PHARMACOLOGY DRUG LIST (complete)

INFLAMMATORY MEDIATORS AND ANTAGONISTS

H1 Histamine Receptor Antagonists H2 Histamine Receptor Antagonists
1st Generation Cimetidine
Chlorpheniramine Ranitidine
Diphenhydramine Famotidine
Hydroxyzine Nizatidine
Promethazine Prostaglandins
2nd Generation PGE2
Azelastine Misoprostol
Cetirizine Leukotriene Antagonists
Desloratadine Montelukast
Fexofenadine Zafirlukast
Loratadine
NSAIDS AND RELATED AGENTS
Acetaminophen Nabumetone
Aspirin Naproxen
Diclofenac Piroxicam
Diflunisal Sulindac
Etodolac COX-2 selective
Ibuprofen Celecoxib
Indomethacin For Acetaminophen Overdose
Ketorolac N-Acetylcysteine
Meloxicam

IMMUNOPHARMACOLOGY
Immunosuppressants SIP-R agonist
Corticosteroids Fingolimod (FTY720)
Prednisolone Antibodies and Related Agents
Prednisone Antithymocyte globulin
Dexamethasone Muromonab-CD3
Calcineurin Inhibitors Basiliximab
Cyclosporin A Daclizumab
Tacrolimus (FK506) Infliximab
Antiproliferative Agents Etanercept
Sirolimus Rho (d) immune globulin
Cytotoxic Agents Immunostimulants
Azathioprine Immune globulin
Mycophenolate mofetil

AGENTS FOR TREATING RA

NSAIDs (see above), Aspirin TNF-α Inhibitors
Celecoxib (COX-2 Selective) Adalimunab
Glucocorticoids Etanercept
DMARDs Infliximab
Azathioprine
Methotrexate
Sulfasalazine
 AGENTS FOR TREATING GOUT
Inhibitors of Uric Acid Synthesis For Gout Pain & Inflammation
Allopurinol Colchicine
Febuxostat Indomethacin
Uricosuric Agents For Increasing Uric Acid Degradation
Probenecid Rasburicase

ANTIBIOTICS
Cell Wall Synthesis Inhibitors & related Protein Synthesis Inhibitors, cont.
agents Oxazolidinones
Penicillins Linezolid
Penicillin G Macrolides
Penicillin V Erythromycin
Oxacillin Clarithromycin
Dicloxacillin Azithromycin
Ampicillin Ketolides
Amoxicillin Telithromycin
Ticarcillin Lincosamides
Mezlocillin Clindamycin
ß-Lactamase Inhibitors Aminoglycosides
Clavulanate Streptomycin
Sulbactam Amikacin
Tazobactam Gentamicin
Cephalosporins Kanamycin
1st Generation Tobramycin
Cefazolin Tetracyclines
Cefadroxil Tetracycline
Cephalexin Doxycycline
2nd Generation Minocycline
Cefachlor Glycycyclines
Cefprozil Tigecycline
Cefuroxime Chloramphenicol
3rd Generation Folate Metabolism Inhibitors
Cefdinir Sulfonamides
Cefditoren Sulfamethoxazole
Cefibuten Sulfasalazine
Cefoperazone Sulfadiazine
4th Generation Trimethoprim
Cefepime DNA Replication, Transcription and
Cefpirome Metabolism Inhibitors
Carbapenems Fluoroquinolones
Imipenem/Cilastatin Ciprofloxacin
Monobactams Levofloxacin
Aztreonam Moxifloxacin
Other Cell Wall Synthesis Inhibitors Urinary Tract Antiseptics, etc.
Vancomycin Metronidazole
Bacitracin Nitrofurantoin
Protein Synthesis Inhibitors Methenamine
Streptogramins Mupirocin
Quinupristin/dalfopristin Polymyxins
 ANTIMYCOBACTERIAL DRUGS
Drugs Used to Treat Tuberculosis Drugs Used to Treat Atypical
Isoniazid Mycobacteria Infections:
Ethambutol Erythromycin
Pyrazinamide Azithromycin
Rifampin Ciprofloxacin
Streptomycin Drugs Used to Treat Lepra:
Second-line Drugs for Tuberculosis Dapsone
p-Aminosalicylic acid Clofazimine

