Top 200 drugs for the PTCE

209 drugs, A to Z by generic name

• acetaminophen (Tylenol)

  Analgesic and antipyretic. Used for: pain and fever

• acyclovir (Zovirax)

  Antiviral. Used for: herpes and shingles

• adalimumab (Humira)

  TNF inhibitor. Used for: rheumatoid arthritis and Crohn's disease

• albuterol (ProAir HFA, Ventolin HFA)

  Short-acting beta-2 agonist. Used for: asthma (rescue)

• alendronate (Fosamax)

  Bisphosphonate. Used for: osteoporosis

• allopurinol (Zyloprim)

  Xanthine oxidase inhibitor. Used for: gout

• alprazolam (Xanax)

  Benzodiazepine. Used for: anxiety and panic disorder

• amiodarone (Pacerone)

  Antiarrhythmic. Used for: arrhythmias

• amitriptyline

  Tricyclic antidepressant. Used for: depression and nerve pain

• amlodipine (Norvasc)

  Calcium channel blocker. Used for: high blood pressure

• amlodipine/benazepril (Lotrel)

  Calcium channel blocker and ACE inhibitor. Used for: high blood pressure

• amoxicillin (Amoxil)

  Penicillin antibiotic. Used for: bacterial infections

• amoxicillin/clavulanate (Augmentin)

  Penicillin and beta-lactamase inhibitor. Used for: bacterial infections

• amphetamine/dextroamphetamine (Adderall)

  CNS stimulant. Used for: aDHD

• apixaban (Eliquis)

  Factor Xa inhibitor anticoagulant. Used for: preventing blood clots

• aripiprazole (Abilify)

  Atypical antipsychotic. Used for: schizophrenia and bipolar disorder

• aspirin (Bayer, Ecotrin)

  Salicylate (antiplatelet). Used for: pain and heart attack prevention

• atenolol (Tenormin)

  Beta blocker. Used for: high blood pressure

• atomoxetine (Strattera)

  Norepinephrine reuptake inhibitor. Used for: aDHD

• atorvastatin (Lipitor)

  Statin (HMG-CoA reductase inhibitor). Used for: high cholesterol

• azithromycin (Zithromax)

  Macrolide antibiotic. Used for: bacterial infections

• baclofen

  Skeletal muscle relaxant. Used for: muscle spasticity

• benazepril (Lotensin)

  ACE inhibitor. Used for: high blood pressure

• benzonatate (Tessalon Perles)

  Antitussive. Used for: cough

• brimonidine (Alphagan P)

  Alpha-2 agonist. Used for: glaucoma

• budesonide/formoterol (Symbicort)

  Inhaled corticosteroid and LABA. Used for: asthma and COPD

• bumetanide

  Loop diuretic. Used for: edema

• buprenorphine/naloxone (Suboxone)

  Partial opioid agonist and antagonist. Used for: opioid use disorder

• bupropion (Wellbutrin, Zyban)

  Aminoketone antidepressant. Used for: depression and smoking cessation

• buspirone

  Anxiolytic. Used for: anxiety

• carbamazepine (Tegretol)

  Anticonvulsant. Used for: seizures and trigeminal neuralgia

• carbidopa/levodopa (Sinemet)

  Dopamine precursor. Used for: parkinson's disease

• carvedilol (Coreg)

  Beta blocker. Used for: heart failure and high blood pressure

• cefdinir

  Third-generation cephalosporin. Used for: bacterial infections

• celecoxib (Celebrex)

  COX-2 inhibitor NSAID. Used for: arthritis pain

• cephalexin (Keflex)

  First-generation cephalosporin. Used for: bacterial infections

• cetirizine (Zyrtec)

  Second-generation antihistamine. Used for: allergies

• chlorthalidone

  Thiazide-like diuretic. Used for: high blood pressure

• ciprofloxacin (Cipro)

  Fluoroquinolone antibiotic. Used for: bacterial infections

• citalopram (Celexa)

  SSRI antidepressant. Used for: depression

• clindamycin (Cleocin)

  Lincosamide antibiotic. Used for: bacterial infections

• clonazepam (Klonopin)

