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A
- abacavirZiagen, Epzicom (w/ 3TC), Triumeq/əˈbækəvɪr/Nucleoside reverse transcriptase inhibitor (NRTI)
- abirateroneZytiga, Yonsa/æbɪˈrætəroʊn/CYP17A1 (androgen synthesis) inhibitor
- acarbosePrecose/əˈkɑːrboʊs/Alpha-glucosidase inhibitor
- acetaminophenTylenol, Ofirmev, FeverAll/əˌsiːtəˈmɪnəfən/Non-opioid analgesic / antipyretic (para-aminophenol)
- acyclovirZovirax, Sitavig (buccal)/eɪˈsaɪkloʊvɪr/Nucleoside analog antiviral (guanosine)
- albuterolProAir HFA, Ventolin HFA, Proventil HFA/ælˈbjuːtərɒl/ Mechanism of action Selectively activates β2-adrenergic receptors on bronchial smooth muscle, increasing intracellular cAMP, which relaxes smooth muscle and produces bronchodilation. Onset within 5--15 minutes; duration 4--6 hours. Also inhibits release of mediators from mast cells. At higher systemic doses, β2 selectivity diminishes and β1 effects (tachycardia) emerge \\[1\\]. Standard dosing -/Short-acting beta-2 adrenergic agonist (SABA)
- alendronateFosamax, Binosto/əˈlɛndrəneɪt/Bisphosphonate (nitrogen-containing)
- alprazolamXanax, Xanax XR, Niravam/ælˈpræzəlæm/Short-acting benzodiazepine (Schedule IV)
- amiodaronePacerone, Cordarone, Nexterone (IV)/əˈmiːoʊdəroʊn/Class III antiarrhythmic (multi-channel blocker)
- amlodipineNorvasc, Katerzia (oral suspension)/æmˈloʊdɪpiːn/ Mechanism of action Blocks L-type calcium channels in vascular smooth muscle, causing peripheral arterial vasodilation. Reduces systemic vascular resistance and blood pressure. Has minimal effect on cardiac contractility or AV conduction at therapeutic doses (unlike non-DHPs verapamil/diltiazem). Also dilates coronary arteries (anti-anginal effect) \\[1\\]. Standard dosing -/Dihydropyridine calcium channel blocker (DHP CCB)
- amoxicillinAmoxil, Moxatag/əˌmɒksɪˈsɪlɪn/Aminopenicillin (beta-lactam antibiotic)
- anastrozoleArimidex/əˈnæstrəzoʊl/Aromatase inhibitor (nonsteroidal, third-generation)
- apixabanEliquis/əˈpɪksəbæn/Direct oral anticoagulant (DOAC); factor Xa inhibitor
- aripiprazoleAbilify, Abilify Maintena (LAI), Aristada (LAI)/ærɪˈpɪprəzoʊl/Second-generation antipsychotic; dopamine D2 partial agonist
- aspirinBayer, Ecotrin, Bufferin/ˈæspərɪn/Antiplatelet / NSAID (salicylate)
- atorvastatinLipitor/əˌtɔːrvəˈstætɪn/ Mechanism of action Competitively inhibits HMG-CoA reductase, the rate-limiting enzyme in hepatic cholesterol synthesis. Reduced intracellular cholesterol upregulates hepatic LDL receptors, increasing LDL-C clearance from plasma. Also has pleiotropic effects: plaque stabilization, anti-inflammatory (lowers hs-CRP), improved endothelial function \\[1\\]. Standard dosing -/HMG-CoA reductase inhibitor (statin)
