Gerontology Drugs

(Products approved for use in Canada)

Drug Class

Generic Name(s)

Trade Name(s)

CARDIOVASCULAR DISEASES

Diuretics

Thiazide and Related Diuretics

chlorthalidone

hydrochlorothiazide

HydroDiuril

indapamide

Lozide

metolazone

Zaroxolyn

Loop Diuretics

bumetanide

Burinex

ethacrynic acid

Edecrin

furosemide

Lasix

Potassium Sparing Diuretics

amiloride

Midamor

triamterene

Dyrenium

Potassium Sparing Diuretic, Aldosterone Antagonist

spironolactone

Aldactone

Combination Diuretics

amiloride + hydrochlorothiazide

Moduret

spironolactone + hydrochlorothiazide

Aldactazide

triamterene + hydrochlorothiazide

Dyazide

ACE Inhibitors

benazepril

Lotensin

captopril

Capoten

cilazapril

Inhibace

enalapril

Vasotec

fosinopril

Monopril

lisinopril

Prinivil, Zestril

perindopril

Coversyl

quinapril

Accupril

ramipril

Altace

trandolapril

Mavik

Drug Class

Generic Name(s)

Trade Name(s)

ACE Inhibitors + Diuretic

cilazapril + hydrochlorothiazide

Inhibace Plus

enalapril + hydrochlorothiazide

Vaseretic

lisinopril + hydrochlorothiazide

Prinzide, Zestoretic

quinapril + hydrochlorothiazide

Accuretic

AT1 Receptor Blockers (ARBs)

candesartan

Atacand

eprosartan

Teveten

irbesartan

Avapro

losartan

Cozaar

telmisartan

Micardis

valsartan

Diovan

AT1 Receptor Blockers (ARBs) + Diuretic

irbesartan + hydrochlorothiazide

Avalide

losartan + hydrochlorothiazide

Hyzaar

valsartan + hydrochlorothiazide

Diovan-HCT

Calcium Channel Blockers

amlodipine

Norvasc

diltiazem

Cardizem, Tiazac

felodipine

Plendil, Renedil

flunarizine

Sibelium

nifedipine

Adalat, Adalat XL

nimodipine

Nimotop

verapamil

Chronovera, Isoptin, Verelan

Alpha Receptor Blockers

doxazosin

Cardura

prazosin

Minipress

terazosin

Hytrin

Beta Receptor Blockers

acebutolol

Monitan, Sectral

atenolol

Tenormin

bisoprolol

Monocor

esmolol

Brevibloc

metoprolol

Betaloc, Lopresor

Drug Class

Generic Name(s)

Trade Name(s)

Beta Receptor Blockers

nadolol

Corgard

oxprenolol

Trasicor

pindolol

Visken

propranolol

Inderal

sotalol

Sotacor

timolol

Blocadren

Mixed Alpha and Beta Blockers

carvedilol

Coreg

labetalol

Trandate

Beta Blockers + Diuretic

atenolol + chlorthalidone

Tenoretic

pindolol + hydrochlorothiazide

Viskazide

propranolol + hydrochlorothiazide

Inderide

timolol + hydrochlorothiazide

Timolide

Direct Vasodilators

diazoxide

Hyperstat, Proglycem

hydralazine

Apresoline

minoxidil

Loniten

sodium nitroprusside

Nitrates

isosorbide dinitrate

Cedocard SR, Isordil

isosorbide-5-mononitrate

Imdur, Ismo

nitroglycerin

Minitran, Nitro-Dur, Nitrol, Nitrolingual, Nitrong SR, Nitrostat, Transderm-Nitro, Trinipatch

Inotropic Agents

dobutamine

Dobutrex

dopamine

Intropin

milrinone lactate

Primacor

Central Adrenergic Agonists

clonidine

Catapres

methyldopa

Aldomet

Peripheral Neuronal Blocking Agents

guanethidine

reserpine

Drug Class

Generic Name(s)

Trade Name(s)

