Brand Name Specific Classification

Amphetamine Adderall Amphetamine
Dextroamphetamine Dexedrine Amphetamine
Methamphetamine Desoxyn Amphetamine
Methylphenidate Ritalin Amphetamine-like drugs
Pemoline Cylert Amphetamine-like drugs
Modafinil Provigil Amphetamine-like drugs
Benzphetamine Didrex Anorexiant
Mazindol Mazanor Anorexiant
Methylxanthine Caffeine and theophylline* Analeptic
Doxapram Dopram Respiratory CNS Stimulant
CNS Depressants

Generic Name Brand Name Specific Classification

Phenobarbital * Long Acting Barbiturate
Mephobarbital * Long Acting Barbiturate
Intermediate Acting
Amobarbital Amytal
Barbiturate
Intermediate Acting
Aprobarbital Alurate
Barbiturate
Intermediate Acting
Butabarbital Butisol
Barbiturate
Secobarbital Seconal Short Acting Barbiturate
Pentobarbital Nemubtal Short Acting Barbiturate
Ultra Short Acting
Thiopental Pentothal
Barbiturate
Flurazepam Dalmane Benzodiazepine
Triazolam Halcion Benzodiazepine
Temazepam Restoril Benzodiazepine
Estazolam ProSom Benzodiazepine
Quazepam Doral Benzodiazepine
Diazepam Valium Benzodiazepine
Lorazepam Ativan Benzodiazepine
Zolpidem Ambien Nonbenzodiazepine
Eszopiclone Lunesta Nonbenzodiazepine
Chloral Hydrate * Chloral Hydrate

Anti-convulsant

Generic Name Brand Name Specific Classification

Phenytoin Dilantin Hydantoin
Phenobarbital * Barbiturate
Ethosuximide Zarontin Succinimide
Paramethadione Paradione Oxazolidone
Trimethadione Tridione Oxazolidone
Clonazepam Klonopin Benzodiazepine
Clorazepate Tranxene Benzodiazepine
Diazepam Valium Benzodiazepine
Carbamazepine Tegretol Iminostilbene
Oxcarbazepine Trileptal Iminostilbene
Valproic Acid Depakene Valproate
Divalproex Depakote Valproate
Anti-Parkinson

Generic Name Brand Name Specific Classification

Benztropine Cogentin Anti-Cholinergic
Biperiden Akineton Anti-Cholinergic
Trihexyphenidyl Artane Anti-Cholinergic
Diphenhydramine HCl Benadryl Anti-Cholinergic
Levodopa L-dopa Dopaminergic
Carbidopa-Levodopa Sinemet Dopaminergic
Amantadine HCl Symmetrel Dopamine Agonist
Bromocriptine Mesylate Parlodel Dopamine Agonist
Selegiline HCl Eldepryl MAO-B Inhibitor
Rasagiline Azilect MAO-B Inhibitor
Tolcapone Tasmar COMT Inhibitor
Entacapone Comtan COMT Inhibitor

Anti-Alzheimer

Generic Name Brand Name Specific Classification

Tacrine HCl Cognex AChE Inhibitor
Donepezil Aricept AChE Inhibitor
Rivastigmine Exelon AChE Inhibitor

Drugs for Myasthenia Gravis

Generic Name Brand Name Specific Classification

Neostigmine Prostigmine AChE Inhibitor
Pyridostigmine Mestinon AChE Inhibitor
Ambenonium Mytelase AChE Inhibitor
Edrophonium Tensilon AChE Inhibitor

Drugs for Multiple Sclerosis

Generic Name Brand Name Specific Classification

Baclofen Lioresal Muscle Relaxant(spasticity)
Dantrolene Dantrium Muscle Relaxant(spasticity)
Diazepam Valium Anxiolytic
Centrally Acting Muscle
Carisoprodol Soma
Relaxant
Centrally Acting Muscle
Methocarbamol Robaxin
Relaxant
Centrally Acting Muscle
Orphenadrine Ctirate Norflex
Relaxant
Analgesics

Generic Name Brand Name Specific Classification

Acetaminophen Tempra Non-Opiod Analgesic
NSAIDs * Non-Opiod Analgesic
Morphine Sulfate Duramorph Opiod Analgesic
Meperidine Demerol Opiod Analgesic
Hydromorphone Dilaudid Opiod Analgesic
Methadone Dolophine Opiod Analgesic

