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| Brand Name | Table Reference | Generic Name | Pronunciation | Category |
| Accupril | 12.4 | quinapril | KWIN-a-pril | antihypertensive, vasodilator |
| Aciphex | 10.1 | rabeprazole | ra-BE-pray-zole | gastric acid pump inhibitor, antiulcer agent |
| Actiq | 6.2 | fentanyl | FEN-ta-nil | analgesic, anesthesia adjunct |
| Actonel | 14.10 | risedronate | ris-ED-roe-nate | bone resorption inhibitor |
| Actos | 14.17 | pioglitazone | pye-oh-GLI-ta-zone | antidiabetic |
| Adderall | 8.9 | dextroamphetamine-amphetamine | dex-troe-am-FET-a-meen am-FET-a-meen | CNS stimulant, ADHD therapy |
| Advair Diskus | 9.2 | fluticasone-salmeterol | floo-TIK-a-sone sal-ME-te-role | antiasthmatic, inhalation anti-inflammatory, bronchodilator |
| Advil | 13.4 | ibuprofen | eye-byoo-PROE-fen | analgesic |
| Aldactone | 11.7 | spironolactone | speer-on-oh-LAK-tone | aldosterone antagonist, antihypertensive, antihypokalemic, primary hyperaldosteronism diagnostic aid, diuretic |
| Aleve | 13.4 | naproxen | na-PROX-en | analgesic, nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory, antidysmenorrheal, antigout agent, antipyretic, nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory antirheumatic, vascular headache prophylactic, vascular headache suppressant |
| Allegra | 9.10 | fexofenadine | fex-o-FEN-a-deen | antihistaminic, H1 receptor |
| Allegra-D | 9.8 | fexofenadine-pseudoephedrine | fex-o-FEN-a-deen soo-doe-e-FED-rin | antihistaminic, H1 receptor–decongestant |
| Alphagan P | 15.11 | brimonidine | bri-MOE-ni-deen | antiglaucoma agent |
| Altace | 12.4 | ramipril | RA-mi-pril | antihypertensive, vasodilator |
| Amaryl | 14.17 | glimepiride | GLYE-me-pye-ride | antidiabetic |
| Ambien | 7.10 | zolpidem | ZOLE-pi-dem | sedative hypnotic |
| Antivert | 7.8, 9.10, 10.7 | meclizine | MEK-li-zeen | antiemetic, antivertigo agent |
| Aricept | 8.12 | donepezil | don-EH-pa-zil | dementia symptoms treatment adjunct |
| Atacand | 12.10 | candesartan | kan-de-SAR-tan | antihypertensive |
| Ativan | 6.2, 7.9, 7.10, 8.1 | lorazepam | lor-AZ-e-pam | amnestic, antianxiety agent, anticonvulsant, antiemetic, antipanic agent, antitremor agent, sedative-hypnotic, skeletal muscle relaxant |
| Atrovent | 9.2 | ipratropium | i-pra-TROE-pee-um | antiasmatic |
| Augmentin | 4.4, 11.4 | amoxicillin-clavulanate | a-mox-i-SIL-in klav-yoo-LAN-ate | systemic antibacterial |
| Avalide | 12.10 | irbesartan-hydrochlorothiazide | ir-be-SAR-tan hye-droe-klor-oh-THYE-a-zide | antihypertensive, diuretic |
| Avandia | 14.17 | rosiglitazone | ROS-e-glit-a-zone | antidiabetic |
| Avapro | 12.10 | irbesartan | ir-be-SAR-tan | antihypertensive |
| Avelox | 4.10 | moxifloxacin | mox-i-FLOX-a-sin | systemic antibacterial |
| Azmacort | 9.2, 14.13 | triamcinolone | trye-am-SIN-oh-lone | inhalation anti-inflammatory, antiasthmatic |
| Bactrim | 4.2, 10.12, 11.4 | sulfamethoxazole-trimethoprim | sul-fa-meth-OX-a-zole trye-METH-oh-prim | systemic antibacterial, antiprotozoal |
| Bactroban | 15.4 | mupirocin | myoo-PEER-oh-sin | topical antibacterial |
| Bextra | 13.4 | valdecoxib | val-de-KOX-ib | nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory antirheumatic, antidysmenorrheal |
| Biaxin | 4.8, 10.3 | clarithromycin | kla-RITH-roe-mye-sin | systemic antibacterial, antimycobacterial |
| Blocadren | 12.5 | timolol | TYE-moe-lole | antiadrenergic, antianginal, antianxiety therapy adjunct, antiarrhythmic, systemic antiglaucoma agent, antihypertensive, antitremor agent, hypertrophic cardiomyopathy therapy adjunct, myocardial infarction prophylactic, pheochromocytoma therapy adjunct, thyrotoxicosis therapy adjunct, vascular headache prophylactic |
| Calan | 12.2, 12.6 | verapamil | ver-AP-a-mil | antianginal, antiarrhythmic, antihypertensive, hypertrophic cardiomyopathy therapy adjunct, vascular headache prophylactic |
| Cardizem | 12.2, 12.6, 17.10 | diltiazem | dil-TYE-a-zem | antianginal, antiarrhythmic, antihypertensive |
| Catapres | 8.9, 12.10 | clonidine | KLON-i-deen | antihypertensive |
| Cefzil | 4.5 | cefprozil | sef-PROE-zil | systemic antibacterial |
| Celebrex | 13.4 | celecoxib | sel-a-KOX-ib | analgesic, antirheumatic NSAID |
| Celexa | 7.1 | citalopram | sye-TAL-oh-pram | antidepressant |
| Ciloxan | 4.10, 15.10 | ciprofloxacin | sip-roe-FLOX-a-sin | ophthalmic antibacterial |
| Cipro | 4.10, 9.5, 11.4, 15.10 | ciprofloxacin | sip-roe-FLOX-a-sin | systemic antibacterial |
| Clarinex | 9.10 | desloratadine | des-LOR-at-a-deen | antihistaminic, H1 receptor |
| Combivent | 9.2 | ipratropium-albuterol | i-pra-TROE-pee-um al-BYOO-ter-ole | antiasmatic- bronchodilator |
| Concerta | 8.9 | methylphenidate | meth-il-FEN-i-date | CNS stimulant, ADHD therapy |
| Coreg | 12.5 | carvedilol | KAR-ve-dil-ole | antihypertensive |
| Cotrim | 4.2, 10.12, 11.4 | sulfamethoxazole-trimethoprim | sul-fa-meth-OX-a-zole trye-METH-oh-prim | systemic antibacterial, antiprotozoal |
| Coumadin | 12.11 | warfarin | WAR-far-in | anticoagulant |
| Covera HS | 12.2, 12.6 | verapamil | ver-AP-a-mil | antianginal, antiarrhythmic, antihypertensive, hypertrophic cardiomyopathy therapy adjunct, vascular headache prophylactic |
| Cozaar | 12.10 | losartan | loe-SAR-tan | angiotensin II–receptor antagonist, antihypertensive |
| Cyclessa | 14.7 | ethinyl estradiol–desogestrel | ETH-in-il es-tra-DYE-ole des-oh-JES-trel | antiendometriotic, systemic contraceptive, gonadotropin inhibitor |
| Darvocet-N 100 | 6.9 | propoxyphene-acetaminophen | proe-POX-i-feen a-seat-a-MIN-oh-fen | analgesic |
| Deltasone | 9.2, 14.13 | prednisone | PRED-ni-sone | steroidal inflammatory, cancer chemotherapy antiemetic, corticosteroid, immunosuppressant |
| Depakote | 7.6, 8.1 | divalproex | dye-VAL-pro-ex | anticonvulsant, antimanic, migraine headache prophylactic |
| Desogen | 14.7 | ethinyl estradiol–desogestrel | ETH-in-il es-tra-DYE-ole des-oh-JES-trel | antiendometriotic, systemic contraceptive, gonadotropin inhibitor |
| Desyrel | 7.5 | trazodone | TRAZ-oh-done | antidepressant, antineuralgic |
| Detrol | 11.3 | tolterodine | TOLE-tear-oh-deen | urinary bladder antispasmodic |
| DiaBeta | 14.17 | glyburide | GLYE-byoo-ride | antidiabetic |
| Diflucan | 5.2, 14.11 | fluconazole | floo-KOE-na-zole | systemic antifungal |
| Dilacor | 12.2, 12.6 | diltiazem | dil-TYE-a-zem | antianginal, antiarrhythmic, antihypertensive |
| Dilantin | 8.1, 12.2 | phenytoin | FEN-i-toyn | antiarrhythmic, anticonvulsant, trigeminal neuralgic antineuralgic, skeletal muscle relaxant |
| Diovan | 12.10 | valsartan | val-SAR-tan | antihypertensive |
