Name That Drug
I help reduce fever and relieve pain. My generic name is acetaminophen
What is Tylenol?
Ibuprofen
Eye·bu·pro·fin
*Bonus: Generic name for ibupofen?*
True or False: You should always take antibiotics for a cold.
What is False? (Colds are usually 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 retail/community pharmacist?
What is a common side effect with ibupforen?
Hint: this is why we often tell patients to take with food and a glass of water
What is upset stomach?
I am a little pink pill that helps people with allergies stop sneezing and itching, but I can also cause drowsiness.
What is Benadryl?
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.
What is a clinical/hospital pharmacist?
This warning is often given with new medications: “Call us if you notice a rash, swelling, or have trouble breathing.” What are these symptoms of?
What is you could be having an allergic reaction?
Make sure to go to the doctor if you think you might be experiencing this!
I fight infections caused by bacteria. I’m a common antibiotic and end in “-cillin.”
What is Amoxicillin/Penicillin?
Mounjaro
Moon-jar-oh
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 am an injectable medication that is used for diabetes or weight loss. You may have heard my catchy jingle in an ad. Oh, Oh, Oh....
What is Ozempic?
Ciprofloxacin
Sip-row-flocks-ah-sin
True or False: A vitamin that is all-natural means the product is always safe to take with other medicine.
What is False? (Natural doesn’t always mean safe—some natural substances can be harmful or interact with medications.)
I teach pharmacy students and may do research at a university.
What is an academic pharmacist or pharmacy professor?
Name something you should always check on a medicine bottle before taking any.
Name of medication
Expiration date
Instructions
Etc.
I'm a pink liquid that can help with nausea, heartburn, indigestion, upset stomach or diarrhea.
What is Pepto Bismol?
Metoprolol Succinate
Met-Oh-pra-lol
Sus-in-ate
Myth or Fact: Grapefruit juice can interact with some medications.
What is Fact? (Some juices—like grapefruit—can interact with certain meds, but not all juices are off-limits.)
I work with insurance companies to make drug therapy affordable.
What is a managed care pharmacist?
If you are on doxycycline (antibiotic), name a food/supplement that you can't take with it. (Guess until correct)
Dairy
Calcium products
Vitamins