top 1-100 drugs

atorvastatin

Lipitor

class: HMG-CoA reductase inhibitor (statin)

use: hypercholesterolemia

levothyroxine

Levoxyl, Levothroid, Synthroid

class: hormone, thyroid

use: hypothyroidism

lisinopril

Prinivil, Zestril

class: angiotensin converting enzyme inhibitor (ACE)

use: hypertension, heart failure

metformin

Glucophage, Glucophage XR, Glumetza, Fortamet

class: biguanides

use: type 2 diabetes

amlodipine

Norvasc

class: calcium channel blocker (CCB)

use: hypertension, heart failure

metoprolol

Lopressor, Toprol-XL

class: selective beta-adrenergic blocker (B1)

use: hypertension, angina, CV event prevention, migraine

albuterol inhaler

Proventil HFA, Ventolin HFA, ProAir HFA

class: inhaled short-acting beta-2 agonists (SABAs)

use: bronchospasm

omeprazole

Prilosec

class: proton pump inhibitor (PPI)

use: GERD, gastric ulcer, H. pylori infection

losartan

Cozaar

class: angiotensin receptor blockers (ARB)

use: hypertension, diabetic neuropathy, stroke prevention

simvastatin

Zocor

class: statin

use: hypercholesterolemia, hypertriglyceridemia, CV event prevention

gabapentin

Neurontin, Horizant

class: anticonvulsant

use: partial seizures, neuralgia

hydrocodone + acetaminophen

Lortab, Norco

class: narcotic + non-narcotic opioid combinations

use: moderate to severe pain

hydrochlorothiazide

Esidrix, Microzide

class: thiazide diuretics

use: hypertension, peripheral edema

sertraline

Zoloft

class: SSRI

use: major depressive disorder, OCD, panic disorder

montelukast

Singulair

class: leukotriene inhibitor

use: bronchospasm, allergic rhinitis

fluticasone inhaled

Flovent Diskus, Flovent HFA

class: inhaled corticosteroid

use: asthma

amoxicillin

Amoxil, Moxatag

class: penicillin antibiotic

use: bacterial infections

furosemide

Lasix

class: loop diuretic

use: edema

pantoprazole

Protonix

class: PPI

use: GERD, H. pylori infection

prednisone

Sterapred, Sterapred DS

class: corticosteroid

use: asthma, inflammation, adrenal insufficiency, gout, multiple sclerosis

escitalopram

Lexapro

class: SSRI

use: major depressive disorder and GAD

fluoxetine

Prozac, Prozac Weekly, Sarafem

class: SSRI

use: major depressive disorder, OCD, panic disorder, premenstrual dysphoric disorder

amphetamine + dextroamphetamine

Adderall, Adderall XR

class: NDRI, ADHD

use: ADHD, narcolepsy

tramadol

ConZip, Qdolo

class: opioid agonist

use: moderate to moderate-severe pain

insulin glargine

Lantus, Basaglar, Toujeo

class: long acting insulin

use: type 1 and 2 diabetes

bupropion

Budeprion SR, Budeprion XL, Wellbutrin, Wellbutrin SR, Wellbutrin XL, Zyban

class: NDRI

use: major depressive disorder, SAD, smoking cessation

ibuprofen

Advil, Motrin

class: NSAID

use: fever, pain, osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis

rosuvastatin

Crestor, Ezallor Sprinkle

class: statin

use: hypercholesterolemia, hypertriglyceridemia, CV prevention

pravastatin

Pravachol

class: statin

use: hypercholesterolemia

trazodone

Oleptro

class: serotonin modulator

use: major depression, insomnia

tamsulosin

Flomax

class: alpha-1 antagonist

use: BPH

carvedilol

Coreg, Coreg CR

class: selective alpha and non-selective beta blocker

use: hypertension, heart failure

meloxicam

Mobic

class: NSAID

use: osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis

citalopram

Celexa

class: SSRI

use: major depressive disorder

duloxetine

Cymbalta

class: SNRI

use: major depressive disorder, GAD

alprazolam

Xanax, Xanax XR, Niravam

class: short-acting benzodiazepines

use: anxiety, panic disorder

potassium chloride

Klor-Con, Klor-Con M, Micro-K

class: electrolytes

use: hypokalemia

clopidogrel

Plavix

class: platelet aggregation inhibitor

use: acute coronary syndrome, thrombotic event prevention

atenolol

Tenormin

class: selective beta-adrenergic blocker (B1)