| Diovan HCT | 12.10 | valsartan-hydrochlorothiazide | val-SAR-tan hye-droe-klor-oh-THYE-a-zide | antihypertensive |
| Ditropan | 11.3 | oxybutynin | ox-i-BYOO-ti-nin | urinary tract antispasmodic |
| Duraclon | 12.10 | clonidine | KLON-i-deen | antihypertensive |
| Duragesic | 6.2 | fentanyl | FEN-ta-nil | analgesic |
| Dyazide | 11.7 | triamterene-hydrochlorothiazide | trye-AM-ter-een hye-droe-klor-oh-THYE-a-zide | antihypertensive, antihypokalemic, diuretic |
| Effexor | 7.1, 7.9 | venlafaxine | ven-la-FAX-een | antidepressant, antianxiety agent |
| Elavil | 7.2 | amitriptyline | a-mee-TRIP-ti-leen | antidepressant |
| Elidel | 15.3 | pimecrolimus | pim-e-KROW-li-mus | immunomodulator |
| Endocet | 6.9 | oxycodone-acetaminophen | ox-i-KOE-done a-seat-a-MIN-oh-fen | analgesic |
| Enjuvia | 14.5 | conjugated estrogen | CON-ju-gate-ed ES-troe-jen | antineoplastic, systemic estrogen, osteoporosis prophylactic, ovarian hormone therapy agent |
| Esidrix | 11.7 | hydrochlorothiazide | hye-droe-klor-oh-THYE-a-zide | antihypertensive, diuretic, antiurolithic |
| Estrostep Fe | 14.7 | ethinyl estradiol–norethindrone | ETH-in-il es-tra-DYE-ole nor-eth-IN-drone | antiacne agent, antiendometriotic, systemic contraceptive, estrogen progestin, gonadotropin inhibitor |
| Evista | 14.10 | raloxifene | ral-OX-i-feen | selective estrogen receptor modulator, osteoporosis prophylactic |
| Femhrt | 14.7 | ethinyl estradiol–norethindrone | ETH-in-il es-tra-DYE-ole nor-eth-IN-drone | antiacne agent, antiendometriotic, systemic contraceptive, estrogen progestin, gonadotropin inhibitor |
| Flexeril | 13.1 | cyclobenzaprine | sye-kloe-BEN-za-preen | skeletal muscle relaxant |
| Flomax | 11.6 | tamsulosin | tam-SOO-loh-sin | benign prostatic hyperplasia therapy agent |
| Flonase | 9.2 | fluticasone | floo-TIK-a-sone | steroidal nasal anti-inflammatory, nasal corticosteroid |
| Flovent | 9.2 | fluticasone | floo-TIK-a-sone | steroidal nasal anti-inflammatory, nasal corticosteroid |
| Fosamax | 14.10 | alendronate | a-LEN-droe-nate | bone resorption inhibitor |
| Glucophage | 14.17 | metformin | met-FOR-min | antihyperglycemic |
| Glucotrol | 14.17 | glipizide | GLIP-i-zide | antidiabetic |
| Glucovance | 14.17 | glyburide-metformin | GLYE-byoo-ride met-FOR-min | antidiabetic |
| Glynase | 14.17 | glyburide | GLYE-byoo-ride | antidiabetic |
| Humalog | 14.16 | insulin lispro | IN-su-lin LYE-sproe | antidiabetic |
| Humulin 70/30 | 14.16 | NPH regular insulin | NPH REG-u-lar IN-su-lin | antidiabetic |
| Humulin N | 14.16 | NPH isophane insulin | NPH EYE-so-fayn IN-su-lin | antidiabetic |
| Hytrin | 11.6, 12.10 | terazosin | ter-AYE-zoe-sin | antihypertensive, benign prostatic hyperplasia therapy agent |
| Hyzaar | 12.10 | losartan-hydrochlorothiazide | loe-SAR-tan hye-droe-klor-oh-THYE-a-zide | antihypertensive |
| Imdur | 12.6 | isosorbide mononitrate | eye-soe-SOR-bide mon-oh-NYE-trate | antianginal |
| Imitrex | 6.12 | sumatriptan | soo-ma-TRIP-tan | antimigraine agent |
| Inderal | 6.12, 7.9, 12.2, 12.5 | propranolol | proe-PRAN-oh-lole | antiadrenergic, antianginal, antianxiety therapy adjunct, antiarrhythmic, antihypertensive, antitremor agent, hypertrophic cardiomyopathy therapy adjunct, myocardial infarction prophylactic, myocardial infarction therapy, neuroleptic-induced akathisia therapy, pheochromocytoma therapy adjunct, thyrotoxicosis therapy adjunct, vascular headache prophylactic |
| Ismo | 12.6 | isosorbide mononitrate | eye-soe-SOR-bide mon-oh-NYE-trate | antianginal |
| Isoptin | 12.2, 12.6, 17.10 | verapamil | ver-AP-a-mil | antianginal, antiarrhythmic, antihypertensive, hypertrophic cardiomyopathy therapy adjunct, vascular headache prophylactic |
| Kariva | 14.7 | ethinyl estradiol–desogestrel | ETH-in-il es-tra-DYE-ole des-oh-JES-trel | antiendometriotic, systemic contraceptive, gonadotropin inhibitor |
| Keflex | 4.5 | cephalexin | sef-a-LEX-in | systemic antibacterial |
| Klonopin | 8.1 | clonazepam | kloe-NA-ze-pam | anticonvulsant |
| Klor-Con | Chapter 17 | potassium chloride | poe-tass-EE-um KLOR-ide | antihypokalemic, electrolyte replenisher |
| Lanoxicaps | 12.2, 12.4 | digoxin | di-JOX-in | antiarrhythmic, cardiotonic |
| Lanoxin | 12.2, 12.4, 17.10 | digoxin | di-JOX-in | antiarrhythmic, cardiotonic |
| Lantus | 14.16 | insulin glargine | IN-su-lin GLARE-jeen | antidiabetic |
| Lasix | 11.7 | furosemide | fur-OH-se-mide | antihypercalcemic, antihypertensive, renal disease diagnostic aid adjunct, diuretic |
| Lescol | 12.16 | fluvastatin | FLOO-va-sta-tin | antihyperlipidemic, HMG-CoA reductase inhibitor |
| Levaquin | 4.10 | levofloxacin | lee-voe-FLOX-a-sin | systemic antibacterial |
| Levlen | 14.7 | ethinyl estradiol–levonorgestrel | ETH-in-il es-tra-DYE-ole LEE-voe-nor-jes-trel | antiendometriotic, systemic postcoital contraceptive, systemic contraceptive, estrogen progestin, gonadotropin inhibitor |
| Levothroid | 14.1 | levothyroxine, T4 | lee-voe-thye-ROX-een | antineoplastic, thyroid function diagnostic aid, thyroid hormone |
| Lexapro | 7.1 | escitalopram | es-sye-TAL-oh-pram | antianxiety agent, antidepressant |
| Lipitor | 12.16 | atorvastatin | a-TOR-va-sta-tin | antihyperlipidemic |
| Lo/Ovral | 14.7 | ethinyl estradiol–norgestrel | ETH-in-il es-tra-DYE-ole nor-JES-trel | antiendometriotic, systemic postcoital contraceptive, systemic contraceptive, estrogen progestin, gonadotropin inhibitor |
| Loestrin Fe | 14.7 | ethinyl estradiol–norethindrone | ETH-in-il es-tra-DYE-ole nor-eth-IN-drone | antiacne agent, antiendometriotic, systemic contraceptive, estrogen progestin, gonadotropin inhibitor |
| Lopid | 12.16 | gemfibrozil | jem-FI-broe-zil | antihyperlipidimic |
| Lopressor | 12.5 | metoprolol | met-oh-PROE-lole | antiadrenergic, antianginal, antianxiety therapy adjunct, antiarrhythmic, antihypertensive, antitremor agent, hypertrophic cardiomyopathy therapy adjunct, myocardial infarction therapy, neuroleptic-induced akathisia therapy, pheochromocytoma therapy adjunct, thyrotoxicosis therapy adjunct, vascular headache prophylactic |
| Lortab | 6.9 | hydrocodone-acetaminophen | hye-droe-KOE-done a-seat-a-MIN-oh-fen | analgesic |
| Lotensin | 12.4 | benazepril | ben-AYE-ze-pril | antihypertensive |
| Lotrel | 12.10 | amlodipine-benazepril | am-LOE-di-peen ben-AYE-ze-pril | antihypertensive |
| Lotrisone | 5.2, 15.3 | clotrimazole-betamethasone | kloe-TRIM-a-zole bay-ta-METH-a-sone | antifungal, corticosteroid |
| Low-Ogestrel | 14.7 | ethinyl estradiol–norgestrel | ETH-in-il es-tra-DYE-ole nor-JES-trel | antiendometriotic, systemic postcoital contraceptive, systemic contraceptive, estrogen progestin, gonadotropin inhibitor |
