Pharmacy Technician Program

Drug Reference

2023-24
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 TABLE OF CONTENTS
Chapter I .............................................................................................................................................. 1

QUIZ 1 ................................................................................................................................................. 1

QUIZ 2 ................................................................................................................................................ 2

QUIZ 3 ................................................................................................................................................ 4

QUIZ 4 ................................................................................................................................................ 6
Chapter II ............................................................................................................................................. 9

QUIZ 1 ................................................................................................................................................. 9

QUIZ 2 .............................................................................................................................................. 12

QUIZ 3 .............................................................................................................................................. 14

QUIZ 4 .............................................................................................................................................. 16
Chapter III .......................................................................................................................................... 19

QUIZ 1 ............................................................................................................................................... 19

QUIZ 2 .............................................................................................................................................. 21

QUIZ 3 .............................................................................................................................................. 23
Chapter IV ......................................................................................................................................... 25

QUIZ 1 ............................................................................................................................................... 25

QUIZ 2 .............................................................................................................................................. 28

QUIZ 3 .............................................................................................................................................. 31
QUIZ 4 .............................................................................................................................................. 34
Chapter V .......................................................................................................................................... 37

NOTE: This reference has been developed for use in the Pharmacy Technician
Program. It associates commonly dispensed brand and generic drug names but does
not represent interchangeability or pharmaceutical equivalence, nor is it to be
considered comprehensive.
The only dosage forms that are specified include ophthalmic, otic, nasal, and topical.
Chapter I

QUIZ 1
Antibacterials
Penicillins
amoxicillin Amoxil
ampicillin Ampicin
cloxacillin Orbenin
penicillin G benzathine Bicillin L-A
penicillin G procaine
penicillin V potassium Pen-VK
piperacillin Pipracil

Cephalosporins
cefaclor Ceclor
cefadroxil Duricef
cefazolin Ancef, Kefzol
cefepime Maxipime
cefixime Suprax
cefotaxime Claforan
cefoxitin Mefoxin
cefprozil Cefzil
ceftazidime Fortaz
ceftriaxone Rocephin
cefuroxime axetil Ceftin
cephalexin Keflex

Macrolides
azithromycin Zithromax
clarithromycin Biaxin
erythromycin

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QUIZ 2
Antibacterials (cont’d)
Tetracyclines
doxycycline
minocycline Minocin
tetracycline Tetracyn

Fluoroquinolones
ciprofloxacin Cipro
levofloxacin Levaquin
moxifloxacin Avelox
norfloxacin Noroxin

Fluoroquinolones (Ophthalmic)
besifloxacin Besivance
gatifloxacin Zymar
moxifloxacin Vigamox
ofloxacin Ocuflox
ciprofloxacin Ciloxan

Aminoglycosides
gentamicin
tobramycin

Aminoglycosides (Ophthalmic)
tobramycin Tobrex

Other
amoxicillin/clavulanic acid Clavulin
clindamycin Dalacin C
meropenem Merrem
fosfomycin Monurol
imipenem/cilastatin Primaxin
linezolid Zyvoxam
metronidazole Flagyl
nitrofurantoin macrocrystals
nitrofurantoin monohydrate/macrocrystals MacroBID
piperacillin/tazobactam Tazocin
sulfamethoxazole/trimethoprim (cotrimoxazole) Bactrim, Septra
trimethoprim Proloprim
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vancomycin Vancocin

Other (Ophthalmic)
fusidic acid Fucithalmic

Other (Otic)
ciprofloxacin/dexamethasone Ciprodex
ciprofloxacin/fluocinolone Otixal

Other (Topical)
fusidic acid Fucidin
fusidic acid/hydrocortisone Fucidin H
mupirocin Bactroban
silver sulfadiazine Flamazine

Antifungals
Antifungals
amphotericin B Fungizone
caspofungin Cancidas
fluconazole Diflucan
griseofulvin
itraconazole Sporanox
ketoconazole Nizoral
nystatin
terbinafine Lamisil
voriconazole Vfend

Antifungals (Topical)
clotrimazole Canesten
ketoconazole Ketoderm
miconazole Micatin, Monistat

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QUIZ 3
Anti-Allergy Agents (Upper Respiratory Tract)
Corticosteroids (Nasal)
budesonide Rhinocort
ciclesonide Omnaris
fluticasone propionate Flonase
fluticasone furoate Avamys
mometasone furoate Nasonex
triamcinolone Nasacort

Decongestants (Nasal)
oxymetazoline Dristan, Drixoral
pseudoephedrine Sudafed
xylometazoline Otrivin

