When a drug has been researched and developed by a pharmaceutical company, it is released for sale under a name that the drug company attaches to the drug, the socalled brand name. List of brand name drugs and their generic equivalents sorted alphabetically by brand name and their generic substitute. The index at the end of the pdf lists the names of generic and brand name drugs. List the ways that medications can affect the body p 6. A pharmacy technician will want to know as many top 200 drug names and their fda approved uses as possible. Most medicines have two names, a generic and a brand name. Odd names take root it provides listings of common names, scientific names, synonyms and etymology and is packed with papers, reports, discussions of herbal medicine and. The drug list is a complete list of covered drugs used to treat common. Initial dose is 50 mg, increasing by 50 mg every 47 days. Learn this useful medicine list to increase your vocabulary in english. The most common route for medications is orally by mouth in the form of pills, capsules. Withdrawal symptoms can occur if you stop taking this drug abruptly. Do not take ranolazine if you have severe liver disease. Page numbers in bold indicate the primary location for a particular plant.
These drugs are addictive if you take them for a long period of time or abuse them. If treatment is considered necessary, sometimes more than one medication is prescribed. Ismps list of confused drug names contains lookalike and soundalike lasa name pairs, of medications that have been published in the ismp medication safety alert. Its important for people with heart disease and those who care for them to understand the meds, follow the labels. If youre working in a pharmacy, an internship, on the job training, or a pharmacy tech program you should follow what your program requires. List of common antidotes nurses should know nurseslabs. View list of generic and brand names of drugs used for treatment of common cold. Who model list of essential medicines world health organization. This document is ps47, one of a series of the veterinary medicinelarge animal clinical sciences department, ufifas extension. The brand name is decided by the maker or makers of the medicine. These medicines are most often used to treat type 2 diabetes. The herbal database is dedicated to the tea plant, camellia sinensis, the source of commercial tea. Common names are often amusing, insightful and indicative of the previous virtues or uses of the plant.
Street names commercial names common forms common ways taken dea schedule brown sugar, china white, dope, h, horse, junk, skag, skunk, smack, white horse with otc cold medicine and antihistamine. Use this table as a reference to help you learn more about the medication youre taking. Common, tagalog, and scientific names of fruits and. Top 100 best healing medicinal herbs, spices and plants names, health benefits and medicinal uses duration. High blood pressure is a common problem in people who. Benzodiazepines are a class of drugs prescribed in the us. Cheese no commercial uses white or brownish powder, or black sticky substance known as black tar heroin. Identify important drug interactions identify generic terms associated with a class of drugs. An antidote is a substance that can counteract a form of poisoning. Nonsteroidal antiinflammatory drugs nsaids many nonsteroidal antiinflammatory drugs nsaids used to treat inflammation, fever, and pain are available overthecounter. Printer friendly version pdf icon pdf common human coronaviruses, including types 229e, nl63, oc43, and hku1, usually cause mild to moderate upperrespiratory tract illnesses, like the common cold. There are several brand and generic names for acetaminophen. With a wellstocked medicine cabinet, firstaid kit, or medicine bag which can be stored out of reach and is portable, you can quickly deal with rashes, fevers, and other common baby ailments as well as handle the ins and outs of daily baby care. Common heart disease drugs there are many drugs prescribed for heart disease.
Medicine prefixes and suffixes february 15th, 2018 pharmacy blog when you first begin to study drugs, one thing hits you very, very quickly namely, the sheer volume of drug names and categories that need to be committed to memory. Common medication for people receiving haemodialysis. Monographs cover generic and brand name, drug class and. Photographic plates are referred to by plate numbers. Common, tagalog, and scientific names of fruits and vegetables 3 t 2 foreword t his publication was developed to provide information on local and scientific names of fruits and vegetables grown on guam.
Data sources include ibm watson micromedex updated 4 may 2020, cerner multum updated 4 may 2020, wolters kluwer updated. Search for other drug names not listed below select the drug name below to show drug description, drug classification, other common drug names, and information from key government agencies on the reasons why prescribed, how medication should be used, and what possible side effects could occur. List of high blood pressure hypertension medications. Learn medical vocabulary which includes medicine names with pictures and examples. Corticosteroids fluticasone propionate brand names. Commonly used drugs charts national institute on drug. This medication should be takenearly in the evening, or halfdose in the evening and the other half at bedtime to avoid morning hangover. Pdf drugs medicines are considered either the primary therapy or an. Elavil is known forpain relieving effects and ability to help sleep.
