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2010 Top 200
www.pharmteacher.com 2010 Top 200 (brand, generic, & drug class)
| Brand Name | Generic Name | Therapeutic Class |
|---|---|---|
| Vicodin® | hydrocodone + acetaminophen | opioid analgesic |
| Prinivil® | lisinopril | ACE inhibitor |
| Zocor® | simvastatin | statin |
| Synthroid® | levothyroxine | thyroid replacement |
| Amoxil® | amoxicillin | antibiotic (penicillin) |
| Zithromax® | azithromycin | antibiotic (macrolide) |
| Microzide® | hydrochlorothiazide | thiazide diuretic |
| Norvasc® | amlodipine | calcium channel blocker |
| Xanax® | alprazolam | benzodiazepine |
| Glucophage® | metformin | antidiabetic (biguanide) |
| Lipitor® | atorvastatin | statin |
| Prilosec® | omeprazole | proton pump inhibitor |
| Augmentin® | amoxicillin + clavulanate | antibiotic (penicillin + beta lactamase inhibitor) |
| Tenormin® | atenolol | cardioselective beta blocker |
| Lasix® | furosemide | loop diuretic |
| Lopressor® | metoprolol | cardioselective beta blocker |
| Zoloft® | sertraline | SSRI antidepressant |
| Ambien® | zolpidem | sleep aid |
| Percocet® | oxycodone + acetaminophen | opioid analgesic |
| Nexium® | esomeprazole | proton pump inhibitor |
| Plavix® | clopidogrel | antiplatelet (ADP inhibitor) |
| Singulair® | montelukast | leukotriene inhibitor |
| Sterapred® | prednisone | corticosteroid |
| Lexapro® | escitalopram | SSRI antidepressant |
| Advil® | ibuprofen | NSAID |
| Celexa® | citalopram | SSRI antidepressant |
| ProAir® | albuterol | inhaled beta2 agonist bronchodilator |
| Prozac® | fluoxetine | SSRI antidepressant |
| Neurontin® | gabapentin | anticonvulsant |
| Coumadin® | warfarin | anticoagulant |
| Ultram® | tramadol | opioid like analgesic |
| Klonopin® | clonazepam | benzodiazepine |
| Ativan® | lorazepam | benzodiazepine |
| Keflex® | cephalexin | antibiotic (cephalosporin) |
| Flexeril® | cyclobenzaprine | skeletal muscle relaxant |
| Septra® | sulfamethoxazole +trimethoprim also called "cotrimoxazole" and under the trade name Bactrim® | antibiotic (sulfonamide) |
| Cipro® | ciprofloxacin | antibiotic (quinolone) |
| Flonase® | fluticasone | intranasal corticosteroid |
| Dyrenium® | triamterene | potassium sparing diuretic |
| Pravachol® | pravastatin | statin |
| Crestor® | rosuvastatin | statin |
| Advair® | fluticasone + salmeterol | inhaled corticosteroid + beta2 agonist bronchodilator |
| Desyrel® | trazodone | antidepressant (miscellaneous type) |
| Fosamax® | alendronate | bisphosphonate |
| Allegra® | fexofenadine | antihistamine |
| Mevacor® | lovastatin | statin |
| Coreg® | carvedilol | 3rd generation beta1 beta2 alpha1 blocker |
| Paxil® | paroxetine | SSRI antidepressant |
| Mobic® | meloxicam | NSAID |
| Valium® | diazepam | benzodiazepine |
| Diovan® | valsartan | angiotensin 2 blocker |
| Cymbalta® | duloxetine | SNRI antidepressant |
| Effexor® | venlafaxine | SNRI antidepressant |
| Zantac® | ranitidine | H2 blocker acid reducer |
| Diflucan® | fluconazole | antifungal |
| Aleve® | naproxen | NSAID |
| Vibramycin® | doxycycline | antibiotic (tetracycline) |
| KlorCon® | potassium chloride | potassium replacement |
| Elavil® | amitriptyline | tricyclic antidepressant (TCA) |
| Prevacid® | lansoprazole | proton pump inhibitor |
| Actos® | pioglitazone | antidiabetic (thiazolidinediones, glitazones) |
| Medrol® | methylprednisolone | corticosteroid |
| Zyloprim® | allopurinol | xanthine oxidase inhibitor for gout |
| Tylenol 3® | codeine + acetaminophen | opioid analgesic |
| Vasotec® | enalapril | ACE Inhibitor |
| Soma® | carisoprodol | skeletal muscle relaxant |
| Flomax® | tamsulosin | alpha1 blocker for BPH |
| Vytorin® | simvastatin + ezetimibe | statin + cholesterol absorption inhibitor |
| Seroquel® | quetiapine | antipsychotic |
| Levaquin® | levofloxacin | antibiotic (quinolone) |
