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The resources below have been provided to help narrow your search to specific,
targeted drug information. Information is available for both consumers and healthcare
professionals on over 24,000 prescription and over the counter medicines available
primarily in the USA.

1. Glyburide
Generic Name: glyburide (GLYE bue ride)
Brand Names: DiaBeta, Glynase PresTab, Micronase

Glyburide is an oral diabetes medicine that helps control blood sugar levels.
Glyburide is used together with diet and exercise to improve blood sugar control in adults
with type 2 diabetes mellitus. Glyburide is not for treating type 1 diabetes.

2. Hydrochlorothiazide
Generic Name: hydrochlorothiazide (HYE dro KLOR o THY a zide)
Brand Names: Microzide

Hydrochlorothiazide is a thiazide diuretic (water pill) that helps prevent your body
from absorbing too much salt, which can cause fluid retention. Hydrochlorothiazide is used
to treat high blood pressure (hypertension). Hydrochlorothiazide is also used to treat fluid
retention (edema) in people with congestive heart failure, cirrhosis of the liver, or kidney
disorders, or edema caused by taking steroids or estrogen.

3. Imipramine
Generic Name: imipramine (im IP ra meen)
Brand Name: Tofranil, Tofranil-PM

Imipramine is a tricyclic antidepressant. Imipramine affects chemicals in the brain

that may be unbalanced in people with depression. Imipramine is used to treat symptoms
of depression. Imipramine is sometimes used to treat bed-wetting in children ages 6 and
older. Imipramine may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.

4. Lidocaine
Generic Name: Lidocaine hydrochloride
Dosage Form: injection

Lidocaine HCl Injection, USP is a sterile, nonpyrogenic, aqueous solution that

contains a local anesthetic agent and is administered parenterally by injection.
5. Aspirin
Generic Name: aspirin (oral) (AS pir in)
Brand Names: Arthritis Pain, Aspir 81, Aspir-Low, Bayer Childrens Aspirin, Durlaza,
Ecotrin, Ecpirin, Fasprin, Halfprin, Miniprin
Aspirin is a salicylate (sa-LIS-il-ate). It works by reducing substances in the body
that cause pain, fever, and inflammation. Aspirin is used to treat pain, and reduce fever or
inflammation. It is sometimes used to treat or prevent heart attacks, strokes, and chest pain
(angina). Aspirin should be used for cardiovascular conditions only under the supervision
of a doctor.

6. Benazepril
Generic Name: benazepril (ben AY ze pril)
Brand Name: Lotensin

Benazepril is an ACE inhibitor that is used to treat high blood

pressure (hypertension). Lowering blood pressure may lower your risk of a stroke or heart
attack. Benazepril may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.

7. Epinephrine

Class: alpha- and beta-Adrenergic Agonists

VA Class: AU100
CAS Number: 51-43-4
Brands: Adrenaclick, Adrenalin, Auvi-Q, EpiPen

Epinephrine is an endogenous catecholamine that is the active principle of the

adrenal medulla; epinephrine acts directly on both α- and β-adrenergic receptors.

8. Famotidine
Generic Name: famotidine (fam OH ti deen)
Brand Names: Pepcid

Famotidine is a histamine-2 blocker that works by decreasing the amount of acid

the stomach produces. Famotidine is used to treat and prevent ulcers in the stomach and
intestines. It also treats conditions in which the stomach produces too much acid, such
as Zollinger-Ellison syndrome. Famotidine also treats gastroesophageal reflux
disease (GERD) and other conditions in which acid backs up from the stomach into the
esophagus, causing heartburn.
 9. Lidocaine
Generic Name: Lidocaine hydrochloride
Dosage Form: injection

Lidocaine HCl Injection, USP is a sterile, nonpyrogenic, aqueous solution that

contains a local anesthetic agent and is administered parenterally by injection.

10. Ceftriaxone
Generic Name: Ceftriaxone (sef trye AKS one)

It is used to treat or prevent bacterial infections.

11. Dexamethasone
Generic Name: dexamethasone (oral) (dex a METH a sone)
Brand Names: Baycadron, Decadron, Dexamethasone Intensol, DexPak, TaperDex,
Zema-Pak, ZoDex, Zonacort

Dexamethasone is a corticosteroid that prevents the release of substances in the

body that cause inflammation. Dexamethasone is used to treat many different inflammatory
conditions such as allergic disorders and skin conditions. Dexamethasone is also used to
treat ulcerative colitis, arthritis, lupus, psoriasis, and breathing disorders. Dexamethasone
may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.

