List of Medications

The following is a list of some of the more common medications. This list is for informational purposes and is not intended to diagnose or treat any specific patients. If you have any medical concerns you need to schedule an appointment with your healthcare provider.    

Medications Starting with A

1. Abilify      (Aripiprazole) - Treats schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, and major      depressive disorder.
2. Acetaminophen      (Tylenol) - Pain reliever and fever reducer.
3. Adderall      (Amphetamine/Dextroamphetamine) - Stimulant for ADHD and narcolepsy.
4. Albuterol      (Ventolin, ProAir) - Bronchodilator for asthma and COPD.
5. Allopurinol      (Zyloprim) - Reduces uric acid for gout and kidney stones.
6. Alprazolam      (Xanax) - Benzodiazepine for anxiety and panic disorders.
7. Amitriptyline      (Elavil) - Treats depression and chronic pain.
8. Amiodarone      (Cordarone) - Treats heart rhythm disorders.
9. Amlodipine      (Norvasc) - Calcium channel blocker for high blood pressure.
10. Amoxicillin      (Amoxil) - Antibiotic for bacterial infections.
11. Amoxicillin/Clavulanate      (Augmentin) - Combination antibiotic.
12. Anastrozole      (Arimidex) - Treats hormone-positive breast cancer.
13. Aripiprazole      (Abilify) - Treats psychiatric disorders.
14. Aspirin     - Pain reliever, fever reducer, and blood thinner.
15. Atorvastatin      (Lipitor) - Lowers cholesterol and reduces cardiovascular risk.
16. Atenolol      (Tenormin) - Beta-blocker for blood pressure and heart conditions.
17. Atomoxetine      (Strattera) - Non-stimulant for ADHD.
18. Atropine     - Used to treat bradycardia and reduce salivation during surgery.
19. Azathioprine      (Imuran) - Immunosuppressant for autoimmune diseases and organ      transplants.
20. Azithromycin      (Zithromax) - Antibiotic for bacterial infections.

Medications Starting with B

1. Baclofen      (Lioresal) - Muscle relaxant for spasms.
2. Benazepril      (Lotensin) - ACE inhibitor for blood pressure.
3. Benzonatate      (Tessalon) - Non-narcotic cough suppressant.
4. Betamethasone      (Celestone) - Corticosteroid for inflammation and allergic reactions.
5. Bicalutamide      (Casodex) - Treats prostate cancer.
6. Bisacodyl      (Dulcolax) - Laxative for constipation.
7. Bisoprolol      (Zebeta) - Beta-blocker for high blood pressure.
8. Budesonide      (Pulmicort) - Corticosteroid for asthma.
9. Buprenorphine      (Suboxone) - Treats opioid dependence.
10. Bupropion      (Wellbutrin) - Antidepressant and smoking cessation aid.
11. Buspirone      (BuSpar) - Anxiolytic for anxiety.
12. Butalbital/Acetaminophen/Caffeine      (Fioricet) - For tension headaches.

Medications Starting with C

1. Captopril      (Capoten) - ACE inhibitor for heart and blood pressure.
2. Carbamazepine      (Tegretol) - Anticonvulsant for seizures and nerve pain.
3. Carbidopa/Levodopa      (Sinemet) - Parkinson's disease treatment.
4. Carisoprodol      (Soma) - Muscle relaxant.
5. Carvedilol      (Coreg) - Treats heart failure and blood pressure.
6. Cefdinir      (Omnicef) - Cephalosporin antibiotic.
7. Ceftriaxone      (Rocephin) - Broad-spectrum antibiotic.
8. Celecoxib      (Celebrex) - NSAID for arthritis pain.
9. Cephalexin      (Keflex) - Antibiotic for infections.
10. Chlorhexidine      (Peridex) - Antiseptic mouthwash and cleanser.
11. Chlorthalidone      (Thalitone) - Diuretic for high blood pressure.
12. Ciprofloxacin      (Cipro) - Antibiotic for bacterial infections.
13. Citalopram      (Celexa) - SSRI for depression.
14. Clindamycin      (Cleocin) - Antibiotic for bacterial infections.
15. Clobetasol      (Clobex) - Corticosteroid for skin conditions.
16. Clonazepam      (Klonopin) - Treats seizures and anxiety.
17. Clonidine      (Catapres) - Lowers blood pressure and treats ADHD.
18. Clopidogrel      (Plavix) - Antiplatelet to prevent clots.

