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TOP 200 DRUGS FOR PTCB
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PHARMACY TECHS HQ TOP 200 DRUGS
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1. 1. 4. 4. Nexium
Amoxil
Generic Name: Amoxicillin Generic Name: Esomeprazole
Drug Class: Penicillin Antibiotic Drug Class: Proton Pump Inhibitor (PPI)
Indication: Bacterial Infection Indication: Treats GERD (Gastroesophageal Reflux
Disease) (Gag reflex)
2. 2.
Crestor 5. 5. Plavix
Generic Name: Clopidogrel
Drug Class: Platelet Aggregation Inhibitor
Indication: Preventing Blood Clots
6. 6.
Singulair
Generic Name: Rosuvastatin
Drug Class: HMG CoA Reductase Inhibitor/Statin
Generic Name: Montelukast
Indication: Hyperlipidemia (Lowers cholesterol and
Drug Class: Leukotriene Inhibitor
triglycerides)
Indication: Prevents Asthma Attacks
3. 3.
7. 7.
Lipitor
Synthroid
Generic Name: Atorvastatin
Generic Name: Levothyroxine
Drug Class: HMG CoA Reductase Inhibitor/Statin
Drug Class: Thyroid Drug, Thyroid Replacement
Indication: Hyperlipidemia (Lowers cholesterol and
Indication: Hypothyroidism (low thyroid hormone)
triglycerides)
8. 8. Vicodin 16. Advair Generic: Fluticasone and Salmeterol
(Norco) Diskus Drug Class: Bronchodilator Combo
Indication: Asthma, COPD
17. Aggrenox Generic: Aspirin and Dipyridamole
Drug Class: Platelet Aggregation Inhibitors
Indication: Prevents Strokes
18. Alphagan P Generic Name: Brimonidine Ophthalmic
Drug Class: Ophthalmic (relating to eye)
Generic Name: Hydrocodone and
Indication: Decreases fluid in eye- Ocular
Acetaminophen (Tylenol)
hypertension, Glaucoma
Drug Class: Narcotic Analgesic
Indication: Treats moderate to severe pain
19. Altace Generic: Ramipril
Schedule: CII
Drug Class: Ace Inhibitor
Indication: Hypertension
9. 9. Zocor
20. Ambien
Generic Name: Simvastatin
Drug Class: HMG CoA Reductase
Inhibitor/Statin
Indication: Hyperlipidemia (Lowers cholesterol
and triglycerides)
10. 10. Zestril
(Prinivil
Generic Name: Zolpidem
Drug Class: Sedative (Hypnotic)
Indication: Treats insomnia (affects chemicals in
brain that may be unbalanced)
C IV
21. Androgel Generic: Testosterone Topical
Generic Name: Lisinopril Drug Class: Androgen, Anabolic Steroid
Drug Class: ACE Inhibitor Indication: Low Testosterone
Indication: Treats hypertension (high blood
22. Aricept Generic: Donepezil
pressure)
Drug Class: Cholinesterase Inhibitors
11. Abilify Generic Name: Aripiprazole Indication: Mild to Moderate Dementia Caused
Drug Class: Antipsychotic by Alzheimers
Indication: Psychotic Conditions (schizophrenia
23. Arimidex Generic: Anastrozole
and bipolar I disorder)
Drug Class: Hormonal Oncologic
12. Aciphex Generic: Rabeprazole Indication: Treats Breast Cancer in
Drug Class: Proton Pump Inhibitor Postmenopausal Women
Indication: GERD
24. Armour Generic: Thyroid Desiccated
13. ActoPlus Generic: Metformin and Pioglitazone Thyroid Drug Class: Thyroid Hormone
Met Drug Class: Antidiabetic Combo Indication: Hypothyroidism
Indication: Type II Diabetes
25. Asacol Generic: Mesalamine
14. Actos Generic Name: Pioglitazone Drug Class: 5 Aminosalicylates
Drug Class: Thiazolidinediones TZD Indication: Ulcerative Colitis
