Top 100 Drugs, 2009

Description:	24th edition
Category:	Science
Created by:	richardd626 on 2009-10-31

Brand	Generic	Dose	Classification	Indication
Adderall, Adderall XR	Amphetamine with Dextroamphetamine Salts	Tab & Cap XR: 5 - 30 mg	ADHD Agent	Narcolepsy, ADHD
Zyloprim	Allopurinol	100mg, 300mg	Agent for Gout	Gout, prevention of uric acid nephropathy
Ultram, Ultram ER	Tramadol Hydrochloride	Tab: 50; Tab ER: 100-300 mg	Analgesic	Relief of moderate to moderately Severe Pain
Zyrtec	Cetirizine Hydrochloride	Tabs: 5, 10 mg; Syrup: 5mg/5ml	Antiallergy	Reief of symptoms with seasonal allergic rhinitis
Allegra	Fexofenadine Hydrochloride	30 - 180 mg	Antiallergy	Relief of symptoms of seasonal allergic rhinitis
Flonase	Fluticasone Propionate (nasal)	Spray: 60 actuations per 9 g amber glass bottle, 120 actuations per 16 g amber bottle: 50 mcg in each 100 mg suspension	Antiallergy Agent	Seasonal and perennial rhinitis
Nasonex	Mometasone Furoate Monohydrate (intranasal)	50 mcg per spray, 120 sprays per bottle	Antiallergy Agent	Prophylaxis and treatment of nasal symptoms of seasonal allergic rhinitis
Imdur	Isosorbide Mononitrate	30 - 120 mg	Antianginal	Treatment of angina pectoris due to coronary artery disease
Xanax & Xanax XR	Alprazolam	Tab: 0.25mg-2mg; Tabs XR: 0.5-3mg	Antianxiety agent	Management of anxiety disorders, relief of anxiety, treatment of panic disorder
Valium	Diazepam	2-10 mg	Antianxiety Agent	Management of anxiety disorders, relief of skeletal muscle spasms, withdrawal symptoms of acute alcoholism
Ativan	Lorazepam	Tab: 0.5 - 2 mg; Injection: 2mg/ml, 4 mg/ml; Solution: 2ml/ml	Antianxietyagent	Treatment of anxiety disorders, insomnia
Proventil, Ventolin, Proair	Albuterol Sulfate (salbutamol)	HFA Inhaler: 108 mcg/spray	Antiasthmatic	Relief of bronchospasm
Advair	Fluticasone Propionate with Salmeterol Xinafoate	Diskus: 100/50, 250/50, 500/50	Antiasthmatic	Long-term maintenance treatment of asthma, maintanence of airflow obstruction in COPD
Singulair	Montelukast Sodium	4 - 10 mg	Antiasthmatic	Prophylaxis, chronic treatment of asthma, relief of seasonal allergic rhinitis
Amoxil	Amoxicillin Trihydrate	Tabs(chewable): 125-400mg; Tabs: 500&875mg; Capsules:250 & 500mg.	Antibiotic / Penicillin	Bacterial Infection
Coumadin	Warfarin Sodium (Crystalline)	Tab: 1 - 10 mg; Injection: 50 mg/vial; Powder: 2 mg	Anticoagulant	Prophylaxis and pulmonary embolism. Prophylaxis and venous thrombosis.
