Top 200 Drugs (101-200)

101. enalapril

Brand: Vasotec

Class: ACEI, antihypertensive

Indications: heart failure, hypertension, kidney disease (nondiabetic)

102. benazepril

Brand: Lotensin

Class: ACEI, antihypertensive

Indication: hypertension

103. irbesartan

Brand: Avapro

Class: angiotensin II receptor antagonist

Indications: diabetic nephropathy, hypertension

104. olmesartan

Brand: Benicar

Class: angiotensin II receptor antagonist

Indication: hypertension

105. hydrochlorothiazide/triamterene

Brand: Dyazide, Maxzide

Class: diuretic

Indications: water retention, hypertension

106. nifedipine

Brand: Adalat CC, Procardia XL

Class: dihydropyridine calcium channel blocker

Indications: hypertension, stable chronic angina, variant angina

107. bisoprolol

Brand: Zebeta

Class: cardioselective beta-adrenergic blocker

Indication: hypertension

108. propranolol

Brand: Inderal (LA/XL)

Class: beta-adrenergic blocker, nonselective

Indications: angina pectoris (chronic), cardiac dysrhythmia, hypertension, migraine, prophylaxis

109. sacubitril/valsartan

Brand: Entresto

Class: neprilysin inhibitor, angiotensin II receptor antagonist

Indication: heart failure with reduced ejection fraction

110. torsemide

Brand: Demadex, Soaanz

Class: loop diuretic

Indication: edema related to heart failure, hepatic cirrhosis

111. bumetanide

Brand: Bumex

Class: loop diuretic

Indications: fluid retention (edema), congestive heart failure, liver disease, kidney disease

112. amiodarone

Brand: Cordarone, Pacerone

Class: antiarrythmic

Indication: secondary prophylaxis of ventricular arrythmias

113. nitroglycerin

Brand: Minitran, Nitro-Dur, Nitrostat

Class: nitrate

Indications: angina, prophylaxis, anal fissure (chronic)

114. dabigatran

Brand: Pradaxa

Class: direct oral anticoagulant (DOAC)

Indications: treatment & prevention of initial or recurrent DVT & PE, prevention of stroke & systemic embolism, prevention of deep venous thromboembolism & PE

115. enoxaparin

Brand: Lovenox

Class: anticoagulant, low-molecular-weight heparin

Indications: DVT prophylaxis/treatment, acute ST-segment elevation AMI, unstable angina & non-Q-wave AMI

116. pravastatin

Brand: Pravachol

Class: HMG-CoA reductase inhibitor

Indications: cerebrovascular accident, coronary arteriosclerosis, familial hypercholesterolemia, hyperlipidemia

117. lovastatin

Brand: Altoprev

Class: HMG-CoA reductase inhibitor

Indications: coronary arteriosclerosis, familial hypercholesterolemia, hyperlipidemia, prevention of cardiovascular disease.

118. gemfibrozil

Brand: Lopid

Class: antihyperlipidemic, fibric acid

Indications: coronary anteriosclerosis, prophylaxis-familial combined hyperlipidemia, familial type V hyperlipoproteinemia-Fredrickson type IV hyperlipoproteinemiaUsed to lower triglyceride levels and increase HDL cholesterol.

119. niacin

Brand: Niaspan, Slo-Niacin

Class: antihyperlipidemic

Indication: dyslipidemia

120. dulaglutide

Brand: Trulicity

Class: antidiabetic agent, GLP-1 receptor agonist

Indication: diabetes mellitus type 2

121. exenatide

Brand: Byetta, Bydureon

Class: GLP-1 receptor agonist

Indication: diabetes mellitus type 2

122. semaglutide

Brand: Ozempic, Rybelsus, Wegovy

Class: GLP-1 receptor agonist

Indication diabete mellitus type 2

123. phenazopyridine

Brand: Pyridium

Class: urinary tract analgesic

Indication: dysuria (pain, burning, other discomforts of lower urinary tract)

124. dapagliflozin

Brand: Farxiga

Class: antidiabetic agent, SGLT2 inhibitor

Indications: diabetes mellitus type 2, heart failure with reduced ejection fraction, chronic kidney disease

