Top 300 Drugs List for Pharmacy Students
This top 300 drugs list covers 400 high-yield medications for pharmacy students, PharmD students and NAPLEX candidates. It includes the commonly tested top 300 drugs plus key hospital, oncology and vaccine agents, grouped by therapeutic topic, with each drug’s generic name, a common brand name and its drug class.
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- Immunizations
Cardiovascular & anticoagulation (70 drugs)
| Generic name | Brand | Drug class |
|---|---|---|
| Adenosine | Adenocard | Antiarrhythmic (purinergic agonist) |
| Amiodarone | Pacerone | Class III antiarrhythmic |
| Amlodipine | Norvasc | Dihydropyridine CCB |
| Andexanet Alfa | Andexxa | Factor Xa inhibitor reversal agent |
| Apixaban | Eliquis | Direct factor Xa inhibitor (DOAC) |
| Argatroban | — | Direct thrombin inhibitor (IV) |
| Aspirin | Bayer | Salicylate (antiplatelet/NSAID) |
| Atenolol | Tenormin | Beta-1 selective blocker |
| Atorvastatin | Lipitor | HMG-CoA reductase inhibitor (statin) |
| Benazepril | Lotensin | ACE inhibitor |
| Bisoprolol | — | Beta-1 selective blocker |
| Bivalirudin | Angiomax | Direct thrombin inhibitor (IV) |
| Carvedilol | Coreg | Nonselective beta + alpha-1 blocker |
| Chlorthalidone | — | Thiazide-like diuretic |
| Cilostazol | — | PDE-3 inhibitor (antiplatelet/vasodilator) |
| Clonidine | Catapres | Central alpha-2 agonist |
| Clopidogrel | Plavix | P2Y12 inhibitor |
| Dabigatran | Pradaxa | Direct thrombin inhibitor (oral) |
| Digoxin | Lanoxin | Cardiac glycoside |
| Diltiazem | Cardizem | Non-dihydropyridine CCB |
| Dofetilide | Tikosyn | Class III antiarrhythmic |
| Doxazosin | Cardura | Alpha-1 blocker |
| Dronedarone | Multaq | Class III antiarrhythmic |
| Edoxaban | Savaysa | Direct factor Xa inhibitor (DOAC) |
| Enalapril | Vasotec | ACE inhibitor |
| Enoxaparin | Lovenox | Low-molecular-weight heparin |
| Eplerenone | Inspra | Selective aldosterone antagonist |
| Ezetimibe | Zetia | Cholesterol absorption inhibitor |
| Fenofibrate | Tricor | Fibric acid derivative |
| Flecainide | — | Class IC antiarrhythmic |
| Fondaparinux | Arixtra | Indirect factor Xa inhibitor |
| Furosemide | Lasix | Loop diuretic |
| Gemfibrozil | Lopid | Fibric acid derivative |
| Heparin | — | Unfractionated heparin |
| Hydralazine | — | Direct arterial vasodilator |
| Hydrochlorothiazide | Microzide | Thiazide diuretic |
| Icosapent Ethyl | Vascepa | Omega-3 fatty acid (EPA) |
| Idarucizumab | Praxbind | Dabigatran reversal agent |
| Irbesartan | Avapro | Angiotensin II receptor blocker (ARB) |
| Isosorbide Mononitrate | Imdur | Long-acting nitrate |
| Ivabradine | Corlanor | HCN channel (If) blocker |
| Labetalol | — | Alpha-1 + nonselective beta blocker |
| Lisinopril | Zestril | ACE inhibitor |
| Losartan | Cozaar | Angiotensin II receptor blocker (ARB) |
| Metoprolol | Lopressor | Beta-1 selective blocker |
| Nebivolol | Bystolic | Vasodilating beta-1 selective blocker |
| Nifedipine | Procardia XL | Dihydropyridine CCB |
