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Stack #16421
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Lupron | Brand name for leuprolide acetate, prescribed for the palliative treatment of prostatic cancer |
| heparin | Generic name of a drug indicated for anticoagulant therapy |
| Procrit | Brand name for erythropoietin, a hormone used to increase production of red blood cells in patients with cancer and renal disease. |
| Glucotrol | Brand name for glipizide, given to control blood sugar levels in diabetics |
| Cytoxan | Brand name for cyclophosphamide, indicated in the treatment of several types of malignant neoplastic diseases |
| Synthroid | Brand name for levothyroxine sodium, prescribed for patients with decreased thryoid hormone production |
| Retrovir | Brand name for AZT or zidovudine, used to treat the virus responsible for acquired immune deficiency syndrome (AIDS) |
| Nolvadex | Brand name for tamoxifen citrate, used for the treatment of female breast cancer |
| Adriamycin | Brand name for doxorubicin, a chemotherapy agent indicated for the treatment of breast cancer and other neoplasms |
| Humulin | Brand of injectable insulin, used to replace the missing hormone in diabetics and responsible for lowering blood sugars. |
| Demulen | Brand name for ethynodiol diacetate, used as an oral contraceptive. |
| Premarin | Brand name for conujugated estrogens generally prescribed as estrogen replacement therapy. |
| Coumadin | Brand name for crystalline sodium warfarin, used for the prevention of blood clots. |
| Taxol | Brand name for paclitaxel, a drug originally obtained from the yew tree; now used to treat ovarian, breast and lung cancers |
| Micronase | Brand name for glyburide, an oral medication used to control blood sugar levels in diabetic patients. |
| hydrocortisone | Generic name of a drug prescribed topically for several skin problems characterized by itching, swelling, redness, etc. |
| Retin-A | Brand name for the generic drug tretinoin, used in the treatment of some kinds of acne |
| Oxsoralen | Brand name for the generic drug methoxsalen, prescribed in combinationwith ultraviolet light for the treatment of psoriasis |
| Diflucan | Brand name for the generic drug fluconazole, used for the treatment of fungal infections of the skin and mucosa |
| Lotrimin | Brand name for clotrimazole, prescribed as an antifungal agent in skin infections. |
| Zovirax | Brand name for the generic drug acyclovir, used in the treatment of oral and genital herpes (herpes simplex I and II) |
| Silvadene | Cream containing the antibiotic silver sulfadiazine, used to prevent infections in patients with severe burns |
| Pyridium | Brand name for the generic drug phenazopyridine hydorchloride, prescribed for the relief of urinary pain, urgency, frequency, etc. |
| Septra | Brand name of the generic drug trimethoprim sulfamethoxazole, used in the treatment of types urinary tract infections |
| Hytrin | Brand name for the drug terazosin, used to treat the symptoms of bladder outlet obstruction in patients with prostatic hypertrophy. |
| Urecholine | Brand name for bethanechol chloride, used for teh treatment of postoperative and postpartum nonobstructive urinary retention. |
| Cipro | Brand name of the generic drug ciprofloxacin, an antibacterial agent used to treat a variety of urinary and respiratory infections. |
| Ditropan | Brand name for oxybutynin chloride, prescribed for the relief of symptoms associated with voiding in patients with bladder abnormality. |
| Kwell | Brand name for the generic drug lindane, used for the treatment of scabies. |
| Granulex | Preparation containing balsam peru and the enzyme trypsin, designed to debride wounds and stimulate healing. |
| Lanoxin | Brand name of a drug, digoxin, that strengthens the contractions of the heart and regulates cardiac rhythms. |
| Mevacor | Brand name for the generic drug lovastatin, used for lowering elevated serum cholesterol |
| Cardizem | Brand name for diltiazem hydrochloride, a calcium channel blocker, prescribed for angina pectoris. |
| Vasotec | Brand name for the drug enalapril maleate, used in the treatment of high blood pressure. |
| propranolol | Generic name for Inderal, a drug prescribed for conditions such as angina pectoris. |
| quinidine | Generic name for quinaglute, used to increase the contractability of the heart muscle. |
| Procardia | Brand name for nifedipine, used to treat angina pectoris. |
