Top 100 Drugs (All information)

Albuterol

ProAir HFA
ProAir Respiclick
Proventil HFA
Ventolin HFA

Selective B-adrenergic agonist

Asthma & Exercise-Induced Asthma

Montelukast

Singulair

Leukotriene receptor antagonist

Asthma, Exercise-induced bronchoconstriction, Seasonal allergic rhinitis

Hydroxyzine

Atarax
Vistaril

1st Generation Antihistamine

Anxiety, Pruritis, Sedation

Meclizine

Antivert
Dramamine

1st Generation Antihistamine

Motion Sickness & Vertigo

Cetirizine

Zyrtec

2nd Generation Antihistamine

Seasonal allergic rhinitis, Urticaria

Olopatadine (eye)

Patanol
Pataday

2nd Generation Antihistamine

Allergic Conjunctivitis

Epinephrine

Auvi-Q
EpiPen

Anaphylaxis agent

Emergency treatment of anaphylaxis due to allergic reactions

Metformin

Glucophage

Biguanide

Type 2 diabetes & polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS)

Glimepiride

Amaryl

Sulfonylurea

Type 2 diabetes

Glipizide

Glucotrol

Sulfonylurea

Type 2 diabetes

Exenatide

Byetta
Bydureon

Glucagon-like peptidase-1 receptor agonist

Type 2 diabetes

Sitagliptin

Januvia

Dipeptidyl peptidase-4 inhibitor (DPP4-inhibitor)

Type 2 diabetes

Pioglitazone

Actos

Thiazolidinedione

Type 2 diabetes

Insulin Aspart

Novolog
Novolog FlexPen

Rapid-acting insulin

Type 1 & 2 diabetes

Insulin Glargine

Lantus

Long-acting insulin

Type 1 & 2 diabetes

Clopidogrel

Plavix

Platelet aggregation inhibitor

Myocardial infarction (heart attack) & prevention of thrombosis in arteriosclerotic vascular disease

Zolpidem

Ambien

Nonbarbituate hypnotic (C-IV)

Insomnia

Eszoplicone

Lunesta

Nonbarbituate hypnotic (C-IV)

Insomnia

Hydrocodone & Acetaminophen

Lorcet
Norco

Opioid Analgesic (C-II)

Severe pain

Ibuprofen

Motrin

Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID)

Fever, osteoarthritis, pain, rheumatoid arthritis

Meloxicam

Mobic

Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID)

Osteoarthritis & rheumatoid arthritis

Lisdexamfetamine

Vyvanse

CNS stimulant (C-II)

ADHD & Binge eating disorder

Methylphenidate

Concerta
Ritalin

CNS stimulant (C-II)

ADHD & Narcolepsy

Atomexetine

Strattera

Norepinephrine reuptake inhibitor (NRI)

ADHD

Donepezil

Aricept

Central cholinesterase inhibitor

Alzheimer's & dementia

Memantine

Namenta

N-methyl-d-aspartate receptor antagonist

Alzheimer's

Esomeprazole

Nexium

Proton pump inhibitor (PPI)

Helicobacter pylori GI tract infection, GERD, Prevention of NSAID-induced gastropathy, Zollinger-Ellison syndrome

Pantoprazole

Protonix

Proton pump inhibitor (PPI)

GERD, Gastric hypersecretion, Zollinger-Ellison syndrome

Rabeprazole

AcipHex

Proton Pump Inhibitor

Duodenal/Gastric ulcer disease, GERD, Gastric hypersecretion, Helicobacter pylori GI tract infection (part of triple therapy)

Omeprazole

Prilosec

Proton pump inhibitor (PPI)

Duodenal/gastric ulcer disease, GERD, Helicobacter pylori GI tract infection (part of triple therapy)

Lansoprazole

Prevacid

Proton pump inhibitor (PPI)

Duodenal/gastric ulcer disease, GERD, Helicobacter pylori GI tract infection (part of triple therapy)

Famotidine

Pepcid

Histamine H2 receptor antagonist (H2RA)

Duodenal ulcer, Indigestion (prevention & treatment), Helicobacter pylori GI tract infection

