- Adrenalin or epinephrine: Vasoconstrictor that relieves anaphylactic shock.
- Albuterol: Bronchodilator that facilitates mucus drainage.
- Aminophylline: Bronchodilator used to relax the muscles of the respiratory tract.
- Chlorothiazide (Diuril): Diuretic used to increase urinary excretion.
- Dextrose: Used to counteract hyperinsulinemia and hypoglycemia.
- Diazepam: Benzodiazepine that is the drug of choice to treat status epilepticus and also used as an antianxiety agent and muscle relaxant.
- Digoxin: Cardiac glycoside used to slow and strengthen heartbeat to treat heart failure and arrhythmia.
- Diphenhydramine (Benadryl): Antihistamine used to relieve allergic symptoms.
- Hydrocortisone: Steroid anti-inflammatory used to suppress swelling and shock.
- Naloxone (Narcan): Opioid receptor antagonist used as an antidote for opiate overdose.
- Nitroglycerin: Vasodilator used to treat angina pectoris.
- Phenytoin (Dilantin): Anticonvulsant used for tonic-clonic seizures, psychomotor and nonepileptic seizures, head trauma, and Reye’s syndrome.
- Prochlorperazine (Compazine): Antiemetic used to relieve symptoms of nausea and vomiting.
Common Prescription Abbreviations and Symbols
| Abbreviation or Symbol | Meaning |
|---|---|
| aa | of each |
| ac | before meals |
| AD* | right ear |
| AS* | left ear |
| AU* | both ears |
| bid | twice a day |
| c | with |
| cc* | cubic centimeters |
| Caps | capsules |
| c/o | without |
| g | gram |
| gr | grain |
| gt or gtt | drop (drops) |
| hs* | at bedtime |
| IM | intramuscular |
| IU | International Units |
| IV | intravenous |
| kg | kilogram |
| L | liter |
| mg | milligram |
| ml or mL | milliliter |
| mm | millimeter |
| NPO | nothing by mouth |
| OD* | right eye |
| OS* | left eye |
| OU* | both eyes |
| pc | after meals |
| PO | by mouth |
| prn | as needed |
| Pt | patient |
| qd* | every day |
| qh* | every hour |
| q (2,3,4)h* | every (2,3,4) hours |
| qid* | 4 times a day |
| subQ | subcutaneous |
| sol | solution |
| Stat | at once |
| Tab | tablet |
| tid | 3 times a day |
| ung | ointment |
* Denotes abbreviation no longer recommended by The Joint Commission. Instead, spell out the words, such as “every 2 hours” or “every day.”
Top 200 Prescribed Drugs
| Drug Name (generic/Trade) | Therapeutic Class/Uses | Pharmacologic Class |
|---|---|---|
| levothyroxine (Levothroid) | Thyroid hormone replacement | Thyroid replacement |
| Lisinopril (Prinivil) | Antihypertensive | ACE inhibitor |
| atorvastatin (Lipitor) | Lipid-lowering | HMG-CoA reductase inhibitor |
| metformin hydrochloride (Glucophage) | Antidiabetic | Biguanide |
| amlodipine besylate (Norvasc) | Antihypertensive, | Ca channel blocker |
| metoprolol (Lopressor) | Antianginal, antihypertensive | Beta blocker |
| omeprazole (Prilosec) | Antiulcer agent | Proton pump inhibitor |
| simvastatin (Zocor) | Lipid-lowering | HMG-CoA reductase inhibitor |
| losartan potassium (Cozaar) | Antihypertensive | Angiotensin II receptor antagonist |
| albuterol (Proventil) | Bronchodilator | Adrenergic |
| gabapentin (Neurontin) | Analgesic adjuncts, therapeutic, anticonvulsant, mood stabilizers | Unknown |
| hydrochlorothiazide (HydroDiuril) | Antihypertensive, diuretic | Thiazide diuretics |
| acetaminophen; hydrocodone bitartrate (Lortab, Norco, Vicodin) | Opioid, analgesic, cough suppressant | |
| sertraline hydrochloride (Zoloft) | Antidepressant | SSRI |
| furosemide (Lasix) | Diuretics | Loop diuretic |
| fluticasone (Flovent) | Antiasthmatic, anti-inflammatory (steroid) | Corticosteroid, inhalation |
| acetaminophen (Tylenol) | Antipyretic, non-opioid analgesic | Antipyretic, nonopioid analgesic |
