Medication Descriptions
RX Drug | Purpose/Use |
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ACETAMINOPHEN-COD | is generic for Vopac and used to treat pain |
ALLOPURINOL | is generic for Zyloprim and used to treat kidney stones, hyperuricemia, and gout |
ALPRAZOLAM | is generic for Xanax and used to treat anxiety and panic disorders |
AMIODARONE HCL | is generic for Cordarone, Pacerone and is used to treat V-fib and V-tach |
AMITRIPTYLINE HCL | is generic for Elavil and is used to treat depression and neuropathic pain |
AMLODIPINE BESYLATE | is generic for Norvasc and is used to treat hypertension and Anginal (chest) pain |
AMOX-CLAV | is generic for Augmentin and is used to treat bacterial infection of the skin, pneumonia, urinary tract, and bronchitis |
AMOXICILLIN | is generic for Amoxil and is used to treat bacterial infection of the genitourinary tract, ENT, skin, bronchitis, pneumonia |
ATENOLOL | is generic for Tenormin and is used to treat angina (chest pain) and hypertension |
ATORVASTATIN | is generic for Lipitor and is used to treat high cholesterol |
BACLOFEN | is generic for Lioresal, Ozobax and is used to treat muscle spasms from multiple sclerosis |
BENAZEPRIL HCL | is generic for Lotensin and is used to treat hypertension |
BENZONATATE | is generic for Zonatuss and is used to treat coughs from the cold and other respiratory issues |
BENZTROPINE MES | is generic for Cogentin and is used to treat symptoms of Parkinson's or involuntary movements from antipsychotic drugs |
BUPROPION HCL | is generic for Wellbutrin and is used to treat depression and smoking cessation |
BUSPIRONE HCL | is generic for BuSpar, Vanspar and is used to treat generalized anxiety disorder |
CARBIDOPA-LEVODOPA | is generic for Duopa and is used to treat symptoms of Parkinson's |
CARISOPRODOL | is generic for Soma and is used to treat skeletal muscle pain or injury |
CARVEDILOL | is generic for Coreg and is used to treat hypertension and heart failure |
CEFTRIAXONE | is generic for Rocephin and is used to treat a wide variety of bacterial infections |
CEPHALEXIN | is generic for Keflex and is used to treat a wide variety of bacterial infections |
CETIRIZINE HCL | is generic for Zyrtec and is used to treat symptoms of allergies |
CHLORHEXIDINE GLUCONATE | is generic for Peridex, Periogard and is used to treat gingivitis |
CHLORHEXIDINE | is generic for Peridex, Periogard and is used to treat gingivitis |
CICLOPIROX | is generic for Loprox and is used to treat fungal skin infections (athlete's foot, jock itch, and ringworm) |
CIPROFLOXACIN HCL | is generic for Cipro and is used to treat a variety of bacterial infections |
CITALOPRAM HBR | is generic for Celexa and is used to treat depression |
CLONAZEPAM | is generic for Klonopin and is used to treat and prevent seizures |
CLONIDINE HCL | is generic for Catapres and is used to treat hypertension |
CLOPIDOGREL | is generic for Plavix and is used to treat chest pain and prevent blood clots after surgery, heart attack, and stroke |
CLOTRIMAZOLE-BETAMETHASONE | is generic for Lotrisone and is used to treat a variety of inflamed fungal skin infections |
CYCLOBENZAPRINE | is generic for Flexeril and is used short-term to treat muscle spasms |
DEXAMETHASONE | is generic for Maxidex and is used to treat a wide variety of inflammatory conditions such as allergic disorders and skin conditions |
DIAZEPAM | is generic for Valium and is used to treat anxiety, muscle spasms, and alcohol withdrawal syndrome |
DICLOFENAC SOD | is generic for Voltaren and is used to treat mild/moderate pain and symptoms of osteoarthritis or rheumatoid arthritis |
DICYCLOMINE | is generic for Bentyl and is used to treat irritable bowel syndrome |
DIGOXIN | is generic for Lanoxicaps, Lanoxin and is used to treat heart failure and chronic atrial fibrillation |
