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Top 250 Drugs
Brand/Generic Name, drug class, indication
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Tenex/Intunive | guanfacine alpha-2 agonist antihypertensive |
| Flomax | tamsulosin alpha-1 blocker antihypertensive/ also used for urinary retention & BPH |
| Hytrin | terzosin alpha-1 blocker antihypertensive also used for urinary retention & BPH |
| Cardura | doxazosin alpha-1 blocker antihypertensive also used for urinary retention & BPH |
| Vasotec | enalapril ACE inhibitor antihypertensive |
| Prinivil | lisinopril ACE inhibitor antihypertensive |
| Lotensin | benzapril ACE inhibitor antihypertensive |
| Altace | ramipril ACE inhibitor antihypertensive |
| Aceon | perindopril ACE inhibitor antihypertensive |
| Accupril | quinapril ACE inhibitor antihypertensive |
| Avapro | irbesartan ARB antihypertensive |
| Cozaar | losartan ARB antihypertensive |
| Benicar | olmesartan ARB antihypertensive |
| Diovan | valsartan ARB antihypertensive |
| Tenormin | atenolol beta blocker antihypertensive |
| Zebeta | bisoprolol beta blocker antihypertensive/antianginal |
| Coreg | carvedilol beta blocker antihypertensive treats CHF |
| Lopressor | metoprolol beta blocker antihypertensive |
| Bystolic | nebivolol beta blocker antihypertensive |
| Inderal | propanolol beta blocker antihypertensive/antianginal |
| Norvasc | amlodipine CCB antihypertensive |
| Cardizem | diltiazem CCB antihypertensive/antiarrhythmic |
| Procardia | nifedipine CCB antihypertensive also treats Raynaud's |
| Verelan | verapamil CCB antihypertensive |
| Lanoxin | digoxin cardiac glycoside antiarrhythmic used for myocardial infarction (heart attack) |
| Apresoline | hydralazine vasodilator antihypertensive |
| Dyazide | triamterene/hydrochlorothiazide (HCTZ) potassium-sparing diuretic/thiazide diuretic antihypertensive |
| Microzide | hydrochlorothiazide (HCTZ) thiazide diuretic antihypertensive |
| Dyrenium | triamterene potassium-sparing diuretic antihypertensive |
| Aldactone | spironolactone potassium-sparing diuretic antihypertensive/ also treats edema & hypokalemia |
| Lasix | furosemide loop diuretic antihypertensive |
| Cordarone/Pacerone | amiodarone potassium channel blocker antiarrhythmic |
| Catapres | clonidine alpha-2 agonist antihypertensive |
| Imdur | isosorbide mononitrate vasodilator antianginal |
| Strattera | atomoxetine NRI (norepinephrine reuptake inhibitor) ADHD |
| Adderall | dextroamphetamine/amphetamine CNS stimulant ADHD C-II |
| Focalin | dexmethylphenidate CNS stimulant ADHD C-II |
| Vyvanse | lisdexamfetamine CNS stimulant ADHD C-II |
| Ritalin/Concerta | methylphenidate CNS stimulant ADHD C-II |
| Nitrostat | nitroglycerin vasodilator antianginal |
| Tylenol | acetaminophen (APAP) nonopioid analgesic antipyretic |
| Pyridium | phenazopyridine nonopioid analgesic urinary analgesic |
| Bayer | aspirin NSAID salicylate antiplatelet/antipyretic |
| Celebrex | celecoxib NSAID/COX inhibitor for RA, Osteoarthritis |
| Voltaren | diclofenac NSAID |
| Advil | ibuprofen NSAID |
| Mobic | meloxicam NSAID |
| Aleve/Naprosyn/Midol ER | naproxen sodium NSAID |
| Tylenol #3 | codeine/acetaminophen (APAP) opioid C-III |
| Relafen | nabumetone NSAID |
| Duragesic | fentanyl opioid/narcotic C-II |
| Dilaudid | hydromorphone opioid/narcotic C-II |
| MS Contin | morphine opioid/narcotic C-II |
| Demerol | meperidine opioid/narcotic C-II |
| OxyContin | oxycodone opioid/narcotic C-II |
| Percocet | oxycodone/acetaminophen (APAP) opioid/narcotic C-II |
| Ultram | tramadol opioid/narcotic C-IV |
| Vicoden/Norco | hydrocodone/acetaminophen (APAP) opioid/nonsalicylate C-II |
| Proscar/Propecia | finasteride 5-alpha reductase inhibitor BPH/male hair growth |
| Avodart | dutasteride 5-alpha reductase inhibitor BPH |
