Top 200 Drugs for 2025 Exams

• The content provides a list of the top 200 most common brand and generic drugs for 2025 exams.
• Some brand names have been discontinued in the United States, these include a * after the drug name and generic formulations may be available.
• Last Updated: February 20, 2025

Drugs List

• Lexapro (Escitalopram): An SSRI (Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitor) antidepressant.
• Oxycodone Hydrochloride Immediate Release (Oxycodone): An opioid analgesic.
• Prinivil*/Qbrelis/Zestril (Lisinopril): An ACE (Angiotensin Converting Enzyme) inhibitor. Qbrelis is a liquid, oral formulation.
• Zocor (Simvastatin): A statin medication, used to lower cholesterol.
• Synthroid (Levothyroxine): A thyroid hormone replacement medication.
• Amoxil/Trimox* (Amoxicillin): An antibacterial drug.
• Zithromax (Azithromycin): A macrolide antibacterial.
• Microzide/Aquazide H (Hydrochlorothiazide): A thiazide diuretic.
• Norvasc (Amlodipine): A calcium channel blocker.
• Xanax (Alprazolam): A benzodiazepine medication.
• Glucophage*/Fortamet (Metformin): An oral antidiabetic drug.
• Lipitor (Atorvastatin): A statin medication.
• Prilosec (Omeprazole): A proton-pump inhibitor.
• Cipro/Proquin* (Ciprofloxacin): A fluoroquinolone antibiotic.
• Zofran* (Ondansetron): An antiemetic drug.
• Clozaril (Clozapine): An antipsychotic drug.
• Lasix (Furosemide): A loop diuretic.
• Levitra* (Vardenafil): A PDE5 inhibitor.
• Sumycin*/Ala-Tet/Brodspec (Tetracycline): An antibacterial drug.
• Heparin Sodium (Heparin): An anticoagulant drug.
• Valcyte (Valganciclovir): An antiviral drug.
• Lamictal (Lamotrigine): An anticonvulsant drug.
• Diflucan (Fluconazole): An antifungal drug.
• Tenormin (Atenolol): A beta-blocker medication.
• Singulair (Montelukast): A leukotriene inhibitor.
• Flonase Nasal Spray (Fluticasone propionate): A corticosteroid.
• Zyloprim (Allopurinol): An anti-gout drug.
• Fosamax (Alendronate): A bisphosphonate medication.
• Pepcid (Famotidine): An H2 antagonist.
• Omnicef* (Cefdinir): A cephalosporin antibiotic.
• Yaz (Ethinyl estradiol/Drospirenone): A birth control medicine.
• Apresoline* (Hydralazine): An antihypertensive drug.
• Cogentin* (Benztropine): An antiparkinsonian drug.
• Aller-Chlor (Chlorpheniramine): An antihistamine.
• Paxil (Paroxetine): An SSRI antidepressant.
• Ativan (Lorazepam): A benzodiazepine.
• Pyridium (Phenazopyridine): An analgesic.
• Plaquenil (Hydroxychloroquine): An anti-malarial drug.
• Lidoderm (Lidocaine): A local anesthetic.
• Cataflam/Voltaren (Diclofenac): An NSAID (Nonsteroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drug).
• Rayos/Deltasone (Prednisone): A corticosteroid.
• Zetia (Ezetimibe): An antihyperlipidemic drug.
• Evista (Raloxifene): An estrogen modulator.
• Dilantin (Phenytoin): An anticonvulsant drug.
• Lovaza (Omega-3 fatty acids): An anti-triglyceride drug.
• Zanaflex (Tizanidine): A muscle relaxant.
• Tezruly/Hytrin* (Terazosin): An alpha-1 blocker.
• Dyrenium (Triamterene): A potassium-sparing diuretic.
• Altace (Ramipril): An ACE inhibitor.
• Pravachol (Pravastatin): A statin medication.
• Risperdal (Risperidone): An antipsychotic drug.
• Lunesta (Eszopiclone): A Z-drug/hypnotic.
• Celebrex (Celecoxib): A COX-inhibitor/NSAID.
• Premarin (Conjugated estrogens): An estrogen replacement medication.
• Avelox*/Vigamox (Moxifloxacin): A fluoroquinolone. Vigamox is an eye drop formulation.
• Aricept (Donepezil): An acetylcholinesterase inhibitor.
• Macrobid/Macrodantin (Nitrofurantoin): An antibacterial drug.
• Duragesic Skin Patch (Fentanyl): An opioid narcotic.
• Imdur* (Isosorbide mononitrate): A nitrate medication.
• Prozac/Sarafem* (Fluoxetine): An SSRI antidepressant.
• Aristocort* (Triamcinolone): A corticosteroid.
• Suboxone (Buprenorphine/Naloxone): A narcotic/opioid blocker.
