The Top 200 Drugs on the PTCB

The Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB) exam is the final step before becoming a certified pharmacy tech. The credential is your gateway to a promising career in pharmacy, which makes this test extremely important.

The PTCB exam can be challenging, so preparation is necessary for success. A rigorous study routine is imperative to get the score you need. To get you started, here are the top 200 drugs you are likely to encounter when you take the PTCB exam. They are categorized by drug type, including brand and generic names, and are also arranged all together in a chart below. Familiarizing yourself with the top 200 drugs and their uses will go a long way to ensuring a great score on the PTCB exam.

5-Alpha Reductase Inhibitor

5-Alpha reductase inhibitors are a class of drugs used to treat enlarged prostate glands. (Note that these drugs are not approved for prostate cancer treatment.) They also can treat hair loss, including male pattern baldness.

• Avodart (dutasteride)

• Proscar (finasteride) - An oral treatment that can be used alone or in combination with other prostate treatments.

ACE inhibitor

Angiotensin-converting enzymes (ACE) inhibitors help relax arteries and veins, which can aid in lowering blood pressure. They work by preventing the production of angiotensin II, a substance that narrows blood vessels, by certain enzymes in the body.

• Aceon (perindopril)

• Altace (ramipril)

• Epaned (enalapril)

• Norvasc (amlodipine)

• Prinivil (lisinopril)

• Qbrelis (lisinopril)

• Vasotec (enalapril)

Alpha-1 Blocker

Alpha-1 adrenergic receptor antagonists, also known as alpha-blockers, bind to type 1 alpha-adrenergic receptors. This binding inhibits smooth muscle contraction, which can aid in managing hypertension and benign prostatic hypertrophy.

• Cardura (doxazosin)

• Hytrin (terazosin)

• Uroxatral (alfuzosin)

Antipyretic Analgesics

Antipyretic analgesics combine the benefit of pain relief with the ability to lower elevated body temperature due to fever.

• Fioricet (acetaminophen, butalbital, and caffeine)

• Night Time (acetaminophen and diphenhydramine)

• Percocet (acetaminophen and oxycodone)

• Pyridium (phenazopyridine)

• Tylenol (acetaminophen)

• Vicodin (acetaminophen and hydrocodone, an opioid)

Anti-Gout Medications

These medications help with the common inflammatory arthritis associated with gout. Allopurinols limit the amount of uric acid the body makes, and colchicine helps treat pain associated with gout.

• Colcrys (colchicine)

• Mitigare (colchicine)

• Zyloprim (allopurinol)

Anti-Malarial Medications

Anti-malarial medications treat malaria and prevent infection in some regions of the world.

• Plaquenil (hydroxychloroquine)

Anti-Migraine Medications

These medications target the trigeminovascular system in the brain. They are used to treat migraines and cluster headaches.

• Relpax (eletriptan)

• Imitrex (sumatriptan)

• Zomig (zolmitriptan)

Antibiotics and Antibacterial Medications

You will almost certainly encounter various drugs on the PTCB exam that combat bacterial infections, including pneumonia, bronchitis, and diseases affecting the ears, nose, throat, and other areas of the body.

Penicillin, discovered by Dr. Alexander Fleming in 1928, is a beta-lactam that interferes with the production of molecules called peptidoglycan that helps produce strong links between bacterial cells. Some medications on this list, like Flagyl, also serve as anti-protozoal drugs.

• Adoxa (doxycycline)

• Amoxil Trimox (amoxicillin)

• Augmentin (amoxicillin and clavulanic acid)

• Avelox (moxifloxacin)

• Bactroban (mupirocin)

• Biaxin (clarithromycin)

• Ceftin (cefuroxime)

• Cipro (ciprofloxacin)

• Cleocin (clindamycin)

• Flagyl (metronidazole)

• Keflex (cephalexin)

• Levaquin (levofloxacin)

• Macrobid Macrodantin (nitrofurantoin)

• Omicef (cefdinir)

• PC Pen VK (penicillin)

• Pen V (penicillin)

• Proquin (ciprofloxacin)

• Sumycin Ala-Tet Brodspec (tetracycline)

• Vibramycin (doxycycline)

• Zithromax (azithromycin)

Anti-Cancer Medications

Medications containing pemetrexed and bevacizumab are often used as the first treatment regimen for metastatic cancer with no gene mutations. Common types include ovarian and non-squamous, non-small-cell lung cancers.

