Top 200+ Drugs

Top 200 brand name and generic drugs for pharmacy technicians

Benazepril

Lotensin, an ACE inhibitor used to treat high blood pressure.

Enalapril

Vasotec, an ACE inhibitor used to treat hypertension and heart failure.

Lisinipril

Zestril, an ACE inhibitor used to treat high blood pressure and heart failure.

Ramipril

Altace, an ACE inhibitor used to treat high blood pressure and reduce the risk of heart attack and stroke.

Irbesartan

Avapro, an angiotensin II receptor blocker (ARB) used to treat hypertension and kidney disease.

Losartan

Cozaar, an angiotensin II receptor blocker (ARB) used to treat high blood pressure and protect the kidneys.

Olmesartan

Benicar, an angiotensin II receptor blocker (ARB) used to treat high blood pressure.

Valsartan

Diovan, an angiotensin II receptor blocker (ARB) used to treat high blood pressure and heart failure.

Atenolol

Tenormin, a beta-blocker used to treat high blood pressure and angina.

Carvedilol

Coreg, a non-selective beta blocker used to treat high blood pressure and heart failure.

Metoprolol Tartrate

Lopressor, a beta-blocker used to treat high blood pressure and chest pain.

Metoprolol Succinate

Toprol-XL, an extended-release beta-blocker used to treat high blood pressure and heart failure.

Nebivolol

Bystolic, a selective beta-blocker used to treat high blood pressure.

Propranolol

Inderal, a non-selective beta-blocker used to treat high blood pressure, anxiety, and prevent migraines.

Amlodipine

Norvasc, a calcium channel blocker used to treat high blood pressure and angina.

Diltiazem

Cardizem, a calcium channel blocker used to treat high blood pressure and angina.

Nifedipine

Procardia, a calcium channel blocker used to treat high blood pressure and angina.

Verapamil

Calan, Verelan, a calcium channel blocker used to treat high blood pressure and angina.

Amlodipine/Benazepril

Lotrel, a combination medication used to treat high blood pressure.

Clonidine

Catapres, Kapvay, a medication used to treat high blood pressure and ADHD by stimulating alpha-2 adrenergic receptors.

Chlorthidone

Thalitone, a thiazide-like diuretic used to treat high blood pressure and edema.

Furosemide

Lasix, a loop diuretic used to treat edema and high blood pressure by promoting urine production.

Hydrochlorthiazide

Microzide, a thiazide diuretic used to treat high blood pressure and fluid retention.

HCTZ/Triamterene

Dyazide, a combination medication that contains a thiazide diuretic and a potassium-sparing diuretic, used to manage high blood pressure and prevent edema.

Spironolactone

Aldactone, a potassium-sparing diuretic used to treat heart failure, hypertension, and edema by preventing potassium loss.

Lisinopril/HCTZ

Zestoretic, a combination medication that includes an ACE inhibitor and a thiazide diuretic, used to treat high blood pressure.

Losartan/HCTZ

Hyzaar, a combination medication that includes an angiotensin II receptor blocker and a thiazide diuretic, used to treat high blood pressure.

Valsartan/HCTZ

Diovan HCT, a combination medication that includes an angiotensin II receptor blocker and a thiazide diuretic, used to manage hypertension.

Hydralazine

Apresoline, a vasodilator used to treat high blood pressure.

Isosobride Mononitrate

Imdur, a nitrate medication used to prevent angina attacks by relaxing blood vessels.

Nitroglycerin Sublingual

Nitrostat, a fast-acting nitrate used to relieve chest pain by dilating blood vessels.

Nitroglycerin Transdermal

Nitro-Dur, a nitrate used to prevent chest pain by relaxing blood vessels.

Digoxin

Digitek, Lanoxin, a medication used to treat heart failure and arrhythmias by increasing the force of heart contractions.

Amiodarone

Coradrone, an antiarrhythmic medication used to treat and prevent various types of serious irregular heartbeats by stabilizing the heart's rhythm.