Sympathomimetic Agents

epinephrine

Adrenalin

isoproterenol

Isuprel

milrinone lactate

Primacor

norepinephrine

Levophed

phenylephrine

Neo-Synephrine

Antiplatelet Agents

Adenosine Diphosphate Inhibitors

dipyridamole

Persantine

clopidogrel

Plavix

sulfinpyrazone

Anturan

ticlopidine

Ticlid

Glycoprotein IIb/IIIa Receptor Inhibitors

abciximab

Reopro

eptifibatide

Integrilin

tirofiban

Aggrastat

Thromboxane-A2 Inhibitors

acetylsalicylic acid

Aspirin, Ecotrin, Entrophen

Combination Products

acetylsalicylic acid + dipyridamole SR

Aggrenox

Anticoagulant Agents

Heparin

heparin sodium

Hepalean, Heparin Leo

Heparinoid

danaparoid

Orgaran

Low Molecular Weight Heparins

dalteparin

Fragmin

enoxaparin

Lovenox

nadroparin

Fraxiparine

tinzaparin

Innohep

Direct Thrombin Inhibitors

argatroban

Argatroban

bivalirudin

Angiomax

lepirudin

Refludan

Vitamin K Antagonists

warfarin

Coumadin

Various Anticoagulants

antithrombin III (human)

Thrombate III

fondaparinux

Arixtra

Drug Class

Generic Name(s)

Trade Name(s)

Thrombolytic Agents

alteplase (rtPA)

Activase

reteplase

Retavase

streptokinase

Kabikinase, Streptase

tenecteplase

TNKase

Lipid Lowering Agents

Bile acid sequestrants

cholestyramine

Questran

colestipol

Colestid

Cholesterol absorption inhibitor

ezetimibe

Ezetrol

HMG-CoA reductase inhibitors

atorvastatin

Lipitor

fluvastatin

Lescol

lovastatin

Mevacor

pravastatin

Pravachol

rosuvastatin

Crestor

simvastatin

Zocor

Niacin derivatives

niacin (nicotinic acid)

Fibrates

bezafibrate

Bezalip

fenofibrate

Lipidil Micro, Lipidil Supra

Gemfibrozil

Lopid

Cholesterol Absorption Inhibitor

Ezetimibe

Ezetrol

Drug Class

Generic Name(s)

Trade Name(s)

Antiarrhythmic Agents

Class IA

disopyramide

Rythmodan

procainamide

Procan, Pronestyl

quinidine bisulfate

Biquin Durules

quinidine sulfate

Quinidex Extentabs

Class IB

lidocaine

Xylocard

mexiletine

Mexitil

Class IC

flecainide

Tambocor

propafenone

Rythmol

Class II (beta-blockers)

esmolol

Brevibloc

propranolol

Inderal

sotalol

Sotacor

Class III

amiodarone

Cordarone

bretylium

ibutilide

Corvert

Class IV (Calcium Channel Blockers)

diltiazem

Cardizem, Tiazac

verapamil

Chronovera, Isoptin, Verelan

Miscellaneous

adenosine

Adenocard

digoxin

Lanoxin

Drug Class

Generic Name(s)

Trade Name(s)

PARKINSON’S DISEASE

Anticholinergic Agents

benztropine

Cogentin

biperiden

Akineton

diphenhydramine

Benadryl

ethopropazine

Parsitan

orphenadrine citrate

Norflex

orphenadrine hydrochloride

Disipal

procyclidine

Kemadrin

trihexyphenidyl

Dopamine Agonists

bromocriptine

Parlodel

cabergoline**

Dostinex

pergolide

Permax

pramipexole

Mirapex

ropinirole

Requip

Dopamine Precursors

levodopa

Dopamine Precursors and Decarboxylase Inhibitors

levodopa/benserazide

Prolopa

levodopa/carbidopa

Sinemet, Sinemet CR

Monoamine Oxidase (MAO) Inhibitors, Selective (Type B)

selegiline

Eldepryl

Various Dopaminergic Agents

amantadine

Symmetrel

COMT inhibitors

entacapone

Comtan

tolcapone***

** Cabergoline is not yet approved in Canada for use for Parkinson’s Disease

*** Available only via Health Canada’s Special Access Program

Drug Class

Generic Name(s)

Trade Name(s)

