top 200 drugs!! 2026

lisinopril

Brand: Zestril/Prinivil

Class: ACE Inhibitor
Use: Hypertension/Heart Failure

• Dry cough

• Hyperkalemia

enalapril

Brand: Vasotec

Class: ACE Inhibitor

Use: Hypertension/Heart Failure

• Dry cough

• Hyperkalemia

ramipril

Brand: Altace

Class: ACE Inhibitor

Use: Hypertension/Heart Failure

• Dry cough

• Hyperkalemia

losartan

Brand: Cozaar

Class: ARB

Use: Hypertension/Heart Failure

• Hyperkalemia

valsartan

Brand: Diovan

Class: ARB

Use: Hypertension/Heart Failure

• Hyperkalemia

olmesartan

Brand: Benicar

Class: ARB

Use: Hypertension

• Hyperkalemia

amlodipine

Brand: Norvas

Class: CCB

Use: Hypertension

• Swollen ankles

metoprolol

Brand: Toprol XL/Lopressor

Class: Beta-blocker

Use: Hypertension/Angina/Heart Failuree

• Bradycardia (slow heart)

atenolol

Brand: Tenormin

Class: Beta-blocker

Use: Hypertension

• Bradycardia

carvedilol

Brand: Coreg

Class: Beta-blocker

Use: HF/HTN

• Dizziness/Fatigue, take with food

hydrochlorothiazide

Brand: Microzide

Class: Thiazide Diuretic

Use: HTN

• Hypokalemia

• Sulfa allergy risk

furosemide

Brand: Lasix

Class: Loop Diuretic

Use: Edema'/HF

• Hypokalemia

• Ototoxicity

potassium chloride

Brand: K-Dur/Klor-Con

Class: Electrolyte

Use: Hypokalemia

• Take with food

spironolactone

Brand: Aldactone

Class: K-sparing Diuretic

Use: HF/HTN

• Hyperkalemia

• Gynecomastia

doxazosin

Brand: Cardura

Class: Alpha-1 Blocker

Use: HTN/BPH (Enlarged Prostate)

• Orthostasis (Dizziness upon standing)

terazosin

Brand: Hytrin

Class: Alpha-1 Blocker

Use: HTN/BPH

• Orthostasis

• Taken at bedtime

nitroglycerin

Brand: Nitrostat

Class: Nitrate

Use: Angina (chest pain)

• FATAL hypotension if taken with Viagra/Cialis

isosorbide mononitrate

Brand: Imdur

Class: Nitrate

Use: Angina prevention

• FATAL hypotension if taken with Viagra/Cialis

Digoxin

Brand: Lanoxin

Class: Cardiac Glycoside

Use: HF/Afib

• Digoxin toxicity

• Narrow Therapeutic Index

Amiodarone

Brand: Cordarone

Class: Antiarrhythmic

Use: Arrhythmia

• Blue-grey skin discoloration

• Thyroid toxicity

• Contains iodine

Clonidine

Brand: Catapres

Class: Alpha-2 Agonist

Use: HTN/ADHD

• Rebound hypertension

Hydralazine

Brand: Hydralazine

Class: Vasodilator

Use: HTN

• Lupus-like syndrome (joint pain/rash)

Triamterene/HCTZ

Brand: Dyazide/Maxide

Class: Diuretic Combo

Use: HTN

• Electrolyte imbalance

• Take in morning

Bisoprolol

Brand: Zebeta

Class: Beta-blocker

Use: HTN

• Bradycardia

Nebivolol

Brand: Bystolic

Class: Beta-blocker

Use: HTN

• Bradycardia

Propranolol

Brand: Inderal

Class: Beta-blocker

Use: HTN/Migraine/Tremor

• Non-selective (Avoid in Asthma/COPD)

Colesevelam

Brand: Welchol

Class: Bile Acid Sequestrant

Use: Cholesterol

• GI bloating/constipation

Niacin (Vit B3)