B. Illegal drug

Cannabinoids
Substances: DEA Schedule*/ How
Examples of Commercial & Street Names
Category & Name Administered**
Blunt, dope, ganja, grass, herb, joint, bud, Mary
Marijuana Jane, pot, reefer, green, trees, smoke, sinsemilla, I/smoked, swallowed
skunk, weed
Hashish Boom, gangster, hash, hash oil, hemp I/smoked, swallowed

Acute Effects: Euphoria; relaxation; slowed reaction time; distorted sensory perception; impaired
balance and coordination; increased heart rate and appetite; impaired learning, memory; anxiety;
panic attacks; psychosis

Health Risks: Cough; frequent respiratory infections; possible mental health decline; addiction

Opioids
Substances:
DEA Schedule*/ How
Category & Examples of Commercial & Street Names
Administered**
Name
 Opioids
Diacetylmorphine: smack, horse, brown sugar, dope,
I/injected, smoked,
Heroin H, junk, skag, skunk, white horse, China white;
snorted
cheese (with OTC cold medicine and antihistamine)
Laudanum, paregoric: big O, black stuff, block, gum, II, III, V/swallowed,
Opium
hop smoked

Acute Effects: Euphoria; drowsiness; impaired coordination; dizziness; confusion; nausea;

sedation; feeling of heaviness in the body; slowed or arrested breathing

Health Risks: Constipation; endocarditis; hepatitis; HIV; addiction; fatal overdose

Stimulants
Substances: Category DEA Schedule*/ How
Examples of Commercial & Street Names
& Name Administered**
Cocaine hydrochloride: blow, bump, C,
II/snorted, smoked,
Cocaine candy, Charlie, coke, crack, flake, rock, snow,
injected
toot
Biphetamine, Dexedrine: bennies, black
II/swallowed, snorted,
Amphetamine beauties, crosses, hearts, LA turnaround,
smoked, injected
speed, truck drivers, uppers
Desoxyn: meth, ice, crank, chalk, crystal, fire, II/swallowed, snorted,
Methamphetamine
glass, go fast, speed smoked, injected

Acute Effects: Increased heart rate, blood pressure, body temperature, metabolism; feelings of
exhilaration; increased energy, mental alertness; tremors; reduced appetite; irritability; anxiety;
panic; paranoia; violent behavior; psychosis

Health Risks: Weight loss; insomnia; cardiac or cardiovascular complications; stroke; seizures;
addiction
Also, for cocaine - nasal damage from snorting
Also, for methamphetamine - severe dental problems

Club Drugs
DEA Schedule*/
Examples of Commercial &
Substances: Category & Name How
Street Names
Administered**
MDMA Ecstasy, Adam, clarity, Eve, lovers' I/swallowed, snorted,
(methylenedioxymethamphetamine) speed, Molly, peace, uppers injected
Rohypnol (date rape drug): forget-
me pill, Mexican Valium, R2, IV/swallowed,
Flunitrazepam***
roach, Roche, roofies, roofinol, snorted
rope, rophies
 Club Drugs
Gamma-hydroxybutyrate: G,
Georgia home boy, grievous bodily
GHB*** I/swallowed
harm, liquid ecstasy, soap, scoop,
goop, liquid X

Acute Effects:

 MDMA - mild hallucinogenic effects; increased tactile sensitivity, empathic feelings;

lowered inhibition; anxiety; chills; sweating; teeth clenching; muscle cramping
 Flunitrazepam - sedation; muscle relaxation; confusion; memory loss; dizziness;
impaired coordination
 GHB - drowsiness; nausea; headache; disorientation; loss of coordination; memory loss

Health Risks:

 MDMA - sleep disturbances; depression; impaired memory; hyperthermia; addiction

 Flunitrazepam - addiction
 GHB - unconsciousness; seizures; coma

Dissociative Drugs
Substances: Category Examples of Commercial & Street DEA Schedule*/ How
& Name Names Administered**
Ketalar SV: cat Valium, K, Special K,
Ketamine III/injected, snorted, smoked
vitamin K
Phencyclidine: angel dust, boat, hog, I, II/swallowed, smoked,
PCP and analogs
love boat, peace pill injected
Salvia, Shepherdess’s Herb, Maria Not scheduled/chewed,
Salvia divinorum
Pastora, magic mint, Sally-D swallowed, smoked
Found in some cough and cold
Dextromethorphan
medications: Robotripping, Robo, Not scheduled/swallowed
(DXM)
Triple C

Acute Effects: Feelings of being separate from one’s body and environment; impaired motor
function

Also, for ketamine - analgesia; impaired memory; delirium; respiratory depression and arrest;
death
Also, for PCP and analogs - analgesia; psychosis; aggression; violence; slurred speech; loss of
coordination; hallucinations
Also, for DXM - euphoria; slurred speech; confusion; dizziness; distorted visual perceptions

Health Risks: Anxiety; tremors; numbness; memory loss; nausea

 Hallucinogens
Substances: DEA Schedule*/ How
Examples of Commercial & Street Names
Category & Name Administered**
Lysergic acid diethylamide: acid, blotter,
I/swallowed, absorbed
LSD cubes, microdot, yellow sunshine, blue
through mouth tissues
heaven
Mescaline Buttons, cactus, mesc, peyote I/swallowed, smoked
Magic mushrooms, purple passion, shrooms,
Psilocybin I/swallowed
little smoke

Acute Effects: Altered states of perception and feeling; hallucinations; nausea

Also, for LSD and mescaline - increased body temperature, heart rate, blood pressure; loss of
appetite; sweating; sleeplessness; numbness; dizziness; weakness; tremors; impulsive behavior;
rapid shifts in emotion

