Top 200 Drugs for PTCB Exam (2025/2026
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Angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitors (ACE/ ACEI) - correct answer(-pril suffix)
Indication: hypertension, congestive heart failure, post-myocardial infarction ( heart
attack)
Adverse Drug Reactions: dry and unproductive cough, angioedema (swelling of the
face, throat, tongue), hypotension
Lotensin - correct answerGeneric: Benazepril
Drug Class: ACE Inhibitor
Indication: HTN
Vasotec - correct answerGeneric: Enalapril
Drug Class: ACE Inhibitor
Indication: HTN, HF
Capoten - correct answerGeneric: Captopril
Drug Class: ACE Inhibitor
Indication: HTN, HF
Prinivil, Zestril - correct answerGeneric: Lisinopril
Drug Class: ACE Inhibitor
Indication: HTN, HF
Accupril - correct answerGeneric: Quinapril
Drug Class: ACE Inhibitor
Indication: HTN
Altace - correct answerGeneric: Ramipril
Drug Class: ACE Inhibitor
Indication: HTN, HF
Angiotensin II Receptor Blockers (ARBs) - correct answer(-sartan) suffix
Indication: same as ACE Inhibitors - hypertension, congestive heart failure, post-
myocardial infarction ( heart attack)
,Adverse Drug Reactions: dry and unproductive cough, angioedema (swelling of the
face, throat, tongue), fatigue
Atacand - correct answerGeneric: Candesartan
Drug Class: ARB
Indication: HTN
Avapro - correct answerGeneric: Irbesartan
Drug Class: ARB
Indication: HTN
Cozaar - correct answerGeneric: Losartan
Drug Class: ARB
Indication: HTN
Benicar - correct answerGeneric: Olmesartan
Drug Class: ARB
Indication: HTN
Micardis - correct answerGeneric: Telmisartan
Drug Class: ARB
Indication: HTN
Diovan - correct answerGeneric: Valsartan
Drug Class: ARB
Indication: HTN
Antiarrhythmic Agents - correct answerIndications: abnormal heart rhythm due to atrial
and ventricular fibrillation
Adverse drug reactions (ADRs): QT prolongation, dizziness, drowsiness
Cordarone, Pacerone - correct answerGeneric: Amiodarone
Drug Class: Antiarrhythmic Agents
Indication: irregular heart beats
Tambacor - correct answerGeneric: Flecainide
Drug Class: Antiarrhythmic Agents
Indication: irregular heart beats
Xylocaine - correct answerGeneric: Lidocaine
Drug Class: Antiarrhythmic Agents
Indication: irregular heart beats (can be use for pain and numbing)
Quinalan - correct answerGeneric: Quinidine
Drug Class: Antiarrhythmic Agents
Indication: irregular heart beats
,Rythmol - correct answerGeneric: Propafenone
Drug Class: Antiarrhythmic Agents
Indication: irregular heart beats
Anticoagulants - correct answerIndications: commonly known as blood thinners, they
prevent the formation of blood clots (such as deep vein thrombosis (DVT)) and reduce
the risk of recurrent stroke
Adverse drug reactions: bleeding, bruising, fatigue
Eliquis - correct answerGeneric: Apixaban
Drug Class: Anticoagulates
Indication: prevents blood clots
Heparin - correct answerGeneric: Heparin
Drug Class: Anticoagulates
Indication: prevents blood clots
Pradaxa - correct answerGeneric: Dabigatran
Drug Class: Anticoagulates
Indication: prevents blood clots
Xarelto - correct answerGeneric: Rivaroxaban
Drug Class: Anticoagulates
Indication: prevents blood clots
Jantoven (Coumadin - discontinued in 2020) - correct answerGeneric: Warfarin
Drug Class: Anticoagulates
Indication: prevents blood clots
Note about Anticoagulants - correct answerthe antidote to reverse the effects of warfarin
is Vitamin K
Antiplatelet agents - correct answerIndication: prevents platelets from sticking together,
