Top 100 Drugs (All information) (copy)

Albuterol

ProAir HFA
ProAir Respiclick
Proventil HFA
Ventolin HFA

Selective B-adrenergic agonist

Asthma & Exercise-Induced Asthma

Singulair

Leukotriene receptor antagonist

Asthma, Exercise-induced bronchoconstriction, Seasonal allergic rhinitis

Montelukast

Atarax
Vistaril

1st Generation Antihistamine

Anxiety, Pruritis, Sedation

Hydroxyzine

Antivert
Dramamine

1st Generation Antihistamine

Motion Sickness & Vertigo

Meclizine

Zyrtec

2nd Generation Antihistamine

Seasonal allergic rhinitis, Urticaria

Cetirizine

Patanol
Pataday

2nd Generation Antihistamine

Allergic Conjunctivitis

Olopatadine (eye)

Auvi-Q
EpiPen

Anaphylaxis agent

Emergency treatment of anaphylaxis due to allergic reactions

Epinephrine

Glucophage

Biguanide

Type 2 diabetes & polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS)

Metformin

Amaryl

Sulfonylurea

Type 2 diabetes

Glimepiride

Glucotrol

Sulfonylurea

Type 2 diabetes

Glipizide

Byetta
Bydureon

Glucagon-like peptidase-1 receptor agonist

Type 2 diabetes

Exenatide

Januvia

Dipeptidyl peptidase-4 inhibitor (DPP4-inhibitor)

Type 2 diabetes

Sitagliptin

Actos

Thiazolidinedione

Type 2 diabetes

Pioglitazone

Novolog
Novolog FlexPen

Rapid-acting insulin

Type 1 & 2 diabetes

Insulin Aspart

Lantus

Long-acting insulin

Type 1 & 2 diabetes

Insulin Glargine

Plavix

Platelet aggregation inhibitor

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

Clopidogrel

Ambien

Nonbarbituate hypnotic (C-IV)

Insomnia

Zolpidem

Lunesta

Nonbarbituate hypnotic (C-IV)

Insomnia

Eszoplicone

Lorcet
Norco

Opioid Analgesic (C-II)

Severe pain

Hydrocodone & Acetaminophen

Motrin

Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID)

Fever, osteoarthritis, pain, rheumatoid arthritis

Ibuprofen

Mobic

Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID)

Osteoarthritis & rheumatoid arthritis

Meloxicam

Vyvanse

CNS stimulant (C-II)

ADHD & Binge eating disorder

Lisdexamfetamine

Concerta
Ritalin

CNS stimulant (C-II)

ADHD & Narcolepsy

Methylphenidate

Strattera

Norepinephrine reuptake inhibitor (NRI)

ADHD

Atomexetine

Aricept

Central cholinesterase inhibitor

Alzheimer's & dementia

Donepezil

Namenta

N-methyl-d-aspartate receptor antagonist

Alzheimer's

Memantine

Nexium

Proton pump inhibitor (PPI)

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

Esomeprazole

Protonix

Proton pump inhibitor (PPI)

GERD, Gastric hypersecretion, Zollinger-Ellison syndrome

Pantoprazole

AcipHex

Proton Pump Inhibitor

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

Rabeprazole

Prilosec

Proton pump inhibitor (PPI)

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

Omeprazole

Prevacid

Proton pump inhibitor (PPI)

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

Lansoprazole

Pepcid

Histamine H2 receptor antagonist (H2RA)

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

Famotidine

Golytely

Hyperosmotic laxative

Colonoscopy or barium enema preparation & Constipation

Polyethylene Glycol

Cobolin-M

Essential Vitamin

Cobalamin (Vitamin B12) deficiency

Cyanocobalamin

Klor-Con

Electrolyte, potassium

Hypokalemia

Potassium Chloride

Viagra
Revatio

Phosphodiesterase-5 inhibitor (PDE-5 inhibitor)

Erectile dysfunction & Pulmonary hypertension

Sildenafil

Adcirca
Cialis

Phosphodiesterase-5 inhibitor (PDE-5 inhibitor)

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

Tadalafil

Flomax

a1-Adrenergic blocker

Benign prostatic hyperplasia

Tamsulosin

Detrol
Detrol LA

Antimuscarinic

Overactive bladder

Tolterodine

Ditropan

Urinary antispasmodic

Overactive or neurogenic bladder

Oxybutynin

Synthroid

Thyroid supplement

Hypothyroidism

Levothyroxine

Armour thyroid

Thyroid supplement

Hypothyroidism

Thyroid

Fosamax
Binosto

Bisphosphonate

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

Alendronate

Boniva

Bisphosphonate

Postmenopausal osteoporosis & Prevention of postmenopausal osteoporosis

Ibandronate

Actonel
Atelvia

Bisphosphonate

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

Risedronate

Evista

Selective estrogen receptor modulator

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

Raloxifene

Prinivil
Zestril

ACE inhibitor

Heart failure, Myocardial infarction, Hypertension

Lisinopril

Altace

ACE inhibitor

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

Ramipril

Cozaar

Angiotensin II Receptor Antagonist/Blocker (ARB)

Diabetic nephropathy & Hypertension

Losartan

Diovan

Angiotensin II Receptor Antagonist/Blocker (ARB)