Indication: Type 2 Diabetes
26. Asmanex Generic: Mometasone Inhalation
15. Adderall Generic: Amphetamine and Twisthaler Drug Class: Inhaled Corticosteroid
XR Dextroamphetamine Indication: Asthma
Drug Class: Central Nervous Stimulants
Indication: Narcolepsy, ADHD
27. Astelin Generic: Azelastine 41. Boniva Generic: Ibandronate
Drug Class: Antihistamine Drug Class: Bisphosphonates
Indication: Seasonal Allergic Rhinitis Indication: Osteoporosis in Women after
Menopause
28. Atacand Generic: Candesartan
Drug Class: Angiotensin Receptor Blocker 42. Byetta Generic: Exenatide
Indication: Hypertension Drug Class: Incretin Mimetic
Indication: Type II Diabetes
29. Ativan Generic Name: Lorazepam
Drug Class: Benzodiapine (-am) 43. Bystolic Generic: Nebivolol
Indication: Anxiety Drug Class: Betablocker
C-IV Indication: Hypertension
30. Augmentin Generic: Amoxicillin and Clavulanate 44. Caduet Generic: Amlodipine and Atorvastatin
Potassium Drug Class: Statin (HMG CoA)
Drug Class: Beta-Lactamase Inhibitor Indication: Hypertension
(Penicillin Antibiotic)
45. Catapres Generic Name: Clonidine
Indication: Bacterial Infection
Drug Class: Antiadrenergic Agent
31. Avalide Generic: Irbesartan Indication: Hypertension, ADHD
Drug Class: Angiotensin II Receptor
46. Celebrex Generic Name: Celecoxib
Antagonist
Drug Class: Nonsteroidal Anti-inflammatory
Indication: Hypertension
drug (NSAID) (Cox 2 Inhibitor)
32. Avapro Generic: Irbesartan Indication: Inflammation (Arthritis)
Drug Class: Angiotensin II Receptor Only Cox 2 Inhibitor in US
Antagonists
47. Celexa
Indication: Hypertension
33. Avelox Generic: Moxifloxacin
Drug Class: Fluoroquinolone (Quinolone)
Indication: Bacterial Infection (Grander Scale)
34. Avodart Generic: Dutasteride
Drug Class: 5-Alpha Reductase Inhibitor
Indication: Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia (BPH)
35. Bactrim Generic: Sulfamethoxazole and Trimethoprim
(Septra) Drug Class: Sulfonamides
Indication: Bacterial Infections
36. Bactroban Generic: Mupirocin
Generic Name: Citalopram
Drug Class: Topical Antibiotic
Drug Class: Selective Serotonin Reuptake
Indication: Topical Bacterial Skin Infection
inhibitors (SSRI)
Indication: Depression
37. Beconase Generic: Beclomethasone
AQ Drug Class: Nasal Steroid
48. Chantix Generic: Varenicline
Indication: Nasal Allergy Symptoms
Drug Class: Smoking Cessation Agent
Indication: Smoking Cessation
38. Benicar Generic Name: Olmesartan
Drug Class: Angiotensin II Receptor
49. Cheratussin Generic Name: Guaifenesin and Codeine
Antagonist
AC Drug Class: Narcotic Cough Suppressant and
Indication: Hypertension
Expectorant
Indication: Cough and Congestion (Blockage
39. Benicar HCT Generic: Olmesartan and Hydrochlorothiazide
due to cold or flu)
Drug Class: Angiotensin II Inhibitor w/
Thiazide
50. Cialis Generic: Tadalafil
Indication: Hypertension
Drug Class: Impotence Agent
Indication: Erectile Dysfunction
40. Benzaclin Generic: Benzoyl Peroxide and Clindamycin
Topical
51. Cipro Generic Name: Ciprofloxacin
Drug Class: Topical Acne Treatment
Drug Class: Fluoroquinolone or Quinolones
Indication: Acne
Indication: Bacterial Infections
