University of Michigan Library Research & Technology Guides - Dentistry

Drug Databases

Facts and Comparisons
Information on nonprescription and prescription drugs, drug interactions, herbal interactions, off-label uses, manufacturers, and drugs in the news. Also has patient handouts, pill identifier, black box warnings and pregnancy/lactation warnings.
MD Consult (Gold Standard)
Provides monographs for U.S. prescription drugs, as well as herbal supplements, nutritional and over-the-counter products. Entries include generic and brand name, chemical structure, dosing information, adverse reactions, indications/contraindications...
Micromedex
Contains extensive monographs (entries) with references to journal literature for trade and generic drugs, and herbals, including information on toxicology, drug interactions, adverse effects, and CareNotes™ patient education pamphlets.
Natural Standard
An international research collaboration that synthesizes data on complementary and alternative therapies, using a comprehensive methodology and reproducible grading scales with the aim of providing objective information to aid clinicians...
Natural Medicines Comprehensive Database
This database contains information on herbal and dietary supplements, including monographs giving synonyms, uses, safety, interactions, efficacy, mechanism of action, dosage and administration, cited references, and brand names.

Most Important Drugs in Dentistry

This list of top dental drugs was selected and compiled by Dr. John Gobetti, University of Michigan School of Dentistry. Links to external resources about these medications were selected and provided courtesy of the Dentistry Library.

Amoxicillin
Other Names: Amoxil, Amoxicillin, Amoxicillin Trihydrate, Trimox
Links: Manufacturer | Medmaster | RXlist: Prescribing / Patient Information: Amoxil; Amoxicillin; Trimox

Augmentin
Other Names: Augmentin, Augmentin XR, Augmentin ES-600, Augmentin Suspension, Augmentin Chewable Tablets, Augmentin Tablets, Amoxicillin and Clavulanate Potassium, Amoxicillin, Pot Clavulana
Links: Manufacturer | Manufacturer (GSK) | Medmaster | RXlist: Prescribing / Patient Information: Augmentin

Biaxin
Other Names: Biaxin, Biaxin XL, Clarythromycin
Links: Manufacturer | Manufacturer (XL) | Medmaster | RXlist: Prescribing / Patient Information: Biaxin

Cardizem
Other Names: Cardizem, Cardizem CD, Cardizem SR, Diltiazem HCL CD
Links: Manufacturer | Medmaster | RXlist: Prescribing / Patient Information: Cardizem

Cartia
Other Names: Cartia XT, Diltiazem HCL (XR)
Links: Manufacturer | Medmaster | RXlist: Prescribing / Patient Information: Cartia

Cipro
Other Names: Cipro, Ciprofloxacin Hydrochloride, Cipro I.V., Ciprofloxacin Lactate Injection, Ciprofloxacin Oral, Ciprofloxacin (Ophthalmic), Fluoroquinolones (Systemic)
Links: Manufacturer | Medmaster: Injection/IV, Oral | RXlist: Prescribing / Patient Information: Cipro | Other: FDA/CDER

Clarithromycin
Other Names: Biaxin, Clarithromycin Oral, Clarithromycin (Systemic)
Links: Manufacturer | Medmaster | RXlist: Prescribing / Patient Information: Biaxin

Clavulin
Other Names: Augmentin, Augmentin ES-600, Augmentin XR, Amoxicillin and Clavulanate Potassium, Amoxicillin and Clavulanate Potassium (CP), Clavulin-125F, Clavulin-250, Clavulin-250F, Clavulin-500F, Ticarcillin disodium/clavulanate potassium, Timentin
Links: Manufacturer: Augmentin, Timentin | Medmaster | RXlist: Prescribing Amoxicillin Clavulanate, Amoxicillin Clavulanate (CP), Ticarcillin/Clavulanate / Patient Information: Timentin

Coumadin
Other Names: Coumadin, Warfarin, Warfarin Sodium
Links: Manufacturer | Medmaster | RXlist: Prescribing / Patient Information: Coumadin | Other: AAFP

Digoxin
Other Names: Digoxin, Digoxin Lanoxin, Digoxin Oral, Digitaline, Digitalis Glycoside, Digitek, Digitoxin, Lanoxin, Lanoxin Capsules, Lanoxin Elixir Pediatric, Lanoxin Injection, Lanoxin Injection Pediatric, Lanoxin Tablets
Links: Manufacturer | Medmaster | RXlist: Prescribing / Patient Information: Digoxin / Digitek / Lanoxicap / Lanoxin | Other: AAFP / Digoxin Kinetics Calculator / FamilyDoctor / Family Practice Notebook