Aspirin

Ecotrin, a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) used to reduce pain, fever, and inflammation, and also to lower the risk of heart attacks and strokes.

Clopidogrel

Plavix, an antiplatelet medication used to prevent blood clots in patients with heart disease or after certain surgeries.

Ticagrelor

Brilinta, an antiplatelet medication used to lower the risk of heart attacks and strokes by preventing blood clots.

Apixiban

Eliquis, an anticoagulant medication that helps prevent blood clots and reduces the risk of stroke in patients with atrial fibrillation.

Dabigatron

Pradaxa, an anticoagulant used to prevent strokes and blood clots in patients with atrial fibrillation.

Rivaroxaban

Xarelto, an anticoagulant medication used to prevent blood clots and reduce the risk of stroke in patients with atrial fibrillation.

Warfarin

Coumadin, an anticoagulant that prevents blood clots by inhibiting vitamin K.

Enoxaparin

Lovenox, a low molecular weight heparin used to prevent and treat deep vein thrombosis and pulmonary embolism.

Alteplase or t-PA

Activase, a thrombolytic agent used to dissolve blood clots in conditions such as acute myocardial infarction and ischemic stroke.

Atorvastatin

Lipitor, a statin medication used to lower cholesterol and reduce the risk of cardiovascular disease.

Fluvastatin

Lescol, a statin medication used to lower cholesterol levels and reduce the risk of heart disease.

Lovastatin

Mevacor, a statin used to lower cholesterol levels and reduce the risk of heart disease.

Pravastatin

Pravachol, a statin medication that lowers cholesterol and reduces the risk of cardiovascular events.

Rosuvastatin

Crestor, a statin medication that lowers cholesterol levels and reduces the risk of cardiovascular events.

Simvistatin

Zocor, a statin that lowers cholesterol and reduces the risk of heart disease.

Fenofibrate

Tricor, a medication used to lower cholesterol and triglyceride levels.

Fenofibric Acid

Trilipix, a medication that helps lower cholesterol and triglyceride levels in the blood.

Gemfibrozil

Lopid, a medication used to lower triglyceride levels and increase HDL cholesterol.

Ezetimibe

Zetia, a medication that reduces cholesterol absorption in the intestines.

Ezetimibe/Simvistatin

Vytorin, a combination medication that lowers cholesterol levels

Omega 3 Fatty Acids

Lovaza, a prescription medication used to lower triglyceride levels and support heart health.

Niacin

Niaspan, a medication that helps to lower cholesterol and triglyceride levels in the blood.

Darbepoetin

Aranesp, a synthetic form of erythropoietin used to treat anemia.

Epoetin Alfa

Procrit, a synthetic form of erythropoietin used to stimulate red blood cell production.

Metformin

Glucophage, a medication used to improve blood sugar control in people with type 2 diabetes.

Glipizide

Glucotrol, an oral medication that helps lower blood sugar levels by stimulating insulin release from the pancreas.

Glimepride

Amaryl, a medication that helps control blood sugar levels in patients with type 2 diabetes.

Glyburide

Glynase, an oral medication that helps lower blood sugar by increasing insulin secretion from the pancreas.

Pioglitazone

Actos, a medication that improves insulin sensitivity and helps lower blood sugar levels in patients with type 2 diabetes.

Rosiglitazone

Avandia, a medication used to improve insulin sensitivity and lower blood sugar levels in patients with type 2 diabetes.

Alogliptan

Nesina, an oral medication that inhibits the enzyme DPP-4, helping to increase insulin levels and lower blood sugar in patients with type 2 diabetes.

Linaglipton

Tradjenta, an oral medication that inhibits DPP-4, increasing insulin levels and lowering blood sugar in patients with type 2 diabetes.

Saxagliption

Onglyza, an oral DPP-4 inhibitor that helps regulate blood sugar levels in patients with type 2 diabetes.

Sitaglipton

Januvia, an oral medication that inhibits DPP-4, increasing insulin levels and reducing blood sugar in patients with type 2 diabetes.

