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Top 200 Drugs (2007)
Top 200 Drugs in 2007
Generic | Brand | Indication |
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Acetaminophen; Butalbital; Caffeine | Fioricet | Relief of symptomatic complex of tension or muscle contraction, headache |
Acetaminophen; Codeine | Tylenol w/ Codeine (C-III, C-V) | Analgesic; Antitussive |
Acetaminophen; Hydrocodone | Vicodin, Norco, Lortab (C-III) | Analgesic |
Acetaminophen; Propoxyphen-N | Darvocet-N, Wygesic (C-IV) | Analgesic |
Acetaminophen; Tramadol | Ultracet | Analgesic |
Acyclovir | Zovirax | Herpes Simplex, Herpes Zoster, Varicella-Zoster virus |
Albuterol | Proventil, Ventolin, Pro-Air | Asthma, COPD |
Albuterol; Ipratropium | Combivent | COPD |
Alendronate | Fosamax | Osteoporosis |
Allopurinol | Aloprim, Zyloprim | Gout |
Alprazolam | Xanax (C-IV) | Panic, Anxiety |
Amitriptyline | Elavil | Depression, Chronic & neuropathic pain, Propylaxis against migraines |
Amlodipine | Norvasc | HTN, Chronic Stable or Prinzmetal's Angina |
Amlodipine; Benazepril | Lotrel | HTN |
Amoxicillin | Trimox, Amoxil | Otitis, Sinusitis, RTI, UTI |
Amoxicillin; Clavulanate | Augmentin | RTI, Otitis, Sinusitis, Skin infections, UTI, CAP |
Amphetamine; Dextroamphetamine | Adderall (C-II) | ADHD, Narcolepsy, exogenous obesity |
Aripiprazole | Abilify | Schizoprenia |
Atenolol | Tenormin | HTN, Angina, Post MI |
Atomoxetine | Strattera | ADHD |
Atorvastatin | Lipitor | Hypercholesterolemia |
Azelastine | Astelin | Seasonal allergic rhinitis |
Azithromycin | Zithromax | Acute otitis, STD, RTI, pharyngitis, tonsillitis |
Benazepril | Lotensin | HTN |
Benzonatate | Tessalon | Antitussive |
Bisoprolol; HCTZ | Ziac | HTN |
Brimonidine | Alphagan | Open-angle glaucoma |
Budesonide | Rhinocort Aqua, Pulmicort Respule | Seasonal & perennial allergic rhinitis or rhinitis |
Buproprion | Wellbutrin, Zyban | Depression, Smoking cessation |
Captopril | Capoten | HTN, CHF, Diabetic nephropathy, LVD after MI |
Carisoprodol | Soma | Skeletal muscle relaxant |
Carvedilol | Coreg | HTN, mild to moderate HF |
Cefdinir | Omnicef | Bacterial infection |
Cefprozil | Cefzil | Bacterial infection |
Celecoxib | Celebrex | OA, RA |
Cephalexin | Keflex, Keftab | Bacterial infection |
Cetirizine | Zyrtec | Perennial & Seasonal Allergic Rhinitis |
Cetirizine; Pseudoephedrine | Zyrtec-D | Perennial & Seasonal Allergic Rhinitis + Decongestion |
Chlorhexidine | Peridex | Oral rinse for gingivitis |
Chlorpheniramine; Hydrocodone | Tussionex | Cough & upper respiratory symptoms associated with allergy or a cold |
Ciprofloxacin | Cipro | Bacterial infection |
Citalopram | Celexa | Depression |
Clarithromycin | Biaxin | Bacterial infection |
Clindamycin | Cleocin | Bacterial infection |
Clonazepam | Klonopin (C-IV) | Panic, Akinetic & Myoclonic seizures |
Clonidine | Catapres | HTN, 2nd line for heroin or nicotine withdrawal symptoms |
Clopidogrel | Plavix | Antiplatelet (MI, Stroke) |
Clotrimazole; Betamethasone | Lotrisone | Fungal infections |
Cyclobenzaprine | Flexeril | Skeletal muscle relaxant |
Desogestrel, Ethinyl Estradiol | Desogen, Ortho-Cept, Ortho-Tri-Cyclen Lo, Mircette, Apri | Oral Contraceptive |
Diazepam | Valium (C-IV) | General anxiety, Panic, Preoperative sedation, Status epilepticus, Alcohol withdrawal, Muscle relaxant |