Mast Cell Stabilizers (Ophthalmic)

sodium cromoglycate Opticrom, Cromolyn
lodoxamide Alomide
nedocromil sodium Alocril

Other (Ophthalmic)
ketotifen Zaditor
olopatadine Pataday, Patanol

Antiparasitics
Anthelmintics
mebendazole Vermox
pyrantel pamoate Combantrin

Pediculocides/Scabicides
permethrin Nix, Kwellada-P

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Immunological Agents
Vaccines
cholera/E. coli Dukoral
COVID-19 mRNA Comirnaty, Spikevax
diphtheria/tetanus/acellular pertussis/ inactivated
Quadracel
polio
diphtheria/tetanus/acellular pertussis/ inactivated
Pediacel
polio/haemophilus
diphtheria/tetanus/acellular pertussis/ inactivated
Infanrix
polio/haemophilus/hepatitis B
hepatitis A Avaxim, Havrix, Vaqta
hepatitis B Engerix-B
hepatitis A & B Twinrix
herpes zoster Varivax, Zostavax
human papilloma virus (HPV) Gardasil
influenza A & B Fluzone, Influvac Tetra
mumps/measles/rubella M-M-R II, Priorix
mumps/measles/rubella/varicella Priorix-Tetra
meningococcal polysaccharide groups A, C, Y, W-135 Bexsero, Menactra
pneumococcal conjugate Prevnar
pneumococcal Pneumovax
respiratory syncytial virus Arexvy

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QUIZ 4
Anti-Allergy Agents
1st Generation Antihistamines
chlorpheniramine Chlortripolon
diphenhydramine Allerdryl, Allernix, Benadryl

2nd Generation Antihistamines

bilastine Blexten
cetirizine Reactine
desloratadine Aerius
fexofenadine Allegra
loratadine Claritin
rupatadine Rupal

Cough Agents
Expectorants
Balminil Expectorant, Benylin-E, Mucinex,
guaifenesin
Robitussin

Antitussives
codeine
dextromethorphan Balminil DM, Benylin DM, Robitussin DM

Intraocular Pressure Lowering Agents

Beta-Blockers (Ophthalmic)
betaxolol Betoptic S
timolol Timoptic

Carbonic Anhydrase Inhibitors (Ophthalmic)

brinzolamide Azopt
dorzolamide Trusopt

Prostaglandin Analogues (Ophthalmic)

bimatoprost Lumigan RC
latanoprost Xalatan
latanoprostene bunod Vyzulta
travoprost Izba, Travatan Z
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Cholinergic Agonists (Ophthalmic)
pilocarpine Isopto Carpine

Adrenergic Agonists (Ophthalmic)

brimonidine Alphagan

Other (Ophthalmic)
latanoprost/timolol Xalacom
travoprost/timolol DuoTrav
brimonidine/timolol Combigan
brinzolamide/brimonidine Simbrinza
brinzolamide/timolol Azarga
dorzolamide/timolol Cosopt

Anaphylaxis Agents
Sympathomimetics
epinephrine EpiPen, Allerject, Emerade

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Chapter II

QUIZ 1
Coagulation Disorders
Anticoagulants
apixaban Eliquis
dabigatran Pradaxa
edoxaban Lixiana
heparin Hepalean
rivaroxaban Xarelto
warfarin Coumadin

Antiplatelet Agents
ASA Asaphen, Aspirin, Entrophen
ASA/dipyridamole Aggrenox
clopidogrel Plavix
prasugrel Effient
ticagrelor Brilinta

Low-Molecular Weight Heparins (LMWHs)

dalteparin Fragmin
enoxaparin Lovenox
nadroparin Fraxiparine
tinzaparin Innohep

Thrombolytics
alteplase Activase
tenecteplase TNKase

Other
phytonadione (vitamin K)

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Dyslipidemia
Resins
cholestyramine Olestyr, Questran
colesevelam Lodalis
colestipol Colestid

HMG CoA Reductase Inhibitors (Statins)

atorvastatin Lipitor
fluvastatin Lescol
pravastatin Pravachol
rosuvastatin Crestor
simvastatin Zocor

Fibrates
bezafibrate Bezalip
fenofibrate Lipidil
gemfibrozil Lopid

Cholesterol Absorption Inhibitors

ezetimibe Ezetrol

Vitamins
niacin Niaspan

Other
alirocumab (PCSK-9) Praluent
evolocumab (PCSK-9) Repatha
icosapent ethyl Vascepa
inclisiran Leqvio

