Tech Lectures Top 100 Drugs 2007

 

Generic Name

Trade Name

Main Indication

Classification

 

 

 

 

 

1

Hydrocodone / Acetaminophen

Vicodin, Lorcet

Pain

Opiate Agonist

2

Levothyroxine

Synthroid, Levothroid

Hypothyroidism

Hormone (Thyroid)

3

Metoprolol

Lopressor, Toprol

Hypertension

Beta Blocker

4

Lisinopril

Prinivil, Zestril

Hypertension

ACE Inhibitor

5

Atorvastatin

Lipitor

Hypercholesterolemia

HMG-CoA Reductase Inhibitor

6

Amoxicillin

Amoxil, Trimox

Infection

Penicillin

7

Hydrochlorothiazide (HCTZ)

Microzide, Esidrix

Hypertension

Thiazide Diuretic

8

Azithromycin

Zithromax, ZPak

Infection

Macrolide

9

Metformin

Glucophage

Type 2 Diabetes

Biguanide

10

Atenolol

Tenormin

Hypertensoin

Beta 1 Blocker

11

Simvastatin

Zocor

Hypercholesterolemia

HMG CoA Reductase Inhibitor

12

Alprazolam

Xanax

Anxiety

Benzodiazepine

13

Furosemide

Lasix

Hypertension

Loop Diuretic

14

Zolpidem

Ambien

Insomnia

Non Benzodiazepine

15

Potassium Chloride

K-Dur, Klor-Con, Micro-K

Hypokalemia

Potassum

Electrolyte

16

Sertraline

Zoloft

Depression

SSRI

17

Montelukast

Singulair

Antihistamine

Leukotriene Inhibitor

18

Escitalopram

Lexapro

Depression

SSRI

19

Oxycodone / Acetaminophen

Percocet, Tylox

Pain

Opiate Agonist

20

Esomeprazole

Nexium

GERD

Proton Pump Inhibitor

21

Warfarin

Coumadin

Blood Clots

Anticoagulant

22

Ibuprofen

Motrin, Advil

Inflammation

NSAID

23

Clopidogrel

Plavix

Clot Prevention

Platelet Inhibitor

24

Amlodipine

Norvasc

Hypertension

Calcium Channel Blocker

25

Prednisone

Deltasone

Inflammation, Adrenal Insufficiency

Corticosteroid

26

Cephalexin

Keflex

Infection

Cephalosporin

27

Fluoxetine

Prozac, Serafem

Depression

SSRI

28

Albuterol

Ventolin, Proventil

Bronchospasm

Beta 2 Agonist

29

Ceftirizine

Zyrtec

Allergies

Histamine 1 (H1) Blocker

30

Triamterene / HCTZ

Dyazide, Maxzide

Hypertension

Diuretic combination

31

Propoxyphene / Acetaminophen

Darvocet, Wygesic

Pain

Non Opiate Agonists

32

Lorazepam

Ativan

Anxiety

Benzodiazepine

33

Omeprazole

Prilosec

GERD

Proton Pump Inhibitor

34

Lansoprazole

Prevacid

GERD

Proton Pump Inhibitor

35

Clonazepam

Klonopin

Anxiety

Benzodiazepine

36

Tramadol

Ultram

Pain

Non-opiate agonist

37

Amoxicillin / Clavulanate

Augmentin

Infection

Penicillin

38

Ezetimibe / Simvastatin

Vytorin

Hypercholesterolemia

39

Ciprofloxacin

Cipro

Infection

Quinolone

40

Cyclobenzaprine

Flexeril

Muscle Spasm

Skeletal Muscle Relaxant

41

Fluticasone / Salmeterol

Advair Diskus

Asthma

Steroid / Bronchodilator

42

Gabapentin

Neurontin

Seizures

Anti-Convulsant

43

Sulfamethoxazole / Trimethoprim

Bactrim, Septra

Infection

Sulfonalamide

44

Fexofenadine

Allegra

Allergies

H1 Blocker

45

Ethinyl Estradiol / Norgestimate

Ortho Tri-Cyclen

Birth Control

Birth Control

46

Venlafaxine

Effexor

Depression

Antidepressant

47

Lisinopril / HCTZ

Zestorectic, Prinzide

Hypertension

ACE Inhibitor / Thiazide Diuretic

48

Citalpram

Celexa

Depression

SSRI

49

Pantoprazole