Also, for psilocybin - nervousness; paranoia; panic

Health Risks: Also, for LSD - Flashbacks, Hallucinogen Persisting Perception Disorder

Other Compounds
Substances:
DEA Schedule*/ How
Category & Examples of Commercial & Street Names
Administered**
Name
Anabolic Anadrol, Oxandrin, Durabolin, Depo-Testosterone, III/injected, swallowed,
steroids Equipoise: roids, juice, gym candy, pumpers applied to skin
Solvents (paint thinners, gasoline, glues); gases
(butane, propane, aerosol propellants, nitrous oxide); Not scheduled/inhaled
Inhalants
nitrites (isoamyl, isobutyl, cyclohexyl): laughing gas, through nose or mouth
poppers, snappers, whippets

Acute Effects
Steroids - no intoxication effects
high blood pressure; blood clotting and cholesterol changes; liver cysts; hostility and aggression;
acne; in adolescents—premature stoppage of growth; in males—prostate cancer, reduced sperm
production, shrunken testicles, breast enlargement; in females—menstrual irregularities,
development of beard and other masculine characteristics
Inhalants - (varies by chemical) stimulation; loss of inhibition; headache; nausea or vomiting;
slurred speech; loss of motor coordination; wheezing

Health Risks:
Steroids - high blood pressure; blood clotting and cholesterol changes; liver cysts; hostility and
aggression; acne;—in adolescentspremature stoppage of growth; in males—prostate cancer,
reduced sperm production, shrunken testicles, breast enlargement; in females—menstrual
irregularities, development of beard and other masculine characteristics
Inhalants - cramps; muscle weakness; depression; memory impairment; damage to
cardiovascular and nervous systems; unconsciousness; sudden death

* Schedule I and II drugs have a high potential for misuse. They require greater storage security
and have a quota on manufacturing, among other restrictions. Schedule I drugs are available for
research only and have no approved medical use; Schedule II drugs are available only by
prescription (unrefillable) and require a form for ordering. Schedule III and IV drugs are
available by prescription, may have five refills in 6 months, and may be ordered orally. Some
Schedule V drugs are available over the counter.

** Some of the health risks are directly related to the route of drug administration. For example,
injection drug use can increase the risk of infection through needle contamination with
staphylococci, HIV, hepatitis and other organisms.

C. Natural medicine

Herbal products are medicines derived from plants. They are used as supplements to
improve health and wellbeing, and may be used for other therapeutic purposes. Herbal products
are available as tablets, capsules, powders, extracts, teas and so on.

Herbal medicines are thought to be safe as it is natural, but in fact it can cause serious
adverse effects and interaction with other drugs and supplements.

1. Meditation
There are various different schools of mediation, but all aim to quieten your mind
and put you into a state of calm, stillness and rest. Some types of meditation may also
involve mindfulness.
While the evidence is mixed as to whether meditation is effective at treating mental
health problems, many people do find it a helpful way of relaxing and managing feelings
of stress and anxiety.
There are many DVDs, apps, and free online videos that can teach you meditation
exercises.
2. Mindfulness
Mindfulness involves focusing your attention to what's happening in the present
moment. It aims to help you become more aware of your thoughts and feelings, so you
can choose how to react to them calmly.
Many people find mindfulness helpful for managing negative thoughts and feelings
of stress.
3. Mindfulness
Mindfulness involves focusing your attention to what's happening in the present
moment. It aims to help you become more aware of your thoughts and feelings, so you
can choose how to react to them calmly.Many people find mindfulness helpful for
managing negative thoughts and feelings of stress.
4. Aromatherapy
Aromatherapy uses essential oils (oils extracted from plants) for healing. Some
people find that the smell (aroma) of particular oils helps them to relax, sleep better,
relieve pain and improve low mood. For example, when used appropriately lavender and
camomile essential oils are thought to be relaxing and help you sleep.
The oils can be used in many different ways, such as in creams, oil burners,
massaged in to the skin or by adding drops to a warm bath.
It is possible to experience allergies or reactions to the oils, so you should speak to
an aromatherapist beforehand if you have any concerns.
5. Western herbal medicine
These can be used to treat health problems in a similar manner to prescription
medications, but the herbal practitioner will usually take a holistic, rather than an illness-
focused, approach.
6. Massage
Massage uses touch in a sensitive and respectful way, taking account of physical
symptoms, wellbeing, and your lifestyle. There are lots of different types of massage
therapy, such as Shiatsu, Indian head massage and aromatherapy massage.
7. Reflexology
Reflexology is based on the idea that different points on your feet, hands, face and
ears are linked to other parts of your body through your nervous system. During a typical
session, a reflexologist will use their hands to apply gentle pressure to these points.
Reflexologists recommend this treatment as a way to relieve tension, improve mood
and help you to sleep.
8. Reiki
Reiki is a Japanese technique which involves the 'laying of hands' on different areas
of the body including the head, shoulders, stomach and feet. It's based on the idea that we
have a 'life force energy' that flows within our bodies. When this energy is low, it makes
us more likely to become unwell.
A Reiki treatment aims to restore life force energy to help you to heal and stay well.
Some people find it makes them feel more relaxed and less stressed.