Pharmacy Tech Exam- Top 200 Drugs

Bentyl/dibent

dicyclomine

anti-spasmatic drug

Humalog

insulin lispro

short-acting (rapid acting) insulin

strattera

atomoxetine

ADHD

norepinephrine reuptake inhibitor

tussionex

chloropheniramine + hydrocodone

narc and anti-histimine

Levitra

vardenafil

erectile dysfunction

PDE5 inhibitor

colcrys/mitigare

Colchicine

anti-gout drug

avodart

dutasteride

prostate

5-alpha reductase inhibitor

avalide

irbesartan + HCTZ

A2RB and diuretic

dilantin

phenytoin

anti-convulsant drug

biaxin

Clarithromycin

macrolide antibiotic

lidoderm

lidocaine

patch normally

local anesthetic

vibramycin/adoxa

doxycycline

antibiotic (tetracycline)

aleve

naproxen

NSAID

diflucan

fluconazole

anti-fungal drug

zantac

ranitidine

histamine blocker

effexor

venlafaxine

anti-depressant

SNRI

cymbalta

duloxetine

anti-depressant

diovan

valsartan

antihypertensive

angiotension II receptor blocker

mobic

meloxicam

NSAID

paxil

paroxetine

SSRI

coreg

carvedilol

high blood pressure and heart failure

beta blocker

mevaco/altoprev

lovastatin

cholesterol

statin

allegra

fexofenadine

antihistamine

fosamax

alendronate

bone resorption inhibitor, osteoporosis

Bisphosphonate

wygesic/darvocet

propoxyphene + APAP

pain relief

desyrel

trazodone

anti-depressent

advair

fluticasone + salmeterol

bronchodialator and corticosteroid

crestor

rosuvastatin

high cholesterol

statin

pravachol

pravastatin

cholesterol

statin

dyrenium

triamterene

potassium sparing diuretic

flonase

fluticasone propionate

inhaled

corticosteroid

cipro/proquin

Ciprofloxacin

Fluoroquinolone antibiotic

septra/bactrim

sulfamethoxazole + trimethoprim

antibiotic combination

flexeril

cyclobenzaprine

muscle relaxant

ativan

lorazepam

benzodiazepine

klonopin

clonzaepam

benzodiazepine

ultram

tramadol

pain relief

opiate narcotic

coumadin

warfarin

blood thinner

anticoagulant drug

neurontin

gabapentin

anti-convulsant drug

prozac/sarafem

Fluoxetine

SSRI

celexa

citalopram

antidepressent

SSRI

advil//motrin

ibuprofen

NSAID

lexapro

escitalopram

SSRI, anti depressent

rayos/deltasone/sterapred

prednisone

corticosteroid

singulair

montelukast

prevents wheezing, hard breathing, coughing, and chest tightening

Leukotriene inhibitor

plavix

clopidogrel

prevents blood clots

antiplatelet drug

nexium

esomeprazole

reduces stomach acid, treats indigestion, heartburn, and prevent stomach ulcers

proton pump inhibitor

eliquis

apixaban

prevents blood clots

anticoagulant

ambien

zolpidem

sleep aid

Z-drug/hypnotic

keflex

cephalexin

cephalosporin antibiotic

zoloft

sertraline

anti depressant

SSRI

lopressor

metoprolol

heart failure, high blood pressure

beta blocker

lasix

furosemide

loop diuretic

tenormin

atenolol

reduces heart rate and myocardial contractility

Beta blocker

prilosec

omeprazole

decrease stomach acid, relieves heart burn

proton pump inhibitor

lipitor

atorvastatin

reduces cholesterol

statin

glucophage/fortamet

metformin

antidiabetic

xanax

alprazolam

anxiety and panic disorders

benzodiazepine

norvasc

amlodipine

treats high blood pressure, chest pain, and blocked arteries

Calcium channel blocker

Microzide/aquazide H

hydrocholothiazide (HCTZ)

high blood pressure

Thiazide diuretics

zocor

simvastatin

lowers cholesterol

Statin

prinivil/zestril/qbrelis

lisinopril

treat high bp and congestive heart failure

ACE inhibitor

vicodin, norco

acetominophen + hydrocodone

pain relief

aldactone

spironolactone

increases potassium

potassium-sparing diuretic

zetia

ezetimibe

high cholesterol

Antihyperlipidemic

premarin

Conjugated estrogen

estrogen replacement

folvite

folic acid

treats anemia

restoril

temazepam

sleep aid

benzodiazepine

amaryl

glimepiride

antidiabetic drug

lyrica

pregabalin

anti convulsant/neurologic drug

nasonex

mometasone

corticosteroid nasal spray

lantus

insulin glargine

long acting insulin

oxycontin

oxycodone

pain relief

celebrex

celecoxib

COX-inhibitor/NSAID

viagra

sildenafil

erectile dysfunction

PDE5 inhibitor

yaz/ocella

ethinyl estradiol + drospirenone

brith control

phenergan

promethazine

technically an antihistamine

anti-nausea/anti-emetic

“purple drank”

catapres

clonidine

lowers heart rate and blood pressure

alpha receptor agonist

tricor/antara

fenofibrate

cholesterol

Fibrate

levaquin

levofloxacin

fluoroquinolone antibiotic

seroquel

quetiapine

antipsychotic (bipolar) drug

vytorin

Ezetimibe + Simvastatin

cholesterol lowering

flomax

tamsulosin

enlarged prostate gland

prostate receptor agonist

soma

carisoprodol

muscle relaxant

vasotec/epaned

enalapril

lowers blood pressure

ACE inhibitor

tylenol

acetaminophen

fever reducer, pain relief

analgesic/antipyretic drugs

zyloprim

allopurinol

prevent gout, decrease uric acid

Anti-gout drug, oxidase inhibitor

medrol

methylprednisolone

steroid, anti inflammatory

actos

pioglitazone

anti-diabetic

thiazolidinedione

prevacid

lansoprazole

reduce stomach acid

proton pump inhibitor

elavil/endep/vanatrip

Amitriptyline

tricyclic anti-depressant

klor-con

potassium chloride

electrolyte supplement

remeron

mirtazapine

anti-depressent

Macrobid/macrodantin/Furadantin

nitrofurantoin

antibiotic/antimicrobial

depakote

divalproex

anti-convulsant drug

cartia/cardizem

diltiazem

treat high bp and angina

calcium channel blocker

lopid

gemfibrozil

cholesterol-lowering

fibrate

reglan

metoclopramide

GI motility stimulant

Dopamine antagonist

cataflam/voltaren

diclofenac

NSAID

vistaril

hydroxyzine

anti histamine