- azithromycinZithromax, Z-Pak, Zmax/əˌzɪθroʊˈmaɪsɪn/Macrolide antibiotic
B
- benralizumabFasenra/bɛnrəˈlɪzʊmæb/Anti-IL-5R-alpha monoclonal antibody
- bictegravir/emtricitabine/tenofovir alafenamideBiktarvy/bɪkˈtɛɡrəvɪr/Antiretroviral (INSTI + 2 NRTI single-tablet regimen)
- budesonide/formoterolSymbicort/bjuːˈdɛsənaɪd fɔːrˈmoʊtərɒl/Inhaled corticosteroid (ICS) + long-acting beta-2 agonist (LABA) combination
- bupropionWellbutrin, Wellbutrin SR, Wellbutrin XL/bjuːˈproʊpiɒn/Norepinephrine-dopamine reuptake inhibitor (NDRI); aminoketone antidepressant
C
- calcium gluconateCal-Glu/ˈkælsiəm ˈɡluːkəneɪt/Calcium salt - electrolyte / cardioprotectant
- canagliflozinInvokana, Invokamet (with metformin)/ˌkænəɡlɪˈfloʊzɪn/Sodium-glucose cotransporter-2 (SGLT2) inhibitor
- candesartanAtacand, Atacand HCT (with HCTZ)/ˌkændɪˈsɑːrtæn/Angiotensin II receptor blocker (ARB)
- carbamazepineTegretol, Tegretol XR, Carbatrol/kɑːrbəˈmæzəpiːn/Antiepileptic (Na+ channel blocker)
- carvedilolCoreg, Coreg CR/ˈkɑːrvədɪˌlɒl/Non-selective beta-blocker with alpha-1 blocking activity
- cephalexinKeflex, Daxbia/ˌsɛfəˈlɛksɪn/First-generation cephalosporin (beta-lactam)
- cetirizineZyrtec, Quzyttir (IV)/sɪˈtɪrəziːn/Second-generation H1 antihistamine
- ciprofloxacinCipro, Cipro XR/ˌsɪproʊˈflɒksəsɪn/Fluoroquinolone antibiotic
- citalopramCelexa/sɪˈtæləpræm/SSRI
- clindamycinCleocin, Cleocin T (topical), Clindesse/ˌklɪndəˈmaɪsɪn/Lincosamide antibiotic
- clomipheneClomid, Serophene/ˈkloʊmɪfiːn/Selective estrogen receptor modulator (SERM) - ovulation induction
- clopidogrelPlavix/kloʊˈpɪdəɡrɛl/P2Y12 ADP receptor antagonist; antiplatelet
- conjugated estrogensPremarin/ˈkɒndʒʊɡeɪtɪd ˈɛstrədʒɪnz/Estrogen (mixture of estrogen sulfates)
- cyclobenzaprineFlexeril, Amrix, Fexmid/ˌsaɪkloʊˈbɛnzəpriːn/Centrally-acting skeletal muscle relaxant; tricyclic structure
- cyclosporineSandimmune, Neoral, Gengraf/saɪkloʊˈspɔːriːn/Calcineurin inhibitor (immunosuppressant)
D
- dabigatranPradaxa/dəˈbɪɡətrən/Direct oral thrombin (factor IIa) inhibitor (DOAC)
- dapagliflozinFarxiga, Xigduo XR (with metformin)/ˌdæpəɡlɪˈfloʊzɪn/Sodium-glucose cotransporter-2 (SGLT2) inhibitor
- denosumabProlia (osteoporosis), Xgeva (oncology)/dɛˈnoʊsʊmæb/RANK ligand inhibitor (monoclonal antibody)
- desvenlafaxinePristiq, Khedezla/dɛzvɛnləˈfæksiːn/Serotonin-norepinephrine reuptake inhibitor (SNRI)
- digoxinLanoxin, Digitek/dɪˈdʒɒksɪn/Cardiac glycoside
- diltiazemCardizem, Cardizem CD, Cartia XT/dɪlˈtaɪəzɛm/Non-dihydropyridine calcium channel blocker (benzothiazepine)
- diphenhydramineBenadryl, ZzzQuil, Sominex/daɪfɛnˈhaɪdrəmiːn/First-generation H1 antihistamine (ethanolamine)
