Pharmacy Technician Certification Exam (PTCB) Comprehensive Drug List

Practice flashcards covering the PTCB anti-infective, CNS, pain, and cardiovascular drug lists including brand/generic names, drug classes, and key technician notes.

Amoxil

Generic: Amoxicillin | Class: Penicillin antibiotic | Note: Common pediatric antibiotic.

Augmentin

Generic: Amoxicillin / Potassium Clavulanate | Class: Penicillin antibiotic | Note: Take with food.

Pen VK

Generic: Penicillin V Potassium | Class: Penicillin antibiotic | Note: Oral only.

Keflex

Generic: Cephalexin | Class: Cephalosporin Antibiotic.

Omnicef

Generic: Cefdinir | Class: Cephalosporin Antibiotic | Note: May cause red stools with iron.

Rocephin

Generic: Ceftriaxone | Class: Cephalosporin Antibiotic | Note: Treats pneumonia, meningitis, gonorrhea; administered IM/IV.

Zithromax Z-Pak

Generic: Azithromycin | Class: Macrolide Antibiotic | Note: Pack dosing.

Avelox

Generic: Moxifloxacin | Class: Fluoroquinolone Antibiotic | Note: Can cause QT prolongation.

Cipro

Generic: Ciprofloxacin | Class: Fluoroquinolone Antibiotic | Note: Tendon rupture; avoid Ca/iron/antacids.

Vibramycin

Generic: Doxycycline | Class: Tetracycline Antibiotic | Note: Photosensitivity; avoid dairy/iron; do not use in children <8.

Septra

Generic: Sulfamethoxazole / Trimethoprim | Class: Sulfonamide Antibiotic | Note: Common UTI treatment.

Macrobid

Generic: Nitrofurantoin | Class: Antibiotic | Note: Turns urine brown.

Monurol

Generic: Fosfomycin | Class: Antibiotic | Note: Single-dose UTI treatment.

Cleocin

Generic: Clindamycin | Class: Lincosamide Antibiotic | Note: C. diff risk.

Flagyl

Generic: Metronidazole | Class: Nitroimidazole Antibiotic | Note: NO alcohol 48–72 hrs.

Vancocin

Generic: Vancomycin | Class: Glycopeptide Antibiotic | Note: MRSA IV, C. diff PO.

Zyvox

Generic: Linezolid | Class: Oxazolidinone Antibiotic | Note: VRE/MRSA; serotonin syndrome.

Bactroban

Generic: Mupirocin | Class: Topical Antibiotic.

Diflucan

Generic: Fluconazole | Class: Antifungal.

Nizoral

Generic: Ketoconazole | Class: Antifungal | Note: Oral use restricted due to hepatotoxicity.

Claravis

Generic: Isotretinoin | Class: Retinoids | Note: REMS; Teratogenic.

Hibiclens

Generic: Chlorhexidine | Class: Antiseptic | Note: Surgical scrub.

Tamiflu

Generic: Oseltamivir | Class: Antiviral | Note: Works best if started within 48 hours of symptoms.

Wellbutrin

Generic: Bupropion | Class: Antidepressant NDRI | Note: ER: do not crush/chew.

Desyrel

Generic: Trazodone | Class: Antidepressant SARI.

Celexa

Generic: Citalopram | Class: Antidepressant SSRI.

Paxil / Paxil CR

Generic: Paroxetine | Class: Antidepressant SSRI | Note: IR vs CR: do not crush/chew CR form.

Cymbalta

Generic: Duloxetine | Class: Antidepressant SNRI.

Effexor / Effexor XR

Generic: Venlafaxine | Class: Antidepressant SNRI | Note: ER = XR; do not crush/chew.

Elavil

Generic: Amitriptyline | Class: Antidepressant TCA | Note: Injection requires proper handling.

Remeron

Generic: Mirtazapine | Class: Antidepressant TeCA | Note: ODT: keep in original packaging; moisture sensitive.

Clozaril

Generic: Clozapine | Class: Antipsychotic | Note: REMS medication; severe neutropenia risk.

Zyprexa

Generic: Olanzapine | Class: Antipsychotic | Note: NIOSH hazardous drug (reproductive risk).

