Top Prescription Drugs

Question 1

Generic Typically Used
(Past: Ziagen)

Answer 1

Abacavir

Class/Use:
HIV-1 Antiviral - NRTI (Non-NucleoSide Reverse Transcriptase Inhibitor)

Question 2

Epzicom

Answer 2

600mg Abacavir / 300 mg Lamivudine

Class/Use:
HIV-1 Antiviral - NRTIs
(Non-NucleoSide Reverse Transcriptase Inhibitors)

Question 3

Tylenol (oral/suppository)

Ofirmev (injection)

Answer 3

Acetaminophen

Use/Class:
Non-Opioid Analgesic

Question 4

Tylenol #3

Answer 4

300 mg Acetaminophen / 30 mg Codeine
(Also contains 15 mg Caffeine - not typically mentioned)

Use/Class:
Non-Opioid Analgesic + Opioid Analgesic + methylxanthine CNS Stimulant

Question 5

Zovirax (oral, injection, topical)

Answer 5

Acyclovir

Class:
Antiviral - Synthetic NucleoSide Analog

Uses:
*Herpes Simplex Virus (HSV) - Typically Genital; if Encephalitis = Use Injection
*Herpes Zoster (Shingles)
*Varicella (Chicken Pox)

Question 6

Differin (topical)

Answer 6

Adapalene
Note: Also OTC

Class:
Retinoid Derivative

Uses:
Acne, Rosacea

Question 7

Proair HFA
Proair RespiClick
Proventil HFA
Ventalin HFA
(inhalation)

Answer 7

Albuterol

Class:
Short-Acting Beta-2 Agonist (SABA)

Use:
Asthma “Rescue” Inhaler

Question 8

Combivent Respimat (inhalation)

Answer 8

Albuterol / Ipratropium

Class:
Short-Acting Beta-2 Agonist (SABA) + Short-Acting Muscarinic Antagonist (SAMA)

Use:
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) Maintenance

Question 9

Fosamax

Answer 9

Alendronate

Class:
Bisphosphonate Derivative

Uses:
*Symptomatic Paget Disease (or if alkaline phosphatase ≥2x ULN)
*Osteoporosis Treatment/Prevention
(Males & POST-MENOPAUSAL Females)

Question 10

Zyloprim (oral)
Aloprim (injection)

Answer 10

Allopurinol

Class:
Antigout Xanthine Oxidase Inhibitor

Uses:
*Gout
*Nephrolithiasis aka Kidney Stones - If uric acid excretion exceeds: >800 mg/day (male) / >750 mg/day (female)
*Tumor Lysis Syndrome (cancer-associated)

If HLA-B*5801 Positive:
AVOID USE - elevated risk of SCAR (severe cutaneous adverse reaction); especially in Asians or African Americans

Question 11

Xanax

Answer 11

Alprazolam

Class:
Benzodiazepine

Use:
Anxiety

Question 12

Entereg

Answer 12

Alvimopan

Class:
Peripherally-Acting Gastrointestinal Opioid Antagonist

Use:
Post-Operative Ileus (accelerates upper/lower GI recovery after partial bowel resection)

*High-fat meals may decrease absorption

Question 13

Pacerone (oral)
Nexterone (injection)

Answer 13

Amiodarone

Class: Class III Antiarrhythmic - K Channel Blocker (Rhythm Control)

Uses: Rhythm Control
*Ventricular Arrhythmia
*Off-Label: Supraventricular Arrhythmia (such as AFIB) - if other treatments have failed (a preferred agent in structural heart disease but other therapies such electrical cardioversion, propafenone, flecainide, ibutilide, or dofetilide may be better options)

Notes:
*C/I: Iodine Sensitivity
*Warning: Thyroid Dysfunction (hypothyroidism more common; partially inhibits T4 to T3 conversion)
*Infusions >2 hrs require non-PVC tubing (glass/polyolefin)
*t½: 40-60 days
*At Initiation:
↓ Digoxin by 50%
↓ Warfarin by 30-50%
*Do Not Exceed:
20 mg/day Simvastatin
40 mg/day Lovastatin
(consider alternative)

Question 14

Generic Typically Used
(Past: Elavil)

Answer 14

Amitriptyline

Class:
Tricyclic Antidepressant (TCA)

