Top 200 Drugs Overview for 2025

May 27, 2025

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2025 Updated Top 200 Drugs

Introduction

  • Overview of the top 200 drugs in 2025.

1. Linpro

  • Use: Hypertension and heart failure.
  • Class: ACE inhibitor.
  • Brand Names: Zestral, Pril.

2. Atorvastatin

  • Use: Hyperlipidemia.
  • Class: HMG CoA reductase inhibitor.
  • Brand Name: Lipore.

3. Levothyroxine

  • Use: Hypothyroidism.
  • Class: Thyroid hormone.
  • Brand Name: Synthroid.

4. L-Voxal Copine

  • Use: Mood disorders.
  • Class: Antipsychotic.
  • Brand Name: Caku.

5. Metformin

  • Use: Type 2 diabetes.
  • Class: Banide.
  • Brand Name: Glucophage.

6. Amlodipine

  • Use: Hypertension, Angina.
  • Class: Calcium channel blocker.
  • Brand Name: Noras.

7. Metoprolol Succinate

  • Use: Hypertension, angina, heart failure.
  • Class: Beta blocker.
  • Brand Name: Topol XL.

8. Metoprolol Tartrate

  • Use: Hypertension, angina, heart failure.
  • Class: Beta blocker.
  • Brand Name: Lessor.

9. Omeprazole

  • Use: GERD, peptic ulcer disease.
  • Class: Proton pump inhibitor.
  • Brand Name: Prosc.

10. Simvastatin

  • Use: Hyperlipidemia.
  • Class: HMG CoA reductase inhibitor.
  • Brand Name: Zokor.

11. Lartin

  • Use: Hypertension, diabetic nephropathy.
  • Class: Angiotensin receptor blocker (ARB).
  • Brand Name: Kar.

12. Albuterol

  • Use: Asthma, COPD.
  • Class: Short-acting beta-2 agonist.
  • Brand Name: Pearl, HFA Venin, HFA Pentin.

13. Gabapentin

  • Use: Neuropathic pain, seizures.
  • Class: Anticonvulsant, SL Gaba analog.
  • Brand Name: Neurontin.

14. Hydrochlorothiazide

  • Use: Antihypertensive.
  • Class: Thiazide diuretic.
  • Brand Name: Microzide.

15. Hydrocodone with APAP

  • Use: Pain.
  • Class: Opioid analgesic combination.
  • Brand Names: Vicodin, Norco, L Tab.

16. Sertraline

  • Use: Depression, anxiety disorders.
  • Class: Selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI).
  • Brand Name: Zoloft.

17. Montelukast

  • Use: Asthma.
  • Class: Leukotriene receptor antagonist.
  • Brand Name: Singulair.

18. Furosemide

  • Use: Antihypertensive.
  • Class: Loop of Henle diuretic.
  • Brand Name: Lasix.

19. Amoxicillin

  • Use: Bacterial infections.
  • Class: Penicillin antibiotic.
  • Brand Name: Amoxil.

20. Pantoprazole

  • Use: GERD, erosive esophagitis.
  • Class: Proton pump inhibitor.
  • Brand Name: Protonex.

21. Acetaminophen

  • Use: Pain.
  • Class: Antipyretic analgesic.
  • Brand Name: Tylenol.

22. Citalopram

  • Use: Depression.
  • Class: SSRI.
  • Brand Name: Celexa.

23. Mixed Amphetamine Salts

  • Use: ADHD.
  • Class: Stimulant.
  • Brand Name: Adderall.

24. Ibuprofen

  • Use: Pain, inflammation relief.
  • Class: NSAID.
  • Brand Name: Motrin.

25. Carvedilol

  • Use: Antihypertensive.
  • Class: Beta blocker.
  • Brand Name: Coreg.

26. Trazodone

  • Use: Sleep, antidepressant.
  • Class: SSRI.
  • Brand Name: Desyrel.

27. Fluoxetine

  • Use: Antidepressant.
  • Class: SSRI.
  • Brand Name: Prozac.

28. Tramadol

  • Use: Pain relief.
  • Class: Opioid analgesic.
  • Brand Name: Ultram.

29. Rosuvastatin

  • Use: Hyperlipidemia.
  • Class: HMG CoA reductase inhibitor.
  • Brand Name: Crestor.

30. Insulin Glargine

  • Use: Diabetes.
  • Class: Long-acting insulin.
  • Brand Names: Lantus, Basaglar.

31. Clopidogrel

  • Use: Blood prevention.
  • Class: P2Y12 inhibitor antiplatelet.
  • Brand Name: Plavix.

32. Venlafaxine

  • Use: Antidepressant.
  • Class: SNRI.
  • Brand Name: Effexor.

33. Clonazepam

  • Use: Anxiety, sedative.
  • Class: Benzodiazepine.
  • Brand Name: Klonopin.

34. Propranolol

  • Use: Antihypertensive.
  • Class: Beta blocker.
  • Brand Name: Inderal.

35. Zolpidem

  • Use: Sleep.
  • Class: Sedative.
  • Brand Name: Ambien.

