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Question | Answer |
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1 tsp | 5 ml |
1 oz | 30 ml |
1 kg | 2.2 lb |
1/2 gr | 30 mg is the same as 0.03 g |
1 pint or 16 oz | 480 ml |
1 quart or 32 oz | 960 ml |
1mg | 1/60 gr |
1 oz or 2 tbsp | 30 ml |
1 cup or 8 oz | 240 ml |
Weight conversion | 2.2 lbs= 1 kilogram |
Temperature conversion | 9C=5F-160 |
1 ml | 20 gtts |
100 gtts or 1 tsp | 5 ml |
1 tbsp or 1/2 oz | 15 ml |
Premarin | Generic: conjugated estrogens Clsssificstion: estrogen hormone (hormone replacement therapy) Use: treats menopausal symptoms |
Amoxil | Generic: amoxicillin Classification: penicillin antibiotic Use: treats bacterial infections |
Synthroid | Generic: levothyroxine Classification: thyroid hormone Use: treats hypothyroidism, cretinism, myxedema coma |
Lanoxin | Generic: digoxin Classification: cardiac glycoside Use: atrial fibrillation, heart failure |
Zantac | Generic: ranitidine Classification: h2 antagonist Use: treats GERD ( gastro-esophageal reflux disease) |
Prozac | Generic fluoxetine Classification SSRI Use treats depression and anxiety |
Vicodin | Generic hydrocodone w APAP Classification opiate analgesic Use treats moderate to sever pain |
Coumadin | Generic warfarin Classification anticoagulant Use prevents the formation of blood clots |
Zoloft | Generic Sertraline Classification SSRI Use treats depression and ocd |
Prilosec | Generic omeprazole Classification proton-pump inhibitor Use treats GERD, duodenal, gastric ulcers, heartburn |
Norvasc | Generic amlodipine Classification calcium channel blocker Use hypertension, agina |
Mobic | Generic meloxicam Classification nonsteroid, anti inflammatory drug Use treats arthritis |
Proventil | Generic albuterol Classification bronchodilator Use treats asthma, bronchospasm |
Dyazide | Generic triamterene/HCTZ Classification diuretic Use treats hypertension, edema |
Aciphex | Generic rabeprazole Classification proton-pump inhibitor Use ulcers, gastro esophageal reflux disease GERD |
Zestril/prinivil | Generic lisinopril Classification ACE inhibitor Use congestive heart failure, hypertension |
Lasix | Generic furosemide Classification loop diuretic Use treats hypertension, congestive heart failure |
Zocor | Generic simvastatin Classification antilipemic agent (lipid/cholesterol lowering agent) Use treats hypercholesterolemia |
Paxil | Generic paroxetine Classification SSRI Use treats depression and anxiety |
Actos | Generic pioglitazone Classification oral antidiabetic Use diabetes mellitus |
Cipro | Generic ciprofloxacin Classification fluoroquinolone Use treats respiratory, urinary tract, and middle ear infection |
K-DUR | Generic potassium chloride Classification potassium replacement Use treats hypokalemia ( low levels of potassium) |
Digitek | Generic digoxin Classification cardiac glycoside Use atrial fibrillation, heart failure |
Advair diskus | Generic salmeterol/fluticasone Classification bronchodilator Use asthma, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease COPD |
Ativan | Generic lorazepam Classification benzodiazepine Use anxiety |
Avandia | Generic Rosiglitazone maleate Classification oral antidiabetic Use diabetes mellitus |
Glucophage xr | Generic metformin Classification oral antidiabetic Use lowers blood glucose in people with diabetes mellitus, treats high levels of blood glucose |
Keflex | Generic cephalexin Classification cephalosporin antibiotic Use treats bacterial infection |
Pravachol | Generic pravaststin Classification antilipemic agent (lipid/cholesterol lowering agent) Use treats hypercholesterolemia |
Altace | Generic ramipril Classification ACE inhibitor Use heart failure, hypertension |
Xanax | Generic Alprazolam Classification benzodiazepines Use treats anxiety, panic disorder |
