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ELLIST#4
TOP 200 DRUGS 2010 (based on 2009 sales)
BRAND NAME | INDICATION/DRUG CLASS | GENERIC NAME |
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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 |