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TOP 200 DRUGS
1. Amoxil: Generic Name: Amoxicillin Drug
Class: Penicillin Antibiotic Indication: Bacterial Infection
2. Crestor: Generic Name: Rosuvastatin
Drug Class: HMG CoA Reductase Inhibitor/Statin Indication: Hyperlipidemia (Lowers cholesterol and triglycerides)
3. Lipitor: Generic Name: Atorvastatin
Drug Class: HMG CoA Reductase Inhibitor/Statin Indication: Hyperlipidemia (Lowers cholesterol and triglycerides)
4. Nexium: Generic Name: Esomeprazole Drug
Class: Proton Pump Inhibitor (PPI) Indication: Treats GERD (Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease) (Gag reflex)
5. Plavix: Generic Name: Clopidogrel Drug
Class: Platelet Aggregation Inhibitor Indication: Preventing Blood Clots
6. Singulair: Generic Name: Montelukast
Drug Class: Leukotriene Inhibitor Indication: Prevents Asthma Attacks
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7. Synthroid: Generic Name: Levothyroxine
Drug Class: Thyroid Drug, Thyroid Replacement Indication: Hypothyroidism (low thyroid hormone)
8. Vicodin (Norco): Generic Name: Hydrocodone and Acetaminophen (Tylenol)
Drug Class: Narcotic Analgesic Indication: Treats moderate to severe pain Schedule: CII
9. Zocor: Generic Name: Simvastatin
Drug Class: HMG CoA Reductase Inhibitor/Statin Indication: Hyperlipidemia (Lowers cholesterol and triglycerides)
10. Zestril (Prinivil: Generic Name: Lisinopril
Drug Class: ACE Inhibitor Indication: Treats hypertension (high blood pressure)
11. Prilosec: Generic Name: Omeprazole
Drug Class: PPI (Proton Pump Inhibitor) Indication: GERD (Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease) NOW OVER THE COUNTER
12. Desyrel: Generic Name: Trazodone
Drug Class: Antidepressant Indication: Depression and Insomnia
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20. Phenergan: Generic Name: Promethazine Drug
Class: Phenothyazine and antihistamine Indication: Allergies and Nausea and Vomiting
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21. Flonase: Generic Name: Fluticasone Nasal
Drug Class: Nasal Spray Indication: Inflammation (relating to nose because allergies)
22. Xanax: Generic Name: Alprazolam
Drug Class: Benzodiazepine Indication: Anxiety (panic and depression)
23. Klonopin: Generic Name: Clonazepam
Drug Class: Benzodiazepine Indication: Anxiety C- IV
24. Loestrin Fe24: Generic Name: Ethinyl Estradiol, Norethindrone, and Ferrous Fumarate Tablets
Drug Class: Contraceptive Indication: Prevents ovulation (release of an egg from ovary) and prevents pregnancy (birth control)
25. Mobic: Generic Name: Meloxipam
Drug Class: Non-steroidal Anti-Inflammatory drug (NSAID) Indication: Inflammation, Pain
26. Celexa: Generic Name: Citalopram
Drug Class: Selective Serotonin Reuptake inhibitors (SSRI) Indication: Depression
27. Keflex: Generic Name: Cephalexin
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34. Folic Acid: Generic Name: Folic Acid
Drug Class: B-Vitamin Indication: Anemia, Red Blood Cell Formation
35. Benicar: Generic Name: Olmesartan
Drug Class: Angiotensin II Receptor Antagonist Indication: Hypertension
36. Deltasone: Generic Name: Prednisone
Drug Class: Glucocorticoid Indication: Inflammation, Severe Allergies
37. Vibramycin: Generic Name: Doxycycline Hyclate
Drug Class: Tetracycline Antibiotic Indication: Certain Bacterial Infection
38. Fosamax: Generic Name: Alendronate
Drug Class: Biphosphonates Indication: Prevents Osteoprosis
39. Protonix: Generic Name: Pantoprazole
Drug Class: Proton Pump Inhibitor Indication: GERD
40. Flomax: Generic Name: Tamsulosin Drug
Class: Antiadrenergic Agent, Alpha Blockers Indication: Benign
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48. Lanoxin: Generic Name: Digoxin
Drug Class: Inotropic Agent Indication: Heart Failure and Heart Rate
49. Namenda: Generic Name: Memantine
Drug Class: Misc CNS Agent Indication: Alzheimer's (prolongs disease)
50. Tenormin: Generic Name: Atenolol
Drug Class: Beta Blocker Indication: Angina (chest pain) and Hypertension
51. Dyazide: Generic Name: Hydrochlorothiazide and Triamterene Drug
Class: Thiazide Diuretic Indication: No fluid retention