- dipyridamolePersantine, Aggrenox (w/ ASA)/daɪpɪˈrɪdəmoʊl/Antiplatelet (phosphodiesterase inhibitor)
- dolutegravirTivicay, Dovato (w/ 3TC), Triumeq (w/ ABC/3TC)/doʊluːˈtɛɡrəvɪr/Integrase strand transfer inhibitor (INSTI)
- donepezilAricept/doʊˈnɛpəzɪl/Acetylcholinesterase inhibitor (centrally selective)
- doxycyclineVibramycin, Doryx, Oracea/ˌdɒksɪˈsaɪkliːn/Tetracycline antibiotic
- dulaglutideTrulicity/duːləˈɡluːtaɪd/GLP-1 receptor agonist (long-acting)
- duloxetineCymbalta, Drizalma Sprinkle, Irenka/duːˈlɒksətiːn/Serotonin-norepinephrine reuptake inhibitor (SNRI)
- dupilumabDupixent/duːˈpɪljuːmæb/Interleukin-4 receptor alpha (IL-4Ra) antagonist monoclonal antibody
- dutasterideAvodart, Jalyn (with tamsulosin)/duːˈtæstərɪd/Dual 5-alpha-reductase inhibitor (types I and II)
E
- edoxabanSavaysa, Lixiana/ɛˈdɒksəbæn/Direct oral anticoagulant - factor Xa inhibitor
- efavirenzSustiva, Atripla (combo)/ɛˈfævɪrɛnz/Non-nucleoside reverse transcriptase inhibitor (NNRTI)
- eletriptanRelpax/ɛləˈtrɪptæn/Serotonin 5-HT1B/1D receptor agonist (triptan)
- empagliflozinJardiance, Synjardy, Glyxambi/ˌɛmpəɡlɪˈfloʊzɪn/Sodium-glucose cotransporter-2 (SGLT-2) inhibitor
- emtricitabine/tenofovir disoproxil fumarateTruvada/ɛmtrɪˈsɪtəbiːn/NRTI combination (HIV treatment + PrEP)
- enalaprilVasotec, Epaned/ɪˈnæləprɪl/Angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitor
- enoxaparinLovenox/iːˌnɒksəˈpærɪn/Low molecular weight heparin (LMWH)
- enzalutamideXtandi/ɛnzəˈluːtəmaɪd/Androgen receptor inhibitor (second-generation)
- erlotinibTarceva/ɜːrˈlɒtɪnɪb/EGFR tyrosine kinase inhibitor (TKI)
- escitalopramLexapro/ˌɛsɪˈtæləpræm/SSRI
- etanerceptEnbrel, Erelzi, Eticovo/iːˈtænərsɛpt/Tumor necrosis factor (TNF) inhibitor (fusion protein)
- evolocumabRepatha/iːvəˈlɒkjʊmæb/PCSK9 inhibitor (monoclonal antibody)
- exenatideByetta (IR), Bydureon BCise (ER)/ɛkˈsɛnətaɪd/GLP-1 receptor agonist
- ezetimibeZetia/ɛˈzɛtɪmaɪb/Intestinal cholesterol absorption inhibitor
F
- famciclovirFamvir/fæmˈsaɪkloʊvɪr/Nucleoside analog antiviral (guanosine prodrug)
- famotidinePepcid, Pepcid AC, Pepcid Complete/fəˈmoʊtɪdiːn/Histamine H2-receptor antagonist (H2RA)
- fenofibrateTricor, Lipofen, Fenoglide/fɛnoʊˈfaɪbreɪt/Fibric acid derivative (fibrate)
- fexofenadineAllegra/fɛksoʊˈfɛnədiːn/Second-generation H1 antihistamine
- finasterideProscar, Propecia/fɪˈnæstərɪd/5-alpha-reductase inhibitor (type II selective)
- fluconazoleDiflucan/fluːˈkɒnəzoʊl/Triazole antifungal
- fluoxetineProzac, Sarafem, Selfemra/fluːˈɒksətiːn/SSRI
- fluticasone/salmeterolAdvair Diskus, Advair HFA, AirDuo RespiClick/fluːˈtɪkəˌsoʊn sælˈmɛtərɒl/Inhaled corticosteroid (ICS) + long-acting beta-2 agonist (LABA) combination
