Top 200 Drugs for PTCB – Brand and Generic Names – Pharmacy Technician Certification Prep
1. Amoxil - correct answer Generic Name: Amoxicillin
Drug Class: Penicillin Antibiotic
Indication: Bacterial Infection
2. Crestor - correct answer Generic Name: Rosuvastatin
Drug Class: HMG CoA Reductase Inhibitor/Statin
Indication: Hyperlipidemia (Lowers cholesterol and triglycerides)
3. Lipitor - correct answer Generic Name: Atorvastatin
Drug Class: HMG CoA Reductase Inhibitor/Statin
Indication: Hyperlipidemia (Lowers cholesterol and triglycerides)
4. Nexium - correct answer Generic Name: Esomeprazole
Drug Class: Proton Pump Inhibitor (PPI)
Indication: Treats GERD (Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease) (Gag reflex)
5. Plavix - correct answer Generic Name: Clopidogrel
Drug Class: Platelet Aggregation Inhibitor
Indication: Preventing Blood Clots
6. Singulair - correct answer Generic Name: Montelukast
Drug Class: Leukotriene Inhibitor
Indication: Prevents Asthma Attacks
7. Synthroid - correct answer Generic Name: Levothyroxine
Drug Class: Thyroid Drug, Thyroid Replacement
Indication: Hypothyroidism (low thyroid hormone)
8. Vicodin (Norco) - correct answer Generic Name: Hydrocodone and Acetaminophen (Tylenol)
Drug Class: Narcotic Analgesic
Indication: Treats moderate to severe pain
Schedule: CII
9. Zocor - correct answer Generic Name: Simvastatin
Drug Class: HMG CoA Reductase Inhibitor/Statin
,Top 200 Drugs for PTCB – Brand and Generic Names – Pharmacy Technician Certification Prep
Indication: Hyperlipidemia (Lowers cholesterol and triglycerides)
10. Zestril (Prinivil - correct answer Generic Name: Lisinopril
Drug Class: ACE Inhibitor
Indication: Treats hypertension (high blood pressure)
Prilosec - correct answer Generic Name: Omeprazole
Drug Class: PPI (Proton Pump Inhibitor)
Indication: GERD (Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease)
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Desyrel - correct answer Generic Name: Trazodone
Drug Class: Antidepressant
Indication: Depression and Insomnia
Diovan - correct answer Generic Name: Valsartan
Drug Class: Angiotension II Receptor Blocker (A2RB)
Indication: Hypertension
Ultram - correct answer Generic Name: Tramadol
Drug Class: Narcotic Analgesic
Indication: Moderate to Severe Pain
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Cymbalta - correct answer Generic Name: Duloxetine
Drug Class: Selective Serotonin and Norepinephrine Reuptake inhibitor antidepressant (SSNRI)
Indication: Depression
Coumadin - correct answer Generic Name: Warfarin
Drug Class: Anticoagulant (blood thinner)
Indication: Prevents blood clotting
Norvasc - correct answer Generic Name: Amlodipine
Drug Class: Calcium Channel Blocker (CCB)
Indication: Hypertension, Angina (Chest Pain)
, Top 200 Drugs for PTCB – Brand and Generic Names – Pharmacy Technician Certification Prep
Pulmicort Respules - correct answer Generic Name: Budesonide Inhalation
Drug Class: Inhaled Corticosteroid
Indication: Long Term Asthma for Kids
Seroquel - correct answer Generic Name: Quetiapine
Drug Class: Antipsychotic Medicine
Indication: Schizophrenia (And bipolar and depression)
Phenergan - correct answer Generic Name: Promethazine
Drug Class: Phenothyazine and antihistamine
Indication: Allergies and Nausea and Vomiting
Flonase - correct answer Generic Name: Fluticasone Nasal
Drug Class: Nasal Spray
Indication: Inflammation (relating to nose because allergies)
Xanax - correct answer Generic Name: Alprazolam
Drug Class: Benzodiazepine
Indication: Anxiety (panic and depression)
Klonopin - correct answer Generic Name: Clonazepam
Drug Class: Benzodiazepine
Indication: Anxiety
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Loestrin Fe24 - correct answer 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)
Mobic - correct answer Generic Name: Meloxipam
Drug Class: Non-steroidal Anti-Inflammatory drug (NSAID)
