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PTCB Study Guide
Brand Name- Generic Equivalent - Classification - Common Use
| Brand Name | Generic Name | Classification | Most Common Use |
|---|---|---|---|
| Klonopin | Clonazepam | Benzodiazepine | Anticonvulsant |
| Ativan | Lorazepam | Benzodiazepine | Antianxiety |
| Valium | Diazepam | Benzodiazepine | Anticonvulsant |
| Xanax | Alprazolam | Benzodiazepine | Antianxiety |
| Proventil | Albuterol | Beta Agonist | Antianginal & Antihypertensive |
| Ventolin | Albuterol | Beta Agonist | Antianginal & Antihypertensive |
| Tenormin | Atenolol | Beta Blocker | Antianginal & Antihypertensive |
| Toprol - XL | Metoprolol | Beta Blocker | Antianginal & Antihypertensive |
| Glucophage | Metformin | Biguanide | Diabetes |
| Cardium CD | Diltiazem | Calcium Chennel Blocker | Antianginal & Antihypertensive |
| Norvasc | Amlodipine | Calcium Chennel Blocker | Antianginal & Antihypertensive |
| Plendil | Felodipine | Calcium Chennel Blocker | Antihypertensive |
| Procardia XL | Nifedipine | Calcium Chennel Blocker | Antianginal & Antihypertensive |
| Lanoxin | Digoxin | Cardiac Glycoside | Antiarrhythmic |
| Flonase | Fluticasone | Corticosteroid | Nasal Congestion & Allergic Rhinitis |
| Medrol | Methylprednisolone | Corticosteroid | Antiinflammatory |
| Nasonex | Mometasone | Corticosteroid | Allergic Rhinitis |
| Vancenase AQ DS | Beclomethasone | Corticosteroid | Allergic Rhinitis |
| Deltasone | Prednisone | Corticosteroid | Allergic Rhinitis |
| Tobradex | Tobramycin/Dexamethasone | Corticosteroid/Anti-Infective Combination | Opthalmic Antiinfective |
| Maxzide | Triamterene/HCTZ | Diuretic | Antihypertensive |
| Dyazide | Triamterene/HCTZ | Diuretic | Antihypertensive |
| K-Dur | Potassium Chloride | Electrolyte & Renal Agent | Electrolyte Replacement |
| Zyrtec | Cetirizine | H1 Blocker | Antihistimine |
| Allegra | Fexofenadine HCL | H1 Blocker | Antihistimine |
| Claritin | Loratadine | H1 Blocker | Antihistimine |
| Phenergan | Promethazine | H1 Blocker | Antihistimine |
| Axid | Nizatidine | H2 Blocker | Antiulcer & GERD |
| Pepcid | Famotidine | H2 Blocker | Antiulcer & GERD |
| Lipitor | Atorvastatin | HMG CoA Reductase Inhibitor | Cholesterol Lowering Agent |
| Pravachol | Pravastatin | HMG CoA Reductase Inhibitor | Cholesterol Lowering Agent |
| Zocor | Simvastatin | HMG CoA Reductase Inhibitor | Cholesterol Lowering Agent |
| Ortho Tri-Cyclen | Norgestimate/Ethinyl Estradiol | Hormone Therapy | Birth Control |
| Ortho-Novum 7/7/7 | Norethindrone/Ethinyl Estradiol | Hormone Therapy | Birth Control |
| Premarin | Conjugated Estrogen | Hormone - Estrogen | Hormone Replacement Therapy |
| Climara | Estradiol | Hormone - Estrogen | Hormone Replacement Therapy |
| Prempro | Conjugated Estrogen/Medroxyprogesterone | Hormone - Estrogen/Progestin | Hormone Replacement Therapy |
| Cycrin | Medroxyprogesterone | Hormone - Progestin | Menstrual Disorder |
| Levoxyl | Levothyroxine | Hormone - Thyroid | Hypothyroidism |
| Synthroid | Levothyroxine | Hormone - Thyroid | Hypothyroidism |
| Ultram | Tramadol | Non-Opiate Analgesic | Analgesic |
| Celebrex | Celecoxib | NSAID CoX II Inhibitor | Arthritis |
| Vioxx | Rofecoxib | NSAID CoX II Inhibitor | Arthritis |
| Anaprox | Naproxen | NSAID | Antiinflammatory/Analgesic |
| Motrin | Ibuprofen | NSAID | Antiinflammatory/Analgesic |
| Relafen | Nabumetone | NSAID | Antiinflammatory/Analgesic |