PTCB Medications Study Guide 2025–2026 | Top 200 Drugs | Brand and Generic Name Review | Complete Pharmacy Technician Exam Study PDF

PTCB Medications Study Guide 2025/2026 | Top 200 Drugs, Brand &
Generic Review PDF | UPDATED


1. Amoxil - Generic Name: Amoxicillin

Drug Class: Penicillin Antibiotic

Indication: Bacterial Infection



2. Crestor - Generic Name: Rosuvastatin

Drug Class: HMG CoA Reductase Inhibitor/Statin

Indication: Hyperlipidemia (Lowers cholesterol and triglycerides)



3. Lipitor - Generic Name: Atorvastatin

Drug Class: HMG CoA Reductase Inhibitor/Statin

Indication: Hyperlipidemia (Lowers cholesterol and triglycerides)



4. Nexium - Generic Name: Esomeprazole

Drug Class: Proton Pump Inhibitor (PPI)

Indication: Treats GERD (Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease) (Gag reflex)



5. Plavix - Generic Name: Clopidogrel

Drug Class: Platelet Aggregation Inhibitor

Indication: Preventing Blood Clots



6. Singulair - Generic Name: Montelukast

Drug Class: Leukotriene Inhibitor

Indication: Prevents Asthma Attacks

,7. Synthroid - Generic Name: Levothyroxine

Drug Class: Thyroid Drug, Thyroid Replacement

Indication: Hypothyroidism (low thyroid hormone)



8. Vicodin (Norco) - Generic Name: Hydrocodone and Acetaminophen (Tylenol)

Drug Class: Narcotic Analgesic

Indication: Treats moderate to severe pain

Schedule: CII



9. Zocor - Generic Name: Simvastatin

Drug Class: HMG CoA Reductase Inhibitor/Statin

Indication: Hyperlipidemia (Lowers cholesterol and triglycerides)



10. Zestril (Prinivil - Generic Name: Lisinopril

Drug Class: ACE Inhibitor

Indication: Treats hypertension (high blood pressure)



Prilosec - Generic Name: Omeprazole

Drug Class: PPI (Proton Pump Inhibitor)

Indication: GERD (Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease)

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Desyrel - Generic Name: Trazodone

Drug Class: Antidepressant

Indication: Depression and Insomnia

,Diovan - Generic Name: Valsartan

Drug Class: Angiotension II Receptor Blocker (A2RB)

Indication: Hypertension



Ultram - Generic Name: Tramadol

Drug Class: Narcotic Analgesic

Indication: Moderate to Severe Pain

C-IV



Cymbalta - Generic Name: Duloxetine

Drug Class: Selective Serotonin and Norepinephrine Reuptake inhibitor antidepressant
(SSNRI)

Indication: Depression



Coumadin - Generic Name: Warfarin

Drug Class: Anticoagulant (blood thinner)

Indication: Prevents blood clotting



Norvasc - Generic Name: Amlodipine

Drug Class: Calcium Channel Blocker (CCB)

Indication: Hypertension, Angina (Chest Pain)



Pulmicort Respules - Generic Name: Budesonide Inhalation

Drug Class: Inhaled Corticosteroid

Indication: Long Term Asthma for Kids

, Seroquel - Generic Name: Quetiapine

Drug Class: Antipsychotic Medicine

Indication: Schizophrenia (And bipolar and depression)



Phenergan - Generic Name: Promethazine

Drug Class: Phenothyazine and antihistamine

Indication: Allergies and Nausea and Vomiting



Flonase - Generic Name: Fluticasone Nasal

Drug Class: Nasal Spray

Indication: Inflammation (relating to nose because allergies)



Xanax - Generic Name: Alprazolam

Drug Class: Benzodiazepine

Indication: Anxiety (panic and depression)



Klonopin - Generic Name: Clonazepam

Drug Class: Benzodiazepine

Indication: Anxiety

C-IV



Loestrin Fe24 - Generic Name: Ethinyl Estradiol, Norethindrone, and Ferrous Fumarate
Tablets

Drug Class: Contraceptive

Indication: Prevents ovulation (release of an egg from ovary) and prevents pregnancy (birth
control)