Top 200 Drugs List (Brand Generic)

Brand Name ▼	Generic Name ▼	Therapeutic Use ▼	DEA Schedule ▼
Adderall	Amphetamine/Dextroamphetamine	ADHD	C-II
Amoxil	Amoxicillin	Antibiotic	Non-controlled
Augmentin	amoxicillin + clavulanate	Antibiotic	Non-controlled
Zithromax	Azithromycin	Antibiotic	Non-controlled
Macrobid	Nitrofurantoin	Antibiotic	Non-controlled
Vibramycin	Doxycycline	Antibiotic	Non-controlled
Biaxin	Clarithromycin	Antibiotic	Non-controlled
Levaquin	Levofloxacin	Antibiotic	Non-controlled
Keflex	Cephalexin	Antibiotic	Non-controlled
Omnicef	Cefdinir	Antibiotic	Non-controlled
Avelox	Moxifloxacin	Antibiotic	Non-controlled
Bactrim	Sulfamethoxazole + Trimethoprim	Antibiotic	Non-controlled
Ambien	Zolpidem	Insomnia	C-IV
Ativan	Lorazepam	Anxiety	C-IV
Cialis	Tadalafil	ED	Non-controlled
Tylenol #3, #4	Codeine/Acetaminophen	Pain	C-III
Concerta	Methylphenidate ER	ADHD	C-II
Focalin	Dexmethylphenidate ER	ADHD	C-II
Vyvanse	Lisdexamfetamine ER	ADHD	C-II
Cymbalta	Duloxetine	Depression/Neuropathy	Non-controlled
Demerol	Meperidine	Pain	C-II
Dilaudid	Hydromorphone	Pain	C-II
Eliquis	Apixaban	Anticoagulant	Non-controlled
Fentanyl	Fentanyl	Pain	C-II
Lamictal	Lamotrigine	Anticonvulsant	Non-controlled
Depakote	Divalproex	Anticonvulsant	Non-controlled
Topamax	Topiramate	Anticonvulsant	Non-controlled
Tegretol	Carbamazepine	Anticonvulsant	Non-controlled
Dilantin	Phenytoin	Anticonvulsant	Non-controlled
Keppra	Levetiracetam	Anticonvulsant	Non-controlled
Trileptal	Oxcarbazepine	Anticonvulsant	Non-controlled
Hydrocodone/APAP	Hydrocodone/Acetaminophen	Pain	C-II
Klonopin	Clonazepam	Appetite suppressant	C-IV
Adipex	Phentermine	Anxiety/Seizures	C-IV
Lantus	Insulin glargine	Diabetes	Non-controlled
Glucophage	Metformin	Diabetes	Non-controlled
Actos	Pioglitazone	Diabetes	Non-controlled
Amaryl	Glimepiride	Diabetes	Non-controlled
Jardiance	Sitagliptin	Diabetes	Non-controlled
Januvia	Empagliflozin	Diabetes	Non-controlled
Janumet	Metformin + Sitagliptin	Diabetes	Non-controlled
Trulicity	Dulaglutide	GLP-1	Non-controlled
Victoza	Liraglutide	GLP-1	Non-controlled
Mounjaro, Zepbound	Tirzepatide	GLP-1	Non-controlled
Ozempic, Wegovy, Rybelsus	Semaglutide	GLP-1	Non-controlled
Nizoral	ketoconazole	Antifungal	Non-controlled
Diflucan	Fluconazole	Antifungal	Non-controlled
Lasix	Furosemide	Diuretic	Non-controlled
Zyloprim	Allopurinol	Gout	Non-controlled
Colcrys	Colchicine	Gout	Non-controlled
Xyzal	levocetirizine	Anti-histamine	Non-controlled
Zyrtec	Cetirizine	Anti-histamine	Non-controlled
Vistaril	Hydroxyzine	Anxiety, Anti-histamine	Non-controlled
Lexapro	Escitalopram	Depression (SSRI)	Non-controlled
Desyrel	Trazodone	Depression / Insomnia	Non-controlled
Elavil	Amitriptyline	Depression	Non-controlled
Remeron	Mirtazapine	Depression	Non-controlled
Wellbutrin	Bupropion	Depression	Non-controlled
Pamelor	Nortriptyline	Depression	Non-controlled
Celexa	Citalopram	Depression (SSRI)	Non-controlled
Paxil	Paroxetine	Depression (SSRI)	Non-controlled
Pristiq	Desvenlafaxine	Depression	Non-controlled
Lyrica	Pregabalin	Neuropathy	C-V
Methadone	Methadone	Pain/Addiction	C-II
Morphine	Morphine	Pain	C-II
Neurontin	Gabapentin	Neuropathy	Non-controlled*
Norco	Hydrocodone/APAP	Pain	C-II
OxyContin	Oxycodone ER	Pain	C-II
Percocet	Oxycodone/APAP	Pain	C-II
Prozac	Fluoxetine	Depression	Non-controlled
Restoril	Temazepam	Insomnia	C-IV
Ritalin	Methylphenidate	ADHD	C-II