| Nitroglycerin | Nitrostat | Nitrate antianginal |
| Olmesartan | Benicar | Angiotensin II receptor blocker (ARB) |
| Prasugrel | Effient | P2Y12 inhibitor |
| Pravastatin | Pravachol | HMG-CoA reductase inhibitor (statin) |
| Prazosin | Minipress | Alpha-1 blocker |
| Propranolol | Inderal LA | Nonselective beta-blocker |
| Protamine Sulfate | — | Heparin antagonist |
| Prothrombin Complex Concentrate, 4-Factor | Kcentra | 4-factor PCC (clotting factors) |
| Ramipril | Altace | ACE inhibitor |
| Ranolazine | Ranexa | Late sodium current inhibitor (antianginal) |
| Rivaroxaban | Xarelto | Direct factor Xa inhibitor (DOAC) |
| Rosuvastatin | Crestor | HMG-CoA reductase inhibitor (statin) |
| Sacubitril/Valsartan | Entresto | ARNI |
| Sildenafil | Viagra | PDE-5 inhibitor |
| Simvastatin | Zocor | HMG-CoA reductase inhibitor (statin) |
| Sotalol | Betapace | Class III antiarrhythmic + beta-blocker |
| Spironolactone | Aldactone | Aldosterone antagonist (K⁺-sparing) |
| Tadalafil | Cialis | PDE-5 inhibitor (long-acting) |
| Ticagrelor | Brilinta | P2Y12 inhibitor |
| Triamterene/Hydrochlorothiazide | Maxzide | K⁺-sparing + thiazide diuretic |
| Valsartan | Diovan | Angiotensin II receptor blocker (ARB) |
| Verapamil | Calan | Non-dihydropyridine CCB |
| Warfarin | Coumadin | Vitamin K antagonist |
Infectious diseases (53 drugs)
| Generic name | Brand | Drug class |
|---|---|---|
| Acyclovir | Zovirax | Nucleoside analog antiviral |
| Amikacin | — | Aminoglycoside antibiotic |
| Amoxicillin | Amoxil | Aminopenicillin |
| Amoxicillin/Clavulanate | Augmentin | Penicillin + beta-lactamase inhibitor |
| Azithromycin | Zithromax | Macrolide antibiotic |
| Baloxavir Marboxil | Xofluza | Cap-dependent endonuclease inhibitor |
| Bictegravir/Emtricitabine/Tenofovir Alafenamide | Biktarvy | INSTI-based HIV combination |
| Cefdinir | — | 3rd-generation cephalosporin (oral) |
| Cefepime | Maxipime | 4th-generation cephalosporin |
| Ceftaroline | Teflaro | 5th-generation cephalosporin (anti-MRSA) |
| Ceftazidime/Avibactam | Avycaz | Cephalosporin + beta-lactamase inhibitor |
| Ceftriaxone | — | 3rd-generation cephalosporin |
| Cefuroxime | Ceftin | 2nd-generation cephalosporin |
| Cephalexin | Keflex | 1st-generation cephalosporin |
| Ciprofloxacin | Cipro | Fluoroquinolone |
| Clarithromycin | — | Macrolide antibiotic |
| Clindamycin | Cleocin | Lincosamide antibiotic |
| Daptomycin | Cubicin | Cyclic lipopeptide antibiotic |
| Dolutegravir | Tivicay | Integrase inhibitor (INSTI) |
| Doxycycline | Vibramycin | Tetracycline antibiotic |
| Emtricitabine/Tenofovir Disoproxil | Truvada | NRTI combination (HIV & PrEP) |
| Entecavir | Baraclude | Nucleoside analog (hepatitis B) |
| Ertapenem | Invanz | Carbapenem |
| Fidaxomicin | Dificid | Macrocyclic antibiotic |
| Fluconazole | Diflucan | Triazole antifungal |
| Fosfomycin | Monurol | Phosphonic acid antibiotic |
| Gentamicin | — | Aminoglycoside antibiotic |
| Isoniazid | — | Antitubercular agent |
| Ivermectin | Stromectol | Antiparasitic |
