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1
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What is rosuvastatin prescribed for?

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  • High cholesterol
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What are the trade names for rosuvastatin?

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  • Crestor
  • Rosulip
  • Zuvamor
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What is atorvastatin prescribed for?

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  • High cholesterol
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What are the trade names for atorvastatin?

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  • Lipitor
  • Atorva
  • Sortis
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5
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What is esomeprazole prescribed for?

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  • Proton pump inhibitor that decreases the amount of acid produced by the stomach
  • Symptoms of gastroesophageal reflux disease (GORD)
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What are the trade names for esomeprazole?

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  • Nexium
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What is pantoprazole prescribed for?

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  • Proton pump inhibitor that decreases the amount of acid produced by the stomach
  • Symptoms of gastroesophageal reflux disease (GORD)
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What are the trade names for pantoprazole?

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  • Protonix
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What is perindopril prescribed for?

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  • ACE inhibitor

- Treat high blood pressure

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What are the trade names for perindopril?

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  • Coversyl
  • Coversum
  • Aceon
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11
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What is cefalexin prescribed for?

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  • Beta lactam antibiotic

- Class of first generation cephalosporins

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What are the trade names for cefalexin?

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  • Kelfex
  • Cepol
  • Ceporex
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What is amoxicillin prescribed for?

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  • Penicillin-type antibiotic

- Broad spectrum antibiotic

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What are the trade names for amoxicillin?

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  • Amoxil
  • Cilamox
  • Alphamox
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What is metformin prescribed for?

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  • First-line medication for T2D (reduces glucose released from liver, increases absorbtion from blood)
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16
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What are the trade names for metformin?

A
  • Diaformin

- Diabex

17
Q

What is escitalopram prescribed for?

A
  • SSRI antidepressant

- Used to treat depression and anxiety

18
Q

What are the trade names for escitalopram?

A
  • Lexapro
  • Esipram
  • Lexam
19
Q

What is sertraline prescribed for?

A
  • SSRI antidepressant
20
Q

What are the trade names for sertraline?

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  • Zoloft
  • Sertra
  • Eleva
21
Q

What is pregabalin prescribed for?

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  • Epilepsy
  • Neuropathic pain
  • Fibromyalgia
  • Restless leg syndrome
  • Generalised anxiety disorder
22
Q

What are the trade names for pregabalin?

A
  • Lyrica
  • Lyzalon
  • Lypralin
23
Q

What is irbesartan prescribed for?

A
  • Hypertension
  • Heart failure
  • Diabetic kidney disease
24
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What are the trade names for irbesartan?

A
  • Avsartan
  • Avapro
  • Karvea
25
Q

What is telmisartan prescribed for?

A
  • Hypertension
  • Heart failure
  • Diabetic kidney disease
26
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What are the trade names for telmisartan?

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  • Teltartan
  • Micardis
  • Mizart
27
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What is amlodipine prescribed for?

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  • Calcium channel blocker (dilates blood vessels)
  • Chest pain (angina)
  • Hypertension
28
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What are the trade names for amlodipine?

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  • Norvasc
  • Norvapine
  • Nordip
29
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What is salbutamol prescribed for?

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  • Bronchodilator
  • Asthma
  • Exercise-induced bronchoconstriction
  • COPD
30
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What are the trade names for salbutamol?

A
  • Ventolin

- Asmol

31
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What is candesartan prescribed for?

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  • Angiotensin receptor blocker
  • Hypertension
  • Congestive heart failure
32
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What are the trade names for candesartan?

A
  • Atacand
33
Q

What is oxycodone prescribed for?

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  • Opioid treatment for severe pain
34
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What are the trade names for oxycodone?

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  • Oxycontin

- Endone

35
Q

What is ramipril prescribed for?

A
  • ACE inhibitor
  • Hypertension
  • Heart failure
  • Diabetic kidney disease
36
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What are the trade names for ramipril?

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  • Altace
  • Ramace
  • Tritace
37
Q

What is atenolol prescribed for?

A
  • Beta blocker
  • Hypertension
  • Heart associated chest pain
38
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What are the trade names for atenolol?

A
  • Tenormin
  • Tensig
  • Noten

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