Soma	Carisoprodol	Muscle relaxant	C-IV
Suboxone	Buprenorphine/Naloxone	Opioid dependence	C-III
Tramadol	Tramadol	Pain	C-IV
Valium	Diazepam	Anxiety	C-IV
Vicodin	Hydrocodone/APAP	Pain	C-II
Viagra	Sildenafil	ED	Non-controlled
Xalatan	Latanoprost	Glaucoma	Non-controlled
Lopressor	Metoprolol	Antihypertensive	Non-controlled
Norvasc	Amlodipine	Antihypertensive	Non-controlled
Prinvil, Zestril	Lisinopril	Antihypertensive	Non-controlled
Tenormin	Atenolol	Antihypertensive	Non-controlled
Coreg	Carvedilol	Antihypertensive	Non-controlled
Diovan	Valsartan	Antihypertensive	Non-controlled
Minipress	Prazosin	Antihypertensive	Non-controlled
Bystolic	Nebivolol	Antihypertensive	Non-controlled
Vasotec	Enalapril	Antihypertensive	Non-controlled
Altace	Ramipril	Antihypertensive	Non-controlled
Cozaar	Losartan	Antihypertensive	Non-controlled
Cardizem	Diltiazem	Antihypertensive	Non-controlled
Inderal	Propranolol	Antihypertensive	Non-controlled
Procardia	Nifedipine	Antihypertensive	Non-controlled
Avapro	Irbesartan	Antihypertensive	Non-controlled
Zebeta	Bisoprolol	Antihypertensive	Non-controlled
Apresoline	hydralazine	Antihypertensive	Non-controlled
Dyazide	Triamterene+HCTZ	Antihypertensive + Diuretic	Non-controlled
Benicar	Olmesartan	Antihypertensive	Non-controlled
Zestoretic	Lisinopril+HCTZ	Antihypertensive + Diuretic	Non-controlled
Hyzaar	Losartan+HCTZ	Antihypertensive + Diuretic	Non-controlled
Tenex	Guanfacine	ADHD	Non-controlled
Catapress	Clonidine	Antihypertensive	Non-controlled
Cleocin	Clindamycin	Antimicrobial	Non-controlled
Flagyl	Metronidazole	Antibiotic	Non-controlled
Fioricet	Butalbital/APAP,Caffeine	Migraine	Non-controlled
Imitrex	Sumatriptan	Migraine	Non-controlled
Zofran	Ondansetron	Anti-Nausea	Non-controlled
Phenergan	Promethazine	Anti-Nausea	Non-controlled
Abilify	Aripiprazole	Anti-Psychotic	Non-controlled
Risperdal	Risperidone	Anti-Psychotic	Non-controlled
Rheumatrex	Methotrexate	Antirheumatic	Non-controlled
Bentyl	Dicyclomine	Antispasmodic, Antidiarrheal	Non-controlled
Antivert	Meclizine	Anti-vertigo	Non-controlled
Valtrex	Valacyclovir	Antiviral	Non-controlled
Zovirax	Acycovir	Antiviral	Non-controlled
Tamiflu	Oseltamivir	Antiviral, Flu	Non-controlled
Plaquenil	hydroxychloroquine	Lupus, Arthritis	Non-controlled
Yaz	ethinyl estradiol + drospirenone	Birth Control	Non-controlled
Ortho Tri Cyclen	ethinyl estradiol + norgestimate	Birth Control	Non-controlled
Fosamax	Alendronate	Osteoporosis	Non-controlled
Boniva	ibandronate	Osteoporosis	Non-controlled
Actonel	Risedronate	Osteoporosis	Non-controlled
Combivent	Albuterol+Ipratropium	Bronchidilator	Non-controlled
Proair, Ventolin, Proventil	Albuterol	Bronchidilator	Non-controlled
Lipitor	Atorvastatin	Antihyperlipidemic (Statins)	Non-controlled
Zocor	Simvastatin	Antihyperlipidemic (Statins)	Non-controlled
Pravachol	Pravastatin	Antihyperlipidemic (Statins)	Non-controlled
Crestor	Rosuvastatin	Antihyperlipidemic (Statins)	Non-controlled
Mevacor	Lovastatin	Antihyperlipidemic (Statins)	Non-controlled
Tricor	Fenofibrate	Antihyperlipidemic	Non-controlled
Zetia	Ezetimibe	Antihyperlipidemic	Non-controlled
Lopic	Gemfibrozil	Antihyperlipidemic	Non-controlled
Tessalon Pearles	Benzonatate	Cough Suppresant	Non-controlled
Lasix Pearles	Furosemide	Diuretic, Antihypertensive	Non-controlled
Microzide	HCTZ, Hydrochlorthiazide	Diuretic, Antihypertensive	Non-controlled
