Frequently Prescribed Medications 2019

ANALGESIC AGENTS
NON-STEROIDAL ANTI-INFLAMMATORY DRUGS
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Trade Generic Class Indication

celecoxib Celebrex Nonsteroidal Anti- Pain, Rheumatic
inflammatory Drug Disorders,
Dysmenorrhea
diclofenac Cambia, Zipsor, Nonsteroidal Anti- Osteoarthritis,
Zorvolex inflammatory Drug Dysmenorrhea, Pain
diclofenac Arthrotec Nonsteroidal Anti- Pain in patients at
sodium; inflammatory Drug; high risk of ulcer
misoprostol Prostaglandin
etodolac Nonsteroidal Anti- Pain, Inflammation
inflammatory Drug
ibuprofen Motrin, Advil Nonsteroidal Anti- Pain, Fever,
inflammatory Drug Inflammatory
Conditions
indomethacin Indocin Nonsteroidal Anti- Pain, Inflammatory
inflammatory Drug Conditions
ketoprofen Nonsteroidal Anti- Pain
inflammatory Drug
ketorolac Nonsteroidal Anti- Pain
inflammatory Drug
meloxicam Mobic Nonsteroidal Anti- Pain
inflammatory Drug
nabumetone Nonsteroidal Anti- Arthritis
inflammatory Drug
naproxen Anaprox, Nonsteroidal Anti- Pain
Naprosyn, Aleve inflammatory Drug

OPIOIDS
Generic Trade Class Indication
acetaminophen; Tylenol with Central Acting Pain
codeine codeine #3, #4 Nonopioid; Opioid
acetaminophen; Lortab, Norco, Central Acting Pain
hydrocodone Vicodin, Vicodin Nonopioid; Opioid
ES, Vicodin HP
acetaminophen; Percocet Central Acting Pain
oxycodone Nonopioid; Opioid
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butalbital; Esgic, Floricet, Barbiturate; Central Headache
acetaminophen; Zebutal Acting Nonopioid; CNS
caffeine Stimulant
fentanyl Abstral, Actiq, Opioid Pain
Duragesic,
Fentora, Lazanda,
Sublimaze,
Subsys
hydrocodone Hysingla ER, Opioid Pain
Zohydro ER
hydromorphone Dilaudid, Exalgo Opioid Pain
morphine sulfate Kadian, MS Opioid Pain
Contin
oxycodone Oxycontin, Opioid Pain
Oxaydo,
Roxicodone,
Xtampza ER
tramadol Ultram Opioid Pain

ANTI-INFECTIVE AGENTS
ANTIBIOTICS
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Generic Trade Class Indication

amoxicillin Penicillin Derivative Bacterial Infections
amoxicillin; Augmentin Penicillin; Beta Bacterial Infections
clavulanate Lactamase Inhibitor
azithromycin Zithromax, Macrolide Bacterial Infections
Zithromax Z-Pak
cefdinir Third Generation Bacterial Infections
Cephalosporin
cefprozil Second Generation Bacterial Infections
Cephalosporin
cefuroxime Ceftin Second Generation Bacterial Infections
Cephalosporin
cephalexin Keflex First Generation Bacterial Infections
Cephalosporin
ciprofloxacin Cipro Fluoroquinolone Bacterial Infections
clindamycin Cleocin Lincosamide Bacterial Infections
doxycycline Adoxa, Doryx, Tetracycline Acne, Bacterial
Monodox, Oracea, Derivative Infections
Vibramycin
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levofloxacin Levaquin Fluoroquinolone Bacterial Infections
metronidazole Flagyl Antiprotozoal, Anaerobic Bacterial
Nitroimidazole Infections,
Trichomoniasis
minocycline Tetracycline Bacterial Infections
Derivative
moxifloxacin Avelox Fluoroquinolone Bacterial Infections
nitrofurantoin Furadantin, Nitrofuran Bacterial Infections
Macrobid,
Macrodantin
penicillin V Penicillin Derivative Bacterial Infections
sulfamethoxazole; Bactrim, Bactrim Sulfonamide; Bacterial Infections
trimethoprim DS, Sulfatrim Dihydrofolate
Pediatric Reductase Inhibitor

ANTIVIRALS
Generic Trade Class Indication
abacavir; Triumeq Nucleoside Reverse Human
dolutegravir; Transcriptase Inhibitor; Immunodeficiency
lamivudine Integrase Inhibitor; Virus
Nucleoside Reverse
Transcriptase Inhibitor

acyclovir Zovirax Viral DNA Polymerase Herpes zoster, Herpes

Inhibitor simplex (HSV 1-2),
Varicella zoster
elvitegravir; Genvoya Integrase Inhibitor; Human
cobicistat; Cytochrome P450 Immunodeficiency
emtricitabine; Inhibitor; Nucleoside Virus
tenofovir Reverse Transcriptase
alafenamide Inhibitor; Nucleotide
Reverse Transcriptase
Inhibitor
elvitegravir; Stribild Integrase Inhibitor; Human
cobicistat; Cytochrome P450 Immunodeficiency
emtricitabine; Inhibitor; Nucleoside Virus
tenofovir Reverse Transcriptase
disoproxil Inhibitor; Nucleotide
Reverse Transcriptase
Inhibitor
emtricitabine; Truvada Nucleoside Reverse Human
tenofovir Transcriptase Inhibitor; Immunodeficiency
disoproxil Nucleotide Reverse Virus, Preexposure
Transcriptase Inhibitor Prophylaxis
famciclovir Viral DNA Polymerase Herpes Zoster, Herpes
Inhibitor Simplex Virus, Herpes
Labialis
oseltamivir Tamiflu Neuraminidase Prophylaxis and
Inhibitor Treatment of
Influenza
 Frequently Prescribed Medications 2019
valacyclovir Valtrex Viral DNA Polymerase Herpes zoster, Herpes
Inhibitor simplex (HSV 1-2),
Varicella zoster