| Macrobid | 4.2, 11.4 | nitrofurantoin | nye-troe-fyoor-AN-toyn | systemic antibacterial |
| Macrodantin | 4.2, 11.4 | nitrofurantoin | nye-troe-fyoor-AN-toyn | systemic antibacterial |
| many | 11.1 | folic acid | FOE-lik AS-id | diagnostic aid, folate deficiency, nutritional vitamin supplement |
| Maxzide | 11.7 | triamterene-hydrochlorothiazide | trye-AM-ter-een hye-droe-klor-oh-THYE-a-zide | antihypertensive, antihypokalemic, diuretic |
| Medrol | 9.2, 14.12 | methylprednisolone | meth-il-pred-NIS-oh-lone | steroidal anti-inflammatory, corticoid steroid, immunosuppressant |
| Metadate | 8.9 | methylphenidate | meth-il-FEN-i-date | CNS stimulant, ADHD therapy |
| Miacalcin | 14.10 | calcitonin-salmon | kal-si-TOE-nin SAM-en | bone resorption inhibitor |
| Micronase | 14.17 | glyburide | GLYE-byoo-ride | antidiabetic |
| Minitran | 12.6 | nitroglycerin | nye-troe-GLI-ser-in | antianginal, congestive heart failure vasodilator |
| Miralax | 10.6, 17.8 | polyethylene glycol | pol-ee-ETH-il-een GLYE-kole | hyperosmotic laxative |
| Mircette | 14.7 | ethinyl estradiol–desogestrel | ETH-in-il es-tra-DYE-ole des-oh-JES-trel | antiendometriotic, systemic contraceptive, gonadotropin inhibitor |
| Mobic | 13.4 | meloxicam | mel-OX-i-kam | antirheumatic (NSAID) |
| Monopril | 12.4 | fosinopril | foe-SIN-oh-pril | antihypertensive, vasodilator |
| Motrin | 13.4 | ibuprofen | eye-byoo-PROE-fen | analgesic |
| Naprosyn | 13.4 | naproxen | na-PROX-en | analgesic, nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory, antidysmenorrheal, antigout agent, antipyretic, nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory antirheumatic, vascular headache prophylactic, vascular headache suppressant |
| Nasacort AQ | 9.2, 14.13 | triamcinolone | trye-am-SIN-oh-lone | nasal steroidal anti-inflammatory, nasal corticosteroid |
| Nasonex | 9.2 | mometasone furoate | moe-MET-a-sone FYOOR-oh-ate | nasal steroidal anti-inflammatory, nasal corticosteroid |
| Neurontin | 8.1 | gabapentin | GA-ba-pen-tin | anticonvulsant, antineuralgic |
| Nexium | 10.1 | esomeprazole | es-oh-ME-pray-zole | gastric acid pump inhibitor, antiulcer agent |
| Niacor | 12.16 | niacin | NYE-a-sin | nutritional supplement, vitamin |
| Nitrolingual | 12.6 | nitroglycerin | nye-troe-GLI-ser-in | antianginal, congestive heart failure vasodilator |
| Nitrostat | 12.6 | nitroglycerin | nye-troe-GLI-ser-in | antianginal, congestive heart failure vasodilator |
| Nordette | 14.7 | ethinyl estradiol–levonorgestrel | ETH-in-il es-tra-DYE-ole LEE-voe-nor-jes-trel | antiendometriotic, systemic postcoital contraceptive, systemic contraceptive, estrogen progestin, gonadotropin inhibitor |
| Norvasc | 12.6 | amlodipine | am-LOE-di-peen | antihypertensive |
| Omnicef | 4.5 | cefdinir | sef-DI-neer | systemic antibacterial |
| Ortho-Cept | 14.7 | ethinyl estradiol–desogestrel | ETH-in-il es-tra-DYE-ole des-oh-JES-trel | antiendometriotic, systemic contraceptive, gonadotropin inhibitor |
| Ortho Evra | 14.7 | ethinyl estradiol–norelgestromin | ETH-in-il es-tra-DYE-ole nor-el-JES-troe-min | systemic contraceptive |
| Ortho Tri-Cyclen | 14.7 | ethinyl estradiol–norgestimate | ETH-in-il es-tra-DYE-ole nor-JES-ti-mate | antiacne agent, antiendometriotic, systemic contraceptive, estrogen progestin, gonadotropin inhibitor |
| Ortho Tri-Cyclen Lo | 14.7 | ethinyl estradiol–norgestimate | ETH-in-il es-tra-DYE-ole nor-JES-ti-mate | antiacne agent, antiendometriotic, systemic contraceptive, estrogen progestin, gonadotropin inhibitor |
| Ovcon | 14.7 | ethinyl estradiol–norethindrone | ETH-in-il es-tra-DYE-ole nor-eth-IN-drone | antiacne agent, antiendometriotic, systemic contraceptive, estrogen progestin, gonadotropin inhibitor |
| Ovral | 14.7 | ethinyl estradiol–norgestrel | ETH-in-il es-tra-DYE-ole nor-JES-trel | antiendometriotic, systemic postcoital contraceptive, systemic contraceptive, estrogen progestin, gonadotropin inhibitor |
| OxyContin | 6.9 | oxycodone | ox-i-KOE-done | analgesic |
| Patanol | 15.10 | olopatadine | oh-loe-pa-TA-deen | ophthalmic antihistaminic, H1 receptor; ophthalmic mast cell stabilizer; ophthalmic antiallergic |
| Paxil | 7.1, 7.9 | paroxetine | pa-ROX-e-teen | antianxiety agent, antidepressant, antiobsessional agent, antipanic agent, posttraumatic stress disorder agent, social anxiety disorder agent |
| Percocet | 6.9 | oxycodone-acetaminophen | ox-i-KOE-done a-seat-a-MIN-oh-fen | analgesic |
| Phenaphen With Codeine | 6.9 | acetaminophen-codeine | a-seat-a-MIN-oh-fen KOE-deen | analgesic |
| Phenergan | 9.10, 10.8 | promethazine | proe-METH-a-zeen | antiemetic; antihistaminic, H1 receptor; antivertigo agent; sedative-hypnotic |
| Plavix | 12.15 | clopidogrel | kloh-PID-oh-grel | antithrombotic, platelet aggregation inhibitor |
| Plendil | 12.6 | felodipine | fe-LOE-di-peen | antianginal, antihypertensive |
| Pravachol | 12.16 | pravastatin | PRA-va-sta-tin | antihyperlipidemic, HMG-CoA reductase inhibitor |
| Premarin | 14.5 | conjugated estrogen | CON-ju-gate-ed ES-troe-jen | antineoplastic, systemic estrogen, osteoporosis prophylactic, ovarian hormone therapy agent |
| Premphase | 14.5 | conjugated estrogen–medroxyprogesterone | CON-ju-gate-ed ES-troe-jen me-DROX-ee-proe-JES-te-rone | estrogen-progestin, osteoporosis prophylactic, ovarian hormone therapy agent |
| Prempro | 14.5 | conjugated estrogen–medroxyprogesterone | CON-ju-gate-ed ES-troe-jen me-DROX-ee-proe-JES-te-rone | estrogen-progestin, osteoporosis prophylactic, ovarian hormone therapy agent |
| Prevacid | 10.1 | lansoprazole | lan-SOE-pra-zole | gastric acid pump inhibitor, antiulcer agent |
| Prilosec | 10.1 | omeprazole | oh-ME-pray-zole | gastric acid pump inhibitor, antiulcer agent |
| Prinivil | 12.4 | lisinopril | lyse-IN-oh-pril | antihypertensive, vasodilator |
| Procardia | 12.6 | nifedipine | nye-FED-i-peen | antianginal, antihypertensive |
| Prometh with Codeine | 9.6 | promethazine-codeine | proe-METH-a-zeen KOE-deen | antihistamic, H1 receptor-antitussive |
| Propecia | 11.6 | finasteride | fin-AS-tur-ide | benign prostatic hyperplasia therapy agent, hair growth stimulant |
| Proscar | 11.6 | finasteride | fin-AS-tur-ide | benign prostatic hyperplasia therapy agent, hair growth stimulant |
| Protonix | 10.1 | pantoprazole | pan-TOE-pray-zole | gastric acid pump inhibitor, antiulcer agent |
| Proventil | 9.2 | albuterol | al-BYOO-ter-ole | bronchodilator |
| Prozac | 7.1 | fluoxetine | floo-OX-e-teen | antidepressant, antiobsessional agent, antibulemic agent |