ANTPARASITIC DRUGS
Malaria Amebiasis
Chloroquine Metronidazole
Quinine and quinidine Iodoquinol
Mefloquine Paromomycin sulfate
Primaquine Giardiasis
Pyrimethamine Metronidazole
Sulfonamides (sulfadoxine) Nitazoxanide
Artemisin Trichomoniasis
Trypanosomiasis Metronidazole
African Balantidiasis
Suramin Tetracycline
Melarsoprol Helminthic Diseases
Eflornithine Cestodes
American Praziquantel
Nifurtimox Niclosamide
Leishmaniasis Nematodes
Sodium stibogluconate Mebendazole
Pyrantel pamoate
Piperazine
Trematodes
Praziquantel

ANTIFUNGAL AGENTS
Systemic Infections Mucocutaneous Infections
Polyene Antibiotics Griseofulvin
Amphotericin B Terbinafine
Cytosine Analog Topical Drugs
Flucytosine Polyene antibiotics
Azoles Nystatin
Ketoconazole Azoles
Fluconazole Clotrimazole
Itraconazole Miconazole
Posiconazole Allylamines
Voriconazole Terbinafine
Echinocandins Naftifine
Caspofungin
 ANTIVIRAL DRUGS
Treatment of Herpes, Varicella-Zoster and Treatment of HIV Infection, continued
Megalovirus Infections Non-Nucleoside Reverse Transcriptase
Acyclovir Inhibitors (NNRTIs)
Ganciclovir Efavirenz
Foscarnet Rilpivirine
Trifluridine Etravirine
Treatment of Viral Respiratory Infections Protease Inhibitors
Neuraminidase Inhibitors Atazanavir
Oseltamivir Lopinavir
Zanamivir Ritonavir
Treatment of Viral Hepatic Infections Darunavir
Interferon alpha Fosamprenavir
Ribavirin Tripranavir
Treatment of HIV Infection HIV Fusion/Entry Inhibitors
NRTIs (Nucleoside Reverse Enfuvirtide
Transcriptase Inhibitors) Maraviroc
Lamivudine (3-TC) Integrase Strand Transfer Inhibitors
Abacavir (ddI) Raltegravir
Emtricitabine Elvitegravir
NtRTI (Nucleotide Reverse Transcriptase Dolutegravir
Inhibitors)
Tenofovir

DERMATOLOGIC AGENTS
Topical Antibiotics Immunosuppressants
For Infection Tacrolimus
Bacitracin Pimecrolimus
Mupirocin Keratolytics
Neomycin Benzoyl peroxide
Polymixin Salicylic acid
For Acne Retinoids
Erythromycin Adapalene
Clindamycin Isotretinoin
Glucocorticoids Tazarotene
Amcinonide Tretinoin
Betamethasone Oral Antibiotics for Acne
Hydrocortisone Amoxicillin
Tetracycline

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 ANTINEOPLASTIC AGENTS
Alkylating and Related Agents Abraxane
Nitrogen Mustards Camptothecins
Mechlorethamine Topotecan
Cyclophosphamide Epipodophyllotoxins
Nitrosoureas Etoposide
Carmustine (BCNU) Antitumor Antibiotics
Lomustine Actinomycin D (Dactinomycin)
Alkyl Sulfonates Anthracyclines
Busulfan Adriamycin (Doxorubicin)
Triazenes Bleomycin
Dacarbazine Targeted Therapies
Methylhydrazines Protein Tyrosine Kinase Inhibitors
Procarbazine Imatinib mesylate
Platinum Complexes Gefitinib
Cis-Platinum (Cisplatin) Proteasome Inhibitors
Carboplatin Bortezomib
Oxaliplatin Monoclonal Antibodies
Antimetabolites Trastuzumab
Purine Analogs/Related Inhibitors Rituximab
6-Thiopurines Cetuximab
6-Mercaptopurine (6-MP) Bevacizumab
6-Thioguanine (6-TG) Ipilimumab
Fludarabine-5’- phosphate Miscellaneous Antineoplastic Agents
Folic Acid Analogs Enzymes
Methotrexate L-asparaginase
Folate Antagonist Rescue Agent Substituted Ureas
Leucovorin Hydroxyurea
Antimetabolites, continued Differentiating Agents
Pyrimidine Analogs Tretinoin (ATRA)
5-Fluorouracil (5-FU) Biological Response Modifiers
Cytarabine (AraC) Interferon-alfa
Gemcitabine Interleukin-2 (IL-2)
Plant Alkaloids Granulocyte Colony-Stimulating Factor
Vinca Alkaloids (G-CSF)
Vinblastine Granulocyte/Macrophage Colony-
Vincristine Stimulating Factor (GM-CSF
Taxanes
Paclitaxel