DILTIAZEM | is generic for Cardizem and is used to prevent chest pain (angina) |
DIVALPROEX SOD | is generic for Depakote and is used to treat seizure disorders, mental conditions (manic phase - bipolar disorder) and prevent migraines |
DONEPEZIL HCL | is generic for Aricept and is used to treat dementia related to Alzheimer's disease |
DULOXETINE HCL | is generic for Cymbalta and is used to treat depression, anxiety, and chronic musculoskeletal pain |
ESCITALOPRAM | is generic for Lexapro and is used to treat depression and anxiety |
ESTRADIOL | is generic for Cenestin, Enjuvia, Estrace and is used to treat symptoms of menopause |
FAMOTIDINE | is generic for Pepcid and is used to treat stomach ulcers and heartburn and prevent intestinal ulcers |
FINASTERIDE | is generic for Proscar and is used to treat male patterned baldness and shrink enlarged prostate in adult men |
FLUORIDE | is generic for Karidium, Luride and is used to prevent dental cavities |
FLUOXETINE HCL | is generic for Prozac, Sarafem and is used to treat depression, OCD, panic disorders, eating disorders, and premenstrual dysphoric disorder |
FOLIC ACID | is generic for FA-8, Folacin-800, FaLessa and is used to treat folic acid deficiency and types of anemia |
FUROSEMIDE | is generic for Lasix and is used to treat hypertension and edema in patients with congestive heart failure, liver disease or nephrotic syndrome |
GABAPENTIN | is generic for Neurontin and is used to treat neuropathic pain following shingles infection in adults and prevent and control seizures |
GEMFIBROZIL | is generic for Lopid and is used to treat hypertriglyceridemia, HDL deficiency, and primary coronary heart disease |
GLIMEPIRIDE | is generic for Amaryl and is used to treat Type 2 Diabetes mellitus |
GLIPIZIDE | is generic for Glucotrol and is used to treat Type 2 Diabetes mellitus |
GLYBURIDE | is generic for Diabeta, Glycron, Glynase and is used to treat Type 2 Diabetes mellitus |
GLYBURIDE-METFORMIN | is generic for Glucovance and is used to treat Type 2 Diabetes mellitus |
GLYCOPYRROLATE | is generic for Seebri Neohaler and is used to treat COPD (emphysema and chronic bronchitis); prevent shortness of breath and wheezing |
HYDRALAZINE | is generic for Apresoline and is used to treat hypertension |
HYDROCHLOROTHIAZIDE | is generic for Microside and is used to treat hypertension and edema due to chronic heart failure |
HYDROCORTISONE | is generic for Cortef, Cortizone-10 and is used to treat arthritis and immune disorders (reduces pain, swelling, and allergic-type reactions) |
HYDROXYZINE HCL | is generic for Vistaril and is used to treat anxiety, dementia, and alcohol withdrawal syndrome |
HYDROXYZINE PAM | is generic for Vistaril and is used to treat itching caused by allergies |
HYOSCYAMINE | is generic for Anaspaz, Cystospaz, Donnamar and is used to treat irritable bowel syndrome and neurogenic bladder cramps |
IBUPROFEN | is generic for Caldolor and is used to treat mild/moderate pain and fever |
INDOMETHACIN | is generic for Indocin and is used to treat pain and stiffness from gout, arthritis, tendonitis, and bursitis |
ISONIAZID | is generic for Niazid and is used to treat tuberculosis (active and inactive) |
LAMOTRIGINE | is generic for Lamictal and is used to treat/control seizures and prevent extreme mood swings in adults with bipolar disorder |
LETROZOLE | is generic for Femara and is used to treat certain types of breast cancer in postmenopausal women. Helps prevent cancer from returning |
LEVETIRACETAM | is generic for Keppra and is used to treat seizures due to epilepsy |
LEVOTHYROXINE | is generic for Levothriod, Levoxyl, Synthroid and is used to treat hypothyroidism |
LIDOCAINE HCL | is generic for Lidamantle, Xylocaine and is used to treat itching and pain from certain skin conditions |
LISINOPRIL | is generic for Prinivil, Zestril and is used to treat hypertension |