• Alimta (pemetrexed)

• Avastin (bevacizumab)

Anticoagulant Medications

Anticoagulant medications work by interrupting the processes involved in the formation of blood clots. These drugs are a preventative measure for people with a high risk of clots, which can lead to serious conditions like heart attack and stroke.

• Coumadin (warfarin)

• Eliquis (apixaban)

• Fragmin (dalteparin)

• Heparin Sodium (heparin)

• Lovenox (enoxaparin)

• Pradaxa (dabigatran)

• Xarelto (rivaroxaban)

Anticonvulsant Medications

Anticonvulsant or anti-seizure medications are common treatments for people with epilepsy or other chronic seizure conditions. They also are used for patients who have just undergone brain surgery or another procedure that impacts the central nervous system. They work by decreasing abnormal electrical activity in the brain.

• Depacon Depakote (valproate sodium)

• Dilantin (phenytoin)

• Keppra (levetiracetam)

• Lamictal (lamotrigine)

• Lyrica (pregabalin)

• Neurontin (gabapentin)

Antidepressants

Antidepressants are a type of medication used to prevent or treat clinical depression. Most antidepressants work by restoring balance or increasing the production of various chemicals, such as serotonin, in the brain. Sometimes they can help treat other conditions, like generalized anxiety disorder or obsessive-compulsive disorder.

• Celexa (citalopram)

• Desyrel (trazodone)

• Elavil (amitriptyline)

• Lexapro (escitalopram)

• Luvox (fluvoxamine)

• Pamelor (nortriptyline)

• Paxil (paroxetine)

• Prozac Sarafem (fluoxetine)

• Tofranil (imipramine)

• Vanatrip (amitriptyline)

• Zoloft (sertraline)

Antidiabetic Medications

Antidiabetics are a class of drugs that treat the effects of diabetes, including type 2 diabetes, by controlling high blood sugar levels in various ways—for instance, glyburide and sitagliptin cause the pancreas to release more insulin into the bloodstream. Medications containing metformin improve the way the body handles insulin.

• Amaryl (glimepiride)

• DiaBeta (glyburide)

• Glucophage (metformin)

• Glucotrol (glipizide)

• HumuLIN (insulin isophane)

• HumaLOG (insulin lispro)

• Invokana (canagliflozin)

• Januvia (sitagliptin)

• Lantus (insulin glargine)

• Levemir (insulin detemir)

• NovoLog (insulin aspart)

• Reglan (metoclopramide)

• Saxenda Victoza (liraglutide)

Antiemetic Medications

Antiemetic medications are used to ease nausea or vomiting. Common treatments include those for motion sickness, viral or bacterial infections (such as stomach influenza), pregnancy, or the effects of surgery or chemotherapy.

• Kytril Sancuso (granisetron)

• Zofran (ondansetron)

Antifungal Medications

Antifungal medications kill or stop the growth of fungal infections in the body. While anyone can get fungal infections, they can be life-threatening for people with autoimmune diseases, like lupus or AIDS, cancer, or who have had stem cell transplants.

• Diflucan (fluconazole)

• Lotrisone (clotrimazole and betamethasone)

• Nizoral Topical (ketoconazole)

Antihistamines

As the name suggests, antihistamines block the effects of a substance called histamine that your body releases whenever it encounters a harmful infection. Histamine causes blood vessels to expand and the skin to swell to protect the body. When this is happening due to allergies, antihistamines halt the reaction.

• Tussionex PennKinetic (chlorpheniramine and hydrocodone)

Anti-inflammatory Drugs

Anti-inflammatory medications, such as prednisone, help control inflammation in joints and organs. Anti-inflammatory drugs such as hydrocortisone and triamcinolone ease discomfort caused by inflammation that attacks the skin. Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) are often used for headaches and minor injuries.