Elavil	Amitriptyline Hydrochloride	10 - 150 mg	Antidepressant	Depression
Wellbutrin, Wellbutrin SR, Wellbutrin XL	Bupropion Hydrochloride	Tab: 75 - 100 mg; SR: 100 - 200 mg; XL: 150 - 300 mg	Antidepressant	Depression, seasonal affective disorder
Celexa	Citalopram Hydrobromide	Tab: 10 - 40m; Solution: 2 mg/ml	Antidepressant	Depression
Cymbalta	Duloxetine HCL	20-60mg	Antidepressant	Major depressive disorder, genrealized anxiety disorder
Lexapro	Escitalopram oxalate	Tab: 5 - 20 mg; oral soln: 5 mg/ml	Antidepressant	Depression
Prozac	Fluoxetine Hydrochloride	Tab: 10 mg and 20 mg; Cap: 10 - 40mg; Cap (delayed release): 90mg; Liquid: 20 mg/5ml	Antidepressant	Depression , OCD
Paxil, Paxil CR, Pexeva	Paroxetine Hydrochloride	Tab: 10 - 40mg Tab (CR): 12.5 - 37.5 mg; Oral suspension: 10mg/5ml	Antidepressant	Depression and OCD, Panic disorder, social anxiety disorder
Zoloft	Sertraline Hydrochloride	Tab: 25 - 100 mg; Oral concentrate: 20 mg/ml	Antidepressant	Depression, OCD, panic disorder
Desyrel	Trazadone Hydrochloride	50-300mg	Antidepressant	Treatment of depression with or w/o associated with anxiety
Effexor & Effexor XR	Venlafaxine Hydrochloride	Tabs: 25 - 100mg; Caps XR: 37.5 - 150 mg	Antidepressant	Depression , generalized anxiety disorder, social anxiety disorder
Glucotrol, Glucotrol XL	Glipizide	Tab and sustained release: 5-10mg	Antidiabetic	Non- insulin dependent diabetes mellitus (NIDDM) or maturity onset type of mild to moderately severe diabetes mellitus
Lantus	Insulin Glargine, rDNA origin	Injection: 100 units per mL in 10 ml vials and 3 ml cartridges	Antidiabetic	DM Type I or II
Glucophage, Glucophage XR	Metformin Hydrochloride	500 - 1000 mg; XR: 500, 750 mg	Antidiabetic	Non- insulin dependent diabetes mellitus (NIDDM)
Actos	Pioglitazone hydrochloride	15 - 45 mg	Antidiabetic	DM Type II
Phenergan	Promethazine Hydrochloride	Tabs: 12.5-50mg	Antiemetic	Management of perennial and sesonal allergic rhinitis, sedation
Klonopin	Clonazepam	0.5-2 mg	Antiepileptic	Lennox-Gastaut syndrome, seizures
Neurontin	Gabapentin	Cap: 100 - 400 mg; Tab: 600 and 800 mg; Oral solution: 250mg/5ml	Antiepileptic	Treatment of Partial Seizures
Diflucan	Fluconazole	50-200mg	Antifungal	Vaginal candidiasis
Mevacor	Lovastatin	10-40 mg	Antihyperlipedimic	Hypercholesterolemia, prevention of coronary heart disease, coronary atherosclerosis
Lipitor	Atorvastatin Calcium	10-80 mg	Antihyperlipidemic	Hypercholesterolemia
Zetia	Ezetimibe	10 mg	Antihyperlipidemic	Hypercholesterolemia
Vytorin	Ezetimibe and Simvastatin	10/10 - 10/80 mg	Antihyperlipidemic	Hypercholesterolemia
TriCor	Fenofibrate	48, 145 mg	Antihyperlipidemic	Hypercholesterolemia, hypertriglyceridemia, renal impairment
Pravachol	Pravastatin Sodium	10-80 mg	Antihyperlipidemic	Hypercholesterolemia, reduce risk of myocardial infarction
Crestor	Rosuvastatin Calcium	5-40 mg	Antihyperlipidemic	Hypercholesterolemia
Zocor	Simvastatin	5-80 mg	Antihyperlipidemic	Hypercholesterolemia
Norvasc	Amlodipine Besylate	2.5 - 10 mg	Antihypertensive	Hypertension, vasopastic angina
Lotrel	Amlodipine Besylate with Benazepril HCl	2.5/10 - 10/40 mg	Antihypertensive	Hypertension
Tenormin	Atenolol	Tab: 25 - 100 mg; Injection: 5mg/10ml	Antihypertensive	Hypertension, angina pectoris, acute myocardial infarction
Coreg	Carvedilol	Tab: 3.125 - 25 mg; Cap: 10-80 mg	Antihypertensive	Hypertension, mild to moderate heart failure, left ventricular dysfunction
Catapres & Catapres TTS	Clonidine Hydrochloride	0.1 - 0.3 mg	Antihypertensive	Hypertesion
Vasotec	Enalapril Maleate	2.5-20mg	Antihypertensive	Hypertension, congestive heart failure
Prinivil, Zestril	Lisinopril	2.5-40mg	Antihypertensive	Hypertension
