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2005 Top 200 Drugs
Top 200 Drugs Pharmacy Technician PTCB Exam Flash Cards
200
Health Care
Professional
03/29/2007

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Term
1 Lipitor
Definition
atorvastatin



Treat hyperlipidemia (high cholesterol)

Cholesterol lowering agent
Term
2 hydrocodone and acetaminophen
Definition
Treat pain

Narcotic pain reliever
Term
3 Norvasc
Definition
amlodipine



Treat hypertension (high blood pressure)

Calcium channel blocker (CCB)
Term
4 Toprol-XL
Definition
metoprolol-XL



Treat hypertension, heart failure, or angina

Beta-blocker
Term
5 Synthroid
Definition
levothyroxine sodium



Treat hypothyroidism

Thyroid hormone replacement
Term
6 Zoloft
Definition
sertraline



Treat depression or anxiety

Antidepressant, antianxiety
Term
7 hydrocodone and acetaminophen
Definition
Treat pain

Narcotic pain reliever
Term
8 amoxicillin
Definition
Treat infection

Antibiotic
Term
9 Lexapro
Definition
escitalopram



Treat depression or anxiety

Antidepressant, antianxiety
Term
10 albuterol
Definition
Treat asthma

Antiasthmatic
Term
11 Zocor
Definition
simvastatin



Treat hyperlipidemia (high cholesterol)

Cholesterol lowering agent
Term
12 Nexium
Definition
esomeprazole



Treat ulcers or reflux (GERD)

Proton pump inhibitor
Term
13 levothyroxine sodium
Definition
Treat hypothyroidism

Thyroid hormone replacement
Term
14 Ambien
Definition
zolpidem



Treat insomnia

Hypnotic
Term
15 Singulair
Definition
montelukast



Treat asthma and/or allergies

Antiasthmatic
Term
16 Prevacid
Definition
lansoprazole



Treat ulcers or reflux (GERD)

Proton pump inhibitor
Term
17 Plavix
Definition
Clopidogrel



Prevent blood clots

Antiplatelet agent
Term
18 Zithromax Z-Pak
Definition
azithromycin



Treat infection

Antibiotic
Term
19 Fosamax
Definition
alendronate



Treat / prevent osteoporosis

Bisphosphonate
Term
20 Zyrtec
Definition
cetirizine



Treat / prevent allergies

Antihistamine
Term
21 Advair Diskus
Definition
fluticasone and salmeterol



Treat / prevent asthma

Antiasthmatic
Term
22 Protonix
Definition
pantoprazole



Treat ulcers or reflux (GERD)

Proton pump inhibitor
Term
23 furosemide
Definition
Treat edema or hypertension

Diuretic
Term
24 atenolol
Definition
Treat hypertension or chest pain

Beta-blocker
Term
25 Effexor XR
Definition
venlafaxine



Treat depression or anxiety

Antidepressant, antianxiety
Term
26 warfarin sodium
Definition
Prevent blood clots

Anticoagulant
Term
27 cephalexin
Definition
Treat infection

Antibiotic
Term
28 Flonase
Definition
fluticasone



Treat asthma and/or allergies

Antiasthmatic
Term
29 hydrocodone and acetaminophen
Definition
Treat pain

Narcotic pain reliever
Term
30 oxycodone and acetaminophen
Definition
Treat pain

Narcotic pain reliever
Term
31 Levaquin
Definition
levofloxacin



Treat infection

Antibiotic
Term
32 Diovan
Definition
valsartan



Treat hypertension or heart failure

Angiotensin receptor blocker (ARB)
Term
33 hydrochlorothiazide
Definition
Treat hypertension

Diuretic
Term
34 Premarin
Definition
conjugated estrogens



Treat symptoms of menopause

Hormone replacement therapy
Term
35 lisinopril
Definition
Treat hypertension or heart failure

ACE-Inhibitor (ACE-I)
Term
36 atenolol
Definition
Treat hypertension or chest pain

Beta-blocker
Term
37 Lotrel
Definition
benazepril and amlodipine



Treat hypertension

Combination ACE-I and CCB
Term
38 Allegra
Definition
fexofenadine



Treat / prevent allergies

Antihistamine
Term
39 Celebrex
Definition
celecoxib



Treat pain

COX-2 inhibitor
Term
40 Levoxyl
Definition
levothyroxine sodium



Treat hypothyroidism

Thyroid hormone replacement
Term
41 Altace
Definition
ramipril



Treat hypertension or heart failure

ACE-I
Term
42 prednisone
Definition
Treat variety of diseases including, but not limited to: inflammation, asthma, organ transplantation, adrenocortical insufficiency.

