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Top Drugs 2003 data
| Brand Name | Generic Name | Category |
|---|---|---|
| Strattera | atomoxetine | ADHD therapy agent |
| Aldactone | spironolactone | aldosterone antagonist, antihypertensive, antihypokalemic, primary hyperaldosteronism diagnostic aid, diuretic |
| Ativan | lorazepam | amnestic, antianxiety agent, anticonvulsant, antiemetic, antipanic agent, antitremor agent, sedative-hypnotic, skeletal muscle relaxant |
| Valium | diazepam | amnestic, antianxiety agent, anticonvulsant, antipanic agent, antitremor agent, sedative-hypnotic, skeletal muscle relaxant adjunct |
| Phenaphen With Codeine | acetaminophen-codeine | analgesic |
| Tylenol With Codeine | acetaminophen-codeine | analgesic |
| Duragesic | fentanyl | analgesic |
| Lortab | hydrocodone-acetaminophen | analgesic |
| Vicodin | hydrocodone-acetaminophen | analgesic |
| Advil | ibuprofen | analgesic |
| Motrin | ibuprofen | analgesic |
| OxyContin | oxycodone | analgesic |
| Endocet | oxycodone-acetaminophen | analgesic |
| Percocet | oxycodone-acetaminophen | analgesic |
| Tylox | oxycodone-acetaminophen | analgesic |
| Darvocet-N 100 | propoxyphene-acetaminophen | analgesic |
| Ultram | tramadol | analgesic |
| Ultracet | tramadol-acetaminophen | analgesic |
| Actiq | fentanyl | analgesic, anesthesia adjunct |
| Sublimaze | fentanyl | analgesic, anesthesia adjunct |
| Celebrex | celecoxib | analgesic, antirheumatic NSAID |
| Naprosyn | naproxen | analgesic, nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory, antidysmenorrheal, antigout agent, antipyretic, nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory antirheumatic, vascular headache prophylactic, vascular headache suppressant |
| Aleve | naproxen | analgesic, nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory, antidysmenorrheal, antigout agent, antipyretic, nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory antirheumatic, vascular headache prophylactic, vascular headache suppressant |
| Cozaar | losartan | angiotensin II–receptor antagonist, antihypertensive |
| Ovcon | ethinyl estradiol–norethindrone | antiacne agent, antiendometriotic, systemic contraceptive, estrogen progestin, gonadotropin inhibitor |
| Estrostep Fe | ethinyl estradiol–norethindrone | antiacne agent, antiendometriotic, systemic contraceptive, estrogen progestin, gonadotropin inhibitor |
| Femhrt | ethinyl estradiol–norethindrone | antiacne agent, antiendometriotic, systemic contraceptive, estrogen progestin, gonadotropin inhibitor |
| Loestrin Fe | ethinyl estradiol–norethindrone | antiacne agent, antiendometriotic, systemic contraceptive, estrogen progestin, gonadotropin inhibitor |
| Ortho Tri-Cyclen | ethinyl estradiol–norgestimate | antiacne agent, antiendometriotic, systemic contraceptive, estrogen progestin, gonadotropin inhibitor |
| Ortho Tri-Cyclen Lo | ethinyl estradiol–norgestimate | antiacne agent, antiendometriotic, systemic contraceptive, estrogen progestin, gonadotropin inhibitor |
| Inderal | propranolol | antiadrenergic, antianginal, antianxiety therapy adjunct, antiarrhythmic, antihypertensive, antitremor agent, hypertrophic cardiomyopathy therapy adjunct, myocardial infarction prophylactic, myocardial infarction therapy, neuroleptic-induced akathisia the |
| Lopressor | metoprolol | antiadrenergic, antianginal, antianxiety therapy adjunct, antiarrhythmic, antihypertensive, antitremor agent, hypertrophic cardiomyopathy therapy adjunct, myocardial infarction therapy, neuroleptic-induced akathisia therapy, pheochromocytoma therapy adjun |