• Advil (ibuprofen)

• Ala-Cort (hydrocortisone)

• Aleve (naproxen)

• Aristocort (triamcinolone)

• Cataflam (diclofenac)

• Celebrex (celecoxib)

• Deltasone (prednisone)

• Flo-Pred (prednisolone)

• Mobic (meloxicam)

• Rayos (prednisone)

• Relafen (nabumetone)

Anti-insomnia Medications

Anti-insomnia medications work by slowing down activity in the brain, which aids in falling and staying asleep.

• Ambien (zolpidem)

• Lunesta (eszopiclone)

• Sonata (zaleplon)

Antiretroviral Medications

Antiretroviral medications, such as those containing valganciclovir, are intended to slow the progression of HIV or hepatitis C.

• Atripla (emtricitabine, tenofovir, and efavirenz)

• Isentress (raltegravir)

• Sovaldi (sofosbuvir)

• Valcyte (valganciclovir)

• Zovirax (acyclovir)

Asthma and Bronchitis Medications

Beta-2 agonists are a drug class that modifies the epinephrine molecule to allow selective interaction with beta-2 receptors on bronchial muscles. They are used to manage bronchial asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD).

• Advair (salmeterol and fluticasone)

• Combivent Respimat (albuterol and ipratropium)

• ProAir (albuterol)

• Proventil (albuterol)

• Singulair (montelukast)

• Ventolin (albuterol)

Attention Deficit Disorder

Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is one of the most common neurodevelopmental disorders found in children. Medications, like those containing methylphenidate, are central nervous system stimulants that treat ADHD and other disorders like narcolepsy.

• Concerta (methylphenidate)

• Ritalin (methylphenidate)

Benzodiazepines

Benzodiazepines are used to treat severe anxiety, including panic disorders, and insomnia. They work by telling the brain to release a neurotransmitter, gamma-aminobutyric acid, which makes the nervous system less active.

• Ativan (lorazepam)

• Klonopin (clonazepam)

• Restoril (temazepam)

• Valium (diazepam)

• Xanax (alprazolam)

Beta-Blockers and Nitrate Medications

Beta-blockers are a specific class of drugs that decrease heart activity by blocking hormones like adrenaline. Nitrate medications reduce stress on the heart by improving blood flow.

• Coreg (carvedilol)

• Imdur (isosorbide mononitrate)

• Lopressor (metoprolol)

• NitroStat Sublingual (nitroglycerin)

• Tenormin (atenolol)

• Zebeta (bisoprolol)

Birth Control

There are many different types of drugs used for female birth control. Most impact the hormones that contribute to an egg fully developing each month. Yaz is the most likely one you will encounter on the PTCB exam.

• Yaz (ethinyl estradiol and drospirenone)

Blood Pressure Medications

High blood pressure, or hypertension, is a primary contributor to more than 670,000 deaths in the United States every year.

Medications containing hydralazine decrease blood pressure by relaxing blood vessels, thus decreasing the heart’s work.

Medications containing clopidogrel help thin the blood, thereby decreasing pressure in blood vessels.

• Apresoline (hydralazine)

• Plavix (clopidogrel)

Bone Health

Bisphosphonates, such as those containing zoledronic acid, can help treat Paget’s disease, multiple myeloma, and many bone cancers.

• Actonel (risedronate)

• Boniva (ibandronate)

• Fosamax (alendronate)

• Reclast (zoledronic acid)

• Zometa (zoledronic acid)

Brain Disorder Medications

Many drugs are designed to relieve the symptoms of brain disorders like Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s. Acetylcholinesterase inhibitors like donepezil, for instance, inhibit the breakdown of the neurotransmitter acetylcholine into acetate and choline.

• Aricept (donepezil)

• Clozaril (clozapine)

• Cogentin (benztropine)

• Haldol (haloperidol)

• Inbrija Dopar Larodopa (levodopa)

• Requip (ropinirole)

• Risperdal (risperidone)

• Seroquel (quetiapine)

• Stalevo 50 (levodopa, carbidopa, and entacapone)

• Zyprexa (olanzapine)

Cholesterol Medications

High cholesterol can lead to myriad health problems. Drugs that contain ezetimibe, an antihyperlipidemic, help lower cholesterol in the blood. Drugs with omega-3 fatty acids can help lower triglycerides.