Zestoretic, Prinzide	Lisinopril with Hydrochlorothiazide	10/12.5 mg - 20/25 mg	Antihypertensive	Hypertension
Cozaar	Losartan Potassium	25-100mg	Antihypertensive	Hypertension
Toprol-XL	Metoprolol Succinate	25 - 200 mg	Antihypertensive	Hypertenstion, angina pectoris
Lopressor	Metoprolol Tartrate	25 - 100 mg	Antihypertensive	Hypertension, acute myocardial infarction
Altace	Ramipril	1.25 - 10 mg Cap and Tab	Antihypertensive	Hypertension, mreduction of myocardial infarction
Diovan	Valsartan	40 - 320 mg	Antihypertensive	Hypertension, treatment of heart failure
Diovan-HCT	Valsartan and Hydrochlorothiazide	80/12.5 - 320/25 mg	Antihypertensive	Hypertension
Isoptin, Calan, Verelen	Verapamil Hydrochloride	Tab: 40 - 120 mg; SR: 120-240 mg; Cap: 120-360 mg	Antihypertensive / Antianginal	Hypertension, vasopastic angina, unstable angina
Cardizem, Cardizem (SR. CD. LA, XT) Tiazac	Diltiazem Hydrochloride	Tab: 30-120mg; SR: 60-120 mg; CD,XT, LA: 120-420 mg; Inj: 5mg/ml	Antihypertensive, Antianginal	Hypertesion, angina pectoris due to coronary artery spasm
Medrol	Methylprednisolone	2-32mg	Anti-inflamatory agent	Treatment of allergic and inflammatory diseases, acute exacervations of multiple sclerosis
Deltasone (Prednisone)	Prednisone	Tab: 1-50 mg; Solution: 5mg/5ml; Intensol Soln: 5mg/ml	Anti-inflammatory	Treatment of allergic and inflammatory diseases
Seroquel, Seroquel XR	Quetiapine Fumerate	25 - 400 mg	Antipsychotic	Schizophrenia, depressive disorder associated with bipolar disorder, acute manic episodes
Prilosec	Omeprazole	10 - 40 mg cap	Antiulcer Agent	Active duodenal ulcer, exposive esophagitis, gastroesophageal reflux disease
Protonix	Pantoprazole sodium	20 mg, 40 mg	Antiulcer Agent	Gastroesophageal reflux disease
Zantac	Ranitidine Hydrochloride	150, 300 mg	Antiulcer Agent	active duodenal ulcer, GERD
Omnicef	Cefdinir	Caps: 300mg; Powder for Oral suspension: 125mg/5ml and 250mg/5ml	Cephalosporin Antibiotic	bacterial infection
Keflex	Cephalexin Monohydrate	Caps: 250-750 mg Powder-oral suspension: 100 mg/ml, 125mg/5ml, 250mg/5ml; Tab: 250 mg and 500 mg	Cephalosporin Antibiotic	Bacterial infection
Dyazide, Maxzide	Triamterene and Hydrochlorothiazide	37.5/25 mg, 75/50 mg	Diuretic	Hypertension
Viagra	Sildenafil citrate	25 - 100 mg	Erectile Dysfunction Agent	Treatment of erectile dysfunction
Premarin	Estrogens (Conjugated)	0.3 - 1.25 mg	Estrogen Hormone	Prevention of postmenopausal osteoporosis, vasomotor symptoms associated with menopause, atrophic vaginitis and kraurosis vulvae
Cipro & Cipro XR	Ciprofloxacin Hydrochoride	Tab: 100mg-750mg; Tabs ER: 500 & 1000mg	Fluoroquinolone Antibiotic	Infectious Diarrhea, UTI, lower respiratory, skin, bone and joint infection
Levaquin	Levofloxacin	Tab: 250 - 750 mg ; Oral Solution: 25 mg/ml	Fluoroquinolone Antibiotic	Chronic bronchitis, acute sinusitis, complicated UTI
Nexium	Esomeprazole Magnesium	20 mg, 40 mg	Gastric Antisecretory	Errosive esophagitis, gastroesophageal reflux disease
Prevacid	Lansoprazole	Tabs: 15, 30 mg; Caps (delay response): 15 &30mg	Gastric Antisecretory	Gastric ulcers, active duodenal ulcer, erosive espophagitis
Lanoxin, Lanoxicaps, Digitek	Digoxin	Tab: 0.125, 0.25 mg; Cap: 0.1, 0.2 mg	Inotropic Agent	Heart failure, atrial fibrillation, atrial flutter
Lasix	Furosemide	Tab: 20 - 80 mg; Oral solution: 10 mg/ml and 40mg/5ml; Injection: 10 mg/ml	Loop Diuretic	Edema-associated congestive heart filure, cirrhosis of the liver and renal disease, hypertension
Zithromax and Zmax	Azithromycin Dihydrate	Tabs: 250, 500, 600mg; Z-Pak, #6, 250 mg; Tri-Pak, #3, 500 mg	Macrolide Antibiotic	mild to moderate infections of respiratory tracts