LISINOPRIL-HCTZ | is generic for Prinzide, Zestoretic and is used to treat hypertension |
LITHIUM CARBONATE | is generic for Eskalith and is used to treat bipolar disorder |
LORAZEPAM | is generic for Ativan and is used to treat anxiety, nausea from chemotherapy, alcohol withdrawal syndrome, and serious seizures that do not stop (status epilepticus) |
LOSARTAN POTASSIUM | is generic for Cozaar and is used to treat hypertension, protect kidneys from damage due to diabetes, lower risk of stroke from hypertension and left ventricular hypertrophy (enlarged heart) |
LOVASTATIN | is generic for Mevacor and is used to treat hypercholesterolemia (lower LDL and increase HDL) and hyperlipidemia (overabundance of circulating lipids) |
MECLIZINE | is generic for Antivert and is used to treat motion sickness and vertigo |
MEDROXYPROGESTERONE | is generic for Provera and is used to treat female hormonal imbalance and endometriosis |
MELOXICAM | is generic for Mobic, Vivlodex and is used to treat arthritis |
MEMANTINE HCL | is generic for Namenda and is used to treat moderate to severe dementia from Alzheimer's disease |
METFORMIN HCL | is generic for Glucophage and is used to treat Type 2 Diabetes mellitus |
METHIMAZOLE | is generic for Tapazole and is used to treat hyperthyroidism; overactive thyroid |
METHOCARBAMOL | is generic for Robaxin and is used to treat muscle spasms |
METOCLOPRAMIDE | is generic for Reglan and is used to treat nausea from chemotherapy, gastroparesis in diabetic patients, and GERD |
METOPROLOL SUCCINATE | is generic for Toprol XL and is used to treat angina, hypertension, and heart failure |
METOPROLOL TARTRATE | is generic for Lopressor and is used to treat hypertension, angina, and heart failure |
MIRTAZAPINE | is generic for Remeron and is used to treat depression |
M-NATAL PLUS | is a brand of PNV (prenatal vitamins) and is used to treat/prevent vitamin and iron deficiency |
MONTELUKAST SOD | is generic for Singulair and is used to treat symptoms of asthma |
MULTIVIT-FLUOR | is generic for Pedi multivit no. 17 w-fluoride and is used to treat vitamin deficiency and dental caries in children |
MULTIVIT-FLUORIDE | is generic for Pedi multivit no. 17 w-fluoride and is used to treat vitamin deficiency and dental caries in children |
MUPIROCIN | is generic for Bactroban and is used to treat certain skin infections, like impetigo (school sores) |
NAPROXEN | is generic for Aleve and is used to treat pain from various conditions and reduce swelling and joint stiffness from arthritis, bursitis, and gout |
NITROGLYCERIN | is generic for Nitrolingual and is used to treat chest pain in people that have coronary artery disease |
NORTRIPTYLINE HCL | is generic for Aventyl, Pamelor and is used to treat mental/mood disorders like depression |
OLANZAPINE | is generic for Zyprexa and is used to treat severe agitation associated with schizophrenia and bipolar mania |
OLMESARTAN MEDOXOMIL | is generic for Benicar and is used to treat hypertension |
OMEPRAZOLE | is generic for Prilosec and is used to treat acid reflux and ulcers (GERD) and Z-E syndrome (excess gastrin hormone --> stomach acid overproduction) |
ONDANSETRON HCL | is generic for Zofran and is used to treat nausea and vomiting from chemotherapy/radiation therapy |
PANTOPRAZOLE SOD | is generic for Protonix and is used to treat gastroesophageal problems (acid reflux), (Z-E syndrome) |
PAROXETINE HCL | is generic for Paxil and is used to treat depression, panic disorder, OCD, anxiety, and PTSD |
PENICILLIN VK | is generic for Veetids and is used to treat/prevent bacterial infections |
PHENTERMINE | is generic for Ionamin and is used to treat obesity or weight-related medical problems |
POLY-IRON 150 FORTE | is generic for Ferrex 150 and is used to treat iron-deficiency anemia |
PRAMIPEXOLE | is generic for Mirapex and is used to treat Parkinson's disease |