Exenatide

Byetta, an injectable GLP-1 receptor agonist that stimulates insulin secretion and lowers blood sugar levels in patients with type 2 diabetes.

Liraglutide

Victoza, an injectable GLP-1 receptor agonist used to improve blood sugar control in adults with type 2 diabetes.

Canagliflozin

Invokana, a SGLT2 inhibitor that helps lower blood sugar levels by promoting glucose excretion in the urine.

Dapagliflozin

Farxiga, a SGLT2 inhibitor that lowers blood sugar levels by increasing glucose excretion in the urine.

Empagliflozin

Jardiance, a SGLT2 inhibitor used to lower blood sugar levels and reduce the risk of cardiovascular events in adults with type 2 diabetes.

Nateglinide

Starlix, a meglitinide that stimulates insulin secretion from the pancreas to lower blood sugar levels.

Repaglinide

Prandin, a meglitinide that stimulates insulin release from the pancreas to help control blood sugar levels.

Insulin Aspart

NovoLOG, a rapid-acting insulin used to control high blood sugar in people with diabetes.

Insulin Lispro

Humalog, a rapid-acting insulin that helps lower blood sugar levels in diabetes patients.

Regular Insulin

Humulin, a short-acting insulin used to control blood sugar levels in people with diabetes.

Insulin Glargine

Lantus, a long-acting insulin used for blood sugar control in diabetes.

Insulin Detemir

Levemir, a long-acting insulin that provides a steady release of insulin to help manage blood sugar levels in diabetes patients.

Levothyroxine

Synthroid, a synthetic thyroid hormone used to treat hypothyroidism by replacing or supplementing the thyroid hormone in the body.

Thyroid

Armour Thyroid, a natural desiccated thyroid medication used to treat hypothyroidism by providing thyroid hormones.

Estradiol

Estrace, a form of estrogen used in hormone replacement therapy and to treat various conditions related to menopause.

Progesterone

Prometrium, a natural form of progesterone used in hormone replacement therapy and to treat conditions like irregular menstruation or endometrial hyperplasia.

Dexlansoprazole

Dexilant, a proton pump inhibitor used to treat gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) and other stomach acid-related conditions.

Esomeprazole

Nexium, a proton pump inhibitor used to treat gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) and other conditions related to excessive stomach acid.

Lansoprazole

Prevacid, a proton pump inhibitor used to treat gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) and other stomach acid-related disorders.

Omeprazole

Prilosec, a proton pump inhibitor used to treat gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) and other conditions associated with excessive stomach acid.

Rabeprazole

Aciphex, a proton pump inhibitor used to treat gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) and other acid-related conditions.

Cimetidine

Tagamet, an H2 receptor antagonist used to treat ulcers, gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), and conditions causing excess stomach acid.

Famotidine

Pepcid, an H2 receptor antagonist used to treat ulcers and gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD).

Ranitidine

Zantac, an H2 receptor antagonist used to treat ulcers, gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), and conditions causing excess stomach acid.

Ondansetron

Zofran, a 5-HT3 receptor antagonist used to prevent nausea and vomiting caused by chemotherapy, radiation therapy, or surgery.

Palonosetron

Aloxi, a 5-HT3 receptor antagonist used to prevent nausea and vomiting associated with chemotherapy.

Docusate

Colace, a stool softener used to treat constipation by increasing the amount of water in the stool.

Polyethylene Glycol-PEG

Miralax, an osmotic laxative used to treat constipation by retaining water in the stool.

Diphenoxylate/Atropine

Lomotil, a combination medication used to treat diarrhea by slowing down gut movement.

Loperamide

Imodium, an antidiarrheal medication that slows down gut movement to decrease the number of bowel movements.

Citalopram

Celexa, an antidepressant used to treat major depressive disorder and anxiety.

Escitalopram

Lexapro, an antidepressant used to treat major depressive disorder and generalized anxiety disorder.