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FAA Accepted Medications Updated 12/12/12
FAA Medications Master List (*This is not an all inclusive list, those listed are for common ailments)

The FAA has not published an official list of approved drugs. The following list of FAA accepted
medications is the most accurate and complete information available on the listed date. This "master
list" was developed by Pilot Medical Solutions through communication with the FAA.
Medications included in this list are approved only for the condition listed on a case by case basis.
Some medications listed may not be approved for a given individual and medications not listed may
also be acceptable.
New medications usually require a 1 year review hold beginning on the date of FDA approval. This
is to establish a side effect profile beyond the manufacturers published material and does not include
herbal preparations or supplements.
To assure FAA medical eligibility
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Federal Aviation Regulations (Part 61) require a person who holds a current medical certificate shall
not act as pilot in command, or in any other capacity as a required pilot flight crewmember, while
that person: "Knows or has reason to know of any medical condition that would make the person
unable to meet the requirements for the medical certificate necessary for the pilot operation; or is
taking medication or receiving other treatment for a medical condition that results in the person
being unable to meet the requirements for the medical certificate necessary for the pilot operation."
Allergy, Cold, Decongestants- Sudafed (Pseudoephedrine) and Entex (Phenylpropanolamine) are
approved by the FAA provided they are not combined with an antihistamine.
Claritin (Loratadine), Clarinex (Desloratadine) and Allegra (Fexofenadine) are acceptable to the
FAA provided no negative side effects are experienced. Vitamin B-12 or other prophylactic
injections are approved provided there are no side effects.
Approved Inhalers include:
Afrin (Oxymetazoline Hydrochloride)
Atrovent (Ipratropium) CASE BY CASE ONLY
Beconase (Beclomethasone Dipropionate)
Flonase (Fluticasone Propionate)
Nasalcrom (Cromolyn Sodium)
Nasalide (Flunisolide)
Vancenase (Beclomethasone Dipropionate)
Sedating medications are not acceptable. This includes but is not limited to: Cetirazine (Zyrtec),
Dipenhydramine (Benadryl) and Astelin (Azelastine) Nasal Inhaler.
Antacids / G.I. Medications - The following medications are approved by the FAA on a case by
case basis only. Pilots With Ulcers
Aciphex (Rabeprazole)
Asacol, Lialda (Mesalamine)
Axid (Nizatidine)
Azulfidine ((Sulfasalazine))
Cytotec (Misoprostol)
Dipentum (Olsalazine)
Mylanta
Pepcid (Famotidine)
Prevacid (Lansoprazole)
Prilosec (Omeprazole)
Propulsid
Protonix (Pantoprazole sodium)
Reglan (Metoclopramide hydrochloride)
Rolaids
Tagamet (Cimetidine)
Tums
Zantac (Ranitidine)
Anti-Bacterial - Flagyl (Metronidazole)
Antibiotics - The use of antibiotics is usually permissible, providing the drug has been taken for long
enough (usually 48 hours) to rule out the possibility of adverse effects.
A partial list of acceptable antibiotics include:
Azactam (Aztreonam)
Augmentin, Amoxil (Amoxicillin)
Biaxin (Clarithromycin)
Cipro (Ciprofloxacin)
Floxin (Ofloxicin)
Keflex (Cephalexin)
Levaquin (Levofloxacin)
Monodox (Doxycycline)
Zithromax (Azithromycin)
Anti-Coagulants - The following may be approved on a case by case basis:
Aspirin (Salicylate)
Coumadin (Warfarin)
Lovenox (Enoxaparin)
Plavix (Clopidrogrel)
Pletal (Cilostazol)
Trental (Pentoxifylline)
Xarelto (Rivaroxaban)
Anti-Depressants / Anxiety - Single-use Anti-Depressants such as: Celexa (Citalopram
Hydrobromide), Lexapro (Escitalopram Oxalate), Prozac (Fluoxetine Hydrochloride) or Zoloft
(Sertraline Hydrochloride) are approved by the FAA on a case by case basis only. With the
exception of the aforementioned SSRI's, and some herbal preparations such as Saint Johns Wort,
psychotropic medications are rarely approved by the FAA.
Anti-Fungal - The following may be approved by the FAA on a case by case basis:
Gris-PEG (Griseofulvin)
Lamisil (Terbinafine)
Sporanox (Traconazole)

Anti-Inflammatory & Arthritis - The following medications are usually FAA approved provided
there are no side effects and the condition being treated does not preclude safe performance of flight
duties:

Acetaminophen
Advil (Ibuprofen)
Aleve (Naproxen Sodium)
Ansaid
Arava (Leflunomide)
Arthrotec (Diclofenac)
Asacol (Mesalamine)
Aspirin
Azulfidine (Sulfasalazine)
Celebrex (Celecoxib)
Cataflam (Diclofenac Sodium)
Daypro (Oxaprozin)
Dolobid (Diflunisal)
Elmiron (Pentosan)
Enbrel (Etanercept)
Feldene (Piroxicam)
Ibuprofen
Imuran (Azothioprine)
Indocin (Indomethacin)
Lodine (Etodalac)
Meclofenamate (Meclofenamic Acid)
Mediprin
Methotrexate (not approved for cancer)
Mobic (Meloxicam)
Motrin (Ibuprofen)
MotrinIB (Ibuprofen)
Naprosyn (Naproxen Sodium)
Naproxen (Naproxen Sodium)
Orudis (Ketoprofen)
Oruvail (Ketoprofen)
Plaquenil - May affect vision. FAA approval requires an eye evaluation
Relafen (Nabumetone)
Remicade (Infliximab)
Rheumatrex (Methotrexate, not approved for cancer)
Synvisc (Hylan G-F 20) Injections may be approved on a case by case basis
Tylenol (Acetaminophen)
Toradol (Ketorolac Tromethamine)
Trexall (Methotrexate not approved for cancer)
Voltaren (Diclofenac Sodium)
Anti-Viral - The following medications are approved by the FAA on a case by case basis:
Famvir (Famciclovir)
Fludara (Fludarabine)
Hepsera (Adefovir Dipivoxil)
Rebetol, Virazole (Ribavirin)
Tenofovir (Disoproxil Fumarate)
Truvada (Emtricitabine / Tenofovir)
Valtrex (Valacyclovir)
Viread (Tenofovir Disoproxil Fumarate)
Zerit (Stavudine)
Zovirax (Acyclovir)

Anxiety - With the exception of herbal preparations (Saint Johns Wort), anti-anxiety medications,
such as Xanax (Alprazolam), Klonopin (Clonazepam), Valium (Diazepam)
Ativan (Lorazepam) and Paxil (Seroxat) are not approved by the FAA.
Asthma / COPD - These conditions often require a combination of drugs which are usually
approved by the FAA on an individual basis only. Prednisone is acceptable up to 20 mg only. Case
by case approved medications include but may not be limited to:
Advair, Flovent (Fluticasone Propiona)
Accolate (Zafirlukast)
Aerobid (Flunisolide)
Azmacort (Tiamcinolone)
Foradil (Formoterol)
Proventil, Pentolin, Ventolin (Albuterol)
Serevent (Salmeterol)
Singulair (Montelukast)
Theo-Dur, Uniphyl (Theophylline)
Xolair (Omalizumab)
Zyflo (Zileuton)
Blood Thinners - The following are usually approved on a case by case basis:
Aspirin (Salicylate)
Coumadin (Warfarin)
Lovenox (Enoxaparin)
Plavix (Clopidrogrel)
Pletal (Cilostazol)
Trental (Pentoxifylline)
Xarelto (Rivaroxaban)
With the exception of aspirin, detailed information regarding the underlying condition and INR's are
required.
Blood Pressure (Hypertension) Centrally acting agents such as Guanethidine, Guanadrel,
Guanabenz, Methyldopa, and Reserpine are not acceptable to the FAA.
Catapres (Clonidine) may be approved provided it has been used without adverse effects and was
reported on previous FAA exams.
Diuretics