| amoxicillin (Moxatag) | Anti-infective, antiulcer agent | aminopenicillins |
| alprazolam (Xanax) | Antianxiety agent | benzodiazepine |
| atenolol (Tenormin) | Antianginal, antihypertensive | Beta blocker |
| citalopram (Celexa) | Antidepressant | SSRI |
| insulin glargine (Lantus) | Antidiabetic | Insulin receptor agonist |
| montelukast (Singulair) | Allergy, cold, and cough remedies; bronchodilators | Leukotriene antagonist |
| trazodone hydrochloride (Desryel) | Sedative, antidepressant | Triazolopyridine derivative |
| pantoprazole sodium (Protonix) | Antiulcer agents | Proton pump inhibitors |
| escitalopram oxalate (Lexapro) | Antidepressant | SSRI |
| pravastatin sodium (Pravachol) | Lipid-lowering | HMG-CoA reductase inhibitor |
| bupropion (Wellbutrin) | Antidepressants, smoking deterrents | Aminoketones |
| fluoxetine hydrochloride (Prozac) | Antidepressant | SSRI |
| carvedilol (Coreg) | Antihypertensive | Beta blocker, alpha activity |
| prednisone (Deltasone, Rayos) | Synthetic glucocorticoid | Anti-inflammatory, immunosuppressant |
| tamsulosin hydrochloride (Flomax) | Reduce BPH—benign prostatic hypertrophy | Alpha blocker |
| potassium (Klor-Con) | Electrolyte replacement | Potassium supplement |
| clopidogrel bisulfate (Plavix) | Blood thinner | Antithrombotic, platelet aggregation inhibitor |
| ibuprofen (Advil, Motrin) | Antipyretic, antirheumatic, nonopioid analgesic, nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory agent | Nonopioid analgesics |
| meloxicam (Comfort Pac-Meloxicam, Vivlodex, Mobic) | NSAID—nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory | Cyclooxygenase inhibitor NSAID |
| rosuvastatin calcium (Crestor) | Antihyperlipidemic | HMG-CoA reductase inhibitor |
| aspirin (Bayer) | Antipyretics, nonopioid analgesics | Salicylate |
| tramadol hydrochloride (Ultram) | Narcotic analgesic | Opioid agonist |
| zolpidem tartrate (Ambien) | Sleep aid | Sedative hypnotic |
| warfarin (Coumadin) | Blood thinner | Anticoagulant, vitamin K epoxide reductase inhibitor |
| clonazepam (Klonopin, Rivotril) | Antiepileptic | Benzodiazepine |
| propranolol hydrochloride (Inderol) | Antihypertensive | Beta blocker |
| glipizide (Glucotrol) | Antidiabetic | Sulfonylurea |
| dextroamphetamine (Dexedrine) | Stimulant—ADHD, narcolepsy | Amphetamine |
| cyclobenzaprine (Flexeril) | Muscle relaxant | Tricyclic antidepressant, 5HT2 receptor antagonist |
| methylphenidate (Ritalin) | Central nervous system stimulant | None |
| duloxetine (Cymbalta) | Antidepressant | Selective serotonin and norepinephrine reuptake inhibitor (SNRI) |
| azithromycin (Zithromax) | Agents for atypical mycobacterium, anti-infectives | Macrolide |
| ranitidine (Zantac) | Antiulcer agents | Histamine H2 antagonists |
| venlafaxine hydrochloride (Effexor) | Antidepressant | Neuronal serotonin, norepinephrine, and dopamine reuptake inhibitor |
| allopurinol (Zyloprim) | Antigout | Xanthine oxidase inhibitors |
| hydrochlorothiazide; lisinopril (HydroDiuril) | Antihypertensive, diuretic | Thiazide diuretic |
| oxycodone (Oxycontin) | Opioid analgesic | Opioid agonists, opioid agonists/nonopioid, analgesic combinations |
| ethinyl estradiol; norethindrone (Ortho-Novum 7/7/7) | Routine contraceptive | Synthetic estrogen and norethindrone, progestin Triphasic contraceptive |
| ergocalciferol (Drisdol, Calcidol) | Antihypocalcemic | Vitamin D analog |
| lorazepam (Ativan) | Anesthetic adjuncts, antianxiety agents, sedative hypnotics | Benzodiazepine |
| ethinyl estradiol; norgestimate (Ortho Tri-Cyclen Lo) | Oral contraceptive | Estrogen receptor agonist |
