ISMP Confused Drug Names (201-400) Flashcards

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Ditropan

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Generic: oxybutynin

Indications: overactive bladder

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dobutamine

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Brand: N/A

Indications: cardiac decompensation (HF)

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dopamine

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Brand: N/A

Indications: adjunct in the treatment of shock (MI, open heart surgery, renal failure, HF)

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Doribax

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Generic: doripenem

Indications: bacterial infections and UTI

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Zovirax

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Generic: acyclovir

Indications: shingles, HSV, varicella

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Doxil

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Generic: doxorubicin liposomal

Indications: AIDS-related Kaposi sarcoma, multiple myeloma, ovarian cancer

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Paxil

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Generic: paroxetine

Indications: GAD, MDD, OCD, PTSD, PMDD, panic disorder, social anxiety disorder, vasomotor symptoms of menopause

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Dulcolax

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Generic: bisocodyl OR docusate sodium

Indications: constipation (stool softener or stimulant laxative if bisacodyl)

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duloxetine

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Brand: Cymbalta

Indications: chronic musculoskeletal pain, DPN pain, fibromyalgia, GAD, MDD

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Fluoxetine

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Brand: Prozac, Sarafen

Indications: MDD, bullemia nervosa, OCD, PMDD, panic disorder with or without agoraphobia, bipolar disorder when combined with olanzapine

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Durasal

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Generic: salicylic acid topical solution

Indications: removal of common warts and plantar warts

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Durezol

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Generic: difluprednate (ophthalmic)

Indication: inflammation and pain following ocular surgery, uveitis

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Duricef

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Generic: cefadroxil

Indications: bacterial infection

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Ultracet

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Generic: APAP and tramadol

Indications: pain management

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Dynacin

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Generic: minocycline (now Minocin or Solodyn)

Indications: acne, acute intestinal amebiasis, anthrax, various bacterial and zoonotic infections, STIs, etc.

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Dynacirc

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Generic: isradipine

Indications: HTN

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edetare calcium disodium

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Brand: N/A

Indications: symptomatic acute or chronic lead poisoning

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edetate disodium

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Brand: Endrate

Indications: hypercalcemia, arrhythmias associated with digitalis toxicity

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Effexor

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Generic: venlafaxine

Indications: MDD

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Effexor XR

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Generic: venlafaxine ER

Indications: MDD, GAD, panic disorder, social anxiety disorder

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Enablex

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Generic: darifenacin

Indications: overactive bladder

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Enbrel

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Generic: etanercept

Indications: ankylosing spondylitis, plaque psoriasis, polyarticular JIA, psoriatic arthritis, rheumatoid arthritis

**the drug that helped Phil Mickelson be as good as Jack Nicklaus

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Levbid

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Generic: hyoscyamine

Indications: (anticholinergic agent) anesthesia/reversal of neuromuscular blockade, antidote for anticholinesterase poisoning, biliary and renal colic, diagnostic procedures, GI disorders, pancreatitis, Parkinsonism, partial heart block, rhinitis, urinary system disorders