Diclofenac | Voltaren | OA, RA |
Digoxin | Lanoxin, Digitek | CHF, A. fib, A. flutter, cardiogenic shock |
Diltiazem | Cardizem, Cartia, Dilacor, Tiazac | HTN, Angina, AF |
Divalproex | Depakote | Seizures, Mania, Migraine prophylaxis |
Donepezil | Aricept | Alzheimer |
Doxazosin | Cardura | HTN, BPH |
Doxycycline | Vibramycin, Vibratab, Doryx | Bacterial infection |
Duloxetine | Cymbalta | Depression |
Eletriptan | Relpax | Migraine HA |
Enalapril | Vasotec | HTN, CHF |
Erythromycin | E-Mycin, E-Base, Akne-Mycin | Bacterial infection, Acne (topical) |
Escitalopram | Lexapro | Depression, Anxiety |
Esomeprazole | Nexium | GERD |
Estradiol | Estrace, Alora, Climara, Estraderm, Vivelle | Menopausal symptoms, Atrophic vaginitis, prevention of postmenopausal Osteoporosis |
Conjugated Estrogens | Premarin | Menopausal vasomotor symptoms, Prevention of postmenopausal osteoporosis |
Conjugated Estrogens; Medroxyprogesterone | Prempro | Menopausal vasomotor symptoms, Vuval and vaginal atrophy, Prevention of postmenopausal osteoporosis |
Ethinyl Estradiol; Drospirenone | Yasmin 28 | OC |
Ethinyl Estradiol; Levonorgestrel | Trivora, Aviane, Lutera, Levora, Alesse | OC |
Ethinyl Estradiol; Norgestimate | Ortho-Cyclen, Ortho-Tri-Cyclen Lo, Trinessa, Necon | OC |
Ezetimibe | Zetia | Hypercholesterolemia |
Ezetimibe; Simvastatin | Vytorin | Hypercholesterolemia |
Famotidine | Pepcid | Duodenal ulcer, GERD, benign gastric ulcers |
Felodipine | Plendil | HTN |
Fenofibrate | Tricor | Hypercholesterolemia |
Fentanyl | Duragesic, Sublimaze | Chronic pain |
Ferrous sulfate | Feratab, Feosol, Slow FE | Iron deficiency anemia |
Fexofenadine | Allegra | Seasonal Allergic Rhinitis & Chronic Idiopathic Urticaria |
Fexofenadine; Pseudoephedrine | Allegra-D | Allergic Rhinitis/Decongestant |
Filgrastim | Neupogen | Reduce incidence of neutropenia |
Adalimumab | Humira | RA, Crohn disease |
Bevacizumab | Avastin | Colon cancer |
Buspirone | BuSpar | Anxiety |
Levodopa; Carbidopa | Sinemet | Parkinson's disease |
Cetuximab | Erbitux | Colon cancer |
Darbepoetin | Aranesp | Anemia associated w/ CKD |
Desloratadine | Clarinex | Allergic |
Diprivan | Propofol | Sedative/hypnotic anesthetic |
Epoetin Alfa | Procrit, Epogen | Anemia associated w/ CKD |
Eszopiclone | Lunesta | Insomnia |
Etanercept | Enbrel | RA |
Finasteride | Proscar, Propencia | BPH (Proscar), Male Baldness (Propencia) |
Fluconazole | Diflucan | Antifungal, Vaginal candidiasis, Meningitis |
Fluoxetine | Prozac | Depression, Bulimia |
Fluticasone | Flovent, Flonase | Asthma, Allergic Rhinitis |
Fluticasone; Salmeterol | Advair Diskus | Asthma |
Fluvastatin | Lescol | Hypercholesterolemia |
Folic Acid | Folvite | Megaloblastic & Macrocytic anemia, Prevention of neural tube defect |
Fosinopril | Monopril | HTN, CHF |
Furosemide | Lasix | HTN; Edema associated w/ CHF, hepatic or renal disease |
Gabapentin | Neurontin | Partial seizure, bipolar, chronic pain, social phobia |
Gentamicin | Garamycin | Bacterial infection |
Glatiramer | Copaxone | Multiple Sclerosis |
Gemfibrozil | Lopid | Hypertriglyceridemia |
Glimepiride | Amaryl | Type 2 DM |
Glipizide | Glucotrol | Type 2 DM |
Glyburide | Micronase, DiaBeta, Glynase | Type 2 DM |
Glyburide; Metformin | Glucovance | Type 2 DM |
