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Top 200 drugs
2007 Top drugs
| Brand | Generic | Use | Therapeutic Class |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hydrocodone, Acetaminophen(eg Lorcet, Lortab, Norco, Vicodin | Hydrocodone and Acetaminophen | pain tx | Narcotic Analgesic |
| Lisinopril (e.g Prinivil, Zestril) | Lisinopril | high blood pressure or heart failure tx | ACE-Inhibitor (ACE-) |
| Lipitor | Atorvastatin | High cholestrol tx | HMG-CoA reductase inhibitor |
| Amoxil, Trimox | amoxicillin | bacterial infection tx | penicillin |
| levothyroxine | levothyroxine sodium | thyroid hormone deficiency | thyroid hormone replacement |
| hydroclorothiazide | hydroclorothiazide | high blood pressure tx | Diuretic |
| azithromycin (e.g Zithromax Zithromax Z-Pak) | azithromycin | bacterial infection tx | Macrolide |
| Atenolol(e.g Tenormin) | Atenolol | high Blood Pressure or chest pain tx | Beta-Blocker |
| Simvastatin(e.g Zocor) | simvastatin | High Cholestrol tx | HMG-CoA reductase inhibitor |
| alprazolm (e.g Xanax) | alprazolam | anxiety tx | benzodiazepine |
| furosemide (e.g Lasix) | furosemide | Edema or Hypertension tx | Loop diuretic |
| metformin (e.g Glucophage) | Metformin HCl | Glycemic Control improvement | Biguanide |
| sertaline (e.g Zoloft) | sertaline HCl | Depression or anxiety tx | Selective serotonin reputake inhibitor |
| metoprolol tartrate (e.g Lopressor) | metoprolol Tart | high blood pressure tx | Beta-Blocker |
| Singulair | montelukast | asthma and/or allergies tx/prevention | Leukotriene receptor antagonist |
| Lexapro | escitalopram | depression or anxiety tx | selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor |
| Nexium | esomprazole | Ulcers or reflux (GERD) tx | proton pump inhibitor |
| Synthroid | Levothyroxine Sodium | Thyroid hormone deficiency tx | thyroid hormone replacement |
| ibuprofen (e.g Motrin) | ibuprofen Rx | pain | NSAID |
| amlodipine besylate (e.g Norvasc) | amlodipine besylate | high blood pressure tx | Calcium channel Blocker (CCB) |
| oxycodone, acetaminophen (e.g Percocet, Tylox, Roxicet Endocet) | Oxycodone and acetaminophen | pain treatment | Narcotic analgesic |
| Prednisone | prednisone | Treat variety of including,but not limited to: acute allergy, inflammation, asthma organ transplantation | oral Corticosteroid |
| Cephalexin | cephalexin | bacterial infection tx | Cephalosporin (1st generation) |
| fluoxetine(e.g Prozac) | fluoxetine HCl | Depression or anxiety tx | Selective Serotonin receptor inhibitor |
| Plavix | Clopidogrel | Blood Clot prevention | Antiplatelet agent |
| triamterene c hydroclorothiazine (e.g Dyazide, Maxzide) | triamterence and hydrochlorothiazide | High blood pressure tx | combination thiazide and K-sparing diuretic |
| Toprol-XL | metoprolol-XL | High blood pressure, heart failure or chest pain tx | Beta-Blocker |
| Propoxyphene and acetaminophen (e.g Darvocet) | propoxyphene and acetaminophen | pain tx | Narcotic Analgesic |
| warfin | warfin sodium | blood clot prevention | Anticoagulant |
| lorazepam(e.g Ativan) | Lorazepam | Anxiety Tx | Benzodiazepine |
| Omeprazole (e.g Prilosec) | Omeprazole | Ulcers or Reflux (GERD) Tx | Proton Pump Inhibitor |
| Prevacid | Lansoprazole | Ulcers or reflux (GERD) Tx | Proton Pump Inhibitor |
