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In the field of medicine, understanding drug names is crucial for students and professionals alike. This article presents a list of the top 50 drug brand and generic names that are essential for exams.
Top 50 Drug Brand and Generic Names
- Advil – Ibuprofen
- Tylenol – Acetaminophen
- Amoxil – Amoxicillin
- Prilosec – Omeprazole
- Singulair – Montelukast
- Lexapro – Escitalopram
- Lipitor – Atorvastatin
- Zoloft – Sertraline
- Plavix – Clopidogrel
- Norvasc – Amlodipine
- Furosemide – Lasix
- Metformin – Glucophage
- Hydrochlorothiazide – HCTZ
- Prozac – Fluoxetine
- Coumadin – Warfarin
- Ambien – Zolpidem
- Viagra – Sildenafil
- Levothyroxine – Synthroid
- Celexa – Citalopram
- Vytorin – Ezetimibe/Simvastatin
- Glucophage – Metformin
- Ativan – Lorazepam
- Xanax – Alprazolam
- Coreg – Carvedilol
- Advair – Fluticasone/Salmeterol
- Tricor – Fenofibrate
- Benicar – Olmesartan
- OxyContin – Oxycodone
- Suboxone – Buprenorphine/Naloxone
- Remeron – Mirtazapine
- Ritalin – Methylphenidate
- Abilify – Aripiprazole
- Januvia – Sitagliptin
- Actos – Pioglitazone
- Risperdal – Risperidone
- Humira – Adalimumab
- Enbrel – Etanercept
- Repatha – Evolocumab
- Procrit – Epoetin alfa
- Avastin – Bevacizumab
- Imitrex – Sumatriptan
- Allegra – Fexofenadine
- Benadryl – Diphenhydramine
- Claritin – Loratadine
- Neurontin – Gabapentin
- Lyrica – Pregabalin
- Skelaxin – Metaxalone
- Flexeril – Cyclobenzaprine
- Topamax – Topiramate
- Trileptal – Oxcarbazepine
- Keppra – Levetiracetam
- Carbatrol – Carbamazepine
- Detrol – Tolterodine
- Flomax – Tamsulosin
- Proscar – Finasteride
- Viibryd – Vilazodone
- Truvada – Emtricitabine/Tenofovir
- PrEP – Pre-exposure prophylaxis
- Reyataz – Atazanavir
- Isentress – Raltegravir
- Zytiga – Abiraterone
Familiarizing yourself with these drug names can significantly enhance your understanding of pharmacology and improve your performance in exams.