Top 25: Generic Names, Brand Names, & Drug Class

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atorvastatin

atorvastatin

Brand Name: Lipitor Drug Class: HMG-CoA reductase inhibitor (Statin)

levothyroxine

Brand Name(s): Synthroid, Levoxyl, Levothroid Drug Class: Hormone, thyroid

lisinopril

Brand Name(s): Prinivil, Zestril Drug Class: Angiotensin converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitor

metformin

Brand Name(s): Glucophage, Glucophage XR, Glumetza, Fortamet Drug Class: Biguanide

amlodipine

Brand Name: Norvasc Drug Class: Calcium channel blocker (CCB)

metoprolol

Brand Name(s): Lopressor, Toprol-XL Drug Class: Selective beta-adrenergic blocker (B1)

albuterol (inhaled)

Brand Name(s): ProAir HFA, Proventil HFA, Ventolin HFA Drug Class: Beta-2 agonist, inhaled short acting (SABAs)

omeprazole

Brand Name: Prilosec Drug Class: Proton pump inhibitor (PPI)

losartan

Brand Name: Cozaar Drug Class: Angiotensin receptor blocker (ARB)

simvastatin

Brand Name: Zocor Drug Class: HMG-CoA reductase inhibitor (Statin)

gabapentin

Brand Name(s): Neurontin, Horizant Drug Class: Anticonvulsant

hydrocodone + acetaminophen

Brand Name(s): Norco, Lortab Drug Class: Opioid combination, narcotic + non-narcotic

hydrochlorothiazide

Brand Name(s): Microzide, Esidrix Drug Class: Thiazide diuretic

sertraline

Brand Name: Zoloft Drug Class: Selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI)

montelukast

Brand Name: Singulair Drug Class: Leukotriene inhibitor

fluticasone (inhaled)

Brand Name(s): Flovent HFA, Flovent Diskus Drug Class: Corticosteroid, inhaled

amoxicillin

Brand Name(s): Amoxil, Moxatag Drug Class: Penicillin antibiotic (beta-lactam)

furosemide

Brand Name: Lasix Drug Class: Loop diuretic

pantoprazole

Brand Name: Protonix Drug Class: Proton pump inhibitor (PPI)

prednisone

Brand Name(s): Sterapred, Sterapred DS Drug Class: Corticosteroid

escitalopram

Brand Name: Lexapro Drug Class: Selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI)

fluoxetine

Brand Name: Prozac, Prozac Weekly, Sarafem Drug Class: Selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI)

amphetamine + dextroamphetamine

Brand Name(s): Adderall, Adderall XR Drug Class: Norepinephrine-dopamine reuptake inhibitor (NDRI), ADHD stimulant

tramadol

Brand Name(s): ConZip, Qdolo, (Ultram) Drug Class: Opioid agonist

insulin glargine

Brand Name(s): Lantus, Toujeo, Basaglar Drug Class: Insulin (long acting)