Haloperidol | Haldol | Schizophrenia |
Hydrochlorothiazide | HydroDIURIL, Microzide, Esidrix | HTN |
Hydroxyzine | Vistaril, Atarax | Anxiety, Antiemetic, Alcohol withdrawal, Antipruritic |
Ibuprofen | Motrin, Advil | RA, OA, Primary dysmenorrhea, Fever, Pain |
Imatinib | Gleevec | Chronic myeloid leukemia |
Infliximab | Remicade | RA, Crohn disease |
Insulin 70/30 | Humulin 70/30, Novolin 70/30 | DM |
Insulin Glargine | Lantus | DM |
Insulin Lispro | Humalog | DM |
Insulin NPH | Humulin N, Novolin N | DM |
Insulin Aspart | Novolog | DM |
Interferon alpha-2b | Rebetron | Hepatitis C |
Interferon beta-1a | Rebif, Avonex | MS, Hepatitis, brain tumor |
Interferon beta-1b | Betaseron | MS |
Irbersartan | Avapro | HTN |
Irbersartan; HCTZ | Avalide | HTN |
Isosorbide dinitrate | Isordil, Imdur | Angina pectoris |
Isotretinoin | Claravis, Amnesteem, Sotret, Accutane | Acne |
Labetalol | Normodyne, Trandate | HTN, Pheochromocytoma |
Lamotrigine | Lamictal | Seizure |
Lansoprazole | Prevacid | Active duodenal or gastric ulcer, H. pylori, GERD, Heartburn |
Latanoprost | Xalatan | Open-angle glaucoma |
Levofloxacin | Levaquin | Bacterial infection |
Levothyroxine | Synthroid, Levothroid, Levoxyl, Unithroid, Levo-T, Eltroxin | Hypothyroidism |
Linezolid | Zyvox | Bacterial infection |
Lisinopril | Zestril, Prinivil | HTN |
Lisinopril; HCTZ | Zestoretic, Prinzide | HTN |
Lithium carbonate | Lithobid, Eskalith, Lithotabs, Lithonate | Manic depression |
Loratadine; Pseudoephedrine | Claritin-D | Allergic Rhinitis/ Congestion |
Lorazepam | Ativan (C-IV) | Anxiety, Status Epilepticus, Preoperative sedation |
Losartan | Cozaar | HTN |
Lorsartan; HCTZ | Hyzaar | HTN |
Lovastatin | Mevacor | Hypercholesterolemia |
Meclizine | Antivert, Bonine, Dramamine II | Motion sickness, Antiemetic |
Medroxyprogesterone | Novo-Medrone, Provera | OC, abnormal uterine bleeding, secondary amenorrhea |
Meloxicam | Mobic | OA, RA |
Memantine | Namenda | Alzheimer's diease, vascular dementia |
Metaxalone | Skelaxin | Acute & painful Musculoskeletal conditions |
Metformin | Glucophage | Type 2 DM |
Methotrexate | Trexall, Rheumatrex, Mexate AQ | RA, Psoriasis, cancer |
Methylphenidate | Concerta, Ritalin, Metadate ER, Methylin (C-II) | ADHD, Symptomatic management of Narcolepsy |
Methylprednisolone | Solu-Medrol, Medrol | Immunosuppressant, Anti-inflammatory |
Metoclopramide | Reglan | Antiemetic, Stimulate GI tract motility |
Metoprolol tartrate | Lopressor | HTN |
Metoprolol succinate | Toprol XL | HTN |
Metronidazole | Flagyl | Anaerobic Bacterial infections, Amebiasis |
Minocycline | Minocin | Bacterial infections |
Mirtazapine | Remeron | Depression |
Modafinil | Provigil | CNS stimulant |
Moexipril | Univasc | HTN |
Mometasone furoate | Nasonex, Elocon | Allergic Rhinitis (Nasonex), Skin inflammation (Elocon) |
Montelukast | Singulair | Asthma |
Morphine | MS Contin, Avinza, Kadian, Roxanol, MSIR (C-II) | Analgesic |
Mupirocin | Bactroban | Impetigo |
Mycophenolate | Cellcept | Immunosuppressant |
Naproxen | Aleve, Naprosyn, Anaprox, Naprelan | RA, gout, pain, dysmenorrhea, fever |
Niacin | Niaspan | Hyperlipidemia |
Nifedipine | Procardia, Adalat, Nifediac, Nifedical | HTN, Angina, HA, Migraine |
Nitroglycerin | Nitro-BID, Nitro-Dur II, NitroQuick, Nitrostat | Angina |