ALZHEIMER’S DISEASE

Centrally Acting Cholinesterase Inhibitors

donepezil

Aricept

galantamine

Reminyl

rivastigime

Exelon

Antipsychotics

chlorpromazine

Largactil

clozapine

Clozaril

flupenthixol

Fluanxol

fluphenazine

Modecate, Moditen

haloperidol

Haldol

loxapine

Loxapac

mesoridazine

Serentil

methotrimeprazine

Nozinan

olanzapine

Zyprexa, Zyprexa Zydis, Zyprexa Intramuscular

pericyazine

Neuleptil

perphenazine

Trilafon

pimozide

Orap

pipotiazine

Piportil

promazine

quetiapine

Seroquel

risperidone

Risperdal, Risperdal M-Tab, Risperdal Consta

thioproperazine

Majeptil

thioridazine

Mellaril

thiothixene

Navane

trifluoperazine

Stelazine

zuclopenthixol

Clopixol

N-methyl-D-aspartate (NMDA) Receptor Antagonist

memantine

Ebixa

Drug Class

Generic Name(s)

Trade Name(s)

DEPRESSION

Non-Selective Cyclic Antidepressants (TCA)

amitriptyline

Elavil

clomipramine

Anafranil

desipramine

Norpramin

doxepin

Sinequan, Triadapin

imipramine

Tofranil

maprotiline

Ludiomil

nortriptyline

Aventyl

trimipramine

Surmontil

Irreversible Monoamine Oxidase Inhibitors (MAOI)

phenelzine

Nardil

tranylcypromine

Parnate

Reversible Inhibitor of Monoamine Oxidase-A (RIMA)

moclobemide

Manerix

Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitors (SSRI)

citalopram

Celexa

fluoxetine

Prozac

fluvoxamine

Luvox

paroxetine

Paxil, Paxil CR

sertraline

Zoloft

Selective Serotonin Norepinephrine Reuptake Inhibitors (SSNRI)

venlafaxine

Effexor XR

Serotonin-2 Antagonists/ Reuptake Inhibitors (SARI)

trazodone

Desyrel

Noradrenergic/ Specific Serotonergic Agents (NaSSA)

mirtazapine

Remeron

Norepinephrine Dopamine Reuptake Inhibitor (NDRI)

bupropion

Wellbutrin SR (for treatment of depression), Zyban Smoking Cessation Aid)

Drug Class

Generic Name(s)

Trade Name(s)

STROKE

Antiplatelet Agents

Adenosine Diphosphate Inhibitors

dipyridamole

Persantine

dipyridamole + ASA

Aggrenox

sulfinpyrazone

Anturan

Fibrinogen-Platelet Binding Inhibitors

clopidogrel

Plavix

ticlopidine

Ticlid

Thromboxane-A2 Inhibitors

acetylsalicylic acid

Aspirin, Entrophen

Anticoagulant Agents

Heparins

heparin

Hepalean

Low Molecular Weight Heparins

dalteparin

Fragmin

enoxaparin

Lovenox

nadroparin

Fraxiparine

tinzaparin

Innohep

Vitamin K Antagonists

nicoumalone

Sintrom

warfarin

Coumadin

Various Anticoagulants

ancrod

Viprinex

antithrombin III (human)

Thrombate III

danaparoid

Orgaran

lepirudin

Refludan

Subarachnoid Hemorrhage Adjunct — Calcium Channel Blocking agent

nimodipine

Nimotop

Antifibrinolytic Agents

aminocaproic acid

Amicar

aprotinin

Trasylol

tranexamic acid

Cyklokapron

Thrombolytic Agents

alteplase

Activase rt-PA

reteplase

Retavase

streptokinase

Streptase

tenecteplase

TNKase

Drug Class

Generic Name(s)

Trade Name(s)

DIABETES

Insulins, Pork

insulin regular

Iletin II Regular

insulin NPH

Iletin II NPH

Insulins, Human

insulin regular

Humulin R, Novolin ge Toronto

insulin lente

Humulin L

insulin NPH

Humulin N, Novolin ge NPH

insulin ultralente

Humulin U

Insulins, Human, Mixed (Regular/NPH)

reg/NPH 10/90

Novolin ge 10/90

reg/NPH 20/80

Humulin 20/80, Novolin ge 20/80

reg/NPH 30/70

Humulin 30/70, Novolin ge 30/70

reg/NPH 40/60

Novolin ge 40/60

reg/NPH 50/50

Novolin ge 50/50

Insulin Analogues

insulin aspart

NovoRapid

insulin glargine

Lantus (approved, but not yet marketed in Canada)

