Top 20 Prescription Drugs

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Side 1: Drug name as listed below

Side 2: Classification, brand name, primary and secondary purposes (what the medication is used for), routes
of administration, most common side effects, and serious adverse effects

Atorvastatin Calcium (Lipitor) HMG CoA reductase inhibitors, reduce bad levels of cholesterol
and triglycerides in the blood while increasing good levels of cholesterol;
lower risks of stroke, heart attack and other heart complications.
Side Effects: headache, backpain, nausea, painful urination, fatigue,
weak muscles, confusion, fever, loss of appetite, itching
Administered orally
Levothyroxine (Synthroid, Levoxyl) Hormone, treat hypothyroidism, treat enlarge
thyroid gland and thyroid cancer.
Side Effects: Nausea, vomiting, fever, trouble breathing, excessive
sweating, hair loss, weight loss, heart complications, rash, hives, rage
Administered by mouth and injection
Lisinopril (Prinivil, Zestril) ACE inhibitor, treat high blood pressure and heart failure
Side Effects: Headache, dizziness, persistent cough, low blood pressure
chest pain, swelling, trouble breathing, kidney and liver complications,
arrhythmia
Administered orally, tablet
Omeprazole (Prilosec) Proton-pump Inhibitor, treat heartburn, a damaged
esophagus, stomach ulcers, and gastroesophageal reflux disease
Side Effects: Headache, nausea, diarrhea, fever, stomach inflammation,
low magnesium level, seizures, kidney damage, bone fractures
Administered orally, capsule
Metformin (Fortamet, Glumetza) Anti-diabetic meds, Control high blood pressure,
treat type 2 diabetes
Side Effects: Abdominal pain, diarrhea, fever, muscle pain, weight loss,
sleepiness, fast or slow heart rate, lactic acidosis, anemia
Administered orally
Amlodipine (Norvasc) Treat high blood pressure and chest pains; calcium channel
blocker that dilates blood vessels improving blood flow
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Side Effects: Dizziness, stomach pain, nausea, swelling, chest pain,
hypotension, fainting
Administered by mouth
Simvastatin (FloLipid, Zocor) Statin, treat high cholesterol and triglyceride levels,
reduce risks of heart attack and stroke
Side Effects: Head ache, nausea, joint and muscle pain, rash, kidney
failure, blood in urine or stool, anemia
Administered orally, tablet and suspension
Hydrocodone/Acetaminophen (Norco, Vicodin) Narcotic, Controlled Substance. Treat moderate to
severe pain High risk for addiction, can cause respiratory distress and
death when taken in high doses or with other substances, like alcohol.
Side Effects: Nausea, dizziness, drowsiness, skin rash, swelling, itchiness,
confusion, trouble breathing, drug dependence
Administered orally, tablet and suspension
Metoprolol ER (Lopressor, Toprol XL) Succinate, extended-release. Beta Blocker, affects
heart & circulation, treat angina and hypertension, prevent heart attacks
Side Effects: Dizziness, confusion, nightmares, slow heartbeats,
shortness of breath
Administered orally, tablet
Losartan (Cozaar) Antihypertensive Drug, treat high blood pressure, reduce risks
of stroke and treat kidney disease in diabetics
Side Effects: Dizziness, back pain, stuffy nose, low blood sugar, chest
pain, hypotension, high potassium levels, swelling in face or throat,
kidney disease
Administered orally, tablet
Azithromycin (Zithromax) Antibiotic, treat certain infections caused by bacteria
Side Effects: abdominal pain, nausea, vomiting, tiredness, dark urine,
trouble breathing, hives, QT prolongation
Administered orally, tablet & suspension, eye drop, intravenous
Zolpidem (Ambien, Edluar) Sedative, treat insomnia
Side Effects: Headache, drowsiness, dry mouth, trouble breathing,
muscle pain, allergic reaction, depression, amnesia, hallucinations
Administered orally, tablet and spray
Hydrochlorothiazide (Microzide) Diuretic, treat high blood pressure and fluid retention or
edema
Side Effects: Hypotension, headache, weakness, tingling in hands, feet
and legs, blurred vision, severe skin reaction, kidney failure,
Administered orally, tablet or capsule
Furosemide (Lasix) Diuretic, treat fluid retention (edema) and swelling caused by
congestive heart failure, liver disease, kidney disease, and other medical
conditions
Side Effects: Nausea, diarrhea, stomach cramps, itching or rash, vertigo,
low thyroid hormone levels, liver damage, pancreatitis, hearing loss
Administered orally, tablet and solution
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Metoprolol (Lopressor) Beta Blocker, treat high blood pressure, chest pain (angina),
and heart failure.
Side Effects: Heartburn, nausea, diarrhea, runny nose, constipation,
shortness of breath, excessive swelling, fainting, rapid heartbeat
Administered orally, tablet and injectable solution
Pantoprazole (Protonix) Proton-pump inhibitor, treat gastroesophageal reflux disease
(GERD) and a damaged esophagus, treat high levels of stomach acid
caused by tumors
Side Effects: Nausea, abdominal pain, joint pain, seizures, tremors,
muscle weakness, numbness, bone fractures, skin rash
Administered orally, tablet and liquid suspension, IV form
Gabapentin (Neurontin) nerve pain meds & anticonvulsant, treat seizures and pain
caused by shingles
Side Effects: Dizziness, fever, jerky movements, trouble speaking, double
vision, mood changes, anxiety, serious allergic reactions
Administered orally, tablet
Amoxicillin (Moxatag) Penicillin antibiotic, treat infections and stomach ulcers
Side Effect: nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, rash, hypersensitivity reactions,
blisters, liver damage
Administered orally, tablet and liquid suspension
Prednisone (Deltasone, Rayos) Steroid, treat many diseases and conditions,
especially those associated with inflammation
Side Effects: Confusion, restlessness, acne, thinning skin, nausea, mood
swings, eye pain, high blood sugar, swelling
Administered orally, tablet & liquid
Sertraline (Zoloft) Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitor (SSRI) treat depression,
obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), posttraumatic stress disorder
(PTSD), premenstrual dysphoric disorder (PMDD), social anxiety
disorder, and panic disorder
Side Effects: Nausea, loss of appetite, increase sweating, agitation, nose
bleed, urine leakage, aggressiveness, suicide attempt, coma, seizures,
low sodium levels

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