ANTIFUNGALS
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Generic Trade Class Indication

fluconazole Diflucan Triazole Fungal Infections
griseofluvin Gris-PEG Tubulin Inhibitor Dermatophyte
Infections
terbinafine Lamisil Allyamine Fungal Infections

ANTIMALARIAL
Generic Trade Class Indication
hydroxychloroquine Plaquenil Aminoquinolone Malaria,
Autoimmune
Disorders

ANTI-INFLAMMATORY AGENTS
Please see analgesic agents for non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs

ANTIHYPERURICEMICS

Generic Trade Class Indication

allopurinol Zyloprim Xanthine Oxidase Gout
Inhibitor
colchicine Colcrys, Mitigare Anti-inflammatory Gout
febuxostat Uloric Xanthine Oxidase Gout
Inhibitor

DISEASE MODIFYING ANTIRHEUMATIC DRUGS

Generic Trade Class Indication
adalimumab Humira TNF Inhibitor Autoimmune
Disorders
etanercept Enbrel Tumor Necrosis Factor Psoriasis, Rheumatoid
Inhibitor Arthritis
methotrexate Trexall Dihydrofolate Reductase Various Cancerous
Inhibitor Conditions,
Rheumatic Disorders

IMMUNE SUPPRESSION
 Frequently Prescribed Medications 2019
Generic Trade Class Indication
azathioprine Imuran Antimetabolite Transplant Rejection
Prophylaxis,
Rheumatic Disorders
cyclosporine Gengraf, Neoral, Calcineurin Inhibitor Transplant Rejection
Sandimmune Prophylaxis,
Rheumatic Disorders

SYSTEMIC ANTI-ACNE
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Generic Trade Class Indication

isotretinoin Absorica, Retinoid Severe Acne
Amnesteem,
Claravis,
Myorisan,
Zenatane

SYSTEMIC CORTICOSTEROIDS
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Generic Trade Class Indication

methylprednisolone Medrol Systemic Inflammatory,
Corticosteroid Autoimmune,
Allergic Disorders
prednisolone Millipred, Systemic Inflammatory and
Orapred ODT, Corticosteroid Autoimmune
Pediapred Disorders
prednisone Deltasone Systemic Inflammatory and
Corticosteroid Autoimmune
Disorders

ANTINEOPLASTIC AGENTS
Generic Trade Class Indication
anastrozole Arimidex Aromatase Inhibitor Breast Cancer in
Postmenopausal
Women
letrozole Femara Aromatase Inhibitor Breast Cancer in
Postmenopausal
Women

ANTITHROMBOTIC AGENTS
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ANTICOAGULANTS
Generic Trade Class Indication
apixaban Eliquis Factor Xa Inhibitor Stroke Prevention,
Deep Vein Thrombosis
dabigatran Pradaxa Direct Thrombin Stroke Prevention,
Inhibitor Deep Vein Thrombosis
enoxaparin Lovenox Low Molecular Weight Deep Vein Thrombosis
Heparin
rivaroxaban Xarelto Factor Xa Inhibitor Deep Vein
Thrombosis, Stroke
Prevention
warfarin Coumadin, Vitamin K Antagonist, Thromboembolic
Jantoven VKORC1 Inhibitor Conditions

ANTIPLATELETS
Generic Trade Class Indication
aspirin Durlaza Nonsteroidal Anti- Pain, Inflammatory
inflammatory Drug Conditions
clopidogrel Plavix Secondary
Cardiovascular Event
Prevention
dipyridamole; Aggrenox Vasodilator; Stroke Prevention
aspirin Nonsteroidal Anti-
inflammatory Drug
prasugrel Effient Secondary
Cardiovascular Event
Prevention
ticagrelor Brilinta Secondary
Cardiovascular Event
Prevention

CARDIOVASCULAR AGENTS

ANTIHYPERTENSIVES
Generic Trade Class Indication
amlodipine Norvasc Calcium Channel Hypertension,
Blocker Cardiovascular
Condition
amlodipine; Caduet Calcium Channel Hypertension,
atorvastatin Blocker; HMG-CoA Hyperlipidemia
Reductase Inhibitor
amlodipine; Lotrel Calcium Channel Hypertension
benazepril Blocker; Angiotensin
Frequently Prescribed Medications 2019
Converting Enzyme
Inhibitor

