Top 100 Drugs for PTCB Exam

Vocabulary flashcards for the top 100 drugs, designed to help students preparing for the Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB) exam.

Atorvastatin

(Lipitor) A statin medication used to lower cholesterol levels.

Amlodipine

(Norvasc) A calcium channel blocker used to treat high blood pressure.

Lisinopril

(Prinivil / Zestril) An ACE inhibitor used to treat high blood pressure.

Levothyroxine

(Synthroid) A thyroid hormone used to treat hypothyroidism.

Metformin

(Glucophage) A biguanide medication used to treat type 2 diabetes.

Simvastatin

(Zocor) A statin medication used to lower cholesterol levels.

Hydrocodone + Acetaminophen

(Norco / Vicodin) An opioid analgesic used to treat pain.

Albuterol

(Proair / Ventolin) A beta-2 agonist used to treat asthma and COPD.

Esomeprazole

(Nexium) A proton pump inhibitor (PPI) used to treat acid reflux.

Omeprazole

(Prilosec) A proton pump inhibitor (PPI) used to treat acid reflux.

Losartan

(Cozaar) An ARB used to treat high blood pressure.

Hydrochlorothiazide

(Microzide) A diuretic used to treat high blood pressure and edema.

Metoprolol

(Toprol XL) A beta-blocker used to treat high blood pressure.

Atenolol

(Tenormin) A beta-blocker used to treat high blood pressure.

Amoxicillin

(Amoxil) A penicillin antibiotic used to treat bacterial infections.

Amoxicillin + Clavulanate

(Augmentin) A penicillin combination antibiotic used to treat bacterial infections.

Azithromycin

(Zithromax) A macrolide antibiotic used to treat infections.

Ciprofloxacin

(Cipro) A fluoroquinolone antibiotic used to treat infections.

Cephalexin

(Keflex) A cephalosporin antibiotic used to treat infections.

Sulfamethoxazole + Trimethoprim

(Bactrim) A sulfa antibiotic used to treat infections.

Fluticasone

(Flonase) A corticosteroid used to treat allergies.

Sertraline

(Zoloft) An SSRI antidepressant used to treat depression and anxiety.

Escitalopram

(Lexapro) An SSRI antidepressant used to treat depression and anxiety.

Fluoxetine

(Prozac) An SSRI antidepressant used to treat depression.

Alprazolam

(Xanax) A benzodiazepine used to treat anxiety.

Lorazepam

(Ativan) A benzodiazepine used to treat anxiety.

Clonazepam

(Klonopin) A benzodiazepine used to treat seizures and anxiety.

Zolpidem

(Ambien) A sedative used to treat insomnia.

Tramadol

(Ultram) An opioid analgesic used to treat pain.

Ibuprofen

(Motrin / Advil) An NSAID used to treat pain and inflammation.

Naproxen

(Aleve) An NSAID used to treat pain and inflammation.

Acetaminophen

(Tylenol) An analgesic used to treat pain and fever.

Warfarin

(Coumadin) An anticoagulant used as a blood thinner.

Clopidogrel

(Plavix) An antiplatelet used as a blood thinner.

Enoxaparin

(Lovenox)An anticoagulant used to treat blood clots.

Rivaroxaban (Xarelto)

An anticoagulant used to treat blood clots.

Apixaban (Eliquis)

An anticoagulant used to treat blood clots.

Furosemide (Lasix)

A loop diuretic used to treat edema and high blood pressure.

Carvedilol (Coreg)

A beta-blocker used to treat heart failure and high blood pressure.

Digoxin (Lanoxin)

A cardiac glycoside used to treat heart failure.

Phenytoin (Dilantin)

An anticonvulsant used to treat seizures.

Divalproex (Depakote)

An anticonvulsant used to treat seizures.

Lamotrigine (Lamictal)

An anticonvulsant used to treat seizures.

Gabapentin (Neurontin)

An anticonvulsant used to treat nerve pain.

Pregabalin (Lyrica)

An anticonvulsant used to treat nerve pain.

Aripiprazole (Abilify)

An antipsychotic used to treat schizophrenia and bipolar disorder.

Quetiapine (Seroquel)

An antipsychotic used to treat schizophrenia and bipolar disorder.

Risperidone (Risperdal)

An antipsychotic used to treat schizophrenia and bipolar disorder.