| Clonazepam (e.g Klonopin) | Clonazepam | Anxiety Tx | Benzodiazepine |
| Amoxicillin and Clavulanate(e.g Augmentin) | amoxicillin and clavulanate | Bacterial Infection tx | Penicillin |
| Vytorin | Simvastatin and eztimibe | high cholesterol tx | Combination HMG-CoA reductase inhibitor and 2-azetidinone |
| Albuterol Aerosol | Albuterol | Asthma Tx | Beta2-agonist |
| Ciprofloxacin (e.g Cipro) | Ciprofloxacin HCl | Bacterial Infection Tx | Quinolone |
| Metoprolol succinate | metoprolol succinate | high blood pressure | Beta-blocker |
| Cycloblenzaprine (e.g Flexeril) | cyclobenzaprine | Muscle spasm pain tx | Skeletal muscle relaxant |
| tramadol (e.g Ultram) | tramadol | pain tx | Non-narcotic analgesic |
| Advair Diskus | fluticasone and salmeterol | Asthma tx/prevention | combination oral corticosteroid and long-acting beta2-agonist |
| gabapentin (e.g Neurotin) | gabapentin | Seizures control, postherpetic neuralgia management | anticonvulsant |
| Zyrtec | cetirizine | allergy tx/prevention | Antihistamine |
| fexofenadine (e.g Allegra) | Fexofenadine Hcl | allergy tx/prevention | Antihistamine |
| Effexor XR | venlafaxine | depression or anxiety | Serotonin/Norephinephrine reuptake inhibitor |
| lisinopril, hydorclorothiazide (e.g Prinzide, Zestoretic) | lisinopril abd hydrochlorothiazide | high blood pressure or heart failure tx | Combonation ACE-I and diuretic |
| citalopram(e.g Celexa) | citalopram | depression or anxiety | Selective serotonin receptor inhibitor |
| Protonix | pantoprazole | Ulcers or reflux (GERD) tx | Proton pump Inhibitor |
| Paroxetine HCl(e.g Paxil) | paroxetine HCl | depression or anixety tx | selective serotonin receptor inhibitor |
| trazodone HCl (e.g Desyrel) | trazodone HCl | Depression Tx | Serotonin reuptake inhibitor |
| lovastatin (e.g Mevacor) | lovastatin | High cholestrol tx | HMG-CoA reductase inhibitor |
| Diovan | valsartan | high blood pressure or heart failure tx | angiotensin receptor blocker (ARB) |
| Fosamax | alendronate | Osteoporosis tx and prevention | Bisphosphante |
| clonidine (e.g Catapres) | clonidine HCl | high blood pressure tx | Alpha2-agonist |
| fluticasone (e.g Flonase) | fluticasone | asthma and or allergies tx/prevention | Nasal Corticosteroid |
| zolpidem tartrate | zolpidem tartrate | Insomnia Tx | Hypnotic |
| Zetia | ezetimibe | high cholesterol tx | 2-Azetidinone |
| acetaminophen c codeine (e.g Tylenol c codenine) | acetaminophen and codeine | pain tx | Narcotic analgesic |
| Crestor | rosuvastatin | high cholesterol tx | HMG-CoA reductaste inhibitor |
| Potassium Chloride | potassium chloride | potassium deficiency tx | Electrolyte supplement |
| Levaquin | levofloxacin | bacterial infection tx | quinolone |
| amitriptyline (e.g Elavil) | amitriptyline | depressioin tx | tricyclic antidressant |
| diazepam (e.g Valium) | diazepam | anxiety | benzodiazepine |
| naproxen (e.g Naprosyn) | naproxen | pain | NSAID |
| enalapril (e.g Vasotec) | enalapril | high blood pressure or heart failure tx | ACE-Inhibitor (ACE-I) |
| Diovan HCT | valsartan and hydrochlorothiazide | high blood pressure tx | combo. ARB and diuretic |
| Klor-Con | Potassium Chloride | potassium deficiency tx | Electrolyte supplement |
| ranitidine HCl (e.g Zantac) | ranitidine HCl | Ulcers or reflux (GERD) tx | H2-antagonist |
