ISMP Confused Drug Names (1-200) Flashcards
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Abelcet
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Generic: Amphotericin B
Indication: Fungal infection
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Accupril
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Generic: Quinapril
Indications: heart failure, hypertension
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Aciphex
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Generic: rabeprazole
Indications: GERD, duodenal ulcers, H. Pylori eradication, pathological hypersecretory conditions
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Acetazolamide
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Brand: Diamox
Indications: glaucoma, drug-induced edema, edema from CHF
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Acetohexamide
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Brand: Dymelor
Indications: T2DM
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Aricept
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Generic: donepezil
Indications: Alzheimer’s disease
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Azilect
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Generic: rasagiline
Indications: Parkinson’s disease
8
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Activase
A
Generic: alteplase
Indications: acute ischemic stroke, pulmonary embolism, STEMI (thrombolytic)
9
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Cathflo Activase
A
Generic: alteplase
Indications: lytic to restore catheter function
10
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TNKase
A
Generic: tenecteplase
Indications: STEMI (lysis of thrombi in coronary vasculature)
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Actonel
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Generic: risedronate
Indications: osteoporosis, Paget disease
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Actos
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Generic: pioglitazone
Indications: T2DM
13
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Adacel
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Generic: Tdap
Indications: diphtheria, pertussis, tetanus disease prevention
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Daptacel
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Generic: DTaP
Indications: diphtheria, pertussis, tetanus disease prevention
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Adderall
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Generic: dextroamphetamine and amphetamine
Indications: ADHD, narcolepsy
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Inderal
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Generic: propranolol
Indications: HTN, angina pectoris, pheochromocytoma, essential tremor, supraventricular arrhythmia, ventricular tachycardias, MI prevention, migraine headache prophylaxis
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Ado-Trastuzumab Emtansine
A
Brand: Kadcyla
Indications: metastatic breast cancer
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Trastuzumab
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Brand: Herceptin
Indications: breast cancer (adjuvant and metastatic), metastatic gastric cancer
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Advair
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Generic: fluticasone/salmeterol
Indications: asthma, COPD
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Advicor
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Generic: niacin and lovastatin
Indications: hypercholesterolemia, mixed dyslipidemia
21
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Altocor
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Generic: lovastatin ER
Indications: dyslipidemia, hypercholesterolemia
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Afrin
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Generic: oxymetazoline OR saline nasal mist
Indications: nasal congestion OR restoration of moisture to nasal mucosa
23
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Aggrastat
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Generic: tirofiban
