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top 100 Drugs PTCB
| Brand | generic | function |
|---|---|---|
| Prinivil | lisinopril | ACE inhibitor |
| Zocor | Simvastatin | statin |
| synthroid | levothyroxine | Hormone replacement |
| amoxil | Amoxicillin | Penicillin antibiotic |
| zithromax | azithromycin | macrolide antibiotic |
| microzide | hydro-chlorothiazide (HCTZ) | thiazide Diuretic |
| Norvasc | amlodipine | calcium channel blocker ( prevent musc. and b.v. contraction)--> muscle relaxant and b.v. dialator |
| xanax | alprazolam | Benzodiazepine( sedative) (schedule 4) |
| glucophage " eat sugar" | metformin | antidiabetic |
| lipitor | atrovastatin | statin |
| prilosec | omeprazole | proton pump inhibitor |
| Augmentin | amoxicillin + clavulanate K+ | penicillin antibiotic |
| tenormin | atenolol | beta blocker (vasodialtor) , relax b.v., dec. BP and HR |
| lasix | furosemide | diuretic |
| flexeril | cyclo-benza-prine | muscle relaxant |
| septra | sulfamethoxazole + trimethoprim | antibiotic combination |
| cipro | ciprofloxacin | quinolone antibiotic |
| Flonase | fluticasone | inhaled steroid |
| dyrenium | triamterene | diuretic |
| pravachol | pravastatin | cholesterol/statin |
| crestor | rosuvastatin | statin |
| advair | fluticasone + salmeterol | bronchodilator + steroid |
| Desyrel | trazodone | antidepressant |
| Darvocet | propoxyphene + APAP | pain relief ( schedule 4) |
| Fosamax | alendronate | bone resorption inhibitor |
| allegra | fexofenadine | antihistamine (h1) |
| mevacor | lovastatin | cholesterol/ statin |
| coreg | carvedilol | betaa receptor blocker |
| paxil | paroxetine | S.S.R.I |
| mobic | meloxicam | N.S.A.I.D. |
| lopressor | metoprolol | beta blocker |
| Zoloft | sertraline | S.S.R.I. serotonin-specific reuptake inhibitor (antidepressant) |
| Ambien | zolpidem | sleep aid ( schedule 4) |
| Percocet | oxycodone + APAP | Pain Relief ( schedule 2) |
| Nexium | esomeprazole | proton pump inhibitor |
| plavix | clopidogrel | platelet aggregation inhibitor |
| singulair | montelukast | leukotriene inhibitor |
| sterapred | prednisone | corticosteroid |
| lexapro | escitalopram | S.S.R.I. |
| advil | Ibuprofen | N.S.A.I.D. |
| celexa | citalopram | antidepressant ( S.S.R.I.) |
| Proair | Albuterol | B2 receptor agonist (lungs) |
| Prozac | Fluoxetine | S.S.R.I. |
| neurontin | gabapentin | anti-convulsant |
| coumadin | warfarin | Blood thinner |
| ultram | tramadol | pain relief (non narcotic) |
| klonopin | clonazepam | benzodiazepine ( schedule 4) |
| ativan | lorazepam | benzodiazepine ( schedule 4) |
| keflex | cephalexin | antibiotic (cephalosporin) |
| valium | diazepam | benzodiazepine ( schedule 4) |
| Diovan | Valsartan | Angiotensin II receptor blocker |
| cymbalta | Duloxetine | Anti-depressant |
| Effexor | Venlafaxin | Anti-depressant |
| Zantac | Ranitidine | Histamine blocker (H2) |
| Diflucan | fluconazole | anti-fungal |
| aleve | naproxen | N.S.A.I.D. |
| Vibramycin | Doxycycline | antibiotic ( tetracycline) |
| Klor-Con | Potassium- Chloride | electrolyte |
| Elavil | Amitriptyline | antidepressant |
| Prevacid | Lansoprazole | Proton pump Inhibitor |
| actos | pioglitazone | anti-diabetic |
| medrol | methyl-prednisolone | steroid anti-inflammatory |
| zyloprim | allopurinol | Xanthine Oxidase inhibitor |
| vasotec | enalapril | ACE inhibitor |
| soma | carisoprodol | muscle relaxant ( schedule 4) |
| tylenol 3 | codeine+ APAP | Pain relief ( schedule 3) |
| Flomax | Tamsulosin | Prostate Receptor Agonist |
| Vytorin | Ezetimibe + Simvastatin | Cholesterol |
| Seroquel | Quetiapine | Anti-psychotic |
| Levaquin | Levofloxacin | Antibiotic (Quinolone) |
| Tricor | Fenofibrate | Cholesterol |
| Catapres | Clonidine | Alpha Receptor Agonist |
| Phenergan | Promethazine | Anti-Nausea / Anti-emetic |
| Yaz | Ethinyl estradiol + Drospirenone | Birth Control |
| Viagra | Sildenafil | Erectile Dysfunction |
| Celebrex | Celecoxib | N.S.A.I.D. COX-2 inhibitor |
| Proventil | Albuterol | Beta Agonist (B2)(Lungs) |
| Oxycontin | Oxycodone | Pain Relief (DEA Sch 2) |
| Lantus | Insulin Glargine | Insulin |
| Nasonex | Mometasone | Corticosteroid |
| Lyrica | Pregabalin | Anti-convulsant/ Neurologic (DEA Sch 5) |
| Amaryl | Glimepiride | Antidiabetic |
| Restoril | Temazepam | Sleep Aid (DEA Sch 4) |
| Folvite | Folic Acid | Mineral supplement |
| Premarin | Conjugated Estrogen | Estrogen Replacement |
| Zetia | Ezetimibe | cholesterol |
| Aldactone | Spironolactone | Diuretic |
| Lanoxin | Digoxin | Inotrope |
| Imdur | Isosorbide Mononitrate | Nitrate Vasodilator |
| Omnicef | Cefdinir | anitbiotic (cephalosporin) |
| Altace | Ramipril | ACE Inhibitor |
| Nasacort | Triamcinolone | Inhaled Steroid |
| Ventolin | Albuterol | Bronchodilator |
| Cozaar | Losartan | A2RB: Angiotensin 2 Receptor Blockers block Angiotensin 2 enzymes from specific receptor sites. Avoiding Angiotensin 2 activity helps prohibit vasoconstriction. |
| Concerta | methylphenidate | ADHD ( DEA schedule 2) |
| DiaBeta | Glyburide | Anti-Diabetic |
| Valtrex | Valacyclovir | Anti-Viral |
| Tamiflu | Oseltamivir | Anti-Viral ( flu) |
| Pen-VK | Penicillin vk | Antibiotic |
| Vicodin | APA + hydrocodone | pain relief ( schedule 3) |