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: Non- Prescription Drugs / OTC Drugs : Prescription Drugs : Controlled/Scheduled Substances
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BAYER
GENERIC NAME BRAND NAME THERAPEUTIC CLASS P’COLOGIC INDICATION DOSAGE FORM AND DISPENSING INFORMATION
CATEGORY STRENGHT
Citric Acid Alka-Seltzer Antacid Heart burn Effervescent tablets Dissolve in water
Sodium bicarbonate Analgesic Acid indigestion (1000mg;1916mg;325mg) PO q4hr PRN
Aspirin Sour stomach accompanied
with body ache
Vit. B-Complex Berocca Vitamins &/ Minerals Vit. deficiency in periods of Effervescent Tablet May be taken w/ or w/o food.
Ascorbic Acid fatigue and stress. Adult: 1-2 tab daily.
Calcium
Magnesium
Zinc
BOEHRINGER INGELHEIM
GENERIC NAME BRAND NAME THERAPEUTIC CLASS P’COLOGIC INDICATION DOSAGE FORM AND DISPENSING INFORMATION
CATEGORY STRENGHT
Bromhexine HCL Bisolvon Secretolytic therapy in acute Capsule (16mg) Taken w/ food.
& chronic bronchopulmonary Tablet (8mg) Tab & Cap: 1 tid
dse. assoc. w/ abnormal Syrup (adult: 8mg/5ml x Syrup: 5ml tid
mucus secretion. 60ml)
HNBB Buscopan Antispasmodic Acute GI, biliary & GU spasm Sugar coated tablet Taken w/ or w/o food.
(10mg) 1-2 tab 3-5 times daily.
Buscopan inj. Ampule (Injection: 20mg) Inj: IV, IM, SC (1.5mg/kg)
Clonidine HCl Catapres Anti-HTN HTN Tablet (75mcg;150mcg) Taken w/ or w/o food.
Ampule (Infusion: 1 tab bid, increased every 2nd or 3rd
150mcg/ml) day.
PFIZER
GENERIC NAME BRAND NAME THERAPEUTIC CLASS P’COLOGIC INDICATION DOSAGE FORM AND DISPENSING INFORMATION
CATEGORY STRENGHT
Clindamycin Dalacin-C Antibiotics Upper & Lower resp. tract, Capsule (150mg, 300mg) Cap: Taken w/ or w/o food.
gynecological, intra- Injection (150mg/ml) Swallowed whole w/ full glass of
abdominal infections Granules water, in an upright position.
Granules: Taken w/ food.
Chlorpropamide Diabenese Anti-DM Txt of Type II DM. (Can’t Tablet (250mg) Best work if it is taken at the same
control blood sugar levels by time each day
diet & exercise alone)
Gemfibrozil Lopid Dyslipidaemic agent Primary prev. of CHD & MI in Capsule (300mg) Take on an empty stomach
patiens w/ Tablet (600mg; 900mg) Take ½ hr before meals
hypercholesterolemia, mixed
dyslipidemia.
Treatment of other
dyslipidemia (Fredrickson
types III, V)
Txt of adults w/ elevated
serum TGL.
Carbocisteine Loviscol Mucolytic Adjunctive therapy for chronic Capsule (500mg) Taken w/ food
disorder of respiratory tract Ped. Syrup (100mg/5ml x
associated with excessive or 60ml)
viscous mucus (chronic Inf. Oral drops (50mg/ml x
bronchitis, COPD) 15 ml)
Gabapentin Neurontin Anticonvulsant Txt of neuropathic pain in Capsule (100mg; 300mg; Taken w/ or w/o food
adults. 400mg; 600mg) Tab: Max: 3600mg/day
Therapy for partial seizures.
Hydrocortisone Na Solu-cortef Corticosteroid hormones Endocrine disorder Vial Inj sol’n. (100mg x Inj: IV
succinate Severe acute & chronic 2ml; 250mg x 2ml; 500mg
allergic & inflammatory ophth x 2ml)
dse. Dry pack Inj. (100mg x
Induce diuresis or remission 2ml)
of proteinuria.
