Medications Bran vs Generic

Levothyroxine

Brand name: Synthroid

Purpose:thyroid hormone

Hydrocodone/APAP

Brand name: Vicodin

Purpose: pain relief

Amoxicillin

Brand name: Amoxil

Purpose: antibiotic

Lisinopril

Brand Name: Prinivil

Purpose: A.C.E. Inhibitor (lower bp)

Esomeprazole

Brand Name: Nexium

Purpose: GERD (decrease acid in stomach) (disease)

Atorvastatin

Brand Name: Lipitor

Purpose: cholesterol

Simvastatin

Brand Name: Zocor

Purpose: cholesterol

Clopidogrel

Brand Name: Plavix

Purpose: anti-platelet (reduce change of blood clot)

Montelukast

Brand Name: Singulair

Purpose: asthma

Rosuvastatin

Brand Name: Crestor

Purpose: cholesterol

Metoprolol

Brand Name: Lopressor

Purpose: beta blocker

Escitalopram

Brand Name: Lexapro

Purpose: anti-depressant

Azithromycin

Brand Name: Zithromax

Purpose: antibiotic

Albuterol

Brand Name: ProAir HFA

Purpose: asthma inhaler

Hydrochlorothiazide

Brand Name: HCTZ

Purpose: diuretic (increase passing of urine)

Metformin

Brand Name: Glucophage

Purpose: antidiabetic

Sertraline

Brand Name: Zoloft

Purpose: antidepressant

Ibuprofen

Brand Name: Advil

Purpose: N.S.A.I.D. (nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory) (reduce pain)

Zolpidem

Brand Name: Ambien

Purpose: insomnia

Furosemide

Brand Name: Lasix

Purpose: diuretic (increase passing of urine)

Omeprazole

Brand Name: Prilosec

Purpose: GERD (decrease acid in stomach) (disease)

Trazodone

Brand Name: Desyrel

Purpose: antidepressant

Valsartan

Brand Name: Diovan

Purpose: A2RB (high blood pressure)

Tramadol

Brand Name: Ultram

Purpose: pain relief

Duloxetine

Bran Name: Cymbalta

Purpose: antidepressant

Warfarin

Brand Name: Coumadin

Purpose: blood thinner

Amlodipine

Brand Name: Norvasc

Purpose: Calc. Chnl. Blkr. (high blood pressure)

Oxycodone/APAP

Brand Name: Percocet

Purpose: pain relief

Quetiapine

Brand Name: Seroquel

Purpose: anti psychotic

Promethazine

Brand name: Phenergan

Purpose: Anti-Histamine (allergic reactions)

Fluticasone

Brand Name: Flonase

Purpose: allergies

Alprazolam

Brand Name: Xanax

Purpose: anti anxiety

Clonazepam

Brand Name: Klonopin

Purpose: anti anxiety

Benazepril

Brand Name: Lotensin

Purpose: ACE inhibitor (lower bp and treat heart failure)

Meloxicam

Brand Name: Mobic

Purpose: NSAID (Arthritis)

Citalopram

Brand Name: Celexa

Purpose: antidepressant

Cephalexin

Brand Name: Keflex

Purpose: antibiotic

Tiotropium

Brand Name: Spiriva

Purpose: C. O. P. D. (respiratory disease)

Gabapentin

Brand Name: Neurontin

Purpose: Anti-epileptic

Aripiprazole

Brand Name: Abilify

Purpose: anti psychotic

Potassium

Brand Name: K-Tab

Purpose: electrolyte

Cyclobenzaprine

Brand Name: Flexeril

Purpose: muscle relaxer

Methylprednisolone

Brand Name: Medrol

Purpose: Corticosteroid (reducing inflammatory, replace hormone cortisol)

Methylphenidate

Brand Name: Concerta

Purpose: A.D.H.D.

Loratadine

Brand Name: Claritin

Purpose: allergies

Carvedilol

Brand Name: Coreg

Purpose: C. H. F. (beta blocker)

Carisoprodol

Brand Name: Soma

Purpose: muscle relaxer

Digoxin

Brand Name: Lanoxin

Purpose: C. H. F. (beta blocker)

Memantine

Brand Name: Namenda

Purpose: alzheimers

Atenolol

Brand Name: Tenormin

Purpose: beta blocker (heart failure, high blood pressure, etc.)

