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Top 200 Drugs
Brand Name | Generic Name | Major Class | Sub-Class |
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Bayer aspirin, Ecotrin | acetylsalicylic acid (ASA) | Analgesic | NSAID |
Aleve, Naprosyn, Anaprox | naproxen | Analgesic | NSAID |
Motrin, Advil | ibuprofen | Analgesic | NSAID |
Tylenol | acetaminophen (APAP) | Analgesic | Salicylates, Non-NSAID |
Tylenol #3 | acetaminophen + codeine (30 mg) | Analgesic | Non-NSAID + opiate C-lll |
Tylenol #4 | acetaminophen + codeine (60 mg) | Analgesic | Non-NSAID + opiate C-lll |
Endocet, Percocet | oxycodone + acetaminophen | Analgesic | Non-NSAID + opiate C-ll |
Lortab, Vicodin | hydrocodone + acetaminophen | Analgesic | Opioid + NSAID C-lll |
Celebrex | celecoxib | Analgesic | COX-2 inhibitor |
MSContin | morphine | Analgesic | Opiate C-ll |
Demerol | meperidine | Analgesic | Opiate C-ll |
Dolophine | methadone | Analgesic | Opiate C-ll |
OxyContin | oxycodone | Analgesic | Opiate C-ll |
Ultram | tramadol | Analgesic | Opiate |
Maxalt | rizatriptan | Analgesic | Triptan |
lmitrex | sumatriptan | Analgesic | Triptan |
Penicillin G | penicillin G | Anti-Infective | Antibiotics - Natural penicillin |
Veetids | penicillin V | Anti-Infective | Antibiotics - Synthetic penicillin |
Principen, Omnipen, Polycilin | ampicillin | Anti-Infective | Antibiotics - Synthetic penicillin |
Amoxil, Trimox | amoxicillin | Anti-Infective | Antibiotics - Synthetic penicillin |
Augmentin | amoxicillin + potassium clavulanate | Anti-Infective | Antibiotics - Synthetic penicillin |
Keflex | cephalexin | Anti-Infective | Antibiotics - Cephalosporin |
Ceclor | cefaclor | Anti-Infective | Antibiotics - Cephalosporin |
Zithromax | azithromycin | Anti-Infective | Antibiotics - Macrolide |
Biaxin | clarithromycin | Anti-Infective | Antibiotics - Macrolide |
Ery C, Erythrocin, Pediazole | erythromycin | Anti-Infective | Antibiotics - Macrolide |
CIeocin | clindamycin | Anti-Infective | Antibiotics - Macrolide |
Cipro | ciprofloxacin | Anti-Infective | Antibiotics - Fluoroquinolone (quinolone) |
Levaquin | levofloxacin | Anti-Infective | Antibiotics - Fluoroquinolone (quinolone) |
Tobrex, Tobi, Nebcin | tobramycin | Anti-Infective | Antibiotics - Aminoglycoside |
Garamycin, Genoptic | gentamicin | Anti-Infective | Antibiotics - aminoglycoside |
Bactrim, Cotrim, Septra | trimethoprim + sulfamethoxazole | Anti-Infective | Antibiotics - Sulfonamide |
Azulfadine, Azulfidine, Sulfasalazine EC | sulfasalazine | Anti-Infective | Antibiotics - Sulfonamides |
Sumycin | tetracycline | Anti-Infective | Antibiotics - tetracycline |
Vibramycin, Doryx | doxycycline | Anti-Infective | Antibiotics - Tetracycline |
Minodin, Dynacin | minocycline | Anti-Infective | Antibiotics - Tetracycline |
Zovirax | acyclovir | Anti-Infective | Antivirals |
Symmeterel | amantadine | Anti-Infective | Antivirals |
Tamiflu | oseltamivir | Anti-Infective | Antivirals |
Valtrex | valacyclovir | Anti-Infective | Antivirals |
Epivir | lamivudine | Anti-Infective | Antiretroviral - NRTI |
Retrovir, AZT | zidovudine | Anti-Infective | Antiretroviral - NRTI |
Sustiva | efavirenz (EFZ) | Anti-Infective | Antiretroviral - NNRTI |
Viracept | nelfinavir | Anti-Infective | Antiretroviral - PI |
Loprox, Penlac | ciclopirox | Anti-Infective | Antifungals |
Diflucan | fluconazole | Anti-Infective | Antifungals |
Monistat | miconazole | Anti-Infective | Antifungals |
Flagyl | metronidazole | Anti-Infective | Antifungals |