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 DRUGS AFFECTING THE PERIPHERAL NERVOUS SYSTEM
Neurotransmitters: Metoprolol
Acetylcholine Muscarinic agonists:
Dopamine Bethanechol
Epinephrine Pilocarpine
Norepinephrine Muscarinic Antagonists:
Sympathetic Modulators: Atropine
Ephedrine Scopolamine
Reserpine Ipratropium
Guanethidine Tiotropium
Tyramine Ganglionic Blockers:
Alpha Receptor Agonists: Mecamylamine
Nonselective NMJ Blockers:
Oxymetazoline Competitive:
α1 selective: Isoquinolone derivatives:
Phenylephrine Tubocurarine
α2 selective: Atracurium
Clonidine Mivacurium (short acting)
Alpha Receptor Antagonists: Steroid derivatives:
Nonselective: Vecuronium
Phenoxybenzamine Depolarizing:
Phentolamine Succinylcholine
α1 selective: ACh release inhibitor:
Doxazosin Botulinum toxin
Prazosin Acetylcholinesterase Inhibitors:
Beta Receptor Agonists: Alternate Substrates:
Nonselective: Neostigmine
Isoproterenol Physostigmine (access to CNS)
ß2 selective: Donepezil (Used for Alzheimer’s)
Albuterol Edrophonium
Metaproterenol Organophosphates
Salmeterol Acetylcholinesterase Reactivator:
Terbutaline 2-pralidoxime (2-PAM)
Beta Receptor Antagonists: Skeletal Muscle Relaxants:
Nonselective: Benzodiazepines:
Propranolol Diazepam
Pindolol (ISA) Midazolam
Labetalol (mixed ß, α blocker) Triazolam
ß1 (cardio-) selective: Baclofen (GABAA agonist)
Acebutolol (ISA) Dantrolene (ryanodine receptor antagonist)
Atenolol Tizanidine (α2 agonist)

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 DIURETICS
Proximal tubule (urine alkalinizing) Thiazide
Acetazolamide Hydrochlorothiazide
Loop Metolazone
Furosemide Indapamide
Bumetanide Chlorthalidone
Torsemide Osmotic agent
Ethacrynic Acid Mannitol
Potassium-sparing Vasopressin (ADH) Antagonist
Spironolactone Tolvaptan
Eplerenone Conivaptan
Amiloride Renin Inhibitor
Triamterene Aliskiren

DRUGS FOR TREATING HYPERTENSION

Transmitter Depleters Smooth Muscle Vasodilators
Reserpine Hydralazine
Guanethidine Minoxidil
Centrally-Acting Alpha-2 Agonists Nitroprusside
Clonidine Angiotensin Converting Enzyme (ACE)
Alpha-methyl-DOPA Inhibitors
α-1 Antagonists Captopril
Doxazosin Prodrugs
Prazosin (and other –osins) Enalapril
β-Blockers Fosinopril
Nonselective: Angiotensin Receptor Blockers (ARBs)
Propranolol Losartan
Labetalol Valsartan
ß1 (cardio-) selective: Renin Inhibitors
Acebutolol Aliskiren
Atenolol Calcium Channel Blockers
Metoprolol Arteriolar
Saluretics Nifedipine
Hydrochlorothiazide Arteriolar and Cardiac
Chlorthalidone Verapamil
Spironolactone Diltiazem
Amiloride PDE5 Inhibitor
Sildenafil

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 HEMATINICS AND RELATED AGENTS
Hematinics Deferoxamine
Oral Iron Hematopoietic Growth Factors
Ferrous sulfate Erythropoietin
IV Iron (Ferric salts) Myeloid Growth Factors
Iron dextran Filgrastim (Granulocyte Colony Stimulating
Vitamin B12 Factor, G-CSF)
Cyanocobalamin Sargramostim (Granulocyte-Macrophage
Hydroxycobalamin Colony Stimulating Factor, GM-CSF)
Folic Acid Megakaryocytes growth factor
Iron Chelator Oprelvekin (Interleukin 11)