| Cymbalta | duloxentine | depression or diabetic neuropathic pain tx | serotonin/norephinephrine reuptake inhibitor |
| fluconazole (e.g Diflucan) | fluconazole | fungal infection | antifungal |
| Actos | pioglitazone | glycemic control improvment | Thiazolidinedione |
| Carisoprodol | Carisoprodol | muscle spasm pain | Muscle relaxant |
| premarin | conjugated estrogens | Menopausal symptom | Estrogen Derivative |
| allopurinol (Zyloprim) | allopurinol | Gout (high uric acid) prevention | xanthine oxidase inhibitor |
| proAir HFA | albuterol sulfate | asthma, chronic bronchitis | bronchodilator |
| doxycyline hyclate (e.g Vibramycin) | doxycyline hyclate | bacterial infection | tetracycline |
| celebrax | celecoxib | pain, inflammation | COX-2 inhibitor |
| methylprednisolone | methylprednisolone | pain, inflammation | corticosteriod |
| flomax | tamsulosin | Prostate/urinary disorder | alpha1-blocker |
| Seroquel | quetiapine | schizophrenia | antipsychotic |
| clonidine | clonidine HCl | high blood pressure | Alpha 2 agonist |
| Norvasc | amlodipine besylate | high blood pressure | calcium channel blocker (CCB) |
| Nasonex | mometasone | allergy tx/prevention | corticosteriod |
| sulfamethaxzole and trimethoprim (e.g Bactrim, Septra) | sulfamethaxazole and trimethoprim | bacterial infection tx | combo. sulfonamide and trimethoprim |
| promethazine (e.g Phenergan) | promethazine | Nausea Control | antiemetic |
| Tricor | fenofibrate | high cholesterol | cholesterol lowering agent |
| Lantus | insulin glargine | glycemic control improvement | insulin |
| Viagra | sildenafil | erctile dysfunction | phosphodiesterase-5 inhibitor |
| isosorbide mononitrate (e.g Imdur) | isosorbide mononitrate | chest pain prevention | vasodialator |
| Altace | ramipril | high blood pressure or heart failure tx | ACE-Inhibitor (ACE-I) |
| Yasmin | drospirenone and ethinyl estradiol | pregnancy prevention | oral contraceptive |
| pravastatin (e.g Pravachol) | pravastatin | high cholesterol | HMG-CoA reductase inhibitor |
| Levoxyl | levothyroxine sodium | thyroid hormone deficiency | throid hormone replacement |
| Adderall XR | amphetamine and dextroamphetamine | attetion deficit hyperactivity disorder(ADHD) control | stimulant |
| meloxicam (e.g Mobic) | meloxicam | Arthritis | NSAID |
| lotrel | benazepril and amlodipine | high blood pressure | Combo. ACE-I and CCB |
| Actonel | risedronate | Osteoporosis tx and prevention | bisphosphonate |
| Ambien CR | zolpidem | insomnia | hypnotic |
| verapamil SR (e.g Calan SR, Verelan PM) | Verapamil SR | high blood pressure, chest pain, irregular heartbeat | CCB |
| Cozaar | losartan | high blood pressure or heart failure | Angiotensin receptor blocker (ARB) |
| folic acid | folic acid | anemia (folic acid deficency) tx and prevention | Vitaamin |
| Coreg | carvedilol | high blood pressure or heart failure tx | beta-blocker |
| glyburide (diabeta) | glyburide | glycemic control improvement | sulfonylurea |
| penicillin VK (e.g Veetids) | penincillin VK | bacterial infection tx | penicillin |
| spironlactone (e.g Aldactone) | spironolactone | edema or hypertension tx | diuretic |
| Valtrex | valacirclovir | Viral infection tx | Antiviral |
| Lyrica | pregabalin | diabetic neuropathic pain tx | gamma aminobutyric acid |
| temazepam (e.g retoril) | temazepam | anxiety or insomnia tx | antianxiety, hyponotic |
