TOP 200 DRUGS FOR PTCB FINALS QUESTIONS
AND ANSWERS SURE A+
✔✔NuvaRing - ✔✔Generic Name: Ethinyl Estradiol and Etonogestrel
Drug Class: Contraceptive
Indication: Prevent ovulations and pregnancy
✔✔Effexor - ✔✔Generic Name: Venlafaxine
Drug Class: SNRI
Indication: Depression
✔✔Ativan - ✔✔Generic Name: Lorazepam
Drug Class: Benzodiapine (-am)
Indication: Anxiety
C-IV
✔✔Zetia - ✔✔Generic: Ezetimibe
Drug Class: Cholesterol Absorption Inhibitor
Indication: Hyperlipidemia
✔✔Premarin - ✔✔Generic: Conjugated Estrogen
Drug Class: Estrogen
Indication: Menopause (vaginal problems)
✔✔Zyloprim - ✔✔Generic Name: Allopurinol
Drug Class: Antigout Agent
Indication: Gout (crystallized uric acid in joints - arthritis)
✔✔Pen VK - ✔✔Generic Name: Penicillin V Potassium
Drug Class: Penicillin
Indication: Bacterial nfection
,✔✔Januvia - ✔✔Generic Name: Sitagliptin
Drug Class: Dipeptidyl Peptidase 4 Inhibitor
Indication: Type 2 Diabetes
✔✔Elavil - ✔✔Generic Name: Amitriptyline
Drug Class: Tricyclic Antidepressant (TCA)
Indication: Depression
✔✔Catapres - ✔✔Generic Name: Clonidine
Drug Class: Antiadrenergic Agent
Indication: Hypertension, ADHD
✔✔Xalatan - ✔✔Generic Name: Latonoprost
Drug Class: Ophthalmic Glaucoma Agent
Indication: Glaucoma
✔✔Vyvanse - ✔✔Generic Name: Lisdexamphetamine
Drug Class: CNS Stimulant
Indication: ADHD
C-II
✔✔Niaspan - ✔✔Generic Name: Niacin
Drug Class: Misc. Antihyperlipidemic
Agents, Vitamins
Indication: Hyperlipidemia
✔✔Aggrenox - ✔✔Generic: Aspirin and Dipyridamole
Drug Class: Platelet Aggregation Inhibitors
Indication: Prevents Strokes
✔✔Differin - ✔✔Generic: Adapalene Topical
Drug Class: Topical Medicine
Indication: Acne
✔✔Glycolax - ✔✔Generic: Polyethylene Glycol 3350
Drug Class: Laxative
Indication: Constipation or irregular bowel movement
✔✔Zyprexa - ✔✔Generic: Olanzapine
Drug Class: Antipsychotic
Indication: Schizophrenia and Bipolar Disorder
✔✔Detrol LA - ✔✔Generic: Tolterodine
Drug Class: Urinary Antispasmodic
Indication: Reduces spasms, overactive bladder
, ✔✔Zantac - ✔✔Generic: Ranitidine
Drug Class: Histamine-2 Blockers
Indication: Ulcers
✔✔Pepcid - ✔✔Generic: Famotidine
Drug Class: Histamine 2 Blocker
Indication: Decreases amount of stomach acid created
✔✔Caduet - ✔✔Generic: Amlodipine and Atorvastatin
Drug Class: Statin (HMG CoA)
Indication: Hypertension
✔✔Lantus - ✔✔Generic: Insulin Glargine
Drug Class: Insulin
Indication: Type 1 and 2 Diabetes
✔✔Armour Thyroid - ✔✔Generic: Thyroid Desiccated
Drug Class: Thyroid Hormone
Indication: Hypothyroidism
✔✔Wellbutrin XL - ✔✔Generic: Bupropion
Drug Class: Misc Antidepressant
Indication: Depression
✔✔Zestoretic - ✔✔Generic: Lisinopril and Hydrochlorothiazide
Drug Class: Ace Inhibitor and Thiazide Combo
Indication: Hypertension
✔✔Topamax - ✔✔Generic: Topiramate
Drug Class: Anticonvulsant
Indication: Seizures and Migraine
✔✔Vagifem - ✔✔Generic: Estradiol
Drug Class: Estrogen
Indication: Menopause
✔✔Lunesta - ✔✔Generic: Eszopiclone
Drug Class: Sedative/Hypnotic
Indication: Insomnia
C-IV
✔✔Uroxatral - ✔✔Generic: Alfuzosin
Drug Class: Antiadrenergic Agent