• Altoprev (lovastatin)

• Antara (fenofibrate)

• Crestor (rosuvastatin)

• Lipitor (atorvastatin)

• Lopid (gemfibrozil)

• Lovaza (omega-3 fatty acids)

• Mevacor (lovastatin)

• Pravachol (pravastatin)

• Niaspan (niacin)

• TriCor (fenofibrate)

• Zetia (ezetimibe)

• Zocor (simvastatin)

Common Cold/Flu Symptom Medications

Antipyretic medications such as aspirin help reduce fever. Antitussive expectorants, like those containing dextromethorphan, relieve coughs, though they are not intended for chronic coughs associated with asthma, emphysema, or long-term smoking.

• Bayer (aspirin)

• Bufferin (aspirin)

• Ecotrin (aspirin)

• Robitussin (dextromethorphan and guaifenesin)

• Tamiflu (oseltamivir)

Disinfectant/Antiseptics and Topical Anesthetic

Topical antiseptics can help clean skin after an injury or before an injection or surgery. Lidocaine is a local anesthetic that can stop pain by reducing signals in the skin’s nerve endings.

• BetaSept (chlorhexidine)

• ChloraPrep (chlorhexidine)

• Lidoderm (lidocaine)

Erectile Dysfunction

Erectile dysfunction medications work by relaxing the muscles and arteries inside the penis, creating better blood flow to help achieve erections. Drugs containing tadalafil can also help treat enlarged prostate.

• Cialis (tadalafil)

• Levitra (vardenafil)

• Viagra (sildenafil)

Estrogen Modulators/Replacements

Medications, like those containing raloxifene, help prevent or treat symptoms associated with low estrogen due to menopause. These include “hot flashes” and the development of osteoporosis.

• Evista (raloxifene)

• Premarin (conjugated estrogens)

Gastrointestinal Medications

Antispasmodic and anticholinergic medications like those continuing dicyclomine and tiotropium relieve muscle spasms in the gastrointestinal tract. They do so by blocking the activity of various natural substances in the body. They are predominantly used to treat irritable bowel syndrome.

Other medications, like those containing famotidine, are H2-receptor antagonists that are used to treat or prevent ulcers. Those with lactulose and senna are classified as laxatives, and they are designed to combat constipation.

• AcipHex (rabeprazole)

• Bentyl (dicyclomine)

• Constulose (lactulose)

• Ex-Lax (senna)

• Pepcid (famotidine)

• Prevacid (lansoprazole)

• Prilosec (omeprazole)

• Nexium (esomeprazole)

• Senna Lax (senna)

• Spiriva (tiotropium)

• Vesicare (solifenacin)

• Zantac (ranitidine)

Kidney Disease Medications

Medications containing cinacalcet are used to treat secondary hyperparathyroidism in patients with chronic kidney disease. Medications containing furosemide are diuretics, which can help with fluid retention and swelling of organs.

• Sensipar (cinacalcet)

• Lasix (furosemide)

Immunosuppressants

Immunosuppressants reduce the natural response of the body’s immune system to various conditions, including everything from rejecting organs after a transplant to severe inflammatory diseases like psoriasis, psoriatic arthritis, and multiple sclerosis.

• Enbrel (etanercept)

• Gilenya (fingolimod)

• Neoral (cyclosporin)

• Otrexup (methotrexate)

• SandIMMUNE (cyclosporin)

Monoclonal Antibodies

Monoclonal antibodies therapy is an infusion or injection designed to combat different conditions, including COVID-19, osteoporosis, inflammatory disorders, and certain cancers.

• Herceptin (trastuzumab)

• Prolia (denosumab)

• Remicade (infliximab)

• Stelara (ustekinumab)

• Xgeva (denosumab)

• Xolair (omalizumab)

Muscle Relaxants

Muscle relaxants slow down brain and nerve actions that control muscle tone, thus relaxing the muscles.

• Carbacot (methocarbamol)

• Lioresal (baclofen)

• Robaxin (methocarbamol)

• Zanaflex (tizanidine)

Opiate Narcotics/Analgesics

Opioids are potent narcotics used to treat severe pain. Some medications, such as those containing methadone, can be used to combat opioid drug addiction.

