TOP 200 DRUGS FOR 2009 WITH CLASSIFICATION, ROUTE, AND USE GENERIC | BRAND | CLASS | MAJOR USE | SCHEDULE | ROUTES | atorvastatin | Lipitor | HMA-CoA reductase inhibitor | hypercholesterolemia | not controlled | PO | amoxicillin | Amoxil, Trimox | Penicillin antibiotic | infection | not controlled | PO | hydrochlorothiazide | Microzide | Thiazide Diuretic | Hypertension/edema | not controlled | PO | azithromycin | Zithromax | macrolide antibiotic | infection | not controlled | PO, IV | metformin | Glucophage, Glucophage XR | antidiabetic | Type 2 Diabetes | not controlled | PO | atenolol | Tenormin | beta blocker (B1) | hypertension/angina/acute M.I. | not controlled | PO, IV | Simvastatin | Zocor | HMG-CoA Redctase inhibitor | hypercholesterolemia | not controlled | PO | alprazolam | Xanax, Xanax XR | benzodiazepeine | anxietty/panic disorder | schedule 4 | PO | furosemide | Lasix | loop diuretic | edema/hypertension | not controlled | PO, IV | zolpidem | Ambien, Ambien CR | anxiolytic/hypnotic | insomnia | schedule 4 | PO | potassium chloride | K-Dur, Klor-Con, Micro-K | posassium supplement/electrolyte | hypokalemia | not controlled | PO, IV | sertraline | Zoloft | selective serotonin reuptake (SSRI) | major depression/ocd/panic disorder | not controlled | PO | montelukast | Singulair | leukotriene inhibitor | asthma maintenence | not controlled | PO | escitalopram | Lexapro | selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI) | major depression/anxiety | not controlled | PO | oxycodone+acetaminophen | Endocet, Percocet, Tylox | narcotic+non narcotic pain reliever | moderate to severe pain | schedule 2 | PO | esomeprazole | Nexium | proton pump inhibitor | GERD/esophagitis/H. pylori | not controlled | PO | warfarin | Coumadin | anticoagulant | blood clot prevention and treatment | not controlled | PO, IV | ibuprofin | Motrin, Advil | non-steroidal anti-inflammatory | arthritis/dysmenorrhea/pain | not controlled | PO | clopidogrel | Plavix | platelet aggregation inhibitor | acute coronary syndrome/clot prevention | not controlled | PO | amlodipine | Norvasc | calcium channel blocker | hypertension/coronary artery disease | not controlled | PO | prednisone | Deltasone, Sterapred | corticosteroid | inflammation/adrenal insufficiency/MS | not controlled | PO | cephalexin | Keflex | cephalosporin antibiotic | infection | not controlled | PO | fluoxetine | Prozac, Serafem | selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI) | depression/OCD/panic/premenstral | not controlled | PO | albuterol | ProAir HFA, Proventil HFA, Ventolin HFA, Volmax | beta agonist (B2) | bronchospasm | not controlled | PO, inhalation | cetirizine | Zyrtec | antihistamine (H1) | allergic rhinitis | not controlled | PO | triampterene+HCTZ | Dyazide, Maxzide | diuretic combination | hypertension/edema | not controlled | PO | acetaminophen+propoxyphene | Wygesic, Darvocet | narcotic+non narcotic pain reliever | pain relief | schedule 4 | PO | lorazepam | Ativan | benzodiazepine | anxiety/insomnia/status epilepticus | schedule 4 | PO, IM, IV | omeprazole | Prilosec | proton pump inhibitor | GERD/esophagitis/H. pylori/ulcers | not controlled | PO | lansoprazole | Prevacid | proton pump inhibitor | GERD/esophagitis/H. pylori/ulcers | not controlled | PO | clonazepam | Klonopin | benzodiazepine | seizures/panic disorder/anxiety | schedule 4 | PO | tramadol | Ultram, Ultram ER | non-narcotic pain reliever | moderate pain | not controlled | PO | amoxicillin+clavulanate | Augmentin, Augmentin XR, Augmentin ES | penicillin antibiotic | infection | not controlled | PO | ezetimibe+simvastatin | Vytorin | cholesterol lowering | hypercholesterolemia | not controlled | PO | ciprofloxacin | Cipro, Cipro XR | quinolone antibiotic | infection | not controlled | PO, IV | cyclobenzaprine | Flexeril | muscle relaxant | muscle spasm | not controlled | PO | fluiticasone+salmeterol | Advair Diskus | bronchodilator+steriod | asthma/COPD | not controlled | inhalation | gabapentin | Neurontin | anti-convulsant | neuropathic pain/seizures | not controlled | PO | sulfamethoxazole+trimethoprim | Bactrim, Bactrim DS, Septra, Septra DS | antibiotic combination | infection | not controlled | PO | fexofenadine | Allegra | antihistamine (H1) | allergic rhinitis | not controlled | PO | ethinyl estradiol+norgestimate | Ortho Tri-Cyclen, Ortho Tri-Cyclen Lo, TriNessa, Tri-Sprintec | oral birth control | prevent pregnancy | not controlled | PO | venlafaxine | Effexor, Effexor XR | antidepressant | major depression | not controlled | PO | lisinopril+HCTZ | Prinzide, Zestoretic | ACE inhibitor+thiazide diuretic | hypertension/congestive heart failure | not controlled | PO | citalopram | Celexa | selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI) | major depression | not controlled | PO | pantoprazole | Protonix | proton pump inhibitor | esophagitis/upper GI bleed | not controlled | PO, IV | paroxetine | Paxil, Paxil CR | selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI) | major depression/OCD/panic disorder/anxiety/post traumatic stress disorder | not controlled | PO | trazodone | Desyrel | antidepressant | major depression | not controlled | PO | naproxen | Aleve, Naprosyn, Naprelan | non-steroidal anti-inflamatory | arthritis/pain relief/dysmenorrhea | not controlled | PO | lovastatin | Altoprev, Mevacor | HMG-CoA reductace inhibior | hypercholesterolemia | not controlled | PO | glipzide | Glucotrol, Glucotrol XL | antidiabetic | type 2 diabetes | not controlled | PO | valsartan | Diovan | angiotensin 2 receptor blocker (A2RB) | hypertension/CHF/ventricular disfunction | not controlled | PO | alendronate | Fosamax | bone resorption inhibitor | osteoporosis | not controlled | PO | fluticasone | Flovent HFA, Flonase | inhalation steroid | asthma maintenence | not controlled | inhalation | ethinyl estradiol+drospirenone | Yasmin, Yaz | Oral Birth control | contraception | not controlled | PO | ezetimibe | Zetia | cholesterol lowering | hypercholesterolemia | not controlled | PO | acetaminophen+codeine | Tylenol #2, Tylenol #3, Tylenol #4 | narcotic+non-narcotic pain reliever | pain relief | schedule 3 | PO | rosuvastatin | Crestor | HMG-CoA rectuctase inhibitor | hypercholesterolemia/hypertriglyceridemia | not controlled | PO | levofloxacin | Levaquin | quinolone antibiotic | infection | not controlled | PO, IV | amitriptyline | Elavil | trycyclic antidepressant | major depression/cronic pain | not controlled | PO | diazepam | Valium | benzodiazepine | anxiety/alcohol withdrawl/seizure/muscle spasm | schedule 4 | PO, IM, IV | enalapril | Vasotec | ace inhibitor | hypertension/chf/acute M.I. | not controlled | PO | valsartan+HCTZ | Diovan HCT | A2RB+diuretic | hypertension | not controlled | PO | digoxin | Lanoxin, Lanoxicaps, Digitek | inotrope | CHF/atrial fib/atrial tachycardia | not controlled | PO | ranitidine | Zantac | histamine blocker (H2) | GERD/esophagitis/ulcers | not controlled | PO, IM, IV | duloxetine | Cymbalta | antidepressant | major depression/neuropathy/anxiety | not controlled | PO | fluconazole | Diflucan | anti-fungal | Candidiasis | not controlled | PO, IV | pioglitazone | Actos | thiazolidinedione antidiabetic | type 2 diabetes | not controlled | PO | bupropion | Wellbutrin, Wellbutrin SR, Wellbutrin XL, Zyban | antidepressant | major depression/ADHD/smoking cessation | not controlled | PO | oxycodone | OxyContin, OxyIR, Roxicodone | narcotic pain reliever | severe pain | schedule 2 | PO | carisoprodol | Soma | muscle relaxant | musculoskeletal pain | not controlled | PO | conjugated estrogen | Premarin | hormone replacement(estrogen) | menopause/hypoestrogenism | not controlled | PO | allopurinol | Zyloprim | xanthine Oxidase inhibitor | gout prophylaxis | not controlled | PO | doxycycline | Doryx, Periostat, Vibramycin | tetracycline antibiotic | severe acne/infection | not controlled | PO, IV | diltiazem | cardizem,Cardizem CD, Cardizem LA, Cardizem SR, Dilacor XR, Tiazac | calcium channel blocker | angina/arrhythmias/hypertension | not controlled | PO, IV | methylprednisolone | Medrol | corticosteriod | inflammatory conditions | not controlled | PO | celecoxib | Celebrex | COX-2 inhibitor | arthritis pain/dysmenorrhea/acute pain | not controlled | PO | tamsulosin | Flomax | prostate receptor antagonist | prostate enlargement | not controlled | PO | quetiapine | Seroquel | antipsychotic | schizophrenia/bipolar | not controlled | PO | clonidine | catapress, catapress TTS | alpha receptor agonist | hypertension | not controlled | PO, topical patch | mometasone nasal spray | Nasonex | corticosteriod | allergic rhinitis/nasal polyps | not controlled | inhalation | fenofibrate | Tricor | cholesterol lowering | hypertriglyceridemia | not controlled | PO | insulin glargine | Lantus | insulin | diabetes | not controlled | SQ | sildenafil | Viagra | phosphodiesterase inhibitor | erectile dysfunction | not controlled | PO | olanzeprine | Zyprexa | antipsychotic | schizophrenia/bipolar/agitation | not controlled | PO, IM | ramipril | Altace | ACE inhibitor | hypertension/CHF/post-M.I. | not controlled | PO | promethazine | Phenergan | Anti_nausea/antiemetic | nausea/vometting/allergy/motion sickness | not controlled | PO, IM, IV, suppository | carvedilol | Coreg, Coreg CR | beta receptor blocker (B1+B2) | hypertension/CHF/post-M.I. | not controlled | PO | isosorbide mononitrate | IMdur, Ismo, Monoket | nitrate vasodilator | angina prophylaxis | not controlled | PO | clindamycin | Cleocin | antimicrobial | infection | not controlled | PO, IM, IV, topical | pravastatin | Pravachol | HMG-CoA reductase inhibitor | hpyercholerolemia/hypertriglyceridemia | not controlled | PO | amphetamine+dextroamphetamine | Adderall, Adderal XR | stimulants | ADHD | schedule 2 | PO | meloxicam | Mobic | non-steroidal anti-inflammatory | arthritis | not controlled | PO | amlodipine+benazepril | Lotrel | calium channel blocker+ACE inhibitor | hypertension | not controlled | PO | risedronate | Actonel | bone resorption | osteoporosis | not controlled | PO | Verapamil | Calan, Calan SR, Covera-HS, Verelan, Verelan PM | calcium channel blocker | angina/HTN/arrhythmias/migraine | not controlled | PO, IV | cefdinir | Omnicef | cephalosporin antibiotic | infection | not controlled | PO | hydroxyzine | Atarax, Vistaril | antihistamine(H1) | itching/anxiety | not controlled | PO, IM | desloratidine | Clarinex | antihistamine (H1) | allergic rhinitis | not controlled | PO | Cozaar | losartan | angiotensin 2 receptor blocker (A2RB) | hpyertension | not controlled | PO | folic acid | Folvite | vitamins/nutritionals | anemia | not controlled | PO, SC, IM | glyburide | DiaBeta, Micronase, Glynase | sulfonylurea | type 2 diabetes | not controlled | PO | Penicillin VK | Pen-Vee K, Veetids | penicillin antibiotic | infection | not controlled | PO | nifedipine | Adalat, Adalat CC, Procardia, Procardia XL | calcium channel blocker | angina/hypertension | not controlled | PO | atomoxetine | Strattera | selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI) | ADHD | not controlled | PO | spironolactone | aldactone | Diuretic | edema/hypertension | not controlled | PO | valacyclovir | Valtrex | anti-viral | genital herpes/cold sores/shingles | not controlled | PO | pregabalin | Lyrica | anticonvulsant/neurologic | neuropathic pain/fibromyalgia/seizures | not controlled | PO | moxifloxacin | Avelox, Vigamox | quinolone antibiotic | infection | not controlled | PO, IV, ophthalmic | temazepam | Restoril | benzodiazepine | insomnia | schedule 4 | PO | methylphenidate | Concerta, Ritalin, Ritalin SR, Metadate, Methylin | stimulant | ADHD | schedule 2 | PO | glimepiride | Amaryl | sulfonylurea antidiabetic | type 2 diabetes | not controlled | PO | rispereidone | Risperdal | antipsychotic | schizophrenia/bipolar/acute mania | not controlled | PO | topiramate | Topamax | anti-convulsant | migraine prophylaxis/seizures | not controlled | PO | triamcinolone inhaler | Nasacort AQ, Azmacort | inhaled steroid | allergic rhinitis/asthma maintenence | not controlled | inhalation | divalproex sodium | Depakote, Depakote ER | anti-convulsant | migraine prophylaxis/seizures/bipolar | not controlled | PO | triamcinolone topical | Kenalog | corticosteriod | dermatoses | not controlled | topical | varenicline | Chantix | nicotinic acetylcholine receptor agent | smoking cessation | not controlled | PO | rosiglitazone | Avandia | thiazolidinedione antidiabetic | type 2 diabetes | not controlled | PO | phenytoin | Dilantin | anti-convulsant | seizures | not controlled | PO, IV | lamotrigene | Lamictal | anti-convulsant, anti-mania/bipolar | seizures, bipolar disorder | not controlled | PO | benazepril | Lotensin | ACE inhibitor | hypertension | not controlled | PO | memantine | Namenda | anti-alzheimer | alzheimer's dementia | not controlled | PO | lantanoprost ophthalmic | Xalatan | prostaglandin | glaucoma | not controlled | ophthalmic | alopatadine ophthalmic drops | Patanol | antihistamine (H1) | allergic conjunctivitis | not controlled | ophthalmic | rabeprazole | Aciphex | proton pump inhibitor | GERD/esophagitis/H. pylori | not controlled | PO | metronidazole | Flagyl, MetroGel, MetroCream | anti-microbial | bacterial infxn/trichomoniasis/amebiasis | not controlled | PO, IV, topical, vaginal | losartan+HCTZ | Hyzaar | A2RB+diuretic | hypertension/stroke prevention | not controlled | PO | tiotropium | Spiriva | anticholinergic | prevention of bronchospasm/COPD | not controlled | inhalation | metaxalone | Skelaxin | muscle relaxant | muscle spasm | not controlled | PO | metoclopramide | Reglan | GI motility stimulant | nausea & vomitting/GERD | not controlled | PO, IM, IV | eszopiclone | Lunesta | anxiolytic/hypnotic | insomnia | schedule 4 | PO | quinapril | Accupril | ACE inhibitor | hypertension/CHF | not controlled | PO | olmesartan | Benicar | angiotensin 2 receptor blocker (A2RB) | hypertension | not controlled | PO | propranolol | Inderal, Inderal LA | beta receptor blocker (B1) | hypertension/angina/arrhthmia/post MI | not controlled | PO, IV | nitroglycerin sublingual | Nitrostat, NitroQuick, Nitrolingual | nitrate vasodilator | angina | not controlled | SL | omlesartan+HCTZ | Benicar HCT | A2RB+Diuretic | hypertension | not controlled | PO | donepezil | Aricept | cholinesterase inhibitor | alzheimer's dementia | not controlled | PO | diclofenac | Cataflam, Voltaren, Voltaren-XR | non-steroidal anti-inflammatory | pain/dysmenorrhea/arthritis/inflammation | not controlled | PO, topical, ophthalmic | irbesartan | Avapro | Angiotensin 2 receptor blocker (A2RB) | hypertension/diabetic neuropathy | not controlled | PO | estradiol | Estrace | estroen replacement | menopause disorders | not controlled | PO | gemofibrozil | Lopid | cholesterol lowering | hypertriglyceridemia/hypercholesterolemia | not controlled | PO | tolterodine | Detrol, Detrol LA | urinary antispasmotic | overactive bladder | not controlled | PO | doxazosin | Cardura | alpha receptor agonist | hypertension/enlarged prostate | not controlled | PO | meclizine | Antivert | anti-vertigo | motion sickness/vertigo | not controlled | PO | tadalafil | Cialis | phosphodiesterase | erectile dysfunction | not controlled | PO | albuterol+ipratropium inhaler | Combivent | bronchodilator | COPD | not controlled | inhalation | fexofenadne+pseudoephedrine | Allegra-D | antihistamine (H1)+decongestant | allergic rhinitis | not controlled | PO | mirtazapine | Remeron, Remeron SolTab | tetracyclic antidepressant | major depression | not controlled | PO | nitrofurantoin | Furadantin, Macrodantin, Macrobid | antimicrobial | urinary tract infection | not controlled | PO | glyburide+metformin | Glucovance | antihyperglycemic | type 2 diabetes | not controlled | PO | acyclovir | Zovirax | anti-viral | herpes simplex virus/varicella/shingles | not controlled | PO, IV, topical | polyethylene glycol (oral) | MiraLax, Glycolax | laxative | constipation | not controlled | PO | sumatriptan | imitrex | serotonin agonist | migraine headache | not controlled | PO, IM | raloxifene | Evista | Estrogen Receptor Modulator | osteoporosis/breast cancer prevention | not controlled | PO | etonogestrel+ethinyl estradiol vaginal ring | NuvRing | intra-vaginal birth control | contraception | not controlled | vaginal | niacin SR | Niaspan | cholesterol lowering | hypercholesterolemia | not controlled | PO | famotidine | Pepcid, Pepcid AC | histamine blocker (H2) | GERD/ulcers | not controlled | PO,IV | acetaminophen+tramadol | ultracet | non narcotic pain reliever | pain relief | not controlled | PO | fentanyl transdermal patch | Duragesic | narcotic pain reliever | moderate to severe pain | schedule 2 | topical patch | buspirone | BuSpar | anxiolytic/hypnotic | anxeity | not controlled | PO | nambumetone | Relafen | non-steroidal anti-inflammatoory | arthritis/inflammation | not controlled | PO | ibandronate | Boniva | bisphosphonate | osteoporosis treatment & prevention | not controlled | PO | lithium | Eskalith, Lithobid | anti-mania/bipolar | mania/bipolar | not controlled | PO | promethazine+codeine syrup | generic only available | antihistamine (H1)+narcotic cough supressant | cough/rhinitis | schedule 5 | PO | clarithromycin | Biaxin, Biaxin XL | macrolide antibiotic | infection | not contolled | PO | terazosin | Hytrin | alpha receptor agonist | hypertension/prostatic hyprtrophy | not controlled | PO | nortriptyline | Pamelor | tricyclic