Medications Starting with D

1. Dabigatran      (Pradaxa) - Blood thinner to prevent and treat blood clots.
2. Dexamethasone      (Decadron) - Corticosteroid for inflammation and allergic reactions.
3. Diazepam      (Valium) - Benzodiazepine for anxiety, seizures, and muscle spasms.
4. Diclofenac      (Voltaren) - NSAID for pain and inflammation.
5. Digoxin      (Lanoxin) - Treats heart failure and irregular heartbeats.
6. Diltiazem      (Cardizem) - Calcium channel blocker for blood pressure and chest      pain.
7. Diphenhydramine      (Benadryl) - Antihistamine for allergies and cold symptoms.
8. Divalproex      (Depakote) - Treats seizures, bipolar disorder, and migraines.
9. Dobutamine     - Inotrope for heart failure and cardiogenic shock.
10. Docusate      (Colace) - Stool softener for constipation.
11. Donepezil      (Aricept) - Treats Alzheimer’s disease.
12. Dorzolamide      (Trusopt) - Eye drop for glaucoma.
13. Doxycycline      (Vibramycin) - Antibiotic for bacterial infections.
14. Duloxetine      (Cymbalta) - SNRI for depression, anxiety, and nerve pain.

Medications Starting with E

1. Edoxaban      (Savaysa) - Blood thinner for clot prevention.
2. Efavirenz      (Sustiva) - Antiretroviral for HIV infection.
3. Eliquis      (Apixaban) - Blood thinner for clot prevention.
4. Enalapril      (Vasotec) - ACE inhibitor for high blood pressure.
5. Enoxaparin      (Lovenox) - Blood thinner for clot prevention.
6. Epinephrine      (EpiPen) - Treats severe allergic reactions (anaphylaxis).
7. Eplerenone      (Inspra) - Treats heart failure and high blood pressure.
8. Escitalopram      (Lexapro) - SSRI for depression and anxiety.
9. Esomeprazole      (Nexium) - Proton pump inhibitor for acid reflux.
10. Estradiol      (Estrace) - Hormone replacement therapy.
11. Estrogens,      Conjugated (Premarin) - Hormone replacement therapy.
12. Etanercept      (Enbrel) - Treats autoimmune diseases like rheumatoid arthritis.
13. Etravirine      (Intelence) - Antiretroviral for HIV infection.

Medications Starting with F

1. Famotidine      (Pepcid) - H2 blocker for acid reflux and ulcers.
2. Fenofibrate      (Tricor) - Lowers cholesterol and triglycerides.
3. Fentanyl      (Duragesic) - Potent opioid pain reliever.
4. Ferrous Sulfate - Iron supplement for anemia.
5. Finasteride      (Proscar, Propecia) - Treats enlarged prostate and hair loss.
6. Fluconazole      (Diflucan) - Antifungal medication.
7. Fluoxetine      (Prozac) - SSRI for depression, OCD, and anxiety.
8. Fluticasone      (Flonase, Flovent) - Corticosteroid for allergies and asthma.
9. Folic Acid - Vitamin supplement for anemia and pregnancy.
10. Furosemide      (Lasix) - Diuretic for fluid retention and high blood pressure.

Medications Starting with G

1. Gabapentin      (Neurontin) - Treats nerve pain and seizures.
2. Ganciclovir      (Cytovene) - Antiviral for cytomegalovirus infections.
3. Gemfibrozil      (Lopid) - Lowers cholesterol and triglycerides.
4. Glimepiride      (Amaryl) - Treats type 2 diabetes.
5. Glipizide      (Glucotrol) - Treats type 2 diabetes.
6. Glyburide      (Diabeta) - Treats type 2 diabetes.
7. Guanfacine      (Intuniv) - Treats ADHD and high blood pressure.

Medications Starting with H

1. Haloperidol      (Haldol) - Antipsychotic for schizophrenia and acute psychosis.
2. Heparin     - Blood thinner for preventing and treating blood clots.
3. Hydralazine      (Apresoline) - Treats high blood pressure and heart failure.
4. Hydrochlorothiazide      (Microzide) - Diuretic for high blood pressure and fluid retention.
5. Hydrocodone/Acetaminophen      (Norco, Vicodin) - Opioid pain reliever.
6. Hydrocortisone      (Cortef) - Corticosteroid for inflammation and allergic reactions.
7. Hydroxychloroquine      (Plaquenil) - Treats autoimmune diseases like lupus and rheumatoid      arthritis.
8. Hydroxyzine      (Vistaril, Atarax) - Antihistamine for anxiety and allergies.