| estradiol (Depo-Estradiol, Elestrin, Estrace, EstroGel) | Reduces symptoms of menopause, PCOS, increases fertility | Estrogen derivative |
| triamterene (Dyrenium) | Antihypertensive, diuretic | Thiazide diuretic |
| glimepiride (Amaryl) | Antidiabetic | Sulfonylurea |
| fluticasone propionate (Flovent) | Antiasthmatic, anti-inflammatory (steroid) | Corticosteroid, inhalation |
| diltiazem hydrochloride (Cardizem) | Antianginal, antihypertensive | Nondihydropyridine calcium channel blocker |
| paroxetine (Paxil) | Antianxiety agent, antidepressant | SSRI |
| loratadine (Claritin) | Antihistamine | Second generation histamine H1 antagonist |
| spironolactone (Aldactone) | Antihypertensive, diuretic | Potassium sparing diuretic |
| fenofibrate (Antara, Triglide, Fenoglide, Fibricor, Lipofen) | Antihyperlipidemic | Fibrate |
| naproxen (Aleve) | Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory agent, nonopioid analgesic, antipyretic | Inhibits prostaglandin synthesis |
| esomeprazole (Nexium) | Acid suppression, treats heartburn | Proton pump inhibitor |
| lamotrigine (Lamictal) | Anticonvulsant | Inhibits sodium transport in neurons |
| metronidazole (Flagyl) | Anti-infective, antiprotozoal, antiulcer | Inhibits DNA and protein synthesis in bacteria, bactericidal |
| lovastatin (Mevacor, Altoprev) | Antihyperlipidemic | HMG-CoA reductase inhibitors (statin) |
| alendronate sodium (Fosamax) | Bone resorption inhibitor | Bisphosphonate |
| cetirizine hydrochloride (Zyrtec) | Antihistamine | Second generation histamine H1 antagonist |
| finasteride (Proscar, Propecia) | Slow prostatic hyperplasia | 5-Alpha reductase inhibitor |
| Clonidine | Antihypertensive, treat ADHD | Centrally acting alphaagonist |
| budesonide/formoterol (Symbicort) | Antiasthmatic, bronchodilator | Inhaled glucocorticoid and long-acting beta-2-agonist |
| diclofenac (Zipsor, Solaraze, Zorvolex, Voltaren-XR, Voltaren) | Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory | Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory |
| latanoprost (Xalatan) | Decreases intraocular pressure due to glaucoma | Prostaglandin analog |
| hydrochlorothiazide/losartan potassium (Hyzaar) | Antihypertensive | Angiotensin II receptor blocker and diuretic |
| bacitracin; neomycin; Polymyxin B | Antibiotic | Aminoglycoside |
| sitagliptin phosphate (Januvia) | Antidiabetic | Dipeptidyl-peptidase inhibitor (DPP-4 inhibitor) |
| pregabalin (Lyrica) | Reduces nerve pain | GABA analogue |
| insulin human (Humalog, Humalin) | Antidiabetic | Insulin receptor agonist |
| topiramate (Topamax) | Antiseizure, anti-migraine | Sulfamate-substituted fructose analog |
| quetiapine fumarate (Seroquel) | Antipsychotic, treats bipolar disorder | Adrenergic 1 receptor antagonist |
| insulin aspart (Novolog) | Antidiabetic | Human insulin analogue |
| amitriptyline (Elavil) | Tricyclic antidepressant | SSRI |
| levetiracetam (Keppra) | Antiepileptic | Anticonvulsant |
| buspirone hydrochloride (Buspar) | Antianxiety, antidepressant | Dopamine receptor antagonist |
| ondansetron (Zofran) | Antinausea | Serotonin 5-HT3 receptor antagonist |
| valsartan (Diovan) | Antihypertensive | Angiotensin II receptor blocker |
| ferrous sulfate (Slow FE, Fer-In-Sol, Feratab) | Antianemics | Iron supplements |
| enalapril maleate (Lisinopril) | Antihypertensive | ACE (angiotensin converting enzyme) inhibitor |
| tiotropium (Spiriva with HandiHaler, Spiriva Respimat) | Bronchodilator | Long-acting anticholinergic bronchodilator |
| folic acid (Apo-Folic, Folvit) | Antianemic | Water-soluble vitamin |