| Levofloxacin | Levaquin | Fluoroquinolone (respiratory) |
| Linezolid | Zyvox | Oxazolidinone antibiotic |
| Meropenem | Merrem | Carbapenem |
| Metronidazole | Flagyl | Nitroimidazole antimicrobial |
| Micafungin | Mycamine | Echinocandin antifungal |
| Minocycline | Minocin | Tetracycline antibiotic |
| Moxifloxacin | Avelox | Respiratory fluoroquinolone |
| Nafcillin | — | Antistaphylococcal penicillin |
| Nirmatrelvir/Ritonavir | Paxlovid | Boosted antiviral protease inhibitor |
| Nitrofurantoin | Macrobid | Nitrofuran urinary antibacterial |
| Nystatin | Mycostatin | Polyene antifungal (nonabsorbed) |
| Oseltamivir | Tamiflu | Neuraminidase inhibitor |
| Penicillin G Benzathine | Bicillin L-A | Long-acting injectable penicillin |
| Penicillin V Potassium | — | Natural penicillin |
| Permethrin | Elimite | Pyrethroid scabicide/pediculicide |
| Piperacillin/Tazobactam | Zosyn | Extended-spectrum penicillin + BLI |
| Rifampin | Rifadin | Rifamycin antitubercular |
| Sofosbuvir/Velpatasvir | Epclusa | Hepatitis C direct-acting antiviral |
| Terbinafine | Lamisil | Allylamine antifungal |
| Tobramycin | TOBI | Aminoglycoside antibiotic |
| Trimethoprim/Sulfamethoxazole | Bactrim | Folate synthesis inhibitor combination |
| Valacyclovir | Valtrex | Nucleoside analog antiviral (prodrug) |
| Vancomycin | Vancocin | Glycopeptide antibiotic |
| Voriconazole | Vfend | Triazole antifungal |
Endocrine (41 drugs)
| Generic name | Brand | Drug class |
|---|---|---|
| Alendronate | Fosamax | Bisphosphonate |
| Calcium Carbonate | Tums | Calcium supplement / antacid |
| Canagliflozin | Invokana | SGLT2 inhibitor |
| Cholecalciferol (Vitamin D3) | — | Vitamin D supplement |
| Colchicine | Colcrys | Antigout microtubule inhibitor |
| Dapagliflozin | Farxiga | SGLT2 inhibitor |
| Denosumab | Prolia | RANK ligand inhibitor |
| Dexamethasone | Decadron | Long-acting systemic corticosteroid |
| Dulaglutide | Trulicity | GLP-1 receptor agonist |
| Empagliflozin | Jardiance | SGLT2 inhibitor |
| Ergocalciferol (Vitamin D2) | Drisdol | Vitamin D2 supplement |
| Febuxostat | Uloric | Xanthine oxidase inhibitor |
| Fludrocortisone | — | Mineralocorticoid |
| Glimepiride | Amaryl | Sulfonylurea (2nd generation) |
| Glipizide | Glucotrol | Sulfonylurea (2nd generation) |
| Glucagon | Gvoke | Antihypoglycemic agent |
| Glyburide | — | Sulfonylurea (2nd generation) |
| Hydrocortisone | Cortef | Short-acting systemic corticosteroid |
| Insulin Aspart | NovoLog | Rapid-acting insulin |
| Insulin Degludec | Tresiba | Ultra-long-acting insulin |
| Insulin Detemir | Levemir | Long-acting insulin |
| Insulin Glargine | Lantus | Long-acting basal insulin |
| Insulin Lispro | Humalog | Rapid-acting insulin |
| Insulin NPH | Humulin N | Intermediate-acting insulin |
| Insulin Regular | Humulin R | Short-acting insulin |
| Levothyroxine | Synthroid | Thyroid hormone (T4) |
| Linagliptin | Tradjenta | DPP-4 inhibitor |
| Liothyronine | Cytomel | Thyroid hormone (T3) |
