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**Top Drugs
Pharmacy Tech training
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| metformin | Glucophage *antidiabetic |
| Xylocaine | lidocaine *anesthetic - used topically for dental purposes |
| Septocaine | articaine/epinephrine *used topically for dental purposes |
| Carbocaine | mepivacaine *used topically for dental purposes |
| Citanest | prilocaine *used topically for dental purposes |
| Marcaine | bupivacaine *anesthetic - used topically for dental purposes |
| miconazole | Lamisil *antifungal |
| buprenorphine SL | Subutex *used to treat opiod dependence |
| Procan SR and Pronestyl | procainamide *antiarrhythmic |
| Betapace | sotalol *antiarrhythmic |
| Lanoxin | digoxin *antiarrhythmic |
| Cordarone | amiodarone *antiarrhythmic |
| heparin | common injectable anticoagulant |
| Lovenox | epoxaparin *common injectable anticoagulant |
| Coumadin | warfarin *most common oral anticoagulant |
| Plavix | clopidagrel *anticoagulant |
| Lipitor | atorvastatin *antihyperlipidemic |
| Mevacor | lovastatin *antihyperlipidemic |
| Zocor | simvastatin *antihyperlipidemic |
| Crestor | rosuvastatin *antihyperlipidemic |
| Pravachol | pravastatin *antihyperlipidemic |
| Questran | cholestyramine *antihyperlipidemic *bile acid sequestrant |
| Colestid | colesipol *antihyperlipidemic *bile acid sequestrant |
| Niaspan | niacin *vitamin B3 |
| Lopid | gemfibrozil *fibrate *lowers triglycerides |
| Tricor | fenofibrate *fibrate *lowers triglycerides |
| Vasotec | enalapril *ACE inhibitor *antihypertensive |
| Monopril | fosinopril *ACE inhibitor *antihypertensive |
| Zestril | lisinopril *ACE inhibitor *antihypertensive |
| Capoten | captopril *ACE inhibitor *antihypertensive |
| Accupril | quinapril *ACE inhibitor *antihypertensive |
| Altace | ramipril *ACE inhibitor *antihypertensive |
| Lotensin | benazepril *ACE inhibitor *antihypertensive |
| Atacand | candesartan cilexetil *angiotensin II antagonists *antihypertensive |
| Avalide | irbesartan/HTCZ *angiotensin II antagonists *antihypertensive |
| Avapro | irbesartan *angiotensin II antagonists *antihypertensive |
| Benicar HCT | olmesartan medoxomil/HTCZ *angiotensin II antagonists *antihypertensive |
| Cozaar | losartan *angiotensin II antagonists *antihypertensive |
| Diovan | valsartan *angiotensin II antagonists *antihypertensive |
| Hyzaar | losartain/HCTZ *angiotensin II antagonists *antihypertensive |
| Catapres | clonidine *antihypertensive |
| Aldomet | methyldopa *antihypertensive |
| Apresoline | hydralazine *vasodilator *antihypertensive |
| Imdur and Isordil | isosorbide *vasodilator *antihypertensive *nitrate |
| Nitroquick and Nitro-Bid | nitroglycerin *vasodilator *antihypertensive |
| Inderal | propranolol *beta blocker *antihypertensive |
| Tenormin | atenolol *beta blocker *antihypertensive |
| Toprol XL | metoprolol succinate *beta blocker *antihypertensive |
| Lopressor | metoprolol tartate *beta blocker *antihypertensive |
| Betimol | timolol *beta blocker (In eye drops) *antihypertensive |
| Coreg | carvedilol *treats moderate heart failure |
| Norvasc | amlodipine *beta blocker *antihypertensive |
| Cardizem and Cartia XT | diltiazem *beta blocker *antihypertensive |
| Procardia | nifedipine *beta blocker *antihypertensive |
| Calan | verapamil *beta blocker *antihypertensive |