use: hypertension, angina, post MI CV event prevention

cyclobenzaprine

Amrix, Fexmid

class: muscle relaxant

use: muscle spasm, fibromyalgia

glipizide

Glucotrol, Glucotrol XL

class: sulfonylureas

use: type 2 diabetes

methylphenidate

Concerta, Quillichew ER, Quillivant XR, Ritalin, Ritalin LA

class: NDRIs

use: ADHD

azithromycin

Zithromax

class: macrolide antibiotic

use: bacterial infections

clonazepam

Klonopin

class: long acting benzodiazepines

use: seizure disorders, panic disorder

oxycodone

OxyContin, Roxicodone, Xtampza ER

class: opioid agonists

use: moderate to severe pain

allopurinol

Zyloprim

class: xanthine oxidase inhibitor

use: hyperuricemia, gout prophylaxis

venlafaxine

Effexor, Effexor XR

class: SNRIs

use: major depressive disorder, GAD, panic disorder

lisinopril + HCTZ

Prinzide, Zestoretic

class: ACE + thiazide diuretic

use: hypertension

warfarin

Coumadin, Jantoven

class: anticoagulants

use: DVT/PE treatment and prophylaxis, thromboembolism/stroke prophylaxis, ischemic stroke

propranolol

Inderal, Inderal LA

class: non-selective beta blocker (b1 + b2)

use: hypertension, angina, arrhythmias, cardiac event prevention

losartan + HCTZ

Hyzaar

class: angiotensin receptor blocker + thiazide diuretic

use: hypertension, stroke prevention

cetirizine

Zyrtec

class: 2nd generation antihistamines

use: allergies

estradiol

Estrace

class: estrogen hormone replacement

use: menopause, hypoestrogenism

ethinyl estradiol + norethindrone

Junel, Larin, Loestrin, Mictogestin, Norinyl, Nortrel

class: oral birth control

use: contraception

lorazepam

Ativan

class: intermediate acting benzodiazepines

use: anxiety, insomnia, status epilepticus

quetiapine

Seroquel, Seroquel XR

class: antipsychotic, dibensothiazepine atypical

use: schizophrenia, bipolar disorder

zolpidem

Ambien, Ambien CR

class: insomnia (anxiolytic, hypnotic)

use: short term insomnia

vitamin D

Ergocalciferol (D2) / cholecalciferol (D3)

