Drug Names 81-100 Flashcards

(20 cards)

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What is the generic name for the brand Aldactone?

A

spironolactone

Spironolactone is categorized as a diuretic and antihypertensive.

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What category does the drug Altace belong to?

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Antihypertensive

Altace is the brand name for ramipril.

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3
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Amaryl is used to treat which condition?

A

Antidiabetic

The generic name for Amaryl is glimepiride.

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What is the classification of Concerta?

A

ADHD (C-II)

Concerta contains methylphenidate.

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What is the generic name for Cozaar?

A

losartan

Cozaar is used as an antihypertensive.

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Xyzal is classified as which type of medication?

A

Antihistamine

The generic name for Xyzal is levocetirizine.

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What mineral supplement is represented by the brand Folvite?

A

folic acid

Folic acid is essential for various bodily functions.

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Imdur is used for treating what condition?

A

Anti-angina (chest pain)

The generic name for Imdur is isosorbide mononitrate.

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What condition does Lanoxin treat?

A

heart failure/arrhythmia

Lanoxin is the brand name for digoxin.

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Lyrica is classified as which type of medication?

A

Anticonvulsant / Anti nerve pain (C-V)

The generic name for Lyrica is pregabalin.

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What is the generic name for Nasacort?

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triamcinolone

Nasacort is an anti-inflammatory steroid.

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Pristiq is used as what type of medication?

A

Antidepressant

The generic name for Pristiq is desvenlafaxine.

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What type of medication is Omnicef?

A

Antibiotic

The generic name for Omnicef is cefdinir.

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14
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Levemir is classified under which category?

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Insulin - Antidiabetic

The generic name for Levemir is insulin detemir.

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What is the classification of Xarelto?

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Anticoagulant

The generic name for Xarelto is rivaroxaban.

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16
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Restoril is used as a _______.

A

Sleep aid (C-IV)

Restoril contains temazepam.

17
Q

Tamiflu is an antiviral medication used for treating what?

A

Flu

The generic name for Tamiflu is oseltamivir.

18
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Valtrex is classified as an _______.

A

Antiviral

The generic name for Valtrex is valacyclovir.

19
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What is the generic name for Trandate?

A

labetalol

Trandate is used as an antihypertensive.

20
Q

Zetia is used for what purpose?

A

Cholesterol lowering

The generic name for Zetia is ezetimibe.