125. pioglitazone

Brand: Actos

Class: thiazolidinedione antidiabetic

Indication: diabetes mellitus type 2

126. insulin detemir

Brand: Levemir (FlexTouch)

Class: insulin analog

Indication: diabetes mellitus

127. insulin aspart

Brand: Novolog (FlexPen, Echo, FlexTouch), Fiasp

Class: insulin

Indication: diabetes mellitus

128. glyburide

Brand: Diabeta, Glynase (PresTab)

Class: sulfonylurea

Indication: diabetes mellitus type 2

129. terazosin

Brand: Hytrin

Class: alpha1-adrenergic blocker

Indications: benign prostatic hyperplasia, hypertension

130. doxazosin

Brand: Cardura (XL)

Class: alpha1-adrenergic blocker

Indications: benign prostatic hyperplasia, hypertension

131. dutasteride

Brand: Avodart

Class: 5alpha-reductase inhibitor

Indication: benign prostatic hyperplasia

132. solifenacin

Brand: Vesicare, Vesicare LS

Class: urinary antispasmodic, anticholinergic agent

Indications: overactive bladder, neurogenic detrusor overactivity

133. mirabegron

Brand: Myrbetriq

Class: beta-3 agonist

Indications: overactive bladder, neurogenic detrusor overactivity

134. tadalafil

Brand: Cialis, Adcirca

Class: erectile dysfunction agent, pulmonary HTN agent

Indications: erectile dysfunction, benign prostatic hyperplasia, pulmonary HTN

135. memantine

Brand: Namenda

Class: N-methyl-D-aspartate (NMDA) receptor antagonist

Indication: Alzheimer’s disease

136. donepezil

Brand: Aricept

Class: central cholinesterase inhibitor

Indications: Alzheimer’s disease, dementia

137. olanzapine

Brand: Zyprexa

Class: thienobenzodiazepine, atypical antipsychotic

Indications: bipolar disorder, acute mixed or manic episodes, maintenance therapy; schizophrenia; depression (treatment resistant in combination with fluoxetine)

138. risperidone

Brand: Risperdal

Class: benzisoxazole, antipsychotic

Indications: autistic disorder (irritability), acute manic or mixed episodes of bipolar I disorder, schizophrenia

139. haloperidol

Brand: Haldol, Haldol Decanoate/LA, Peridol

Class: conventional antipsychotics

Indications: schizophrenia, Tourette’s syndrome, hyperactive/problematic behavior

140. benztropine

Brand: Cogentin

Class: antiparkinsonian, anticholinergic

Indications: extrapyramidal disease (medication-induced movement disorder), Parkinsonism

141. paroxetine

Brand: Paxil (CR)

Class: SSRI antidepressant

Indications: depression, generalized anxiety disorder, social anxiety disorder, OCD, panic disorder, post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), premenstrual syndrome, vasomotor symptoms of menopause

142. desvenlafaxine

Brand: Pristiq, Khedezla

Class: serotonin/norepinephrine reuptake inhibitor

Indication: depression

143. nortriptyline

Brand: Pamelor

Class: tricyclic antidepressant

Indication: depression

144. mirtazapine

Brand: Remeron

Class: tetracyclic antidepressant

Indication: depression

145. diazepam

Brand: Valium

Class: benzodiazepine, CIV

Indications: substance abuse withdrawal syndrome, anxiety, seizure (adjunct)

146. lorazepam

Brand: Ativan

Class: benzodiazepine, short or immediate acting, CIV

Indications: anxiety, insomnia (due to anxiety or situational stress)

147. temazepam

Brand: Restoril

Class: benzodiazepine, CIV

Indication: insomnia

148. divalproex

Brand: Depakote

Class: anticonvulsant

Indications: absence seizure (simple & complex), complex partial epileptic seizure, manic bipolar disorder, migraine prophylaxis

149. carbamazepine

Brand: Tegretol

Class: anticonvulsant

Indications: focal & generalized onset seizures, neuropathic pain

150. phenytoin

Brand: Dilantin

Class: hydantoin anticonvulsant

Indication: seizure (general tonic-clonic, complex partial, or following neurosurgery, treatment, and prophylaxis)