- furosemideLasix/fjʊəˈroʊsəmaɪd/Loop diuretic
G
- gabapentinNeurontin, Gralise (extended-release for PHN only), Horizant (gabapentin enacarbil, ER prodrug for RLS / PHN)—Gabapentinoid (anticonvulsant, neuropathic pain agent)
- gemfibrozilLopid/dʒɛmˈfaɪbrəzɪl/Fibric acid derivative (fibrate)
- glecaprevir/pibrentasvirMavyret/ɡlɛˈkæprəvɪr/HCV NS3/4A protease inhibitor + NS5A inhibitor (pan-genotypic DAA)
- glipizideGlucotrol, Glucotrol XL/ˈɡlɪpɪzaɪd/Second-generation sulfonylurea
- glyburideDiaBeta, Glynase/ˈɡlaɪbjʊraɪd/Second-generation sulfonylurea
H
- haloperidolHaldol, Haldol Decanoate/hæloʊˈpɛrɪdɒl/Typical (first-generation) antipsychotic - high potency
- hydrochlorothiazideMicrozide, Hyzaar (combo), Lopressor HCT (combo)/ˌhaɪdroʊˌklɔːroʊˈθaɪəzaɪd/Thiazide diuretic
- hydrocodone/acetaminophenVicodin, Norco, Lortab/ˌhaɪdroʊˈkoʊdoʊn ə.ˌsiːtəˈmɪnəfən/Opioid analgesic combination (Schedule II)
I
- ibrutinibImbruvica/ɪˈbruːtɪnɪb/Bruton tyrosine kinase (BTK) inhibitor
- ibuprofenAdvil, Motrin, Caldolor/ˌaɪbjuːˈproʊfən/NSAID; non-selective COX inhibitor
- imatinibGleevec/ɪˈmætɪnɪb/BCR-ABL tyrosine kinase inhibitor (TKI)
- infliximabRemicade, Inflectra, Renflexis/ɪnˈflɪksɪmæb/Tumor necrosis factor (TNF) inhibitor (chimeric monoclonal antibody)
- insulin aspartNovoLog, Fiasp/ˈɪnsəlɪn æˈspɑːrt/Rapid-acting insulin analog
- insulin glargineLantus, Basaglar (biosimilar follow-on), Toujeo (concentrated U-300)/ˈɪnsəlɪn ˈɡlɑːrdʒiːn/ Mechanism of action Recombinant human insulin analog modified (asparagine → glycine at A21; two arginines added at B30) so it is soluble at acidic pH (pH 4 in vial) but precipitates at the neutral pH of subcutaneous tissue. The microprecipitate slowly dissolves, releasing insulin into circulation over \\~24 hours with a relatively flat (\\"peakless\\") profile. Binds insulin receptors, promoting glucose uptake into muscle and adipose tissue and suppressing hepatic gluconeogenesis. Provides basal insulin coverage \\[1\\]. Standard dosing -/Long-acting basal insulin analog
- insulin lisproHumalog, Admelog, Lyumjev/ˈɪnsəlɪn ˈlɪsproʊ/Rapid-acting insulin analog
- ipratropiumAtrovent HFA, Atrovent (nebulizer)/ˌɪprəˈtroʊpiəm/Short-acting muscarinic antagonist (SAMA); inhaled anticholinergic
- irbesartanAvapro, Avalide (with HCTZ)/ɜːrbɪˈsɑːrtæn/Angiotensin II receptor blocker (ARB)
- isoniazidINH, Nydrazid/aɪsoʊˈnaɪəzɪd/Antimycobacterial (mycolic acid synthesis inhibitor)
- isosorbide mononitrateImdur, Monoket/aɪsoʊˈsɔːrbaɪd ˌmɒnoʊˈnaɪtreɪt/Long-acting nitrate (organic nitrate)
- itraconazoleSporanox, Tolsura/ɪtrəˈkɒnəzoʊl/Triazole antifungal