  Benzodiazepine. Used for: seizures and panic disorder

• clonidine (Catapres)

  Central alpha-2 agonist. Used for: high blood pressure

• clopidogrel (Plavix)

  Antiplatelet (P2Y12 inhibitor). Used for: preventing heart attack and stroke

• colchicine (Colcrys)

  Antigout agent. Used for: gout flares

• cyclobenzaprine (Flexeril)

  Skeletal muscle relaxant. Used for: muscle spasm

• dabigatran (Pradaxa)

  Direct thrombin inhibitor. Used for: preventing blood clots

• dapagliflozin (Farxiga)

  SGLT2 inhibitor. Used for: type 2 diabetes and heart failure

• desvenlafaxine (Pristiq)

  SNRI antidepressant. Used for: depression

• dexamethasone

  Corticosteroid. Used for: inflammation

• diazepam (Valium)

  Benzodiazepine. Used for: anxiety and muscle spasm

• diclofenac (Voltaren)

  NSAID. Used for: arthritis pain

• dicyclomine (Bentyl)

  Antispasmodic. Used for: irritable bowel syndrome

• digoxin (Lanoxin)

  Cardiac glycoside. Used for: heart failure and atrial fibrillation

• diltiazem (Cardizem)

  Calcium channel blocker. Used for: high blood pressure and angina

• divalproex (Depakote)

  Anticonvulsant. Used for: seizures and bipolar disorder

• docusate (Colace)

  Stool softener. Used for: constipation

• donepezil (Aricept)

  Cholinesterase inhibitor. Used for: alzheimer's disease

• doxazosin (Cardura)

  Alpha-1 blocker. Used for: bPH and high blood pressure

• doxycycline (Vibramycin)

  Tetracycline antibiotic. Used for: bacterial infections

• dulaglutide (Trulicity)

  GLP-1 receptor agonist. Used for: type 2 diabetes

• duloxetine (Cymbalta)

  SNRI antidepressant. Used for: depression and nerve pain

• empagliflozin (Jardiance)

  SGLT2 inhibitor. Used for: type 2 diabetes and heart failure

• enalapril (Vasotec)

  ACE inhibitor. Used for: high blood pressure

• enoxaparin (Lovenox)

  Low molecular weight heparin. Used for: preventing blood clots

• epinephrine auto-injector (EpiPen)

  Adrenergic agonist. Used for: anaphylaxis

• escitalopram (Lexapro)

  SSRI antidepressant. Used for: depression and anxiety

• esomeprazole (Nexium)

  Proton pump inhibitor. Used for: gERD

• estradiol (Estrace)

  Estrogen. Used for: menopause symptoms

• eszopiclone (Lunesta)

  Sedative-hypnotic. Used for: insomnia

• ezetimibe (Zetia)

  Cholesterol absorption inhibitor. Used for: high cholesterol

• ezetimibe/simvastatin (Vytorin)

  Cholesterol absorption inhibitor and statin. Used for: high cholesterol

• famotidine (Pepcid)

  H2 blocker. Used for: heartburn and ulcers

• febuxostat (Uloric)

  Xanthine oxidase inhibitor. Used for: gout

• fenofibrate (Tricor)

  Fibrate. Used for: high triglycerides

• fexofenadine (Allegra)

  Second-generation antihistamine. Used for: allergies

• finasteride (Proscar, Propecia)

  5-alpha reductase inhibitor. Used for: enlarged prostate (BPH) and hair loss

• fluconazole (Diflucan)

  Azole antifungal. Used for: yeast infections

• fluoxetine (Prozac)

  SSRI antidepressant. Used for: depression

• fluticasone nasal (Flonase)

  Intranasal corticosteroid. Used for: allergic rhinitis

• fluticasone/salmeterol (Advair Diskus)

  Inhaled corticosteroid and LABA. Used for: asthma and COPD

• fluticasone/umeclidinium/vilanterol (Trelegy Ellipta)

  ICS, LAMA and LABA. Used for: cOPD and asthma

• furosemide (Lasix)

  Loop diuretic. Used for: edema and heart failure

• gabapentin (Neurontin)

