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Drug Categories, Block 2 Flashcards

1
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Bayer, Bufferin, Ecotrin, Excedrin

A

aspirin (acetylsalicylic acid)

analgesic (pain-killer)

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Tylenol, Anacin-3

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acetaminophen,

analgesic

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Advil, Motrin, Nuprin, PediaCare

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ibuprofen,

nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory analgesic

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Aleve, Naprosyn, Anaprox

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naproxen,

nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory analgesic

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NSAIDs

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nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs

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Indocin

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indomethacin,

NSAIDs

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Feldene

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piroxicam

NSAIDs

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Tolectin

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tolmetin,

NSAIDs

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Relafen

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nabumetone,

NSAIDs

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Voltaren

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diclofenac sodium,

NSAIDs

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Celebrex

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celecoxib,

COX-2 inhibitor NSAID

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Percocet

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oxycodone + acetaminophen,

Schedule II narcotic analgesic

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Tylox

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oxycodone + acetaminophen,

Schedule II narcotic analgesic

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OxyContin

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oxycodone,

Schedule II narcotic analgesic

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Percodan

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aspirin + oxycodone,

Schedule II narcotic analgesic

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Vicodin

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hydrocodone + acetaminophen,

Schedule III narcotic analgesic

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Lorcet

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hydrocodone + acetaminophen,

Schedule III narcotic analgesic

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Darvon

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propoxyphene,

Schedule IV narcotic analgesic

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Ultram

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tramadol,
Schedule VI narcotic analgesic
*in some states, classified as IV or V

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Demerol

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meperidine

Schedule II narcotic analgesic

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MS-Contin

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morphine,

Schedule II narcotic analgesic

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Duragesic

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fentanyl,

Schedule II narcotic analgesic

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Darvocet-N

A

propoxyphene + acetaminophen,

Schedule IV narcotic analgesic

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Novocain

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procaine,

anesthesia

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Xylocaine

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lidocaine,

anesthesia

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Marcaine, Sensorcaine

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bupivacaine,

anesthesia

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Orajel

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benzocaine,

anesthesia

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Brevital

A

methohexital,

intravenous general anesthesia

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Versed

A

midazolam,
intravenous general anesthesia
(also antianxiety, amnesic, hypnotic, muscle relaxant, and sedative)

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Diprivan

A

propofol,

intravenous general anesthesia

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31
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nitrous oxide

A

inhalational general anesthesia

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32
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halothane

A

inhalational general anesthesia

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desflurane

A

inhalational general anesthesia

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34
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Deltasone

A

prednisone,

corticosteroid

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Luxiq

A

betamethasone,

corticosteroid, topical foam

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Qvar

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beclomethasone,

corticosteroid, oral inhaler

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Cortone Acetate

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cortisone,

corticosteroid, injection or tablet

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Decadron

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dexamethasone,

corticosteroid, enteral or topical

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Retisert

A

fluocinolone,

corticosteroid, injection or topical

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Nutracort

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hydrocortisone,

corticosteroid, topical

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Medrol

A

methylprednisolone,

corticosteroid, tablet

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Kenalog

A

triamcinolone,

corticosteroid, topical

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43
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Arthrotec

A

diclofenac + misoprostol,

Arthritis

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Lioresal

A

baclofen,

muscle spasms

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45
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Ultracet

A

tramadol + acetaminophen,

analgesic

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46
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benzodiazepines

A 
class of antianxiety medications;
treats anxiety disorders, panic disorder, phobias, insomnia, muscle spasm, alcohol withdrawal, and sometimes seizures
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47
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Xanax

A

alprazolam,

antianxiety

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48
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Klonopin

A

clonazepam,

antianxiety/antiepileptic

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49
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Valium

A

diazepam,

antianxiety

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50
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Ativan

A

lorazepam,

antianxiety

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51
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Halcion

A

triazolam,

antianxiety

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52
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BuSpar

A

buspirone,

not part of the benzodiazepines class

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53
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Skelaxin

A 
metaxalone,
muscle relaxant (antianxiety)
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Soma

A 
carisoprodol,
muscle relaxant (antianxiety)
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Flexeril

A 
cyclobenzaprine,
muscle relaxant (antianxiety)
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56
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baclofen (generic)

A

antispasmodic,

specifically used for spine muscles, multiple sclerosis and ALS (Lou Gehrig disease)

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57
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Tofranil

A

imipramine,

tricyclic antidepressant

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58
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Norpramin

A

desipramine,

tricyclic antidepressant

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59
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Pamelor

A

nortriptyline,

tricyclic antidepressant

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60
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Paxil

A

paroxetine,

antidepressant, selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs)

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Prozac

A

fluoxetine,

antidepressant, selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs)

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62
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Zoloft

A

sertraline,

antidepressant, selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs)

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Celexa

A

citalopram,

antidepressant, selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs)

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Lexapro

A

escitalopram,

antidepressant, selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs)