atenolol Tenormin Beta Blocker Hypertension,

Cardiovascular
Conditions
atenolol; Tenoretic Beta Blocker; Hypertension
chlorthalidone Thiazide Diuretic
azilsartan Edarbi Angiotensin II Hypertension
Receptor Blocker
benazepril Lotensin Angiotensin Hypertension
Converting Enzyme
Inhibitor
benazepril; HCTZ Lotensin HCT Angiotensin Hypertension
Converting Enzyme
Inhibitor; Thiazide
Diuretic
bisoprolol Beta Blocker Hypertension
bisoprolol; HCTZ Ziac Beta Blocker; Hypertension
Thiazide Diuretic
bumetanide Bumex Loop Diuretic Edema,
Cardiovascular
Conditions
candesartan Atacand Angiotensin II Hypertension,
Receptor Blocker Cardiovascular
Conditions
candesartan; HCTZ Atacand HCT Angiotensin II Hypertension
Receptor Blocker;
Thiazide Diuretic
carvedilol Coreg, Coreg CR Beta Blocker Hypertension,
Cardiovascular
Conditions
chlorthalidone Thiazide Diuretic Edema,
Hypertension
clonidine Catapres, Alpha-2 Agonist Hypertension,
Kapvay Attention Deficit
Hyperactivity
Disorder
diltiazem Cardizem, Cartia Calcium Channel Hypertension,
XT, Matzim LA, Blocker Cardiovascular
Tiazac Conditions
doxazosin Cardura, Alpha-1 Antagonist Symptoms of Benign
Cardura XL Prostatic
Hyperplasia,
Hypertension
enalapril Vasotec Angiotensin Hypertension,
Converting Enzyme Cardiovascular
Inhibitor Conditions
Frequently Prescribed Medications 2019
enalapril; HCTZ Vaseretic Angiotensin Hypertension
Converting Enzyme
Inhibitor; Thiazide
Diuretic
felodipine Calcium Channel Hypertension
Blocker
fosinopril Angiotensin Hypertension
Converting Enzyme
Inhibitor
furosemide Lasix Loop Diuretic Edema,
Hypertension
guanfacine Intuniv Alpha-2 agonist Hypertension,
Attention Deficit
Hyperactivity
Disorder
hydralazine Vasodilator Hypertension
hydrochlorothiazide Microzide Thiazide diuretic Edema,
Hypertension
hydrochlorothiazide; Zestoretic Thiazide Diuretic; Hypertension
lisinopril Angiotensin
Converting Enzyme
Inhibitor
hydrochlorothiazide; Hyzaar Thiazide Diuretic; Hypertension
losartan Angiotensin II
Receptor Blocker
hydrochlorothiazide; Dyazide, Thiazide Diuretic; K Hypertension,
triamterene Maxzide Sparing diuretic Edema
hydrochlorothiazide; Diovan HCT Thiazide Diuretic; Hypertension
valsartan Angiotensin II
Receptor Blocker
indapamide Diuretic, Sulfonamide Edema,
Derivative Hypertension
irbesartan Avapro Angiotensin II Hypertension
Receptor Blocker
irbesartan; HCTZ Avalide Angiotensin II Hypertension
Receptor Blocker;
Thiazide Diuretic
lisinopril Prinivil, Zestril Angiotensin Hypertension,
Converting Enzyme Cardiovascular
Inhibitor Conditions
losartan Cozaar Angiotensin II Hypertension,
Receptor Blocker Cardiovascular
Conditions
metoprolol succinate Toprol XL Beta Blocker Hypertension,
Cardiovascular
Conditions
metoprolol tartrate Lopressor Beta Blocker Hypertension,
Cardiovascular
Conditions
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moexipril Angiotensin Hypertension
Converting Enzyme
Inhibitor
nebivolol Bystolic Beta Blocker Hypertension
nifedipine Procardia, Calcium Channel Hypertension,
Procardia XL Blocker Cardiovascular
Conditions
olmesartan Benicar Angiotensin II Hypertension
Receptor Blocker
olmesartan; Azor Angiotensin II Hypertension
amlodipine Receptor Blocker;
Calcium Channel
Blocker
olmesartan; Tribenzor Angiotensin II Hypertension
amlodipine; HCTZ Receptor Blocker;
Calcium Channel
Blocker; Thiazide
Diuretic
olmesartan; HCTZ Benicar HCT Angiotensin II Hypertension
Receptor Blocker;
Thiazide Diuretic
perindopril Aceon Angiotensin Hypertension
Converting Enzyme
Inhibitor
prazosin Minipress Alpha-1 Antagonist Hypertension
propranolol Inderal LA Beta Blocker Hypertension,
Cardiovascular
Conditions
quinapril Accupril Angiotensin Hypertension,
Converting Enzyme Cardiovascular
Inhibitor Conditions
ramipril Altace Angiotensin Hypertension,
Converting Enzyme Cardiovascular
Inhibitor Conditions
spironolactone Aldactone Potassium Sparing Edema,
Diuretic Cardiovascular
Conditions
telmisartan Micardis Angiotensin II Hypertension,
Receptor Blocker Cardiovascular
Conditions
telmisartan; HCTZ Micardis HCT Angiotensin II Hypertension
Receptor Blocker;
Thiazide Diuretic
torsemide Demadex Loop Diuretic Edema,
Cardiovascular
Conditions
trandolapril Angiotensin Hypertension,
Converting Enzyme Cardiovascular
Inhibitor Conditions
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valsartan Diovan Angiotensin II Hypertension,
Receptor Blocker Cardiovascular
Conditions
valsartan; Exforge Angiotensin II Hypertension
amlodipine Receptor Blocker;
Calcium Channel
Blocker
verapamil Calan,Calan Calcium Channel Hypertension,
SR,Verelan PM Blocker, Class IV Cardiovascular
Conditions

ANTIARRHYTHMICS
Generic Trade Class Indication
amiodarone Pacerone Class III Arrhythmias
digoxin Lanoxin Cardiac Glycoside Atrial Fibrillation,
Heart Failure
dronedarone Multaq Class III Atrial Fibrillation
flecainide Class IC Atrial Fibrillation,
Arrhythmia
propafenone Rythmol SR Class IC Arrhythmias

ANTIANGINALS
Generic Trade Class Indication
isosorbide Dilatrate-SR, Vasodilator Angina
dinitrate Isordil Titradose
isosorbide Vasodilator Angina
mononitrate
nitroglycerin Nitrostat, Nitro- Vasodilator Angina, Pain with
Bid, Nitro-Dur, Rectal Fissure
Minitran
ranolazine Ranexa Angina