• Vyvanse (Lisdexamfetamine): A CNS (Central Nervous System) stimulant.
• Pamelor (Nortriptyline): A tricyclic antidepressant.
• HumaLOG (Insulin lispro): A rapid-acting insulin.
• Depacon*/Depakote (Valproate sodium): An anticonvulsant drug.
• BetaSept*/ChloraPrep (Chlorhexidine): A disinfectant/antiseptic.
• Dibent/Bentyl* (Dicyclomine): An anti-spasmodic drug.
• Imitrex (Sumatriptan): An anti-migraine drug.
• Protonix (Pantoprazole): A proton-pump inhibitor.
• Lopressor (Metoprolol): A beta-blocker medication.
• Robitussen (Dextromethorphan/Guaifenesin): An antitussive expectorant.
• Valium (Diazepam): A benzodiazepine.
• Viagra (Sildenafil): A PDE5 inhibitor.
• Bactroban* (Mupirocin): An antibacterial drug.
• Januvia (Sitagliptin): An antidiabetic drug.
• Reglan (Metoclopramide): A dopamine antagonist.
• Relafen (Nabumetone): An NSAID.
• Keflex* (Cephalexin): A cephalosporin antibiotic.
• Effexor (Venlafaxine): An SNRI antidepressant.
• Boniva* (Ibandronate): A bisphosphonate medication.
• Axid* (Nizatidine): An H2 antagonist.
• Ex-Lax/Senna Lax (Senna): A laxative.
• NovoLog (Insulin aspart): A rapid-acting insulin.
• Bayer/Ecotrin/Bufferin (Aspirin): An antipyretic analgesic.
• Gablofen/Lioresal* (Baclofen): A muscle relaxant.
• Flagyl (Metronidazole): An antibacterial/antiprotozoal drug.
• Keppra (Levetiracetam): An anticonvulsant drug.
• Colcrys*/Mitigare (Colchicine): An anti-gout drug.
• Zyprexa (Olanzapine): An antipsychotic drug.
• Avodart (Dutasteride): A 5-alpha reductase inhibitor.
• TriCor/Antara (Fenofibrate): A fibrate medication.
• Cardura (Doxazosin): An alpha-1 blocker.
• Aleve (Naproxen): An NSAID.
• Aldactone (Spironolactone): A potassium-sparing diuretic.
• Namenda (Memantine): An NMDA antagonist.
• Methadose (Methadone): An opioid analgesic.
• Vasotec/Epaned (Enalapril): An ACE Inhibitor.
• Tamiflu (Oseltamivir): An antiviral drug.
• Requip (Ropinirole): An antiparkinsonian drug.
• Penicillin V potassium: A beta-lactam antibacterial.
• Strattera (Atomoxetine): A norepinephrine reuptake inhibitor.
• Ambien (Zolpidem): A Z-drug/hypnotic.
• Advair (Salmeterol/Fluticasone): Bronchodilators.
• Levaquin (Levofloxacin): A fluoroquinolone.
• Tofranil (Imipramine): A tricyclic antidepressant.
• Reclast/Zometa* (Zoledronic acid): A bisphosphonate.
• Glucotrol* (Glipizide): An antidiabetic drug.
• Generlac/Constulose* (Lactulose): A laxative.
• Aciphex (Rabeprazole): A proton-pump inhibitor.
• Otrexup (Methotrexate): A DMARD (disease-modifying antirheumatic drug).
• Cleocin (Clindamycin): An antibacterial drug.
• Tylenol (Acetaminophen): An analgesic/antipyretic.
• Feosol (Ferrous sulfate): An iron supplement.
• Relpax (Eletriptan): An antimigraine drug.
• Carbacot/Robaxin (Methocarbamol): A muscle relaxant.
• DiaBeta (Glyburide): An antidiabetic drug.
• Celexa (Citalopram): An SSRI.
• Benicar (Olmesartan): An angiotensin II blocker.
• Coreg (Carvedilol): A beta-blocker.
• Spiriva (Tiotropium): An anticholinergic drug.
• Xolair (Omalizumab): A monoclonal antibody.
• Nitrostat Sublingual (Nitroglycerin): A nitrate.
• Eliquis (Apixaban): An anticoagulant.
• Neurontin (Gabapentin): An anticonvulsant drug.
• Enbrel (Etanercept): A DMARD.
• Herceptin (Trastuzumab): A monoclonal antibody.
• Atripla (Emtricitabine/Tenofovir/Efavirenz): An antiretroviral drug.
• Xarelto (Rivaroxaban): An anticoagulant drug.
• Stalevo 50 (Levodopa/Carbidopa/Entacapone): An antiparkinsonian medicine.
• Fioricet (Acetaminophen/Butalbital/Caffeine): An analgesic/antipyretic barbiturate.
• Levemir (Insulin detemir): Long-acting insulin.
