Top Drugs To Know

according to learnrx

Simvastatin (Zocor®)

treat high cholesterol and triglyceride (fat) levels in the blood

Levothryroxine (Synthroid®)

treat hypothyroidism

Amoxicillin (Amoxil®)

treat bacterial infections in many different parts of the body

Escitalopram (Lexapro®)

treat depression and generalized anxiety disorder

Azithromycin (Zithromax®)

certain bacterial infections in many different parts of the body

Hydrocodone & Acetaminophen (Vicodin®)

relieve pain severe enough to require opioid treatment and when other pain medicines did not work well enough or cannot be tolerated

Lamotrigine (Lamictal®)

help control certain types of seizures

Clozapine (Clozaril®)

schizophrenia

Lisinopril (Prinivil®)

hypertension

Hydrochlorothiazide (Microzide®)

hypertension & edema

Vardenafil (Levitra®)

erectile dysfunction (sexual impotence)

Amlodipine (Norvasc®)

hypertension (Ca blocker) & chest pain

Alprazolam (Xanax®)

Anxiety & panic disorder

Metformin (Glucophage®)

high blood sugar levels by diabetes mellitus

Atorvastatin (Lipitor®)

lower cholesterol and triglyceride (fats) levels in the blood

Furosemide (Lasix®)

edema & hypertension

Ciprofloxacin (Cipro®)

treat bacterial infections in many different parts of the body

• some variations only used to treat UTIs

Valganciclovir (Valcyte®)

Cytomegalovirus (CMV) retinitis caused by AIDS

Omeprazole (Prilosec®)

certain conditions where there is too much acid in the stomach

Heparin (Heparin®)

anticoagulant

Ondansetron (Zofran®)

prevent nausea and vomiting that is caused by cancer medicines

Fluconazole (Diflucan®)

serious fungal or yeast infections

Atenolol (Tenormin®)

hypertension & angina

Montelukast (Singulair®)

treat and prevent asthma

Fluticasone Propionate (Flonase Nasal Spray®)

sneezing, itchy or runny nose, or other symptoms caused by hay fever

Allopurinol (Zyloprim®)

prevent or lower high uric acid levels in the blood

Alendronate (Fosamax®)

prevent and treat osteoporosis

Famotidine (Pepcid®)

stomach ulcers, erosive esophagitis, and gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD)

Cefdinir (Omnicef®)

treat bacterial infections in many different parts of the body

Ethinylestradiol/Drospirenone (Yaz®)

birth control, treat premenstrual dysphoric disorder, & acne (ages 14+)

Hydralazine (Apresoline®)

treat hypertension

Benztropine (Cogentin®)

treat Parkinson's disease.

Hydrocodonechlorpheniramine (Tussionex®)

treat cough and respiratory symptoms associated with a cold or allergy

Paroxetine (Paxil®)

treat depression, obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), panic disorder, generalized anxiety disorder (GAD), social anxiety disorder (also known as social phobia), premenstrual dysphoric disorder (PMDD), and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD)

Lorazepam (Ativan®)

treat anxiety disorders

Phenazopyridine (Pyridium®)

relieve the pain, burning, and discomfort caused by infection or irritation of the urinary tract (not a cure)

Hyrdoxychloroquine (Plaquenil®)

treat malaria

Ezetimibe (Zetia®)

treat high cholesterol and triglyceride (fats) levels in the blood, in patients with heterozygous familial hypercholesterolemia (HeFH), homozygous familial hypercholesterolemia (HoFH), or homozygous familial sitosterolemia

Lidocaine (Lidoderm®)

used on different parts of the body to cause numbness or loss of feeling for patients having certain medical procedures

Raloxifene (Evista®)

prevent and treat osteoporosis

Phentoin (Dilatin®)

control seizures

Omega-3 Fatty Acids (Lovaza®)

control high cholesterol

Tizanidine (Zanaflex®)

help relax certain muscles in your body (from cramping, spasms, tightness)