ANTIHYPERLIPIDEMICS
Generic Trade Class Indication
atorvastatin Lipitor HMG-CoA reductase Dyslipidemias,
Inhibitor Prevention of
Cardiovascular
Disease
colesevelam Welchol Bile Acid Sequestrant Diabetes Mellitus
Type 2 Adjunct,
Hyperlipidemia
ezetimibe Zetia Cholesterol Absorption Hyperlipidemia
Inhibitor
ezetimibe; Vytorin Cholesterol Absorption Hyperlipidemia,
simvastatin Inhibitor; HMG-CoA Prevention of
Reductase Inhibitor Cardiovascular
Disease
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fenofibrate Antara, Lofibra, Hyperlipidemia
Tricor, Triglide
fenofibric acid Trilipix Hyperlipidemia
gemfibrozil Lopid Fibric Acid Derivative Hyperlipidemia
lovastatin Altoprev HMG-CoA reductase Hyperlipidemia,
inhibitor Prevention of
Cardiovascular
Disease
niacin Niaspan Hyperlipidemias
omega-3-acid Lovaza, Vascepa Eicosapentaenoic Acid Hyperlipidemia
ethyl esters (EPA), Docosahexaenoic
Acid(DHA)

pravastatin Pravachol HMG-CoA reductase Hyperlipidemia,

Inhibitor Prevention of
Cardiovascular
Disease
rosuvastatin Crestor HMG-CoA reductase Hyperlipidemia,
Inhibitor Prevention of
Cardiovascular
Disease
simvastatin Zocor HMG-CoA reductase Hyperlipidemia,
Inhibitor Prevention of
Cardiovascular
Disease

ANTIHYPOTENSIVE
Generic Trade Class Indication
midodrine Alpha-1 Agonist Orthostatic
Hypotension

GASTROINTESTINAL AGENTS

ANTIDIARRHEALS
Generic Trade Class Indication
diphenoxalate; Lomotil Opioid; Anticholinergic Diarrhea
atropine
loperamide Imodium Opioid Agonist Diarrhea

ANTIEMETICS
Generic Trade Class Indication
meclizine Histamine-1 Receptor Motion Sickness,
Antagonist Vertigo
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ondansetron Zofran, Zuplenz Serotonin Receptor Nausea and Vomiting
Antagonist
promethazine Phenergan, Phenothiazine Nausea, Vomiting
Promethegan Derivative, Histamine-1
Receptor Antagonist
scopolamine Transderm-Scop Muscarinic Receptor Motion Sickness,
Antagonist Nausea and Vomiting

ACID REDUCING
Generic Trade Class Indication
dexlansoprazole Dexilant Proton Pump Inhibitor Gastroesophageal
Reflux Disease
esomeprazole Nexium Proton Pump Inhibitor Gastroesophageal
Reflux Disease
famotidine Pepcid Histamine-2 Receptor Gastroesophageal
Antagonist Reflux Disorder
lansoprazole Prevacid, Proton Pump Inhibitor Gastroesophageal
Prevacid SoluTab Reflux Disease
omeprazole Prilosec Proton Pump Inhibitor Gastroesophageal
Reflux Disease
pantoprazole Protonix Proton Pump Inhibitor Gastroesophageal
Reflux Disease
ranitidine Zantac Histamine-2 Receptor Gastroesophageal
Antagonist Reflux Disease

ANTI-ULCERATIVE
Generic Trade Class Indication
mesalamine Apriso, Asacol 5-Aminosalicyclic Acid Ulcerative Colitis,
HD, Canasa, Derivative Crohn's Disease
Delzicol, Lialda,
Pentasa, Rowasa
sucralfate Carafate Mucosal Protectant Ulcer

LAXATIVES
Generic Trade Class Indication
docusate Colace Stool Softener Constipation
lactulose Constulose, Osmotic Constipation
Kristalose
polyethylene Miralax Osmotic Constipation
glycol 3350
polyethylene Colyte, Gavilyte, Osmotic Bowel Cleansing
glycol 3350 Golytely,
electrolyte Moviprep,
solution Nulytely, Trilyte
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GENITOURINARY AGENTS
Generic Trade Class Indication
alfuzosin Uroxatral Alpha-1 Antagonist Symptoms of Benign
Prostatic Hyperplasia
darifenacin Enablex Anticholinergic Overactive Bladder
dutasteride Avodart 5-Alpha Reductase Treatment of Benign
Inhibitor Prostatic Hyperplasia
dutasteride; Jalyn 5-Alpha Reductase Treatment of Benign
tamsulosin Inhibitor; Alpha-1 Prostatic Hyperplasia
Antagonist
finasteride Proscar, Propecia 5-Alpha Reductase Propecia-alopecia,
Inhibitor Treatment of Benign
Prostatic Hyperplasia
mirabegron Myrbetriq Beta Agonist Overactive Bladder
oxybutynin Ditropan XL, Anticholinergic Overactive Bladder
Oxytrol
phenazopyridine Pyridium, AZO AZO Dye Dysuria
Urinary Relief
sildenafil Viagra Erectile Dysfunction
solifenacin Vesicare Anticholinergic Overactive Bladder
tadalafil Cialis Erectile Dysfunction
tamsulosin Flomax Alpha-1 Antagonist Symptoms of Benign
Prostatic Hyperplasia
tolterodine Detrol Anticholinergic Overactive Bladder
vardenafil Levitra, Staxyn Erectile Dysfunction