Mngt. of neoplastic dse.
Piperacillin Tazocin Antibiotic Penicillin Bacterial septicemia, UTI and Powder for inj. (2g/250mg; Dose for elderly should be adjusted
Tazobactam gyhecologic infection. 4g/50mg) on the presence of renal
Bacterial infection in insufficiency
neuropenic patients in
combination with an amino
glycoside
Oxytetracycline HCl Terramycin Eye anti-infective Treatment of superficial Eye oint. (3.5g) Instill 4-6 times daily.
Polymyxin B sulfate Antiseptic ocular infections involving the
conjunctiva and/or cornea
due to susceptible
microorganism
ABBOTT
GENERIC NAME BRAND NAME THERAPEUTIC CLASS P’COLOGIC INDICATION DOSAGE FORM AND DISPENSING INFORMATION
CATEGORY STRENGHT
Valproic acid Depakene Anticonvulsant Patients w/ partial seizures. Syrup (250mg/5ml x Taken w/ food.
120ml) Adult: 15mg/kg/day
Lactulose Duphalac Laxative Constipation Syrup (3.3g/ml) Maybe taken w/ or w/o food.
Hepatic Protectors Treatment and prevention of 15-45m/day. Swallow dose in one,
hepatic coma or precoma. do not keep in mouth.
Clarithromycin Klaricid Antibiotic Macrolides Treatment to lower and upper Tablet (250mg; 500mg) Maybe taken w/ or w/o food.
respiratory tract, skin and soft OD tab (500mg) OD Tab: take w/ meals. Swallow whole,
tissue. do not crush/ chew.
Odontogenic infections
Betahistine diHCl Serc Antivertigo Meniere’s dse. Tablet (8mg; 16mg; Taken w/ food
Attacks of vertigo, tinnitus 24mg)
INTERPHIL
GENERIC NAME BRAND NAME THERAPEUTIC CLASS P’COLOGIC INDICATION DOSAGE FORM AND DISPENSING INFORMATION
CATEGORY STRENGHT
Calamine Caladryl Antihistamine Relief of itchiness, due to Lotion (30ml) Apply on the affected skin area tid-
Dihenhydramine HCl insect bites, skin allergy. qid.
Avoid applying to blistered, raw or
oozing areas of skin including
chickenpox lesion.
ORGANON
GENERIC NAME BRAND NAME THERAPEUTIC CLASS P’COLOGIC INDICATION DOSAGE FORM AND DISPENSING INFORMATION
CATEGORY STRENGHT
loratidine Claritin Antihistamine Relief of s/sx of chronic Tablet (10mg) Taken w/ or w/o food.
urticarial & other allergic Syrup (5mg/5ml x 30ml) 1 tab / 2 tsp daily.
dermatologic disorders
JANSSEN
GENERIC NAME BRAND NAME THERAPEUTIC CLASS P’COLOGIC INDICATION DOSAGE FORM AND DISPENSING INFORMATION
CATEGORY STRENGHT
Fentanyl Durogesic Analgesic Opioid Chronic pain particularly Transdermal Patch
cancer pain. (12mcg/hr; 25mcg/hr;
50mcg/hr)
Domperidone Motilium film coated Anti-emetic N&V Film coated tablet (10mg) Take on an empty stomach. Take
tab GERD Oral suspension (1mg/ml 15-30 min before meals.
Upper abdominal pain x 100ml)
Motilium Suspension
AMHERST LAB
GENERIC NAME BRAND NAME THERAPEUTIC CLASS P’COLOGIC INDICATION DOSAGE FORM AND DISPENSING INFORMATION
CATEGORY STRENGHT
Naproxen sodium 220mg Anti-inflammatory NSAID Relief of mild to moderate Tablet (220mg; 550mg) Taken w/ food.