| Aricept | donepezil acetylcholinesterase inhibitor (AChE inhibitor) anti-Alzheimer's |
| Uroxatral | alfuzosin alpha-1 blocker BPH |
| Methadose/Dolophine | methadone opioid agonist/narcotic analgesic opioid addiction/pain C-II |
| Pepcid | famotidine H2 antagonist antacid |
| Zantac | ranitidine H2 antagonist antacid |
| Prilosec | omeprazole proton pump inhibitor (PPI) antacid/anti-GERD |
| Adipex | phentermine CNS stimulant anorexiant (appetite suppressant)/treats obesity C-II |
| Protonix | pantoprazole proton pump inhibitor (PPI) antacid/anti-GERD |
| Nexium | esomeprazole proton pump inhibitor (PPI) antacid/anti-GERD |
| Prevacid | lansoprazole proton pump inhibitor (PPI) antacid/anti-GERD |
| AcipHex | rabeprazole proton pump inhibitor (PPI) antacid/anti-GERD |
| Suboxone | buprenorphine/naloxone opioid antagonist opioid addiction C-III |
| Amoxil/Trimox | amoxicillin aminopenicillin antibiotic anti-infective |
| Bactrim/Septra | sulfamethoxazole-trimethoprim (SMX/TMP) antibacterial folate antagonist anti-infective/antibiotic |
| Macrobid/Macrodantin | nitrofurantoin antibacterial nitrofuran anti-infective/antibiotic/urinary antibacterial |
| Bactroban | mupirocin carboxylic acid anti-infective/antibiotic |
| Cleocin | clindamycin lincosamide antibiotic anti-infective/antibiotic |
| Flagyl | metronidazole nitroimidazole antibacterial agent vaginal antiprotozoal anti-infective/antibiotic |
| Omnicef | cefdinir cephalosporin antibiotic anti-infective/antibiotic |
| Keflex | cefalexin cephalosporin antibiotic anti-infective |
| Ceftin | cefuroxime cephalosporin antibiotic anti-infective/antibiotic |
| Cipro/Proquin | ciprofloxacin fluoroquinolone antibiotic anti-infective |
| Avelox | moxifloxacin fluoroquinolone antibiotic anti-infective/antibiotic |
| Levaquin | levofloxacin fluoroquinolone antibiotic anti-infective/antibiotic |
| Zithromax/Z-Pak | azithromycin macrolide antibiotic anti-infective/antibiotic |
| Biaxin | clarithromycin macrolide antibiotic anti-infective/antibiotic |
| Augmentin | amoxicillin-clavulanate aminopenicillin/beta-lactamase antibiotic anti-infective/antibiotic |
| Pen VK/Pen V/Veetids | penicillin anti-infective/antibiotic |
| Vancocin | vancomycin glycopeptide antibiotic anti-infective/antibiotic |
| Polytrim | polymyxin B trimethoprim ophthalmic antibiotic anti-infective/antibiotic |
| Vibramycin/Adoxa | doxycycline tetracycline antibiotic anti-infective/antibiotic |
| Minocin | minocycline tetracycline antibiotic anti-infective/antibiotic |
| Alimta | pemetrexed antifolate antimetabolite antineoplastic/anticancer/chemotherapy/immunosuppressant |
| Avastin | bevacizumab anti-angiogenesis inhibitor (tumor starving) monoclonal antibody antineoplastic/anticancer/chemotherapy/immunosuppressant |
| Rheumatrex/Trexall/Otrexup | methotrexate disease modifying antirheumatic drug (DMARD) antineoplastic/antimetabolite/anticancer/chemotherapy/ immunosuppressant |
| Spiriva | tiotropium (inhaled) long-acting antimuscarinic/bronchodilator anticholinergic/antiasthmatic/COPD |
| ProAir HFA/Ventolin HFA/Proventil HFA | albuterol (inhaled) beta-2 agonist/bronchodilator antiasthmatic/COPD |
| Combivent Respimat/DuoNeb | ipratropium bromide-albuterol (inhaled) beta-2 agonist/bronchodilator anticholinergic/antiasthmatic/COPD |
| Advair Diskus | salmeterol/fluticasone propionate (inhaled) beta-2 agonist (long-acting beta agonist (LABA)/corticosteroid bronchodilator antiasthmatic/COPD/immunosuppressant |
| Enbrel | etanercept tumor necrosis factor alfa blocker (TNF blocker) disease modifying antirheumatic drug (DMARD) antirheumatic/immunosuppressant |
| Humira | adalimumab tumor necrosis factor alfa blocker (TNF blocker) disease modifying antirheumatic drug (DMARD) antirheumatic/immunosuppressant/antipsoriatic |
