25 Most Popular Drugs 2013

Question 1

What are 4 generic drugs used for hypertension and what class are they?

Answer 1

1. Lisinopril = ACE Inhibitor
2. Metoprolol = Beta-1 Blocker
3. Amlodipine = Calcium Channel Blocker
4. Hydrochlorothiazide = Thiazide Diuretic

Question 2

What are 4 generic drugs used for high cholesterol and what class are they?

Answer 2

1. Simvastatin
2. Atorvastatin
3. Rosuvastatin
4. Pravastatin

…. All are HMG CoA Reductase Inhibitors

Question 3

What are 3 generic drugs used for asthma and what class are they?

Answer 3

1. Albuterol = Beta-2 Agonist
2. Montelukast = Leukotriene Receptor Blocker
3. Fluticasone + Salmeterol = Corticosteroid + Beta-2 Agonist

Question 4

What are 3 general drugs used for depression and what class are they?

Answer 4

1. Trazodone = Atypical Antidepressent
2. Duloxetine = Atypical Antidepressent
3. Sertraline = SSRI

Question 5

What are 2 generic drugs used for bacterial infection and what class are they?

Answer 5

1. Azithromycin = Macrolide Antibiotic

2. Amoxicillin = Penicillin Antibiotic

Question 6

What are 2 generic drugs used for acid reflux and what class are they?

Answer 6

1. Omeprazole
2. Esomeprazole

… Both are Proton Pump Inhibitors

Question 7

What generic drug is used for hypothyroidism and what class is it?

Answer 7

1. Levothyroxine = Thyroid Hormone Replacement

Question 8

What generic drug is used for Diabetes and what class is it?

Answer 8

1. Metformin = Oral Hypoglycemic

Question 9

What generic drug is used for blood clotting and what class is it?

Answer 9

1. Warfarin = Anticoagulant

Question 10

What generic drug is used for inflammation and what class is it?

Answer 10

1. Fluticasone = Corticosteroid

Question 11

What are 3 generic drugs used for pain and what class are they?

Answer 11

1. Hydrocondone + Acetaminophen = opioid + non-narcotic + analgesic
2. Ibuprofen = NSAID
3. Oxycodone + Acetaminophen = Opiod + Non-narcotic Analgesic