Top 200 Medications PTCB Twenty Twenty Six Study Guide

Statins and High Cholesterol

  • Atorvastatin (Generic): The generic equivalent for the brand name Lipitor; it is used for the treatment of high cholesterol.
  • Rosuvastatin (Generic): The generic equivalent for the brand name Crestor; it is used for the treatment of high cholesterol.
  • Simvastatin (Generic): The generic equivalent for the brand name Zocor; it is used for the treatment of high cholesterol.

ACE Inhibitors

  • Suffix Identification: All medications within the ACE inhibitor class end in the suffix -pril.
  • Indications: This class of drugs is used to treat hypertension and high blood pressure.
  • Lisinopril (Generic): The generic equivalent for the brand name Zestril; it is used for hypertension.
  • Enalapril (Generic): The generic equivalent for the brand name Vasotec; it is used for hypertension.
  • Benzapril (Generic): The generic equivalent for the brand name low tension; it is used for hypertension.

Beta Blockers

  • Suffix Identification: All medications within the beta blocker class end in the suffix -lol.
  • Indications: These are used for conditions of the heart and for high blood pressure.
  • Metoprolol (Generic): The generic equivalent for the brand name Lopressor; it is used for heart disease.
  • Atenolol (Generic): The generic equivalent for the brand name Tenormin; it is used for hypertension.
  • Corvedilol (Generic): The generic equivalent for the brand name Coreg; it is used for heart failure.

Diabetes Medications

  • General Categorization: Medications for diabetes consist primarily of various types of insulins.
  • Metformin (Generic): The generic equivalent for the brand name glucophage; it is used for the treatment of type 22 diabetes.
  • Insulin glargine (Generic): The generic equivalent for the brand name Lantus; it is categorized as a long acting insulin.
  • Insulin lispro (Generic): The generic equivalent for the brand name Humalog; it is categorized as a rapid acting insulin.

Respiratory Drugs

  • General Indications: These medications are specifically intended for the treatment of asthma.
  • Albuterol (Generic): The generic equivalent for the brand name Ventolin; it is categorized as a rescue inhaler designed for immediate use.
  • Fluticasone (Generic): The generic equivalent for the brand name Flovent; it is used for asthma prevention and intended for long term prescriptions.
  • Monoculast (Generic): The generic equivalent for the brand name Singulair; it is used to treat both asthma and allergies.

GERD and Acid Reflux Medications

  • Omeprazole (Generic): The generic equivalent for the brand name Prilosec; it is used to treat GERD.
  • Pan pantoprazole (Generic): The generic equivalent for the brand name Protonix; it is used to treat GERD.
  • Flamatodide (Generic): The generic equivalent for the brand name Pepcid; it is used to manage acid reflux.

Pain Medications

  • Acetaminophen (Generic): The generic equivalent for the brand name Tylenol; it is used to treat pain and fever and is available over the counter.
  • Ibuprofen (Generic): The generic equivalent for the brand name Advil; it is used to treat pain and inflammation and is available over the counter.
  • Tramadol (Generic): The generic equivalent for the brand name Ultram; it is used for the management of moderate pain.

Antibiotics

  • Amoxicillin (Generic): The generic equivalent for the brand name Moxal; it is used to treat infection.
  • Azithromycin (Generic): Commonly referred to as a Z Pak; it is used for the treatment of respiratory infections.
  • Cephalexin (Generic): The generic equivalent for the brand name k Keflex; it is used for the treatment of skin infections.

Anticoagulants

  • Primary Function: Anticoagulant medications are used to prevent the formation of blood clots.
  • Warfarin (Generic): The generic equivalent for the brand name Coumadin; it prevents blood clots.
  • Hepixaban (Generic): The generic equivalent for the brand name Eliquis; it prevents blood clots.
  • Rivaroxaban (Generic): The generic equivalent for the brand name Xarelto; it prevents blood clots.