Medications Starting with I

1. Ibuprofen      (Advil, Motrin) - NSAID for pain, inflammation, and fever.
2. Imatinib      (Gleevec) - Treats certain types of leukemia and cancer.
3. Imipramine      (Tofranil) - Tricyclic antidepressant for depression and bedwetting.
4. Indomethacin      (Indocin) - NSAID for arthritis and inflammation.
5. Insulin  Aspart (NovoLog) - Rapid-acting insulin for diabetes.
6. Insulin Glargine (Lantus) - Long-acting insulin for diabetes.
7. Ipratropium      (Atrovent) - Bronchodilator for COPD.
8. Irbesartan      (Avapro) - ARB for high blood pressure and kidney protection in      diabetes.
9. Isosorbide Mononitrate (Imdur) - Treats and prevents angina (chest pain).
10. Itraconazole      (Sporanox) - Antifungal for systemic infections.
11. Ivermectin   (Stromectol) antiparasitic medication. It is used to treat various parasitic infections, 

Medications Starting with K

1. Ketoconazole      (Nizoral) - Antifungal for skin and systemic infections.
2. Ketorolac      (Toradol) - NSAID for moderate to severe pain.
3. Klonopin      (Clonazepam) - Benzodiazepine for anxiety and seizures.
4. Klor-Con      (Potassium Chloride) - Treats and prevents low potassium levels.

Medications Starting with L

1. Labetalol      (Trandate) - Beta-blocker for high blood pressure.
2. Lamotrigine      (Lamictal) - Anticonvulsant for epilepsy and bipolar disorder.
3. Lansoprazole      (Prevacid) - Proton pump inhibitor for acid reflux.
4. Latanoprost      (Xalatan) - Eye drop for glaucoma.
5. Levetiracetam      (Keppra) - Anticonvulsant for seizures.
6. Levofloxacin      (Levaquin) - Antibiotic for bacterial infections.
7. Levothyroxine      (Synthroid) - Treats hypothyroidism.
8. Lidocaine      (Xylocaine) - Local anesthetic for pain relief.
9. Linagliptin      (Tradjenta) - Treats type 2 diabetes.
10. Lisinopril      (Zestril, Prinivil) - ACE inhibitor for high blood pressure and heart      failure.
11. Lithium      (Lithobid) - Mood stabilizer for bipolar disorder.
12. Lorazepam      (Ativan) - Benzodiazepine for anxiety and seizures.
13. Losartan      (Cozaar) - ARB for high blood pressure and kidney protection in      diabetes.
14. Lovastatin      (Mevacor) - Lowers cholesterol.

Medications Starting with M

1. Magnesium Sulfate - Treats low magnesium levels and eclampsia.
2. Meloxicam      (Mobic) - NSAID for arthritis.
3. Memantine      (Namenda) - Treats Alzheimer’s disease.
4. Metformin      (Glucophage) - First-line treatment for type 2 diabetes.
5. Methadone      (Dolophine) - Treats opioid dependence and chronic pain.
6. Methotrexate      (Rheumatrex) - Treats cancer and autoimmune diseases like rheumatoid      arthritis.
7. Methylphenidate      (Ritalin, Concerta) - Stimulant for ADHD and narcolepsy.
8. Methylprednisolone      (Medrol) - Corticosteroid for inflammation and allergic reactions.
9. Metoclopramide      (Reglan) - Treats nausea, vomiting, and gastroparesis.
10. Metoprolol      (Lopressor, Toprol XL) - Beta-blocker for high blood pressure and      heart conditions.

Medications Starting with N

1. Naloxone      (Narcan) - Reverses opioid overdose.
2. Naproxen      (Aleve) - NSAID for pain, inflammation, and fever.
3. Nateglinide      (Starlix) - Treats type 2 diabetes.
4. Nebivolol      (Bystolic) - Beta-blocker for high blood pressure.
5. Nefazodone     - Antidepressant for major depressive disorder.
6. Neomycin/Polymyxin      B/Bacitracin (Neosporin) - Antibiotic ointment for minor wounds.
7. Nevirapine      (Viramune) - Antiretroviral for HIV infection.
8. Nitrofurantoin      (Macrobid) - Antibiotic for urinary tract infections.
9. Nitroglycerin      (Nitrostat) - Treats and prevents angina (chest pain).
10. Norepinephrine      (Levophed) - Treats low blood pressure in shock.

