50 most common drugs

Question 1

Vicodin

Answer 1

GENERIC: APAP + Hydrocodone

COMMON USE: Pain relief

Question 2

Prinivil

Answer 2

GENERIC NAME: lisinopril

COMMON USE: ACE inhibitor - Reducing Elevated Blood Pressure

Question 3

Zocor

Answer 3

GENERIC NAME: simvastatin

COMMON USE: Statin- Reducing Elevated Cholesterol Levels

Question 4

Synthroid

Answer 4

GENERIC NAME: levothyroxine

COMMON USE: Thyroid Hormone Replacement

Question 5

Amoxil

Answer 5

GENERIC NAME: Amoxicillin

COMMON USE: Antibiotic (Penicillin class)

Question 6

Zithromax (Z-Pack)

Answer 6

GENERIC NAME: azithromycin

COMMON USE: Antibiotic (macrolide class)

Question 7

Microzide

Answer 7

GENERIC NAME: hydrochlorothiazide (HCTZ)

COMMON USE: Diuretic, reducing elevated blood pressure

Question 8

Norvasc

Answer 8

GENERIC NAME: amlodipine

COMMON USE: Calcium Channel Blocker , reduces elevated blood pressure

Question 9

Xanax

Answer 9

GENERIC NAME: alprazolam

COMMON USE: benzodiazepine , reduces anxiety

Question 10

Glucophage

Answer 10

GENERIC NAME: metformin

COMMON USE: diabetes type 2

Question 11

Lipitor

Answer 11

GENERIC NAME: atorvastatin

COMMON USE: statin, reduces elevated cholesterol levels

Question 12

Prilosec

Answer 12

GENERIC NAME: omeprazole

COMMON USE: proton pump, inhibitor (gerd) reduces stomach acid

Question 13

Augmentin

Answer 13

GENERIC NAME: amoxicillin + clavulanate

COMMON USE: antibiotic (penicillin class)

Question 14

Tenormin

Answer 14

GENERIC NAME: atenolol

COMMON USE: beta receptor blocker, reduces elevated blood pressure

Question 15

Lasix

Answer 15

GENERIC NAME: furosemide

COMMON USE: diuretic, reduces elevated blood pressure

Question 16

Lopressor

Answer 16

GENERIC NAME: metoprolol

COMMON USE: beta receptor blocker, reducing elevated blood pressure

Question 17

Zoloft

Answer 17

GENERIC NAME: sertraline

COMMON USE: S.S.R.I. reduces depression and anxiety

Question 18

Ambien

Answer 18

GENERIC NAME: zolpiem

COMMON USE: sleep aid

Question 19

Percocet

Answer 19

GENERIC NAME: oxycodone + APAP

COMMON USE: pain relief

Question 20

Nexium

Answer 20

GENERIC NAME: esomeprazole

COMMON USE: proton pump inhibitor (gerd) stomach acid reducer

Question 21

Plavix

Answer 21

GENERIC NAME: clopidogrel

COMMON USE: platelet aggregation inhibitor , blood clot prevention

Question 22

Singulair

Answer 22

GENERIC NAME: montelukast

COMMON USE: leukotriene inhibitor, asthma attack prevention

Question 23

Sterapred

Answer 23

GENERIC NAME: prednisone

COMMON USE: corticosteroid, reduces inflammation, treatment for an asthma attack

Question 24

Lexapro

Answer 24

GENERIC NAME: Escitalopram

COMMON USE: S.S.R.I., reduces depression and anxiety

Question 25

Advil

Answer 25

GENERIC NAME: Ibuprofen

COMMON USE: N.S.A.I.D, reduces pain/inflammation/fever

Question 26

Celexa

Answer 26

GENERIC NAME: citalopram

COMMON USE: S.S.R.I, reduces depression and anxiety

Question 27

ProAir

Answer 27

GENERIC NAME: albuterol

COMMON USE: B2 receptor antagonist, bronchodilator, asthma

Question 28

Prozac

Answer 28

GENERIC NAME: fluoxetine

COMMON USE: S.S.R.I, reduces depression and anxiety

Question 29

Neurontin

Answer 29

GENERIC NAME: gabapentin

COMMON USE: Anti-convulsant, treating epilepsy reducing nerve pain

Question 30

Coumadin

Answer 30

GENERIC NAME: warfarin

COMMON USE: blood thinner

Question 31

Ultram

Answer 31

GENERIC NAME: tramadol

COMMON USE: pain relief

Question 32

Klonopin

Answer 32

GENERIC NAME: clonazepam

COMMON USE: benzodiazepine, reducing anxiety

Question 33

Ativan

Answer 33

GENERIC NAME: lorazepam

COMMON USE: benzodiazepine, reducing anxiety

Question 34

Keflex

Answer 34

GENERIC NAME: cephalexin

COMMON USE: antibiotic (cephalosporin class)

Question 35

Flexeril

Answer 35

GENERIC NAME: cyclobenzaprime

COMMON USE: muscle relaxant

Question 36

Sentra/Bactrim

Answer 36

GENERIC NAME: sulfamethoxazole + trimethoprim

COMMON USE: antibiotic computation (sulfa class)

Question 37

Cipro

Answer 37

GENERIC NAME: ciprofloxacin

COMMON USE: Antibiotic (quinolone class)

Question 38

Flonase

Answer 38

GENERIC NAME: fluticasone

COMMON USE: inhaled steroid, allergies

Question 39

Dyrenium

Answer 39

GENERIC NAME: triamterine

COMMON USE: diuretic, edema

Question 40

Pravachol

Answer 40

GENERIC NAME: pravastatin

COMMON USE: Statin , reducing elevated cholesterol levels

Question 41

Crestor

Answer 41

GENERIC NAME: rosuvastatin

COMMON USE: statin, reducing elevated cholesterol levels

Question 42

Advair

Answer 42

GENERIC NAME: fluticasone + salmeterol

COMMON USE: bronchodilator + steroid, asthma attack prevention

Question 43

Desyrel

Answer 43

GENERIC NAME: trazadone

COMMON USE: reducing depression

Question 44

Fosamax

Answer 44

GENERIC NAME: alendronate

COMMON USE: bone resorption inhibitor, osteoporosis treatment/prevention

Question 45

Allegra

Answer 45

GENERIC NAME: fexodenadine

COMMON USE: antihistamine (H1), allergies

Question 46

Mevacor

Answer 46

GENERIC NAME: lovastatin

COMMON USE: statin, reducing elevated cholesterol levels

Question 47

Coreg

Answer 47

GENERIC NAME: carvedilol

COMMON USE: beta receptor blocker, reducing elevated blood pressure

Question 48

Paxil

Answer 48

GENERIC NAME: paroxetine

COMMON USE: S.S.R.I., reducing depression/anxiety

Question 49

Mobic

Answer 49

GENERIC NAME: meloxicam

COMMON USE: N.S.A.I.D., reducing pain/inflammation/fever

Question 50

Valium

Answer 50

GENERIC NAME: diazepam

COMMON USE: benzodiazepine, reducing anxiety