| Liraglutide | Victoza | GLP-1 receptor agonist |
| Metformin | Glucophage | Biguanide |
| Methimazole | Tapazole | Thionamide antithyroid agent |
| Methylprednisolone | Medrol | Systemic corticosteroid |
| Pioglitazone | Actos | Thiazolidinedione (PPAR-γ agonist) |
| Probenecid | — | Uricosuric agent |
| Propylthiouracil | — | Thionamide antithyroid agent |
| Risedronate | Actonel | Bisphosphonate |
| Semaglutide | Ozempic | GLP-1 receptor agonist |
| Sitagliptin | Januvia | DPP-4 inhibitor |
| Teriparatide | Forteo | PTH analog (anabolic) |
| Tirzepatide | Mounjaro | Dual GIP/GLP-1 receptor agonist |
| Zoledronic Acid | Reclast | IV bisphosphonate |
Renal & fluids (13 drugs)
| Generic name | Brand | Drug class |
|---|---|---|
| Acetazolamide | Diamox | Carbonic anhydrase inhibitor |
| Bumetanide | — | Loop diuretic |
| Calcitriol | Rocaltrol | Active vitamin D analog |
| Epoetin Alfa | Epogen | Erythropoiesis-stimulating agent |
| Finasteride | Proscar | 5-alpha reductase inhibitor |
| Mannitol | Osmitrol | Osmotic diuretic |
| Mirabegron | Myrbetriq | Beta-3 adrenergic agonist |
| Oxybutynin | Ditropan XL | Bladder antimuscarinic |
| Patiromer | Veltassa | Potassium binder |
| Potassium Chloride | Klor-Con | Electrolyte supplement |
| Sevelamer | Renvela | Non-calcium phosphate binder |
| Solifenacin | Vesicare | M3-selective bladder antimuscarinic |
| Torsemide | Soaanz | Loop diuretic |
Respiratory (19 drugs)
| Generic name | Brand | Drug class |
|---|---|---|
| Albuterol | ProAir | Short-acting beta-2 agonist (SABA) |
| Budesonide (Inhaled) | Pulmicort Flexhaler | Inhaled corticosteroid (ICS) |
| Budesonide/Formoterol | Symbicort | ICS + LABA |
| Cetirizine | Zyrtec | 2nd-generation antihistamine |
| Dupilumab | Dupixent | IL-4Rα antagonist (biologic) |
| Elexacaftor/Tezacaftor/Ivacaftor | Trikafta | CFTR modulator combination |
| Fexofenadine | Allegra | 2nd-generation antihistamine |
| Fluticasone (Nasal/Inhaled monotherapy) | Flonase | Inhaled/intranasal corticosteroid |
| Fluticasone/Salmeterol | Advair | ICS + LABA |
| Hydroxyzine | Vistaril | 1st-generation antihistamine / anxiolytic |
| Ipratropium | Atrovent | Short-acting muscarinic antagonist (SAMA) |
| Loratadine | Claritin | 2nd-generation antihistamine |
| Mepolizumab | Nucala | Anti-IL-5 monoclonal antibody |
| Montelukast | Singulair | Leukotriene receptor antagonist |
| Omalizumab | Xolair | Anti-IgE monoclonal antibody |
| Theophylline | Theo-24 | Methylxanthine bronchodilator |
| Tiotropium | Spiriva | Long-acting muscarinic antagonist (LAMA) |
| Triamcinolone (Nasal) | Nasacort | Intranasal corticosteroid |
| Umeclidinium/Vilanterol | Anoro Ellipta | LAMA + LABA |
Neurology & psychiatry (59 drugs)
| Generic name | Brand | Drug class |
|---|---|---|
| Alprazolam | Xanax | Benzodiazepine (C-IV) |
| Amantadine | Gocovri | NMDA antagonist / dopaminergic |
| Amitriptyline | — | Tricyclic antidepressant (TCA) |
| Amphetamine/Dextroamphetamine | Adderall | CNS stimulant (C-II) |
| Aripiprazole | Abilify | Second-generation antipsychotic |