Peripheral Vascular Disease

Vasodilators
dipyridamole Persantine
hydralazine

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Anemia
Erythropoiesis Regulating Hormones
darbepoetin alfa Aranesp
epoetin alfa Eprex

Other
cyanocobalamin (vitamin B12)
ferric derisomaltose Monoferric
ferrous fumarate
ferrous gluconate
ferrous sulphate
folic acid (folate)
iron dextran Infufer
iron sucrose Venofer
polysaccharide-iron complex Feramax
sodium ferric gluconate Ferrlecit

Iron Antidotes
deferasirox Exjade
deferoxamine Desferal

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QUIZ 2
Electrolyte Imbalance
Supplements
potassium chloride K-10, K-Dur, K-Lyte, Micro-K, Slow-K
potassium phosphate
sodium bicarbonate
sodium chloride
sodium phosphate

Cardiovascular Disorders
Diuretics
amiloride/hydrochlorothiazide Moduret
chlorthalidone Hygroton
ethacrynic acid Edecrin
furosemide Lasix
hydrochlorothiazide (HCTZ) Hydrodiuril
hydrochlorothiazide/spironolactone Aldactazide
hydrochlorothiazide/triamterene Dyazide
indapamide
mannitol Osmitrol
metolazone Zaroxolyn
spironolactone Aldactone

Beta-Blockers
acebutolol Sectral
atenolol Tenormin
bisoprolol Monocor
labetalol Trandate
metoprolol Betaloc, Lopresor
nadolol Corgard
oxprenolol Trasicor
propranolol Inderal

Calcium Channel Blockers

amlodipine Norvasc
diltiazem Cardizem, Tiazac
felodipine Plendil, Renedil
nifedipine Adalat
verapamil Isoptin
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Angiotensin Converting Enzyme (ACE) Inhibitors
benazepril Lotensin
captopril Capoten
cilazapril Inhibace
enalapril Vasotec
enalaprilat Vasotec IV
fosinopril Monopril
lisinopril Prinivil, Zestril
perindopril Coversyl
quinapril Accupril
ramipril Altace
trandolapril Mavik

ACE Inhibitor/Diuretic Combinations

cilazapril/hydrochlorothiazide Inhibace Plus
enalapril/hydrochlorothiazide Vaseretic
lisinopril/hydrochlorothiazide Prinzide, Zestoretic
quinapril/hydrochlorothiazide Accuretic
perindopril/indapamide Coversyl Plus

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QUIZ 3
Cardiovascular Disorders cont’d
Angiotensin II Receptor Blockers (ARBs)
candesartan Atacand
irbesartan Avapro
losartan Cozaar
telmisartan Micardis
valsartan Diovan

ARB/Diuretic Combinations
candesartan/hydrochlorothiazide Atacand Plus
irbesartan/hydrochlorothiazide Avalide
losartan/hydrochlorothiazide Hyzaar
telmisartan/hydrochlorothiazide Micardis Plus
valsartan/hydrochlorothiazide Diovan HCT

Alpha Agonists
clonidine Catapres

Other
methyldopa Aldomet

Nitrates
Minitran, Nitro-Dur, Nitrolingual
nitroglycerin Pumpspray, Nitrostat, Transderm Nitro,
Trinipatch

Antiarrhythmics
adenosine
amiodarone Cordarone
digoxin Lanoxin
disopyramide Rythmodan
flecanide Tambocor
procainamide
propafenone Rythmol
sotalol

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Shock
Miscellaneous
dopamine
epinephrine
nitroprusside
norepinephrine
phenylephrine
phytonadione (vitamin K)

Tuberculosis
Antitubercular Agents
ethambutol Etibi
isoniazid
rifabutin Mycobutin
rifampin Rofact

Viral Infections
Antivirals
acyclovir Zovirax
famciclovir Famvir
ganciclovir Cytovene
trifluridine Viroptic
valacyclovir Valtrex
valganciclovir Valcyte

Antivirals for Influenza

amantadine
oseltamivir Tamiflu
zanamivir Relenza

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QUIZ 4
Asthma & Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
(COPD)
Short-Acting Bronchodilators
salbutamol Ventodisk, Ventolin
terbutaline Bricanyl

Long-Acting Bronchodilators
formoterol Oxeze
formoterol fumarate Foradil
indacterol Onbrez
salmeterol Serevent

Bronchodilators
theophylline

Corticosteroids
beclomethasone Beconase, QVAR
budesonide Pulmicort
ciclesonide Alvesco
dexamethasone Decadron
fluticasone Flovent
mometasone furoate Asmanex
prednisone Winpred

