Top Medications: Generic Names, Brand Names, and Indications

Cardiovascular System Medications

• Alteplase

  • Brand Name: Activase

  • Indication: Acute ischemic stroke

• Amiodarone

  • Brand Names: Cordarone, Pacerone, Nexterone

  • Indication: Arrhythmia

• Amlodipine

  • Brand Name: Norvasc

  • Indication: Hypertension

• Atenolol

  • Brand Name: Tenormin

  • Indication: Hypertension

• Atorvastatin

  • Brand Name: Lipitor

  • Indication: Dyslipidemia

• Carvedilol

  • Brand Names: Coreg, Coreg CR

  • Indication: Hypertension

• Chlorthalidone

  • Brand Name: Hygroton

  • Indication: Edema

• Clonidine

  • Brand Names: Catapres, Catapres-TTS, Nexiclon XR

  • Indication: Hypertension

• Clopidogrel

  • Brand Name: Plavix

  • Indication: Reduction of atherosclerotic events in patients with atherosclerosis

• Colestipol Hydrochloride

  • Brand Name: Colestid

  • Indication: Dyslipidemia

• Digoxin

  • Brand Names: Lanoxin, Digitek

  • Indication: Heart failure, Atrial fibrillation

• Diltiazem

  • Brand Names: Cardizem, Cardizem CD, Cartia, Dilacor, Dilt-XR, Tiazac

  • Indication: Hypertension

• Dipyridamole and Aspirin

  • Brand Name: Aggrenox

  • Indication: Ischemic stroke prevention

• Dobutamine

  • Brand Name: Dobutrex

  • Indication: Heart failure

• Dofetilide

  • Brand Name: Tikosyn

  • Indication: Atrial fibrillation, Atrial flutter

• Dopamine

  • Brand Name: Intropin

  • Indication: Shock

• Ephedrine

  • Brand Names: Akovaz, Emerphed

  • Indication: Hypotension caused by anesthesia

• Epoprostenol

  • Brand Names: Veletri, Flolan

  • Indication: Pulmonary hypertension

• Evolocumab

  • Brand Name: Repatha

  • Indication: Dyslipidemia

• Ezetimibe

  • Brand Name: Zetia

  • Indication: Dyslipidemia

• Fenofibrate (nanocrystallized)

