FDA Indications for Top Drugs

Lisinopril (Prinivil, Zestril)

high blood pressure

Atorvastatin (Lipitor)

high cholesterol

Levothyroxine (Synthroid)

thyroid replacement

Metformin (Glucophage)

Diabetes mellitus type 2

Amlodipine (Norvasc)

high blood pressure

Metoprolol (Toprol/Lopressor)

high blood pressure

Omeprazole (Prilosec)

GERD, heartburn, peptic ulcer disease

Simvastatin (Zocor)

high cholesterol

Losartan (Cozaar)

high blood pressure

Albuterol (Ventolin, Proventil, Proair)

Asthma emergency inhaler

Gabapentin (Neurontin)

Seizures, nerve pain

Hydrochlorothiazide (Microzide, HCTZ)

Diuretic, high blood pressure

hydrocodone/acetaminophen

Pain

Sertraline (Zoloft)

Antidepressant

Fluticasone (Flonase)

Allergies (nasal spray)

Fluticasone (Flovent)

asthma, inhaler

Montelukast (Singulair)

asthma, allergic rhinitis

Furosemide (Lasix)

water pill, edema, high blood pressure

Amoxicillin

antibiotic

Pantoprazole

GERD, heartburn, peptic ulcer disease

Escitalopram (Lexapro)

Depression, generalized anxiety disorder

Prednisone (Deltasone)

anti-inflammatory

Bupropion (Wellbutrin, Zyban)

Antidepressant/smoking cessation aid

Alprazolam (Xanax)

anxiety, panic disorder, alcohol withdrawal

Pravastatin (Pravachol)

high cholesterol

Acetaminophen (Tylenol)

pain reliever, fever reducer

Citalopram (Celexa)

Antidepressant

Amphetamine/Dextroamphetamine (Adderall)

ADHD, narcolepsy

Ibuprofen (Advil, Motrin)

NSAID: anti-inflammatory, pain relief, and fever

Carvedilol (Coreg)

congestive heart failure, atrial fibrillation, and high blood pressure

Trazodone (Desyrel)

Antidepressant/Sleep Aid

Fluoxetine (Prozac)

Antidepressant (bipolar and unipolar), OCD, bulimia

Tramadol (Ultram)

pain

Insulin glargine (Lantus, Toujeo, Basaglar)

diabetes

Clonazepam (Klonopin)

anxiety, seizures

Tamsulosin (Flomax)

Prostate Anti-inflammatory, kidney stone passing (both men and women)

Atenolol (Tenormin)

angina (chest pain), high blood pressure

Potassium Chloride

potassium supplement

Meloxicam (Mobic)

Nonsteroidal Anti-inflammatory

Rosuvastatin (Crestor)

high cholesterol

Clopidogrel (Plavix)

Antiplatelet agent/blood thinner

Propranolol (Inderal)

Hypertension, angina, arrhythmias, tremor, migraine, panic stress

Aspirin (ASA)

Antiplatelet agent/blood thinner, pain relief

Cyclobenzaprine (Flexeril)

Muscle Relaxant

Lisinopril/HCTZ (Prinzide, Zestoretic)

high blood pressure

Glipizide (Glucotrol)

diabetes

Duloxetine (Cymbalta)

Antidepressant, anxiety, nerve pain

Methylphenidate (Ritalin)

ADHD, narcolepsy

Ranitidine (Zantac)

GERD, heartburn

Venlafaxine (Effexor)

Antidepressant, generalized anxiety disorder (GAD), social anxiety disorder

Zolpidem (Ambien)

insomnia

Warfarin (Coumadin, Jantoven)

Anticoagulant (blood thinner)

Oxycodone (Roxicodone, Percocet, Oxycontin)

Pain

Norethindrone & Ethinyl Estradiol

oral contraceptive, birth control

Allopurinol (Zyloprim)

Gout

Ergocalciferol (Drisdol)

Rickets, vitamin D deficiency or insufficiency, hypoparathyroidism

Insulin Aspart (Novolog)

rapid acting insulin, diabetes

Azithromycin (Zithromax, Z-pak)

antibiotic

Metronidazole (Flagyl)

antibiotic

Loratadine (Claritin)

antihistamine (allergies)

Lorazepam (Ativan)

anxiety, insomnia, alcohol withdrawal

Estradiol (topical)

hormone, estrogen replacement

Norgestimate and Ethinyl Estradiol

oral contraceptive, birth control

Lamotrigine (Lamictal)

seizures, bipolar disorder

Glimepiride (Amaryl)

diabetes

Fluticasone/Salmeterol (Advair)

Asthma, COPD

Cetirizine (Zyrtec)

antihistamine (allergies)

Losartan/Hydrochlorothiazide (Hyzaar)

high blood pressure

Paroxetine (Paxil)

depression, generalized anxiety disorder (GAD), Panic disorder, social anxiety disorder, PTSD, OCD, Premenstrual dysphoric disorder

Spironolactone (Aldactone)

water pill, hypertension, heart failure

Fenofibrate (Tricor)

lipid lowering agent

Naproxen (Aleve, Naprosyn)

NSAID analgesic

Pregabalin (Lyrica)

seizures, nerve pain

Insulin Human (Humulin R)

diabetes

Budesonide/Formoterol (Symbicort)

Asthma, COPD

Diltiazem (Cardizem)

hypertension, chest pain, atrial fibrillation,

Quetiapine (Seroquel)

bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, depression

Topiramate (Topamax)

migraine, seizures

Bacitracin, Neomycin, Polymyxin B

topical antibiotic

Clonidine (Catapres)

high blood pressure

Buspirone (Buspar)

anxiety

Latanaprost (Xalatan)

glaucoma

Tiotropium (Spiriva)

COPD

Lovastatin (Mevacor)

high cholesterol

Ondansetron (Zofran)

nausea and vomiting

Valsartan

high blood pressure

Finasteride (Proscar)

Prostate Anti-inflammatory (BPH), male pattern baldness

Amitriptyline (Elavil)

depression, migraines

Esomeprazole (Nexium)

GERD, heartburn

Tizanadine (Zanaflex)

muscle relaxant

Alendronate (Fosamax)

osteoporosis

Lisdexamfetamine (Vyvanse)

ADHD, binge eating disorder

Ferrous Sulfate

iron deficiency

Diclofenac (Voltaren)

NSAID (anti-inflammatory)

Apixaban (Eliquis)

Anticoagulant (blood thinner)

Sitagliptin (Januvia)

diabetes

Folic Acid

folic acid deficiency

Sumatriptan (Imitrex)

migraine

Drosperinone/Ethinyl Estradiol

oral contraceptive, birth control

Hydroxyzine

allergy/anxiety