Leukotriene Receptor Antagonists

montelukast Singulair

Anticholinergics
glycopyrrolate Seebri
ipratropium Atrovent
tiotropium Spiriva

IgE-Neutralizing Antibodies
omalizumab Xolair

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Combinations
budesonide/formoterol Symbicort
fluticasone/salmeterol Advair
fluticasone/umeclidinium/vilanterol Trelegy Ellipta
ipratropium/salbutamol Combivent
mometasone/formoterol Zenhale

Nicotine Addiction
Nicotine Replacement Therapies
nicotine Habitrol, Nicoderm, Nicorette, Nicotrol

Other
bupropion Zyban
varenicline Champix

Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia (BPH)

Alpha-Blockers
alfuzosin Xatral
doxazosin Cardura
dutasteride/tamsulosin Jalyn
prazosin Minipress
silodosin Rapaflo
tamsulosin Flomax
terazosin Hytrin

5-Alpha Reductase Inhibitors

dutasteride Avodart
finasteride Propecia, Proscar

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Incontinence
Anticholinergics
darifenacin Enablex
doxepin Sinequan
fesoterodine Toviaz
imipramine Tofranil
mirabegron Myrbetriq
oxybutynin Ditropan
solifenacin Vesicare
tolterodine Detrol
trospium Trosec

Estrogens
estradiol-17β Estring, Premarin, Vagifem

Sympathomimetics
pseudoephedrine Sudafed, Eltor 120

Antispasmodics
hyoscine butylbromide Buscopan

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Chapter III

QUIZ 1
Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD) & Peptic
Ulcer Disease
Antacids
aluminum hydroxide Amphojel
aluminum hydroxide/magnesium carbonate Gaviscon
aluminum hydroxide/magnesium hydroxide Diovol
aluminum hydroxide/magnesium
Maalox
hydroxide/simethicone
calcium carbonate Rolaids, Tums
sodium bicarbonate Bromo-Seltzer

Histamine-2 Receptor Antagonists (H2RAs)

cimetidine Tagamet
famotidine Pepcid
nizatidine Axid
ranitidine Zantac

Proton-Pump Inhibitors (PPIs)

dexlansoprazole Dexilant
esomeprazole Nexium
lansoprazole Prevacid
omeprazole Losec
pantoprazole magnesium Tecta
pantoprazole sodium Pantoloc
rabeprazole Pariet

Other
esomeprazole/naproxen Vimovo
lansoprazole/amoxicillin/clarithromycin HP-PAC

Prokinetic Agents
domperidone Motilium
metoclopramide Maxeran
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Other
misoprostol Cytotec
sucralfate Sulcrate

Lactose Intolerance
Enzymes
lactase Lactaid

Constipation
Bulk-Forming Laxatives
methylcellulose Citrucel
polycarbophil
psyllium Metamucil, Prodiem

Osmotic Laxatives
glycerine
lactulose

Saline Osmotic Laxatives

magnesium citrate Citro-Mag
magnesium hydroxide Phillips’ Milk of Magnesia
magnesium sulfate Epsom Salt
sodium phosphate Fleet Phospho-Soda

Stimulant Laxatives
bisacodyl Dulcolax
castor oil
senna (sennosides) Senokot

Emollient Laxatives (Stool Softeners)

docusate calcium Surfak
docusate sodium Colace

Lubricant Laxatives
mineral oil

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QUIZ 2
Flatulence
Antiflatulent Agents
alpha galactosidase Beano
simethicone Gas-X, Ovol

Diarrhea
Anti-Diarrheals
activated attapulgite Kaopectate
atropine/diphenoxylate Lomotil
bismuth subsalicylate Pepto-Bismol
loperamide Imodium

Probiotics
bifidobacterium Align
lactobacillus Bacid
saccharomyces boulardii Florastor

Oral Rehydration Therapies

dextrose, K+, Na+, Cl- in H2O Gastrolyte, Pedialyte

Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD)

Corticosteroids
budesonide Entocort
hydrocortisone Cortenema, Cortifoam
hydrocortisone sodium succinate Solu-Cortef
methylprednisolone sodium succinate Solu-Medrol
prednisone

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Aminosalicylates
5-aminosalicylic acid (5-ASA) Asacol, Mesasal, Pentasa, Salofalk
olsalazine Dipentum
sulfasalazine Salazopyrin

Immunosuppressants
6-mercaptopurine Purinethol
azathioprine Imuran
cyclosporine Neoral, Sandimmune
methotrexate Rheumatrex