DRUGS AFFECTING THE HEART AND KIDNEYS

Beta Receptor Antagonists Hydrochlorothiazide & others
Nonselective: Antiarrhythmics
Propranolol Class IA
Carvedilol Quinidine
Nadolol Procainamide
Pindolol Class IB
Labetalol Lidocaine
ß1-(cardio-) selective: Mexiletine
Acebutolol Class IC
Metoprolol Flecainide
Atenolol Propafenone
Esmolol Class II
ACE Inhibitors ß Blockers (see above)
Captopril Class III
Lisinopril Amiodarone
Prodrugs Sotalol
Enalapril Ibutilide
Benazepril Dofetilide
ARBS Class IV
Losartan Ca2+ Channel Blockers (see above)
Valsartan Special
Calcium Channel Blockers Adenosine
Primarily Arteriolar Digoxin
Nifedipine Cardiotonics
Primarily Cardiac Digitalis
Verapamil Digoxin
Diltiazem Digitoxin
Vasodilators ß1 agonists
Hydralazine Dopamine
Sodium Nitroprusside (also dopamine agonists)
Nitroglycerin Dobutamine
Nitrates Phosphodiesterase inhibitors
Isosorbide Dinitrate Inamrinone (Amrinone)
Diuretics (see Exam II drug list) Antianginals
Loop Nitrates (see also under Vasodilators)
Furosemide & others ß Blockers (see above)
Thiazide Calcium Channel Blockers (see above)

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 HEMOSTASIS
Anticoagulants Fibrinolytic inhibitors
Heparin (IV) Aminocaproic acid
Warfarin sodium (oral) Vitamin K
Dabigatran Vitamin K1 (phytonadione)
Heparin Neutralizer Antiplatelet drugs
Protamine Aspirin
Fibrinolytics (enzymes) Clopidogrel
Urokinase GP IIB/IIIA Receptor Blocker
Anistreplase Abciximab
Tissue Plasminogen Activators
Alteplase

LIPID-LOWERING AGENTS
Bile Acid Binding Resins: HMG CoA Reductase Inhibitors
Cholestyramine Atorvastatin
Colesevelam Fluvastatin
Colestipol Lovastatin
Ezetimibe Pravastatin
Fibrates: Rosuvastatin
Fenofibrate Simvastatin
Gemfibrozil Omega-3-acid ethyl esters
Niacin (Nicotinic Acid)

AGENTS FOR TREATING ASTHMA

Beta-2 Agonists Muscarinic Antagonists
Albuterol Ipratropium
Terbutaline Tiotropium
Long-acting Beta-2 Agonists Leukotriene Antagonists
Formoterol Montelukast
Salmeterol Zafirlukast
Inhaled Glucocorticoids Antibodies
Budesonide Omalizumab
Fluticasone Preventative Agents
Systemic Glucocorticoids Cromolyn
Prednisone

GENERAL ANESTHETICS

Inhaled Anesthetics Intravenous Anesthetics

Halogenated Hydrocarbons Ultra-short-acting Barbiturates
Halothane Thiopental
Isoflurane Benzodiazepines
Enflurane Midazolam
Sevoflurane Opioid Analgesics
Desflurane Fentanyl
Nitrous Oxide Sufentanil
Propofol
Etomidate
Ketamine

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 LOCAL ANESTHETICS
Esters Amides, continued
Procaine Bupivacaine
Chloroprocaine Levo-bupivacaine
Amides Etidocaine
Lidocaine Ropivacaine
Prilocaine Vasoconstrictor
Mepivacaine Epinephrine

