Pharmacy Technician TOP 200 DRUGS PTCB NHA (2025)

Levothyroxine

Synthroid

Class: Hormones

Controlled: No

Hypothyroidism, enlarged thyroid gland, & thyroid cancer

Hydrocodone/APAP (acetaminophen)

Vicodin, Norco

Class: Narcotic (opiate analgesics)

Controlled: C-II

Moderate to severe pain

Amoxicillin

Amoxil, Trimox

Class: Antibiotic

Controlled: No

Bacterial infections such as chest infections (including pneumonia) & dental abscesses. Also can be used w/ other antibiotics & medicines to treat stomach ulcers

Lisinopril

Prinivil, Qbrelis

Class: Antihypertensive

Controlled: No

Treats high blood pressure & heart failure. Reduces the risk of death after a heart attack.

Esomeprazole

Nexium

Class: Reflux Medicine, Antiulcer drugs, PPIs

Controlled: No

Treats duodenal & gastric ulcers, erosive esophagitis, gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), Zollinger-Ellison syndrome (when stomach produces too much acid)

Atorvastatin

-statin

Lipitor

Class: Antilipemics

Controlled: No

Treats high cholesterol & triglyceride levels. This may reduce risk of angina, stroke, heart attack, & heart & blood vessel problems

Simvastatin

-statin

Zocor

Class: Antilipemics

Controlled: No

Treats high cholesterol & triglyceride levels. This may reduce the risk of heart attacks stroke, & related health conditions.

Clopidogrel

Plavix

Class: Antiplatelet drugs, platelet aggregation inhibitor

Controlled: No

It can prevent stroke, heart attack, & other heart problems

Montelukast

Singulair

Class: Antiasthmatics

Controlled: No

It can treat allergies & prevent asthma attacks

Rosuvastatin

-statin

Crestor

Class: Antilipemics

Controlled: No

Treats high cholesterol & triglyceride levels. This may reduce risk of heart attack, stroke & related health conditions

Metoprolol

Lopressor

Class: Antihypertensive

Controlled: No

It can treat high blood pressure, chest pain (angina), & heart failure. This may lower the risk of death after a heart attack

Escitalopram

Lexapro

Class: Antidepressants

Controlled: No

It can treat depression & generalized anxiety disorder (GAD)

Azithromycin

Zithromax

Class: Antibiotics

Controlled: No

Used to treat certain bacterial infections, such as bronchitis, pneumonia, sexually transmitted diseases (STD), infections of the ears, lungs, sinuses, skin, throat, & reproductive organs

Albuterol

ProAir HFA, Ventolin, Proventil

Class: Bronchodilator, asthma inhaler, beta-2 agonist

Controlled: No

Can treat or prevent bronchospasm

Hydrochlorothiazide (HCTZ)

Microzide, Aquazide

Class: Diuretics

Controlled: No

It can treat high blood pressure & fluid retention (edema)

Metformin

Glucophage

Class: Antidiabetics

Controlled: No

It can treat type 2 diabetes

Sertraline

Zoloft

Class: Antidepressants, SSRIs (Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitor)

Controlled: No

Treat depression, obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), premenstrual dysphoric disorder (PMDD), social anxiety disorder, & panic disorder

Ibuprofen

Advil (+Motrin, Caldolor)

Class: NSAIDs (nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug)

Controlled: No

It can treat fever & mild to severe pain

Zolpidem

Ambien

Class: Sedative-Hypnotics, Imidazopyridines

Controlled: C-IV

It can treat insomnia

Furosemide

Lasix

Class: Diuretics, Antihypertensives

Controlled: No

It can treat fluid retention (edema) & swelling caused by congestive heart failure, liver disease, kidney disease, & other medical conditions

Omeprazole

Prilosec

Class: PPI (proton pump inhibitor), Antiulcer drugs

Controlled: No

It can treat heartburn, a damaged esophagus, stomach ulcers, & gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD)

Trazodone

Desyrel

Class: Antidepressants

Sedative

Controlled: No

It can treat depression

Clozapine

Clozaril

Class: Antipsychotics

Controlled: No

It can treat schizophrenia. It can also lower the risk of suicidal behavior in patients with schizophrenia or schizoaffective disorder

