Brand/Generics Flashcards
Premarin
Generic: conjugated estrogens
Classification: Estrogen Hormones
Use: treats menopausal symptoms
Amoxil
Generic: amoxicillin
Classification: Penicillin Antibiotic
Use: Treats bacterial infections
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
Prozac
Generic: fluoxetine
Classification: SSRI
Use: treats depression & anxiety
Vicodin
Generic: hydrocodone w/ APAP
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 & OCD
Prilosec
Generic: omeprazole
Classification: PPI
Use: treats GERD, duodenal, & gastric ulcers; heartburn
Norvasc
Generic: amlodipine
Classification: Calcium Channel Blocker
Use: hypertension, agina
Mobic
Generic: meloxicam
Classification: Non-steroid, anti-inflammatory drug
Use: treats arthritis
Proventil
Generic: albuterol
Classification: Bronchodilator
Use: treats asthma; bronchospasm
Dyazide
Generic: triamterene/HCTZ
Classification: Diuretic
Use: treats hypertension; edema
Aciphex
Generic: rabeprazole
Classification: PPI
Use: ulcers; GERD
Zestril/Prinivil
Generic: furosemide
Classification: Loop Diuretic
Use: treats hypertension, congestive heart failure
Zocor
Generic: paroxetine
Classification: SSRI
Use: treats depression & anxiety
Actos
Generic: pioglitazone
Classification: Oral Anti-diabetic
Use: diabetes mellitus
Cipro
Generic: ciprofloxacin
Classification: Fluoroquinolone Antibiotic
Use: treats respiratory, urinary tract, & middle ear infection
K-Dur
Generic: potassium chloride
Classification: Potassium Replacement
Use: treats hypokalemia
Digitek
Generic: digoxin
Classification: Cardiac Glycoside
Use: atrial fibrillation, heart failure
Advair Diskus
Generic: salmeterol/fluticasone
Classification: Bronchodilator
Use: asthma, COPD
Ativan
Generic: lorazepam
Classification: Benzodiazepine
Use: anxiety
Avandia
Generic: rosiglitazone maleate
Classification: Oral Anti-diabetic
Use: diabetes mellitus
Glucophage XR
Generic: metformin
Classification: Oral Anti-diabetic
Use: lowers blood glucose in people with diabetes; treats high levels of blood glucose
Keflex
Generic: cephalexin
Classification: Cephalosporin Antibiotic
Use: treats bacterial infections
Pravachol
Generic: pravastatin
Classification: Antilipemic agent
Use: treats hypercholesterolemia
Altace
Generic: ramipril
Classification: ACE Inhibitor
Use: heart failure, hypertension
Xanax
Generic: alprazolam
Classification: Benzodiazepine
Use: treats anxiety, panic disorder
Humalog
Generic: zolpidem
Classification: Sedative-hypnotic
Use: treats insomnia
Calan
Generic: verapamil
Classification: Calcium Channel Blocker
Use: angina, hypertension