PTCB 2026 Top 204 Drugs/Meds

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Amiodarone
Category: Cardiovascular, Renal, and Lipid Drugs Common Brand: Pacerone Type of Drug/Purpose: Antiarrhythmic for serious abnormal heart rhythms
Amlodipine
Category: Cardiovascular, Renal, and Lipid Drugs Common Brand: Norvasc Type of Drug/Purpose: Calcium channel blocker for hypertension and angina
Apixban
Category: Cardiovascular, Renal, and Lipid Drugs Common Brand: Eliquis Type of Drug/Purpose: Factor Xa inhibitor used to prevent and treat blood clots
Aspirin
Category: Cardiovascular, Renal, and Lipid Drugs Common Brand: Bayer Type of Drug/Purpose: NSAID and antiplatelet used for pain or cardiovascular protection
Atenlol
Category: Cardiovascular, Renal, and Lipid Drugs Common Brand: Tenormin Type of Drug/Purpose: Beta blocker for hypertension and agina
Atorvastatin
Category: Cardiovascular, Renal, and Lipid Drugs Common Brand: Lipitor Type of Drug/Purpose: Statin used to lower LDL cholesterol and cardiovascular risk
Carvedilol
Category: Cardiovascular, Renal, and Lipid Drugs Common Brand: Coreg Type of Drug/Purpose: Alpha and beta blocker for heart failure and hypertension
Chlorthalidone
Category: Cardiovascular, Renal, and Lipid Drugs Common Brand: Thalitone Type of Drug/Purpose: Thiazide-like diuretic for hypertension
Clonidine
Category: Cardiovascular, Renal, and Lipid Drugs Common Brand: Catapres Type of Drug/Purpose: Central alpha-2 agonist for hypertension
Clopidogrel
Category: Cardiovascular, Renal, and Lipid Drugs Common Brand: Plavix Type of Drug/Purpose: P2Y12 inhibitor used to prevent blood clots
Digoxin
Category: Cardiovascular, Renal, and Lipid Drugs Common Brand: Lanoxin Type of Drug/Purpose: Cardiac gycoside for heart failure and atrial fibrillation
Diltiazem
Category: Cardiovascular, Renal, and Lipid Drugs Common Brand: Cardizen CD Type of Drug/Purpose: Calcium channel blocker for hypertension angina and arrhythmias
Enoxaparin
Category: Cardiovascular, Renal, and Lipid Drugs Common Brand: Lovenox Type of Drug/Purpose: Low-molecular-weight heparin used to prevent and treat clots
Evolocumab
Category: Cardiovascular, Renal, and Lipid Drugs Common Brand: Repatha Type of Drug/Purpose: PCSK9 inhibitor used to lower LDL cholesterol
Ezetimibe
Category: Cardiovascular, Renal, and Lipid Drugs Common Brand: Zetia Type of Drug/Purpose: Cholesterol-absorption inhibitor
Fenofibrate
Category: Cardiovascular, Renal, and Lipid Drugs Common Brand: Tricor Type of Drug/Purpose: Fibrate used primarily to lower triglycerides
Furosemide
Category: Cardiovascular, Renal, and Lipid Drugs Common Brand: Lasix Type of Drug/Purpose: Loop diuretic for edema heart failure and hypertension
Heparin
Category: Cardiovascular, Renal, and Lipid Drugs Common Brand: N/A Type of Drug/Purpose: Anticoagulant used to prevent and treat blood clots
Hydralazine
Category: Cardiovascular, Renal, and Lipid Drugs Common Brand: N/A Type of Drug/Purpose: Direct vasodilator for hypertension and heart failure
Hydrochlorothiazide
Category: Cardiovascular, Renal, and Lipid Drugs Common Brand: Microzide Type of Drug/Purpose: Thiazide diluertic for hypertension and edema
Isosorbide mononitrate
Category: Cardiovascular, Renal, and Lipid Drugs Common Brand: N/A Type of Drug/Purpose: Long-acting nitrate used to prevent angina
Lisinopril
Category: Cardiovascular, Renal, and Lipid Drugs Common Brand: Zestril Type of Drug/Purpose: ACE inhibitor for hypertension heart failure and kidney protection
Lisinopril/hydrochlorot hiazide
Category: Cardiovascular, Renal, and Lipid Drugs Common Brand: Zestoretic Type of Drug/Purpose: ACE inhibitor and thiazide combination for hypertension
Losartan
Category: Cardiovascular, Renal, and Lipid Drugs Common Brand: Cozaar Type of Drug/Purpose: ARB for hypertension and kidney protection
