Anti-Depressants
The generic name of the anti depressant, Prozac
What is Fluoxetine?
This penicillin type antibiotic is commonly used for infections in the ear and strep throat. Allergic reactions are a common side effect
This ace inhibitor is commonly prescribed for high blood pressure/hypertension and ends in "pril"
What is lisinopril?
This drug schedule includes drugs with approved medical use but high abuse potential such as oxycodone or vicodin
This law regulates controlled substances and established drug schedules
What is the Controlled Substances Act?
The meaning of the abbreviation, SSRI
What is Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitor?
This MACROLIDE antibiotic is often prescribed by a health professional as "Z pack"
What is azithromycin?
This medication is a CCB/calcium channel blocker often used for hypertension and angina
What is amlodipine/Norvasc?
This benzodiazepine, commonly used for anxiety, is a Schedule IV drug , also known as Xanax
What is alprazolam?
This agency enforces laws related to controlled substances in the US
What is the DEA?
This SNRI is used for depression along with nerve pain, and is known as "Cymbalta"
What is duloxetine?
This antibiotic class works by inhibiting the bacterial cell wall synthesis and it includes drugs like Keflex/cephalexin.
What are cephalosporins?
This class of antihypertensives lowers blood pressure by blocking beta-adrenergic receptors
This drug schedule allows refills up to 5 times within 6 months
This law requires pharmacists to offer counseling to medicaid patients
What is OBRA 90?
This "feel-good" neuro transmitter is the main target of SSRI anti depressants
What is serotonin?
This antibiotic is frequently associated w/ a risk of tendon rupture and includes Cipro/ciprofloxacin.
What are fluoroquinolones?
This ARB antihypertensive is commonly used when patients cannot tolerate ACE inhibitors due to cough or allergy
What is losartan?
This schedule includes drugs with no accepted medical use and high abuse potential
What is Schedule 1?
This law protects patient health information and privacy
What is HIPAA?
This class of antidepressants works by inhibiting the reuptake of both serotonin and norepinephrine.
What are SNRIs?
What is sulfamethoxazole + trimethoprim/ Septra?
This antihypertensive class can cause a persistent dry cough due to increased bradykinin levels
This stimulant drug used to treat ADHD is a Schedule II drug also known as Focalin?
This is the max number of refills that are allowed for schedule 2 drugs
What is Zero?