antidepressant | major depression | not controlled | PO | methotrexate | Rheumatrex | anti-rheumatic/anti-metabolite | rheumatiod arthritis/psoriasis/mycosis/tumors | not controlled | PO, IV, IM | methocarbamol | Robaxin | muscle relaxant | muscle spasm | not controlled | PO, IM, IV | bisoprolol+HCTZ | Ziac | beta blocker (B1)+diuretic | hypertension | not controlled | PO | APAP+Butalbital+caffeine | Fioricet, Esgic, Wsgic-Plus | analgesic combination | tension headache/pain | not controlled | PO | atenolol+chlorthalidone | Tenoretic | beta receptor blocker (B1)+diuretic | hypertension | not controlled | PO | phentermine | Adipex-P, ProFast SA | appetite suppressant | obesity | schedule 4 | PO | clotrimazole+betamethasone | lotrisone | antifungal+steroid | tinea | not controlled | topical | minocycline | Minocin | tetracycline antibiotic | acne/infection | not controlled | PO, IV | aripiprazole | Abilify | antipsychotic | schizophrenia/bipolar/major depression | not controlled | PO | dicyclomine | Bentyl | anti-spasmotic | irritable bowel syndrome | not controlled | PO, IM | irbesartan+HCTZ | Avalide | A2RB+diuretic | hypertension | not controlled | PO | ropinirole | Requip | dopamine agonist | parkinson's/restless leg syndrome | not controlled | PO | mupirocin | Bactroban | topical antibacterial | skin infections | not controlled | topical | oxybutynin | Ditropan, Ditropan XL | urinary antispasmotic | overactive bladder | not controlled | PO | felodipine ER | Plendil | calcuim channel blocker | hypertension | not cotnrolled | PO | ferrous sulfate | Feosol, Feratab, Fer-In-Sol, SlowFe | mineral supplement | iron deficiency | not controlled | PO | finasteride | Proscar | enzyme inhibitor | prostate enlargement | not controlled | PO | methadone | Dolophine, Methadose | narcotic pain reliever | severe pain/opiod dependence | schedule 2 | PO, IM, IV | benzonatate | Tessalon Perles | non-narcotic cough supressant | cough | not controlled | PO | lidocaine topical patch | Lidoderm | topical anesthetic | post-herpetic neuralgia | not controlled | topical patch | ethinyl estradiol+levonorgestrel | Aviane | oral bith control | contraception/dysmenorrhea | not controlled | PO | phenazopyridine | Pyridium | urinary analgesic | dysuria | not controlled | PO | chlorhexidine gluconate oral rinse | Peridex, PerioGard | anti-microbial oral rinse | gingivitis | not controlled | topical(oral rinse) | colchicine | generic only available | anti-gout | acute gout attack/gout prophylaxis | not controlled | PO, IV | insulin lispro | humalog | insulins | diabetes | not controlled | SQ | etodolac | Lodine, Lodine XL | non-steroidal anti-inflammatory | pain/arthritis | not controlled | PO | tizanidine | Zanaflex | muscle relaxant | muscle spasm | not controlled | PO | chlorpheniramine+hydrocodone | Tussionex | narcotic +antihistamine (H1) | upper respiratory symptoms | schedule 3 | PO | hydroxychloroquine | Plaquenil | anti-malarial/anti-rheumatiod arthrits/anti-lupus | arthritis/malaria | not controlled | PO | acetaminophen+hydrocodone | Lorcet, Vicodin, Vicoden ES | narcotic+non narcotic pain reliever | pain relief | schedule 3 | PO | levothyroxine | Synthroid, Levothroid, Levoxyl | hormone replacement | Hypothyroidism | not controlled | PO, IM, IV | metoprolol | Lopressor, Toprol XL | Beta Receptor Blocker (B1) | Hypertension/post M.I. treatment | not controlled | PO, IV | lisinopril | Prinivil, Zestril | ACE inhibitor | 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