Dyrenium	Triamterene	Diuretic, Antihypertensive	Non-controlled
Aldactone	Spironolactone	Diuretic, Antihypertensive	Non-controlled
Klor-Con	Potassium Chloride	Electrolyte	Non-controlled
Humira	Adalimumab	Immunosuppressant, Crohn's Disease, Ulcerative Colitis	Non-controlled
Novolog	Insulin Aspart	Insulin	Non-controlled
Tresiba	Insulin Degludec	Insulin	Non-controlled
Humalog	Insulin Lispro	Insulin	Non-controlled
Levemir	Insulin Detemir	Insulin	Non-controlled
Glycolax, Miralax	Polyethylene Glycol	Laxative	Non-controlled
Folvite	Folic Acid	Supplement	Non-controlled
Flexeril	Cyclobenzaprine	Muscle Relaxer	Non-controlled
Robaxin	Methocarbamol	Muscle Relaxer	Non-controlled
Zanaflex	Tizanidine	Muscle Relaxer	Non-controlled
Lioresal	Baclofen	Muscle Relaxer	Non-controlled
Myrbetriq	Mirabegron	Overactive bladder	Non-controlled
Ditropan	Oxybutynin	Overactive bladder	Non-controlled
Flomax	Tamsulosin	Enlarged Prostrate Treatment	Non-controlled
Cardura	Doxazosin	Enlarged Prostrate Treatment	Non-controlled
Proscar	Finasteride	Enlarged Prostrate Treatment	Non-controlled
Avodart	Dutasteride	Enlarged Prostrate Treatment	Non-controlled
Spiriva	Tiotropium	Bronchodilator	Non-controlled
Chantix	Varenicline	Smoking Cessation	Non-controlled
Advair	Fluticasone + Salmeterol	Bronchodilator + Steroid	Non-controlled
Bactoban	Mupirocin	Antibacterial	Non-controlled
Synthroid, Levoxyl	Levothyroxine	Hypothyroidism Treatment	Non-controlled
Lanoxin	Digoxin	Arrythmia, Heart Failure Treatment	Non-controlled
Detrol	Tolterodine	Urinary Antispasmodic	Non-controlled
Advil	Ibuprofen	Analgesic (NSAID)	Non-controlled
Aleve	Naproxen	Analgesic (NSAID)	Non-controlled
Mobic	Meloxicam	Analgesic (NSAID)	Non-controlled
Celebrex	Celecoxib	Analgesic (NSAID)	Non-controlled
Cataflem, Voltaren	Diclofenac	Analgesic (NSAID)	Non-controlled
Relafen	Nabumetone	Analgesic (NSAID)	Non-controlled
Pyridium	Phenazopyridine	Analgesic (UTI pain treatment)	Non-controlled
Pepcid	Famotidine	Antacid	Non-controlled
Nexium	Esomeprazole	Antacid (PPI)	Non-controlled
Prilosec	Omeprazole	Antacid (PPI)	Non-controlled
Prevacid	Lansoprazole	Antacid (PPI)	Non-controlled
Aciphex	Rabeprazole	Antacid (PPI)	Non-controlled
Protonix	Pantoprazole	Antacid (PPI)	Non-controlled
Tapazole	Methimazole	Anti-thyroid	Non-controlled
Aricept	Donepezil	Anti-Alzheimer's	Non-controlled
Namenda	Memantine	Anti-Alzheimer's	Non-controlled
Nitrostat	Nitroglycerine	Anti-angina (chest Pain)	Non-controlled
Imdur	Isosorbide Mononitrate	Anti-angina (chest Pain)	Non-controlled
Verelan	Verapamil	Anti-arrhythmia	Non-controlled
Singulair	Montelukast	Allergies, Anti-ashthamatic	Non-controlled
Flonase	Fluticasone	Steroid	Non-controlled
Prelone, Orapred	Prednisone	Steroid	Non-controlled
Medrol	Methylprednisolone	Steroid	Non-controlled
Nasacort	Triamcinolone	Steroid	Non-controlled
Temovate	Clobetasol	Steroid	Non-controlled
Robitussin	Guaifenesin	Expectorant	Non-controlled
Requip	Ropinirole	Anti-Parkinson's	Non-controlled
Cogentin	Benztropine	Anti-Parkinson's	Non-controlled
Mirapex	Pramipexole	Anti-Parkinson's	Non-controlled
Buspar	Buspirone	Antianxiety	Non-controlled
Xanax	Alprazolam	Anxiety	C-IV
Xarelto	Rivaroxaban	Anticoagulant	Non-controlled
Plavix	Clopidogrel	Anticoagulant	Non-controlled
Warfarin	Coumadin	Anticoagulant	Non-controlled
Zoloft	Sertraline	Depression (SSRI)	Non-controlled
Zyprexa	Olanzapine	Antipsychotic	Non-controlled

