Commercial (Brand) Names of Common Medications
The evidence provided focuses primarily on generic drug names and drug classes rather than comprehensive brand name listings, but several commercial names are explicitly mentioned across therapeutic categories.
Cardiovascular Medications
Statins
- Lipitor (atorvastatin) 1
- Simvastatin and lovastatin are mentioned but without specific brand names 1
- Fluvastatin, rosuvastatin, and pitavastatin are referenced generically 1
Antihypertensive Agents
ACE Inhibitors:
- Lotensin (benazepril) 2, 3
- Capoten (captopril) 2, 3
- Vasotec (enalapril) 2, 3
- Monopril (fosinopril) 2, 3
- Prinivil/Zestril (lisinopril) 2, 3
- Univasc (moexipril) 2, 3
- Aceon (perindopril) 2, 3
- Accupril (quinapril) 2, 3
- Altace (ramipril) 2, 3
- Mavik (trandolapril) 2, 3
Angiotensin Receptor Blockers (ARBs):
- Atacand (candesartan) 2, 3
- Teveten (eprosartan) 2, 3
- Avapro (irbesartan) 2, 3
- Cozaar (losartan) 2, 3
- Benicar (olmesartan) 2, 3
- Micardis (telmisartan) 2, 3
- Diovan (valsartan) 2, 3
Combination Products:
- Lotrel (amlodipine-benazepril) 2
- Prinzide/Zestoretic (lisinopril-hydrochlorothiazide) 2
- Hyzaar (losartan-hydrochlorothiazide) 2
- Diovan-HCT (valsartan-hydrochlorothiazide) 2
- Tenoretic (atenolol-chlorthalidone) 2
Diabetes Medications
Oral Agents
- Januvia (sitagliptin) - DPP-4 inhibitor 4, 5
- Generic metformin is referenced extensively but without brand names 4
Injectable Agents
- Valtrex (valacyclovir) - mentioned in ophthalmology context 6
Antiemetic Medications
NK1 Receptor Antagonists:
5-HT3 Antagonists:
- Ondansetron (generic referenced) 7
- Granisetron (generic referenced) 7
- Palonosetron (generic referenced) 7
Weight Management Medications
- Xenical/Alli (orlistat) - Xenical is 120mg prescription, Alli is 60mg over-the-counter 8
- Phentermine/topiramate extended-release (brand name not specified) 8
Ophthalmology Medications
Glaucoma Treatments:
- Timoptic (timolol) 6
- Xalatan (latanoprost) 6
- Alphagan (brimonidine) 6
- Trusopt (dorzolamide) 6
- Azopt (brinzolamide) 6
- Cosopt (dorzolamide-timolol combination) 6
Anti-inflammatory:
Antibiotics:
Antiallergy:
- Zaditor (ketotifen) 6
Important Caveats
Brand name confusion is a significant safety concern - identical or similar brand names may be used in different countries for medications with completely different active ingredients, creating potential for serious medication errors 9, 10. Healthcare providers should always verify both brand and generic names when prescribing or dispensing medications 9.
Generic substitution is strongly encouraged when clinically appropriate, as it can result in substantial cost savings without compromising efficacy for most medication classes 5. The evidence suggests generic medications are generally bioequivalent to brand names, though some studies have raised questions about stability and particulate content in certain generic formulations 11.