Top 200 Drugs

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BRAND

GENERIC

FUNCTION

Vicodin

APAP +
Hydrocodone

Pain Relief
(DEA Sch 3)

Prinivil

Lisinopril

ACE inhibitor

Zocor

Simvastatin

Statin

Synthroid

Levothyroxine

Hormone
Replacement

Amoxil

Amoxicillin

Antibiotic
(Penicillin)

Zithromax

Azithromycin

Macrolide
Antibiotic

Microzide

Hydrochlorothiazide

Norvasc

Amlodipine

Calcium Channel
Blocker

Xanax

Alprazolam

Benzodiazepine
(DEA Sch 4)

Glucophage

Metformin

Antidiabetic

Lipitor

Atorvastatin

Statin

Prilosec

Omeprazole

Proton Pump
Inhibitor

Augmentin

Amoxicillin +
Clavulanate

Penicillin
Antibiotic

Tenormin

Atenolol

Beta Blocker
(B1)

Lasix

Furosemide

Diuretic

(HCTZ)

Thiazide Diuretic

Lopressor

metoprolol

Beta Receptor
Blocker (B1)

Zoloft

Sertraline

S.S.R.I.

Ambien

Zolpidem

Sleep Aid
(DEA Sch 4)

Percocet

Oxycodone
+ APAP

Pain Relief
(DEA Sch 2)

Nexium

Esomeprazole

Proton Pump
Inhibitor

Plavix

Clopidogrel

Platelet
Aggregation
Inhibitor

Singulair

Montelukast

Leukotriene
Inhibitor

Sterapred

Prednisone

Corticosteroid

Lexapro

Escitalopram

S.S.R.I

Advil

Ibuprofen

N.S.A.I.D

Celexa

Citalopram

ProAir

Albuterol

B2 Receptor
Agonist(Lungs)

Prozac

Fluoxetine

S.S.R.I.

Neurontin

Gabapentin

Anti-Convulsant

Coumadin

Warfarin

Blood Thinner

Ultram

Tramadol

Pain Relief
(Non-Narcotic)

Klonopin

Clonazepam

Benzodiazepine
(DEA Sch 4)

Ativan

Lorazepam

Benzodiazepine
(DEA Sch 4)

Keflex

Cephalexin

Antibiotic
(Cephalosporin)

Flexeril

Cyclobenzaprine

Muscle Relaxant

Septra

Sulfamethoxazole

+ Trimethoprim

Anti-Depressant

(S.S.R.I.)

Antibiotic
Combination

Cipro

Ciprofloxacin

Quinolone
Antibiotic

Flonase

Fluticasone

Inhaled Steroid

Dyrenium

Triamterene

Diuretic

Pravachol

Pravastatin

Cholesterol
/ Statin

Crestor

Rosuvastatin

Statin

Advair

Fluticasone +
Salmeterol

Bronchodilator +
Steroid

Desyrel

Trazodone

Anti-Depressant

Darvocet

Propoxyphene
+ APAP

Pain Relief
(DEA Sch 4)

Fosamax

alendronate

Bone
Resorption
Inhibitor

Allegra

Fexofenadine

Antihistamine
(H1)

Mevacor

Lovastatin

Cholesterol /
Statin

Coreg

Carvedilol

Beta Receptor
Blocker

Paxil

Paroxetine

S.S.R.I.

Mobic

Meloxicam

N.S.A.I.D.

Valium

Diazepam

Benzodiazepine
(DEA Sch 4)

Diovan

Valsartan

Angiotensin II
Receptor Blocker
(A2RB)

Cymbalta

Duloxetine

Anti-Depressant

Effexor

Venlafaxine

Anti-Depressant

Zantac

Ranitidine

Histamine
Blocker (H2)

Diflucan

Fluconazole

Anti-Fungal

Aleve

Naproxen

N.S.A.I.D

Vibramycin

Doxycycline

Antibiotic
(Tetracycline)

Klor-Con

Potassium
Chloride

Electrolyte

Elavil

Amitriptyline

Anti-Depressant

Prevacid

Lansoprazole

Proton Pump
Inhibitor

Actos

Pioglitazone

Anti-Diabetic

Medrol

Methylprednisolone

Steroid
AntiInflammatory

Zyloprim

Allopurinol

Xanthine
Oxidase Inhibitor

Tylenol 3

Codeine +
APAP

Pain Relief
(DEA Sch 3)

Vasotec

Enalapril

ACE Inhibitor

Soma

Carisoprodol

Muscle Relaxant
(DEA Sch 4)