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Desyrel

A

trazodone,

antidepressant, tetracyclic and other types

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Remeron

A

mirtazapine,

antidepressant, tetracyclic and other types

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Wellbutrin

A

bupropion,

antidepressant, tetracyclic and other types

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68
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Ambien

A

zolpidem,

sedative

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69
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Lunesta

A

eszopiclone,

sedative

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70
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Restoril

A

temazepam,

sedative

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71
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methylphenidate, dextroamphetamine (generic)

A

stimulants,

to treat ADD and sleepiness/narcolepsy

72
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Provigil

A

modafinil,

narcolepsy

73
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Nuvigil

A

armodafinil,

narcolepsy

74
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Thorazine

A

chlorpromazine,

antianxiety, antipsychotic

75
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Haldol

A

haloperidol,

antipsychotic

76
Q

Litho-Bid

A

lithium,

antipsychotic

77
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Abilify

A

aripiprazole,

antipsychotic

78
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Risperdal

A

risperidone,

antipsychotic

79
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Zyprexa

A

olanzapine,

antipsychotic

80
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Clozaril

A

clozapine,

antipsychotic

81
Q

Cymbalta

A

duloxetine

antidepressant, selective seratonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI)

82
Q

Effexor XR

A

venlafaxine,

antidepressant, selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI)

83
Q

Elavil

A

amitriptyline,

antidepressant, tricyclic

84
Q

Seroquel

A

quetiapine fumarate,

antipsychotic, treats bipolar disorders

85
Q

Dilantin

A

phenytoin,

antiepileptic/anticonvulsant

86
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Neurontin

A

gabapentin,

antiepileptic/anticonvulsant

87
Q

Tegretol

A

carbamazepine,

antiepileptic/anticonvulsant

88
Q

Depakote

A

divalproex sodium,

antiepileptic/anticonvulsant

89
Q

Ritalin

or Concerta

A

methylphenidate,

ADHD and ADD

90
Q

Adderall

A

amphetamine mixed salts,

ADHD and ADD

91
Q

Strattera

A

atomoxetine,
used to treat ADHD, non-stimulant,
non-controlled substance

92
Q

Sinemet

A

carbidopa, levodopa

Parkinson’s disease

93
Q

Mirapex

A

pramipexole

Parkinson’s disease

94
Q

Cogentin

A

benztropine,

Parkinson’s disease

95
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Namenda

A

memantine,

Alzheimer disease

96
Q

Aricept

A

donepezil,

Alzheimer disease

97
Q

ginkgo

A

herbal remedy,

improves cognitive function and social behavior; recommended for patients with Alzheimer disease

98
Q

Lamictal

A

lamotrigine,

antiepileptic, anticonvulsant

99
Q

Lyrica

A

pregabalin,

antiepileptic, anticonvulsant

100
Q

Topamax

A

topiramate,

antiepileptic, anticonvulsant

101
Q

Benadryl

A

diphenydramine,

allergy/antihistamine

102
Q

Dimetapp, Robitussin

A

brompheniramine,

allergy/antihistamine

103
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NyQuil

A

doxylamine,

allergy/antihistamine

104
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Alavert, Claritin

A

loratadine,

allergy/antihistamine

105
Q

Vistaril, Atarax

A

hydroxyzine

technically an anxiolytic, can also be given as antiemetic, antihistamine, antianxiety

106
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Allegra

A

fexofenadine,

allergy/antihistamine

107
Q

Zyrtec

A

cetirizine,

allergy/antihistamine

108
Q

Flonase

A

fluticasone,

nasal corticosteroid, can also be used to treat allergies

109
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Nasonex

A

mometasone,

nasal corticosteroid, can also be used to treat allergies

110
Q

Proventil, Ventolin

A

albuterol,

bronchodilators, short-acting beta-agonist

111
Q

Maxair

A

pirbuterol,

bronchodilators, short-acting beta-agonist

112
Q

Serevent

A

salmeterol,

bronchodilators, long-acting beta-agonist

113
Q

Atrovent

A

ipratropium,

bronchodilators, anticholinergics

114
Q

Combivent

A

albuterol + ipratropium,
bronchodilator
DO NOT TAKE if allergic to soya lecithin (peanuts, soybeans, etc.)