PSYCHOPHARMACOLOGY
ANTIEPILEPTICS Buspirone
Carbamazepine Barbiturates
Gabapentin Phenobarbital
Lamotrigine Thiopental
Levitiracetam DRUGS FOR MOOD DISORDERS
Oxcarbazepine Tricyclic Antidepressants
Phenytoin Amitryptiline
Tiagabine Desipramine
Topiramate Imipramine
Valproic acid Nortriptyline
Zonisamide Other Cyclic Antidepressants
Benzodiazepines Bupropion
Clonazepam Mirtazapine
Diazepam Trazodone
Lorazepam SSRIs
Phenobarbital Citalopram
ANTIPSYCHOTICS Fluoxetine
Typical, High Potency Paroxetine
Fluphenazine Sertraline
Haloperidol SNRIs
Typical, Low Potency Duloxetine
Chlorpromazine Venlafaxine
Atypical MAOIs
Aripiprazole Phenelzine
Clozapine Selegiline
Olanzapine Antimanic Agents
Risperidone Lithium
ANXIOLYTICS Carbamazepine
Benzodiazepines Lamotrigine
Chlordiazepoxide Clonazepam Valproic acid
Clorazepate CNS STIMULANTS
Diazepam Drugs for Weight Loss
Flurazepam Methamphetamine
Lorazepam Phentermine
Temazepam Drugs for ADHD
BZD Receptor Agonist
Methylphenidate
Zolpidem
BZD Receptor Antagonist Amphetamines
Flumazenil

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 THERAPY OF HEADACHES
Migraine Therapy, Acute Migraine Therapy, Preventive
Nonspecific Antiepileptics
NSAIDs Divalproex sodium
Aspirin, acetaminophen, caffeine Topiramate
Antiemetics Tricyclic Antidepressants
Metoclopramide Amitriptyline
Opioids b-Blockers
Butorphanol, nasal spray Propranolol
Specific Metoprolol
Serotonin receptor agonists Calcium Channel Blockers
Nonspecific Verapamil
Ergotamine tartrate Neurotoxins
Dihydroergotamine (DHE) Botulinum Toxin
5HT1-specific
Sumatriptan
Cluster Headache Therapy, Acute
O2 Tension-type Therapy, Acute
DHE NSAIDs
Sumatriptan, SC Aspirin, acetaminophen, caffeine
Lidocaine, intranasal Tension-type therapy, Preventive
Cluster Headache Therapy, Preventive Amitriptyline
CCBs
Antiepileptics

PSYCHOPHARMACOLOGY
ANXIOLYTICS Other Cyclic Antidepressants
Benzodiazepines Bupropion
Chlordiazepoxide Mirtazapine
Clonazepam Trazodone
Clorazepate SSRIs
Diazepam Citalopram
Flurazepam Fluoxetine
Lorazepam Paroxetine
Temazepam Sertraline
BZD Receptor Agonist SNRIs
Zolpidem Duloxetine
BZD Receptor Antagonist Venlafaxine
Flumazenil MAOIs
Buspirone Phenelzine
Barbiturates Selegiline
Phenobarbital Antimanic Agents
Thiopental Lithium
DRUGS FOR MOOD DISORDERS Carbamazepine
Tricyclic Antidepressants Lamotrigine
Amitryptiline Valproic acid
Desipramine
Imipramine
Nortriptyline

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 OPIOID ANALGESICS and ANTAGONISTS
Strong Mild to Mixed agonist- Antagonists
Agonists Moderate antagonists and
Agonists partial agonists
Phenanthrenes Morphine Codeine Nalbuphine Naloxone
Hydromorphone Oxycodone Buprenorphine Naltrexone
Oxymorphone Hydrocodone

Phenylheptylamines Methadone

Phenylpiperidines Meperidine Diphenoxylate

Fentanyl Loperamide
Sufentanil
Morphinans Levorphanol Butorphanol
Benzomorphans Pentazocine
Antitussives Dextromethorphan
Miscellaneous Tramadol
DRUGS FOR TREATING PARKINSONISMS
Amantadine Ropinirole
Apomorphine Selegiline
Bromocriptine Tolcapone
Carbidopa/Levodopa Entacapone
Pramipexole

DRUGS FOR OTHER MOVEMENT DISORDERS

Tourette’s Syndrome Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis
Neuroleptics Baclofen
Haloperidol Riluzole
Alpha-2 agonists Benign essential tremor
Clonidine Primidone
SSRIs
Fluoxetine
DRUGS OF ABUSE