Indications: unstable angina, NSTEMI (antiplatelet, IIb/IIIa inhibitor)
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argatroban
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Brand: N/A
Indications: HIT, PCI (anticoagulant, direct thrombin inhibitor)
25
Orgaran
Generic: danaparoid
Indications: catheter patency, DVT, HIT
26
Aldara
Generic: imiquimod
Indications: actinic keratosis, genital and perianal warts, superficial basal cell carcinoma
27
alprazolam
Brand: Xanax
Indications: anxiety disorders, panic disorders
28
lorazepam
Brand: Ativan
Indications: anxiety, anesthesia premedication, status epilepticus
29
Alora
Generic: estradiol
Indications: breast cancer, hypoesteogenism, osteoporosis, advanced prostate cancer, vasomotor symptoms of menopause, vulvar and vaginal atrophy of menopause
30
Alkeran
Generic: melphalan
Indications: multiple myeloma, ovarian cancer
31
Leukeran
Generic: chlorambucil
Indications: CLL, lymphomas
32
Myleran
Generic: busulfan
Indications: CML
33
Allegra
Generic: fexofenadine
Indications: seasonal allergic rhinitis
34
Allegra Anti-Itch Cream
Generic: diphenhydramine/allantoin
Indications: pain and itching
35
Viagra
Generic: sildenafil
Indications: erectile dysfunction, PAH
36
amantadine
Brand: N/A
Indications: Parkinson's disease, drug-induced extrapyramidal symptoms, influenza treatment and prophylaxis
37
amiodarone
Brand: Cordarone, Nexterone, Pacerone
Indications: ventricular arrhythmias
38
Amaryl
Generic: glimepiride
Indications: T2DM
39
Reminyl
Generic: galantamine
Indications: mild to moderate dementia of Alzheimer's disease
40
Ambisome
Generic: amphotericin B (liposomal)
Indications: fungal infections, leishmaniasis, cryptococcal meningitis in HIV patients
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Amicar
Generic: aminocaproic acid
Indications: acute bleeding caused by fibrinolysis (antifibrinolytic agent)
42
Omacor
Generic: omega-3
Indications: dietary supplement, hypertriglyceridemia
43
Amikin
Generic: amikacin
Indications: serious infections due to gram-negative organisms
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Kineret
Generic: anikinra
Indications: neonatal-onset multisystem inflammatory disease, rheumatoid arthritis
45
amiloride
Brand: N/A (Midamor in Canada)
Indications: HF, HTN
46
amlodipine
Brand: Norvasc
Indications: CAD, HTN
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Anacin
Generic: aspirin and caffeine
Indications: headache relief, sore throats, tooth ache, muscle ache, backache, arthritis, muscle cramps
48
Anacin-3
Generic: acetaminophen
Indications: pain relief
49
Asacol
Generic: mesalamine
Indications: ulcerative colitis
50
Os-Cal
Generic: calcium carbonate
Indications: antacid, calcium supplementation
51
Atacand
Generic: candesartan
Indications: HF, HTN
52
Anticoagulant sodium citrate solution
Brand: N/A
Indications: anticoagulant used in the apheresis machine during plasma donation
53
Anticoagulant citrate dextrose solution formula A
Brand: N/A
Indications: anticoagulant in the extracorporeal blood processing with autologous platelet-rich plasma (PRP) systems
54
Antivert
Generic: meclizine
Indications: motion sickness, vertigo
55
Axert
Generic: almotriptan
Indications: acute treatment of migraine
56
Anzemet
Generic: dolasetron
Indications: post-op nausea and vomitting, prevention of chemo-induced nausea and vomiting
57
Avandamet
Generic: rosiglitazone and metformin
Indications: T2DM
58
Avinza
Generic: morphine
Indications: pain management, sever pain
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Invanz
Generic: ertapenem
Indications: moderate to severe infections, prophylaxis of surgical site infections in colorectal surgery
60
Evista
Generic: raloxifene
Indications: osteoporosis, risk reduction for invasive breast cancer
61
Apidra
Generic: insulin glulisine (rapid-acting)
Indications: T1DM, T2DM
62
Spiriva
Generic: tiotropium
Indications: asthma, COPD
63
Avandia
Generic: rosiglitazone
Indications: T2DM
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Prandin
Generic: repaglinide
Indications: T2DM
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Apresoline
Generic: hydralazine
Indications: HTN
66
Priscoline
Generic: tolazoline
