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top 200 generic drugs in 2007

hydrocodone/acetaminophen was once again the top selling generic drug.

rank	drug name	general use
1	Hydrocodone/APAP	narcotic analgesic to relieve moderate to severe pain
2	Lisinopril	hypertension (high blood pressure)
3	Amoxicillin	to treat bacterial infections
4	Simvastatin	to lower LDL cholesterol and triglyceride levels and to raise HDL cholesterol
5	Sertraline	depression; SAD; OCD; PTSD; PMDD
6	Fentanyl	narcotic analgesic to treat severe pain
7	Amlodipine Besylate	hypertension; angina (chest pain)
8	Fexofenadine	allergies; hay fever
9	Ibuprofen	pain; fever; inflammation; stiffness; aches
10	Omeprazole	ulcers; GERD; heartburn
11	Gabapentin	seizures (epilepsy); nerve pain (shingles)
12	Fluticasone	allergy (itching, sneezing, stuffy or runny nose)
13	Azithromycin	to treat bacterial infections
14	Oxycodone/APAP	narcotic analgesic to treat severe pain
15	Metoprolol Succinate	high blood pressure; angina (chest pain); heart failure
16	Metformin	to control blood sugar in patients with type 2 diabetes
17	Hydrocortisone	inflammation; itching; swelling; redness; rashes; rectal conditions
18	Amlodipine Besylate/Benazepril	hypertension (high blood pressure)
19	Levothyroxine	hypothyroidism; goiter; to treat low thyroid levels
20	Zolpidem	to induce sleep; to treat insomnia
21	Amoxicillin/Clavulanate Potassium	to treat bacterial infections
22	Ondansetron	to prevent nausea and vomiting due to chemotherapy, radiation, or postsurgery
23	Paroxetine	depression; SAD; OCD; PTSD; PMDD
24	Alprazolam	to treat anxiety and panic disorder
25	Lovastatin	to lower cholesterol, especially LDL, and to raise the HDL cholesterol
26	Albuterol Aerosol	asthma; bronchitis; other lung diseases; wheezing; shortness of breath
27	Fluoxetine	depression; PMDD; OCD
28	Lorazepam	anxiety disorders
29	Warfarin	to prevent the formation of blood clots
30	Pravastatin	to lower LDL cholesterol and triglyceride levels and to raise HDL cholesterol
31	Cefdinir	to treat bacterial infections
32	Atenolol	high blood pressure; angina (chest pain)
33	Hydrochlorothiazide (water pill)	high blood pressure; fluid accumulation; water retention
34	Tramadol	to treat moderate pain
35	Clonazepam	seizures; anxiety
36	Cephalexin	to treat bacterial infections
37	Bupropion SR	to treat depression; to help people stop smoking
38	Oxycodone	narcotic analgesic to treat severe pain
39	Propoxyphene-N/APAP	narcotic analgesic to relieve mild to moderate pain
40	Lisinopril/HCTZ	hypertension (high blood pressure)
41	Finasteride	to treat benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) (enlarged prostate in men)
42	Citalopram	to treat depression
43	Nifedipine ER	high blood pressure; angina (chest pain)
44	Cyclobenzaprine	muscle pain; muscle spasms
45	Furosemide (water pill)	fluid accumulation and swelling; high blood pressure
46	Carisoprodol	muscle pain; muscle injuries
47	Morphine	narcotic analgesic to treat moderate to severe pain
48	Ciprofloxacin	to treat bacterial infections
49	Metoprolol Tartrate	high blood pressure; angina (chest pain)
50	Prednisone	to treat allergies, arthritis, asthma, skin conditions, immune system diseases
51	Cartia XT	hypertension; angina (chest pain)
52	Amphetamine Salt Combo	to treat attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD)
53	Clindamycin Systemic	to treat a variety of bacterial infections
54	Nabumetone	pain; inflammation; stiffness; swelling; arthritis
55	Potassium Chloride	potassium deficiency (hypokalemia)
56	Ondansetron ODT	to prevent nausea and vomiting due to chemotherapy, radiation, or postsurgery
57	Diltiazem CD	hypertension; angina (chest pain)
58	Verapamil	hypertension; angina (chest pain)
59	Albuterol Neb Solution	asthma; bronchitis; other lung diseases; wheezing; shortness of breath
60	Felodipine	hypertension
61	Quinapril	high blood pressure; congestive heart failure
62	Phenazopyridine	to relieve pain, burning, and discomfort caused by urinary tract infections
63	Cheratussin AC	to treat cough due to colds, flu, or bronchitis
64	Ranitidine	ulcers; GERD; heartburn (acid indigestion; sour stomach)
