Kaduceus Drug List 6

Question 1

Zocor

Answer 1

Generic - simvastatin
Classification - HMG-CoA Reductase Inhibitor
IFU - Hyperlipidemia
QF - May cause muscle pain, liver toxicity, nausea, constipation; take in the evening with food

Question 2

Lovaza

Answer 2

Generic - omega-3-acid ethyl esters
Classification - Esterified Fish Oils
IFU - Hypertriglyceridemia

Question 3

Niaspan

Answer 3

Generic - niacin
Classification - Nicotinic Acid
IFU - Hyperlipidemia
QF - May cause flushing; pre-treat with aspirin

Question 4

Zetia

Answer 4

Generic - ezetimibe
Classification - Cholesterol Absorption Inhibitor
IFU - Hyperlipidemia
QF - May cause abdominal pain, fatigue

Question 5

Tricor

Answer 5

Generic - fenofibrate
Classification - Fibrate
IFU - Hyperlipidemia

Question 6

Vytorin

Answer 6

Generic - ezetimibe/simvastatin
Classification - HMG-CoA/Cholesterol Absorption Inhibitor
IFU - Hypercholesterolemia

Question 7

Aggrenox

Answer 7

Generic - aspirin/dipyridamole
Classification - Antiplatelet
IFU - Thrombotic Stroke Prevention

Question 8

Plavix

Answer 8

Generic - clopidogrel
Classification - Antiplatelet
IFU - Thrombotic Event Prevention

Question 9

Coumadin

Answer 9

Generic - warfarin
Classification - Vitamin K Antagonist
IFU - Anticoagulant
QF - Avoid foods rich in vitamin K; avoid alcohol

Question 10

Lovenox

Answer 10

Generic - enoxaparin
Classification - Low-Molecular-Weight Heparin
IFU - DVT (Deep Venous Thrombosis) Prophylaxis