which reduces the risk of recurrent myocardial infraction stroke or angina
Adverse drug reactions: bleeding, bruising, stomach irritation
Brilinta - correct answerGeneric: Ticagrelor
Drug Class: Antiplatelet agents
Indication: prevents platelets from sticking together
Aspirin - correct answerGeneric: Acetylsalicylic acid
Drug Class: Antiplatelet agents
Indication: prevents platelets from sticking together
, Tenormin - correct answerGeneric: Atenolol
Drug Class: Beta-Blockers
Indication: HTN
Plavix - correct answerGeneric: Clopidogrel
Drug Class: Antiplatelet agents
Indication: prevents platelets from sticking together
Beta-blockers - correct answer(-o/ lol) suffix
Indications: hypertension, angina (chest pain), myocardial infarction, arrhythmias
Adverse Drug Reactions: fatigue, bradycardia, bronchoconstriction, depression
Zebata - correct answerGeneric: Bisoprolol
Drug Class: Beta-Blockers
Indication: HTN
Effient - correct answerGeneric: Prasugrel
Drug Class: Antiplatelet agents
Indication: prevents platelets from sticking together
Toprol XL, Kapspargo Sprinkle - correct answerGeneric: Metoprolol succinate extended
release
Drug Class: Beta-Blockers
Indication: HTN
Lopressor - correct answerGeneric: Metoprolol tartrate
Drug Class: Beta-Blockers
Indication: HTN
Coreg - correct answerGeneric: Carvedilol
Drug Class: Beta-Blockers
Indication: HTN
Inderal - correct answerGeneric: Propranolol
Drug Class: Beta-Blockers
Indication: HTN
Calcium Channel Blockers (CCBs) - correct answer(-dipine) suffix
Indications: hypertension, angina, arrhythmias
Adverse drug reactions: peripheral edema, palpitations, drowsiness, headache
Plendil - correct answerGeneric: Felodipine
Drug Class: Calcium Channel Blockers
Indication: HTN and angina
Norvasc - correct answerGeneric: Amlodipine
Latest Exam Prep) | Complete Study Guide &
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Angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitors (ACE/ ACEI) - correct answer(-pril suffix)
Indication: hypertension, congestive heart failure, post-myocardial infarction ( heart
attack)
Adverse Drug Reactions: dry and unproductive cough, angioedema (swelling of the
face, throat, tongue), hypotension
Lotensin - correct answerGeneric: Benazepril
Drug Class: ACE Inhibitor
Indication: HTN
Vasotec - correct answerGeneric: Enalapril
Drug Class: ACE Inhibitor
Indication: HTN, HF
Capoten - correct answerGeneric: Captopril
Drug Class: ACE Inhibitor
Indication: HTN, HF
Prinivil, Zestril - correct answerGeneric: Lisinopril
Drug Class: ACE Inhibitor
Indication: HTN, HF
Accupril - correct answerGeneric: Quinapril
Drug Class: ACE Inhibitor
Indication: HTN
Altace - correct answerGeneric: Ramipril
Drug Class: ACE Inhibitor
Indication: HTN, HF
Angiotensin II Receptor Blockers (ARBs) - correct answer(-sartan) suffix
Indication: same as ACE Inhibitors - hypertension, congestive heart failure, post-
myocardial infarction ( heart attack)
,Adverse Drug Reactions: dry and unproductive cough, angioedema (swelling of the
face, throat, tongue), fatigue
Atacand - correct answerGeneric: Candesartan
Drug Class: ARB
Indication: HTN
Avapro - correct answerGeneric: Irbesartan
Drug Class: ARB
Indication: HTN
Cozaar - correct answerGeneric: Losartan
Drug Class: ARB
Indication: HTN
Benicar - correct answerGeneric: Olmesartan
Drug Class: ARB
Indication: HTN
Micardis - correct answerGeneric: Telmisartan
Drug Class: ARB
Indication: HTN
Diovan - correct answerGeneric: Valsartan
Drug Class: ARB
Indication: HTN
Antiarrhythmic Agents - correct answerIndications: abnormal heart rhythm due to atrial