| Toprol | metoprolol | antiadrenergic, antianginal, antianxiety therapy adjunct, antiarrhythmic, antihypertensive, antitremor agent, hypertrophic cardiomyopathy therapy adjunct, myocardial infarction therapy, neuroleptic-induced akathisia therapy, pheochromocytoma therapy adjun |
| Blocadren | timolol | antiadrenergic, antianginal, antianxiety therapy adjunct, antiarrhythmic, systemic antiglaucoma agent, antihypertensive, antitremor agent, hypertrophic cardiomyopathy therapy adjunct, myocardial infarction prophylactic, pheochromocytoma therapy adjunct, t |
| Imdur | isosorbide mononitrate | antianginal |
| Ismo | isosorbide mononitrate | antianginal |
| Cardizem | diltiazem | antianginal, antiarrhythmic, antihypertensive |
| Dilacor | diltiazem | antianginal, antiarrhythmic, antihypertensive |
| Calan | verapamil | antianginal, antiarrhythmic, antihypertensive, hypertrophic cardiomyopathy therapy adjunct, vascular headache prophylactic |
| Covera HS | verapamil | antianginal, antiarrhythmic, antihypertensive, hypertrophic cardiomyopathy therapy adjunct, vascular headache prophylactic |
| Isoptin | verapamil | antianginal, antiarrhythmic, antihypertensive, hypertrophic cardiomyopathy therapy adjunct, vascular headache prophylactic |
| Verelan | verapamil | antianginal, antiarrhythmic, antihypertensive, hypertrophic cardiomyopathy therapy adjunct, vascular headache prophylactic |
| Plendil | felodipine | antianginal, antihypertensive |
| Procardia | nifedipine | antianginal, antihypertensive |
| Minitran | nitroglycerin | antianginal, congestive heart failure vasodilator |
| Nitrolingual | nitroglycerin | antianginal, congestive heart failure vasodilator |
| Nitrostat | nitroglycerin | antianginal, congestive heart failure vasodilator |
| Xanax | alprazolam | antianxiety agent |
| Lexapro | escitalopram | antianxiety agent, antidepressant |
| Paxil | paroxetine | antianxiety agent, antidepressant, antiobsessional agent, antipanic agent, posttraumatic stress disorder agent, social anxiety disorder agent |
| Zoloft | sertraline | antianxiety agent, antidepressant, antiobsessional agent, antipanic agent, posttraumatic stress disorder therapy agent, premenstrual dysphoric disorder therapy agent |
| Dilantin | phenytoin | antiarrhythmic, anticonvulsant, trigeminal neuralgic antineuralgic, skeletal muscle relaxant |
| Lanoxicaps | digoxin | antiarrhythmic, cardiotonic |
| Lanoxin | digoxin | antiarrhythmic, cardiotonic |
| Atrovent | ipratropium | antiasmatic |
| Combivent | ipratropium-albuterol | antiasmatic- bronchodilator |
| Pulmicort | budesonide | antiasthmatic |
| Advair Diskus | fluticasone-salmeterol | antiasthmatic, inhalation anti-inflammatory, bronchodilator |
| Singulair | montelukast | antiasthmatic, leukotriene receptor antagonist |
| Coumadin | warfarin | anticoagulant |
| Klonopin | clonazepam | anticonvulsant |
| Depakote | divalproex | anticonvulsant, antimanic, migraine headache prophylactic |
| Topamax | topiramate | anticonvulsant, antimigraine headache |
| Neurontin | gabapentin | anticonvulsant, antineuralgic |
| Elavil | amitriptyline | antidepressant |
| Celexa | citalopram | antidepressant |
| Remeron | mirtazapine | antidepressant |
| Effexor | venlafaxine | antidepressant, antianxiety agent |
| Desyrel | trazodone | antidepressant, antineuralgic |
| Prozac | fluoxetine | antidepressant, antiobsessional agent, antibulemic agent |
| Sarafem | fluoxetine | antidepressant, antiobsessional agent, antibulemic agent |
| Wellbutrin | bupropion | antidepressant, smoking cessation adjunct |
| Zyban | bupropion | antidepressant, smoking cessation adjunct |
| Amaryl | glimepiride | antidiabetic |
| Glucotrol | glipizide | antidiabetic |
| DiaBeta | glyburide | antidiabetic |