Prontonix

GERD

Proton Pump Inhibitor

50

Paroxetine

Paxil

Depression

SSRI

51

Trazodone

Desyrel

Depression

Tri-Cyclic

52

Naproxen

Aleve, Naprosyn, Anaprox

Inflammation

NSAID

53

Lovastatin

Mevacor

Hypercholesterolemia

HMG-CoA Reductase Inhibitor

54

Glipizide

Glucotrol

Type 2 Diabetes

Sulfonylurea

55

Valsartan

Diovan

Hypertension

Angiotension II Receptor Blocker

56

Alendronate

Fosamax

Osteoporosis

Bone Resorption Inhibitor

57

Fluticasone

Flovent, Flonase

Inhaler

Asthma

Corticosteroid

58

Ethinyl Estradiol / Drospirenone

Yasmin, Yaz

Birth Control

Birth Control

59

Ezetimibe

Zetia

Hypercholesterolemia

60

Acetaminophen / Codeine

Tylenol/Codeine

Pain

Non Narcotic / Opiate Agonist

61

Rosuvastatin

Crestor

Hypercholesterolemia

MHG-CoA Reductase Inhibitor

62

Levofloxacin

Levaquin

Infection

Quinolone

63

Amitriptyline

Elavil

Depression

Tri-Cyclic

64

Diazepam

Valium

Anxiety

Benzodiazepine

65

Enalapril

Vasotec

Hypertension

ACE Inhibitor

66

Valsartan / HCTZ

Diovan / HCT

Hypertension

A2RB

67

Digoxin

Lanoxin

Tachycardia

Inotrope

68

Ranitidine

Zantac

GERD

Histamine 2 Blocker (H2 Blocker)

69

Duloxetine

Cymbalta

Depression

70

Fluconazole

Diflucan

Candidiasis

Anti-Fungal

71

Pioglitazone

Actos

Type 2 Diabetes

Thiazolidinedione

72

Bupropion

Wellbutrin

Depression

73

Oxycodone

OxyContin

Pain

Opiate Agonist

74

Carisoprodol

Soma

Muscle Spasm

Skeletal Muscle Relaxant

75

Conjugated Estrogen

Premarin

Menopause

Hormone (Estrogen)

76

Allopurinol

Zyloprim

Gout

Xanthine Oxidase Inhibitor

77

Doxycycline

Vibramycin, Doryx

Infection

Tetracycline

78

Diltiazem

Cardizem, Dilacor

Hypertension

Calcium Channel Blocker

79

Methylprednisolone

Medrol

Inflammation

Corticosteroid

80

Celecoxib

Celebrex

Pain, Inflammation

Cox 2 Inhibitor

81

Tamsulosin

Flomax

Prostate Enlargement

Prostate Receptor Antagonist

82

Quetiapine

Seroquel

Schizophrenia

Antipsychotic

83

Clonidine

Catapres

Hypertension

Alpha Receptor Agonist

84

Mometasone

Nasonex

Allergies

Corticosteroid

85

Fenofibrate

Tricor

Hypercholisteremia

86

Insulin Glargine

Lantus

Type I or II Diabetes

Insulin

87

Sildenafil

Viagra

Erectile Dysfunction

5A-Phosphodiesterase Inhibitor

88

Olanzapine

Zyprexia

Schizophrenia

Antipsychotic

89

Ramipril

Altace

Hypertension

ACE Inhibitor

90

Promethazine

Phenergan

Nausea

Antiemetic

91

Carvedilol

Coreg

Hypertension

Beta 1 and 2 Blocker

92

Isosorbide Mononitrate

Imdur, Ismo, Monoket

Angina

Vasodilator

93

Clindamycin

Cleocin

Infection

94

Pravastatin

Pravachol

Hypercholesterolema

HMG-CoA Reductase Inhibitor

95

Amphetamine / Dextroamphetamine

Adderall

ADHD

CNS Stimulant,

Amphetamine

96

Meloxicam

Mobic

Antiinflammatory

NSAID

97

Amlodipine / Benazepril

Lotrel

Hypertension

Calcium Chananel Blocker / ACE Inhibitor

98

Risedronate

Actonel

Osteoporosis

Bone Resorption Inhibitor

99

Verapamil

Calan, Covera, Verelan

Hypertension

Calcium Channel Blocker

100

Cefdinir

Omnicef

Infection

Cephalosporin