| hydroxyzine (Vistaril) | Antihistamine | First generation histamine H1 antagonist |
| donepezil hydrochloride (Aricept) | Reduces symptoms of Alzheimer disease and dementia | Cholinesterase inhibitor |
| lisdexamfetamine dimesylate (Vyvanse) | Treatment of ADHD | CNS stimulant |
| insulin lispro (Humalog) | Antidiabetic | Insulin receptor agonist |
| isosorbide mononitrate (Imdur, Monoket) | Antiangina | Vasodilatory nitrate |
| ciprofloxacin (Ciloxan, Cipro XR, and Cipro) | Antibiotic | Fluoroquinolone |
| cholecalciferol/alpha/tocopherol (Delta D3) | Treats vitamin D deficiency | Vitamin D supplement |
| benazepril hydrochloride (Lotensin) | Antihypertensive | ACE inhibitor |
| rivaroxaban (Xarelto) | Blood thinner | Anticoagulant |
| sulfamethoxazole, trimethoprim (Bactrim DS, Bactrim, Sulfatrim) | Antibiotic | Folate synthesis inhibitor |
| cephalexin (Keflex, Daxbia) | Antibiotic | Cephalosporin |
| oxybutynin (Ditropan) | Bladder muscle relaxant | Anticholinergic, antimuscarinic |
| drospirenone, ethinyl estradiol (Ocella, Yaz) | Oral contraceptive | Estrogen, progestin replacement |
| doxycycline (Vibramycin, Oracea, Adoxa, Atridox) | Broad spectrum antibiotic | Tetracycline |
| ropinirole hydrochloride (Requip XL, Requip) | Antiparkinsonian, treatment of restless leg syndrome | Nonergoline dopamine agonist |
| diazepam (Valium, Diastat AcuDial, Diastat) | Anxiolytic and sedative | Benzodiazepine |
| hydrocodone bitartrate (Norco, Vicodin, Hycet) | Narcotic and non-narcotic pain reliever | Narcotic |
| amoxicillin, clavulanate potassium (Augmentin, AugmentinXR, Augmentin ES-600) | Penicillin antibiotic | Beta-lactamase inhibitor |
| sumatriptan (Onzetra Xsail, Sumavel DosePro, Alsuma) | Treatment of migraine and cluster headaches. | Serotonin 5-HT-receptor agonists |
| pioglitazone (Actos) | Antidiabetic | Thiazolidinedione |
| ethinyl estradiol, levonorgestrel (Levora 0.15/30 [28], Lutera, Vienva) | Oral contraceptive | Estrogen, progestin replacement |
| tizanidine (Zanaflex, Comfort Pac-tizanidine) | Antispasmodic | a2-adrenergic receptor agonist |
| thyroid | Hormone replacement | Synthetic thyroxine (T4) |
| celecoxib (Celebrex) | Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory | COX-2 inhibitor |
| insulin detemir (Levemir, Levemir FlexTouch) | Antidiabetic | Soluble long-acting human insulin analog |
| triamcinolone (Kenalog, Tricort) | Anti-inflammatory, antipruritic | Synthetic |
| apixaban (Eliquis) | Anticoagulant | Factor Xa inhibitor |
| baclofen (Lioresal) | Muscle relaxant | Gamma-aminobutyric acid (GABA) agonist |
| famotidine (Pepcid AC, Tagamet) | Gastric acid blocker | H2 (histamine-2) blockers |
| nebivolol hydrochloride (Bystolic) | Antihypertensive | Beta blocker |
| docusate (Colace, Ex-Lax, Senacot S) | Laxative, stool softener | Surfactant |
| mirtazapine (Remeron, Remeronsoltab) | Antidepressant | Noradrenergic and specific serotonergic antidepressant |
| divalproex sodium (Depakote) | Antiepileptic, tx for bipolar disorder & migraine headache | Antiepileptic |
| verapamil hydrochloride (Verapamil) | Antihypertensive | Calcium channel blocker |
| aripiprazole (Abilify Maintena, Abilify, Aristada) | Atypical antipsychotic for tx for schizophrenia, bipolar disorder. Add-on tx for major depressive disorder | Postsynaptic D2 receptor antagonist |
| gemfibrozil (Lopid) | Antihyperlipidemia | Peroxisome proliferator-activated receptor alpha agonist |
| desogestrel; ethinyl estradiol (Desogen, Cyclessa, Enskyce) | Oral contraceptive | Estrogen and progestin replacement |
| hydrochlorothiazide; valsartan (Diovan HCT) | Antihypertensive | Angiotensin II receptor blocker and diuretic |