- ivabradineCorlanor/aɪˈvæbrədiːn/Hyperpolarization-activated cyclic nucleotide-gated (HCN/If) channel blocker
K
L
- lactuloseKristalose, Enulose, Generlac/ˈlæktjʊloʊs/Osmotic laxative; ammonia-trapping agent
- lamotrigineLamictal, Lamictal XR, Lamictal ODT/ləˈmoʊtrɪdʒiːn/Antiepileptic / mood stabilizer (sodium-channel blocker)
- ledipasvir/sofosbuvirHarvoni/lɛˈdɪpəzvɪr/HCV NS5A inhibitor + NS5B polymerase inhibitor (DAA)
- levalbuterolXopenex, Xopenex HFA/lɛvælˈbjuːtərɒl/Short-acting beta-2 agonist (SABA); R-enantiomer of albuterol
- levetiracetamKeppra, Keppra XR, Roweepra/lɛvɪtaɪˈræsətæm/Antiepileptic (SV2A modulator)
- levofloxacinLevaquin/ˌlɛvoʊˈflɒksəsɪn/Respiratory fluoroquinolone antibiotic
- levothyroxineSynthroid, Levoxyl, Unithroid/ˌliːvoʊθaɪˈrɒksiːn/ Mechanism of action Synthetic L-isomer of thyroxine (T4), a thyroid hormone. After absorption, T4 is converted peripherally to the more active T3 by deiodinases. T3 binds nuclear thyroid hormone receptors, modulating transcription of genes that regulate basal metabolic rate, growth, development, and cardiac, neurologic, and metabolic function. Replaces deficient endogenous thyroid hormone in hypothyroidism \\[1\\]. Standard dosing -/Synthetic thyroid hormone (T4)
- linaclotideLinzess/lɪˈnækloʊtaɪd/Guanylate cyclase-C agonist
- linezolidZyvox/lɪˈnɛzəlɪd/Oxazolidinone antibiotic
- liraglutideVictoza, Saxenda/ˌlɪrəˈɡluːtaɪd/Glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1) receptor agonist
- lisinoprilPrinivil, Zestril, Qbrelis (oral solution)—Angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitor
- lithiumLithobid, Eskalith CR/ˈlɪθiəm/Mood stabilizer (monovalent cation)
- loperamideImodium, Imodium A-D/loʊˈpɛrəmaɪd/Mu-opioid receptor agonist (peripheral)
- loratadineClaritin, Alavert/ləˈrætədiːn/Second-generation H1 antihistamine
- lorazepamAtivan, Loreev XR/lɔːˈræzəpæm/Intermediate-acting benzodiazepine (Schedule IV)
- losartanCozaar, Hyzaar (with HCTZ)/loʊˈsɑːrtæn/Angiotensin II receptor blocker (ARB)
M
- magnesium sulfateEpsom salt/mæɡˈniːziəm ˈsʌlfeɪt/Electrolyte / anticonvulsant / tocolytic
- meloxicamMobic, Vivlodex, Qmiiz ODT/məˈlɒksɪkæm/NSAID; preferential COX-2 inhibitor
- memantineNamenda, Namenda XR/məˈmæntiːn/NMDA receptor antagonist
- mepolizumabNucala/mɛpoʊˈlɪzʊmæb/Anti-IL-5 monoclonal antibody
- metforminGlucophage, Glucophage XR, Fortamet—Biguanide (oral antihyperglycemic)
- methimazoleTapazole/mɛˈθɪməzoʊl/Thionamide antithyroid agent
- methotrexateTrexall, Rasuvo, Otrexup/ˌmɛθəˈtrɛkseɪt/Antimetabolite; dihydrofolate reductase (DHFR) inhibitor; DMARD
- metoclopramideReglan, Gimoti (nasal spray)/ˌmɛtəˈkloʊprəmaɪd/Dopamine D2 receptor antagonist; prokinetic; antiemetic
