26/01/2024
**50 COMMONLY USED DRUGS WITH THEIR USE, DOSE & SIDE EFFEC
1. **Ibuprofen:**
- **Use:** Pain relief, anti-inflammatory.
- **Dose:** Usually 200-400 mg every 4-6 hours as needed.
- **Side Effects:** Stomach upset, ulcers, dizziness.
2. **Amoxicillin:**
- **Use:** Antibiotic for bacterial infections.
- **Dose:** Varies based on the infection, typically 500 mg every 8 hours.
- **Side Effects:** Nausea, diarrhea, rash.
3. **Lisinopril:**
- **Use:** High blood pressure, heart failure.
- **Dose:** Usually 10-40 mg once a day.
- **Side Effects:** Dizziness, cough, kidney problems.
4. **Lorazepam:**
- **Use:** Anxiety disorders, insomnia.
- **Dose:** 1-2 mg, 2-3 times a day.
- **Side Effects:** Drowsiness, confusion, dependency with long-term use.
5. **Simvastatin:**
- **Use:** Lowering cholesterol levels.
- **Dose:** 10-40 mg once a day in the evening.
- **Side Effects:** Muscle pain, liver problems, digestive issues.
6. **Omeprazole:**
- **Use:** Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), stomach ulcers.
- **Dose:** 20 mg once a day, before a meal.
- **Side Effects:** Headache, nausea, vitamin B12 deficiency with long-term use.
7. **Metformin:**
- **Use:** Type 2 diabetes.
- **Dose:** Typically starts at 500 mg or 850 mg once or twice a day.
- **Side Effects:** Gastrointestinal upset, lactic acidosis (rare but serious).
8. **Albuterol:**
- **Use:** Asthma, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD).
- **Dose:** Inhalation, 1-2 puffs every 4-6 hours as needed.
- **Side Effects:** Increased heart rate, tremors, headache.
9. **Sertraline:**
- **Use:** Depression, anxiety disorders, obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD).
- **Dose:** Usually starts at 50 mg once a day, can be increased.
- **Side Effects:** Nausea, insomnia, s*xual dysfunction.
10. **Warfarin:**
- **Use:** Blood thinning to prevent clots.
- **Dose:** Individualized based on blood tests, typically 2-10 mg once a day.
- **Side Effects:** Bleeding (risk of excessive bleeding), interactions with many other drugs and foods.
11. **Acetaminophen (Tylenol):**
- **Use:** Pain relief, fever reduction.
- **Dose:** Typically 500-1000 mg every 4-6 hours as needed.
- **Side Effects:** Liver damage (with high doses or prolonged use), allergic reactions.
12. **Citalopram:**
- **Use:** Depression, panic disorder.
- **Dose:** Usually starts at 20 mg once a day, can be increased.
- **Side Effects:** Nausea, drowsiness, s*xual dysfunction.
13. **Levothyroxine:**
- **Use:** Hypothyroidism (underactive thyroid).
- **Dose:** Individualized based on thyroid function tests, usually taken once a day in the morning.
- **Side Effects:** Overdosing can lead to hyperthyroidism symptoms, such as rapid heartbeat and insomnia.
14. **Hydrochlorothiazide:**
- **Use:** High blood pressure, edema (fluid retention).
- **Dose:** 12.5-50 mg once a day.
- **Side Effects:** Electrolyte imbalance (low potassium levels), increased urination.
15. **Ranitidine:**
- **Use:** Heartburn, stomach ulcers.
- **Dose:** 150 mg twice a day or 300 mg once a day.
- **Side Effects:** Headache, constipation, diarrhea.
16. **Diazepam:**
- **Use:** Anxiety disorders, muscle spasms, alcohol withdrawal.
- **Dose:** Varies based on the condition, typically 2-10 mg, 2-4 times a day.
- **Side Effects:** Drowsiness, dizziness, dependence with long-term use.
17. **Metoprolol:**
- **Use:** High blood pressure, angina, heart failure.
- **Dose:** Varies based on the condition, usually 25-200 mg once a day.
- **Side Effects:** Fatigue, slow heart rate, low blood pressure.
18. **Fluoxetine:**
- **Use:** Depression, panic disorder, bulimia nervosa.
- **Dose:** Usually starts at 20 mg once a day, can be increased.
- **Side Effects:** Nausea, insomnia, s*xual dysfunction.
19. **Prednisone:**
- **Use:** Inflammatory conditions, allergies, autoimmune disorders.
- **Dose:** Varies widely based on the condition, typically 5-60 mg per day.
- **Side Effects:** Weight gain, mood swings, increased risk of infections.
20. **Gabapentin:**
- **Use:** Nerve pain, seizures, restless legs syndrome.
- **Dose:** Varies based on the condition, usually starts at 300 mg, 3 times a day.