| Pepcid AC | famotidine *H2 blocker *antacid |
| Zantac | ranitidine *H2 blocker *antacid |
| Axid | nizatidine *H2 blocker *antacid |
| Tagamet | cimetidine *H2 blocker *antacid |
| Prevacid | lansoprazole *proton pump inhibitor *antacid |
| Prilosec | omeprazole *proton pump inhibitor *antacid |
| Nexium | esomeprazole *proton pump inhibitor *antacid |
| AcipHex | rabeprazole *proton pump inhibitor *antacid |
| Protonix | pantoprazole *proton pump inhibitor *antacid |
| Carafate | sucralfate *creates barrier - protects like a bandaid |
| Reglan | metoclopramide *antiemetic |
| domperodone | generic only *antiemetic |
| scopolamine | generic only -"zombie drug" *antiemetic |
| Bonine or Antivert | meclizine *antiemetic |
| Phenergan | promethazine *antiemetic |
| Compazine and Tigan | **antiemetics |
| Pepto-Bismol | *antiemetic |
| hydrocholothiazide(HTCZ) | lots of brand names *diuretic |
| Lasix | furosemide *diuretic |
| Aldactone | spironolactone *diuretic |
| Actos | pioglitazone *diabetic |
| Amaryl | glimepiride *diabetic |
| Avandia | rosiglitazone *diabetic |
| DiaBeta and Micronase | glyburide *diabetic |
| Glucotrol | glipizide *diabetic |
| Glucovance | glyburide/metformin *diabetic |
| Humulin R. and Novolin R. | short acting insulin *only insulin that can be administered intravenously |
| Humalog, NovoLog, and Apidra | rapid acting insulins |
| Humulin N. and Novolin N. | intermediate acting insulins |
| Lantus and Levemir | long acting insulins *closely mimics natural insulin release |
| NovoLog Mix 70/30 Humalog Mix 75/25 Humulin 70/30 | insulin mixtures |
| Synthroid and Levoxyl | levothyroxine *treats low thyroid |
| Cytomel | *more potent *treats low thyroid |
| propythiouracil | *treats hyperthyroidism |
| Fosamax | alendronate *treats osteoporosis |
| Boniva | ibandronate *treats osteoporosis |
| Actonel | risendronate *treats osteoporosis |
| Evista | raloxifene *treats osteoporosis |
| Pitocin | oxytocin *induces labor and lactation |
| Cytotec | *induces labor |
| Clomid | clomiphene *treats infertility |
| estradoil | *common type of estrogen |
| FSH (follicle-stimulating hormone) & LH (luteinizing hormone) | Follistim, Repronex, Pergonal, etc *hormones important to In Vitro Fertilization |
| Lupron | *decreases bodys production of hormone *used in In vitro fertilization |
| Pregnyl | *synthetically introduces the hormone HCG to release eggs **used for in vitro fertilization |
| Viagra | sildenafil *ED medication |
| Cialis | tadalafil *ED medication |
| Levitra | vardenafil *ED medication |
| Amoxil | amoxicillin *antibiotic |
| Penicillin -VK | penicillin *antibiotic |
| Augmentin | amoxicillin/clavulanate *antibiotic |
| ampicillin, dicloxacillin, nafcillin, piperacillin | types of penicillin *antibiotic |
| Ceftin | cefuroxime *cephalosporin *antibiotic |
| Cefzil | cefprozil *cephalosporin *antibiotic |
| Ceptaz or Fortaz | ceftazidime *cephalosporin *antibiotic |
| Rocephin | ceftriazone *cephalosporin *antibiotic |
| Keflex | cephalexin *cephalosporin *antibiotic |
| Omnicef | cedinir *cephalosporin *antbiotic |
| Zithromax | azithromycin *macrolide *antibiotic |
| Biaxin | clarithromycin *macrolide *antibiotic |
| Ery - Tab | erythromycin *macrolide *antibiotic |
| Cleocin | clindamycin *similar to macrolide *antibiotic |
| Vibramycin | doxycycline *tetracycline * broad spectrum antibiotic |