| Pulmicort | 9.2 | budesonide | byoo-DES-oh-nide | antiasthmatic |
| Remeron | 7.5 | mirtazapine | mir-TAZ-a-peen | antidepressant |
| Restoril | 7.10 | temazepam | tem-AZ-e-pam | sedative-hypnotic |
| Risperdal | 7.7 | risperidone | ris-PER-i-done | antipsychotic |
| Ritalin | 8.9 | methylphenidate | meth-il-FEN-i-date | CNS stimulant, ADHD therapy |
| Sarafem | 7.1 | fluoxetine | floo-OX-e-teen | antidepressant, antiobsessional agent, antibulemic agent |
| Seasonale | 14.7 | ethinyl estradiol–levonorgestrel | ETH-in-il es-tra-DYE-ole LEE-voe-nor-jes-trel | antiendometriotic, systemic postcoital contraceptive, systemic contraceptive, estrogen progestin, gonadotropin inhibitor |
| Septra DS | 4.2, 10.12, 11.4 | sulfamethoxazole-trimethoprim | sul-fa-meth-OX-a-zole trye-METH-oh-prim | systemic antibacterial, antiprotozoal |
| Seroquel | 7.7 | quetiapine | kwe-TYE-a-peen | antipsychotic |
| Singulair | 9.2 | montelukast | mon-te-LOO-kast | antiasthmatic, leukotriene receptor antagonist |
| Skelaxin | 13.1 | metaxalone | me-TAX-a-lone | skeletal muscle relaxant |
| Soma | 13.1 | carisoprodol | kar-eye-soe-PROE-dole | skeletal muscle relaxant |
| Strattera | 8.9 | atomoxetine | AT-oh-mox-e-teen | ADHD therapy agent |
| Sublimaze | 6.2 | fentanyl | FEN-ta-nil | analgesic, anesthesia adjunct |
| Synthroid | 14.1 | levothyroxine, T4 | lee-voe-thye-ROX-een | antineoplastic, thyroid function diagnostic aid, thyroid hormone |
| Tenormin | 12.5 | atenolol | a-TEN-oh-lole | antihypertensive |
| Timoptic | 15.11 | timolol | TYE-moe-lole | ophthalmic antiglaucoma agent |
| TobraDex | 15.10 | tobramycin-dexamethasone | toe-bra-MYE-sin dex-a-METH-a-sone | ophthalmic corticosteroid, ophthalmic steroidal anti-inflammatory, ophthalmic antibacterial |
| Topamax | 7.13, 8.1 | topiramate | toe-PYRE-a-mate | anticonvulsant, antimigraine headache |
| Toprol | 12.5 | metoprolol | met-oh-PROE-lole | antiadrenergic, antianginal, antianxiety therapy adjunct, antiarrhythmic, antihypertensive, antitremor agent, hypertrophic cardiomyopathy therapy adjunct, myocardial infarction therapy, neuroleptic-induced akathisia therapy, pheochromocytoma therapy adjunct, thyrotoxicosis therapy adjunct, vascular headache prophylactic |
| Tricor | 12.16 | fenofibrate | fen-oh-FYE-brate | antihyperlipidemic |
| Tri-Levlen | 14.7 | ethinyl estradiol–levonorgestrel | ETH-in-il es-tra-DYE-ole LEE-voe-nor-jes-trel | antiendometriotic, systemic postcoital contraceptive, systemic contraceptive, estrogen progestin, gonadotropin inhibitor |
| Trimox | 4.3, 10.3, 11.4 | amoxicillin | a-mox-i-SIL-in | systemic antibacterial |
| Triphasil | 14.7 | ethinyl estradiol–levonorgestrel | ETH-in-il es-tra-DYE-ole LEE-voe-nor-jes-trel | antiendometriotic, systemic postcoital contraceptive, systemic contraceptive, estrogen progestin, gonadotropin inhibitor |
| Trivora-28 | 14.7 | ethinyl estradiol–levonorgestrel | ETH-in-il es-tra-DYE-ole LEE-voe-nor-jes-trel | antiendometriotic, systemic postcoital contraceptive, systemic contraceptive, estrogen progestin, gonadotropin inhibitor |
| Tussionex | 9.10 | hydrocodone-chlorpheniramine | hye-droe-KOE-done klor-fen-EER-a-meen | antihistaminic, H1 receptor–antitussive |
| Tylenol With Codeine | 6.9 | acetaminophen-codeine | a-seat-a-MIN-oh-fen KOE-deen | analgesic |
| Tylox | 6.9 | oxycodone-acetaminophen | ox-i-KOE-done a-seat-a-MIN-oh-fen | analgesic |
| Ultracet | 13.4 | tramadol-acetaminophen | TRA-ma-dole a-seat-a-MIN-oh-fen | analgesic |
| Ultram | 6.12, 13.4 | tramadol | TRA-ma-dole | analgesic |
| Valium | 6.2, 7.9, 7.10 8.1, 13.1 | diazepam | dye-AZ-e-pam | amnestic, antianxiety agent, anticonvulsant, antipanic agent, antitremor agent, sedative-hypnotic, skeletal muscle relaxant adjunct |
| Valtrex | 5.3, 14.11 | valacyclovir | val-ay-SYE-kloe-veer | systemic antiviral |
| Vasotec | 12.4 | enalapril | e-NAL-a-pril | antihypertensive, vasodilator |
| Veetids | 4.3 | penicillin V | pen-i-SILL-in V | systemic antibacterial |
| Ventolin | 9.2 | albuterol | al-BYOO-ter-ole | bronchodilator |
| Verelan | 12.2, 12.6 | verapamil | ver-AP-a-mil | antianginal, antiarrhythmic, antihypertensive, hypertrophic cardiomyopathy therapy adjunct, vascular headache prophylactic |
| Viagra | 14.4 | sildenafil | sil-DEN-a-fil | systemic impotence therapy agent |
| Vibramycin | 4.7, 10.11, 14.11 | doxycycline | dox-i-SYE-kleen | systemic antibacterial, antiprotozoal |
| Vicodin | 6.9 | hydrocodone-acetaminophen | hye-droe-KOE-done a-seat-a-MIN-oh-fen | analgesic |
| Vigamox | 4.10, 15.10 | moxifloxacin | mox-i-FLOX-a-sin | ophthalmic antibacterial |
| Wellbutrin | 7.5, 9.13 | bupropion | byoo-PROE-pee-on | antidepressant, smoking cessation adjunct |
| Xalatan | 15.11 | latanoprost | la-TA-noe-prost | antiglaucoma agent, ocular antihypertensive |
| Xanax | 7.9, 7.10 | alprazolam | al-PRAZ-oh-lam | antianxiety agent |
| Yasmin | 14.7 | ethinyl estradiol–drospirenone | ETH-in-il es-tra-DYE-ole droh-SPYE-re-none | systemic contraceptive |
| Zantac | 10.1 | ranitidine | ra-NI-ti-deen | histamine H2–receptor antagonist, antiulcer agent, gastric acid secretion inhibitor |
| Zestril | 12.4 | lisinopril | lyse-IN-oh-pril | antihypertensive, vasodilator |
| Zetia | 12.16 | ezetimibe | e-ZET-e-mibe | antihyperlipidemic |
| Zithromax | 4.8, 14.11, 15.3 | azithromycin | az-ith-roe-MYE-sin | systemic antibacterial |
| Zocor | 12.16 | simvastatin | SIM-va-sta-tin | antihyperlipidemic, HMG-CoA reductase inhibitor |
| Zoloft | 7.1 | sertraline | SER-tra-leen | antianxiety agent, antidepressant, antiobsessional agent, antipanic agent, posttraumatic stress disorder therapy agent, premenstrual dysphoric disorder therapy agent |
| Zyban | 7.5, 9.13 | bupropion | byoo-PROE-pee-on | antidepressant, smoking cessation adjunct |
| Zyloprim | 13.6 | allopurinol | al-oh-PURE-i-nole | antigout agent |
| Zyprexa | 7.7 | olanzapine | oh-LAN-za-peen | antipsychotic |
| Zyrtec | 9.10 | cetirizine | se-TI-ra-zeen | antihistaminic, H1 receptor |
| Zyrtec-D | 9.8 | cetirizine-pseudoephedrine | se-TI-ra-zeen soo-doe-e-FED-rin | antihistaminic, H1 receptor–decongestant |
SOURCE: Adapted from RxList, The Top 200 Prescriptions for 2003 by Number of U.S. Prescriptions Dispensed: Generic Name (http://www.rxlist.com/top200.htm, accessed 8-24-2004). Category information from the U.S. National Library of Medicine and National Institutes of Health MedlinePlus Web site (http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/, accessed 12-17-2004). Generic-first listingMost Commonly Prescribed Drugs
