RX drug Week 11

Question 1

Allopurinol

Zyloprim

Answer 1

• Gout, mild - moderate to severe
• Hyperuricemia
• Off Label : Malaria

Question 2

TMP/SMZ

Bactrim,Septra

Answer 2

• Acute infective exacerbation of COPD
• HIV infection,
• HIV infection,
• Traveler’s diarrhea:
• Urinary tract infection:
• Sinusitis: (Off Label)

Question 3

Methylphenidate

Ritalin

Answer 3

• ADHD
• Narcolopsy
• Off label use : Depression

Question 4

Glipizide

Glucotrol

Answer 4

Diabetes Mellitus

Question 5

Insulin Glargine

Lantus, Toujeo

Answer 5

Diabetes mellitus

Question 6

AMOXICILLIN/CLAVULANATE

Augmentin

Answer 6

• Acute Otis media
• Pneumonia
• Lower respiratory tract infection
• Sinusitis
• Off Label : Streptococcal Pharyngitis

Question 7

Rosuvastatin

Crestor

Answer 7

• Hyperlipidemia
• Disorder of cardiovascular system, primary prophylaxis, familial hypercholesterolemia, homozygous, hypertriglyceridemia, mixed lipidemia

Question 8

Cephalexin

Keflex

Answer 8

• Infection of skin and subcutaenous tissue
• Osteomyelitis
• Otitis media
• Streptococcal Pharyngitis
• Off Label : Bacterial endocarditis; prophylaxis for high-risk patients; dental, respiratory, or infected skin/skin structure or musculoskeletal tissue procedures

Question 9

Diltiazem

Cardizem, Dilacor XR, Taztia XT, Tiazac

Answer 9

• Hypertension
• Stable, chronic angia
• Atrial arrhythmia and paroxysmal supraventricular tachycardia
• Off label : Hypertension

Question 10

Ondansetron

Zofran

Answer 10

• Chemotherapy-induced nausea and vomiting, highly emetogenic chemotherapy
• Prevention of postoperative nausea and vomiting
• Radiation-induced nausea and vomiting
• Off-label : Severe hyperemesis associated with pregnancy

Question 11

Pravastatin

Answer 11

• Brand : Pravachol
• Common FDA Label :

1. Cerebrovascular accident (prevention),
2. Coronary arteriosclerosis (primary or secondary prevention):
3. Familial hypercholesterolemia
4. Hyperlipidemia

Question 12

GABAPENTIN

Answer 12

• brand : Neurontin, Gralise
• Common FDA Label : Partial seizure, Postherpetic neuralgia
• Off-Label Uses : Diabetic peripheral neuropathy; Restless leg syndrome; Neuropathic pain

Question 13

WARFARIN

Answer 13

• Brand : Coumadin
• Common FDA Label : Multiple FDA-labeled indications, all dosed similarly, including atrial fibrillation; myocardial infarction; prosthetic cardiac valve component embolism; pulmonary embolism; thrombosis, postmyocardial infarction; venous thromboembolism
• Off-Label Uses : Prevention of transient ischemic attacks

Question 14

Cyclobenzaprine Hydochloride

Answer 14

• BRAND : Flexeril
• Indications : muscle spasm relief
• Off Label : Joint Disorder

Question 15

CARVEDILOL

Answer 15

• Brand : Coreg & Coreg CR
• Indications: Hypertension, heart failure, left ventricular dysfunction following myocardial infarction

Question 16

ATENOLOL

Answer 16

• Brand : Tenormin
• Indications : Hypertension, angina pectoris, severe renal impairment
• Off Label : Cardiac dyrythmia, migraine prophylaxis.

Question 17

LORAZEPAM

Answer 17

• Brand : Ativan
• Indications : Anxiety Disorder, Insomnia
• Off Label : alcohol withdrawal symptoms

Question 18

CLONAZEPAM

Answer 18

• Brand : Klonopin
• Indications : Panic disorder, seizures, anxiety
• Off Label : Restlest Leg Syndrome

Question 19

OXYCODONE HYDROCLORIDE

Answer 19

• Brand : Oxycontin
• Indications : Moderate to severe pain

Question 20

DULOXETINE HYDROCHLORIDE

Answer 20

• Brand: Cymbalta
• Indications : Major Depressive disorder, anxiety disorder
• off Label : Unrinary incontinence