Brand and Generic Drugs

Below are 200 of the top brand and generic drugs. You can expect to see several questions on the PTCB asking you to reference the brand or the generic name of a drug. This list and other lists that you have in your study materials may differ by a few drugs as what is considered the top 200, but they will all be mostly the same.

Don’t over-study this section by memorizing verbatim all 200 drug names and their information. Instead, get familiar with the drug classes. Learn what similar drugs have in common with each other so that you can mentally group them easier.

Brand and Generic Drugs Study Tips

• Most benzodiazepenes’ generic names end with -lam or -pam (alprazolam, lorazepam).
• Generic names for cholesterol-lowering drugs (antilipemic agents) will end in -statin (lovastatin, atorvastatin).

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Generic	Brand	Drug Class	Indication
Acetaminophen	Acephen, Tylenol	Analgesic (non-opioid)	pain, fever
Acyclovir	Zovirax	Antiviral Agent	herpes
Adalimumab	Humira	Antirheumatic, Tumor Necrosis Factor Blocking Agent	ankylosing spondylitis, Crohn disease, arthritis
Albuterol	ProAir HFA, Ventolin HFA	Beta2-agonist	bronchospasm
Albuterol Sulfate and Ipratropium Bromide	Combivent, DuoNeb	Anticholinergic Agent, Beta2 Agonist	COPD, asthma
Alendronate	Fosamax	Bisphosphate Derivative	osteoporosis
Allopurinol	Alloprin, Zyloprim	Antigout Agent; Xanthine Oxidase Inhibitor	gout, calcium oxalate stones, hyperuricemia
Alprazolam	Xanax	Benzodiazepine	anxiety, panic
Amiodarone	Nexterone, Pacerone	Antiarrhythmic Agent	ventricular arrhythmias, AFIB
Amitriptyline	Elavil	Antidepressant, Tricylic	depression, chronic pain management, diabetic neuropathy
Amlodipine and Benazepril	Lotrel	Angiotensin-Converting Enzyme (ACE) Inhibitor; Antianginal Agent; Antihypertensive; Calcium Channel Blocker	hypertension
Amlodipine Besylate	Norvasc	AntianginalAgent,  Antihypertensive,  Calcium Channel Blocker	coronary artery disease, hypertension
Amoxicillin	Moxatag	Antibiotic, Penicillin	infections
Amoxicillin and Clavulanate	Augmentin	antibiotic, penicillin	infections
Amphetamine	Adzenys ER, Evekeo	Central Nervous System Stimulant	ADD/ADHD, exogenous obesity, narcolepsy
Anastrozole	Arimidex	Antineoplastic Agent	breast cancer, ovarian cancer
Apixaban	Eliquis	Anticoagulant	deep vein thrombosis
Aripiprazole	Abilify	Antipsychotic	agitation, bipolar, depression, schizophrenia
Aspirin	Bufferin, Ecotrin	Analgesic, NSAID, Antiplatelet agent	acute coronary syndrome, AFIB
Atenolol	Tenormin	Antianginal Agent,  Antihypertensive; Beta-Blocker, Beta-1 Selective	acute MI, angina, hypertension
Atomoxetine	Strattera	Norepinephrine Reuptake Inhibitor	ADHD
Atorvastatin	Lipitor	Antilipemic Agent, HMG-CoA Reductase Inhibitor	dyslipidemia
Azithromycin	Zithromax, Z-Pak	Antibiotic, Macrolide	acne, bacterial sinusitis, other infections
Bacitracin, Neomycin and Polymyxin B	Curad Triple, Neosporin	Antibiotic	infections
Baclofen	First-Baclofen, Lioresal	Skeletal Muscle Relaxant	spasticity
Benazepril HCL	Lotensin	Angiotensin-Converting Enzyme (ACE) Inhibitor, Antihypertensive	hypertension
Benzonatate	Tessalon Perles	Antitussive	cough
