Drugs Flashcards
Advair
Generic: fluticasone/salmeterol
Indication: prevents asthma attacks and treats COPD
Classification: beta-2 agonist/corticosteroid
Boniva
Generic: ibandronate
Indication: osteoporosis
Classification: bisphosohonate derivative
Sprintec
Generic: ethinyl estradiol norgestimate
Indication: prevent pregnancy
Classification: contraceptive
TriCor
Generic: fenofibrate
Indication: hypertriglyceridemia
Classification: antilipemic
Combivent
Generic: Ipratropium-albuterol
Indication: bronchospasm, maintenance treatment associated with COPD
Classification: anticholinergic beta-2 agonist
Proscar
Generic: finasteride
Indication: benign prostatic hyperplasia
Classification: 5-alpha-reductaste inhibitor
Glucotrol
Generic: glipizide
Indication: type 2 diabetes mellitus
Classification: antidiabetic, sulfonylurea
Cheratussion AC
Generic: guaifenesin/codeine
Indication: Cold, flu, breathing illnesses
Classification: antitussive (cough)
NuvaRing
Generic: ethinyl estradiol etonogestrel
Indication: prevent pregnancy
Classification: contraceptive
Celexa
Generic: citalopram
Indication: depression
Classification: antidepressant SSRI (selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor)
Tessalon
Generic: bezonatate
Indication: antitussive (cough)
Tenormin
Generic: atenolol
Indication: hypertension
Classification: beta blocker
Omincef
Generic: cefdinir
Indication: bacterial infection
Classification: antibiotic cephalosporin
Wellbutrin SR (Budeprion SR)
Generic: bupropion SR
Indication: depression
Classification: antidepressant
Norvasc
Generic: amlodipine
Indication: hypertensive
Classification: antianginal calcium channel blocker
Cardizem
Generic: diltiazem CD
Indication: angina
Classification: antianginal calcium channel blocker
Cymbalta
Generic: duloxetine
Indication: depression
Classification: antidepressant SSRI
(Selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor)