Medications / week #3

Question 1

VYTORIN

Answer 1

generic: ezetimibe and simvastatin
classification: combination antihyperlipidemic

dosage form: TABS (come in stock bottles of 30 that can be sent out)

Question 2

ZOLOFT

Answer 2

generic: sertralin
classification: antidepressant (SSRI)

dosage form: TABS (comes in stock bottle of 30 that can be sent out)

Question 3

CYMBALTA

Answer 3

generic: duloxetin
classification: antidepressant (SSRNI)

dosage form: CAPS strengths are 30mg and 60mg

Question 4

ZOCOR

Answer 4

generic: simvastatin
classification: antihyperlipidemic

dosage form: TABS strengths are 10mg, 20mg, 40mg, and 80mg

Question 5

PREVACID

Answer 5

generic: lansoprazole
classification: proton pump inhibitor (stomach acid)

dosage form: CAPS strength 30mg

extra info: available OTC

Question 6

PROAIR HFA, PROVENTIL, & VENTOLIN

Answer 6

generic: albuterol
classification: anti-asthmatic (asthma)

dosage form: inhaler

extra info: proair is red, proventil is yellow, ventolin is gray/blue

Question 7

PERCOCET & ENDOCET

Answer 7

generic: oxycodone and acetaminophen
classification: analgesic (pain med)

dosage form: TABS 5/325 mg or 10/325 mg

Question 8

SEROQUEL

Answer 8

generic: quetiapine
classification: (anti-psychotic) schizophrenia

dosage form: TABS strengths 25mg, 50mg, 100mg, 200mg, and 300mg

extra info: can also be for people with major mood swings or people who are bipolar

Question 9

KEFLEX

Answer 9

generic: cephalexin
classification: antibiotic (cephalosporin)

dosage form: CAPS and LIQUID SUSPENSION (needs to be reconstituted) 250mg and 500mg are the most common strengths

Question 10

GLUCOPHAGE & GLUCOPHAGE XR

Answer 10

generic: metformin
classification: oral anti-diabetic

dosage form: TABS strengths are 500mg and 1000mg