Losartan/hydrochlorot hiazide
Category: Cardiovascular, Renal, and Lipid Drugs Common Brand: Hyzaar Type of Drug/Purpose: ARB and thiazide combination for hypertension
Metoprolol succinate
Category: Cardiovascular, Renal, and Lipid Drugs Common Brand: Troprol-XL Type of Drug/Purpose: Extended-release beta blocker for hypertension and heart failure
Metoprolol tartrate
Category: Cardiovascular, Renal, and Lipid Drugs Common Brand: Lopressor Type of Drug/Purpose: Immediate-release beta blocker for hypertension and cardiac conditions
Nifedipine
Category: Cardiovascular, Renal, and Lipid Drugs Common Brand: Procardia XL Type of Drug/Purpose: Calcium channel blocker for hypertension and angina
Nitroglycerin
Category: Cardiovascular, Renal, and Lipid Drugs Common Brand: Nitrostat Type of Drug/Purpose: Short-acting nitrate used to relieve angina
Olmesartan
Category: Cardiovascular, Renal, and Lipid Drugs Common Brand: Benicar Type of Drug/Purpose: ARB for hypertension
Potassium chloride
Category: Cardiovascular, Renal, and Lipid Drugs Common Brand: Klor-Con Type of Drug/Purpose: Electrolyte replacement for hypokalemia
Propranolol
Category: Cardiovascular, Renal, and Lipid Drugs Common Brand: Inderal LA Type of Drug/Purpose: Nonselective beta blocker for cardiovascular and neurologic conditions
Rivaroxaban
Category: Cardiovascular, Renal, and Lipid Drugs Common Brand: Xarelto Type of Drug/Purpose: Factor Xa inhibitor used to prevent and treat blood clots
Rosuvastatin
Category: Cardiovascular, Renal, and Lipid Drugs Common Brand: Crestor Type of Drug/Purpose: Statin used to lower cholesterol and cardiovascular risk
Sacubitril/valsartan
Category: Cardiovascular, Renal, and Lipid Drugs Common Brand: Entresto Type of Drug/Purpose: ARNI combination used for heart failure
Simvastatin
Category: Cardiovascular, Renal, and Lipid Drugs Common Brand: Zocor Type of Drug/Purpose: Statin used to lower cholesterol
Spironolactone
Category: Cardiovascular, Renal, and Lipid Drugs Common Brand: Aldactone Type of Drug/Purpose: Potassium-sparing diuretic and aldosterone antagonist
Valsartan
Category: Cardiovascular, Renal, and Lipid Drugs Common Brand: Diovan Type of Drug/Purpose: ARB for hypertension and heart failure
Verapamil
Category: Cardiovascular, Renal, and Lipid Drugs Common Brand: Verelan Type of Drug/Purpose: Calcium channel blocker for hypertension angina and arrhythmias
Warfarin
Category: Cardiovascular, Renal, and Lipid Drugs Common Brand: Jantoven Type of Drug/Purpose: Vitamin K antagonist used to prevent and treat blood clots
Alendronate
Category: Diabetes, Endocrine, Bone, and Metabolic Drugs Common Brand: Fosamax Type of Drug/Purpose: Bisphosphate used to prevent and treat osteoprosis
Allopurinol
Category: Diabetes, Endocrine, Bone, and Metabolic Drugs Common Brand: Zyloprim Type of Drug/Purpose: Xanthine oxidase inhibitor used to prevent gout
Colchicine
Category: Diabetes, Endocrine, Bone, and Metabolic Drugs Common Brand: Colcrys Type of Drug/Purpose: Antigout anti-inflammatory for gout attacks and prevention
Cyanocobalamin
Category: Diabetes, Endocrine, Bone, and Metabolic Drugs Common Brand: Nascobal Type of Drug/Purpose: Vitamin B12 replacement
Dapaglifozin
Category: Diabetes, Endocrine, Bone, and Metabolic Drugs Common Brand: Farxiga Type of Drug/Purpose: SGLT2 inhibitor for diabetes, heart failure, and kidney disease
Denosumab
Category: Diabetes, Endocrine, Bone, and Metabolic Drugs Common Brand: Prolia Type of Drug/Purpose: RANKL inhibitor used to treat osteoprosis
Dulaglutide
Category: Diabetes, Endocrine, Bone, and Metabolic Drugs Common Brand: Trulicity Type of Drug/Purpose: GLP-1 receptor agonist for type 2 diabetes
Empaglifozin
Category: Diabetes, Endocrine, Bone, and Metabolic Drugs Common Brand: Jardiance Type of Drug/Purpose: SGLT2 inhibitor for diabetes, heart failure, and kidney disease
