Pharmacy Top 200 Drugs

Oxybutynin (Ox-ee-BYOO-tuh-nin)

Brand: Ditropan
Class: Urinary antispasmodic - Relaxes the bladder muscles to stop urgency & leaks
Indication: Overactive bladder

Mirabegron (Meer-uh-BEH-gron)

Brand: Myrbetriq
Class: Beta-3 agonist - Tells bladder muscles to chill and hold pee longer
Indication: Overactive bladder

Topiramate (Toe-PEER-uh-mate)

Brand: Topamax
Class: Anticonvulsant - Calms nerves in the brain to stop seizures or migraines
Indication: Seizure disorders, migraine prophylaxis

Pregabalin (Pre-GAB-uh-lin)

Brand: Lyrica
Class: GABA analogue - Mimics a brain chemical to reduce nerve pain & seizures
Indication: Neuropathic pain, fibromyalgia, seizure disorders

Gabapentin (GAB-uh-pen-tin)

Brand: Neurontin
Class: GABA analogue - Mimics a brain chemical to reduce nerve pain & seizures
Indication: Neuropathic pain, seizure disorders

Levetiracetam (Lev-eh-teer-RA-seh-tam)

Brand: Keppra
Class: Anticonvulsant - Balances mood & prevents seizures or migraines
Indication: Seizure disorders

Divalproex sodium (Dye-VAL-pro-ex)

Brand: Depakote
Class: Anticonvulsant - Balances mood & prevents seizures or migraines
Indication: Bipolar disorder, migraine prophylaxis, seizure disorders

Phenytoin (FEN-ih-toyn)

Brand: Dilantin
Class: Anticonvulsant - Stops electrical overload in the brain
Indication: Seizure disorders

Carbidopa/Levodopa (CAR-bih-doe-puh / LEE-voe-doe-puh)

Brand: Sinemet
Class: Anti-Parkinson agent - Adds dopamine to help with movement and tremors
Indication: Parkinson disease

Donepezil (Duh-NEP-uh-zil)

Brand: Aricept
Class: Acetylcholinesterase inhibitor - Helps memory by boosting brain chemical (acetylcholine)
Indication: Alzheimer disease, dementia

Carbamazepine (Kar-buh-MAZ-uh-peen)

• Brand: Tegretol

• Class: Anticonvulsant → Slows nerve activity to treat seizures and mood swings

• Uses: Seizures, bipolar disorder, nerve pain

Pramipexole (Pram-ih-PEK-sole)

• Brand: Mirapex

• Class: Anti-Parkinson agent → Acts like dopamine to help movement

• Uses: Parkinson’s disease, restless legs syndrome

Oxcarbazepine (Ox-kar-BAZ-uh-peen)

• Brand: Trileptal

• Class: Anticonvulsant → Controls abnormal brain signals to prevent seizures

• Use: Seizures

Lamotrigine (Luh-MOE-trih-jeen)

• Brand: Lamictal

• Class: Anticonvulsant → Helps stabilize mood and reduce seizures

• Uses: Bipolar disorder, seizures

Memantine (MEM-an-teen)

• Brand: Namenda

• Class: NMDA receptor antagonist → Protects brain cells by blocking excess glutamate

• Uses: Alzheimer’s disease, dementia

Colchicine (KOLE-chi-seen)

• Brand: Colcrys

• Class: Antigout agent → Reduces inflammation during gout flare-ups

• Use: Gout attacks

Allopurinol (Al-oh-PURE-in-ol)

• Brand: Zyloprim

• Class: Antigout agent → Lowers uric acid to prevent gout or kidney stones

• Uses: Gout prevention, kidney stone prevention

Alendronate (Ah-LEN-dro-nate)

• Brand: Fosamax

• Class: Bisphosphonate → Slows bone loss and builds bone strength

• Uses: Osteoporosis, Paget’s disease

Sildenafil (Sil-DEN-uh-fil)

• Brand: Viagra

• Class: PDE-5 inhibitor → Relaxes blood vessels to increase blood flow (especially to the penis)

• Uses: Erectile dysfunction, pulmonary hypertension

Tadalafil (Tuh-DA-la-fil)

• Brand: Cialis

• Class: PDE-5 inhibitor → Same as Viagra but longer lasting

• Uses: Erectile dysfunction, pulmonary hypertension

Tamsulosin (Tam‑SOO‑low‑sin)