65	Glyburide/Metformin	to treat type 2 diabetes
66	Minocycline	to treat bacterial infections
67	Triamterene/HCTZ (water pill)	high blood pressure; fluid accumulation; edema
68	Enalapril	hypertension; congestive heart failure
69	Oxybutynin	overactive bladder; urinary difficulties
70	Tramadol/APAP	to treat short-term, moderate to severe pain
71	Meloxicam	pain and inflammation; arthritis
72	Acetaminophen/Codeine	narcotic analgesic to relieve mild to moderate pain
73	Spironolactone	hypertension; excess fluid; hyperaldosteronism; to treat low potassium levels
74	Hydroxyzine	allergies (itching); anxiety; to cause sedation
75	Naproxen	pain; fever; inflammation; stiffness; aches
76	Glipizide ER	to treat type 2 diabetes
77	Trazodone	depression; sleeplessness
78	Fluconazole	fungal infections; yeast infections
79	Mirtazapine	depression
80	Promethazine	allergy; nausea; vomiting; motion sickness; sedation
81	Phentermine	obesity; to lose weight
82	Glyburide	to treat type 2 diabetes
83	Tizanidine	to treat muscle spasms associated with multiple sclerosis or spinal injury
84	Diazepam	anxiety; seizures; muscle spasms
85	Venlafaxine	depression; anxiety; panic disorder
86	Metformin ER	to control blood sugar in patients with type 2 diabetes
87	Buspirone	to treat anxiety disorders
88	Diclofenac	pain; inflammation; stiffness; swelling; arthritis
89	Doxycycline	to treat a variety of bacterial infections
90	Gemfibrozil	to lower cholesterol and triglyceride levels in the blood
91	Cefprozil	to treat bacterial infections
92	Propranolol	high blood pressure; angina (chest pain); irregular heartbeat
93	Phenytoin	seizures; convulsions; epilepsy
94	Isosorbide Mononitrate	angina (chest pain)
95	Clarithromycin	to treat bacterial infections
96	Clozapine	psychotic disorders (schizophrenia)
97	Nitroquick	to treat or prevent chest pain (angina)
98	Glimepiride	to treat type 2 diabetes
99	Clotrimazole/Betamethasone	fungal infections; yeast infections; skin infections
100	Carbidopa/Levodopa	Parkinson's disease (Parkinsonism)
101	Mupirocin	impetigo; skin infections
102	Desmopressin	bedwetting; diabetes insipidus; increased thirst
103	Nitrofurantoin mono/macro	to treat urinary tract infections
104	Clonidine	hypertension (high blood pressure)
105	Clarithromycin ER	to treat bacterial infections
106	Sulfamethoxazole/Trimethoprim (tablet)	to treat bacterial infections
107	Nifedical XL	high blood pressure; angina (chest pain)
108	Carvedilol	hypertension; mild congestive heart failure
109	Methotrexate	cancer; psoriasis; rheumatoid arthritis
110	Hydrocodone/Ibuprofen	narcotic analgesic to relieve moderate to severe pain
111	Methylprednisolone	to treat allergies, arthritis, asthma, skin conditions, immune system diseases
112	Etodolac	pain and inflammation; arthritis
113	Nifedipine	high blood pressure; angina (chest pain)
114	Erythromycin	to treat bacterial infections
115	Nystatin	fungal infections; yeast infections
116	Benazepril	hypertension (high blood pressure)
117	Hyoscyamine	GI tract disorders; bladder or bowel spasms; irritable bowel syndrome
118	Cefuroxime	to treat bacterial infections
119	Amitriptyline	to treat symptoms of depression
120	Bupropion XL	depression; seasonal affective disorder (SAD)
121	Clobetasol	skin and scalp conditions (inflammation, itching)
122	Acyclovir	genital herpes; shingles; cold sores; herpes skin infections
123	Benzonatate	to relieve coughing
124	Allopurinol	to treat gout; to lower uric acid levels
125	Penicillin VK	to treat bacterial infections
126	Temazepam	to induce sleep; to treat insomnia
127	Baclofen	muscle spasms (multiple sclerosis; spinal cord injury)
128	Tretinoin	to treat acne; to reduce wrinkles, discoloration, and skin roughness
129	Sulfamethoxazole/Trimethoprim (suspension)	to treat bacterial infections
130	Terbinafine	fungal infections; yeast infections; skin infections
131	Methadone	pain; withdrawal symptoms; to treat drug addiction
132	Amiodarone	irregular heartbeats (arrhythmias)
133	Ketoconazole	fungal infections of the skin, mouth, lungs, and bladder; to treat dandruff
134	Hydroxychloroquine	malaria; rheumatoid arthritis; lupus
135	Nitrofurantoin macro	to treat urinary tract infections