Ferrous sulfate
Category: Diabetes, Endocrine, Bone, and Metabolic Drugs Common Brand: Feosol Type of Drug/Purpose: Iron supplement used to treat iron deficiency anemia
Glimepiride
Category: Diabetes, Endocrine, Bone, and Metabolic Drugs Common Brand: Amaryl Type of Drug/Purpose: Sulfonylurea used for type 2 diabetes
Glipizide
Category: Diabetes, Endocrine, Bone, and Metabolic Drugs Common Brand: Glucotrol XL Type of Drug/Purpose: Sulfonylurea used for type 2 diabetes
Insulin aspart
Category: Diabetes, Endocrine, Bone, and Metabolic Drugs Common Brand: NovoLog Type of Drug/Purpose: Rapid-acting insulin
Insulin degludec
Category: Diabetes, Endocrine, Bone, and Metabolic Drugs Common Brand: Tresiba Type of Drug/Purpose: Ultra-long-acting basal insulin
Insulin glargine
Category: Diabetes, Endocrine, Bone, and Metabolic Drugs Common Brand: Lantus Type of Drug/Purpose: Long-acting basal insulin
Insulin lispro
Category: Diabetes, Endocrine, Bone, and Metabolic Drugs Common Brand: Humalog Type of Drug/Purpose: Rapid-acting insulin
Levothyroxine
Category: Diabetes, Endocrine, Bone, and Metabolic Drugs Common Brand: Synthroid Type of Drug/Purpose: Thyroid hormone replacement for hypothyroidism
Metformin
Category: Diabetes, Endocrine, Bone, and Metabolic Drugs Common Brand: Glucophage Type of Drug/Purpose: Biguanide and first-line treatment for type 2 diabetes
NPH insulin
Category: Diabetes, Endocrine, Bone, and Metabolic Drugs Common Brand: Humulin N Type of Drug/Purpose: Intermediate-acting insulin
Pioglitazone
Category: Diabetes, Endocrine, Bone, and Metabolic Drugs Common Brand: Actos Type of Drug/Purpose: Thiazolidinedione used for type 2 diabetes
Regular insulin
Category: Diabetes, Endocrine, Bone, and Metabolic Drugs Common Brand: Humulin R Type of Drug/Purpose: Short-acting insulin
Semaglutide
Category: Diabetes, Endocrine, Bone, and Metabolic Drugs Common Brand: Ozempic Type of Drug/Purpose: GLP-1 receptor agonist for diabetes and weight management
Sitagliptin
Category: Diabetes, Endocrine, Bone, and Metabolic Drugs Common Brand: Januvia Type of Drug/Purpose: DPP-4 inhibitor used for type 2 diabetes
Testosterone
Category: Diabetes, Endocrine, Bone, and Metabolic Drugs Common Brand: AndroGel Type of Drug/Purpose: Androgen replacement for testosterone deficiency
Tirzepatide
Category: Diabetes, Endocrine, Bone, and Metabolic Drugs Common Brand: Mounjaro Type of Drug/Purpose: GIP and GLP-1 receptor agonist for diabetes and weight management
Alprazolam
Category: Psychiatric and Neurologic Drugs Common Brand: Xanax Type of Drug/Purpose: Benzodiazepine used for anxiety and panic disorder
Amitriptyline
Category: Psychiatric and Neurologic Drugs Common Brand: N/A Type of Drug/Purpose: Tricyclic antidepressant also used for neuropathic pain
Aripiprazole
Category: Psychiatric and Neurologic Drugs Common Brand: Abilify Type of Drug/Purpose: Atypical antidepressant for schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, and depression
Atomoxetine
Category: Psychiatric and Neurologic Drugs Common Brand: Strattera Type of Drug/Purpose: Nonstimulant treatment for ADHD
Bupropion
Category: Psychiatric and Neurologic Drugs Common Brand: Wellbutrin XL Type of Drug/Purpose: NDRI antidepressant also used for smoking cessation
Buspirone
Category: Psychiatric and Neurologic Drugs Common Brand: N/A Type of Drug/Purpose: Nonbenzodiazepine anxiolytic for generalized anxiety
Carbamazepine
Category: Psychiatric and Neurologic Drugs Common Brand: Tegretol Type of Drug/Purpose: Anticonvulsant for seizures and trigeminal neuralgia
Carbidopa/levodopa
Category: Psychiatric and Neurologic Drugs Common Brand: Sinemet Type of Drug/Purpose: Dopaminergic combination used for Parkinson disease
Citalopram