Brimonidine Tartrate	Mirvaso	Skin and Mucous Membrane Agent	rosacea
Budesonide	Entocort EC, Uceris	Corticosteroid	Crohn disease, ulcerative colitis
Budesonide and Formoterol	Symbicort	Beta2 Agonist; Beta2-Adrenergic Agonist, Corticosteroid	asthma, COPD
Bupropion	Wellbutrin, Zyban	Antidepressant, Dopamine/Norepinephrine-Reuptake Inhibitor, Smoking Cessation Aid	depression, smoking cessation
Buspirone	Buspar	Antianxiety Agent	generalized anxiety disorder
Calcium (Acetate, Carbonate, Chloride, Citrate, Gluconate)	Phoslyra, Tums, Calcitrate, Cal-Glu	Supplement	nutritional supplements
Canagliflozin	Invokana	Antidiabetic Agent, Sodium-Glucose Cotransporter 2 (SGLT2) Inhibitor	diabetes mellitus, type 2
Carisoprodol	Soma	Skeletal Muscle Relaxant	musculoskeletal conditions
Carvedilol	Coreg	Antihypertensive; Beta-Blocker With Alpha-Blocking Activity	heart failure, hypertension
Celecoxib	Celebrex	Analgesic (Nonopioid), NSAID, COX-2 Selective	acute dysmenorrhea, ankylosing spondylitis, osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis
Cephalexin	Keflex, Daxbia	antibiotic, cephalosporin	infections
Cetirizine	Zyrtec	Histamine H1 Antagonist, Piperazine Derivative	upper respiratory allergies, urticaria
Chlorthalidone	Thalitone	40:28.24 Thiazide-like Diuretics	hypertension, edema
Cholecalciferol	Decara, Dialyvite	Vitamin D Analog	vitamin D deficiency
Ciprofloxacin	Cipro	Antibiotic, Fluoroquinolone	anthrax, infections
Citalopram	Celexa	Antidepressant, Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitor	depression, OCD, anxiety
Clindamycin	Cleocin	Antibiotic	infections
Clobetasol	Clobex, Temovate	Corticosteroid	steroid-responsive dermatoses, psoriasis
Clonazepam	Klonopin	Anticonvulsant, Benzodiazepine	panic disorders, seizures
Clonidine	Catapres, Kapvay	Alpha2-Adrenergic Agonist, Antihypertensive	hypertension, pain management
Clopidogrel	Plavix	Antiplatelet Agent; Antiplatelet Agent, Thienopyridine	acute coronary syndrome, AFIB
Conjugated Estrogens	Premarin	Estrogen Derivative	abnormal uterine bleeding, hypoestrogenism
Cyanocobalamin	Nascobal	Water-Soluble Vitamin	B12 vitamin deficiency, pernicious anemia
Cyclobenzaprine	Flexeril	Skeletal Muscle Relaxant	muscular conditions
Desogestrel and Ethinyl Estradiol	Apri, Desogen, Emoquette, Velivet, Viorele	Contraceptive, Estrogen and Progestin Combination	contraception
Dextroamphetamine, Dextroamphetamine Saccharate, Amphetamine, Amphetamine Aspartate	Adderall	28:20.04 Amphetamines	narcolepsy, ADHD
Diazepam	Diastat AcuDial, Valium	Anticonvulsant, Benzodiazepine	anxiety, muscle spasms, seizures
Diclofenac	Cambia, Voltaren, Zorvolex	Analgesic, NSAID	ankylosing spondylitis, migraine, osteoarthritis
Dicyclomine	Bentyl	Anticholinergic Agent	irritable bowel syndrome
Digoxin	Digox, Digitek, Lanoxin	Antiarrhythmic Agent, Cardiac Glycoside	AFIB, heart failure, tachyardia
Diltiazem	Cardizem, Cartia XT, Matzim LA, Tiazac	Antianginal Agent, Antiarrhythmic Agent, Antihypertensive, Calcium Channel Blocker	angina, hypertension, AFIB
Divalproex Sodium	Depakote, Depacon	Anticonvulsant, Antimanic Agent, Histone Deacetylase Inhibitor	seizures, mania
Docusate	Colace, Diocto, Silace	Stool Softener	stool softener