Tetracycline

Sumycin, Ala-Tet, Brodspec

Class: Antibacterial drug, Antibiotics

Controlled: No

It can treat acne & skin infections

Tramadol

Ultram

Class: Pain reliever (non opioid but works like one), Analgesics

Controlled: C-IV

It can treat moderate to severe pain

Warfarin

Coumadin

Class: Anticoagulants, blood thinners

Controlled: No

It can treat & prevent blood clots

Amlodipine

Norvasc

Class: Antihypertensives, Calcium Channel blocker (CCB) antihypertensive

Controlled: No

It can treat high blood pressure & chest pain (angina)

Oxydocodone/APAP

Percocet

Class: Narcotic, Pain relief, Opioid analgesics

Controlled: C-II

It can treat moderate to moderately severe pain

Quetiapine

Seroquel

Class: Antipsychotics

Controlled: No

It can treat schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, & depression

Heparin

Heparin Sodium

Class: Anticoagulants

Controlled: No

Decreases the clotting ability of the blood & help prevent harmful clots from forming in blood vessels

Fluticasone Propionate

Flonase Nasal Spray

Class: Corticosteroid

Allergy Nasal spray

Controlled: No

Used to relieve seasonal & year-round allergic & non-allergic nasal symptoms, such as stuffy/runny nose, itching, & sneezing

Alprazolam

Xanax

Class: Anti-anxiety (benzodiazepine), Anxiolytics

Sedative

Controlled: C-IV

It can treat anxiety & panic disorder

Clonazepam

Klonopin

Class: Sedative, Anti-anxiety, Anticonvulsants

Controlled: C-IV

It can treat seizures, panic disorder, & anxiety

Valganciclovir

Valcyte

Class: Antiviral drug

Controlled: No

Medication used to treat cytomegalovirus infection in those with HIV/AIDS of following organ transplant

Meloxicam

Mobic

Class: NSAID (non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug)

Controlled: No

It can treat osteoarthritis (OA) & rheumatoid arthritis (RA)

Citalopram

Celexa

Class: Antidepressant SSRI

Controlled: No

It can treat depression

Cephalexin

Keflex

Class: Antibiotic (cephalosporin)

Controlled: No

It can treat infections

Tiotropium

Spiriva

Class: Anticholinergic

Bronchodilator

Controlled: No

It can prevent bronchospasm caused by COPD & reduce flare-ups of serious symptoms

Gabapentin

Neurontin

Class: Antiepileptic

Anticonvulsant & Nerve pain medication

Controlled: No

It can treat seizures and pain caused by shingles

Chlorhexidine

BetaSept, ChloraPrep

Class: Disinfectant/antiseptic

Topical antiseptic

Controlled: No

It can clean the skin after an injury, before surgery, or before an injection

Aspirin

Bayer, Ecotrin, Bufferin

Class: Antipyretic, Analgesic

NSAID (non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug) & Blood thinners

Controlled: No

It can treat pain, fever, headache, & inflammation. It can also reduce the risk of heart attack

Senna

Ex-Lax, Senna Lax

Class: Laxative

Controlled: No

Laxative for short-term treatment of constipation

Methylphenidate

Concerta, Ritalin

Class: CNS stimulant

Controlled: C-II

It can treat ADHD and narcolepsy

Carvedilol

Coreg

Class: Beta blocker

Controlled: No

It can treat high blood pressure and heart failure. It can also reduce the risk of death after a heart attack

Imipramine

Tofranil

Class: Tricyclic antidepressant

Nerve pain medication

Controlled: No

It can treat depression

Memantine

Namenda

Class: Anti-Alzheimer

Cognition-enhancing medication

Controlled: No

It can treat dementia associated with Alzheimer's disease

Atenolol

Tenormin

Class: Beta Blocker

Controlled: No

It can treat high blood pressure and chest pain (angina). It can also reduce the risk of death after a heart attack

Diazepam

Valium

Class: Anti-anxiety (benzodiazepine)

Anxiolytic & Sedative

Controlled: C-IV

It can treat anxiety, muscle spasms, and seizures

Risedronate

Actonel

Class: Bone Resorption Inhibitor, Antiosteoporotics

Bone Health

Controlled: No

It can treat or prevent osteoporosis. It canalso treat Paget's disease of the bone

Zoledronic Acid

Reclast, Zometa

Class: Bisphosphonate

Controlled: No

It can treat high blood calcium levels. In addition it can treat bone damage caused by Paget's disease, multiple myeloma, and cancers that spread to the bone. It can also treat osteoporosis and reduce the risk of hip fractures in certain patients

Lactulose

Constulose

Class: Laxative & Ammonia (NH3) reducer

Controlled: No

It can treat constipation and liver disease

Acetaminophen

Tylenol

Class: Analgesic/Antipyretic

Controlled: No

It can treat minor aches and pains, and reduces fever

Losartan + HCTZ (hydrochlorothiazide)

