Respiratory Drugs Flashcards

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What is the generic name of Atrovent?

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Ipratropium

Atrovent is commonly used for respiratory conditions.

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What class of drug is Atrovent?

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Bronchodilator

Bronchodilators help to open the airways in the lungs.

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What is the generic name of Combivent?

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Albuterol/Ipratropium

Combivent combines two bronchodilators for better efficacy.

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What class of drug is Combivent?

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Bronchodilator

It is used to treat chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD).

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What is the generic name of Proventil?

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Albuterol

Proventil is often used as a rescue inhaler.

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What class of drug is Proventil?

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Bronchodilator

It is used to relieve bronchospasm in asthma and COPD.

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What is the generic name of Spiriva?

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Tiotropium

Spiriva is a long-acting bronchodilator.

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What class of drug is Spiriva?

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Bronchodilator

It helps relax and open airways in the lungs.

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What is the generic name of Xopenex?

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Levalbuterol

Xopenex is a more specific bronchodilator compared to Albuterol.

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What class of drug is Xopenex?

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Bronchodilator

It is often used for asthma treatment.

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What is the generic name of Asmanex?

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Mometasone

Asmanex is an inhaled corticosteroid.

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What class of drug is Asmanex?

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Corticosteroid (Inhaled)

It is used to prevent asthma attacks.

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What is the generic name of Flovent?

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Fluticasone

Flovent is used for long-term asthma control.

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What class of drug is Flovent?

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Corticosteroid (Inhaled)

It reduces inflammation in the airways.

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What is the generic name of QVAR?

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Beclomethasone

QVAR is an inhaled corticosteroid for asthma.

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What class of drug is QVAR?

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Corticosteroid (Inhaled)

It is used to manage asthma symptoms.

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What is the generic name of Advair Diskus?

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Fluticasone/Salmeterol

Advair combines a steroid and a long-acting bronchodilator.

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What class of drug is Advair Diskus?

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Corticosteroid and Bronchodilator Combo

It is used for asthma and COPD management.

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What is the generic name of Symbicort?

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Budesonide/Formoterol

Symbicort is also a combination medication.

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What class of drug is Symbicort?

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Corticosteroid and Bronchodilator Combo

It is used for asthma and COPD treatment.

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What is the generic name of Flonase?

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Fluticasone

Flonase is an intranasal corticosteroid.

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What class of drug is Flonase?

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Corticosteroid (Nasal)

It is used to treat allergic rhinitis.

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What is the generic name of Nasacort AQ?

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Triamcinolone

Nasacort AQ is another nasal corticosteroid.

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What class of drug is Nasacort AQ?

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Corticosteroid (Nasal)

It helps reduce nasal inflammation.