Category: Psychiatric and Neurologic Drugs Common Brand: Celexa Type of Drug/Purpose: SSRI antidepressant
Clonazepam
Category: Psychiatric and Neurologic Drugs Common Brand: Klonopin Type of Drug/Purpose: Benzodiazepine for seizures and panic disorder
Clozapine
Category: Psychiatric and Neurologic Drugs Common Brand: Clozaril Type of Drug/Purpose: Atypical antipsychotic for treatment-resistant schizophrenia
Divalproex sodium
Category: Psychiatric and Neurologic Drugs Common Brand: Depakote Type of Drug/Purpose: Anticonvulsant and mood stabilizer
Donepezil
Category: Psychiatric and Neurologic Drugs Common Brand: Aricept Type of Drug/Purpose: Acetylcholinesterase inhibitor for Alzheimer disease
Duloxetine
Category: Psychiatric and Neurologic Drugs Common Brand: Cymbalta Type of Drug/Purpose: SNRI for depression, anxiety, and neuropathic pain
Escitalopram
Category: Psychiatric and Neurologic Drugs Common Brand: Lexapor Type of Drug/Purpose: SSRI for depression and anxiety
Fluoxetine
Category: Psychiatric and Neurologic Drugs Common Brand: Prozac Type of Drug/Purpose: SSRI for depression and anxiety-related disorders
Gabapentin
Category: Psychiatric and Neurologic Drugs Common Brand: Neurontin Type of Drug/Purpose: Anticonvulsant also used for neuropathic pain
Lamotrigine
Category: Psychiatric and Neurologic Drugs Common Brand: Lamictal Type of Drug/Purpose: Anticonvulsant and bipolar maintenance treatment
Levetiracetam
Category: Psychiatric and Neurologic Drugs Common Brand: Keppra Type of Drug/Purpose: Anticonvulsant used to prevent seizures
Lisdexamfetamine
Category: Psychiatric and Neurologic Drugs Common Brand: Vyvanse Type of Drug/Purpose: CNS stimulant for ADHD and binge-eating disorder
Lithium
Category: Psychiatric and Neurologic Drugs Common Brand: Lithobid Type of Drug/Purpose: Mood stabilizer used primarily for bipolar disorder
Lorazepam
Category: Psychiatric and Neurologic Drugs Common Brand: Ativan Type of Drug/Purpose: Benzodiazepine for anxiety seizures and sedation
Memantine
Category: Psychiatric and Neurologic Drugs Common Brand: Namenda Type of Drug/Purpose: NMDA antagonist for moderate-to-severe Alzheimer disease
Methylphenidate
Category: Psychiatric and Neurologic Drugs Common Brand: Ritalin Type of Drug/Purpose: CNS stimulant for ADHD and narcolepsy
Mixed amphetamine salts
Category: Psychiatric and Neurologic Drugs Common Brand: Adderall Type of Drug/Purpose: CNS stimulant used for ADHD
Olanzapine
Category: Psychiatric and Neurologic Drugs Common Brand: Zyprexa Type of Drug/Purpose: Atypical antipsychotic for schizophrenia and bipolar disorder
Paroxetine
Category: Psychiatric and Neurologic Drugs Common Brand: Paxil Type of Drug/Purpose: SSRI for depression and anxiety disorders
Phenytoin
Category: Psychiatric and Neurologic Drugs Common Brand: Dilantin Type of Drug/Purpose: Anticonvulsant used to prevent seizures
Pregabalin
Category: Psychiatric and Neurologic Drugs Common Brand: Lyrica Type of Drug/Purpose: Anticonvulsant for neuropathic pain and fibromyalgia
Quetiapine
Category: Psychiatric and Neurologic Drugs Common Brand: Seroquel Type of Drug/Purpose: Atypical antipsychotic for schizophrenia and bipolar disorder
Rimegepant
Category: Psychiatric and Neurologic Drugs Common Brand: Nurtec ODT Type of Drug/Purpose: CGRP antagonist for acute treatment and prevention of migraine
Risperidone
Category: Psychiatric and Neurologic Drugs Common Brand: Risperdal Type of Drug/Purpose: Atypical antipsychotic
Sertraline
Category: Psychiatric and Neurologic Drugs Common Brand: Zoloft Type of Drug/Purpose: SSRI for depression and anxiety-related disorders
Sumatriptan
Category: Psychiatric and Neurologic Drugs Common Brand: Imitrex Type of Drug/Purpose: Triptan used for acute migraine attacks
Topiramate
