Comprehensive Guide to Top 200 Drugs and DEA Schedules for Pharmacy Techs

What is the purpose of memorizing the Top 200 Drug List?

To prepare for a career as a Pharmacy Technician and for certification exams.

What should you know about each drug on the Top 200 Drug List?

The Generic Name, Brand Name, FDA Approved Purpose, and DEA Schedule (if applicable).

What is a creative method to remember drug information?

Create interesting sentences that combine related terms.

What is the generic name for Synthroid®?

Levothyroxine

What is the purpose of Vicodin®?

Pain Relief

What type of medication is Amoxil®?

Antibiotic

What class of drugs does Prinivil® belong to?

Angiotensin-converting Enzyme (ACE) Inhibitors

What condition is Nexium® used to treat?

Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)

What is the brand name for atorvastatin?

Lipitor®

What is Zocor® used for?

Cholesterol management

What is the purpose of Plavix®?

Antiplatelet

What condition does Singulair® treat?

Asthma

What is the generic name for Crestor®?

Rosuvastatin

What type of medication is Lopressor®?

Beta Blocker

What is Lexapro® used for?

Antidepressant

What is the generic name for Zithromax®?

Azithromycin

What is ProAir® HFA used for?

Asthma Inhaler

What type of drug is HCTZ?

Diuretic

What is Glucophage® used to treat?

Antidiabetic

What is the purpose of Zoloft®?

Antidepressant

What is the brand name for ibuprofen?

Advil®/Motrin®

What condition does Ambien® treat?

Insomnia

What is Lasix® used for?

Diuretic

What is the purpose of Prilosec®?

Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)

What is Desyrel® used for?

Antidepressant

What class of drugs does Diovan® belong to?

Angiotensin 2 Receptor Blockers

What is Ultram® used for?

Pain Relief

What is Cymbalta® used to treat?

Antidepressant

What is Coumadin® used for?

Blood Thinner

What is the generic name for Norvasc®?

Amlodipine

What is the purpose of Percocet®?

Pain Relief

What is Seroquel® used for?

Antipsychotic

What is the brand name for fluticasone?

Flonase®

What is Xanax® used for?

Antianxiety

What is Klonopin® used to treat?

Antianxiety

What is Lotensin® used for?

Angiotensin-converting Enzyme (ACE) Inhibitors

What is Mobic® used for?

NSAID (Arthritis)

What is Celexa® used for?

Antidepressant

What is Keflex® used to treat?

Antibiotic

What is Spiriva® used for?

Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease

What is Neurontin® used for?

Anti-Epileptic

What is Abilify® used to treat?

Antipsychotic

What is K-Tab® used for?

Electrolyte

What is Flexeril® used for?

Muscle Relaxer

What is Medrol® used to treat?

Corticosteroid

What is Concerta®/Ritalin® used for?

Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)

What is Allegra® used for?

Allergies

What is Coreg® used to treat?

Congestive Heart Failure

What is Soma® used for?

Muscle Relaxer

What is Lanoxin® used to treat?

Congestive Heart Failure

What is Namenda® used for?

Alzheimer's

What is Tenormin® used for?

Beta Blocker

What is Valium® used for?

Antianxiety

What is OxyContin® used for?

Pain Relief

What is Actonel® used to treat?

Osteoporosis

What is Folvite® used for?

Supplement

What is Benicar® used to treat?

Angiotensin 2 Receptor Blockers

What is Deltasone® used for?

Anti-inflammatory

What is Vibramycin® used to treat?

Antibiotic

What is Fosamax® used for?

Osteoporosis

What is Protonix® used to treat?

Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)

What is Flomax® used for?

Frequent Urination

What is Dyazide® used to treat?

Diuretic Combo

What is Paxil® used for?

Antidepressant

What is Suboxone® used for?

Opiate Addiction

What is Vasotec® used to treat?

Angiotensin-converting Enzyme (ACE) Inhibitors

What is Mevacor® used for?

Cholesterol

What is Actos® used to treat?

Diabetes

What is Pravachol® used for?

Cholesterol

What is Prozac® used to treat?

Antidepressant

What is Levemir® used for?

Long-Acting Insulin

What is Diflucan® used to treat?

Antifungal

What is Levaquin® used for?

Antibiotic

What is Xarelto® used for?

Blood Thinner

What is Celebrex® used to treat?

Nonsteroidal Anti-inflammatory Drugs

What is Tylenol® #2, #3, #4 used for?

Pain Relief

What is Nasonex® used for?

Allergies

What is Cipro® used to treat?

Antibiotic

What is Lyrica® used for?

Anticonvulsant

What is Novolog® used to treat?

Rapid-Acting Insulin

What is Effexor® used for?

Antidepressant

What is Ativan® used to treat?

Antianxiety

What is Zetia® used for?

Cholesterol

What is Premarin® used for?

Menopause

What is Zyloprim® used to treat?

Anti-gout

What is Pen VK® used for?

Antibiotic

What is Januvia® used to treat?

Diabetes

What is Elavil® used for?

Antidepressant

What is Catapres® used to treat?

Hypertension

What is Xalatan® used for?

Glaucoma

What is Vyvanse® used for?

Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)

What is Niaspan® used to treat?

Cholesterol

What is Aleve® used for?

Nonsteroidal Anti-inflammatory Drugs

What is Dexilant® used to treat?

Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)

What is Diabeta® used for?

Diabetes

What is Zyprexa® used to treat?

Antipsychotic

What is Detrol® used for?

Incontinence

What is Zantac® used to treat?

Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)

What is Pepcid® used for?

Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)

What is Cardizem® used to treat?

Hypertension