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Controlled Substances Drug Schedule

Controlled substances are drugs or chemicals regulated by the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) because of their potential for abuse, dependence, or addiction. These substances are classified into five schedules (I-V) based on their potential for abuse, accepted medical use, and risk of dependence. Schedule I drugs have the highest abuse potential and no accepted medical use, while Schedule V has the lowest potential for abuse and are commonly available in lower doses, often without a prescription in certain cases.

Schedule I Drugs

These are classified as substances with no accepted medical use in the U.S. and a high potential for abuse, which may lead to severe psychological or physical dependence. These substances are illegal to prescribe or use in the United States.

Examples of Schedule I Drugs:

Heroin
LSD (Lysergic Acid Diethylamide)
Ecstasy (MDMA)
Psilocybin (Magic Mushrooms)
Marijuana (under federal law, though legal in some states)

Schedule II drugs

These are classified as substances with a high potential for abuse and accepted medical use but with severe psychological or physical dependence risk. These drugs can be prescribed, but there are strict regulations in place.

Examples of Schedule II Drugs:

1. Oxycodone

Brand Names: OxyContin, Percocet (combination with acetaminophen)
Uses: Severe pain relief

Morphine

Brand Names: MS Contin, Kadian
Uses: Pain management (acute and chronic)

Hydrocodone

Brand Names: Vicodin, Norco (combination with acetaminophen)
Uses: Pain relief, cough suppression

Methadone

Brand Names: Dolophine, Methadose
Uses: Pain relief, opioid addiction treatment

Fentanyl

Brand Names: Duragesic, Sublimaze
Uses: Severe pain relief (often post-surgery or in cancer patients)

Cocaine

Brand Name: Cocaine Hydrochloride
Uses: Local anesthetic for certain medical procedures (nasal surgeries)

Amphetamine

Brand Names: Adderall, Evekeo, Dexedrine
Uses: Attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), narcolepsy

Methylphenidate

Brand Names: Ritalin, Concerta, Daytrana
Uses: ADHD, narcolepsy

Hydromorphone

Brand Names: Dilaudid
Uses: Pain relief (acute and chronic)