Diltiazem
Other Names: Cardizem, Cardizem CD, Cardizem SR, Cartia XT, Dilacor XR, Diltia XT, Diltiazem, Diltiazem HCL, Diltiazem HCL CD, Diltiazem HCL (XR), Tiazac
Links: Manufacturer | Medmaster | RXlist: Prescribing / Patient Information: Cardizem / Cartia / Dilacor / Diltiazem / Taztia | Other: Family Practice Notebook

Eltroxin
Other Names: Eltroxin, Levothyroxine, Levothyroxine Sodium
Links: Manufacturer | Medmaster | RXlist: Prescribing / Patient Information: Eltroxin

Enalapril
Other Names: Enalapril, Enalapril & Diltiazem, Enalapril & Felodipine, Enalapril & Hydrochlorothiazide, Enalapril Maleate, Enalapril Maleate & Diltiazem Maleate, Enalaprilat, Enalpril, Felodipine, Lexxell, Teczem, Vasotec
Links: Manufacturer | Medmaster: Enalapril / Enalapril & Felodipine / Enalapril & Hydrochlorothiazide | RXlist: Prescribing: Enalapril Maleate, Enalaprilat, Felodipine / Patient Information: Enalaprilat, Lexxell, Teczem, Vasotec

Estrogens, General
Other Names:
Links: Manufacturer | Medmaster: Systemic, Transdermal | RXlist: Prescribing: Estradiol, Conjugated Estrogens, see also below / Patient Information: not available

Estrogens, Conjugated
Other Names: Congugated Estrogens, Estrogen, Estrogens Conj, Medroxypro, Methyltest, Premarin, Premarin Meth, Premphase, Prempro,
Links: Manufacturer:Premarin, Premphase, Prempro | Medmaster: | RXlist: Prescribing / Patient Information: Premarin, Premphase, Prempro

Estrogens, Esterified
Other Names: Alora, Aquest, Cenestin, C.E.S., Climara, Delestrogen, depGynogen, Depo, Depo Estradio, Depo-Estradiol, Depogen, Depo Testadio, DES Fosfestrol, Diethylstilbestrol, Dioval 40, Dioval XX, Dura-Estrin, Duragen-20, E-Cypionate, Esterified Estrogens, Estinyl, Estra-L 40, Estrace, Estrace CP, Estraderm, Estradiol, Estradiol Cypionate, Estradiol TD, Estradiol Transdermal, Estradiol Valerate, Estragyn 5, Estragyn LA 5, Estra-L 40, Estratab, Estring, Estro-Cyp, Estro-L.A., Estrofem, Estrogen, Estrogens (Systemic), Estrogens (Vaginal), Estrone, Estrone AQ, Estrone sulfate, Estrone SYN, Estrone '5', Estropipate, Ethinyl estradiol, Femogex, FemPatch, Gynogen L.A. 20, Gynogen L.A. 40, Honvol, Kestrone-5, Menaval-20, Menest, Meneste, Meprobamat, Norethindrone, Oestradiol, Oestrone, Ogen, Ogen .625, Ogen 1.25, Ogen 2.5, Ortho, Ortho-Est, Ortho-Est .625, Ortho-Est 1.25, PMB, PMB-400, Piperazine, Stilbestrol, Stilboestrol, Stilphostrol, Therderm EMDS, Valergen-10, Valergen-20, Valergen-40, Vivelle, Vivelle-Dot, Wehgen
Links: Manufacturer: Activella, Alora, Climara (Estradiol), Estrostep, Lunelle, Vagifem, Vivelle (estradiol transdermal system), Vivelle-Dot | Medmaster: | RXlist: Prescribing: Alora, Esclim, Estradiol, Estradiol TD, Estradiol Valerate, Estrostep, Menest, Ogen, Vagifem, Vivelle / Patient Information: Alora, Climara, Combipatch, Delestrogen, Depo, Esclim, Estraderm, Estring, Estrace, Estrone, Estrostep, Estratab, Estropipate, Menest, Meprobamat, Ogen, Ortho, PMB, Therderm, Vagifem, Vivelle |

Estrogens & Progestins
Other Names: Activella, Activelle, Amen, Combipatch, Cyrcin, Depo, Estradiol & Norethindrone, Estradiol & Norgestimate, Estrogen & Progestin, Estrogens & Progestins Oral Contraceptives, Estrostep, Estrostep Fe, Hormone Replacement Therapy, Medroxypro, Medroxyprog, Medroxyprogesterone acetate, Norethindrone acetate, Ovarian Hormone Therapy, Premphase, Prempro, Progestins, Provera,
Links: Manufacturer: CombiPatch Premarin, Premphase, Prempro, | Medmaster: HRT Oral Contraceptives | RXlist: Prescribing: Activella, Conjugated estrogens/medroxyprogesterone, Medroxyprogesterone acetate / Patient Information: Activella, Activelle, Lunelle, Premphase, Prempro

