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Top 200 drugs, wk 15
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| generic for Diovan | valsartan |
| class / subclass of Diovan / valsartan | class: antihypertensive; subclass: ARB |
| uses for Diovan / valsartan | treats high blood pressure |
| BBW for Diovan / valsartan | fetal toxicity |
| ARB | Angiotensin 2 Receptor Blocker |
| generic for Duragesic | fentanyl transdermal |
| class of Duragesic / fentanyl transdermal | opioid |
| uses for Duragesic / fentanyl transdermal | treats severe chronic pain around the clock |
| Special Notes for Duragesic / fentanyl transdermal | CII; patch is applied for 3 days at a time; must remove old patch before applying new patch |
| BBW for Duragesic / fentanyl transdermal | addiction, abuse, and misuse |
| generic for Tylenol #3 | acetaminophen and codeine |
| class of Tylenol #3 / acetaminophen and codeine | narcotic analgesic |
| uses for Tylenol #3 / acetaminophen and codeine | relieves moderate to severe pain |
| Special Note for Tylenol #3 / acetaminophen and codeine | CIII |
| generic for Valium | diazepam |
| class / subclass for Valium / diazepam | class: sedative / hypnotic; subclass: benzodiazepine |
| uses for Valium / diazepam | treats anxiety and alcohol withdrawal symptoms |
| Special Note for Valium / diazepam | CIV |
| generic for Cataflam | diclofenac potassium |
| class for Cataflam / diclofenac potassium | NSAID |
| uses for Cataflam / diclofenac potassium | treats mild to moderate pain; signs and symptoms of osteoarthritis or rheumatoid arthritis |
| BBW for Cataflam / diclofenac potassium | risk of serious cardiovascular and gastrointestinal events |
| NSAID | Non Steroidal Anti-inflammatory Drug |
| generic for Cipro | ciprofloxacin |
| class / subclass for Cipro / ciprofloxacin | class: antibiotic; subclass: fluoroquinolone |
| uses for Cipro / ciprofloxacin | bacterial infections |
| BBW for Cipro / ciprofloxacin | serious adverse reactions including tendinitis, tendon rupture, peripheral neuropathy, central nervous system effects and exacerbation of Myasthenia Gravis |
| generic for Inderal | propranolol |
| class / subclass for Inderal / propranolol | class: antihypertensive; subclass: beta blocker |
| uses for Inderal / propranolol | treats tremors, angina, and hypertension, and heart rhythm disorders |