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Top 200 Drugs
Top 200 Drugs (Brand/Generic/Class/Indication)
Brand Name | Generic Name | Drug Class | Indication |
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Ventolin, ProAir | albuterol | B2-agonist, bronchodilator | asthma, COPD rescue inhaler |
Fosamax | alendronate | bisphosphonate | osteoporosis |
Zyloprim | allopurinol | xanthine oxidase inhibitor | gout |
Xanax | alprazolam | benzodiazepine | anxiety |
Elavil | amitriptyline | TCA | depression, neuropathic pain |
Norvasc | amlodipine | CCB | HTN, angina |
Lotrel | amlodipine/benazepril | CCB/ ACE inhibitor | HTN |
Amoxil, Trimox | amoxicillin | amino pcn abx | otitis media, strep throat, & other infxs |
Augmentin | amoxicillin/clavulanate | amino pcn abx/ B-lactamase inhibitor | otitis media & other infx |
Unasyn | ampicillin/sulbactam | amino pcn abx/ B-lactamase inhibitor | broad spectrum infx coverage |
Adderal | amphetamine/dextroamphetamine | amphetamine, CNS stimulant | ADHD |
Abilify | aripirprazole | antipsychotic | schizophrenia, depression, bipolar |
NovoLog | aspart insulin | rapid acting insulin | diabetes |
Tenormin | atenolol | B1-blocker | HTN, angina |
Lipitor | atorvastatin | statin | hyperlipidemia |
Z-Pak, Zithromax | azithromycin | macrolide abx | respiratory infx |
Lotensin | benazepril | ACE inhibitor | HTN, heart failure |
Pulmicort inhaled, Rhinocort intranasal | budesonide | corticosteroid inhaled, intranasal | asthma, COPD |
Suboxone | buprenorphine/naloxone | opioid agonist/antagonist | treatment of opioid addiction |
Zyban, Wellbutrin | bupropion | antidepressant | depression, smoking cessation |
BuSpar | buspirone | anxiolytic, misc | anxiety |
Capoten | captopril | ACE inhibitor | HTN, HF |
Coreg | carvedilol | a1,B1,B2-blocker | HTN, HF |
Ancef, Kefzol | cefazolin | 1st gen IV cephalosporin | cellulitis, surgical prophylaxis, & other infx |
Omnicef | cefdinir | 3rd gen cephalosporin | CAP, sinusitis, other infx |
Rocephin | ceftriaxone | 3rd gen cephalosporin | respiratory, meningitis, other infx |
Celebrex | celecoxib | cox-2 inhibitor, anti-inflammatory analgesic | inflammatory pain |
Keflex | cephalexin | 1st gen cephalosporin | cellulitis, strep throat, other infx |
Zyrtec | cetirizine | 2nd gen antihistamine | seasonal allergic rhinitis |
Cipro | ciprofloxacin | quinolone abx | UTI, chlamydia, Pseudomonas, other infx |
Celexa | citalopram | SSRI antidepressant | depression |
Cleocin | clindamycin | misc abx | bite wounds, cellulitis, other infx |
Biaxin | clarithromycin | macrolide antibiotic | CAP, sinusitis, other infx |
Catapres | clonidine | a2 agonist, antihypertensive | HTN |
Plavix | clopidogrel | adenosine diphosphate (ADP) inhibitor | antiplatelet drug |
Klonopin | clonazepam | benzodiazepine | anxiety, essential tremor |
Lotrisone | clotrimazole/betamethasone | antifungal/corticosteroid, topical | fungal infx w/ inflammation |
Tylenol #3 | codeine/acetaminophen | opioid/analgesic | pain |
Flexeril | cyclobenzaprine | skeletal muscle relaxant | muscle spasms |
Levemir | detemir insulin | long-acting basal insulin | diabetes |