Medications Starting with O

1. Olanzapine      (Zyprexa) - Antipsychotic for schizophrenia and bipolar disorder.
2. Olmesartan      (Benicar) - ARB for high blood pressure.
3. Omeprazole      (Prilosec) - Proton pump inhibitor for acid reflux and ulcers.
4. Ondansetron      (Zofran) - Treats nausea and vomiting, often used in chemotherapy.
5. Oseltamivir      (Tamiflu) - Antiviral for influenza.
6. Oxcarbazepine      (Trileptal) - Anticonvulsant for seizures.
7. Oxybutynin      (Ditropan) - Treats overactive bladder.
8. Oxycodone      (OxyContin) - Opioid pain reliever.
9. Oxycodone/Acetaminophen      (Percocet) - Combination opioid pain reliever.

Medications Starting with P

1. Pantoprazole      (Protonix) - Proton pump inhibitor for acid reflux and ulcers.
2. Paroxetine      (Paxil) - SSRI for depression, anxiety, and OCD.
3. Penicillin     - Broad-spectrum antibiotic.
4. Phenytoin      (Dilantin) - Anticonvulsant for seizures.
5. Pioglitazone      (Actos) - Treats type 2 diabetes.
6. Pneumococcal Vaccine (Prevnar, Pneumovax) - Prevents pneumococcal infections.
7. Polyethylene Glycol (Miralax) - Laxative for constipation.
8. Potassium Chloride (Klor-Con) - Treats and prevents low potassium levels.
9. Pramipexole      (Mirapex) - Treats Parkinson’s disease and restless leg syndrome.
10. Prasugrel      (Effient) - Antiplatelet to prevent blood clots.
11. Pravastatin      (Pravachol) - Lowers cholesterol.
12. Prednisolone      (Orapred) - Corticosteroid for inflammation and immune conditions.
13. Prednisone      (Deltasone) - Corticosteroid for inflammation and autoimmune diseases.
14. Pregabalin      (Lyrica) - Treats nerve pain and seizures.
15. Progesterone      (Prometrium) - Hormone replacement therapy.
16. Promethazine      (Phenergan) - Treats nausea, vomiting, and allergies.
17. Propranolol      (Inderal) - Beta-blocker for high blood pressure, anxiety, and      migraines.
18. Pseudoephedrine      (Sudafed) - Decongestant for colds and allergies.

Medications Starting with Q

1. Quetiapine      (Seroquel) - Antipsychotic for schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, and      depression.
2. Quinapril      (Accupril) - ACE inhibitor for high blood pressure and heart failure.

Medications Starting with R

1. Raloxifene      (Evista) - Treats osteoporosis in postmenopausal women.
2. Ramipril      (Altace) - ACE inhibitor for high blood pressure and heart failure.
3. Ranitidine      (Zantac) - H2 blocker for acid reflux and ulcers (withdrawn in many      countries).
4. Rifaximin      (Xifaxan) - Antibiotic for traveler’s diarrhea and IBS.
5. Risperidone      (Risperdal) - Antipsychotic for schizophrenia and bipolar disorder.
6. Rivaroxaban      (Xarelto) - Blood thinner to prevent and treat blood clots.
7. Ropinirole      (Requip) - Treats Parkinson’s disease and restless leg syndrome.
8. Rosuvastatin      (Crestor) - Lowers cholesterol and reduces cardiovascular risk.

Medications Starting with S

1. Salbutamol      (Ventolin) - Bronchodilator for asthma and COPD.
2. Sertraline      (Zoloft) - SSRI for depression, anxiety, and OCD.
3. Sildenafil      (Viagra) - Treats erectile dysfunction and pulmonary hypertension.
4. Simvastatin      (Zocor) - Lowers cholesterol and reduces cardiovascular risk.
5. Sitagliptin      (Januvia) - Treats type 2 diabetes.
6. Spironolactone      (Aldactone) - Diuretic for heart failure and high blood pressure.
7. Sucralfate      (Carafate) - Treats ulcers and protects the stomach lining.
8. Sumatriptan      (Imitrex) - Treats migraines and cluster headaches.

