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PTCB Flash Cards; Brand & Generic Drug Names

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Brand Name
Generic
Classification
Use
Premarin   Conjugated Estrogens   Estrogen Hormones (Hormone Replacement Therapy)   Treats menopausal symptoms (e.g. osteoporosis, hot flashes, vaginal atrophy)  
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Trimox   Amoxicillin   Penicillin Antibiotic   Treats bacterial infections  
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Synthroid   Levothyroxine   Thyroid Hormone   Treats hypothyroidism, cretenism, myxedema coma  
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Lanoxin   Digoxin   Cardiac Glycoside   atrial fibrillation, heart failure  
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Zantac   Ranitidine   H2 Antagonist   Treats GERD (Gastro-Esophageal Reflux Disease)  
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Prozac   Fluoxetine   SSRI   Treats depression & obsessive compulsive disorder  
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Vicodin   Hydrocodone w/ APAP   Opiate Analgesic   Treats moderate to severe pain  
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Coumadin   Warfarin   Anticoagulant   Prevents the formation of blood clots  
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Zoloft   Sertraline   SSRI   Treats depression & obsessive compulsive disorder  
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Prilosec   Omeprazole   Proton-Pump Inhibitor   Treats GERD, duodenal, and gastric ulcers; heartburn  
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Norvasc   Amlodipine   Calcium Channel Blocker   hypertension, angina  
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Mobic   Meloxicam   Non-steroid, anti-inflammatory drug   treats arthritis  
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Proventil   Albuterol   Bronchodilator   treats asthma; broncho-spasm  
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Dyazide   Triamterene/HCTZ   Diuretic   treats hypertension; edema  
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Aciphex   Rabeprazole   Proton-Pump Inhibitor   ulcers; Gastro-Esophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)  
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Zestril/Prinivil   Lisinopril   ACE Inhibitor   Congestrive heart failure, hypertension  
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Lasix   Furosemide   Loop Diuretic   treats hypertension; congestive heart failure  
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Zocor   Simvastatin   antilipemic agent (lipid/cholesterol lowering agent)   treats hypercholesterolemia  
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Paxil   Paroxetine   SSRI   Treats depression, obsessive-compulsive disorder, and panic disorder  
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Actos   Pioglitazone   Oral Antidiabetic   diabetes mellitus  
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Cipro   Ciprofloaxin   Fluoroquinolone Antibiotic   treats respiratory, urinary tract, and middle ear infection  
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K-Dur   Potassium Chloride   potassium replacement   treats hypokalemia (low levels of potassium)  
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Digitek   Digoxin   Cardiac Glycoside   atrial fibrillation, heart failure  
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Advair Diskus   Salmeterol/Fluticasone   Bronchodilator   asthma, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)  
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Darvocet-N   Propoxyphene-N/APAP   Opiate Analgesic   treats mild to moderate pain  
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Ativan   Lorazepam   Benodiazepine   anxiety  
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Avandia   Rosiglitazone   Oral Antidiabetic   diabetes mellitus  
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Glucophage XR   Metformin   Oral Antidiabetic   lowers blood glucose in people with diabetes mellitus; treats high levels of blood glucose  
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Keflex   Cephalexin   Cephalosporin Antibiotic   treats bacterial infections  
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Pravachol   Pravastatin   Atilipemic Agent (lipid/cholesterol lowering agent)   Treats hypercholesterolemia  
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Altace   Ramipril   ACE Inhibitor   heart failure, hypertension  
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Xanax   Alprazolam   Benzodiazepine   treats anxiety, panic disorder  
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Humalog   Insulin Lispro   Insulin   treats type I diabetes  
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Ambien   Zolpidem   Sedative-Hypotonic   treats insomnia  
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Calan   Verapamil   Calcium Channel Blocker   Angina, Hypertension  
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Ortho-Tri-Cyclen   Norgestimate/Ethinyl Estradiol   Oral Contraceptive   birth control; prevents pregnancy; regulates menstrual cycle  
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Cardizem   Diltiazem   Calcium Channel Blocker   angina, hypertension  
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Zithromax   Azithromycin   Macrolide Antibiotic   treats upper/lower respiratory, bacterial infections  
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Diflucan   Fluconazole   Antifungal Agent   treats a broad spectrum of fungal infections  
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Lipitor   Atorvastatin   Antilipemic Agent (lipid/cholesterol lowering agent)   treats hypercholesterolemia  
