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BOSTON REED COLLEGE®
Pharmacy Technician Program
Handout
Top 200 Drugs – Worksheet 1
1 ©5/12/10
Brand Name Generic Name Pronunciation Most Common
Dosage Form
Other Common
Dosage Forms
AHFS
Description
Therapeutic
Standard
Description
Control
Table
Refer-
ence
Tylenol-Codeine acetaminophen/
codeine
a-seat-a-min-oh-
fen koe-deen
Tablet Opiate Agonists Narcotic
Analgesics
C-Iii 6.12
Zovirax acyclovir ay-sye-kloe-veer Tablet Cream, Ointment,
Oral Suspension
Antivirals (Skin
& Mucous
Membrane)
Antivirals No 14.9
Proair Hfa albuterol al-byoo-ter-ole Hfa Aerosol With
Adapter (Gm)
Beta-Adrenergic
Agonists
Bronchial
Dilators
No 9.1
Proventil Hfa albuterol al-byoo-ter-ole Hfa Aerosol With
Adapter (Gm)
Beta-Adrenergic
Agonists
Bronchial
Dilators
No 9.1
Proventil albuterol al-byoo-ter-ole Aerosol Inhaler Syrup,Tablet,
Multiphasic
Release 12hr
Tablet,Vial,
Nebulizer (Ml)
Beta-Adrenergic
Agonists
Bronchial
Dilators
No 9.1
Ventolin Hfa albuterol al-byoo-ter-ole Hfa Aerosol With
Adapter (Gm)
Beta-Adrenergic
Agonists
Bronchial
Dilators
No 9.1
Fosamax alendronate a-len-droe-nate Tablet Solution, Oral Bone Resorption
Inhibitors
Miscellaneous No 14.10
Fosamax Plus D alendronate/
vitamin d3
a-len-droe-nate Tablet Bone Resorption
Inhibitors
Miscellaneous No 14.10
Uroxatral alfuzosin al-fyoo-zoe-sin Tablet, Sustained
Release 24hr
Other
Miscellaneous
Therapeutic
Agents
Miscellaneous No 12.9
Zyloprim allopurinol al-oh-pure-i-nawl Tablet Antigout Agents Antiarthritics No 13.6
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Brand Name Generic Name Pronunciation Most Common
Dosage Form
Other Common
Dosage Forms
AHFS
Description
Therapeutic
Standard
Description
Control
Table
Refer-
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Xanax alprazolam al-praz-oh-lam Tablet Benzodiazepines
(Anxiolytic,Sedat
iv/Hyp)
Ataractics-
Tranquilizers
C-Iv 7.11,
7.13
Elavil amitriptyline a-mee-trip-ti-leen Tablet Antidepressants Psychostimulants-
Antidepressants
No 7.3
Norvasc amlodipine am-loe-di-peen Tablet Dihydropyridines Other
Cardiovascular
Preps
No 12.1
Caduet amlodipine/
atorvastatin
am-loe-di-peen a-
tor-va-stat-in
Tablet Hmg-Coa
Reductase
Inhibitors
Other
Cardiovascular
Preps
No 12.15
Lotrel amlodipine/
benazepril
am-loe-di-peen
ben-aye-ze-pril
Capsule (Hard,
Soft, Etc.)
Dihydropyridines Other
Hypotensives
No 12.9
Amoxil amoxicillin a-mox-i-sil-in Capsule Reconstituted
Oral Suspension,
Chewable Tabs
Penicillins Penicillins No 4.3,
10.3,
11.4
Augmentin amoxicillin-
clavulanate
a-mox-i-sil-in
klav-yoo-lan-ate
Tablet Reconstituted
Oral Suspension,
Chewable Tabs
Penicillins Penicillins No 4.4,
11.14
Adderall amphetamine/
dextroamphetami
ne
dex-troe-am-fet-
a-meen am-fet-a-
meen
Tablet Amphetamines Amphetamine
Preparations
C-Ii 8.5
Abilify aripiprazole air-i-pip-ra-zole Tablet Solution Antipsychotic
Agents
Ataractics-
Tranquilizers
No 7.10
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Brand Name Generic Name Pronunciation Most Common
Dosage Form
Other Common
Dosage Forms
AHFS
Description
Therapeutic
Standard
Description
Control
Table
Refer-
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Aggrenox aspirin/
dipyridamole
as-pir-in dye-
peer-id-a-mole
Capsule,
Multiphasic
Release 12 Hr
Vasodilating
Agents,
Miscellaneous
Anticoagulants No 12.4
Tenormin atenolol a-ten-oh-lawl Tablet Beta-Adrenergic
Blocking Agents
Other
Cardiovascular
Preps
No 12.1
Tenoretic 100 atenolol/
chlorthalidone
a-ten-oh-lawl/
klor-thal-i-done
Tablet Beta-Adrenergic
Blocking Agents
Other
Cardiovascular
Preps
No 12.9
Strattera atomoxetine at-oh-mox-e-teen Capsule (Hard,
Soft, Etc.)
Central Nervous
System Agents,
Misc.