| nitroglycerin | Generic name of a drug used to treat attacks of angina pectoris that are often present in various forms of heart disease. Brand names include Nitro-Dur II, Nitro-bid, and Nitrospan |
| ibuprofen | Generic name for advil or Motrin prescribed as an anti-inflammatory and analgesic medication. |
| Trental | Brand name for the generic drug pentoxyfylline, used to improve the flow of blood in patients with circulatory problems. |
| prednisone | Generic name of a corticosteroid drug prescribed as an anti-inflammatory agent. |
| Quinamm | Brand name for quinine sulfate, prescribed for nocturnal muscle cramps |
| Plaquenil | Brand name for the generic drug hydroxychloroquine sulfate, prescribed for the prophylaxis of malaria;also has beneficial effects on lupus and rheumatoid arthritis. |
| Toradol | Brand name for the generic drug ketorolac sodium, prescribed for the relief of postoperative pain. |
| allopurinol | Generic name for Zyloprim, prescribed for the treatment of gout. |
| Bentyl | Brand name for dicyclomine hydrochloride used in the treatment of peptic ulcer and other gastrointestinal disorders. |
| Prilosec | Brand name for the drug omeprazole, used to treat duodenal and gastric ulcers. |
| Timoptic | Brand name for timolol maleate, prescribed for the treatment of glaucoma. It lowers elevated eye pressure. |
| Propulsid | Brand name for the generic drug cisapride, used for the treatment of dysmotility disorders in the gastrointestinal tract. |
| Tagamet | Brand name for cimetidine, prescribed to lower acid secretion in the stomach; indicated in the treatment of duodenal ulcers. |
| Neosporin | Brand name for polymyxin B-neomycin, an ophthalmic solution indicated for the short-term treatment of eye infections. |
| Naphcon A | Eye drop solution used in the treatment of eye irritation or allergic or inflammatory eye problems. |
| Lomotil | Brand name for atropine sulfate, prescribed for the treatment of diarrhea. |
| Zofran | Brand name for ondansetron, used for the prevention of nausea in patients receiving chemotherapy. |
| Azulfidine | Brand name for sulfasalazine, indicated in the treatment of inflammatory bowel diseases such as ulcerative colitis. |
| Cerumenex | Preparation designed to emulsify and remove excess or impacted ear wax (cerumen). |
| Reglan | Brand name for metoclopramide hydrochloride, prescribed for the relief of nausea and vomiting. |
| Beconase | Brand name for beclomethasone dipropionate, indicated for the relief of symptoms of rhinitis. |
| Colace | Brand name for docusate sodium, used to keep stools osft for easy, natural passage. |
| Imodium | Brand name for loperamide hydrochloride, used in the treatment of diarrhea. |
| Tegretol | Brand name for carbamazepine, used to control epilepsy and also the pain from trigeminal neuralgia. |
| Proventil | Brand name for the generic drug albuterol, prescribed for the relief of breathing difficulty. |
| phenobarbital | Generic name for various brand name drugs prescribed as a sleep-producing agent and sedative. |
| Cogentin | Brand name for benztropine mesylate, prescribed to control abnormal movements and muscle stiffness associated with parkinson's disease. |
| Neurontin | Brand name for gabapentin, prescribed for the prevention of partial seizures in adults. |
| Hycodan | Brand name for a cough preparation containing hydrocodone, used to control cough in a variety of conditions such as bronchitis. |
| Valium | Brand name for diazepam, used for the relief of anxiety and tension. |
| penecillin | Generic name for various brand names such as V-cillin K, Ledercillin VK, and Pen Vee K, used to treat infections. |
| Dilantin | Brand name for diphenylhydantoinsodium, used in the treatment of patients suffering from convulsive disorders such as epilepsy. |
| Sinemet | Brand name for levodopa, prescribed for the treatment of patients with Parkinsons's disease. |
| Theo-Dur | Brand name of theophylline, used in the treatment of patients suffering from respiratory disease such as asthma, bronchitis, and emphysema. |
| codeine | Generic name for various brandname drugs used as an antitussive and analgesic agent. |
| Ambien | Brand name for zolpidem, used for the short term treatment of insomnia. |
| Alupent | Brand name for metaproterenol sulate, used in the treatment of breathing difficulties in patients with asthma, bronchitis, and emphysema. |
| epinephrine | Generic name of a drug used to treat bronchial asthma, some allergic disorders, anaphylaxis, glaucoma, and heart block;also used as a topical and local. |
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