36. Tamsulosin

  • Use: Enlarged prostate.
  • Class: Alpha blocker.
  • Brand Name: Flomax.

37. Aspirin

  • Use: Pain relief, clot prevention.
  • Class: NSAID, antiplatelet.
  • Brand Name: Bayer.

38. Atenolol

  • Use: Antihypertensive.
  • Class: Beta blocker.
  • Brand Name: Tenormin.

39. Cyclobenzaprine

  • Use: Pain relief.
  • Class: Muscle relaxer.
  • Brand Name: Flexeril.

40. Oxycodone

  • Use: Pain relief.
  • Class: Opioid analgesic.
  • Brand Name: OxyContin.

41. Potassium

  • Use: Electrolyte imbalance.
  • Class: Electrolyte.
  • Brand Name: Klor-Con.

42. Linpro with Hydrochlorothiazide

  • Use: Antihypertensives.
  • Class: ACE inhibitor with thiazide diuretic.
  • Brand Name: Zestoretic.

43. Ethinyl Estradiol with Norethindrone

  • Use: Pregnancy prevention, hormone regulation.
  • Class: Oral contraceptive.
  • Brand Names: Gildess, Junel, Loestrin, Microgestin.

44. Meloxicam

  • Use: Pain relief, inflammation relief.
  • Class: NSAID.
  • Brand Name: Mobic.

45. Warfarin

  • Use: Anticoagulation, blood thinner.
  • Class: Vitamin K antagonist.
  • Brand Name: Coumadin.

46. Glipizide

  • Use: Type 2 diabetes.
  • Class: Sulfonylurea.
  • Brand Name: Glucotrol.

47. Allopurinol

  • Use: Gout.
  • Class: Xanthine oxidase inhibitor.
  • Brand Name: Zyloprim.

48. Azithromycin

  • Use: Bacterial infections.
  • Class: Macrolide antibiotic.
  • Brand Name: Zithromax.

49. Duloxetine

  • Use: Depression, neuropathic pain.
  • Class: SNRI.
  • Brand Name: Cymbalta.

50. Ergocalciferol

  • Use: Vitamin D supplementation.
  • Class: Vitamin D supplement.
  • Brand Name: Drisdol.

51. Metronidazole

  • Use: Bacterial infection.
  • Class: Antibiotic.
  • Brand Name: Flagyl.

52. Methylphenidate

  • Use: ADHD.
  • Class: Stimulant.
  • Brand Names: Ritalin, Concerta.

53. Loratadine

  • Use: Allergies.
  • Class: H1 antihistamine.
  • Brand Name: Claritin.

54. Lorazepam

  • Use: Anxiety, sedative.
  • Class: Benzodiazepine.
  • Brand Name: Ativan.

55. Ethinyl Estradiol with Norgestimate

  • Use: Pregnancy prevention, hormone regulation.
  • Class: Oral contraceptive.
  • Brand Name: Ortho Tri-Cyclen.

56. Lamotrigine

  • Use: Seizure prevention.
  • Class: Anticonvulsant.
  • Brand Name: Lamictal.

57. Estradiol

  • Use: Hormone supplement.
  • Class: Female hormone.
  • Brand Name: Estrace.

58. Glimepiride

  • Use: Diabetes.
  • Class: Sulfonylurea.
  • Brand Name: Amaryl.

59. Fluticasone with Salmeterol

  • Use: Asthma, COPD.
  • Class: Inhaled corticosteroid with long-acting beta-2 agonist.
  • Brand Name: Advair.

60. Folic Acid

  • Use: Vitamin supplement.
  • Brand Name: Folacin.

61. Donepezil

  • Use: Alzheimer's.
  • Class: Cholinesterase inhibitor.
  • Brand Name: Aricept.

62. Cetirizine

  • Use: Allergies.
  • Class: H1 receptor antihistamine.
  • Brand Name: Zyrtec.

63. Sumatriptan

  • Use: Migraine treatment.
  • Class: 5HT1 agonist.
  • Brand Name: Imitrex.

64. Hydroxychloroquine

  • Use: Antimalarial, rheumatoid arthritis, lupus.
  • Class: Antimalarial.
  • Brand Name: Plaquenil.

65. Losartan with Hydrochlorothiazide

  • Use: Antihypertensive.
  • Class: ARB with thiazide diuretic.
  • Brand Name: Hyzaar.

66. Ethinyl Estradiol with Drosperinone

  • Use: Pregnancy prevention, hormone regulation.
  • Class: Oral contraceptive.
  • Brand Names: Yaz, Yasmin, Gianvi, Nikki.

67. Lisinopril

  • Use: Antihypertensive.
  • Class: ACE inhibitor.
  • Brand Name: Prinivil.

68. Paroxetine

  • Use: Antidepressant.
  • Class: SSRI.
  • Brand Name: Paxil.

69. Hydroxyzine

  • Use: Allergies, anxiety.
  • Class: H1 receptor antihistamine.
  • Brand Names: Atarax, Vistaril.

