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top 100 rx 2006
| Generic | Brand | Class | Use |
|---|---|---|---|
| atorvastatin | LIPITOR | hmg-coa reductase inhibitor | dyslipidemias |
| acetaminophen + hydrocodone | VICODIN | narcotic analgesic | medium to moderate pain |
| metoprolol succinate | TOPROL XL | b1-adrenergic blocking agent | hypertension |
| amlodipine | NORVASC | calcium channel blocker | hypertension; angina |
| amoxicillin | AMOXIL | aminopenicillin antibiotic | bacterial infections |
| levothyroxine | SYNTHROID | thyroid agent | hypothyroidism |
| esomeprazole | NEXIUM | PPI | gastric & duodenal ulcers; GERD |
| albuterol | PROVENTIL VENTOLIN | b2-adrenergic agonist | asthma; COPD |
| montelukast | SINGULAIR | leukotriene-receptor antagonist | asthma; allergic rhinitis |
| lisinopril | PRINIVIL ZESTRIL | ACE inhibitor | hypertension; heart failure |
| zolpidem | AMBIEN | imidazolpyridine derivative sedative & hypnotic | insomnia (short term treatment) |
| cetirizine | ZYRTEC | second generation antihistamine | allergic rhinitis |
| lansoprazole | PREVACID | PPI | gastric & duodenal ulcers; GERD |
| sertraline | ZOLOFT | SSRI | major depressive disorder |
| warfarin | COUMADIN | coumarin-derivative anticoagulant | prophylaxis & treatment of: DVT, pulmonary embolism, thromboembolic events |
| fluticasone + salmeterol | ADVAIR DISKUS | corticosteroid + b2-adrenergic agonist | asthma |
| furosemide | LASIX | loop diuretic | hypertension; edema |
| alendronate sodium | FOSAMAX | biphosphonate-bone resorption inhibitor | osteoporosis; paget's bone disease |
| pantoprazole | PROTONIX | PPI | gastric & duodenal ulcers; GERD |
| escitalopram | LEXAPRO | SSRI | major depressive disorder; generalized anxiety disorder |
| azithromycin | ZITHROMAX | macrolide antibiotic | bacterial infections |
| venlafaxine | EFFEXOR XR | serotonin, norpinephrine, & dopamine reuptake inhibitor | major depressive disorder; anxiety disorder |
| simvastatin | ZOCOR | hmg co-a reductase inhibitor | dyslipidemias |
| clopidogrel | PLAVIX | platelet aggregation inhibitor | recent mi or stroke, acute coronary syndrome |
| acetaminophen + oxycodone | PERCOCET | narcotic analgesic (c-II) | mild to moderate pain |
| ezetimibe + simvastatin | VYTORIN | intestinal cholesterol absorption inhibitor + hmg co-a reductase inhibitor | dyslipidemias |
| cephalexin | KELFLEX | cephalosporin antibiotic | bacterial infections |
| valsartan | DIOVAN | angiotensin II receptor antagonist | hypertension, heart failure, diabetic nephropathy |
| metformin | GLUCOPHAGE | biguanide | diabetes type II |
| atenolol | TENORMIN | b1 adrenergic blocking agent | hypertension, angina, heart failure, acute myocardial infarction |
| prednisone | DELTASONE | glucocorticoid | inflammatory conditions |
| levofloxacin | LEVAQUIN | quinolone antibiotic | bacterial infections |
| amlodipine + benazepril | LOTREL | calcium channel blocker + ACE inhibitor | hypertension |
| metoprolol tartrate | LOPRESSOR | b1 adrenergic blocking agent | hypertension; post mi; heart failure |
| ezetimibe | ZETIA | cholesterol absorption inhibitor | hypercholesterolemia |
| quetiapine | SEROQUEL | atypical antipsychotic | schizophrenia; bipolar disorder |
| buproprion | WELLBUTRIN XL | antidepressant | major depressive disorder |
| celecoxib | CELEBREX | COX-2 inhibitor | osteoarthritis; rheumatoid arthritis |
| rosiglitazone | AVANDIA | thiazolinedione (insulin sensitizer) | diabetes type II |
| hydrochlorothiazide | HIDRODIURIL | thiazide diuretic | hypertension; edema |
| pioglitazone | ACTOS | thiazolidinedione insulin sensitizer | diabetes type II |
| conjugated estrogens | PREMARIN | conjugated estrogens | menopause symptoms |
| ramipril | ALTACE | ACE inhibitor | hypertension; heart failure |
| rosuvastatin | CRESTOR | hmg co-a reductase inhibitor | dyslipidemias |
| carvedilol | COREG | a & b-adrenergic blocking agent | hypertension; heart failure |
| tamsulosin | FLOMAX | a1 blocking agent | benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH); hypertension |
| risedronate sodium | ACTONEL | biphosphonate bone resorption inhibitor | osteoporosis; paget's bone disease |
| mometasone furoate | NASONEX | corticosteroid | allergic rhinitis |
| risperidone | RISPERDAL | atypical antipsychotic | schizophrenia; bipolar disorder |
| drospirenone + ethinyl estradiol | YASMIN 28 | sex hormones | contraceptive |
| insulin glargine | LANTUS | pancreatic hormone | diabetes type I and II |
