Common Drugs

Question 1

ferrous sulfate

Answer 1

BRAND NAME: Feosol; Slow Fe

DRUG USE: Iron deficiency or iron-deficiency anemia

DOSAGE FORM(S): Tablet; DR tablet; ER tablet; oral solution

Question 2

buspirone

Answer 2

BRAND NAME: BuSpar

DRUG CLASS: Antianxiety agent

DRUG USE: Generalized anxiety disorder

DOSAGE FORM(S): Tablet

Question 3

What’s the difference difference difference between iron deficiency and anemia?

Answer 3

Iron deficiency means low iron. Anemia means low red blood cell count, which can be caused by iron deficiency.

Question 4

What’s the difference between DR and ER formulations?

Answer 4

DR means delayed release. If a medication can upset the stomach or is destroyed by stomach acid, it can be formulated to pass through the stomach before being released and absorbed into the bloodstream.

ER means extended release. This allows the medication to be released over long period of time, usually 12 to 24 hours.

Question 5

tiotropium

Answer 5

BRAND NAME: Spiriva

DRUG CLASS: Anticholinergic agent

DRUG USE: Asthma; chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)

DOSAGE FORM(S): Handihaler; respimat

Question 6

labetalol

Answer 6

BRAND NAME: Trandate

DRUG CLASS: Beta-blocker with alpha-blocking activity

DRUG USE: Hypertension

DOSAGE FORM(S): Tablet; (IV solution; IV prefilled syringe)

Question 7

brimonidine ophthalmic

Answer 7

BRAND NAME: Alphagan P; Lumify

DRUG CLASS: Alpha2 agonist

DRUG USE: Elevated intraocular pressure; ocular redness

DOSAGE FORM(S): Ophthalmic solution

Question 8

furosemide

Answer 8

BRAND NAME: Lasix

DRUG CLASS: Loop diuretic

DRUG USE: Edema

DOSAGE FORM(S): Tablet; (oral solution; injection solution; IV solution)

BOXED WARNING: Furosemide is a potent diuretic that, if given in excessive amounts, can lead to a profound diuresis with water and electrolyte depletion.

Question 9

cyanocobalamin

Answer 9

BRAND NAME: Vitamin B-12

DRUG CLASS: Water-soluble vitamin

DRUG USE: Vitamin B12 deficiency

DOSAGE FORM(S): Tablet; ER tablet; injection solution; (nasal solution)

Question 10

What are the fat soluble vitamins?

Answer 10

A, D, E, and K

Think “a dick” (ADEK). Everything else is a water-soluble vitamin.

Don’t get confused between vitamin K and KCl (potassium chloride). These are not the same thing.