| Glynase | glyburide | antidiabetic |
| Micronase | glyburide | antidiabetic |
| Glucovance | glyburide-metformin | antidiabetic |
| Lantus | insulin glargine | antidiabetic |
| Humalog | insulin lispro | antidiabetic |
| Humulin N | NPH isophane insulin | antidiabetic |
| Humulin 70/30 | NPH regular insulin | antidiabetic |
| Actos | pioglitazone | antidiabetic |
| Avandia | rosiglitazone | antidiabetic |
| Antivert | meclizine | antiemetic, antivertigo agent |
| Phenergan | promethazine | antiemetic; antihistaminic, H1 receptor; antivertigo agent; sedative-hypnotic |
| Cyclessa | ethinyl estradiol–desogestrel | antiendometriotic, systemic contraceptive, gonadotropin inhibitor |
| Desogen | ethinyl estradiol–desogestrel | antiendometriotic, systemic contraceptive, gonadotropin inhibitor |
| Kariva | ethinyl estradiol–desogestrel | antiendometriotic, systemic contraceptive, gonadotropin inhibitor |
| Mircette | ethinyl estradiol–desogestrel | antiendometriotic, systemic contraceptive, gonadotropin inhibitor |
| Ortho-Cept | ethinyl estradiol–desogestrel | antiendometriotic, systemic contraceptive, gonadotropin inhibitor |
| Levlen | ethinyl estradiol–levonorgestrel | antiendometriotic, systemic postcoital contraceptive, systemic contraceptive, estrogen progestin, gonadotropin inhibitor |
| Nordette | ethinyl estradiol–levonorgestrel | antiendometriotic, systemic postcoital contraceptive, systemic contraceptive, estrogen progestin, gonadotropin inhibitor |
| Seasonale | ethinyl estradiol–levonorgestrel | antiendometriotic, systemic postcoital contraceptive, systemic contraceptive, estrogen progestin, gonadotropin inhibitor |
| Tri-Levlen | ethinyl estradiol–levonorgestrel | antiendometriotic, systemic postcoital contraceptive, systemic contraceptive, estrogen progestin, gonadotropin inhibitor |
| Triphasil | ethinyl estradiol–levonorgestrel | antiendometriotic, systemic postcoital contraceptive, systemic contraceptive, estrogen progestin, gonadotropin inhibitor |
| Trivora-28 | ethinyl estradiol–levonorgestrel | antiendometriotic, systemic postcoital contraceptive, systemic contraceptive, estrogen progestin, gonadotropin inhibitor |
| Lo/Ovral | ethinyl estradiol–norgestrel | antiendometriotic, systemic postcoital contraceptive, systemic contraceptive, estrogen progestin, gonadotropin inhibitor |
| Low-Ogestrel | ethinyl estradiol–norgestrel | antiendometriotic, systemic postcoital contraceptive, systemic contraceptive, estrogen progestin, gonadotropin inhibitor |
| Ovral | ethinyl estradiol–norgestrel | antiendometriotic, systemic postcoital contraceptive, systemic contraceptive, estrogen progestin, gonadotropin inhibitor |
| Lotrisone | clotrimazole-betamethasone | antifungal, corticosteroid |
| Alphagan P | brimonidine | antiglaucoma agent |
| Xalatan | latanoprost | antiglaucoma agent, ocular antihypertensive |
| Zyloprim | allopurinol | antigout agent |
| Prometh with Codeine | promethazine-codeine | antihistamic, H1 receptor-antitussive |
| Zyrtec | cetirizine | antihistaminic, H1 receptor |
| Clarinex | desloratadine | antihistaminic, H1 receptor |
| Allegra | fexofenadine | antihistaminic, H1 receptor |
| Tussionex | hydrocodone-chlorpheniramine | antihistaminic, H1 receptor–antitussive |
| Zyrtec-D | cetirizine-pseudoephedrine | antihistaminic, H1 receptor–decongestant |
| Allegra-D | fexofenadine-pseudoephedrine | antihistaminic, H1 receptor–decongestant |
| Lasix | furosemide | antihypercalcemic, antihypertensive, renal disease diagnostic aid adjunct, diuretic |
| Glucophage | metformin | antihyperglycemic |
| Lipitor | atorvastatin | antihyperlipidemic |
| Zetia | ezetimibe | antihyperlipidemic |
