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ELLIST#4
TOP 200 DRUGS 2010 (based on 2009 sales)
| BRAND NAME | INDICATION/DRUG CLASS | GENERIC NAME |
|---|---|---|
| Singulair | Asthma/leukotriene inhibitor | montelukast |
| Lexapro | depression/SSRI | escitalopram |
| Nexium | GERD/Proton pump inhibitor (PPI) | esomeprazole |
| Synthroid | hypothyroidism/hormone replacement | levothyroxine |
| Plavix | coronary artery disease/platelet aggregation inhibitor | clopidogrel |
| Toprol XL | hypertension/beta blocker | metoprolol |
| Prevacid | GERD/Proton pump inhibitor (PPI) | lansoprazole |
| Vytorin | hyperlipidemia/statins (cholesterol lowering) | ezetimibe + simvastatin |
| Advair Diskus | Asthma/ bronchodilator + steroid | fluticasone + salmeterol |
| Zyrtec | allgergies/ | cetirizine |
| Effexor XR | depression/anti-depressant | venlafaxine |
| Protonix | GERD/Proton pump inhibitor (PPI) | pantoprazole |
| Diovan | hypertension/A2 receptor blocker | valsartan |
| Fosamax | osteoporosis/bone resorption inhibitor | alendronate |
| Zetia | hyperlipidemia/statins (cholesterol lowering) | ezetimibe |
| Crestor | hyperlipidemia/statins (cholesterol lowering) | rosuvastatin |
| Levaquin | bacterial infection/antibiotic/quinolone | levofloxacin |
| Diovan HCT | coronary artery disease/ | valsartan + hydrochlorothiazide |
| Klor-Con | potassium replacement/electrolyte | potassium chloride |
| Cymbalta | depression/anti-depressant | duloxetine |
| Actos | non-insulin-dependent diabetes mellitus (NIDDM)(Type 2 diabetes)/anti-diabetic | pioglitazone |
| Premarin (tabs) | menopause/estrogen replacement | conjugated estrogens |
| ProAir HFA, Proventil, Ventolin | Asthma/B2 receptor agonist (lungs), bronchodilator | albuterol |
| Celebrex | NSAID/cox-2 inhibitor | celecoxib |
| Flomax | benign prostatic hyperplasia/prostate receptor agonist | tamsulosin |
| Seroquel | bipolar/schizophrenia/anti-psychotic | quetiapine |
| Norvasc | hypertension/calcium channel blocker | amlodipine |
| Nasonex | nasal allergies/corticosteroid | mometasone |
| Tricor | hyperlipidemia/cholesterol lowering | fenofibrate |
| Lantus | insulin dependent diabetes/insulin | insulin glargine |
| Viagra | erectile dysfunction | sildenafil |
| Altace | hypertension/ACE inibitor | ramipril |
| Yaz, Yasmin 28 | birth control/oral contraceptive | drospirenone +ethinyl estradiol |
| Levoxyl | hypothyroidism/hormone replacement (thyroid) | levothyroxine |
| Adderall XR | ADHD/stimulant (DEA Sch. 2) | amphetamine + dextroamphetamine |
| Lotrel | hypertension/combination (Pregnancy cat. D) | amlodipine + benazepril |
| Actonel | osteoporosis/bone resorption inhibitor | risendronate |
| Ambien, Ambien CR | insomnia/sleep aid (DEA Sch. 4) | zolpidem |
| Cozaar | hypertension/A2 receptor blocker | losartan |
| Coreg | coronary artery disease, heart failure/beta blocker | carvedilol |
| Valtrex | viral infection/antiviral | valacyclovir |
| Lyrica | fibromyalgia; neuropathy/anticonvulsant/neurologic | pregabalin |
| Concerta | ADHD(DEA Sch. 2) | methylphenidate |
| Risperdal | bipolar/schizophrenia/antipsychotic | risperidone |
| Digitek | heart failure, cardiac arrhythmia/ | digoxin |
| Topamax | epilepsy/anticonvulsant | topiramate |
| Chantix | smoking cessation | varenicline |
| Avandia | non-insulin-dependent diabetes mellitus (NIDDM)/anti-diabetic | rosiglitazone |
| Lamictal | epilepsy/anticonvulsant | lamotrigene |