Heart failure, Hypertension & Myocardial infarction

Valsartan

Tenormin

Cardioselective B-adrenergic blocker

Angina & Hypertension

Atenolol

Lopressor
Toprol XL

Cardioselective B-adrenergic blocker

Angina, Heart failure, Hypertension, Myocardial infarction

Metoprolol

Norvasc

Calcium channel blocker

Angina & Hypertension

Amlodipine

Lasix

Loop diuretic

Edema & Hypertension

Furosemide

-

Thiazide diuretic

Edema & Hypertension

Hydrochlorothiazide

Lipitor

HMG-CoA Reductase Inhibitor

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

Atorvastatin

Zocor

HMG-CoA Reductase Inhibitor

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

Simvastatin

Lofibra
Tricor

Antihyperlipidemic

Hypercholesterolemia & Hypertriglyceridemia

Fenofibrate

Lovaza

Antihyperlipidemic

Hypertriglyceridemia

Omega 3

Zithromax
Z-Pak

Macrolide antibiotic

Bacterial sinusitis, Community-acquired pneumonia, Streptococcal pharyngitis

Azithromycin

Biaxin

Macrolide antibiotic

Community-acquired pneumonia, Sinusitis, Pharyngitis

Clarithromycin

Cipro
Cipro XR

Fluoroquinolone antibiotic

Bronchitis, Sinusitis, UTI

Ciprofloxacin (oral)

Cetraxal
Otiprio

Fluoroquinolone antibiotic

Otitis externa & Otitis media with effusion

Ciprofloxacin (ear)

Levaquin

Fluoroquinolone antibiotic

Bacterial sinusitis, Bronchitis, Community-acquired pneumonia

Levofloxacin

Avelox

Fluoroquinolone antibiotic

Bacterial sinusitis, Community-acquired pneumonia

Moxifloxacin (oral)

Vigamox

Fluoroquinolone antibiotic

Bacterial Conjunctivitis

Moxifloxacin (eye)

Amoxil

B-Lactam antibiotic

Acute otitis media & Streptococcal pharyngitis

Amoxicillin

-

B-Lactam antibiotic

Otitis media & Streptococcal pharyngitis

Penicillin

Augmentin

B-Lactam antibiotic + B-Lactamase inhibitor

Otitis media, Sinusitis, UTI

Amoxicillin/Clavulanate

Keflex

1st-Generation cephalosporin

Otitis media, UTI, & Streptococcal pharyngitis

Cephalexin

Omnicef

3rd-Gen cephalosporin

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

Cefdinir

Zovirax

Viral DNA polymerase inhibitor

Genital herpes simplex, Herpes zoster (shingles), Varicella

Acyclovir

Valtrex

Viral DNA polymerase inhibitor

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

Valacyclovir

Tamiflu

Neuraminidase inhibitor, antiviral

Influenza virus Type A & B (prophylaxis & treatment)

Oseltamivir

Cleocin

Lincosamide antibiotic

Infection of skin/subcutaneous tissue, Lower respiratory track infection

Clindamycin (oral)

Cleocin T

Lincosamide antibiotic

Acne vulgaris

Clindamycin (topical)

Vibramycin

Tetracycline antibiotic

Acne vulgaris, Staphylococcal skin infection

Doxycycline

Flagyl

Nitroimidazole antibiotic, Antiprotozoal

Abscess

Metronidazole

Peridex
Hibiclens

Antibacterial cleansing agent

Gingivitis & Skin/wound cleaning

Chlorhexidine Gluconate

Bactroban

Topical antibiotic

Impetigo

Mupirocin

Macrodantin
Macrobid

Nitrofan Antibiotic

UTI

Nitrofurantoin

Bactrim
Septra

Sulfonamide antibiotic

UTI

Trimethoprim-sulfamethoxazole

Diflucan

Imidazole antifungal

Candidiasis

Fluconazole

Nizoral

Imidazole antifungal

Dandruff, Tinea corporis, Tinea cruris, Tinea pedis

Ketoconazole

Bio-statin

Polyene antifungal

Oropharyngeal cadidiasis

Nystatin (sytemic)

Mycostatin
Nyamyc
Nystop

Polyene antifungal

Candidiasis of skin

Nystatin (topical)

Lamisil

Antifungal

Onychomycosis

Terbinafine

Temovate

Topical Corticosteroid

Plaque psoriasis

Clobetasol

Deltasone

Corticosteroid

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

Prednisone

Allegra

2nd Generation antihistamine

Seasonal allergic rhinitis & Urticaria

Fexofenadine

Zantac

Histamine H2 Reveptor Antagonist (H2RA)

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

Ranitidine

Elavil

Tricyclic antidepressant

Depression

Amitrptyline

Pamelor

Tricyclic antidepressant

Depression

Nortriptyline

Celexa

SSRI

Depression

Citalopram

Paxil
Paxil CR

SSRI

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

Paroxetine

Lexapro

SSRI

Depression, Generalized anxiety disorder

Escitalopram

Prozac
Sarafem

SSRI

Depression, OCD, Panic disorder, Premenstrual dysphoric disorder

Fluoxetine

Zoloft

SSRI

Depression, OCD, Panic disorder, Premenstrual dysphoric disorder

Sertraline

Cymbalta

SNRI

Anxiety, Depression, Diabetic peripheral neuropathy pain

Duloxetine

Effexor
Effexor CR

SNRI

Depression, Generalized anxiety, panic disorder, social anxiety

Venlafaxine