| concerta | methylphenidate | attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) control | stimulant |
| glimepiride (e.g Amaryl) | glimepiride | type 2 diabetes mellitus | Anti-diabetic |
| Ambien | zolpidem | Insomnia tx | hypnotic |
| risperdal | risperidone | schizophrenia tx | antipsychotic (atypical) |
| albuterol neb solution | abluterol neb solution | asthma, chronic bronchitis | bronchodialator |
| digitek | digoxion | heart failure or irregular heartbeat tx | cardiac glycoside |
| topamax | topiramate | seizure control | anticonvulsant |
| triamcinolone acet topical | triamcinolone acet topical | skin inflammation and irratation | topical steriod |
| chantix | varenicline | smoking cessation | nicotine receptor agonist |
| clindamycin | clindamycin | infections | antibiotic |
| avandia | rosiglitazone | glycemic control improvment | thiazolidinedione |
| metformin HCl ER | metformin HCl ER | type 2 diabetes mellitus | anti-diabetic |
| lamictal | lamitrigine | seizue control | anticonvulsant |
| ortho-tri-cyclen Lo | norgestimate and ethinyl estradiol | pregnancy prevention | oral contraceptive |
| glipizide | glipizide | glycemic control improvement | sulfonylurea |
| benazepril | benazepril | high blood pressure tx | ACE-Inhibitor (ACE-I) |
| Xalatan | latanoprost | glaucoma tx | antglaucoma (prostaglandin Analog) |
| Aciphex | raberprazole | ulcers or refulx (GERD) tx | proton pump inhibitor |
| metronidazole (e.g Flagyl) | metronidazole | infections | anti-bacterial |
| hyzaar | losartan and hydrochlorothiazide | high blood pressure | combination ARB and diurectic |
| spirval Handihaler | tiortopium | bronchitis, emphysema COPD | Anticholinergic |
| Wellbutrin XL | bupropion | depression tx | dopamine-reuptake inhibitor |
| metoclopramide (e.g Reglan) | metoclopramide | heart burn, stomach problems | dopamin receptor antagonist |
| Luesta | eszopiclone | insomnia | hypnotic |
| quinapril (e.g accupril) | quinapril | high blood pressure or heart failure | ACE-Inhibitor (ACE-I) |
| Benicar | olmesartan | high blood pressure or heart failure | Angiotensin receptor blocker(ARB) |
| glipizide ER (e.g Glucotrol XL) | glipizide ER | glycemic control improvement | Sulfonylurea |
| propranolol HCl | propranolol HCl | high blood pressure | beta-blocker |
| hydroxyzine (e.g Atarax, Vistaril) | hydroxyzine | relief of itching and allergic skin reactions, nausea/vomiting | antihistamine |
| benicar HCT | olmesartan and hydrochlorothiazide | high blood pressure tx | combination ARB and diuretic |
| Aricept | donepezil | alzheimers-type dementia | acetylcholinesterase inhibitor |
| diclofenac sodium | diclofenac sodium | pain, inflammation | NSAID |
| Avapro | irbesartan | high blood pressure or heart failure | angiotensin receptor blocker(ARB) |
| estradiol oral | estradiol oral | Menopausal symptom | hormone |
| gemfibrozil | gemfibrozil | high cholestrol | fibrate anticholesterolemic |
| Detrol LA | tolterodine | urinary control | antispasmotic, anticholinergic |
| oxycodone ER | oxycodine | pain | narcotic analgesic |
| doxazosin (e.g Cardura) | doxazosin | high blood pressure | alpha blocker |
| meclizine | meclizine | motion sickness tx and prevention | antihistamine |
| trinessa-28 | ethinyl estradiol/norgestimate | pregnancy prevention | oral contraceptive |