Stimulants
Cocaine
Amphetamine
Methamphetamine
Methylene-dioxymeth-amphetamine
(MDMA)
Methylphenidate
Nicotine
Opioids
Opium
Heroin
Morphine
Oxycodone
Hydrocodone
Benzodiazepines (see Anxiolytics)
Barbiturates (see Anxiolytics)
Lysergic acid diethylamide (LSD)
Phencyclidine (PCP)
Ketamine
Marijuana
Tetrahydocannabinoids
Agents for Treating Drug Dependence
Methadone
Naltrexone
Varenicline
 ALCOHOL
Ethanol Agents for Treating Alcohol Dependence
Alcohol Dehydrogenase Inhibitor Acamprosate
Fomepizole Disulfiram
Naltrexone
Topiramate
Ondansetron

ENDOCRINE AGENTS
Growth Hormone and Prolactin Agents Agents Affecting Ca2+, cont.
Somatropin Vitamin D
Mecasermin Calcitriol
Octreotide Cholecalciferol (vitamin D3)
Pegvisomant Dihydrotachysterol
Bromocriptine Ergocalciferol (vitamin D2)
Posterior Pituitary Agents Calcitonin
Desmopressin Bisphosphonates
Vasopressin Alendronate
Oxytocin Ibandronate
ACTH (Corticotropin) Risedronate
Cosyntropin Zoledronic acid
Glucocorticoids Anti-RANKL monoclonal antibody
Cortisol (Hydrocortisone) Denosumab
Dexamethasone Androgens
Prednisolone Nandrolone
Prednisone Oxandrolone
Triamcinolone Testosterone
Glucocorticoid Receptor Antagonist Testosterone cypionate
Mifepristone Methyltestosterone
Mineralocorticoids Tetrahydrogestrinone
Aldosterone Danazol
Fludrocortisone Androgen Receptor Antagonists
Mineralocorticoid Receptor Antagonist Flutamide
Spironolactone Spironolactone
Steroid Synthesis Inhibitors Estrogens
Aminoglutethimide Estradiol
Finasteride Estradiol cypionate
Ketoconazole Estrone sulfate
Metyrapone Ethinyl estradiol
Thyroid Replacement Antiestrogens
Levothyroxine Fulvestrant
Liothyronine Selective ER Modulators
Antithyroid Agents Tamoxifen
Methimazole Raloxifene
Propylthiouracil Progestins
Radioactive iodine (131I) Desogestrel
Agents Affecting Ca2+ Medroxyprogesterone
Calcium Norethindrone
Parathyroid hormone analog Progesterone
Teriparatide acetate PR & GR Antagonist
Mifepristone (RU486)
Agents for Diabetes Mellitus Sulfonylureas
Insulin & Insulin Analogs Glipizide
Insulin: regular, NPH Glyburide
Lispro Meglitinides
Aspart Repaglinide
Glargine Thiazolidinediones
Determir Pioglitazone
Incretin hormone analogs Rosiglitazone
Exenetide DPP-IV Inhibitors
Amylin analogs Sitagliptin
Pramlintide Saxagliptin
Oral Agents for Diabetes Mellitus Bromocriptine mesylate
AMPK activator (SGLT2) Inhibitors
Metformin Canagliflozin
α glucosidase inhibitors Hyperglycemic Agents
Acarbose Diazoxide
Miglitol Glucagon

G I DRUGS
Antacids For Irritable Bowel Syndrome
Aluminum hydroxide Alonsetron
Magnesium hydroxide For Inflammatory Bowel Disorder
H2R Antagonists Azathioprine
Cimetidine Infliximab
Proton Pump Inhibitors Methotrexate
Omeprazole Sulfasalazine
Mucosal Protective Agents Antiemetics
Bismuth subsalicylate Ondansetron
Misoprostol Aprepitant
Sucralfate Droperidol
Prokinetic Agents Promethazine
Metoclopramide Digestants, Pancreatic Enzymes
Laxatives Bile acids
Docusate Pancreatin
Magnesium oxide Pancrelipase
Antidiarrheal Agents
Diphenoxylate/Atropine
Loperamide

CHELATING AGENTS
Deferoxamine Penicillamine
Dimercaprol Succimer
Edetate Calcium Disodium (CaNa2EDTA)

ALTERNATIVE MEDICATIONS
Echinacea Ginko biloba
Ephedra (ma huang) Kava
Ginger Saw Palmetto
Ginseng St. John’s Wort