Top 200 medications of 2025

Semaglutide

Brand: ozempic

Class: GLP-1 agonist

Indication: type 2 diabetes

Schedule: NCLM

Lisinopril

Brand: Prinivil

Class: ACEi

Contraindication: Pregnancy category D

Indication: antihypertensive

Schedule: NCLM

Atorvastatin

Brand: Lipitor

Class: HMG-CoA reductase inhibitor

Food interaction: grapefruit inhibits metabolism leading to muscle damage

Contraindication: Pregnancy category X

Indication: Cholesterol lowering

Schedule: NCLM

Levothyroxine

Brand: Synthroid, Levoxyl

Class: thyroid hormone

Indication: hypothyroidism

Schedule: NCLM

Metformin

Brand: Glucophage

Class: biguanide

Indication": Diabetes medication

Schedule: NCLM

Amlodipine

Brand: Norvasc

Class: Ca+ channel blocker

Indication: Antihypertensive

Schedule: NCLM

Metoprolol tartrate

Brand: Lopressor

Class: Beta-blocker

Indication: antihypertensive

Schedule: NCLM

Metoprolol succinate ER

Brand: Toprol XL

Class: Beta blocker

Indication: Antihypertensive

Schedule: NCLM

Omeprazole

Brand: Prilosec

Class: PPI

Drug interaction: can reduce effectiveness of clopidogrel

Indication: Acid reflux/GERD

Schedule: OTC and NCLM (strength)

Simvastatin

Brand: Zocor

Class: HMG-CoA reductase inhibitor

Food interaction: grapefruit inhibits metabolism leading to muscle damage

Contraindication: Pregnancy category X

Indication: Cholesterol lowering

Schedule: NCLM

Losartan potassium

Brand: Cozaar

Class: ARB

Indication: Antihypertensive

Schedule: NCLM

Albuterol

Brand: ProAir HFA, Ventolin HFA

Class: Beta agonist

Indication: bronchodilator, asthma

Schedule: NCLM

Gabapentin

Brand: Neurontin

Class: Anticonvulsant

Indication: Neuropathic pain, seizures

Schedule: NCLM, V (some states)

Hydrochlorothiazide

Brand: Microzide

Class: Thiazide diuretic

Drug interaction: Can increase digoxin activity

Indications: Antihypertensives

Schedule: NCLM

Hydrocodone/APAP

Brand: Vicodin, Norco, Lortab

Class: Opioid analgesic combination

Drug interaction: Benzodiazepines can cause respiratory depression

Indication: Pain reliever

Schedule: II

Sertaline

Brand: Zoloft

Class: SSRI

Interactions: Serotonin Syndrome with MAOIs

Indications: Antidepressant

Schedule: NCLM

Fluticasone

Brand: Flonase

Class: Nasal steroid

Indication: Allergic rhinitis

Schedule: OTC and NCLM as generic

Montelukast

Brand: Singulair

Class: Leukotriene modulator

Indication: Asthma treatment

Schedule: NCLM

Furosemide

Brand: Lasix

Class: Loop of Henle diuretic

Drug Interactions: Can increase digoxin activity and increase risk of bleeding with anticoagulants

Indication: Antihypertensive

Schedule: NCLM

Amoxicillin

Brand: Amoxil

Class: Penicillin Antibiotic

Drug interactions: reduce effectiveness of birth control, increased risk of bleeding with anticoagulants

Indication: Bacterial infection

Schedule: NCLM

Pantoprazole Sodium

Brand: Protonix

Class: PPI

Drug Interaction: can reduce effectiveness of clopidogrel

Indication: Acid-reflux/GERD

Schedule: NCLM

Acetaminophen

Brand: Tylenol

Class: Anti-pyretic, analgesic

Indication: Pain relief

Schedule: NCLM

Citalopram

Brand: Celexa

Class: SSRI

Interaction: Serotonin syndrome with MAOIs

Indication: Antidepressant

Schedule: NCLM

Mixed Amphetamine salts

Brand: Adderall

Class: Stimulant

Indication: ADHD

Schedule: II

Ibuprofen

Brand: Motrin

Class: NSAID

Drug interactions: Can lead to higher lithium and methotrexate levels

Interaction: Increased risk of bleeding with Coumadin

Contraindication: Pregnancy Category X

Indication: Pain/inflammation relief

Schedule: OTC and NCLM (strength)