Corticosteroid
Term
43 lisinopril
Definition
Treat hypertension or heart failure

ACE-I
Term
44 Actonel
Definition
risedronate



Treat / prevent osteoporosis

Bisphosphonate
Term
45 Zithromax Z-Pak
Definition
azithromycin



Treat infection

Antibiotic
Term
46 hydrochlorothiazide
Definition
Treat hypertension

Diuretic
Term
47 Zetia
Definition
ezetimibe



Treat hyperlipidemia

Cholesterol lowering agent
Term
48 Avandia
Definition
rosiglitazone



Improve glycemic control

Antidiabetic
Term
49 Seroquel
Definition
quetiapine




Anti-psychotic
Term
50 Wellbutrin XL
Definition
bupropion



Antidepressant

Antidepressant
Term
51 Diovan HCT
Definition
valsartan and hydrochlorothiazide



Treat hypertension

Combination ARB and diuretic
Term
52 ibuprofen Rx
Definition
Treat pain

NSAID
Term
53 Pravachol
Definition
pravastatin



Hyperlipidemia

Cholesterol lowering agent
Term
54 Actos
Definition
pioglitazone



Improve glycemic control

Antidiabetic
Term
55 Viagra
Definition
sildenafil



Treat erectile dysfunction

Phosphodiesterase-5 Inhibitor
Term
56 metoprolol tart
Definition
Treat hypertension

Beta-blocker
Term
57 amoxicillin
Definition
Treat infection

Antibiotic
Term
58 Risperdal
Definition
risperidone



Treat schizophrenia or bipolar

Antipsychotic (Atypical)
Term
59 alprazolam
Definition
Treat anxiety

Antianxiety
Term
60 Coreg
Definition
carvedilol



Treat hypertension or heart failure

Beta-blocker
Term
61 Yasmin
Definition
drospirenone and ethinyl estradiol



Prevent pregnancy

Oral contraceptive
Term
62 alprazolam
Definition
Treat anxiety

Antianxiety
Term
63 Tricor
Definition
fenofibrate



Hyperlipidemia

Cholesterol lowering agent
Term
64 Flomax
Definition
tamsulosin



Treat prostate / urinary disorders

Alpha1-blocker
Term
65 Cozaar
Definition
losartan



Treat hypertension or heart failure

Angiotensin receptor blocker
Term
66 lisinopril
Definition
Treat hypertension or heart failure

ACE-Inhibitor
Term
67 Lantus
Definition
insulin glargine



Improve glycemic control

Insulin
Term
68 Digitek
Definition
digoxin



Treat heart failure or arrhythmias

Antiarrhythmic and cardiac glycoside
Term
69 Nasonex
Definition
mometasone



Treat / prevent allergies

Corticosteroid
Term
70 Vytorin
Definition
simvastatin and ezetimibe



Treat hyperlipidemia

Cholesterol lowering agent
Term
71 Ortho Evra
Definition
norelgestromin and ethinyl estradiol



Prevent pregnancy

Oral contraceptive
Term
72 furosemide
Definition
Treat edema or hypertension

Diuretic
Term
73 furosemide
Definition
Treat edema or hypertension

Diuretic
Term
74 triamterene and hydrochlorothiazide
Definition
Treat hypertension