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| Generic Name | Pronunciation | Category | Brand Name | Table Reference |
| acetaminophen-codeine | a-seat-a-MIN-oh-fen KOE-deen | analgesic | Phenaphen With Codeine | 6.9 |
| acetaminophen-codeine | a-seat-a-MIN-oh-fen KOE-deen | analgesic | Tylenol With Codeine | 6.9 |
| albuterol | al-BYOO-ter-ole | bronchodilator | Proventil | 9.2 |
| albuterol | al-BYOO-ter-ole | bronchodilator | Ventolin | 9.2 |
| alendronate | a-LEN-droe-nate | bone resorption inhibitor | Fosamax | 14.10 |
| allopurinol | al-oh-PURE-i-nole | antigout agent | Zyloprim | 13.6 |
| alprazolam | al-PRAZ-oh-lam | antianxiety agent | Xanax | 7.9, 7.10 |
| amitriptyline | a-mee-TRIP-ti-leen | antidepressant | Elavil | 7.2 |
| amlodipine | am-LOE-di-peen | antihypertensive | Norvasc | 12.6 |
| amlodipine-benazepril | am-LOE-di-peen ben-AYE-ze-pril | antihypertensive | Lotrel | 12.10 |
| amoxicillin | a-mox-i-SIL-in | systemic antibacterial | Trimox | 4.3, 10.3, 11.4 |
| amoxicillin-clavulanate | a-mox-i-SIL-in klav-yoo-LAN-ate | systemic antibacterial | Augmentin | 4.4, 11.4 |
| atenolol | a-TEN-oh-lole | antihypertensive | Tenormin | 12.5 |
| atomoxetine | AT-oh-mox-e-teen | ADHD therapy agent | Strattera | 8.9 |
| atorvastatin | a-TOR-va-sta-tin | antihyperlipidemic | Lipitor | 12.16 |
| azithromycin | az-ith-roe-MYE-sin | systemic antibacterial | Zithromax | 4.8, 14.11, 15.3 |
| benazepril | ben-AYE-ze-pril | antihypertensive | Lotensin | 12.4 |
| brimonidine | bri-MOE-ni-deen | antiglaucoma agent | Alphagan P | 15.11 |
| budesonide | byoo-DES-oh-nide | antiasthmatic | Pulmicort | 9.2 |
| bupropion | byoo-PROE-pee-on | antidepressant, smoking cessation adjunct | Wellbutrin | 7.5, 9.13 |
| bupropion | byoo-PROE-pee-on | antidepressant, smoking cessation adjunct | Zyban | 7.5, 9.13 |
| calcitonin-salmon | kal-si-TOE-nin SAM-en | bone resorption inhibitor | Miacalcin | 14.10 |
| candesartan | kan-de-SAR-tan | antihypertensive | Atacand | 12.10 |
| carisoprodol | kar-eye-soe-PROE-dole | skeletal muscle relaxant | Soma | 13.1 |
| carvedilol | KAR-ve-dil-ole | antihypertensive | Coreg | 12.5 |
| cefdinir | sef-DI-neer | systemic antibacterial | Omnicef | 4.5 |
| cefprozil | sef-PROE-zil | systemic antibacterial | Cefzil | 4.5 |
| celecoxib | sel-a-KOX-ib | analgesic, antirheumatic NSAID | Celebrex | 13.4 |
| cephalexin | sef-a-LEX-in | systemic antibacterial | Keflex | 4.5 |
| cetirizine | se-TI-ra-zeen | antihistaminic, H1 receptor | Zyrtec | 9.10 |
| cetirizine-pseudoephedrine | se-TI-ra-zeen soo-doe-e-FED-rin | antihistaminic, H1 receptor–decongestant | Zyrtec-D | 9.8 |
| ciprofloxacin | sip-roe-FLOX-a-sin | ophthalmic antibacterial | Ciloxan | 4.10, 15.10 |
| ciprofloxacin | sip-roe-FLOX-a-sin | systemic antibacterial | Cipro | 4.10, 9.5, 11.4, 15.10 |
| citalopram | sye-TAL-oh-pram | antidepressant | Celexa | 7.1 |
| clarithromycin | kla-RITH-roe-mye-sin | systemic antibacterial, antimycobacterial | Biaxin | 4.8, 10.3 |
| clonazepam | kloe-NA-ze-pam | anticonvulsant | Klonopin | 8.1 |
| clonidine | KLON-i-deen | antihypertensive | Catapres | 8.9, 12.10 |
| clonidine | KLON-i-deen | antihypertensive | Duraclon | 12.10 |
| clopidogrel | kloh-PID-oh-grel | antithrombotic, platelet aggregation inhibitor | Plavix | 12.15 |
| clotrimazole-betamethasone | kloe-TRIM-a-zole bay-ta-METH-a-sone | antifungal, corticosteroid | Lotrisone | 5.2, 15.3 |
| conjugated estrogen | CON-ju-gate-ed ES-troe-jen | antineoplastic, systemic estrogen, osteoporosis prophylactic, ovarian hormone therapy agent | Enjuvia | 14.5 |
| conjugated estrogen | CON-ju-gate-ed ES-troe-jen | antineoplastic, systemic estrogen, osteoporosis prophylactic, ovarian hormone therapy agent | Premarin | 14.5 |
| conjugated estrogen–medroxyprogesterone | CON-ju-gate-ed ES-troe-jen me-DROX-ee-proe-JES-te-rone | estrogen-progestin, osteoporosis prophylactic, ovarian hormone therapy agent | Premphase | 14.5 |
| conjugated estrogen–medroxyprogesterone | CON-ju-gate-ed ES-troe-jen me-DROX-ee-proe-JES-te-rone | estrogen-progestin, osteoporosis prophylactic, ovarian hormone therapy agent | Prempro | 14.5 |
| cyclobenzaprine | sye-kloe-BEN-za-preen | skeletal muscle relaxant | Flexeril | 13.1 |
| desloratadine | des-LOR-at-a-deen | antihistaminic, H1 receptor | Clarinex | 9.10 |
| dextroamphetamine-amphetamine | dex-troe-am-FET-a-meen am-FET-a-meen | CNS stimulant, ADHD therapy | Adderall | 8.9 |
| diazepam | dye-AZ-e-pam | amnestic, antianxiety agent, anticonvulsant, antipanic agent, antitremor agent, sedative-hypnotic, skeletal muscle relaxant adjunct | Valium | 6.2, 7.9, 7.10 8.1, 13.1 |
| digoxin | di-JOX-in | antiarrhythmic, cardiotonic | Lanoxicaps | 12.2, 12.4 |
| digoxin | di-JOX-in | antiarrhythmic, cardiotonic | Lanoxin | 12.2, 12.4, 17.10 |
| diltiazem | dil-TYE-a-zem | antianginal, antiarrhythmic, antihypertensive | Cardizem | 12.2, 12.6, 17.10 |
| diltiazem | dil-TYE-a-zem | antianginal, antiarrhythmic, antihypertensive | Dilacor | 12.2, 12.6 |
| divalproex | dye-VAL-pro-ex | anticonvulsant, antimanic, migraine headache prophylactic | Depakote | 7.6, 8.1 |
| donepezil | don-EH-pa-zil | dementia symptoms treatment adjunct | Aricept | 8.12 |
| doxycycline | dox-i-SYE-kleen | systemic antibacterial, antiprotozoal | Vibramycin | 4.7, 10.11, 14.11 |
| enalapril | e-NAL-a-pril | antihypertensive, vasodilator | Vasotec | 12.4 |
| escitalopram | es-sye-TAL-oh-pram | antianxiety agent, antidepressant | Lexapro | 7.1 |
| esomeprazole | es-oh-ME-pray-zole | gastric acid pump inhibitor, antiulcer agent | Nexium | 10.1 |
| ethinyl estradiol–desogestrel | ETH-in-il es-tra-DYE-ole des-oh-JES-trel | antiendometriotic, systemic contraceptive, gonadotropin inhibitor | Cyclessa | 14.7 |
| ethinyl estradiol–desogestrel | ETH-in-il es-tra-DYE-ole des-oh-JES-trel | antiendometriotic, systemic contraceptive, gonadotropin inhibitor | Desogen | 14.7 |
| ethinyl estradiol–desogestrel | ETH-in-il es-tra-DYE-ole des-oh-JES-trel | antiendometriotic, systemic contraceptive, gonadotropin inhibitor | Kariva | 14.7 |
| ethinyl estradiol–desogestrel | ETH-in-il es-tra-DYE-ole des-oh-JES-trel | antiendometriotic, systemic contraceptive, gonadotropin inhibitor | Mircette | 14.7 |
| ethinyl estradiol–desogestrel | ETH-in-il es-tra-DYE-ole des-oh-JES-trel | antiendometriotic, systemic contraceptive, gonadotropin inhibitor | Ortho-Cept | 14.7 |
| ethinyl estradiol–drospirenone | ETH-in-il es-tra-DYE-ole droh-SPYE-re-none | systemic contraceptive | Yasmin | 14.7 |
