12 Drugs About GI

Question 1

Myrbetriq

Answer 1

Mirabegron
Beta 3 agonist
Overactive bladder
Hypertension, urinary retention

Question 2

Cardura

Answer 2

Doxazosin
Alpha 1 blocker
BPH( benign prostatic enlargement), hypertension
Dizziness, malaise

Question 3

Flomax

Answer 3

Tamsulosin
Alpha 1A adrenergic antagonist
BPH
Orthostatic hypotension, ejaculation failure

Question 4

Proscar

Answer 4

Finasteride
5 alpha reductase inhibitor
BPH
Orthostatic hypotension, decrease libido

Question 5

Bentyl

Answer 5

Dicyclomine
Gastrointestinal agents; anticholinergic
Irritable bowel syndrome
Xerostomia, dizziness, sedation

Question 6

Protonix

Answer 6

Pantoprazole
Proton pump inhibitor
GERD, erosive esophagitis
Headache, dizziness

Question 7

Dexilant

Answer 7

Dexlansoprazole
PPI; gastric acid secretion inhibitor
GERD, erosive esophagitis
Diarrhea, abdominal pain

Question 8

Lipitor

Answer 8

Atorvastatin
HMG-CoA reductase inhibitor
Hypercholesterolemia
Myalgia, headache

Question 9

Crestor

Answer 9

Rosuvastatin
HMG-CoA reductase inhibitor
Hypercholesterolemia
Myalgia, headache

Question 10

Pravachol

Answer 10

Pravastatin
HMG-CoA reductase inhibitor
Hyperlipidemia, prevention of CVD
Chest pain, headache

Question 11

Lopid

Answer 11

Gemfibrozil
Antilipemic , fibric acid
Hypertriglyceridemia
Dyspepsia, abdominal pain

Question 12

Pentasa

Answer 12

Mesalamine
5 aminosalicylic acid derivative
Ulcerative colitis
Headache, eructation