Decadron inj | dexamethasone | corticosteroid inj | inflammation |
Valium | diazepam | benzodiazepine | anxiety, status epilepticus, muscle relaxant |
Cataflam | diclofenac | NSAID | inflammation, pain |
Benadryl | diphenhydramine | 1st gen antihistamine | seasonal allergies, allergic rxns |
Lanoxin | digoxin | cardiac glycoside | a-fib, HF |
Cardizem | diltiazem | CCB | HTN, a-fib, angina |
Dramamine | dimenhydrinate | antihistamine | motion sickness |
Lomotil | diphenoxylate/atropine | antidiarrheal | diarrhea |
Colace | docusate | stool softener | treat/prevent constipation |
Aricept | donepezil | acetylcholine esterase inhibitor | Alzheimer's dementia |
Vibramycin | doxycycline | tetracycline abx | CAP, chlamydia, other infx |
Cymbalta | duloxetine | SNRI antidepressant | depression, neuropathic pain |
Vasotec | enalapril | ACE inhibitor | HTN, HF |
Lovenox | enoxaparin | LMWH | DVT prophylaxis, DVT, PE, ACS |
Lexapro | escitalopram | SSRI antidepressant | depression, anxiety disorders |
Nexium | esomeprazole | proton pump inhibitor | GERD, PUD |
Premarin | estrogen, conjugated | estrogen hormone | hormone replacement |
Loestrin-21 1/20 | estrogen 20 mcg/ norethindrone 1 mg | estrogen/ progestin contraceptive | oral contraceptive |
Enbrel | etanercept | DMARD | rheumatoid arthritis |
Byetta | exenatide | GLP-1 agonist | type 2 diabetes |
Zetia | ezetimibe | inhibits intestinal absorption of cholesterol | hyperlipidemia |
Vytorin | ezetimibe/ simvastatin | inhibits absorption of cholesterol/ statin | hyperlipidemia |
Pepcid | famotidine | H2 blocker, acid-reducer | GERD, PUD |
Duragesic patch | fentanyl patch | opioid analgesic | pain |
Allegra | fexofenadine | 2nd gen antihistamine | seasonal allergic rhinitis |
Diflucan | fluconazole | antifungal | oral/vaginal candidiasis, life-threatening systemic fungal infx |
Prozac | fluoxetine | SSRI antidepressant | depression, anxiety disorders |
Flovent | fluticasone | corticosteroid, inhaled | asthma, COPD |
Flonase | fluticasone | corticosteroid, intranasal | seasonal allergic rhinitis |
Symbicort | formoterol/ budesonide | long-acting B2 agonist/ corticosteroid inhaled | asthma, COPD |
Lasix | furosemide | loop diuretic | peripheral/pulmonary edema, HF |
Neurontin | gabapentin | anticonvulsant | epilepsy, peripheral neuropathy pain |
Lantus | glargine insulin | long-acting, basal insulin | diabetes |
Amaryl | glimepiride | sulfonylurea | type 2 diabetes |
DiaBeta, Glynase, Micronase | glyburide | sulfonylurea | type 2 diabetes |
Apidra | glulisine insulin | rapid acting insulin | diabetes |
Lortab, Loracet, Vicodan, Norco | Hydrocordone/ acetaminophen | opioid analgesic | pain |
Microzide | hydrochlorothiazide | thiazide diuretic | edema, HTN |
Dilaudid | hydromorphone | opioid analgesic | pain |
Boniva | ibandronate | bisphosphonate | osteoporosis |
Motrin, Advil | ibuprofen | NSAID | pain, inflammation, fever |
Imdur, ISMO | isosorbide mononitrate | nitrate | angina |
Toradol | ketorolac | IV NSAID | inflammatory pain |
Prevacid | lanoprazole | PPI | GERD, PUD |
Xalatan | latanoprost | prostaglandin, ophthalmic | glaucoma |