| Atomoxetine | Strattera | Non-stimulant ADHD drug (NRI) |
| Bupropion | Wellbutrin | NDRI antidepressant |
| Carbamazepine | Tegretol | Anticonvulsant / mood stabilizer |
| Carbidopa/Levodopa | Sinemet | Dopamine precursor + decarboxylase inhibitor |
| Citalopram | Celexa | SSRI |
| Clonazepam | Klonopin | Benzodiazepine (C-IV) |
| Clozapine | Clozaril | Atypical antipsychotic |
| Diazepam | Valium | Long-acting benzodiazepine (C-IV) |
| Divalproex Sodium | Depakote | Anticonvulsant / mood stabilizer |
| Donepezil | Aricept | Acetylcholinesterase inhibitor |
| Duloxetine | Cymbalta | SNRI |
| Entacapone | Comtan | COMT inhibitor |
| Erenumab | Aimovig | Anti-CGRP receptor antibody |
| Escitalopram | Lexapro | SSRI |
| Eszopiclone | Lunesta | Z-drug hypnotic (C-IV) |
| Fluoxetine | Prozac | SSRI (long half-life) |
| Guanfacine ER | Intuniv | Central alpha-2A agonist (non-stimulant) |
| Haloperidol | Haldol | Typical antipsychotic |
| Lacosamide | Vimpat | Anticonvulsant (C-V) |
| Lamotrigine | Lamictal | Antiepileptic (Na⁺ channel blocker) |
| Levetiracetam | Keppra | Anticonvulsant (SV2A ligand) |
| Lisdexamfetamine | Vyvanse | Amphetamine prodrug stimulant (C-II) |
| Lithium | Lithobid | Mood stabilizer |
| Lorazepam | Ativan | Benzodiazepine (C-IV) |
| Lurasidone | Latuda | Second-generation antipsychotic |
| Methylphenidate | Ritalin | CNS stimulant (C-II) |
| Mirtazapine | Remeron | Alpha-2 antagonist antidepressant |
| Nortriptyline | Pamelor | Tricyclic antidepressant (TCA) |
| Ocrelizumab | Ocrevus | Anti-CD20 monoclonal antibody |
| Olanzapine | Zyprexa | Second-generation antipsychotic |
| Oxcarbazepine | Trileptal | Anticonvulsant (Na⁺ channel blocker) |
| Paliperidone Palmitate | Invega Sustenna | Long-acting injectable antipsychotic |
| Paroxetine | Paxil | SSRI (most anticholinergic) |
| Phenelzine | Nardil | MAO inhibitor (MAOI) |
| Phenytoin | Dilantin | Antiepileptic (Na⁺ channel blocker) |
| Pramipexole | Mirapex | Non-ergot dopamine agonist |
| Pregabalin | Lyrica | Alpha-2-delta ligand (C-V) |
| Quetiapine | Seroquel | Second-generation antipsychotic |
| Ramelteon | Rozerem | Melatonin receptor agonist |
| Rasagiline | Azilect | MAO-B inhibitor |
| Rimegepant | Nurtec ODT | CGRP receptor antagonist (gepant) |
| Risperidone | Risperdal | Second-generation antipsychotic |
| Rizatriptan | Maxalt | Triptan (5-HT1B/1D agonist) |
| Ropinirole | Requip | Non-ergot dopamine agonist |
| Sertraline | Zoloft | SSRI |
| Sumatriptan | Imitrex | Triptan (5-HT1B/1D agonist) |
| Suvorexant | Belsomra | Orexin receptor antagonist (C-IV) |
| Temazepam | Restoril | Benzodiazepine hypnotic (C-IV) |
| Topiramate | Topamax | Anticonvulsant (multiple mechanisms) |
| Trazodone | Desyrel | SARI antidepressant |
| Venlafaxine | Effexor | SNRI |
| Vortioxetine | Trintellix | Multimodal serotonin modulator |
| Ziprasidone | Geodon | Second-generation antipsychotic |
| Zolpidem | Ambien | Z-drug hypnotic (C-IV) |
Oncology & immunology (40 drugs)