Donepezil HCL	Aricept	Acetylcholinesterase Inhibitor (Central)	Alzheimers, dementia
Doxazosin Mesylate	Cardura, Cardura XL	Alpha 1 Blocker, Antihypertensive	BPH, hypertension
Doxycycline	Acticlate, Doxy 100, Vibramycin	Antibiotic (Tetracycline Derivative)	infections
Duloxetine	Cymbalta	Antidepressant, Serotonin/Norepinephrine Reuptake Inhibitor	anxiety, depression, fibromyalgia, musculoskeletal pain
Enalapril Maleate	Epaned, Vasotec	Angiotensin-Converting Enzyme (ACE) Inhibitor, Antihypertensive	heart failure, hypertension
Ergocalciferol	Calcidol, Drisdol	Vitamin D Analog	osteoporosis prevention, vitamin D deficiency, hypoparathyroidism
Escitalopram	Lexapro	Antidepressant, Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitor	depression, OCD, anxiety
Esomeprazole	Nexium	Proton Pump Inhibitor, Substituted Benzimidazole	erosive esophagitis, GERD, heartburn
Estradiol	Alora, Climara, Estrogel, Minivelle, Vivelle-Dot	Estrogen Derivative	hypoestrogenism, osteoporosis prevention, menopause complications
Ethinyl Estradiol and Drospirenone	Gianvi, Yaz, Yasmin, Nikki	Contraceptive, Estrogen and Progestin Combination	acne control, contraception
Ethinyl Estradiol and Levonorgestrel	Jolessa, Lessina, Portia, Quasense	Contraceptive, Estrogen and Progestin Combination	contraception
Ethinyl Estradiol and Norethindrone	Alyacen 7/7/7, Briellyn, Zenchent	Contraceptive; Estrogen and Progestin Combination	acne, contraception, osteoporosis prevention
Ethinyl Estradiol and Norgestimate	Ortho-Cyclen, Previfem, Sprintec	Contraceptive; Estrogen and Progestin Combination	acne, contraception
Etonogestrel and Ethinyl Estradiol	NuvaRing	Contraceptive; Estrogen and Progestin Combination	contraception
Ezetimibe	Zetia	Antilipemic Agent, 2-Azetidinone	hypercholesterolemia, hyperlipidemia
Famotidine	Pepcid	Histamine H2 Antagonist	ulcers, GERD, heartburn
Fenofibrate	Antara, Lipofen, Tricor	Antilipemic Agent, Fibric Acid	hypertriglyceridemia, hypercholestrolemia
Ferrous Sulfate	Fer-In-Sol, Ferodan	Iron Salt	iron deficiency
Finasteride	Propecia, Proscar	5 Alpha-Reductase Inhibitor	male pattern baldness, hirsutism, benign prostate hyperplasia
Fluconazole	Diflucan	Antifungal Agent	candidiasis, infections
Fluoxetine	Prozac, Sarafem	Antidepressant, Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitor	depression, OCD, anxiety
Fluticasone	Flonase	Corticosteroid	rhinitis
Fluticasone and Salmeterol	Advair, AirDuo Respiclick	Beta2 Agonist; Beta2-Adrenergic Agonist, Corticosteroid	asthma, COPD
Folic Acid	FA-8	Vitamin	anemia due to folate deficiency
Furosemide	Lasix	Antihypertensive, Diuretic	edema, hypertension
Gabapentin	Gralise, Neurontin	Anticonvulsant, GABA Analog	postherpetic neuralgia, seizures
Gemfibrozil	Lopid	Antilipemic Agent	hyperlipidemia, hypertriglyceridemia
Glimepiride	Amaryl	Antidiabetic Agent, Sulfonylurea	diabetes mellitus, type 2
Glipizide	Glucotrol	Antidiabetic Agent, Sulfonylurea	diabetes mellitus, type 2
Glyburide	Diabeta, Glynase	Antidiabetic Agent	diabetes mellitus, type 2
Guanfacine	Intuniv	Alpha2-Adrenergic Agonist, Antihypertensive	hypertension
Hydralazine HCL	Apresoline	Antihypertensive, Vasodilator	heart failure, hypertension
Hydrochlorothiazide	Microzide	Antihypertensive, Diuretic	edema, hypertension