Carvedilol

Brand: Coreg

Class: Beta blocker

Indication: Antihypertensives

Schedule: NCLM

Trazodone

Brand: Desyrel

Class: Antidepressant

Interactions: Serotonin syndrome with MAOIs

Indication: Antidepressant, sleep

Schedule: NCLM

Fluoxetine

Brand: Prozac

Class: SSRI

Indication: Antidepressant

Schedule: NCLM

Tramadol

Brand: Ultram

Class: Opioid analgesic

Drug interaction: Benzodiazepines can cause respiratory depression

Indication: Pain relief

Schedule: IV

Rosuvastatin

Brand: Crestor

Class: HMG-CoA reductase inhibitor

Food interaction: Grapefruit inhibits metabolism leading to muscle damage

Contraindication: Pregnancy Category X

Indication: Cholesterol Lowering

Schedule: NCLM

Insulin Glargine

Brand: Lantus

Class: Long-acting insulin

Indication: Diabetes agent

Schedule: NCLM

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Clopidogrel

Brand: Plavix

Class: P2Y12 inhibitor, anti-platelet

Drug interaction: PPIs can reduce effectiveness

Indication: Clot prevention

Schedule: NCLM

Venlafaxine

Brand: Effexor

Class: SNRI

Interaction: Serotonin syndrome with MAOIs

Indication: Antidepressant

Schedule: NCLM

Clonazepam

Brand: Klonopin

Class: Benzodiazepine

Interaction: Opioids can cause respiratory depression

Contraindication: Pregnancy Category D

Indication: Anxiety, Sedative

Schedule: IV

Propranolol

Brand: Inderal

Class: Beta blocker

Indication: Antihypertensive

Schedule: NCLM

Zolpidem Tartrate

Brand: Ambien

Class: Sedative

Indication: Sleep

Schedule: IV

Tamsulosin

Brand: Flomax

Class: Alpha blocker

Indication: Enlarged prostate

Schedule: NCLM

Aspirin

Brand: Bayer

Class: NSAID, Anti-platelet

Drug interactions: can lead to higher lithium and methotrexate levels

Interaction: increased risk of bleeding with coumadin

Indication: Pain relief, clot prevention

Schedule: OTC

Atenolol

Brand: Tenormin

Class: Beta blocker

Indication: Antihypertensive

Schedule: NCLM

Cyclobenzaprine

Brand: Flexeril

Class: Muscle relaxer

Indication: Pain relief

Schedule: NCLM

Oxycodone

Brand: OxyContin

Class: Opioid analgesic

Drug interaction: Benzodiazepines can cause respiratory depression

Indication: Pain relief

Schedule: II

Potassium

Brand: Klor-con

Class: Electrolyte

Indication: Electrolyte

Schedule: NCLM

Lisinopril/HCTZ

Brand: Zestoretic

Class: ACEi/Thiazide diuretic

Drug interaction: can increase digoxin activity

Contraindication: Pregnancy category D

Indication: Antihypertensives

Schedule: NCLM

Ethinyl Estradiol/Norethindrone

Brand: Gildess, Junel, Loestrin, Microgestin

Class: Oral contraceptive

Contraindication: Pregnancy category X

Indication: Pregnancy prevention, hormone regulation

Schedule: NCLM

Meloxicam

Brand: Mobic

Class: NSAID

Drug interactions: Can lead to higher lithium and methotrexate levels

Interaction: Increased risk of bleeding with coumadin

Indication: Pain/inflammation relief

Schedule: NCLM

Warfarin

Brand: Coumadin

Class; vitamin K antagonist

Drug interactions: NSAIDS, Antibiotics, Fish oil, coenzyme 10, garlic supplements, glinko biloba, vitamin K

Side effects: Excessive bruising/bleeding

Contraindication: Pregnancy category X

Indication: anticoagulation, blood thinner

Schedule: NCLM

Glipizide

Brand: Glucotrol

Class: Sulfonylurea

Indication: Diabetes agent

Schedule: NCLM

Allopurinol

Brand: Zyloprim

Class: Xanthine Oxidase Inhibitor

Indication: Gout treatment

Schedule: NCLM

Azithromycin

Brand: Zithromax

Class; Macrolide antibiotic

Drug interactions: Reduce effectiveness of birth control, and increased risk of bleeding with anticoagulants