Xopenex | levalbuterol | B2-agonist | asthma, COPD |
Levaquin | levofloxacin | quinolone abx | CAP, UTI, chlamydia, other infx |
Synthroid, Levoxyl | levothyroxine | thyroid hormone | hypothyroidism |
Prinivil, Zestril | lisinopril | ACE-inhibitor | HTN, HF |
Prinzide, Zestoretic | lisinopril/ hydrochlorothiazide | ACE-inhibitor/ thiazide diuretic | HTN |
Humalog | lispro insulin | rapid acting insulin | diabetes |
Imodium | loperamide | antidiarrheal | diarrhea |
Ativan | lorazepam | benzodiazepine | anxiety, status epilepticus |
Cozaar | losartan | ARB inhibitor | HTN, HF |
Mevacor | lovastatin | statin | hyperlipidemia |
AntiVert | meclizine | 1st gen antihistamine | motion sickness, dizziness |
Mobic | meloxicam | NSAID | pain, inflammation |
Demerol | meperidine | opioid analgesic | pain |
Skelaxin | metaxalone | skeletal muscle relaxant | muscle spasms |
Glucophage, Glucophage XR | metformin | biguanide | type 2 diabetes |
Robaxin | methocarbamol | skeletal muscle relaxant | muscle spasm |
No brand name | methotrexate | DMARD | RA |
Ritalin, Concerta | methylphenidate | amphetamine CNS stimulant | ADHD |
Medrol DosePak oral; Solu-Medrol inj | methylprednisolone | corticosteroid (po, inj) | inflammation, allergic rxns |
Reglan | metoclopramide | antiemetic, dopamine blocker | gastroparesis, N/V |
Flagyl | metronidazole | misc. abx | Clostridium difficile diarrhea, anaerobic infx |
Toprol XL, Lopressor | metoprolol | B1-blocker | HTN, a-fib, angina, post-MI, HF |
Provigil | modafinil | CNS stimulant | narcolepsy |
Nasonex | mometasone | corticosteroid, intranasal | seasonal allergic rhinitis |
Singulair | montelukast | leukotriene inhibitor | asthma, seasonal allergic rhinitis |
No brand name | morphine | opioid analgesic | pain |
Avelox | moxifloxacin | quinolone abx | CAP, sinusitis, other infx |
Vigamox | moxifloxacin (ophthalmic) | quinolone opthalmic | bacterial conjunctivitis |
Bactroban | mupirocin | abx (topical) | impetigo, MRSA colonization |
Narcan | naloxone | opioid antagonist antidote | treat opioid toxicity |
Naprosyn | naproxen | NSAID | inflammation, pain |
Bystolic | nebivolol | B1-blocker | HTN |
Procardia XL | nifedipine | CCB | HTN, angina |
Macrobid | nitrofurantoin | urinary tract antiseptic | UTI |
Zyprexa | olanzapine | antipsychotic | schizophrenia, bipolar |
Benicar | olmesartan | ARB inhibitor | HTN, HF |
Benicar HCT | olmesartan/ hydrochlorothiazide | ARB/ thiazide diuretic | HTN |
Lovaza | omega-3-fatty-acid | omega-3-fatty-acid | hypertriglyceridemia |
Prilosec | omeprazole | PPI | GERD, PUD |
Zofran | ondansetron | 5HT-antagonist antiemetic | N/V |
Trileptal | oxcarbazepine | anticonvulsant | epilepsy, bipolar |
Oxycontin | oxycodone | opioid analgesic | pain |
Percocet,Roxicet | oxycodone/ acetaminophen | opioid analgesic | pain |
Ditropan | oxybutynin | anticholinergic | urinary incontinence |
Paxil | paroxetine | SSRI antidepressant | depression, anxiety disorders |
Pen VK | penicillin | PCN abx | strep throat, other infx |
Dilantin | phenytoin | anticonvulsant | epilepsy |
Zosyn | piperacillin/ tazobactam | anti-pseudomonal pcn/ B-lactamase inhibitor abx | broad spectrum infx coverage |