Use:
Major Depressive Disorder

Question 15

Norvasc

Answer 15

Amlodipine

Question 16

Lotrel

Answer 16

Amlodipine / Benazepril

Question 17

Generic Typically Used
(Past: Amoxil)

Answer 17

Amoxicillin

Question 18

Prevpac

Answer 18

Amoxicillin / Clarithromycin / Lansoprazole

Question 19

Augmentin

Answer 19

Amoxicillin / Clavunate

Question 20

Adderall

Answer 20

Amphetamine / Dextroamphetamine

Question 21

Arimidex

Answer 21

Anastrazole

Question 22

Eliquis

Answer 22

Apixaban

Question 23

Emend

Answer 23

Arepitant

Question 24

Abilify

Answer 24

Aripiprazole

Question 25

Tenormin

Answer 25

Atenolol

Question 26

Tenortic

Answer 26

Atenolol / Chlorthalidone

Question 27

Strattera

Answer 27

Atomoxetine

Question 28

Lipitor

Answer 28

Atorvastatin

Question 29

Astepro (nasal - OTC) *Opthalamic: Generic Used

Answer 29

Azelastine Class: "Anti-Histamine" Histamine H-1 Antagonist (2nd Gen) Use: Allergic Rhinitis (Allergies)

Question 30

Zithromax (oral, Injection) Z-Pak (oral)

Answer 30

Azithormycin

Question 31

Cortisporin (topical)

Answer 31

Bacitracin / Neomycin / Polymixin B / Hydrocortisone

Question 32

Lioresal (intrathecal) *Oral: Generic Used

Answer 32

Baclofen

Question 33

QVAR Redihaler (inhalation)

Answer 33

Beclomethasone

Question 34

Lotensin

Answer 34

Benazepril

Question 35

Tessalon Perles

Answer 35

Benzonatate

Question 36

Cogentin

Answer 36

Benztropine

Question 37

Diprolene Cream AF (topical)

Answer 37

Betamethasone Dipropionate

Question 38

Lotrisone (topical)

Answer 38

Betamethasone/Clotrimazole

Question 39

Biktarvy

Answer 39

Bictegravir / Emtricitabine / Tenofovir Alafenamide

Question 40

Lumigan, Latisse (opthalmic)

Answer 40

Bimatoprost

Question 41

Pylera

Answer 41

Bismuth / Metronidazole / Tetracycline

Question 42

Ziac

Answer 42

Bisoprolol / Hydrochlorothiazide (HCTZ)

Question 43

Bromfed DM

Answer 43

Brompheniramine / Pseudoephedrine / Dextromethorphan

Question 44

Pulmicort, Pulmicort Flexhaler (inhalation) Entocort EC, Eceris (oral)

Answer 44

Budesonide

Question 45

Symbicort (inhalation)

Answer 45

Budesonide / Formoterol

Question 46

Bumex (oral) *Injection: Generic Used

Answer 46

Bumetanide

Question 47

Belbuca (buccal film) *Injection: Generic Used

Answer 47

Buprenorphine

Question 48

Suboxone (sublingual "SL" film) Zubsolv (SL tablet)

Answer 48

Buprenorphine / Naloxone

Question 49

Wellbutrin (SR or XL) SR: Sustained Release XL: Extended Release (other brands may use ER/XR abbreviations)

Answer 49

Bupropion

Question 50

BuSpar *Generic Typically Used

Answer 50

Buspirone

Question 51

Gynazole-1 (topical)

Answer 51

Butoconazole

Question 52

Miacalcin (injection) *Nasal: Generic Used

Answer 52

Calcitonin

Question 53

Invokana

Answer 53

Canagliflozin

Question 54

Invokamet

Answer 54

Canagliflozin / Metformin

Question 55

Xeloda

Answer 55

Capecitabine

Question 56

Tegretol

Answer 56

Carbamazepine

Question 57

Sinemet

Answer 57

Carbidopa / Levodopa

Question 58

Soma

Answer 58

Carisoprodol

Question 59

Coreg Coreg CR

Answer 59

Carvedilol

Question 60

Omnicef *Generic Typically Used

Answer 60

Cefdinir

Question 61

Zinacef (oral, injection) *Generic Typically Used

Answer 61

Cefuroxime

Question 62

Celebrex

Answer 62

Celecoxib

Question 63

Keflex *Generic Typically Used

Answer 63

Cephalexin

Question 64

TussiCaps

Answer 64

Chlorpheniramine / Hydrocodone

Question 65

Sensipar

Answer 65

Cinacalcet

Question 66

Cipro (oral) *Injection: Generic Used

Answer 66

Ciprofloxacin

Question 67

Ciprodex (otic)

