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Meds 118-137
Trade/Generic vs Class/Indication
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Trade: Mevacor; Generic: lovastatin | Class: HMG-CoA reductase inhibitor; Indication: lower hypertension; < risk of MI+angina |
| Trade: Antivert; Generic: meclizine | Class: antihistamine+ anticholinergic; Indication: treat or prevent nausea, vomiting, and dizziness caused by motion sickness/ vertigo |
| Trade: Mobic; Generic: meloxican | Class: NSAID; Indication: treat pain/inflammation b/c of arthritis |
| Trade: Skelaxin; Generic: metaxalone | Class: muscle relaxant; Indication: treats acute painful muscle conditions |
| Trade: Concerta; Generic: methylphenidate | Class: CNS stimulants; Indication: treats ADHD and narcolepsy |
| Trade: Solu-medrol; Generic: methylprednisolone | Class: costicosteroid; Indication: adrenal gland problems; treat severe inflammation caused by certain conditions |
| Trade: Reglan; Generic: metoclopramide | Class: Dopamine antagonist; Indication: treats heartburn in pt w GERD; diabetic gastroparesis |
| Trade: Lopressor, Toprol XL; Generic: metoprolol tartrate | Class: beta-adrenergic blocking agent (beta-blocker); Indication: treats hypertension+angina |
| Trade: Flagyl; Generic: metronidazole | Class: antibiotic; Indication: treat bacterial infections of the vagina, stomach, skin, joints, and respiratory tract |
| Trade: Dynacin; Generic: minocycline | Class: tetracycline antibiotic; Indication: treats bacterial infections such as UTIs, severe acne, gonorrhea, tick fever, chlamydia |
| Trade: Remeron; Generic: mirtazapine | Class: antidepressant; Indication: treat major depressive disorder |
| Trade: Cytotec; Generic: misoprostol | Class: synthetic, oral prostaglandin E1 analog; Indication: prevention of gastric ulcers |
| Trade: Nasonex; Generic: mometasone furoate | Class: medium-potency synthetic corticosteroid w/ antiinflammatory, antipruritic,+vasoconstrictive properties; Indication: dermatoses, psoriasis, asthma, perennial or seasonal allergic rhinitis |
| Trade: Singulair; Generic: montelukast | Class: leukotriene receptor antagonist; Indication: asthma in children and seasonal allergic rhinitis |
| Trade: Avelox; Generic: moxifloxacin | Class: broad-spectrum antimicrobial agent; Indication: acute exacerbations of chronic bronchitis, acute sinusitis, and pneumonia |
| Trade: Bactroban; Generic: mupirocin | Class: antibiotic; Indication: impetigo |
| Trade: Naprosyn; Generic: naproxen | Class: NSAID; Indication: reduction of intense pain, fever, inflammation and stiffness |
| Trade: Viracept; Generic: nelfinavir | Class: antiretroviral protease inhibitor; Indication: HIV |
| Trade: Niaspan, Niacor; Generic: niacin | Class: B-complex vitamin; Indication: involved in both DNA repair, and the production of steroid hormones in the adrenal gland |