| Sumycin | tetracycline *tetracycline *broad spectrum antibiotic |
| Cipro | ciprofloxacin *quinolone *broad spectrum antibiotic |
| Levaquin | lecofloxacin *quinolone *broad spectrum antibiotic |
| Avelox | moxifloxacin *quinolone *broad spectrum antibiotic |
| Flagyl | metronidazole *antibiotic |
| Garamycin | gentamicin *antibiotic |
| Macrobid | nitrofurantoin *antibiotic |
| Bactrim DS and Septra DS | sulfamethoxazole-trimethoprim *antibiotic |
| vancomycin | fairly toxic - "drug of last resort" *antibiotic |
| Neosporin | neomycin, bacitracin, and polymyxin B *antibiotic |
| Mycostatin | nystatin *antifungal |
| Monistat | miconazole *antifungal |
| Lotrimin and Mycelex | clotrimazole *antifungal |
| Diflucan | fluconazole *antifungal |
| Zovirax | acyclovir *antiviral |
| Valtrex | valacyclovir *antiviral |
| aspirin | Bayer, Bufferin, Ecotrin, Excedrin -- acetylasaliclic acid |
| acetaminophen | Tylenol, Anacin-3 *lowers fever and kill pain |
| ibuprofen | NSAID - anti-inflammatory |
| naproxen | Aleve, Naprosyn, Anaprox *NSAID - anti-inflammatory |
| Indocin | indomethacin *NSAID - anti-inflammatory |
| Feldene | piroxicam *NSAID - anti-inflammatory |
| Tolectin | tolmetin *NSAID - anti-inflammatory |
| Relafen | nabumetone *NSAID - anti-inflammatory |
| Voltaren | diclofenac sodium *NSAID - anti-inflammatory |
| Celebrex | celecoxib *COX-2 inhibitor NSAID - anti-inflammatory |
| Percocet | oxycodone/acetaminophen *narcotic Schedule II |
| Tylox | oxycodone/acetaminophen *narcotic Schedule II |
| OxyContin | oxycodone *narcotic Schedule II |
| Percodan | aspirin/oxycodone *narcotic Schedule II |
| Vicodin | hydrocodone/acetaminophen *narcotic Schedule II |
| Lorcet | hydrocodone/acetaminophen *narcotic Schedule III |
| Darvon | propoxyphene *narcotic Schedule IV |
| Ultram | tramadol *narcotic Schedule IV or V - controlled |
| Demerol | meperidine *narcotic Schedule II |
| MS-Contin | morphine *narcotic Schedule II |
| Duragesic | fentanyl *narcotic Schedule II |
| Darvocet-N | propoxyphene/acetaminophen *narcotic Schedule IV |
| Novocain | procaine *anesthetic |
| Orajel | benzocaine *anesthetic |
| Brevital | methohexital *anesthetic given by IV |
| Versed | midazolam *anesthetic given by IV |
| Diprivan | propofol *anesthetic given by IV |
| Deltasone | prednisone *corticosteroid - fights inflammation |
| Luxiq | betamethasone *topical corticosteroid - fights inflammation |
| Qvar | beclomethasone *oral inhaler corticosteroid - fights inflammation |
| Cortone Acetate | cortisone *injection or tablet corticosteroid - fights inflammation |
| Decadron | dexamethasone *corticosteroid (tablet, injection, eye drops, cream, ointment, elixir) - fights inflammation |
| Retisert | fluocinolone *corticosteroid (injection, lotion, cream, solution, ointment and oil) fights inflammation |
| Nutracort | hydrocortisone *corticosteroid (cream, lotion or gel) - fights inflammation |
| Medrol | methylprednisolone *corticosteroid (tablet) - fights inflammation |
| Kenalog | triamcinolone *corticosteroid (cream, ointment, lotion or spray) fights inflammation |
| Xanax | alprazolam *benzodiazepine - anti-anxiety |
| Klonopin | clonazepam *benzodiazepine - anti-anxiety |
| Valium | diazepam *benzodiazepine - anti-anxiety |
| Ativan | lorazepam *benzodiazepine - anti-anxiety |
| Halcion | triazolam *benzodiazepine - anti-anxiety |