Biologic Response Modifiers

bevacizumab Avastin
infliximab Remicade
lapatinib Tykerb

Hemorrhoids
Corticosteroids
hydrocortisone/zinc sulfate Anusol HC
hydrocortisone/cinchocaine/esculin/framycetin Proctosedyl

Nausea & Vomiting

Antiemetics
dimenhydrinate Gravol
doxylamine Diclectin
granisetron Kytril
ondansetron Zofran
prochlorperazine Stemetil

Gastrointestinal Motility Disturbances

Miscellaneous
dicyclomine Bentylol
pinaverium Dicetel
trimebutine Modulon

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QUIZ 3
Diabetes
Rapid-Acting Insulin
insulin aspart Fiasp, NovoRapid
insulin lispro Humalog

Short-Acting Insulin
regular insulin Humulin R, Novolin ge Toronto

Intermediate-Acting Insulin
NPH Humulin N, Novolin ge NPH

Long-Acting Insulin
insulin degludec Tresiba
insulin detemir Levemir
insulin glargine Lantus

Biguanides
metformin Glucophage, Glumetza

Sulfonylureas
gliclazide Diamicron
glimepiride Amaryl
glyburide Diabeta

Meglitinides
repaglinide GlucoNorm

Glucagon-Like Peptide 1 (GLP-1) Receptor Agonists

exenatide Byetta
liraglutide Victoza
semaglutide Ozempic

Glucose-Dependent Insulinotropic Polypeptide (GIP) &

Glucagon-Like Peptide-1 (GLP-1) Receptor Agonist
tirzepatide Mounjaro

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Thiazolidinediones (TZDs)
pioglitazone Actos
rosiglitazone Avandia

Sodium-Glucose Co-Transporter 2 (SGLT2) Inhibitors

canagliflozin Invokana
dapagliflozin Forxiga
empagliflozin Jardiance

Alpha-Glucosidase Inhibitors
acarbose Glucobay

Combination Therapies
empagliflozin/metformin Synjardy
linagliptin/metformin Jentadueto
metformin/rosiglitazone Avandamet
saxagliptin/metformin Komboglyze
sitagliptin/metformin Janumet

Hypothyroidism
Miscellaneous
levothyroxine Eltroxin, Synthroid
liothyronine Cytomel
thyroid (desiccated) Thyroid

Hyperthyroidism
Miscellaneous
methimazole Tapazole
propylthiouracil Propyl-Thyracil

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Chapter IV

QUIZ 1
Psychiatric Disorders
1st Generation Antipsychotics
chlorpromazine Largactil
flupentixol Fluanxol
haloperidol Haldol
methotrimeprazine Nozinan
pimozide Orap
trifluoperazine Stelazine
zuclopenthixol Clopixol

2nd Generation Antipsychotics

aripiprazole Abilify
asenapine Saphris
brexpiprazole Rexulti
clozapine Clozaril
lurasidone Latuda
olanzapine Zyprexa
paliperidone Invega
quetiapine Seroquel
risperidone Risperdal
ziprasidone Zeldox

Other
lithium carbonate Carbolith, Duralith

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Anxiety and Insomnia
Benzodiazepines
alprazolam Xanax
bromazepam Lectopam
chlordiazepoxide Librium
clobazam Frisium
clonazepam Rivotril
diazepam Valium
flurazepam Dalmane
lorazepam Ativan
midazolam Versed
nitrazepam Mogadon
oxazepam Serax
temazepam Restoril
triazolam Halcion

Benzodiazepine Antagonists
flumazenil Anexate

Other
L-tryptophan Tryptan
lemborexant Dayvigo
zolpidem Sublinox
zopiclone Imovane

Depression
Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitors (SSRIs)
citalopram Celexa
escitalopram Cipralex
fluoxetine Prozac
fluvoxamine Luvox
paroxetine Paxil
sertraline Zoloft
vortioxetine Trintellix

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Dual-Action Agents
bupropion Wellbutrin
desvenlafaxine Pristiq
duloxetine Cymbalta
mirtazapine Remeron
trazodone Desyrel
venlafaxine Effexor

Tricyclic Antidepressants (TCAs)

amitriptyline Elavil
clomipramine Anafranil
desipramine Norpramin
doxepin Sinequan
imipramine Tofranil
nortriptyline Aventyl
trimipramine Surmontil

Reversible Inhibitors of Monoamine Oxidase Type A (RIMAs)

moclobemide Manerix

Irreversible Monoamine Oxidase Inhibitors (MAOIs)

phenelzine Nardil
tranylcypromine Parnate

Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)

