PTCB EXAM Flashcards
Combunax
Ibuprofen/Oxycodone
Analgesic/Antipyretic/Opioid
Prinivil Wbrelis Zestril
Lisinopril
ACE Inhibitor
Qbrelis is a liquid, oral formulation
Zocor
Simvastatin
Statin
Synthroid
Levothyroxine
Thyroid Hormone
Amoxil Trimox
Amoxicillin
Antibacterial drug
Zithromax
Azithromycin
Macrolide antibacterial
Microzide Aquazide H
Hydrochlorothiazide
Thiazide diuretic
Norvasc
Amlodipine
Calcium channel blocker
Xanax
Alprazolam
Benzodiazepine
Glucophage Fortamet
Metformin
Oral antidiabetic drug
Lipitor
Atorvastatin
Statin
Prilosec
Omeprazole
Proton pump inhibitor
Cipro Proquin
Ciprofloxacin
Fluoroquinolone
Zofran
Ondansetron
Antiemetic drug
Clozaril
Clozapine
Antipsychotic drug
Lasix
Furosemide
Loop diuretic
Levitra
Vardenafil
PDE5 Inhibitor
Sumycin Ala-Tet Brodspec
Tetracycline
Antibacterial drug
Heparin Sodium
Heparin
Anticoagulant drug
Valcyte
Valganciclovir
Antiviral drug
Lamictal
Lamotrigine
Anticonvulsant druga
Diflucan
Fluconazole
Antifungal drug
Tenormin
Atenolol
Beta-blocker
Singulair
Montelukast
Leukotriene Inhibitor
Flonase Nasal Spray
Fluticasone propionate
Corticosteroid
Zyloprim
Allopurinol
Anti-gout drug
Fosamax
Alendronate
Bisphosphonate
Pepcid
Famotidine
Omnicef
Cefdinir
Cephalosporin
Yaz
Ethinyl estradiol Drospirenone
Birth Control Medicine
Apresoline
Hydralazine
Antihypertensive drug
Cogentin
Benztropine
Antiparkinsonian drug
Aller-Chlor
Chlorpheniramine
Antihistamine
Paxil
Paroxetine
SSRI
Ativan
Lorazepam
Benzodiazepine
Used to treat anxiety
Pyridium
Phenazyopyridine
Analgesic
Reduces pain
Plaquenil
Hydroxychloroquine
Anti-Malarial Drug
Lidoderm
Lidocaine
Local anesthetic
Cataflam Voltaren
Diclofenac
NSAID
Non steroidal Anti-inflammatory drug
Rayos Deltasone
Prednisone
Corticosteroid
Used to treat asthma, allergic reactions, arthritis, inflammatory bowel diseases.
Zetia
Ezetimibe
Antihyperlipidemic
Used to treat people with high cholesterol levels by lowering LDL levels.
Evista
Raloxifene
Estrogen modulator
Used to treat osteoporosis after menopause.
Dilantin
Phenytoin
Anticonvulsant drug
Prevents or treats seizures
Lovaza
Omega-3 fatty acids
Anti-triglyceride drug
Zanaflex
Tizanidine
Muscle relaxant
Tezruly Hytrin
Terazosin
Alpha-1 blocker
Treats high blood pressure
Dyrenium
Triamterene
Potassium-sparing diuretic
Used to treat fluid retention (fluid buildup in the body aka edema) in people with congestive heart failure, cirrhosis of the liver, or a kidney condition called nephrotic syndrome.
Altace
Rampiril
ACE Inhibitor (Angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitor)
Used to treat high blood pressure and heart failure
Pravachol
Pravastatin
Statin
Used to lower cholesterol
Risperdal
Risperidone
Antipsychotic drug
Lunesta
Eszopiclone
Z-drug / hypnotic
Used to treat insomnia in people over age 18.
Celebrex
Celecoxib
COX-inhibitor (cyclooxygenase inhibitor) / NSAID
Used to treat inflammation and pain
Premarin
Conjugated estrogens
Estrogen replacement
Helps to relieve the discomfort many women feel during and after menopause, including symptoms such as “hot flushes”, sweating and vaginal dryness
Avelox Vigamox
Moxifloxacin
Fluoruinolone (antibiotic)
Vigamox is an eye drop formulationUsed to treat different types of bacterial infections of the skin, sinuses, lungs, or stomach
Aricept
Donepezil
- Acetylcholinesterase inhibitor
- Used to treat cognitive disorders like Alzheimer’s disease, Parkinson’s disease, and Lewy body dementia
Macrobid
Macrodantin
Nitrofurantoin
Antibacterial drug
Duragesic skin patch
Fentanyl
Opioid Narcotic
Imdur
Isosorbide Mononitrate
- Nitrate
- Used to prevent angina (chest pain) caused by coronary artery disease (heart disease).
Prozac
Sarafent
Fluoxetine
SSRI
Aristocort
Triamcinolone
Corticosteroid
Used to treat a variety of skin conditions (such as eczema, dermatitis, allergies, rash). It reduces the swelling and itchiness.
Suboxone
Buprenorphine, Naloxone
Narcotic/Opioid Blocker
Vyvanse
Lisdexamfetamine
CNS Stimulant
Pamelor
Nortriptyline
Tricyclic antidepressant
HumaLOG
Insulin lispro
Rapid-acting insulin
Depacon or Depakote
Valproate sodium
Anticonvulsant drug
BetaSept or ChloraPrep
Chlorhexidine
Disinfectant/antiseptic
Dibent or Bentyl
Dicyclomine
Anti-Spasmodic Drug (treats muscle spasms and cramps)
Used to treat irritable bowel syndrome (IBS)
Imitrex
Sumatriptan
Anti-migraine drug
Protonix
Pantoprazole
- Proton-pump inhibitor
- Used to to reduce the amount of acid in your stomach.
Lopressor
Metoprolol
- Beta-blocker (used to treat cardiovascular diseases)
- Used to lower blood pressure and heart rate
Robitussen
Dextromethorphan
Guaifenesin
- Antitussive Expectorant
- Used to treat cough
Valium
Diazepam
Benzodiazepine
Viagra
Sildenafil
PDE5 Inhibitor
- Phosphodiesterase type 5 (PDE5) inhibitors are a class of drugs that treat conditions like erectile dysfunction (ED)
Bactroban
Mupirocin
Antibacterial drug
- Used to treat impetigo
- Impetigo is a contagious bacterial infection that causes red, itchy sores on the skin:
Januvia
Sitagliptin
Antidiabetic drug
Reglan
Metoclopramide
- Dopamine antagonist
- Treats the symptoms of gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD)
Relafen
Nabumetone
NSAID
- Used to relieve the symptoms of rheumatoid arthritis or osteoarthritis