- metoprolol succinateToprol-XL/məˈtoʊproʊlɒl ˈsʌksɪneɪt/ Mechanism of action Selectively blocks β1-adrenergic receptors in the heart, reducing heart rate, contractility, and AV nodal conduction. Lowers myocardial oxygen demand. In heart failure with reduced ejection fraction (HFrEF), chronic β1 blockade reverses sympathetic-mediated cardiac remodeling and improves survival. Selectivity diminishes at higher doses \\[1\\]. Standard dosing -/Cardioselective (β1-selective) beta-blocker, extended-release
- midodrineProAmatine, Orvaten/ˈmɪdoʊdriːn/Selective alpha-1 adrenergic agonist (prodrug)
- milrinonePrimacor/ˈmɪlrɪnoʊn/Phosphodiesterase-3 (PDE3) inhibitor (inodilator)
- mirtazapineRemeron, Remeron SolTab/mɪrˈtæzəpiːn/Tetracyclic antidepressant; noradrenergic and specific serotonergic antidepressant (NaSSA)
- montelukastSingulair/ˌmɒntɪˈluːkæst/Leukotriene receptor antagonist (LTRA)
- morphine sulfateMS Contin, Morphabond ER, Roxanol/ˈmɔːrfiːn ˈsʌlfeɪt/Schedule II opioid analgesic (mu agonist)
- mycophenolateCellCept (mofetil), Myfortic (sodium DR)/maɪkoʊˈfɛnəleɪt/Inosine monophosphate dehydrogenase (IMPDH) inhibitor
N
- naproxenNaprosyn, Aleve (OTC), Anaprox/nəˈprɒksən/Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID); non-selective COX inhibitor
- nicotine transdermal patchNicoderm CQ, Habitrol/ˈnɪkəˌtiːn/Nicotine replacement therapy (NRT)
- nifedipineProcardia, Procardia XL, Adalat CC/naɪˈfɛdɪpiːn/Dihydropyridine calcium channel blocker (CCB)
- nitrofurantoinMacrobid, Macrodantin, Furadantin/ˌnaɪtroʊfjʊərˈæntɔɪn/Urinary tract antibacterial (nitrofuran)
- nph insulinHumulin N, Novolin N, ReliOn N/ɛn piː eɪtʃ ˈɪnsəlɪn/Intermediate-acting insulin (isophane)
O
- octreotideSandostatin, Sandostatin LAR/ɒkˈtrioʊtaɪd/Somatostatin analog
- olanzapineZyprexa, Zyprexa Zydis, Zyprexa Relprevv/oʊˈlænzəpiːn/Atypical (second-generation) antipsychotic
- omalizumabXolair/oʊməˈlɪzʊmæb/Anti-IgE monoclonal antibody
- omeprazolePrilosec, Prilosec OTC, Zegerid (omeprazole + sodium bicarbonate)—Proton pump inhibitor (PPI)
- ondansetronZofran, Zofran ODT, Zuplenz/ɒnˈdænsɪtrɒn/Serotonin 5-HT3 receptor antagonist (antiemetic)
- oseltamivirTamiflu/ˌɒsɛlˈtæmɪvɪər/Neuraminidase inhibitor antiviral
- oxycodoneOxyContin (ER), Roxicodone (IR), Xtampza ER/ˌɒksɪˈkoʊdoʊn/Schedule II opioid analgesic (mu agonist)
P
- palbociclibIbrance/pælboʊˈsaɪklɪb/CDK4/6 inhibitor
- pantoprazoleProtonix/pænˈtoʊprəzoʊl/Proton pump inhibitor (PPI)
- paroxetinePaxil, Pexeva, Brisdelle/pəˈrɒksətiːn/Selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI)
- phenytoinDilantin, Phenytek/ˈfɛnɪtoʊɪn/Hydantoin antiepileptic (Na+ channel blocker)