| Generic name | Brand | Drug class |
|---|---|---|
| Abatacept | Orencia | T-cell costimulation modulator |
| Aprepitant | Emend | NK1 receptor antagonist (antiemetic) |
| Atezolizumab | Tecentriq | PD-L1 checkpoint inhibitor |
| Azathioprine | Imuran | Antimetabolite immunosuppressant |
| Capecitabine | Xeloda | Oral 5-FU prodrug (antimetabolite) |
| Carboplatin | — | Platinum antineoplastic |
| Cisplatin | — | Platinum antineoplastic |
| Cyclophosphamide | — | Alkylating agent (nitrogen mustard) |
| Cyclosporine | Neoral | Calcineurin inhibitor |
| Doxorubicin | Adriamycin | Anthracycline antineoplastic |
| Enzalutamide | Xtandi | Androgen receptor inhibitor |
| Etanercept | Enbrel | TNF-alpha inhibitor |
| Filgrastim | Neupogen | G-CSF |
| Fluorouracil | — | Pyrimidine antimetabolite |
| Hydroxychloroquine | Plaquenil | Antimalarial / DMARD |
| Ibrutinib | Imbruvica | BTK inhibitor |
| Imatinib | Gleevec | BCR-ABL tyrosine kinase inhibitor |
| Leflunomide | Arava | Pyrimidine synthesis inhibitor (DMARD) |
| Lenalidomide | Revlimid | Immunomodulatory agent (IMiD) |
| Leucovorin | — | Reduced folate (rescue agent) |
| Mesna | Mesnex | Uroprotective agent |
| Methotrexate | Trexall | Folate antagonist |
| Mycophenolate | CellCept | Antimetabolite immunosuppressant |
| Nivolumab | Opdivo | PD-1 checkpoint inhibitor |
| Olaparib | Lynparza | PARP inhibitor |
| Ondansetron | Zofran | 5-HT3 antagonist (antiemetic) |
| Osimertinib | Tagrisso | 3rd-generation EGFR TKI |
| Paclitaxel | — | Taxane (microtubule stabilizer) |
| Palbociclib | Ibrance | CDK4/6 inhibitor |
| Pegfilgrastim | Neulasta | Long-acting G-CSF |
| Pembrolizumab | Keytruda | PD-1 checkpoint inhibitor |
| Prednisone | Deltasone | Systemic corticosteroid |
| Rasburicase | Elitek | Recombinant urate oxidase |
| Rituximab | Rituxan | Anti-CD20 monoclonal antibody |
| Secukinumab | Cosentyx | IL-17A inhibitor (biologic) |
| Tacrolimus | Prograf | Calcineurin inhibitor |
| Tamoxifen | Nolvadex | SERM |
| Tofacitinib | Xeljanz | JAK inhibitor |
| Trastuzumab | Herceptin | Anti-HER2 monoclonal antibody |
| Vincristine | — | Vinca alkaloid |
Pain & toxicology (32 drugs)
| Generic name | Brand | Drug class |
|---|---|---|
| Acetaminophen | Tylenol | Non-opioid analgesic/antipyretic |
| Acetaminophen/Codeine | Tylenol #3 | Opioid + acetaminophen (C-III) |
| Acetylcysteine | Acetadote | Acetaminophen antidote / mucolytic |
| Allopurinol | Zyloprim | Xanthine oxidase inhibitor |
| Atropine | AtroPen | Antimuscarinic (anticholinergic) |
| Buprenorphine/Naloxone | Suboxone | Partial opioid agonist + antagonist (C-III) |
| Celecoxib | Celebrex | COX-2 selective NSAID |
| Cyclobenzaprine | Flexeril | Skeletal muscle relaxant |
| Deferoxamine | Desferal | Iron chelator (antidote) |
| Diclofenac | Voltaren | NSAID |
| Digoxin Immune Fab | DigiFab | Digoxin antidote |
| Fentanyl | Duragesic | High-potency opioid agonist (C-II) |
| Flumazenil | — | Benzodiazepine antagonist (antidote) |
| Fomepizole | Antizol | Alcohol dehydrogenase inhibitor (antidote) |
