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Drug Quiz#5 F0508
Drug Quiz#5 Lipitor-Lexapro
| Brand Name | Generic Name | Indications | Drug Classification | Strengths and Forms | Side Effects |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lipitor | atorvastatin | Lowers Cholesterol | HMG-CoA Reductase Inhibitor | 10mg, 40mg, 80mg Tablet | Abdominal pain, increased liver enzymes |
| Nexium | esomeprazole | Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease | Proton Pump Inhibitor | 20mg, 40mg Oral Capsule | Flatulance |
| Prevacid | lansoprazole | Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease | Proton Pump Inhibitor | 15mg, 30mg Tablet; 15mg, 30mg Oral Dissolving Tablet | Diarrhea, fatigue |
| Advair Diskus | fluticasone/salmeterol | Asthma, Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease | Antiinflammatory/Bronchodilator | 100/50, 250/50, 500/50 Inhalation Disk | Headache, Upper Respiratory Infection |
| Singulair | montelukast | Asthma | Leukotriene Inhibitor | 10mg Oral Tablet | Agitation, aggressive behavior |
| Effexor XR | venlafoxine | Depression, Obsessive Compulsive Disorder | Antidepressant | 37.5mg, 75mg, 150mg Extended Release Capsules | Hypertension, dizziness |
| Plavix | clopidrogel | Stroke, Heart Attack | Platelet Inhibitor | 75mg Tablet | Bleeding, Congestive Heart Failure |
| Zocor | simvastatin | Treats Cholesterol | Antihyperlipidemic | 5mg, 10mg, 20mg, 40mg, 80mg Tablet | GI irritation, headache |
| Norvasc | amlodipine | Hypertension | Calcium Channel Blocker | 2.5mg, 5mg, 10mg Tablet | Angina, fatigue |
| Lexapro | escitaloopram | Depression | Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitor | 5mg, 10mg, 20mg Tablet; 5mg/5mL Oral Solution | Sleep disorder, suicidal thoughts |