Olanzapine (Zyprexa)

An antipsychotic used to treat schizophrenia and bipolar disorder.

Amphetamine/Dextroamphetamine (Adderall)

A stimulant used to treat ADHD.

Methylphenidate (Concerta)

A stimulant used to treat ADHD.

Atomoxetine (Strattera)

A non-stimulant medication used to treat ADHD.

Methylphenidate (Ritalin)

A stimulant used to treat ADHD.

Tolterodine (Detrol)

An anticholinergic used to treat overactive bladder.

Tamsulosin (Flomax)

An alpha-blocker used to treat BPH.

Finasteride (Proscar)

A 5-alpha reductase inhibitor used to treat BPH.

Phenazopyridine (Pyridium)

A urinary analgesic used to treat UTI pain.

Nitrofurantoin (Macrobid)

An antibiotic used to treat UTIs.

Sildenafil (Viagra)

A PDE5 inhibitor used to treat erectile dysfunction.

Tadalafil (Cialis)

A PDE5 inhibitor used to treat erectile dysfunction.

Vardenafil (Levitra)

A PDE5 inhibitor used to treat erectile dysfunction.

Conjugated estrogens (Premarin)

A hormone replacement medication used to treat menopause symptoms.

Ethinyl estradiol/norgestimate (Ortho Tri-Cyclen)

An oral contraceptive used for birth control.

Drospirenone/ethinyl estradiol (Yaz)

An oral contraceptive used for birth control.

Levonorgestrel (Plan B)

A progestin used for emergency contraception.

Clomiphene (Clomid)

An ovulation stimulant used to treat infertility.

Insulin lispro (Humalog)

A rapid-acting insulin used to treat diabetes.

Insulin glargine (Lantus)

A long-acting insulin used to treat diabetes.

Regular insulin (Humulin R)

A short-acting insulin used to treat diabetes.

Sitagliptin (Januvia)

A DPP-4 inhibitor used to treat diabetes.

Linagliptin (Tradjenta)

A DPP-4 inhibitor used to treat diabetes.

Canagliflozin (Invokana)

A SGLT2 inhibitor used to treat diabetes.

Dapagliflozin (Farxiga)

A SGLT2 inhibitor used to treat diabetes.

Exenatide (Byetta)

A GLP-1 agonist used to treat diabetes.

Liraglutide (Victoza)

A GLP-1 agonist used to treat diabetes.

Cefdinir (Omnicef)

A cephalosporin antibiotic used to treat infections.

Clindamycin (Cleocin)

A lincosamide antibiotic used to treat infections.

Metronidazole (Flagyl)

A nitroimidazole antibiotic used to treat infections.

Fluconazole (Diflucan)

An antifungal medication used to treat fungal infections.

Nystatin (Nystop)

An antifungal medication used to treat fungal infections.

Clotrimazole + Betamethasone (Lotrisone)

A combination antifungal and steroid medication used to treat fungal infections and inflammation.

Benzonatate (Tessalon Perles)

An antitussive used to treat cough.

Guaifenesin (Robitussin)

An expectorant used to treat cough.

Promethazine (Phenergan)

An antihistamine used to treat nausea and allergies.

Ondansetron (Zofran)

A 5-HT3 antagonist used to treat nausea.

Metoclopramide (Reglan)

A prokinetic used to treat nausea and GI issues.

Famotidine (Pepcid)

An H2 blocker used to treat acid reflux.

Ranitidine (Zantac)

An H2 blocker used to treat acid reflux.

Fexofenadine (Allegra)

An antihistamine used to treat allergies.

Loratadine (Claritin)

An antihistamine used to treat allergies.

Diphenhydramine (Benadryl)

An antihistamine used to treat allergies.

Triamcinolone (Nasacort)

A corticosteroid used to treat allergic rhinitis.

Methylprednisolone (Medrol)

A steroid used to treat inflammation.

Prednisone (Prednisone)

A steroid used to treat inflammation.

Prednisone (Deltasone)

A steroid used to treat inflammation.

Alendronate (Fosamax)

A bisphosphonate used to treat osteoporosis.

Risedronate (Actonel)

A bisphosphonate used to treat osteoporosis.

Colchicine (Colcrys)

An anti-gout medication.

Allopurinol (Zyloprim)

A xanthine oxidase inhibitor used to treat gout.

Naloxone (Narcan)

An opioid antagonist used to treat opioid overdose.