Hyzaar

Class: Hypertension (angiotensin II blocker + diuretic)

Antihypertensive drug

Controlled: No

It can treat high blood pressure, reducing the risk of stroke and heart attack

Prednisone

Rayos, Deltasone

Class: Anti-inflammatory, corticosteroid

Steroid

Controlled: No

It can treat many diseases and conditions, especially those associated with inflammation

Prednisolone

Flo-pred

Class: Anti-inflammatory, corticosteroid

Steroid

Controlled: No

It can treat many diseases and conditions, especially those related to inflammation. It's often used to treat chronic illnesses such ascolitis, multiple sclerosis, and arthritis

Eletriptan

Relpax

Class: Anti-migraine drug

Triptan

Controlled: No

It can treat migraine headaches

Alendronate

Fosamax

Class: Osteoporosis bone resorption inhibitor; Antiosteoporotics

Bone Health

Controlled: No

It can treat or prevent osteoporosis. It can also treat Paget's disease of the bone

Pantoprazole

Protonix

Class: Proton Pump Inhibitor (PPI), Antiulcer drugs

Controlled: No

It can treat gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) and a damaged esophagus. It can also treat high levels of stomach acid caused by tumors

Triamterene

Dyrenium

Class: Diuretic

Controlled: No

It can treat fluid retention (edema) and high blood pressure

Paroxetine

Paxil

Class: SSRI, Antidepressants

Controlled: No

It can treat depression, anxiety disorders, obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), and premenstrual dysphoric disorder (PMDD)

Buprenorphine

Suboxone

Class: Opiate addiction treatment; opioid analgesics

Narcotic

Controlled: C-III

Treats pain as well as addiction to narcotic pain relievers

Enalapril, Epaned

Vasotec

Class: ACE Inhibitor; Antihypertensives

Controlled: No

ACE inhibitor medication used to treat high blood pressure, diabetic kidney disease, & heart failure. For heart failure, it is generally used with a diuretic, such as furosemide. It is given by mouth or by injection into a vein.

Lovastatin

Mevacor, Altoprev

Class: Antilipidemic

Statin

It can treat high cholesterol & triglyceride levels. This may reduce the risk of heart attack, stroke, & blood vessel problems.

Omalizumab

Xolair

Class: Monoclonal antibody; Antiasthmatics

Anti-inflammatory

Controlled: No

It can treat asthma & chronic idiopathic urticaria. Alpha-1 antitrypsin

Apixaban

Eliquis

Class: Anticoagulants

Controlled: No

Treats and prevents blood clots; reduces the risk of stroke in people with nonvalvular atrial fibrillation through directly inhibiting factor Xa

Etanercept

Enbrel

Class: Disease-Modifying Antirheumatic drugs (DMARDs); antiarthritics

Biologic medical product

Used to treat autoimmune diseases by interfering with tumor necrosis factor, a soluble inflammatory cytokine, by acting as a TNF inhibitor

Trastuzumab

Herceptin

Class: Monoclonal antibody; antineoplastics

Chemotherapy

Controlled: No

It can treat breast, stomach, & esophageal cancer

Emtricitabine, Tenofovir Efavirenz

Atripla

Class: Antiretroviral drugs;

Antiviral drug & HIV antiviral

Controlled: No

It can treat HIV infection, which causes AIDS. It does not cure HIV or AIDS, but combinations o drugs may slow the progress of the disease & prolong life

Rivaroxaban

Xarelto

Class: Anticoagulants

Blood thinners

Controlled: No

It can treat & prevent blood clots. This may lower the risk of stroke, deep vein thrombosis (DVT), pulmonary embolism (PE), & similar conditions

Pioglitazone

Actos

Class: Antidiabetic

Controlled: No

It can treat type 2 diabetes

Pravastatin

Pravachol

Class: Antilipidemic

Statin

Controlled: No

It can treat high cholesterol & triglyceride levels. This may reduce the risk of heart attack, stroke, & related health conditions

Fluoxetine

Prozac, Sarafem

Class: Antidepressants; SSRI

Controlled: No

It can treat depression, obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), bulimia nervosa, & panic disorder

Fluconazole

Diflucan

Class: Antifungal

Controlled: No

It can treat & prevent fungal infections

Levofloxacin

Levaquin

Class: Antibiotics

Controlled: No

It can treat infections

Celecoxib

Celebrex

Class: NSAIDs

Controlled: No

It can treat pain

Pregabalin

Lyrica

Class: Anticonvulsants

Nerve Pain Medication

Controlled: C-V

It can treat nerve & muscle pain, including fibromyalgia. It can also treat seizures

