med cards 71-80 Flashcards
What is the class for lovastatin
HMG - CoA reductase inhibitor
What is major use for lovastatin
Hypercholesterolemia
What is the brand name for valacyclovir
Valtrex
What is the class for valacyclovir
Anti-Viral
What is the major use for valacyclovir
Genital Herpes, shingles
What is the brand name for loratadine
Claritin
What is the class for loratadine
Antihistamine (H1)
What is the major use for loratadine
Allergic Rhinitis
What is the brand for ranitidine
Zantac
What is the class for rantidine
Histamine blocker (H2)
What is the major use for ranitidine
GERD, Duodenal and Gasteric Ulcers
What is the brand name for lamotrigene
Lamictal
What is the class for lamotrigene
Anti-Convulsant/ Anti-Mania/ Bipolar
what is the major use for lamotrigene
Bipolar Disorders, Seizures
What is the black box warning for lamotrigene
Serious rashes requiring hospitalization may develop
What is the brand name for topiramate
Topamax
What is the class for topiramate
Anti-Convulsant
What is the major use for topiramate
seizures
What is the brand name for quetiapine
seroquel
What is the class for quetiapine
antipsychotic
What is the major use for quetiapine
schizophrenia, Bipolar Disorders
What is the black box warning for quetiapine
may cause suicidal thoughts in children and young adults, Not for dementia related psychosis
What is the brand name for levofloxacin
Levaquin
What is the class for levofloxacin
Quinolone Antibiotic
What is the major use for levofloxacin
Bacterial Infection
What is the black box warning for levofloxacin
May increase risk of tendonitis and tendon ruptures especially in the elderly
What are the brand names for alendronate
Fosamax
What is the class for alendronate
Bone resorption inhibitor
What is the major use for alendronate
Osteoporosis
What is the brand name for folic acid
folvite
What is the class for folic acid
Vitamin supplement (folic acid)
What is the major use for folic acid
folate deficient anemia, dietary supplementation
What is the brand name for lovastatin
Mevacor