| ethinyl estradiol–levonorgestrel | ETH-in-il es-tra-DYE-ole LEE-voe-nor-jes-trel | antiendometriotic, systemic postcoital contraceptive, systemic contraceptive, estrogen progestin, gonadotropin inhibitor | Levlen | 14.7 |
| ethinyl estradiol–levonorgestrel | ETH-in-il es-tra-DYE-ole LEE-voe-nor-jes-trel | antiendometriotic, systemic postcoital contraceptive, systemic contraceptive, estrogen progestin, gonadotropin inhibitor | Nordette | 14.7 |
| ethinyl estradiol–levonorgestrel | ETH-in-il es-tra-DYE-ole LEE-voe-nor-jes-trel | antiendometriotic, systemic postcoital contraceptive, systemic contraceptive, estrogen progestin, gonadotropin inhibitor | Seasonale | 14.7 |
| ethinyl estradiol–levonorgestrel | ETH-in-il es-tra-DYE-ole LEE-voe-nor-jes-trel | antiendometriotic, systemic postcoital contraceptive, systemic contraceptive, estrogen progestin, gonadotropin inhibitor | Tri-Levlen | 14.7 |
| ethinyl estradiol–levonorgestrel | ETH-in-il es-tra-DYE-ole LEE-voe-nor-jes-trel | antiendometriotic, systemic postcoital contraceptive, systemic contraceptive, estrogen progestin, gonadotropin inhibitor | Triphasil | 14.7 |
| ethinyl estradiol–levonorgestrel | ETH-in-il es-tra-DYE-ole LEE-voe-nor-jes-trel | antiendometriotic, systemic postcoital contraceptive, systemic contraceptive, estrogen progestin, gonadotropin inhibitor | Trivora-28 | 14.7 |
| ethinyl estradiol–norelgestromin | ETH-in-il es-tra-DYE-ole nor-el-JES-troe-min | systemic contraceptive | Ortho Evra | 14.7 |
| ethinyl estradiol–norethindrone | ETH-in-il es-tra-DYE-ole nor-eth-IN-drone | antiacne agent, antiendometriotic, systemic contraceptive, estrogen progestin, gonadotropin inhibitor | Estrostep Fe | 14.7 |
| ethinyl estradiol–norethindrone | ETH-in-il es-tra-DYE-ole nor-eth-IN-drone | antiacne agent, antiendometriotic, systemic contraceptive, estrogen progestin, gonadotropin inhibitor | Femhrt | 14.7 |
| ethinyl estradiol–norethindrone | ETH-in-il es-tra-DYE-ole nor-eth-IN-drone | antiacne agent, antiendometriotic, systemic contraceptive, estrogen progestin, gonadotropin inhibitor | Loestrin Fe | 14.7 |
| ethinyl estradiol–norethindrone | ETH-in-il es-tra-DYE-ole nor-eth-IN-drone | antiacne agent, antiendometriotic, systemic contraceptive, estrogen progestin, gonadotropin inhibitor | Ovcon | 14.7 |
| ethinyl estradiol–norgestimate | ETH-in-il es-tra-DYE-ole nor-JES-ti-mate | antiacne agent, antiendometriotic, systemic contraceptive, estrogen progestin, gonadotropin inhibitor | Ortho Tri-Cyclen | 14.7 |
| ethinyl estradiol–norgestimate | ETH-in-il es-tra-DYE-ole nor-JES-ti-mate | antiacne agent, antiendometriotic, systemic contraceptive, estrogen progestin, gonadotropin inhibitor | Ortho Tri-Cyclen Lo | 14.7 |
| ethinyl estradiol–norgestrel | ETH-in-il es-tra-DYE-ole nor-JES-trel | antiendometriotic, systemic postcoital contraceptive, systemic contraceptive, estrogen progestin, gonadotropin inhibitor | Lo/Ovral | 14.7 |
| ethinyl estradiol–norgestrel | ETH-in-il es-tra-DYE-ole nor-JES-trel | antiendometriotic, systemic postcoital contraceptive, systemic contraceptive, estrogen progestin, gonadotropin inhibitor | Low-Ogestrel | 14.7 |
| ethinyl estradiol–norgestrel | ETH-in-il es-tra-DYE-ole nor-JES-trel | antiendometriotic, systemic postcoital contraceptive, systemic contraceptive, estrogen progestin, gonadotropin inhibitor | Ovral | 14.7 |
| ezetimibe | e-ZET-e-mibe | antihyperlipidemic | Zetia | 12.16 |
| felodipine | fe-LOE-di-peen | antianginal, antihypertensive | Plendil | 12.6 |
| fenofibrate | fen-oh-FYE-brate | antihyperlipidemic | Tricor | 12.16 |
| fentanyl | FEN-ta-nil | analgesic, anesthesia adjunct | Actiq | 6.2 |
| fentanyl | FEN-ta-nil | analgesic | Duragesic | 6.2 |
| fentanyl | FEN-ta-nil | analgesic, anesthesia adjunct | Sublimaze | 6.2 |
| fexofenadine | fex-o-FEN-a-deen | antihistaminic, H1 receptor | Allegra | 9.10 |
| fexofenadine-pseudoephedrine | fex-o-FEN-a-deen soo-doe-e-FED-rin | antihistaminic, H1 receptor–decongestant | Allegra-D | 9.8 |
| finasteride | fin-AS-tur-ide | benign prostatic hyperplasia therapy agent, hair growth stimulant | Propecia | 11.6 |
| finasteride | fin-AS-tur-ide | benign prostatic hyperplasia therapy agent, hair growth stimulant | Proscar | 11.6 |
| fluconazole | floo-KOE-na-zole | systemic antifungal | Diflucan | 5.2, 14.11 |
| fluoxetine | floo-OX-e-teen | antidepressant, antiobsessional agent, antibulemic agent | Prozac | 7.1 |
| fluoxetine | floo-OX-e-teen | antidepressant, antiobsessional agent, antibulemic agent | Sarafem | 7.1 |
| fluticasone | floo-TIK-a-sone | steroidal nasal anti-inflammatory, nasal corticosteroid | Flonase | 9.2 |
| fluticasone | floo-TIK-a-sone | steroidal nasal anti-inflammatory, nasal corticosteroid | Flovent | 9.2 |
| fluticasone-salmeterol | floo-TIK-a-sone sal-ME-te-role | antiasthmatic, inhalation anti-inflammatory, bronchodilator | Advair Diskus | 9.2 |
| fluvastatin | FLOO-va-sta-tin | antihyperlipidemic, HMG-CoA reductase inhibitor | Lescol | 12.16 |
| folic acid | FOE-lik AS-id | diagnostic aid, folate deficiency, nutritional vitamin supplement | many | 11.1 |
| fosinopril | foe-SIN-oh-pril | antihypertensive, vasodilator | Monopril | 12.4 |
| furosemide | fur-OH-se-mide | antihypercalcemic, antihypertensive, renal disease diagnostic aid adjunct, diuretic | Lasix | 11.7 |
| gabapentin | GA-ba-pen-tin | anticonvulsant, antineuralgic | Neurontin | 8.1 |
| gemfibrozil | jem-FI-broe-zil | antihyperlipidimic | Lopid | 12.16 |
| glimepiride | GLYE-me-pye-ride | antidiabetic | Amaryl | 14.17 |
| glipizide | GLIP-i-zide | antidiabetic | Glucotrol | 14.17 |
| glyburide | GLYE-byoo-ride | antidiabetic | DiaBeta | 14.17 |
| glyburide | GLYE-byoo-ride | antidiabetic | Glynase | 14.17 |
| glyburide | GLYE-byoo-ride | antidiabetic | Micronase | 14.17 |
| glyburide-metformin | GLYE-byoo-ride met-FOR-min | antidiabetic | Glucovance | 14.17 |
| hydrochlorothiazide | hye-droe-klor-oh-THYE-a-zide | antihypertensive, diuretic, antiurolithic | Esidrix | 11.7 |
| hydrocodone-acetaminophen | hye-droe-KOE-done a-seat-a-MIN-oh-fen | analgesic | Lortab | 6.9 |
| hydrocodone-acetaminophen | hye-droe-KOE-done a-seat-a-MIN-oh-fen | analgesic | Vicodin | 6.9 |
| hydrocodone-chlorpheniramine | hye-droe-KOE-done klor-fen-EER-a-meen | antihistaminic, H1 receptor–antitussive | Tussionex | 9.10 |
| ibuprofen | eye-byoo-PROE-fen | analgesic | Advil | 13.4 |
| ibuprofen | eye-byoo-PROE-fen | analgesic | Motrin | 13.4 |
| insulin glargine | IN-su-lin GLARE-jeen | antidiabetic | Lantus | 14.16 |
| insulin lispro | IN-su-lin LYE-sproe | antidiabetic | Humalog | 14.16 |
| ipratropium | i-pra-TROE-pee-um | antiasmatic | Atrovent | 9.2 |
