PTCB Top 200 Drugs: Part 1

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Q1. What is the brand name for Acyclovir?

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A brand name for acyclovir is Zovirax and is classified as an antiviral. Among other dosage forms, acyclovir is available as a topical cream, oral tablet, and oral capsule. Acyclovir is not available as a nasal spray.

Q2. What is the brand name for Adalimumab?

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The brand name for adalimumab is Humira. Adalimumab is classified as a monoclonal antibody and it is available as a subcutaneous injection.

Q3. All but which of the following is a brand name for Albuterol?

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ProAir HFA, Ventolin HFA, and Proventil HFA are brand names for albuterol. Dulera HFA is the brand name for mometasone-formoterol. Albuterol is classified as a beta2-agonist and among other dosage forms, albuterol is available as an inhalation solution.

Q5. What is the brand name for Allopurinol?

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A brand name for allopurinol is Zyloprim and it is indicated for the treatment of gout and is available in 100 mg oral tablets, as well as 300 mg.

Q5. What is the brand name for Amiodarone?

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A brand name for amiodarone is Pacerone and it is is classified as an antiarrhythmic. Amiodarone has a black box warning regarding the risk of pulmonary toxicity, as well as hepatic injury and worsened arrhythmia.

Q6. What is the brand name for Amitriptyline?

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A brand name for amitriptyline is Elavil and it is classified as a tricyclic antidepressant and it is available as an oral tablet.

Q7. What is the brand name for Amoxicillin?

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A brand name for amoxicillin is Amoxil and it is classified as a penicillin antibiotic and it is available as an oral capsule, oral tablet, and oral suspension.

Q8. What is the brand name for Alendronate?

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A brand name for alendronate is Fosamax and it is classified as a bisphosphonate. Alendronate is indicated for the treatment of osteoporosis. Patients should remain upright after taking alendronate to prevent esophageal irritation.

Q9. What is the brand name for Alprazolam?

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A brand name for alprazolam is Xanax and it is classified as a benzodiazepine. Alprazolam is available as an oral tablet, oral disintegrating tablet, and an oral solution. Alprazolam is not available as an intravenous solution.

Q10. What is the brand name for Anastrozole?

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The brand name for anastrozole is Arimidex and it is classified as an aromatase inhibitor. Anastrozole is indicated for the treatment of breast cancer and it is available as an oral tablet.

Q11. What is the brand name for Amlodipine?

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The brand name for amlodipine is Norvasc and it is classified as a calcium channel blocker. The highest strength that is available for amlodipine oral tablets is 10 mg.

Q12. What is the brand name forApixaban?

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The brand name for apixaban is Eliquis and it is classified as an anticoagulant. Among other conditions, apixiban is indicated for the treatment of deep vein thrombosis (DVT), the treatment of pulmonary embolism (PE), and the prevention of stroke in nonvalvular atrial fibrillation (NVAF). Apixiban is not indicated for the prevention of myocardial infarction (MI).

Q13. What is the brand name for Aripiprazole?

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The brand name for aripiprazole is Abilify and it is classified as an antipsychotic. Aripiprazole has a black box warning regarding an increased risk of death in elderly patients with dementia-related psychosis.

Q14. What is the brand name for Atenolol?

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The brand name for atenolol is Tenormin and it is classified as a beta1-blocker. Atenolol is indicated for the treatment of angina and it may mask symptoms of hypoglycemia.

Q15. What is the brand name for Atomoxetine?

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The brand name for atomoxetine is Strattera and it is indicated for the treatment of ADHD. Atomoxetine inhibits the reuptake of norepinephrine.

Q16. What is the brand name for Atorvastatin?

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The brand name for atorvastatin is Lipitor and it is classified as an HMG-CoA reductase inhibitor. The highest strength that is available for atorvastatin oral tablets is 80 mg and the levels of atorvastatin may be increased by grapefruit juice.

Q17. What is the brand name for Azathioprine?

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A brand name for azathioprine is Imuran and it is classified as an immunosuppressant. Among other indications, azathioprine is indicated for the treatment of rheumatoid arthritis.

Q18. What is the brand name for Azelastine?

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A brand name for azelastine is Astepro and it is classified as an antihistamine. Azelastine is available as a nasal spray, as well as an ophthalmic solution.