Indications: persistent pulmonary HTN of the newborn
67
aripirprazole
Brand: Abilify
Indications: MDD, bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, Tourette disorder, irritability associated with autism, agitation associated with schizophrenia or bipolar mania
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azacitidine
Brand: Vidaza
Indications: myelodysplastic syndrome (MDS)
69
azathioprine
Brand: Azasan, Imuran
Indications: renal transplantation, rheumatoid arthritis
70
rabeprazole
Brand: Aciphex
Indications: duodenal ulcers, GERD, H. Pylori eradication, pathological hypersecretory conditions
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atomoxetine
Brand: Strattera
Indications: ADHD
72
atorvastatin
Brand: Lipitor
Indications: dyslipidemias, CVD prevention
73
Atrovent
Generic: ipratropium
Indications: COPD
74
Natru-Vent
Generic: xylometazoline nasal
Indications: nasal congestion
75
Arista AH
Generic: absorbable surgical hemostatic agent
Indications: surgical procedures
76
Arixtra
Generic: fondaparinux
Indications: acute DVT, acute PE, DVT prophylaxis
77
B & O
Generic: belladonna and opium
Indications: PUD, GI motility disorders, pain, Parkinson's syndrome
78
Beano
Generic: alpha-galactosidase
Indications: prevention of gas
79
BabyBIG
Generic: botulism immunoglobulin
Indications: treatment of infant botulism toxin type A or B
80
HBIG
Generic: hepatitis B immunoglobulin
Indications: prophylactic immunity to hepatitis B, prevention of HepB recurrence after liver transplantation in HBsAg-positive persons
81
Bayhep-B
Generic: hepatitis B immunoglobulin
Indications: hepatitis B prevention and prophylaxis
82
Bayrab
Generic: rabies immune globulin
Indications: rabies exposure
83
Bayrho-D
Generic: Rho(D) immune globulin
Indications: prevention of Rh incompatibility affecting pregnancy
84
Benadryl
Generic: diphenhydramine
Indications: nasal allergies, allergic dermatosis, anaphylaxis, occasional insomnia, prevention and treatment of motion sickness, antitussive, drug-induced extrapyramidal symptoms in Parkinson's syndrome
85
benazepril
Brand: Lotensin
Indications: HTN
86
Benicar
Generic: olmesartan
Indications: HTN
87
Mevacor
Generic: lovastatin
Indications: hypercholesterolemia, CAD prevention
88
Bextra
Generic: parecoxib
Indications: post-op pain
89
Zetia
Generic: ezetimibe
Indications: hypercholesterolemia, hyperlipidemia
90
Bicillin C-R
Generic: benzathine penicillin G and procaine penicillin D
Indications: infection
91
Bicillin L-A
Generic: benzathine penicillin G
Indications: acute glomerulonephritis prophylaxis, respiratory tract infections, rheumatic fever and chorea, rheumatic heart disease, syphilis
92
Bicitra
Generic: sodium citrate and citric acid
Indications: acidosis, gastric acid buffer, systemic alkalinizer
93
Polycitra
Generic: citric acid, sodium citrate, and potassium citrate
Indications: long-term maintenance of alkaline urine (such as for stone dissolution)
94
Bidex
Generic: guaifenesin
Indications: productive cough
95
Videx
Generic: didanosine
Indications: HIV treatment
96
Brethine
Generic: terbutaline
Indications: asthma/bronchospasm
97
Methergine
Generic: methylergonovine
Indications: control of uterine hemorrhage during delivery, management of uterine atone following delivery of the placenta
98
Bio-T-Gel
Generic: testosterone gel
Indications: hypogonadism
99
T-Gel
Generic: coal tar shampoo
Indications: dandruff, psoriasis, seborrheic dermatitis
100
Brevibloc
Generic: esmolol
Indications: SVT, A. Fib, noncompensatory sinus tachycardia, intraoperative and postoperative HTN
101
Brevital
Generic: methohexital
Indications: induction of anesthesia, procedural sedation
102
Brilinta
Generic: ticagrelor
Indications: ACS (reduces rate of stent thrombosis - antiplatelet)
103
Brintellix (same as Trintellix)
Generic: Vortioxetine
Indications: MDD
104
bupropion
Brand: Wellbutrin, Zyban, Aplenzin, Budeprion, Buproban, Forfivo
Indications: MDD, SAD, smoking cessation
105
buspirone
Brand: Buspar
Indications: anxiety
106
Capadex (non-US product)
Generic: dextropropoxyphene
Indications: pain
107
Kapidex
Generic: dexlansoprazole
Indications: erosive esophagitis, GERD
108
Casodex
Generic: bicalutamide
Indications: prostate cancer
109
Cedax
Generic: ceftibuten