| hydroxychloroquine sulfate (Plaquenil) | Immune-suppressive, antiparasite Tx for malaria, arthritis, lupus | Disease-modifying antirheumatic drugs (DMARDs) (Quinoline) |
| prednisolone (PredForte, Omnipred, Pred Mild) | Anti-inflammatory (steroid) Tx for adrenocortical insufficiency | Glucocorticoid |
| cyanocobalamin (Cobolin-M, Depo-Cobolin) | Vitamin B-12 replacement | Vitamin B-12 replacement |
| hydralazine hydrochloride | Antihypertensive, direct vasodilator | Calcium channel blocker |
| omega-3-acid ethyl esters (Lovasa) | Antilipemic agent (lowers triglycerides) | Lipoprotein lipase activator |
| amlodipine besylate; benazepril hydrochloride (Lotrel) | Antihypertensive | ACE inhibitor and calcium channel blocker |
| lansoprazole (Prevacid) | Proton pump inhibitor | GI antisecretory agent |
| timolol (Timoptic, Timoptic-xe, Istalol) | Tx for glaucoma | Beta blocker (ocular) |
| hydrocortisone | Topical anti-inflammatory | Topical corticosteroid |
| ezetimibe (Zetia) | Antilipemic agent | Bile sequestrant |
| digoxin (Digox, Lanoxin Pediatric, Digitek) | Tx for heart failure, chronic atrial fibrillation | Cardiac glycoside |
| testosterone (AndroGel, Testim) | Hormone replacement (male) | Hormone replacement (male) |
| memantine hydrochloride (Namenda, Namenda XR) | Cognition enhancer for dementia, Alzheimer disease | NMDA receptor antagonist |
| methylprednisolone (SoluMedrol, Medrol) | Steroid anti-inflammatory | Glucocorticoid |
| estrogens, conjugated (Premarin) | Hormone replacement (female) tx for menopausal symptoms | Hormone replacement (female) |
| adalimumab (Humira) | Immunosuppressive for arthritis, plaque psoriasis, ankylosing spondylitis, Crohn’s disease, and ulcerative colitis | TFN blocking agent |
| clindamycin (Clindamycin) | Antibiotic | Semisynthetic lincosamide antibiotic |
| methotrexate (Otrexup [PF], Xatmep, Trexall) | Antimetabolite antineoplastic agent (tx for rheumatoid arthritis) | Antimetabolite antineoplastic agent |
| ramipril (Altace) | Antihypertensive | ACE inhibitor |
| nifedipine (Procardia XL, Adalat CC, Procardia) | Tx for angina | Calcium channel blocker |
| methylcellulose (4000 Mpa.S) | Bulk-forming laxative | Bulk-forming laxative |
| guanfacine (Intuniv ER) | Tx for hypertension and ADHD | Centrally acting alpha2A- adrenergic receptor agonists. |
| doxazosin mesylate Cardura XL, Cardura) | Tx for enlarged prostate, hypertension | Alpha 1 blocker |
| morphine (MorphaBond ER, Infumorph P/F, Arymo ER) | Narcotic pain reliever | Narcotic |
| risperidone (Risperdal M-TAB, Risperdal, Risperdal Consta) | Antipsychotic tx for schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, and autism | Benzisoxazole derivative |
| promethazine hydrochloride (Phenadoz, Promethagan) | Antinausea | Phenothiazine |
| levofloxacin (Levaquin) | Antibiotic | Fluoroquinolone |
| meclizine hydrochloride (Verticalm, Medi-Meclizine) | Antihistamine tx for motion sickness, vertigo | Histamine H1 antagonist |
| levocetirizine dihydrochloride (Xyzal) | Antihistamine tx for hay fever, hives | Histamine H1 antagonist |
| olmesartan medoxomil (Benicar) | Antihypertensive | Angiotension II receptor blocker |
| mometasone (Nasonex, Asmanex) | Steroid (cream or nasal spray) tx for skin rash, hay fever, asthma | Corticosteroid |
| albuterol sulfate; ipratropium bromide (Combivent, DuoNeb, Breva) | Bronchodilator | Sympathomimetic and anticholinergic/parasympatholytic |
| brimonidine tartrate (Combigen) | Tx for glaucoma | Ophthalmic alpha-2-agonist and ophthalmic beta blocker |