HORMONAL AND METABOLIC AGENTS

ANTIDIABETICS
Generic Trade Class Indication
canagliflozin Invokana Sodium-glucose Diabetes Mellitus
Cotransporter-2 Type 2
Inhibitor
dapagliflozin Farxiga Sodium-Glucose Diabetes Mellitus
Cotransporter-2 Type 2
Inhibitor
Frequently Prescribed Medications 2019
dapagliflozin; Xigduo Sodium-Glucose Diabetes Mellitus
metformin Cotransporter-2 Type 2
Inhibitor; Biguanide
dulaglutide Trulicity Incretin Mimetic Diabetes Mellitus
(Glucagon Like Peptide- Type 2
1 Agonist)
empagliflozin Jardiance Sodium-Glucose Diabetes Mellitus
Cotransporter-2 Type 2
Inhibitor
exenatide Bydureon, Byetta Incretin Mimetic Diabetes Mellitus
(Glucagon Like Peptide- Type 2
1 Agonist)
glimepiride Amaryl Sulfonylurea Diabetes Mellitus
Type 2
glipizide Glucotrol, Sulfonylurea Diabetes Mellitus
Glucotrol XL Type 2
glyburide Glynase Sulfonylurea Diabetes Mellitus
Type 2
glyburide; Glucovance Sulfonylurea; Biguanide Diabetes Mellitus
metformin Type 2
insulin aspart Novolog, Novolog Rapid Acting Insulin Diabetes Mellitus
FlexPen, Fiasp Analog Type 1 and 2
insulin aspart Novolog Mix Intermediate Acting Diabetes Mellitus
protamine (70%), Insulin Analog Type 1 and 2
insulin aspart
(30%)
insulin detemir Levemir Long Acting Insulin Diabetes Mellitus
Analog Type 1 and 2
insulin glargine Lantus, Basaglar Long Acting Insulin Diabetes Mellitus
KwikPen, Toujeo Analog Type 1 and 2
insulin lispro Humalog, Rapid Acting Insulin Diabetes Mellitus
Humalog Analog Type 1 and 2
KwikPen
insulin lispro Humalog Mix Intermediate Acting Diabetes Mellitus
protamine (75%), Insulin Analog Type 1 and 2
insulin lispro
(25%)
insulin NPH Humulin N, Intermediate Acting Diabetes Mellitus
Humulin N Insulin Analog Type 1 and 2
KwikPen, Novolin
N
insulin regular Humulin R, Short Acting Insulin Diabetes Mellitus
Humulin R U-500, Type 1 and 2
Novolin R
linagliptin Tradjenta Dipeptidyl Peptidase-4 Diabetes Mellitus
Inhibitor Type 2
liraglutide Victoza, Saxenda Incretin Mimetic Diabetes Mellitus
(Glucagon Like Peptide- Type 2, Chronic
1 Agonist) Weight Management
 Frequently Prescribed Medications 2019
metformin Glucophage, Biguanide Diabetes Mellitus
Glucophage XR, Type 2
Glumetza,
Fortamet
metformin; Janumet, Biguanide; Dipeptidyl Diabetes Mellitus
sitagliptin Janumet XR peptidase-4 inhibitor Type 2
pioglitazone Actos Thiazolidinedione Diabetes Mellitus
Type 2
pioglitazone; Actoplus Met Thiazolidinedione; Diabetes Mellitus
metformin Biguanide Type 2
saxagliptin Onglyza Dipeptidyl Peptidase-4 Diabetes Mellitus
Inhibitor Type 2
saxagliptin; Kombiglyze XR Dipeptidyl Peptidase-4 Diabetes Mellitus
metformin Inhibitor; Biguanide Type 2
sitagliptin Januvia Dipeptidyl Peptidase-4 Diabetes Mellitus
Inhibitor Type 2

ANTITHYROID
Generic Trade Class Indication
methimazole Tapazole Thyroid Peroxidase Hyperthyroidism
Inhibitor

CONTRACEPTIVES
Generic Trade Class Indication
desogestrel; Apri, Azurette, Progestin; Estrogen Prevention of
ethinyl estradiol Cyclessa, Pregnancy
Desogen,
Enskyce, Kariva,
Mircette, Pimtrea,
Reclipsen, Velivet,
Viorele
drospirenone; Gianvi, Loryna, Progestin; Estrogen Acne, Prevention of
ethinyl estradiol Ocella, Syeda, Pregnancy
Yasmin, Yaz,
Zarah
ethinyl NuvaRing Estrogen; Progestin Prevention of
estradiol; Pregnancy
etonogestrel
ethinyl Amethia, Estrogen; Progestin Pregnancy Prevention
estradiol; Ashlyna,
levonorgestrel Camrese,
Introvale,
Lessina, Levora,
Trivora
 Frequently Prescribed Medications 2019
ethinyl Alyacen, Balziva, Estrogen; Progestin Acne, Prevention of
estradiol; Brevicon, Pregnancy,
norethindrone Estrostep, Osteoporosis
Femhrt, Prevention,
Jevantique, Vasomotor Symptoms
Jinteli, Loestrin,
Necon, Tri-Legest
Fe
ethinyl Orthro Tri- Estrogen; Progestin Acne, Pregnancy
estradiol; Cyclen, TriNessa, Prevention
norgestimate Estarylla

HORMONE PRODUCTS
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Generic Trade Class Indication

desmopressin DDAVP, Vasopressin Analog Diabetes Insipidus,
Stimate Nocturnal Enuresis
estradiol Alora, Climara, Estrogen Osteoporosis
Delestrogen, Prevention, Vaginal
Femring, and Vasomotor
Menostar, Symptoms of
Vivelle-Dot, Menopause
Minivelle
estrogens conjugated Premarin Estrogen Osteoporosis
Prevention, Vaginal
and Vasomotor
Symptoms of
Menopause
estrogens conjugated, Premphase, Estrogen; Progestin Osteoporosis
medroxyprogesterone Prempro Prevention, Vaginal
and Vasomotor
Symptoms of
Menopause
levothyroxine Levoxyl, Hypothyroidism
Synthroid,
Tirosint,
Unithroid
liothyronine Cytomel Hypothyroidism

testosterone Androderm, Androgen Hypogonadism

Depo-
testosterone,
Striant

WEIGHT MANAGEMENT
Please see antidiabetic and attention deficit agents for related medications

Generic Trade Class Indication

 Frequently Prescribed Medications 2019
amphetamine Evekeo CNS Stimulant Attention Deficit
Hyperactivity
Disorder, Obesity,
Narcolepsy
phentermine Adipex-P Anorexiant Obesity

