Drug Reference
248 structured teaching monographs: mechanism, pharmacokinetics, indications and doses, contraindications, adverse effects, interactions, renal and hepatic adjustment, monitoring, pregnancy and toxicity.
A
- acetazolamidecarbonic anhydrase inhibitor
- acetylcysteineantidote
- activated charcoalantidote
- acyclovirAntiviral
- adenosineantiarrhythmic
- albendazoleBenzimidazole anthelmintic
- alendronateBisphosphonate
- allopurinolxanthine oxidase inhibitor
- alteplaseThrombolytic
- amiodaroneClass III antiarrhythmic
- amitriptylinetricyclic antidepressant
- amlodipinedihydropyridine calcium channel blocker
- amoxicillinPenicillin antibiotics
- amoxicillin/clavulanateantibiotic
- amphotericin Bantifungal agent
- ampicillinpenicillin antibiotic
- apixabanDirect oral anticoagulants
- artemether/lumefantrineantimalarial combination
- artesunateAntimalarial
- aspirinNSAID, antiplatelet
- atorvastatinHMG-CoA reductase inhibitors
- atracuriumnon-depolarizing neuromuscular blocker
- atropineantimuscarinic
- azathioprineimmunosuppressant
- azithromycinmacrolide antibiotic
B
- bendroflumethiazideThiazide diuretic
- benzathine benzylpenicillinLong-acting penicillin antibiotic
- benzylpenicillinpenicillin antibiotic
- bisacodylstimulant laxative
- bisoprololBeta-adrenergic blockers
- bupivacaineAmide local anesthetic
- buprenorphinePartial opioid receptor agonist
- bupropionNorepinephrine-dopamine reuptake inhibitor (NDRI); antidepressant
C
- calcium carbonateCalcium supplement, antacid
- calcium gluconateelectrolyte
- carbamazepineantiepileptic
- carbimazoleantithyroid drug
- carvedilolBeta-adrenergic blockers
- cefazolinfirst-generation cephalosporin
- ceftriaxoneThird-generation cephalosporin
- cetirizineSecond-generation antihistamine
- chloramphenicolbroad-spectrum antibiotic
- chlordiazepoxidebenzodiazepine
- chloroquineAntimalarial
- chlorphenaminefirst-generation antihistamine
- chlorpromazinePhenothiazine antipsychotic
- cholecalciferolvitamin D
- ciprofloxacinfluoroquinolone antibiotic
- citalopramSelective serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI)
- clarithromycinMacrolide antibiotics
- clindamycinlincosamide antibiotic
- clonazepamBenzodiazepine anticonvulsant/anxiolytic
- clonidinealpha-2 adrenergic agonist
- clopidogrelantiplatelet agent
- cloxacillinPenicillinase-resistant penicillin
- clozapineatypical antipsychotic
- co-beneldopaDopaminergic antiparkinsonian agent
- co-trimoxazolesulfonamide antibiotic
- codeineopioid analgesic
- colchicineanti-gout
- cyanocobalaminvitamin B12
- cyclophosphamidealkylating agent
- cyclosporinecalcineurin inhibitor
D
- dabigatranDirect oral anticoagulant
- dapagliflozinSGLT2 inhibitor
- dapsoneSulfone antibiotic
- deferoxamineIron-chelating agent
- dexamethasonecorticosteroid
- dextroseGlucose (carbohydrate)
- diazepambenzodiazepine
- diclofenacnonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug
- digoxinCardiac glycosides
- diltiazemCalcium channel blockers
- dobutamineinotrope
- docusate sodiumStool softener laxative
- dolutegravirHIV integrase strand transfer inhibitor
- domperidonedopamine D2 receptor antagonist, antiemetic and prokinetic
- donepezilcholinesterase inhibitor
- dopaminecatecholamine vasopressor
- doxazosinalpha-1 adrenergic blocker
- doxycyclineTetracycline antibiotic
- duloxetineSerotonin-norepinephrine reuptake inhibitor
E
- edoxabanDirect factor Xa inhibitor
- efavirenzHIV non-nucleoside reverse transcriptase inhibitor
- empagliflozinSGLT2 inhibitor
- enalaprilACE inhibitor
- enoxaparinlow molecular weight heparin
- epinephrineAdrenergic agonist (catecholamine)
- ergometrineuterotonic
- erythromycinmacrolide antibiotic
- escitalopramSelective serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI)
- esomeprazoleProton pump inhibitor
- ethambutolantitubercular agent
- ethinylestradiol/levonorgestrelCombined hormonal contraceptive
- ethosuximideantiepileptic drug
F
- famotidineH2 receptor antagonist
- febuxostatxanthine oxidase inhibitor
- fentanylopioid analgesic
- ferrous fumarateiron supplement
- ferrous sulfateiron supplement