Hydrocodone APAP	Lortab, Norco, Vicodin	Analgesic Combo (Opioid)	pain management
Hydrocodone Bitartrate	Hysingla ER, Zohydro ER	Analgesic, Opioid	pain management
Hydrocortisone	Cortef, Solu-Cortef	Corticosteroid	multiple sclerosis, anti-inflammatory
Hydroxychloroquine Sulfate	Plaquenil	Aminoquinoline (Antimalarial), Antimalarial Agent	malaria
Hydroxyzine	Vistaril	Antiemetic, Histamine H1 Antagonist, Piperazine Derivative	antiemetic, anxiety, pruritus
Ibuprofen	Advil, Motrin	Analgesic, NSAID	pain management
Insulin Aspart	Fiasp, NovoLOG	Insulin	diabetes mellitus, type 1
Insulin Detemir	Levemir	Insulin	diabetes mellitus, type 1 and 2
Insulin Glargine	Basaglar, Lantus, Toujeo	Insulin	diabetes mellitus, type 1
Insulin Human	HumuLIN, NovoLIN	Antidiabetic Agent	diabetes mellitus, types 1 and 2
Insulin Lispro	Admelog, Humalog	Insulin	diabetes mellitus, type 1 and 2
Irbesartan	Avapro	Angiotensin II Receptor Blocker, Antihypertensive	hypertension, diabetic nephropathy
Isosorbide Monotrate	Imdur	Antianginal Agent, Vasodilator	angina, heart failure
Lamotrigine	Lamictal	Anticonvulsant	bipolar I, seizures
Lansoprazole	Prevacid	Proton Pump Inhibitor; Substituted Benzimidazole	GERD, ulcer
Latanoprost	Xalatan	Ophthalmic Agent, Antiglaucoma	Ophthalmic Issues
Levetiracetam	Keppra, Keppra XR, Roweepra	Anticonvulsant	seizures
Levofloxacin	Levaquin	Antibiotic	infections
Levothyroxine	Synthroid, Levoxyl, Tirosint	Thyroid	hypothyroidism
Lidocaine	Xylocaine	Antiarrhythmic Agent, Local Anesthetic	anesthesia, interstitial cystitis
Liraglutide	Saxenda, Victoza	Antidiabetic Agent	weight management, diabetes mellitus (type 2)
Lisdexamfetamine Dimesylate	Vyvanse	Central Nervous System Stimulant	ADHD, binge -eating disorder
Lisinopril	Zestril, Prinivil	ACE inhibitor	antihypertensive
Lisinopril HCTZ	Zestoretic	Angiotensin-Converting Enzyme (ACE) Inhibitor, Antihypertensive,  Diuretic	hypertension
Lithium	Lithobid	Antimanic Agent	bipolar, depression
Loratadine	Alavert, Claritin	Histamine H1 Antagonist,  Piperidine Derivative	rhinitis
Lorazepam	Ativan, Lorazepam Intensol	Anticonvulsant, Benzodiazepine	anxiety, insomnia
Losartan HCTZ	Hyzaar	Angiotensin II Receptor Blocker; Antihypertensive; Diuretic	hypertension
Losartan Potassium	Cozaar	Angiotensin II Receptor Blocker, Antihypertensive Agent	hypertension
Lovastatin	Altoprev	Antilipemic Agent, HMG-CoA Reductase Inhibitor	dyslipidemia, cardiovascular disease prevention
Magnesium	Magonate	Electrolyte supplement	dietary supplement
Meclizine	Dramamine	Antiemetic, Histamine H1 Antagonist	motion sickness, vertigo
Meloxicam	Mobic	Analgesic, NSAID	osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis
Memantine	Namenda, Namenda XR	N-Methyl-D-Aspartate Receptor Antagonist	Alzheimers, dementia
Mesalamine	Apriso, Delzicol, Lialda, Pentasa	5-Aminosalicylic Acid Derivative	Crohn disease, ulcerative colitis
Metformin and Sitagliptin	Janumet, Janumet XR	Antidiabetc Agent	diabetes mellitus, type 2
Metformin HCL	Glucophage, Riomet	Antidiabetic Agent	Diabetes mellitus, type 2
Methocarbamol	Robaxin	Skeletal Muscle Relaxant	muscle spasm, tetanus
Methylphenidate	Concerta, Daytrana, Quillivant XR, Ritalin	Central Nervous System Stimulant	ADHD, narcolepsy