Humalog | Generic insulin lispro Classification insulin Use treats type 1 diabetes |
Ambien | Generic zolpidem Classification sedative hypnotic Use treats insomnia |
Calan | Generic verapamil Classification calcium channel blocker Use angina, hypertension |
Ortho tri-cyclen | Generic norgestimate/ethinyl estradiol Classification oral contraceptives Use birth control, prevents pregnancy, regulates menstrual cycle |
Cardizem | Generic diltiazem Classification calcium channel blocker Use angina, hypertension |
Zithromax | Generic azithromycin Classification macrolide antibiotic Use treats upper/ lower respiratory, bacterial infections |
Diflucan | Generic fluconazole Classification antifungal agent Use treats braid spectrum of fungal infections |
lipitor | generic atorvastatin classification antilipemic agent (lipid/cholesterol lowering agent) use treats hypercholesteremia |
klonopin | generic clonazepam classification benzodiazepine use treats seizures and panic disorders and anxiety |
Levaquin | Generic levofloxacin Classification fluoroquinolone Use treats bacterial, lung, sinus, skin, and urinary tract infections |
Accupril | Generic Quinapril Classification ACE inhibitor Use congestive heart failure, hypertension |
Cozaar | Generic losartan Classification angiotensin Isabel receptor antagonist Use heart failure, hypertension |
Deltasone | Generic prednisone Classification corticosteroid Use dermatitis, arthritis, asthma, inflammation |
Desyrel | Generic trazodone Classification antidepressants Use sleep, depression |
Effexor XR | Generic venlafaxine Classification antidepressants Use anxiety, depression, headaches |
Glucotrol XL | Generic glipizide Classification oral antidiabetic Use treats high levels of blood glucose |
Lotensin | Generic benazepril Classification ACE inhibitor Use hypertension |
Neurontin | Generic gabapentin Classification anticonvulsant Use treats partial seizures |
Diovan | Generic valsartan Classification angiotension II receptor antagonist Use heart failure, hypertension |
Elavil | Generic amitriptyline Classification tricyclic antidepressant Use anxiety, depression |
Nexium | Generic esomeprazole Classification proton pump inhibitor Use treats GERD, duodenal ulcer, and esophagitis; heartburn |
Evista | Generic raloxifene Classification selective estrogen receptor modulator SERM Use treats and prevents osteoporosis in women |
Tenormin | Generic atenolol Classification beta blocker Use treats hypertension |
Flomax | Generic tamsulosin Classification alpha blocker Use benign prostatic hyperplasia BPH |
Celebrex | Generic celecoxib Classification NSAID, COX II inhibitor Use osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis |
Viagra | Generic sildenafil citrate Classification phosphodiesterase inhibitor Use impotency, erectile dysfunction ED |
Protonix | Generic pantoprazole Classification proton pump inhibitor Use GERD nd esophagitis heartburn |
Wellbutrin SR | Generic bupropion HCL Classification antidepressant Use attention deficit hyperactivity disorder ADHD, depression, nicotine withdrawal |
Naprosyn | Generic naproxen Classification NSAID Use moderate pain, osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis |
Flexeril | Generic cyclobenzaprine Classification muscle relaxant Use muscle spasm |
Flonase | Generic fluticasone Classification cortisteroid Use seasonal allergic and non allergic rhinitis |
Allegra OTC | Generic fexofenadine Classification antihistamine Use allergic rhinitis, seasonal allergies |
Singulair | Generic montelukast Classification respiratory/ anti inflammatory agent Use treats and prevents symptoms of asthma |
Celexa | Generic citalopram Classification SSRI Use depression and anxiety |
Prevacid | Generic lansoprazole Classification proton pump inhibitor Use GERD, duodenal & gastric ulcers; heartburn |