Aldactone, Aldactazide (Spironolactone)
Bumex (Bumetanide)
Camadex, Demadex (Torsemide)
Diuril, Hydrochlorothiazide, HCTZ, Hydrodiuril, Oretic, Enduron (Thiazides)
Dyazide, Maxzide, Moduretic (Combinations)
Dyrenium (Triamterene)
Lasix (Furosemide)
Lozol (Indapamide)
Mykrox (Metolazone)
Zaroxolyn, Mykrox (Metolazone)
Cholesterol / Lipid Management - Most medications used in the treatment of hyperlipidemia or the
management of cholesterol are approved by the FAA.
Some of the medications, such as Caduet, Lescol (Fluvastatin) & Colestid (Colestipol), require
detailed favorable documentation.
This includes but may not be limited to:
Caduet (Amlodipine Besylate + Atorvastatin Calcium)
Colestid (Colestipol)
Crestor (Rosuvastatin Calcium)
Lescol (Fluvastatin)
Lipitor (Atorvastatin)
Lopid (Gemfibrozil)
Mevacor (Lovastatin)
Niacin (Nicotinic Acid)
Pravachol (Pravastatin)
Precose (Acarbose)
Questran,Cholestyramine, Locholest, Prevalite (Cholestyramine Resin)
Tricor (Fenofibrate)
Vytorin (Ezetimibe / Simvastatin)
WelChol (Colesevelam Hydrochloride)
Zetia (Ezetimibe)
Zocor (Simvastatin)
Contraceptives - Almost always approved
Diarrhea - While this condition is usually self-limiting, the following medications may be used for
minor occurrences:
Imodium
Kaopectate
Lomotil (Diphenoxylate Hydrochloride)
Pepto-Bismol
Other medications require discontinuation at least 48 hours prior to flight.
Headaches - The following drugs are FAA approved on a case by case basis:
Acetaminophen
Advil (Ibuprofen)
Aleve (Naproxen Sodium)
Ansaid
Aspirin
Beta-Blockers (when labeled & approved by the FDA for headache type)
Caffergot
Calcium-Channel Blockers
Ibuprofen
Imitrex
Innopran XL (Propranolol Hydrochloride)
Motrin (Ibuprofen)
MotrinIB (Ibuprofen)
Naprosyn (Naproxen Sodium)
Naproxen (Naproxen Sodium)
Sansert (Methysergide)
Tylenol (Acetaminophen)
Zomig
Herbal - Most herbal preparations are approved by the FAA provided there are no side effects and
the condition being treated is not disqualifying.
Infection - The use of antibiotics is often permissible, providing the drug is has been
FDA approved for at least one year and has been used long enough (usually 48 hours) to rule out the
possibility of adverse effects. A partial list of acceptable antibiotics include:
Azactam (Aztreonam)
Augmentin, Amoxil (Amoxicillin)
Biaxin (Clarithromycin)
Cipro (Ciprofloxacin)
Floxin (Ofloxicin)
Keflex (Cephalexin)
Monodox (Doxycycline)
Zithromax (Azithromycin)
Influenza Virus Infection - The following meds are FAA approved on a case by case basis:
Relenza (Zanamivir)
Tamiflu (Oseltamivir)
Motion Sickness - Ginger root is an acceptable treatment for the prevention of benign motion
sickness.
Pain Control - The following medications are usually FAA approved provided there are no side
effects and the condition being treated does not preclude safe performance of flight duties:
Advil
Aleve
Ansaid
Celebrex
Indocin
Mediprin
Motrin
MotrinIB
Naprosyn
Tylenol
Voltaren
Ulcer - The use of prophylactic medications for the peptic ulcer illnesses, such as antacids, H-2
blockers, and Sucralfate may be allowed, depending on the specific condition and severity.
Favorable FAA consideration requires extensive evaluation. Medications approved on a case by case
basis include:
Aciphex (Rabeprazole)
Asacol (Mesalamine)
Axid (Nizatidine)
Azulfidine ((Sulfasalazine))
Cytotec (Misoprostol)
Dipentum (Olsalazine)
Mylanta
Pepcid (Famotidine)
Prevacid (Lansoprazole)
Prilosec (Omeprazole)
Propulsid
Protonix (Pantoprazole sodium)
Reglan (Metoclopramide hydrochloride)
Rolaids
Tagamet (Cimetidine)
Tums
Zantac (Ranitidine)
Vaccinations - Prophylactic injections such as; immunizations or B-12 shots are usually approved
provided there are no side effects.
Conditions Specifically Listed by the FAA as Disqualifying:
* The conditions below are initially disqualifying. Many of these conditions still permit Special
Issuance medical certification.
(1) Coronary heart disease
(2) Angina
(3) Myocardial infarction
(4) Heart replacement
(5) Cardiac valve replacement
(6) Permanent cardiac pacemakers
(7) Diabetes
(8) Psychosis
(9) Bipolar disorder
(10) Severe personality disorder
(11) Substance dependence or abuse
(12) Epilepsy
(13) Disturbance of consciousness (without satisfactory explanation)
(14) Transient loss of nervous system function
FAR (Part 67 Medical) FAA Statistics

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