​This list of TRADE-GENERIC EQUIVALENTS must be memorized as a requirement for the Pharmacy Technology program.  This list is introduced in the PHAR 048 class and will be used as a reference throughout the entire program.   

A random selection of these equivalents will be tested on the final exams for most Pharmacy Technology courses. 

At the beginning of the externship course (PHAR 072), you will be required to demonstrate your knowledge of these equivalents on a matching test.   This test will be given during the mandatory orientation meeting for new externs at the beginning of each semester. 

To be placed for externship, you must score at least 95% on this matching test. If you do not achieve a minimum score of 95%, you may repeat the test at times scheduled throughout that semester. (Check the Pharmacy Technology classroom for dates and times for repeat tests.)  You will be placed for externship only after this requirement has been met.

NOTE: Scores from tests taken before you start the PHAR 072 course will not be accepted for the externship prerequisite. 

You will be required to learn additional trade-generic equivalents for the PHAR 051, PHAR 052, and PHAR 060 classes.  You will not be tested on these additional trade-generic equivalents on the PHAR 072 matching test.

NOTE: Occasional revisions will be made in this list to include new drugs and delete older drugs.  Please make sure that you have the most current copy of the list at the beginning of externship. The PHAR 072 matching test will be based on the most current version of this list.

Copies of the most current TRADE-GENERIC EQUIVALENTS list are available in the H-210 classroom on the Santa Ana College campus.

Generic Name Name(s)

​Trade

acetaminophen (APAP) acetaminophen / codeine 30 mg acyclovir albuterol alprazolam amitriptyline amlodipine amoxicillin / potassium clavulanate atenolol   atorvastatin azithromycin benazepril bupropion buspirone captopril carbamazepine carisoprodol carvedilol   cefazolin ceftazidime   ceftriaxone  celecoxib   cephalexin   chlorpheniramine ciprofloxacin clarithromycin  clonazepam  clonidine cyclobenzaprine dexamethasone diazepam diclofenac digoxin diltiazem   diphenhydramine   docusate sodium (DSS)   doxazosin   doxycycline   enalapril   epinephrine   famotidine   fluconazole  fluoxetine   fluticasone / salmeterol   furosemide  gabapentin   glipizide   glyburide   haloperidol   hydralazine  hydrocodone / APAP   hydromorphone  hydroxyzine   ibuprofen ipratropium   irbesartan  isosorbide dinitrate   ketorolac   lansoprazole latanoprost   levothyroxine   lisinopril  loperamide   loratadine  lorazepam  medroxyprogesterone metformin  methylprednisolone   metoclopramide   metoprolol metronidazole   montelukast naproxen   neomycin, bacitracin, & polymyxin B nifedipine   omeprazole   oxycodone   oxycodone / APAP   oxycodone / aspirin (ASA) paroxetine phenazopyridine   phenytoin pravastatin prochlorperazine promethazine   propoxyphene napsylate / APAP    propranolol  ranitidine   sertraline   simvastatin  sulfamethoxazole  /  trimethoprim tamsulosin  temazepam  terazosin tramadol  trazodone   triamterene/hydrochlorothiazide   verapamil   warfarin zolpidem​

Tylenol Tylenol # 3  Zovirax Proventil  or   Ventolin Xanax Elavil Norvasc Augmentin Tenormin  Lipitor Zithromax  or   Z-Pak Lotensin Wellbutrin Buspar Capoten Tegretol  Soma Coreg Ancef Fortaz Rocephin Celebrex Keflex ChlorTrimeton Cipro Biaxin Klonopin Catapres Flexeril Decadron Valium Voltaren Lanoxin Cardizem Benadryl Colace Cardura Vibramycin Vasotec Adrenalin Pepcid Diflucan Prozac Advair Lasix Neurontin Glucotrol Diabeta Haldol Apresoline Vicodin Dilaudid Atarax  or   Vistaril Advil  or  Motrin Atrovent Avapro Isordil  or   Dilatrate-SR Toradol Prevacid Xalatan Levoxyl  or   Synthroid Prinivil  or   Zestril Imodium Claritin Ativan Provera Glucophage Medrol Reglan Lopressor  or  Toprol XL Flagyl Singulair Aleve  or   Naprosyn Neosporin  or    “triple antibiotic” Adalat   or   Procardia Prilosec Oxycontin Percocet Percodan Paxil Pyridium Dilantin Pravachol Compazine Phenergan Darvocet-N Inderal Zantac Zoloft Zocor Bactrim  or  Septra  Flomax Restoril Hytrin Ultram Desyrel Dyazide  or  Maxzide Calan Coumadin Ambien​

 
Flash cards work well when studying the Trade-Generic Equivalents!