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1
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What is the class for lovastatin

A

HMG - CoA reductase inhibitor

2
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What is major use for lovastatin

A

Hypercholesterolemia

3
Q

What is the brand name for valacyclovir

A

Valtrex

4
Q

What is the class for valacyclovir

A

Anti-Viral

5
Q

What is the major use for valacyclovir

A

Genital Herpes, shingles

6
Q

What is the brand name for loratadine

A

Claritin

7
Q

What is the class for loratadine

A

Antihistamine (H1)

8
Q

What is the major use for loratadine

A

Allergic Rhinitis

9
Q

What is the brand for ranitidine

A

Zantac

10
Q

What is the class for rantidine

A

Histamine blocker (H2)

11
Q

What is the major use for ranitidine

A

GERD, Duodenal and Gasteric Ulcers

12
Q

What is the brand name for lamotrigene

A

Lamictal

13
Q

What is the class for lamotrigene

A

Anti-Convulsant/ Anti-Mania/ Bipolar

14
Q

what is the major use for lamotrigene

A

Bipolar Disorders, Seizures

15
Q

What is the black box warning for lamotrigene

A

Serious rashes requiring hospitalization may develop

16
Q

What is the brand name for topiramate

A

Topamax

17
Q

What is the class for topiramate

A

Anti-Convulsant

18
Q

What is the major use for topiramate

A

seizures

19
Q

What is the brand name for quetiapine

A

seroquel

20
Q

What is the class for quetiapine

A

antipsychotic

21
Q

What is the major use for quetiapine

A

schizophrenia, Bipolar Disorders

22
Q

What is the black box warning for quetiapine

A

may cause suicidal thoughts in children and young adults, Not for dementia related psychosis

23
Q

What is the brand name for levofloxacin

A

Levaquin

24
Q

What is the class for levofloxacin

A

Quinolone Antibiotic

25
Q

What is the major use for levofloxacin

A

Bacterial Infection

26
Q

What is the black box warning for levofloxacin

A

May increase risk of tendonitis and tendon ruptures especially in the elderly

27
Q

What are the brand names for alendronate

A

Fosamax

28
Q

What is the class for alendronate

A

Bone resorption inhibitor

29
Q

What is the major use for alendronate

A

Osteoporosis

30
Q

What is the brand name for folic acid

A

folvite

31
Q

What is the class for folic acid

A

Vitamin supplement (folic acid)

32
Q

What is the major use for folic acid

A

folate deficient anemia, dietary supplementation

33
Q

What is the brand name for lovastatin

A

Mevacor