| sildenafil | VIAGRA | phosphodiesterase v inhibitor | erectile dysfunction |
| fenofibrate | TRICOR | fibric acid derivative | dyslipidemias |
| alprazolam | XANAX | benzodiazepine | anxiety disorder |
| losartan | COZAAR | angiotensin II receptor antagonist | hypertension; heart failure; diabetic nephropathy |
| digoxin | DIGITEK | cardiac glycoside | heart failure; cardiac arrythemias |
| ibuprofen | ADVIL MOTRIN | NSAIA | osteoarthritis; fever; mild to moderate pain |
| trazodone | DESYREL | antidepressant (serotonin modulator) | major depressive disorder |
| acetaminophen + codeine | TYLENOL 2, 3, & 4 | NSAIA + opoid agonist | mild to moderate pain |
| triamterene + hydrochlorothiazide | DYAZIDE | potassium sparing diuretic + thiazide diuretic | edema |
| duloxetine | CYMBALTA | selective serotonin and norepinephrine reuptake inhibitor | major depressive disorder |
| paroxetine | PAXIL | SSRI | major depressive disorder; OCD |
| amphetamine salts | ADDERALL | cerebral stimulant | ADD with hyperactivity; narcolepsy; obesity |
| clonazepam | KLONOPIN | benzodiazepine | seizure disorder (epileptic states) |
| cefdinir | OMNICEF | cephalosporin antibiotic | bacterial infections |
| donepezil | ARICEPT | acetylcholinesterase inhibitor | alzheimer disease (treatment of dementia of the alzheimer type) |
| fluoxetine | PROZAC SARAFEM | SSRI | major depressive disorder; panic disorder; eating disorder; premenstrual disphoric syndrome |
| acetaminophen + propoxyphene napsylate | DARVOCET-N | NSAIA + opoid agonist | mild to moderate pain |
| gabapentin | NEURONTIN | anticonvulsant | seizure disorders (epileptic states); neuropathic pain |
| fexofenadine | ALLEGRA | second generation antihistamine | allergic rhinitis |
| valacyclovir | VALTREX | antiviral | herpes zoster (shingles); recurrent genital herpes |
| methylphenidate | CONCERTA | cerebral stimulant | ADHD |
| norgestimate + ethinyl estradiol | ORTHO-TRI-CYCLEN-LO 28 | sex hormones | contraceptive |
| rabeprazole | ACIPHEX | PPI | gastric & duodenal ulcers; GERD |
| clonidine | CATAPRESS | central a adrenergic receptor agonist | hypertension; severe pain in cancer patients |
| topiramate | TOPAMAX | anticonvulsant | seizures (epileptics states-prophylaxis); prophylaxis of migraines |
| latanoprost | XALATAN | prostaglandin f2a analog | glaucoma |
| lorazepam | ATIVAN | benzodiazepine | status epilepticus; anxiety disorder |
| fluticasone | FLONASE | corticosteroid | allergic rhinitis |
| potassium chloride | KLORE-CON MICRO-K K-DUR K-LITE | potassium supplement | hypokalemia |
| glyburide | DIABETA MICRONASE GLYNASE | sulfonylurea | diabetes (type 2) |
| losartan + hydrochlorothiazide | HYZAAR | angiotensin II receptor antagonist + thiazide diuretic | hypertension; heart failure |
| diazepam | VALIUM | benzodiazepine | seizures (epileptic states); anxiety disorder |
| amoxicillin + potassium clavulante | AUGMENTIN | aminopenicillin + b-lactamase inhibitor | bacterial infections |
| tolterodine | DETROL LA | anticholinergic | overactive bladder |
| doxycycline hyclate | VIBRAMYCIN | tetracycline antibiotic | bacterial infections |
| cyclobenzaprine | FLEXERIL | skeletal muscle relaxant | acute painful musculoskeletal conditions |
| lisinopril + hydrochlorothiazide | PRINZIDE ZESTORETIC | ACE inhibitor + thiazide diuretic | hyptertension; heart failure; acute MI |
| lamotrigine | LAMICTAL | anticonvulsant | seizures disorders; bipolar disorder |
| irbesartan | AVAPRO | angiotensin II receptor antagonist | hyptension; heart failure; diabetic nephropathy |
| eszopiclone | LUNESTA | sedative hypnotic agent | insomnia |
| amitriptyline | ELAVIL | tricyclic antidepressant | major depressive disorder; eating disorder |
| olanzapine | ZYPREXA | atypical antipsychotic | schizophrenia; bipolar mania |
| lovastatin | ALTOPREV MEVACOR | hmg-coa reductase inhibitor | dyslipidemias |
| fluconazole | DIFLUCAN | azole antifungal agent | treatment and prophylaxis of fungal infections |
| ciprofloxacin | CIPRO | quinolone antiobiotic | bacterial infections |
| olmesartan medoxomil | BENICAR | angiotensin II receptor antagonist | hypertension; heart failure; diabetic nephropathy |
| pregabalin | LYRICA | anticonvulsant (GABA structurally related) | seizure disorders; neuropathic pain (postherpetic neuralgia) |
| sulfamethoxazole + trimetoprim | BACTRIM | sulf antibiotic + folate antagonist | bacterial infections (UTIs, GI infections) |
| albuterol + ipratropium | COMBIVENT | b-adrenergic receptor atagonist (bronchodilator) + anticholinergic | COPD (bronchospasm) |