Indication: Inflammation, Pain
Celexa - correct answer Generic Name: Citalopram
1. Amoxil - correct answer Generic Name: Amoxicillin
Drug Class: Penicillin Antibiotic
Indication: Bacterial Infection
2. Crestor - correct answer Generic Name: Rosuvastatin
Drug Class: HMG CoA Reductase Inhibitor/Statin
Indication: Hyperlipidemia (Lowers cholesterol and triglycerides)
3. Lipitor - correct answer Generic Name: Atorvastatin
Drug Class: HMG CoA Reductase Inhibitor/Statin
Indication: Hyperlipidemia (Lowers cholesterol and triglycerides)
4. Nexium - correct answer Generic Name: Esomeprazole
Drug Class: Proton Pump Inhibitor (PPI)
Indication: Treats GERD (Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease) (Gag reflex)
5. Plavix - correct answer Generic Name: Clopidogrel
Drug Class: Platelet Aggregation Inhibitor
Indication: Preventing Blood Clots
6. Singulair - correct answer Generic Name: Montelukast
Drug Class: Leukotriene Inhibitor
Indication: Prevents Asthma Attacks
7. Synthroid - correct answer Generic Name: Levothyroxine
Drug Class: Thyroid Drug, Thyroid Replacement
Indication: Hypothyroidism (low thyroid hormone)
8. Vicodin (Norco) - correct answer Generic Name: Hydrocodone and Acetaminophen (Tylenol)
Drug Class: Narcotic Analgesic
Indication: Treats moderate to severe pain
Schedule: CII
9. Zocor - correct answer Generic Name: Simvastatin
Drug Class: HMG CoA Reductase Inhibitor/Statin
,Top 200 Drugs for PTCB – Brand and Generic Names – Pharmacy Technician Certification Prep
Indication: Hyperlipidemia (Lowers cholesterol and triglycerides)
10. Zestril (Prinivil - correct answer Generic Name: Lisinopril
Drug Class: ACE Inhibitor
Indication: Treats hypertension (high blood pressure)
Prilosec - correct answer Generic Name: Omeprazole
Drug Class: PPI (Proton Pump Inhibitor)
Indication: GERD (Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease)
NOW OVER THE COUNTER
Desyrel - correct answer Generic Name: Trazodone
Drug Class: Antidepressant
Indication: Depression and Insomnia
Diovan - correct answer Generic Name: Valsartan
Drug Class: Angiotension II Receptor Blocker (A2RB)
Indication: Hypertension
Ultram - correct answer Generic Name: Tramadol
Drug Class: Narcotic Analgesic
Indication: Moderate to Severe Pain
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Cymbalta - correct answer Generic Name: Duloxetine
Drug Class: Selective Serotonin and Norepinephrine Reuptake inhibitor antidepressant (SSNRI)
Indication: Depression
Coumadin - correct answer Generic Name: Warfarin
Drug Class: Anticoagulant (blood thinner)
Indication: Prevents blood clotting
Norvasc - correct answer Generic Name: Amlodipine
Drug Class: Calcium Channel Blocker (CCB)
Indication: Hypertension, Angina (Chest Pain)
, Top 200 Drugs for PTCB – Brand and Generic Names – Pharmacy Technician Certification Prep
Pulmicort Respules - correct answer Generic Name: Budesonide Inhalation
Drug Class: Inhaled Corticosteroid
Indication: Long Term Asthma for Kids
Seroquel - correct answer Generic Name: Quetiapine
Drug Class: Antipsychotic Medicine
Indication: Schizophrenia (And bipolar and depression)
Phenergan - correct answer Generic Name: Promethazine
Drug Class: Phenothyazine and antihistamine
Indication: Allergies and Nausea and Vomiting
Flonase - correct answer Generic Name: Fluticasone Nasal
Drug Class: Nasal Spray
Indication: Inflammation (relating to nose because allergies)
Xanax - correct answer Generic Name: Alprazolam
Drug Class: Benzodiazepine
Indication: Anxiety (panic and depression)
Klonopin - correct answer Generic Name: Clonazepam
Drug Class: Benzodiazepine
Indication: Anxiety
C-IV
Loestrin Fe24 - correct answer 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)
Mobic - correct answer Generic Name: Meloxipam
Drug Class: Non-steroidal Anti-Inflammatory drug (NSAID)
Indication: Inflammation, Pain
Celexa - correct answer Generic Name: Citalopram