Q19. What is the brand name for Aspirin-dipyridamole?

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The brand name for aspirin-dipyridamole is Aggrenox and is available in 25 mg-200mg oral capsules. When used for stroke prevention, aspirin-dipyridamole is dosed two times daily.

Q20. What is the brand name for Azithromycin?

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A brand name for azithromycin is Zithromax and it is classified as a macrolide antibiotic. Among other types of infections, azithromycin is indicted for the treatment of community-acquired pneumonia. The correct dosing regimen for azithromycin that is packaged as a Z-Pak is 500 mg on day 1, followed by 250 mg daily on days 2 to 5.

Q21. What is the brand name for Baclofen?

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A brand name for baclofen is Lioresal and it is classified as a muscle relaxant. Baclofen is available in 20 mg oral tablets, as well as 10 mg.

Q22. What is the brand name for Beclomethasone?

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A brand name for beclomethasone is Qvar and it is classified as a corticosteroid. Beclomethasone is available as an inhalation solution, as well as a nasal spray.

Q23. What is the brand name for Benazepril?

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The brand name for benazepril is Lotensin and it is classified as an antihypertensive. Benazepril is available in 5 mg, 10 mg, 20 mg, and 40 mg oral tablets, but itis not available in 80 mg oral tablets.

Q24. What is the brand name for Benzonatate?

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A brand name for benzonatate is Tessalon Perles and it is is indicated for the treatment of cough. The maximum daily dose for benzonatate is 600 mg and among other adverse effects, benzonatate may cause drowsiness.

Q25. What is the brand name for Benztropine?

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The brand name for benztropine is Cogentin and it is classified as an anticholinergic. Benztropine is indicated for the treatment of Parkinson’s disease.

Q26. What is the brand name for Bimatoprost?

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A brand name for bimatoprost is Lumigan and it is classified as an antiglaucoma agent. Among other adverse effects, bimatoprost may cause iris hyperpigmentation, dry eye, eyelid hyperpigmentation, and eyelash growth.available in 15 mg oral tablets.

Q27. What is the brand name for Brimonidine?

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A brand name for brimonidine is Alphagan P and it is classified as an alpha2-agonist. Brimonidine is indicated for the treatment of glaucoma.

Q28. What is the brand name for Budesonide?

A brand name for budesonide is Pulmicort and it is classified as a corticosteroid. Among other dosage forms, budesonide is available as an oral capsule, inhalation suspension, and nasal spray. Budesonide is not available as a rectal suppository.
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A brand name for digoxin is Lanoxin and it is classified as an antiarrhythmic. In addition to atrial fibrillation, digoxin is indicated for the treatment of congestive heart failure.

Q29. What is the brand name for Bupropion?

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A brand name for bupropion is Wellbutrin XL. Bupropion is indicated for smoking cessation and the treatment of depression and seasonal affective disorder, but it is not indicated for the treatment of schizophrenia. Bupropion is available as an oral tablet and inhibits the reuptake of dopamine and norepinephrine.

Q30. What is the brand name for Buspirone?

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A brand name for buspirone is BuSpar and it is classified as an antianxiety agent. Buspirone is available in 5 mg, 7.5 mg, and 10 mg oral tablets, and also 15 mg and 30 mg, but it is not available in 2.5 mg oral tablets.

Q31. What is the brand name for Calcitriol?

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A brand name for calcitriol is Rocaltrol and it is classified as a vitamin D analog. Among other conditions, calcitriol is indicated for the treatment of hypocalcemia in patients on chronic renal dialysis.

Q32. What is the brand name for Carbamazepine?

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A brand name for carbamazepine is Tegretol and it is classified as an anticonvulsant. Carbamazepine has a black box warning regarding the risk of aplastic anemia, agranulocytosis, and dermatologic reactions such as toxic epidermal necrolysis and Stevens-Johnson syndrome, however it does not have a black box warning regarding the risk of pulmonary toxicity.

Q33. What is the brand name for Carisoprodol?

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A brand name for carisoprodol is Soma and it is classified as a skeletal muscle relaxant and it is available as an oral tablet.

Q34. What is the brand name for Carvedilol?

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The brand name for carvedilol is Coreg and is classified as an antihypertensive. Carvedilol blocks alpha1-, beta1-, and beta2-receptors and it should be taken with food to minimize the risk of orthostatic hypotension.