• Lovenox (Enoxaparin): A low-molecule weight heparin (LMWH).
• Ritalin/Concerta (Methylphenidate): A CNS Stimulant.
• Crestor (Rosuvastatin): A statin.
• Xgeva/Prolia (Denosumab): A monoclonal antibody.
• Pradaxa (Dabigatran): An anticoagulant drug.
• Sensipar (Cinacalcet): A calcimimetic.
• Vesicare (Solifenacin): An antimuscarinic drug.
• Haldol (Haloperidol): An antipsychotic drug.
• Ala-Cort (Hydrocortisone): A corticosteroid.
• HumuLIN (Insulin isophane): Intermediate-acting insulin.
• Isentress (Raltegravir): An integrase inhibitor.
• Stelara (Ustekinumab): A monoclonal antibody.
• Mobic* (Meloxicam): An NSAID.
• Remicade (Infliximab): Monoclonal antibody.
• Night Time Cold and Flu (Acetaminophen/Dextromethorphan/Doxylamine): Analgesic/antipyretic, antitussive agent, and antihistamine.
• Renvela (Sevelamer): A phosphate binder.
• Fragmin (Dalteparin): A low-molecular weight Heparin (LMWH).
• Zoloft (Sertraline): An SSRI.
• Klonopin (Clonazepam): A benzodiazepine.
• Avalide* (Hydrochlorothiazide/Irbesartan): A thiazide diuretic and angiotensin II blocker.
• Ceftin* (Cefuroxime): A Cephalosporin.
• Nizoral Topical (Ketoconazole): An antifungal drug.
• Lyrica (Pregabalin): An anticonvulsant drug.
• Nexium (Esomeprazole): A proton-pump inhibitor.
• Combivent/Respimat (Albuterol/Ipratropium): A beta-2 agonist and anticholinergic drug.
• Niaspan (Niacin): A form of vitamin B3.
• Uroxatral (Alfuzosin): An alpha-1 blocker.
• Biaxin (Clarithromycin): A macrolide antibacterial.
• Zomig (Zolmitriptan): An anti-migraine drug.
• Invokana (Canagliflozin): An SGLT-2 inhibitor antidiabetic drug.
• Saxenda/Victoza (Liraglutide): A GLP-1 agonist antidiabetic drug.
• Alimta (Pemetrexed): Anticancer drug.
• Lotrimin/FungiCURE Pump Spray (Clotrimazole): An antifungal drug.
• Avastin (Bevacizumab): Anticancer drug.
• Sovaldi (Sofosbuvir): Hepatitis C drug.
• Gilenya (Fingolimod): Immunomodulator.
• Epogen (Epoetin alfa): Human erythropoietin.
• Seroquel (Quetiapine): Antipsychotic drug.
• Amaryl (Glimepiride): Antidiabetic medicine.
• Percocet (Acetaminophen/Oxycodone): Analgesic / antipyretic Opioid.
• SandIMMUNE/Neoral (Cyclosporin): Immunosuppressant.
• Lantus (Insulin glargine): Long-acting insulin.
• Cialis (Tadalafil): PDE5 inhibitor.
• Endep/Elavil/Vanatrip* (Amitriptyline): Tricyclic antidepressant.
• Lopid (Gemfibrozil): Fibrate.
• Orapred (Prednisolone): Corticosteroid.
• Advil (Ibuprofen): NSAID.
• Aceon* (Perindopril): ACE inhibitor.
• Desyrel* (Trazodone): Antidepressant.
• Actos (Pioglitazone): Thiazolidinedione.
• Proscar (Finasteride): 5-alpha reductase inhibitor.
• Inbrija/Dopar*/Larodopa* (Levodopa): Antiparkinsonian drug.
• Actonel (Risedronate): Bisphosphonate.
• Ventolin/ProAir*/Proventil* (Albuterol): Beta-2 agonist.
• Ultram* (Tramadol): Opiate narcotic.
• Sonata (Zaleplon): Z-drug/hypnotic.
• Zebeta* (Bisoprolol): Beta-blocker.
• Zovirax* (Acyclovir): Antiviral drug.
• Coumadin* (Warfarin): Anticoagulant drug.
• Luvox* (Fluvoxamine): SSRI.
• Plavix (Clopidogrel): Antiplatelet drug.
• Vibramycin/Adoxa* (Doxycycline): Tetracycline antibiotic.
• Hyzaar (Hydrochlorothiazide/Losartan): Thiazide diuretic/Angiotensin II blocker.
• Kytril*/Sancuso (Granisetron): Antiemetic drug.
• Restoril (Temazepam): Benzodiazepine.
• Prevacid (Lansoprazole): Proton-pump inhibitor.
• Augmentin (Amoxicillin/Clavulanic acid): Penicillin antibiotic/Beta-lactamase inhibitor.
• Mevacor*/Altoprev (Lovastatin): Statin.