136	Triamcinolone	skin conditions (inflammation and itching)
137	Lithium Carbonate	bipolar disorder; manic depressive illness
138	Terazosin	hypertension; BPH (enlarged prostate)
139	Itraconazole	fungal infections; yeast infections; skin infections
140	Hydralazine	high blood pressure (hypertension)
141	Butalbital/APAP/Caffeine	pain; tension headaches
142	Labetalol	hypertension (high blood pressure)
143	Fosinopril	high blood pressure (hypertension) and heart failure
144	Cilostazol	to reduce the symptoms of intermittent claudication (pain in the legs)
145	Mometasone	skin conditions (inflammation and itching)
146	Doxazosin	to treat hypertension and BPH (enlarged prostate)
147	Clindamycin Topical	vaginal bacterial infections; bacterial infections of the skin such as acne
148	Metoclopramide	nausea; vomiting; heartburn; GERD
149	Medroxyprogesterone	abnormal menstruation; uterine bleeding; to prevent pregnancy
150	Megestrol	to treat breast and uterine cancer; to treat loss of appetite and weight loss
151	Folic Acid (vitamin B9)	anemia (folic acid deficiency)
152	Nystatin/Triamcinolone	to treat certain kinds of fungal or yeast infections of the skin
153	Nitroglycerin	to treat or prevent chest pain (angina)
154	Bisoprolol/HCTZ	hypertension (high blood pressure)
155	Polyethylene Glycol	to relieve constipation and to soften stool
156	Prednisolone	to treat inflammatory, immune, and allergic disorders; to treat eye swelling
157	Azathioprine	rheumatoid arthritis; kidney transplant rejection
158	Calcitriol	to prevent and to treat low levels of calcium
159	Torsemide	hypertension; to reduce fluid retention
160	Glipizide	to treat type 2 diabetes
161	Sotalol	arrhythmias (irregular heartbeats)
162	Zonisamide	to treat seizures in adults with epilepsy
163	Hydromorphone	narcotic analgesic to treat or prevent moderate to severe pain
164	Colchicine	to treat and prevent gout (gouty arthritis)
165	Oxcarbazepine	seizure disorders (epilepsy)
166	Diltiazem SR	hypertension; angina (chest pain)
167	Albuterol/Ipratropium	chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)
168	Metronidazole tablets	bacterial and protozoal infections
169	Cabergoline	hyperprolactinemia; to treat high levels of prolactin (breast milk production)
170	Cyclosporine	to prevent rejection of transplanted organs
171	Estradiol	menopause; hot flashes; vaginal dryness; osteoporosis
172	Methocarbamol	muscle injuries; muscle spasms
173	Tamoxifen	breast cancer (to block the effects of estrogen)
174	Promethazine/Codeine	to treat symptoms due to colds, coughs, flu, allergies
175	Ursodiol	to treat and prevent certain types of gallstones
176	Mercaptopurine	to treat some types of cancer (leukemia)
177	Ribavirin	to treat hepatitis C infection
178	Famotidine	ulcers; GERD; heartburn (acid indigestion; sour stomach)
179	Meclizine	nausea; vomiting; dizziness; motion sickness
180	Indomethacin	pain; inflammation; stiffness; swelling; arthritis
181	Lamotrigine	seizures; bipolar disorder
182	Cefadroxil	bacterial infections
183	Ipratropium	lung diseases (bronchitis); to relieve a runny nose due to allergy or cold
184	Fluvoxamine	to treat obsessive-compulsive disorder
185	Methylphenidate	attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD); narcolepsy
186	Metolazone	high blood pressure; fluid accumulation
187	Desoximetasone	skin conditions due to eczema, psoriasis, allergy
188	Fluocinonide	to treat skin conditions due to eczema, psoriasis, allergy
189	Diltiazem ER	hypertension; angina (chest pain)
190	Carbamazepine	seizures; bipolar disorder; trigeminal neuralgia
191	Flecainide	irregular heartbeats (arrhythmias)
192	Metronidazole topical	skin infections (rosacea); vaginal bacterial infections
193	Microgestin Fe	to prevent pregnancy
194	Digoxin	heart failure; irregular heartbeats (arrhythmias)
195	Chlorhexidine Gluconate	gingivitis (inflammation of the gums)
196	Atenolol/Chlorthalidone	high blood pressure (hypertension)
197	Nortriptyline	depression
198	Dicyclomine	irritable bowel syndrome
199	Captopril	hypertension; congestive heart failure
200	Benztropine	Parkinson's disease (parkinsonism)
rank	drug name	general use

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