A division of health care service corporation, a mutual legal reserve company, an independent licensee of the blue cross and blue shield association. Your doctor has sent you for a test called a urinalysis ua. Certain generic drug products are listed by their proprietary name, and are indicated with an asterisk. The use of any medicinenet or any medicinenet partner or licensor trademark, trade name, or service mark without. The different kinds of diabetes medicines are listed on the next few pages. A to z list of over 24000 prescription and overthecounter medicines for both. This is a list of psychiatric medications used by psychiatrists and other physicians to treat mental illness or distress the list is ordered alphabetically according to the condition or conditions, then by the generic name of each medication. The herbal database a listing of herbs, spices, and. Be aware, however, notice is given that botanical scientific names. Most people get infected with one or more of these viruses at some point in their lives.
View in context i was glad to see that you knew george and tom and darley, for i had never heard of them before and therefore could not be sure that you had. Tooth discoloration com provides accurate and independent information on more than 24,000 prescription. If several companies make the same generic drug, then the drug may be known by several brand names. Index of common names bush medicine of the bahamas. Make a salt solution by dissolving 9 tablespoonfuls of cooking salt in a pint of water. The plant is common in alluvial flood plains of lowlands such as the flood plains of kallafo formed by the wabe shebelle river. Other brands, company names, product names and logos in the guide are also trademarks, service marks, or trade names of medicinenet, its partners or licensors. When the search box appears, type the name of your drug. The biggest causes of death are considered heart disease, cancer, and stroke. Some people have common problems like headaches, dizziness, or an. Wolters kluwer health is a leading provider of information for professionals and students in medicine, nursing, allied health, pharmacy and the pharmaceutical industry. Hydrocodone, generic zocor, lisinopril, generic synthroid, and generic norvasc top the 2010 list of the mostprescribed drugs in the u.
This test may be done when you are admitted to the hospital. Although primary used in the treatment of ocd, a doctor may prescribe it for depression. Gives the information of the team worked for the preparation of ebook of hand book of domestic medicine and common ayurvedic remedies. Institute for safe medication practices since 2008, ismp has maintained a list of drug name pairs and trios with. Widely used as an effective tapeworm expectorant and often sold on the open markets. The following are antidotes that should be familiarized by the nurse to respond to this emergency situation quickly table of antidotes. The generic name describes the main chemical in the drug. Please refer to the subject index for common plant names from other parts of the book. Recognize generic and brand names in selected cases state maximum doses identify routes of administration identify important adverse reactions seen with selected classes of drugs. Drug trademarks and servicemarks are the property of their respective thirdparty owners.
A fourth of americans annual healthcare costs go towards treatment for those diseases. Recognize generic and brand names in selected cases state maximum doses. Commonly prescribed standard formulary medications this list is a sample of commonly prescribed generic and formular formulary brand drugs are noted with names in uppercase. Common brand names include tylenol, panadol, and tempra. Search pubmed with the familiar term for a drug or chemical. Index of comprehensive articles on common prescription and otc medications and drugs. They are manmade and are used for the treatment of anxiety, panic disorders, insomnia, pms, and nervousness. The list is not exhaustive and not all drugs are used regularly in all countries. The most common reason for this confusion arises from the different names attached to the same medicine.
Furthermore it promotes prescription by generic names. Rspt 1410 common respiratory drugs amarillo college. Villa, wifewoman, missis kennan, for so he heard her variously called. List of psychiatric medications by condition treated.
Common medication classifications and adverseside effects this is not an all inclusive list medication classification common use common names common adverse side effects antibiotics pay close attention to any student allergies. The medical industry has risen vastly in costs over the last decade. Typically, memorizing the top 200 drugs list is recommended. The term antidote is a greek word meaning given against. This material is provided for educational purposes only and is not intended for medical advice, diagnosis or treatment.
Common names definition of common names by medical. This index includes common plant names appearing in chapter 5. Brand names and generic medications glaucoma research. View and print our formatted baby medicine chest checklist medical and firstaid supplies. The nlm controlled vocabulary, the medical subject headings mesh, accounts for a wide variety of synonyms. Pain medications these are commonly prescribed after a cardiac procedure or surgery. Pdf commonly used drugs uses, side effects, bioavailability. For each class of drugs discussed the student should be able to. This post will help you familiarize with the common antidotes that are used in the hospital setting. Common medication classifications and adverseside effects. However, its likely that your medications fall into the categories described in the table below. Common medication your kidney doctor may prescribe some of the possible side effects how to make the most of your medication over the counter medicines. The index at the end of the pdf lists the names of generic and brand name drugs from a to z. Healthcare delivery institutions, health insurance bodies, standards setting institutions for medicines, medicine price control bodies, health economists and other healthcare stakeholders will be immensely benefitted in framing their policies.