• Duragesic (fentanyl)

• Methadose (methadone)

• Ultram (tramadol)

Top 200 Drugs for the PTCB Exam

Brand Name	Generic Name	Drug Classification
Lipitor	atorvastatin	Statin
Zestril	lisinopril	ACE inhibitor
Norvasc	amlodipine	Calcium channel blocker
Synthroid	levothyroxine	Thyroid medication
Plavix	clopidogrel	Antiplatelet agent
Nexium	esomeprazole	Proton pump inhibitor
Advair Diskus	fluticasone/salmeterol	Bronchodilator + steroid
Crestor	rosuvastatin	Statin
Cymbalta	duloxetine	SNRI antidepressant
Vyvanse	lisdexamfetamine	CNS stimulant
Lasix	furosemide	Diuretic
Coumadin	warfarin	Anticoagulant
Lantus	insulin glargine	Insulin
Neurontin	gabapentin	Antiepileptic/Antineuralgic
Zoloft	sertraline	SSRI antidepressant
ProAir HFA	albuterol	Bronchodilator
Augmentin	amoxicillin/clavulanate	Antibiotic
Ambien	zolpidem	Sedative
Singulair	montelukast	Leukotriene receptor antagonist
Metoprolol Tartrate	metoprolol	Beta-blocker
Seroquel XR	quetiapine	Atypical antipsychotic
Diovan	valsartan	ARB (Angiotensin receptor blocker)
Viagra	sildenafil	Erectile dysfunction treatment
Zocor	simvastatin	Statin
Flexeril	cyclobenzaprine	Muscle relaxant
Concerta	methylphenidate	CNS stimulant (for ADHD)
Tamiflu	oseltamivir	Antiviral
Mobic	meloxicam	NSAID
Premarin	conjugated estrogens	Estrogen replacement
Bactrim DS	sulfamethoxazole/trimethoprim	Antibiotic
Effexor XR	venlafaxine	SNRI antidepressant
Toprol XL	metoprolol succinate	Beta-blocker
Glucophage	metformin	Antidiabetic
Prozac	fluoxetine	SSRI antidepressant
Celebrex	celecoxib	NSAID
Klonopin	clonazepam	Benzodiazepine
Abilify	aripiprazole	Atypical antipsychotic
OxyContin	oxycodone	Opioid analgesic
Diflucan	fluconazole	Antifungal
Paxil	paroxetine	SSRI antidepressant
Prilosec	omeprazole	Proton pump inhibitor
Lyrica	pregabalin	Antiepileptic/Antineuralgic
Xanax	alprazolam	Benzodiazepine
Spiriva	tiotropium	Anticholinergic bronchodilator
Januvia	sitagliptin	DPP-4 inhibitor (Antidiabetic)
Tricor	fenofibrate	Antihyperlipidemic
Actos	pioglitazone	Antidiabetic
Levaquin	levofloxacin	Antibiotic
Nasonex	mometasone	Corticosteroid (nasal spray)
Benicar	olmesartan	ARB (Angiotensin receptor blocker)
Ultram	tramadol	Opioid analgesic
Fosamax	alendronate	Bisphosphonate (for osteoporosis)
Suboxone	buprenorphine/naloxone	Opioid dependence treatment
Insulin Regular	humulin R, novolin R	Insulin
Lunesta	eszopiclone	Sedative
Lotensin	benazepril	ACE inhibitor
Avapro	irbesartan	ARB (Angiotensin receptor blocker)
Advil/Motrin	ibuprofen	NSAID
Depakote	divalproex	Antiepileptic
Strattera	atomoxetine	NRI (for ADHD)
Valtrex	valacyclovir	Antiviral
Aleve	naproxen	NSAID
Vytorin	ezetimibe/simvastatin	Antihyperlipidemic
Cipro	ciprofloxacin	Antibiotic
Coreg	carvedilol	Beta-blocker
Keppra	levetiracetam	Antiepileptic
Claritin	loratadine	Antihistamine
Flonase	fluticasone (nasal)	Corticosteroid (nasal spray)
Zetia	ezetimibe	Antihyperlipidemic
Risperdal	risperidone	Atypical antipsychotic
Tylenol	acetaminophen	Analgesic/Antipyretic
Altace	ramipril	ACE inhibitor
