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Top 200 drugs, wk 22
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| 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 |