| Tricor® | fenofibrate | fibrate cholesterol lowering drug |
| Catapres® | clonidine | alpha2 agonist |
| Phenergan® | promethazine | phenothiazine antiemetic |
| Yaz® | ethinyl estradiol + drospirenone | oral contraceptive |
| Viagra® | sildenafil | phosphodiesterase (PDE5) inhibitor for erectile dysfunction |
| Celebrex® | celecoxib | COX2 inhibitor |
| Proventil® | albuterol | inhaled beta2 agonist bronchodilator |
| Oxycontin® | oxycodone | opioid analgesic |
| Lantus® | insulin glargine | insulin |
| Nasonex® | mometasone | intranasal corticosteroid |
| Lyrica® | pregabalin | anticonvulsant |
| Amaryl® | glimepiride | antidiabetic (sulfonylurea) |
| Restoril® | temazepam | benzodiazepine |
| Folvite® | folic acid | vitamin supplement |
| Premarin® | conjugated estrogen | hormone replacement |
| Zetia® | ezetimibe | cholesterol absorption inhibitor |
| Aldactone® | spironolactone | potassium sparing diuretic |
| Lanoxin® | digoxin | positive inotropic drug |
| Imdur® | isosorbide mononitrate | nitrate |
| Omnicef® | cefdinir | antibiotic (cephalosporin) |
| Altace® | ramipril | ACE Inhibitor |
| Nasacort® | triamcinolone | intranasal corticosteroid |
| Ventolin® | albuterol | beta2 agonist bronchodilator |
| Cozaar® | losartan | angiotensin2 receptor blocker |
| Concerta® | methylphenidate | amphetamine CNS stimulant for ADHD |
| DiaBeta® | glyburide | antidiabetic (sulfonylurea) |
| Valtrex® | valacyclovir | antiviral |
| Tamiflu® | oseltamivir | antiviral for influenza |
| PenVK® | oral penicillin | antibiotic (penicillin) |
| Spiriva® | tiotropium | anticholinergic bronchodilator |
| Lotensin® | benazepril | ACE Inhibitor |
| Lamictal® | lamotrigene | anticonvulsant |
| Benicar HCT® | olmesartan + hydrochlorothiazide | angiotensin2 blocker + thiazide diuretic |
| Aricept® | donepezil | cholinesterase inhibitor for Alzheimer’s dementia |
| Risperdal® | risperidone | antipsychotic |
| Glucotrol® | glipizide | antidiabetic (sulfonylurea) |
| Adderall® | amphetamine + dextroamphetamine | amphetamine CNS stimulant for ADHD |
| Abilify® | aripiprazole | antipsychotic |
| Verelan® | verapamil | calcium channel blocker |
| Cleocin® | clindamycin | antibiotic (misc type) |
| Flagyl® | metronidazole | antimicrobial (misc type |
| Ortho Tri Cyclen® | ethinyl estradiol + norgestimate | oral contraceptive |
| Cialis® | tadalifil | phosphodiesterase (PDE5) inhibitor for erectile dysfunction |
| Adipex® | phentermine | amphetamine CNS stimulant and appetite suppressant |
| Levoxyl® | levothyroxine | thyroid replacement |
| Vistaril® | hydroxyzine | antihistamine |
| Cataflam® | diclofenac | NSAID |
| Reglan® | metoclopramide | antiemetic and GI motility stimulant |
| Lopid® | gemfibrozil | fibrate for high triglycerides |
| Cardizem® | diltiazem | calcium channel blocker |
| Depakote® | divalproex or valproic acid | anticonvulsant |
| Furadantin® | nitrofurantoin | antibiotic for UTIs |
| Remeron® | mirtazapine | antidepressant (misc type) |
| Xalatan® | latanoprost | prostaglandin for glaucoma |
| Januvia® | sitagliptin | antidiabetic (dipeptidyl peptidase-4 inhibitor) |
| Zovirax® | acyclovir | antiviral |
| Cardura® | doxazosin | alpha1 blocker |
| Lunesta® | eszopiclone | sleep aid |
| Niaspan® | niacin | cholesterol lowering drug |
| Inderal® | propranolol | nonselective beta blocker |
| Hyzaar® | losartan + hydrochlorothiazide | angiotensin2 receptor blocker + thiazide diuretic |
| Suboxone® | buprenorphine | opioid replacement for substance abuse treatment |
| Budeprion® | bupropion sustained release / also under the trade name Wellbutrin® | antidepressant (misc type) also used for smoking cessation |
| Robitussin AC® or Cheratussin AC® | codeine + guaifenesin cough syrup | opioid + expectorant |
| Topamax® | topiramate | anticonvulsant |
| BuSpar® | buspirone | nonsedating anxiolytic |