52. Ciprodex Generic: Ciprofloxacin and Dexamethasone 67. Diflucan Generic Name: Fluconazole
Otic Drug Class: Otic Steroid with Anti-Infective Drug Class: Azole Antifungal
Indication: Ear Infection Indication: Fungal Infection
53. Cleocin Generic: Clindamycin 68. Diovan Generic Name: Valsartan
Drug Class: Lincomycin Derivative Drug Class: Angiotension II Receptor Blocker
Indication: Bacterial Infections (A2RB)
Indication: Hypertension
54. Combivent Generic: Albuterol and Ipratropium
Drug Class: Bronchodilator Combo 69. Diovan Generic: Valsartan and Hydrochlorothiazide
Indication: Bronchospasm HCT Drug Class: Angiotension 2 Receptor Blocker
and Thiazide Diuretic Combo
55. Concerta Generic Name: Methylphenidate
Indication: Hypertension
Drug Class: Central Nervous System Stimulate
(CNS Stimulate) 70. Dyazide Generic Name: Hydrochlorothiazide and
Indication: ADD (Attention Deficit Disorder) and Triamterene
ADHD (Attnetion Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder), Drug Class: Thiazide Diuretic
and Narcolepsy Indication: No fluid retention
C-II
71. Effexor Generic Name: Venlafaxine
56. Coreg Generic Name: Carvedilol Drug Class: SNRI
Drug Class: Beta Blocker (end in -lol) Indication: Depression
Indication: Heart failure and hypertension
72. Elavil Generic Name: Amitriptyline
57. Cosopt Generic: Dorzolamide and Timolol Drug Class: Tricyclic Antidepressant (TCA)
Drug Class: Ophthalmic glaucoma agents Indication: Depression
Indication: Glaucoma
73. Enablex Generic: Darifenacin
58. Coumadin Generic Name: Warfarin Drug Class: Urinary Antispasmodics
Drug Class: Anticoagulant (blood thinner) Indication: Overactive Bladder
Indication: Prevents blood clotting
74. EpiPen Generic: Epinephrine
59. Cozaar Generic: Losartan Drug Class: Catecholamine
Drug Class: Angiotensin II Receptor Antagonists Indication: Anaphylaxis (Allergic Reaction)
Indication: Hypertension
75. Esidrix
60. Cymbalta Generic Name: Duloxetine (Microzide)
Drug Class: Selective Serotonin and
Norepinephrine Reuptake inhibitor
antidepressant (SSNRI)
Indication: Depression
61. Deltasone Generic Name: Prednisone
Drug Class: Glucocorticoid
Indication: Inflammation, Severe Allergies
Generic Name: Hydrochlorothiazide (HCTZ)
62. Depakote Generic: Divalproex
Drug Class: Thiazide Diuretic (water pill)
ER Drug Class: Anticonvulsant
Indication: Treats fluid retention (edema)
Indication: Seizures
76. Evista Generic: Raloxifene
63. Depakote Generic: Divalproex
Drug Class: Hormones/Antineoplastics
ER Drug Class: Anticonvulsant
Selective Estrogen Receptor Modulators
Indication: Seizure Disorder
Indication: Osteoporosis or Breast Cancer in
64. Desyrel Generic Name: Trazodone
Postmenopausal Women
Drug Class: Antidepressant
77. Flexeril Generic Name: Cyclobenzaprine Hydrochloride
Indication: Depression and Insomnia
Drug Class: Skeletal Muscle Relaxant
65. Detrol LA Generic: Tolterodine
Indication: Stops skeletal muscle pain/injury
Drug Class: Urinary Antispasmodic
and muscle spasms
Indication: Reduces spasms, overactive bladder
66. Differin Generic: Adapalene Topical
Drug Class: Topical Medicine
Indication: Acne
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