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2010 Top 200
www.pharmteacher.com 2010 Top 200 (brand, generic, & drug class)
Brand Name | Generic Name | Therapeutic Class |
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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 |