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TOP 100 PRESC. DRUGS
Alphabetically-organized list of the top 100 drugs, their generic name and class
| Brand | Generic | Classification/Indication |
|---|---|---|
| Aciphex | Rabeprazole | Protonpump inhibitor |
| Actos | Pioglitazone | type 2 diabetes |
| Adderall | Amphetamine mixed salts | ADD |
| Advair Diskus | salmeterol & fluticasone | Bronchodilator |
| Aldactone | Spironolactone | Potassium-sparing diuretic |
| Allegra | Fexofenadine | Antihistamine |
| Alphagan P | Brimonidine tartrate | glaucoma/ocular hypertension |
| Abilify | Aripiprazole | Anti-psychotic |
| Accupril | Quinapril | ACE inhibitor |
| Actonel | Risedronate | Biphosphonate (osteoporosis) |
| Altace | Ramipril | ACE inhibitor |
| Amaryl | Glimepiride | type 2 diabetes |
| Ambien | Zolpidem | insomnia |
| Amoxil | Amoxicillin | Penicillin |
| Anaspaz/Cytospaz | Hyoscyamine | stomach or intestinal disorders |
| Antivert | Meclizine | Antihistamine |
| Apri | Ethinyl estradiol & desogestrel | Oral contraceptive |
| Aricept | Donepezil | Dementia |
| Armour Thyroid | thyroid tablets | hormone replacement |
| Arthrotec | Diclofenac & misoprostol | NSAID |
| Astelin | Azelastine | Antihistamine |
| Atacand | Candesartan cilextil | Angiotensin II receptor antagonist |
| Atavax | Hydroxyzine Hydrochloride | Antihistamine, sedative |
| Ativan | Lorazepam | Benzodiazepine |
| Augmentin | Amoxicillin & clavulanate | Penicillin |
| Avalide | Irbesartan & hydrochlorothiazide | Diuretic/angiotensin II receptor antagonist |
| Avandia | Rosiglitazone | type 2 diabetes |
| Avapro | Irbesartan | angiotensin II receptor antagonist |
| Avelox | Moxifloxacin | Quinolone |
| Azmacort | Triamcinolone | asthma steroid |
| Bactrim DS | sulfamethoxazole & trimethoprim | Antibiotic (sulfanomide) |
| Bactroban | Mupirocin | Antibiotic |
| Benicar HCT | Olmesartan & hydrochlorothiazide | Angiotensin II receptor antagonist |
| Bentyl | Dicyclomine | muscle spasms in stomach and intestines |
| Biaxin XL | Clarithromycin | Macrolide |
| Buspar | Buspirone | antidepressant/anxiety |
| Calan | Verapamil | Calcium Channel Blocker |
| Capex | Fluocinolone Acetonide | topical skin treatment |
| Capoten | Captopril | ACE inhibitor |
| Cardura | Doxazosin | Beta-Blocker |
| Cartia XT | Diltiazem | Calcium Channel Blocker |
| Catapres | Clonidine | HBP |
| Cefzil | Cefprozil | Cephalosporin |
| Celebrex | Celecoxib | NSAID |
| Celexa | Citalopram | SSRI |
| Cialis | Tadalafil | erectile dysfunction |
| Clarinex | Desloratadine | Antihistamine |
| Cleocin | Clindamycin | Antibiotic |
| Cogentin | Benztropine | Parkinsons, drug therapy |
| Colchicine | Colchicine | Gout |
| Combivent | Ipratropium & albuterol | Bronchodilator |
| Concerta | Methylphenidate | CNS disorder (ADD) |
| Cordarone | Amiodarone | Antiarrhythmic medication |
| Coreg | Carvedilol | Beta-blocker |
| Cosupt | Dorzolamide & Timolol opthalmic | Beta-blocker |
| Coumadin | Warfarin | Anticoagulant |
| Cozaar | Losartan | Angiotensin II receptor antagonist |
| Crestor | Rosuvastatin | Statin |
| Cymbalta | Duloxetine | SSRI |
| Cytotec | Misoprostol | gastric ulcers/treatment with aspirin & NSAID |
| Darvocet | APAP & propoxyphene | narcotic pain reliever |
| Deltasone | Prednisone | Glucocorticoid |
| Depakote | Divalproex sodium | anticonvulsant |
| Desyrel | Trazodone | antidepressant |
| Detrol LA | Tolterodine | bladder/muscle spasms |
| Diflucan | Fluconazole | Antifungal |
| Dilantin | Phenytoin | Anticonvulsant |
| Diovan | Valsartan | Angiotensin II receptor antagonist |
| Ditropan XL | Oxybutynin | bladder/urinary muscle spasms |
| Duragesic | Fentanyl citrate | Narcotic analgesic |
| Dyazide | HCTZ & triamterene | Potassium-sparing diuretic |
| Dynacin | Minocycline | Tetracycline |
| Effexor XR | Venlafaxine | SSRI |
| Elavil | Amitriptyline | Tricyclic antidepressant |
| Elidel | Pimecrolimus | Immunosuppressant for atopic dermatitis |
| Estrace | Estradiol & ethinyl estradiol | Hormone replacement |
| Evista | Raloxifene | osteoporosis |
| Femiron | Ferrous fumarate | iron deficiency |
| Fioricet | APAP, butalbital, caffeine | tension HA caused by muscle contractions |
| Flagyl | Metronidazole | Antibiotic |
| Flexeril | Cyclobenzaprine | Muscle relaxant |
| Flomax | Tamsulosin | Alpha-adrenergic blocker |
| Flonase | Fluticasone | Corticosteroid |
| Floxin | Oxyfloxacin | Quinolone |
| Folvite | folic acid | folate deficiency |
| Fosamax | Alendronate | Biphosphonate |
| Glucophage | Metformin | type II diabetes |
| Glucotrol | Glipizide | Sulfonylurea (II diabetes) |
| Glucovance | Glyburide & metformin | type II diabetes |
| GoLYTELY | Polyethylene Glycol Electrolyte solution | laxative |
| Hytrin | Terazosin | Alpha-adrenergic blocker |
| Hyzaar | HCTZ & losartan | hypertension |
| Imitrex | Sumatriptan | HA MR |
| Inderal | Propanolol | Beta-blocker |
| Insulin | Insulin | type 1 diabetes |
| Isordil | Isosorbide | Nitrate |
| Keflex | Cephalexin | Cephalosporin |
| Klonopin | Clonazepam | Anticonvulsant |
| Klor-Con | Potassium Bicarbonate | potassium replacement |
| Lamictal | Lamotrigine | Anti-epileptic |
| Lanoxin | Digoxin | CHF |
| Lantus | Insulin glargine | type 1 diabetes |
| Lasix | Furosemide | Loop diuretic |
| Lescol | Fluvastatin | Statin |
| Levaquin | Levofloxacin | Quinolone |
| Lexapro | Escitalopram | SSRI |
| Lioresal | Baclofen | muscle relaxant |
| Lipitor | Atorvastatin | Statin |