Drugs 61-80 Flashcards
Brand: Amaryl
Generic: glimepiride
Drug Class: anti diabetic; sulfonylurea
Indications: diabetes
Brand: Advair
Generic: fluticasone/ salmeterol
Drug Class: corticosteroid and β2-adrenergic agonist combination (inhaled)
Indications: asthma, COPD
Brand: Cardizem
Generic: diltiazem
Drug Class: antihypertensive; calcium channel blocker
Indications: hypertension, angina
Brand: Paxil
Generic: paroxetine
Drug Class: antidepressant; selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI)
Indications: depression, OCD, panic disorder
Brand: Claritin
Generic: loratadine
Drug Class: antihistamine
Indications: allergic rhinitis, urticaria
Brand: Aldactone
Generic: spironolactone
Drug Class: antihypertensive; potassium-sparing diuretic; aldosterone blocker
Indications: hypertension, edema
Brand: Lofibra
Generic: fenofibrate
Drug Class: antihyperlipidemic; fabric acid
Indications: hypercholesterolemia, hypertriglyceridemia
Brand: Naprosyn
Generic: naproxen
Drug Class: non-steroidal anti-inflammatory (NSAID)
Indications: osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, gout, fever
Brand: Nexium
Generic: esomeprazole
Drug Class: proton pump inhibitor (PPI)
Indications: ulcers, GERD, h. pylori infection
Brand: Lamictal
Generic: lamotrigine
Drug Class: anticonvulsant
Indications: seizures
Brand: Flagyl
Generic: metronidazole
Drug Class: antibiotic; nitroimidazole
Indications: bacterial infections
Brand: Altoprev
Generic: lovastatin
Drug Class: antihyperlipidemic; hydroxy-3-methylglutaryl coenzyme A (HMG CoA) reductase inhibitor
Indications: hypercholesterolemia
Brand: Fosamax
Generic: alendronate
Drug Class: bisphosphonate
Indications: osteoporosis
Brand: Zyrtec
Generic: cetirizine
Drug Class: antihistamine
Indications: allergies, urticaria
Brand: Proscar
Generic: finasteride
Drug Class: 5α-reductase inhibitor
Indications: benign prostatic hyperplasia