Diuretic
Term
75 Mobic
Definition
meloxicam



Treat arthritis

NSAID
Term
76 Crestor
Definition
rosuvastatin



Hyperlipidemia

Cholesterol lowering agent
Term
77 clonazepam
Definition
Treat anxiety

Antianxiety
Term
78 Adderall XR
Definition
amphetamine and dextroamphetamine



Control attention deficit hyperactivity disorder

Stimulant
Term
79 paroxetine HCl
Definition
Treat depression or anxiety

Antidepressant, antianxiety
Term
80 alprazolam
Definition
Treat anxiety

Antianxiety
Term
81 sulfamethaxazole and trimethoprim
Definition
Treat infection

Antibiotic
Term
82 Aricept
Definition
donepezil



Treat dementia (Alzheimers)

Acetylcholinesterase inhibitor
Term
83 levothyroxine sodium
Definition
Treat hypothyroidism

Thyroid hormone replacement
Term
84 paroxetine HCl
Definition
Treat depression or anxiety

Antidepressant, antianxiety
Term
85 clonidine HCl
Definition
Treat hypertension

Alpha2-agonist
Term
86 Concerta
Definition
methylphenidate



Control attention deficit hyperactivity disorder

Stimulant
Term
87 Aciphex
Definition
rabeprazole



Treat ulcers or reflux (GERD)

Proton pump inhibitor
Term
88 hydrochlorothiazide
Definition
Treat hypertension

Diuretic
Term
89 triamterene and hydrochlorothiazide
Definition
Treat hypertension

Diuretic
Term
90 potassium chloride
Definition
Treat hypokalemia

Electrolyte supplement
Term
91 amoxicillin
Definition
Treat infection

Antibiotic
Term
92 fluoxetine HCl
Definition
Treat depression or anxiety

Antidepressant, antianxiety
Term
93 trazodone HCl
Definition
Treat depression

Antidepressant
Term
94 Omnicef
Definition
cefdinir



Treat infection

Antibiotic
Term
95 Xalatan
Definition
latanoprost



Reduce intraocular pressure (glaucoma)

Antiglaucoma (Prosaglandin Analog)
Term
96 Valtrex
Definition
valaciclovir



Treat viral infection

Antiviral
Term
97 Ortho-Tri-Cyclen Lo
Definition
norgestimate and ethinyl estradiol



Prevent pregnancy

Oral contraceptive
Term
98 metformin HCI
Definition
Improve glycemic control

Antidiabetic
Term
99 metoprolol tart
Definition
Treat hypertension

Beta-blocker
Term
100 amoxicillin and clavulanate
Definition
Treat infection

Antibiotic
Term
101 Zyprexa
Definition
olanzapine



Treat schizophrenia or bipolar

Antipsychotic (Atypical)
Term
102 Hyzaar
Definition
losartan and hydrochlorothiazide



Treat hypertension

Combination ARB and diuretic
Term
103 cyclobenzaprine
Definition
Treat muscle spasm pain

Skeletal muscle relaxant
Term
104 Topamax
Definition
topiramate



Control seizures

Anticonvulsant
Term
105 Detrol LA
Definition
tolterodine



Improve urinary control

Anticholinergic
Term
106 glyburide
Definition
Improve glycemic control

Antidiabetic
Term
107 albuterol
Definition
Treat asthma

Antiasthmatic
Term
108 lorazepam
Definition
Treat anxiety

Antianxiety
Term
109 Amaryl
Definition
glimepiride



Improve glycemic control

Antidiabetic
Term
110 Combivent
Definition
albuterol and ipratropium



Treat asthma

Antiasthmatic
Term
111 Coumadin
Definition
warfarin



Prevent blood clots

Anticoagulant
Term
112 propoxyphene and acetaminophen
Definition
Treat pain

Narcotic pain reliever
Term
113 Avapro
Definition
irbesartan



Treat hypertension or heart failure

Angiotensin receptor blocker
Term
114 Evista
Definition
raloxifene



Treat / prevent osteoporosis

Bisphosphonate
Term
115 lisinopril
Definition
Treat hypertension or heart failure

ACE-Inhibitor
Term
116 acetaminophen and codeine
Definition
Treat pain

Narcotic pain reliever
Term
117 propoxyphene and acetaminophen
Definition
Treat pain