| Remicade | infliximab tumor necrosis factor alfa blocker (TNF blocker) disease modifying antirheumatic drug (DMARD) monoclonal antibody antirheumatic/immunosuppressant/anti-inflammatory |
| Xolair | omalizumab (inhaled) monoclonal antibody antiasthmatic/immunosuppressant |
| Restasis/Neoral/Sandimmune | cyclosporin calcineurin inhibitor disease modifying antirheumatic drug (DMARD) immunosuppressant |
| Herceptin | trastuzumab human epidermal growth factor receptor 2 blocker aka anti-HER2 monoclonal antibody antineoplastic/anticancer/chemotherapy/immunosuppressant |
| Xgeva/Prolia | denosumab RANK ligand (RANKL) inhibitor monoclonal antibody antineoplastic/anticancer/immunosuppressant |
| Stelara | ustekinumab interleukin inhibitor monoclonal antibody antipsoriatic/immunosuppressant |
| Singulair | montelukast leukotriene inhibitor antiasthmatic/antiallergy/immunosuppressant |
| Zocor | simvastatin HMG-CoA reductase inhibitors antihyperlipidemic |
| Lipitor | atorvastatin HMG-CoA reductase inhibitors antihyperlipidemic |
| Pravachol | pravastatin HMG-CoA reductase inhibitors antihyperlipidemic |
| Crestor | rosuvastatin HMG-CoA reductase inhibitors antihyperlipidemic |
| Mevacor | lovastatin HMG-CoA reductase inhibitors antihyperlipidemic |
| Benicar | hydrochlorothiazide (HCTZ)-olmesartan thiazide diuretic/angiotensin II receptor blocker (ARB) antihypertensive |
| Avalide | hydrochlorothiazide (HCTZ)-irbesartan thiazide diuretic/angiotensin II receptor blocker (ARB) antihypertensive |
| Hyzaar | hydrochlorothiazide (HCTZ)-losartan thiazide diuretic/angiotensin II receptor blocker (ARB) antihypertensive |
| Gilenya | fingolimod sphingosine 1-phosphate receptor modulators immunosuppressant/immunomodulator Multiple Sclerosis treatment |
| Pulmicort | budesonide (BUD) (inhaled) anti-inflammatory corticosteroid bronchodilator antiasthmatic |
| Symbicort | formoterol/budesonide (inhaled) anti-inflammatory corticosteroid & long-acting selective beta2-agonist (LABA) bronchodilator antiasthmatic/COPD |
| Xanax | alprazolam benzodiazepine antianxiety antianxiety, CNS depressant C-IV |
| Klonopin | clonazepam benzodiazepine antianxiety, CNS depressant, anticonvulsant C-IV |
| Valium | diazepam benzodiazepine antianxiety, CNS depressant, anticonvulsant C-IV |
| Ativan | lorazepam benzodiazepine antianxiety, CNS depressant, anticonvulsant C-IV |
| Restoril | temazepam benzodiazepine antianxiety, CNS depressant C-IV |
| Halcion | triazolam benzodiazepine antianxiety, CNS depressant C-IV |
| Buspar | buspirone serotonin 5-HT 1a receptor agonist antianxiety |
| Dilantin | phenytoin (PHT) hydantoin anticonvulsant/antiepileptic |
| Heparin | heparin factor Xa inhibitor anticoagulant |
| Eliquis | apixaban factor Xa inhibitor anticoagulant |
| Xarelto | rivaroxaban factor Xa inhibitor anticoagulant |
| Brilinta | ticagrelor platelet aggregation inhibitor antiplatelet |
| Pradaxa | dabigatran direct thrombin inhibitor anticoagulant |
| Fragmin | dalteparin sodium low molecular weight heparin anticoagulant |
| Lovenox | enoxaparin low molecular weight heparin anticoagulant |
| Plavix | clopidogrel platelet aggregation inhibitor antiplatelet |
| Coumadin | warfarin vitamin K agonist anticoagulant |
| Lyrica | pregabalin GABA analog anticonvulsant/antiepileptic |
| Nerontin | gabapentin GABA analog anticonvulsant/antiepileptic |
| Lamictal | lamotrigine phenyltriazine anticonvulsant/antiepileptic |
| Keppra | levetiracetam SV2A Ligands anticonvulsant/antiepileptic |
| Depakote/Depacon | divalproex sodium short-chain fatty acid (SCFA) anticonvulsant/antiepileptic |
| Tegretol | carbamazepine (CBZ) sodium channel blocker anticonvulsant/antiepileptic |
| Desyrel | trazadone Serotonin-2 Antagonist-Reuptake Inhibitor (SARI) antidepressant/antianxiety/insomnia |
| Effexor | venlafaxine Serotonin-Norepinephrine Reuptake Inhibitor (SNRI) antidepressant/antianxiety |
