Drugs 176-200 Exam 3

Question 1

Gabapentin

Answer 1

• Brand name: Neurontin
• Dosage form: cap, tab
• FDA indications: postherpetic neuralgia (PHN), seizures
• Therapeutic class/subclass: Antiepileptic, Antiseizure, Anticonvulsive
• Things to note: Will cause Drowsiness

Question 2

Topiramate

Answer 2

• Brand name: Topamax
• Dosage form: tab, cap
• FDA indications: seizures, migraine
• Therapeutic class/subclass: Antiepileptic
• Things to note: May cause drowsiness, avoid ETOH

Question 3

Divalproex Sodium

Answer 3

• Brand name: Depakote®
• Dosage form: tab, cap
• FDA indications: seizures, bipolar disorder
• Therapeutic class/subclass: anticonvulsant, bipolar agent
• Things to note: May cause drowsiness

Question 4

Levetiracetam

Answer 4

• Brand name: Keppra
• Dosage form: tab, IV sol
• FDA indications: seizures
• Therapeutic class/subclass: Anticonvulsants
• Things to note: May cause drowsiness

Question 5

Lamotrigine

Answer 5

• Brand name: Lamictal
• Dosage form: tab
• FDA indications: seizures
• Therapeutic class/subclass: Anticonvulsant
• Things to note: Warn patients to report of any rashes, which is a very common side effect of this drug and can be lifethreatening

Question 6

Phenytoin Sodium

Answer 6

• Brand name: Dilantin®
• Dosage form: cap
• FDA indications: generalized seizures
• Therapeutic class/subclass: Antiepileptic, anticonvulsant
• Things to note: Lack of good oral hygiene can result in hypertrophy of gums (gingival hyperplasia)

Question 7

Pregabalin

Answer 7

• Brand name: Lyrica®
• Dosage form: cap, oral sol
• FDA indications: Neuropathic pain, Fibromyalgia
• Therapeutic class/subclass: Anticonvulsant, Antineuralgic
• Things to note: May cause drowsiness

Question 8

Methylphenidate HCl

Answer 8

• Brand name: Ritalin®
• Dosage form: tab, cap, sol
• FDA indications: ADHD, Treatment of narcolepsy
• Therapeutic class/subclass: Amphetamine, CNS stimulant
• Things to note: May be habit forming

Question 9

Amphetamine/ Dextroamphetamine Salts

Answer 9

• Brand name: Adderall®, Adderall XR
• Dosage form: tab, cap
• FDA indications: ADHD, narcolepsy
• Therapeutic class/subclass: Amphetamine- CNS Stimulant
• Things to note: high abuse potential, misuse may cause death and severe CV adverse effects

Question 10

Lisdexamfetamine

Answer 10

• Brand name: Vyvanse
• Dosage form: cap
• FDA indications: ADHD
• Therapeutic class/subclass: CNS agent (amphetamine)
• Things to note: High potential for abuse and dependence (CII)

Question 11

Modafinil

Answer 11

• Brand name: Provigil®
• Dosage form: tab
• FDA indications: –Narcolepsy
• Therapeutic class/subclass: Central Nervous System Stimulant
• Things to note:

Question 12

Sumatriptan

Answer 12

• Brand name: Imitrex®
• Dosage form: tab, inj, nas spray
• FDA indications: Acute treatment of migraine attacks with or without aura
• Therapeutic class/subclass: Antimigraine Agent, Serotonin receptor agonist

Question 13

Trihexyphenidyl

Answer 13

• Brand name: Artane
• Dosage form: tab, elixir
• FDA indications: Parkinson’s
• Therapeutic class/subclass: Anti-Parkinson Agent, Anticholinergic
• Things to note: Helps to alleviate the motor symptoms of Parkinson’s Disease and side effects cause by some antipsychotic medications

Question 14

Benztropine

Answer 14

• Brand name: Cogentin
• Dosage form: tab, inj
• FDA indications: Parkinsonism
• Therapeutic class/subclass: Antiparkinson, Anticholinergic

