Drug Names and Uses Flashcards
Losartan is the generic name for
Cozaar
Cozaar/Losartan are used for
Hypertension
Hypertension means
high blood pressure
Hydrodiuril is the same thing as
Hydrochlorothiazide
Hydrodiuril/Hydrochlorothiazide are used for
Hypertension
The brand name for the drug metformin is ________.
Glucophage
Metformin is used for
Diabetes
The two brand names for glyburide are
Micronase and Diabeta
Glyburide is used for
Diabetes
Niacin/Nicotinic Acid are used for
High cholesterol
Toradol is the same thing as
Ketorolac
Toradol/Ketorolac are used for
Pain (anti inflammatory)
Famotidine is the generic name for
Pepcid
Pepsid (famotidine) is used for
Gastrointestinal disorders
Oxaprozin is the generic name of the drug _______
Daypro
Daypro/Oxaprozin are used for
Pain
Which combination of drugs make up percocet?
Oxycodone and Acetaminophen (2.5mg of Oxy for every 325mg of Acetaminophen)
Percocet is a controlled drug used for
Pain
A fluid emulsion or suspension intended for external use
Lotion
This abbreviation is generally considered equal to one milliliter (mL)
cc
Mylanta and maalox are both used for
Gastrointestinal disorders
Lodine (which is also known as _________) is used for ________
Etodolac, pain
A solid not dissolved in liquid that must be shaken before use
Suspension
Clinoril is also known as ______ and is used for _____
Sulindac, pain
Tenormin is the brand name for the drug
Atenolol
Atenolol is used for
Hypertension
Valsartan (known by the brand name ______) is used for _______
Diovan, hypertension
Irbesartan is the generic name for which brand drug used to treat hypertension?
Avapro
Lipitor, also known as atorvastatin, is used for
High cholesterol
A semi-solid suspension, usually in water, of very small particles - also called Colloidal Suspensions
Gels
What is the brand name for the drug Piroxicam?
Feldene
Piroxicam (Feldene) is used for…
Pain
What is the generic name for the drug Glucotrol?
Glipizide
Glipizide is used to treat
Diabetes
Lopressor and Toprol XL both refer to
Metoprolol (generic)
Metoprolol is used for
Hypertension
Which two brand names are associated with the generic drug Nifedipine?
Procardia and Adalat
Procardia/Adalat (nifedipine) are drugs used to treat
Hypertension
Which two names are generic aleve?
Naproxen and Naproxyn
Monopril/Fosinopril is used to treat
Hypertension
A topical dosage form that contains viscous liquid or semisolid emulsions of oil and water
Cream
Indocin/Indomethacin is used to treat
Pain
Micardis is also known as the generic drug
Telmisartan
Telmisartan is used to treat
Hypertension
What is the brand name of the drug Ramipril and what is it used to treat?
Altace, Hypertension
Semi-solid topical dosage forms with a petroleum base
Ointments
Actos (Pioglitazone) is used to treat
Diabetes
What is the generic name of Norvasc?
Amlodipine
Amlodipine is used to treat
Hypertension
Calan/Verapamil is used to treat
Hypertension
The gel diclofenac is used for
Pain
What is the brand name for the drug diclofenac?
Voltaren
What is the generic name for the drug Celebrex? What is it used for?
Celecoxib, pain
Zantac (ranitidine) is used to treat
Gastrointestinal disorders
Prinivil and Zestril are the brand names for the drug
Lisinopril
Lisinopril is used for
Hypertension
Simvastatin is the generic name for which high cholesterol treatment drug?
Zocor
Dulcolax is used for
Gastrointestinal disorders
Prevacid is the brand name for which drug?
Lansoprazole
Lansoprazole is used to treat
Gastrointestinal disorders
Fenofibrate (tricor) is used to treat
High cholesterol
Referring to the ear
Otic
Zofran is used for
Nausea
What is the generic name for the drug zofran?
Ondansetron
What do the first 5 numbers in an NDC represent?
Manufacturer
What do the second set of 4 numbers in an NDC represent?
Specific drug
What do the last 2 numbers in an NDC represent?
Bottle size
Rosuvastatin is the generic name of which drug?
Crestor
What is crestor (rosuvastatin) used for?
High cholesterol
Imodium is used for
Gastrointestinal disorders (anti-diarrheal)
Loperamide is the generic name for
Imodium
Norco and vicodin are both comprised of which two drugs?
Hydrocodone and Acetaminophen
How do Norco and Vicodin differ?
Norco is 7.5 per 325 (H to A) OR 10 per 325
Vicodin is 5 per 500 (H to A)
What is the generic name of the drug Prilosec? What is Prilosec used to treat?
