Drug Names 61-80 Flashcards
(20 cards)
What is the generic name for the brand Actos?
pioglitazone
Actos is used as an antidiabetic medication.
What category does Catapres belong to?
Antihypertensive/sleep aid
Catapres contains clonidine.
Celebrex is classified as what type of medication?
Analgesic (N.S.A.I.D.)
Celebrex’s generic name is celecoxib.
What is the function of Flomax?
Reduces enlarged prostate
Flomax contains tamsulosin.
What is the generic name for Lantus?
insulin glargine
Lantus is a form of insulin.
Levaquin is used as what type of medication?
Antibiotic
Levaquin’s generic name is levofloxacin.
What category does Medrol fall under?
Anti-inflammatory steroid
Medrol contains methylprednisolone.
Oxycontin is classified as what type of analgesic?
Analgesic (C-II)
Oxycontin contains oxycodone.
What is the purpose of Phenergan?
Anti nausea / anti-emetic
Phenergan’s generic name is promethazine.
Prevacid is categorized as what type of medication?
Antacid (PPI)
Prevacid’s generic name is lansoprazole.
What is the generic name for Edarbi?
azilsartan
Edarbi is used as an antihypertensive.
Seroquel is classified as what type of medication?
Antipsychotic
Seroquel’s generic name is quetiapine.
What is the function of Soma?
Muscle relaxer (C-IV)
Soma contains carisoprodol.
Tricor is used for what purpose?
Cholesterol lowering
Tricor’s generic name is fenofibrate.
What is the classification of Tylenol 3?
Analgesic (C-III)
Tylenol 3 contains codeine + apap.
Vasotec is used as what type of medication?
Antihypertensive
Vasotec’s generic name is enalapril.
What is the generic name for Viagra?
sildenafil
Viagra is used for erectile dysfunction.
Focalin is classified as what type of medication?
ADHD (C-II)
Focalin’s generic name is dexmethylphenidate.
Yaz is a type of medication used for what purpose?
Birth control
Yaz contains ethinyl estradiol + drospirenone.
What is the generic name for Zyloprim?
allopurinol
Zyloprim is used as an antigout medication.
