DRUG LIST #8

Question 1

ActoPlus Met®

Answer 1

Generic-pioglitazone/ metFORMIN
Classification-biguanide/thiazolidinedione
IFU-Type 2 diabetes mellitus
QF-

Question 2

Armour Thyroid®

Answer 2

Generic-desiccated thyroid extract
Classification-Thyroid
IFU-Hypothyroidism
QF-take on an empty stomach; avoid antacids

Question 3

Synthroid®

Answer 3

Generic-levothyroxine sodium
Classification-Thyroid
IFU-Hypothyroidism
QF-take on an empty stomach; avoid antacids

Question 4

Januvia®

Answer 4

Generic - sitagliptin
Classification - DPP-4 inhibitor
IFU - Type 2 diabetes melitus
QF -

Question 5

Glucotrol®

Answer 5

Generic - glipiZIDE
Classification - Sulfonylurea
IFU - Type 2 diabetes melitus
QF - do not cursh Glucotrol XL

Question 6

DiaBeta®, Micronase®

Answer 6

Generic - glyBURIDE
Classification - Sulfonylurea
IFU - Type 2 diabetes melitus
QF -

Question 7

Amaryl®

Answer 7

Generic - glimepiride
Classification -Sulfonylurea
IFU - Type 2 diabetes melitus
QF -

Question 8

Boniva®

Answer 8

Generic - ibandronate
Classification - Bisphosphonate
IFU - Osteoporosis
QF - Usually taken once
monthly; take w/water
and stay upright for 30
minutes; do not crush

Question 9

Fosamax®

Answer 9

Generic - alendronate
Classification - Bisphosphonate
IFU - Osteoporosis
QF - Usually taken once a week
every week; do not crush