Top 200 Brand Generic Flashcards (1-50)
What is the Brand Name of Rosuvastatin
CRESTOR
Use: (Lowers cholesterol and triglycerides)
Use: (Lowers cholesterol and triglycerides)
What is the Brand Name of Atorvastatin
LIPITOR
Use: (Lowers cholesterol and triglycerides)
Use: (Lowers cholesterol and triglycerides)
What is the Brand Name of Simvastatin
ZOCOR
Use: (Lowers cholesterol and triglycerides)
Use: (Lowers cholesterol and triglycerides)
What is the Brand Name of Lovastatin
MEVACOR
Use: lower bad cholesterol and raise good cholesterol (HDL)
Use: lower bad cholesterol and raise good cholesterol (HDL)
What is the Brand Name of Ezetimibe
ZETIA
Use: helps to lower cholesterol in the blood
Use: helps to lower cholesterol in the blood
What is the Brand Name of Cyclobenzaprine
FLEXERIL
Use: Muscle Pain Relaxer / skeletal muscle pain reducer
Use: Muscle Pain Relaxer / skeletal muscle pain reducer
What is the Brand Name of Carisoprodol
SOMA
Use: Muscle Pain Relaxer/ skeletal muscle Relaxant
Schedule: C-IV
Use: Muscle Pain Relaxer/ skeletal muscle Relaxant
Schedule: C-IV
What is the Brand Name of Methocarbamol
ROBAXIN
Use: Relaxes Skeletal Muscles/ Musculoskeletal Pain reduces
Use: Relaxes Skeletal Muscles/ Musculoskeletal Pain reduces
What is the Brand Name of Tizanidine
ZANAFLEX
Use: Muscle Relaxant
Use: Muscle Relaxant
What is the Brand Name of Baclofen
LIORESAL
Use: Muscle Relaxant / spasmolytic medication
Use: Muscle Relaxant / spasmolytic medication
What is the Brand Name of Dutasteride
AVODART
Use: treats benign prostatic hyperplasia and symptoms of an enlarged prostate
Use: treats benign prostatic hyperplasia and symptoms of an enlarged prostate
What is the Brand Name of Finasteride
PROSCAR
Use: treats benign prostatic hyperplasia and symptoms of an enlarged prostate
Use: treats benign prostatic hyperplasia and symptoms of an enlarged prostate
What is the Brand Name of Amlodipine
NORVASC
Use: Treatment of Hypertension, Angina (Chest Pain)
Use: Treatment of Hypertension, Angina (Chest Pain)
What is the Brand Name of Lisinopril
PRINVIL, ZESTRIL
Use: Treatment of Hypertension
Use: Treatment of Hypertension
What is the Brand Name of Enalapril
VASOTEC
Use: Treatment of Hypertension / Anti-hypertensive
Use: Treatment of Hypertension / Anti-hypertensive
What is the Brand Name of Clonidine
CATAPRES
Use: lowers BP / Hypertension treatment, relaxes arteries
Use: lowers BP / Hypertension treatment, relaxes arteries
What is the Brand Name of Valsartan
DIOVAN
Use: Treatment of Hypertension
Use: Treatment of Hypertension
What is the Brand Name of Olmesartan
BENICAR
Use: Treatment of Hypertension
Use: Treatment of Hypertension
What is the Brand Name of Carvedilol
COREG
Use: Heart Failure, Hypertension Treatment
Use: Heart Failure, Hypertension Treatment
What is the Brand Name of Atenolol
TENORMIN
Use: Angina (chest pain) and Hypertension
Use: Angina (chest pain) and Hypertension
Why Top 200 Brand Generic Drugs list is important for PTCB
Understanding the brand-generic drug list is crucial for Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB) students for several reasons.
- Firstly, pharmacy technicians play a vital role in ensuring patient safety and effective medication management. Knowledge of brand-generic equivalents allows technicians to accurately fill prescriptions, reducing the risk of medication errors.
- Secondly, familiarity with brand-generic drugs enables pharmacy technicians to effectively communicate with both patients and healthcare professionals. They can provide essential information about medication substitutions, potential side effects, and cost-saving alternatives, contributing to improved patient outcomes and satisfaction.
- Thirdly, proficiency in brand-generic drugs is essential for pharmacy technicians to assist pharmacists in inventory management and order processing. By recognizing generic equivalents, technicians can help pharmacies optimize stock levels, minimize waste, and control costs.
Additionally, passing the PTCB exam requires comprehensive knowledge of pharmaceuticals, including brand-generic conversions. Mastery of this topic demonstrates a candidate’s competence in pharmaceutical terminology, drug classification, and therapeutic equivalency, enhancing their credibility and employability in the field.
Brand-generic drug list is a fundamental component of a pharmacy technician’s education and professional practice. It empowers them to provide safe, efficient, and high-quality pharmaceutical care, making it indispensable for PTCB students striving for success in their careers.