Eskelan/Skelan Analgesic pain (toothache, headache, 220mg: 1 tab 8-12 hourly
etc.) 550mg: 1 tab bid
550mg Dysmenorrhea
Symptomatic treatment of RA,
acute gout
A.MENARINI
GENERIC NAME BRAND NAME THERAPEUTIC CLASS P’COLOGIC INDICATION DOSAGE FORM AND DISPENSING INFORMATION
CATEGORY STRENGHT
Silver sulfadiazine Flammazine Antibiotic Prev & Txt of infections in Cream (1% x 5g) Apply 2-3 mm thick over the affected
burns & other types of wound. (1% x 20g) area
(1% x 50g)
(1% x 100g)
Haloperidol Haldol Antipsychotics Txt of chronic schizophrenia, Ampule (Injection: 25-75mg daily, may be increased
psychoses, mental or 50mg/ml) dosing by 50mg depending on
behavioral problems etc. patients response
Nalbuphine HCl Nubain Analgesic Opioid Moderate to severe pain Sol’n for inj. (10mg/ml x Inj: SC, IV, IM
Relief of pain during labor & 1ml)
pain in following MI.
Ursodeoxycholic acid Ursofalk Cholelitholytics Cholestatic liver disease, Capsule (250mg) Taken w/ food
cholesterol gallstone FC Tablet (500mg)
dissolution, biliary reflux
gastritis
GLAXOSMITHKLINE
GENERIC NAME BRAND NAME THERAPEUTIC CLASS P’COLOGIC INDICATION DOSAGE FORM AND DISPENSING INFORMATION
CATEGORY STRENGHT
NTG Deponit Anti-angina Prophylaxis of angina Transdermal Patch (5mg) Apply 1 patch daily and may
pectoris. increase to 2 if necessary
Long-term treatment of CHD.
Treatment of CHF in
combination with digitalis
and/or diuretics.
ISDN Isoket Anti-angina Severe/ unstable angina Tablet (5mg; 10mg) Tab: 5mg/10mg is taken
pectoris. Sustained released tablet sublingually, taken ½ hour before
Prev. & relief of coronary (20mg) meals.
spasm. Modified release tab Inj: IV 2-12ml/hr. Max: 5mg w/in 3o-
Maintenance therapy after MI (50mg) min period.
Infusion sol’n. (1mg/ml x
10ml)
Salbutamol sulfate Ventolin Antiastmathic Treatment and prevention of Tablet (2mg) Take on an empty stomach
bronchial asthma, bronchitis, Syrup (2mg/5ml x 60ml) Take 1 hr before 2 hrs after meals.
emphysema with associated MDI (100mcg/inhalation)
reversible airways obstruction Nebules (2.5mg/2.5ml)
Ranitidine HCl Zantac Antiulcerants H2 receptor antagonist Duodenal and gastric benign Tablets (150mg; 300; Maybe taken w/ or w/o food
ulcer, smoking associated 75mg) For prevention of symptoms
Zantac 75 duodenal ulcer relapse, Inj. (25mg/ml) associated with consuming
duodenal ulcer associated food/drink, take ½-1 hr before hand
with H. pylori infection
SCHERING
GENERIC NAME BRAND NAME THERAPEUTIC CLASS P’COLOGIC INDICATION DOSAGE FORM AND DISPENSING INFORMATION
CATEGORY STRENGHT
Dobutamine HCl Dobuject Cardiac drug Inotropic support of Infusion sol’n. It should not be mixed with alkaline
myocardium in the txt of acute (250mg/5ml) solution
CHF
Theophylline Theo-dur Bronchodilator Xanthine Dervative Treatment of symptoms of ER Tablet (100mg; Maybe taken with or without food
asthma, bronchitis and 400mg) and don’t take it the same way every
emphysema time.
ASPEN
GENERIC NAME BRAND NAME THERAPEUTIC CLASS P’COLOGIC INDICATION DOSAGE FORM AND DISPENSING INFORMATION
CATEGORY STRENGHT
Erythromycin estolate Ilosone Anti-infectives Macrolides Upper and lower respiratory Oral susp. (125mg/5ml x Take on an empty stomach
tract, skin and soft tissue 60ml; 250mg/5ml x 60ml) Best taken 1 hr. before or 2 hrs. after
infections to mild to moderate Oral drops (100mg/ml x meals.
severity. 10ml) Maybe taken w/ meals to reduce GI
Prev. for pertussis. discomfort.