- **Side Effects:** Dizziness, drowsiness, swelling of extremities.
16. **Diazepam:**
- **Use:** Anxiety disorders, muscle spasms, alcohol withdrawal.
- **Dose:** Varies based on the condition, typically 2-10 mg, 2-4 times a day.
- **Side Effects:** Drowsiness, dizziness, dependence with long-term use.
17. **Metoprolol:**
- **Use:** High blood pressure, angina, heart failure.
- **Dose:** Varies based on the condition, usually 25-200 mg once a day.
- **Side Effects:** Fatigue, slow heart rate, low blood pressure.
18. **Fluoxetine:**
- **Use:** Depression, panic disorder, bulimia nervosa.
- **Dose:** Usually starts at 20 mg once a day, can be increased.
- **Side Effects:** Nausea, insomnia, s*xual dysfunction.
19. **Prednisone:**
- **Use:** Inflammatory conditions, allergies, autoimmune disorders.
- **Dose:** Varies widely based on the condition, typically 5-60 mg per day.
- **Side Effects:** Weight gain, mood swings, increased risk of infections.
20. **Gabapentin:**
- **Use:** Nerve pain, seizures, restless legs syndrome.
- **Dose:** Varies based on the condition, usually starts at 300 mg, 3 times a day.
- **Side Effects:** Dizziness, drowsiness, swelling of extremities.
21. **Amlodipine:**
- **Use:** High blood pressure, angina (chest pain).
- **Dose:** Usually 5-10 mg once a day.
- **Side Effects:** Swelling in ankles/feet, dizziness, flushing.
22. **Atorvastatin:**
- **Use:** Lowering cholesterol levels.
- **Dose:** 10-80 mg once a day.
- **Side Effects:** Muscle pain, liver problems, digestive issues.
23. **Venlafaxine:**
- **Use:** Depression, anxiety disorders.
- **Dose:** Varies, often starts at 75 mg once a day.
- **Side Effects:** Nausea, drowsiness, increased blood pressure.
24. **Loratadine:**
- **Use:** Allergies.
- **Dose:** 10 mg once a day.
- **Side Effects:** Headache, dry mouth, fatigue.
25. **Morphine:**
- **Use:** Severe pain (such as after surgery or injury), cancer pain.
- **Dose:** Varies widely based on the form of the drug and individual tolerance.
- **Side Effects:** Drowsiness, constipation, respiratory depression (slow breathing).
26. **Ciprofloxacin:**
- **Use:** Bacterial infections.
- **Dose:** Varies based on the type and severity of the infection, usually 250-750 mg every 12 hours.
- **Side Effects:** Nausea, diarrhea, tendon rupture (rare but serious).
27. **Escitalopram:**
- **Use:** Depression, generalized anxiety disorder.
- **Dose:** Usually starts at 10 mg once a day, can be increased.
- **Side Effects:** Insomnia, drowsiness, s*xual dysfunction.
28. **Oxycodone:**
- **Use:** Moderate to severe pain.
- **Dose:** Varies based on the form of the drug and individual tolerance, often starts at 5 mg every 4-6 hours.
- **Side Effects:** Drowsiness, constipation, potential for addiction.
29. **Metronidazole:**
- **Use:** Bacterial and protozoal infections.
- **Dose:** Varies based on the infection, typically 500 mg every 6 hours.
- **Side Effects:** Nausea, metallic taste in mouth, rare but serious allergic reactions.
30. **Risperidone:**
- **Use:** Schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, irritability associated with autistic disorder.
- **Dose:** Varies based on the condition, often starts at 0.5 mg once or twice a day.
- **Side Effects:** Drowsiness, weight gain, increased risk of stroke in elderly patients with dementia-related psychosis.
31. **Tramadol:**
- **Use:** Moderate to moderately severe pain.
- **Dose:** Typically 50-100 mg every 4-6 hours as needed.
- **Side Effects:** Dizziness, nausea, potential for dependence.
32. **Duloxetine:**
- **Use:** Major depressive disorder, generalized anxiety disorder, chronic musculoskeletal pain.
- **Dose:** Usually starts at 30 mg once a day, can be increased.
- **Side Effects:** Nausea, dry mouth, increased sweating.
33. **Montelukast:**
- **Use:** Asthma, allergic rhinitis.
- **Dose:** 10 mg once a day in the evening.
- **Side Effects:** Headache, stomach pain, mood or behavior changes (rare).
34. **Carvedilol:**
- **Use:** High blood pressure, heart failure.
- **Dose:** Varies based on the condition, often starts at 3.125 mg twice a day.
- **Side Effects:** Dizziness, fatigue, low blood pressure.
35. **Alprazolam:**
- **Use:** Anxiety disorders, panic disorders.