Estrogens & Testosterone (Androgens)
Other Names: Climacteron, Estratest, Estratest HS, Estrotest, M-Testosterone, Methyltestosterone, Valertest No. 1,
Links: Manufacturer | Medmaster | RXlist: Prescribing: Estrotest / Patient Information: Estratest |

Fluoxetine
Other Names: Fluoxetin, Fluoxetine, Fluoxetine Hydrochloride, Fluoxetine HCL, Prozac, Sarafem
Links: Manufacturer | Medmaster | RXlist: Prescribing: Prozac, Sarafem / Patient Information: Fluoxetin, Prozac, Prozac Weekly, Sarafem, |

Hydrocone
Other Names: Co-Apap, Co-codAPAP, Co-codaprin, Co-gesic, Co-hycodAPAP, Co-oxycodAPAP, Co-proxAPAP, Co-Tuss V, CoActifed, CoActifed Expectoran, Codeine, Codeine and Guaifenesin, Codeine Oral, Dihydrocodeinone, Hydrocone, Hydrocodone & Acetaminophen, Hydrocodone & Aspirin, Hydrocodone & Guaifenesin, Hydrocodone & Homatropine, Hydrocodone & Ibuprofen, Hydrocodone & Potassium Guaiacolsulfonate, Hydrocodone with APAP, Lortab, Norco, Vicodin, Vicodin ES, Vicodin Tuss, Vicoprofen
Links: Manufacturer (none) | Medmaster: Acetaminophen and Hydrocodone, Codeine Oral | RXlist: Prescribing / Patient Information: Vicodin, Norco Other: DEA

Lanoxicap
Other Names: Digitalis, Digoxin, Lanoxicap, Lanoxin,
Links: Manufacturer | Medmaster | RXlist: Prescribing / Patient Information: Lanoxicap, Lanoxin

Levothroid
Other Names: L, L-Thyroxine, Levo-T, LevoT, Levotabs, Levothroid, Levothyroxine, Levothyroxine Sodium, Levoxine, Levoxyl, Synthroid, Unithroid
Links: Manufacturer:Levothroid, Levoxyl, Synthroid, Unithroid | Medmaster | RXlist: Prescribing / Patient Information: Eltroxin, L, Levo, Levotabs, Levothroid, Levoxyl, Synthroid, Unithroid | Other: Unithroid (FDA/CDER)

Lisinopril
Other Names: Lisinopril, Lisinopril/HCTZ, Prinivil, Prinzide, Zestril, Zestoretic
Links: Manufacturer: Lisinopril, Zestoretic, Zestril | Medmaster: Lisinopril, Lisinopril & Hydrochlorothiazide | RXlist: Prescribing: Lisinopril, Lisinopril/HCTZ / Patient Information: Prinivil, Prinzide, Zestoretic, Zestril

Lortab
Other Names: Acetaminophen & Hydrocodone, Lortab, Lortab 10/500, Lortab 2.5/500, Lortab 5/500, Lortab 7.5/500, Lortab ASA, Narcotic Analgesics & Acetaminophen
Links: Manufacturer | Medmaster | RXlist: Prescribing / Patient Information: Lortab

Nifedipine
Other Names: Adalat, Adalat CC, Calcium-Channel Blocking Agents, Nifedipine, Nifedipine SA, Procardia, Procardia XL
Links: Manufacturer: Adalat, Procardia (PDF) | Medmaster | RXlist: Prescribing Nifedipine, Nifedipine SA / Patient Information: Adalat, Procardia | Other: Family Practice Notebook

Penicillin
Other Names: Beepen, Beepen VK, Bicillin, Bicillin CR, Bicillin LA, Ledercilln, Ledercilln VK, Pen, Pen-G Pot, Pen-V, Pen Vee K, Penicil G Pot, Penicillamine, Penicillin, Penicillin G, Penicillin G Benzathine, Penicillin G Benzath Proc, Penicillin G Potassium, Penicillin G Procaine, Penicillin G Sodium, Penicl, Penicl G Sod, Pen-G Sod, Penicillin V, Penicillin V Potassium, Penicillins & Beta-Lactamase Inhibitors, Permapen, Permapen Pref, Pfizerpen, V, V-cillin, V-cillin K, Veetids, Wycillin
Links: Manufacturer | Medmaster: Penicillin G, Penicillin V | RXlist: Prescribing: Bicillin CR, Bicillin LA, Penicillin GK, Penicillin VK, / Patient Information: Beepen, Bicillin, Ledercilln, Pen, Penicil, Penicl, Permapen, Pfizerpen, V, Veetids, Wycillin

Percocet
Other Names: Acetaminophen and Oxycodone, Narcotic Analgesics and Acetaminophen, Oxycodone, Percocet, Percocet 10/650, Percocet 2.5/325, Percocet 5/325, Percocet 7.5/500, Percocet-Demi
Links: Manufacturer | Medmaster | RXlist: Prescribing / Patient Information: Percocet