Stimulants
dextroamphetamine Dexedrine
methylphenidate Biphentin, Concerta, Ritalin
mixed salts amphetamine Adderall
lisdexamfetamine Vyvanse

Other
atomoxetine Strattera
clonidine Catapres
guanfacine Intuniv
modafinil Alertec

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QUIZ 2
Dementia
Cholinesterase Inhibitors
donepezil Aricept
galantamine Reminyl
rivastigmine Exelon

N-methyl-D-aspartate (NMDA) Receptor Antagonists

memantine Ebixa

Headache
Triptans
almotriptan Axert
eletriptan Relpax
frovatriptan Frova
naratriptan Amerge
rizatriptan Maxalt
sumatriptan Imitrex
zolmitriptan Zomig

Ergot Derivatives
dihydroergotamine (DHE) Migranal
ergotamine/caffeine Cafergot

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Seizure Disorders
Anticonvulsants
carbamazepine Tegretol
clobazam Frisium
divalproex sodium Epival
ethosuximide Zarontin
gabapentin Neurontin
lamotrigine Lamictal
levetiracetam Keppra
oxcarbazepine Trileptal
phenobarbital
primidone Mysoline
phenytoin Dilantin
topiramate Topamax
vacosamide Vimpat
valproic acid Depakene
vigabatrin Sabril

Parkinson’s Disease
Dopamine Precursors
carbidopa/levodopa Sinemet

Dopamine Agonists
amantadine Symmetrel
bromocriptine Parlodel
pramipexole Mirapex
selegiline Eldepryl
rasagiline Azilect
ropinirole Requip
rotigotine Neupro

Catechol-O-methyltransferase (COMT) Inhibitors

entacapone Comtan

Anticholinergics
benztropine Cogentin
procyclidine Kemadrin

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Pain
Analgesics/Antipyretics
acetaminophen Abenol, Atasol, Tylenol

Analgesics/Anti-Inflammatories
ASA Asaphen, Aspirin, Entrophen

Analgesics
pregabalin Lyrica
tramadol Ultram, Zytram

Non-Steroidal Anti-Inflammatories (NSAIDs)

diclofenac Voltaren
diclofenac/misoprostol Arthrotec
flurbiprofen Ansaid, Froben
ibuprofen Advil, Motrin
indomethacin Indocid
ketoprofen Orudis
ketorolac Toradol
mefenamic acid Ponstan
meloxicam Mobicox
nabumetone Relafen
naproxen Naprosyn
naproxen/esomeprazole Vimovo
naproxen sodium Aleve, Anaprox
piroxicam Feldene

Cyclooxygenase-2 (COX-2) Inhibitors

celecoxib Celebrex

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Pain cont’d
Opioids
buprenorphine Butrans
butorphanol Stadol
codeine Codeine Contin
fentanyl Duragesic
hydrocodone Hycodan
hydromorphone Dilaudid, Hydromorph Contin
meperidine Demerol
methadone Metadol
morphine hydrochloride MOS
M-Elson, MOS-Sulfate, MS Contin, MS-IR,
morphine sulfate
Statex
oxycodone OxyContin, Oxy-IR, Supeudol

Corticosteroids
hydrocortisone sodium succinate Solu-Cortef
methylprednisolone acetate Depo-Medrol
methylprednisolone sodium succinate Solu-Medrol

Combination Therapies
acetaminophen/caffeine/codeine Tylenol No. 1, 2, and 3
acetaminophen/codeine Tylenol No. 4
acetaminophen/oxycodone Percocet
acetaminophen/tramadol Tramacet
ASA/butalbital/caffeine Fiorinal
ASA/butalbital/caffeine/codeine Fiorinal C/14 and C 1/2
buprenorphine/naloxone Sublocade, Suboxone
hydrocodone/phenyltoloxamine Tussionex

Narcotic Antagonists/Antidotes
naloxone Narcan
naltrexone ReVia

Acetaminophen Antidotes
acetylcysteine Mucomyst

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Spasticity
Muscle Relaxants
baclofen Lioresal
cyclobenzaprine Flexeril
dantrolene Dantrium
methocarbamol Robaxin
orphenadrine Norflex
tizanidine Zanaflex

Neuromuscular Blockers
botulinum toxin Type A Botox

Combination Therapies
acetaminophen/methocarbamol Robaxacet, Methoxacet
ASA/methocarbamol Robaxisal, Methoxisal
ibuprofen/methocarbamol Robax-Platinum