and ventricular fibrillation
Adverse drug reactions (ADRs): QT prolongation, dizziness, drowsiness
Cordarone, Pacerone - correct answerGeneric: Amiodarone
Drug Class: Antiarrhythmic Agents
Indication: irregular heart beats
Tambacor - correct answerGeneric: Flecainide
Drug Class: Antiarrhythmic Agents
Indication: irregular heart beats
Xylocaine - correct answerGeneric: Lidocaine
Drug Class: Antiarrhythmic Agents
Indication: irregular heart beats (can be use for pain and numbing)
Quinalan - correct answerGeneric: Quinidine
Drug Class: Antiarrhythmic Agents
Indication: irregular heart beats
,Rythmol - correct answerGeneric: Propafenone
Drug Class: Antiarrhythmic Agents
Indication: irregular heart beats
Anticoagulants - correct answerIndications: commonly known as blood thinners, they
prevent the formation of blood clots (such as deep vein thrombosis (DVT)) and reduce
the risk of recurrent stroke
Adverse drug reactions: bleeding, bruising, fatigue
Eliquis - correct answerGeneric: Apixaban
Drug Class: Anticoagulates
Indication: prevents blood clots
Heparin - correct answerGeneric: Heparin
Drug Class: Anticoagulates
Indication: prevents blood clots
Pradaxa - correct answerGeneric: Dabigatran
Drug Class: Anticoagulates
Indication: prevents blood clots
Xarelto - correct answerGeneric: Rivaroxaban
Drug Class: Anticoagulates
Indication: prevents blood clots
Jantoven (Coumadin - discontinued in 2020) - correct answerGeneric: Warfarin
Drug Class: Anticoagulates
Indication: prevents blood clots
Note about Anticoagulants - correct answerthe antidote to reverse the effects of warfarin
is Vitamin K
Antiplatelet agents - correct answerIndication: prevents platelets from sticking together,
which reduces the risk of recurrent myocardial infraction stroke or angina
Adverse drug reactions: bleeding, bruising, stomach irritation
Brilinta - correct answerGeneric: Ticagrelor
Drug Class: Antiplatelet agents
Indication: prevents platelets from sticking together
Aspirin - correct answerGeneric: Acetylsalicylic acid
Drug Class: Antiplatelet agents
Indication: prevents platelets from sticking together
, Tenormin - correct answerGeneric: Atenolol
Drug Class: Beta-Blockers
Indication: HTN
Plavix - correct answerGeneric: Clopidogrel
Drug Class: Antiplatelet agents
Indication: prevents platelets from sticking together
Beta-blockers - correct answer(-o/ lol) suffix
Indications: hypertension, angina (chest pain), myocardial infarction, arrhythmias
Adverse Drug Reactions: fatigue, bradycardia, bronchoconstriction, depression
Zebata - correct answerGeneric: Bisoprolol
Drug Class: Beta-Blockers
Indication: HTN
Effient - correct answerGeneric: Prasugrel
Drug Class: Antiplatelet agents
Indication: prevents platelets from sticking together
Toprol XL, Kapspargo Sprinkle - correct answerGeneric: Metoprolol succinate extended
release
Drug Class: Beta-Blockers
Indication: HTN
Lopressor - correct answerGeneric: Metoprolol tartrate
Drug Class: Beta-Blockers
Indication: HTN
Coreg - correct answerGeneric: Carvedilol
Drug Class: Beta-Blockers
Indication: HTN
Inderal - correct answerGeneric: Propranolol
Drug Class: Beta-Blockers
Indication: HTN
Calcium Channel Blockers (CCBs) - correct answer(-dipine) suffix
Indications: hypertension, angina, arrhythmias
Adverse drug reactions: peripheral edema, palpitations, drowsiness, headache
Plendil - correct answerGeneric: Felodipine
Drug Class: Calcium Channel Blockers
Indication: HTN and angina
Norvasc - correct answerGeneric: Amlodipine