  • Brand Name: Tricor

  • Indication: Dyslipidemia

• Furosemide

  • Brand Name: Lasix

  • Indication: Edema

• Hydrochlorothiazide

  • Brand Name: Microzide

  • Indication: Edema

• Icosapent ethyl

  • Brand Name: Vascepa

  • Indication: Dyslipidemia

• Irbesartan

  • Brand Name: Avapro

  • Indication: Hypertension

• Isosorbide mononitrate

  • Brand Name: Imdur

  • Indication: Angina pectoris

• Lisinopril

  • Brand Names: Zestril, Prinivil

  • Indication: Hypertension

• Lisinopril/Hydrochlorothiazide

  • Brand Names: Zestoretic, Prinzide

  • Indication: Hypertension

• Losartan

  • Brand Name: Cozaar

  • Indication: Hypertension

• Metoprolol succinate

  • Brand Name: Toprol XL

  • Indication: Hypertension

• Metoprolol tartrate

  • Brand Name: Lopressor

  • Indication: Hypertension

• Norepinephrine

  • Brand Name: Levophed

  • Indication: Shock

• Olmesartan

  • Brand Name: Benicar

  • Indication: Hypertension

• Omega-3-Acid Ethyl Esters

  • Brand Name: Lovasa

  • Indication: Dyslipidemia

• Phenylephrine

  • Brand Name: Generic/No brand name

  • Indication: Shock

• Pravastatin

  • Brand Name: Pravachol

  • Indication: Dyslipidemia

• Prazosin

  • Brand Name: Minipress

  • Indication: Hypertension

• Propranolol

  • Brand Names: Inderal, Inderal LA, Innopran XL

  • Indication: Hypertension

• Ramipril

  • Brand Name: Altace

  • Indication: Hypertension

• Rosuvastatin

  • Brand Name: Crestor

  • Indication: Dyslipidemia

• Sacubitril/Valsartan

  • Brand Name: Entresto

  • Indication: Heart failure

• Sildenafil

  • Brand Name: Revatio

  • Indication: Pulmonary hypertension

• Simvastatin

  • Brand Name: Zocor

  • Indication: Dyslipidemia

• Sotalol

  • Brand Name: Betapace

  • Indication: Arrhythmia

• Spironolactone

  • Brand Name: Aldactone

  • Indication: Edema

• Telmisartan

  • Brand Name: Micardis

  • Indication: Hypertension

• Triamterene/Hydrochlorothiazide

  • Brand Names: Dyazide, Maxzide

  • Indication: Edema

Central Nervous System & Psychiatric Medications

• Alprazolam

  • Brand Names: Xanax, Xanax XR

  • Indication: Anxiety

• Amitriptyline

  • Brand Name: Elavil

  • Indication: Depression

• Amphetamine/Dextroamphetamine salts

  • Brand Names: Adderall, Adderall XR

  • Indication: ADHD

• Aripiprazole

  • Brand Names: Abilify, Abilify Maintena

  • Indication: Schizophrenia

• Atomoxetine

  • Brand Name: Strattera

  • Indication: ADHD

• Bupropion

  • Brand Names: Wellbutrin, Wellbutrin SR, Wellbutrin XL, Zyban*

  • Indication: Depression, Smoking cessation* (Zyban brand is specific to smoking cessation)

• Buspirone

  • Brand Name: BuSpar

  • Indication: Anxiety

• Carbamazepine

  • Brand Names: Tegretol, Tegretol XR, Carbatrol ER, Equetro ER

  • Indication: Seizure

• Carbidopa/Levodopa

  • Brand Names: Sinemet, Sinemet CR, Rytary

  • Indication: Parkinson's disease

• Cariprazine

  • Brand Name: Vraylar

  • Indication: Antipsychotic

• Citalopram

  • Brand Name: Celexa

  • Indication: Depression

• Clonazepam

  • Brand Name: Klonopin

  • Indication: Panic disorder

• Clonidine ER

  • Brand Name: Kapvay

  • Indication: ADHD

• Clozapine

  • Brand Names: Clozaril, Versacloz

  • Indication: Schizophrenia

• Desvenlafaxine

  • Brand Name: Pristiq

  • Indication: Depression

• Diazepam

  • Brand Name: Valium

  • Indication: Anxiety

• Divalproex sodium

  • Brand Names: Depakote, Depakote ER

  • Indication: Seizures, Bipolar disorder

• Donepezil

  • Brand Name: Aricept

  • Indication: Alzheimer's disease

• Duloxetine

  • Brand Name: Cymbalta

  • Indication: Depression

• Escitalopram

  • Brand Name: Lexapro

  • Indication: Depression

• Eszopiclone

  • Brand Name: Lunesta

  • Indication: Insomnia

• Fluoxetine

  • Brand Names: Prozac, Sarafem*

  • Indication: Depression, Premenstrual dysphoria disorder* (Sarafem brand is specific to premenstrual dysphoria disorder)