Nizoral | ketoconazole | Anti-Infective | Antifungals |
Lamisil | terbinafine | Anti-Infective | Antifungals |
Mycostatin | nystatin | Anti-Infective | Antifungals |
Altace | ramipril | Cardiovascular | ACE inhibitor |
Vasotec | enalapril | Cardiovascular | ACE inhibitor |
Zestril, Prinivil | lisinopril | Cardiovascular | ACE inhibitor |
Capoten | captopril | Cardiovascular | ACE inhibitor |
Monopril | fosinopril | Cardiovascular | ACE inhibitor |
Accupril | quinapril | Cardiovascular | ACE inhibitor |
Atacand | candesartan | Cardiovascular | Angiotensin II receptor blockers (ARB) |
Diovan | valsartan | Cardiovascular | Angiotensin II receptor blockers (ARB) |
Cozaar | losartan | Cardiovascular | Angiotensin II receptor blockers (ARB) |
Calan, Isoptin | verapamil | Cardiovascular | Calcium channel blocker |
Cardizem, Dilacor | diltiazem | Cardiovascular | Calcium channel blocker |
Procardia, Adalat | nifedipine | Cardiovascular | Calcium channel blocker |
Norvasc | amlodipine | Cardiovascular | Calcium channel blocker |
Coumadin, Jantoven | warfarin | Cardiovascular | Anticoagulant |
Hep-Lock | heparin | Cardiovascular | Anticoagulant |
Dilantin | phenytoin | Cardiovascular | Anticonvulsants |
Hydrodiuril | hydrochlorothiazide (HCTZ) | Cardiovascular | Diuretic (thiazide) |
Lasix | furosemide | Cardiovascular | Diuretic (loop) |
lnderal | propranolol | Cardiovascular | Beta blocker |
Tenormin | atenolol | Cardiovascular | Beta blocker |
Toprol XL, Lopressor | metoprolol | Cardiovascular | Beta blocker |
Coreg | carvedilol | Cardiovascular | Beta blocker |
Betapace | sotatol | Cardiovascular | Antiarryhthmic |
Lanoxin, Digitek | digoxin | Cardiovascular | Antiarryhthmic |
Lipitor | atorvastatin | Cardiovascular | Antihyperlipidemic |
Pravachol | pravastatin | Cardiovascular | Antihyperlipidemic |
Zocor | simvastatin | Cardiovascular | Antihyperlipidemic |
Crestor | rosuvastatin | Cardiovascular | Antihyperlipidemic |
Tricor | fenofibrate | Cardiovascular | Antihyperlipidemic |
Vytorin | ezetimibe + simvastatin | Cardiovascular | Antihyperiipidemic |
Zetia | ezetimibe | Cardiovascular | Antihyperlipidemic |
Nitrostat | nitroglycerin | Cardiovascular | Nitrate |
Plavix | clopidogrel | Cardiovascular | Antiplatelet agent |
Primacor | milrinone | Cardiovascular | Xanthine oxidase inhibitors / Vasodilators |
Glucophage | metformin | Hormones | Antidiabetics - Metformin products |
Glucpyance | metforrnin + glyburide | Hormones | Antidiabetics - Metformin products |
Metaglip | metformin + glipizide | Hormones | Antidiabetics - Metformin products |
Amaryl | glimepiride | Hormones | Antidiabetics - Insulin secretagogues |
Glucotrol | glipizide | Hormones | Antidiabetics - Insulin secretagogues |
DiaBeta, Micronase, Glynase | glyburide | Hormones | Antidiabetics - Insulin secretagogues |
Actos | pioglitazone | Hormones | Antidiabetics - Glitazones (Thiazolidinediones or TZDs) |
Avandia | rosiglitazone | Hormones | Antidiabetics - Glitazones (Thiazolidinediones or TZDs) |
Byetta | exenatide | Hormones | Antidiabetics - Incretin therapies |
Januvia | sitagliptin | Hormones | Antidiabetics - Incretin therapies |
Novolog | insulin aspart | Hormones | Insulin (clear) |
Humalog | insulin lispro | Hormones | Insulin (clear) |
Humulin R, Novolin R | regular insulin | Hormones | Insulin (clear, short-acting) |
Humulin N, Novolin N | NPH insulin | Hormones | Insulin (cloudy, intermediate-acting) |
Lantus | insulin glargine | Hormones | Insulin (clear, long-acting) |
