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| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Brand name: Vancocin | Generic Name: Vancomycin HCl |
| Use: Vancocin | Is used to treat bacterial infections of the bowel. |
| Class: Vancocin | Glycopeptide Antibiotic |
| Strengths: Vancocin | 125Mg 250Mg |
| Forms: Vancocin | Capsules |
| Storage: Vancocin | Room Temperature |
| Brand Name: Visipaque | Generic Name: Iodixanol |
| Use: Visipaque | It is a radiopaque contrast agent used to examine the brain, kidney and blood vessels. |
| Class: Visipaque | Radiopaque |
| Strengths: Visipaque | 270Mg/1mL 320Mg/1mL |
| Forms: Visipaque | Injection |
| Storage: Visipaque | Protect from strong daylight and direct exposure to sunlight. Controlled room temperature. |
| Brand Name: Zocor | Generic Name: Simvastatin |
| Use: Zocor | It causes your liver to create more HDL and prevents the breakdown of LDL. It also lowers your triglycerides.It prevents the buildup of cholesterol in your blood vessels. It treats conditions that can lead up to a heart attack and stroke. |
| Class: Zocor | HMGCoa Reductase Inhibitor |
| Strengths: Zocor | 5Mg 10Mg 20Mg 40Mg 80Mg |
| Forms: Zocor | Tablets |
| Storage: Zocor | Room Temperature |
| Brand Name: Zometa | Generic Name: Zoledronic Acid |
| Use: Zometa | Inhibits the release of calcium from bones. It treats osteoporosis. |
| Class: Zometa | Bisphosphonates |
| Strengths: Zometa | 4Mg/5mL |
| Form: Zometa | Injection |
| Storage: Zometa | Refrigerated |
| Brand Name: Erbitux | Generic Name: Cetuximab |
| Use: Erbitux | Is used to treat colorectal cancer. It is also used to treat head and neck cancer. |
| Class: Erbitux | Chemotherapy |
| Strengths: Erbitux | 100Mg/50mL 200Mg/100mL |
| Forms: Erbitux | Injection |
| Storage: Erbitux | Refrigerated |
| Brand Name:Nexium | Generic Name: Esomeprazole |
| Use: Nexium | It is used to treat GERD |
| Class: Nexium | Proton Pump Inhibitor |
| Strengths: Nexium | 20Mg 40Mg |
| Form: Nexium | ER Capsules |
| Storage: Nexium | Room Temperature |
| Brand Name: MS Contin | Generic Name: Morphine Sulfate |
| Use: MS Contin | Treats moderate to severe pain. It is used to treat hospice patients. It is an ER Morphine. It is set up to run for 12 hours. |
| Class: MS Contin | Narcotic Analgesic |
| Strengths: MS Contin | 15Mg 30Mg 60Mg 100Mg 200Mg |
| Forms: MS Contin | ER Tablets |
| Storage: MS Contin | Room Tempertaure |
| Brand Name: Gammagard S/D | Generic Name: Immune Globulin |
| Use: Gammagard S/D | Treats patients with severe immune deficiency problems such as AIDS, /kawasaki Syndrome and Thrombocytopenia. It is collected from a group of patients. |
| Class: Gammagard S/D | Immune Serum Globulin |
| Strengths: Gammagard S/D | 0.5G 2.5G 5G 10G |
| Form: Gammagard S/D | Injection |
| Storage: Gammagard S/D | Room Tempertaure |
| Brand Name: Palvix | Generic Name: Clopidogrel |
| Use: Plavix | It is used to prevent blood clots. It prevents blood clots after a heart attack or stroke. |
| Class: Plavix | Antiplatelet |
| Strengths: Plavix | 75Mg 300Mg |
| Form: Plavix | Tablets |
| Stroage: Plavix | Room Tempertaure |
| Brand Name: Primaxin | Generic Name: Imipenem and Cilastatin Sodium |
| Use: Primaxin | It is an antibiotic that fights serious infections caused by bacteria. It fights bacteria in the lungs and phenomena in AIDS patients. |
| Class: Primaxin | Carbapenem Antibiotic |
| Strengths: Primaxin | 250Mg 500Mg 750Mg |
| Form: Primaxin | Injection |
| Storage: Primaxin | Controlled Room Temperature |