• Fremanezumab-vfrm

  • Brand Name: Ajovy

  • Indication: Migraine

• Guanfacine ER

  • Brand Name: Intuniv

  • Indication: ADHD

• Lamotrigine

  • Brand Names: Lamictal, Lamictal XR, Lamictal ODT, Lamictal CD

  • Indication: Bipolar disorder, Seizures

• Levetiracetam

  • Brand Name: Keppra

  • Indication: Seizure

• Lisdexamfetamine

  • Brand Name: Vyvanse

  • Indication: ADHD

• Lithium

  • Brand Names: Lithonate, Lithotabs, Lithobid

  • Indication: Bipolar disorder

• Lorazepam

  • Brand Name: Ativan

  • Indication: Anxiety

• Memantine

  • Brand Name: Namenda

  • Indication: Alzheimer's disease

• Methylphenidate

  • Brand Names: Ritalin, Methylin, Metadate, Concerta

  • Indication: ADHD

• Mirtazapine

  • Brand Name: Remeron

  • Indication: Depression

• Nortriptyline

  • Brand Name: Pamelor

  • Indication: Depression

• Olanzapine

  • Brand Names: Zyprexa, Zyprexa Relprevv

  • Indication: Schizophrenia

• Oxcarbazepine

  • Brand Names: Trileptal, Oxtellar XR

  • Indication: Seizure

• Paliperidone

  • Brand Name: Invega

  • Indication: Antipsychotic

• Paroxetine

  • Brand Names: Paxil, Paxil XR, Pexeva

  • Indication: Depression

• Phenytoin

  • Brand Name: Dilantin

  • Indication: Seizure

• Pramipexole

  • Brand Name: Mirapex

  • Indication: Restless leg syndrome

• Quetiapine

  • Brand Names: Seroquel, Seroquel XR

  • Indication: Schizophrenia

• Rimegepant

  • Brand Name: Nurtec

  • Indication: Migraine

• Risperidone

  • Brand Names: Risperdal, Risperdal Consta, Perseris

  • Indication: Schizophrenia

• Rizatriptan Benzoate

  • Brand Names: Maxalt, Maxalt MLT

  • Indication: Migraine

• Ropinirole

  • Brand Names: Requip, Requip XL

  • Indication: Parkinson's disease

• Sertraline

  • Brand Name: Zoloft

  • Indication: Depression

• Sumatriptan

  • Brand Name: Imitrex

  • Indication: Migraine

• Topiramate

  • Brand Names: Topamax, Trokendi XR

  • Indication: Seizure

• Trazodone

  • Brand Name: Desyrel

  • Indication: Depression

Antimicrobial & Anti-Infective Agents

• Acyclovir

  • Brand Name: Zovirax

  • Indication: Antiviral

• Amoxicillin

  • Brand Names: Amoxil, Moxatag, Trimox

  • Indication: Bacterial infection

• Amoxicillin/Clavulanate

  • Brand Names: Augmentin, Augmentin XR

  • Indication: Bacterial infection

• Ampicillin/Sulbactam

  • Brand Name: Unasyn

  • Indication: Bacterial infection

• Azithromycin

  • Brand Names: Zithromax, Zmax

  • Indication: Bacterial infection

• Cefazolin

  • Brand Name: Ancef

  • Indication: Bacterial infection

• Cefdinir

  • Brand Name: Omnicef

  • Indication: Bacterial infections

• Cefepime

  • Brand Name: Maxipime

  • Indication: Bacterial infection

• Ceftriaxone

  • Brand Name: Rocephin

  • Indication: Bacterial infection

• Cephalexin

  • Brand Name: Keflex

  • Indication: Bacterial infection

• Ciprofloxacin

  • Brand Names: Cipro, Cipro XR

  • Indication: Bacterial infection

• Clindamycin

  • Brand Name: Cleocin

  • Indication: Bacterial infection

• Doxycycline

  • Brand Names: Vibramycin, Doryx

  • Indication: Bacterial infection

• Fluconazole

  • Brand Name: Diflucan

  • Indication: Candida infection

• Levofloxacin

  • Brand Name: Levaquin

  • Indication: Bacterial infection

• Linezolid

  • Brand Name: Zyvox

  • Indication: Bacterial infection

• Meropenem

  • Brand Name: Merrem

  • Indication: Bacterial infection

• Methenamine

  • Brand Name: Hiprex

  • Indication: Urinary tract infection prevention

• Metronidazole

  • Brand Name: Flagyl

  • Indication: Antibiotic

• Micafungin

  • Brand Name: Mycamine

  • Indication: Fungal infection

• Minocycline

  • Brand Names: Minocin, Dynacin, Solodyn ER

  • Indication: Antibiotic

• Mupirocin

  • Brand Name: Bactroban

  • Indication: Bacterial infection

• Nitrofurantoin

  • Brand Names: Macrodantin, Macrobid, Furadantin

  • Indication: Urinary tract infection

• Nystatin (topical)