Brand: Niaspan

Class: Nicotinic Acid

Use: Cholesterol

• Flushing; take with Aspirin 30 min before

atorvastatin

Brand: Lipitor

Class: Statin

Use: Hyperlipidemia

• Myopathy (Muscle pain), Rhabdomyolysis

rosuvastatin

Brand: Crestor

Class: Statin

Use: Hyperlipidemia

• Myopathy, Rhabdomyolysis

simvastatin

Brand: Zocor

Class: Statin

Use: Hyperlipidemia

• Myopathy

• Avoid grapefruit juice

• Take in evening

pravastatin

Brand: Pravachol

Class: Statin

Use: Myopathy

lovastatin

Brand: Mevacor

Class: Statin

Use: Hyperlipidemia

• Myopathy

• Take with dinner

ezetimibe

Brand: Zetia

Class: Asorption Inhibitor

Use: Hyperlipidemia

• GI upset

fenofibrate

Brand: TriCor

Class: Fibrate

Use: High triglycerides

• Risk of Gallstones

• Muscle pain if mized with statins

gemfibrozil

Brand: Lopid

Class: Fibrate

Use: High triglycerides

• Do not mix with Statins —> Rhabdo

omega-3-acids

Brand: Lovaza

Class: Esterified fish oil

Use: High triglycerides

• Fish allergy

clopidogrel

Brand: Plavix

Class: Antiplatelet

Use: Prevent stroke/Heart attack

• Bleeding risk

apixaban

Brand: Eliquis

Class: Anticoagulant

Use: Prevent clots

• Bleeding riak

rivaroxaban

Brand: Xalrelto

Class: Anticoagulant

Use: Prevent clots

• Bleeding risk

• Take with food

warfarin

Brand: Coumadin

Class: Anticoagulant

Use: Prevent clots

• Bleeding risk

• Vitamin K interaction

• Narrow Therapeutic Index

Dabigatran

Brand: Pradaza

Class: Anticoagulant

Use: Stroke prevention

• Moisture sensitive

metformin

Brand: Glucophage

Class: Biguanide

Use: T2 Diabetes

• GI upset

• Risk of Lactic Acidosis

glimepiride

Brand: Amaryl

Class: Sulfonylurea

Use: T2 Diabetes

• Hypoglycemia

glipizide

Brand: Glucotrol

Class: Sulfonylurea

Use: T2 Diabetes

• Hypoglycemia

empagliflozin

Brand: Jardiance

Class: SGLT2-Inhibitor

Use: T2 Diabetes

• Genital infections

semaglutide

Brand: Ozempic

Class: GLP-1 Agonist

Use: T2D/Weight Loss

• Thyroid C-Cell Tumor

insulin glargine

Brand: Lantus

Class: Basal insulin

Use: Diabetes

• Hypoglycemia

insulin lispro

Brand: Humalog

Class: Rapid insulin

Use: Diabetes

• Hypoglycemia

• Take immediately before meals

insulin detemir

Brand: Levemir

Class: Basal insulin

Use: Diabetes

• Hypoglycemia

levothyroxine

Brand: Synthroid

Class: Thyroid hormone

Use: Hypothyroidism

• Take on empty stomach with water only

allopurinol

Brand: Zyloprim

Class: Xanthine Oxidase Inhibtor

Use: Gout

• Rash —> Stevens-Johnson Syndrome

febuxostat

Brand: Uloric

Class: Xanthine Oxidase Inhibitor

Use: Gout

• Cardiovascular death warning (black box)

Conjugated Estrogens

Brand: Premain

Class: Estrogen hormone

Use: Menopause symptoms

• Blood clot risk

Estradiol

Brand: Estrace

Class: Estrogen hormone

Use: Menopause

• Blood clot risk

Ethinyl Estradiol/Etonogestrel

Brand: NuvaRing

Class: Vaginal ring

Use: Contraception

• Store in fridge before dispensing

Medroxyprogesterone

Brand: Provera

Class: Progestin

Use: Amenorrhea

• Weight gain

• Spotting

Progesterone

Brand: Prometrium

Class: Progestin

Use: Hormone replacement

• Peanut allergy risk

• Drowsiness

Raloxifene

Brand: Evista

Class: SERM

Use: Osteoporosis

• Blood clot risk

• Hot flashes

Risedronate

Brand: Actonel

Class: Biphosphate

Use: Osteoporosis

• Esophagitis

ibandronate

Brand: Bonivia

Class: Biphosphate

Use: Osteoporosis

• Esophagitis

• Monthly dosing

Folic Acid (Vit B9)