NEUROLOGICAL AGENTS
ANTICONVULSANTS
Generic Trade Class Indication
carbamazepine Carbatrol, Bipolar Disorder,
Epitol,Tegretol, Seizures
Tegretol-XR
divalproex Depakote, Mania, Migraine
Depakote Prophylaxis, Seizures
Sprinkles
gabapentin Neurontin, Seizures, Postherpetic
Gralise Neuralgia
lacosamide Vimpat Seizures
lamotrigine Lamictal, Bipolar Disorder,
Lamictal XR Seizures
levetiracetam Keppra Seizures
oxcarbazepine Trileptal Seizures
phenobarbital Barbiturate Sedation, Seizures
phenytoin Dilantin, Hydantoin Seizures
Phenytek
pregabalin Lyrica Seizures, Postherpetic
Neuralgia,
Fibromyalgia
primidone Mysoline Barbiturate Seizures
topiramate Qudexy XR, Migraine Prophylaxis,
Topamax, Seizures
Topamax
Sprinkle,
Trokendi XR
zonisamide Zonegran Seizures >16-year-old

ANTIDEPRESSANTS
Generic Trade Class Indication
amitriptyline Elavil Tricyclic Depression
bupropion Wellbutrin, Aminoketone Depression, Smoking
Wellbutrin SR, Cessation
Wellbutrin XL,
Zyban
 Frequently Prescribed Medications 2019
citalopram Celexa Selective Serotonin Depression
Reuptake Inhibitor
desvenlafaxine Pristiq Serotonin and Depression
Norepinephrine
Reuptake Inhibitor
doxepin Silenor Tricyclic Depression, Anxiety,
Insomnia
duloxetine Cymbalta Serotonin and Depression, Anxiety,
Norepinephrine Fibromyalgia,
Reuptake Inhibitor Musculoskeletal Pain,
Diabetic Neuropathy
Pain
escitalopram Lexapro Selective Serotonin Depression, Anxiety
Reuptake Inhibitor
fluoxetine Prozac, Sarafem Selective Serotonin Depression, Bulimia,
Reuptake Inhibitor Panic Disorder,
Premenstrual
Dysphoric Disorder
imipramine Tofranil Tricyclic Depression
milnacipran Savella Serotonin and Fibromyalgia
Norepinephrine
Reuptake Inhibitor
mirtazapine Remeron, Tetracyclic Depression
Remeron SolTab
paroxetine Paxil, Pexeva, Selective Serotonin Depression, Anxiety,
Brisdelle Reuptake Inhibitor Panic Disorder,
Vasomotor Symptoms
of Menopause
sertraline Zoloft Selective Serotonin Depression, Panic
Reuptake Inhibitor Disorder
trazodone Triazolopyridine Depression
venlafaxine Effexor XR Serotonin and Depression, Panic
Norepinephrine Disorder, Anxiety
Reuptake Inhibitor
vilazodone Viibryd Selective Serotonin Depression
Reuptake Inhibitor
vortioxetine Trintellix Selective Serotonin Depression
Reuptake Inhibitor

ANTIPSYCHOTICS
Generic Trade Class Indication
aripiprazole Abilify Atypical Bipolar Disorder,
Schizophrenia
brexpiprazole Rexulti Atypical Schizophrenia,
Depression Adjunct
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lithium Lithobid Alkali Metal Bipolar Disorder

lurasidone Latuda Atypical Bipolar Depression,

Schizophrenia
olanzapine Zyprexa, Atypical Schizophrenia,
Relprevv, Zyprexa Bipolar Disorder
Zydis
paliperidone Invega Atypical Schizophrenia
quetiapine Seroquel, Atypical Bipolar Disorder,
Seroquel XR Schizophrenia
risperidone Risperdal, Atypical Bipolar Disorder,
Risperdal M-TAB Schizophrenia
ziprasidone Geodon Atypical Schizophrenia,
Bipolar Disorder

ANXIOLYTICS
Generic Trade Class Indication
alprazolam Xanax, Xanax XR Benzodiazepine Anxiety, Panic
Disorder
buspirone Anxiety
diazepam Valium, Diastat Benzodiazepine Anxiety, Refractory
Seizures
flurazepam Benzodiazepine Insomnia
lorazepam Ativan Benzodiazepine Anxiety
temazepam Restoril Benzodiazepine Insomnia

ATTENTION DEFICIT
Generic Trade Class Indication
atomoxetine Strattera Norepinephrine Attention Deficit
Reuptake Inhibitor Hyperactivity Disorder

amphetamine; Adderall, CNS stimulant Attention Deficit

dextroamphetamine Adderall XR Hyperactivity Disorder,
Narcolepsy
armodafinil Nuvigil CNS Stimulant Narcolepsy, Sleep
Apnea, Shift Work
Disorder
dexmethylphenidate Focalin, Focalin CNS Stimulant Attention Deficit
XR Hyperactivity Disorder
dextroamphetamine Dexedrine, CNS Stimulant Attention Deficit
Procentra, Hyperactivity Disorder,
Zenzedi Narcolepsy
lisdexamfetamine Vyvanse CNS Stimulant Attention Deficit
Hyperactivity Disorder,
Binge Eating Disorder
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methylphenidate Concerta, CNS stimulant Attention Deficit
Daytrana, Hyperactivity Disorder,
Ritalin, Ritalin Narcolepsy
LA, Metadate
ER, Methylin,
QuilliChew ER,
Quillivant XR
modafinil Provigil CNS Stimulant Narcolepsy, Sleep
Apnea, Shift Work
Disorder

