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Essential Medications for Gastrointestinal and Cardiovascular Health

This guide provides an overview of key medications used to treat various gastrointestinal disorders, such as GERD and ulcers, and cardiovascular conditions, including atherosclerosis. It covers proton pump inhibitors like Protonix, H2 receptor antagonists like Tagamet, and statins such as Lipitor and Crestor. Each medication's role in treatment, indications, and types of conditions it addresses are highlighted, making it an invaluable resource for understanding pharmaceutical options for gastrointestinal and heart health.

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Essential Medications for Gastrointestinal and Cardiovascular Health

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  1. Drug List 6 2012

  2. Protonix

  3. pantoprazole • Proton Pump Inhibitor • GERD / Ulcers

  4. Tagamet

  5. cimetidine • H2 receptor antagonist • GERD / gastric & duodenal ulcers

  6. Bentyl

  7. dicyclomine • anti-spasmodic, anti-cholinergic • IBS (irritable bowel syndrome)

  8. Pepcid

  9. famotidine • H2 Receptor Antagonnist • IFU: GERD, Gastric / Duodenal Ulcer

  10. Prevacid

  11. lansoprazole • Proton Pump Inhibitor • IFU: GERD, Ulcers

  12. 6 Prilosec

  13. omeprazole • Proton Pump Inhibitor • GERD, Ulcers

  14. 7 Zantac

  15. ranitidine • H2 Receptor Antagonist • GERD, Gastric / Duodenal Ulcers

  16. 8 Reglan

  17. metoclopramide • GI Motility Stimulant • GERD

  18. 9 Aciphex

  19. rabeprazole • Proton Pump Inhibitor • GERD, Ulcers

  20. 10 Glycolax

  21. polyethylene glycol • Laxative • Constipation

  22. 11 Zocor

  23. simvastatin • HMG-CoAReductase Inhibitor (Statin) • Prevention / treatment of atherosclerosis

  24. HMG-CoAreductase (or 3-hydroxy-3-methyl-glutaryl-CoA reductase or HMGCR) – the enzyme in the liver that is responsible for making cholesterol.

  25. 12 Lipitor

  26. atorvastatin • HMG-CoAReductase Inhibitor (Statin) • Prevention / treatment of atherosclerosis

  27. 13 Pravachol

  28. pravastatin • HMG-CoAReductase Inhibitor (Statin) • Prevention / treatment of atherosclerosis

  29. 14 Crestor

  30. rosuvastatin • HMG-CoAReductase Inhibitor (Statin) • Prevention / Treatment of Atherosclerosis

  31. 15 Mevacor

  32. lovastatin • HMG-CoAReductase Inhibitor (Statin) • Prevention / Treatment of Atherosclerosis

  33. 16 Vytorin

  34. ezetimibe + simvastatin • Blocks cholesterol absorption in the intestine + HMG-CoAReductase Inhibitor (Statin) • Prevention / Treatment of Atherosclerosis

  35. 17 Tricor

  36. fenofibrate • Activation of Lipolysis • Prevention / Treatment of Atherosclerosis

  37. 18 Zetia

  38. ezetimibe • Blocks cholesterol absorption in intestine • Prevention / Treatment of Atherosclerosis

  39. 19 Lopid

  40. gemfibrozil • Lipid regulating agent • Prevention / Treatment of Atherosclerosis

  41. 20 Niaspan

  42. niacin • Lipid regulating agent • Primary Hyperlipidemia, Dyslipidemia

  43. 21 Lovaza

  44. Omega-3 / Fish Oil • Lipid regulating agent • Elevated triglycerides

  45. 22 Flexeril

  46. cyclobenzaprine • Muscle Relaxant • Muscular-skeletal conditions

  47. 23 Soma

  48. carisoprodol • Muscle Relaxant • Muscular-skeletal conditions

  49. 24 • Robaxin

  50. methocarbamol • Muscle Relaxant • Muscular-skeletal conditions

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