Brand to Generic
Generic to Brand
Misc
Definitions
Brand to Generic Vol. 2
100

Mevacor

What is lovastatin?

100

fenofibrate

What is TriCor or Antara?

100

The suffix -statin could indicate this

What is an antihyperlipidemic medication?

100
Works to lower blood pressure by dilating blood vessels, slowing heart rate, and increasing the elimination of fluids from the body.

What are antihypertensive agents?

100

Norvasc

What is amlodipine?

200
Hyzaar

What is losartan/hydrochlorothiazide?

200

metoprolol

What is Lopressor?

200

The suffix -pril could indicate this

What is an ACE inhibitor?

200
Antihypertensive drugs for heart conditions that help regulate the blood-pressure raising effects of the hormone epinephrine. These drugs can make the heart beat slower and with less force.

What are beta-adrenergic blockers (or beta blockers)?

200

Zocor

What is simvastatin?

300

Zebeta

What is bisoprolol?

300

isosorbide mononitrate

What is Imdur?

300

The suffix -o/lol could indicate this

What is a beta blocker medication?

300

These reduce blood pressure and prevent heart failure by blocking or reducing the liver production of an enzyme that constricts the blood vessels.

What are angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitors (or ACE inhibitors)?

300

Tenormin

What is atenolol?

400

Crestor

What is rosuvastatin?

400

pravastatin

What is Pravachol?

400

The suffix -artan could indicate this

What is an ARB medication?

400

Hyperlipidemia is defined as 

What is elevated cholesterol, phospholipids, and/or triglycerides in the blood?

400

Zetia

What is ezetimibe?

500

Vasotec

What is enalapril?

500

hydralazine

What is Apresoline?

500

These stop calcium from entering the cells of the heart and blood

What are CCBs (calcium channel blockers)?

500

These reduce water retention and can also be prescribed for high blood pressure

What are diuretics?

500

Altace

What is ramipril?