| Gabapentin | Neurontin | Alpha-2-delta calcium channel ligand |
| Hydrocodone/Acetaminophen | Norco | Opioid + acetaminophen (C-II) |
| Hydromorphone | Dilaudid | Opioid agonist (C-II) |
| Hydroxocobalamin | Cyanokit | Cyanide antidote |
| Ibuprofen | Motrin | NSAID |
| Indomethacin | Indocin | NSAID |
| Ketorolac | — | NSAID (injectable/oral) |
| Lidocaine Patch | Lidoderm | Topical local anesthetic |
| Meloxicam | Mobic | NSAID (COX-2 preferential) |
| Methadone | Dolophine | Mu agonist + NMDA antagonist (C-II) |
| Morphine | MS Contin | Full mu-opioid agonist (C-II) |
| Naloxone | Narcan | Opioid antagonist |
| Naproxen | Aleve | NSAID |
| Octreotide | Sandostatin | Somatostatin analog |
| Oxycodone/Acetaminophen | Percocet | Opioid + acetaminophen (C-II) |
| Phytonadione | Mephyton | Vitamin K (warfarin reversal) |
| Pralidoxime | Protopam | Cholinesterase reactivator (antidote) |
| Tramadol | Ultram | Atypical opioid analgesic (C-IV) |
GI & hepatic (25 drugs)
| Generic name | Brand | Drug class |
|---|---|---|
| Adalimumab | Humira | TNF-alpha inhibitor |
| Budesonide (Oral, Enteric) | Entocort EC | Locally acting glucocorticoid |
| Cimetidine | Tagamet HB | H2 receptor antagonist |
| Dicyclomine | Bentyl | Antispasmodic (antimuscarinic) |
| Esomeprazole | Nexium | Proton pump inhibitor |
| Famotidine | Pepcid | H2 receptor antagonist |
| Infliximab | Remicade | TNF-α inhibitor (chimeric mAb) |
| Lactulose | Enulose | Osmotic laxative / ammonia reducer |
| Lansoprazole | Prevacid | Proton pump inhibitor |
| Linaclotide | Linzess | Guanylate cyclase-C agonist |
| Loperamide | Imodium | Peripheral opioid antidiarrheal |
| Mesalamine | Lialda | 5-Aminosalicylate (5-ASA) |
| Metoclopramide | Reglan | Dopamine antagonist (prokinetic) |
| Omeprazole | Prilosec | Proton pump inhibitor |
| Pantoprazole | Protonix | Proton pump inhibitor |
| Prochlorperazine | Compazine | Phenothiazine antiemetic |
| Promethazine | Phenergan | Phenothiazine antihistamine/antiemetic |
| Rifaximin | Xifaxan | Nonabsorbed rifamycin antibiotic |
| Risankizumab | Skyrizi | IL-23 inhibitor (biologic) |
| Scopolamine (Transdermal) | Transderm Scop | Antimuscarinic antiemetic (patch) |
| Sucralfate | Carafate | Mucosal protectant |
| Sulfasalazine | Azulfidine | Aminosalicylate / DMARD |
| Upadacitinib | Rinvoq | JAK1 inhibitor |
| Ustekinumab | Stelara | IL-12/23 inhibitor (biologic) |
| Vedolizumab | Entyvio | Gut-selective integrin antagonist |
Special populations (12 drugs)
| Generic name | Brand | Drug class |
|---|---|---|
| Estradiol | Estrace | Estrogen |
| Ethinyl Estradiol/Levonorgestrel | Levora | Combined oral contraceptive |
| Ferrous Sulfate | Feosol | Oral iron supplement |
| Isotretinoin | Absorica | Retinoid (vitamin A derivative) |
| Magnesium Sulfate | — | Electrolyte / obstetric anticonvulsant |
| Medroxyprogesterone Acetate (Injection) | Depo-Provera | Progestin-only injectable contraceptive |
| Norethindrone (Progestin-Only Pill) | Camila | Progestin-only oral contraceptive |
