| Drug | Brand Name(s) | Summary | Indications | Class | Actions | Depletions | Interactions/ Contraindications | Alternatives | Common Side Effects |
| Rosuvastatin | Crestor, Rosulip, Zuvamor, Ezallor, Cavstat, Rostor, Crosuva | It stops cholesterol synthesis in the liver, lowering cholesterol and lipids to prevent CVD in those at high risk and treat hypercholesterolaemia and hyperlipidaemia. |
| HMG-CoA Reductase Inhibitor – Statin |
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| Atorvastatin | Lipitor, Lorstat, Torvastat, Atorvachol | It stops cholesterol synthesis in the liver, lowering cholesterol and lipids to prevent CVD in those at high risk and treat hypercholesterolaemia and hyperlipidaemia. |
| HMG-CoA Reductase Inhibitor – Statin |
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| Esomeprazole / Omeprazole | Nexium, Prilosec, Mylan, Esopreze, Nexole, Nexazole | It stops the proton pumps in the stomach cells producing stomach acid, therefor reducing reflux. |
| Proton Pump Inhibitor (PPI) |
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| Pantoprazole | Protonix, Apotex, Somac, Salpraz, Sozol | It stops the proton pumps in the stomach cells producing stomach acid, therefor reducing reflux. |
| Proton Pump Inhibitor (PPI) |
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| Perindopril | Aceon, Coversyl, Idaprex, Indosyl, Prexum | It prevents the production of angiotensin, preventing vasoconstriction of blood vessels and therefore lowering blood pressure. |
| Angiotensin Converting Enzyme (ACE) inhibitor + Diuretic |
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| Cefalexin/ Cephalexin | Ceflex, Keflex, Cephalex | It kills bacteria. |
| Beta-lactam Antibiotic |
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| Amoxycillin/ Amoxicillin | Amoxil, trimox, Amoxicot, Augmentin, Amoclan | It kills bacteria. |
| Penicillin type Antibiotic |
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| Metformin | Glucophage, Fortamet, Glumetza, Riomet, Diabex, Diaformin, Formet, Glucobete, Metex | It works by reducing the amount of sugar produced by the liver, limits the amount of sugar absorbed through diet, and makes insulin receptors more sensitive to insulin, therefore decreasing blood glucose levels. |
| Biguanide |
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| Amoxicillin + Clavulanic acid | Augmentin, Clavulin | It kills bacteria |
| Penicillin type antibiotic |
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| Escitalopram | Lexapro, Cipralex, Lexam, Loxalate | It blocks the re-uptake of serotonin, increasing amount of serotonin in the brain, therefore lowering depression |
| SSRI |
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| Digoxin | Lanoxin, Sigmaxin | It improves heart contractions making the heart more efficient at pumping blood, along with slowing the heart beat. |
| Cardiac glycoside |
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| Tramadol | Ultram, Conzip, Tramal, Tramedo, Zydol | It binds to opioid receptors in the brain, changing perception of pain.
Also works similarly to antidepressants by inhibiting re-uptake of serotonin and norepinephrine |
| Opioid analgesic |
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| Amlodipine | Norvasc, Amvaz, Nordip, Norvapine, Amlo | It works by blocking calcium from entering the cells of the heart and blood vessel walls, causing a reduced electrical conduction within the heart, decreasing the force of contraction and dilating arteries. This results in a decrease in blood pressure. |
| Calcium channel blocker |
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| Irbesartan | Avapro, Karvea, Abisart | It works by blocking attachment of angiotensin to receptors, preventing vasoconstriction of blood vessels and therefore reducing blood pressure |
| Angiotensin 2 Receptor Blocker (ARB) |
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| Candesartan | Atacand | It works by blocking attachment of angiotensin to receptors, preventing vasoconstriction of blood vessels and therefore reducing blood pressure |
| Angiotensin 2 receptor blocker (ARB) |
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| Telmisartan | Micardis, Mizart, Teltartan | It works by blocking attachment of angiotensin to receptors, preventing vasoconstriction of blood vessels and therefore reducing blood pressure |
| Angiotensin 2 receptor blocker (ARB) |
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| Ramipril | Altace | It prevents the production of angiotensin, preventing vasoconstriction of blood vessels and therefore lowering blood pressure. |
| Angiotensin Converting Enzyme (ACE) inhibitor + Diuretic |
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| Levothyroxine | Synthroid, Levo-t, Levolet, Levothroid, Levoxyl, Novothyrox, Tirosint, Unithyroid, Thyro-tabs, Tirosint-sol, Euthyrox, Eutroxsig, Oroxine | It is a synthetic thyroid hormone (T4) used to replace the low levels of thyroid hormone in clients. |
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| Atenolol | Noten, Tenormin, Atenix, Tenolten, Tensig, | It works by blocking the beta 1 receptors (found in the heart), not allowing adrenalin to bind, therefore lowering blood pressure. |
| Beta 1 blocker (cardioselective) |
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| Warfarin | Coumadin, Athrombin, Jantoven, Panwarfin, Marevan | It works by being a vitamin K antagonist, therefore reducing blood clotting |