Narcotic pain reliever
Term
118 gabapentin
Definition
Control seizures

Anticonvulsant
Term
119 doxycycline hyclate
Definition
Treat infection

Antibiotic
Term
120 propoxyphene and acetaminophen
Definition
Treat pain

Narcotic pain reliever
Term
121 diazepam
Definition
Treat anxiety

Antianxiety
Term
122 amitriptyline
Definition
Treat depression

Antidepressant
Term
123 metformin HCI
Definition
Improve glycemic control

Antidiabetic
Term
124 amoxicillin and clavulanate
Definition
Treat infection

Antibiotic
Term
125 Allegra-D 12 hour
Definition
fexofenadine and pseudoephedrine



Treat / prevent allergies

Antihistamine
Term
126 ibuprofen Rx
Definition
Treat pain

NSAID
Term
127 verapamil SR
Definition
Treat hypertension, angina, or arrhythmias

CCB
Term
128 Imitrex
Definition
sumatriptan



Treat migraines

Serotonin 5-HT agonist
Term
129 Trinessa-28
Definition
ethinyl estradiol/norgestimate



Prevent pregnancy

Oral contraceptive
Term
130 Klor-Con M20
Definition
potassium chloride



Treat hypokalemia

Electrolyte supplement
Term
131 penicillin VK
Definition
Treat infection

Antibiotic
Term
132 Clarinex
Definition
desloratadine



Treat / prevent allergies

Antihistamine
Term
133 Cymbalta
Definition
duloxetine



Treat depression or diabetic neuropathic pain

Antidepressant
Term
134 alprazolam
Definition
Treat anxiety

Antianxiety
Term
135 Depakote ER
Definition
divalproex



Control seizures

Anticonvulsant
Term
136 metoprolol tart
Definition
Treat hypertension

Beta-blocker
Term
137 gabapentin
Definition
Control seizures, manage postherpetic neuralgia

Anticonvulsant
Term
138 Glycolax
Definition
polyetylene glycol



Treat constipation

Laxative
Term
139 ibuprofen Rx
Definition
Treat pain

NSAID
Term
140 amitriptyline
Definition
Treat depression

Antidepressant
Term
141 clonazepam
Definition
Treat anxiety

Antianxiety
Term
142 temazepam
Definition
Treat anxiety or insomnia

Antianxiety, hyponotic
Term
143 Benicar HCT
Definition
olmesartan



Treat hypertension or heart failure

Angiotensin receptor blocker
Term
144 sulfamethaxazole and trimethoprim
Definition
Treat infection

Antibiotic
Term
145 Lamictal
Definition
lamotrigine



Control seizures

Anticonvulsant
Term
146 Strattera
Definition
atomoxetine



Control attention deficit hyperactivity disorder

Antidepressant
Term
147 ranitidine
Definition
Treat ulcers or reflux (GERD)

H2-antagonist
Term
148 Imdur
Definition
isosorbide mononitrate



Prevent angina

Vasodilator
Term
149 allopurinol
Definition
Prevent gout

Xanthine Oxidase Inhibitor
Term
150 prednisone
Definition
Treat variety of diseases including, but not limited to: inflammation, asthma, organ transplantation, adrenocortical insufficiency.

Corticosteroid
Term
151 Niaspan
Definition
niacin



Treat hyperlipidemia

Cholesterol lowering agent
Term
152 warfarin sodium
Definition
Prevent blood clots

Anticoagulant
Term
153 folic acid
Definition
Prevent / treat anemia (folic acid deficiency)

Vitamin
Term
154 Cartia XT
Definition
diltiazem SR



Treat hypertension, angina, or arrhythmias

CCB
Term
155 lorazepam
Definition
Treat anxiety

Antianxiety
Term
156 meclizine Rx
Definition
Prevent / treat motion sickness

Antihistamine
Term
157 gabapentin
Definition
Control seizures, manage postherpetic neuralgia

Anticonvulsant
Term
158 lisinopril
Definition
Treat hypertension or heart failure

