Top 200 Drugs Flashcards
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Synthroid
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Levothyroxine is the active ingredient of the medicine, Synthroid; a medicine used to treat hypothyroidism.
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Pyridium
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Phenazopyridine is the active ingredient of the medicine, Pyridium; a medicine used to relieve discomfort in patients with urinary tract infections.
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Imdur
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Isosorbide mononitrate is the active ingredient of the medicine Imdur; a medicine used in the treatment of angina.
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Augmentin
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Augmentin is a widely prescribed antibacterial medicine with the active ingredients amoxicillin (a beta-lactam antibacterial) and clavulanate potassium (which prevents bacteria from breaking down the beta-lactam ring inside amoxicillin).
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Baycadron
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Dexamethasone, a corticosteroid, is the active ingredient of the medicine, Baycadron.
It is also the active ingredient of other medicines such as Dexamethasone Intensol, DexPak 10 Day Taperpak, DexPak 13 DayTaperpak, and DexPak 6 DayTaperpak.
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Lasix
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Furosemide is the active ingredient of the diuretic medicine, Lasix.
Lasix comes from “lasts 6 hours”, which is how long the medicine is therapeutically effective.
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Bayer
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Aspirin is the active ingredient of many medicines including Arthritis Pain, Aspi-Cor, Aspir 81, Aspir-Low, Bayer Plus, Bufferin, Durlaza, Ecotrin, Ecpirin, and Miniprin.
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Neurontin
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Gabapentin is the active ingredient of the medicine, Neurontin; a medicine used to treat seizures and neuropathic pain.
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Aleve
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Naproxen, an NSAID, is the active ingredient of the medicine, Aleve
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Zofran
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Ondansetron is the active ingredient of the medicine, Zofran; an antiemetic medicine used to relieve nausea and vomiting in patients receiving chemotherapy.
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Vyvanse
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Lisdexamfetamine is a drug used in the treatment of ADHD; the active ingredient of the medicine, Vyvanse.
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Eliquis
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Apixaban is the active ingredient of the medicine, Eliquis; a drug used as an anticoagulant medicine.
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Valium
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Diazepam, a benzodiazepine, is the active ingredient of the medicine Valium
Valium is used to treat conditions such as anxiety, seizures, insomnia, and alcohol withdrawal syndrome.
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Evista
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Raloxifene is the active ingredient of the medicine, Evista.
Raloxifene is used to prevent and treat osteoporosis in postmenopausal women.
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Coumadin
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Warfarin is an anticoagulant drug that is the active ingredient of the medicine, Coumadin
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Vasotec and Epaned
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The ACE inhibitor, enalapril, is the active ingredient of medicines such as Vasotec and Epaned.
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Humalog
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Insulin lispro is the active ingredient of the medicine, Humalog; a drug used in the management of diabetes.
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Biaxin
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Clarithromycin is the active ingredient of Biaxin.
Clarithromycin is a member of the macrolide antibacterial drug class. Other members of this class include erythromycin and telithromycin.
Macrolide antibacterials work by inhibiting protein synthesis inside microbes.
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Keppra
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Levetiracetam is the active ingredient of the anticonvulsant medicine, Keppra.
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Lipitor
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Atorvastatin is a statin medicine used in the treatment of elevated blood cholesterol levels, or hypercholesterolemia.
Statins work by inhibiting the enzyme, HMG-CoA reductase.
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Januvia
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Sitagliptin is the active ingredient of the medicine, Januvia; a drug used in the treatment of type 2 diabetes.
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Fosamax
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Alendronate (or alendronic acid) is a bisphosphonate drug used in the treatment of bone disorders such as osteoporosis.
It is the active ingredient of the medicine, Fosamax
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Semprex
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Acrivastine/pseudoephedrine are the two active ingredients in the medicine, Semprex; a medicine used to treat allergies/hay fever.
Pseudoephedrine is added as a decongestant; relieving nasal congestion in the upper respiratory tract.
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Herceptin
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Trastuzumab is a drug used in the treatment of a specific kind of breast cancer (that is HER2-receptor positive); the active ingredient of the medicine Herceptin.
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Suboxone
Suboxone has two active ingredients - the opioid buprenorphine and the opioid antagonist, naloxone.
Suboxone is a medicine used to treat opiate addiction
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Singulair
Montelukast is the active ingredient of the medicine, Singulair; a medicine used in the treatment of asthma.
