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What is the generic name for the sleep aid Ambien?

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zolpidem

Ambien is classified as a controlled substance (C-IV).

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What category does the antibiotic Amoxil belong to?

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Antibiotic

Amoxil’s generic name is amoxicillin.

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What is the combination of active ingredients in Augmentin?

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amoxicillin + clavulanate

Augmentin is also categorized as an antibiotic.

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What is the generic name for the antidiabetic medication Glucophage?

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metformin

Glucophage is used to manage blood sugar levels.

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What is the classification of Lasix?

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Diuretic/antihypertensive

Lasix has the generic name furosemide.

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What is the primary use of Lipitor?

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Cholesterol lowering

Lipitor’s generic name is atorvastatin.

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What is the generic name for the antihypertensive medication Lopressor?

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metoprolol

Lopressor is used to manage high blood pressure.

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Microzide is classified as a _______.

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Diuretic/antihypertensive

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What is the generic name for the antacid Nexium?

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esomeprazole

Nexium is a proton pump inhibitor (PPI).

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What is the generic name of Norvasc?

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amlodipine

Norvasc is used primarily as an antihypertensive.

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Percocet is an analgesic that contains _______.

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oxycodone + APAP

Percocet is classified as a controlled substance (C-II).

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What is the generic name for the PPI Prilosec?

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omeprazole

Prilosec is used to treat gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD).

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What are the brand names for lisinopril?

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Prinivil / Zestril

Lisinopril is used as an antihypertensive.

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What is the purpose of Synthroid?

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Thyroid hormone replacement

Synthroid’s generic name is levothyroxine.

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What is the generic name for Tenormin?

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atenolol

Tenormin is used to treat high blood pressure.

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Vicodin is an analgesic that contains _______.

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hydrocodone + APAP

Vicodin is classified as a controlled substance (C-II).

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What is the generic name for Xanax?

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alprazolam

Xanax is an antianxiety medication and is classified as a controlled substance (C-IV).

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Zithromax is classified as an _______.

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Antibiotic

Zithromax’s generic name is azithromycin.

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What is the generic name for Zocor?

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simvastatin

Zocor is used for cholesterol lowering.

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What is the classification of Zoloft?

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Antidepressant (SSRI)

Zoloft’s generic name is sertraline.

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