Indication: BPH in men
AND ANSWERS SURE A+
✔✔NuvaRing - ✔✔Generic Name: Ethinyl Estradiol and Etonogestrel
Drug Class: Contraceptive
Indication: Prevent ovulations and pregnancy
✔✔Effexor - ✔✔Generic Name: Venlafaxine
Drug Class: SNRI
Indication: Depression
✔✔Ativan - ✔✔Generic Name: Lorazepam
Drug Class: Benzodiapine (-am)
Indication: Anxiety
C-IV
✔✔Zetia - ✔✔Generic: Ezetimibe
Drug Class: Cholesterol Absorption Inhibitor
Indication: Hyperlipidemia
✔✔Premarin - ✔✔Generic: Conjugated Estrogen
Drug Class: Estrogen
Indication: Menopause (vaginal problems)
✔✔Zyloprim - ✔✔Generic Name: Allopurinol
Drug Class: Antigout Agent
Indication: Gout (crystallized uric acid in joints - arthritis)
✔✔Pen VK - ✔✔Generic Name: Penicillin V Potassium
Drug Class: Penicillin
Indication: Bacterial nfection
,✔✔Januvia - ✔✔Generic Name: Sitagliptin
Drug Class: Dipeptidyl Peptidase 4 Inhibitor
Indication: Type 2 Diabetes
✔✔Elavil - ✔✔Generic Name: Amitriptyline
Drug Class: Tricyclic Antidepressant (TCA)
Indication: Depression
✔✔Catapres - ✔✔Generic Name: Clonidine
Drug Class: Antiadrenergic Agent
Indication: Hypertension, ADHD
✔✔Xalatan - ✔✔Generic Name: Latonoprost
Drug Class: Ophthalmic Glaucoma Agent
Indication: Glaucoma
✔✔Vyvanse - ✔✔Generic Name: Lisdexamphetamine
Drug Class: CNS Stimulant
Indication: ADHD
C-II
✔✔Niaspan - ✔✔Generic Name: Niacin
Drug Class: Misc. Antihyperlipidemic
Agents, Vitamins
Indication: Hyperlipidemia
✔✔Aggrenox - ✔✔Generic: Aspirin and Dipyridamole
Drug Class: Platelet Aggregation Inhibitors
Indication: Prevents Strokes
✔✔Differin - ✔✔Generic: Adapalene Topical
Drug Class: Topical Medicine
Indication: Acne
✔✔Glycolax - ✔✔Generic: Polyethylene Glycol 3350
Drug Class: Laxative
Indication: Constipation or irregular bowel movement
✔✔Zyprexa - ✔✔Generic: Olanzapine
Drug Class: Antipsychotic
Indication: Schizophrenia and Bipolar Disorder
✔✔Detrol LA - ✔✔Generic: Tolterodine
Drug Class: Urinary Antispasmodic
Indication: Reduces spasms, overactive bladder
, ✔✔Zantac - ✔✔Generic: Ranitidine
Drug Class: Histamine-2 Blockers
Indication: Ulcers
✔✔Pepcid - ✔✔Generic: Famotidine
Drug Class: Histamine 2 Blocker
Indication: Decreases amount of stomach acid created
✔✔Caduet - ✔✔Generic: Amlodipine and Atorvastatin
Drug Class: Statin (HMG CoA)
Indication: Hypertension
✔✔Lantus - ✔✔Generic: Insulin Glargine
Drug Class: Insulin
Indication: Type 1 and 2 Diabetes
✔✔Armour Thyroid - ✔✔Generic: Thyroid Desiccated
Drug Class: Thyroid Hormone
Indication: Hypothyroidism
✔✔Wellbutrin XL - ✔✔Generic: Bupropion
Drug Class: Misc Antidepressant
Indication: Depression
✔✔Zestoretic - ✔✔Generic: Lisinopril and Hydrochlorothiazide
Drug Class: Ace Inhibitor and Thiazide Combo
Indication: Hypertension
✔✔Topamax - ✔✔Generic: Topiramate
Drug Class: Anticonvulsant
Indication: Seizures and Migraine
✔✔Vagifem - ✔✔Generic: Estradiol
Drug Class: Estrogen
Indication: Menopause
✔✔Lunesta - ✔✔Generic: Eszopiclone
Drug Class: Sedative/Hypnotic
Indication: Insomnia
C-IV
✔✔Uroxatral - ✔✔Generic: Alfuzosin
Drug Class: Antiadrenergic Agent
Indication: BPH in men