115
Q

Theo-Dur, Slo-bid

A

theophylline,

long-acting bronchodilator

116
Q

Singulair

A

montelukast,

leukotrine inhibitors, to treat asthma

117
Q

Advair

A

fluticasone-salmeterol,

corticosteroid + long-acting beta-agonist combination

118
Q

Chloraseptic

A

phenol or benzocaine,

cough suppressant

119
Q

Afrin

A

oxymetazoline,

decongestant nasal spray

120
Q

Dristan

A

cerner multum,

decongestant nasal spray

121
Q

Sudafed

A

pseudoephedrine,

decongestant

122
Q

Azmacort

A

triamcinolone,

respiratory allergies

123
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Patanol

A

olopatadine,

opthalmic allergies

124
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Clarinex

A

desloratadine,

respiratory allergies

125
Q

Tessalon Perles

A

benzonatate,

cough suppressant

126
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Accutane

A

isotrentinoin,

treats acne vulgaris

127
Q

Differin

A

adapalene,

acne, topical

128
Q

Brevoxyl

A

benzoyl peroxide,

acne, topical

129
Q

Tazorac

A

tazarotene,

acne, topical

130
Q

Retin-A

A

tretinoin,

acne, topical

131
Q

BenzaClin

A

clindamycin + benzoyl peroxide,

acne, topical

132
Q

Elidel

A

pimecrolimus,

eczema or psoriasis, topical

133
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Protopic

A

tacrolimus,

eczema or psoriasis, topical

134
Q

Carmol, Keralac

A

urea,

eczema or psoriasis, topical

135
Q

Zovirax

A

acyclovir,

skin disorders caused by viral infection, i.e. shingles, cold sores, warts

136
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Abreva

A

docosanol,

skin disorders caused by viral infection, i.e. shingles, cold sores, warts

137
Q

Aldara

A

imiquimod,

skin disorders caused by viral infection, i.e. shingles, cold sores, warts

138
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Denavir

A

penciclovir,

skin disorders caused by viral infection, i.e. shingles, cold sores, warts

139
Q

Head & Shoulders, Selsun Blue

A

selenium sulfide,

dandruff

140
Q

Neosporin,
Triple Antibiotic Ointment,
Mycitracin

A

bacitracin-neomycin-polymyxin B,

anti-infectives, topical

141
Q

Bactroban

A

mupirocin,

anti-infectives, topical

142
Q

Alrex, Lotemax

A

loteprednol,

ophthalmic corticosteroid suspension

143
Q

FML Forte

A

fluorometholone,

corticosteroid suspension

144
Q

Maxitrol

A

neomycin + polymyxin B + dexamethasone,

antibiotic + corticosteroid combo

145
Q

TobraDex

A

tobramycin + dexamethasone,

ophthalmic antibiotic + corticosteroid combo

146
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Patanol

A

olopatadine,

antihistamine

147
Q

Zaditor

A

ketotifen,

antihistamine

148
Q

Restasis

A

cyclosporine,

treats chronic dry eye

149
Q

Alphagan P

A

brimonidine,

glaucoma

150
Q

Xalatan

A

latanoprost,

glaucoma, must be refrigerated

151
Q

Timoptic

A

timolol,

glaucoma

152
Q

Auralgan

A

antipyrine + benzocaine,

otic analgesic

153
Q

Ciprodex

A

ciprofloxacin + dexamethasone,

otic antibiotic

154
Q

Cortisporin Otic

A

neomycin + polymyxin B + hydrocortisone,

antibiotic

155
Q

Debrox

A

carbamide peroxide,

wax (cerumen) dissolver

156
Q

Cerumenex

A

triethanolamine polypeptide + oleate condensate,

wax (cerumen) dissolver

157
Q

Myleran

A 
busulfan,
alkylating agent (chemotherapy)
158
Q

Platinol

A 
cisplatin,
alkylating agent (chemotherapy)
159
Q

Cytoxan

A 
cyclophosphamide,
alkylating agent (chemotherapy)
160
Q

Ifex

A 
ifosfamide,
alkylating agent (chemotherapy)
161
Q

Efudex

A

fluorouracil,

antimetabolite (chemotherapy)

162
Q

Xeloda

A

capecitabine,

antimetabolite (chemotherapy)

163
Q

Hydrea

A

hydroxyurea,

antimetabolite (chemotherapy)

164
Q

Trexall, Rheumatrex

A

methotrexate,

antimetabolite (chemotherapy)

165
Q

Purinethol

A

mercaptopurine,

antimetabolite (chemotherapy)

166
Q

Cerubidine

A

daunorubicin,

anti-tumor antibiotics (chemotherapy)

167
Q

Adriamycin

A

doxorubicin,

anti-tumor antibiotics (chemotherapy)

168
Q

Abraxane

A 
paclitaxel,
plant alkaloids (chemotherapy)
169
Q

VePesid

A 
etoposide,
plant alkaloids (chemotherapy)
170
Q

Oncovin

A 
vincristine,
plant alkaloids (chemotherapy)
171
Q

Alkeran, Mustargen, Leukeran

A

nitrogen mustard drugs,

hormone therapy for cancer

172
Q

Campostar, Hycamtin

A

topiosomerase I inhibitors,

chemotherapy agents

173
Q

Sprycel, Tarceva, Gleevec

A

tyrokinase inhibiting agents,

chemotherapy agents

174
Q

Panretin

A

alitretinoin,

topical gel, treats skin lesions/Kaposi’s sarcoma

175
Q

ONTAK

A

denileukin diftitox,

treats lymphomas, leukemias, and late-stage melanoma

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