Polyethylene Glycol

Golytely

Hyperosmotic laxative

Colonoscopy or barium enema preparation & Constipation

Cyanocobalamin

Cobolin-M

Essential Vitamin

Cobalamin (Vitamin B12) deficiency

Potassium Chloride

Klor-Con

Electrolyte, potassium

Hypokalemia

Sildenafil

Viagra
Revatio

Phosphodiesterase-5 inhibitor (PDE-5 inhibitor)

Erectile dysfunction & Pulmonary hypertension

Tadalafil

Adcirca
Cialis

Phosphodiesterase-5 inhibitor (PDE-5 inhibitor)

Benign prostatic hyperplasia (Cialis), Erectile dysfunction (Cialis) & Pulmonary hypertension (Adcirca)

Tamsulosin

Flomax

a1-Adrenergic blocker

Benign prostatic hyperplasia

Tolterodine

Detrol
Detrol LA

Antimuscarinic

Overactive bladder

Oxybutynin

Ditropan

Urinary antispasmodic

Overactive or neurogenic bladder

Levothyroxine

Synthroid

Thyroid supplement

Hypothyroidism

Thyroid

Armour thyroid

Thyroid supplement

Hypothyroidism

Alendronate

Fosamax
Binosto

Bisphosphonate

Postmenopausal osteoporosis (prophylaxis/treatment), Osteoporosis (treatment in men), Glucocorticoid-induced osteoporosis, Paget disease

Ibandronate

Boniva

Bisphosphonate

Postmenopausal osteoporosis & Prevention of postmenopausal osteoporosis

Risedronate

Actonel
Atelvia

Bisphosphonate

Postmenopausal osteoporosis, Paget disease, Osteoporosis due to glucocorticoids, Osteoporosis in men

Raloxifene

Evista

Selective estrogen receptor modulator

Prevention of breast cancer in postmenopausal women & Prevention/treatment of postmenopausal osteoporosis

Lisinopril

Prinivil
Zestril

ACE inhibitor

Heart failure, Myocardial infarction, Hypertension

Ramipril

Altace

ACE inhibitor

Heart failure, Hypertension, Reduce risk of cardiovascular events and death from cardiovascular disease

Losartan

Cozaar

Angiotensin II Receptor Antagonist/Blocker (ARB)

Diabetic nephropathy & Hypertension

Valsartan

Diovan

Angiotensin II Receptor Antagonist/Blocker (ARB)

Heart failure, Hypertension & Myocardial infarction

Atenolol

Tenormin

Cardioselective B-adrenergic blocker

Angina & Hypertension

Metoprolol

Lopressor
Toprol XL

Cardioselective B-adrenergic blocker

Angina, Heart failure, Hypertension, Myocardial infarction

Amlodipine

Norvasc

Calcium channel blocker

Angina & Hypertension

Furosemide

Lasix

Loop diuretic

Edema & Hypertension

Hydrochlorothiazide

-

Thiazide diuretic

Edema & Hypertension

Atorvastatin

Lipitor

HMG-CoA Reductase Inhibitor

Hyperlipidemia, Primary and Secondary prevention of atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease & events, Familial hypercholesterolemia

Simvastatin

Zocor

HMG-CoA Reductase Inhibitor

Hyperlipidemia, Primary and Secondary prevention of atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease & events, Familial hypercholesterolemia

Fenofibrate

Lofibra
Tricor

Antihyperlipidemic

Hypercholesterolemia & Hypertriglyceridemia

Omega 3

Lovaza

Antihyperlipidemic

Hypertriglyceridemia

Azithromycin

Zithromax
Z-Pak

Macrolide antibiotic

Bacterial sinusitis, Community-acquired pneumonia, Streptococcal pharyngitis

Clarithromycin

Biaxin

Macrolide antibiotic

Community-acquired pneumonia, Sinusitis, Pharyngitis

Ciprofloxacin (oral)

Cipro
Cipro XR

Fluoroquinolone antibiotic

Bronchitis, Sinusitis, UTI

Ciprofloxacin (ear)

Cetraxal
Otiprio

Fluoroquinolone antibiotic

Otitis externa & Otitis media with effusion

Levofloxacin

Levaquin

Fluoroquinolone antibiotic

Bacterial sinusitis, Bronchitis, Community-acquired pneumonia

Moxifloxacin (oral)