Indication: Bacterial infection

Schedule: NCLM

Duloxetine

Brand: Cymbalta

Class: SNRI

Interactions: Serotonin syndrome with MAOIs

Indication: Antidepressant

Schedule: NCLM

Ergocalciferol

Brand: Deltalin

Class: Vitamin D supplement

Indication: Vitamin D supplement

Schedule: NCLM

Metronidazole

Brand: Flagyl

Class: Antibiotic

Drug interactions: Reduce effectiveness of birth control, increased risk of bleeding with anticoagulants

Indication: bacterial infection

Schedule: NCLM

Methylphenidate

Brand: Ritalin, Concerta

Class: Stimulant

Indication: ADHD

Schedule II

Insulin Aspart

Brand: Novolog

Class; Rapid acting insulin

Indication: Diabetes agent

Schedule: NCLM
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Loratadine

Brand: Claritin

Class: H1RA, anti histamine

Indication: Allergies

Schedule: NCLM

Lorazepam

Brand: Ativan

Class: Benzodiazepine

Drug interaction: Opioids can cause respiratory depression

Contraindication: Pregnancy Category D

Indication: Anxiety, Sedative

Schedule: IV

Ethinyl Estradiol/Norgestimate

Brand: Ortho tri-cyclen

Class: Oral contraceptive

Contraindication: Pregnancy Category X

Indication: Pregnancy prevention, hormone regulation

Schedule: NCLM

Lamotrigine

Brand: Lamictal

Class: Anticonvulsant

Indication: Seizure prevention

Schedule: NCLM

Estradiol

Brand: Estrace

Class; Female hormone

Indication: Hormone supplement

Schedule: NCLM

Glimepiride

Brand: Amaryl

Class: Sulfonylurea

Indication: Diabetes Agent

Schedule: NCLM

Fluticasone/Salmeterol

Brand: Advair Diskus

Class: Inhaled corticosteroid/long acting beta-agonist

Indication: Asthma treatment

Schedule: NCLM

Folic Acid

Brand: Folate

Class: Vitamin Supplement

Indication: Vitamin Supplement

Schedule: NCLM

Donepezil

Brand: Aricept

Class: Cholinesterase inhibitor

Indication: Alzheimer’s

Schedule: NCLM

Cetirizine

Brand: Zyrtec

Class: H1RA, anti histamine

Indication: Allergies

Schedule: OTC

Sumatiptan

Brand: Imitrex

Class: 5HT1 agonist

Indication: Migraine treatment

Schedule:NCLM

Hydroxychloroquine

Brand: Plaquenil

Class: Anti-malarial

Indication: anti malaria, rheumatoid arthritis, lupus

Schedule: NCLM

Losartan/Hydrochlorothiazide

Brand: Hyzaar

Class: ARB/Thiazide diuretic

Drug interaction: can increase digoxin activity

Indication: Antihypertensive

Schedule: NCLM

Ethinyl Estradiol/Drosperinone

Brand: Yaz, Yazmin, Gianvi, Nikk

Class: Oral contraceptive

Contraindication: Pregnancy category X

Indication: Pregnancy prevention, Hormone regulation

Schedule: NCLM

Ramipril

Brand: Altace

Class: ACEi

Contraindication: Pregnancy category D

Indication: Antihypertensive

Schedule: NCLM

Paroxetine

Brand: Paxil

Class: SSRI

Interaction: Serotonin syndrome with MAOIs

Indication: Antidepressant

Schedule: NCLM

Hydroxyzine

Brand: Atarax, Vistaril

Class: H1RA, anti histamine

Indication: allergies

Schedule: NCLM

Prednisolone

Brand: OraPred

Class: Corticosteroid

Indication: Anti-inflammatory

Schedule: NCLM

Spironolactone

Brand: Aldactone

Class: K+ sparing diuretic

Drug interaction: can increase digoxin activity

Indication: Antihypertensive

Schedule: NCLM

Oxybutynin

Brand: Ditropan

Class: anticholinergic

Indication: Overactive bladder

Schedule: NCLM

Thyroid extract

Brand: Armour thyroid

Class: thyroid hormone

Indication: hypothyroidism

Schedule: NCLM

Fenofibrate

Brand: Tricor

Class: fibric acid derivative

Indication: Cholesterol lowering

Schedule: NCLM

Triamterene/HCTZ

Brand: Dyazide, Maxzide

Class: K+ sparing diuretic/thiazide

Drug interaction: can increase digoxin activity

Indication: antihypertensive

Schedule: NCLM

Guanfacine

Brand: tenex

class: Alpha 2 agonist

Indication: ADHD, antihypertensive

Schedule: NCLM

Cephalexin

Brand: Keflex

Class: Cephalosporin antibiotic

Drug interactions: reduce effectiveness of birth control, increased risk of bleeding with anticoagulants

