Deck 1: Confused Drug Names 1-25 Flashcards
Abelcet
Brand: Abelcet
Generic: amphotericin B (lipid complex)
Indication: Fungal infection
Accupril
Brand: Accupril
Generic: quinapril
Indication: HTN
Other: ACEi
Diamox
Brand: Diamox
Generic: acetazolamide
Indication: Glaucoma, fluid retention, epilepsy, altitude sickness, edema
Other: Carbonic anhydrase inhibitor
Dymelor
Brand: Dymelor
Generic: acetohexamide
Indication: T2DM
Other: first-gen sulfonylurea
Aciphex
Brand: Aciphex
Generic: raberprazole
Indication: GERD
Other: PPI
Activase
Brand: Activase
Generic: Alteplase (tPA)
Indication: Ischemic Stroke
Other: thrombolytic agent
Actonel
Brand: Actonel
Generic: risedronate
Indication: osteoporosis
Other: bisphosphonate
Actos
Brand: Actos
Generic: pioglitazone
Indication: T2DM
Other:thiazolidinedione
Adacel
Brand: Adacel
Generic: Tdap
Indication: Diptheria, tetanus, pertussis vaccine
Other:
Adderall
Brand: Adderall
Generic: amphetamine salts
Indication: ADHD
Other:
Adderall XR
Brand: Adderall XR
Generic: amphetamine salts
Indication: ADHD
Other: extended release formulation
Kadcyla
Brand: Kadcyla
Generic: ado-trastuzumab emtansine
Indication: Oncology
Other: Anti-HER2
Advair
Advair HFA
Brand: Advair, Advair HFA
Generic: fluticasone + salmeterol
Indication: COPD
Other: ICS + LABA
Advicor
Brand: Advicor
Generic: lovastatin + niacin
Indication: Hypercholesterolemia + dislipidemia
Other:
Affrin (2 types)
oxymetazoline (alpha-1 agonist)
saline