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