Levoxyl, Synthroid | levothyroxine | Hormones | Thyroid hormone replacement (Hypothyroidism) |
Armour Thyroid | thyroid extract | Hormones | Thyroid hormone (Hypothyroidism) |
PropyI-Thyracil (PTU) | propylthiouracil | Hormones | Iodide trapping agent (Hyperthyroidism) |
Premarin | conjugated estrogens | Hormones | Contraceptive (Natural estrogen) |
Estrace, Vagifem, Climara, Estraderm | estradiol | Hormones | Contraceptive |
Nuvaring, Ortho-Novum | ethinyl estradiol | Hormones | Contraceptive |
Preven | ethinyl estradiol + levonorgestrel | Hormones | Contraceptive - Estrogen combination ("morning after") |
Prometrium | progesterone | Hormones | Progestin |
Tegretol | carbamazepine | Neurological | Anticonvulsant / Antiepileptic - Sodium channel blocker |
Dilantin | phenytoin | Neurological | Anticonvulsant / Antiepileptic - Sodium channel blocker |
Depakene | valproic acid | Neurological | Anticonvulsant / Antiepileptic - Calcium channel blocker |
Depakote | valproate | Neurological | Anticonvulsant / Antiepileptic - Calcium channel blocker |
Zonegran | zonisamide | Neurological | Anticonvulsant / Antiepileptic - Calcium channel blocker |
Neurontin | gabapentin | Neurological | Anticonvulsant / Antiepileptic - GABA enhancer |
Barbital | phenobarbital | Neurological | Anticonvulsant / Antiepileptic - GABA enhancer |
Lamictal | lamotrigine | Neurological | Anticonvulsant / Antiepileptic - Glutamate inhitibor |
Topamax | topiramate | Neurological | Anticonvulsant / Antiepileptic - Glutamate inhitibor |
Sinemet | levodopa / carbidopa | Neurological | Anti-Parkinson’s - Dopaminergic agent |
Mirapex | pramipexole | Neurological | Anti-Parkinson’s - Dopaminergic agent |
Requip | ropinirole | Neurological | Anti-Parkinson’s - Dopaminergic agent |
Cogentin | benzotropine | Neurological | Anti-Parkinson’s - Anticholinergic |
Symmetrel | amantadine | Neurological | Anti-Parkinson’s - Anticholinergic |
Eldepryl, Zelapar | selegiline | Neurological | Anti-Parkinson’s - MAOI |
Namenda | memantine | Neurological | Anti-Alzheimer’s - MAOI |
Aricept | donepezil | Neurological | Anti-Alzheimer’s - Cholinesterase inhibitor |
Adderall | amphetamine + dextroamphetamine | Neurological | ADHD - CNS stimulant |
Focalin | dexmethylphenidate | Neurological | ADHD - CNS stimulant |
Ritalin, Concerta | methylphenidate | Neurological | ADHD - CNS stimulant |
Strattera | atomoxetine | Neurological | ADHD – Non-stimulant |
Ginko Biloba | ginkgo biloba | Neurological | Anti-Alzheimer’s - Herbal supplement |
Celexa | citalopram | Psychotropic | Antidepressant - SSRI |
Lexapro | escitalopram | Psychotropic | Antidepressant - SSRI |
Prozac, Sarafem | fluoxetine | Psychotropic | Antidepressant - SSRI |
Paxil | paroxetine | Psychotropic | Antidepressant - SSRI |
Zoloft | sertraline | Psychotropic | Antidepressant - SSRI |
Pristiq | desvenlafaxine | Psychotropic | Antidepressant - SNRI |
Cymbalta | duloxetine | Psychotropic | Antidepressant - SNRI |
Effexor | venlafaxine | Psychotropic | Antidepressant - SNRI |
Elavil, Endep | amtriptyline | Psychotropic | Antidepressant - TCA |
Pamelor, Aventyl | nortriptyline | Psychotropic | Antidepressant - TCA |
Remeron | mirtazapine | Psychotropic | Antidepressant - Tetracyclic agent |
Nardil | phenelzine | Psychotropic | Antidepressant - MAOl |
Parnate | tranylcypromine | Psychotropic | Antidepressant - MAOl |
Wellbutrin | buproprion | Psychotropic | Antidepressant |
Xanax | alprazolam | Psychotropic | Anti-anxiety - Benzodiazepine |
Librium | chlordiazepoxide | Psychotropic | Anti-anxiety - Benzodiazepine |