- pioglitazoneActos/ˌpaɪoʊˈɡlɪtəzoʊn/Thiazolidinedione (TZD); PPAR-gamma agonist
- polyethylene glycol 3350Miralax, GoLytely (electrolyte form), GlycoLax/ˌpɒliˈɛθəliːn ˈɡlaɪkɒl/Osmotic laxative
- potassium chlorideK-Dur, Klor-Con, K-Tab/pəˈtæsiəm ˈklɔːraɪd/Electrolyte replacement
- prasugrelEffient/ˈpræsʊɡrɛl/P2Y12 platelet receptor inhibitor (thienopyridine)
- pravastatinPravachol/ˈprævəstætɪn/HMG-CoA reductase inhibitor (statin)
- prednisoneDeltasone, Rayos/ˈprɛdnɪsoʊn/Systemic corticosteroid (glucocorticoid)
- propylthiouracilPTU/proʊpɪlθaɪˈjʊərəsɪl/Thionamide antithyroid agent
Q
R
- raloxifeneEvista/rəˈlɒksɪfiːn/Selective estrogen receptor modulator (SERM)
- raltegravirIsentress, Isentress HD/rælˈtɛɡrəvɪr/Integrase strand transfer inhibitor (INSTI)
- ramiprilAltace/ˈræmɪprɪl/Angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitor
- ranolazineRanexa/rəˈnɒləziːn/Late sodium current inhibitor (anti-anginal)
- repaglinidePrandin/rɛˈpæɡlɪnaɪd/Meglitinide (insulin secretagogue)
- rimegepantNurtec ODT/raɪˈmɛɡəpænt/Calcitonin gene-related peptide (CGRP) receptor antagonist (gepant)
- risperidoneRisperdal, Risperdal Consta (LAI), Risperdal M-Tab/rɪsˈpɛrɪdoʊn/Second-generation (atypical) antipsychotic
- rituximabRituxan, Truxima, Ruxience/rɪˈtʊksɪmæb/Anti-CD20 monoclonal antibody (chimeric)
- rivaroxabanXarelto/ˌrɪvəˈrɒksəbæn/Direct oral factor Xa inhibitor (DOAC)
- rivastigmineExelon, Exelon Patch/rɪvəˈstɪɡmiːn/Acetylcholinesterase + butyrylcholinesterase inhibitor
- rizatriptanMaxalt, Maxalt-MLT/raɪzəˈtrɪptæn/Serotonin 5-HT1B/1D receptor agonist (triptan)
- rosuvastatinCrestor, Ezallor Sprinkle/roʊˈsuːvəˌstætɪn/HMG-CoA reductase inhibitor (statin)
S
- sacubitril/valsartanEntresto/səˈkjuːbɪtrɪl/Angiotensin receptor-neprilysin inhibitor (ARNI)
- salmeterolSerevent Diskus/sælˈmɛtəroʊl/Long-acting beta-2 adrenergic agonist (LABA)
- saxagliptinOnglyza/sæksəˈɡlɪptɪn/DPP-4 inhibitor
- semaglutideOzempic (SC, T2DM), Wegovy (SC, weight management), Rybelsus (oral T2DM)/ˌsɛməˈɡluːtaɪd/GLP-1 receptor agonist (long-acting)
- sertralineZoloft/ˈsɜːrtrəliːn/ Mechanism of action Selectively inhibits the presynaptic serotonin transporter (SERT), increasing serotonin availability in the synaptic cleft. Has weak effects on dopamine reuptake and minimal effect on norepinephrine. Therapeutic effect on depression and anxiety emerges over 2--6 weeks, likely via downstream receptor adaptation and neuroplasticity changes \\[1\\]. Standard dosing -/Selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI)
- sildenafilViagra, Revatio/sɪlˈdɛnəfɪl/Phosphodiesterase-5 (PDE5) inhibitor
- simvastatinZocor/sɪmvəˈstætɪn/HMG-CoA reductase inhibitor (statin)