Ambien / Ambien CR

Generic: Zolpidem | Schedule: C-IV | Class: Sedative-Hypnotic | Note: ER: do not crush/chew; risk of dependence.

BuSpar

Generic: Buspirone | Class: Anxiolytics (non-benzodiazepine) | Note: Non-controlled; non-habit forming.

Strattera

Generic: Atomoxetine | Class: Non-Stimulant ADHD Agent | Note: Do not open due to risk of powder irritation.

Adderall / Adderall XR

Generic: Dextroamphetamine/Amphetamine | Schedule: C-II | Class: CNS Stimulant (ADHD) | Note: Capsules can be sprinkled on applesauce; do not chew.

Concerta

Generic: Methylphenidate ER | Schedule: C-II | Class: CNS Stimulant (ADHD) | Note: OROS delivery; ghost tablets may appear.

Sinemet

Generic: Carbidopa/Levodopa | Class: Dopaminergic Agent for Parkinson’s.

Aricept

Generic: Donepezil | Class: Cognitive Enhancer / Alzheimer’s Agent | Note: ODT: moisture sensitive.

Lyrica

Generic: Pregabalin | Schedule: C-V | Class: Anticonvulsant / Neuropathic Pain Agent.

Duragesic

Generic: Fentanyl | Schedule: C-II | Dosage Form: Patch | Class: Opioid analgesic.

Norco

Generic: Hydrocodone/Acetaminophen | Schedule: C-II | Class: Opioid analgesic.

Sublimaze

Generic: Fentanyl | Schedule: C-II | Dosage Form: Injection | Note: Hazardous (Per NIOSH); injection only in hospital settings.

Tylenol #3

Generic: Acetaminophen 300 mg / Codeine 30 mg | Schedule: C-III | Class: Opioid analgesic.

Ultram

Generic: Tramadol | Schedule: C-IV | Class: Opioid analgesic.

Treximet

Generic: Naproxen and sumatriptan | Class: Antimigraine Agent | Note: Must be dispensed in original container with desiccant.

Celebrex

Generic: Celecoxib | Class: COX-2 Inhibitor.

Lidoderm

Generic: Lidocaine | Dosage Form: Patch | Class: Topical Anesthetic.

Subutex

Generic: Buprenorphine | Schedule: C-III | Class: Opioid Partial Agonist | Note: PPE recommended during compounding or crushing.

Narcan

Generic: Naloxone | Class: Opioid Antagonist | Note: OTC nasal spray; prescription injection; overdose reversal.

Prinivil

Generic: Lisinopril | Class: Antihypertensive (ACE) | Note: Can cause dry cough, angioedema, and increased potassium.

Lopressor

Generic: Metoprolol Tartrate | Class: Antihypertensive (BB) | Note: Do NOT stop abruptly; may lower heart rate.

Catapres

Generic: Clonidine | Class: Antihypertensive (Alpha-2 Agonist) | Note: Do NOT stop abruptly; can cause rebound hypertension.

Entresto

Generic: Sacubitril / Valsartan | Class: ARNI | Note: Do NOT use with ACE inhibitors; wait 36 hours after stopping ACE inhibitor.

Lipitor

Generic: Atorvastatin | Class: Antihyperlipidemic | Note: Report unexplained muscle pain; risk of liver toxicity.

Coumadin

Generic: Warfarin | Class: Anticoagulant | Note: Monitor INR; keep Vitamin K intake consistent.

Hep-Lock Flush

Generic: Heparin | Class: Anticoagulant | Note: Monitor aPTT; antidote: Protamine sulfate; HIT = low platelets.

Pradaxa

Generic: Dabigatran | Class: Anticoagulant | Note: Must be dispensed in original manufacturer bottle or blister package; use within 4 months; antidote: Idarucizumab.

Aldactone

Generic: Spironolactone | Class: Potassium-Sparing Diuretic | Note: Can increase potassium.

Microzide

Generic: Hydrochlorothiazide (HCTZ) | Class: Diuretic | Note: Causes potassium loss; take in morning.

Nitrostat

Generic: Nitroglycerin | Class: Nitrate | Note: Store in original glass container; may cause hypotension/headache.

Lanoxin

Generic: Digoxin | Class: Cardiac Glycoside | Note: Narrow therapeutic index; toxicity causes yellow/green vision; antidote: DigiFab.