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Top 100 Brand 2004
Top 100 Brands by unit sales in 2004 (from Drug Topics)
| Trade Name | Generic Name | Classification | Indication |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lipitor | atorvastatin | HMG-CoA reductase inhibitor | High Cholesterol |
| Synthroid | levothyroxine | Thyroid hormone | Hyperthyroid |
| Norvasc | amlodipine | Calcium channel blocker | Blood Pressure/Heart |
| Toprol XL | metoprolol | Beta Blocker | Blood Pressure/Heart |
| Zoloft | sertraline | SSRI | Depression |
| Zocor | simvastatin | HMG-CoA reductase inhibitor | High Cholesterol |
| Zithromax Z-Pak | azithromycin | Macrolide antibiotic | Bacterial infection |
| Ambien | zolpidem | Sedative/hypnotic | Insomnia |
| Lexapro | escitalopram | SSRI | Depression |
| Prevacid | lansoprazole | Proton Pump Inhibitor (PPI) | GERD/Acid reflux |
| Nexium | esomeprazole | PPI | GERD/Acid reflux |
| Singulair | montelukast | Leukotriene receptor antagonist | Asthma/Allergy |
| Levoxyl | levothyroxine | Thyroid hormone | Hyperthyroid |
| Celebrex | celecoxib | COX-2 inhibitor | Anti-inflammatory/Analgesic |
| Fosamax | alendronate | Bisphosphonate | Osteoporosis |
| Effexor XR | venlafaxine | SNRI | Depression |
| Premarin Tabs | conjugated estrogens | Hormone | Menopause |
| Allegra | fexofenadine | H1 blocker | Allergies |
| Plavix | clopidogrel | Antiplatelet agent | Blood Thinner |
| Protonix | pantoprazole | PPI | GERD/Acid reflux |
| Zyrtec | cetirizine | H1 blocker | Allergies |
| Advair Diskus | fluticasone;salmeterol | Corticosteroid;beta agonist | Asthma/COPD |
| Neurontin | gabapentin | Anticonvulsant | Seizures and Nerve pain relief (more common) |
| Flonase | fluticasone | Corticosteroid | Allergies |
| Viagra | sildenafil | Phosphodiesterase inhibitor | Erectile dysfunction |
| Levaquin | levofloxacin | Quinolone antibiotic | Bacterial infection |
| Pravachol | pravastatin | HMG-CoA reductase inhibitor | High cholesterol |
| Lotrel | amlodipine (Norvasc) ;benazepril (Lotensin) | Calcium channel blocker;ACE inhibitor | Blood pressure/Heart |
| Diovan | valsartan | ARB | Blood pressure/Heart |
| Vioxx | rofecoxib | COX-2 inhibitor | Anti inflammatory/analgesic |
| Altace | ramipril | ACE inhibitor | Blood pressure/heart |
| Klor-Con | potassium salts | Electrolyte | Low potassium |
| Bextra | valdecoxib | COX-2 inhibitor | Anti inflammatory/analgesic |
| Celexa | citalopram | SSRI | Depression |
| Ortho Evra | ethinyl estradiol;norelgestromin | Hormonal contraceptive | Birth control |
| Diovan HCT | valsartan;hydrochlorothiazide | ARB;thiazide diuretic | Blood pressure/heart |
| Accupril | quinapril | ACE inhibitor | |
| Paxil CR | paroxetine | SSRI | |
| Actonel | risedronate | Bisphosphonate | |
| Actos | pioglitazone | Thiazolidinediones | |
| Wellbutrin XL | bupropion | Antidepressant/withdrawal agent | |
| Cozaar | losartan | ARB | |
| Zetia | ezetimibe | Antilipemic | |
| Yasmin | drospirenone;ethinyl estradiol | Hormonal contraceptive | |
| Avandia | rosiglitazone | Thiazolidinediones | |
| Aciphex | rabeprazole | PPI | |
| Zithromax susp | azithromycin | Macrolide antibiotic | |
| Adderall XR | amphetamine;dextroamphetamine | Psychostimulant | |
| Concerta | methylphenidate | Psychostimulant | |
| Flomax | tamsulosin | Alpha blocker | |
| Risperdal | risperidone | Atypical antipsychotic | |
| Digitek | digoxin | Cardiac glycoside | |
| Tricor | fenofibrate | Fibric acid derivative | |
| Seroquel | quetiapine | Atypical antipsychotic | |
| Nasonex | mometasone | Corticosteroid | |
| Clarinex | desloratadine | H1 blocker | |
| Xalatan | latanoprost | Antiglaucoma prostaglandin | |
| Diflucan | fluconazole | Azole antifungal | |
| Coumadin | warfarin | Anticoagulant | |
| Lantus | insulin glargine | Antidiabetic agent | |
| Amaryl | glimepiride | Sulfonylurea | |
| Hyzaar | hydrochlorothiazide;losartan | thiazide diuretic;ARB | |
| Combivent | albuterol;ipratropium | beta agonist;antimuscarinic | |
| Valtrex | valacyclovir | Antiviral | |
| Crestor | rosuvastatin | HMG-CoA reductase inhibitor | |
| Ortho Tri-Cyclen | ethinyl estradiol;norgestimate | Hormonal contraceptive | |
| Coreg | carvedilol | Beta blocker | |
| Evista | raloxifene | SERM | |
| OxyContin | oxycodone | Opiate agonist | |
| Zithromax | azithromycin | Macrolide antibiotic | |
| Allegra-D | fexofenadine;pseudoephedrine | H1blocker;adrenergic agonist | |
| Metformin HCl ER | Metformin | Biguanide | |
| Ortho Tri-Cycen Lo | Ethinyl estradiol;norgestimate | Hormonal contraceptive | |
| Zyprexa | olanzapine | Atypical antipsychotic | |
| Trinessa | Ethinyl estradiol;norgestimate | Hormonal contraceptive | |
| Strattera | atomoxetine | SNRI | |
| Avapro | irbesartan | ARB | |
| Topamax | topiramate | Anticonvulsant | |
| Endocet | acetaminophen;oxycodone | Narcotic analgesic | |
| Ultracet | acetaminophen;tramadol | Analgesic | |
| Omnicef | cefdinir | Third generation cephalosporin | |
| Flovent | fluticasone | Inhaled corticosteroid | |
| Zyrtec Syrup | cetirizine | H1 blocker | |
| Detrol LA | tolterodine | Anticholinergic | |
| Lanoxin | digoxin | Cardiac glycoside | |
| Depakote | divalproex sodium | Anticonvulsant | |
| Nasacort AQ | triamcinolone | Corticosteroid | |
| Imitrex Oral | sumatriptan | Seratonin receptor agonist | |
| Rhinocort Aqua | budesonide | Corticosteroid | |
| Wellbutrin SR | bupropion | Antidepressant | |
| Skelaxin | metaxalone | Skeletal muscle relaxant | |
| Levothroid | levothyroxine | Thyroid hormone | |
| Duragesic | fentanyl transdermal | Opiate agonist | |
| Aviane | Ethinyl estradiol;levonorgestrel | Hormonal contraceptive | |
| Mobic | meloxicam | NSAID | |
| Aricept | donepezil | Cholinesterase inhibitor | |
| Niaspan | niacin extended release | Vitamin;antilipemic | |
| Elidel | pimecrolimus | Topical immunosupressive antiinflammatory | |
| Humulin N | isophane insulin (NPH) | Antidiabetic agent | |
| Humalog | insulin lispro | Antidiabetic agent |