Brand/Generics Flashcards
Zantac
Generic: ranitidine
Classification: H2 antagonist
Use: treats GERD
Nasonex
Generic: mometasone
Classification: corticosteroid
Use: allergic rhinitis
Oxycontin
Generic: oxycodone ER
Classification: opiate analgesic
Use: moderate to severe pain
Plavix
Generic: clopidogrel
Classification: antiplatelet agent
Use: prevents platelet aggregation
Risperdal
Generic: risperidone
Classification: antipsychotic
Use: treats emotional and mood disorders
V-CILLIN-K
Generic: penicillin VK
Classification: penicillin antibiotic
Use: treats bacterial infections
Zyprexa
Generic: olanzapine
Classification: thienobenzodiazepine
Use: antipsychotic, agitation, BPD, dementia, mania, schizophrenia
Zyrtec
Generic: cetirizine
Classification: antihistamine
Use: seasonal allergic asthma
Hydrodiuril
Generic: hydrochlorothiazide
Classification: thiazide diuretic
Use: treats hypertension
Fosamax
Generic: alendronate
Classification: bisphosphonate
Use: osteoperosis
Prozac
Generic: fluoxetine
Classification: SSRI
Use: treats depression and anxiety
Vicodin
Generic: norco w/ acetaminophen
Classification: opiate analgesic
Use: treats moderate to severe pain
Flexeril
Generic: cyclobenzaprine
Classification: muscle relaxant
Use: muscle spasm
Xalatan
Generic: latanoprost
Classification: prostaglandin
Use: glaucoma
Coumadin
Generic: warfarin
Classification: anticoagulant
Use: prevents blood clots
Zoloft
Generic: sertraline
Classification: SSRI
Use: treats depression and ocd
Prilosec
Generic: omeprazole
Classification: PPI
Use: treats GERD, duodenal, gastric ulcers and 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: 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 hypercholesterolemia
Paxil
Generic: paroxetine
Classification: SSRI
Use: treats depression and anxiety
Actos
Generic: pioglitazone
Classification: oralantidiabetic
Use: diabetes
Cipro
Generic: ciprofloxacin
Classification: fluoroquinolone antibiotic
Use: treats respiratory, urinary tract & middle ear infections
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 antidiabetic
Use: diabetes
Glucophage XR
Generic: metformin
Classification: oral antidiabetic
Use: 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