Category: Psychiatric and Neurologic Drugs Common Brand: Topamax Type of Drug/Purpose: Anticonvulsant also used for migraine prevention
Trazodone
Category: Psychiatric and Neurologic Drugs Common Brand: N/A Type of Drug/Purpose: Serotonin-modulating antidepressant often used for insomnia
Venlafaxine
Category: Psychiatric and Neurologic Drugs Common Brand: Effexor XR Type of Drug/Purpose: SNRI for depression and anxiety disorders
Zolpidem
Category: Psychiatric and Neurologic Drugs Common Brand: Ambien Type of Drug/Purpose: Sedative-hypnotic used for insomnia
Acetaminophen
Category: Pain and Musculoskeletal Drugs Common Brand: Tylenol Type of Drug/Purpose: Nonopioid analgesic and fever reducer
Baclofen
Category: Pain and Musculoskeletal Drugs Common Brand: N/A Type of Drug/Purpose: Skeletal muscle relaxant used for spasticity
Celecoxib
Category: Pain and Musculoskeletal Drugs Common Brand: Celebrex Type of Drug/Purpose: COX-2 selective NSAID for pain and inflammation
Cyclobenzaprine
Category: Pain and Musculoskeletal Drugs Common Brand: N/A Type of Drug/Purpose: Skeletal muscle relaxant for acute muscle spasms
Diclofenac
Category: Pain and Musculoskeletal Drugs Common Brand: Voltaren Type of Drug/Purpose: NSAID for pain and inflammation
Fentanyl
Category: Pain and Musculoskeletal Drugs Common Brand: Duragesic Type of Drug/Purpose: Potent opioid analgesic for severe pain
Hydrocodone/acetami nophen
Category: Pain and Musculoskeletal Drugs Common Brand: Norco Type of Drug/Purpose: Opioid and nonopioid analgesic combination
Ibuprofen
Category: Pain and Musculoskeletal Drugs Common Brand: Advil Type of Drug/Purpose: NSAID used for pain fever and inflammation
Ketorolac
Category: Pain and Musculoskeletal Drugs Common Brand: Toradol Type of Drug/Purpose: NSAID for short-term moderate-to-severe pain
Meloxicam
Category: Pain and Musculoskeletal Drugs Common Brand: Mobic Type of Drug/Purpose: NSAID for arthritis-related pain and inflammation
Methadone
Category: Pain and Musculoskeletal Drugs Common Brand: Methadose Type of Drug/Purpose: Opioid for severe pain and opioid use disorder
Methocarbamol
Category: Pain and Musculoskeletal Drugs Common Brand: Robaxin Type of Drug/Purpose: Skeletal muscle relaxant
Morphine
Category: Pain and Musculoskeletal Drugs Common Brand: MS Contin Type of Drug/Purpose: Opioid analgesic for severe pain
Naloxone
Category: Pain and Musculoskeletal Drugs Common Brand: Narcan Type of Drug/Purpose: Opioid antagonist used to reverse opioid overdose
Naproxen
Category: Pain and Musculoskeletal Drugs Common Brand: Aleve Type of Drug/Purpose: NSAID for pain and inflammation
Oxycodone
Category: Pain and Musculoskeletal Drugs Common Brand: OxyContin Type of Drug/Purpose: Opioid analgesic for moderate-to-severe pain
Oxycodone/acetamino phen
Category: Pain and Musculoskeletal Drugs Common Brand: Percocet Type of Drug/Purpose: Opioid and nonopioid analgesic combination
Tramadol
Category: Pain and Musculoskeletal Drugs Common Brand: Ultram Type of Drug/Purpose: Opioid analgesic for moderate-to-severe pain
Acyclovir
Category: Anti-Infective Drugs Common Brand: Zovirax Type of Drug/Purpose: Antiviral for herpesvirus infections
Amoxicillin
Category: Anti-Infective Drugs Common Brand: Amoxil Type of Drug/Purpose: Aminopenicillin antiobiotic
Amoxicillin/clavulanate
Category: Anti-Infective Drugs Common Brand: Augmentin Type of Drug/Purpose: Penicillin and beta-lactamase inhibitor combination
Azithromycin
Category: Anti-Infective Drugs Common Brand: Zithromax Type of Drug/Purpose: Macrolide antibiotic
Cefdinir
Category: Anti-Infective Drugs Common Brand: N/A Type of Drug/Purpose: Macrolide antibiotic
Ceftriaxone
Category: Anti-Infective Drugs Common Brand: Rocephin Type of Drug/Purpose: Injectable third-generation cephalosporin
Cephalexin
