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Drug Quiz #7
Men's & Women's Health, Eye & Ear, & Misc.
| Generic | Brand | Class | Indications | Adverse Effects |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| dutasteride | Avodart | 5-alpha reductase inhibitor | Benign prostatic hyperplasia | impotence |
| finasteride | Proscar | 5-alpha reductase inhibitor | Benign prostatic hyperplasia, Male pattern baldness | impotence |
| doxazosin | Cardura | Alpha-1 antagonist | Hypertension, Benign prostatic hyperplasia | orthostatic hypotension, priapism |
| tamsulosin | Flomax | Alpha-1 antagonist | Benign prostatic hyperplasia | orthostatic hypotension, priapism |
| terazosin | Hytrin | Alpha-1 antagonist | Hypertension, Benign prostatic hyperplasia | orthostatic hypotension, priapism |
| testosterone | Androgel | Androgen | Hypogonadism | application site reaction |
| phentermine | Adipex-P | Appetite suppressant | Obesity | insomnia, arrhythmias |
| alendronate | Fosamax | Bisphosphonate | Osteoporosis, Paget disease | GI upset, osteonecrosis of the jaw |
| ibandronate | Boniva | Bisphosphonate | Osteoporosis | GI upset, osteonecrosis of the jaw |
| risedronate | Actonel | Bisphosphonate | Osteoporosis, Paget disease | GI upset, osteonecrosis of the jaw |
| conjugated equine estrogens | Premarin | Estrogen | Vasomotor symptoms | increased risk of breast/endometrial cancer, hypercoagulation |
| estradiol | Estrace, Climara, Vivelle-DOT | Estrogen | Vasomotor symptoms | increased risk of breast/endometrial cancer, hypercoagulation |
| raloxifene | Evista | Selective estrogen receptor modulator | Post-menopausal osteoporosis | Vasomotor symptoms |
| tamoxifen | Soltamox | Estrogen receptor antagonist | Breast cancer | Vasomotor symptoms |
| sildenafil | Viagra | Phosphodiesterase-5 inhibitor | Erectile dysfunction, Pulmonary hypertension | priapism, hypotension |
| tadalafil | Cialis | Phosphodiesterase-5 inhibitor | Erectile dysfunction, Pulmonary hypertension, Benign prostatic hyperplasia | priapism, hypotension |
| vardenafil | Levitra | Phosphodiesterase-5 inhibitor | Erectile dysfunction | priapism, headache |
| medroxyprogesterone | Provera | Provera | Abnormal uterine activity | osteoporosis, weight gain |
| progesterone | Prometrium | Progestin | Abnormal uterine activity | osteoporosis, weight gain |
| darifenacin | Enablex | Urinary antispasmodic | Overactive bladder | dry mouth, constipation |
| oxybutynin | Ditropan XL | Urinary antispasmodic | Overactive bladder | dry mouth, constipation |
| solifenacin | Vesicare | Urinary antispasmodic | Overactive bladder | dry mouth, constipation |
| tolterodine | Detrol | Urinary antispasmodic | Overactive bladder | dry mouth, constipation |
| pentosan | Elmiron | Urinary tract analgesic | Dysuria | Nausea |
| phenazopyridine | Pyridium | Urinary tract analgesic | Dysuria | urine discoloration |
| anastrazole | Arimidex | Aromatase inhibitor | Breast cancer | Hot flashes, osteoporosis |
| brimonidine | Alphagan P, Lumify | Alpha-2 agonist | Open-angle glaucoma, Ocular hypertension | application site reaction |
| olopatadine | Pataday, Patanol | Antihistamine | Allergic conjunctivitis | application site reaction |
| timolol | Timoptic | Beta blocker | Ocular hypertension | application site reaction |
| cyclosporine ophthalmic | Restasis | Calcineurin inhibitor | Dry eye | application site reaction |
| bimatoprost | Lumigan, Latisse | Prostaglandin | Open-angle glaucoma, Ocular hypertension, Hypotrichosis of the eyelashes | iris discoloration, increased eyelash growth |
| latanoprost | Xalatan | Prostaglandin | Open-angle glaucoma, Ocular hypertension | iris discoloration, increased eyelash growth |
| travoprost | Travatan | Prostaglandin | Open-angle glaucoma, Ocular hypertension | iris discoloration, increased eyelash growth |
| loteprednol | Lotemax | Corticosteroid | Allergic conjunctivitis, Inflammation | |
| gatifloxacin | Zymaxid | Fluoroquinolone antibiotic | Bacterial conjunctivitis | |
| moxifloxacin | Vigamox | Fluoroquinolone antibiotic | Bacterial conjunctivitis | |
| potassium chloride | Klor-Con | Electrolyte | Hypokalemia | GI upset |
| ferrous sulfate | FeoSul | Iron salt | Iron deficiency | constipation |
| cyanocobalamin (Vitamin B12) | N/A | Vitamin | B12 deficiency | |
| ergocalciferol (Vitamin D) | N/A | Vitamin | Osteoporosis | |
| folic acid (Vitamin B9) | N/A | Vitamin | Folate deficiency | |
| darbepoetin | Aranesp | Erythropoietic stimulating agent | Anemia | increased risk of MI |
| epoetin | Epogen, Procrit | Erythropoietic stimulating agent | Anemia | increased risk of MI |
| potassium iodide | SSKI | Antithyroid | Post-radiation exposure thyroid dysfunction | GI upset |
| imiquimod | Zyclara | Immune response modifier | Skin disorders | burning |
| tolvaptan | Samsca | Vasopressin antagonist | Hyponatremia | Polyuria, polydipsia |
| adapalene | Differin | Retinoid | Acne vulgaris | Dry skin |