| Lexapro | escitalopram Selective-Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitor (SSRI) antidepressant/antianxiety |
| Paxil | paroxetine Selective-Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitor (SSRI) antidepressant/antianxiety |
| Prozac/Sarafem | fluoxetine Selective-Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitor (SSRI) antidepressant/antianxiety/OCD |
| Celexa | citalopram Selective-Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitor (SSRI) antidepressant/antianxiety |
| Zoloft | sertraline Selective-Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitor (SSRI) antidepressant/antianxiety/OCD |
| Luvox | fluvoxamine Selective-Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitor (SSRI) antidepressant/antianxiety/OCD |
| Pamelor | nortriptyline tricyclic antidepressant (TCA) antidepressant |
| Tofranil | imipramine tricyclic antidepressant (TCA) antidepressant |
| Elavil/Vanatrip | amitriptyline tricyclic antidepressant (TCA) antidepressant/migraine prevention |
| Wellbutrin | bupropion Norepinephrine and Dopamine Reuptake Inhibitor (NDRI) antidepressant |
| Cymbalta | duloxetine Serotonin-Norepinephrine Reuptake Inhibitor (SNRI) antidepressant/antianxiety/fibromyalgia |
| Glucophage | metformin biguanide antidiabetic/antihyperglycemic Type 2 |
| Januvia | sitagliptin phosphate DPP-4 inhibitor antidiabetic/antihyperglycemic Type 2 |
| Novolog | insulin aspart fast-acting insulin antidiabetic/antihyperglycemic Type 1 & Type 2 |
| HumaLOG | insulin lispro fast-acting insulin antidiabetic/antihyperglycemic Type 1 & Type 2 |
| Victoza/Saxenda | liraglutide GLP-1 receptor agonist antidiabetic/antihyperglycemic Type 1 & Type 2 |
| Apidra | insulin glulisine fast-acting insulin antidiabetic/antihyperglycemic Type 1 & Type 2 |
| Lantus | insulin glargine long-acting insulin antidiabetic/antihyperglycemic Type 1 & Type 2 |
| Levemir | insulin detemir long-acting insulin antidiabetic/antihyperglycemic Type 1 & Type 2 |
| HumuLIN | insulin isophane intermediate-acting insulin antidiabetic/antihyperglycemic Type 1 & Type 2 |
| Amaryl | glimepiride sulfonylurea antidiabetic/antihyperglycemic Type 2 |
| DiaBeta | glyburide sulfonylurea antidiabetic/antihyperglycemic Type 2 |
| Glucotrol | glipizide sulfonylurea antidiabetic/antihyperglycemic Type 2 |
| Invokana | canagliflozin SGLT2 inhibitor antidiabetic/antihyperglycemic Type 2 |
| Zofran | ondansetron Selective Serotonin 5-HT3 Antagonists antiemetic |
| Kyrtril/Sancus | granisetron Selective Serotonin 5-HT3 Antagonists antiemetic |
| Diflucan | fluconazole triazole antifungal (vaginal yeast infections) |
| Nizoral | ketoconazole imidazole antifungal (dandruff, fungal skin infections i.e. ringworm, athlete's foot) |
| Lotrisone | clotrimazole-betamethasone antifungal/corticosteroid (fungal skin infections) |
| Zyloprim | allopurinol xanthine oxidase inhibitor anti-gout |
| Colcrys/Mitigare | colchicine microtubule polymerization inhibitor anti-gout |
| Tussionex PennKinetic | chlorpheniramine-hydrocodone h1 receptor antagonist-opioid agonist antihistamine/antitussive C-II |
| Phenergan | promethazine phenothiazines antiemetic/antihistamine |
| Vistaril/Atarax | hydroxyzine H1 receptor antagonist antihistamine/antianxiety |
| Zetia | ezetimibe cholesterol absorption inhibitor antihyperlipidemic |
| Lopid | gemfibrozil fibrate (fibric acid agent) antihyperlipidemic |
| Tricor | fenofibrate fibrate (fibric acid agent) antihyperlipidemic |
| Juxtapid | lomitapide MTTP inhibitor antihyperlipidemic |
| Imitrex | sumatriptan selective serotonin agonists 5-HT (triptan) antimigraine |
| Zomig | zolmitriptan selective serotonin agonists 5-HT (triptan) antimigraine |
| Relpax | eletriptan selective serotonin agonists 5-HT (triptan) antimigraine |