Primary syphilis in penicillin
allergic patients
Intestinal amoebiasis
VIRGO PHARMACEUTICAL
GENERIC NAME BRAND NAME THERAPEUTIC CLASS P’COLOGIC INDICATION DOSAGE FORM AND DISPENSING INFORMATION
CATEGORY STRENGHT
Dapsone Lepravir Antileprotics Used to treat dermatitis Tablet (100mg) Take on an empty stomach.
herpetiformis
Hansen’s dse
Decrease swelling and
stopping the growth of
bacteria
HOSPIRA
GENERIC NAME BRAND NAME THERAPEUTIC CLASS P’COLOGIC INDICATION DOSAGE FORM AND DISPENSING INFORMATION
CATEGORY STRENGHT
Noradrenaline Levophed Vasoconstrictor Emergency measure in BP Ampule (Infusion: 1mg/ml Infusion: IV- 0.5ml-1ml/min
bitartrate restoration in cases of acute x 2ml)
HYPOtension.
DOMPE
GENERIC NAME BRAND NAME THERAPEUTIC CLASS P’COLOGIC INDICATION DOSAGE FORM AND DISPENSING INFORMATION
CATEGORY STRENGHT
Levodropopizine Levopront Anti-tussive Symptomatic txt for cough. Syrup (30mg/5ml x 60ml) Take on an empty stomach
(30mg/5ml x 120ml) All doses to be taken tid
ASTRAZENECA
GENERIC NAME BRAND NAME THERAPEUTIC CLASS P’COLOGIC INDICATION DOSAGE FORM AND DISPENSING INFORMATION
CATEGORY STRENGHT
Omeprazole Losec Anti-reflux agents PPI Duodenal CA Capsule (10mg; 20mg) Capsule : For patients with
Antiulcerants Prev. of relapse of duodenal Inj. Sol’n. (40mg) swallowing difficulties, the cap may
ulcer be opened and the contents
Severe reflux esophagitis swallowed or suspended in a slightly
Dyspepsia acidic fluid
Symptomatic GERD
Esomeprazole Nexium Anti-reflux agents PPI Symptomatic GERD Multiple unit pellet system Taken w/ or w/o food
Antiulcerants Erosive reflux esophagitis tablet (20mg; 40mg) MUPS tab: For patient with
Duodenal CA caused by H. Granules oral suspension swallowing difficulties the tab may be
pylori (10mg) dispersed in a non-carbonated drink.
Powder (Inj.: 40mg) Do not chew/crush the tab/pellets.
The dispersion may also be
administered via a NGT.
Lidocaine HCl Xylocaine Anaethetics Nasal preocedures, oral and Inj. (2% x 5ml) 25-30mg/min dose injected slowly in
dental procedure, procedures Topical spray (10% x incremental dose
in the larynx, trachea, and 50ml)
bronchi
SANOFI-AVENTIS
GENERIC NAME BRAND NAME THERAPEUTIC CLASS P’COLOGIC INDICATION DOSAGE FORM AND DISPENSING INFORMATION
CATEGORY STRENGHT
Magnesium hydroxide Maalox-Plus Antacid Gastritis and duodenitis Chewable tablet (Al(OH)3: Take with food. Take 20-6- min after
Aluminum hydroxide Antiflatulence accompanied by flatulence, 200mg; Mg(OH)2: 200mg; meals and at bedtime
Simethicone post-op gas Simethicone: 25mg) Tablet: Chew well
Oral susp (Al(OH)3:
225mg; Mg(OH)2: 200mg;
Simethicone: 25mg)
MERCK & COMPANY INC.