Q35. What is the brand name for Cefdinir?

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The brand name for cefdinir is Omnicef and is classified as a cephalosporin antibiotic. Cefdinir is available as an oral capsule, as well as an oral suspension.

Q36. What is the brand name for Cefuroxime?

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The brand name for cefuroxime is Ceftin and is classified as an antibiotic. Cefuroxime is available in 250 mg oral tablets, as well as 500 mg.

Q37. What is the brand name for Celecoxib?

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The brand name for celecoxib is Celebrex and is classified as an NSAID and it is available as an oral capsule.

Celecoxib has a black box warning regarding the risk of cardiovascular thrombotic events, such as myocardial infarction and stroke, as well as gastrointestinal events such as a bleeding, ulceration and perforation of the stomach or intestines.

Celecoxib does not have a black box warning regarding the risk of heart failure, myelosuppression, or ototoxicity.

Q38. What is the brand name for Cephalexin?

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A brand name for cephalexin is Keflex and it is classified as an antibiotic. Cephalexin is available in 250 mg, 500 mg, and 750 mg oral capsules, as well as 333 mg oral capsules. Cephalexin is not available in 1,000 mg oral capsules.

Q39. What is the brand name for Chlorhexidine?

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A brand name for chlorhexidine is Peridex and it is classified as an antibiotic. The most appropriate dosing for chlorhexidine when used as an oral rinse for the prevention of gingivitis is to swish for 30 seconds with 15 mL twice daily. Chlorhexidine may cause tooth discoloration when used as an oral rinse.

Q40. What is the brand name for Chlorthalidone?

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The brand name for chlorthalidone is Thalitone. Chlorthalidone is classified as a thiazide-related diuretic and it is available as an oral tablet.

Q41. What is the brand name for Cholecalciferol?

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A brand name for cholecalciferol is Delta D3. Cholecalciferol is available as an oral capsule, oral liquid, and oral tablet, as well as a chewable tablet, but it is not available as a subcutaneous solution. Cholecaciferol 50,000 units is typically dosed once a week for the treatment of vitamin D deficiency.

Q42. What is the brand name for Ciprofloxacin?

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A brand name for ciprofloxacin is Cipro and it is classified as a fluoroquinolone antibiotic. Ciprofloxacin has a black box warning regarding the risk of tendon rupture and andmong other dosage forms, ciprofloxacin is available as an oral tablet, otic solution, and ophthalmic solution, however itis not available as an intramuscular suspension.

Q43. What is the brand name for Citalopram?

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The brand name for citalopram is Celexa and it is classified as an antidepressant. The highest strength available for citalopram oral tablets is 40 mg and among other adverse effects, citalopram may cause QT prolongation.

Q44. What is the brand name for Clarithromycin?

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The brand name for clarithromycin is Biaxin and it is classified as a macrolide antibiotic. It is available in an oral suspension, as well as an oral tablet.

Q45. What is the brand name for Clobetasol?

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A brand name for clobetasol is Temovate and it is classified as a corticosteroid and among other dosage forms, clobetasol is available as a topical cream.

Q46. What is the brand name for Clonazepam?

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The brand name for clonazepam is Klonopin and it is classified as a benzodiazepine and it belongs to DEA Schedule IV.

Q47. What is the brand name for Clonidine?

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A brand name for clonidine is Catapres and it is classified as an alpha2-agonist and among other conditions, clonidine is indicated for the treatment of hypertension.

Q48. What is the brand name for Clopidogrel?

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The brand name for clopidogrel is Plavix and it is classified as an antiplatelet agent. Clopidogrel is available in 75 mg oral tablets, as well as 300 mg and the effectiveness of clopidogrel will be diminished in patients that have reduced function of the CYP2C19 enzyme, which converts clopidogrel to its active metabolite.

Q49. What is the brand name for Cyanocobalamin?

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A brand name for cyanocobalamin is Nasocobal and it is indicated for the treatment of vitamin B12 deficiency. Among other dosage forms, cyanocobalamin is available as an oral tablet, injection solution, and nasal solution. Cyanocobalamin is not available as an oral film.

Q50. What is the brand name for Cyclosporine?

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A brand name for cyclosporine is Restasis and among other indications, cyclosporine is indicated for the treatment of dry eye.

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