Antidepressants
This SSRI is commonly prescribed for depression and anxiety and is known by the brand name Zoloft.
What is sertraline?
This antibiotic is a macrolide commonly used for respiratory infections and is known as a “Z-pack.”
What is azithromycin?
This class of drugs ends in “-pril” and works by inhibiting the angiotensin-converting enzyme.
What are ACE inhibitors?
This schedule includes drugs with accepted medical use and low abuse potential, such as cough syrups with codeine.
What is Schedule V?
This law requires pharmacists to offer counseling to patients.
What is OBRA ’90?
This class of antidepressants works by blocking the reuptake of serotonin in the brain.
What are SSRIs?
This class of antibiotics includes drugs like amoxicillin and works by inhibiting bacterial cell wall synthesis.
What are penicillins?
This medication, known as Norvasc, is a calcium channel blocker.
What is amlodipine?
This schedule includes drugs like morphine and oxycodone with high abuse potential but accepted medical use.
What is Schedule II?
This law regulates controlled substances and established drug schedules.
What is the Controlled Substances Act?
This antidepressant is also used for smoking cessation and is known as Wellbutrin.
What is bupropion?
This antibiotic class is known for causing photosensitivity and should not be taken with dairy products.
What are tetracyclines?
This class of drugs ends in “-lol” and decreases heart rate and blood pressure.
What are beta blockers?
This schedule includes drugs with no accepted medical use and high abuse potential.
What is Schedule I?
This is required on all prescriptions for controlled substances to identify the prescriber.
What is a DEA number?
This class of antidepressants can cause a dangerous interaction called serotonin syndrome when combined with other serotonergic drugs.
What are SSRIs (or SNRIs)?
This serious side effect of fluoroquinolones involves tendon rupture.
What is tendon rupture?
This common side effect of ACE inhibitors is a persistent dry cough.
What is a dry cough?
This is the maximum number of refills allowed for Schedule III and IV medications within 6 months.
What is 5 refills?
This law protects patient health information and privacy.
What is HIPAA?
This older class of antidepressants can cause anticholinergic side effects and cardiac toxicity in overdose.
What are tricyclic antidepressants (TCAs)?
This antibiotic is often used as a “last resort” for MRSA infections.
What is vancomycin?
This antihypertensive class should not be used during pregnancy due to risk of fetal harm.
What are ACE inhibitors (or ARBs)?
This agency enforces controlled substance laws in the United States.
What is the DEA (Drug Enforcement Administration)?
This is the maximum number of refills allowed for Schedule II medications.
What is zero refills?