| Tricor | fenofibrate | antihyperlipidemic |
| Lescol | fluvastatin | antihyperlipidemic, HMG-CoA reductase inhibitor |
| Pravachol | pravastatin | antihyperlipidemic, HMG-CoA reductase inhibitor |
| Zocor | simvastatin | antihyperlipidemic, HMG-CoA reductase inhibitor |
| Lopid | gemfibrozil | antihyperlipidimic |
| Norvasc | amlodipine | antihypertensive |
| Lotrel | amlodipine-benazepril | antihypertensive |
| Tenormin | atenolol | antihypertensive |
| Lotensin | benazepril | antihypertensive |
| Atacand | candesartan | antihypertensive |
| Coreg | carvedilol | antihypertensive |
| Catapres | clonidine | antihypertensive |
| Duraclon | clonidine | antihypertensive |
| Avapro | irbesartan | antihypertensive |
| Hyzaar | losartan-hydrochlorothiazide | antihypertensive |
| Diovan | valsartan | antihypertensive |
| Diovan HCT | valsartan-hydrochlorothiazide | antihypertensive |
| Dyazide | triamterene-hydrochlorothiazide | antihypertensive, antihypokalemic, diuretic |
| Maxzide | triamterene-hydrochlorothiazide | antihypertensive, antihypokalemic, diuretic |
| Hytrin | terazosin | antihypertensive, benign prostatic hyperplasia therapy agent |
| Avalide | irbesartan-hydrochlorothiazide | antihypertensive, diuretic |
| Esidrix | hydrochlorothiazide | antihypertensive, diuretic, antiurolithic |
| Vasotec | enalapril | antihypertensive, vasodilator |
| Monopril | fosinopril | antihypertensive, vasodilator |
| Prinivil | lisinopril | antihypertensive, vasodilator |
| Zestril | lisinopril | antihypertensive, vasodilator |
| Accupril | quinapril | antihypertensive, vasodilator |
| Altace | ramipril | antihypertensive, vasodilator |
| Klor-Con | potassium chloride | antihypokalemic, electrolyte replenisher |
| Imitrex | sumatriptan | antimigraine agent |
| Enjuvia | conjugated estrogen | antineoplastic, systemic estrogen, osteoporosis prophylactic, ovarian hormone therapy agent |
| Premarin | conjugated estrogen | antineoplastic, systemic estrogen, osteoporosis prophylactic, ovarian hormone therapy agent |
| Levothroid | levothyroxine, T4 | antineoplastic, thyroid function diagnostic aid, thyroid hormone |
| Synthroid | levothyroxine, T4 | antineoplastic, thyroid function diagnostic aid, thyroid hormone |
| Zyprexa | olanzapine | antipsychotic |
| Seroquel | quetiapine | antipsychotic |
| Risperdal | risperidone | antipsychotic |
| Mobic | meloxicam | antirheumatic (NSAID) |
| Plavix | clopidogrel | antithrombotic, platelet aggregation inhibitor |
| Flomax | tamsulosin | benign prostatic hyperplasia therapy agent |
| Propecia | finasteride | benign prostatic hyperplasia therapy agent, hair growth stimulant |
| Proscar | finasteride | benign prostatic hyperplasia therapy agent, hair growth stimulant |
| Fosamax | alendronate | bone resorption inhibitor |
| Miacalcin | calcitonin-salmon | bone resorption inhibitor |
| Actonel | risedronate | bone resorption inhibitor |
| Proventil | albuterol | bronchodilator |
| Ventolin | albuterol | bronchodilator |
| Adderall | dextroamphetamine-amphetamine | CNS stimulant, ADHD therapy |
| Concerta | methylphenidate | CNS stimulant, ADHD therapy |
| Metadate | methylphenidate | CNS stimulant, ADHD therapy |
| Ritalin | methylphenidate | CNS stimulant, ADHD therapy |
| Aricept | donepezil | dementia symptoms treatment adjunct |
| many | folic acid | diagnostic aid, folate deficiency, nutritional vitamin supplement |
| Premphase | conjugated estrogen–medroxyprogesterone | estrogen-progestin, osteoporosis prophylactic, ovarian hormone therapy agent |
| Prempro | conjugated estrogen–medroxyprogesterone | estrogen-progestin, osteoporosis prophylactic, ovarian hormone therapy agent |