Soma	Carisoprodol	250 & 350mg	Muscle Relaxant	Relief of discomfort associated with acute, painful musculoskeletal conditions
Flexeril, Amrix, Fexmid	Cyclobenzaprine Hydrochloride	Tab: 5mg, 10mg; ER: 15-30 mg	Muscle Relaxant	Relief of skeletal muscle spasms
Tylenol #2,#3, #4, Phenaphen with Codeine (Acetaminophen with Codeine)	Acetaminophen with Codeine	300/15 - 300/60 mg	Narcotic Analgesic	Relief of mild to moderate pain; to severe pain for #4
Celebrex	Celecoxib	100 - 400 mg cap	Nonsteroidal Anti-inflammatory	Osteoarthritis relief, rheumatoid arthritis relief
Motrin	Ibuprofen	400 - 800 mg	Nonsteroidal Anti-inflammatory	Mild to moderate pain and primary dysmenorrhea; Rheumatoid arthritis and osteoarthritis
Mobic	Meloxicam	7.5, 15 mg	Nonsteroidal Anti-inflammatory	Osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis
Naprosyn, EC-Naprosyn	Naproxen	250-500mg	Nonsteroidal Anti-inflammatory	Mild to moderate pain, acute tendonitis, primary dysmenorrhea, rheumatoid arthritis
Lortab, Vicodin, Lorcet, Norco	Hydrocodone Bitartrate with Acetaminophen	2.5/500 - 10/500 mg	Opioid Analgesic	Relief of moderate to moderately severe pain
Oxycontin	Oxycodone Hydrochloride (ER)	10-160mg (controlled release)	Opioid Analgesic	Management of moderate to severe pain
Percocet, Roxicet, Endocet	Oxycodone Hydrochloride with Acetaminophen	2.5/325 - 10/650 mg	Opioid Analgesic	Relief of moderate to moderately severe pain
Darvocet-N, Darvocet-A	Propoxyphene Napsylate with Acetaminophen	Darvocet N50: 325/50. Darvocet N100: 650/100 Darvocet A500: 500/100	Opioid Analgesic	Relief of moderate pain with or without fever
Yasmin, Yaz	Drospirenone & Ethinyl Estradiol	Tab: 0.02/3mg - 0.03/3mg, 28 day blister pack (24, 21 active)	Oral Contraceptive	Pregnancy Prevention
Ortho-Cyclen, Sprintec, Tri-Cyclen, Tri-Cyclen Lo, Trisprintec Trinessa (Ortho Tri-Cyclen)	Norgestimate and Ethinyl Estradiol	0.18mg/35mcg - 0.25mg/35mcg (28 days)	Oral Contraceptive	Prevention of pregnancy, treament of moderate acne vulgaris in females
Fosamax	Alendronate Sodium	Tab: 5 - 70 mg; Oral soln: 70mg/75ml	Osteoporosis Agent	Treatment and prevention of osteoporosis in postmenopausal women; treatment to increase bone mass in men
Actonel	Risedronate Sodium	Tabs: 5-75 mg	Osteoporosis Agent	Treatment of osteoporosis in post menopausal women, glucocoricoid-induced osteoporosis, Paget's disease
Augmentin, Augmention XR	Amoxicillin with Clavulanate Potassium	Tab: 250/125 - 875/125mg; Tab Chewable: 200/28.5 - 400/57. XR: 1000/62.5mg	Penicillin Antibiotic	Sinusitis and Otitis Media ( due to beta-lactamase producing bacteria)
Plavix	Clopidogrel bisulfate	75 mg	Platelet Inhibitor	Reduction of atherosclerotic events (myocardial infarction, stroke, vascular death)
Potassium Chloride	Potassium Chloride	K-Dur Tab: 10 mEq -20 mEq (750 mg-1500 mg)	Potassium Supplement	Prevention and prophylaxis of potassium deficiency
Flomax	Tamsulosin	0.4mg	Prostate Anti-inflammatory	Benign prostatic hyperplasia
Ambien & Ambien (CR)	Zolpidem Tartrate	Tab: 5, 10 mg; CR: 6.25,12.5 mg	Sedative	Insomnia
Bactrim, Septra	Sulfamethoxazole with Trimethoprim	Tab: 80/400 mg, 160/400 mg; Suspension: 40mg/5mL/200mg/5mL; Infusion: 80mg/5mL/400mg/5mL	Sulfonamide Antibacterial	Urinary tract infection, acute exacerbations of chronic bronchitis, shigellosis
Vibramycin Vibra-Tabs	Doxycycline Hyclate	Tab:100mg; Caps: 50 & 100	Tetracycline Antibiotic	Bacterial infections
HydroDiuril (Hydrochlorothiazide)	Hydrochlorothiazide	Cap: 12.5 mg; Tab: 25, 50 mg	Thiazide Diuretic	Hypertension
Synthroid, Levoxyl, Levothroid	Levothyroxine Sodium	Tab: 25 - 300 mcg; Injection: 200 - 500 mcg	Thyroid Hormone	Hypothyroidism/Myxedema coma or stupor