PharmTech Top 50 Drugs (Brand, Generic, Classification, Use)

ProAir HFA, Proventil

HFA, Ventolin HFA

albulterol

Beta-2 agonists

Bronchospasms

Zoloft

setraline

Selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI)

Depression, obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), panic disorder

Cozaar

losartan

Angiotensin II receptor blocker (ARB)

Hypertension (HTN), diabetic nephropathy, stroke prevention

Lasix

furosemide

Loop diuretic

Ederna, pulmonary edema, hypertension (HTN)

Zithromax

azithromycin

Macrolide

Bacterial infection

Tylenol

acetaminophen

central acting nonopioid

analgesic and antipyretic

Tenormin

atenolol

Beta-blocker

Hypertenshion, angina, migraine headache prophylaxis

Humulin N

insulin NPH

Insulin

Diabetes mellitus

Flovent HFA

fluticasone

Corticosteroid

Asthma

Zestril or Prinivil

Lisinopril

ACE inhibitor

Hypertension, congestive heart failure (CHF), acute myocardial infarction

Synthroid

levothyroxine

Thyroid

Hypothyroidism

Glucophage

metformin

Biguanide

Diabetes melltius type 2

Zocor

simvastatin

HMG-CoA reductase inhibitor

Hypercholesterolemia

Lipitor

atorvastatin

HMG-CoA reductase inhibitor

Hypercholesterolemia

Lopressor

metoprolol tartrate

Beta-blocker

Hypertension, angina, myocardial infarction (MI)

Nexium

esomeprazole

Proton pump inhibitor (PPI)

Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD)

Vicodin

hydrocodone/acetaminophen

Opioid combination

Pain

Norvasc

amlodipine besylate

Calcium channel blocker (CCB)

Hypertension, coronary artery disease

Microzide

hydrochlorothiazide

Thiazide diuretic

Hypertension, peripheral edema

Neurontin

gabapentin

Neurologic

Partial seizures, neuralgia, neuropathic pain

Celexa

citalopram

Selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI)

Depression, obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD)

Pravachol

pravastatin

HMG-CoA reductase inhibitor

Hypercholesterolemia

Xanax

alprazolam

Benzodiazepine

Anxiety, panic disorder

Klor-Con, Klor-Con M, or Micro K

potassium chloride

Electroylte

Potassium supplement

Amoxil, Moxatag

amoxicillin

Penicillin

Bacterial infection

Ultram

tramadol

Opioid

Pain

Singulair

montelukast

Leukotriene receptor antagonist

Bronchospasms, allergic rhinitis

Trazodone Hydrochloride

trazodone

Other antidepressant

Major depressive disorder, insomnia

Welbutrin XL

bubropion

Other antidepressant

Depression, ADHD

Crestor

rosuvastatin

HMG-CoA reductase inhibitor

Hypercholesterolemia

Coreg

carvedilol

Selective alpha- and nonselective beta blocker

Hypertension (HTN), congestive heart failure (CHF), cardiovascular event prevention

Deltasone

prednisone

Corticosteroid

Corticosteroid-responsive conditions, adrenal insuffiency

Advil, Motrin

ibuprofen

NSAID

Osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthriis, dysmenorrhea, mild-moderate pain

Prozac

fluoxetine

Selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI)

Depression, OCD, bulima nervosa, panic disorder

Coumadin

warfarin

Vitamin K antagonist

Anticoagulant

Plavix

clopidogrel

Antiplatelet

Thrombotic event prevention, acute coronary prevention

Zestoretic

hydrochlorothiazide/lisinopril

Thiazide/angiotensin converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitor

Hypertension

Protonix

pantoprazole

Proton pump inhibitor (PPI)

Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD)

Ambien

zolpidem

Gamma-aminobutyric acid-ergic agonist

Insomnia

Mobic

meloxicam

Nonsteroidal antiinflammatory drug (NSAID)

Osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis

Klonopin

clonazepam

Benzodiazepine

Seizure disorder, panic disorder, anxiety

DiaBeta

glyburide

Sulfonylurea

Diabetes mellitus type 2

Flexeril

cyclobenzapine

Muscle relaxant

Muscle spasms, fibromyalgia

Lantus

insulin glargine

Insulin

Diabetes mellitus type 1, diabetes mellitus type 2

Lexapro

escitalopram

Selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI)

Depression, anxiety

Trinessa or Tri-Sprintec

norgestimate/ethinyl esetradiol

Triphasic oral contraceptive

Contraception

Effexor XR

venlafaxine

Serotonin and norepinephrine reuptake inhibitors (SNRI)

Depression, anxiety disdrer, panic disorder

Advair Diskus/ Advair HFA

fluticasone/salmeterol

Beta2-Agonist-corticosteroid

Asthma, chronic obstructive pulmonary disorder (COPD)

Zantac

ranitidine

H2 blocker

GERD, duodenal ulcer, gastric ulcer

Tricor

fenofibrate

Fibrate

Hypercholesterolemia