Zyprexa	olanzapine	Atypical antipsychotic
Wellbutrin	bupropion	Antidepressant
Desyrel	trazodone	Antidepressant
Accupril	quinapril	ACE inhibitor
Plendil	felodipine	Calcium channel blocker
Evista	raloxifene	SERM (Selective estrogen receptor modulator)
Imdur	isosorbide mononitrate	Nitrate (for angina)
Adderall XR	amphetamine/dextroamphetamine	CNS stimulant (for ADHD)
Bystolic	nebivolol	Beta-blocker
Lanoxin	digoxin	Cardiac glycoside
Hyzaar	losartan/hydrochlorothiazide	ARB + Diuretic
Catapres	clonidine	Alpha-2 agonist
Atarax	hydroxyzine	Antihistamine
Geodon	ziprasidone	Atypical antipsychotic
Cardizem	diltiazem	Calcium channel blocker
Elavil	amitriptyline	Tricyclic antidepressant
Amaryl	glimepiride	Sulfonylurea (Antidiabetic)
Tenormin	atenolol	Beta-blocker
Dilantin	phenytoin	Antiepileptic
Maxalt	rizatriptan	Triptan (for migraines)
Glucotrol	glipizide	Sulfonylurea (Antidiabetic)
Cozaar	losartan	ARB (Angiotensin receptor blocker)
Reglan	metoclopramide	Antiemetic
Nolvadex	tamoxifen	SERM (Selective estrogen receptor modulator)
Micardis	telmisartan	ARB (Angiotensin receptor blocker)
Pepcid	famotidine	H2-receptor antagonist
Buspar	buspirone	Anxiolytic
Duragesic	fentanyl (transdermal)	Opioid analgesic
Ortho-Tri-Cyclen	ethinyl estradiol/norgestimate	Oral contraceptive
Clozaril	clozapine	Atypical antipsychotic
Asacol	mesalamine	Anti-inflammatory (for IBD)
Azmacort	triamcinolone (inhalation)	Corticosteroid (inhalation)
Aldactone	spironolactone	Diuretic
Lotrel	amlodipine/benazepril	Calcium channel blocker + ACE inhibitor
Zantac	ranitidine	H2-receptor antagonist
Zanaflex	tizanidine	Muscle relaxant
Mevacor	lovastatin	Statin
Proscar	finasteride	5-alpha reductase inhibitor
Remeron	mirtazapine	Antidepressant
Prinzide/Zestoretic	lisinopril/hydrochlorothiazide	ACE inhibitor + Diuretic
Zyban	bupropion (smoking cessation)	Dopamine reuptake inhibitor
Restoril	temazepam	Benzodiazepine (for insomnia)
Tessalon	benzonatate	Antitussive
Betapace	sotalol	Beta-blocker
Cymbalta	duloxetine	SNRI antidepressant
Starlix	nateglinide	Antidiabetic
Lotrisone	clotrimazole/betamethasone	Antifungal + Steroid
Trileptal	oxcarbazepine	Antiepileptic
Aralen	chloroquine	Antimalarial
Toradol	ketorolac	NSAID
Requip	ropinirole	Anti-Parkinson’s
Combivent	albuterol/ipratropium	Bronchodilator
Norvir	ritonavir	Antiretroviral
Pamelor	nortriptyline	Tricyclic antidepressant
Vyvanse	lisdexamfetamine	CNS stimulant (for ADHD)
Tegretol	carbamazepine	Antiepileptic
Symbicort	budesonide/formoterol	Corticosteroid + Bronchodilator
Medrol	methylprednisolone	Corticosteroid
Abilify	aripiprazole	Atypical antipsychotic
Exforge	amlodipine/valsartan	CCB + ARB combination
Depakene	valproic acid	Antiepileptic
Nexium	esomeprazole	Proton pump inhibitor
Haldol	haloperidol	Typical antipsychotic
Colace	docusate	Stool softener
Diovan	valsartan	ARB (Angiotensin receptor blocker)
Prezista	darunavir	Antiretroviral
Bactrim, Septra	sulfamethoxazole/trimethoprim	Antibiotic
Xalatan	latanoprost	Prostaglandin (glaucoma treatment)