Psychostimulants-
Antidepressants
No 8.5
Lipitor atorvastatin a-tor-va-stat-in Tablet Hmg-Coa
Reductase
Inhibitors
Lipotropics No 12.15
Zithromax azithromycin az-ith-roe-mye-
sin
Tablet Suspension,
Reconstituted,
Oral (Ml),Packet
(Ea)
Macrolides Erythromycins No 4.9,
14.9,
15.3
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Brand Name Generic Name Pronunciation Most Common
Dosage Form
Other Common
Dosage Forms
AHFS
Description
Therapeutic
Standard
Description
Control
Table
Refer-
ence
Lotensin benazepril ben-az-eh-pril Tablet Angiotensin-
Converting
Enzyme
Inhibitors
Other
Hypotensives
No 12.5
Lotensin Hct benazepril/
hydrochlorothiazi
de
ben-az-eh-pril
hye-droe-klor-oh-
thye-a-zide
Tablet Angiotensin-
Converting
Enzyme
Inhibitors
Other
Hypotensives
No 12.9
Ziac bisoprolol/
hydrochlorothiazi
de
bis-oe-proe-lawl
hye-droe-klor-oh-
thye-a-zide
Tablet Beta-Adrenergic
Blocking Agents
Other
Cardiovascular
Preps
No 12.9
Alphagan P brimonidine bri-moe-ni-deen Drops Alpha-Adrenergic
Agonists (Eent)
Ophthalmic
Preparations
No 15.11
Pulmicort budesonide byoo-des-oh-nide Aerosol Powder,
Breath Activated
(Ea)
Ampul For
Nebulization (Ml)
Adrenals Glucocorticoids No 9.1
Rhinocort budesonide byoo-des-oh-nide Aerosol
W/Adapter (Gm)
Corticosteroids
(Eent)
Topical Nasal and
Otic Preparations
No 9.1
Wellbutrin bupropion byoo-proe-pee-on Tablet Antidepressants Psychostimulants-
Antidepressants
No 7.6,
9.13
Zyban bupropion byoo-proe-pee-on Tablet, Sustained
Action
Antidepressants Miscellaneous No 7.6,
9.13
Buspar buspirone byoo-spye-rone Tablet Anxiolytics,
Sedatives &
Hypnotics,Misc.
Ataractics-
Tranquilizers
No 7.11
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Brand Name Generic Name Pronunciation Most Common
Dosage Form
Other Common
Dosage Forms
AHFS
Description
Therapeutic
Standard
Description
Control
Table
Refer-
ence
Miacalcin calcitonin, salmon kal-si-toe-nin
sam-en
Aerosol, Spray
W/Pump (Ml)
Parathyroid Other Hormones No 14.10
Atacand candesartan kan-de-sar-tan Tablet Angiotensin Ii
Receptor
Antagonists
Other
Hypotensives
No 12.9
Soma carisoprodol kar-eye-soe-proe-
dawl
Tablet Centrally Acting
Skeletal Muscle
Relaxnt
Muscle Relaxants No 13.1
Coreg carvedilol kar-ve-dil-ole Tablet Beta-Adrenergic
Blocking Agents
Other
Cardiovascular
Preps
No 12.5
Omnicef cefdinir sef-di-neer Capsule (Hard,
Soft, Etc.)
Suspension,
Reconstituted,
Oral (Ml)
Cephalosporins Cephalosporins No 4.5
Cefzil cefprozil sef-proe-zil Tablet Suspension,
Reconstituted,
Oral (Ml)
Cephalosporins Cephalosporins No 4.5
Celebrex celecoxib sel-a-kox-ib Capsule Nonsteroidal
Anti-
Inflammatory
Agents
Antiarthritics No 13.4
Keflex cephalexin sef-a-lex-in Capsule (Hard,
Soft, Etc.)
Suspension,
Reconstituted,
Oral (Ml)
Cephalosporins Cephalosporins No 4.5
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Brand Name Generic Name Pronunciation Most Common
Dosage Form
Other Common
Dosage Forms
AHFS
Description
Therapeutic
Standard
Description
Control
Table
Refer-
ence
Zyrtec cetirizine se-teer-a-zeen Tablet Oral Solution,
Chewable Tablet
Second
Generation
Antihistamines
Antihistamines No 9.9
Zyrtec-D cetirizine/
psuedoepherdrine
se-teer-a-zeen
soo-doe-e-fed-rin
Tablet, Sustained
Release 12hr
Second
Generation
Antihistamines
Miscellaneous No 9.7
Ciloxan ciprofloxacin sip-roe-flox-a-sin Drops Ointment(Gm) Antibacterials
(Eent)
Ophthalmic
Preparations
No 4.17
Cipro ciprofloxacin sip-roe-flox-a-sin Tablet Suspension,
Microcapsule
Reconstituted
Quinolones Other Antibiotics No 4.11,
4.17,
9.4,
11.4
Celexa citalopram sye-tal-oh-pram Tablet Solution, Oral Antidepressants Psychostimulants-
Antidepressants
No 7.1
Biaxin clarithromycin kla-rith-roe-mye-
sin
Tablet Suspension,
Reconstituted,
Oral (Ml)
Macrolides Erythromycins No 4.9,
10.3
Cleocin clindamycin klin-da-mye-sin Capsule Vaginal Cream,
Vaginal
Suppository,
Topical Solution
Antibacterials
(Skin & Mucous
Membrane)
Other Antibiotics No 4.15
Klonopin clonazepam kloe-naz-e-pam Tablet Tablet, Rapid
Dissolve
Benzodiazepines
(Anticonvulsants)
Anticonvulsants C-Iv 8.1
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Brand Name Generic Name Pronunciation Most Common
Dosage Form
Other Common
Dosage Forms
AHFS
Description
Therapeutic
Standard
Description
Control
Table
Refer-
ence
Catapres clonidine klon-i-deen Tablet Central Alpha-
Agonists
Other
Hypotensives
No 12.9
Plavix clopidogrel kloh-pid-oh-grel Tablet Platelet-
Aggregation
Inhibitors
Anticoagulants No 12.11
Lotrisone clotrimazole/
betamethasone
kloe-trim-a-zole
bay-ta-meth-a-
sone
Cream (Grams) Lotion (Ml) Antifungals (Skin
& Mucous
Membrane)
Fungicides No 15.3
Flexeril cyclobenzaprine sye-kloe-ben-za-
preen
Tablet Centrally Acting
Skeletal Muscle
Relaxnt
Muscle Relaxants No 13.1
Clarinex desloratadine des-lor-at-a-deen Tablet Syrup, Rapid
Dissolve Tablet
Second
Generation
Antihistamines
Antihistamines No 9.9
Valium diazepam dye-az-e-pam Tablet Benzodiazepines
(Anxiolytic,Sedat
iv/Hyp)
Ataractics-
Tranquilizers
C-Iv 6.2,
7.13
8.1,
13.1
Arthrotec 50 diclofenac
sodium/
misoprostol
dye-kloe-fen-ak Tablet, Delayed
Release (Enteric
Coated)
Nonsteroidal
Anti-
Inflammatory
Agents
Antiarthritics No 13.4
Lanoxicaps digoxin di-jox-in Capsule (Hard,
Soft, Etc.)