Indications: acute bacterial bronchitis, AOM, pharyngitis/tonsillitis
110
Cidex
Generic: phthalaldehyde solution
Indications: disinfectant
111
Capex
Generic: fluocinolone
Indications: atopic dermatitis, psoriasis, seborrheic dermatitis, corticosteroid-responsive dermatoses
112
Carac
Generic: fluorouracil topical
Indications: actinic or solar keratosis, basal cell carcinoma
113
Kuric
Generic: ketoconazole cream
Indications: fungal infection of the skin
114
captopril
Brand: N/A
Indications: diabetic nephropathy, HF, HTN, LVD after MI, CKD and HTN, CAD and HTN, STEMI
115
carvedilol
Brand: Coreg
indications: HTN, HF, LVD after MI
116
carbamazepine
Brand: Tegretol, Carbatrol, Epitol, Equetro
Indications: bipolar 1 disorder (equetro), epilepsy, trigeminal or glossopharyngeal neuralgia
117
oxcarbazepine
Brand: Trileptal, Oxtellar XR
Indications: partial seizures
118
carboplatin
Brand: N/A
Indications: ovarian cancer
119
cisplatin
Brand: N/A
Indications: bladder, ovarian, and testicular cancer
120
cefazolin
Brand: N/A
Indications: bacterial infection
121
ceftriaxone
Brand: Rocephin
Indications: bacterial infection
122
Cardene
Generic: nicardipine
Indications: angina, HTN,
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Cardura
Generic: doxazosin
Indications: HTN, BPH
124
Coumadin
Brand: Warfarin, Jantoven
Indications: thromboembolic complications, MI
125
Celebrex
Generic: celecoxib
Indications: acute pain, ankylosing spondylifis, JIA, osteoarthritis, primary dysmenorrhea, rheumatoid arthritis
126
Celexa
Generic: citalopram
Indications: depression
127
Cerebyx
Generic: fosphenytoin
Indications: seizures
128
Zyprexa
Generic: olanzapine
Indications: scizophrenia, bipolar mania, acute agitation associated with either condition
129
cetirizine
Brand: Zyrtec
Indications: upper respiratory allergies, urticaria
130
sertraline
Brand: Zoloft
Indications: MDD, OCD, panic disorder, PTSD, PMDD
131
stavudine
Brand: Zerit
Indications: antiretroviral for HIV
132
chlordiazepoxide
Brand: N/A
Indications: acute alcohol withdrawal, anxiety, preoperative anxiety
133
chlorpromazine
Brand: Thorazine (formerly)
Indications: behavioral problems, bipolar disorder, hiccups, hyperactivity, N/V, porphyria, schizophrenia and psychotic disorders, surgery, tetanus
134
chlorpropamide
Brand: Diabinese (formerly)
Indications: T2DM
135
Claritin
Generic: loratadine
Indications: allergic rhinitis, urticaria
136
Claritin Eye
Generic: ketotifen fumarate
Indications: allergic conjunctivitis
137
Claritin-D
Generic: loratadine and pseudoephedrine 5 mg/120 mg (12 hour)
Indications: cold and allergy symptoms
138
Claritin-D 24
Generic: loratadine and pseudoephedrine 10 mg/240 mg (24 hour)
Indications: cold and allergy symptoms
139
Clindesse
Generic: clindamycin (topical)
Indications: bacterial vaginosis or acne in children
140
Clindets
Generic: clindamycin (topical - Canada only)
Indications: bacterial vaginosis
141
clobazam
Brand: Onfi
Indications: Lennox-Gastaut Syndrome (seizure disorder), epilepsy (Canada only)
142
clonazepam
Brand: Klonopin
Indications: panic disorder, seizure disorder
143
clomiphene
Brand: Serophene
Indications: ovulatory dysfunction (infertility drug)
144
clomipramine
Brand: Anafranil
Indications: OCD
145
clondine
Brand: Catapres, Kapvay, Duraclon
Indications: HTN, severe cancer pain (Duraclon only)
146
Klonopin
Generic: clonazepam
Indications: panic disorder, seizure disorders
147
Clozaril
Generic: clozapine
Indications: schizophrenia (treatment resistent), suicidal behavior in schizophrenia
148
Colazal
Generic: balsalazide
Indications: ulcerative colitis
149
Coagulation factor IX (recombinant)
Brand: Idelvion
Indications: hemophilia B
150
factor IX complex, vapor heated
Brand: Bebulin, Profilnine
Indications: hemophilia B
151
codeine
Brand: N/A
Indications: pain
152
Lodine
Generic: etodolac
Indications: acute pain, arthritis
153
Colace
Generic: docusate
Indicstions: constipation (stool softener)
154
Cozaar
Generic: losartan
Indications: HTN, HTN with LVH, diabetic nephropathy
155
colchicine
Brand: Colcrys, Mitigare
Indications: gout flare, familial Mediterranean fever
156
Cortrosyn
Generic: cosyntropin
Indications: systemic corticosteroid used for screening of adrenocortico insufficiency