Brand: Folic Acid

Class: Vitamin

Use: Prenatal Supplement

• Prevents Neural Tube Defects in infants

Ergocalciferol

Brand: Vitamin D2

Class: Vitamin

Use: Vitamin D deficiency

sertraline

Brand: Zoloft

Class: SSRI

Use: Depression/Anxiety

• Sexual dysfunction

• Serotonin Syndrome risk

escitalopram

Brand: Lexapro

Class:SSRI

Use: Depression/Anxiety

• QT Prolongation

citalopram

Brand: Celexa

Class: SSRI

Use: Depression/Anxiety

• QT Prolongation

fluoxetine

Brand: Prozac

Class: SSRI

Use: Depression

• Insomnia

paroxetine

Brand: Paxil

Class: SSRI

Use: Depression/Anxiety

duloxetine

Brand: Cymbalta

Class: SNRI

Use: Depression/Pain

• Increased BP

venlafaxine

Brand: Effexor XR

Class: SNRI

Use: Depression/Anxiety

• Discontinuation Syndrome (Brain zaps)

amitriptyline

Brand: Elavil

Class: TCA (tricyclic antidepressants)

Use: Nerve pain/Sleep

• Anticholinergic (dry mouth, urinary retention)

nortriptyline

Brand: Pamelor

Class: TCA

Use: Nerve pain/sleep

• Anticholinergic effects

imipramine

Brand: Tofranil

Class: TCA

Use: Depression/Bed wetting

• Anticholinergic effects

trazodone

Brand: Desyrel

Class: SARI

Use: Insomnia

• Priapism (painful prolonged erection)

bupropion

Brand: Wellbutrin

Class: NDRI

Use: Depression/Smoking

• Seizure risk

quetiapine

Brand: Seroquel

Class: Antipsychotic

Use: Schizophrenia

• Metablic changes

ariprazole

Brand: Abilify

Class: Antipsychotic

Use: Schizophrenic/Depression

• Less weight gain than others

• Akathisia (restlessness)

risperidone

Brand: Risperdal

Class: Antipsychotic

Use: Schizophrenia

• Hyperprolactinemia

olanzapine

Brand: Zyprexa

Class: Antipsychotic

Use: Schizophrenia

• Severe weight gain

alpraxolam

Brand: Xanax

Class: Benzodiazepine (C-IV)

Use: Anxiety

• Sedation

• Respiratory depression if mixed with opioids

lorazepam

Brand: Ativan

Class: Benzodiazepine

Use: Anxiety

• Sedation

zolpidem

Brand: Ambien

Class: Hypnotic (C-IV)

Use: Insomnia

• Complex sleep behaviors

donepezil

Brand: Aricept

Class: Cholinesterase Inhibitor

Use: Alzheimer’s

• Bradycardia

• Nausea/Diarrhea

Buprenorphine/Nalozone

Brand: Suboxone

Class: Opioid Partial Agonist

Use: Opioid dependence

• C-III

Methadone

Brand: Methadose

Class: Opioid

Use: Pain/Detox

• C-II

Atomoxetine

Brand: Strattera

Class: NRI

Use: ADHD

• Suicidal ideation

Lisdexamfetamine

Brand: Vyvanse

Class: Stimulant C-II

Use: ADHD

amphetamine/dextroamphetamine

Brand: Adderall

Class: Stimulant C-II

Use: ADHD/Narcolepsy

• Insomnia

• Loss of appetite

methylphenidate

Brand: Ritalin/Concerta

Class: Stimulant C-II

Use: ADHD

Dexmethylphenidate

Brand: Focalin

Class: Stimulant C-II

Use: ADHD

Varenicline

Brand: Chantix

Class: Nicotinic Agonist

Use: Smoking cessation

• Neuropsychiatric events

Sumatriptan

Brand: Imitrex

Class: Triptan

Use: Migraine

• Chest tightness

Eletriptan

Brand: Relpax

Class: Triptan

Use: Migraine

• Serotonin Syndrome risk

Pregabalin

Brand: Lyrica

Class: Anticonvulsant (C-V)

Use: Nerve pain

• Drowsiness

• Edema

Topiramate

Brand: Topamax

Class: Anticonvulsant

Use: Migraine prevention

• Cognitive slowing

• Kidney stones

Lamotrigine

Brand: Lamictal

Class: Anticonvulsant

Use: BPD/Seizures

• Stevens John’s Syndrome

Divalproex

Brand: Depakote

Class: Anticonvulsant

Use: Seizures/BPD

• Teratogenic

• Liver toxicity

Phenytoin

Brand: Dilantin

Class: Anticonvulsant

Use: Seizures

• Gingival hyperplasia

Carbidopa/Levdopa

Brand: Sinemet

Class: Dopamine Agent

Use: Parkinson’s

• Dyskinesia

• Dark urine/sweat

Pramipexole

Brand: Mirapex

Class: Dopamine Agonist

Use: Parkinson’s

• Impulse Control Disorders