Cardiotonic
Agents
Digitalis
Preparations
No 12.3
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Brand Name Generic Name Pronunciation Most Common
Dosage Form
Other Common
Dosage Forms
AHFS
Description
Therapeutic
Standard
Description
Control
Table
Refer-
ence
Cardizem diltiazem dil-tye-a-zem Tablet Calcium-Channel
Blocking Agents,
Misc.
Other
Cardiovascular
Preps
No 12.1,
17.10
Dilacor Xr diltiazem dil-tye-a-zem Capsule,
Degradable
Controlled-
Release
Calcium-Channel
Blocking Agents,
Misc.
Other
Cardiovascular
Preps
No 12.1
Depakote divalproex dye-val-pro-ex Tablet, Delayed
Release (Enteric
Coated)
Anticonvulsants,
Miscellaneous
Anticonvulsants No 7.7, 8.1
Aricept donepezil don-ep-a-zil Tablet Parasympathomi
metic
(Cholinergic
Agents)
Parasympathetic
Agents
No 8.8
Vibramycin doxycycline
calcium
dox-i-sye-kleen Capsule (Hard,
Soft, Etc.)
Syrup Tetracyclines Tetracyclines No 4.7,
10.12,
14.9
Doryx doxycycline
hyclate
dox-i-sye-kleen Capsule,Delayed
Release (Enteric
Coated)
Tablet, Delayed
Release (Enteric
Coated)
Tetracyclines Tetracyclines No 4.7,
10.12,
14.9
Adoxa doxycycline
monohydrate
dox-i-sye-kleen Tablet Tetracyclines Tetracyclines No 4.7,
10.12,
14.9
Oracea doxycycline
monohydrate
dox-i-sye-kleen Capsule,
Multiphasic
Release 24 Hr
Tetracyclines Tetracyclines No 4.7,
10.12,
14.9
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Brand Name Generic Name Pronunciation Most Common
Dosage Form
Other Common
Dosage Forms
AHFS
Description
Therapeutic
Standard
Description
Control
Table
Refer-
ence
Vasotec enalapril e-nal-a-pril Tablet Angiotensin-
Converting
Enzyme
Inhibitors
Other
Hypotensives
No 12.5
Lexapro escitalopram es-sye-tal-oh-
pram
Tablet Solution Antidepressants Psychostimulants-
Antidepressants
No 7.1
Nexium esomeprazole es-oh-mep-ray-
zole
Capsule,Delayed
Release (Enteric
Coated)
Susp For
Recon,Delayed
Rel. In A Packet
Proton-Pump
Inhibitors
Anti-Ulcer
Preps/Gastrointest
inal Preps
No 10.1
Alora estradiol es-tra-dye-awl Patch,
Transdermal
Semiweekly
Estrogens Estrogens No 14.5
Climara estradiol es-tra-dye-awl Patch,
Transdermal
Weekly
Estrogens Estrogens No 14.5
Elestrin estradiol es-tra-dye-awl Gel In Metered-
Dose Pump
Estrogens Estrogens No 14.5
Esclim estradiol es-tra-dye-awl Patch,
Transdermal
Semiweekly
Estrogens Estrogens No 14.5
Estrace estradiol es-tra-dye-awl Tablet Cream (Grams) Estrogens Estrogens No 14.5
Estraderm estradiol es-tra-dye-awl Patch,
Transdermal
Semiweekly
Estrogens Estrogens No 14.5
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Brand Name Generic Name Pronunciation Most Common
Dosage Form
Other Common
Dosage Forms
AHFS
Description
Therapeutic
Standard
Description
Control
Table
Refer-
ence
Estrasorb estradiol es-tra-dye-awl Emulsion In
Packet
Estrogens Estrogens No 14.5
Estring estradiol es-tra-dye-awl Ring, Vaginal Estrogens Estrogens No 14.5
Evamist estradiol es-tra-dye-awl Spray, Non-
Aerosol (Ml)
Estrogens Estrogens No 14.5
Menostar estradiol es-tra-dye-awl Patch,
Transdermal
Weekly
Estrogens Estrogens No 14.5
Vivelle estradiol es-tra-dye-awl Patch,
Transdermal
Semiweekly
Estrogens Estrogens No 14.5
Vivelle-Dot estradiol es-tra-dye-awl Patch,
Transdermal
Semiweekly
Estrogens Estrogens No 14.5
Femring estradiol es-tra-dye-awl Ring, Vaginal Estrogens Estrogens No 14.5
Premarin estrogens,
conjugated
con-ju-gate-ed es-
troe-jen
Tablet Cream Estrogens Estrogens No 14.5
Prempro estrogens,
conjugated
con-ju-gate-ed es-
troe-jen me-drox-
ee-proe-jes-te-
rone
Tablet Estrogens Estrogens No 14.5
Premphase estrogens,
conjugated/
medroxyprogester
one
con-ju-gate-ed es-
troe-jen me-drox-
ee-proe-jes-te-
rone
Tablet Estrogens Estrogens No 15.5
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Brand Name Generic Name Pronunciation Most Common
Dosage Form
Other Common
Dosage Forms
AHFS
Description
Therapeutic
Standard
Description
Control
Table
Refer-
ence
Lunesta eszopiclone es-zo-pik-lone Tablet Anxiolytics,
Sedatives &
Hypnotics,Misc.