GENERIC NAME BRAND NAME THERAPEUTIC CLASS P’COLOGIC INDICATION DOSAGE FORM AND DISPENSING INFORMATION
CATEGORY STRENGHT
Amiloride Midamor Diuretic K-Sparing Diuretic Preventing development of Tablet (5mg) Take the drug before 6pm to prevent
low blood potassium or disturbing sleep due to polyuria
helping to restore normal
blood potassium in patients
with high blood pressure or
heart failure
FARMEA
GENERIC NAME BRAND NAME THERAPEUTIC CLASS P’COLOGIC INDICATION DOSAGE FORM AND DISPENSING INFORMATION
CATEGORY STRENGHT
Cholestyramine Questran Hyperlipidemia Prevention of CHD in men with Powder for oral susp (4g) Take other drugs 1 hr. before or 4-6 hrs.
primary hyper cholesterolemia after taking Questran
unresponsive to diet and other
appropriate measures
MUNDIPHARMA
GENERIC NAME BRAND NAME THERAPEUTIC CLASS P’COLOGIC INDICATION DOSAGE FORM AND DISPENSING INFORMATION
CATEGORY STRENGHT
Senna Senokot Laxative Relief of constipation Tablet (187mg) Tab: Max: 2 tab tid
Taken w/ or w/o food.
Taken preferably at bedtime
SANDOZ
GENERIC NAME BRAND NAME THERAPEUTIC CLASS P’COLOGIC INDICATION DOSAGE FORM AND DISPENSING INFORMATION
CATEGORY STRENGHT
Gentamicin sulfate Servigenta Antibiotics Aminoglycosides GUT, resp tract, bones & joints, Inj sol’n. (Ampule: Inj.: IM, IV
CNS infections 80mg/2ml)
Gonorrhea, endocarditis
RECKITT
GENERIC NAME BRAND NAME THERAPEUTIC CLASS P’COLOGIC INDICATION DOSAGE FORM AND DISPENSING INFORMATION
CATEGORY STRENGHT
Dichlorobenzyl alcohol Strepsils Antibiotic Relief of mouth and throat Lozenges (1.2mg; 0.6mg) Dissolve 1 loz in the mouth every 2-3 hrs.
Amylmetacresol infections
CSL BEHRING
GENERIC NAME BRAND NAME THERAPEUTIC CLASS P’COLOGIC INDICATION DOSAGE FORM AND DISPENSING INFORMATION
CATEGORY STRENGHT
Streptokinase Streptase Thrombolytic Dissolve blood clots that have Powder Inj. (1.5million) Inj: IV
formed in the blood vessels. It is 5ml of physiological saline should be
used immediately after symptoms injected into the vacuum striptease vial
of a heart attack occur to improve
patient survival
NOVANTIS HEALTHCARE
GENERIC NAME BRAND NAME THERAPEUTIC CLASS P’COLOGIC INDICATION DOSAGE FORM AND DISPENSING INFORMATION
CATEGORY STRENGHT
Synthetic oxytocin Syntocinon Drugs acting on uterus Induction or enhancement of labor Inj. Sol’n. (10 IV amp) For postparum hemorrhage, it is
in selected cases of uterine administered slowly via IV and directly for
interia, caesarean section, IM
prevention
Txt of postpartum uterine
antonylhemorrhage, adjunctive
therapy or management of
incomplete, inevitable or missed
abortion
f
ROCHE
GENERIC NAME BRAND NAME THERAPEUTIC CLASS P’COLOGIC INDICATION DOSAGE FORM AND DISPENSING INFORMATION
CATEGORY STRENGHT
Ketorolac trometamol Toradol Analgesic NSAID Mngt. of acute pain Inj. (Ampule: 30mg/ml x Max duration of treatment is 2 days.
Toothache 1ml)
Gynecological surgery
SANOFI-AVENTIS
GENERIC NAME BRAND NAME THERAPEUTIC CLASS P’COLOGIC INDICATION DOSAGE FORM AND DISPENSING INFORMATION
CATEGORY STRENGHT
GENERIC NAME BRAND NAME THERAPEUTIC CLASS P’COLOGIC INDICATION DOSAGE FORM AND DISPENSING INFORMATION
CATEGORY STRENGHT