157
Covaryx HS
Generic: estrogens (esterified) and methyltestosterone
Indications: vasomotor symptoms associated with menopause
158
Covera HS
Generic: verapamil (Canadian brand)
Indications: angina, a. fib, HTN, PSVT, SVT,
159
Zocor
Generic: simvastatin
Indications: hyperlipidemia, secondary prevention of cardiovascular events in patients with established CHD
160
cyclophosphamide
Brand: N/A
Indications: cancer, nephrotic syndrome
161
cyclosporine
Brand: Gengraf/Neoral/SandIMMUNE (oral), Restasis (ophthalmic)
Indications: ketatoconjunctivitis sicca (opththalmic), anti- rejection for transplant, rheumatoid arthritis, psoriasis (systemic)
162
cycloserine
Brand: Seromycin
Indications: tuberculosis, UTI
163
Cymbalta
Generic: duloxetine
Indications: MDD, GAD, chronic musculoskeletal pain, DPN pain, fibromyalgia
164
Symbyax
Generic: olanzapine and fluoxetine
Indications: acute depression associated with bipolar disorder
165
dactinomycin
Brand: Cosmegen
Indications: cancer (various tumors)
166
daptomycin
Brand: Cubicin
Indications: bacterial infection
167
Darvocet
Generic: propoxyphene and APAP
Indications: pain
168
Percocet
Generic: oxycodone and APAP
Indications: pain
169
Darvon
Generic: propoxyphene
Indications: pain
170
Diovan
Generic: valsartan
Indications: HF, HTN, LVD or failure after MI
171
daunorubicin
Brand: N/A
Indications: ALL, AML (cancer)
172
Daunorubicin citrate liposomal
Brand: DaunoXome
Indications: Kaposi sarcoma (HIV-associated)
173
doxorubicin
Brand: Adriamycin
Indications: breast and metastatic cancers
174
idarubicin
Brand: Idamycin PFS
Indications: AML (cancer)
175
Denavir
Generic: penciclovir
Indications: herpes labialis (cold sores)
176
indinavir
Brand: Crixivan
Indications: HIV-1 infection
177
Depakote
Generic: divalproex sodium IR
Indications: epilepsy, mania, migraine
178
Depakote ER
Generic: divalproex sodium ER
Indications: epilepsy, mania, migraine
179
Depo-Medrol
Generic: methylprednisolone IM
Indications: allergic conditions, dermatological conditions, endocrine conditions, GI conditions, hemotologic conditions, neoplasia, MS/nervous system issues, opthalmic inflammation, renal, respiratory, and rheumatic conditions
180
Solu-Medrol
Generic: methylprednisolone IV
Indications: allergic conditions, dermatological conditions, endocrine conditions, GI conditions, hemotologic conditions, neoplasia, MS/nervous system issues, opthalmic inflammation, renal, respiratory, and rheumatic conditions
181
Depo-Provera
Generic: medroxyprogesterone IM
Indications: contraception
182
Drop-subQ Provera 104
Generic: medroxyprogesterone SQ
Indications: contraception, endometriosis
183
desipramine
Brand: Norpramin
Indications: depression
184
disopyramide
Brand: Norpace
Indications: arrhythmia, hypertrophic cardiomyopathy
185
Desyrel
Generic: trazodone
Indications: MDD
186
Seroquel
Generic: quetiapine
Indications: bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, MDD (ER only)
187
dexmethylphenidate
Brand: Focalin
Indications: ADHD
188
methadone
Brand: Dolophine, Methodose
Indications: detox, pain management
189
Diabenese
Generic: chlorpropamide
Indications: T2DM
190
Diamox
Generic: acetazolamide
Indications: glaucoma, drug-induced edema or edema due to CHF
191
Diabeta
Generic: glyburide (now Glynase)
Indications: T2DM
192
Zebeta
Generic: bisoprolol
Indications: HTN
193
Diflucan
Generic: fluconazole
Indications: fungal infections and infection prophylaxis
194
Diprivan
Generic: propofol
Indications: induction and maintenance of anesthesia, sedation in intubated and mechanically ventilated patients in ICU
195
Dilacor XR
Generic: diltiazem ER
Indications: HTN, management of angina
196
Pilocar
Generic: pilocarpine drops (now called Isopto Carpine)
Indications: elevated IOP, glaucoma, kiosks, prevention of post-op elevated IOP
197
dimenhydrinate
Brand: Dramamine OTC, Driminate OTC, Motion Sickness OTC
Indications: motion sickness
198
diphenhydramine
Brand: Benadryl
Indications: nasal allergies, allergic dermatosis, anaphylaxis, insomnia, motion sickness, drug-induced EPS, motion sickness, antitussive
199
Dioval
Generic: estradiol injection
Indications: symptoms of menopause
200
Zyban
Generic: bupropion
Indications: smoking cessation