| Ortho Tri-Cyclen Lo | birth control/oral contraceptive | norgestimate + ethinyl estradiol |
| Xalatan | glaucoma/prostaglandin | latanoprost (opthalmic) |
| AcipHex | GERD/proton pump inhibitor (PPI) | rabeprazole |
| Hyzaar | hypertension/A2 receptor blocker + diuretic | losartan + hydrochlorothiazide (HCTZ) |
| Spiriva | chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)/anti-cholinergic | tiotropium |
| Wellbutrin XL | depression/anti-depressant | bupropion |
| Lunesta | insomnia/sleep aid (DEA Sch. 4) | eszopiclone |
| Benicar | hypertension/A2 receptor blocker | olmesartan |
| Benicar HCT | hypertension/A2 receptor blocker + diuretic | olmesartan + hydrochlorothiazide (HCTZ) |
| Aricept | Alzheimer's/cholinesterase inhibitor | donepezil |
| Avapro | hypertension/A2 receptor blocker | irbesartan |
| Detrol, Detrol LA | urinary incontinence/urinary anti-spasmotic | tolterodine |
| Trinessa, Tri-Sprintec | birth control/oral contraceptive | norgestimate + ethinyl estradiol |
| Cialis | erectile dysfunction | tadalafil |
| Combivent | chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)/anti-cholinergic + bronchodilator | ipratropium + albuterol |
| Budeprion, Budeprion XL | depression/anti-depressant | bupropion |
| MiraLax, Glycolax | constipation/laxative | polyethylene glycol |
| Imitrex | migraine/seratonin agonist | sumatriptan |
| Evista | osteoporosis/estrogen modulator | raloxifene |
| NuvaRing | birth control/oral contraceptive | etonogestrel + ethinyl estradiol |
| Omnicef | bacterial infection/cephalosporin antibiotic | cefdinir |
| Niaspan | hyperlipidemia/cholesterol lowering | niacin (vitamin B3) |
| Boniva | osteoporosis(bone loss)/biphosphonate | ibandronate |
| Flovent HFA, Flonase | asthma/inhaled steroid | fluticasone |
| Avelox | bacterial infection/quinolone antibiotic | moxifloxacin |
| Abilify | schizophrenia/anti-psychotic | aripiprazole |
| Avalide | hypertension/A2 receptor blocker + diuretic | irbesartan + hydrochlorothiazide (HCTZ) |
| Requip | Parkinson's, restless leg syndrome/ | ropinirole |
| Coumadin | anticoagulant (blood thinner) | warfarin |
| Zyprexa | bipolar, schizophrenia/anti-psychotic | olanzapine |
| Depakote, Depakote ER | migraine,epilepsy, bipolar disorder/anticonvulsant | divalproex (delayed release) |
| Nasacort, Nasacort AQ | nasal allergies/inhaled steroid | triamcinolone |
| Skelaxin | musculoskeletal relaxant/ | metaxolone |
| Allegra-D | allergies/antihistamine + | fexofenadine + pseudoephedrine |
| Allegra | allergies/antihistamine | fexofenadine |
| Humalog | Insulin-Dependent Diabetes Mellitus (IDDM) or Type 1 Diabetes/anti-diabetic | insulin lispro I |
| Vigamox | bacterial conjunctivitis/quinolone antibiotic | moxifloxacin |
| Endocet, Percocet | pain relief (DEA Sch. 2) | oxycodone + acetaminophen (APAP) |
| Budeprion, Budeprion SR | depression/anti-depressant | buproprion |
| Namenda | Alzheimer's/ | memantine |
| Lidoderm | fibromyalgia/topical anesthetic (patch) | lidocaine |
| Strattera | ADHD/norephinephrine reuptake inhibitor | atomoxetine |
| Aviane-28 | birth control/oral contraceptive | levonorgestrel + ethinyl estradiol |
| Patanol | allergic conjunctivitis | olopatadine |
| Clarinex | allergies | desloratadine |
| Armour Thyroid | hypothyroidism | thyroid |
| Astelin | allergies | azelastine |
| Tussionex | cough (antitussive)/narc + antihistamine (DEA Sch. 3) | hydrocodone + chlorpheniramine |