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What is the generic name of Nasonex?
Mometasone ## Footnote Nasonex is used for nasal allergy symptoms.
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What class of drug is Nasonex?
Corticosteroid (Nasal) ## Footnote It is effective in controlling nasal inflammation.
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What is the generic name of Rhinocort Aqua?
Budesonide ## Footnote Rhinocort Aqua is a nasal spray corticosteroid.
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What class of drug is Rhinocort Aqua?
Corticosteroid (Nasal) ## Footnote It is used for allergic rhinitis treatment.
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What is the generic name of Singulair?
Montelukast ## Footnote Singulair is a leukotriene receptor antagonist.
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What class of drug is Singulair?
Leukotriene Antagonist (Asthma Drug) ## Footnote It helps prevent asthma attacks.
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What is the generic name of Allegra?
Fexofenadine ## Footnote Allegra is a second-generation antihistamine.
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What class of drug is Allegra?
Antihistamine ## Footnote It is used to relieve allergy symptoms.
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What is the generic name of Benadryl?
Diphenhydramine ## Footnote Benadryl is an older antihistamine.
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What class of drug is Benadryl?
Antihistamine ## Footnote It is often used for allergies and as a sleep aid.
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What is the generic name of Claritin?
Loratadine ## Footnote Claritin is a non-drowsy antihistamine.
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What class of drug is Claritin?
Antihistamine ## Footnote It is effective for allergy symptoms without sedation.
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What is the generic name of Atarax?
Hydroxyzine ## Footnote Atarax is an antihistamine with anxiolytic properties.
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What class of drug is Atarax?
Antihistamine ## Footnote It is used for anxiety and allergies.
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What is the generic name of Xyzal?
Levocetirizine ## Footnote Xyzal is an active enantiomer of cetirizine.
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What class of drug is Xyzal?
Antihistamine ## Footnote It is used for allergic rhinitis and chronic urticaria.
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What is the generic name of Zyrtec?
Cetirizine ## Footnote Zyrtec is a popular antihistamine for allergies.
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What class of drug is Zyrtec?
Antihistamine ## Footnote It may cause drowsiness in some patients.
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What is the generic name of Pataday?
Olopatadine ## Footnote Pataday is used in eye drops for allergic conjunctivitis.
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What class of drug is Pataday?
Antihistamine (Eye Drop) ## Footnote It provides relief from itchy eyes.
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What is the generic name of Patanol?
Olopatadine ## Footnote Patanol is also used for eye allergy symptoms.
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What class of drug is Patanol?
Antihistamine (Eye Drop) ## Footnote It is another formulation for allergic conjunctivitis.
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What is the generic name of Delsym?
Dextromethorphan ## Footnote Delsym is a common cough suppressant.
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What class of drug is Delsym?
Antitussive ## Footnote It helps reduce the urge to cough.
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What is the generic name of Phenergan AC?
Promethazine/Codeine ## Footnote Phenergan AC is used for cough and allergy symptoms.
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What class of drug is Phenergan AC?
Antitussive ## Footnote It combines an antihistamine with a narcotic cough suppressant.
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What is the generic name of Robitussin AC?
Guaifenesin/Codeine ## Footnote Robitussin AC is used for cough relief.
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What class of drug is Robitussin AC?
Antitussive ## Footnote It helps manage cough and chest congestion.
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What is the generic name of Tessalon Perles?
Benzonatate ## Footnote Tessalon Perles are used to relieve dry cough.
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What class of drug is Tessalon Perles?
Antitussive ## Footnote It works by numbing the throat and lungs.
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What is the generic name of Sudafed?
Pseudoephedrine ## Footnote Sudafed is a common decongestant.
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What class of drug is Sudafed?
Decongestant ## Footnote It helps relieve nasal congestion.
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What is the generic name of Sudafed PE?
Phenylephrine ## Footnote Sudafed PE is an alternative decongestant.
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What class of drug is Sudafed PE?
Decongestant ## Footnote It is used for nasal and sinus congestion.
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What is the generic name of Mucinex?
Guaifenesin ## Footnote Mucinex is an expectorant used for cough.
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What class of drug is Mucinex?
Expectorant ## Footnote It helps thin mucus for easier expulsion.
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What is the generic name of Robitussin?
Guaifenesin ## Footnote Robitussin is also an expectorant.
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What class of drug is Robitussin?
Expectorant ## Footnote It is used to alleviate cough associated with mucus.
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What is the generic name of Robitussin-DM?
Guaifenesin/Dextromethorphan ## Footnote Robitussin-DM combines an expectorant with an antitussive.
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What class of drug is Robitussin-DM?
Expectorant + Antitussive ## Footnote It is used for cough relief while expelling mucus.
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What is the generic name of Chantix?
Varenicline ## Footnote Chantix is used for smoking cessation.
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What class of drug is Chantix?
Smoking Cessation ## Footnote It helps reduce cravings and withdrawal symptoms.
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What is the generic name of Nicorette/Nicoderm?
Nicotine ## Footnote Nicorette and Nicoderm are forms of nicotine replacement therapy.
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What class of drug is Nicorette/Nicoderm?
Smoking Cessation ## Footnote They help reduce withdrawal symptoms in quitting smoking.
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What is the generic name of Zyban?
Bupropion ## Footnote Zyban is an antidepressant used for smoking cessation.
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What class of drug is Zyban?
Smoking Cessation ## Footnote It helps reduce cravings and withdrawal symptoms.