Details Title: 2005 Top 200 Drugs Description: Top 200 Drugs Pharmacy Technician PTCB Exam Flash Cards Total Flash Cards: 200 Created: 03/29/2007 06:50:26		New Users: To study from this flashcard set, or to create your own your own study flash cards, REGISTER HERE. Existing Users: CLICK HERE. Additional Health Care Flashcards
Cards in this set: 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