Commonly Prescribed Medications

Question 1

Albuterol

Answer 1

Classification: Bronchodilator
Brand-Name: Vospire ER
Off-Label Uses: Asthma
Side-Effects: Tremor, Nausea, Dizziness, Dry Throat

Question 2

Amlodipine Besylate

Answer 2

Classification: Antihypertensive, Calcium Channel Blocker
Brand-Name: Norvasc
Off-Label Uses: High Blood Pressure
Side-Effects: Drowsy, Edema, Nausea, Fatigue

Question 3

Amoxicillin

Answer 3

Classification: Antibiotic
Brand-Name: Amoxil
Off-Label Uses: Bacterial Infections
Side-Effects: Rash, Nausea, Vomiting, Diarrhea

Question 4

Aripiprazole

Answer 4

Classification: Antipsychotic
Brand-Name: Abilify
Off-Label Uses: Schizophrenia, Bipolar Disorder
Side-Effects: Anxiety, Agitation, Dizziness, Constipation

Question 5

Atorvastatin

Answer 5

Classification: Antilipemic, Statin
Brand-Name: Lipitor
Off-Label Uses: Lower Cholesterol
Side-Effects: Diarrhea, Pain, Dyspepsia, Arthralgia

Question 6

Azithromycin

Answer 6

Classification: Antibiotic
Brand-Name: Zithromax
Off-Label Uses: Bacterial Infections
Side-Effects: Nausea, Diarrhea, Vaginitis, Vomiting

Question 7

Celecoxib

Answer 7

Classification: Anti-Inflammatory
Brand-Name: Celebrex
Off-Label Uses: Migraines
Side-Effects: Pharyngitis, Rhinitis, Dyspepsia, Rash

Question 8

Cephalexin

Answer 8

Classification: Antibiotic
Brand-Name: Keflex
Off-Label Uses: Bacterial Infections
Side-Effects: Nausea, Vomiting, Diarrhea, Dyspepsia

Question 9

Ciprofloxacin

Answer 9

Classification: Antibiotic
Brand-Name: Cipro
Off-Label Uses: Bacterial Infections
Side-Effects: Gastro Irritation, CNS Toxic, Pain, Dyspepsia

Question 10

Clopidogrel

Answer 10

Classification: Antiplatelet Agent
Brand-Name: Plavix
Off-Label Uses: Prevent Heart Attacks/Strokes
Side-Effects: Headache, Rash, Hemorrhage, Arthralgia

Question 11

Donepezil

Answer 11

Classification: Anti-Alzheimer’s
Brand-Name: Aricept
Off-Label Uses: Confusion related to Alzheimer’s
Side-Effects: Cramps, Insomnia, Nausea, Vomiting

Question 12

Duloxetine

Answer 12

Classification: Antidepressant
Brand-Name: Cymbalta
Off-Label Uses: Depression/Anxiety
Side-Effects: Xerostomia, Constipation, Drowsy, Dizzy

Question 13

Enoxaparin

Answer 13

Classification: Anticoagulant
Brand-Name: Lovenox
Off-Label Uses: Prevent/Treat Harmful Blood Clots
Side-Effects: Pain, Swelling, Discomfort, Dark Urine

Question 14

Escitalopram

Answer 14

Classification: Antidepressant
Brand-Name: Lexapro
Off-Label Uses: Depression/Anxiety
Side-Effects: Ejaculation, Xerostomia, Drowsy, Fatigue

Question 15

Metformin

Answer 15

Classification: Hypoglycemic
Brand-Name: Glucophage
Off-Label Uses: Control High Blood Sugar
Side-Effects: Dysgeusia, Nausea, Vomiting, Headache

Question 16

Methylphenidate

Answer 16

Classification: Central Nervous System Stimulant
Brand-Name: Cotempla XR-ODT
Off-Label Uses: ADHD
Side-Effects: Excitement, Xerostomia, Insomnia, Hyperhidrosis

Question 17

Metoprolol Succinate

Answer 17

Classification: Antihypertensive, Beta Blocker
Brand-Name: Toprol XL
Off-Label Uses: Chest Pain, Heart Failure, High BP
Side-Effects: Depression, Bradycardia, Drowsy, Rash

