Brand and Generic Medications
what is the generic name for Metformin?
Glucophage
What is the main indication for Metformin?
Type 2 Diabetes
Which dosage form is placed under the tongue for absorption?
Sublingual
This antibiotic is commonly recognized by the brand name Zithromax.
Azithromycin
2 tabs po qd
Take 2 tablets by mouth daily
What is the brand name for Levothyroxine?
Synthroid
What is the main indication for Atorvastatin?
High cholesterol
Which dosage form is designed to dissolve between the cheek and gum?
Buccal
This common antibiotic is often used to treat bacterial infections and belongs to the penicillin family.
Amoxicillin
1 tab po qid prn htn
Take 1 tablet by mouth four times a day as needed for hypertension.
What is the brand name for Omeprazole?
Prilosec
What is the main indication for Plavix?
Prevent Blood clots
Which dosage form delivers medication through the skin over an extended period of time?
Transdermal Patch
This antibiotic is commonly used to treat bacterial infections and is known by the brand name Flagyl.
Metronidazole
1 tab SL prn chest pain
Place 1 tablet under the tongue as needed for chest pain
What is the other name for Warfarin?
Coumadin
What is the main indication for Albuterol?
asthma
Where are "otic" dosage forms used?
The ear(s)
Cipro is the brand name for this antibiotic
Ciprofloxacin
3 gtt ou bid
Instill 3 drops into both eyes twice daily
What is the other name for Furosemide?
Lasix
Influenza
Which dosage form should generally NOT be crushed because it is designed to release medication slowly?
Extended release tablets
What is the brand name for cephalexin?
Keflex
1 cap po q8h x 7 days
Take 1 capsule by mouth every 8 hours for 7 days