The Top 200 Drugs on the PTCB

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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