Category: Anti-Infective Drugs Common Brand: Feflex Type of Drug/Purpose: First-generation cephalosporin antibiotic
Ciprofloxacin
Category: Anti-Infective Drugs Common Brand: Cipro Type of Drug/Purpose: Fluoroquinolone antibiotic
Clindamycin
Category: Anti-Infective Drugs Common Brand: Cleocin Type of Drug/Purpose: Lincosamide antibiotic
Doxycycline
Category: Anti-Infective Drugs Common Brand: Doryx Type of Drug/Purpose: Tetracycline antibiotic
Emtricitabine/tenofovir
Category: Anti-Infective Drugs Common Brand: Truvada Type of Drug/Purpose: NRTI combination for HIV treatment and PrEP
Fluconazole
Category: Anti-Infective Drugs Common Brand: Diflucan Type of Drug/Purpose: Azole antifungal
Levofloxacin
Category: Anti-Infective Drugs Common Brand: N/A Type of Drug/Purpose: Fluoroquinolone antibiotic
Metronidazole
Category: Anti-Infective Drugs Common Brand: Flagyl Type of Drug/Purpose: Nitroimidazole antimicrobial and antiprotozoal
Mupirocin
Category: Anti-Infective Drugs Common Brand: Bactroban Type of Drug/Purpose: Topical antibiotic
Nirmatrelvir/ritonavir
Category: Anti-Infective Drugs Common Brand: Paxlovid Type of Drug/Purpose: Antiviral combination used to treat COVID-19
Nitrofurantoin
Category: Anti-Infective Drugs Common Brand: Macrobid Type of Drug/Purpose: Urinary anti-infective for uncomplicated UTIs
Nystatin
Category: Anti-Infective Drugs Common Brand: N/A Type of Drug/Purpose: Polyene antifungal for Candida infections
Oseltamivir
Category: Anti-Infective Drugs Common Brand: Tamiflu Type of Drug/Purpose: Neuraminidase inhibitor used for influenza
Penicillin V potassium
Category: Anti-Infective Drugs Common Brand: Pen-Vee K Type of Drug/Purpose: Natural penicillin antibiotic
Piperacillin/tazobactam
Category: Anti-Infective Drugs Common Brand: Zosyn Type of Drug/Purpose: Broad-spectrum penicillin and beta-lactamase inhibitor
Sulfamethoxazole/trimethoprim
Category: Anti-Infective Drugs Common Brand: Bactrim DS Type of Drug/Purpose: Sulfonamide combination antibiotic
Valacyclovir
Category: Anti-Infective Drugs Common Brand: Valtrex Type of Drug/Purpose: Antiviral for herpesvirus infections
Vancomycin
Category: Anti-Infective Drugs Common Brand: Vancocin Type of Drug/Purpose: Glycopeptide antibiotic for serious gram-positive infections
Albuterol
Category: Respiratory, Allergy, and Corticosteroid Drugs Common Brand: Ventolin HFA Type of Drug/Purpose: Short-acting beta-2 agonist rescue bronchodilator
Albuterol/ipratropium
Category: Respiratory, Allergy, and Corticosteroid Drugs Common Brand: DuoNeb Type of Drug/Purpose: Short-acting bronchodilator combination for COPD
Benzonatate
Category: Respiratory, Allergy, and Corticosteroid Drugs Common Brand: Tessalon Type of Drug/Purpose: Nonopioid cough suppressant
Budesonide/formoterol
Category: Respiratory, Allergy, and Corticosteroid Drugs Common Brand: Symbicort Type of Drug/Purpose: Inhaled corticosteroid and LABA combination
Cetirizine
Category: Respiratory, Allergy, and Corticosteroid Drugs Common Brand: Zyrtec Type of Drug/Purpose: Second-generation antihistamine for allergies
Dupilumab
Category: Respiratory, Allergy, and Corticosteroid Drugs Common Brand: Dupixent Type of Drug/Purpose: IL-4 and IL-13 inhibitor for eczema asthma and related conditions
Epinephrine
Category: Respiratory, Allergy, and Corticosteroid Drugs Common Brand: EpiPen Type of Drug/Purpose: Adrenergic agonist used for anaphylaxis
Fluticasone nasal
Category: Respiratory, Allergy, and Corticosteroid Drugs Common Brand: Flonase Type of Drug/Purpose: Intranasal corticosteroid for allergic rhinitis
Fluticasone/salmeterol
Category: Respiratory, Allergy, and Corticosteroid Drugs Common Brand: Advair Diskus Type of Drug/Purpose: Inhaled corticosteroid and LABA combination
Fluticasone/umeclidinium/vilanterol
Category: Respiratory, Allergy, and Corticosteroid Drugs Common Brand: Trelegy Ellipta Type of Drug/Purpose: ICS LAMA and LABA inhaler for COPD and asthma