| valacyclovir (Valtrex) | Antiviral tx for shingles, cold sores, genital herpes | DNA polymerase inhibitor |
| terazosin (Hytrin) | Antihypertensive Tx for HTN, BPH, urinary retention | Quinazoline derivative alpha-1-selective adrenergic blocking agent |
| solifenacin succinate (VESIcare) | Tx for overactive bladder | Competitive muscarinicreceptor antagonist |
| irbesartan (Avapro) | Antihypertensive Tx for diabetic neuropathy | Angiotensin II receptor blocker |
| glyburide (Glynase) | Antidiabetic | Sulfonylurea |
| fluconazole (Diflucan) | Antifungal | Ergosterol synthesis inhibitor |
| chlorthalidone (Thalitone) | Antihypertensive (diuretic) Tx for CHF | Diuretic |
| carbidopa; levodopa (Rytary, Sinemet, Duopa) | Tx for Parkinson disease | Dopamine precursor |
| beclomethasone (Qvar, Beconase AQ) | Steroid-cream, nasal spray for dermatitis, psoriasis | Corticosteroid |
| polyethylene glycol 3350 (MiraLAX, Natura-LAX, GaviLAX) | Laxative | Osmotic agent |
| dicyclomine hydrochloride (Bentyl) | Tx for IBS (irritable bowel syndrome) | Antispasmodic and anticholinergic (antimuscarinic) |
| magnesium (MgSO4) | Tx for constipation, upset stomach | Antidysrhythmic, electrolyte |
| nitroglycerin (Rectiv, Nitrostat, GoNitro) | Vasodilator Tx for angina | Nitrate |
| carisoprodol (Soma) | Muscle relaxant | GABAA receptor modulator |
| ipratropium (Atrovent, Apovent, Ipraxa) | Bronchodilator Tx COPD, asthma | Anticholinergic (parasympatholytic) agent, blocks the muscarinic receptors of acetylcholine |
| calcium; cholecalciferol (Calcitrate) | Mineral nutrient Tx for osteoporosis | Mineral replacement |
| clobetasol propionate (Clobetasol, Clobex) | Steroid anti-inflammatory Tx for eczema, contact dermatitis, psoriasis | Corticosteroid |
| temazepam (Restoril) | Benzodiazepine Tx for sleep aid, anxiety | Gamma-aminobutyric acid (GABA) modulator |
| nitrofurantoin (Macrobin, Macrodantin, Furadantin) | Antibiotic Tx for UTI (urinary tract infection) | Bacterial reductase inhibitor |
| methocarbamol (Robaxim-750, Robaxim) | Muscle relaxant | Acetylcholinesterase inhibitor |
| liraglutide (Victoza, Saxenda) | Tx for type 2 diabetes | Glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor |
| progesterone (Prometrium, Provera) | Hormone replacement (female) Tx for menopause | Hormone replacement (female) |
| Dexlansoprazole (Dexilant) | Proton pump inhibitor Tx for GERD | Proton pump inhibitor |
| metformin hydrochloride; sitagliptin phosphate (Janumet) | Tx type 2 diabetes | Dipeptidyl peptidase 4 (DPP-4) inhibitor |
| nortriptyline hydrochloride (Pamelor) | Antidepressant, tx for neuropathy | SSRI & histamine, 5-hydroxytryptamine and acetylcholine inhibitor |
| benzonatate (Tessalon Perles, Zonatuss) | Antitussive | Lung and pleural anesthetic |
| canagliflozin (Invokana) | Tx for type 2 diabetes | Sodium-glucose transport protein 2 (or SGLT2) inhibitors |
| acyclovir (Sitavig, Zovirax) | Antiviral Tx for chicken pox, shingles, genital herpes | Specific inhibitor of herpesvirus DNA polymerase |
| linagliptin (Tradjenta) | Tx for type 2 diabetes | DPP-4 inhibitor |
| carbamazepine (Equetro, Carbatrol, Tegretol XR) | Anticonvulsant, antiepileptic drug Tx for epilepsy, trigeminal neuralgia | Sodium channel blocker |
| amiodarone hydrochloride (Nextarone, Pacerone) | Antiarrhythmic | Na,K-activated myocardium inhibitor |
| mupirocin (Bactroban Nasal, Centany) | Tx for impetigo, skin infections caused by Staphylococcus aureus, beta-hemolytic streptococci, or Streptococcus pyogenes | Isoleucyl-transfer RNA, bacterial protein synthesis inhibitor |
| dorzolamide hydrochloride; timolol maleate (Cospot) | Tx for glaucoma | Beta blocker |