Nitrofurantoin | Macrobid, Furadantin, Furalan, Macrodantin | UTI |
Norelgestromin; Ethinyl Estradiol | Ortho Erva | OC |
Nortriptyline | Pamelor, Aventyl | Depression |
Olanzapine | Zyprexa | Antipsychotic |
Olmesartan | Benicar | HTN |
Omeprazole | Prilosec | GERD, H.pylori, duodenal ulcer |
Ondansetron | Zofran | Antiemetic |
Orlistat | Xenical | Obesity |
Oxaliplatin | Eloxatin | Advanced colorectal cancer |
Oxcarbazepine | Trileptal | Seizures |
Oxybutynin | Ditropan, Oxytrol | Overactive bladder |
Oxycodone | OxyContin, Roxicodone (C-II) | Pain |
Oxycodone; ASA | Percodan, Endodan | Pain |
Oxycodone; APAP | Percocet, Tylox, Roxicet | Pain |
Pantoprazole | Protonix | GERD |
Paroxetine | Paxil | Depression, Social anxiety |
Pegfilgrastim | Neulasta | Anemia associated w/ CKD |
Penicillin VK | Pen-Vee K, Veetids, Beepen VK, Betapen VK, Ledercillin VK | Gram + bacterial infection |
Phenobarbital | Luminal, Phenobarbitone | Sedation, Seizure |
Phenytoin | Dilantin | Seizures, Ventricular Arrythmias |
Pimecrolimus | Elidel | Atopic dermatitis |
Pioglitazone | Actos | Type 2 DM |
Polyethylene Glycol 3350 | Miralax | Bowel cleansing prep for GI exam |
Potassium chloride | K-Tab, Klor-Con, K-Dur, Micro-K, Slow-K, K-Lyte, Klotrix | Potassium supplement |
Pravastatin | Pravachol | Hypercholesterolemia |
Prednisone | Deltasone | Adrenocortical Insufficiency, Hypercalcemia, Rheumatic, Collagen disorders, Neoplastic disorders |
Pregabalin | Lyrica | Neuropathic pain, Postherpatic neuralgia |
Progesterone | Prometrium | Amenorrhea, Abnormal uterin bleeding |
Promethazine | Phenergan, Phenazine | Antiemetic, Motion sickness, Sedative, Allergy |
Promethazine; Codeine | Phenergan w/ Codeine | Cough and URT symptoms |
Propranolol | Inderal | Angina, Arrhythmias, HTN, Essential tremor, PPX of MI, Migraine |
Quetiapine | Seroquel | Schizophrenia |
Quinapril | Accupril | HTN, CHF |
Rabeprazole | Aciphex | GERD, duodenal ulcers, Zollinger-Ellison syndrome |
Raloxifene | Evista | Postmenopausal Osteoporosis |
Ramipril | Altace | HTN, CHF, LV dysfunction post MI |
Ranitidine | Zantac | GERD, Duodenal or Gastric ulcer |
Risedronate | Actonel | Osteoporosis |
Risperidone | Risperdal | Schizophrenia |
Rosiglitazone | Avandia | Type 2 DM |
Rosiglitazone; Metformin | Avandamet | Type 2 DM |
Rosuvastatin | Crestor | Hypercholesterolemia, Hypertriglyceride |
Sertraline | Zoloft | Depression, Post-traumatic stress, Panic, Bulimia |
Sildenafil | Viagra, Revatio | Erectile dysfunction (Viagra), Pulmonary arterial HTN (Revatio) |
Simvastatin | Zocor | Hypercholesterolemia, CHD |
Sotalol | Betapace | Arrythmias |
Sulfamethoxazole; Trimethoprim | Bactrim, Septra | UTI, Traveler's diarrhea, Otitis |
Sumatriptan | Imitrex | Migraine |
Tadalafil | Cialis | Erectile dysfunction |
Tacrolimus | Prograf | Immunosuppressant |
Tamoxifen | Nolvadex | Reduce incidence of breast cancer |
Tamsulosin | Flomax | BPH |
Temazepam | Restoril (C-IV) | Anxiety, Panic, Transient insomnia, Sleep latency |
Temozolomide | Temodar | Refractory anaplastic astrocytoma |
Tenofovir | Viread | AID |
Tenofovir; Emtricitabine | Truvada | AID |
Terazosin | Hytrin | HTN, BPH |
Testosterone | AndroGel | Hypogonadism |
Tetracycline | Sumycin, Achromycin | Bacterial infection, adjunct Tx for Acne |
Thalidomide | Thalomid | Erythema nodosum leprosum |