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Engerix B-adult

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Generic: hepB vaccine

Indications: hepB prevention

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Engerix-B pediatric/adolescent
Generic: hepB vaccine Indication: hepB prevention
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Enjuvia
Generic: conjugated B/synthetic estrogens Indications: vasomotor symptoms of menopause, vulvar and vaginal atrophy of menopause
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Januvia
Generic: sitagliptan Indications: T2DM
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ephedrine
Brand: Akovaz Indications: anesthesia-induced hypotension
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epinephrine
Brand: Adrenalin, Auvi-Q, EpiPen, Adyphren Indications: hypersensitivity, hypotension/shock, mydriasis during intraocular surgery
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epirubicin
Brand: Ellence Indications: breast cancer
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eribulin
Brand: Halaven Indications: breast cancer, liposarcoma
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Estratest
Generic: estrogens (esterified) and methyltestosterone Indications: vasomotor symptoms associated with menopause
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Estratest HS
Generic: estrogens (esterified) and methyltestosterone Indications: vasomotor symptoms associated with menopause
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ethambutol
Brand: Myambutol Indications: pulmonary tuberculosis
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Ethmozine (discontinued)
Generic: moricizine hcl Indications: ventricular arrythmias
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ethaverine (non-US name)
Indications: peripheral vasodilator
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etravirine
Brand: Intelence Indications: HIV infection
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Fanapt
Generic: Iloperidone Indications: schizophrenia
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Xanax
Generic: alprazolam Indications: anxiety disorders, panic disorder
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Farxiga
Generic: dapagliflozin Indications: T2DM
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Fetzima
Generic: levomilnacipran Indications: MDD
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Fastin (phentermine)
Generic: phentermine Indications: obesity
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Fastin (dietary supplement)
Generic: phenylethylamine HCl Indications: weight loss
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Femara
Generic: letrozole Indications: breast cancer in post-menopausal women
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Femhrt
Generic: ethinyl estradiol and norethindrone Indications: acne vulgaris, contraception, vasomotor symptoms of menopause, osteoporosis prevention
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fentanyl
Brand: Duragesic, Abstral, Actiq, Fentora, Ionsys, Lazanda, Sublimaze, Subsys Indications: pain management, surgery
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sufentanil
Brand: Sufenta (Canada) Indications: epidural analgesia, surgical anesthesia, surgical analgesia
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Fioricet
Generic: butalbital, APAP, and caffeine Indications: tension or muscle contraction headache
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Fiorinal
Generic: butalbital, APAP, and caffeine Indications: tension or muscle contraction headache ** both fioricet and fiorinal can come with or without codeine
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flavoxate
Brand: N/A Indications: antispasmodic for dysuria, nocturia, etc
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fluvoxamine
Brand: Luvox CR Indications: OCD
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Flonase
Generic: fluticasone (intranasal) Indications: allergic and no allergic rhinitis, upper respiratory allergies
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Flovent
Generic: fluticasone PO Indications: asthma
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Floranex
Generic: lactobacillus (OTC) Indications: dietary supplement, medical food
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Florinef
Generic: fludrocortisone (Canada) Indications: Addison disease, salt-losing adrenogenital syndrome
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Florastor
Generic: saccharomyces boulardii Indications: dietary supplement/probiotic
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flumazenil
Brand: N/A Indications: BDZ reversal/overdose
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influenza virus vaccine
Brand: Afluria, Fluarix, Flucelvax, Fluvirin, Fluzone, etc Indications: influenza disease prevention
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fluoxetine
Brand: Prozac Indications: MDD, bullemia nervosa, OCD, PMDD, panic disorder, bipolar depression when combined with olanzapine
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Loxitane
Generic: loxapine Indications: schizophrenia, agitation associates with schizophrenia or bipolar
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Focalgin B
Generic: multivitamin Indications: multivitamin or prenatal vitamin
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Focalin
Generic: dexmethylphenidate Indications: ADHD
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Folex
Generic: it's just a chemical or a cleaner
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Foltx
Generic: L-methylfolate calcium, pyridoxine, and cyanocobalamin Indications: medical food for hypohomocysteinemia
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folic acid
Brand: FA-8 (OTC) Indications: anemias due to folate deficiency
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folinic acid
AKA: leucovorin calcium Indications: colorectal cancer, methotrexate toxicity, megaloblastic anemia
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Foradil
Generic: formoterol Indications: asthma, COPD, EIB
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Fortical
Generic: calcitonin Indications: hypercalcemia, Paget disease, postmenopausal osteoporosis
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Toradol
Generic: ketorolac Indications: pain management
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fomepizole
Brand: Antizol Indications: ethylene glycol or methanol poisoning
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omeprazole
Brand: Prilosec Indications: duodenal or gastric ulcer, GERD, heartburn, H.pylori infection, hypersecretory conditions
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gentamicin
Brand: N/A Indications: serious infection
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gentian violet
Brand: N/A Indications: topical infections (cuts, scrapes, abrasions)
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glipizide
Brand: Glipizide XL, Glucotrol, Glucotrol XL Indications: T2DM
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glyburide
Brand: Diabeta (discontinued), Glynase Indications: T2DM
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Glucotrol
Generic: glipizide Indications: T2DM
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Glycotrol
Generic: vitamin B6, vitamin B12, folic acid Indications: natural supplement for T2DM
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Granulex
Generic: trypsin, balsam peru, and castor oil Indications: treatment of decubitus ulcers, wound healing, reduces odor from necrotic wounds
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Regranex
Generic: becaplermin Indications: diabetic ulcers
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guaifenesin
Brand: robitussin, mucinex, bidex, etc. Indications: productive cough
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guanfacine
Brand: Intuniv, Tenex (discontinued) Indications: ADHD (XR only), HTN (IR only)