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Effexor
Venlafaxine is the active ingredient of the medicine, Effexor; an SNRI medicine used in the treatment of major depressive disorder.
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Klonopin
Clonazepam is a benzodiazepine which is the active ingredient of the medicine, Klonopin.
Klonopin is used in the treatment of seizures and panic disorder.
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Aceon
Perindopril, an ACE inhibitor, is the active ingredient of the medicine, Aceon.
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Zebeta
Bisoprolol, a beta-blocker, is the active ingredient of the medicine, Zebeta.
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Ceftim
Cefuroxime is the active ingredient of the antibacterial cephalosporin medicine, Ceftim.
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Tylenol night
There are two active ingredients in the medicine Night Time: acetaminophen and diphenhydramine.
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Rayos.
The corticosteroid drug, prednisone, is the active ingredient of the medicine, Rayos.
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Xolair
Omalizumab is a monoclonal antibody (hence the suffix -mab) used in the treatment of severe allergic asthma; the active ingredient of the medicine, Xolair.
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Otrexup
Methotrexate is the active ingredient of Otrexup; a drug used to treat certain types of cancer, as well as rheumatoid arthritis and severe psoriasis.
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Meds used to treat gout
Colcrys (colchicine), Benemid (probenecid), and Zyloprim (allopurinol) are all used in the treatment of gout; a condition in which there is an excess of uric acid in joints, leading to pain and inflammation.
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Imitrex
Sumatriptan is the active ingredient of the medicine, Imitrex; a medicine used to treat migraines and cluster headaches.
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Dilantin
Phenytoin, an anticonvulsant drug, is the active ingredient of the medicine, Dilantin.
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Kytril
Granisetron is an antiemetic drug which is the active ingredient of the medicine, Kytril.
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Zithromax
Azithromycin is the active ingredient of the antibacterial macrolide medicine, Zithromax.
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Prilosec
Omeprazole is the active ingredient of Prilosec; a member of the proton-pump inhibitor class of medicines used to treat conditions that involve excess gastric acid production – such as dyspepsia and gastro-esophageal reflux disease (GERD).
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Vibramycin
Doxycycline - a tetracycline antibacterial - is the active ingredient of the medicine, Vibramycin.
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Prinivil
Lisinopril is the active ingredient of the ACE inhibitor medicine, Prinivil. Prinivil is a medicine used to lower blood pressure and to treat patients with chronic heart failure.
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Zocor
Simvastatin is the active ingredient of Zocor.
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Norvasc
Amlodipine is the active ingredient of Norvasc
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Lipitor
Atorvastatin is the active ingredient of Lipitor
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Tamiflu
Oseltamivir is the active ingredient of Tamiflu; an antiviral medicine used in the treatment of influenza
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Stalevo 50
Stalevo 50 is used in the treatment of Parkinson's disease.
There are three active ingredients: levodopa, carbidopa, and entacapone.
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Viagra
Sildenafil is the active ingredient of the medicine, Viagra; a drug that is used to address erectile dysfunction.
Average erection time onset after sildenafil administration is 27 minutes.
Sildenafil works by blocking the phosphodiesterase type 5 enzyme.
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Tenormin
Atenolol is a beta-blocker and the active ingredient of Tenormin.
Tenormin may be used to treat hypertension and angina (chest pain).
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ProAir, Ventolin, and Proventil
The beta-2 agonist drug - albuterol - is the active ingredient of medicines such as ProAir, Ventolin, and Proventil.
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Paxil
Paroxetine is an SSRI antidepressant which is the active ingredient of the medicine, Paxil.
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Neurontin
The antiepileptic drug, gabapentin, is the active ingredient of.
Gabapentin may also be used to treat neuropathic pain (nerve pain) and restless legs syndrome.
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Levemir
Insulin detemir is the active ingredient of the medicine, Levemir; a medicine used in the treatment of diabetes.
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Lexapro
Escitalopram is the active ingredient of Lexapro
SSRI drugs used in the treatment of conditions such as depression and anxiety.
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Celexa
citalopram is the active ingredient of Celexa.
SSRI drugs used in the treatment of conditions such as depression and anxiety.
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Cialis
Tadalafil is the active ingredient of Cialis; a medicine used to treat erectile dysfunction.
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Ativan
Lorazepam is the active ingredient of the medicine, Ativan.
