Antibiotics/Statins
This antibiotic cannot be given to persons who are allergic to penicillin and goes by the brand name of AMOXIL
What is AMOXICILLIN
This drug is used to treat gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) and is known by the brand name of PRILOSEC
What is OMEPRAZOLE
This drug is a beta-blocker used to treat hypertension, that has the brand name of TENORMIN
What is ATENOLOL
The indication for LANTUS (insulin glargine), a long-acting insulin
What is Diabetes or Type 1 Diabetes
The generic name for TYLENOL
What is ACETAMINOPHEN
This antibiotic which treats bacterial infections, has a brand name of KEFLEX
What is CEPHALEXIN
This drug is an "anxiolytic," that is it is used to treat anxiety and is also used as a sedative. It belongs to the drug class of BENZODIAZEPINES and the common brand name is ATIVAN
What is LORAZEPAM
This drug belongs to a drug class known as Calcium Channel Blockers and is used to treat hypertension. The brand name is NORVASC
What is METFORMIN
This drug is a strong narcotic analgesic (pain reliever). A common brand name is OXYCONTIN
This macrolide antibiotic treats bacterial infections and is known by the brand name of ZITHROMAX
What is AZITHROMYCIN
What is LOSARTAN
This drug is a rapid-acting insulin, usually given at mealtime and has a brand name of NOVOLOG
What is Insulin Aspart
CLARITIN (loratidine) and ZYRTEC (cetirizine) are used to treat allergies, and belong to the same drug class.
HINT: _ _ _ _ histamines
What are ANTIHISTAMINES
This fluoroquinolone antibiotic treats bacterial infections and goes by the brand name of CIPRO
What is CIPROFLOXACIN
This drug belongs to the drug class of STIMULANTS and is used to treat ADHD. It is known by the brand name of ADDERALL
What is MIXED AMPHETAMINE SALTS
Lisinopril, Ramipril, and Benazepril are all used to treat hypertension. They belong to the same drug class (note the common ending) known by a 3 letter acronym. HINT: _ _ _ inhibitors
What are Angiotensin Converting Enzyme (ACE) inhibitors
This drug belongs to the drug class SULFONYLUREAS. It is used to treat diabetes; the brand name is GLUCOTROL
What is GABAPENTIN
Crestor (Rosuvastatin), Lipitor (Atorvastatin), and Simvastatin (Zocor) all belong to a drug class that is used to lower cholesterol. They are generally referred to by a common drug class name
What are STATINS
Omeprazole, Esomeprazole, and Pantoprazole are used to treat gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD). They belong to the same drug class abbreviated by 3 letters
What are PROTON PUMP INHIBITORS (PPIs)
Metoprolol, Atenolol, Propranolol, and Carvedilol are all used to treat high blood pressure and belong to the same drug class (note the common ending)
HINT: one word is from the Greek Alphabet...
What are BETA BLOCKERS
This drug helps prevent blood clots, i.e. it is an ANTICOAGULANT or "blood thinner." It works by blocking Vitamin K and the brand name is COUMADIN
What is WARFARIN
Loestrin, Junel, and Microgestin contain Ethinyl Estradiol and Norethindrone. They are taken ORALLY and are used to prevent pregnancy. They belong to what drug class?
What are ORAL HORMONAL CONTRACEPTIVES