Brand: Flomax
Class: Alpha blocker → Relaxes muscles in the prostate/neck of the bladder to improve urine flow
Uses: Benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH)

Progesterone (Pro-jes-TER-own)

Brand: Prometrium
Class: Progestin → Mimics the hormone progesterone to regulate menstrual cycles
Uses: Amenorrhea, progesterone deficiency

Finasteride (Fi‑NAS‑te‑ride)

Brand: Proscar / Propecia
Class: 5‑alpha reductase inhibitor → Blocks the hormone that shrinks the prostate and helps with hair growth
Uses: Benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH), male pattern baldness

Ethinyl estradiol / Norethindrone (ETH‑in‑il es‑TRAY‑dee‑ol / nor‑ETH‑in‑drone)

Brand: Ortho Novum / Loestrin
Class: Estrogen & progestin → Combo hormones to prevent pregnancy & help acne
Uses: Contraception; Acne vulgaris

Estradiol (es‑TRAY‑dee‑ol)

Brand: Estrace
Class: Estrogen → Replaces estrogen to ease menopause or low estrogen
Uses: Hypoestrogenism; Menopause symptom relief

Ethinyl estradiol / Etonogestrel (ETH‑in‑il es‑TRAY‑dee‑ol / ee‑toe‑NOH‑jes‑trel)

Brand: Nuvaring
Class: Estrogen & progestin → Hormones delivered by a vaginal ring to prevent pregnancy
Uses: Contraception

Norethindrone (nor‑ETH‑in‑drone)

Brand: Ortho Micronor
Class: Progestin → Single hormone pill to prevent pregnancy & regulate bleeding
Uses: Contraception; Amenorrhea; Abnormal uterine bleeding

Testosterone (TES‑toss‑TER‑one)

Brand: Androderm / AndroGel / Testim / Natesto
Class: Androgen → Replaces male hormone to support male development
Uses: Hypogonadism

Tramadol (TRAM‑uh‑dol)

Brand: Ultram
Class: Opioid analgesic → Painkiller that changes how your brain senses pain
Uses: Pain management

Hydrocodone / Acetaminophen (hy‑dro‑KOE‑done / uh‑SEE‑tuh‑MIN‑oh‑fin)

Brand: Norco / Lortab / Vicodin
Class: Opioid + analgesic → Combo pain relief with mild opioid
Uses: Pain management

Oxycodone / Acetaminophen (ox‑ee‑KOE‑done / uh‑SEE‑tuh‑MIN‑oh‑fin)

Brand: Percocet
Class: Opioid + analgesic → Strong pain relief by combining opioid with acetaminophen
Uses: Pain management

Acetaminophen (uh‑SEE‑tuh‑MIN‑oh‑fin)

Brand: Tylenol
Class: Analgesic → Relieves pain and reduces fever
Uses: Pain; Fever

Fentanyl (FEN‑tuh‑nyl)

Brand: Duragesic
Class: Opioid analgesic → Strong painkiller for severe pain
Uses: Severe chronic pain

Morphine sulfate (MOR‑feen)

Brand: MS Contin / Kadian
Class: Opioid analgesic → Strong pain relief for moderate to severe pain
Uses: Pain management

Oxycodone (ox‑ee‑KOE‑done)

Brand: Roxicodone (IR) / Oxycontin (ER)
Class: Opioid analgesic → Painkiller available in immediate and extended-release
Uses: Pain management

Dextroamphetamine / Amphetamine (DEX‑tro‑am‑FET‑uh‑meen / am‑FET‑uh‑meen)

Brand: Adderall
Class: CNS stimulant → Increases brain activity to improve focus and alertness
Uses: ADHD; Narcolepsy

Lisdexamfetamine (LIS‑dex‑am‑FET‑uh‑meen)

Brand: Vyvanse
Class: CNS stimulant → Same as Adderall but longer-acting
Uses: ADHD; Binge eating disorder

Dexmethylphenidate (DEX‑meth‑yl‑fen‑i‑dait)

Brand: Focalin
Class: CNS stimulant → Gets rid of that ADHD brain fog
Uses: ADHD

Methylphenidate (Meth‑yl‑fen‑i‑dait)

Brand: Ritalin / Concerta / Quillivant XR (liquid) / Daytrana (patch)
Class: CNS stimulant → Enhances focus and alertness over different durations
Uses: ADHD; Narcolepsy

