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Top 100 Drugs

Top 100 Drugs Prescribed in 2020

GenericBrand InfoDosage FormIndication(s)Notes
lisinopril Zestril, Prinivil Tablets ACEI, hypertension and CHF SE:*Cough, hyperkalemia, angioedema, hypotension Contraindications*Don't use preg: birth defects still birth renal disease; prior angioedema Interactions:drugs ↑ k+ (spironolactone ARBs); Chronic kidney disease
levothyroxine Synthroid, Levoxyl, Levothroid Tablets Hyperthyroidism Diff manufacturers' products not interchangeable mcg Take same time daily on EMPTY STOMACH
hydrochlorothiazide Microzide Tablets, capsules Diuretic, edema and hypertension, CHF HTCZ SE: Hypotension hyperkalemia ↑uric acid -gout ↑ blood sugar kidney damage electrolytes abn dizzy dehydrated photosensitivity
metformin Glucophage Tablets Oral anti-diabetic
Simvastatin Zocor Tablets Lowers cholesterol
Atorvastatin Lipitor Tablets Lowers cholesterol
Metoprolol Succinate Toprol XL Tablets Hypertension, CHF, Atrial fibrillation Lopressor (tartrate) and Toprol XL (succinate) are not interchangeable
Metoprolol Tartrate Lopressor Tablets Hypertension, CHF, Atrial fibrillation Lopressor (tartrate) and Toprol XL (succinate) are not interchangeable
Omeprazole Prilosec Tablets (OTC), Capsules GERD (gastroesophageal reflux disease) Also available as OTC
Amlodipine Norvasc Tablets Hypertension
Hydrocodone/APAP Vicodin, Vicodin ES, Lortab, Zydone Tablets Pain relief Class II
Albuterol ProAir HFA, Proventil HFA, Ventolin HFA Tablets, liquid, aerosol for inhalation (HFA MDI), powder for inhalation (MDI) asthma
Gabapentin Neurotin Tablets, Capsules Anti-seizure, pain relief, muscle spasms
Sertraline Zoloft Tablets SSRI, depression
Losartan Cozaar Tablets ARB;hypertension (HTN), diabetic nephropathy, stroke prevention SE:hyperkalemia,hypotension Contraindications*Don't use preg: birth defects still birth renal disease Interactions:drugs ↑ k+ (spironolactone ACEIs); Chronic kidney disease
furosemide Lasix Tablets, liquid, IV diuretic, Hypertension, CHF SE: Hypotension hyperkalemia ↑uric acid -gout ↑ blood sugar kidney damage electrolytes abn dizzy dehydrated photosensitivity
azithromycin Zithromax Tablets, liquid, IV Antibiotic Available as a 6 tablet Z-Pak discard 10days
Acetaminophen Tylenol Tablets, liquid, IV Pain Reliever, anti-pyretic Max daily dose = 3000mg
atenolol Tenormin Tablets hypertension
Insulin Regular (Human) NPH HumuLIN R, NovoLIN R Injectable Diabetes Refridgerate; available without prescription (100 unit/mL conc)exp 28d after open in room temp
Fluticasone Flonase, Flovent Nasal Inhaler (Flonase), Oral Inhaler (Flovent) Inhaled steroid for allergies and respiratory disease floNASE for the nose; floVENT is inhaled orally
Citalopram Celexa Tablets, Liquid SSRI, Depression
Prevastatin Prevachol Tablets lowers cholesterol
Alprazolam Xanax Tablets anti-anxiety CIV
Potassium Chloride K-tab, Klor-Con Tablets, Capsules, Powder Supplement
Amoxicillin Amoxil Chewable tablets, capsules, suspension Antibiotic In combination with Clavulanate = Augmentin
Tramadol Ultram Tablets Pain Relief CIV; Ultracet = tramadol + APAP
Montelukast Singulair Tablets Asthma, Seasonal Allergies
Trazodone Desyrel Tablets Depression
Buproprion HCL Wellbutrin, Wellbutrin SR, Wellbutrin XL, Zyban, Budeprion Tablets, Sustained release Tablets, Extended release Tablets Depression; Zyban for smoking cessation SR and ER dosage forms not interchangeable
Rosuvastatin Crestor Tablets Lowers Cholesterol
Carvedilol Coreg Tablets CHF, hypertension