Medications Starting with T

1. Tacrolimus      (Prograf) - Immunosuppressant for organ transplant rejection      prevention.
2. Tadalafil      (Cialis) - Treats erectile dysfunction and benign prostatic      hyperplasia.
3. Tamoxifen      (Nolvadex) - Treats and prevents certain types of breast cancer.
4. Tamsulosin      (Flomax) - Treats benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH).
5. Temazepam      (Restoril) - Benzodiazepine for insomnia.
6. Terazosin      (Hytrin) - Alpha-blocker for high blood pressure and BPH.
7. Terbinafine      (Lamisil) - Antifungal for skin and nail infections.
8. Testosterone Cypionate an androgen, a type of steroid hormone 
9. Tetracycline     - Broad-spectrum antibiotic for bacterial infections.
10. Thiamine      (Vitamin B1) - Vitamin supplement for deficiency and Wernicke’s      encephalopathy.
11. Tiotropium      (Spiriva) - Long-acting bronchodilator for COPD.
12. Tizanidine      (Zanaflex) - Muscle relaxant for spasticity.
13. Tobramycin      (Tobrex) - Antibiotic for bacterial eye infections.
14. Tolterodine      (Detrol) - Treats overactive bladder.
15. Topiramate      (Topamax) - Anticonvulsant for epilepsy and migraines.
16. Tramadol      (Ultram) - Opioid pain reliever.
17. Trazodone      (Desyrel) - Antidepressant also used for insomnia.
18. Triamcinolone      (Kenalog) - Corticosteroid for inflammation and allergic reactions.
19. Triamterene/Hydrochlorothiazide      (Dyazide) - Combination diuretic for high blood pressure and fluid      retention.
20. Trastuzumab      (Herceptin) - Treats HER2-positive breast cancer.
21. Tretinoin      (Retin-A) - Treats acne and photoaging.
22. Trihexyphenidyl     - Treats Parkinson’s disease and drug-induced tremors.

Medications Starting with U

1. Umeclidinium      (Incruse Ellipta) - Long-acting bronchodilator for COPD.
2. Ursodiol      (Actigall) - Treats gallstones and certain liver disorders.

Medications Starting with V

1. Valacyclovir      (Valtrex) - Antiviral for herpes infections.
2. Valproic      Acid (Depakene) - Anticonvulsant for seizures and bipolar disorder.
3. Valsartan      (Diovan) - ARB for high blood pressure and heart failure.
4. Vancomycin      (Vancocin) - Antibiotic for serious bacterial infections.
5. Varenicline      (Chantix) - Helps with smoking cessation.
6. Venlafaxine      (Effexor) - SNRI for depression, anxiety, and panic disorders.
7. Verapamil      (Calan) - Calcium channel blocker for high blood pressure and chest      pain.
8. Vitamin D (Cholecalciferol, Ergocalciferol) - Vitamin supplement for bone      health and deficiency.
9. Voriconazole      (Vfend) - Antifungal for serious fungal infections.

Medications Starting with W

1. Warfarin      (Coumadin) - Blood thinner for preventing and treating blood clots.

Medications Starting with X

1. Xanax      (Alprazolam) - Benzodiazepine for anxiety and panic disorders.
2. Xarelto      (Rivaroxaban) - Blood thinner for preventing and treating blood clots.
3. Xylometazoline      (Otrivin) - Decongestant for nasal congestion.

Medications Starting with Y

1. Yaz      (Drospirenone/Ethinyl Estradiol) - Oral contraceptive for preventing      pregnancy.
2. Yervoy      (Ipilimumab) - Immunotherapy for certain cancers, including melanoma.

Medications Starting with Z

1. Zafirlukast      (Accolate) - Leukotriene receptor antagonist for asthma.
2. Zaleplon      (Sonata) - Treats insomnia.
3. Zidovudine      (Retrovir) - Antiretroviral for HIV infection.
4. Ziprasidone      (Geodon) - Antipsychotic for schizophrenia and bipolar disorder.
5. Zolpidem      (Ambien) - Treats insomnia.
6. Zonisamide      (Zonegran) - Anticonvulsant for seizures.
7. Zoledronic Acid (Reclast) - Treats osteoporosis and high calcium levels.
8. Zoster      Vaccine (Shingrix) - Prevents shingles.

The following is a partial list of medications for informational use only.  This material is provided for educational purposes only and is not intended for medical advice, diagnosis or treatment.