ACE-Inhibitor
Term
159 naproxen
Definition
Treat pain

NSAID
Term
160 Nasacort AQ
Definition
triamcinolone



Control allergies

Corticosteroid
Term
161 hydrochlorothiazide
Definition
Treat hypertension

Diuretic
Term
162 glipizide ER
Definition
Improve glycemic control

Antidiabetic
Term
163 promethazine
Definition
Control nausea

Antiemetic
Term
164 Oxycontin
Definition
oxycodone



Treat pain

Narcotic pain reliever
Term
165 phenytoin
Definition
Control seizures

Anticonvulsant
Term
166 Depakote ER
Definition
divalproex



Control seizures

Anticonvulsant
Term
167 acetaminophen and codeine
Definition
Treat pain

Narcotic pain reliever
Term
168 verapamil SR
Definition
Treat hypertension, angina, or arrhythmias

CCB
Term
169 Benicar HCT
Definition
olmesartan and hydrochlorothiazide



Treat hypertension

Combination ARB and diuretic
Term
170 Namenda
Definition
memantine



Treat dementia (Alzheimers)

NMDA antagonist
Term
171 Patanol
Definition
olopatadine



Treat allergic conjunctivitis

Antihistamine
Term
172 Rhinocort Aqua
Definition
budesonide



Control allergies or asthma

Corticosteroid
Term
173 fluoxetine HCI
Definition
Treat depression or anxiety

Antidepressant, antianxiety
Term
174 Avalide
Definition
irbesartan and hydrochlorothiazide



Treat hypertension

Combination ARB and diuretic
Term
175 Endocet
Definition
oxycodone and acetaminophen



Treat pain

Narcotic pain reliever
Term
176 Klor-Con 10
Definition
potassium chloride



Treat hypokalemia

Electrolyte supplement
Term
177 Cialis
Definition
tadalafil



Treat erectile dysfunction

Phosphodiesterase-5 Inhibitor
Term
178 levothroid
Definition
Treat hypothyroidism

Thyroid hormone replacement
Term
179 Skelaxin
Definition
metaxalone



Treat muscle spasm pain

Skeletal muscle relaxant
Term
180 tri-sprintec-28
Definition
Prevent pregnancy

Oral contraceptive
Term
181 Paxil CR
Definition
paroxetine



Treat depression or anxiety

Antidepressant, antianxiety
Term
182 Abilify
Definition
aripiprazole



Treat schizophrenia or bipolar

Antipsychotic (Atypical)
Term
183 lorazepam
Definition
Treat anxiety

Antianxiety
Term
184 ciprofloxacin
Definition
Treat infection

Antibiotic
Term
185 albuterol
Definition
Treat asthma

Antiasthmatic
Term
186 lisinopril
Definition
Treat hypertension or heart failure

ACE-Inhibitor
Term
187 hydrochlorothiazide
Definition
Treat hypertension

Diuretic
Term
188 triamterene and hydrochlorothiazide
Definition
Treat hypertension

Diuretic
Term
189 lorazepam
Definition
Treat anxiety

Antianxiety
Term
190 cyclobenzaprine
Definition
Treat muscle spasm pain

Skeletal muscle relaxant
Term
191 potassium chloride
Definition
Treat hypokalemia

Electrolyte supplement
Term
192 isosorbide mononitrate
Definition
Prevent angina

Vasodilator
Term
193 omeprazole
Definition
Treat ulcers or reflux (GERD)

Proton pump inhibitor
Term
194 Lanoxin
Definition
digoxin



Treat heart failure or arrhythmias

Antiarrhythmic and cardiac glycoside
Term
195 metformin HCI
Definition
Improve glycemic control

Antidiabetic
Term
196 glipizide ER
Definition
Improve glycemic control

Antidiabetic
Term
197 digoxin
Definition
Treat heart failure or arrhythmias

Antiarrhythmic and cardiac glycoside
Term
198 nifedipine ER
Definition
Treat hypertension or angina

CCB
Term
199 Ortho-Tri-Cyclen Lo
Definition
norgestimate and ethinyl estradiol



Prevent pregnancy

Oral contraceptive
Term
200 triamcinolone
Definition
Treat inflammation

Corticosteroid
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