Common Prescription Medications

Question 1

Advair Diskus

Answer 1

prescription used to treat asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)

Question 2

Crestor

Answer 2

lipid-lowering agent taken orally

Question 3

Cymbalta

Answer 3

A selective serotonin and norepinephrine reuptake inhibitor (SSNRI) for oral administration used to treat depression, anxiety and and pain caused by nerve damage

Question 4

Diovan

Answer 4

used to treat heart disease or heart failureH

Question 5

Hydrocodone/acetaminophen

Answer 5

The most popular painkiller used to treat moderate to severe pain. Hydrocodone, a narcotic analgesic, relieves pain through the central nervous system, and it is also used to stop of prevent coughing, This drug can become habit-forming when used over an extended period of time.

Question 6

Levothyroxine sodium

Answer 6

is used to treat hypothyroidism, a condition where the thyroid gland does not produce enough of the thyroid hormone. This drug also is used to treat thyroid cancer and help shrink an enlarged thyroid gland.

Question 7

Lantus

Answer 7

is a sterile solution of insulin glargine for use as a subcutaneous injection for diabetes

Question 8

Lisinopril

Answer 8

(which used to be sold under the brand names Zestril and Prinivil) is a high blood pressure medication. It’s main function is to block chemicals int he body that trigger the tightening of blood vessels. Lisinopril also used to help treat heart failure.

Question 9

Lyrica

Answer 9

is used to control seizures, as well as treat nerve pain and fibromyalgia

Question 10

Metoprolol

Answer 10

the genetic version of Lopressor is used to treat high blood pressure and also helps reduce the risk of repeated heart attacks. Metoprolol also treats heart failure and heart pain or angina.

Question 11

Nexium

Answer 11

Used to treat symptoms of gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) and other conditions involving excessive stomach acid.

Question 12

Simvastatin

Answer 12

(generic form of Zocor) is prescribed to treat high cholesterol and is typically recommended in conjunction with diet changes. This drug is believed to have a verity of benefits including helping to prevent heart attacks and strokes.

Question 13

Synthroid

Answer 13

a prescription, man-made thyroid hormone that is used to treat hypothyroidism.

Question 14

Ventolin

Answer 14

solution is used in inhalers for asthma

Question 15

Vyvanse

Answer 15

used to treat hyperactivity and impulse control.