  • Brand Name: Nystop

  • Indication: Fungal infection

• Ofloxacin Ophthalmic

  • Brand Name: Ocuflox

  • Indication: Antibiotic

• Piperacillin/Tazobactam

  • Brand Name: Zosyn

  • Indication: Bacterial infection

• Sulfamethoxazole/Trimethoprim

  • Brand Names: Bactrim, Septra

  • Indication: Bacterial infection

• Terbinafine

  • Brand Name: Lamisil

  • Indication: Antifungal

Endocrine, Metabolic & Reproductive Medications

• Alendronate

  • Brand Name: Fosamax

  • Indication: Osteoporosis

• Allopurinol

  • Brand Name: Zyloprim

  • Indication: Gout

• Anastrozole

  • Brand Name: Arimidex

  • Indication: Breast cancer

• Dapagliflozin

  • Brand Name: Farxiga

  • Indication: Diabetes

• Empagliflozin

  • Brand Name: Jardiance

  • Indication: Diabetes

• Estradiol

  • Formulations & Brand Names:

  • Oral: Estrace

  • Topical: Vivelle-Dot, Alora, Climara

  • Vaginal: Femring, Estring, Vagifem, Divigel, Many other products

  • Indication: Menopausal vasomotor symptoms

• Finasteride

  • Brand Name: Proscar

  • Indication: BPH (Benign Prostatic Hypertrophy)

• Folic acid

  • Brand Name: Generic/No brand name

  • Indication: Folic acid deficiency

• Glimepiride

  • Brand Name: Amaryl

  • Indication: Diabetes

• Glipizide

  • Brand Names: Glucotrol, Glucotrol XL

  • Indication: Diabetes

• Insulin aspart

  • Brand Name: Novolog

  • Indication: Diabetes

• Insulin degludec

  • Brand Name: Tresiba

  • Indication: Diabetes

• Insulin glargine

  • Brand Names: Lantus, Toujeo, Basaglar, Semglee

  • Indication: Diabetes

• Iron sucrose

  • Brand Name: Venofer

  • Indication: Iron deficiency

• Levothyroxine

  • Brand Names: Synthroid, Levoxyl, Levothyroid

  • Indication: Hypothyroidism

• Metformin

  • Brand Names: Glucophage, Glucophage XR, Glumetza, Riomet

  • Indication: Diabetes

• Norethindrone/Ethinyl estradiol/Ferrous fumarate

  • Brand Names: Loestrin FE, Loestrin FE 24, Microgestin FE, Junel FE, Minastrin 24

  • Indication: Contraception

• Norgestimate/Ethinyl estradiol

  • Brand Names: Ortho-Cyclen, Sprintec, Estarylla

  • Indication: Contraception

• Oxytocin

  • Brand Name: Pitocin

  • Indication: Labor induction

• Phentermine Hydrochloride

  • Brand Names: Adipex-P, Ionamin

  • Indication: Weight management

• Pioglitazone

  • Brand Name: Actos

  • Indication: Diabetes

• Potassium chloride

  • Brand Names: Klor-Con, K-Dur, Micro-K

  • Indication: Hypokalemia

• Progesterone

  • Brand Name: Prometrium

  • Indication: Endometrial hyperplasia prophylaxis

• Semaglutide

  • Brand Name: Ozempic

  • Indication: Diabetes

• Sitagliptin

  • Brand Name: Januvia

  • Indication: Diabetes

• Tamoxifen

  • Brand Name: Nolvadex

  • Indication: Breast cancer

• Testosterone

  • Brand Name: Androgel

  • Indication: Male hypogonadism

• Tirzepatide

  • Brand Names: Mounjaro, Zepbound

  • Indication: Diabetes, Obstructive sleep apnea, Weight management

Respiratory & Allergy Medications

• Albuterol sulfate

  • Brand Names: Proventil, Ventolin, Proair

  • Indication: Asthma, COPD, Bronchospasm

• Azelastine

  • Brand Names: Astelin, Astepro

  • Indication: Rhinitis

• Benzonatate

  • Brand Name: Tessalon

  • Indication: Antitussive

• Budesonide

  • Brand Name: Pulmicort

  • Indication: Asthma

• Budesonide/Formoterol

  • Brand Name: Symbicort

  • Indication: Asthma, COPD

• Codeine phosphate with Guaifenesin

  • Brand Names: Mytussin AC, Robitussin AC

  • Indication: Antitussive

• Fluticasone furoate/Vilanterol

  • Brand Name: Breo Ellipta

  • Indication: COPD

• Fluticasone furoate/Umeclidinium bromide/Vilanterol

  • Brand Name: Trelegy Ellipta

  • Indication: COPD

• Fluticasone propionate (nasal)