151. ropinirole

Brand: Requip (XL)

Class: dopamine agonist

Indications: Parkinson’s disease, restless leg syndrome

152. pramipexole

Brand: Mirapex (ER)

Class: dopamine agonist, antiparkinsonian

Indications: Parkinson’s disease, restless leg syndrome

153. atomoxetine

Brand: Strattera

Class: norepinephrine reuptake inhibitor, CNS stimulant

Indication: ADHD

154. dexmethylphenidate

Brand: Focalin

Class: CNS stimulant, CII

Indication: ADHD

155. baclofen

Brand: Lioresal, Ozobax, Fleqsuvy

Class: centrally acting skeletal muscle relaxant

Indication: spasticity

156. methocarbamol

Brand: Robaxin

Class: centrally acting skeletal muscle relaxant

Indication: musculoskeletal pain or spasm

157. tizanidine

Brand: Zanaflex

Class: centrally acting skeletal muscle relaxant, alpha2-agonist

Indication: muscle spasticity

158. fentanyl

Brand: Duragesic, Ionsys, Actiq

Class: opioid analgesic, CII

Indications: chronic pain, chronic cancer pain

159. acetaminophen/codeine

Brand: Tylenol with Codeine

Class: opioid, CII

Indication: pain

160. buprenorphine/naloxone

Brand: Suboxone, Zubsolv

Class: opioid partial agonist & antagonist combination, CIII

Indication: opioid use disorder

161. metoclopramide

Brand: Reglan

Class: dopamine antagonist

Indications: diabetic gastroparesis, gastroesophageal reflux disease

162. dicyclomine

Brand: Bentyl

Class: antimuscarinic

Indication: irritable bowel syndrome

163. promethazine

Brand: Phenergan

Class: phenothiazine antihistamine

Indication: nausea & vomiting

164. phentermine

Brand: Adipex-P, Lomaira

Class: centrally acting appetite suppressant, CIV

Indication: obesity

165. polyethylene glycol 3350

Brand: MiraLax, Golytely, NuLytely, MoviPrep, Plenvu

Class: hyperosmotic laxative

Indications: colonoscopy or barium enema preparation, constipation

166. esomeprazole

Brand: Nexium

Class: proton pump inhibitor

Indications: Helicobacter pylori GI infection, erosive esophagitis (GERD or heartburn treatment), prevention of NSAID-induced gastropathy, Zollinger-Ellison syndrome

167. lansoprazole

Brand: Prevacid

Class: proton pump inhibitor

Indications: duodenal ulcer disease, gastric ulcer disease, H. pylori GI tract infection, erosive esophagitis (GERD), Zollinger-Ellison syndrome

168. methotrexate

Brand: Trexall

Class: antimetabolite

Indications: non-Hodgkin lymphoma, psoriasis (severe), rheumatoid arthritis (severe), juvenile rheumatoid arthritis

169. hydroxychloroquine

Brand: Plaquenil

Class: aminoquinoline

Indications: lupus erythomatosus, malaria, rheumatoid arthritis

170. celecoxib

Brand: Celebrex

Class: cyclooxygenase-2 inhibitor

Indications: osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, ankylosing spondylitis, acute pain primary dysmenorrhea

171. methylprednisolone

Brand: Medrol

Class: adrenal corticosteroid

Indications: allergic states, dermatologic diseases, endocrine disorders, GI diseases, hematologic disorders, neoplastic diseases, nervous system, renal diseases, respiratory diseases, rheumatic disorders

172. prednisolone

Brand: Millipred

Class: adrenal corticosteroid

Indications: allergic states, dermatologic diseases, endocrine disorders, GI diseases, hematologic disorders, neoplastic diseases, nervous system, renal diseases, respiratory diseases, rheumatic disorders