insulin lispro

Humalog

insulin lispro 25% + neutral protamine lispro 75%

Humalog Mix 25

Sulfonylureas

chlorpropamide

gliclazide

Diamicron, Diamicron MR

glimepiride

Amaryl

glyburide

Diaβeta, Euglucon

tolbutamide

Meglitinides

nateglinide

Starlix

repaglinide

Gluconorm

Biguanide

metformin

Glucophage

α-Glucosidase Inhibitor

acarbose

Prandase

Drug Class

Generic Name(s)

Trade Name(s)

Thiazolidinediones (glitazones)

pioglitazone

Actos

rosiglitazone

Avandia

Combination Biguanide + Glitazone

metformin + rosiglitazone

Avandamet

Hyperglycemic Agents

diazoxide

Proglycem

glucagon

Drug Class

Generic Name(s)

Trade Name(s)

OSTEOARTHRITIS

Analgesics

Topical

capsaicin

Zostrix

methyl salicylate or triethanolamine (or trolamine) salicylate

Antiphlogistine Rub A-535, Bengay, Myoflex

Systemic

acetaminophen

Abenol, Atasol, Tempra, Tylenol

Nonsteroidal Anti-inflammatory Drugs (NSAIDs)

Salicylates

acetylsalicylic acid (ASA)

Aspirin, Entrophen

Pyrazole Derivatives

phenylbutazone

Other NSAIDs

diclofenac sodium

Voltaren

diflunisal

etodolac

Ultradol

fenoprofen

Nalfon

floctafenine

Idarac

flurbiprofen

Ansaid, Froben

ibuprofen

Advil, Motrin

indomethacin

Indocid

ketoprofen

Orudis, Orudis E, Oruvail

ketorolac

Toradol

mefenamic acid

Ponstan

nabumetone

Relafen

naproxen

Naprosyn

naproxen sodium

Anaprox

oxaprozin

Daypro

piroxicam

sulindac

tenoxicam

tiaprofenic acid

Surgam

tolmetin

Tolectin

Drug Class

Generic Name(s)

Trade Name(s)

NSAID + prostaglandin

diclofenac + misoprostol

Arthrotec

Topical NSAID

diclofenac

Pennsaid

COX-2 Selective Inhibitors

celecoxib

Celebrex

meloxicam

Mobicox

valdecoxib

Bextra

Corticosteroids (for intra-articular injection)

methylprednisolone acetate

Depo-Medrol

triamcinolone acetonide

Kenalog

triamcinolone diacetate

triamcinolone hexacetonide

Aristospan

Viscosupplements

hyaluronate sodium

Supartz

hyaluronic acid

Suplasyn

hylan G-F 20

Synvisc

Nutraceuticals

chondroitin

glucosamine

Drug Class

Generic Name(s)

Trade Name(s)

OSTEOPOROSIS

Bisphosphonates

alendronate

Fosamax

etidronate disodium

Didronel

etidronate + calcium carbonate

Didrocal

risedronate

Actonel

Calcitonin

calcitonin salmon, injection

Calcimar, Caltine

calcitonin salmon, intranasal

Miacalcin

Estrogens

conjugated estrogens

Premarin

estropipate

Ogen

micronized estradiol

Estrace

transdermal estradiol

Climara, Estraderm, Estradot, Estrogel, Oesclim, Vivelle

transdermal estradiol + norethindrone acetate

Estalis Sequi

Selective Estrogen Receptor Modulator

raloxifene

Evista

Vitamin D analogues

cholecalciferol (vitamin D3)**

ergocalciferol (vitamin D2)

Ostoforte

alfacalcidol

One-Alpha

calcitriol

Calcijex , Rocaltrol

Parathyroid hormone bone formation agent

teriparatide

Forteo

** Component of multiple vitamin products, calcium and vitamin D

products available as 400 IU and 1000 IU in single entity products

Drug Class

Generic Name(s)

Trade Name(s)

INFECTIOUS BACTERIAL DISEASES

Antibiotics

Natural Penicillins

penicillin G – oral, inj.

Crystapen

penicillin G benzathine – inj.

