Drug Names 21-40 Flashcards
(20 cards)
What is the generic name for Advil?
ibuprofen
Advil is classified as an analgesic (N.S.A.I.D)
What category does Ativan belong to?
Antianxiety (C-IV)
Ativan’s generic name is lorazepam
Which drug is known as an SSRI antidepressant and has the brand name Celexa?
citalopram
SSRIs are selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors
What is the class of Cipro?
Antibiotic
Cipro’s generic name is ciprofloxacin
What is the generic name for Coumadin?
warfarin
Coumadin is used for anticlotting
What type of medication is Dyrenium?
Diuretic/antihypertensive
Dyrenium’s generic name is triamterene
What is the brand name of cyclobenzaprine?
Flexeril
Flexeril is classified as a muscle relaxer
Flonase is an anti-inflammatory steroid. What is its generic name?
fluticasone
Flonase is commonly used for allergic rhinitis
What is the generic name for Keflex?
cephalexin
Keflex is an antibiotic
What category does Klonopin fall under?
Antianxiety (C-IV)
Klonopin’s generic name is clonazepam
Lexapro is an SSRI antidepressant. What is its generic name?
escitalopram
Lexapro is often prescribed for major depressive disorder
What is the generic name for Neurontin?
gabapentin
Neurontin is used as an anticonvulsant
What is the brand name for clopidogrel?
Plavix
Plavix is used for anticlotting
What category does Pravachol belong to?
Cholesterol lowering
Pravachol’s generic name is pravastatin
ProAir, Ventolin, and Proventil are all brand names for which type of medication?
Bronchodilator
The generic name is albuterol
What is the generic name for Prozac?
fluoxetine
Prozac is classified as an SSRI antidepressant
What is the category of Septra?
Antibiotic combination
Septra contains sulfamethoxazole and trimethoprim
What is the brand name for montelukast?
Singulair
Singulair is used as an anti-asthmatic
What is the generic name for Sterapred?
prednisone
Sterapred is an anti-inflammatory steroid
Ultram is a narcotic-like analgesic. What is its generic name?
tramadol
Ultram is used to treat moderate to severe pain