Methylprednisolone	Medrol, Depo-Medrol, Solu-Medrol	Corticosteroid	respiratory distress syndrome, allergies
Metoprolol	Lopressor, Toprol XL	Antianginal Agent,  Antihypertensive, Beta-Blocker	angina, heart failure, hypertension
Metronidazole	First-Metronidazole, Flagyl	Amebicide, Antibiotic, Antiprotozoal	amebiasis, amebic liver abscess, infections
Mirtazapine	Remeron	Antidepressant, Alpha-2 Antagonist	depression
Mometasone	Nasonex	Corticosteroid	nasal congestion, nasal polyps
Montelukast	Singulair	Leukotriene Receptor Antagonist	asthma, bronchoconstriction, rhinitis
Morphine	Duramorph, Kadian	Analgesic (Opioid)	pain management
Naproxen	Aleve, Naprosyn	Analgesic (non-opioid), NSAID	osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, gout, migraine
Nebivolol HCL	Bystolic	Antihypertensive, Beta-Blocker	hypertension
Nifedipine	Adalat CC, Afeditab CR, Procardia, Procardia XL	Antianginal Agent; Antihypertensive; Calcium Channel Blocker	angina, hypertension
Nitrofurantoin	Furandantin, Macrobid, Macrodantin	Antibiotic	cystitis, urinary tract infection
Nitroglycerin	Nitro-Bid, Nitro-Dur, Nitrostat	Antianginal Agent, Vasodilator	angina, coronary heart disease
Olmesartan	Benicar	Angiotensin II Receptor Blocker, Antihypertensive	hypertension
Omega-3 Ethyl Esters	Lovaza, Vascepa	Antilipemic Agent	hypertriglyceridemia
Omeprazole	First-Omeprazole, Prilosec	Proton Pump Inhibitor, Substituted Benzimidazole	GERD
Ondansetron	Zofran, Zuplenz	Antiemetic, Selective 5-HT3 Receptor Antagonist	nausea and vomiting due to chemo
Oxcarbazepine	Oxtellar XR, Trileptal	Anticonvulsant	epilepsy
Oxybutynin	Ditropan XL, Oxytrol	Antispasmodic Agent (Urinary)	overactive bladder
Oxycodone	Oxycontin, Xtampza ER, Roxicodone	Analgesic, Opioid	pain management
Pantoprazole	Protonix	Proton Pump Inhibitor, Substituted Benzimidazole	GERD
Paroxetine	Paxil, Brisdelle	Antidepressant, Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitor	anxiety, depression, OCD, panic
Phentermine	Adipex-P, Lomaira	Anorexiant, Central Nervous System Stimulant	obesity
Phenytoin	Dilantin, Phenytek	Anticonvulsant	epilepsy, seizures
Pioglitazone HCL	Actos	Antidiabetic Agent, Thiazolidinedione	diabetes mellitus, type 2
Polyethylene Glycol 3350	Gavilax, Miralax, Pegylax	Laxative	constipation, bowel prep
Potassium (various forms: acetate, bicarbonate, chloride, citrate, gluconate, iodide, phosphate)	K-tab, Klor-con, Micro-k, Urocit-k	Electrolyte supplement	hypokalemia, dietary supplement
Pramipexole	Mirapex, Mirapex ER	Anti-Parkinson Agent	Parkinson’s, Restless Leg Syndrome
Pravastatin	Pravachol	Antilipemic Agent, HMG-CoA Reductase Inhibitor	hyperlipidemia
Prednisolone	Millipred, Veripred 20	Corticosteroid	gout, asthma exacerbations, multiple sclerosis
Prednisone	Deltasone, Rayos	Corticosteroid	anti-inflammatory, immunosuppressive, endocrine
Pregabalin	Lyrica	Anticonvulsant, GABA Analog	fibromyalgia, neuropathic pain
Promethazine HCL	Phenadoz, Phenergan, Promethegan	Antiemetic, Histamine H1 Antagonist	allergic, motion sickness, nausea
Propranolol HCL	Inderal LA, InnoPran XL	Antianginal Agent, Antiarrhythmic Agent, Antihypertensive, Beta-Blocker	hypertension, AFIB, essential tremor