Indication: bacterial infection

Schedule: NCLM

Naproxen

Brand: aleve

Class: NSAID

Drug interactions: can lead to higher lithium/methotrexate levels

Interaction: increased risk of bleeding with coumadin

Indication: pain/inflammation relief

Schedule: OTC and NCLM (strength)

Testosterone

Brand: AndroGel

Class: Male hormone therapy

Indication: Hormone therapy

Schedule: III

Pregabalin

Brand: Lyrica

Class: Anticonvulsant

Indication: Neuropathic pain, Seizures

Schedule: V

Triamcinolone

Brand: Kenalog

Class: corticosteroid

Indication: Anti inflammatory

Schedule: NCLM

Valsartan/HCTZ

Brand: Diovan HCT

Class: ARB/Thiazide diuretic

Drug interaction: can increase digoxin activity

Schedule: NCLM

Insulin regular

Brand: Humulin R, Novolin R

Class: short acting insulin

Indication: Diabetes agent

Schedule: NCLM
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Benazepril

Brand: Lotensin

Class: ACEi

Contraindication: Pregnancy category D

Indication: Antihypertensive

Schedule: NCLM

Diazepam

Brand: Valium

Class: Benzodiazepine

Drug interactions: Opioids can cause respiratory depression

Contraindication: Pregnancy category D

Indication: Sedative, anti anxiety

Schedule: IV

Budesonide/Formoterol

Brand: Symbicort

Class: Inhaled corticosteroid/long acting beta agonist

Indication: asthma treatment

Schedule: NCLM

Hydralazine

Brand: Apresoline

Class: Vasodilator

Indication: Angina, Heart failure

Schedule: NCLM

Ethinyl Estradiol/Levonorgestrel

Brand: Amethia, amethyst

Class: oral contraceptive

Contraindication: Pregnancy category C

Indication: Pregnancy prevention, hormone regulation

Schedule: NCLM

Diltiazem

Brand: Cardizem

Class: Ca+ channel blocker

Indication: antihypertensive

Schedule: NCLM

Celecoxib

Brand: Celebrex

Class: COX-2 selective NSAID

Drug Interactions: can lead to higher lithium/methotrexate levels, increased risk of bleeding with coumadin

Indication: Pain/inflammation relief

Schedule: NCLM

Clindamycin

Brand: Cleocin

Class: Lincomycin antibiotic

Drug interactions: reduce effectiveness of birth control, increased risk of bleeding with anticoagulants

Indication: Bacterial infection

Schedule: NCLM

Ciprofloxacin

Brand: Cipro

Class: Fluoroquinolone antibiotic

Drug interaction: increased risk of bleeding with anticoagulants

Indication: Bacterial infection

Schedule: NCLM

Gemfibrozil

Brand: Lopid

Class: Fibrate Derivative

Indication: Cholesterol lowering

Schedule: NCLM

Topiramate

Brand: topamax

Class; anticonvulsant

Indications: Seizures, migraines

Schedule: NCLM

Ropinirole

Brand: Requip

Class: Dopamine agonist

Indication: Parkinson’s treatment

Schedule: NCLM

Metformin/Sitagliptin

Brand: Janumet

Class; Biguanide/DPP-4 inhibitor

Indication: Diabetes agent

Schedule: NCLM

Bacitracin/Neomycin/Polymyxin B

Brand: neosporin

Class: triple antibiotic

Drug interaction: increased risk of bleeding with anticoagulants

Indication: Bacterial infection

Schedule: OTC

Rivaroxaban

Brand: Xarelto

Class: Factor Xa inhibitor

Drug interactions: increased risk of bleeding with NSAIDs and antibiotics

Interactions: excessive bruising/bleeding

Indication: anticoagulant, blood thinner

Schedule: NCLM