  Anticonvulsant. Used for: seizures and nerve pain

• gemfibrozil (Lopid)

  Fibrate. Used for: high triglycerides

• glimepiride (Amaryl)

  Sulfonylurea. Used for: type 2 diabetes

• glipizide (Glucotrol)

  Sulfonylurea. Used for: type 2 diabetes

• guanfacine (Intuniv)

  Central alpha-2 agonist. Used for: aDHD

• haloperidol (Haldol)

  Typical antipsychotic. Used for: schizophrenia

• hydralazine

  Vasodilator. Used for: high blood pressure

• hydrochlorothiazide (Microzide)

  Thiazide diuretic. Used for: high blood pressure

• hydrocodone/acetaminophen (Norco)

  Opioid combination analgesic. Used for: moderate to severe pain

• hydroxychloroquine (Plaquenil)

  Antimalarial. Used for: lupus and rheumatoid arthritis

• hydroxyzine (Vistaril)

  Antihistamine. Used for: anxiety and itching

• ibuprofen (Advil, Motrin)

  NSAID. Used for: pain and fever

• insulin aspart (Novolog)

  Rapid-acting insulin. Used for: diabetes

• insulin degludec (Tresiba)

  Long-acting insulin. Used for: diabetes

• insulin glargine (Lantus, Basaglar, Toujeo)

  Long-acting insulin. Used for: diabetes

• insulin lispro (Humalog)

  Rapid-acting insulin. Used for: diabetes

• ipratropium/albuterol (Combivent Respimat)

  Anticholinergic and beta-2 agonist. Used for: cOPD

• irbesartan (Avapro)

  Angiotensin II receptor blocker. Used for: high blood pressure

• isosorbide mononitrate (Imdur)

  Nitrate. Used for: angina prevention

• lamotrigine (Lamictal)

  Anticonvulsant. Used for: seizures and bipolar disorder

• lansoprazole (Prevacid)

  Proton pump inhibitor. Used for: gERD

• latanoprost (Xalatan)

  Prostaglandin analog. Used for: glaucoma

• levetiracetam (Keppra)

  Anticonvulsant. Used for: seizures

• levofloxacin

  Fluoroquinolone antibiotic. Used for: bacterial infections

• levothyroxine (Synthroid, Levoxyl)

  Thyroid hormone. Used for: hypothyroidism

• linagliptin (Tradjenta)

  DPP-4 inhibitor. Used for: type 2 diabetes

• liothyronine (Cytomel)

  Thyroid hormone. Used for: hypothyroidism

• liraglutide (Victoza, Saxenda)

  GLP-1 receptor agonist. Used for: type 2 diabetes and weight loss

• lisdexamfetamine (Vyvanse)

  CNS stimulant. Used for: aDHD

• lisinopril (Zestril, Prinivil)

  ACE inhibitor. Used for: high blood pressure

• lithium

  Mood stabilizer. Used for: bipolar disorder

• loratadine (Claritin)

  Second-generation antihistamine. Used for: allergies

• lorazepam (Ativan)

  Benzodiazepine. Used for: anxiety

• losartan (Cozaar)

  Angiotensin II receptor blocker. Used for: high blood pressure

• losartan/hydrochlorothiazide (Hyzaar)

  ARB and thiazide diuretic. Used for: high blood pressure

• lovastatin

  Statin (HMG-CoA reductase inhibitor). Used for: high cholesterol

• lurasidone (Latuda)

  Atypical antipsychotic. Used for: schizophrenia and bipolar depression

• meclizine (Antivert)

  Antihistamine. Used for: vertigo and motion sickness

• medroxyprogesterone (Provera, Depo-Provera)

  Progestin. Used for: contraception and abnormal bleeding

• meloxicam (Mobic)

  NSAID. Used for: arthritis pain

• memantine (Namenda)

  NMDA receptor antagonist. Used for: alzheimer's disease

• mesalamine (Lialda, Delzicol)

  Aminosalicylate. Used for: ulcerative colitis

• metformin (Glucophage)