- fidaxomicinMacrocyclic antibiotic
- finasteride5-alpha-reductase inhibitor
- flucloxacillinpenicillin antibiotic
- fluconazoletriazole antifungal
- fludrocortisonemineralocorticoid
- flumazenilbenzodiazepine antagonist
- fluoxetineSelective serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI)
- fluticasoneinhaled corticosteroid
- folic acidvitamin
- fondaparinuxselective factor Xa inhibitor
- fosfomycinphosphonic acid antibiotic
- furosemideLoop diuretic
G
H
I
- ibuprofenNSAIDs
- indapamidethiazide-like diuretic
- insulin glarginelong-acting insulin analogue
- insulin humanshort-acting insulin
- insulin lisprorapid-acting insulin analogue
- ipratropiumAntimuscarinic bronchodilators
- isoniazidantitubercular
- isosorbide dinitratenitrate vasodilator
- ivermectinantiparasitic anthelmintic
K
L
- labetalolalpha/beta adrenoceptor antagonist
- lactuloseosmotic laxative
- lamivudineHIV nucleoside reverse transcriptase inhibitor
- lamotrigineantiepileptic drug
- lansoprazoleProton pump inhibitor
- latanoprostProstaglandin analog
- levetiracetamantiepileptic
- levodopa/carbidopaantiparkinson agent
- levofloxacinfluoroquinolone antibiotic
- levothyroxineThyroid hormone
- lidocaineLocal anesthetic
- linagliptinDPP-4 inhibitor
- linezolidoxazolidinone antibiotic
- lisinoprilACE inhibitor
- lithiumMood stabilizer
- loperamideopioid antidiarrheal
- lorazepambenzodiazepine
- losartanAngiotensin II receptor blocker
M
- magnesium sulfateelectrolyte supplement
- mannitolosmotic diuretic
- mebendazoleBenzimidazole anthelmintic
- meropenemcarbapenem antibiotic
- metforminBiguanide
- methadoneOpioid receptor agonist
- methotrexateantimetabolite immunosuppressant
- methyldopaCentral alpha-2 agonist
- methylphenidatecentral nervous system stimulant
- metoclopramideprokinetic antiemetic
- metoprololBeta-adrenergic blockers
- metronidazoleNitroimidazole antibiotic
- midazolambenzodiazepine
- misoprostolProstaglandin E1 analog
- montelukastLeukotriene receptor antagonist
- morphineopioid analgesic
N
O
P
- pantoprazoleProton pump inhibitor
- paracetamolNon-opioid analgesic; antipyretic
- perindoprilACE inhibitor
- pethidineopioid analgesic
- phenobarbitalantiepileptic
- phenoxymethylpenicillinpenicillin antibiotic
- phenytoinAnticonvulsant
- phytomenadionevitamin K
- piperacillin/tazobactampenicillin/beta-lactamase inhibitor combination
- potassium chlorideelectrolyte
- potassium citrateUrinary alkaliniser
- pralidoximecholinesterase reactivator
- prasugrelthienopyridine P2Y12 receptor antagonist
- praziquantelanthelmintic
- prazosinAlpha-1 adrenergic antagonist
- prednisoloneCorticosteroids
- pregabalinGabapentinoid
- primaquineAntimalarial
- probeneciduricosuric agent
- prochlorperazinePhenothiazine antipsychotic
- propofolintravenous anesthetic
- propranololBeta-blocker
- protamine sulfateheparin antagonist
- pyrazinamideantitubercular agent
- pyridoxinevitamin B6
Q
R
S
- salbutamolShort-acting beta-2 agonists
- salmeterollong-acting beta-2 agonist
- sennastimulant laxative
- sertralineSelective serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI)
- simvastatinHMG-CoA reductase inhibitor
- sitagliptinDPP-4 inhibitor
- sodium bicarbonateAlkalinising agent
- sodium nitroprussidevasodilator (nitric oxide donor, balanced arterial and venous dilator)
- sodium valproateAnticonvulsant
- sorafenibMultikinase inhibitor
- spironolactonepotassium-sparing diuretic
- streptomycinAminoglycoside antibiotic
- succinylcholinedepolarizing neuromuscular blocker
- sulfasalazineAminosalicylate anti-inflammatory
- sumatriptanTriptan
T
- tacrolimuscalcineurin inhibitor
- tamoxifenselective oestrogen receptor modulator (SERM)
- tenofovir disoproxilAntiretroviral; nucleotide reverse transcriptase inhibitor (NRTI)
- theophyllinexanthine bronchodilator
- thiaminewater-soluble vitamin
- ticagrelorAntiplatelet agent (P2Y12 receptor antagonist)
- timololOphthalmic beta-blocker (non-selective beta-adrenergic antagonist)
- tiotropiumLong-acting muscarinic antagonist (LAMA)
- tramadolopioid analgesic
- tranexamic acidantifibrinolytic agent
- trimethoprimdihydrofolate reductase inhibitor