PRAVASTATIN SODIUM | is generic for Pravachol and is used to treat hypercholesterolemia, hypertriglyceridemia, and coronary artery disease |
PREDNISONE | is generic for Deltasone and is used to decrease inflammation and treat immune disorders (Skin, blood, gut, lungs) |
PREGABALIN | is generic for Lyrica and is used to treat fibromyalgia and nerve damage from diabetes, shingles, or spinal cord injury |
PRENATAL VITAMIN PLUS LOW IRON | is a PNV used to treat/prevent vitamin deficiency from poor diet, illness, or during pregnancy |
PROMETHAZINE | is generic for Phenergan and is used to treat motion sickness, sleeplessness, and allergy symptoms |
PROPRANOLOL | is generic for Inderal and is used to treat tremors, hypertension, angina, heart rhythm disorders and prevent heart attack |
QUETIAPINE FUMURATE | is generic for Seroquel and is used to treat schizophrenia and bipolar disorder |
QUINAPRIL | is generic for Accupril and is used to treat hypertension and chronic heart failure |
RAMIPRIL | is generic for Altace and is used to treat hypertension and chronic heart failure |
RISPERIDONE | is generic for Perseris and is used to treat schizophrenia and manic episodes of bipolar disorder |
ROPINIROLE HCL | is generic for Requip and is used to treat Parkinson's disease |
ROSUVASTATIN CALCIUM | is generic for Crestor, Ezallor Sprinkle and is used to treat hypercholesterolemia and hypertriglyceridemia |
SERTRALINE HCL | is generic for Zoloft and is used to treat depression, panic disorder, PTSD, OCD, anxiety and premenstrual dysphoric disorder |
SIMVASTATIN | is generic for Zocor and is used to treat hyperlipidemia, hypercholesterolemia, hypertriglyceridemia, and coronary artery disease |
SODIUM FLUORIDE | is generic for Fluor-A-Day, Luride and is used to prevent cavities |
SOTALOL | is generic for Betapace and is used to treat sustained ventricular tachycardia and atrial fibrillation |
SPIRONOLACTONE | is generic for Aldactone and is used to treat hypertension and heart failure |
SULFAMETHOXAZOLE-TMP | is generic for Bactrim, Septra and is used to treat a wide variety of bacterial infections and pneumocystis pneumonia in immune-compromised patients |
TAMSULOSIN HCL | is generic for Flomax and is used to treat symptoms of an enlarged prostate |
TEMAZEPAM | is generic for Restoril and is used to treat insomnia |
TIZANIDINE HCL | is generic for Zanaflex and is used to treat muscle spasms caused by spinal cord injury or multiple sclerosis |
TOPIRAMATE | is generic for Topamax and is used to treat seizures from epilespy and prevent migraine headaches |
TORSEMIDE | is generic for Demadex and is used to treat edema due to heart failure, liver disease, and kidney disease |
TRAMADOL HCL | is generic for Qdolo, Ultram and is used to relieve moderate to moderately severe pain |
TRAMADOL-ACETAMINOPHEN | is generic for Ultracet and is used to treat moderate to moderately severe pain |
TRAZODONE | is generic for Desyrel and is used to treat depression |
TRIAMCINOLONE | is generic for Aristocort, Kenalog and is used to treat a variety of skin conditions (eczema, dermatitis, allergies, rash) |
TRIAMTERENE-HCTZ | is generic for Dyrenium and is used to treat edema due to cancer, congestive heart failure, liver disease and renal disease |
TRIHEXYPHENIDYL | is generic for Artane and is used to treat symptoms of Parkinson's diease or involuntary movements caused by side effects to antipsychotics |
TRI-LO-MILI | is generic for Estarylla, Femynor, Mili and is used as a pregnancy contraception and to treat acne vulgaris |
VENLAFAXINE HCL | is generic for Effexor and is used to treat depression, anxiety, and panic disorder |
VERAPAMIL | is generic for Isoptin, Calan and is used to treat hypertension |
ZOLPIDEM TARTRATE | is generic for Edluar and is used to treat insomnia |
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