Diazepam

Brand Name: Valium

Purpose: anti anxiety

Oxycodone

Brand Name: OxyContin

Purpose: pain relief

Risedronate

Brand Name: Actonel

Purpose: Osteoporosis (brittle bone)

Folic Acid

Brand Name: Folvite

Purpose: supplement

Losartan + HCTZ

Brand Name: Hyzaar

Purpose: hypertension

Prednisone

Brand Name: Deltasone

Purpose: anti-inflammatory

Prednisolone

Brand Name: Omnipred

Purpose: anti-inflammatory

Alendronate

Brand Name: Fosamax

Purpose: Osteoporosis (brittle bone)

Pantoprazole

Brand Name: Protonix

Purpose: GERD (decrease acid in stomach) (disease)

Tamsulosin

Brand Name: Flomax

Purpose: Freq, urination

Triamterene + HCTZ

Brand Name: Dyazide

Purpose: Diuretic combo

Paroxetine

Brand Name: Paxil

Purpose: anti depressant

Buprenorphine + Naloxone

Brand Name: Suboxone

Purpose: Opiate Addiction

Enalapril

Brand Name: Vasotec

Purpose: ACE inhibitor (lower bp and treat heart failure)

Lovastatin

Brand Name: Mevacor

Purpose: cholesterol

Pioglitazone

Brand Name: Actos

Purpose: diabetes

Pravastatin

Brand Name: Pravachol

Purpose: cholesterol

Fluoxetine

Brand Name: Prozac

Purpose: anti depressant

Insulin Detemir

Brand Name: Levemir

Purpose: long acting insulin

Fluconazole

Brand Name: Diflucan

Purpose: anti fungal

Levofloxacin

Brand Name: Levaquin

Purpose: antibiotic

Rivaroxaban

Brand Name: Xarelto

Purpose: blood thinner

Celecoxib

Brand Name: Celebrex

Purpose: N.S.A.I.D. (nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory) (reduce pain)

Codeine / APAP

Brand Name: Tylenol #2

Purpose: Pain Relief

Mometasone

Brand Name: Nasonex

Purpose: allergies

Ciprofloxacin

Brand Name: Cipro

Purpose: antibiotic

Pregabalin

Brand Name: Lyrica

Purpose: Anti-Convulsant (treat seizures)

Insulin Aspart

Brand Name: Novolog

Purpose: rapid acting insulin

Venlafaxine

Brand Name: Effexor

Purpose: anti depressant

Lorazepam

Brand Name: Ativan

Purpose: anti anxiety

Ezetimibe

Brand Name: Zetia

Purpose: cholesterol

Estrogen

Brand Name: Premarin

Purpose: menopause

Allopurinol

Brand Name: Zyloprim

Purpose: Anti-gout (prevent arthritis)

Penicillin

Brand Name: Pen VK

Purpose: antibitoic

Sitagliptin

Brand Name: Januvia

Purpose: diabetes

Amitriptyline

Brand Name: Elavil

Purpose: anti depressant

Clonidine

Brand Name: CatapresLatanoprost

Purpose: hypertension

Latanoprost

Brand Name: Xalatan

Purpose: Glaucoma (optic nerve (eye) is damaged)

Lisdexamfetamine

Brand Name: Vyvanse

Purpose: A.D.H.D.

Fluticasone + Salmeterol

Brand Name: Advair

Purpose: Asthma/COPD

Budesonide + Formoterol

Brand Name: Symbicort

Purpose: Asthma/COPD

Dexlansoprazole

Brand Name: Dexilant

Purpose: G.E.R.D. (decrease acid in stomach) (disease)

Glyburide

Brand Name: Diabeta

Purpose: diabetes

Olanzapine

Brand Name: Zyprexa

Purpose: anti psychotic

Tolterodine

Brand Name: Detrol

Purpose: overactive bladder

Ranitidine

Brand Name: Zantac

Purpose: GERD (decrease acid in stomach) (disease)

Famotidine

Brand Name: Pepcid

Purpose: GERD (decrease acid in stomach) (disease)

Diltiazem

Brand Name: Cardizem

Purpose: hypertension

Insulin Glargine

Brand Name: Lantus

Purpose: long acting insulin

Lisinopril + HCTZ

Brand Name: Prinizide

Purpose: hypertension