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200 drugs/gen/class
2007 top 200 drug/gen/class/use #1
| Brand | Generic | Classification | Use |
|---|---|---|---|
| SINGULAIR | montelukast | Respiratory/Anti-Inflammatory Agent | treats and prevents symptoms of asthma |
| FOSAMAX | alendronate | Bisphosphonate | osteporosis |
| ZETRIL/PRINIVIL | lisinopril | Ace Inhibitor | congestive heart failure,hypertension |
| ACIPHEX | rabeprazole | Proton-Pump Inhibitor | ulcers; Gastro-Esophageal Reflux Disease (GERD) |
| FLONASE | fluticasone | cortisteroid | Seasonal allergic and non-allergic Rhinitis |
| LIPITOR | atorvastatin | Antipilemic Agent (lipid/cholesterol lowering agent) | Treats hypercholesterolemia |
| CELEXA | citalopram | SSRI | depression |
| PREVACID | lansoprazzole | Proton-Pump Inhibitor | GERD,duodenal & gastric ulcers;heartburn |
| LEXAPRO | escitalopram | SSRI | anxiety,depression |
| TRICOR | fenofibrate | Antilipemic Agent lipid/cholesterol lowering agent | Treats hypercholestererolemia |
| MICRONASE/DIABETA | glyburide | Oral Antidiabetic | Treats high levels of blood glucose |
| ACCUPRIL | quinapril | Ace Inhibitor | congestive heart failure,hypertension |
| SOMA | carisoprodol | Muscle Relaxant | Treats muscle spasm |
| CONCERTA | methylphenidate XR | Psychostimulant | attention-deficit hyperactive disorder |
| ALLEGRA | fexofenadine | antihistamine | allergic rhinitis; seasonal allergies |
| DIFLUCAN | fluconazole | Antifungal agent | Treats a broad spectrum of fungal infections |
| ZITHROMAX | azithromycin | Macrolide Antibiotic | Treats upper/lower respiratory,bacterial infections |
| V-CILLIN-K | Penicillin VK | Penicillin Antibiotic | Treats bacterial infections |
| RISPERDAL | Risperidone | Antipsychotic Agent | Treats emotional and mood disorders |
| PLAVIX | clopidrogel | Antiplatelet Agent | Prevents platelet aggregation |
| OXYCONTIN | Oxycodone ER | Opiate Analgesic | moderate to moderately-severe pain |
| CARDIZEM | diltiazem | calcium channel Blocker | angina hypertension |
| ORTHO TRI-CYCLEN | norgestimate/ethinyl estradiol | Oral contraceptive | Birth control; prevents pregnacy;regulates menstrual cycle |
| PRILOSEC | omeprazole | Proton-Pump Inhibitor | Treats GERD, duodenal,&gastric ulcers;heartburn |