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Brand/Generic &Class
Brand/Generic Drugs & Their Drug Class
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| 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 |