Sedative Non-
Barbiturate
C-Iv 7.13
Zetia ezetimibe ee-zet-e-mib Tablet Cholesterol
Absorption
Inhibitors
Lipotropics No 12.15
Vytorin ezetimibe/
simvastatin
ee-zet-e-mib sim-
va stat-in
Tablet Cholesterol
Absorption
Inhibitors
Lipotropics No 12.15
Pepcid famotidine fa-moe-ti-deen Tablet Suspension, Oral
(Final Dose
Form)
Histamine H2-
Antagonists
Anti-Ulcer
Preps/Gastrointest
inal Preps
No 10.1
Tricor fenofibrate fen-oh-fye-brate Tablet Fibric Acid
Derivatives
Lipotropics No 12.15
Duragesic fentanyl fen-ta-nil Patch,
Transdermal 72
Hours
Opiate Agonists Narcotic
Analgesics
C-Ii 6.2, 6.9
Actiq fentanyl fen-ta-nil Lozenge On A
Handle
Opiate Agonists Narcotic
Analgesics
C-Ii 6.2, 6.9
Allegra fexofenadine fex-o-fen-a-deen Tablet Oral Suspension Second
Generation
Antihistamines
Antihistamines No 9.9
Allegra-D fexofenadine/
psuedoepherdrine
fex-o-fen-a-deen
soo-doe-e-fed-rin
Tablet, Sustained
Release 12hr
Second
Generation
Antihistamines
Miscellaneous No 9.7
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Brand Name Generic Name Pronunciation Most Common
Dosage Form
Other Common
Dosage Forms
AHFS
Description
Therapeutic
Standard
Description
Control
Table
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Propecia finasteride fin-as-tur-ide Tablet Skin and Mucous
Membrane
Agents, Misc.
Miscellaneous No 11.6
Proscar finasteride fin-as-tur-ide Tablet 5-Alpha-
Reductase
Inhibitors
Miscellaneous No 11.6
Diflucan fluconazole floo-koe-na-zole Tablet Suspension,
Reconstituted,
Oral (Ml)
Azoles Fungicides No 5.2,
14.9
Prozac fluoxetine floo-ox-e-teen Capsule (Hard,
Soft, Etc.)
Solution, Oral Antidepressants Psychostimulants-
Antidepressants
No 7.1
Flovent fluticasone floo-tik-a-sone Aerosol
W/Adapter (Gm)
Adrenals Glucocorticoids No 9.1
Catapres-Tts 1 clonidine klon-i-deen Patch,
Transdermal
Weekly
Central Alpha-
Agonists
Other
Hypotensives
No 12.9
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Brand Name Generic Name Pronunciation Most Common
Dosage Form
Other Common
Dosage Forms
AHFS
Description
Therapeutic
Standard
Description
Control
Table
Refer-
ence
Flonase fluticasone floo-tik-a-sone Spray,
Suspension
Corticosteroids
(Eent)
Topical Nasal and
Otic Preparations
No 9.1
Advair Diskus fluticasone/
salmeterol
floo-tik-a-sone
sal-me-te-role
Disk, With
Inhalation Device
Beta-Adrenergic
Agonists
Bronchial
Dilators
No 9.1
Lasix furosemide fur-oh-se-mide Tablet Solution, Oral Loop Diuretics Diuretics No 11.7
Neurontin gabapentin gab-a-pen-tin Capsule (Hard,
Soft, Etc.)
Solution, Oral Anticonvulsants,
Miscellaneous
Anticonvulsants No 8.1
Lopid gemfibrozil jem-fi-broe-zil Tablet Fibric Acid
Derivatives
Lipotropics No 12.15
Amaryl glimepiride glye-me-pye-ride Tablet Sulfonylureas Diabetic Therapy No 14.17
Glucotrol glipizide glip-i-zide Tablet Sulfonylureas Diabetic Therapy No 14.17
Glucotrol Xl glipizide glip-i-zide Tablet, Extended
Release 24 Hr
Sulfonylureas Diabetic Therapy No 14.17
Diabeta glyburide glye-byoo-ride Tablet Sulfonylureas Diabetic Therapy No 14.17
Micronase glyburide glye-byoo-ride Tablet Sulfonylureas Diabetic Therapy No 14.17
Glynase glyburide,
micronized
glye-byoo-ride Tablet Sulfonylureas Diabetic Therapy No 14.17
Glucovance glyburide,
micronized/
metformin
glye-byoo-ride
met-for-min
Tablet Sulfonylureas Diabetic Therapy No 14.17
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Brand Name Generic Name Pronunciation Most Common
Dosage Form
Other Common
Dosage Forms
AHFS
Description
Therapeutic
Standard
Description
Control
Table
Refer-
ence
Robitussin A-C guaifenesin/
codeine
gwye-fen-e-sin
koe-deen
Syrup Antitussives Cough
Preparations/Expe
ctorants
C-V 9.6
Esidrix hydrochlorothiazi
de
hye-droe-klor-oh-
thye-a-zide
Tablet Thiazide
Diuretics
Diuretics No 11.7
Vicodin hydrocodone/
acetaminophen
hye-droe-koe-
done a-seat-a-
min-oh-fen
Tablet Opiate Agonists Narcotic
Analgesics
C-Iii 6.12
Tussionex hydrocodone/
chlorpheniramine
hye-droe-koe-
done klor-fen-eer-
a-meen
Suspension, 12
Hr Sustained
Release
Antitussives Cold and Cough
Preparations
C-Iii 9.5
Boniva ibandronate eye-ban-droh-nate Tablet Syringekit Bone Resorption
Inhibitors
Miscellaneous No 14.10
Motrin ibuprofen eye-byoo-proe-
fen
Tablet, Chewable Nonsteroidal
Anti-
Inflammatory
Agents
Antiarthritics No 13.4
Lantus insulin glargine in-soo-lin glare-
jeen
Vial Cartridge (Ml) Insulins Diabetic Therapy No 14.16
Humalog insulin lispro in-soo-lin lye-
sproe
Vial Insulin Pen
(Ml),Cartridge
(Ml)
Insulins Diabetic Therapy No 14.16
Humulin R insulin regular in-soo-lin re-
gyoo-lar
Vial Cartridge (Ml) Insulins Diabetic Therapy No 14.15
Atrovent ipratropium i-pra-troe-pee-um Aerosol
W/Adapter (Gm)
Solution, Non-
Oral
Antimuscarinics/
Antispasmodics
Bronchial
Dilators
No 9.1
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Brand Name Generic Name Pronunciation Most Common
Dosage Form
Other Common
Dosage Forms
AHFS
Description
