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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.