Timolol | Betimol, Istalol, Timoptic (opth), Blocadren (oral) | Glaucoma (opth), HTN, Migraine (oral) |
Tiotropium | Spiriva | COPD (chronic bronchitis, emphysema) |
Tizanidine | Zanaflex | Skeletal muscle relaxant |
Tolterodine | Detrol, Detrol LA | Urinary frequency, urgency, or urge incontinence |
Topiramate | Topamax | Seizures, Migraine |
Tramadol | Ultram | Moderate-severe pain |
Trazodone | Desyrel | Depression |
Trastuzumab | Herceptin | Metastatic breast cancer |
Triamcinolone | Nasacort AQ, Azmacort, Aristocort, Amcort, Kenalog (topical) | Asthma, Allergic Rhinitis, Skin inflammation (topical) |
Triamterene; HCTZ | Dyazide, Maxzide | HTN, edema (for pt at risk of hypokalemia) |
Triazolam | Halcion | Insomnia |
Valacyclovir | Valtrex | Herpes Zoster (shingles), Genital Herpes |
Valsartan | Diovan | HTN |
Valsartan; HCTZ | Diovan HCT | HTN |
Venlafaxine | Effexor, Effexor XR | Depression |
Verapamil | Calan, Isoptin, Verelan, Covera HS, | HTN, Angina Pectoris, Supraventricular Tachyarrhythmia |
Warfarin | Coumadin, Panwarfin, Sofarin | Anticoagulant |
Ziprasidone | Geodon | Antipsychotic |
Zolpidem | Ambien, Ambien CR | Insomnia |
Aluminum hydroxide | Amphojel, Rolaids | Antacids |
Magnesium hydroxide | Milk of Magnesia | Antacid |
Aluminum; Magnesium | Maalox, Mylanta | Antacid |
Calcium carbonate | Tums | Antacid |
Sodium bicarbonate | Alka Selter, Soda Mint | Antacid |
Lansoprazole; Amoxicillin; Clarithromycin | Prevpac | H. pylori |
Bismuth subsalicylate; metronidazole; tetracycline | Helidac | H. pylori |
Cimetidine | Tagamet | Antacid |
Famotidine; Calcium carbonate; Magnesium | Pepcid Complete | Heartburn |
Psyllium | Metamucil, Fibercon | Constipation |
Cellulose | Citrucel | Constipation |
Docusate | Colace | Constipation |
Docusate; Senna | Peri-Colace | Constipation |
Mineral oil | Nujol | Constipation |
Magnesium sulfate | Epsom | Constipation |
Phospho-soda | Fleet's Enema | Constipation |
Senna | Senokot | Constipation |
Bisacodyl | Dulcolax | Constipation |
Loratadine | Claritin, Alavert | Allergy, Chronic Idiopathic Urticaria |
Diphenhydramine | Benadryl | Allergy |
Loperamide | Imodium | Diarrhea |
Bismuth subsalicylate | Pepto-Bismol | Diarrhea |
Attapulgite | Kaopectate | Diarrhea |
Polymyxin B; Neomycin; Bacitracin | Neosporin | Superficial bacterial infection |
Polymyxin B; Neomycin; Bacitracin; Lidocaine | Neosporin Plus | Superficial bacterial infection + local anesthetic |
Polymyxin B; Neomycin; Bacitracin; 1% hydrocortisone | Cortisporin | Superficial bacterial infection |
Tolnaftate | Tinactin, Dr. Scholl's Athlete Foot, Enzactin | Topical antifungal |
Clotrimazole (1%) | Lotrimin AF cream | Athlete's foot, jock itch, ringworm |
Miconazole (2%) | Lotrimin AF powder or spray | Athlete's foot, jock itch, ringworm |
Terbinafine | Lamisil cream or spray | Athlete's foot, jock itch, ringworm |
Cyclizine | Marezine | Motion sickness |
Dimenhydrinate | Dramamine | Motion sickness |
Permethrin | Nix Creme Rinse | Lice |
Pyrethrins | A-200 Pyrinate, Rid, Pronto Shampoo | Lice |
APAP; Pyrilamine | Midol | Premenstrual Syndrome |
APAP; Pyrilamine; Pamabrom | Midol PMS, Pamprin, Premsyn PMS, Sunril | Premenstrual Syndrome |
Ammonium Cl; Caffeine | Aqua-Ban | PMS |
APAP; ASA; Caffeine | Excedrin Migraine | Migraine, PMS |