52. Paxil: Generic Name: Paroxetine
Drug Class: SSRI (Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitor) Indication: Depression
53. Suboxone: Generic Name: Buprenorphine and Naloxone
Drug Class: Opioid Indication: Treats narcotic addiction C-III
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54. Vasotec: Generic Name: Enalapril
Drug Class: ACE Inhibitor (-il) Indication: Hypertension
55. Mevacor: Generic Name: Lovastatin
Drug Class: Statin Indication: Hyperlipidemia (fats and includes cholesterol)
56. Actos: Generic Name: Pioglitazone
Drug Class: Thiazolidinediones TZD Indication: Type 2 Diabetes
57. Pravachol: Generic Name: Pravastatin
Drug Class: Statin Indication: Hyperlipidemia
58. Prozac: Generic Name: Fluoxetine
Drug Class: SSRI Indication: Depression
59. Levitra: Generic Name: Vardenafil
Drug Class: Impotence Agent Indication: Erectile Dysfunction
60. Diflucan: Generic Name: Fluconazole
Drug Class: Azole Antifungal Indication:
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61. Levaquin: Generic Name: Levofloxacin
Drug Class: Fluoroquinolone Antibiotic Indication: Bacterial Infection
62. Xopenex HFA: Generic Name: Levalbuterol
Drug Class: Bronchilator Indication: Bronchospasms for people with Asthma and COPD
63. Celebrex: Generic Name: Celecoxib
Drug Class: Nonsteroidal Anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) (Cox 2 Inhibitor) Indication: Inflammation (Arthritis) Only Cox 2 Inhibitor in US
64. Tylenol #2 and #3: Generic Name: Acetaminophen and Codeine Drug Class:
Narcotic Analgesic Combo Indication: Moderate to Severe Pain C-III
65. Nasonex: Generic Name: Mometasone
Drug Class: Corticosteroid (Nasal Steroid) Indication: Nasal Allergy Symptoms, Stutty and Runny Nose
66. Cipro: Generic Name: Ciprofloxacin
Drug Class: Fluoroquinolone or Quinolones Indication: Bacterial Infections
67. Lyrica: Generic Name: Pregabalin
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68. NuvaRing: Generic Name: Ethinyl Estradiol and Etonogestrel
Drug Class: Contraceptive Indication: Prevent ovulations and pregnancy
69. Effexor: Generic Name: Venlafaxine
Drug Class: SNRI Indication: Depression
70. Ativan: Generic Name: Lorazepam
Drug Class: Benzodiapine (-am) Indication: Anxiety C- IV
71. Zetia: Generic: Ezetimibe
Drug Class: Cholesterol Absorption Inhibitor Indication: Hyperlipidemia
72. Premarin: Generic: Conjugated Estrogen
Drug Class: Estrogen Indication: Menopause (vaginal problems)
73. Zyloprim: Generic Name: Allopurinol
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C-II
80. Niaspan: Generic Name: Niacin
Drug Class: Misc. Antihyperlipidemic
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81. Aggrenox: Generic: Aspirin and Dipyridamole
Drug Class: Platelet Aggregation Inhibitors Indication: Prevents Strokes
82. Differin: Generic: Adapalene Topical
Drug Class: Topical Medicine Indication: Acne
83. Glycolax: Generic: Polyethylene Glycol 3350
Drug Class: Laxative Indication: Constipation or irregular bowel movement
84. Zyprexa: Generic: Olanzapine
Drug Class: Antipsychotic Indication: Schizophrenia and Bipolar Disorder
85. Detrol LA: Generic: Tolterodine
Drug Class: Urinary Antispasmodic Indication: Reduces spasms, overactive bladder
86. Zantac: Generic:
Ranitidine Drug Class: Histamine- Blockers Indication: Ulcers
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94. Vagifem: Generic:
Estradiol Drug Class: Estrogen Indication: Menopause
95. Lunesta: Generic: Eszopiclone
Drug Class: Sedative/Hypnotic Indication: Insomnia C-IV
96. Uroxatral: Generic: Alfuzosin
Drug Class: Antiadrenergic Agent Indication: BPH in men
97. Omnicef: Generic: Cefdinir
Drug Class: 3rd Generation Cephalosporin Indication: Bacterial Infection
98. Cleocin: Generic: Clindamycin
Drug Class: Lincomycin Derivative Indication: Bacterial Infections
99. Cosopt: Generic: Dorzolamide and Timolol
Drug Class: Ophthalmic glaucoma agents Indication: Glaucoma
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100. Lovaza: Generic: Omega-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids
Drug Class: Lipid Lowering Agent Indication: Hyperlipidemia
