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  • Latanoprost

    Brands Classes DEA Class; Rx Common Brand Names; Xalatan, Xelpros, Iyuzeh Antiglaucoma, Prostaglandin Agonists Description Ophthalmic analog of prostaglandin F2-alphaUsed for increased intraocular pressure in patients with open-angle glaucoma or ocular hypertensionAssociated with increased pigmentation of iris, eyelid, and eyelashes Indications Indicated for the reduction of elevated intraocular pressure (IOP) in patients with open-angle glaucoma or…

  • Bimatoprost

    Brands Classes DEA Class; Rx Common Brand Names; Latisse, Lumigan, Durysta Antiglaucoma, Prostaglandin Agonists Description Synthetic analog of prostaglandin; available as an ophthalmic solution and intracameral implantUsed to lower IOP in patients with open-angle glaucoma or ocular hypertension; also approved for hypotrichosisAssociated with increased pigmentation of eyelashes, iris, and periorbital tissue; changes in iridal pigmentation…

  • Misoprostol

    Brands Classes DEA Class; Rx Common Brand Names; Cytotec Gastrointestinal Agents, Other;  Prostaglandins, Endocrine Description Synthetic, oral prostaglandin E1 (PGE1) analog approved for prevention of gastric ulcers secondary to use of nonsteroidal antiinflammatory drugs (NSAIDs); taken for the duration of NSAID therapyBoxed warning regarding the abortifacient effects and reproductive risk; females of childbearing age must…

  • Lubiprostone

    Brands Classes DEA Class; Rx Common Brand Names; Amitiza IBS Agents;  Laxatives, Other Description Chloride channel (CIC-2) activatorUsed to treat adults with chronic idiopathic constipation or opiate agonist-induced constipation (OIC), and in adult women with constipation-predominant irritable bowel syndrome (IBS-C)Most common side effect is nausea Indications Indicated for the treatment of chronic idiopathic constipation (e.g.,…

  • Alprostadil

    Brands Classes DEA Class; Rx Common Brand Names; Caverject, Edex, Muse, PGE1, Prostaglandin E1, Viridal Prostaglandins, Genitourinary Description Prostaglandin E-1 Used for erectile dysfunction (ED) and to maintain patency of ductus arteriosus in neonates until surgeryErectile dysfunction products include an intraurethral insert (Muse) and intracavernosal injection (Caverject or Edex); other dosage forms under investigationProstin VR Pediatric is…

  • Phentermine

    Brands Classes DEA Class; Rx Common Brand Names; Adipex P, Lomaira CNS Stimulants, Anorexiants;  Stimulants;  Sympathomimetic Description Oral sympathomimetic amine pharmacologically similar to amphetaminesUsed for short-term (a few weeks) treatment of exogenous obesity in patients 17 years and older; use generally not recommended by guidelines due to lack of longer-term health benefitsNot recommended for long-term…

  • Diethylpropion

    Brands Classes DEA Class; Rx Common Brand Names;  CNS Stimulants, Anorexiants;  Stimulants;  Sympathomimetic Description Oral sympathomimetic amine that is pharmacologically similar to amphetaminesUsed for the short-term treatment (i.e., a few weeks) of exogenous obesity; not generally recommended by guidelines due to lack of longer-term health benefitsNot to be used for long-term weight management Indications Indicated…

  • Ergotamine

    Brands Classes DEA Class; Rx Common Brand Names; Ergomar Ergot Derivatives Description Ergot alkaloid; roughly 70% effective for relief of migraine. Prolonged use/excessive dose can lead to ergotism, dependence, or rebound HA; do not exceed daily and weekly dose limits. Indications Indicated for the acute treatment of migraine. Contraindications Hypersensitivity to drug or excipients Concomitant…

  • Dihydroergotamine

    Brands Classes DEA Class; Rx Common Brand Names; D.H.E. 45, Migranal, Trudhesa Ergot Derivatives Description Parenteral and nasally administered ergotamine derivativeUsed for the treatment of acute migraine with or without aura and cluster headacheAssociated with serious adverse cardiac and cerebrovascular events; cardiovascular evaluation recommended prior to starting therapy Indications Indicated for the acute treatment of…

  • Zolmitriptan

    Brands Classes DEA Class; Rx Common Brand Names; Zomig, Zomig Rapimelt, Zomig-ZMT Serotonin 5-HT-Receptor Agonists;  Antimigraine Agents Description Serotonin agonist for migraine treatmentAvailable in oral and nasal spray formulasSimilar to sumatriptan, but unlike sumatriptan, zolmitriptan can penetrate the CNS to act centrally within the trigeminovascular system Indications Indicated for acute treatment of migraine with or without…

  • Sumatriptan

    Brands Classes DEA Class; Rx Common Brand Names; Imitrex, Imitrex Statdose, Zembrace SymTouch Serotonin 5-HT-Receptor Agonists;  Antimigraine Agents sumatriptan intranasal (Rx) Brand and Other Names: Imitrex Intranasal, Onzetra Xsail, Tosymra Classes: Serotonin 5-HT-Receptor Agonists;  Antimigraine Agents Description Oral serotonin agonistUsed for acute migraine in patients >= 6 years oldCauses less sustained coronary artery constriction than ergot alkaloids Indications Indicated…

  • Rizatriptan

    Brands Classes DEA Class; Rx Common Brand Names; Maxalt, Maxalt MLT Serotonin 5-HT-Receptor Agonists;  Antimigraine Agents Description Oral serotonin agonistUsed for acute migraine in patients >= 6 years oldCauses less sustained coronary artery constriction than ergot alkaloids Indications Indicated for the acute treatment of migraine with or without aura. Contraindications Hypersensitivity Ischemic heart disease, uncontrolled…

  • Naratriptan

    Brands Classes DEA Class; Rx Common Brand Names; Amerge Serotonin 5-HT-Receptor Agonists;  Antimigraine Agents Description Oral serotonin agonistUsed for treatment of acute migraine; has been used off-label for menstrual migraine prophylaxisSimilar to sumatriptan but with a longer half life/duration of action Indications Indicated for the acute treatment of migraine with or without aura. For menstrual…

  • Frovatriptan

    Brands Classes DEA Class; Rx Common Brand Names; Frova, Migard Serotonin 5-HT-Receptor Agonists;  Antimigraine Agents Description Oral serotonin agonistFor acute migraine treatment; may be used off-label for menstrual migraine prophylaxisLonger half-life and lower headache recurrence rate than other serotonin agonists Indications Indicated for the acute treatment of migraine with or without aura. Indicated for acute…

  • Eletriptan

    Brands Classes DEA Class; Rx Common Brand Names; Relpax Serotonin 5-HT-Receptor Agonists;  Antimigraine Agents Description Oral, serotonin (5HT1B/1D) receptor agonist (triptan)Used for acute treatment of migraine with or without aura in adultsSafety of treating average of more than 3 migraine attacks in 30-day period not established Indications Indicated for the acute treatment of migraine with…