Bicillin L-A**

penicillin V – oral

Pen-Vee

Penicillinase-resistant (Antistaphyloccal) Penicillins

cloxacillin – oral, inj.

Extended-spectrum Penicillins (Aminopenicillins)

amoxicillin – oral

Amoxil

ampicillin – oral, inj.

Ampicin

bacampicillin – oral

Penglobe

pivampicillin – oral

Pondocillin

pivmecillinam – oral

Selexid

Anti-Pseudomonal Penicillins

piperacillin sodium – inj

Pipracil

Penicillin/Beta-lactamase Inhibitor Combinations

amoxicillin/clavulanate – oral

Clavulin

piperacillin/tazobactam – inj.

Tazocin

ticarcillin/clavulanate – inj.

Timentin

First Generation Cephalosporins

cefadroxil – oral

Duricef

cefazolin – inj.

Kefzol

cephalexin – oral

Second Generation Cephalosporins

cefaclor – oral

Ceclor

cefotetan – inj.

Cefotan

cefoxitin – inj.

cefprozil – oral

Cefzil

cefuroxime – inj.

Kefurox, Zinacef

cefuroxime axetil – oral

Ceftin

** Available only via Health Canada’s Special Access Program

Drug Class

Generic Name(s)

Trade Name(s)

Third Generation Cephalosporins

cefixime – oral

Suprax

cefotaxime – inj

Claforan

ceftazidime – inj

Fortaz, Tazidime

ceftizoxime – inj

Cefizox

ceftriaxone – inj

Rocephin

Fourth Generation Cephalosporins

cefepime – inj

Maxipime

Carbapenems

ertapenem – inj.

Ivanz

imipenem-cilastatin – inj.

Primaxin

meropenem – inj.

Merrem

Aminoglycosides

amikacin – inj.

Amikin

gentamicin – inj.

Garamycin

netilmicin – inj.

Netromycin

tobramycin– inj., inhalation

Nebcin, Tobi

Macrolides and Ketolides

azithromycin — oral, inj.

Zithromax

clarithromycin — oral

Biaxin, Biaxin XL

erythromycin — oral, inj.

EES, Erybid, Eryc, Erythrocin, Erythromid, PCE

telithromycin – oral

Ketec

Glycopeptides

vancomycin – oral, inj.

Vancocin

Tetracyclines

doxycycline – oral, inj.**

Vibra-Tabs

minocycline – oral

Minocin

tetracycline – oral

Sulfonamides, Combination Products

sulfadiazine + trimethoprim (co-trimazine) – oral

Coptin

sulfamethoxazole + trimethoprim (co-trimoxazole) – oral, inj.

Septra

sulfisoxazole + erythromycin – oral

Pediazole

** Available only via Health Canada’s Special Access Program

Drug Class

Generic Name(s)

Trade Name(s)

Fluoroquinolones

ciprofloxacin – oral, inj.

Cipro

gatifloxacin – oral, inj.

Tequin

levofloxacin – oral, inj.

Levaquin

moxifloxacin – oral, inj

Avelox

norfloxacin – oral

ofloxacin – oral

Floxin

Various Antibiotics

chloramphenicol – oral, inj.

Chloromycetin

clindamycin – oral, inj., vaginal cream

Dalacin C

fusidic acid – oral, inj., topical, ophthalmic

Fucidin

linezolid – oral, inj.

Zyvoxam

metronidazole – oral, inj., vaginal cream

Flagyl

quinupristin + dalfopristin – inj.

Synercid

Urinary Anti-infectives

fosfomycin

Monurol

methenamine

HipRex, Mandelamine

nalidixic acid

NegGram

nitrofurantoin

MacroBID, Macrodantin

trimethoprim

Proloprim

trimethoprim/sulfadiazine (co-trimazine)

Coptin

Drug Class

Generic Name(s)

Trade Name(s)

INFECTIOUS VIRAL DISEASES

Neuraminidase Inhibitors

oseltamivir — oral

Tamiflu

zanamivir — inhaled

Relenza

Nucleoside Antivirals

ribavirin – aerosol, inj.**

Virazole

ribavirin (oral) + interferon alfa-2b (inj.)