Alprazolam (Al‑PRAZ‑oh‑lam)

Brand: Xanax
Class: Benzodiazepine → Calms anxiety quickly
Uses: Anxiety disorders

Clonazepam (KLOE‑na‑ze‑pam)

Brand: Klonopin
Class: Benzodiazepine → Helps calm seizures and anxiety
Uses: Seizure disorders; Anxiety disorders

Diazepam (DYE‑a‑ze‑pam)

Brand: Valium / Diastat (rectal gel)
Class: Benzodiazepine → Uses include calming anxiety, stopping seizures, and helping withdrawal
Uses: Anxiety disorders; Seizure disorders; Alcohol withdrawal syndrome

Lorazepam (Lor-AZE-uh-pam)

Brand: Ativan
Class: Benzodiazepine → Calms anxiety, relaxes muscles, and helps stop seizures
Uses: Anxiety disorders, seizure disorders, alcohol withdrawal syndrome

Omeprazole (O-mee-PRAY-zole)

Brand: Prilosec
Class: Proton pump inhibitor → Reduces stomach acid to heal ulcers and reduce reflux
Uses: GERD, heartburn, peptic ulcer disease

Pantoprazole (Pan-toe-PRAY-zole)

Brand: Protonix
Class: Proton pump inhibitor → Decreases stomach acid for reflux/ulcer healing
Uses: GERD, peptic ulcer disease

Lansoprazole (Lan-soh-PRAY-zole)

Brand: Prevacid
Class: Proton pump inhibitor → Lowers acid to treat reflux and ulcers
Uses: GERD, heartburn, peptic ulcer disease

Famotidine (Fah-MOE-ti-deen)

Brand: Pepcid
Class: H2 receptor antagonist → Blocks acid signals in stomach to reduce acid
Uses: GERD, heartburn, peptic ulcer disease

Esomeprazole (Es-oh-mee-PRAY-zole)

Brand: Nexium
Class: Proton pump inhibitor → Strong acid blocker to heal acid-related issues
Uses: GERD, heartburn, peptic ulcer disease

Polyethylene glycol (Pol-ee-ETH-uh-leen glye-kohl)

Brand: Miralax / GoLYTELY / NuLYTELY / MoviPrep
Class: Osmotic laxative → Draws water into the colon to soften stool and relieve constipation
Uses: Constipation; Bowel cleansing before procedures

Docusate sodium (Doh-KYOO-sayt SO-dee-um)

Brand: Colace
Class: Stool softener → Softens stool to ease bowel movements
Uses: Stool softening (constipation)

Baclofen (BAK-loh-fen)

Brand: Lioresal
Class: Skeletal muscle relaxant → Relaxes muscles to reduce spasticity
Uses: Muscle spasticity (e.g., MS, spinal cord injuries)

Meclizine (Meh-KLYE-zeen)

Brand: Dramamine (less drowsy) / Antivert
Class: Antihistamine → Helps with motion sickness and dizziness
Uses: Vertigo; Motion sickness

Promethazine (Pro-METH-a-zeen)

Brand: Phenergan
Class: Antihistamine → Blocks histamine and helps with nausea, allergies, and motion sickness
Uses: Nausea & vomiting, motion sickness, allergic rhinitis

Dicyclomine (Dye-SYE-kloe-meen)

Brand: Bentyl
Class: Anticholinergic → Relaxes gut muscles to reduce IBS symptoms
Uses: Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS)

Ondansetron (On-DAN-se-tron)

Brand: Zofran
Class: 5-HT3 antagonist → Blocks serotonin in the gut to stop nausea
Uses: Nausea & vomiting

Sucralfate (SUE-kral-fate)

Brand: Carafate
Class: Gastrointestinal agent → Coats ulcers to help them heal
Uses: Peptic ulcer disease

Amiodarone (AM-ee-oh-da-rone)

Brand: Cordarone
Class: Antiarrhythmic agent → Stabilizes the heart’s rhythm in serious arrhythmias
Uses: Ventricular arrhythmias, atrial fibrillation

Digoxin (Di-JOX-in)

Brand: Lanoxin / Digitek
Class: Antiarrhythmic agent → Slows heart rate and improves heart pump strength
Uses: Atrial fibrillation, heart failure

Nitroglycerin (Nye-troe-GLIH-sir-in)