Psychiatric Agents

Generic Name Brand Name Specific Classification

Anti-Psychotic
Haloperidol Haldol
(Nonphenothiazine)
Anti-Psychotic
Chlorpromazine Thorazine
(Phenothiazines)
Anxiolytic
Diazepam Valium
(Benzodiazepine)
Anxiolytic
Oxazepam Serax
(Benzodiazepine)
Anxiolytic
Chlordiazepoxide Librium
(Benzodiazepine)
Anxiolytic
Alprazolam Xanax
(Benzodiazepine)
Imipramine Tofranil Tricyclic Antidepressant
Amitriptyline Elavil Tricyclic Antidepressant
Tranylcypromine Parnate MAO Inhbitor
Phenelzine Nardil MAO Inhibitor
Isocarboxazid Marplan MAO Inhibitor
Fluoxetine Prozac SSR Inhibitor
Mood Stabilizer / Anti-
Lithium Citrate Eskalith
Manic
Mood Stabilizer / Anti-
Carbamazepine Tegretol
Manic
Adrenergics

Generic Name Brand Name Specific Classification

Ephedrine * *
Epinephrine Adrenalin *
Albuterol Sulfate Ventolin Centrally Acting Beta2
Agonist
Clonidine Catapress Centrally Acting Alpha2
Agonist
Methyldopa Aldomet Centrally Acting Alpha2
Agonist
Dobutamine Dobutrex
Ritodrine HCl Yutopar
Terbutaline Sulfate Bricanyl
Dopamine HCl Intropin

Adrenergic Blocker

Generic Name Brand Name Specific Classification

Tolazoline Priscoline Alpha Adrenergic Blocker
Phentolamine Mesylate Regitine Alpha Adrenergic Blocker
Prazosin HCl Minipress Alpha Adrenergic Blocker
Propanolol HCl Inderal Beta Adrenergic Blocker
Atenolol Tenormin Beta Adrenergic Blocker
Metoprolol Tartrate Lopressor Beta Adrenergic Blocker

Cholinergic Agents

Generic Name Brand Name Specific Classification

Bethanecol Urecholine
Metoclopromide Plasil Dopaminergic Blocker
Pilocarpine Pilocar
Neostigmine Prostigmine AChE Inhibitor
Pyridostigmine Mestinon AChE Inhibitor
Edrophonium Tensilon AChE Inhibitor

Anti-Cholinergic Agents

Generic Name Brand Name Specific Classification

Atropine Sulfate Bentyl
Trihexyphenidyl Artane
Biperiden Akineton
Benztropine Mesylate Cogentin
Diuretics

Generic Name Brand Name Specific Classification

Hydrochlorothiazide HydroDiuril Thiazide
Furosemide Lasix Loop Diuretic

Sympatholytics

Generic Name Brand Name Specific Classification

Propanolol Inderal Beta Adrenergic Blocker
Metoprolol Lopressor Beta Adrenergic Blocker
Acetabutolol Sectral Beta Adrenergic Blocker
Atenolol Tenormin Beta Adrenergic Blocker
Betaxolol Kerlone Beta Adrenergic Blocker
Centrally Acting Alpha2
Methyldopa Aldomet
Agonist
Centrally Acting Alpha2
Clonidine Catapress
Agonist
Prazosin Minipress Alpha Adrenergic Blocker
Terazosin Hytrin Alpha Adrenergic Blocker
Doxazosin Cardura Alpha Adrenergic Blocker
Phentolamine Regitine Alpha Adrenergic Blocker
Tolazoline Priscoline Alpha Adrenergic Blocker
Noxybenzamine * Alpha Adrenergic Blocker
Reserpine Serpasil Adrenergic Neuron Blocker
Guanethidine Ismelin Adrenergic Neuron Blocker
Guanadrel Hyrolel Adrenergic Neuron Blocker
Alpha1 & Beta1 Adrenergic
Labetalol Normodyne
Blocker
Alpha1 & Beta1 Adrenergic
Carteolol Cartrol
Blocker
Direct Acting Arteriolar
Hydralazine
Vasodilators
Direct Acting Arteriolar
Minoxidil
Vasodilators
Direct Acting Arteriolar
Nitroprusside
Vasodilators
Captopril Capoten Angiotensin Antagonists
Benazepril Lotensin Angiotensin Antagonists
Enalapril Maleate Vasotec Angiotensin Antagonists
Fosinopril Monopril Angiotensin Antagonists
Lisinopril Zestril Angiotensin Antagonists
Moexipril Univasc Angiotensin Antagonists
Perindopril Aceon Angiotensin Antagonists
Quinapril Accupril Angiotensin Antagonists
 Ramipril Altace Angiotensin Antagonists
Trandolapril Mavik Angiotensin Antagonists
Angiotensin II Recepetor
Losartan Cozaar
Antagonist
Angiotensin II Recepetor
Valsartan Drovan
Antagonist
Angiotensin II Recepetor
Irbesartan Avapro
Antagonist
Angiotensin II Recepetor
Candesartan Clixetil Atacand
Antagonist
Angiotensin II Recepetor
Eprosartan Teveten
Antagonist
Angiotensin II Recepetor
Olimesartan Medoxomil Benicar
Antagonist
Angiotensin II Recepetor
Telmisartan Micardis
Antagonist
Verapamil Isoptin Calcium Channel Blocker
Nifedipine Procardia Calcium Channel Blocker
Felodipine Plendil Calcium Channel Blocker
Amlodipine Norvasc Calcium Channel Blocker
Nicardipine Cardine Calcium Channel Blocker