Flomax

Tamsulosin

Prostate
Receptor Agonist

Vytorin

Ezetimibe +
Simvastatin

Cholesterol

Seroquel

Quetiapine

Anti-psychotic

Levaquin

Levofloxacin

Antibiotic
(Quinolone)

Tricor

Fenofibrate

Cholesterol

Catapres

Clonidine

Alpha Receptor
Agonist

Phenergan

Promethazine

Anti-Nausea
/ Anti-emetic

Yaz

Ethinyl
estradiol +
Drospirenone

Birth Control

Viagra

Sildenafil

Erectile
Dysfunction

Celebrex

Celecoxib

N.S.A.I.D.
COX-2 inhibitor

Proventil

Albuterol

Beta Agonist
(B2)(Lungs)

Oxycontin

Oxycodone

Pain Relief
(DEA Sch 2)

Lantus

Insulin
Glargine

Insulin

Nasonex

Mometasone

Corticosteroid

Lyrica

Pregabalin

Anti-convulsant
/ Neurologic
(DEA Sch 5)

Amaryl

Glimepiride

Antidiabetic

Restoril

Temazepam

Sleep Aid
(DEA Sch 4)

Folvite

Folic Acid

Mineral Supp.

Premarin

Conjugated
Estrogen

Estrogen
Replacement

Zetia

Ezetimibe

Colesterol

Aldactone

Spironolactone

Diuretic

Lanoxin

Digoxin

Inotrope

Imdur

Isosorbide
Mononitrate

Nitrate
Vasodilator

Omnicef

Cefdinir

Anti-biotic
(Cephalosporin)

Altace

Ramipril

ACE Inhibitor

Nasacort

Triamcinolone

Inhaled Steroid

Ventolin

Albuterol

Bronchodilator

Cozaar

Losartan

A2RB

Concerta

Methylphenidate

ADHD
(DEA Sch 2)

DiaBeta

Glyburide

Anti-Diabetic

Valtrex

Valacyclovir

Anti-Viral

Tamiflu

Oseltamivir

Anti-Viral (Flu)

Pen-VK

Penicillin vk

Antibiotic

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BRAND

GENERIC

FUNCTION

Spiriva

Tiotropium

Anti-cholinergic

Lotensin

Benazepril

ACE Inhibitor

Lamictal

Lamotrigine

Anti-convulsant

Benicar
HCT

Olmesartan
+ HCTZ

A2RB + Diuretic

Aricept

Donepezil

Cholinesterase
Inhibitor

Risperdal

Risperidone

Anti-Psychotic

Glucotrol

Glipizide

Anti-Diabetic

Adderall

Amphetamine
+Dextroamphetamine

Stimulant(ADHD)
(DEA Sch 2)

Abilify

Aripiprazole

Anti-psychotic

Verelan

Verapamil

Calcium Channel
Blocker

Cleocin

Clindamycin

Anti-Microbial

Flagyl

Metronidazole

Anti-Microbial

Ortho TriCyclen

Ethinyl
Estradiol
+Norgestimate

Birth Control

Cialis

Tadalafil

Erectile
Dysfunction

Adipex

Phentermine

Appetite
Suppressant
(DEA Sch 4)

Levoxyl

Levothyroxine

Hormone
Replacement
(Thyroid)

Vistaril

Hydroxyzine

Anti-Histamine

Cataflam

Diclofenac

N.S.A.I.D.

Reglan

Metoclopramide

GI Motility
Stimulant

Lopid

Gemfibrozil

Cholesterol

Cardizem

Diltiazem

Calcium Channel
Blocker

Depakote

Divalproex

Anti-Convulsant

Furadantin

Nitrofurantoin

Anti-Microbial

Remeron

Mirtazapine

Anti-Depressant

Xalatan

Latanoprost
(Opthalmic)

Prostaglandin

Januvia

Sitagliptin

Anti-Diabetic

Zovirax

Acyclovir

Anti-Viral

Cardura

Doxazosin

Alpha Receptor
Agonist

Lunesta

Eszopiclone

Sleep Aid
(DEA Sch 4)

Niaspan

Niacin

Cholesterol

Inderal

Propranolol

Beta Receptor
Blocker(B1)

Hyzaar

Losartan
+ HCTZ

A2RB + Diuretic

Suboxone

Buprenorphine

Opioid Recovery
(DEA Sch3)

