OTC Exam 1 Drugs Flashcards
what is the brand name for ascorbic acid
vitamin c
what is the class for ascorbic acid
water soluble vitamin
what is the use of ascorbic acid
dietary supplement
what is the brand name for bifidobacterium infantis
align
what is the class for bifidobacterium infantis
probiotic
what is the use of bifidobacterium infantis
- GI tract colonization for inflammatory GI disorders
- GI tract colonization during antibiotic use
black cohosh brand name extension
Cimicifuga
Bugbane
Racemosa
Black snakeroot
Rattle weed
Remifemin
(CBR goes BRR)
Black cohosh class
Hormonal modulator
Black cohosh use
Menopausal symptoms
Butterbur brand name extension
Petasites hybridus
Petadolex
Butterbur class
Smooth muscle relaxant
What is the use for butterbur
Prevention of migraines
Allergic rhinitis
Caffeine brand name extension
NoDoz
Jet-alert
What is the class for caffeine
Stimulant
Caffeine use
Mental alertness
Melatonin brand name extension
N-acetyl-5-methoxytryptamine
Midnite
Melatonin class
Hypnotic
Analgesic
Melatonin use
Insomnia
Jet lag
Pain
What is the use for omega 3 fatty acid
Lipid lowering
Dietary supplement
Milk thistle brand name extension
Silymarin
Silibinin
Legalon
Livergol
Milk thistle class
Hepatoprotectant
Omega 3 fatty acid brand name extension
Fish oil
Milk thistle use
- Hep C
- Alcohol related hepatitis
- Toxicity due to mushroom poisoning
(HAT)
Omega 3 fatty acid class
Antihyperlipidemic
Orlistat brand name extension
Alli
Orlistat class
Weight loss
Orlistat use
Obesity
Prenatal vitamin brand name extension
Various
Prenatal vitamin class
Vitamin supplement
Prenatal vitamin use
Dietary supplementation during pregnancy
Saccharomyces boulardii brand name extension
Florastor
Saw palmetto brand name extension
Serenoa repens
Serenoa serrulata
Saccharomyces boulardii class
Probiotic
Saccharomyces boulardii uses
- GI colonization for treatment of diarrheal diseases
- promote intestinal health