Brand: Nitrostat (sublingual), Nitro-Dur (patch), Nitromist (spray)
Class: Vasodilator → Opens blood vessels to relieve chest pain
Uses: Angina (chest pain)

Isosorbide mononitrate (Eye-so-SOR-bide MON-oh-nye-trate)

Brand: Imdur
Class: Vasodilator → Relaxes blood vessels to prevent chest pain
Uses: Angina (chronic chest pain)

Hydralazine (Hy-DRAL-a-zeen)

Brand: Apresoline
Class: Vasodilator → Lowers blood pressure by widening blood vessels
Uses: Hypertension

Clopidogrel (Kloh-PID-oh-grel)

Brand: Plavix
Class: Antiplatelet agent → Prevents blood clots by stopping platelets from sticking together
Uses: MI (heart attack), thromboembolic complications, unstable angina

Warfarin (WAR-fuh-rin)

Brand: Coumadin / Jantoven
Class: Vitamin K antagonist → Thins blood to prevent and treat clots
Uses: MI, thromboembolic complications

Rivaroxaban (RIV-a-ROX-a-ban)

Brand: Xarelto
Class: Factor Xa inhibitor → Blocks clotting factor Xa to prevent clots
Uses: Atrial fibrillation (non-valvular), thromboembolic complications

Apixaban (ah-PIX-a-ban)

Brand: Eliquis
Class: Factor Xa inhibitor → Also blocks clotting to prevent strokes/clots- blood thinner
Uses: Atrial fibrillation (non-valvular), thromboembolic complications

Lisinopril (Lih-SIN-oh-pril)

Brand: Prinivil / Zestril
Class: ACE inhibitor → Relaxes blood vessels to lower blood pressure
Uses: Hypertension, heart failure, myocardial infarction

Benazepril (Ben-AZE-uh-pril)

Brand: Lotensin
Class: ACE inhibitor → Same class as lisinopril, for lowering BP
Uses: Hypertension

Enalapril (Eh-NAL-uh-pril)

Brand: Vasotec
Class: ACE inhibitor → Lowers BP and helps the heart pump better
Uses: Hypertension, heart failure

Ramipril (RAM-ih-pril)

Brand: Altace
Class: ACE inhibitor → Helps the heart and lowers BP
Uses: Hypertension, heart failure

Losartan (Low-SAR-tan)

Brand: Cozaar
Class: ARB (angiotensin II receptor blocker) → Blocks a hormone that tightens blood vessels
Uses: Hypertension, chronic kidney disease

Valsartan (Val-SAR-tan)

Brand: Diovan
Class: ARB → Similar to losartan, lowers BP and protects the heart
Uses: Hypertension, heart failure, myocardial infarction

Clonidine (CLAWN-ih-deen)

Brand: Catapres
Class: Alpha-2 agonist → Lowers BP by relaxing blood vessels and calming the brain
Uses: Hypertension, ADHD

Amlodipine (Am-LOW-dih-peen)

Brand: Norvasc
Class: Calcium channel blocker → Relaxes arteries to lower BP and relieve chest pain
Uses: Hypertension, angina

Nifedipine (Nye-FED-ih-peen)

Brand: Procardia
Class: Calcium channel blocker → Same as amlodipine, lowers BP and prevents chest pain
Uses: Hypertension, angina

Verapamil (Ver-AP-uh-mil)

Brand: Calan / Verelan
Class: Calcium channel blocker → Controls heart rate and blood pressure
Uses: Angina, atrial fibrillation, hypertension, supraventricular tachycardia

Diltiazem (DIL-tye-uh-zem)

Brand: Calan / Verelan
Class: Calcium channel blocker → Controls heart rate and blood pressure
Uses: Angina, atrial fibrillation, hypertension, supraventricular tachycardia

Atenolol (Ah-TEN-oh-lol)

Brand: Tenormin
Class: Beta blocker → Slows heart rate and reduces blood pressure
Uses: Hypertension, angina, myocardial infarction

Carvedilol (CAR-veh-dil-ol)

Brand: Coreg
Class: Beta blocker → Protects the heart in heart failure
Uses: Hypertension, heart failure

Metoprolol succinate (Meh-TOE-pro-lol SUK-sin-ate)

Brand: Toprol XL
Class: Beta blocker → Long-acting version that helps BP, chest pain, and heart failure
Uses: Hypertension, angina, heart failure, myocardial infarction

Metoprolol tartrate (Meh-TOE-pro-lol TAR-trate)

