Commonly Prescribed Medications
Identify the most commonly prescribed agents in the major drug classes.
1. Analgesics
- Acetaminophen (Tylenol): Widely used for pain relief and fever reduction.
- Ibuprofen (Advil, Motrin): Common nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) for pain and inflammation.
- Oxycodone (OxyContin, Percocet): Opioid used for moderate to severe pain.
2. Antibiotics
- Amoxicillin: Broad-spectrum penicillin antibiotic used for various bacterial infections.
- Azithromycin (Zithromax): Macrolide antibiotic commonly used for respiratory infections and STIs.
- Ciprofloxacin (Cipro): Fluoroquinolone antibiotic effective against a wide range of infections.
3. Antidepressants
- Sertraline (Zoloft): Selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI) commonly prescribed for depression and anxiety.
- Fluoxetine (Prozac): Another SSRI used for depression, OCD, and anxiety disorders.
- Escitalopram (Lexapro): SSRI used for depression and generalized anxiety disorder…
1. Analgesics
- Acetaminophen (Tylenol): Widely used for pain relief and fever reduction.
- Ibuprofen (Advil, Motrin): Common nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) for pain and inflammation.
- Oxycodone (OxyContin, Percocet): Opioid used for moderate to severe pain.
2. Antibiotics
- Amoxicillin: Broad-spectrum penicillin antibiotic used for various bacterial infections.
- Azithromycin (Zithromax): Macrolide antibiotic commonly used for respiratory infections and STIs.
- Ciprofloxacin (Cipro): Fluoroquinolone antibiotic effective against a wide range of infections.
3. Antidepressants
- Sertraline (Zoloft): Selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI) commonly prescribed for depression and anxiety.
- Fluoxetine (Prozac): Another SSRI used for depression, OCD, and anxiety disorders.
- Escitalopram (Lexapro): SSRI used for depression and generalized anxiety disorder…
1. Analgesics
- Acetaminophen (Tylenol): Widely used for pain relief and fever reduction.
- Ibuprofen (Advil, Motrin): Common nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) for pain and inflammation.
- Oxycodone (OxyContin, Percocet): Opioid used for moderate to severe pain.
2. Antibiotics
- Amoxicillin: Broad-spectrum penicillin antibiotic used for various bacterial infections.
- Azithromycin (Zithromax): Macrolide antibiotic commonly used for respiratory infections and STIs.
- Ciprofloxacin (Cipro): Fluoroquinolone antibiotic effective against a wide range of infections.
3. Antidepressants
- Sertraline (Zoloft): Selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI) commonly prescribed for depression and anxiety.
- Fluoxetine (Prozac): Another SSRI used for depression, OCD, and anxiety disorders. Commonly Prescribed Medications
- Escitalopram (Lexapro): SSRI used for depression and generalized anxiety disorder…