Question 18

Montelukast

Answer 18

Classification: Bronchodilator, Leukotriene Inhibitor
Brand-Name: Singulair
Off-Label Uses: Control/Prevent Asthma
Side-Effects: Pharyngitis, Rhinorrhea, Sinusitis, FLU

Question 19

Olanzapine

Answer 19

Classification: Antipsychotic
Brand-Name: Zyprexa
Off-Label Uses: Schizophrenia, Bipolar Mania
Side-Effects: Hyperprolactinemia, Hypertriglyceridemia, Personality Disorders, Drowsy

Question 20

Omeprazole

Answer 20

Classification: Anti-Ulcer Agent, Proton-Pump Inhibitor
Brand-Name: Prilosec
Off-Label Uses: Stomach/Esophagus Problems
Side-Effects: Headache, Vomiting, Diarrhea, AB Pain

Question 21

Oxycodone

Answer 21

Classification: Opioid Analgesic (narcotic)
Brand-Name: Roxicodone
Off-Label Uses: Relieve Moderate to Severe Pain
Side-Effects: Hypotension, Constipation, Drowsy, Syncope

Question 22

Pioglitazone

Answer 22

Classification: Hypoglycemic
Brand-Name: Actos
Off-Label Uses: Control High Blood Sugar-Type 2 D
Side-Effects: Dizziness, Pharyngitis, Sinusitis, Flatulence

Question 23

Pravastatin

Answer 23

Classification: Antilipemic, Statin
Brand-Name: Pravachol
Off-Label Uses: Lower Cholesterols
Side-Effects: Dyspepsia, Myalgia, Dizziness, Rash

Question 24

Prednisone

Answer 24

Classification: Glucocorticoid
Brand-Name: Deltasone
Off-Label Uses: Arthritis, Immune Deficiency, Allergies
Side-Effects: Infection, Mood Changes, Insomnia

Question 25

Pregabalin

Answer 25

Classification: Anticonvulsant Brand-Name: Lyrica Off-Label Uses: Pain by Nerve Damage- Shingles/D Side-Effects: Xerostomia, Drowsy, Dizziness, Blurred Vision

Question 26

Quetiapine

Answer 26

Classification: Antipsychotic Brand-Name: Seroquel Off-Label Uses: Schizophrenia, Bipolar Disorder, Mood Disorders Side-Effects: Orthostatic Hypotension, Pharyngitis, Xerostomia, Dyspepsia

Question 27

Rosuvastatin

Answer 27

Classification: Antilipemic, Statin Brand-Name: Crestor, Ezallor Sprinkle Off-Label Uses: Lower Cholesterol Side-Effects: Nausea, Headache, Myalgia, Pain

Question 28

Sildenafil

Answer 28

Classification: Erectile Dysfunction Agent Brand-Name: Viagra Off-Label Uses: Male Sexual Function Problems Side-Effects: Nasal Congestion, Dyspepsia, Back Pain, Dizziness

Question 29

Simvastatin

Answer 29

Classification: Antilipemic, Statin Brand-Name: Zocor Off-Label Uses: Lower Cholesterol Side-Effects: Dyspepsia, Constipation, Myalgia, Dizziness

Question 30

Sulfamethoxazole/Trimethoprim

Answer 30

Classification: Antibiotic Brand-Name: Bactrim, Septra Off-Label Uses: Bacterial Infections Side-Effects: Skin Photosensitivity, Pruritus of Skin, Dizziness, Drug Fever

Question 31

Tramadol

Answer 31

Classification: Analgesic Brand-Name: Odolo, Ultram Off-Label Uses: Relieves Moderate to Severe Pain Side-Effects: Xerostomia, Constipation, Pruritis of Skin, Dizziness

Question 32

Valsartan

Answer 32

Classification: Antihypertensive Brand-Name: Diovan Off-Label Uses: High Blood Pressure/Heart Failure Side-Effects: Viral Infection, Hyperkalemia, Hypotension, Arthralgia

Question 33

Warfarin

Answer 33

Classification: Anticoagulant Brand-Name: Coumadin, Jantoven Off-Label Uses: Blood Clots Side-Effects: Hemorrhage, Flatulence, Dysgeusia, Leukopenia

Question 34

Zolpidem

Answer 34

Classification: Sedative-Hypnotic (sleep) Brand-Name: Edluar Off-Label Uses: Sleep Problems Side-Effects: Drowsy, Dizziness, Fatigue, Headache