Gout
Xanthine Oxidase Inhibitors
allopurinol Zyloprim
febuxostat Uloric

Other
colchicine

Rheumatoid Arthritis
Disease-Modifying Anti-Rheumatic Drugs (DMARDs)
auranofin Ridaura
azathioprine Imuran
cyclosporine Neoral
hydroxychloroquine Plaquenil
leflunomide Arava
methotrexate Metoject, Rheumatrex
penicillamine Cuprimine
sulfasalazine Salazopyrin

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Other
abatacept Orencia
adalimumab Humira
belimumab Benlysta
certolizumab Cimzia
etanercept Enbrel
golimumab Simponi
infliximab Remicade
rituximab Rituxan

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Osteoporosis
Bisphosphonates
alendronate Fosamax
risedronate Actonel
zoledronic acid Aclasta

Selective Estrogen Receptor Modulators

raloxifene Evista

Supplements
calcium
vitamin D

Other
calcitonin Calcimar
denosumab Prolia
hyaluronic acid Neovisc, SynVisc
teriparatide Forteo

Acne
Antibacterials
clindamycin Clindasol, Clindets, Dalacin T
doxycycline Vibramycin, Vibra-Tabs
erythromycin Erysol
minocycline Minocin
tetracycline Tetracyn

Antibacterials/Keratolytics
Acetoxyl, Benzac, Benzagel, Benoxyl,
benzoyl peoxide
Desquam-X, Panoxyl, Solugel

Retinoids
adapalene Differin
isotretinoin Accutane, Clarus
tazarotene Tazorac
tretinoin Retin-A, Stieva-A, Vitamin A Acid

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Antiandrogenics
ethinyl estradiol/cyproterone acetate CyEstra-35, Diane-35
ethinyl estradiol/drospirenone Yasmin
ethinyl estradiol/levonorgestrel Alesse, Aviane
ethinyl estradiol/norgestimate Tri-Cyclen

Keratolytics
salicylic acid

Combination Therapies
benzoyl peroxide/clindamycin BenzaClin, Clindoxyl
benzoyl peroxide/erythromycin Benzamycin
clindamycin/tretinoin Biacna
erythromycin/tretinoin
methylprednisolone/neomycin Neo-Medrol

Rosacea
Topical Antibacterials
metronidazole Metrocream, Metrogel, Noritate

Skin Infections
Antibacterials
bacitracin Baciguent
bacitracin/polymyxin B Polysporin (ointment)
framycetin Sofra-Tulle
fusidic acid (or sodium fusidate) Fucidin
fusidic acid/hydrocortisone 1% Fucidin H
gentamicin Garamycin
gramicidin/polymyxin B Polysporin (cream)
mupirocin Bactroban
neomycin/polymyxin B/bacitracin Neosporin (ointment)
neomycin/gramicidin/polymyxin B Neosporin (cream)
silver sulfadiazine Flamazine

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Psoriasis
Miscellaneous
acitretin Soriatane
calcipotriene Dovonex
calcipotriol/betamethasone dipropionate Dovobet

Dermatitis
Corticosteroids
amcinonide Cyclocort
betamethasone dipropionate Diprolene, Diprosone
betamethasone valerate Betnovate, Celestoderm V
clobetasol propionate Dermovate
desoximetasone Topicort
halobetasol propionate Ultravate
hydrocortisone Cortate, Emo-Cort
hydrocortisone acetate Cortef, Hyderm
hydrocortisone valerate Westcort
fluocinonide Lyderm, Tiamol
halcinonide Halog
mometasone furoate Elocom
triamcinolone acetonide Aristocort

Pruritus
Antipruritics
hydroxyzine Atarax

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Immune Disorders
Immunosuppressants
azathioprine Imuran
cyclophosphamide Procytox
cyclosporine Neoral, Sandimmune
infliximab Remicade
methotrexate Rheumatrex
mycophenolate Cellcept, Myfortic
sirolimus Rapamune
tacrolimus Prograf, Protopic

Immunomodulators
etanercept Enbrel
glatiramer Copaxone
interferon beta-1a Avonex, Rebif
interferon beta-1b Betaseron, Extavia

Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV)

Nucleoside Reverse Transcriptase Inhibitors
abacavir Ziagen
didanosine Videx
lamivudine Heptovir
lamivudine/zidovudine Combivir
stavudine Zerit
tenofovir Viread
zalcitabine Hivid
zidovudine Retrovir

Non-Nucleoside Reverse Transcriptase Inhibitors (NNRTIs)

delavirdine Rescriptor
efavirenz Sustiva
etravirine Intelence
nevirapine Viramune
rilpivirine Edurant