  • Brand Name: Flonase

  • Indication: Allergic rhinitis

• Fluticasone/Salmeterol

  • Brand Name: Advair

  • Indication: Asthma

• Montelukast

  • Brand Name: Singulair

  • Indication: Allergic rhinitis

Gastrointestinal & Renal/Urological Medications

• Dicyclomine

  • Brand Name: Bentyl

  • Indication: Irritable bowel syndrome

• Esomeprazole

  • Brand Name: Nexium

  • Indication: GERD

• Famotidine

  • Brand Name: Pepcid

  • Indication: GERD

• Lactulose

  • Brand Names: Kristalose, Constulose, Enulose

  • Indication: Constipation

• Lansoprazole

  • Brand Name: Prevacid

  • Indication: GERD

• Linaclotide

  • Brand Name: Linzess

  • Indication: Irritable bowel syndrome with constipation

• Mirabegron

  • Brand Name: Myrbetriq

  • Indication: Overactive bladder

• Omeprazole

  • Brand Name: Prilosec

  • Indication: GERD

• Ondansetron

  • Brand Name: Zofran

  • Indication: Nausea and vomiting

• Oxybutynin

  • Brand Names: Ditropan, Ditropan XL

  • Indication: Overactive bladder

• Pantoprazole

  • Brand Name: Protonix

  • Indication: GERD

• Sildenafil

  • Brand Name: Viagra

  • Indication: Erectile dysfunction

• Solifenacin

  • Brand Name: Vesicare

  • Indication: Overactive bladder

• Sucralfate

  • Brand Name: Carafate

  • Indication: Duodenal ulcer

• Tadalafil

  • Brand Names: Cialis, Adcirca*

  • Indication: Erectile dysfunction (Cialis), Pulmonary hypertension* (Adcirca brand is specific to pulmonary hypertension)

• Tamsulosin

  • Brand Name: Flomax

  • Indication: Benign prostatic hypertrophy (BPH)

• Tolterodine

  • Brand Names: Detrol, Detrol LA

  • Indication: Overactive bladder

• Ursodiol

  • Brand Name: Actigall

  • Indication: Gall bladder disease

Musculoskeletal, Pain Management & Inflammatory Medications

• Baclofen

  • Brand Name: Lioresal

  • Indication: Musculoskeletal pain/spasm

• Butalbital, Acetaminophen and Caffeine

  • Brand Name: Fioricet

  • Indication: Tension headache

• Carisoprodol

  • Brand Name: Soma

  • Indication: Pain relief of musculoskeletal conditions

• Celecoxib

  • Brand Name: Celebrex

  • Indication: Pain, Osteoarthritis

• Cyclobenzaprine

  • Brand Names: Amrix, Flexeril, Fexmid

  • Indication: Musculoskeletal pain/spasm

• Diclofenac

  • Brand Names: Voltaren, Voltaren XR

  • Indication: Pain

• Diclofenac (topical)

  • Brand Name: Voltaren Gel

  • Indication: Osteoarthritis

• Fentanyl Transdermal Patch

  • Brand Name: Duragesic

  • Indication: Chronic pain

• Gabapentin

  • Brand Names: Neurontin, Gralise

  • Indication: Neuropathic pain

• Hydrocodone/Acetaminophen

  • Brand Names: Lortab, Vicodin, Norco

  • Indication: Pain

• Hydrocortisone sodium succinate

  • Brand Name: Solu-Cortef

  • Indication: Inflammatory disorders

• Hydroxychloroquine

  • Brand Name: Plaquenil

  • Indication: Rheumatoid arthritis

• Ibuprofen

  • Brand Names: Advil, Motrin

  • Indication: Pain

• Ketorolac

  • Brand Name: Toradol

  • Indication: Pain

• Meloxicam

  • Brand Name: Mobic

  • Indication: Pain

• Methocarbamol

  • Brand Name: Robaxin

  • Indication: Musculoskeletal pain/spasm

• Methotrexate

  • Brand Name: Trexall

  • Indication: Rheumatoid arthritis

• Methylprednisolone (oral)

