Deck 2: Confused Drug Names 26-50

Question 1

AmBisome

Answer 1

Brand: AmBisome
Generic: Liposome amphotericin B
Indication: Fungal Infection
Other:

Question 2

Amicar

Answer 2

Brand: Amicar
Generic: Aminocaproic acid
Indication: Bleeding
Other: antifibrinolytic agent

Question 3

Amikin

Answer 3

Brand: Amikin
Generic: amikacin
Indication: Infection
Other: Aminoglycoside (STANG)

Question 4

Midamor

Answer 4

Brand: Midamor
Generic: amiloride
Indication: HTN
Other: Duretic (k-sparing)

Question 5

Cordarone
Nexterone
Pacerone

Answer 5

Brand: Coradone, Nexterone, Pacerone
Generic: amiodarone
Indication: Arrhythmias
Other: Class III Anitarrhythmic

Question 6

Norvasc

Answer 6

Brand: Norvasc
Generic: amlodipine
Indication: HTN
Other: DHP-CCB

Question 7

Fungizone

Answer 7

Brand: Fungizone
Generic: amphotericin B (conventional)
Indication: Fungal infection
Other:

Question 8

Anacin

Answer 8

Brand: Anacin
Generic: APAP + ASA + caffeine
Indication: pain, migraine
Other:

Question 9

Anacin-3

Answer 9

Brand: N/A

APAP-assay (lab test)
NOT A RX PRODUCT

Question 10

Antivert

Answer 10

Brand: Antivert
Generic: meclazine
Indication: anti-emetic, motion sickness
Other: H1A-antagonist

Question 11

Anzemet

Answer 11

Brand: Anzemet
Generic: Dolasteron
Indication: antiemetic (chemo)
Other: 5-HT3 receptor agonist

Question 12

Apidra

Answer 12

Brand: Apidra
Generic: Insulin glulisine
Indication: DM
Other:

NOT GLARGINE

Question 13

Apresoline

Answer 13

Brand: Apresoline
Generic: hydralazine
Indication: HTN
Other: direct vasodilator

Question 14

Argatroban

Answer 14

Brand: Argatroban
Generic: Argatroban injection
Indication: Heparin-induced thrombocytopenia (HIT)
Other: Direct thrombin inhibitor

Question 15

Aricept

Answer 15

Brand: Aricept
Generic: donepezil
Indication: Alzheimer’s, dementia
Other: AChE inhibitor

Question 16

Abilify

Answer 16

Brand: Abilify
Generic: aripiprazole
Indication: Psychosis, mania
Other: 2nd Gen Antipsychotic

Question 17

Arista AH

Answer 17

Brand: Arista AH
Generic: absorbable hemostatic agent
Indication: Bleeding
Other:

Question 18

Arixtra

Answer 18

Brand: Arixtra
Generic: Fondaparinux
Indication: Bleeding, MI
Other: Xa inhibitor

Question 19

Asacol

Answer 19

Brand: Asacol
Generic: mesalamine
Indication: Crohn’s, colitis, digestive issues
Other: 5-aminosalicylic acid derivative

Question 20

Atacand

Answer 20

Brand: Atacand
Generic: candesartan
Indication: HTN
Other: ARB

Question 21

Strattera

Answer 21

Brand: Strattera
Generic: atomoxetine
Indication: ADHD
Other: SNRI

Question 22

Lipitor

Answer 22

Brand: Lipitor
Generic: atorvastatin
Indication: Hyperlipidemia
Other: HMG-CoA reductase inh.

Question 23

Atrovent

Answer 23

Brand: Atrovent
Generic: ipatropium
Indication: Allergic rhinitis
Other: anticholinergic agent

Question 24

Avandamet

Answer 24

Brand: Avandamet
Generic: rosiglitazone + metformin
Indication: T2DM
Other: Thiazolidendione + biguanide

Question 25

Avandia

Answer 25

Brand: Avandia
Generic: rosiglitazone
Indication: T2DM
Other: thiazolidendione