class: vitamins, vitamin D

use: vitamin deficiency

budesonide + formoterol inhaled

Symbicort

class: inhaled long acting beta-2 agonist + corticosteroid

use: COPD, asthma

spironolactone

Aldactone

class: potassium sparing diuretic

use: hypertension, heart failure

ondansetron

Zofran, Zofran ODT

class: 5HT3 receptor antagonist

use: nausea/vomiting

insulin aspart

NovoLog

class: fast acting insulin

use: type 1 and 2 diabetes

apixaban

Eliquis

class: anticoagulant

use: stroke prophylaxis, thromboembolism

naproxen

Naprosyn, EC-Naprosyn, Naprelan

class: NSAIDs

use: osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis

lamotrigene

Lamictal, Lamical XR

class: anticonvulsant, anti-mania

use: bipolar disorder, partial seizures

fluticasone + salmeterol inhaled

Advair Diskus, Advair HFA, Wixela

class: inhaled long acting beta-2 agonist + corticosteroid

use: COPD, asthma

pregabalin

Lyrica, Lyrica CR

class: anticonvulsant

use: neuropathic pain, partial seizures, adjunct, fibromyalgia

glimepiride

Amaryl

class: sulfonylureas

use: type 2 diabetes

diclofenac

Voltaren, Voltaren-XR

class: NSAID

use: osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis

fenofibrate

Tricor, Fenoglide, Lofibra, Triglide

class: fibrates

use: hypertriglyceridemia, hypercholesterolemia

paroxetine

Paxil, Paxil CR

class: SSRI

use: major depressive disorder, OCD, panic disorder, SAD, GAD, PTSD

clonidine

Catapres, Catapres-TTS

class: alpha agonists, central acting

use: hypertension

loratadine

Claritin

class: 2nd gen. antihistamine

use: allergic rhinitis, urticaria

diltiazem

Cardizem, Cardizem CD, Cardizem LA, Cartia XT, Dilacor XR, Taztia XT, Tiazac

class: CCB

use: hypertension, angina, atrial fibrillation

hydroxyzine

Atarax, Vistaril

class: H1 antihistamine

use: anxiety, pruritus/urticaria, n/v

amitriptyline

Amitriptyline

class: tricyclic antidepressant

use: depression, neuropathic pain, migraine HA, fibromyalgia

doxycycline

Doryx, Monodox, Periostat, Vibramycin

class: tetracycline antibiotic

use: bacterial infection

ethinyl estradiol + norgestimate

Mili, Sprintec, MonoNessa, Tri-Lo-Sprintec, Tri-Lo-Marzia, TriEstarylla, Tri-Sprintec, Tri-Mili

class: oral birth control

use: contraception

lisdexamfetamine

Vyvanse

class: NDRIs

use: ADHD, binge eating disorder

sitagliptin

Januvia

class: DPP-4 enzyme inhibitor

use: type 2 diabetes

latanoprost ophthalmic

Xalatan

class: prostaglandin analogs

use: open-angle glaucoma, ocular HTN

cephalexin

Keflex

class: 1st gen. cephalosporin antibiotic

use: bacterial infectons

tizanidine

Zanaflex

class: muscle relaxants

use: spasticity

finasteride

Propecia, Proscar

class: 5-alpha-reductase inhibitors

use: benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH), symptomatic male baldness

lovastatin

Altoprev, Mevacor

class: HMG-CoA reductase inhibitor (statin)

use: hypercholesterolemia, CV event prevention

topiramate

Topamax, Topamax Sprinkle, Trokendi XR, Qudexy XR

class: anticonvulsant

use: partial seizures, tonic/clonic seizures, migraine prophylaxis

insulin lispro

Humalog

class: short acting insulins

use: type 1 and 2 diabetes

sulfamethoxazole + trimethoprim

Bactrim, Bactrim DS, Septra, Septra DS, Sulfatrim

class: sulfonamide antibiotic

use: bacterial infection

buspirone

BuSpar

class: anxiolytics, non-benzodiazepines

use: anxiety

oseltamivir

Tamiflu

class: anti-viral, influenza

use: influenza treatment and prophylaxis

ferrous sulfate

Feosol, Fer-in-Sol, Slow FE, Feratab, etc.

class: iron supplement

use: iron deficiency

amoxicillin + clavulanate

Augmentin, Augmentin ES, Augmentin XR

class: penicillin antibiotic (beta-lactam)

use: bacterial infections

valsartan

Diovan

class: angiotensin receptor blockers

use: hypertension, heart failure

levetiracetam

Keppra, Keppra XR

class: anticonvulsant, pyrrolidine

use: partial and tonic/clonic seizures

hydralazine

Apresoline

class: vasodilator

use: hypertension, heart failure

mirtazapine

Remeron, Remeron SolTab

class: antidepressant, tetracyclic

use: major depressive disorder

rivaroxaban

Xarelto

class: anticoagulants

use: thromboembolism, stroke prophylaxis, DVT prophylaxis

aripiprazole

Abilify, Abilify Maintena, Abilify MyCite

class: 2nd generation antipsychotics

use: schizophrenia, bipolar 1 disorder, major depressive disorder

oxybutynin

Ditropan XL

class: urinary antispasmodic

use: overactive bladder

esomeprazole

Nexium

class: PPI

use: GERD, gastric ulcer, H.pylori infection