| Prenatal Vitamin with Folic Acid | — | Prenatal vitamin/mineral supplement |
| Progesterone (Micronized) | Prometrium | Progestin (natural progesterone) |
| Tamsulosin | Flomax | Alpha-1A selective blocker |
| Testosterone | AndroGel | Androgen (C-III) |
| Ulipristal Acetate | ella | Emergency contraceptive (SPRM) |
Critical care & OTC (20 drugs)
| Generic name | Brand | Drug class |
|---|---|---|
| Alteplase | Activase | Thrombolytic (tPA) |
| Benzonatate | Tessalon Perles | Peripheral antitussive |
| Calcium Gluconate | — | Calcium salt (IV electrolyte) |
| Dexmedetomidine | Precedex | Central alpha-2 agonist (sedative) |
| Dextromethorphan | Delsym | Antitussive (NMDA antagonist) |
| Diphenhydramine | Benadryl | 1st-generation antihistamine |
| Dobutamine | — | Inotrope (beta-1 agonist) |
| Dopamine | — | Vasopressor/inotrope (dose-dependent) |
| Epinephrine | EpiPen | Nonselective adrenergic agonist |
| Esmolol | Brevibloc | Ultra-short-acting beta-1 blocker |
| Guaifenesin | Mucinex | Expectorant |
| Milrinone | — | Inodilator (PDE-3 inhibitor) |
| Nicardipine (IV) | Cardene IV | Dihydropyridine CCB (IV) |
| Norepinephrine | Levophed | Vasopressor (alpha-1 > beta-1) |
| Phenylephrine | Neo-Synephrine | Alpha-1 adrenergic agonist |
| Propofol | Diprivan | IV sedative-hypnotic |
| Pseudoephedrine | Sudafed | Oral decongestant (sympathomimetic) |
| Sodium Bicarbonate | — | Alkalinizing agent |
| Sodium Nitroprusside | Nipride RTU | Direct vasodilator (NO donor) |
| Vasopressin | Vasostrict | Vasopressor (ADH analog) |
Immunizations (16 drugs)
| Generic name | Brand | Drug class |
|---|---|---|
| COVID-19 mRNA Vaccine | Comirnaty | mRNA vaccine |
| Hepatitis A Vaccine, Inactivated | Havrix | Inactivated hepatitis A vaccine |
| Hepatitis B Vaccine, Recombinant (alum-adjuvanted) | Engerix-B | Recombinant hepatitis B vaccine |
| Hepatitis B Vaccine, Recombinant (CpG 1018-adjuvanted) | Heplisav-B | Recombinant HBV vaccine (CpG-adjuvanted) |
| HPV Vaccine | Gardasil 9 | Recombinant viral vaccine |
| Influenza Vaccine, Inactivated | Fluzone | Inactivated influenza vaccine (IIV) |
| Meningococcal ACWY Conjugate Vaccine | Menveo | Meningococcal ACWY conjugate vaccine |
| Meningococcal Group B Vaccine (MenB-4C) | Bexsero | Recombinant MenB vaccine |
| MMR Vaccine (Measles, Mumps, Rubella; Live) | M-M-R II | Live attenuated viral vaccine |
| Nirsevimab | Beyfortus | RSV monoclonal antibody (passive) |
| Pneumococcal Conjugate Vaccine | Prevnar 20 | Pneumococcal conjugate vaccine |
| Rabies Vaccine (Human Diploid Cell) | Imovax Rabies | Inactivated rabies vaccine |
| RSV Vaccine (RSVpreF, Bivalent) | Abrysvo | RSV prefusion F vaccine |
| Tdap Vaccine (Tetanus, Diphtheria, Acellular Pertussis) | Boostrix | Toxoid + acellular pertussis vaccine |
| Varicella Vaccine, Live | Varivax | Live attenuated varicella vaccine |
| Zoster Vaccine (Recombinant) | Shingrix | Recombinant adjuvanted vaccine |
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