173. hydrocortisone

Brand: Hydrocort

Class: topical corticosteroid

Indication: skin disorders, corticosteroid responsive

174. triamcinolone topical

Brand: Cinolar, Kenalog, Triderm

Class: topical corticosteroid

Indication: skin disorders

175. mometasone nasal

Brand: Nasonex

Class: intranasal corticosteroid

Indications: seasonal & perennial allergic rhinitis, nasal polyp

176. olopatadine

Brand: Pataday, Pazeo

Class: mast cell stabilizer

Indication: allergic conjunctivitis

177. nystatin topical

Brand: Mycostatin, Nyamyc, Nystop

Class: polyene antifungal

Indication: candidiasis of skin

178. ketoconazole topical

Brand: Nizoral

Class: imidazole antifungal

Indications: candidiasis of skin, dandruff, pityriasis versicolor, seborrheic dermatitis, tinea corporis/cruris/pedis

179. clindamycin (topical)

Brand: Cleocin T, Clindagel, Clindesse, Evoclin

Class: lincosamide antibiotic

Indications: acne vulgaris, bacterial vaginosis

180. mupirocin

Brand: Bactroban

Class: topical antibacterial

Indications: impetigo, secondary skin infections, eradication of nasal colonization of MRSA during institutional outbreaks

181. erythromycin

Brand: Erythrocin

Class: macrolide antibiotic

Indication: bacterial infections

182. clarithromycin

Brand: Biaxin

Class: macrolide antibiotic

Indications: acute infective exacerbation of bronchitis, community-acquired pneumonia, skin infection, sinusitis, pharyngitis, COPD, H. pylori GI tract infection

183. nitrofuratoin

Brand: Macrodantin, Macrobid

Class: nitrofuran antibiotic

Indication: UTI

184. ciprofloxacin

Brand: Cipro (XR)

Class: fluoroquinolone antibiotic

Indications: anthrax, post-exposure prophylaxis, bacterial prostatitis, bronchitis, UTI

185. valacyclovir

Brand: Valtrex

Class: viral DNA polymerase inhibitor

Indications: genital herpes simplex, herpes zoster (shingles), varicella, herpes labialis (cold sores)

186. oseltamivir

Brand: Tamiflu

Class: neuraminidase inhibitor, antiviral

Indication: seasonal influenza

187. zoster vaccine

Brand: Shingrix

Class: vaccine, recombinant

Indication: prevention of herpes zoster

188. influenza vaccine

Brand: Afluria, Fluad, Flublok, Fluzone, FluLaval, Fluarix

Class: vaccine, inactivated, viral

Indication: prevention of influenza infection

189. pneumococcal vaccine

Brand: Prevnar13, Pneumovax23, Vaxneuvance, Prevnar 20

Class: vaccine, inactivated, bacterial

Indication: prevention of invasive pneumococcal disease

190. benzonatate

Brand: Tessalon Perles

Class: antitussive

Indication: cough

191. albuterol/ipratropium

Brand: ProAir HFA, Proventil HFA, Ventolin HFA, ProAir Respiclick

Class: selective beta2-adrenergic agonist

Indications: asthma & COPD

192. risedronate

Brand: Actonel, Atelvia

Class: bisphosphonate

Indications: osteoporosis & Paget’s disease

193. colchicine

Brand: Colcrys, Gloperba, Mitigare

Class: antigout

Indications: gout & familial Mediterranean fever

194. progesterone

Brand: Prometrium

Class: progestin hormone

Indications: prevention of estrogen-induced endometrial hyperplasia, secondary physiologic amenorrhea, assisted reproduction for infertile women

195. medroxyprogesterone

Brand: Provera, Depo-Provera

Class: progestin hormone

Indications: abnormal uterine bleeding unrelated to menstrual cycle, prevention of estrogen-induced endometrial hyperplasia, secondary physiologic amenorrhea

196. testosterone

Brand: AndroGel, Androderm

Class: androgen, CIII

Indication: hypogonadism

197. anastrozole

Brand: Arimidex

Class: aromatase inhibitor

Indication: breast cancer

198. sucralfate

Brand: Carafate

Class: GI agent, miscellaneous

Indication: duodenal ulcer

199. epinephrine

Brand: Adrenaclick, Auvi-Q, EpiPen (Jr.)

Class: alpha/beta agonist, anaphylaxis agent

Indication: emergency treatment of acute anaphylaxis due to allergic reactions

200. cholecalciferol

Brand: Vitamin D3

Class: vitamin D analogs

Indications: vitamin D deficiency, prophylaxis