Prednisone Orasone, Prelone, Deltasone, Strerapred Tablets, liquid Steroid anti-inflammatory, often used in asthma
Ibuprofen Motrin, Advil Tablets, liquid NSAID-inflammation, pain relief, arthritis, fever 400mg, 600mg, 800mg is RX; 200mg is OTC photosensitivity take w/food
Fluoxetine Prozac Capsules, liquid, once-a-week tablets SSRI, Depression
Warfarin Coumadin Tablets Blood thinner (anticoagulant) Multiple strengths - be careful when dispensing, no ASA without MD ok
Hydrochlorothiazide/Lisinopril Zestoretic Tablets Hypertension, ACE inhibitor/diuretic combination
Pantoprazole Protonix Tablets GERD (gastroesophageal reflux disease) Do not crush
Zolpidem Ambien, Ambien CR Tablets Insomnia CIV
Meloxicam Mobic Tablets NSAID-inflammation & pain relief
Clonazepam Klonopin Tablets Anti-seizure CIV
Glipizide Glucotrol Tablets, extended release tablets Oral anti-diabetic Glucotrol XL = extended release
Cyclobenzaprine Flexeril Tablets Muscle relaxer, spasms
Insulin-glargine Lantus Injection Anti-diabetic Refrigerate, given at bedtime exp 28d after open in room temp
Escitalopram Lexapro Tablets, liquid SSRI, depression
Lidocaine Lidoderm Patches Anesthetic, patch/pain management
Oxycodone/APAP Percocet Percocet = tablets; Tylox = capsules Pain relief Tylox = 5/500; Percocet = 5/325 (most common) but comes in other strengths CII
Venlafaxine Effexor Tablets, extended release capsules Depression
Salmeterol/Fluticasone Advair Diskus Oral Inhaler Inhaled corticosteroids and beta-agonist for asthma or chronic bronchitis
Clopidogrel Plavix Tablets Anti-platelet (anti-coagulant)
Ranitidine Zantac Tablets, liquid H-2 blockers, ulcers
Fenofibrate Tricor Capsules Lowers Cholesterol
Tamsulosin Flomax Capsules BPH (benign prostatic hypertrophy)
Lorazepam Ativan Tablets, liquid, injectable Antianxiety Benzodiazepines, CIV, Emergency Status Epilepticus
Amphetamine, Dextroamphetamine Adderall Tablets, extended release capsules ADHD, narcolepsy CII
Methylphenidate Ritalin, Concerta, Daytrana Tablets, sustained action tablets, transdermal patch ADHD, narcolepsy CII, Daytrana is the patch
Duloxetine Cymbalta Capsules Depression; pain Neuropathic Pain
Paroxetine Paxil Tablets, liquid, controlled release tablets SSRI, depression
Esomeprazole Nexium Capsules GERD (gastroesophageal reflux disease)
Naproxen Aleve, Naprosyn, Anaprox Tablets, liquid NSAID - inflammation, pain relief, arthritis photosensitivity take w/food
Ethinyl Estradiol / Norethindrone Microgestin, Junel, Loestrin Tablets Oral Contraception Product
Hydrochlorothiazide / Losartan Hyzaar Tablets Hypertension
Oxycodone Oxycontin Controlled Release tablets Pain Relief CII
Allopurinol Zyloprim Tablets Gout Decrease uric acid in blood
Estradiol Estrace (tablet, cream), Minivelle, Vivelle-Dot (patch), Evamist (transdermal spray) Tablets, Patch, Cream, Spray Menopause Symptoms
Lovastatin Mevacor Tablets Lowers Cholesterol
Diltiazem Dilacor, Cardizem, Cartia XT Tablets, extended release tablets and capsules Hypertension
Glimepiride Amaryl Tablets Oral anti-diabetic agent
Lamotrigine Lamictal Tablets, orally disintegrating tablets, extended release tablets, chewable tablets Anti-seizure New Generation Epilepsy Seizure Medication SE photosensitivity
Cetirizine Zyrtec Tablets, chewable tablets, solution, syrup Antihistamine for allergies Eczema tx
Quetiapine Seroquel Tablets Atypical antipsychotic Regular and extended release forms available
Ergocalciferol Calcidol, Ergocal Capsules Vitamin D replacement Usually dosed once weekly
Clonidine Catapres Tablets, once-a-week patches Hypertension
