Medications (Rx)

Question 1

Prilosec (Generic: Omeprazole)

Answer 1

Drug class: PPI (Proton pump inhibitor) and Gastric acid secretion reducer.
- Used to treat: GERD, Gastric ulcers, and Erosive esophagitis.

Question 2

Eliquis (Generic: Apixaban)

Answer 2

Drug Class: Direct factor Xa inhibitor.
Anticoagulant used to prevent blood clots from forming due to A-fib. Also, common post-op for knee/hip replacements.

Question 3

Toprol XL (Generic: Metoprolol)

Answer 3

Drug class: Beta blocker.
- Used to treat angina due to CAD, heart failure, and HTN.

Question 4

Tambocor (Generic: Flecainide)

Answer 4

Drug class: Antiarrhythmic (lc)
- Used to treat irregular heart rhythms/rates such as VT, SVT, and A-fib.

Question 5

Norvasc (Generic: Amlodipine)

Answer 5

Drug class: Calcium Channel Blocker
- Common medication for HTN or for angina due to CAD.