Therapeutic
Standard
Description
Control
Table
Refer-
ence
Combivent ipratropium/
albuterol
i-pra-troe-pee-um
al-byoo-ter-ole
Aerosol
W/Adapter (Gm)
Beta-Adrenergic
Agonists
Bronchial
Dilators
No 9.2
Avapro irbesartan ir-be-sar-tan Tablet Angiotensin Ii
Receptor
Antagonists
Other
Hypotensives
No 12.9
Avalide irbesartan/
hydrochlorothiazi
de
ir-be-sar-tan hye-
droe-klor-oh-
thye-a-zide
Tablet Angiotensin Ii
Receptor
Antagonists
Other
Hypotensives
No 12.9
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Dosage Form
Other Common
Dosage Forms
AHFS
Description
Therapeutic
Standard
Description
Control
Table
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ence
Lamictal lamotrigine la-moe-tri-jeen Tablet Tablet,
Dispersible
Anticonvulsants,
Miscellaneous
Anticonvulsants No 8.1
Prevacid lansoprazole lan-soe-pra-zole Capsule,Delayed
Release (Enteric
Coated)
Tablet, Rapid
Dissolve, Delayed
Release
Proton-Pump
Inhibitors
Anti-Ulcer
Preps/Gastrointest
inal Preps
No 10.1
Xalatan latanoprost la-tan-oe-prost Drops Prostaglandin
Analogs
Ophthalmic
Preparations
No 15.11
Levaquin levofloxacin lee-voe-flox-a-sin Tablet Solution, Oral Quinolones Urinary
Antibacterials
No 4.11
Synthroid levothyroxine lee-voe-thye-rox-
een
Tablet Thyroid Agents Thyroid Preps No 14.1
Prinivil lisinopril lyse-in-oh-pril Tablet Angiotensin-
Converting
Enzyme
Inhibitors
Other
Hypotensives
No 12.5
Zestril lisinopril lyse-in-oh-pril Tablet Angiotensin-
Converting
Enzyme
Inhibitors
Other
Hypotensives
No 12.5
Prinzide lisinopril/
hydrochlorothiazi
de
lyse-in-oh-pril
hye-droe-klor-oh-
thye-a-zide
Tablet Angiotensin-
Converting
Enzyme
Inhibitors
Other
Hypotensives
No 13.9
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Dosage Form
Other Common
Dosage Forms
AHFS
Description
Therapeutic
Standard
Description
Control
Table
Refer-
ence
Zestoretic lisinopril/
hydrochlorothiazi
de
lyse-in-oh-pril
hye-droe-klor-oh-
thye-a-zide
Tablet Angiotensin-
Converting
Enzyme
Inhibitors
Other
Hypotensives
No 12.9
Ativan lorazepam lor-az-e-pam Tablet Benzodiazepines
(Anxiolytic,Sedat
iv/Hyp)
Ataractics-
Tranquilizers
C-Iv 6.2, 8.1,
7.11,
7.13,
Cozaar losartan loe-sar-tan Tablet Angiotensin Ii
Receptor
Antagonists
Other
Hypotensives
No 12.9
Hyzaar losartan/
hydrochlorothiazi
de
loe-sar-tan hye-
droe-klor-oh-
thye-a-zide
Tablet Angiotensin Ii
Receptor
Antagonists
Other
Hypotensives
No 12.9
Mevacor lovastatin loe-ve-stat-in Tablet Hmg-Coa
Reductase
Inhibitors
Lipotropics No 12.15
Antivert meclizine hcl mek-li-zeen Tablet Antihistamines
(Gi Drugs)
Antinauseants No 7.9, 9.9,
10.8
Mobic meloxicam mel-ox-i-kam Tablet Nonsteroidal
Antiinflammatory
Agents
Antiarthritics No 13.4
Namenda memantine hcl mem-an-teen Tablet Solution Central Nervous
System Agents
Miscellaneous No 8.8
Skelaxin metaxalone me-tax-a-lone Tablet Centrally Acting
Skeletal Muscle
Relaxnt
Muscle Relaxants No 13.1
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Dosage Form
Other Common
Dosage Forms
AHFS
Description
Therapeutic
Standard
Description
Control
Table
Refer-
ence
Glucophage metformin hcl met-for-min Tablet Biguanides Diabetic Therapy No 14.17
Concerta methylphenidate meth-il-fen-i-date Tablet, Sr
Osmotic Push
24hr
Anorex.,Respir.,
Cerebral
Stimulants,Misc
Cns Stimulants C-Ii 8.5
Daytrana methylphenidate meth-il-fen-i-date Patch,
Transdermal 24
Hours
Anorex.,Respir.,
Cerebral
Stimulants,Misc
Cns Stimulants C-Ii 8.5
Metadate Cd methylphenidate meth-il-fen-i-date Capsule,
Multiphasic
Release 30-70
Anorex.,Respir.,
Cerebral
Stimulants,Misc
Cns Stimulants C-Ii 8.5
Metadate Er methylphenidate meth-il-fen-i-date Tablet, Sustained
Action
Anorex.,Respir.,
Cerebral
Stimulants,Misc
Cns Stimulants C-Ii 8.5
Methylin methylphenidate meth-il-fen-i-date Tablet Tablet, Chewable,
Oral Solution
Anorex.,Respir.,
Cerebral
Stimulants,Misc
Cns Stimulants C-Ii 8.5
Ritalin methylphenidate meth-il-fen-i-date Tablet Anorex.,Respir.,
Cerebral
Stimulants,Misc
Cns Stimulants C-Ii 8.5
Ritalin-Sr methylphenidate meth-il-fen-i-date Tablet, Sustained
Action
Anorex.,Respir.,
Cerebral
Stimulants,Misc
Cns Stimulants C-Ii 8.5
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Dosage Form
Other Common
Dosage Forms
AHFS
Description
Therapeutic
Standard
Description
Control
Table
Refer-
ence
Medrol methylprednisolo
ne
meth-il-pred-nis-
oh-lone
Tablet Adrenals Glucocorticoids No 9.1,
14.12
Reglan metoclopramide
hcl
met-oh-kloe-pra-
mide
Tablet Solution, Oral Prokinetic Agents Antinauseants No 10.4
Zaroxolyn metolazone me-tole-a-zone Tablet Thiazide-Like
Diuretics
Diuretics No 11.7
Toprol Xl metoprolol
succinate
met-toe-proe-lawl Tablet, Sustained
Release 24hr
Beta-Adrenergic
Blocking Agents
Other
Cardiovascular
Preps
No 12.1
Lopressor metoprolol
tartrate
met-toe-proe-lawl Tablet Beta-Adrenergic
Blocking Agents
Other
Cardiovascular
Preps
No 12.1
Flagyl metronidazole me-tro-nye-da-
zole
Tablet Capsule (Hard,
Soft, Etc.)
