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Brand/Generic &Class
Brand/Generic Drugs & Their Drug Class
Question | Answer |
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Zithromax (azithromycin) | Macrolide Antibiotic |
Norvasc (amlodipine) | Calcium Channel Blocker (blood pressure medication) |
Xanax (alprazolam) | Benzodiazepine (anti-anxiety medication) |
Lipitor (atorvastatin) | HMG-CoA Reductase Inhibitor aka "Statin" (cholesterol medication) |
Zocor (simvastatin) | HMG-CoA Reductase Inhibitor aka "Statin" (cholesterol medication) |
Tenormin (atenolol) | Beta Blocker (antihypertensive) |
Lopressor (metoprolol tartrate) | Beta Blocker (antihypertensive) |
Toprol XL (metoprolol succinate) | Beta Blocker (antihypertensive) |
Fosamax (alendronate) | Osteoporitic |
Zyloprim (allopurinol) | Anti-gout medication |
Adderall (amphetamine + dextroamphetamine) *often generics are called amphetamine salts* | Neurologic / ADHD / Amphetamine / CNS Stimulant |
Zovirax (acyclovir) | Antiviral |
Strattera (atamoxetine) | Neurologic / ADHD |
Abilify (aripiprazole) | Antipsychotic |
Lotensin (benazepril) | ACE Inhibitor (antihypertensive) |
Wellbutrin / Wellbutrin SR / Wellbutrin XL / Zyban (bupropion) | Norepinephrine - Dopamine Reuptake Inhibitor (Antidepressant) |
BuSpar (buspinrone) | Anxiolytic / Hypnotic |
Tessalon Perles (benzonatate) | Antitussive (cough suppressant) |
Fioricet (butalbital + APAP + caffeine) | Analgesic |
Zebeta (bisoprolol) | Beta Blocker (Antihypertensive) |
Lioresal (baclofen) | Skeletal Muscle Relaxant |
Plavix (clopidogrel) | Platelet Aggregation Inhibitor (P2Y12 inhibitors) |
Celexa (citalopram) | Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitor (antidepressant) |
Klonopin (clonazepam) | Benzodiazepine (anti-anxiety medication) |
Keflex (cephalexin) | Cephalosporin Antibiotic |
Flexeril (cyclobenzaprine) | Skeletal Muscle Relaxant |
Coreg (carvedilol) | Beta Blocker Medication (antihypertensive) |
Tylenol 3 (acetaminophen + codeine) | Opioid Analgesic |
Vasotec (enalapril) | ACE Inhibitor (antihypertensive) |
Soma (carisoprodol) | Skeletal Muscle Relaxant |
Catapres (clonidine) | Central Alpha Agonist (used to treat hypertension, ADHD, and drug withdrawal) |
Celebrex (celecoxib) | COX-2 Inhibitor (anti-inflammatory / NSAID) |
Premarin (conjugated estrogen) | Hormone Replacement |
Celocin (clindamycin) | Lincosamide Antibiotic |
Elavil (amitriptyline) | tricyclic antidepressants |
Omnicef (cefdinir) | Cephalosporin Antibiotic |
Lotrisone (clotrimazole + betamethasone) | Antifungal + Steroid Cream |