Question 15

Carbidopa and Levodopa

Answer 15

• Brand name: Sinemet
• Dosage form: tab
• FDA indications: Parkinson’s
• Therapeutic class/subclass: Anti-Parkinson, Decarboxylase inhibitor/Dopamine Precursor
• Things to note:

Question 16

Pramipexole

Answer 16

• Brand name: Mirapex®
• Dosage form: tab
• FDA indications: Parkinson’s, Restless Legs Syndrome
• Therapeutic class/subclass: Anti-Parkinson
• Things to note: May cause dizziness or drowsiness

Question 17

Ropinirole HCl

Answer 17

• Brand name: Requip®
• Dosage form: tab
• FDA indications: Parkinson’s, Restless Legs Syndrome
• Therapeutic class/subclass: Antiparkinson agent
• Things to note: may cause drowsiness

Question 18

Donepezil HCl

Answer 18

• Brand name: Aricept
• Dosage form: tab
• FDA indications: dementia (Alzheimer’s)
• Therapeutic class/subclass: Acetylcholinesterase Inhibitor
• Things to note: treats the symptoms of Alzheimer’s disease

Question 19

Memantine

Answer 19

• Brand name: Namenda
• Dosage form: tab, cap, oral sol
• FDA indications: moderate to severe dementia of the Alzheimer type
• Therapeutic class/subclass: Dementia Agent

Question 20

Triphasic: Norgestimate and Ethinyl Estradial

Answer 20

• Brand name: Ortho Tri-cyclen
• Dosage form: tab
• FDA indications: prevention of pregnancy, treatment of moderate acne vulgaris in females
• Therapeutic class/subclass: Oral Contraceptive
• Things to note: 3 different strengths

Question 21

Biphasic: Norethindrone and Ethinyl Estradiol

Answer 21

• Brand name: Necon 10/11
• Dosage form: tab
• FDA indications: prevention of pregnancy, treatment of acne vulgaris in females at least 15 years old
• Therapeutic class/subclass: Oral Contraceptive
• Things to note: two strengths of hormones

Question 22

Monophasic (hormones not highlighted on slides)

Answer 22

• Brand name: Yasmin
• Dosage form: tab
• FDA indications: prevention of pregnancy
• Therapeutic class/subclass: Oral Contraceptive
• Things to note: one strength through 21 or 24 days

Question 23

Premarin®

Answer 23

• Brand name: Conjugated Estrogens
• Dosage form: tab, vag cream, IV
• FDA indications: Vasomotor symptoms associated with menopause
• Therapeutic class/subclass: Hormone / Estrogen

Question 24

Estradiol

Answer 24

• Brand name: Vivelle-Dot®
• Dosage form: Transdermal
• FDA indications: vasomotor symptoms of menopause, vulva/vaginal atrophy
• Therapeutic class/subclass: Hormone/ Estrogen
• Things to note: Avoid application to oily, damaged, irritated or wet skin, Do not apply to waistline as clothing may rub patch off

Question 25

Progesterone

Answer 25

• Brand name: Prometrium®
• Dosage form: cap
• FDA indications: Treatment for symptoms of secondary amenorrhea
• Therapeutic class/subclass: Hormone/ Progestin

Question 26

Testosterone Gel

Answer 26

• Brand name: Androgel®
• Dosage form: topical
• FDA indications: Replacement therapy in adult males for deficiency or absence of endogenous testosterone.
• Therapeutic class/subclass: Hormone/ Androgen
• Things to note: Children should avoid contact, Apply to clean, dry skin once daily, Avoid showering 2 hours after application

Question 27

Anastrozole

Answer 27

• Brand name: Arimidex®
• Dosage form: tab
• FDA indications: treatment of hormone receptor-positive breast cancer
• Therapeutic class/subclass: Antineoplastic

Question 28

Tamoxifen

Answer 28

• Brand name: Nolvadex
• Dosage form: tab
• FDA indications: Adjuvant treatment for breast cancer
• Therapeutic class/subclass: Antineoplastic/ Antiestrogen