Insulin Aspart

Novolog

Class: Antidiabetics, rapid-acting insulin

Controlled: No

Modified type of medical insulin used to treat type 1 & type 2 diabetes

Venlafaxine

Effexor

Class: Antidepressants

Nerve Pain Medication

Controlled: No

It can treat depression, generalized anxiety disorder, panic disorder, & social anxiety disorder

Lorazepam

Ativan

Class: Anti-anxiety, Anxiolytics

Sedative

Controlled: C-IV

It can treat seizure disorders, such as epilepsy. It can also be used before surgery & medical procedures to relieve anxiety

Ciprofloxacin

Cipro, Porquin

Class: Antibiotics

Controlled: No

It can treat infections

Ezetimibe

Zetia

Class: Antilipemics, Cholesterol, Antihyperlipidemic

Controlled: No

It can lower high cholesterol levels

Estrogen

Premarin

Class: Estrogens

Sex hormone

Controlled: No

Responsible for the development & regulation of the female reproductive system & secondary sex characteristics

Allopurinol

Zyloprim

Class: Antigout drugs

Uric acid reducer

Controlled: No

It can treat gout & kidney stones

Penicillin

PC Pen VK, Pen

Class: Antibiotics

Controlled: No

Useful for the treatment of a number of bacterial infections. Specifically it is used for the treatment of strep throat, otitis media, & cellulitis

Sitagliptin

Januvia

Class: Antidiabetics

Controlled: No

It can treat type 2 diabetes

Amitriptyline

Elavil, Vanatrip

Class: Antidepressants

Nerve Pain Medication

Controlled: No

It can treat depression

Lisdexamfetamine

Vyvanse

Class: CNS stimulants, Amphetamines

Controlled: C-II

It can treat ADHD & binge-eating disorder

Fluticasone-Salmeterol

Advair

Class: Antiasthmatics

Bronchodilator

Controlled: No

it can prevent symptoms of asthma & chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)

Doxycycline

Vibramycin, Adoxa

Class: Antibiotics

Controlled: No

It can treat & prevent infections. It can also treat rosacea & severe acne, & prevent malaria

Ethinyl Estradiol + Drospirenone

Yaz

Class: Birth Control, Contraceptives

Controlled: No

Used in birth control pills to prevent pregnancy & in menopausal hormone therapy, among other uses

Glyburide

Diabeta

Class: Antidiabetics

Controlled: No

It can treat type 2 diabetes

Olanzapine

Zyprexa

Class: Antipsychotics

Controlled: No

It can treat mental disorders, including schizophrenia & bipolar disorder

Ranitidine

Zantac

Class: GERD - H2 Blocker

Antihistamine & Antacid

Controlled: No

It can treat & prevent heartburn. It can also treat stomach ulcers, gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), & conditions that cause too much stomach acid (Zollinger-Ellison syndrome)

Famotidine

Pepcid

Class: GERD H2 Blockers

Antihistamine & Antacid

Controlled: No

It can treat ulcers, GERD, & conditions that cause excess stomach acid (Zollinger-Ellison syndrome). It can also treat heartburn caused by acid digestion

Insulin Glargine

Lantus

Class: Long Acting Insulin, Antidiabetics

Controlled: No

It can treat diabetes (type 1 & 2)

Isosorbide Mononitrate

Imdur

Class: Vasodilator, Antianginals

Controlled: No

Heart-related chest pain, heart failure & esophageal spasms

Stalevo 50

Levodopa, Carbidopa, Entacapone

Class: Antiparkinsonian medicine

Dopamine Promoter

Controlled: No

It can treat symptoms of Parkinson's disease

Insulin Detemir

Levemir

Class: Long Acting Insulin, Antidiabetics

Controlled: No

It can treat diabetes

Enoxaparin

Lovenox

Class: Low-Molecule Weight Heparin (LMWH), Anticoagulants

Controlled: No

Used to treat & prevent deep vein thrombosis (DVT) & pulmonary embolism (PE) including during pregnancy & following certain types of surgery. It is also used in those with acute coronary syndrome & heart attacks.

Denosumab

Xgeva, Prolia

Class: Monoclonal Antibodies, Antiosteoporotics-Antiresoptives

Controlled: No

It can treat osteoporosis & hypercalcemia. It can also treat bone cancer & bone problems in patients who have cancer