Tiotropium Spiriva Handihaler, Spiriva Respimat Capsules for inhalation, Respimat inhaler COPD (chronic obstructive pulmonary disorder)
Triamterene/hydrochlorothiazide Dyazide, Maxzide Capsules Diuretic combination K+ Sparing Also available as triamterene only Hypertension, CHF* SE: Hypotension hyperkalemia ↑uric acid -gout ↑ blood sugar kidney damage electrolytes abn dizzy dehydrated
Loratadine Claritin Tablets, liquid Antihistamine for allergies , eczema
Amitriptyline Elavil Tablets Antidepressant Brand discontinued
Folate, Folic Acid Folvite Tablets Supplements to prevent birth defects
Topiramate Topamax Tablets Anti-seizure New Generation
Spironolactone Aldacton Tablets K+ Sparing Diuretic, Hypertension CHF* Aldactazide 25/25 = combo with HCTZ Hypertension, CHF SE: Hypotension hyperkalemia ↑uric acid -gout ↑ blood sugar kidney damage electrolytes abn dizzy dehydrated
Spironolactone/HCTZ Aldactazide 25/25 Tablets Diuretic combination
Insulin-Aspart Novolog Injection Injectable anti-diabetic Refrigerateexp 28d after open in room temp
Budesonide/Formoterol Symbicort Inhalation Aerosol Liquid Corticosteroid and long-acting bronchodilator for asthma or COPD
Propranolol Inderal Tablets Hypertension
Ciprofloxacin Cipro Tablets, suspension, IV Antibiotic Do not take with calcium or iron supplements photosensitivity
Carisoprodol Soma Tablets Muscle Relaxants for spasms, pain relief Jan 2012 - Controlled Drug in CT - CIV
Diazepam Valium Tablets, injection Anti-anxiety, muscle relaxer CIV; Benzodiazepine, Emergency Status Epilepticus
Valsartan Diovan Tablets CHF, hypertension SE:hyperkalemia,hypotension Contraindications*Don't use preg: birth defects still birth renal disease Interactions:drugs ↑ k+ (spironolactone ACEIs); Chronic kidney disease
Valsartan/HCTZ Diovan HCT Tablets Hypertension + diuretic Hypertension, CHF SE: Hypotension hyperkalemia ↑uric acid -gout ↑ blood sugar kidney damage electrolytes abn dizzy dehydrated
Ezetimibe Zetia Tablets Lowers Cholesterol
Enalapril Vasotec Tablets CHF, hypertension ACE Inhibitor SE:*Cough, hyperkalemia, angioedema, hypotension Contraindications*Don't use preg: birth defects still birth renal disease; prior angioedema Interactions:drugs ↑ k+ (spironolactone ARBs); Chronic kidney disease
Alendronate Fosamax Tablets, once-a-week tablets Osteoporosis Do not lie down or eat/drink for 30mins Bisphosphonates
Vyvanse Lisdexamfetamine Capsules ADHD CII
Cephalexin Keflex Capsules, suspension Antibiotic discard 14d *like most antibiotics
Hydroxyzine HCL (Hydroxyzine Pamoate) Atarax (Vistaril) Tablets (Capsules) Antihistamine (Anti-anxiety) Atarax and Vistaril are not interchangeable
Latanoprost Xalatan Opthalmic solution Refrigerate
Buspirone Buspar Tablets Anti-anxiety
Fentanyl Duragesic Patches Pain relief CII, opioids, Narcotics
Isosorbide Mononitrate Imdur Tablet Prevention of angina Brand discontinued
Ramipril Altace Capsules CHF, hypertension ACE Inhibitor SE:*Cough, hyperkalemia, angioedema, hypotension Contraindications*Don't use preg: birth defects still birth renal disease; prior angioedema Interactions:drugs ↑ k+ (spironolactone ARBs); Chronic kidney disease
Ferrous Sulfate Fer-In-Sol, Ferosul Tablets, liquid Iron deficiency 65mg elemental iron per 325mg tablet for ferrous Sulfate; Do NOT confuse with ferrous Gluconate, differ in amounts of elemental iron Fe
Tizanidine Zanaflex Tablets, capsules Muscle Relaxant for spasms Tablets & capsules are not interchangeable
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