Avelox

Fluoroquinolone antibiotic

Bacterial sinusitis, Community-acquired pneumonia

Moxifloxacin (eye)

Vigamox

Fluoroquinolone antibiotic

Bacterial Conjunctivitis

Amoxicillin

Amoxil

B-Lactam antibiotic

Acute otitis media & Streptococcal pharyngitis

Penicillin

-

B-Lactam antibiotic

Otitis media & Streptococcal pharyngitis

Amoxicillin/Clavulanate

Augmentin

B-Lactam antibiotic + B-Lactamase inhibitor

Otitis media, Sinusitis, UTI

Cephalexin

Keflex

1st-Generation cephalosporin

Otitis media, UTI, & Streptococcal pharyngitis

Cefdinir

Omnicef

3rd-Gen cephalosporin

Actute otitis media, Pharyngitis, Bronchitis, Community-acquired pneumonia

Acyclovir

Zovirax

Viral DNA polymerase inhibitor

Genital herpes simplex, Herpes zoster (shingles), Varicella

Valacyclovir

Valtrex

Viral DNA polymerase inhibitor

Genital herpes simplex, Herpes zoster (shingles), Herpes labialis (cold sores)

Oseltamivir

Tamiflu

Neuraminidase inhibitor, antiviral

Influenza virus Type A & B (prophylaxis & treatment)

Clindamycin (oral)

Cleocin

Lincosamide antibiotic

Infection of skin/subcutaneous tissue, Lower respiratory track infection

Clindamycin (topical)

Cleocin T

Lincosamide antibiotic

Acne vulgaris

Doxycycline

Vibramycin

Tetracycline antibiotic

Acne vulgaris, Staphylococcal skin infection

Metronidazole

Flagyl

Nitroimidazole antibiotic, Antiprotozoal

Abscess

Chlorhexidine Gluconate

Peridex
Hibiclens

Antibacterial cleansing agent

Gingivitis & Skin/wound cleaning

Mupirocin

Bactroban

Topical antibiotic

Impetigo

Nitrofurantoin

Macrodantin
Macrobid

Nitrofan Antibiotic

UTI

Trimethoprim-sulfamethoxazole

Bactrim
Septra

Sulfonamide antibiotic

UTI

Fluconazole

Diflucan

Imidazole antifungal

Candidiasis

Ketoconazole

Nizoral

Imidazole antifungal

Dandruff, Tinea corporis, Tinea cruris, Tinea pedis

Nystatin (sytemic)

Bio-statin

Polyene antifungal

Oropharyngeal cadidiasis

Nystatin (topical)

Mycostatin
Nyamyc
Nystop

Polyene antifungal

Candidiasis of skin

Terbinafine

Lamisil

Antifungal

Onychomycosis

Clobetasol

Temovate

Topical Corticosteroid

Plaque psoriasis

Prednisone

Deltasone

Corticosteroid

Disorders due to an inflammatory response (ex. asthma, ulcerative colitis, multiple sclerosis, rheumatoid arthritis)

Fexofenadine

Allegra

2nd Generation antihistamine

Seasonal allergic rhinitis & Urticaria

Ranitidine

Zantac

Histamine H2 Reveptor Antagonist (H2RA)

Duodenal ulcer, Indigestion (prevention/treatment), Helicobacter pylori GI tract infection

Amitrptyline

Elavil

Tricyclic antidepressant

Depression

Nortriptyline

Pamelor

Tricyclic antidepressant

Depression

Citalopram

Celexa

SSRI

Depression

Paroxetine

Paxil
Paxil CR

SSRI

Depression, Generalized anxiety, Social anxiety, OCD, Panic disorder, PTSD, Premenstrual dysphoric disorder, Vasomotor symptoms of menopause

Escitalopram

Lexapro

SSRI

Depression, Generalized anxiety disorder

Fluoxetine

Prozac
Sarafem

SSRI

Depression, OCD, Panic disorder, Premenstrual dysphoric disorder

Sertraline

Zoloft

SSRI

Depression, OCD, Panic disorder, Premenstrual dysphoric disorder

Duloxetine

Cymbalta

SNRI

Anxiety, Depression, Diabetic peripheral neuropathy pain

Venlafaxine

Effexor
Effexor CR

SNRI

Depression, Generalized anxiety, panic disorder, social anxiety