Lexapro | Generic escitalopram Classification SSRI Use anxiety, depression |
Tricor | Generic fenofibrate Classification antilipemic agent lipid/cholesterol lowering agent Use treats hypercholesterolemia |
Micronase/diabeta | Generic glynuride Classification oral antidiabetic Use treats high levels of blood glucose |
SOMA | Generic carisoprodol Classification muscle relaxant Use treats muscle spasm |
Concerta | Generic Methylphenidate XR Classification psychostimulant Use narcolepsy, attention deficit hyperactive disorder |
Fosamax | Generic alendronate Classification bisphosphonate Use osteoporosis |
Xalatan | Generic latanoprost Classification prostaglandin Use glaucoma |
Nasonex | Generic mometasone Classification corticosteroid Use allergic rhinitis |
OxyContin | Generic oxycodone ER Classification opiate analgesic Use moderate to moderately severe pain |
Plavix | Generic clopidogrel Classification antiplatelet agent Use prevents platelet aggregation |
Risperdal | Generic risperidone Classification antipsychotic agent Use treats emotional and mood disorders |
V-CILLIN-K | Generic penicillin VK Classification penicillin antibiotic Use treats bacterial infections |
Zyprexa | Generic olanzapine Classification thienobenzodiazepine Use antipsychotic, agitation, bipolar disorder, dementia, mania, schizophrenia |
Zyrtec | Generic cetirizine Classification antihistamine Use seasonal allergic asthma |
Hydrodiuril | Generic hydrochlorothiazide Classification thiazide diuretic Use treats hypertension |
ratio example: 1:2::2:4 | 1 is to 2 as 2 is to 4 |
young's rule | for children used in years |
fried's rule | for infants used in months |
alligations | x/x+y= difference /total parts = |
doxycycline | antibiotic |
albuterol | pulmonary disease |
diazepam | antianxiety |
famotidine | antiulcer |
quinapril | hypertension |
amitriptyline | antidepressant |
fluoxetine | antidepressant |
clonazepam | antianxiety |
sumatriptan | migraine |
clarithromycin | antibiotic |
losartan | hypertension |
sildenafil | ED |
darifenacin | incontinence |
cefuroxime | antibiotic |
atenolol | hypertension |
dutasteride | benign prostatic hyperplasia |
simvastatin | hyperlipidemia |
nifedipine | hypertension |
amoxicillin | antibiotic |
tamsulosin | benign prostatic hyperplasia |
ciprofloxacin | antibiotic |
lansoprazole | antiulcer |
hydrocortisone | anti inflammatory |
alendronate | osteoporosis |
percocet | oxycodone / APAP |
tylenol #3 | acetaminophen/. codeine |
norco | hydrocodone/APAP |
viagra | sildenafil |
cialis | tadalafil |
prevacid | lansoprazole |
prilosec | omeprazole |
buspar | buspirone |
depakote | divalproex |
desryl | trazadone |
effexor XR | venlafaxine |
risperdal | risperidone |
wellbutrin SR | burpropion HCL |
ambien | zolpidem |
paxil | paroxetine |
prozac | fluoxetine |
zoloft | sertraline |
glucotrol | glipizide |
micronase/diabeta | glyburide |
coreg | carvedilol |
inderal | propranolol |
altace | ramipril |
catapress | clonidine |
tenex | guanfacine |
abilify | aripiprazole |
clozaril | clozapine |
zyprexa | olanzapine |
restoril | temazepam |
sonata | zaleplon |
lunesta | eszopiclone |
adipex | phentermine |
adderall | amphetamine mixture |
delsym | dextromethorphan |
tessalon | benzonatate |
biaxin | clarithromycin |
ritalin | methylphenidate |
januvia | sitagliptin |
victoza | liraglutide |
jardiance | empaglifozin |
simvastatin | zocor |
fluoxetine | prozac |
citalopram | celexa |
cyclobenzaprine | flexeril |
prilosec | omeprazole |
zyrtec | cetirizine |
zoloft | sertraline |
ranitidine | zantac |
fluconazole | diflucan |
metaxalone | |
topiramate | topramax |
antivert | meclizine HCL |
metoprolol tartrate | lopressor |
sumatriptan | imitrex |
glucophage | metformin |
promethazine | phenergan |
ibuprofen | motrin |
metoprolol succinate | toprol XL |
clonazepam | klonopin |
norvasc | amlodipine |