Answer 67

Ciprofloxacin / Dexamethasone

Question 68

Biaxin *Generic Typically Used

Answer 68

Clarithromycin

Question 69

Cleocin (injection, oral) Cleocin-T, Clindagel (topical)

Answer 69

Clindamycin

Question 70

Clobex, Temovate, Olux (topical)

Answer 70

Clobetasol

Question 71

Klonopin

Answer 71

Clonazepam

Question 72

Kapvay (oral) Catapres-TTS (patch)

Answer 72

Clonidine

Question 73

Plavix

Answer 73

Clopidogrel

Question 74

Clozaril

Answer 74

Clozapine

Question 75

Tybost

Answer 75

Cobicistat

Question 76

Codeine Contin (+ other names) *Generic Typically Used

Answer 76

Codeine

Question 77

Phenergan w/ Codeine

Answer 77

Promethazine / Codeine

Question 78

Colcrys

Answer 78

Colchicine

Question 79

Welchol

Answer 79

Colesevelam

Question 80

Amrix Fexmid

Answer 80

Cyclobenzaprine

Question 80

Dodex Nascobal True Vitamin B-12 *Generic Used; Also OTC

Answer 80

Cyanocobalamin Vitamin B-12

Question 81

Procytox (oral, injection) *Generic Typically Used

Answer 81

Cyclophosphamide

Question 82

Neoral, Gengraf (modified; oral) Sandimmune (non-modified; oral, injection) Restasis (ophthalmic)

Answer 82

Cyclosporine

Question 83

Pradaxa

Answer 83

Dabigatran

Question 84

Farxiga

Answer 84

Dapagliflozin

Question 85

Prezista

Answer 85

Darunavir

Question 86

Pristiq

Answer 86

Desvenlafaxine

Question 87

Decadron (oral, injection)

Answer 87

Dexamethasone

Question 88

Dexilant

Answer 88

Dexlansoprazole

Question 89

Robitussin + Phenergan

Answer 89

Dextromethorphan (DXM) / Promethazine

Question 90

Valium (oral) Diastat AcuDial (rectal gel) *Injection: Generic Used

Answer 90

Diazepam

Question 91

Voltaren (topical) *Oral, Patch: Generic Used *Also OTC

Answer 91

Diclofenac

Question 92

Bentyl

Answer 92

Dicyclomine

Question 93

Digitek (oral) Lanoxin (oral, injection)

Answer 93

Digoxin

Question 94

D.H.E 45 (injection) Migranal (nasal)

Answer 94

Dihydroergotamine

Question 95

Tiazac, Cardizem (oral) *Injection: Generic Used

Answer 95

Diltiazem

Question 96

Benadryl (oral, topical, injection) *Available OTC

Answer 96

Diphenhydramine

Question 97

Lomotil

Answer 97

Diphenoxylate / Atropine

Question 98

Aggrenox

Answer 98

Dipyridamole / Aspirin

Question 99

Tivicay

Answer 99

Dolutegravir

Question 100

Triumeq

Answer 100

Dolutegravir / Abacavir / Lamivudine

Question 101

Dovato

Answer 101

Dolutegravir / Lamivudine

Question 102

Aricept

Answer 102

Donepezil

Question 103

Pulmozyme (inhalation)

Answer 103

Dornase Alfa

Question 104

Cardura

Answer 104

Doxazosin

Question 105

Silenor *Generic Typically Used

Answer 105

Doxepin

Question 106

Vibramycin (oral) *Injection: Generic Used

Answer 106

Doxycycline

Question 107

Marinol

Answer 107

Dronabinol

Question 108

Cymbalta

Answer 108

Duloxetine

Question 109

Sustiva *Generic Typically Used

Answer 109

Efavirenz

Question 110

Genvoya

Answer 110

Elvitegravir / Cobicistat / Emtricitabine / Tenofovir ALAFENAMIDE

Question 111

Stribild

Answer 111

Elvitegravir / Cobicistat / Emtricitabine / Tenofovir DISOPROXIL FUMARATE

Question 112

Jardiance

Answer 112

Empagliflozin

Question 113

Emtriva *Generic Typically Used

Answer 113

Emtricitabine

Question 114

Truvada

Answer 114

Emtricitabine / Tenofovir DISOPROXIL FUMURATE

Question 114

Descovy

Answer 114

Emtricitabine / Tenofovir Alafenamide

Question 115

Vasotec

Answer 115

Enalapril

Question 116

Baraclude

Answer 116

Entecavir

Question 117

Calciferol

Answer 117

Ergocalciferol (Vitamin D2)