DEMENTIA
Generic Trade Class Indication
carbidopa; Sinemet, Sinemet Decarboxylase Inhibitor; Parkinson’s Disease
levodopa CR Dopamine Precursor
donepezil Aricept, Aricept Cholinesterase Inhibitor Alzheimer's Disease
ODT
pramipexole Mirapex, Mirapex Dopamine Agonist Parkinson’s Disease,
ER Restless Leg
Syndrome
rivastigmine Exelon Acetylcholinesterase Alzheimer Disease
Inhibitor
ropinirole Requip, Requip Dopamine Agonist Parkinson’s Disease,
XL Restless Leg
Syndrome
memantine Namenda, NMDA Receptor Alzheimer's Disease
Namenda XR Antagonist

DEPENDENCE (ADDICTION)
Generic Trade Class Indication
buprenorphine; Suboxone, Partial Opioid Agonist; Opioid Dependence
naloxone Bunavail, Zubsolv Opioid Antagonist
varenicline Chantix Partial Nicotinic Smoking Cessation
Receptor Agonist

INSOMNIA
Generic Trade Class Indication
eszopiclone Lunesta Insomnia
suvorexant Belsomra Orexin Receptor Insomnia
Antagonist
zaleplon Sonata Insomnia
zolpidem Ambien, Ambien Insomnia
CR, Edluar,
Intermezzo,
Zolpimist
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MIGRAINE
Generic Trade Class Indication
eletriptan Relpax Serotonin Receptor Migraine
Agonist
rizatriptan Maxalt, Maxalt- Serotonin Receptor Migraine
MLT Agonist
sumatriptan Imitrex Serotonin Receptor Migraine, Cluster
Agonist Headache

MUSCLE RELAXANTS
Generic Trade Class Indication
baclofen Muscle Relaxant Spasticity
carisoprodol Soma Muscle Relaxant Musculoskeletal
Conditions
cyclobenzaprine Amrix, Flexeril Muscle Relaxant Musculoskeletal
Conditions
metaxalone Skelaxin Muscle Relaxant Musculoskeletal
Conditions
methocarbamol Robaxin Muscle Relaxant Musculoskeletal
Conditions
tizanidine Zanaflex Muscle Relaxant Musculoskeletal
Conditions

OPHTHALMIC AGENTS
Generic Trade Class Indication
bacitracin; Neo-Polycin Polypeptide; Ocular infections
neomycin; Aminogylcoside;
polymyxin B Polypeptide
besifloxacin Besivance Fluoroquinolone Bacterial
Conjunctivitis
bimatoprost Lumigan, Latisse Prostaglandin Glaucoma,
Hypotrichosis of
Eyelashes
brimonidine Alphagan P Alpha-2 Agonist Glaucoma
brimonidine; Combigan Alpha-2 Agonist; Beta Glaucoma
timolol Blocker
brinzolamide Azopt Carbonic Anhydrase Glaucoma
Inhibitor
cyclosporine Restasis Calcineurin Inhibitor Dry Eye
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difluprednate Durezol Ocular Inflammation

dorzolamide Trusopt Carbonic Anhydrase Glaucoma

Inhibitor
dorzolamide; Cosopt, Cosopt PF Carbonic Anhydrase Glaucoma
timolol Inhibitor; Beta Blocker
erythromycin Macrolide Ocular Infections
gentamicin Gentak Aminoglycoside Ophthalmic Infections
latanoprost Xalatan Ophthalmic Glaucoma
Prostaglandin
levobunolol Betagan Ophthalmic Beta Glaucoma
Blocker
moxifloxacin Moxeza, Vigamox Fluoroquinolone Bacterial
Conjunctivitis
neomycin; Maxitrol Aminoglycoside; Inflammatory Ocular
polymyxin; Polypeptide; Conditions
dexamethasone Corticosteroid
ofloxacin Ocuflox Fluoroquinolone Bacterial
Conjunctivitis
olopatadine Pataday, Patanol, Histamine-1 Receptor Allergic Conjunctivitis
Pazeo Antagonist
polymyxin; Polytrim Polypeptide; Bacterial
trimethoprim Dihydrofolate Conjunctivitis
Reductase Inhibitor
timolol Betimol, Timoptic, Beta Blocker Glaucoma
Timoptic XE
tobramycin Tobrex Aminoglycoside Ocular Infections
tobramycin; TobraDex Aminoglycoside; Ocular Infections
dexamethasone Corticosteroid
travoprost Travatan Z Prostaglandin Glaucoma

OTIC AGENTS
Generic Trade Class Indication
ciprofloxacin; Ciprodex Otic Fluoroquinolone; Ear Infections
dexamethasone Corticosteroid
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RESPIRATORY AGENTS

ANAPHYLAXIS
Generic Trade Class Indication
epinephrine Auvi-Q, Epipen Adrenergic Agonist Anaphylaxis

LOWER RESPIRATORY
Generic Trade Class Indication
albuterol ProAir (HFA, Short Acting Asthma
RespiClick), Sympathomimetic
Proventil HFA,
Ventolin HFA
albuterol; Combivent Short Acting Chronic Obstructive
ipratropium Respimat Sympathomimetic; Pulmonary Disease,
Anticholinergic Asthma
beclomethasone QVAR Inhaled Corticosteroid Chronic Obstructive
Pulmonary Disease,
Asthma
budesonide; Symbicort Inhaled Corticosteroid; Chronic Obstructive
formoterol Long Acting Pulmonary Disease,
Sympathomimetic Asthma
fluticasone; Advair Diskus, Inhaled Corticosteroid- Chronic Obstructive
salmeterol Advair HFA, Long Acting Pulmonary Disease,
AirDuo Sympathomimetic Asthma
RespiClick
glycopyrrolate Seebri Neohaler Long Acting Chronic Obstructive
Anticholinergic Pulmonary Disease
ipratropium Atrovent HFA Long Acting Chronic Obstructive
Anticholinergic Pulmonary Disease,
Asthma
levalbuterol Xopenex HFA Short Acting Asthma
Sympathomimetic
montelukast Singulair Leukotriene Receptor Allergic Rhinitis,
Antagonist Asthma Prophylaxis
tiotropium Spiriva Long Acting Chronic Obstructive
HandiHaler, Anticholinergic Pulmonary Disease,
Spiriva Respimat Asthma

