Name That Drug
I’m a little white pill that helps people with allergies stop sneezing and itching but I can also cause drowsiness
Benadryl
Tylenol
Ty·le·nol
*Bonus: Generic name for Tylenol?*
True or False: You should always take antibiotics for a cold.
What is False? (Colds are caused by viruses, not bacteria.)
I am your local pharmacist at CVS or Walgreens that you come and see when your prescription is ready!
What is a community pharmacist?
When taking this type of medicine for pain, it’s important to eat food first to avoid stomach upset.
What is ibuprofen (or NSAIDs)?
I help reduce fever and relieve pain. My generic name is acetaminophen
Metformin
Met·for·min
Myth or Fact: Cracking your knuckles causes arthritis.
What is Myth? (There’s no scientific evidence linking knuckle cracking to arthritis.)
I work in hospitals alongside doctors and nurses to choose the best medications for patients.
This warning is often given with new medications: “Call us if you notice a rash, swelling, or have trouble breathing.” Why?
What is you could be having an allergic reaction?
I fight infections caused by bacteria. I’m a common antibiotic and end in “-cillin.”
Amoxicillin
Celecoxib
Seh·leh·KOX·ib
Myth or Fact: You have to wait 30 minutes after eating to swim.
What is Myth? (It’s safe to swim after eating, though you might feel a little sluggish.)
I work for a drug company and help run trials to make sure new medications are safe and effective.
What is a clinical research pharmacist or industry pharmacist?
This device helps you measure liquid medicine correctly, instead of using a kitchen spoon.
What is a dosing syringe or medicine cup?
I help people with asthma breathe easier by opening up their lungs. I’m used with an inhaler.
Albuterol
Mounjaro
Moon-jar-oh
True or False: All-natural means a product is always safe.
What is False? (Natural doesn’t always mean safe—some natural substances can be harmful or interact with medications.)
I focus on how to get medications covered and work with insurance companies to make drug therapy affordable.
What is a managed care pharmacist?
You should always check this on the medication bottle before taking anything.
What is the expiration date or your name?
I’m a little tablet that helps stop heartburn and indigestion. I’m found in Tums.
Calcium Carbonate
Diclofenac
dye-KLOE-fen-ak
Myth or Fact: You can’t take medicine with juice.
What is Myth? (Some juices—like grapefruit—can interact with certain meds, but not all juices are off-limits.)
I teach pharmacy students and may do research at a university.
What is an academic pharmacist or pharmacy professor?
If you miss a dose of your medicine, you should do this unless it’s almost time for your next dose.
What is take it as soon as you remember?