Budeprion

Bupropion

Anti-Depressant

Robitussin

Guaifenesin

Cold Syrup

Topamax

Topiramate

Anti-convulsant

BuSpar

Buspirone

Anxiolytic
/ Hypnotic

Anti-Vert

Meclizine

Anti-Vertigo

Detrol

Tolterodine

Urinary
Anti-spasmotic

Vyvanse

Lisdexamfetamine

ADHD
(DEA Sch II)

Accupril

Quinapril

ACE Inhibitor

Aciphex

Rabeprazole

Proton Pump
Inhibitor

Bactroban

Mupirocin

Topical

Anti-Bacterial
Rheumatrex

Methotrexate

Anti-Rheumatic

Glycolax

Polyethylene
Glycol

Laxative

Duragesic

Fentanyl
(Transdermal)

Pain Relief
(DEA Sch 2)

Tessalon
Perles

Benzonatate

Cough
Supressant

Avapro

Irbesartan

A2RB

Combivent

Albuterol
+ Ipratropium
Inhaler

Bronchodilator

Boniva

Ibandronate

Biphosphonate
(bone loss)

Methadose

Methadone

Opioid
Dependence
(DEA Sch 2)

Lotrisone

Clotrimazole +
Betamethasone

Anti-Fungal
+ Steroid

Imitrex

Sumatriptan

Seratonin
Agonist

Procardia

Nifedipine

Calcium
Channel Blocker

Pepcid

Famotidine

Histamine
Blocker

Fioricet

Butalbital
+ APAP+ Caff

Headache

Proscar

Finasteride

Enzyme
Inhibitor
(Prostate)

Feosol

Ferrous
Sulfate

Iron Deficiency

Hytrin

Terazosin

Alpha Receptor
Agonist

Lovaza

Omega-3
/Fish Oil

Cholestorol

Zanaflex

Tizanidine

Mult. Sclerosis

Actonel

Risedronate

Bone
Resorption
Inhibitor

Namenda

Memantine

Anti-Alzheimer

NovoLog

Insulin Aspart

Insulin
Type I Diabetes

Robaxin

Methocarbamol

Muscle Relaxer

Temovate

Clobetasol

Corticosteroid

Zebeta

Bisoprolol

Beta Blocker

NitroStat

Nitroglycerine

Vasodilator

Chantix

Varenicline

Smoking
Cessation

Evista

Raloxifene

Estrogen
Modulator

Peridex

Chlorhexidine
Gluconate

Anti-Microbial
Oral Rinse

Zyprexa

Olanzapine

Anti-Psychotic

Zofran

Ondansetron

Anti-nausea

Requip

Ropinirole

Parkinsons

Bentyl

Dicyclomine

Anti-Spasmotic

Humalog

Insulin Lispro

Insulin
Type I Diabetes

Relafen

Nabumetone

N.S.A.I.D.

Avalide

Irbesartan
+ HCTZ

A2RB + Diuretic

Biaxin

Clarithromycin

Macrolide
Antibiotic

Lidoderm

Lidocaine
Patch

Topical
Anesthetic

Avodart

Dutasteride

Prostate

Dilantin

Phenytoin

Anti-Convulsant

Colchicine

Colchicine

Anti-Gout

Vigamox

Moxifloxacin

Antibiotic
(Quinolone)

Lioresal

Baclofen

Muscle Relaxer

Plaquenil

Hydroxychloroquine

Arthritis / Lupus

Tussionex

Chlorpheniramine
+ Hydrocodone

Narc+Anti-Hist
(DEA Sch III)

Pyridium

Phenazopyridine

Analgesic
(urinary)

Strattera

Atomoxetine

Norephinephrine
Reuptake
Inhibitor
(ADHD)

Levitra

Vardenafil

Erectile
Dysfunction

Nizoral

Ketoconazole

Anti-fungal

Pamelor

Nortriptyline

Anti-Depressant

Benztropine

Benzatropine

Parkinsons

Minocin

Minocycline

Anti-biotic

Avelox

Moxifloxacin

Antibiotic
(Quinolone)

Protonix

Pantoprazole

Proton Pump
Inhibitor

Ceftin

Cefuroxime
Axetil

Anti-biotic

Ditropan

Oxybutynin

Overactive
Bladder

Keppra

Levetiracetam

Anti-convulsant

Apresoline

Hydralazine

Antihypertensive

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generic and brand name drugs. Those lists were published by a pharmaceutical industry
trade publication. This top 200 drug list is not official and not endorsed by the PTCB,
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