| ipratropium-albuterol | i-pra-TROE-pee-um al-BYOO-ter-ole | antiasmatic- bronchodilator | Combivent | 9.2 |
| irbesartan | ir-be-SAR-tan | antihypertensive | Avapro | 12.10 |
| irbesartan-hydrochlorothiazide | ir-be-SAR-tan hye-droe-klor-oh-THYE-a-zide | antihypertensive, diuretic | Avalide | 12.10 |
| isosorbide mononitrate | eye-soe-SOR-bide mon-oh-NYE-trate | antianginal | Imdur | 12.6 |
| isosorbide mononitrate | eye-soe-SOR-bide mon-oh-NYE-trate | antianginal | Ismo | 12.6 |
| lansoprazole | lan-SOE-pra-zole | gastric acid pump inhibitor, antiulcer agent | Prevacid | 10.1 |
| latanoprost | la-TA-noe-prost | antiglaucoma agent, ocular antihypertensive | Xalatan | 15.11 |
| levofloxacin | lee-voe-FLOX-a-sin | systemic antibacterial | Levaquin | 4.10 |
| levothyroxine, T4 | lee-voe-thye-ROX-een | antineoplastic, thyroid function diagnostic aid, thyroid hormone | Levothroid | 14.1 |
| levothyroxine, T4 | lee-voe-thye-ROX-een | antineoplastic, thyroid function diagnostic aid, thyroid hormone | Synthroid | 14.1 |
| lisinopril | lyse-IN-oh-pril | antihypertensive, vasodilator | Prinivil | 12.4 |
| lisinopril | lyse-IN-oh-pril | antihypertensive, vasodilator | Zestril | 12.4 |
| lorazepam | lor-AZ-e-pam | amnestic, antianxiety agent, anticonvulsant, antiemetic, antipanic agent, antitremor agent, sedative-hypnotic, skeletal muscle relaxant | Ativan | 6.2, 7.9, 7.10, 8.1 |
| losartan | loe-SAR-tan | angiotensin II–receptor antagonist, antihypertensive | Cozaar | 12.10 |
| losartan-hydrochlorothiazide | loe-SAR-tan hye-droe-klor-oh-THYE-a-zide | antihypertensive | Hyzaar | 12.10 |
| meclizine | MEK-li-zeen | antiemetic, antivertigo agent | Antivert | 7.8, 9.10, 10.7 |
| meloxicam | mel-OX-i-kam | antirheumatic (NSAID) | Mobic | 13.4 |
| metaxalone | me-TAX-a-lone | skeletal muscle relaxant | Skelaxin | 13.1 |
| metformin | met-FOR-min | antihyperglycemic | Glucophage | 14.17 |
| methylphenidate | meth-il-FEN-i-date | CNS stimulant, ADHD therapy | Concerta | 8.9 |
| methylphenidate | meth-il-FEN-i-date | CNS stimulant, ADHD therapy | Metadate | 8.9 |
| methylphenidate | meth-il-FEN-i-date | CNS stimulant, ADHD therapy | Ritalin | 8.9 |
| methylprednisolone | meth-il-pred-NIS-oh-lone | steroidal anti-inflammatory, corticoid steroid, immunosuppressant | Medrol | 9.2, 14.12 |
| metoprolol | met-oh-PROE-lole | antiadrenergic, antianginal, antianxiety therapy adjunct, antiarrhythmic, antihypertensive, antitremor agent, hypertrophic cardiomyopathy therapy adjunct, myocardial infarction therapy, neuroleptic-induced akathisia therapy, pheochromocytoma therapy adjunct, thyrotoxicosis therapy adjunct, vascular headache prophylactic | Lopressor | 12.5 |
| metoprolol | met-oh-PROE-lole | antiadrenergic, antianginal, antianxiety therapy adjunct, antiarrhythmic, antihypertensive, antitremor agent, hypertrophic cardiomyopathy therapy adjunct, myocardial infarction therapy, neuroleptic-induced akathisia therapy, pheochromocytoma therapy adjunct, thyrotoxicosis therapy adjunct, vascular headache prophylactic | Toprol | 12.5 |
| mirtazapine | mir-TAZ-a-peen | antidepressant | Remeron | 7.5 |
| mometasone furoate | moe-MET-a-sone FYOOR-oh-ate | nasal steroidal anti-inflammatory, nasal corticosteroid | Nasonex | 9.2 |
| montelukast | mon-te-LOO-kast | antiasthmatic, leukotriene receptor antagonist | Singulair | 9.2 |
| moxifloxacin | mox-i-FLOX-a-sin | systemic antibacterial | Avelox | 4.10 |
| moxifloxacin | mox-i-FLOX-a-sin | ophthalmic antibacterial | Vigamox | 4.10, 15.10 |
| mupirocin | myoo-PEER-oh-sin | topical antibacterial | Bactroban | 15.4 |
| naproxen | na-PROX-en | analgesic, nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory, antidysmenorrheal, antigout agent, antipyretic, nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory antirheumatic, vascular headache prophylactic, vascular headache suppressant | Aleve | 13.4 |
| naproxen | na-PROX-en | analgesic, nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory, antidysmenorrheal, antigout agent, antipyretic, nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory antirheumatic, vascular headache prophylactic, vascular headache suppressant | Naprosyn | 13.4 |
| niacin | NYE-a-sin | nutritional supplement, vitamin | Niacor | 12.16 |
| nifedipine | nye-FED-i-peen | antianginal, antihypertensive | Procardia | 12.6 |
| nitrofurantoin | nye-troe-fyoor-AN-toyn | systemic antibacterial | Macrobid | 4.2, 11.4 |
| nitrofurantoin | nye-troe-fyoor-AN-toyn | systemic antibacterial | Macrodantin | 4.2, 11.4 |
| nitroglycerin | nye-troe-GLI-ser-in | antianginal, congestive heart failure vasodilator | Minitran | 12.6 |
| nitroglycerin | nye-troe-GLI-ser-in | antianginal, congestive heart failure vasodilator | Nitrolingual | 12.6 |
| nitroglycerin | nye-troe-GLI-ser-in | antianginal, congestive heart failure vasodilator | Nitrostat | 12.6 |
| NPH isophane insulin | NPH EYE-so-fayn IN-su-lin | antidiabetic | Humulin N | 14.16 |
| NPH regular insulin | NPH REG-u-lar IN-su-lin | antidiabetic | Humulin 70/30 | 14.16 |
| olanzapine | oh-LAN-za-peen | antipsychotic | Zyprexa | 7.7 |
| olopatadine | oh-loe-pa-TA-deen | ophthalmic antihistaminic, H1 receptor; ophthalmic mast cell stabilizer; ophthalmic antiallergic | Patanol | 15.10 |
| omeprazole | oh-ME-pray-zole | gastric acid pump inhibitor, antiulcer agent | Prilosec | 10.1 |
| oxybutynin | ox-i-BYOO-ti-nin | urinary tract antispasmodic | Ditropan | 11.3 |
| oxycodone | ox-i-KOE-done | analgesic | OxyContin | 6.9 |
| oxycodone-acetaminophen | ox-i-KOE-done a-seat-a-MIN-oh-fen | analgesic | Endocet | 6.9 |
| oxycodone-acetaminophen | ox-i-KOE-done a-seat-a-MIN-oh-fen | analgesic | Percocet | 6.9 |
| oxycodone-acetaminophen | ox-i-KOE-done a-seat-a-MIN-oh-fen | analgesic | Tylox | 6.9 |
| pantoprazole | pan-TOE-pray-zole | gastric acid pump inhibitor, antiulcer agent | Protonix | 10.1 |
| paroxetine | pa-ROX-e-teen | antianxiety agent, antidepressant, antiobsessional agent, antipanic agent, posttraumatic stress disorder agent, social anxiety disorder agent | Paxil | 7.1, 7.9 |
| penicillin V | pen-i-SILL-in V | systemic antibacterial | Veetids | 4.3 |
| phenytoin | FEN-i-toyn | antiarrhythmic, anticonvulsant, trigeminal neuralgic antineuralgic, skeletal muscle relaxant | Dilantin | 8.1, 12.2 |
| pimecrolimus | pim-e-KROW-li-mus | immunomodulator | Elidel | 15.3 |
| pioglitazone | pye-oh-GLI-ta-zone | antidiabetic | Actos | 14.17 |
| polyethylene glycol | pol-ee-ETH-il-een GLYE-kole | hyperosmotic laxative | Miralax | 10.6, 17.8 |