| Anticoagulant |
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| Apixaban | Eliquis | It works by blocking a substance in the blood known as factor Xa, which is involved in the development of clots. This therefore reduces clotting |
| Direct factor Xa inhibitors (Anticoagulant) |
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| Metoprolol | Toprol, Lopressor, Kapspargo Sprinkle | It works by blocking the beta 1 receptors (found in the heart), not allowing adrenalin to bind, therefore lowering blood pressure. |
| Beta 1 blocker (cardioselective) |
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| Simvastatin | Flolipid, Zocor, Lipex, Ransim, Simvar, Zimstat, Zocor | It stops cholesterol synthesis in the liver, lowering cholesterol and lipids to prevent CVD in those at high risk and treat hypercholesterolaemia and hyperlipidaemia. |
| HMG-CoA Reductase Inhibitor – Statin |
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| Albuterol/ Salbutamol | Proventil, Ventolin, Accuneb, Proair, Volmax, Vospire, Volmax, Cipla | It works as a bronchodilator to relax the muscles in the airways to allow ease of breathing |
| Beta 2 agonist (usually as inhaler) |
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| Gabapentin | Gralise, Neurontin, Gapentin, Gabacor, Nupentin | It influences levels of GABA in the brain, a inhibitory neurotransmitter, helping to reduce seizures. |
| Anti-epileptic agent/Anticonvulsant |
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| Acetaminophen; Hydrocodone
(Typically not in Australia) | Vicodin, Norccet, Norco, Lorcet, Loratab, Tycolet, Allay, Anexia, Bancap, CO-gesic, Duradyne, HY-phen, Zydone, Zyfrel | It works in the brain to block pain signals |
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| Montelukast | Singulair, Respikast | It works by inhibiting leukotrienes, preventing bronchoconstriction, allowing the person to breath more easily |
| Leukotriene receptor antagonist |
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| Azithromyacin | Zithromax, Zithro, Zitrocin, Zedd | It works by stopping growth of bacteria |
| Macrolide antibiotic |
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| Hydrochlorothiazide (HCTZ) | Aquazide, Microzide, Esidrix, Hydro-d, Hydrodiuril, Microzide, Oretic, Zide, Dithiazide | It works by inhibiting sodium reabsorption, which decreases sodium and associated fluid levels in the body |
| Thiazide diuretic |
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| Methotrexate (Injection and tablet) | Dbl Methotrexate, Methotrexate Accord, Methotrexate Ebewe, Methoblastin, Methaccord, Trexject | It works by interfering with DNA synthesis. This effects rapidly proliferating cells as well as inflammation and immune function |
| Antimetabolite |
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| Cyclosporin | Neoral, Sandimmun | It works by suppressing the immune system, decreasing the production of inflammatory cytokines. |
| Calcineurin Inhibitor Immunosuppressant |
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| Benralizumab | Fasenra | It works by reducing levels of eosinophils |
| Interleukin inhibitor/Monoclonal antibody |
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| Paracetamol/ Acetaminophen/ APAP | Paracetamol, Panadol, Acephen, Mapap, Osteomol, Panamax, Parapane, Febridol, Paralgin | It works in the brain to block pain signals. It may also prevent the release of prostaglandins, helping to reduce pain and body temperature. |
| Analgesic |
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| Fluoxetine | Fluotex, Lovan, Zactin, Prozac | It blocks the re-uptake of serotonin, increasing amount of serotonin in the brain, therefore lowering depression |
| SSRI |
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| Pindolol | Visken, Apo-pindol, Barbloc 5 | It works by blocking the beta receptors (found in the heart), not allowing adrenalin to bind, therefore lowering blood pressure. |
| Beta-blocker |
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| Fluvoxamine | Luvox, Faverin, Movox | It blocks the re-uptake of serotonin, increasing amount of serotonin in the brain, therefore lowering depression |
| SSRI |
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| Carbamazepine | Tegretol | It works by decreasing nerve impulses that cause seizures and nerve pain. |
| Anticonvulsant |
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| Lisinopril | Lisinopril | It prevents the production of angiotensin, preventing vasoconstriction of blood vessels and therefore lowering blood pressure. |
| Angiotensin Converting Enzyme (ACE) inhibitor |
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| Prednisone | Predsone, Sone, Panafcort | It works by preventing the release of substances that cause inflammation. It also works by suppressing the immune system |
| Corticosteroid |
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| Prednisolone | Panafcortelone, Predsolone, Solone | It works by preventing the release of substances that cause inflammation. It also works by suppressing the immune system |
| Glucocorticoid | Anti-inflammatory |
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| Sertraline | Eleva, Sertra, Zoloft, Setrona | It blocks the re-uptake of serotonin, increasing amount of serotonin in the brain, therefore lowering depression |
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