Valium | diazepam | Psychotropic | Anti-anxiety - Benzodiazepine |
Ativan | lorazepam | Psychotropic | Anti-anxiety - Benzodiazepine |
Restoril | temazepam | Psychotropic | Anti-anxiety - Benzodiazepine |
Halcion | triazolam | Psychotropic | Anti-anxiety - Benzodiazepine |
Lunesta | eszopiclone | Psychotropic | Sedative / Hypnotic C-IV |
Sonata | zalepion | Psychotropic | Sedative / Hypnotic C-IV |
Ambien | zolpidem | Psychotropic | Sedative / Hypnotic C-IV |
Eskalith, Lithobid | lithium | Psychotropic | Antipsychotic |
Thorazine | chlorpromazine | Psychotropic | Antipsychotic - Typical |
Abilify | aripiprazole | Psychotropic | Antipsychotic - Atypical |
Zyprexa, Zydis | olanzapine | Psychotropic | Antipsychotic - Atypical |
Seroquel | quetiapine | Psychotropic | Antipsychotic - Atypical |
Risperdal | risperidone | Psychotropic | Antipsychotic - Atypical |
Melatonin | melatonin | Psychotropic | Herbal supplement - Sleep aid |
Kava | kava | Psychotropic | Herbal supplement – Sleep aid, Antianxiety |
St. John’s Wort | St. John's Wort | Psychotropic | Herbal supplement – Mild antidepressant |
SAMe | SAMe | Psychotropic | Herbal supplement – Depression (with pain) |
Caltrate, OsCal, Tums | calcium carbonate | Musculoskelatal | Osteoporosis / Paget's disease - calcium salts |
Fosamax | alendronate | Musculoskelatal | Osteoporosis / Paget’s disease - bisphosphonate |
Boniva | ibandronate | Musculoskelatal | Osteoporosis / Paget's disease - bisphosphonate |
Actonel | risendronate | Musculoskelatal | Osteoporosis / Paget's disease - bisphosphonate |
Reclast | zoledronic acid | Musculoskelatal | Osteoporosis / Paget's disease - bisphosphonate |
Novaldex | tamoxifen | Musculoskelatal | Osteoporosis / Paget's disease - Selective estrogen receptor modulator (SERM) |
Evista | raloxifene | Musculoskelatal | Osteoporosis / Paget's disease - Selective estrogen receptor modulator (SERM) |
Premarin | conjugated estrogens | Musculoskelatal | Osteoporosis - Estrogen |
Estrace | estradiol | Musculoskelatal | Osteoporosis - Estrogen |
Tylenol | acetaminophen | Musculoskelatal | (OA) Osteoarthritis Non-NSAID |
Voltaren, Cataflam | diclofenac | Musculoskelatal | (OA) Osteoarthritis - NSAID |
Lodine | etodolac | Musculoskelatal | (OA) Osteoarthritis - NSAID |
Motrin, Advil | ibuprofen | Musculoskelatal | (OA) Osteoarthritis - NSAID |
Indocin | indomethacin | Musculoskelatal | (OA) Osteoarthritis - NSAID |
Mobic | meloxicam | Musculoskelatal | (OA) Osteoarthritis - NSAID |
Celebrex | celecoxib | Musculoskelatal | (OA) Osteoarthritis - COX-2 inhibitor |
Cosamin DS, Osteo Bi-Flex | glucosamine + chondroitin | Musculoskelatal | (OA) Osteoarthritis - Herbal supplement |
Cytoxan | cyclophosphamide | Musculoskelatal | (RA) Rheumatoid arthritis - Disease-Modifying Antirheumatic Drugs (DMARD) |
Rheumatrex, Trexall | methotrexate | Musculoskelatal | (RA) Rheumatoid arthritis - Disease-Modifying Antirheumatic Drugs (DMARD) |
Enbrel | etanercept | Musculoskelatal | (RA) Rheumatoid arthritis - Disease-Modifying Antirheumatic Drugs (DMARD) |
Humira | adalimumab | Musculoskelatal | (RA) Rheumatoid arthritis - Disease-Modifying Antirheumatic Drugs (DMARD) |
Colchicine, Colcrys | colchicine | Musculoskelatal | Anti-gout |
Aristospan | triamcinolone | Musculoskelatal | Anti-gout |
Zyloprim | allopurinol | Musculoskelatal | Anti-gout |
Avonex, Rebif | interferon beta-1a | Musculoskelatal | (MS) Multiple sclerosis - interferon |
Betaseron | interferon beta-1b | Musculoskelatal | (MS) Multiple sclerosis - interferon |