  Biguanide. Used for: type 2 diabetes

• methimazole

  Antithyroid agent. Used for: hyperthyroidism

• methocarbamol (Robaxin)

  Skeletal muscle relaxant. Used for: muscle spasm

• methotrexate (Trexall)

  Antimetabolite. Used for: rheumatoid arthritis and cancer

• methylphenidate (Ritalin, Concerta)

  CNS stimulant. Used for: aDHD

• methylprednisolone (Medrol)

  Corticosteroid. Used for: inflammation

• metoclopramide (Reglan)

  Prokinetic agent. Used for: nausea and gastroparesis

• metoprolol (Lopressor, Toprol XL)

  Beta blocker. Used for: high blood pressure

• metronidazole (Flagyl)

  Nitroimidazole antibiotic. Used for: bacterial and parasitic infections

• mirabegron (Myrbetriq)

  Beta-3 agonist. Used for: overactive bladder

• mirtazapine (Remeron)

  Tetracyclic antidepressant. Used for: depression

• modafinil (Provigil)

  Wakefulness-promoting agent. Used for: narcolepsy and shift-work sleep disorder

• montelukast (Singulair)

  Leukotriene receptor antagonist. Used for: asthma and allergies

• morphine (MS Contin)

  Opioid analgesic. Used for: severe pain

• mupirocin (Bactroban)

  Topical antibiotic. Used for: skin infections

• naloxone (Narcan)

  Opioid antagonist. Used for: opioid overdose

• naproxen (Aleve, Naprosyn)

  NSAID. Used for: pain and inflammation

• nebivolol (Bystolic)

  Beta blocker. Used for: high blood pressure

• nifedipine (Procardia XL, Adalat CC)

  Calcium channel blocker. Used for: high blood pressure and angina

• nitrofurantoin (Macrobid)

  Urinary antibacterial. Used for: urinary tract infections

• nitroglycerin (Nitrostat)

  Nitrate. Used for: acute angina

• nortriptyline (Pamelor)

  Tricyclic antidepressant. Used for: depression

• olanzapine (Zyprexa)

  Atypical antipsychotic. Used for: schizophrenia and bipolar disorder

• olmesartan (Benicar)

  Angiotensin II receptor blocker. Used for: high blood pressure

• omeprazole (Prilosec)

  Proton pump inhibitor. Used for: gERD

• ondansetron (Zofran)

  5-HT3 receptor antagonist. Used for: nausea and vomiting

• oseltamivir (Tamiflu)

  Neuraminidase inhibitor. Used for: influenza

• oxcarbazepine (Trileptal)

  Anticonvulsant. Used for: seizures

• oxybutynin (Ditropan XL)

  Antimuscarinic. Used for: overactive bladder

• oxycodone (Roxicodone, OxyContin)

  Opioid analgesic. Used for: severe pain

• oxycodone/acetaminophen (Percocet)

  Opioid combination analgesic. Used for: moderate to severe pain

• pantoprazole (Protonix)

  Proton pump inhibitor. Used for: gERD

• paroxetine (Paxil)

  SSRI antidepressant. Used for: depression and anxiety

• phentermine (Adipex-P)

  Anorexiant. Used for: weight loss

• pioglitazone (Actos)

  Thiazolidinedione. Used for: type 2 diabetes

• polyethylene glycol 3350 (MiraLAX)

  Osmotic laxative. Used for: constipation

• potassium chloride (Klor-Con)

  Electrolyte supplement. Used for: low potassium

• pramipexole (Mirapex)

  Dopamine agonist. Used for: parkinson's disease and restless legs

• pravastatin (Pravachol)

  Statin (HMG-CoA reductase inhibitor). Used for: high cholesterol

• prazosin (Minipress)

  Alpha-1 blocker. Used for: high blood pressure

• prednisone

  Corticosteroid. Used for: inflammation

• pregabalin (Lyrica)

  Anticonvulsant. Used for: nerve pain and fibromyalgia

• promethazine

  Phenothiazine antihistamine. Used for: nausea and allergies

• propranolol (Inderal LA)

  Beta blocker. Used for: high blood pressure and migraine prevention

• quetiapine (Seroquel)