| Cialis | tadalafil | erectile dysfunction | phosphodiestrase-5 inhibitor |
| combivent | albuterol and ipratropium | asthma | combination beta2-agonist and anticholinergic agent |
| mirtazapine | mirtazapine | depression, anxiety | anti-depressant |
| nitrofurantonin monohydrate | nitrofurantonin monohydrate | urinary tract infections | antibiotic |
| glyburide/metformin HCl | glyburide/metformin HCl | type 2 diabetes mellitus | anti-diabetic |
| budeprion XL | buproprion extended release | depression | anti-depressant |
| Acyclovir | acyclovir | viral infection | antiviral |
| amphetamine salt comb | amphetamine salt comb | attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) control | stimulant |
| Yaz | drospirenone and ethinyl estradiol | pregnancy prevention | oral contraceptive |
| glycolax | polyethylene glycol | constipation | laxative |
| Imitrex | sumatriptan | migraine | Serotonin 5-HT agonist |
| Evista | raloxifene | Osteoporosis tx adn prevention | bisphosphante |
| nuvaring | etonogesrel and ethinyl estradiol | pregnancy prevention | contraceptive |
| cartia XT | diltiazem XT | high blood pressure, chest pain, or irregular heartbeat | CCB |
| Omincef | cefdinir | bacteril infection | cephalosporin (3rd generation) |
| Niaspan | niacin | high cholestrol | misc cholestrol lowering agent |
| fentanyl transdermal (e.g Duragesic) | fentanyl transfermal | chronic pain | Opiod narcotic |
| buspirone HCl (e.g BuSpar) | buspirone HCl | Anxiety | anti-anxitey |
| phentermine | phentermine | weight loss | stimulant |
| acelox | moxifloxacin | bacterial infection | antibiotic |
| clotrimazole/betamethasone | clotrimazole/betamethasone | corticosteriod/antifungal | corticosteriod/antifungal |
| minocycline | minocycline | infections | antibiotic |
| abilify | aripiprazole | schizophrenia | antipsychotic (atypical) |
| avalide | irbesartan and hydrochlorothiazide | high blood pressure | combination ARB and thiazide diuretic |
| Nifedipine ER | nifedipine Er | high blood pressure, chest pain, or irregular heartbeat | CCB |
| cefdinir | cefdinir | infections | cephalosporin antibiotic |
| terazosin | terazosin | high blood pressure | Alpha-1 antagonist |
| bupropion SR (e.g Wellbutrin) | bupropion SR | Depression | anti-depressant |
| requip | ropinirole | parkinson's disease | anti-parkinson |
| zyrtec syrup | cetirizine | allergy tx/prevention | antihistimine |
| Coumadin | warfarin sodium | blood clot prevention | anticoagulant |
| zyprexa | olanzapine | schizophrenia | antipsychotic (atypical) |
| depakote ER | divalproex | seizure control | anticonvulsant |
| mupirocin | mupirocin | skin infections | antibiotic |
| Nasacort AQ | triamcinolone | allergy tx/prevention | nasal corticosteriod |
| felodipine ER | felodipine ER | high blood pressure, chest pain, or irregular heartbeat | CCB |
| potssium choloride | potassium chloride E | potassium deficiency | electrolyte supplement |
| tramadol HCl/APAP | Tramadol HCl/APAP | pain | analgesic |
| skelaxin | metaxalone | pain and muscle stiffness | muscle relaxant |
| tixanidine HCl | tizanidine HCl | muscle spasm pain | muscle relaxant |
| ferrous sulfate | ferrous sulfate | iron deficiency | Vitamin/Mineral |
| Allegra-D 12 hour | fexofenadine and pseudoephedrine | allergy tx/prevention | antihistamine |