| AntiVert® | meclizine | antihistamine antiemetic antivertigo |
| Detrol® | tolterodine | anticholinergic urinary antispasmotic |
| Vyvanse® | lisdexamfetamine | amphetamine CNS stimulant for ADHD |
| Accupril® | quinapril | ACE Inhibitor |
| Aciphex® | rabeprazole | proton pump inhibitor |
| Bactroban® | mupirocin | topical antibiotic |
| Rheumatrex® | methotrexate | immunosuppressant antirheumatic |
| Glycolax® | polyethylene glycol | osmotic laxative |
| Duragesic® | fentanyl transdermal patch | opioid analgesic |
| Tessalon Perles® | benzonatate | antitussive cough supressant |
| Avapro® | irbesartan | angiotensin2 receptor blocker |
| Combivent® | albuterol + ipratropium | inhaled beta2 agonist + anticholinergic |
| Boniva® | ibandronate | biphosphonate |
| Methadose® | methadone | opioid analgesic and opioid replacement for substance abuse treatment |
| Lotrisone® | clotrimazole + betamethasone | topical antifungal + corticosteroid |
| Imitrex® | sumatriptan | seratonin agonist for migraine |
| Procardia® | nifedipine | calcium channel blocker |
| Pepcid® | famotidine | histamine blocker acid reducer |
| Fioricet® | butalbital + acetaminophen + caffeine | barbituate + other ingredients for migraine |
| Proscar® | finasteride | 5alpha reductase inhibitor antiandrogen to shrink prostate |
| Feosol® | ferrous sulfate | iron supplement |
| Hytrin® | terazosin | alpha1 blocker for BPH |
| Lovaza® | omega 3 fish oil | lowers cholestorol |
| Zanaflex® | tizanidine | skeletal muscle relaxant |
| Actonel® | risedronate | bisphosphonate for osteoporosis |
| Namenda® | memantine | NMDA antagonist for Alzheimer’s dementia |
| NovoLog® | insulin aspart | nsulin |
| Robaxin® | methocarbamol | skeletal muscle relaxant |
| Temovate® | clobetasol | topical corticosteroid |
| Zebeta® | bisoprolol | cardioselective beta1 blocker |
| NitroStat® | nitroglycerine | sublingual nitroglycerine tablets |
| Chantix® | varenicline | smoking cessation (nicotinic acetylcholine receptor blocker) |
| Evista® | raloxifene | estrogen agonist/antagonist |
| Peridex® | chlorhexidine gluconate | antiseptic mouth rinse |
| Zyprexa® | olanzapine | antipsychotic |
| Zofran® | ondansetron | 5HT3 receptor antagonist antiemetic |
| Requip® | ropinirole | dopamine agonist for Parkinson’s and restless leg syndrome |
| Bentyl® | dicyclomine | gastrointestinal antispasmotic |
| Humalog® | insulin lispro | insulin |
| Relafen® | nabumetone | NSAID |
| Avalide® | irbesartan + hydrochlorothiazide | angiotensin2 receptor blocker + thiazide diuretic |
| Biaxin® | clarithromycin | antibiotic (macrolide) |
| Lidoderm® | lidocaine patch | topical anesthetic |
| Avodart® | dutasteride | 5alpha reductase inhibitor antiandrogen to shrink prostate |
| Dilantin® | phenytoin | anticonvulsant |
| Colchicine® | colchicine | anti gout drug |
| Vigamox® | moxifloxacin | ophthalmic (eye drop) antibiotic (quinolone) |
| Lioresal® | baclofen | skeletal muscle relaxant |
| Plaquenil® | hydroxychloroquine | immunosuppressant for RA and lupus |
| Tussionex® | chlorpheniramine + hydrocodone | antihistamine + opioid antitussive |
| Pyridium® | phenazopyridine | urinary tract analgesic |
| Strattera® | atomoxetine | norephinephrine reuptake inhibitor for ADHD |
| Levitra® | vardenafil | phosphodiesterase (PDE5) inhibitor for erectile dysfunction |
| Nizoral® | ketoconazole | topical antifungal |
| Pamelor® | nortriptyline | tricyclic antidepressant |
| Cogentin® | benztropine | anticholinergic drug for Parkinson’s disease |
| Minocin® | nystatin | antifungal |
| Avelox® | moxifloxacin | antibiotic (quinolone) |
| Protonix® | pantoprazole | proton pump inhibitor |
| Ceftin® | cefuroxime | antibiotic (cephalosporin) |
| Ditropan® | oxybutynin | anticholinergic for overactive bladder |
| Keppra® | levetiracetam | anticonvulsant |
| Apresoline® | hydralazine | direct acting vasodilator antihypertensive |