UPPER RESPIRATORY
Generic Trade Class Indication
azelastine Astepro Intranasal Allergic Rhinitis
Antihistamine
benzonatate Tessalon Perles Antitussive Cough
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brompheniramine; Brotapp, Lodrane Histamine H-1 Respiratory Infection
pseudoephedrine D, Rynex PSE Receptor Symptoms
Antagonist;
Sympathomimetic
budesonide Rhinocort Aqua Intranasal Allergic Rhinitis
Corticosteroid
cetirizine Zyrtec Histamine-1 Allergies, Urticaria
Receptor Antagonist
ciclesonide Omnaris, Intranasal Allergic Rhinitis
Zetonna Corticosteroid
cyproheptadine Histamine-1 Allergic Conditions
Receptor Antagonist
dextromethorphan Delsym Antitussive Cough
diphenhydramine Benadryl Histamine-1 Allergies
Receptor Antagonist
fexofenadine Allegra Histamine-1 Allergies
Receptor Antagonist
fluticasone Flonase Intranasal Allergic Rhinitis
Sensimist, Corticosteroid
Clarispray
hydroxyzine Vistaril Histamine-1 Anxiety, Pruritus
Receptor Antagonist
levocetirizine Xyzal Histamine-1 Allergic Rhinitis,
Receptor Antagonist Urticaria
loratadine Claritin, Alavert Histamine-1 Allergic Rhinitis,
Receptor Antagonist Urticaria
mometasone Nasonex Intranasal Allergic Rhinitis
Corticosteroid
phenylephrine Sudafed Decongestant Respiratory Infection
Symptoms
sodium chloride Ayr, Simply Irrigant, Lubricant Nasal Dryness
solution Saline

SKELETAL AGENTS
Generic Trade Class Indication
alendronate Fosamax Bisphosphonate Osteoporosis
ibandronate Bonvia Bisphosphonate Postmenopausal
Osteoporosis
raloxifene Evista Selective Estrogen Osteoporosis, Breast
Receptor Modulator Cancer Prevention
risedronate Actonel, Atelvia Bisphosphonate Osteoporosis
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TOPICAL AGENTS
Generic Trade Class Indication
adapalene Differin Retinoid Acne
chlorhexidine Peridex, Oral Rinse Dental Rinse
Periogard
clobetasol Clobex, Cormax, Corticosteroid Dermatoses
Olux, Temovate
clotrimazole; Lotrisone Imidazole Antifungal; Fungal Infections
betamethasone Corticosteroid
desonide Desowen Corticosteroid Dermatitis
diclofenac Pennsaid, Flector Nonsteroidal Anti- Pain, Actinic
Solaraze, Voltaren inflammatory Drug Keratosis
estradiol Divigel, Evamist Estrogen Osteoporosis
Prevention, Vaginal
and Vasomotor
Symptoms of
Menopause
estrogens Premarin Vaginal Estrogen Osteoporosis
conjugated Cream Prevention, Vaginal
and Vasomotor
Symptoms of
Menopause
fluocinolone Derma-Smoothe, Corticosteroid Dermatitis
Synalar
lidocaine Lidoderm Local Anesthetic Pain, Postherpetic
Neuralgia
mupirocin Bactroban, RNA Synthetase Bacterial Infections
Centany Inhibitor
nystatin Nystop Ionophore Fungal Infections
oxybutynin Gelnique Anticholinergic Overactive Bladder
permethrin Elimite Scabicidal, Pediculocide Head Lice, Scabies
pimecrolimus Elidel Calcineurin Inhibitor Dermatitis
testosterone Fortesta Androgen Hypogonadism
AndroGel
Testim
tretinoin Renova, Retin-A Retinoid Acne
triamcinolone Dermasorb, Corticosteroid Dermatitis
Kenalog

VACCINATIONS
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Generic Trade Class Indication
diphtheria, Adacel, Boostrix Inactivated Diphtheria, Tetanus,
tetanus, Acellular Pertussis
acellular Prevention
pertussis
vaccine
hepatitis A Havrix, VAQTA Inactivated Hepatitis A Infection
vaccine Prevention
hepatitis B Engerix, Recombinant Hepatitis B Virus
vaccine Recombivax Infection Prevention
influenza virus Afluria, Fluad, Inactivated Influenza Prophylaxis
vaccine Fluarix, Flulaval
Fluvirin, Fluzone
meningococcal B Bexsero, Conjugate Meningococcal
vaccine Trumenba Disease Prevention
pneumococcal Prevnar 13, Conjugate Pneumococcal Disease
vaccine Pneumovax Prevention
zoster vaccine Shingrix Recombinant Shingles Prophylaxis

VITAMIN AND DIETARY SUPPLEMENTS

Generic Trade Class Indication
cholecalciferol Vitamin D analog Dietary Supplement,
Vitamin D Deficiency
cyanocobalamin Nascobal(nasal) Vitamin Vitamin B-12 Deficiency,
Anemia
ergocalciferol Calciferol Vitamin D analog Dietary Supplement,
Hypoparathyroidism
ferrous sulfate Iron Salt Iron-Deficiency Anemia
folic acid Vitamin Folate Deficiency
Anemia
potassium K-Tab, Klor-Con, Electrolyte Hypokalemia
chloride Micro-K Supplement

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