Antiprotozoals,
Miscellaneous
Antiparasitics No 4.15
Minocin minocycline hcl mi-noe-sye-kleen Capsule (Hard,
Soft, Etc.)
Suspension, Oral
(Final Dose
Form)
Tetracyclines Tetracyclines No 4.7
Solodyn minocycline hcl mi-noe-sye-kleen Tablet, Sustained
Release 24hr
Tetracyclines Tetracyclines No 4.7
Remeron mirtazapine meer-taz-a-peen Tablet Tablet, Rapid
Dissolve
Antidepressants Psychostimulants-
Antidepressants
No 7.3
Nasonex mometasone moe-met-a-sone Spray/Pump Corticosteroids
(Eent)
Topical Nasal and
Otic Preparations
No 9.10
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Other Common
Dosage Forms
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Description
Therapeutic
Standard
Description
Control
Table
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Elocon mometasone moe-met-a-sone Cream (Grams) Ointment(Gm),
Solution, Non-
Oral
Anti-
Inflammatory
Agents (Skin &
Mucous)
Glucocorticoids No 9.10
Singulair montelukast mon-te-loo-kast Tablet Granules,
Chewable Tablet
Leukotriene
Modifiers
Bronchial
Dilators
No 9.1
Avelox moxifloxacin mox-i-flox-a-sin Tablet Quinolones Urinary
Antibacterials
No 4.11
Vigamox moxifloxacin mox-i-flox-a-sin Drops Antibacterials
(Eent)
Ophthalmic
Preparations
No 4.17
Bactroban mupirocin myoo-peer-oe-sin Ointment Cream Antibacterials
(Skin & Mucous
Membrane)
Other Antibiotics No 15.4
Naprosyn naproxen na-prox-en Tablet Suspension, Oral
(Final Dose
Form)
Nonsteroidal
Anti-
Inflammatory
Agents
Antiarthritics No 13.4
Anaprox naproxen sodium na-prox-en Tablet Nonsteroidal
Anti-
Inflammatory
Agents
Antiarthritics No 13.4
Procardia nifedipine nye-fed-i-peen Capsule (Hard,
Soft, Etc.)
Dihydropyridines Other
Cardiovascular
Preps
No 12.1
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Therapeutic
Standard
Description
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Sular nisoldipine nye-sole-di-peen Tablet, Sustained
Release 24hr
Dihydropyridines Other
Cardiovascular
Preps
No 12.1
Macrodantin nitrofurantoin
macrocrystal
nye-troe-fyoor-
an-toyn
Capsule (Hard,
Soft, Etc.)
Urinary Anti-
Infectives
Urinary
Antibacterials
No 4.2,
11.4
Macrobid nitrofurantoin/
nitrofurantoin
macrocrystal
nye-troe-fyoor-
an-toyn
Capsule (Hard,
Soft, Etc.)
Urinary Anti-
Infectives
Urinary
Antibacterials
No 4.2,
11.4
Nitrostat nitroglycerin nye-troe-gliss-er-
in
Tablet,
Sublingual
Nitrates and
Nitrites
Vasodilators
Coronary
No 12.1
Minitran nitroglycerin nye-troe-gliss-er-
in
Patch,
Transdermal 24
Hours
Nitrates and
Nitrites
Vasodilators
Coronary
No 12.1
Nitro-Dur nitroglycerin nye-troe-gliss-er-
in
Patch,
Transdermal 24
Hours
Nitrates and
Nitrites
Vasodilators
Coronary
No 12.1
Nitrolingual nitroglycerin nye-troe-gliss-er-
in
Spray, Non-
Aerosol (Gm)
Nitrates and
Nitrites
Vasodilators
Coronary
No 12.1
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Dosage Form
Other Common
Dosage Forms
AHFS
Description
Therapeutic
Standard
Description
Control
Table
Refer-
ence
Zyprexa olanzapine oh-lan-za-peen Tablet Antipsychotic
Agents
Ataractics-
Tranquilizers
No 7.10
Benicar olmesartan ohl-me-sar-tan Tablet Angiotensin Ii
Receptor
Antagonists
Other
Hypotensives
No 12.9
Patanol olopatadine oh-loe-pat-a-deen Drops Antiallergic
Agents
Antihistamines No 15.10
Prilosec omeprazole oh-mep-ra-zole Capsule,Delayed
Release (Enteric
Coated)
Susp For
Recon,Delayed
Rel. In A Packet
Proton-Pump
Inhibitors
Anti-Ulcer
Preps/Gastrointest
inal Preps
No 10.1
Ditropan oxybutynin ox-i-byoo-ti-nin Tablet Syrup Genitourinary
Smooth Muscle
Relaxants
Antispasmodic
and
Anticholinergic
Agents
No 11.3
Oxytrol oxybutynin ox-i-byoo-ti-nin Patch,
Transdermal
Semiweekly
Genitourinary
Smooth Muscle
Relaxants
Antispasmodic
and
Anticholinergic
Agents
No 11.3
Oxycontin oxycodone ox-i-koe-done Tablet, Sustained
Release 12hr
Opiate Agonists Narcotic
Analgesics
C-Ii 6.9
Percocet oxycodone/
acetaminophen
ox-i-koe-done a-
seat-a-min-oh-fen
Tablet Opiate Agonists Narcotic
Analgesics
C-Ii 6.12
Protonix pantoprazole pan-toe-pra-zole Tablet, Delayed
Release (Enteric
Coated)
Susp For
Recon,Delayed
Rel. In A Packet
Proton-Pump
Inhibitors
Anti-Ulcer
Preps/Gastrointest
inal Preps
No 10.1
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Therapeutic
Standard
Description
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Table
Refer-
ence
Paxil paroxetine pa-rox-e-teen Tablet Suspension, Oral
(Final Dose
Form)
Antidepressants Psychostimulants-
Antidepressants
No 7.1,
7.11
Veetids 500 penicillin v pen-i-sil-in v Tablet Penicillins Penicillins No 4.3
Dilantin phenytoin fen-i-toyn Capsule (Hard,
Soft, Etc.)