| potassium chloride | poe-tass-EE-um KLOR-ide | antihypokalemic, electrolyte replenisher | Klor-Con | Chapter 17 |
| pravastatin | PRA-va-sta-tin | antihyperlipidemic, HMG-CoA reductase inhibitor | Pravachol | 12.16 |
| prednisone | PRED-ni-sone | steroidal inflammatory, cancer chemotherapy antiemetic, corticosteroid, immunosuppressant | Deltasone | 9.2, 14.13 |
| promethazine | proe-METH-a-zeen | antiemetic; antihistaminic, H1 receptor; antivertigo agent; sedative-hypnotic | Phenergan | 9.10, 10.8 |
| promethazine-codeine | proe-METH-a-zeen KOE-deen | antihistamic, H1 receptor-antitussive | Prometh with Codeine | 9.6 |
| propoxyphene-acetaminophen | proe-POX-i-feen a-seat-a-MIN-oh-fen | analgesic | Darvocet-N 100 | 6.9 |
| propranolol | proe-PRAN-oh-lole | antiadrenergic, antianginal, antianxiety therapy adjunct, antiarrhythmic, antihypertensive, antitremor agent, hypertrophic cardiomyopathy therapy adjunct, myocardial infarction prophylactic, myocardial infarction therapy, neuroleptic-induced akathisia therapy, pheochromocytoma therapy adjunct, thyrotoxicosis therapy adjunct, vascular headache prophylactic | Inderal | 6.12, 7.9, 12.2, 12.5 |
| quetiapine | kwe-TYE-a-peen | antipsychotic | Seroquel | 7.7 |
| quinapril | KWIN-a-pril | antihypertensive, vasodilator | Accupril | 12.4 |
| rabeprazole | ra-BE-pray-zole | gastric acid pump inhibitor, antiulcer agent | Aciphex | 10.1 |
| raloxifene | ral-OX-i-feen | selective estrogen receptor modulator, osteoporosis prophylactic | Evista | 14.10 |
| ramipril | RA-mi-pril | antihypertensive, vasodilator | Altace | 12.4 |
| ranitidine | ra-NI-ti-deen | histamine H2–receptor antagonist, antiulcer agent, gastric acid secretion inhibitor | Zantac | 10.1 |
| risedronate | ris-ED-roe-nate | bone resorption inhibitor | Actonel | 14.10 |
| risperidone | ris-PER-i-done | antipsychotic | Risperdal | 7.7 |
| rosiglitazone | ROS-e-glit-a-zone | antidiabetic | Avandia | 14.17 |
| sertraline | SER-tra-leen | antianxiety agent, antidepressant, antiobsessional agent, antipanic agent, posttraumatic stress disorder therapy agent, premenstrual dysphoric disorder therapy agent | Zoloft | 7.1 |
| sildenafil | sil-DEN-a-fil | systemic impotence therapy agent | Viagra | 14.4 |
| simvastatin | SIM-va-sta-tin | antihyperlipidemic, HMG-CoA reductase inhibitor | Zocor | 12.16 |
| spironolactone | speer-on-oh-LAK-tone | aldosterone antagonist, antihypertensive, antihypokalemic, primary hyperaldosteronism diagnostic aid, diuretic | Aldactone | 11.7 |
| sulfamethoxazole-trimethoprim | sul-fa-meth-OX-a-zole trye-METH-oh-prim | systemic antibacterial, antiprotozoal | Bactrim | 4.2, 10.12, 11.4 |
| sulfamethoxazole-trimethoprim | sul-fa-meth-OX-a-zole trye-METH-oh-prim | systemic antibacterial, antiprotozoal | Cotrim | 4.2, 10.12, 11.4 |
| sulfamethoxazole-trimethoprim | sul-fa-meth-OX-a-zole trye-METH-oh-prim | systemic antibacterial, antiprotozoal | Septra DS | 4.2, 10.12, 11.4 |
| sumatriptan | soo-ma-TRIP-tan | antimigraine agent | Imitrex | 6.12 |
| tamsulosin | tam-SOO-loh-sin | benign prostatic hyperplasia therapy agent | Flomax | 11.6 |
| temazepam | tem-AZ-e-pam | sedative-hypnotic | Restoril | 7.10 |
| terazosin | ter-AYE-zoe-sin | antihypertensive, benign prostatic hyperplasia therapy agent | Hytrin | 11.6, 12.10 |
| timolol | TYE-moe-lole | antiadrenergic, antianginal, antianxiety therapy adjunct, antiarrhythmic, systemic antiglaucoma agent, antihypertensive, antitremor agent, hypertrophic cardiomyopathy therapy adjunct, myocardial infarction prophylactic, pheochromocytoma therapy adjunct, thyrotoxicosis therapy adjunct, vascular headache prophylactic | Blocadren | 12.5 |
| timolol | TYE-moe-lole | ophthalmic antiglaucoma agent | Timoptic | 15.11 |
| tobramycin-dexamethasone | toe-bra-MYE-sin dex-a-METH-a-sone | ophthalmic corticosteroid, ophthalmic steroidal anti-inflammatory, ophthalmic antibacterial | TobraDex | 15.10 |
| tolterodine | TOLE-tear-oh-deen | urinary bladder antispasmodic | Detrol | 11.3 |
| topiramate | toe-PYRE-a-mate | anticonvulsant, antimigraine headache | Topamax | 7.13, 8.1 |
| tramadol | TRA-ma-dole | analgesic | Ultram | 6.12, 13.4 |
| tramadol-acetaminophen | TRA-ma-dole a-seat-a-MIN-oh-fen | analgesic | Ultracet | 13.4 |
| trazodone | TRAZ-oh-done | antidepressant, antineuralgic | Desyrel | 7.5 |
| triamcinolone | trye-am-SIN-oh-lone | inhalation anti-inflammatory, antiasthmatic | Azmacort | 9.2, 14.13 |
| triamcinolone | trye-am-SIN-oh-lone | nasal steroidal anti-inflammatory, nasal corticosteroid | Nasacort AQ | 9.2, 14.13 |
| triamterene-hydrochlorothiazide | trye-AM-ter-een hye-droe-klor-oh-THYE-a-zide | antihypertensive, antihypokalemic, diuretic | Dyazide | 11.7 |
| triamterene-hydrochlorothiazide | trye-AM-ter-een hye-droe-klor-oh-THYE-a-zide | antihypertensive, antihypokalemic, diuretic | Maxzide | 11.7 |
| valacyclovir | val-ay-SYE-kloe-veer | systemic antiviral | Valtrex | 5.3, 14.11 |
| valdecoxib | val-de-KOX-ib | nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory antirheumatic, antidysmenorrheal | Bextra | 13.4 |
| valsartan | val-SAR-tan | antihypertensive | Diovan | 12.10 |
| valsartan-hydrochlorothiazide | val-SAR-tan hye-droe-klor-oh-THYE-a-zide | antihypertensive | Diovan HCT | 12.10 |
| venlafaxine | ven-la-FAX-een | antidepressant, antianxiety agent | Effexor | 7.1, 7.9 |
| verapamil | ver-AP-a-mil | antianginal, antiarrhythmic, antihypertensive, hypertrophic cardiomyopathy therapy adjunct, vascular headache prophylactic | Calan | 12.2, 12.6 |
| verapamil | ver-AP-a-mil | antianginal, antiarrhythmic, antihypertensive, hypertrophic cardiomyopathy therapy adjunct, vascular headache prophylactic | Covera HS | 12.2, 12.6 |
| verapamil | ver-AP-a-mil | antianginal, antiarrhythmic, antihypertensive, hypertrophic cardiomyopathy therapy adjunct, vascular headache prophylactic | Isoptin | 12.2, 12.6, 17.10 |
| verapamil | ver-AP-a-mil | antianginal, antiarrhythmic, antihypertensive, hypertrophic cardiomyopathy therapy adjunct, vascular headache prophylactic | Verelan | 12.2, 12.6 |
| warfarin | WAR-far-in | anticoagulant | Coumadin | 12.11 |
| zolpidem | ZOLE-pi-dem | sedative hypnotic | Ambien | 7.10 |
SOURCE: Adapted from RxList, The Top 200 Prescriptions for 2003 by Number of U.S. Prescriptions Dispensed: Generic Name (http://www.rxlist.com/top200.htm, accessed 8-24-2004). Category information from the U.S. National Library of Medicine and National Institutes of Health MedlinePlus Web site (http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/, accessed 12-17-2004). |
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