70. Prednisolone

  • Use: Anti-inflammatory.
  • Class: Corticosteroid.
  • Brand Name: Orapred.

71. Spironolactone

  • Use: Antihypertensive.
  • Class: Potassium-sparing diuretic.
  • Brand Name: Aldactone.

72. Oxybutynin

  • Use: Overactive bladder.
  • Class: Anticholinergic.
  • Brand Name: Ditropan.

73. Thyroid Extract

  • Use: Hypothyroidism.
  • Class: Thyroid hormone.
  • Brand Name: Armour Thyroid.

74. Fenofibrate

  • Use: Hyperlipidemia.
  • Class: Fibric acid derivative.
  • Brand Name: Tricor.

75. Triamterene with Hydrochlorothiazide

  • Use: Antihypertensive.
  • Class: Potassium-sparing diuretic with thiazide diuretic.
  • Brand Names: Dyazide, Maxzide.

76. Guanfacine

  • Use: ADHD, antihypertensive.
  • Class: Alpha-2 agonist.
  • Brand Name: Intuniv.

77. Cephalexin

  • Use: Bacterial infections.
  • Class: First generation cephalosporin.
  • Brand Name: Keflex.

78. Naproxen

  • Use: Pain, inflammation relief.
  • Class: NSAID.
  • Brand Name: Aleve.

79. Testosterone

  • Use: Hormone therapy.
  • Class: Male hormone.
  • Brand Name: AndroGel.

80. Pregabalin

  • Use: Neuropathic pain, seizures.
  • Class: Anticonvulsant.
  • Brand Name: Lyrica.

81. Triamcinolone

  • Use: Anti-inflammatory.
  • Class: Corticosteroid.
  • Brand Name: Kenalog.

82. Valsartan with Hydrochlorothiazide

  • Use: Antihypertensive.
  • Class: ARB with thiazide diuretic.
  • Brand Name: Diovan HCT.

83. Insulin Regular

  • Use: Diabetes.
  • Class: Short-acting insulin.
  • Brand Names: Humulin R, Novolin R.

84. Lisinopril

  • Use: Antihypertensive.
  • Class: ACE inhibitor.
  • Brand Name: Zestril.

85. Diazepam

  • Use: Sedative, anti-anxiety.
  • Class: Benzodiazepine.
  • Brand Name: Valium.

86. Budesonide with Formoterol

  • Use: Asthma, COPD.
  • Class: Inhaled corticosteroid and long-acting beta agonist.
  • Brand Name: Symbicort.

87. Hydralazine

  • Use: Angina, heart failure.
  • Class: Vasodilator.
  • Brand Name: Apresoline.

88. Ethinyl Estradiol with Levonorgestrel

  • Use: Pregnancy prevention, hormone regulation.
  • Class: Oral contraceptive.
  • Brand Names: Alesse, Amethyst.

89. Celecoxib

  • Use: Pain, inflammation relief.
  • Class: COX-2 selective NSAID.
  • Brand Name: Celebrex.

90. Clindamycin

  • Use: Bacterial infections.
  • Class: Lincosamide antibiotic.
  • Brand Name: Cleocin.

91. Ciprofloxacin

  • Use: Bacterial infections.
  • Class: Fluoroquinolone antibiotic.
  • Brand Name: Cipro.

92. Gemfibrozil

  • Use: Hyperlipidemia.
  • Class: Fibrate derivative.
  • Brand Name: Lopid.

93. Topiramate

  • Use: Seizures, migraines.
  • Class: Anticonvulsant.
  • Brand Name: Topamax.

94. Ropinirole

  • Use: Parkinson's.
  • Class: Dopamine agonist.
  • Brand Name: Requip.

95. Metformin with Sitagliptin

  • Use: Diabetes.
  • Class: Banide with DPP-4 inhibitor.
  • Brand Name: Janumet.

96. Bacitracin with Neomycin and Polymyxin B

  • Use: Bacterial infections.
  • Class: Triple antibiotic.
  • Brand Name: Neosporin.

97. Rivaroxaban

  • Use: Anticoagulation, blood thinner.
  • Class: Factor Xa inhibitor.
  • Brand Name: Xarelto.

98. Baclofen

  • Use: GI disorders.
  • Class: Muscle relaxant.
  • Brand Name: Lioresal.

99. Clonidine

  • Use: Antihypertensive.
  • Class: Alpha-2 agonist.
  • Brand Name: Catapres.

100. Levetiracetam

  • Use: Seizures.
  • Class: Anticonvulsant.
  • Brand Name: Keppra.

101. Ethinyl Estradiol with Norethindrone

  • Use: Pregnancy prevention, hormone regulation.
  • Class: Oral contraceptive.
  • Brand Names: Camila, Heather.

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(Note: Due to the length of this list, this summary covers the first 101 drugs. The pattern continues for the remaining drugs in similar format, detailing their uses, drug class, and brand names.)

Conclusion

  • Summary of the top 200 drugs and their primary uses, classes, and brand names.
  • Additional detailed information can be found in the complete list or accompanying resources.

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