Ativan is a benzodiazepine medicine used to treat seizures, anxiety, insomnia, and may also be given before anesthesia. It may also be used in patients with alcohol withdrawal symptoms.
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Inbrija
Levodopa is the active ingredient of the medicine Inbrija; a medicine used in the treatment of Parkinson's disease.
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Namenda
Memantine is the active ingredient of Namenda; a drug used in the treatment of moderate-to-severe Alzheimer’s disease.
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Advil
Ibuprofen, an NSAID drug, is the active ingredient of the medicine, Advil.
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NSAID
NSAID = Non-Steroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drug.
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NovoLog
Insulin aspart is the active ingredient of the medicine NovoLog; a medicine used in the management of diabetes.
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Cardura
Doxazosin is the active ingredient of Cardura
alpha-blockers (hence the suffix -zosin!) used in the treatment of benign prostatic hyperplasia (enlarged prostate) and also in cases of treatment-resistant hypertension.
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Uroxatral
alfuzosin is the active ingredient of the medicine, Uroxatral.
alpha-blockers (hence the suffix -zosin!) used in the treatment of benign prostatic hyperplasia (enlarged prostate) and also in cases of treatment-resistant hypertension.
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Flagyl
Metronidazole is the active ingredient of the medicine, Flagyl.
Metronidazole is used in the treatment of a wide range of bacterial and protozoal infections.
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Glucophage
Metformin is the active ingredient of the type 2 diabetes medicine, Glucophage.
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Zyloprim
The active ingredient of Zyloprim is allopurinol; a drug used in the prevention of gout.
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Avodart
Dutasteride is a drug used in the treatment of benign prostatic hypertrophy; or an enlarged prostate.
It is the active ingredient of the medicine, Avodart.
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Pamelor
Nortriptyline is the active ingredient of the medicine, Pamelor.
Nortriptyline belongs to the tricyclic antidepressant (TCA) class of medicines.
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Lunesta
Eszopiclone is the active ingredient of the medicine, Lunesta; a medicine used in the short-term treatment of insomnia
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Xarelto
Rivaroxaban is an anticoagulant drug that is the active ingredient of the medicine Xarelto
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Co-trimoxazole
There are two active ingredients in the medicine, Co-trimoxazole: sulfamethoxazole and trimethoprim.
Co-trimoxazole is a medicine used in the treatment of urinary tract infections, and to treat or prevent pneumocystis pneumonia in immunocompromised patients.
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Pepcid
Famotidine is the active ingredient of the medicine, Pepcid; a medicine that belongs to the H2 receptor antagonist class of drugs.
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Colcrys and Mitigare
Colchicine is used in the treatment of gout; a drug which is the active ingredient of medicines such as Colcrys and Mitigare.
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Fioricet
There are three active ingredients in the medicine, Fioricet: acetaminophen, butalbital, and caffeine.
Fioricet is used to treat tension headaches caused by muscle contractions.
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Duragesic Skin Patch
Fentanyl is an opioid analgesic used to treat severe pain; the active ingredient of the medicine, Duragesic Skin Patch.
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calamine lotion
Zinc oxide (along with ferric oxide) are the active ingredients of calamine lotion; a medicine used to relieve itch.
Medicines that relieve itch are classified as antipruritic medicines
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Cleocin
Clindamycin is a drug used in the treatment of a wide range of bacterial infections.
It is the active ingredient of the medicine, Cleocin.
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Zoloft
Sertraline is an SSRI antidepressant which is the active ingredient of the medicine, Zoloft.
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Sumycin
Tetracycline is the active ingredient of the antibacterial medicine, Sumycin.
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Strattera
Atomoxetine is the active ingredient of the medicine, Strattera; a medicine used in the treatment of ADHD.
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Advair Diskus
Advair Diskus is a medicine used in the treatment of respiratory conditions such as asthma and COPD.
The medicine has two active ingredients: salmeterol and fluticasone.
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Trexall and Xatmep
Methotrexate is a DMARD (disease-modifying anti-rheumatic drug) used to treat rheumatoid arthritis and a variety of cancers.
It is the active ingredient of drugs such as Trexall and Xatmep.
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AcipHex
Rabeprazole is a proton-pump inhibitor (hence the suffix -prazole!); the active ingredient of the medicine, AcipHex.