Rebetron

Other Antivirals

amantadine — oral

Symmetrel

Influenza Vaccine

influenza virus vaccine (inactivated, split-virus)

Fluzone, Fluviral S/F, Vaxigrip

** Available only via Health Canada’s Special Access Program

Drug Class

Generic Name(s)

Trade Name(s)

CANCER

Alkylating Agents

Alkyl sulphonates

busulfan

Myleran

Ethylene Imines

thiotepa

Methylhydrazine and Triazine Derivatives

dacarbazine

DTIC

procarbazine

Natulan

temozolomide

Temodal

Nitrogen Mustard Analogues

chlorambucil

Leukeran

cyclophosphamide

Cytoxan, Procytox

estramustine

Emcyt

ifosfamide

Ifex

mechlorethamine

Mustargen

melphalan

Alkeran

Nitrosoureas

carmustine (BCNU)

BiCNU

lomustine (CCNU)

CeeNU

streptozocin

Zanosar

Alkylator-like Agents

Platinum Complexes

carboplatin

Paraplatin

cisplatin

Platinol

oxaliplatin

Eloxatin (widely used, but not approved for use in Canada)

Antimetabolites

Folic Acid Analogues

methotrexate

raltitrexed

Tomudex

Purine Analogues

cladribine

Leustatin

fludarabine

Fludara

mercaptopurine (6-MP)

Purinethol

thioguanine

Lanvis

Pyrimidine Analogues

capecitabine

Xeloda

cytarabine (Ara-C)

Cytosar

cytarabine liposome

DepoCyt

5-fluorouracil (5-FU)

Adrucil, Efudex, Fluoroplex

Drug Class

Generic Name(s)

Trade Name(s)

Cytidine Analogues

gemcitabine

Gemzar

Urea Derivatives

hydroxyurea

Hydrea

Various Enzymes

asparaginase

Kidrolase

pegaspargase

Oncaspar

Antitumour Antibiotics

Anthracyclines

daunorubicin

Cerubidine

doxorubicin

Adriamycin

doxorubicin pegylated liposomes

Caelyx

epirubicin

Pharmorubicin

idarubicin

Idamycin

valrubicin

Valtaxin

Actinomycins

dactinomycin (actinomycin D)

Cosmegen

Various Cytotoxic Antibiotics

bleomycin

Blenoxane

mitomycin C

Mutamycin

mitoxantrone

Novantrone

pentostatin

Nipent

Plant Alkaloids and Other Natural Products

Camptothecin Derivatives

irinotecan

Camptosar

topotecan

Hycamtin

Epipodophyllotoxins

etoposide (VP-16)

Vepesid

teniposide

Vumon

Taxanes

docetaxel

Taxotere

paclitaxel

Taxol

Vinca Alkaloids and Analogues

vinblastine

vincristine

vindesine

Eldisine

vinorelbine

Navelbine

Drug Class

Generic Name(s)

Trade Name(s)

Various Antineoplastics

amsacrine

Amsa P-D

porfimer

Photofrin

procarbazine

Natulan

rituximab

Rituxan

trastuzumab

Herceptin

tretinoin (all-trans retinoic acid), systemic

Vesanoid

Tyrosine Kinase Inhibitors

erlotinib

Tarceva

gefitinib

Iressa

imatinib

Gleevec

Monoclonal Antibodies

rituximab

Rituxan

trastuzumab

Herceptin

Various Antineoplastics

amsacrine

Amsa PD

porfimer

Photofrin

tretinoin (all-trans retinoic acid), systemic

Vesanoid

Hormonal Agents

Adrenocorticosteroids

dexamethasone

Decadron

prednisone

Adrenocorticosteroid Suppressants

mitotane

Lysodren

Aromatase Inhibitors

anastrozole

Arimidex

exemestane

Aromasin

letrozole

Femara

Antiandrogens

bicalutamide

Casodex

cyproterone

Androcur

flutamide

Euflex

nilutamide

Anandron

Drug Class

Generic Name(s)

Trade Name(s)