Hydroxyzine
Category: Respiratory, Allergy, and Corticosteroid Drugs Common Brand: Vistaril Type of Drug/Purpose: First-generation antihistamine for itching and anxiety
Loratadine
Category: Respiratory, Allergy, and Corticosteroid Drugs Common Brand: Claritin Type of Drug/Purpose: Second-generation antihistamine for allergies
Methylprednisolone
Category: Respiratory, Allergy, and Corticosteroid Drugs Common Brand: Medrol Type of Drug/Purpose: Systemic corticosteroid for inflammatory conditions
Montelukast
Category: Respiratory, Allergy, and Corticosteroid Drugs Common Brand: Singulair Type of Drug/Purpose: Leukotriene receptor antagonist for asthma and allergies
Prednisolone
Category: Respiratory, Allergy, and Corticosteroid Drugs Common Brand: Orapred Type of Drug/Purpose: Systemic corticosteroid for inflammatory conditions
Prednisone
Category: Respiratory, Allergy, and Corticosteroid Drugs Common Brand: Rayos or generic Type of Drug/Purpose: Systemic corticosteroid for inflammation and immune conditions
Tiotropium
Category: Respiratory, Allergy, and Corticosteroid Drugs Common Brand: Spiriva Type of Drug/Purpose: Long-acting muscarinic antagonist for COPD and asthma
Dicyclomine
Category: Gastrointestinal Drugs Common Brand: Bentyl Type of Drug/Purpose: Anticholinergic antispasmodic for irritable bowel syndrome
Docusate
Category: Gastrointestinal Drugs Common Brand: Colace Type of Drug/Purpose: Stool softener for constipation
Esomeprazole
Category: Gastrointestinal Drugs Common Brand: Nexium Type of Drug/Purpose: Proton-pump inhibitor for GERD and acid-related disorders
Famotidine
Category: Gastrointestinal Drugs Common Brand: Pepcid Type of Drug/Purpose: H2 blocker for heartburn and acid-related disorders
Lansoprazole
Category: Gastrointestinal Drugs Common Brand: Prevacid Type of Drug/Purpose: Proton-pump inhibitor
Linaclotide
Category: Gastrointestinal Drugs Common Brand: Linzess Type of Drug/Purpose: Guanylate cyclase-C agonist for IBS-C and chronic constipation
Loperamide
Category: Gastrointestinal Drugs Common Brand: Imodium A-D Type of Drug/Purpose: Antidiarrheal that reduces intestinal motility
Mesalamine
Category: Gastrointestinal Drugs Common Brand: Lialda Type of Drug/Purpose: 5-ASA anti-inflammatory for ulcerative colitis
Metoclopramide
Category: Gastrointestinal Drugs Common Brand: Reglan Type of Drug/Purpose: Prokinetic and antiemetic for gastroparesis and nausea
Omeprazole
Category: Gastrointestinal Drugs Common Brand: Prilosec Type of Drug/Purpose: Proton-pump inhibitor
Ondansetron
Category: Gastrointestinal Drugs Common Brand: Zofran Type of Drug/Purpose: 5-HT3 antagonist antiemetic
Pantoprazole
Category: Gastrointestinal Drugs Common Brand: Protonix Type of Drug/Purpose: Proton-pump inhibitor
Polyethylene glycol 3350
Category: Gastrointestinal Drugs Common Brand: MiraLAX Type of Drug/Purpose: Osmotic laxative
Promethazine
Category: Gastrointestinal Drugs Common Brand: Pherergan Type of Drug/Purpose: Antihistamine and antemetic
Senna
Category: Gastrointestinal Drugs Common Brand: Senokot Type of Drug/Purpose: Stimulant laxative
Estradiol
Category: Genitourinary and Reproductive Drugs Common Brand: Estrace Type of Drug/Purpose: Estrogen for menopausal symptoms and hormone replacement
Ethinyl estradiol/etonogestrel
Category: Genitourinary and Reproductive Drugs Common Brand: NuvaRing Type of Drug/Purpose: Combined hormonal contraceptive vaginal ring
Ethinyl estradiol/norethindrone
Category: Genitourinary and Reproductive Drugs Common Brand: Junel Fe Type of Drug/Purpose: Combined oral contraceptive
Ethinyl estradiol/norge stimate
Category: Genitourinary and Reproductive Drugs Common Brand: Tri-Sprintec Type of Drug/Purpose: Combined oral contraceptive
