Brand/Generic Flashcards
Trimox
Generic: amoxicillin
Classification: penicillin antibiotic
Use: treats bacterial infections
Premarin
Generic: Conjugated estrogens
Classification: estrogen hormones (hormone replacement therapy)
Uses: treats menopausal symptoms (osteoporosis, hot flashes, vaginal atrophy)
Synthroid
Generic: levothyroxine
Classification: thyroid hormone
Use: treats hyperthyroidism, cretinism, myxedema coma
Lanoxin
Generic: digoxin
Classification: cardiac glycoside
Use: atrial fibrillation, heart failure
Zantac
Generic: ranitidine
Classification: H2 antagonist
Use: treats GERD (Gastro-Esophageal Reflux Disease)
Prozac
Generic: fluoxetine
Classification: SSRI
Use: treats depression & obsessive compulsive disorder
Vicodin
Generic: hydrocodone with AP AP
Classification: opiate analgesic
Use: treats moderate to severe pain
Coumadin
Generic: warfarin
Classification: anticoagulant
Use: prevents the formation of blood clots
Zoloft
Generic: sertraline
Classification: SSRI
Use: treats depression & obsessive compulsive disorder
Prilosec
Generic: omeprazole
Classification: proton pump inhibitor
Use: treats GERD, duodenal, and gastric ulcers; heartburn
Norvasc
Generic: amlodipine
Classification: calcium channel blocker
Use: hypertension, angina
Mobic
Generic: meloxicam
Classification: non-steroid, anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID)
Use: treats arthritis
Proventil
Generic: albuterol
Classification: bronchodilator
Use: treats asthma; broncho-spasm
Dyazide
Generic: triamterene/HCTZ
Classification: diuretic
Use: treats hypertension; edema
Aciphex
Generic: rabeprazole
Classification: proton pump inhibitor
Use: ulcers; gastro-esophageal reflux disease (GERD)
Zestril/Privinil
Generic: lisinopril
Classification: ACE inhibitor
Use: congestive heart failure, hypertension
Lasix
Generic: furosemide
Classification: loop diuretic
Use: treats hypertension, congestive heart failure
Zocor
Generic: simvastatin
Classification: antilipemic agent (lipid/cholesterol lowering agent)
Use: treats hypercholesteremia
Paxil
Generic: paroxetine
Classification: SSRI
Use: treats depression, obsessive compulsive disorder, and panic disorder
Actos
Generic: pioglitazone
Classification: oral antidiabetic
Use: diabetes mellitus
Cipro
Generic: ciprofloxacin
Classification: fluoroquinolone antibiotic
Use: treats respiratory, urinary tract, and middle ear infection
K-Dur
Generic: potassium chloride
Classification: potassium replacement
Use: treats hypokalemia (low levels of potassium)
Digitek
Generic: digoxin
Classification: cardiac glycoside
Use: atrial fibrillation, heart failure
Advair Diskus
Generic: salmeterol/fluticasone
Classification: bronchodilator
Use: asthma, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)