  Atypical antipsychotic. Used for: schizophrenia and bipolar disorder

• raloxifene (Evista)

  Selective estrogen receptor modulator. Used for: osteoporosis

• ramipril (Altace)

  ACE inhibitor. Used for: high blood pressure

• risperidone (Risperdal)

  Atypical antipsychotic. Used for: schizophrenia and bipolar disorder

• rivaroxaban (Xarelto)

  Factor Xa inhibitor anticoagulant. Used for: preventing blood clots

• rizatriptan (Maxalt)

  Triptan. Used for: migraine

• ropinirole (Requip)

  Dopamine agonist. Used for: parkinson's disease and restless legs

• rosuvastatin (Crestor)

  Statin (HMG-CoA reductase inhibitor). Used for: high cholesterol

• sacubitril/valsartan (Entresto)

  Angiotensin receptor-neprilysin inhibitor. Used for: heart failure

• semaglutide (Ozempic, Wegovy, Rybelsus)

  GLP-1 receptor agonist. Used for: type 2 diabetes and weight loss

• sertraline (Zoloft)

  SSRI antidepressant. Used for: depression

• sildenafil (Viagra, Revatio)

  PDE-5 inhibitor. Used for: erectile dysfunction

• simvastatin (Zocor)

  Statin (HMG-CoA reductase inhibitor). Used for: high cholesterol

• sitagliptin (Januvia)

  DPP-4 inhibitor. Used for: type 2 diabetes

• sitagliptin/metformin (Janumet)

  DPP-4 inhibitor and biguanide. Used for: type 2 diabetes

• spironolactone (Aldactone)

  Potassium-sparing diuretic. Used for: heart failure and high blood pressure

• sucralfate (Carafate)

  Mucosal protectant. Used for: ulcers

• sulfamethoxazole/trimethoprim (Bactrim)

  Sulfonamide antibiotic. Used for: urinary tract infections

• sumatriptan (Imitrex)

  Triptan. Used for: migraine

• tadalafil (Cialis)

  PDE-5 inhibitor. Used for: erectile dysfunction and BPH

• tamsulosin (Flomax)

  Alpha-1 blocker. Used for: enlarged prostate (BPH)

• temazepam (Restoril)

  Benzodiazepine. Used for: insomnia

• terbinafine (Lamisil)

  Allylamine antifungal. Used for: nail and skin fungus

• testosterone (AndroGel, Depo-Testosterone)

  Androgen. Used for: low testosterone

• timolol eye drops (Timoptic)

  Beta blocker. Used for: glaucoma

• tiotropium (Spiriva)

  Long-acting anticholinergic (LAMA). Used for: cOPD

• tirzepatide (Mounjaro, Zepbound)

  GIP/GLP-1 receptor agonist. Used for: type 2 diabetes and weight loss

• tizanidine (Zanaflex)

  Skeletal muscle relaxant. Used for: muscle spasticity

• topiramate (Topamax)

  Anticonvulsant. Used for: seizures and migraine prevention

• tramadol (Ultram)

  Opioid analgesic. Used for: moderate pain

• trazodone

  Serotonin modulator antidepressant. Used for: depression

• triamterene/hydrochlorothiazide (Maxzide, Dyazide)

  Potassium-sparing and thiazide diuretic. Used for: high blood pressure and edema

• valacyclovir (Valtrex)

  Antiviral. Used for: herpes and shingles

• valsartan (Diovan)

  Angiotensin II receptor blocker. Used for: high blood pressure

• varenicline (Chantix)

  Nicotinic receptor partial agonist. Used for: smoking cessation

• venlafaxine (Effexor XR)

  SNRI antidepressant. Used for: depression and anxiety

• verapamil (Calan)

  Calcium channel blocker. Used for: high blood pressure and arrhythmias

• vortioxetine (Trintellix)

  Serotonin modulator antidepressant. Used for: depression

• warfarin (Jantoven)

  Vitamin K antagonist anticoagulant. Used for: preventing blood clots

• zolpidem (Ambien)

  Sedative-hypnotic. Used for: insomnia