  • Brand Name: Medrol

  • Indication: Inflammatory disorders

• Methylprednisolone sodium succinate (parenteral)

  • Brand Name: Solu-Medrol

  • Indication: Inflammatory disorders

• Morphine

  • Brand Names: MS Contin, Roxanol, Kadian

  • Indication: Pain

• Oxycodone

  • Brand Names: OxyContin, Roxicodone

  • Indication: Pain

• Oxycodone/Acetaminophen

  • Brand Names: Percocet, Roxicet, Endocet

  • Indication: Pain

• Prednisone

  • Brand Name: Deltasone

  • Indication: Inflammatory disorders

• Pregabalin

  • Brand Name: Lyrica

  • Indication: Neuropathic pain

• Tizanidine

  • Brand Name: Zanaflex

  • Indication: Musculoskeletal pain/spasm

• Tramadol

  • Brand Names: Ultram, Ultram ER

  • Indication: Pain

• Triamcinolone Acetonide (topical)

  • Brand Name: Kenalog

  • Indication: Inflammatory disorders

Ophthalmic, Dermatologic & Mucosal Medications

• Bimatoprost (ophthalmic)

  • Brand Names: Lumigan, Latisse

  • Indication: Glaucoma

• Brimonidine Tartrate (ophthalmic)

  • Brand Name: Alphagan-P

  • Indication: Glaucoma

• Chlorhexidine

  • Brand Names: Peridex, Periogard

  • Indication: Gingivitis

• Cyclosporin Emulsion (ophthalmic)

  • Brand Name: Restasis

  • Indication: Keratoconjunctivitis sicca (Dry eye syndrome)

• Hydroxyzine hydrochloride

  • Brand Name: Atarax

  • Indication: Pruritis

• Latanoprost

  • Brand Name: Xalatan

  • Indication: Glaucoma

• Prednisolone Acetate (Ophthalmic)

  • Brand Names: Pred Forte, Pred Mild, Omnipred

  • Indication: Ophthalmic anti-inflammatory

Hematologic, Surgical & Anesthetic Agents

• Apixaban

  • Brand Name: Eliquis

  • Indication: Anticoagulation

• Cisatracurium

  • Brand Name: Nimbex

  • Indication: Paralytic

• Cyanocobalamin (Vitamin B-12)

  • Brand Name: Nascobal

  • Indication: Vitamin B12 deficiency

• Dexmedetomidine

  • Brand Name: Precedex

  • Indication: Sedation

• Enoxaparin

  • Brand Name: Lovenox

  • Indication: Anticoagulation

• Epinephrine

  • Brand Names: EpiPen, Auvi-Q, Adrenalin

  • Indication: Anaphylaxis

• Heparin

  • Brand Name: Generic/No brand name

  • Indication: Anticoagulation

• Midazolam

  • Brand Name: Versed

  • Indication: Sedation

• Propofol

  • Brand Name: Diprivan

  • Indication: Sedation

• Rivaroxaban

  • Brand Name: Xarelto

  • Indication: Anticoagulation

• Rocuronium

  • Brand Name: Zemuron

  • Indication: Tracheal intubation

• Succinylcholine

  • Brand Names: Quelicin, Anectine

  • Indication: Tracheal intubation

Emergency Antidotes & Toxicology Reversals

• Acetylcysteine

  • Brand Name: Acetadote

  • Indication: Acetaminophen overdose

• Naloxone

  • Brand Name: Narcan

  • Indication: Opioid overdose

• Phytonadione, Vitamin K

  • Brand Name: Mephyton

  • Indication: Warfarin overdose

Master Reference & Revision Summary

• Document Revision Date: $4/28/2026$

• Total Cataloged Drug Profiles: $231$ entries organized across $10$ main clinical categories.