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Top 200 drugs, wk 16
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| generic for Zetia | ezetimibe |
| class / subclass for Zetia / ezetimibe | class: antihyperlipidemic; subclass: cholesterol absorption inhibitor |
| uses for Zetia / ezetimibe | high cholesterol |
| Special notes for Zetia / ezetimibe | unlike some statins, Zetia has not been shown to prevent heart disease or heart attacks |
| generic for Fosamax | alendronate |
| class for Fosamax / alendronate | bisphosphonates |
| uses for Fosamax / alendronate | osteoporosis |
| Special notes for Fosamax / alendronate | Take tablet first thing in the morning, at least 30 minutes prior to eating, drinking, or taking any other medications; Do not lie down or recline for at least 30 minutes after taking Fosamax |
| Additional notes for Fosamax / alendronate | Watch for hypocalcemia, vomiting, constipation, or abdominal pain |
| osteoclast | A cell that nibbles at and breaks down bone and is responsible for bone resorption |
| generic for Vyvanse | lisdexamfetamine |
| class for Vyvanse / lisdexamfetamine | CNS stimulant |
| uses for Vyvanse / lisdexamfetamine | ADHD and binge eating disorders |
| Special notes for Vyvanse / lisdexamfetamine | CII; seven strengths - 10 mg, 20 mg, 30 mg, 40 mg, 50 mg, 60 mg, and 70 mg capsules |
| generic for Keflex | cephalexin |
| class / subclass for Keflex / cephalexin | class: antibiotic; subclass: cephalosporin |
| uses for Keflex / cephalosporin | bacterial infections |
| generic for EpiPen | epinephrine injection |
| class for EpiPen / epinephrine injection | alpha- and beta- adrenergic agonists |
| uses for Epipen / epinephrine injection | severe allergic reactions - anaphylaxis |
| generic for Vistaril | hydroxyzine |
| class for Vistaril / hydroxyzine | antihistamine |
| uses for Vistaril / hydroxyzine | anxiety and tension; allergic skin reactions (hives or contact dermatitis) |
| generic for Vasotec | enalapril |
| class / subclass for Vasotec / enalapril | class: antihypertensive; subclass: ACE inhibitor |
| uses for Vasotec / enalapril | hypertension |
| atherosclerosis | hardening and narrowing of your arteries caused by plaque build up |