Antiestrogens

tamoxifen

Nolvadex, Tamofen, Tamone

Estrogens

conjugated estrogen

ethinyl estradiol

diethylstilbestrol

Honvol

Gonadotropin Releasing Hormone Analogues

leuprolide

Lupron

Luteinizing Hormone Releasing Hormone Agonists

buserelin

Suprefact

goserelin

Zoladex

Progestins

medroxyprogesterone

Depo-Provera, Provera

megestrol acetate

Megace

Somatostatin Analogue

octreotide

Sandostatin

Immunomodulating Agents

Biological Response Modifiers

aldesleukin

Proleukin

interferon alfa-2a

Roferon

interferon alfa-2b

Intron A

Immunotherapeutic Agents

BCG vaccine (Bacillus Calmette Guerin)

Immucyst, Oncotice, Pacis

melanoma theraccine

Melacine

Agents for Prevention of Chemotherapy-Induced Toxicity

amifostine

Ethyol

dexrazoxane

Zinecard

leucovorin calcium (or folinic acid)

mesna

Uromitexan

Antirejection Agent

tacrolimus

Prograf

Drug Class

Generic Name(s)

Trade Name(s)

GENITOURINARY DISORDERS

Urinary Incontinence

Sympathomimetic Agents

epinephrine

Adrenalin

isoproterenol

Isuprel

norepinephrine

Levophed

phenylephrine

Neo-Synephrine

pseudoephedrine

Eltor 120, Sudafed

Anticholinergic / Antispasmodic Agents

dicyclomine

Bentylol

flavoxate

Urispas

oxybutynin

Ditropan

propantheline

Propanthel, Pro-Banthine

tolterodine

Detrol

Erectile Dysfunction

Oral

PDE-5 inhibitors

sildenafil

Viagra

tadalafil

Cialis

vardenafil

Levitra

Miscellaneous therapies

bromocriptine

Parlodel

trazodone

Desyrel

testosterone – oral

Andriol

testosterone – topical

Androgel, Androderm

testosterone – injection

Delatestryl

yohimbine

Yocon

Intraurethral Agents

alprostadil

MUSE

Intracavernosal Injections

alprostadil

Caverject

papaverine

phentolamine

Rogitine

Drug Class

Generic Name(s)

Trade Name(s)

Benign Prostatic Hypertrophy

5-alpha-reductase inhibitor

dutasteride

Avodart

finasteride

Proscar

Alpha-adrenergic Antagonists

alfuzosin

Xatral

doxazosin

Cardura

tamsulosin

Flomax

terazosin

Hytrin

Drug Class

Generic Name(s)

Trade Name(s)

INSOMNIA

Hypnotics and Sedatives

Aldehydes and Derivatives

chloral hydrate

paraldehyde

Barbiturates

amobarbital

Amytal

pentobarbital

Nembutal

phenobarbital

Barbilixir, Luminal

secobarbital

Seconal

Benzodiazepine Derivatives

alprazolam

Xanax

bromazepam

Lectopam

clorazepate

Tranxene

diazepam

Valium, Vivol

flurazepam

Dalmane

lorazepam

Ativan

midazolam

Versed

nitrazepam

Mogadon

oxazepam

Serax

temazepam

Restoril

triazolam

Halcion

Cyclopyrrolones

zopiclone

Imovane

Pyrazolopyrimidines

zaleplon

Starnoc

Various Hypnotics and Sedatives

ethchlorvynol

Placidyl

MALNUTRITION

Growth hormone

Somatrem

Protropin

Somatropin

Humatrope, Nutropin, Saizen

Drug Class

Generic Name(s)

Trade Name(s)

GLAUCOMA

Alpha agonists

apraclonidine

Lopidine

brimonidine tartrate

Alphagan, Alphagan P

Adrenergic agonists

dipivefrin

Propine

Beta-blockers

betaxolol

Betoptic S

levobunolol

Betagan Liquifilm

timiolol maleate

Timoptic, Timoptic XE

Carbonic anhydrase inhibitors

brinzolamide

Azopt

dorzolamide

Trusopt

Combination carbonic anhydrase inhibitor + beta-blocker

dorzolamide + timolol maleate

Cosopt

Cholinergic agonists

pilocarpine

Pilopine HS4

Combination cholinergic agonist + beta-blocker

pilocarpine + timolol maleate

Timpilo 2, Timpilo 4

Prostaglandin analogues

bimatoprost

Lumigan

latanoprost

Xalatan

travoprost

Travatan

unoprostone

Rescula