| Nexium | esomeprazole | gastric acid pump inhibitor, antiulcer agent |
| Prevacid | lansoprazole | gastric acid pump inhibitor, antiulcer agent |
| Prilosec | omeprazole | gastric acid pump inhibitor, antiulcer agent |
| Protonix | pantoprazole | gastric acid pump inhibitor, antiulcer agent |
| Aciphex | rabeprazole | gastric acid pump inhibitor, antiulcer agent |
| Zantac | ranitidine | histamine H2–receptor antagonist, antiulcer agent, gastric acid secretion inhibitor |
| Miralax | polyethylene glycol | hyperosmotic laxative |
| Elidel | pimecrolimus | immunomodulator |
| Azmacort | triamcinolone | inhalation anti-inflammatory, antiasthmatic |
| Nasonex | mometasone furoate | nasal steroidal anti-inflammatory, nasal corticosteroid |
| Nasacort AQ | triamcinolone | nasal steroidal anti-inflammatory, nasal corticosteroid |
| Bextra | valdecoxib | nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory antirheumatic, antidysmenorrheal |
| Niacor | niacin | nutritional supplement, vitamin |
| Ciloxan | ciprofloxacin | ophthalmic antibacterial |
| Vigamox | moxifloxacin | ophthalmic antibacterial |
| Timoptic | timolol | ophthalmic antiglaucoma agent |
| Patanol | olopatadine | ophthalmic antihistaminic, H1 receptor; ophthalmic mast cell stabilizer; ophthalmic antiallergic |
| TobraDex | tobramycin-dexamethasone | ophthalmic corticosteroid, ophthalmic steroidal anti-inflammatory, ophthalmic antibacterial |
| Ambien | zolpidem | sedative hypnotic |
| Restoril | temazepam | sedative-hypnotic |
| Evista | raloxifene | selective estrogen receptor modulator, osteoporosis prophylactic |
| Soma | carisoprodol | skeletal muscle relaxant |
| Flexeril | cyclobenzaprine | skeletal muscle relaxant |
| Skelaxin | metaxalone | skeletal muscle relaxant |
| Medrol | methylprednisolone | steroidal anti-inflammatory, corticoid steroid, immunosuppressant |
| Deltasone | prednisone | steroidal inflammatory, cancer chemotherapy antiemetic, corticosteroid, immunosuppressant |
| Flonase | fluticasone | steroidal nasal anti-inflammatory, nasal corticosteroid |
| Flovent | fluticasone | steroidal nasal anti-inflammatory, nasal corticosteroid |
| Trimox | amoxicillin | systemic antibacterial |
| Augmentin | amoxicillin-clavulanate | systemic antibacterial |
| Zithromax | azithromycin | systemic antibacterial |
| Omnicef | cefdinir | systemic antibacterial |
| Cefzil | cefprozil | systemic antibacterial |
| Keflex | cephalexin | systemic antibacterial |
| Cipro | ciprofloxacin | systemic antibacterial |
| Levaquin | levofloxacin | systemic antibacterial |
| Avelox | moxifloxacin | systemic antibacterial |
| Macrobid | nitrofurantoin | systemic antibacterial |
| Macrodantin | nitrofurantoin | systemic antibacterial |
| Veetids | penicillin V | systemic antibacterial |
| Biaxin | clarithromycin | systemic antibacterial, antimycobacterial |
| Vibramycin | doxycycline | systemic antibacterial, antiprotozoal |
| Bactrim | sulfamethoxazole-trimethoprim | systemic antibacterial, antiprotozoal |
| Cotrim | sulfamethoxazole-trimethoprim | systemic antibacterial, antiprotozoal |
| Septra DS | sulfamethoxazole-trimethoprim | systemic antibacterial, antiprotozoal |
| Diflucan | fluconazole | systemic antifungal |
| Valtrex | valacyclovir | systemic antiviral |
| Yasmin | ethinyl estradiol–drospirenone | systemic contraceptive |
| Ortho Evra | ethinyl estradiol–norelgestromin | systemic contraceptive |
| Viagra | sildenafil | systemic impotence therapy agent |
| Bactroban | mupirocin | topical antibacterial |
| Detrol | tolterodine | urinary bladder antispasmodic |
| Ditropan | oxybutynin | urinary tract antispasmodic |