| BuSpar | buspirone *muscle relaxer - anti-anxiety |
| Skelaxin | metaxalone *muscle relaxer - anti-anxiety |
| Soma | carisoprodol *muscle relaxer - anti-anxiety |
| Flexeril | cyclobenzaprine *muscle relaxer - anti-anxiety |
| baclofen | generic only. *antispasmodic - treats MS and ALS |
| Tofranil | imipramine *tricyclic antidepressant |
| Norpramin | desipramine *tricyclic antidepressant |
| Pamelor | nortriptyline *tricyclic antidepressant |
| Paxil | paroxetine *SSRI (selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors) - an antidepressant |
| Prozac | fluoxetine *SSRI (selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors) - an antidepressant |
| Zoloft | sertraline *SSRI (selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors) - an antidepressant |
| Celexa | citalopram *SSRI (selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors) - an antidepressant |
| Lexapro | escitalopram *SSRI (selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors) - an antidepressant |
| Desyrel | trazodone *tetracyclic compound - antidepressant |
| Remeron | mirtazapine *tetracyclic compound - antidepressant |
| Wellbutrin | bupropion *tetracyclic compound - antidepressant |
| Ambien | zolpidem *treats insomnia (referred to as a sedative) |
| Lunesta | eszopiclone *treats insomnia (referred to as a sedative) |
| Restoril | temazepam *treats insomnia (referred to as a sedative) |
| Thorazine | chlorpromazine *anti-psychotic |
| Haldol | haloperidol *anti-psychotic - treatment of schizophrenia and delirium |
| Litho-Bid | lithium *anti-psychotic |
| Abilify | aripiprazole *anti-psychotic |
| Risperdal | risperidone *anti-psychotic |
| Zyprexa | olanzapine *anti-psychotic |
| Clozaril | clozapine *anti-psychotic |
| Dilantin | phenytoin *antiepileptic |
| Neurontin | gabapentin *antiepileptic |
| Tegretol | carbamazepine *antiepileptic |
| Depakote | devalproex sodium *antiepileptic |
| Ritalin and Concerta | methylphenidate *Schedule II - treats ADD and ADHD |
| Adderall | amphetamine *Schedule II - treats ADD and ADHD |
| Strattera | atomoxetine *treats ADHD - non-stimulant and not controlled |
| Sinemet | carbidopa/levodopa *treats Parkinson Disease |
| Mirapex | pramopexole *treats Parkinson Disease |
| Cogentin | benztropine *treats Parkinson Disease |
| Namenda | memantine *treats Alzheimers Disease |
| Aricept | donepezil *treats Alzheimers Disease |
| Ginkgo | herbal remedy *treats Alzheimers Disease |
| Benadryl | diphenhydramine *antihistamine |
| Dimetapp and Robitussin | brompheniramine *antihistamine |
| NyQuil | doxylamine *antihistamine |
| Alavert and Claritin | loratadine *antihistamine |
| Vistaril and Atarax | hydroxyzine *antihistamine |
| Allegra | fexofenadine *antihistamine |
| Zyrtec | cetirizine *antihistamine |
| Flonase | fluticasone *nasal corticosteroid - treats allergies |
| Nasonex | mometasone *nasal corticosteroid - treats allergies |
| Proventil and Ventolin | albuterol *short acting beta-agonist *bronchodilators |
| Maxair | pirbuterol *short acting beta-agonist *bronchodilators |
| Serevent | salmeterol *long lasting beta-agonist *bronchodilators |
| Atrovent | ipratropium *anticholinergic *bronchodilator (inhaled regularly) |
| Combivent | albuterol(beta agonist)/ipratropium(anticholinergic) *powerful bronchodilator |
| Theo-Dur and Slo-bid | theophylline *long acting bronchodilator - taken daily |
