Drug Names 41-60 Flashcards
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What is the generic name for Advair?
fluticasone + salmeterol
Advair is a combination medication used as a steroid and bronchodilator.
What category does Aleve belong to?
Analgesic (N.S.A.I.D)
N.S.A.I.D stands for non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug.
What is the generic name for Zyrtec?
cetirizine
Zyrtec is an antihistamine used to relieve allergy symptoms.
What is the primary use of Coreg?
Antihypertensive
Coreg is used to treat high blood pressure and heart failure.
What is Crestor used for?
Cholesterol lowering
Crestor helps in reducing cholesterol levels in the blood.
What type of medication is Cymbalta?
Antidepressant
Cymbalta is used to treat major depressive disorder and anxiety.
What is the generic name for Desyrel?
trazodone
Desyrel is an antidepressant that also helps with insomnia.
What category does Diflucan fall under?
Antifungal
Diflucan is used to treat fungal infections.
What is the generic name for Diovan?
valsartan
Diovan is an antihypertensive medication.
What type of medication is Effexor?
Antidepressant
Effexor is used to treat major depressive disorder, anxiety, and panic disorder.
What is the generic name for Elavil?
amitriptyline
Elavil is an antidepressant that can also be used for chronic pain.
What is Fosamax used for?
Bone strengthener
Fosamax is used to treat or prevent osteoporosis.
What category does Klor-Con belong to?
Electrolyte
Klor-Con is used to prevent or treat potassium deficiency.
What is the generic name for Mevacor?
lovastatin
Mevacor is used to lower cholesterol levels.
What type of medication is Mobic?
Analgesic (N.S.A.I.D.)
Mobic is used to relieve pain and inflammation.
What is Paxil classified as?
Antidepressant (SSRI)
Paxil is a selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor used for depression and anxiety.
What is the generic name for Valium?
diazepam
Valium is an antianxiety medication classified as a Schedule IV controlled substance.
What category does Vibramycin belong to?
Antibiotic
Vibramycin is used to treat various bacterial infections.
What is the generic name for Minipress?
prazosin
Minipress is used primarily to treat high blood pressure.
What type of medication is Bystolic?
Antihypertensive
Bystolic is used to treat high blood pressure.