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Yaz
Ethinyl estradriol and drospirenone are the active ingredients of Yaz; a birth control medicine.
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Combivent Respimat
There are two active ingredients in Combivent Respimat: albuterol and tiotropium - both bronchodilators used to prevent bronchospasm in patients with COPD
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Crestor
Rosuvastatin is a HMG-CoA reductase inhibitor used in the treatment of high blood cholesterol levels.
It is the active ingredient of the medicine, Crestor.
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Ritalin
Methylphenidate is used in the treatment of ADHD, and is the active ingredient of the medicine, Ritalin.
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Acticin and Elimite
Permethrin is an antiparasitic drug used to treat head lice and scabies.
It is the active ingredient of medicines such as Acticin and Elimite.
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Risperdal
Risperidone is an antipsychotic drug and is the active ingredient of the medicine, Risperdal
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Tylenol
Acetaminophen is the active ingredient of the medicine, Tylenol - which is used to reduce pain and fever.
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Cataflam, Cambia, and Zipsor
Cataflam, Cambia, and Zipsor are all medicines whose active ingredient is the NSAID, diclofenac
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Motrin
Ibuprofen is the active ingredient of Motrin
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Cipro and Proquin
Ciprofloxacin is the active ingredient of medicines such as Cipro and Proquin
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Levaquin
Levofloxacin is the active ingredient of Levaquin
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fluoroquinolone antibacterial drugs
Both drugs are examples of fluoroquinolone antibacterial drugs
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Macrobid and Macrodantin
Nitrofurantoin is a drug used in the treatment of urinary tract infections (UTIs); the active ingredient of medicines such as Macrobid and Macrodantin.
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Atripla
There are three active ingredients of the HIV medicine, Atripla: emtricitabine, tenofovir, and efavirenz.
HIV medicines are also known as antiretroviral drugs
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Aricept
Donepezil is a drug used in the treatment of Alzheimer's disease; the active ingredient of the medicine, Aricept
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Plavix
Clopidogrel is an antiplatelet drug and is the active ingredient of the medicine, Plavix
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Elavil
Amitriptyline is a tricyclic antidepressant (TCA); the active ingredient of the medicine, Elavil
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Zyprexa
Olanzapine is the active ingredient of the medicine, Zyprexa.
Zyprexa is a second-generation (atypical) antipsychotic used to treat schizophrenia and bipolar disorder.
Weight gain is one of its most pronounced side effects.
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Seroquel
Quetiapine is an antipsychotic drug that is the active ingredient of the medicine, Seroquel.
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Nizoral
Ketoconazole, an antifungal drug, is the active ingredient of the medicine, Nizoral.
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Xanax
Alprazolam is the active ingredient of the medicine, Xanax.
Alprazolam is a benzodiazepine used to treat anxiety and panic disorders
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Invokana
Canagliflozin is a drug used in the treatment of type 2 diabetes; a drug that belongs to the SGLT-2 inhibitor class of drugs.
It is the active ingredient of the medicine, Invokana.
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SandIMMUNE, Neoral, and Gengraf
Cyclosporine is an immunosuppressant drug; the active ingredient of medicines such as SandIMMUNE, Neoral, and Gengraf.
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Avelox
Moxifloxacin is a fluoroquinolone antibacterial drug which is the active ingredient of the medicine, Avelox.
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Lyrica
Pregabalin is the active ingredient of the medicine, Lyrica; a medicine used to treat seizures, restless legs syndrome, fibromyalgia, and neuropathic pain.
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Flonase or Flovent
fluticasone is the generic name for Flonase or Flovent.
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Lovenox
Lovenox is the brand name for enoxaparin
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Lotrel
Lotrel is the brand name for tablets containing amlodipine and benazepril
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Effexor
Effexor, which is the brand name of venlafaxine
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Vicodin
Hydrocodone/APAP
Class II
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Lisinopril
Prinivil®
| A.C.E. Inhibitors
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Esomeprazole
Nexium®
| Used for G.E.R.D.
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Simvastatin
Zocor®
| Cholesterol
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Montelukast
Singulair®
| Asthma
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Rosuvastatin
Crestor® Cholesterol
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Lopressor®
Metoprolol
| Beta Blocker
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Desyrel®
Trazodone
| Anti-Depressant
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Ambien®
Zolpidem
Insomnia
C-IV
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Ultram®
Tramadol
Pain Relief
C-IV
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Spiriva®
Tiotropium
| C.O.P.D.