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Klonopin   Clonazepam   Benzodiazepine   treats seizures and panic disorders; anxiety  
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Levaquin   Levofloxacin   Fluoroquinolone Antibiotic   treats bacterial, lung, sinus, and urinary tract infections  
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Accupril   Quinapril   ACE Inhibitor   congestive heart failure, hypertension  
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Cozaar   Losartan   Angiontensin II Receptor Antagonist   heart failure, hypertension  
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Deltasone   Prednisone   Corticosteroid   Dermatitis, Arthristis, Asthma  
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Desyrel   Trazodone   Antidepressant   anxiety, depression  
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Effexor XR   Venlafaxine   Antidepressant   anxiety, depression, headaches  
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Glucotrol XL   Glipizide   Oral Antidiabetic   treats high levels of blood glucose  
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Lotensin   Benazepril   ACE Inhibitor   hypertension  
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Neurontin   Gabapentin   Anticonvulsant   treats partial seizures  
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Diovan   Valsartan   Angiotensin II Receptor Antagonist   heart failure, hypertension  
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Elavil   Amitriptyline   Tricyclic Antidepressant   anxiety, depression  
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Nexium   Esomeprazole   Proton-Pump Inhibitor   treats GERD (Gastro-Esophageal Reflux Disease), duodenal ulcer, and esophagitis; heartburn  
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Evista   Raloxifene   Estrogen Receptor Modulator (SERM)   treats and prevents osteoporosis in women  
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Tenormin   Atenolol   Beta-Blocker   treats hypertension  
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Flomax   Tamsulosin   Alpha Blocker   benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH)  
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Celebrex   Celecoxib   NSAID, COX II Inhibitor   osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthristis  
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Viagra   Sildenafil Citrate   Phosphodiesterase Inhibitor   impotency, erectile dysfunction  
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Protonix   Pantoprazole   Proton-Pump Inhibitor   GERD and esophagitis; heartburn  
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Wellbutrin SR   Bupropion HCL   Antidepressant   attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), depression, nicotine withdrawal  
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Naprosyn   Naproxen   NSAID   moderate pain, osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis  
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Flexeril   Cyclobenzaprine   Muscle Relaxant   muscle spasm  
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Flonase   Fluticasone   Cortisteroid   seasonal allergic and non-allergic rhinitis  
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Allegra   Fexofenadine   Antihistamine   allergic rhinitis; seasonal allergies  
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Singulair   Montelukast   Respiratory/Anti-Inflammatory Agent   treats and prevents symptoms of asthma  
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Celexa   Citalopram   SSRI   depression  
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Prevacid   lansoprazole   Proton-Pump Inhibitor   GERD, duodenal and gastric ulcers; heartburn  
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Lexapro   Escitalopram   SSRI   anxiety, depression  
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Tricor   Fenofibrate   Antilipemic Agent (lipid/cholesterol lowering agent)   treats hypercholesterolemia  
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Micronase/Diabeta   glyburide   Oral Antidiabetic   treats high levels of blood glucose  
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Soma   Carisoprodol   Muscle Relaxant   treats muscle spasm  
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Concerta   Methylphenidate XR   Psychostimulant   narcolepsy, attention-deficit hyperactive disorder  
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Fosamax   Alendronate   Bisphosphonate   osteoporosis  
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Xalatan   Latanoprost   Prostaglandin   glaucoma  
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Nasonex   Mometasone   Corticosteroid   allergic rhinitis  
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Oxycontin   Oxycodone ER   Opiate Analgesic   moderate to moderately-severe pain  
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Plavix   Clopidogrel   Antiplatelet Agent   prevents platelet aggregation  
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Risperdal   Risperidone   Antipsychotic Agent   treats emotional and mood disorders  
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V-Cillin-K   Penicillin VK   Penicillin Antibiotic   treats bacterial infections  
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Zyprexa   Olanzapine   Thienbenzodiazepine   acute psychosis, agitation, bipolar disorder, mania, schizophrenia  
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Zyrtec   Cetirizine   Antihistamine   seasonal allergic asthma  
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Hydrodiuril   Hydrochlorothiazide   Thiazide Diuretic   treats hypertension  
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