Terazosin (Hytrin®)

treat hypertension & treat men who have symptoms of an enlarged prostate gland

Ramipril (Altace®)

treat hypertension

Pravastatin (Pravachol®)

used together with a proper diet to lower cholesterol and triglycerides (fat) in the blood

Risperidone (Risperdal®)

antipsychotic (schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, or irritability associated with autistic disorder)

Eszopiclone (Lunesta®)

treat insomnia

Celecoxib (Celebrex®)

treat mild to moderate pain and help relieve symptoms of arthritis

Conjugated Estrogen (Premarin®)

menopause

Moxifloxacin (Avelox®)

antibiotic

Donepezil (Aricept®)

treat dementia

Nitrofurantoin (Macrobid®/Macrodantin®)

treat urinary tract infections

Fentanyl (Duragestic Skin Patch®)

treat severe pain, including acute pain following surgery

Isosorbide Mononitrate (Imdur®)

prevent angina

Fluoxetine (Prozac®)

antidepressant (depression, obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), bulimia nervosa, premenstrual dysphoric disorder (PMDD), and panic disorder)

Buprenorphine Naloxone (Suboxone®)

tread opioid addiciton

Lisdexamfetamine (Vyvanse®)

treat attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) & moderate to severe binge eating disorder (BED)

Nortriptyline (Pamelor®)

antidepressant

Insulin Lispro (HumaLOG®)

treat diabetes mellitus

Divalproex Sodium (Depakote®)

treat certain types of seizures (epilepsy)

Dicyclomine (Bentyl®)

treat IBS

Sumatriptan (Imitrex®)

treat migraines

Pantoprazole (Protonix®)

treat certain conditions in which there is too much acid in the stomach (GERD)

Metoprolol Tortrate (Lopressor®)

treat hypertension

Dextromethorphan-Guaifenesin (Robitussin DM®)

treats flu and cold (cough)

Diazepam (Valium®)

relieve symptoms of anxiety and alcohol withdrawal

Sildenafil (Viagra®)

treat erectile dysfunction

Mupirocin (Bactroban®)

topical antibiotic

Sitagliptin (Januvia®)

treat high blood sugar levels caused by type 2 diabetes

Metoclopramide (Reglan®)

treat the symptoms of slow stomach emptying (gastroparesis) in patients with diabetes

Nabumetone (Relafen®)

treat mild to moderate pain and help relieve symptoms of arthritis

Cephalexin (Keflex®)

antibiotic

Venlafaxine (Effexor®)

antidepressant

Ibandronate (Boniva®)

osteoporsis

Latanoprost (Xalatan®)

treat glaucoma

Senna (Ex-Lax®/Senna-Lax®)

relieve occasional constipation

Insulin Aspart (Novolog®)

treats diabetes mellitus

Aspirin (Bayer®)

lower risk of heart attack in patients with chronic coronary artery disease

Baclofen (Lioresal®)

muscle relaxer 

Metronidazole (Flagyl®)

antibiotic

Levetiracetom (Keppra®)

control seizures

Colchicine (Colcrys®)

prevent or treat attacks of gout

Olonzapine (Zyprexa®)

treat schizophrenia

Dutasteride (Avodart®)

treat men who have symptoms of an enlarged prostate gland

Fenofibrate (TriCor®)

reduce and treat high cholesterol and triglyceride (fat-like substances) levels in the blood

Doxazosin (Cordura®)

treat hypertension

Naproxen (Aleve®)

treat pain

Spironolactone (Aldactone®)

treat hypertension & heart failure

Memantine (Namenda®)

treat Alzheimer’s disease

Levofloxacin (Levaquin®)

antibiotic

Methadone (Methadose®)

treat moderate to severe pain

Enalapril (Vasotec®)

treat hypertension

Oseltamivir (Tamiflu®)

treat infections caused by viruses

Ropinirole (Requip®)

treat Parkinson's disease

Penicillin (PenVK®/PenV®)

antibiotic

Atomoxetine (Strattera®)

treat ADHD

Zolpidem (Ambien®)

treat insomnia 

Salmeterol Fluticasone (Advair®)

control the symptoms of asthma and improve breathing

Imipramine (Tofranil®)

antidepressant