Brand: Lopressor
Class: Beta blocker → Shorter-acting than succinate but also lowers BP and HR
Uses: Hypertension, angina, myocardial infarction

Propranolol (Pro-PRAN-oh-lol)

Brand: Inderal
Class: Beta blocker → Slows heart rate, lowers BP, and helps with anxiety symptoms
Uses: Hypertension, angina, migraine prevention, myocardial infarction, atrial fibrillation

Fluoxetine (FLOO-ox-uh-teen)

Brand: Prozac / Sarafem (PMDD)
Class: SSRI → Boosts serotonin to lift mood and calm anxiety
Uses: Depression, OCD, bulimia, panic disorder, PMDD

Sertraline (SER-truh-leen)

Brand: Zoloft
Class: SSRI → Common antidepressant that also helps anxiety and PTSD
Uses: Depression, OCD, panic disorder, PTSD

Escitalopram (ES-sigh-TAL-oh-pram)

Brand: Lexapro
Class: SSRI → Treats depression and anxiety by increasing serotonin
Uses: Depression, anxiety disorders

Citalopram (SIT-al-oh-pram)

Brand: Celexa
Class: SSRI → Like Lexapro, but older
Uses: Depression, anxiety disorders

Duloxetine (DOO-lox-uh-teen)

Brand: Cymbalta
Class: SNRI → Boosts serotonin + norepinephrine to treat pain and mood disorders
Uses: Depression, anxiety, neuropathic pain, fibromyalgia

Venlafaxine (VEN-la-fax-een)

Brand: Effexor
Class: SNRI → Dual-acting mood booster and anxiety treatment
Uses: Depression, anxiety, panic disorder, social anxiety disorder

Paroxetine (Par-OX-uh-teen)

Brand: Paxil
Class: SSRI → Helps with both mood and anxiety, often sedating
Uses: Depression, OCD, anxiety, PTSD, panic disorder

Bupropion (Byoo-PRO-pee-on)

Brand: Wellbutrin / Zyban (for smoking)
Class: Dopamine/norepinephrine reuptake inhibitor → Stimulating antidepressant; also for quitting smoking
Uses: Depression, SAD, tobacco cessation

Nortriptyline (Nor-TRIP-tuh-leen)

Brand: Pamelor
Class: TCA (Tricyclic antidepressant) → Old-school antidepressant that also helps with pain
Uses: Depression, neuropathic pain

Amitriptyline (A-mih-TRIP-tuh-leen)

Brand: Elavil
Class: TCA → Sedating antidepressant that also helps migraines & pain
Uses: Depression, neuropathic pain, migraine prevention

Mirtazapine (Mer-TAZ-uh-peen)

Brand: Remeron
Class: Alpha-2 antagonist → Increases norepinephrine/serotonin; helps depression & sleep
Uses: Depression

Trazodone (TRAZ-oh-dohn)

Brand: Desyrel
Class: Serotonin antagonist & reuptake inhibitor → Antidepressant mostly used for sleep
Uses: Insomnia, depression

Zolpidem (ZOHL-pih-dem)

Brand: Ambien
Class: Sedative hypnotic → Sleep aid that helps you fall asleep faster
Uses: Insomnia

Buspirone (BYOO-spy-rone)

Brand: Buspar
Class: Antianxiety agent → Non-sedating anxiety medication
Uses: Anxiety disorders

Hydroxyzine (Hye-DROX-i-zeen)

Brand: Vistaril / Atarax
Class: Antihistamine → Used for anxiety or skin itching
Uses: Anxiety, dermatoses

Guanfacine (GWAHN-fa-seen)

Brand: Tenex / Intuniv
Class: Alpha-2 agonist → Slows brain signals, used for ADHD and BP
Uses: ADHD, hypertension

Ropinirole (ROE-pin-i-role)

Brand: Requip
Class: Anti-Parkinson agent → Dopamine booster for movement or restless legs
Uses: Restless legs syndrome, Parkinson disease

Aripiprazole (Air-uh-PIP-ruh-zole)

Brand: Abilify
Class: Antipsychotic → Used for mood disorders and schizophrenia
Uses: Schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, major depression, Tourette disorder

Risperidone (RIS-pair-ih-doan)

Brand: Risperdal
Class: Antipsychotic → Mood stabilizer & antipsychotic
Uses: Schizophrenia, bipolar disorder