Sinemet	carbidopa/levodopa	Anti-Parkinson’s
Onglyza	saxagliptin	DPP-4 inhibitor (Antidiabetic)
Femara	letrozole	Aromatase inhibitor (breast cancer)
Atrovent	ipratropium	Anticholinergic bronchodilator
Detrol	tolterodine	Antimuscarinic (overactive bladder)
Phenergan	promethazine	Antiemetic
AndroGel	testosterone (gel)	Testosterone replacement
Prevacid	lansoprazole	Proton pump inhibitor
Methergine	methylergonovine	Uterine contractant
Synthroid	levothyroxine	Thyroid hormone replacement
Vytorin	ezetimibe/simvastatin	Cholesterol-lowering combination
Janumet	sitagliptin/metformin	DPP-4 inhibitor + Biguanide (Antidiabetic)
Invokana	canagliflozin	SGLT2 inhibitor (Antidiabetic)
Motrin	ibuprofen	NSAID
Flomax	tamsulosin	Alpha-1 blocker
Flexeril	cyclobenzaprine	Muscle relaxant
Prograf	tacrolimus	Immunosuppressant
Benicar	olmesartan	ARB (Angiotensin receptor blocker)
Actos	pioglitazone	Thiazolidinedione (Antidiabetic)
Nasonex	mometasone (nasal spray)	Corticosteroid (nasal)
Lyrica	pregabalin	Antiepileptic/Antineuralgic
Aldara	imiquimod	Immune response modifier (topical)
Altace	ramipril	ACE inhibitor
Valtrex	valacyclovir	Antiviral
Effexor XR	venlafaxine	SNRI antidepressant
Avapro	irbesartan	ARB (Angiotensin receptor blocker)
Patanol	olopatadine (eye drops)	Antihistamine (ophthalmic)
Seroquel XR	quetiapine	Atypical antipsychotic
Kaletra	lopinavir/ritonavir	Antiretroviral combination
Zofran	ondansetron	Antiemetic
Zestril, Prinivil	lisinopril	ACE inhibitor
Cogentin	benztropine	Anticholinergic (for Parkinson’s)
Humalog	insulin lispro	Rapid-acting insulin
Topamax	topiramate	Antiepileptic
Bystolic	nebivolol	Beta-blocker
Advair Diskus	fluticasone/salmeterol	Corticosteroid + Bronchodilator
Lantus	insulin glargine	Long-acting insulin
Diovan HCT	valsartan/hydrochlorothiazide	ARB + Diuretic combination
Inderal	propranolol	Beta-blocker
Lamictal	lamotrigine	Antiepileptic
Travatan Z	travoprost (eye drops)	Prostaglandin (glaucoma treatment)
Vesicare	solifenacin	Antimuscarinic (overactive bladder)
Asmanex Twisthaler	mometasone (inhalation)	Corticosteroid (inhalation)
Levitra	vardenafil	Phosphodiesterase-5 inhibitor (Erectile Dysfunction)
Strattera	atomoxetine	Norepinephrine reuptake inhibitor (for ADHD)
Fosamax	alendronate	Bisphosphonate (for osteoporosis)
Celebrex	celecoxib	NSAID (COX-2 inhibitor)
Catapres	clonidine	Alpha-2 agonist (for hypertension)
Lunesta	eszopiclone	Non-benzodiazepine sedative
Crestor	rosuvastatin	Statin (cholesterol-lowering)
Aggrenox	aspirin/dipyridamole	Antiplatelet agent
Lotensin	benazepril	ACE inhibitor
Evista	raloxifene	SERM (Selective Estrogen Receptor Modulator)
Boniva	ibandronate	Bisphosphonate (for osteoporosis)
Dilantin	phenytoin	Antiepileptic
Neurontin	gabapentin	Antiepileptic/Antineuralgic
Ambien CR	zolpidem	Sedative
Exelon	rivastigmine	Cholinesterase inhibitor (for Alzheimer’s)
Namenda	memantine	NMDA antagonist (for Alzheimer’s)
Januvia	sitagliptin	DPP-4 inhibitor (Antidiabetic)

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