| Singulair | montelukast *leukotriene inhibitor - treats asthma |
| Advair | fluticasone-salmeterol *combination inhaler used as a bronchodilator |
| Sudafed | pseudoephedrine *decongestant |
| Afrin | oxymetazoline *nasal decongestant |
| Dristan | cerner multum *nasal decongestant |
| Differin | adapalene *treats acne in a cream or gel solution |
| Brevoxyl | benzoyl peroxide *treats acne in a cream, lotion or soap form |
| Tazorac | tazorotene *treats acne in a cream or gel form |
| Retin-A | tretinoin *treats acne in a cream or gel solution |
| BenzaClin | clindamycin-benzoyl peroxide *treats acne in a gel form |
| Elidel | pimecrolimus *treats psoriasis or eczema in a cream form |
| Protopic | tacrolimus *treats psoriasis or eczema in ointment form |
| Carmol and Keralac | urea *treats psoriasis or eczema in a cream or lotion form |
| Zovirax | acyclovir *treats viral infections in a cream form |
| Abreva | docosanol *treats viral infections in a cream form |
| Aldara | imiquimod *treats viral infections in a cream form |
| Denavir | penciclovir *treats viral infections in a cream form |
| Bactroban | mupirocin *treats skin infections |
| Altrex, Lotemax | loteprednol *corticosteroid - eye medication |
| FML Forte | fluorometholone *corticosteroid - eye medication |
| Maxitrol | neomycin/polymyxin B/dexamethasone *corticosteroid - eye medication |
| TobraDex | tobramycin/dexamethasone *antibiotic and corticosteroid combination - eye medication |
| Patanol | olopatadine *antihistamine - eye medication |
| Zaditor | ketotifen *antihistamine - eye medication |
| Restasis | cyclosporine *treats chronic dry eye |
| Alphagan P | brimonidine *treats glaucoma |
| Xalatan | latanoprost *treats glaucoma |
| Timoptic | timolol *treats glaucoma |
| Auralgan | antipyrine/benzocaine *ear medication *analgesic |
| Ciprodex | ciprofloxacin/dexamethasone *ear medication *antibiotic |
| Cortisporin Otic | neomycin/polymyxin B/hydrocortisone *ear medication *antibiotic |
| Debrox | carbamide peroxide *ear medication *wax dissolver |
| Cerumenex | thriethanolamine polypeptide/oleate condensate *ear medication *wax dissolver |
| Myleran | busulfan *cancer drug |
| Platinol | cisplatin *cancer drug |
| Cytoxan | cyclophosphamide *cancer drug |
| Ifex | ifosfamide *cancer drug |
| Efudex | fluorouracil *cancer drug |
| Xeloda | capecitabine *cancer drug |
| Hydrea | hydroxyurea *cancer drug |
| Trexall and Rheumatrex | methotrexate *cancer drug |
| Purinethol | mercaptopurine *cancer drug |
| Cerubidine | daunorbicin *anti-tumor antibiotic *cancer drug |
| Adriamycin | doxorubicin *anti-tumor antibiotic *cancer drug |
| Abraxane | paclitaxel *plant alkaloid |
| VePesid | etoposide *plant alkaloid |
| Oncovin | vincristine *plant alkaloid |
| Panretin | gel used to treat skin lesions. *treats cancer |
| St. Johns Wort | herbal supplement *treats moderate depression |
| ginseng | herbal supplement *boosts energy |
| feverfew | supplement used to treat migranes |
| Saw Palmetto | supplement *used as a diuretic |
| Valerian | supplement *used to sleep |
| Echinacea | supplement *treats common cold |
| Melatonin | supplement *used for sleep |
| Chromium picolinate | supplement *used to improve insulin metabolism and for weight loss |
| Glucosamine | supplement *treats arthritis |
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