Cardiotonics

Generic Name Brand Name Specific Classification

Digoxin Lanoxin Cardiac Glycoside
Digoxin immune Fab (Ovine,Digibind) – Tx for Cardiac Glycosides

Anti-Anginals

Generic Name Brand Name Specific Classification

Isosorbide Dinitrate Isordril Nitrate
Isosorbide Mononitrate Imdor Nitrate
Nitroglycerin Nitrostat Nitrate
With beta blockers and calcium channel blockers

Anti-Dysrhythmia

Generic Name Brand Name Specific Classification

Quinidine Quinidex Na Channel Blocker 1-A
Procainamide Procanbid Na Channel Blocker 1-A
Disopyramide Norpace Na Channel Blocker 1-A
Lidocaine Xylocaine Na Channel Blocker 1-B
Propanolol Inderal Beta Adrenergic Blocker
Acetabutolol Secretal Beta Adrenergic Blocker
 Bretylium Bretylol Prolong Repolarization
Amiodarone Cordarone Prolong Repolarization
Verapamil Isoptin Calcium Channel Blocker
Diltiazem Cardizem Calcium Channel Blocker

Anti-Lipidemics

Generic Name Brand Name Specific Classification

Cholestyramine Questran Bile Acid Sequestrant
Colestipol Colestid Bile Acid Sequestrant
Clofibrate Atromid-S Fibrate
Gemfibrozil Lopid Fibrate
Niacin Vitamin B12 Nicotinic Acid
Atorvastatin Lipitor Statin
Fluvastatin Lescol Statin
Lovastatin Mevacor Statin
Pravastatin Pravachol Statin
Simvastatin Zocor Statin
Rosuvastatin Crestor Statin

Peripheral Vasodilators

Generic Name Brand Name Specific Classification

Tolazoline Priscoline Alpha-Adrenergic Blocker
Isoxsuprine Vasodilan Alpha-Adrenergic Blocker
Prazosin Minipress Alpha-Adrenergic Blocker
Nifedipine Procardia Calcium Channel Blocker
Pentofxifylline(Trental) – hemorrheologic agent ! not a vasodilator but improves
circulation

Anti-Coagulants

Generic Name Brand Name Specific Classification

Heparin Hep-Lock Anticoagulant
Low Molecular Weight
Enoxaparin Na Lovenox
Heparin
Low Molecular Weight
Dalteparin Na Fragmin
Heparin
Low Molecular Weight
Arderparin Normiflo
Heparin
Low Molecular Weight
Danaparoid Orgaran
Heparin
Low Molecular Weight
Tinzaparin Na Innohep
Heparin
Protamine Sulfate – Antidote for Heparin
Oral Anti-Coagulants

Generic Name Brand Name Specific Classification

Warfarin Coumadin Coumarin
Dicumarol Trombosan Anti Coauglant
Anisidione Miradon Anti Coauglant
Vitamin K – Tx for Warfarin
Anti-Platelets

Generic Name Brand Name Specific Classification

Dipyridamole Persantine Antiplatelet
Tipodipine Ticlia Antiplatelet
Clopidogrel Plavix Antiplatelet
Cilostazol Pletaal Antiplatelet

Thrombolytics

Generic Name Brand Name Specific Classification

Streptokinase Streptase Thrombolytic
Urokinase Thrombolytic
Tissue Plasimongen
Alteplase Thrombolytic
Activator
Anisoylated Plasminogen
Streptokinase Activator Anistreplase Thrombolytic
Complex
Reteplase Retavase Thrombolytic
Tenecteplase TNKase Thrombolytic