Tablet, Chewable Hydantoins Anticonvulsants No 8.1,
12.3
Elidel pimecrolimus pim-e-krow-li-
mus
Cream (Grams) Skin and Mucous
Membrane
Agents, Misc.
All Other
Dermatologicals
No 15.3
Actos pioglitazone pye-oh-glit-a-
zone
Tablet Thiazolidinedione
s
Diabetic Therapy No 14.17
Miralax polyethylene
glycol 3350
pol-ee-eth-il-een
glye-kawl
Powder (Gm) Cathartics and
Laxatives
Laxatives No 10.6,
17.9
Klor-Con potassium
chloride
poe-tass-ee-um
klor-ide
Tablet Liquid (Ml) Replacement
Preparations
Electrolytes &
Miscellaneous
Nutrients
No 17.7
Pravachol pravastatin pra-va-sta-tin Tablet Hmg-Coa
Reductase
Inhibitors
Lipotropics No 12.15
Deltasone prednisone pred-ni-sone Tablet Adrenals Glucocorticoids No 9.1,
14.12
Lyrica pregabalin pree-gab-a-lin Capsule Anticonvulsants,
Miscellaneous
Anticonvulsants C-V 8.1
Phenergan promethazine proe-meth-a-zeen Tablet Syrup, Rectal
Suppository
Phenothiazine
Derivatives
Antihistamines No 9.9,
10.8
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Other Common
Dosage Forms
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Description
Therapeutic
Standard
Description
Control
Table
Refer-
ence
Phenergan With
Codeine
promethazine/
codeine
proe-meth-a-zeen
koe-deen
Syrup Antitussives Cold and Cough
Preparations
C-V 9.5
Darvocet-N 100 propoxyphene/
acetaminophen
proe-pox-i-feen a-
seat-a-min-oh-fen
Tablet Opiate Agonists Narcotic
Analgesics
C-Iv 6.12
Inderal propranolol proe-pran-oh-lawl Tablet Beta-Adrenergic
Blocking Agents
Other
Cardiovascular
Preps
No 6.13,
7.11,
12.1
Seroquel quetiapine kwe-tye-a-peen Tablet Antipsychotic
Agents
Ataractics-
Tranquilizers
No 7.10
Accupril quinapril kwin-a-pril Tablet Angiotensin-
Converting
Enzyme
Inhibitors
Other
Hypotensives
No 12.5
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Dosage Form
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Dosage Forms
AHFS
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Therapeutic
Standard
Description
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ence
Aciphex rabeprazole ra-bep-ra-zole Tablet, Delayed
Release (Enteric
Coated)
Proton-Pump
Inhibitors
Anti-Ulcer
Preps/Gastrointest
inal Preps
No 10.1
Evista raloxifene ral-ox-i-feen Tablet Estrogen Agonist-
Antagonists
Miscellaneous No 14.10
Altace ramipril ra-mi-pril Capsule (Hard,
Soft, Etc.)
Angiotensin-
Converting
Enzyme
Inhibitors
Other
Hypotensives
No 12.5
Zantac ranitidine ra-nit-i-deen Tablet Syrup Histamine H2-
Antagonists
Anti-Ulcer
Preps/Gastrointest
inal Preps
No 10.1
Actonel risedronate ris-ed-roe-nate Tablet Bone Resorption
Inhibitors
Miscellaneous No 14.10
Risperdal risperidone ris-pair-i-done Tablet Solution Antipsychotic
Agents
Ataractics-
Tranquilizers
No 7.10
Requip ropinirole hcl ro-pin-a-role Tablet Dopamine
Receptor
Agonists
Antiparkinson No 8.3
Avandia rosiglitazone ros-e-glit-a-zone Tablet Thiazolidinedione
s
Diabetic Therapy No 14.17
Crestor rosuvastatin roe-soo-va-stat-in Tablet Hmg-Coa
Reductase
Inhibitors
Lipotropics No 12.15
Zoloft sertraline ser-tra-leen Tablet Concentrate, Oral Antidepressants Psychostimulants-
Antidepressants
No 7.1
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Dosage Forms
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Therapeutic
Standard
Description
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Table
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Viagra sildenafil sil-den-a-fil Tablet Phosphodiesteras
e Inhibitors
Miscellaneous No 14.4
Zocor simvastatin sim-va-stat-in Tablet Hmg-Coa
Reductase
Inhibitors
Lipotropics No 12.15
Aldactone spironolactone speer-on-oh-lak-
tone
Tablet Mineralocorticoid
(Aldosterone)
Antagnts
Aldosterone
Antagonists
No 11.7
Bactrim sulfamethoxazole/
trimethoprim
sul-fa-meth-ox-a-
zole trye-meth-
oh-prim
Tablet Suspension, Oral
(Final Dose
Form)
Sulfonamides
(Systemic)
Sulfonamides No 4.2,
10.11,
11.4
Bactrim Ds sulfamethoxazole/
trimethoprim
sul-fa-meth-ox-a-
zole trye-meth-
oh-prim
Tablet Sulfonamides
(Systemic)
Sulfonamides No 4.2,
10.11,
11.4
Cotrim sulfamethoxazole/
trimethoprim
sul-fa-meth-ox-a-
zole trye-meth-
oh-prim
Suspension, Oral
(Final Dose
Form)
Sulfonamides
(Systemic)
Sulfonamides No 4.2,
10.11,
11.4
Cotrim Double-
Strength
sulfamethoxazole/
trimethoprim
sul-fa-meth-ox-a-
zole trye-meth-
oh-prim
Tablet Sulfonamides
(Systemic)
Sulfonamides No 4.2,
10.11,
11.4
Septra sulfamethoxazole/
trimethoprim
sul-fa-meth-ox-a-
zole trye-meth-
oh-prim
Tablet Suspension, Oral
(Final Dose
Form)
Sulfonamides
(Systemic)
Sulfonamides No 4.2,
10.11,
11.4
Septra Ds sulfamethoxazole/
trimethoprim
sul-fa-meth-ox-a-
zole trye-meth-
oh-prim
Tablet Sulfonamides
(Systemic)
Sulfonamides No 4.2,
10.11,
11.4
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Standard
Description
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Table
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Imitrex sumatriptan soo-ma-trip-tan Tablet Pen Injector Kit,
Nasal Spray
Selective
Serotonin
Agonists
Non-Narcotic
Analgesics
No 6.13
Cialis tadalafil tah-dal-a-fil Tablet Phosphodiesteras
e Inhibitors
Miscellaneous No 14.4
Flomax tamsulosin tam-soo-loh-sin Capsule,
Sustained Release
24 Hr
Other
Miscellaneous
Therapeutic
Agents
Miscellaneous No 11.6
Micardis telmisartan tel-me-sar-tan Tablet Angiotensin Ii
Receptor
Antagonists
Other
Hypotensives
No 12.9
Restoril temazepam tem-az-e-pam Capsule (Hard,
Soft, Etc.)