Quetiapine Fumarate	Seroquel, Seroquel XR	2nd Generation Antipsychotic	bipolar, depression, schizophrenia
Ramipril	Altace	Angiotensin-Converting Enzyme (ACE) Inhibitor, Antihypertensive	heart failure, hypertension
Ranitidine	Zantac	Histamine H2 Antagonist	duodenal ulcer, GERD, heartburn prevention
Risperidone	Risperdal	Antimanic Agent, Antipschotic	bipolar, depression, schizophrenia
Rivaroxaban	Xarelto	Anticoagulant	AFIB, thromboembolism
Ropinorole HCL	Requip	28:36.20.08 Nonergot-derivative Dopamine Receptor Agonists	Parkinson’s, Restless Leg Syndrome
Rosuvastatin	Crestor	Antilipemic Agent, HMG-CoA Reductase Inhibitor	hyperlipidemia, other cardiovascular diseases
Sertraline Hydrochloride	Zoloft	Antidepressant, Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitor	depression, OCD, anxiety
Simvastatin	FloLipid, Zocor	Antilipemic Agent, HMG-CoA Reductase Inhibitor	hyperlipidemia
Sitagliptin	Januvia	Antidiabetic Agent, Dipeptidyl Peptidase 4 (DPP-4) Inhibitor	diabetes mellitus, type 2
Sodium	Neut	Alkalinizing Agent, Electrolyte Supplement	cardiac arrest, metabolic acidosis, hyperkalemia
Solifenacin	Vesicare	Anticholinergic Agent	overactive bladder
Spironolactone	Aldactone, CaroSpir	Antihypertensive, Diuretic, Potassium Sparing	edema, heart failure, hypertension
Sulfamethoxazole and Trimethoprim	Bactrim, Bactrim DS, Sulfatrim Pediatric	Antibiotic, Sulfanomide Derivative	bite wound infections, meningitis, various infections
Sumatriptan	Imitrex	Antimigraine Agent; Serotonin 5-HT1B, 1D Receptor Agonist	migraines
Tamsulosin HCL	Flomax	Alpha-1 Blocker	benign prostatic hyperplasia, urinary issues
Temazepam	Restoril	Benzodiazepine	insomnia
Terazosin	Hytrin	Alpha 1 Blocker, Antihypertensive	benign prostatic hyperplasia, urinary issues
Testoterone	Androderm, Androgel, Testim	Androgen	breast cancer, delayed puberty, hypogonadism
Thyroid	Armour Thyroid, Nature-Throid, Westhroid	Thyroid Product	hypothyroidism
Timolol	Betimol, Istamol, Timoptic,	Beta-Blocker, Ophthalmic Agent	elevated intraocular pressure
Tiotropium	Spiriva	Anticholinergic Agent	asthma, COPD
Tizanidine	Zanaflex	Alpha2-Adrenergic Agonist	muscle spasm
Topiramate	Topamax, Trokendi XR	Anticonvulsant	epilepsy, migraine prophylaxis
Tramadol	Ultram	Analgesic, Opioid	pain management
Trazodone	Desyrel, Oleptro	Antidepressant, Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitor	depression, anxiety, insomnia
Triamcinolone	Kenalog, Aristospan	Corticosteroid	dermatoses, multiple sclerosis
Triamterene HCTZ	Dynazide, Maxzide	Antihypertensive, Diuretic, Potassium Sparing	hypertension, edema
Valacyclovir	Valtrex	Antiviral Agent	herpes
Valsartan	Diovan	Angiotensin II Receptor Blocker; Antihypertensive	hypertension, heart failure
Valsartan and Hydrochlorothiazide	Diovan HCT, Valsartan HCT	Angiotensin II Receptor Blocker; Antihypertensive; Diuretic, Thiazide	hypertension
Venlafaxine HCL	Effexor XR	Antidepressant, Serotonin/Norepinephrine Reuptake Inhibitor	depression, anxiety, OCD, diabetic neuropathy
Verapamil HCL	Iproveratril HCL	Calcium-Channel Blocking Agents	supraventricular arrhythmia, angina, hypertension
Warfarin	Coumadin, Jantoven	Anticoagulant, Vitamin K Antagonist	thromboembolic complications
Zolpidem	Ambien, Zolpimist	Hypnotic	insomnia