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Protease Inhibitors
atazanavir Reyataz
boceprevir Victrelis, Victrelis Triple
darunavir Prezista
fosamprenavir Telzir
indinavir Crixivan
lopinavir/ritonavir Kaletra
nelfinavir Viracept
ritonavir Norvir
saquinavir Fortovase, Invirase
simeprevir Galexos
telaprevir Incivek
tipranavir Aptivus

Other
dolutegravir Tivicay
enfuvirtide Fuzeon
maraviroc Celsentri
raletgravir Isentress
somatropin Serostim

Malaria
Antimalarials
atovaquone/proguanil Malarone
doxycycline Vibramycin
mefloquine Lariam
primaquine phosphate Primaquine

Obesity
Lipase Inhibitors
orlistat Xenical

Contraception
Emergency Contraceptives
levonorgestrel Plan B, NorLevo

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Oral Contraceptives
drospirenone Slynd
Alesse, Brevicon, Cyclen, Demulen,
Linessa, Loestrin, Marvelon, Min-Ovral,
Minestrin, Ortho 7/7/7, Ortho 1/35,
estrogen/progestin (progestin varies)
Ortho-Novum, Ortho-Cept, Ovral, Portia,
Synphasic, Tri-Cyclen, Triphasil, Triquilar,
Yasmin
norethindrone Micronor

Extended-Cycle Oral Contraceptives

ethinyl estradiol/levonorgestrel Seasonale

Other
levonorgestrel Jaydess, Mirena, Norplant
ethinyl estradiol/norelgestromin Evra

Infertility
Ovulation Stimulators
clomiphene Clomid, Serophene

Recombinant Human FSH

follitropin beta Puregon
lutropin Luveris

Luteinizing Hormone-Releasing Hormone (LHRH) Analogs

triptorelin Decapeptyl

Obstetrics
Oxytocic Agents
oxytocin Syntocinon

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Menopause
Estrogens
conjugated equine estrogen Estrone, Premarin
conjugated estrone sulfate C.E.S.
Climara, Divigel, Estrace, Estraderm,
estradiol-17β Estradot, Estring, Estrogel, Oesclim,
Vagifem, Vivelle
estropipate Ogen

Progestins
medroxyprogesterone acetate (MPA) Depo-Provera, Provera
progesterone (micronized) Prometrium

Combination Therapies
estradiol/norethindrone Activelle, Angeliq, Estalis, Estracomb

Other
tibolone Tibella

Erectile Dysfunction
Phosphodiesterase-5 Inhibitors
sildenafil Viagra
tadalafil Cialis
vardenafil Levitra, Staxyn

Other
alprostadil Caverject, MUSE

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Cancer
Alkylating Agents
busulfan Myleran
carboplatin Paraplatin
chlorambucil Leukeran
cisplatin Platinol
cyclophosphamide Procytox
dacarbazine DTIC
ifosfamide Ifex
melphalan Alkeran
oxaliplatin Eloxatin
temozolamide Temodal

Cytotoxic Antibiotics
bleomycin Blenoxane
dactinomycin Cosmegen
mitomycin Mutamycin
porifimer Photofrin

Anthracyclines
daunorubicin Cerubidine
doxorubicin Adriamycin
epirubicin Pharmorubicin
idarubicin Idamycin

Antimetabolites
capecitabine Xeloda
cytarabine Cytosar
fludarabine Fludara
fluorouracil Efudex
gemcitabine Gemzar
mercaptopurine Purinethol
pemetrexed Alimta
thioguanine Lanvis

Gonadotropin-Releasing Hormone (GnRH) Agonists

buserelin Suprefact
goserelin Zoladex
leuprolide Eligard, Lupron
nafarelin Synarel
triptorelin Trelstar

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Progestins
megestrol Megace

Antiandrogens
bicalutamide Casodex
cyproterone Androcur
nilutamide Anandron

Plant Alkaloids
docetaxel Taxotere
etoposide Vepesid
paclitaxel Abraxane, Taxol
teniposide Vumon
vincristine Vincasar
vinorelbine Navelbine

Antineoplastics
hydroxyurea Hydrea
irinotecan Camptosar
mitoxantrone Novantrone
topotecan Hycamtin

Cardioprotectants
dexrazoxane Zinecard

Estrogen Receptor Antagonists

fulvestrant Faslodex
tamoxifen Nolvadex, Tamofen

Aromatase Inhibitors
anastrozole Arimidex
exemestane Aromasin
letrozole Femara

Adjunctive Therapies
interferon alfa-2b Intron A
pamidronate Aredia

Other
filgrastim Neupogen
gfilgrastim Neulasta

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