| Caduet | hypertension + hyperlipidemia/calcium channel blocker + statin | amlodipine + atorvastatin |
| Avodart | benign prostatic hyperplasia/ | dutasteride |
| Keppra | epilepsy/anticonvulsant | levetiracetam |
| Januvia | non-insulin-dependent diabetes mellitus (NIDDM)(Type 2 diabetes)/anti-diabetic | sitagliptin |
| Prempro | menopause/estrogen replacement | conjugated estrogens + medroxyprogesterone |
| Rhinocort Aqua | nasal allergies/ | budesonide |
| Levitra | erectile dysfunction | vardenafil |
| Ortho Evra | birth control/oral contraceptive | norelgestromin + ethinyl estradiol |
| Low-Ogestrel | birth control/oral contraceptive | norgestrel + ethinyl estradiol |
| Vivelle-DOT | menopause/hormone replacement | estradiol |
| Apri | birth control/oral contraceptive | desogestrel + ethinyl estradiol |
| Loestrin 24 Fe | birth control/oral contraceptive | norethindrone + ethinyl estradiol + ferrous fumarate |
| Vicodin | pain relief (DEA Sch. 3) | APAP (acetaminophen) + hydrocodone |
| Prinivil | hypertension/ACE inhibitor | lisinopril |
| Zocor | hyperlipidemic/statin | simvastatin |
| Ammoxil | bacterial infection/penicillin antibiotic | amoxicillin |
| Zithromax | bacterial infection/ macrolide antibiotic | azithromycin |
| Microzide | hypertension/thiazide diuretic | hydrochlorothiazide (HCTZ) |
| Xanax | anxiety/benzodiazepine anti-anxiety(Sch. 4) | alprazolam |
| Glucophage | Type 2 diabetes/antidiabetic | metformin |
| Prilosec | GERD/Proton pump inhibitor (PPI) | omeprazole |
| Augmentin | bacterial infection/penicillin antibiotic | amoxicillin + clavulanate |
| Tenormin | hypertension/beta blocker | atenolol |
| Lasix | hypertension/diuretic | furosemide |
| Lopressor | hypertension/beta blocker | metoprolol |
| Zoloft | depression, OCD/SSRI | sertraline |
| Advil, Motrin | pain relief/NSAID | ibuprofen |
| Celexa | depression/SSRI | citalopram |
| Prozac | depression/SSRI | fluoxetine |
| Neurontin | epilepsy, shingles/anticonvulsant | gabapentin |
| Ultram | chronic pain relief/non-narcotic | tramadol |
| Klonopin | seizures, anxiety/ benzodiazepine anticonvulsant, muscle relaxant (DEA Sch. 4) | clonazepam |
| Ativan | anxiety, seizures/ benzodiazepine anticonvulsant, muscle relaxant (DEA Sch. 4) | lorazepam |
| Keflex | bacterial infection/cephalosporin antibiotic | cephalexin |
| Flexeril | muscle sprains/muscle relaxant | cyclobenzaprine |
| Septra | bacterial infection/antibiotic combination | sulfamethoxazole + trimethoprim |
| Cipro | anthrax, bacterial infections/quinolone antibiotic | ciprofloxacin |
| Dyrenium | hypertension/diuretic | triamterene |
| Pravachol | hyperlipidemia/statin | pravastatin |
| Desyrel | depression/anti-depressant | trazodone |
| Darvocet | pain relief (DEA Sch. 4) | propoxyphene + APAP |
| Mevacor | hyperlipidemia/statin | lovastatin |
| Paxil | depression/SSRI antidepressant | paroxetine |
| Mobic | pain relief/NSAID | meloxicam |
| Valium | anxiety, muscle spasms (alcohol withdrawl)/benzodiazepine anti-depressant (DEA Sch. 4) | diazepam |
| Zantac | GERD/histamine blocker | ranitidine |
| Diflucan | yeast infections, meningitis/anti-fungal | fluconazole |
| Aleve | pain relief/NSAID | naproxen |
| Vibramycin | pneumonia, RTI, Lyme disease/tetracycline antibiotic | doxycycline |
| Elavil | depression/anti-depressant | amitriptyline |
| Medrol | arthritis, inflammation, colitis/steroid anti-inflammatory | methylprednisolone |