Meperidine

Brand Name: Demerol
Uses: Pain relief (acute pain)

Oxymorphone

Brand Names: Opana, Numorphan
Uses: Severe pain management

Dextroamphetamine

Brand Names: Dexedrine, ProCentra
Uses: ADHD, narcolepsy

Pentobarbital

Brand Names: Nembutal
Uses: Sedation, seizure control, pre-anesthesia

Secobarbital

Brand Names: Seconal
Uses: Sedation, sleep disorders

Schedule III drugs

Schedule III (C-iii) drugs are classified as substances that have a moderate potential for abuse and are accepted for medical use in the U.S. They carry a lower risk for physical or psychological dependence compared to Schedule I and II drugs. These drugs can be prescribed and dispensed, but are still regulated to prevent misuse.

Examples of Schedule III (C-III) drugs:

Buprenorphine

Brand Names: Suboxone, Subutex
Uses: Opioid addiction treatment, pain management

Ketamine

Brand Name: Ketalar
Uses: Anesthesia, treatment-resistant depression (off-label)

Testosterone

Brand Names: AndroGel, Testim, Delatestryl
Uses: Hormone replacement therapy (for male hypogonadism)

Codeine/Acetaminophen (Combination)

Brand Names: Tylenol #3, Tylenol #4
Uses: Pain relief, cough suppression

Dronabinol

Brand Names: Marinol, Syndros
Uses: Appetite stimulation (in HIV/AIDS), chemotherapy-induced nausea

Nalorphine

Brand Name: Narcan
Uses: Opioid overdose reversal

Hydrocodone/Acetaminophen (Combination)

Brand Names: Vicodin, Lortab, Norco
Uses: Pain relief

Chlorphentermine

Brand Name: Preludin
Uses: Weight loss, appetite suppressant

Phendimetrazine

Brand Name: Bontril
Uses: Short-term obesity treatment

Benzphetamine

Brand Name: Didrex
Uses: Weight loss, appetite suppressant

Fiorinal (with butalbital)

Brand Name: Fiorinal
Uses: Treatment of tension headaches (with aspirin and caffeine)

Schedule IV drugs

Schedule IV (C-iv) drugs are classified as having low potential for abuse relative to Schedule III drugs, and they have an accepted medical use in the U.S. They carry a lower risk of dependence. These drugs are available by prescription only. They include medications used for anxiety, insomnia, seizures, and muscle spasms.

Examples of Schedule IV drugs:

Alprazolam

Brand Names: Xanax
Uses: Anxiety, panic disorders

Lorazepam

Brand Names: Ativan
Uses: Anxiety, insomnia

Diazepam

Brand Names: Valium
Uses: Anxiety, muscle spasms, seizures

Clonazepam

Brand Names: Klonopin
Uses: Seizures, panic disorders

Temazepam

Brand Names: Restoril
Uses: Insomnia

Zolpidem

Brand Names: Ambien
Uses: Insomnia

Tramadol

Brand Names: Ultram
Uses: Moderate pain relief

Eszopiclone

Brand Names: Lunesta
Uses: Insomnia

Chlordiazepoxide

Brand Names: Librium
Uses: Anxiety, alcohol withdrawal

Modafinil

Brand Names: Provigil
Uses: Narcolepsy, sleep disorders

Schedule V drugs

Schedule V (C-V) drugs are classified as having the lowest potential for abuse among the controlled substances, and they have accepted medical uses in the U.S. These drugs are typically used for cough suppression or diarrhea and are less likely to lead to dependence than higher schedules. Some Schedule V drugs can be purchased over-the-counter in certain states, with restrictions.

Examples of Schedule V drugs:

Lomotil

Generic Name: Diphenoxylate/Atropine
Uses: Diarrhea treatment

Motofen

Generic Name: Difenoxin/Atropine
Uses: Diarrhea treatment

Robitussin AC

Generic Name: Guaifenesin/Codeine
Uses: Cough suppressant

Phenergan with Codeine

Generic Name: Promethazine/Codeine
Uses: Cough and allergy treatment

Pregabalin

Brand Name: Lyrica
Uses: Nerve pain, fibromyalgia, seizures

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