Question 118

E.E.S, Ery-Tab (oral) Erythrocin (oral, injection)

Answer 118

Erythromycin

Question 119

Lexapro

Answer 119

Escitalopram

Question 120

Nexium, Nexium 24HR (oral) Nexium IV (injection)

Answer 120

Esomeprazole

Question 121

Estrace (vaginal cream) Estring (vaginal ring) Vagifem (vaginal tablet) Vivelle-Dot, Alora, Climara (patch)

Answer 121

Estradiol

Question 122

Premarin (vaginal cream, oral, injection)

Answer 122

Conjugated Estrogens (equine)

Question 123

Prempro

Answer 123

Conjugated Estrogens (equine) / Medroxyprogesterone

Question 124

Lunesta

Answer 124

Eszopiclone

Question 125

Yaz Yasmin

Answer 125

Ethinyl Estradiol / Drospirenone

Question 126

NuvaRing (vaginal ring)

Answer 126

Ethinyl Estradiol / Etonogestrel

Question 127

Seasonique

Answer 127

Ethinyl Estradiol / Levonorgestrel

Question 128

Junel Loestrin Lo Loestrin Microgestin

Answer 128

Ethinyl Estradiol / Norethindrone

Question 129

Tri-Sprintec Sprintec 28

Answer 129

Ethinyl Estradiol / Norgestimate

Question 130

Zarontin

Answer 130

Ethosuximide

Question 131

Zetia

Answer 131

Ezetimibe

Question 132

Pepcid (oral, injection) Zantac 360

Answer 132

Famotidine

Question 133

Antara Tricor Trilipix

Answer 133

Fenofibrate

Question 134

Duragesic (patch) Sublimaze (injection)

Answer 134

Fentanyl

Question 135

Dificid

Answer 135

Fidaxomicin

Question 136

Proscar Propecia

Answer 136

Finasteride

Question 137

Diflucan (oral, injection)

Answer 137

Fluconazole

Question 138

Vanos (topical)

Answer 138

Fluocinonide

Question 139

Prozac

Answer 139

Fluoxetine

Question 140

Flovent Diskus Flovent HFA Arnuity Ellipta (inhalation)

Answer 140

Fluticasone

Question 141

Advair Diskus Advair HFA (inhalation)

Answer 141

Fluticasone / Salmeterol

Question 142

Breo Ellipta (inhalation)

Answer 142

Fluticasone / Vilanterol

Question 143

Perforomist (inhalation) *Generic Typically Used

Answer 143

Formoterol

Question 144

Lasix (oral) *Injection: Generic Used

Answer 144

Furosemide

Question 145

Neurontin

Answer 145

Gabapentin

Question 146

Lopid

Answer 146

Gemfibrozil

Question 147

Mavyret

Answer 147

Glecaprevir / Pibrentasvir

Question 148

Amaryl

Answer 148

Glimepiride

Question 149

Glucotrol

Answer 149

Glipizide

Question 150

Glynase *Generic Typically Used

Answer 150

Glyburide (micronized)

Question 151

Breztri Aerosphere (inhalation)

Answer 151

Glycopyrrolate / Formoterol / Budesonide

Question 152

Sancuso (patch) *Oral, Injection: Generic Used

Answer 152

Granisetron

Question 153

Intuniv

Answer 153

Guanfacine ER

Question 154

Haldol (oral, injection)

Answer 154

Haloperidol

Question 155

Apresoline *Generic Typically Used

Answer 155

Hydralazine

Question 156

BiDil

Answer 156

Hydralazine / Isosorbide Dinitrate

Question 157

HCTZ (Abbreviation; No Brand) *Generic Always Used

Answer 157

Hydrochlorothiazide

Question 158

Norco

Answer 158

Hydrocodone / Acetaminophen

Question 159

Solu-Cortef (injection) *Oral: Generic Used

Answer 159

Hydrocortisone

Question 160

Dilaudid (oral, injection)