| Zyloprim | gout, kidney stones/xanthine oxidase inhibitor | allopurinol |
| Tylenol #3 | pain relief (DEA Sch. 3) | codeine + APAP |
| Vasotec | hypertension/ACE inhibitor | enalapril |
| Soma | muscle sprains/muscle relaxant | carisoprodol |
| Levaquin | pneumonia, bronchitis, anthrax/quinolone antibiotic | levofloxacin |
| Catapres | hypertension/alpha blocker | clonidine |
| Phenergan | allergic rhinitis, allergic conjunctivitis/anti-nausea, anti-emetic | promethazine |
| Oxycontin | pain relief/opiates (DEA Sch. 2) | oxycodone |
| Amaryl | Type 2 diabetes/antidiabetic | glimepiride |
| Restoril | sleep aid (DEA Sch. 4) | temazepam |
| Folvite | mineral supplement | folic acid |
| Aldactone | hypertension, kidney disease/diuretic, hormone therapy | spironolactone |
| Lanoxin | heart failure, arrhythmia/inotrope | digoxin |
| Imdur | angina (chest pain)/nitrate vasodilator | isosorbide mononitrate |
| DiaBeta | Type 2 diabetes/antidiabetic | glyburide |
| Tamiflu | influenza/antiviral | oseltamivir |
| Pen-VK, Pen-V, Veetids | bacterial infections/penicillin antibiotic | penicillin V |
| Lotensin | hypertension/ACE inhibitor | benazepril |
| Glucotrol | Type 2 diabetes/antidiabetic | glipizide |
| Verelan | hypertension/calcium channel blocker | verapamil |
| Cleocin | acne/anti-microbial | clindamycin |
| Flagyl | vaginal infections, GI infections/antimicrobial | metronidazole |
| Adipex | obesity/appetite suppressant (DEA Sch. 4) | phentermine |
| Vistaril | allergies, motion sickness, alcohol withdrawl/antihistamine | hydroxyzine |
| Cataflam | osteoarthritis, pain relief/NSAID | diclofenac |
| Reglan | GERD, diabetes/GI motility stimulant | metoclopramide |
| Lopid | hyperlipidemia, pancreatitis/cholesterol lowering | gemfibrozil |
| Cardizem | hypertension/calcium channel blocker | diltiazem |
| Furadantin | Urinary tract infections/anti-microbial | nitrofurantoin |
| Remeron | depression/anti-depressant | mirtazapine |
| Zovirax | herpes, cold sores/antiviral | acyclovir |
| Cardura | hypertension/alpha blocker | doxazosin |
| Inderal | hypertension/beta blocker | propranolol |
| Suboxone | opiate addiction/opioid recovery (DEA Sch. 3) | buprenorphine |
| Robitussin | cold, cough/expectorant | guaifenesin |
| BuSpar | anxiety/anti-anxiety, hypnotic | buspirone |
| Anti-Vert | vertigo/anti-vertigo | meclizine |
| Vyvanse | ADHD (DEA Sch. 2) | lisdexamfetamine |
| Accupril | hypertension/ACE inhibitor | quinapril |
| Methadose | opiate dependency/opiate recovery (DEA Sch. 2) | methadone |
| Lotrisone | skin fungal infections (athlete's foot, jock itch)/anti-fungal + steroid | clotrimazole + betamethasone |
| Procardia | hypertension/calcium channel blocker | nifedipine |
| Fioricet | migraine | butalbital + APAP + caffeine |
| Lovaza | hyperlipidemia/cholesterol lowering | Omega-3/fish oil |
| NovoLog | Type I diabetes | insulin |
| NitroStat | coronary artery disease, angina/vasodilator | nitroglycerine |
| Peridex | gingivitis/anti-microbial oral rinse | chlorhexidine gluconate |
| Zofran | cancer, chemotherapy/anti-nausea | ondansetron |
| Relafen | pain relief/NSAID | nabumetone |
| Biaxin | bacterial infection/macrolide antibiotic | clarithromycin |
| Dilantin | epilepsy/anti-convulsant | phenytoin |
| Ditropan | overactive bladder/anticholinergic | oxybutynin |
| Lipitor | hyperlipidemia/statins (cholesterol lowering) | atorvastatin |