| Plaquenil | hydroxychloroquine aminoquinoline DMARD (disease modifying antirheumatic drug) antimalarial, immunomodulator |
| VESIcare | solifenacin bladder selective muscarinic antagonist antimuscarinic/anticholinergics (genitourinary) |
| Cogentin | benztropine muscarinic acetylcholine receptor blocker antimuscarinic/anticholinergic/anti-Parkinson's |
| Requip | ropinirole dopamine agonist anti-Parkinson's |
| Inbrija/Dopar/Larodopa | levodopa amino acid inhibitor anti-Parkinson's |
| Stalevo | levodopa-carbidopa-entacapone amino acid-amino acid inhibitor-COMT inhibitor anti-Parkinson's |
| Clozaril | clozapine atypical dopamine-serotonin antagonist- dibenzodiazepine derivative antipsychotic BB warning: increased mortality in elderly ADR: agranulocytosis & acute myocarditis |
| Abilify | aripiprazole atypical dopamine D2 receptor partial agonist-5HT serotonin antipsychotic, antimanic BB warning: increased mortality in elderly |
| Latuda | lurasidone atypical dopamine-serotonin antagonist antipsychotic BB warning: increased mortality in elderly |
| Risperdal | risperidone atypical dopamine-serotonin antagonist- benzisoxazole derivative antipsychotic, antimanic BB warning: increased mortality in elderly |
| Zyprexa | olanzapine atypical dopamine-serotonin antagonist- thienobenzodiazepine antipsychotic, antimanic BB warning: increased mortality in elderly |
| Halodol | haloperidol butyrophenone derivative typical antipsychotic antipsychotic, schizophrenia |
| Seroquel | quetiapine atypical dopamine-serotonin antagonist- dibenzodiazepine derivative antipsychotic, antimanic |
| Sensipar | cinacalcet calcimimetic calcium regulator/hyperparathyroidism |
| K-Tab | potassium chloride electrolyte supplement antihypokalemia |
| Lunesta | eszopiclone CNS depressant hypnotic-sedative C-IV |
| Ambien | zolpidem CNS depressant hypnotic-sedative C-IV |
| Sonata | zaleplon CNS depressant hypnotic-sedative C-IV |
| Gablofen/Lioresal | baclofen GABA receptor antispasmodic/muscle relaxant BB: abrupt withdrawal |
| Flexeril | cyclobenzaprine 5HT2 receptor antagonist antispasmodic/muscle relaxant/analgesic |
| Zanaflex | tizanidine alpha2 agonist antispasmodic, muscle relaxant |
| Soma | carisoprodol caramate antispasmodic, muscle relaxant C-IV |
| Robaxin | methocarbamol antispasmodic, muscle relaxant |
| Ditropan | oxybutynin antimuscarinic urinary antispasmodic |
| Reclast/Zometa | zoledronic acid bisphosphonate osteoporosis (bone resorption inhibitor) |
| Fosamax | alendronate sodium bisphosphonate (bone resorption inhibitor) osteoporosis |
| Boniva | ibandronate sodium bisphosphonate (bone resorption inhibitor) osteoporosis |
| Actonel | risedronate bisphosphonate (bone resorption inhibitor) osteoporosis |
| Evista | raloxifene selective estrogen receptor modulator (SERM) post menopausal osteoporosis |
| AndroGel | testosterone androgen hormone replacement anabolic steroid C-III |
| Premarin | conjugated estrogen (CEs) endocrine-metabolic agent hormone replacement |
| Estrace | estradiol estrogen hormone replacement |
| Synthroid | levothyroxine hormone replacement hypothyroidism BB: weight loss |
| Armour Thyroid | thyroid hypothyroidism hormone replacement BB: decreased weight |
| Atripla | eavirenz, emtricitabine, and tenofovir disoproxil fumarate antiretroviral HIV/AIDS |
| Isentress | altegravir antiretroviral HIV/AIDS |
| Viagra | sildenafil PDE5 inhibitor BPH, ED |
| Cialis | takalafil PDE5 inhibitor BPH, ED |
| Levitra | vardenafil PDE5 inhibitor BPH, ED |
| Sovaldi | sofosbuvir Hep C |
| Epogen | epoeitn alfa human erythropoietin |
| Feosol | ferrous sulfate iron supplement |
| Renvela | sevelamer phosphate binder |
| Valtrex | valcyclovir antiviral |
| Zovirax | acyclovir antiviral |
| Vitamin B12 | cyanocobalamin vitamin vityamin B12 deficiency |
| Prograf |
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