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Concerta®
Methylphenidate
A.D.H.D.
C-II
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Lanoxin®
Digoxin
| C.H.F.
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Mevacor®
Lovastatin
| Cholesterol
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Prinizide®
Lisinopril + HCTZ
| Hypertension
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Lantus®
Insulin Glargine
| Long-Acting Insulin
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Zyprexa®
Olanzapine
| Anti-Psychotic
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Symbicort®
Budesonide + Formoterol
| Asthma/COPD
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Detrol®
Tolterodine
| Overactive Bladder
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Pepcid®
Famotidine
| G.E.R.D.
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Catapres®
Clonidine
| Hypertension
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Zetia®
Ezetimibe
| Cholesterol
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Diabeta®
Glyburide
| Diabetes
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Xalatan®
Latanoprost
| Glaucoma
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Zyloprim®
Allopurinol
| Anti-gout
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Elavil®
Amitriptyline
| Anti-Depressant
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Hyzaar®
Losartan + HCTZ
| Hypertension
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Wellbutrin®
Bupropion
| Antidepressant
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Valtrex®
Valacyclovir
| Herpes Mgmt.
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Zovirax®
Acyclovir
| Herpes Mgmt.
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Omnicef®
Cefdinir
| Antibiotic
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Lopid®
Gemfibrozil
| Cholesterol
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Avapro®
Irbesartan
| A.2.R.B.
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AndroGel®
Testosterone
| Low T C-III
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Focalin®
Dexmethylphenidate
| ADHD C-II
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Dolophine®
Methadone
Anti-addictive
C-II
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Pravachol
pravastatin
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Prozac
fluoxetine
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Benicar
olmesartan
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Cialis
tadalafil
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Vytorin
ezetimibe/simvastatin
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Yaz
ethinyl estradiol/drospirenone
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Lexapro
escitalopram is an antidepressant that is used to treat major depressive disorder and generalized anxiety disorder.
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Cytomel
The generic name for Cytomel is liothyronine
used to treat hyperparathyroidism
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Paxil
paroxetine
selective-serotonin reuptake inhibitors
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enteral medication administration
swallow; means that the gastrointestinal tract is used
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Which dosage form is to be shaken well prior to administration
Suspensions must be shaken well prior to administration to disperse the drug particles that are suspended in another liquid. Not sufficiently agitating a suspension prior to administration can lead the patient to not get the full and intended dose.
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Zoloft
sertraline
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Percocet
oxycodone and acetaminophen
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Suppositories
administered directly into the anus, vagina, or, rarely, urethra.
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Benadryl
Diphenhydramine is the active ingredient in Benadryl and several other over-the-counter cough and cold medications and pain relievers. Diphenhydramine is an antihistamine associated with drowsiness and other “slowing” anticholinergic side effects, such as dry eyes, dry mouth, constipation, and urinary retention.
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Roxicet
oxycodone and acetaminophen
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Percodan
oxycodone and aspirin
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What is the maximum number of days a water-based compounded oral solution is considered to be stable (maximum stability date)?
To ensure the integrity of the compounded product, the maximum length of time that an oral solution with a water base is stable is 14 days
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therapeutic substitutio
may be made for a brand or generic drug. The clinical effect must be the same for the substitution to be considered therapeutic.
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Room temperature
68 to 77 degrees F
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Freezer temperatures
-13 to 14 degrees F
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refrigerator temperature
36 to 46 degrees F
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true allergy to a medication
It can be characterized by hives, shortness of breath, lip/tongue swelling, and severe rash. If any of these symptoms occur, the medication should be discontinued immediately and the patient should seek medical attention.
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The standard concentration of insulin
100 units/mL
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suffix -pril
ACE inhibitors are blood-pressure-lowering agents that are commonly seen in pharmacy practice.
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-sartan suffix
Angiotensin blockers
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-olol suffix
Beta-blockers:
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Special storage requirements are set forth by drug manufacturers when their product possesses any of the following characteristics:
photosensitivity, moisture sensitivity, easily degradable, etc.
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tablespoon of liquid
15 mL
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teaspoon
5 mL
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gtt
1 drop
1 mL is equivalent to approximately 20 drops.
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ou
each eye
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mcg is equivalent to how many mg?
1 mcg is equivalent to 0.001 mg.