Micro-K, Klor-Con | potassium Cl | potassium supplement | hypokalemia |
Pravachol | pravastatin | statin | hyperlipidemia |
Deltasone | prednisone | corticosteroid (po) | inflammation, allergic rxn, asthma exacerbation |
Lyrica | pregabalin | anticonvulsant | epilepsy, peripheral neuropathy pain, fibromyalgia |
Phenergan | promethazine | phenothiazine antiemetic | N/V |
Inderal | propranolol | B1, B2-blocker | HTN, angina, a-fib, post MI, essential tremor |
Seroquel | quetiapine | antipsychotic | schizophrenia, bipolar |
Accupril | quinapril | ACE inhibitor | HTN, HF |
Aciphex | rabeprazole | PPI | GERD, PUD |
Altace | ramipril | ACE | HTN, HF |
Zantac | ranitidine | H2-blocker, acid reducer | GERD, PUD |
Risperdal | risperidone | antipsychotic | schizophrenia, bipolar |
Requip | ropinirole | dopamine agonist | Parkinson's disease, restless leg syndrome |
Crestor | rosuvastatin | statin | hyperlipidemia |
Advair | salmeterol/ fluticasone | long acting B2 agonist/ inhaled corticosteroid | asthma, COPD |
Zoloft | sertraline | SSRI antidepressant | depression, anxiety disorders |
Viagra | sildenafil | phosphodiesterase inhibitor | erectile dysfunction |
Zocor | simvastatin | statin | hyperlipidemia |
Januvia | sitagliptin | dipeptidyl peptidase (DPP4) inhibitor | type 2 diabetes |
Aldactone | spironolactone | potassium sparing diuretic | edema, HTN, HF, post MI |
Bactrim, Septra | sulfamethoxazole/ trimethoprim | anti-folate abx | UTI, respiratory, MRSA, and other infx |
Imitrex | sumatriptan | serotonin agonist (inj) | migraine HA |
Cialis | tadalafil | phosphodiesterase inhibitor | erectile dysfunction |
Flomax | tamsulosin | a1 blocker | benign prostatic hyperplasia |
Restoril | temazepam | benzodiazepine | insomnia |
Lamisil | terbinafine | antifungal | onychomycosis, other fungal infx |
Spiriva | tiotropium | anticholinergic, inhaled | COPD |
Detrol | tolterodine | anticholinergic | urinary incontinence |
Topamax | topiramate | anticonvulsant | epilepsy, bipolar |
Ultram, Ultram ER | tramadol | weak opioid analgesic w/ SNRI activity | pain |
Desyrel, Oleptro | trazodone | misc. antidepressant | depression, insomnia |
Nasacort AQ, Nasacort Allergy 24 HR | triamcinolone | corticosteroid (intranasal) | seasonal allergic rhinitis |
Kenalog | triamcinolone | corticosteroid (topical) | dermatological inflammatory conditions |
Dyazide, Maxzide | triamterene/ hydrochlorothiazide | potassium sparing diuretic/ thiazide diuretic | edema, HTN |
Valtrex | valacyclovir | antiviral | herpes, varicella |
Depakote | valproate, valproic acid, divalproex | anticonvulsant | epilepsy, bipolar |
Diovan | valsartan | ARB inhibitor | HTN, HF |
Diovan HCT | valsartan/ hydrochlorothiazide | ARB/ thiazide diuretic | HTN |
Effexor XR | venlafaxine | SNRI antidepressant | depression, anxiety disorders |
Verelan, Calan, Isoptin | verapamil | CCB | HTN, angina, a-fib |
Coumadin, Jantoven | warfarin | vitamin K antagonist | anticoagulant |
Ambien, Ambien CR | zolpidem | benzodiazepine-like sleep aid | insomnia |
Zovirax | acyclovir | antiviral | herpes, varicella |
Tylenol | acetaminophen | non-NSAID analgesic | pain |