Name that Pill!
This is the generic name for Lipitor.
Atorvastatin
Lisinopril belongs to this drug class.
ACE Inhibitors
This abbreviation means once daily.
QD
This federal agency regulates controlled substances.
DEA
This label is commonly placed on medications that need to be mixed before each dose.
Shake well
This medication is commonly prescribed for hypothyroidism and comes in multiple strengths measured in micrograms.
Levothyroxine
Metoprolol belongs to this drug class.
Beta Blockers
This abbreviation means twice daily.
BID
This form is used by pharmacies to order Schedule II controlled substances electronically or on paper.
This label is important for certain extended-release or enteric-coated medications.
Do not crush or chew
This is the brand name for amlodipine.
Norvasc
Sertraline belongs to this drug class.
SSRI
This abbreviation means by mouth.
PO
This schedule includes medications such as alprazolam and diazepam.
IV
This label may be used with medications that are best absorbed or better tolerated when taken with a meal.
Take with food
This medication is available as both an immediate-release and extended-release formulation and is commonly used for type 2 diabetes.
Metformin
Omeprazole belongs to this drug class.
PPI- Proton pump inhibitors
This abbreviation means three times daily.
TID
How many times can C-II prescriptions be refilled?
0
This label warns patients not to stop taking certain medications suddenly without consulting their prescriber.
Do not discontinue abruptly
This is the generic name for Coumadin, an anticoagulant.
Warfarin
Furosemide belongs to this drug class that increases urine production.
Loop diuretics
This abbreviation means every other day.
QOD
This is the federal form used to document the destruction of controlled substances by registrants when applicable.
DEA Form 41
This label reminds patients to keep medication away from moisture and store it in its original container when appropriate.
Keep in a dry place