- **Dose:** Varies based on the condition, often starts at 0.25 mg two to three times a day.
- **Side Effects:** Drowsiness, confusion, dependence with long-term use.
36. **Hydrocodone/Acetaminophen:**
- **Use:** Severe pain relief.
- **Dose:** Varies based on the form and individual tolerance, often 5-10 mg of hydrocodone combined with 325-500 mg of acetaminophen every 4-6 hours as needed.
- **Side Effects:** Drowsiness, constipation, potential for dependence.
37. **Celecoxib:**
- **Use:** Osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, acute pain.
- **Dose:** Usually 100-200 mg once a day.
- **Side Effects:** Stomach upset, headache, increased risk of cardiovascular events.
38. **Tadalafil:**
- **Use:** Erectile dysfunction, benign prostatic hyperplasia.
- **Dose:** Varies based on the condition, often 5-20 mg once a day as needed.
- **Side Effects:** Headache, back pain, muscle aches.
39. **Rosuvastatin:**
- **Use:** Lowering cholesterol levels.
- **Dose:** Usually 5-40 mg once a day.
- **Side Effects:** Muscle pain, liver problems, digestive issues.
40. **Levetiracetam:**
- **Use:** Epilepsy, seizures.
- **Dose:** Varies based on the condition, often starts at 500 mg twice a day.
- **Side Effects:** Drowsiness, weakness, mood changes.
41. **Ranitidine:**
- **Use:** Heartburn, stomach ulcers.
- **Dose:** 150 mg twice a day or 300 mg once a day.
- **Side Effects:** Headache, constipation, diarrhea.
42. **Cetirizine:**
- **Use:** Allergies, hay fever.
- **Dose:** 5-10 mg once a day.
- **Side Effects:** Drowsiness (though less common than with older antihistamines), dry mouth.
43. **Esomeprazole:**
- **Use:** Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), stomach ulcers.
- **Dose:** 20-40 mg once a day.
- **Side Effects:** Headache, nausea, stomach pain.
44. **Methylphenidate:**
- **Use:** Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD).
- **Dose:** Varies based on the specific medication (e.g., Concerta, Ritalin), often taken once or twice a day.
- **Side Effects:** Loss of appetite, insomnia, increased heart rate.
45. **Aripiprazole:**
- **Use:** Schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, major depressive disorder.
- **Dose:** Varies based on the condition, often starts at 10-15 mg once a day.
- **Side Effects:** Drowsiness, restlessness, weight gain.
46. **Esomeprazole:**
- **Use:** Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), stomach ulcers.
- **Dose:** 20-40 mg once a day.
- **Side Effects:** Headache, nausea, stomach pain.
47. **Methylphenidate:**
- **Use:** Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD).
- **Dose:** Varies based on the specific medication (e.g., Concerta, Ritalin), often taken once or twice a day.
- **Side Effects:** Loss of appetite, insomnia, increased heart rate.
48. **Aripiprazole:**
- **Use:** Schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, major depressive disorder.
- **Dose:** Varies based on the condition, often starts at 10-15 mg once a day.
- **Side Effects:** Drowsiness, restlessness, weight gain.
49. **Metoclopramide:**
- **Use:** Gastrointestinal disorders, nausea, vomiting.
- **Dose:** 10-15 mg, 3-4 times a day before meals.
- **Side Effects:** Drowsiness, restlessness, movement disorders.
50. **Olanzapine:**
- **Use:** Schizophrenia, bipolar disorder.
- **Dose:** Varies based on the condition, often starts at 5-10 mg once a day.
- **Side Effects:** Weight gain, drowsiness, increased cholesterol levels.
51. **Dexamethasone:**
- **Use:** Inflammation, certain types of cancer, severe allergies.
- **Dose:** Varies based on the condition, often given as a low to moderate dose.
- **Side Effects:** Increased appetite, insomnia, mood swings.
52. **Lansoprazole:**
- **Use:** Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), stomach ulcers.
- **Dose:** 15-30 mg once a day before a meal.
- **Side Effects:** Headache, diarrhea, stomach pain.
53. **Bupropion:**
- **Use:** Depression, smoking cessation.
- **Dose:** Varies based on the condition, often starts at 150 mg once or twice a day.
- **Side Effects:** Insomnia, dry mouth, seizures (rare but serious).
54. **Hydralazine:**
- **Use:** High blood pressure, heart failure.
- **Dose:** Varies based on the condition, often starts at 10-50 mg four times a day.
- **Side Effects:** Dizziness, headache, rapid heartbeat.
55. **Citalopram:**
- **Use:** Depression, panic disorder.
- **Dose:** Usually starts at 20 mg once a day, can be increased.
- **Side Effects:** Nausea, drowsiness, s*xual dysfunction.