Benzodiazepines
(Anxiolytic,Sedat
iv/Hyp)
Sedative Non-
Barbiturate
C-Iv 7.13
Hytrin terazosin ter-aye-zoe-sin Capsule (Hard,
Soft, Etc.)
Alpha-Adrenergic
Blocking Agents
Other
Hypotensives
No 11.6,
12.9
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ence
Timoptic timolol maleate tye-moe-lawl Drops Beta-Adrenergic
Blocking Agents
(Eent)
Ophthalmic
Preparations
No 15.11
Spiriva tiotropium tye-oh-tro-pee-um Capsule, With
Inhalation Device
Antimuscarinics/
Antispasmodics
Bronchial
Dilators
No 9.1
Tobradex tobramycin/
dexamethasone
toe-bra-mye-sin
dex-a-meth-a-
sone
Suspension,
Drops(Final
Dosage
Form)(Ml)
Ointment(Gm) Antibacterials
(Eent)
Ophthalmic
Preparations
No 15.10
Detrol tolterodine tole-tair-oh-deen Tablet Genitourinary
Smooth Muscle
Relaxants
Antispasmodic
and
Anticholinergic
Agents
No 11.3
Topamax topiramate toe-pyre-a-mate Tablet Capsule, Sprinkle Anticonvulsants,
Miscellaneous
Anticonvulsants No 7.16,
8.1
Ultram tramadol tra-ma-dawl Tablet Opiate Agonists Narcotic
Analgesics
No 6.13,
13.4
Ultracet tramadol/
acetaminophen
tra-ma-dawl a-
seat-a-min-oh-fen
Tablet Opiate Agonists Narcotic
Analgesics
No 13.4
Tarka trandolapril/
verapamil
tran-doe-la-pril
ver-ap-a-mil
Tablet,
Multiphasic
Release 24hr
Angiotensin-
Converting
Enzyme
Inhibitors
Other
Hypotensives
No 12.9
Desyrel trazodone traz-oh-done Tablet Antidepressants Psychostimulants-
Antidepressants
No 7.6
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Other Common
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Therapeutic
Standard
Description
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ence
Azmacort triamcinolone trye-am-sin-oh-
lone
Aerosol
W/Adapter (Gm)
Adrenals Glucocorticoids No 9.1
Dyazide triamterene/
hydrochlorothiazi
de
trye-am-ter-een
hye-droe-klor-oh-
thye-a-zide
Capsule (Hard,
Soft, Etc.)
Potassium-
Sparing Diuretics
Diuretics No 11.7
Maxzide triamterene/
hydrochlorothiazi
de
trye-am-ter-een
hye-droe-klor-oh-
thye-a-zide
Tablet Potassium-
Sparing Diuretics
Diuretics No 11.7
Valtrex valacyclovir val-ay-sye-kloe-
veer
Tablet Nucleosides and
Nucleotides
Antivirals No 5.3,
14.9
Depakene valproic acid val-pro-ik as-id Capsule (Hard,
Soft, Etc.)
Anticonvulsants,
Miscellaneous
Anticonvulsants No 7.7
Diovan valsartan val-sar-tan Tablet Angiotensin Ii
Receptor
Antagonists
Other
Hypotensives
No 12.9
Diovan Hct valsartan/
hydrochlorothiazi
de
val-sar-tan hye-
droe-klor-oh-
thye-a-zide
Tablet Angiotensin Ii
Receptor
Antagonists
Other
Hypotensives
No 12.9
Effexor venlafaxine ven-la-fax-een Tablet Antidepressants Psychostimulants-
Antidepressants
No 7.2,
7.11
Calan verapamil ver-ap-a-mil Tablet Calcium-Channel
Blocking Agents,
Misc.
Other
Cardiovascular
Preps
No 12.1
Covera-Hs verapamil ver-ap-a-mil Tablet, Extended
Release 24 Hr
Calcium-Channel
Blocking Agents,
Misc.
Other
Cardiovascular
Preps
No 12.1
BOSTON REED COLLEGE®
Pharmacy Technician Program
Handout
Top 200 Drugs – Worksheet 10
3 ©5/12/10
Brand Name Generic Name Pronunciation Most Common
Dosage Form
Other Common
Dosage Forms
AHFS
Description
Therapeutic
Standard
Description
Control
Table
Refer-
ence
Isoptin verapamil ver-ap-a-mil Tablet Calcium-Channel
Blocking Agents,
Misc.
Other
Cardiovascular
Preps
No 12.1,
17.10
Verelan verapamil ver-ap-a-mil Capsule, 24hr
Sustained Release
Pellets
Calcium-Channel
Blocking Agents,
Misc.
Other
Cardiovascular
Preps
No 12.1
Coumadin warfarin wor-far-in Tablet Anticoagulants Anticoagulants No 12.10
Ambien zolpidem zole-pi-dem Tablet Anxiolytics,
Sedatives &
Hypnotics,Misc.
Sedative Non-
Barbiturate
C-Iv 7.13