- sitagliptinJanuvia, Janumet, Steglujan/ˌsɪtəˈɡlɪptɪn/Dipeptidyl peptidase-4 (DPP-4) inhibitor
- sotalolBetapace, Betapace AF, Sorine/ˈsoʊtəlɒl/Class III antiarrhythmic with non-selective beta-blocking activity
- spironolactoneAldactone, CaroSpir/ˌspɪroʊnoʊˈlæktoʊn/Potassium-sparing diuretic; aldosterone receptor antagonist
- sucralfateCarafate/ˈsuːkrəlfeɪt/GI mucosal protectant (sucrose-aluminum complex)
- sulfamethoxazole/trimethoprimBactrim, Bactrim DS, Septra/ˌsʌlfəmɛˈθɒksəzoʊl ˌtraɪˈmɛθəprɪm/Sulfonamide + folate antagonist; antibacterial combination
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- tacrolimusPrograf, Astagraf XL, Envarsus XR/tæˈkrɒlɪməs/Calcineurin inhibitor (immunosuppressant)
- tadalafilCialis, Adcirca, Alyq/təˈdælɪfɪl/Phosphodiesterase-5 (PDE5) inhibitor
- tamoxifenNolvadex, Soltamox/təˈmɒksɪfɛn/Selective estrogen receptor modulator (SERM)
- tamsulosinFlomax/tæmˈsuːloʊsɪn/Alpha-1A adrenergic antagonist (uroselective)
- tenofovir disoproxil fumarateViread/tɛˈnɒfəvɪr/Nucleotide reverse transcriptase inhibitor (NtRTI)
- terbinafineLamisil/tɜːrˈbɪnəfiːn/Allylamine antifungal
- ticagrelorBrilinta/taɪˈkæɡrəlɔːr/P2Y12 platelet receptor inhibitor (reversible)
- tiotropiumSpiriva HandiHaler, Spiriva Respimat/ˌtaɪoʊˈtroʊpiəm/Long-acting muscarinic antagonist (LAMA) inhaled bronchodilator
- tirzepatideMounjaro, Zepbound/tɜːrˈzɛpəˌtaɪd/Dual GIP/GLP-1 receptor agonist
- topiramateTopamax, Qudexy XR, Trokendi XR/toʊˈpɪrəmeɪt/Antiepileptic / migraine prophylaxis
- tramadolUltram, ConZip, Qdolo/ˈtræmədɒl/Centrally-acting opioid; weak mu-opioid agonist + SNRI activity
- trazodoneDesyrel, Oleptro/ˈtræzəˌdoʊn/Serotonin antagonist and reuptake inhibitor (SARI)
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- valacyclovirValtrex/ˌvæləˈsaɪkloʊvɪər/Antiviral (nucleoside analog prodrug of acyclovir)
- valproateDepakote, Depakote ER, Depakene/ˈvælproʊeɪt/Broad-spectrum antiepileptic / mood stabilizer
- valsartanDiovan, Exforge (with amlodipine), Entresto (with sacubitril)/vælˈsɑːrtæn/Angiotensin II receptor blocker (ARB)
- vancomycinVancocin, Firvanq/ˌvænkoʊˈmaɪsɪn/Glycopeptide antibiotic
- vareniclineChantix/vɛrɪˈnɪkliːn/Partial nicotinic acetylcholine receptor agonist (alpha4-beta2)
- venlafaxineEffexor XR/vɛnləˈfæksiːn/Serotonin-norepinephrine reuptake inhibitor (SNRI)
- verapamilCalan, Verelan, Calan SR/vəˈræpəmɪl/Non-dihydropyridine calcium channel blocker (phenylalkylamine)
- voriconazoleVfend/vɔːrɪˈkɒnəzoʊl/Triazole antifungal (extended-spectrum)
- vortioxetineTrintellix/vɔːrtaɪˈɒksətiːn/Serotonin modulator and stimulator (SMS) / atypical antidepressant
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