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Top 100 Generic 2004
Top 100 generics by unit sales in 2004 (from Drug Topics)
| Generic Name | Trade Name | Classification |
|---|---|---|
| hydrocodone/APAP | Vicodin, Lorcet, Lortab, Norco | Opiate agonist |
| lisinopril | Prinivil, Zestril | ACE inhibitor |
| atenolol | Tenormin | Beta blocker |
| amoxicillin | Amoxil, Trimox | Aminopenicillin antibiotic |
| hydrochlorothiazide | Esidrix, Hydrocot, Microzide, Oretic, hydroDIURIL | Thiazide diuretic |
| furosemide oral | Lasix | Loop diuretic |
| alprazolam | Xanax | Benzodiazepine |
| albuterol aerosol | Proventil, Ventolin | Beta agonist |
| metformin | Glucophage | Biguanide |
| cephalexin | Keflex | First generation cephalosporin |
| triamterene;hctz | Dyazide, Maxzide | Potassium sparing diuretic;thiazide diuretic |
| propoxyphene;N/APAP | Darvocet-N 50/100 | Opiate agonist |
| prednisone oral | Deltasone, Orasone | Corticosteroid |
| ibuprofen | Motrin | NSAID |
| fluoxetine | Prozac, Sarafem | SSRI |
| metoprolol tartrate | Lopresser | Beta blocker |
| lorazepam | Ativan | Benzodiazepine |
| APAP;codeine | Tylenol #3 | Opiate agonist |
| warfarin | Coumadin | Anticoagulant |
| potassium chloride | K-Dur, Klor-Con | Electrolyte |
| clonazepam | Klonopin | benzodiazepine |
| amitriptyline | Elavil | TCA |
| ranitidine HCl | Zantac | H2 Antagonist |
| trazodone HCl | Desyrel | Heterocyclic antidepressant |
| amoxicillin;clavulanate | Augmentin | Extended spectrum penicillin |
| trimethoprim;sulfamethoxazole | Bactrim (DS), Septra (DS) | Sulfonamide antibiotic |
| paroxetine | Paxil | SSRI |
| oxycodone;APAP | Endocet, Percocet, Roxicet | Opiate agonist |
| cyclobenzaprine | Flexeril | Skeletal muscle relaxant |
| enalapril | Vasotec | ACE inhibitor |
| naproxen | Naprosyn, Anaprox | NSAID |
| diazepam | Valium | Benzodiazepine |
| levothyroxine | Levothroid, Levoxyl, Synthroid | Thyroid hormone |
| tramadol | Ultram | Analgesic |
| trimox | Amoxil | Aminopenicillin antibiotic |
| verapamil SR | Isoptin SR, Calan SR | Calcium channel blocker |
| carisoprodol | Soma | Skeletal muscle relaxant |
| lisinopril;HCTZ | Prinizide, Zestoretic | ACE inhibitor;thiazide diuretic |
| isosorbide mononitrate | Imdur, Ismo, Monoket | Nitrate |
| doxycycline | Adoxa, Doryx, Periostat, Vibramycin | Tetracycline antibiotic |
| allopurinol | Zyloprim | Antigout agent |
| clonidine | Catapres | Central acting adrenergic agonist |
| penicillin VK | Veetids, VCillin K, Beepen VK | Penicillin antibiotic |
| methylprednisolone tabs | Medrol, Methylpred | Corticosteroid |
| ciprofloxacin HCl | Cipro | Quinolone antibiotic |
| glyburide | Micronase, Diabeta | Second generation sulfonylurea |
| glipizide ER | Glucotrol XL | Second generation sulfonylurea |
| folic acid | Folacin, Folicet | Vitamin |
| omeprazole | Prilosec | PPI |
| lovastatin | Altocor, Mevacor | HMG-CoA reductase inhibitor |
| albuterol nebulizer solution | Accuneb | Beta agonist |
| temazepam | Restoril | Benzodiazepine |
| promethazine tabs | Phenergan | H1 blocker, phenothiazine |
| spironolactone | Aldactone, Spirono | Potassium sparing diuretic |
| gemfibrozil | Lopid | Fibric acid derivative |
| estradiol oral | Estrace | Estrogen |
| metronidazole tabs | Flagyl | Antiprotozoal/antibacterial agent |
| doxazosin | Cardura | Alpha blocker |
| triamcinolone acetonide topical | Aristocort, Kenalog, TAC | Topical corticosteroid |
| hydroxyzine | Atarax, Vistaril | H1 blocker, sedative/hypnotic |
| metaclopramide | Reglan | Antiemetic, prokinetic agent |
| clindamycin systemic | Cleocin | Antiinfective agent |
| meclizine HCl | Antivert | H1 blocker, antiemetic |
| diltiazem CD | Cardizem CD, Cartia XT | Calcium channel blocker |
| bisoprolol;HCTZ | Ziac | Beta blocker;thiazide diuretic |
| glipizide | Glucotrol | Second generation sulfonylurea |
| minocycline | Minocin, Dynacin | Tetracycline antibiotic |
| benazepril | Lotensin | ACE inhibitor |
| butalbital/APAP/caffeine | Esgic, Fioricet | Barbituate analgesic |
| mirtazepine | Remeron | Heterocyclic antidepressant |
| propranolol HCl | Inderal | Beta blocker, class II antiarrhythmic |
| bupropion | Wellbutrin, Zyban | Antidepressant |
| promethazine;codeine | Phenergan with Codeine | H1 blocker;antitussive opiate agonist |
| acyclovir | Zovirax | Antiviral |
| terazosin | Hytrin | Alpha blocker |
| buspirone HCl | BuSpar | Anxiolytin/sedative/hypnotic |
| fluconazole | Diflucan | Azole antifungal |
| famotidine | Pepcid | H2 blocker |
| cartia XT | Cardizem CD | Calcium channel blocker |
| diclofenac sodium | Voltaren | NSAID |
| clotrimazole;betamethasone | Lotrisone | Topical antifungal;corticosteroid |
| quinine sulfate | (blank) | Antimalarial |
| nifedipine ER | Procardia XL | Calcium channel blocker |
| methotrexate | Rheumatrex, Trexal | Folate analog |
| nortriptyline | Aventyl, Pamelor | TCA |
| captopril | Capoten | ACE inhibitor |
| nitrofurantion monohydrate macrocrystals | Macrobid | Urinary antiinfective |
| medroxyprogesterone tabs | Provera | Progestin |
| digoxin | Digitek, Lanoxin, Lanoxicaps | Cardiac glycoside |
| fosinopril sodium | Monopril | ACE inhibitor |
| tizanidine HCl | Zanaflex | Skeletal muscle relaxant/central acting adrenergic agent |
| phenytoin sodium extended release | Phenytek | Anticonvulsant |
| benzonatate | Tessalon Perles | Antitussive |
| phenobarbital | Luminal | Anticonvulsant |
| amphetamine salt cmb | Adderall | Adrenergic agonist/psychostimulant |
| lithium carbonate | Lithobid, Eskalith | Antimanic |
| atenolol;chlorthalidone | Tenoretic | Beta blocker;thiazide diuretic |
| nabumetone | Relafen | NSAID |
| nitroquick | Nitrostat | Nitrate |
| phenazopyridine HCl | Pyridium | Urinary analgesic |