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Top 200 drugs, wk 22
Question | Answer |
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generic for Apresoline | hydralazine |
class / subclass for Apresoline / hydralazine | class: antihypertensive; subclass: vasodilator |
uses for Apresoline / hydralazine | treats hypertension (high blood pressure) |
Special note for Apresoline / hydralazine | a vasodilator relaxes the muscles in the blood vessels to help them dilate (widen) |
generic for Robaxin | methocarbamol |
class for Robaxin / methocarbamol | muscle relaxant |
uses for Robaxin / methocarbamol | treats skeletal muscle conditions such as pain or injury |
generic for Lanoxin | digoxin |
class for Lanoxin / digoxin | cardiac glycoside |
uses for Lanoxin / digoxin | treats heart failure and atrial fibrillation |
Special note for Lanoxin / digoxin | Caution: high alert |
extra note for Lanoxin / digoxin | typically measured in microgram (mcg); originated from plant foxglove (Digitalis purpurea) |
generic for Risperdal | risperidone |
class for Risperdal / risperidone | antipsychotic |
uses for Risperdal / risperidone | treats schizophrenia and bipolar mania |
Black Box Warning for Risperdal / risperidone | may increase risk of death in older adults with dementia related conditions |
generic for Fluzone | influenza viral vaccine, inactivated |
class for Fluzone / influenza viral vaccine, inactivated | viral vaccine |
uses for Fluzone / influenza viral vaccine, inactivated | prevention of flu - influenza virus |
Special Note for Fluzone / influenza viral vaccine, inactivated | keep refrigerated |
generic for Keppra | levetiracetam |
class for Keppra / levetiracetam | anticonvulsant |
uses for Keppra / levetiracetam | treats partial onset seizures in adults and children |
Black Box Warning for Keppra / levetiracetam | Do not stop taking suddenly; May have suicidal thoughts while taking this medication |
generic for Plaquenil | hydroxychloroquine sulfate |
class / subclass for Plaquenil / hydroxychloroquine sulfate | class: antibiotic; subclass: quinolines |
uses for Plaquenil / hydroxychloroquine sulfate | treats malaria and rheumatoid arthritis |