Premarin
Other Names: Conjugated Estrogens, Estrogen, Estrogen & Progestin, HRT, Premarin, Premarin Intravenous, Premarin IV, Premphase, Prempro
Links: Manufacturer | Medmaster: Estrogen, Estrogen & Progestin | RXlist: Prescribing: Conjugated Estrogens, w/ Medroxypro / Patient Information: Premarin, Premphase, Prempro

Prinivil
Other Names: ACE Inhibitors, Lisinopril, Prinivil
Links: Manufacturer | Medmaster | RXlist: Prescribing / Patient Information: Prinivil

Procardia
Other Names: Calcium Channel Blocking Agents, Nifedipine, Procardia, Procardia XL
Links: Manufacturer: Procardia, Procardia XL | Medmaster | RXlist: Prescribing: Nifedipine, Nipfedipine SA / Patient Information: Procardia

Proventil
Other Names: Albuterol, Albuterol Sulfate, Bronchodilators, Proventil, Proventil HFA, Proventil Inhaler HFA, Proventil Repetabs
Links: Manufacturer | Medmaster | RXlist: Prescribing / Patient Information: Proventil

Prozac
Other Names: Fluoxetine, Prozac
Links: Manufacturer | Medmaster | RXlist: Prescribing / Patient Information: Prozac

Ranitidine
Other Names: Ranitidine, Ranitidine BC, Ranitidine Bismuth Citrate, Ranitidine Efferdose, Ranitidine HCL, Ranitidine Hydrochloride Injection, Ranitidine Oral, Tritec, Zantac, Zantac Effdos
Links: Manufacturer | Medmaster: Ranitidine Bismuth Citrate, Ranitidine HCL, Ranitidine Oral | RXlist: Prescribing: Ranitidine, Ranitidine Bismuth Citrate / Patient Information: Ranitidine, Tritec, Zantac |

Sertraline
Other Names: Sertraline, Zoloft
Links: Manufacturer | Medmaster | RXlist: Prescribing / Patient Information: Zoloft

Synthroid
Other Names: Levythyroxine Sodium, Synthroid
Links: Manufacturer | Medmaster | RXlist: Prescribing / Patient Information: Synthroid

Thyroid Hormone Replacements
Other Names: Eltroxin, L, L-Thyroxine, Levo, Levo-T, LevoT, Levotabs, Levothroid, Levoxyl, Levothyroxine, Levothyroxine Sodium, Potassium Iodide, Synthroid, Thyrar, Thyro-Block, Thyroglobulin, Thyroid Hormones, Thyroid Strong, Thyrolar, Unithroid,
Links: Manufacturer: Levoxyl, Levothroid, Synthroid, Unithroid | Medmaster: Thyroid, Thyroglobulin | RXlist: Prescribing / Patient Information: Eltroxin, L-Thyroxine, Levo, Levotabs, Levothroid, Levoxyl, Synthroid, Unithroid | Other: FDA/CDER

Trimox
Other Names:
Links: Manufacturer | Medmaster | RXlist: Prescribing / Patient Information: Trimox

Vasotec
Other Names: ACE Inhibitors, Enalapril, Enalapril Maleate, Enalaprilat, Vasotec, Vasotec IV
Links: Manufacturer | Medmaster | RXlist: Prescribing: Enalapril Malteate, Vasotec IV / Patient Information: Vasotec

Ventolin
Other Names: Albuterol, Albuterol Sulfate, Bronchodilators, Ventolin, Ventolin HFA, Ventoling Nebules P.F., Ventolin Rotacaps Manufacturer | Medmaster | RXlist: Prescribing / Patient Information: Ventolin

Volmax
Other Names: Albuterol, Albuterol Sulfate, Bronchodilators, Volmax
Links: Manufacturer | Medmaster | RXlist: Prescribing / Patient Information: Volmax | Other: FDA/CDER, InfoPOEMS

Warfarin
Other Names: Coumadin, Warfarin, Warfarin Sodium
Links: Manufacturer | Medmaster | RXlist: Prescribing / Patient Information: Coumadin

Zantac
Other Names: Histamine H 2-receptor Antagonists, Ranitidine HCL, Ranitidine Hydrochloride Injection, Ranitidine Oral, Zantac, Zantac 75, Zantac AR, Zantac EFFERdose Granules, Zantac EFFERdose Tablets, Zantac Injection, Zantac Oral
Links: Manufacturer | Medmaster: Oral, Injection | RXlist: Prescribing / Patient Information: Zantac

Zestril
Other Names: Linisopril, Zestril
Links: Manufacturer | Medmaster | RXlist: Prescribing / Patient Information: Zestril

Zoloft
Other Names: Sertraline, Zoloft
Links: Manufacturer | Medmaster | RXlist: Prescribing / Patient Information: Zo

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