Finasteride
Category: Genitourinary and Reproductive Drugs Common Brand: Proscar Type of Drug/Purpose: 5-alpha-reductase inhibitor for benign prostatic hyperplasia
Mirabegron
Category: Genitourinary and Reproductive Drugs Common Brand: Myrbetriq Type of Drug/Purpose: Beta-3 agonist for overactive bladder
Norethindrone
Category: Genitourinary and Reproductive Drugs Common Brand: Camila Type of Drug/Purpose: Progestin-only oral contraceptive
Norgestrel
Category: Genitourinary and Reproductive Drugs Common Brand: Opill Type of Drug/Purpose: OTC progestin-only oral contraceptive
Oxybutynin
Category: Genitourinary and Reproductive Drugs Common Brand: Ditropan XL Type of Drug/Purpose: Anticholinergic for overactive bladder
Sildenafil
Category: Genitourinary and Reproductive Drugs Common Brand: Viagra Type of Drug/Purpose: PDE-5 inhibitor for erectile dysfunction
Tadalafil
Category: Genitourinary and Reproductive Drugs Common Brand: Cialis Type of Drug/Purpose: PDE-5 inhibitor for erectile dysfunction and BPH
Tamsulosin
Category: Genitourinary and Reproductive Drugs Common Brand: Flomax Type of Drug/Purpose: Alpha-1 blocker for benign prostatic hyperplasia
Adalimumab
Category: Immune, Dermatologic, Ophthalmic, and Other Drugs Common Brand: Humira Type of Drug/Purpose: TNF inhibitor for inflammatory autoimmune diseases
Brimonidine
Category: Immune, Dermatologic, Ophthalmic, and Other Drugs Common Brand: Alphagan P Type of Drug/Purpose: Alpha-2 agonist used to lower intraocular pressure
Clobetasol
Category: Immune, Dermatologic, Ophthalmic, and Other Drugs Common Brand: Temovate Type of Drug/Purpose: Super-high-potency topical corticosteroid
Cyclosporine
Category: Immune, Dermatologic, Ophthalmic, and Other Drugs Common Brand: Restasis or Neoral Type of Drug/Purpose: Calcineurin inhibitor for dry eye or systemic immunosuppression
Hydroxychloroquine
Category: Immune, Dermatologic, Ophthalmic, and Other Drugs Common Brand: Plaquenil Type of Drug/Purpose: Antimalarial and DMARD for lupus and rheumatoid arthritis
Latanoprost
Category: Immune, Dermatologic, Ophthalmic, and Other Drugs Common Brand: Xalatan Type of Drug/Purpose: Prostaglandin analog used for glaucoma
Meclizine
Category: Immune, Dermatologic, Ophthalmic, and Other Drugs Common Brand: Antivert Type of Drug/Purpose: Antihistamine used for vertigo and motion sickness
Methotrexate
Category: Immune, Dermatologic, Ophthalmic, and Other Drugs Common Brand: Otrexup Type of Drug/Purpose: Antimetabolite and DMARD for cancer and autoimmune conditions
Tacrolimus
Category: Immune, Dermatologic, Ophthalmic, and Other Drugs Common Brand: Prograf Type of Drug/Purpose: Calcineurin inhibitor used to prevent transplant rejection
Timolol ophthalmic
Category: Immune, Dermatologic, Ophthalmic, and Other Drugs Common Brand: Timoptic Type of Drug/Purpose: Ophthalmic beta blocker used for glaucoma
Tretinoin
Category: Immune, Dermatologic, Ophthalmic, and Other Drugs Common Brand: Retin-A Type of Drug/Purpose: Topical retinoid for acne and photoaged skin
Triamcinolone
Category: Immune, Dermatologic, Ophthalmic, and Other Drugs Common Brand: Kenalog Type of Drug/Purpose: Corticosteroid for inflammatory skin and other conditions
Methadone
Schedule: II Category: Controlled Drug Schedule Medicines Common Brand: Methadose Drug Class: Opioid analgesic; opioid-use-disorder medication
Buprenorphine/naloxone
Schedule: III Category: Controlled Drug Schedule Medicines Common Brand: Suboxone Drug Class: Partial opioid agonist/opioid antagonist combination
Buprenorphine
Schedule: III Category: Controlled Drug Schedule Medicines Common Brand: Subutex Drug Class: Partial opioid agonist
Acetaminophen/codeine
Schedule: III Category: Controlled Drug Schedule Medicines Common Brand: Tyenol with Codeine No. 3 Drug Class: Partial opioid agonist