Omeprazole, gastrointestinal disorders (acid)
Oxycontin is also known as
Oxycodone
The lot number is
An identification number that allows the manufacturer to identify the specific batch of a medication
Dyazide or Maxzide both refer to
Triamterene and HCTZ
Triamterene and HCTZ are used to treat
Hypertension
Zetia is the brand name for the drug
Ezetimibe
Zetia/Ezetimibe is used to treat
High cholesterol
Diphenoxylate and atropine are both parts of which brand name drug?
Lomotil
Lomotil is used to treat
Gastrointestinal disorders
Lexapro is the brand name of which drug?
Escitalopram
Escitalopram is used to treat
Depression
Ciprofloxacin is an
Antibiotic (fluoroquinolones)
Cefadroxil (brand name Duricef) is used to treat
Antibiotic (cephalosporins)
Avelox (moxifloxacin) is an
Antibiotic (fluoroquinolones)
Pulmicort (also known as the generic budesonide) is used for
Allergies and asthma
Cetirizine is the generic name for which allergy/asthma drug?
Zyrtec
The generic name for Valium is
Diazepam
Diazepam is a drug used for
Anti-anxiety
Flagyl (also known as __________) is used to treat
Metronidazole, infectious diseases
Loratadine is the generic form of
Claritin
Which two things are included in Augmentin?
Amoxicillin and Clavulanic Acid
Augmentin is an
Antibiotic
What is the brand name for clindamycin?
Cleocin
Zovirax (acyclovir) is an
Antiviral
What is the generic name for the drug Paxil?
Paroxetine
What is Paroxetine (Paxil) used to treat?
Depression
Alprazolam is the generic name for which anti-anxiety medication?
Xanax
Permethrin is used to treat
Scabies, an infectious disease caused by mites
Trimethoprim and Sulfamethoxazole are generic forms of
Bactrim or Sulfa
Bactrim is used to treat
Infectious diseases
Erythromycin is an
Antibiotic
Zithromax is the brand name of
Azithromycin
What is the brand name of the drug Fluoxetine?
Prozac
Prozac is an
Anti-depressant
Musinex or Robitussin are brand names for which drug?
Guaifensin
What are Musinex/Robitussin/Guifensin used to treat?
Cough
Diflucan (Fluconazole) is what type of medication?
Anti-fungal
Cefaclor (brand name is ceclor) is an
Antibiotic (cephalosporins)
Levofloxacin is the generic form of which antibiotic?
Levaquin
Duloxetine is the generic form of which antidepressant?
Cymbalta
Ativan is used for _______.
Anti-anxiety
What is the generic form of ativan?
Lorazepam
Januvia is used to treat
Diabetes
Klonopin (whose generic name is _____) is used as
Clonazepam, an anti-anxiety medication
What is the brand name for the drug venlafaxine and what is it used for?
Effexor, antidepressant
Omnicef is the brand name of which drug?
Cefdinir
What is cefdinir used to treat?
Infectious diseases (cephalosporin antibiotic)
Morphine may also be represented as
MS Contin
What is the brand name for the drug Senna and what is it used for?
Senokot; it is a non-prescription laxative
Nasarel/Flunisolide is used for
Allergies/asthma
Delsym is the brand name for which drug?
Dextromethorphan
What is dextromethorphan used to treat?
Coughs
Cefzil is the brand name of
Cefprozil
Cefprozil is used to treat
Cephalosporin bacterial infections
The generic form of valtrex is ________. These drugs are used to treat
Valacyclovir, viral infections (ex. herpes, chickenpox, shingles)
What is the brand name of the drug trazodone?
Desyrel
What is trazodone used for?
Antidepressant
Buspirone (Buspar) is an
Anti-anxiety medication
Robitussin AC is
Guaifenesin & Codeine
The generic form of allegra is
Fexofenadine
Rhinocort is the brand name of
Budesonide
Hycodan is the combination of ____ & ____, and is used for
Hydrocodone & Tussionex; cough
Ceftin (whose generic form is ______) is used for
Cefuroxime, infectious diseases (cephalosporin antibiotic)
Psyllium is the generic form of
Metamucil
What is metamucil used to treat?
Constipation
Tetracycline is an _______, which can be used to treat _______
Antibiotic, acne
What is the generic form of the antidepressant Pristiq?
Desvenlafaxine
Tylenol #3 is comprised of
Codeine & Acetaminophen
FiberCon is the brand form of _____, which is used for ______
Polycarbophil, gastrointestinal disorders (constipation)
Levemir is used to treat
Diabetes
Biaxin is the brand form of which antibiotic?
Clarithromycin (macrolide antibiotic)
What is the brand name for the drug montelukast?
Singulair
What is Singulair (montelukast) used to treat?
Allergies/Asthmas
Keflex is the brand name of
Cephalexin
What is Keflex used to treat?
Infectious diseases (cephalosporin antibiotic)
Citalopram is the generic name of the drug _____, which is used as an ________
Celexa, antidepressant
Wellbutrin is the brand name of what antidepressant?
Bupropion
