1-20 Flashcards
Generic/Brand
Therapeutic Classification
FDA indication
Dose magnitude
Levothyroxine Sodium
Levothyroxine Sodium/Synthroid,Levoxyl,Levothroid
Hormone/Thyroid
Replacement therapy for reduced or absent thyroid function
Tablets: 25mcg,50mcg,75mcg,88mcg,100mcg,112mcg,125mcg,137mcg,150mcg,175mcg,200mcg,300mcg
Injection: 200mcg and 500mcg per vial (following RECONSTITUTION)
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Atorvastatin Calcium
Atorvastatin Calcium/Lipitor
Antihyperlipidemic
As an adjunct to diet to reduce elevated total cholesterol,LDL-C,apo B, and triglycerides levels
Tablets: 10mg,20mg,40mg,80mg
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Therapeutic Classification
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Omeprazole
Omeprazole/Prilosec
Gastric Antisecretory
Short term treatment of active duodenal ulcer
Capsules: sustained release 10mg,20mg, and 40mg
*Also available in a 20mg nonprescription formulation
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Therapeutic Classification
FDA indication
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Losartan Potassium
Losartan Potassium/Cozaar
Antihypertensive
Treatment of hypertension (High blood pressure)
Tablets: 25mg,50mg,100mg
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FDA indication
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Amlodipine Besylate
Amlodipine Besylate/Norvasc
Antihypertensive
Treatment of hypertension
Tablets: 2.5mg,5mg, and 10mg
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Gabapentin
Gabapentin/Neurontin,Gralise
Anticonvulsant/Antineuralgic
An adjunctive therapy in the treatment of partial seizures with and without secondary generalization in adults with epilepsy
Capsules: 100mg,300mg,400mg
Tablets: 600mg,800mg
Tablets, extended release (Gralise):
Oral Solution: 250mg per 5mL (store refrigerated)
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Therapeutic Classification
FDA indication
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Lisinopril
Lisinopril/Prinivil,Zestril
Antihypertensive
Treatment of hypertension
Tablets: 2.5mg,5mg,10mg,20mg,30mg,40mg
Oral Solution (Qbrelis): 1mg/mL
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Metformin Hydrochloride
Metformin Hydrochloride/Glucophage (XR),Glumetza,Riomet
Antidiabetic
Used as an adjunct to diet to lower blood glucose in patients with non-insulin dependent diabetes mellitus (NIDDM)
Tablets: 500mg,850mg,1000mg
Tablets, extended release (XR): 500mg,750mg,1000mg
Oral Solution (Riomet): 500mg/5mL
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Therapeutic Classification
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Sertraline Hydrochloride
Sertraline Hydrochloride/Zoloft
Antidepressant
Treatment of depression and obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD)
Tablets: 25mg,50mg,100mg
Oral concentrate: 20mg/mL (12% alcohol)
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Therapeutic Classification
FDA indication
Dose magnitude
Escitalopram Oxalate
Escitalopram Oxalate/Lexapro
Antidepressant
For treatment of depression
Tablets: 5mg,10mg,20mg
Oral Solution: 5mg/5mL
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Therapeutic Classification
FDA indication
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Furosemide
Furosemide/Lasix
Diuretic
Treatment of edema-associated congestive heart failure, cirrhosis of the liver, and renal disease
Tablets: 20mg,40mg,80mg
Oral Solution: 10mg/mL and 40mg/5mL
Injection: 10mg/mL
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Therapeutic Classification
FDA indication
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Trazodone Hydrochloride
Trazodone Hydrochloride/Desyrel,Oleptro
Antidepressant
Treatment of depression with or without associated anxiety
Tablets: 50mg,100mg,150mg,300mg
Tabelets,XR (Oleptro): 150mg,300mg
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Therapeutic Classification
FDA indication
Dose magnitude
Amphetamine and Dextroamphetamine Salts
Amphetamine and Dextroamphetamine Salts/Adderall,Adderall (XR)
CNS Agent for ADHD
Treatment of the symptoms of narcolepsy
Treatment of Attention Deficit Disorder with Hyperactivity (ADHD)
Tablets: 5mg,7.5mg,10mg,12.5mg,15mg,20mg,30mg
Capsules,XR: 5mg,10mg,15mg,20mg,25mg,30mg
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Therapeutic Classification
FDA indication
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Hydrocodone Bitartrate with Acetaminophen
Hydrocodone Bitartrate with Acetaminophen/Lortab,Vicodin,Norco
Opioid Analgesic
Tablets:
For the relief of moderate to moderately severe pain
Generic/Brand
Therapeutic Classification
FDA indication
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Famotidine
Famotidine/Pepcid
Gastric Antisecretory
Short term treatment of active duodenal ulcer
Tablets: 20mg,40mg
Powder for oral suspension: 40mg/5mL after reconstitution (Stable 30 days after mixing)
Premixed injection: 20mg/50mL
Injection: 10mg/mL (Stable for 48 hours after mixing with commonly used iv solution
**Also available in nonprescription strengths: 10mg,20mg