Answer 160

Hydromorphone

Question 161

Plaquenil

Answer 161

Hydroxychloroquine

Question 162

Droxia, Hydrea, Siklos *Generic Always Used

Answer 162

Hydroxyurea

Question 163

Vistaril

Answer 163

Hydroxyzine

Question 164

Boniva (oral, injection)

Answer 164

Ibandronate

Question 165

Advil, Motrin IB (oral) Caldolor (injection) *Also OTC

Answer 165

Ibuprofen

Question 166

Vascepa

Answer 166

Icosapent Ethyl

Question 167

Gleevec

Answer 167

Imatinib

Question 168

Indocin (oral, injection, suppository)

Answer 168

Indomethacin

Question 169

FluMist Quadrivalent (nasal)

Answer 169

Live Attenuated Influenza Vaccine (LAIV4)

Question 169

Atrovent HFA (inhalation)

Answer 169

Ipratropium Bromide

Question 170

Avapro

Answer 170

Irbesartan

Question 171

Marplan

Answer 171

Isocarboxazid

Question 172

Isotamine *Generic Typically Used

Answer 172

Isoniazid (INH)

Question 173

Imdur *Generic Typically Used

Answer 173

Isosorbide Mononitrate

Question 174

Absorica Amnesteem

Answer 174

Isotretinoin

Question 175

Extina, Ketodan, Nizoral A-D, Xolegel (shampoo) *Generic Typically Used

Answer 175

Ketoconazole

Question 176

ReadySharp Ketorolac *Generic Always Used

Answer 176

Ketorolac

Question 177

Trandate (discontinued) *Generic Always Used

Answer 177

Labetalol

Question 178

Vimpat (oral, injection)

Answer 178

Lacosamide

Question 179

Constulose, Enulose, Generlac, Kristalose *Generic Always Used

Answer 179

Lactulose

Question 180

Epivir Epivir HBV

Answer 180

Lamivudine

Question 181

Lamictal Lamictal ODT Lamictal Starter Kit

Answer 181

Lamotrigine

Question 182

Prevacid Prevacid 24HR Prevacid SoluTab

Answer 182

Lansoprazole

Question 183

Xalatan, Xelpros (opthalmic)

Answer 183

Latanoprost

Question 184

Levofloxacin (oral, injection) *No Brand; Generic Always Used

Answer 184

Levofloxacin

Question 185

Levoxyl, Synthroid, Unithroid (oral) *Injection: Generic Used

Answer 185

Levothyroxine

Question 186

Lidoderm (patch) *Oral solution, topical: Generic Used *Available OTC in some forms

Answer 186

Lidocaine

Question 187

Linzess

Answer 187

Linaclotide

Question 188

Tradjenta

Answer 188

Linagliptan

Question 189

Zyvox (oral, injection)

Answer 189

Linezolid

Question 190

Cytomel

Answer 190

Liothyronine

Question 191

Vyvanse

Answer 191

Lisdezamfetamine

Question 192

Prinivil, Zestril

Answer 192

Lisinopril

Question 193

Zestoretic

Answer 193

Lisinopril / Hydrochlorothiazide (HCTZ)

Question 194

Lithobid

Answer 194

Lithium

Question 195

Ativan (oral, injection)

Answer 195

Lorazepam

Question 196

Cozaar

Answer 196

Losartan

Question 197

Hyzaar

Answer 197

Losartan / Hydrochlorothiazide (HCTZ)

Question 198

Altoprev

Answer 198

Lovastatin

Question 199

Amitiza

Answer 199

Lubiprostone

Question 200

Latuda

Answer 200

Lurasidone

Question 201

Provera (oral) Depo-Provera (injection)

Answer 201

Medroxyprogesterone

Question 202

Mobic

Answer 202

Meloxicam

Question 203

Namenda

Answer 203

Memantine

Question 204

Demerol (oral, injection)

Answer 204

Meperidine

Question 205

Asacol HD, Pentasa (oral) Canada (suppository) Rowasa (enema)

Answer 205

Mesalamine

Question 206

Glucophage Glucophage XR Fortamet Glumetza

Answer 206

Metformin

Question 207

Actoplus Met

Answer 207

Metformin / Pioglitazone

Question 208

Janumet

Answer 208

Metformin / Sinagliptin

Question 209

Methadose *Generic Always Used

Answer 209

Methadone