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| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| what medication is statin used to lower cholesterol levels and reduce the risk of cardiovascular disease? | Atorvastatin |
| what is the generic name for the Ace inhibitor often prescribed to treat hypertension and heart failure? | lisinopril |
| which medication is used to improve glymeiccontrol in adults with type 2 diabetes mellitus? | Metformin |
| metoprolol classifies as which type of medication? | Beta-blocker |
| which medication is an SSRI used to treat depression and anxiety disorders? | fluoxetine |
| what is the generic name for the anticoagulant medication commonly used to prevent blood clots in patients with atrial fibrillation? | rivaroxaban |
| metformin is a medication used to treat | diabetes |
| Hydrocodone/Acetaminophen (Vicodin) is a combination of | an opioid and a fever reducer/Pain reliver |
| warfarin (Coumadin) is a | anticoagulant |
| amlodipine (Norvasc) is used for | treating hypertension |
| what is the active indigent of the medication commonly prescribed for gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) known as Nexium? | esomeprazole |
| what tis the active indigent of the medication Losartan which is used to teat high blood pressure | Losartan |
| what is the active ingredient of the inhaler branded as Ventolin, commonly used for asthma and COPD? | Albuterol |
| what is the active ingredient of the medication known as Januvia used to improve blood sugar control in adults with type 2 diabetes melllitus. | Sitagliptin |
| what is the active ingredient of the anticoagulant medication branded as coumadin used to prevent blood clots? | Warfarin |
| what is the active ingredient of the medication branded as Seroquel used for treating schizophrenia and bipolar disorder | Quetiapine |
| what is the active ingredient of medication known as Eliquis used to reduce the risk of stroke and systemic embolism inpatients with nonvalvular atrial fibrillation | Apixaban |
| what is the active ingredient of the medication branded as Norvasc used for treating high blood pressure and angina | Amlodipine |
| what is the active ingredient of the medication Synthroid used for treating hypothyroidism | Levothyroxine |
| what is the active ingredient of the medication branded as Xanax used primarily treating anxiety disorder and panic attacks. | Alprazolam |
| what is the generic name for Synthroid a medication that used for treating hypothyroidism | Levothyroxine |
| which medication is a combination of hydrocodone and acetaminophen (APAP) used for the management of moderate to severe pain | Vicodin |
| what is the generic name for Amoxil a medication used to treat wide range of bacterial infections | Amoxcillin |
| which medication is an ACE inhibitor used to treat high blood pressure and heart failure known by the brand name Prinivil | Lisinopril |
| what is the active ingredient in Nexium a medication prescribed for the treatment of gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) | Esomeprazole |
| what is the generic name for Lipitor a medication that is widely prescribed to lower cholesterol and reduce the risk of heart attack and stroke | Atorvastatin |
| which medication known by the brand name Zocor is prescribed to lower cholesterol as part of treatment regimen that includes diet modification | Simvastatin |
| What is the active ingredient in Plavix a medication used to prevent blood clots in people with coronary artery disease peripheral vascular disease and cerebrovascular disease. | Clopidgrel |
| what is the generic name for Singular a medication that used as a long-term treatment for asthma and to relieve symptoms of allergic rhinitis | Montelukast |
| what is the generic name for Crestor a drug used to lower cholesterol levels in patients with hypercholesterolemia | Rosuvastatin |
| which medication known by the brand name Lopressor is a beta-blocker used to treat high blood pressure and angina | Metoprolol |
| what is the active ingredient in Lexapro an antidepressant belonging to selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI) class | Escitalopram |
| what is the generic name for Zithromax a medication used to treat various types of bacterial infections using respiratory infection skin infections ear infections and sexually transmitted diseases | Azithyromycin |
| what is the active ingredient in ProAir an inhaler used for the treatment and prevention of bronchospasm in patients with a asthma or exercise-induced bronchospasm | Albuterol |
| what is the generic name for HCTZ a diuretic often prescribed to treat high blood pressure and edema | Hydrocholothiazide |
| what is the generic name for Glucophage a medication that used to improve the blood sugar control in adults with type 2 diabetes mellitus? | Metformin |
| what is the active ingredient in Zoloft an antidepressant used to treat depression, panic attacks, obsessive-compulsive disorder, post-traumatic stress disorder and social anxiety disorder? | Escitalopram |
| what is the generic name for Advil a medication used to reduce fever and treat pain or inflammation caused by various conditions such as toothache, arthritis, headache, menstrual cramps. or minor injuries? | Ibuprofen |
| What is the active ingredient in Ambien a medication the short-term treatment of insomnia characterized by difficulty with sleep initiation? | Melatonin |
| What is the generic name for Lasix a diuretic used to treat edema associated with congestive heart failure liver disease or kidney disease and to treat hypertension? | Furosemide |
| what is the generic name for Prilosec a medication that is used for the treatment of gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD)? | Omeprazole |
| what is the active ingredient in Desyrel, used to treat depression? | Trazodone |
| what is the generic name for Diovan, a medication used to treat high blood pressure and heart failure? | Valsartan |
| What is the active ingredient in Ultram a medication used to treat moderate to severe pain? | Tramadol |
| what is the generic name for Cymbalta used to treat depression, anxiety and certain type of chronic pain? | Duloxetine |
| what is the active ingredient in Coumadin a medication used to prevent blood clots? | Warfarin |
| what is the generic name for Norvasc used to treat high blood pressure and angina? | Amlodipine |
| what are the active ingredients in Percocet a medication used for the relief of moderate to severe pain? | Oxycodone and Acetaminophen (APAP) |
| what is the generic name for Seroquel a medication used to treat symptoms of schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, and major depressive disorder? | Risperidone |
| what is the active ingredient in Phenergan used to treat allergy symptoms nausea, and vomiting? | Promethazine |
| what is the generic name for Flonase, a nasal spray used to relive allergy symptoms such as nasal congestion, sneezing, and runny nose? | Fluticasone |
| what is the active ingredient in Xanax used to treat anxiety and panic disordes? | Alprazolam |
| what is the generic name for Klonopin a medication used to treat seizure disorders and panic attacks? | Clonazepam |
| what is the generic name for Lotensin an ACE inhibitor used to treat high blood pressure? | Benazepril |
| what is the active ingredient in Mobic used to relieve pain and inflammation in the arthritis? | Meloxicam |
| what is the generic name for Celexa a medication used to treat depression? | Citalopram |
| what is the active ingredient in Keflex used to treat bacterial infections? | Cephalexin |
| what is the generic name for Spiriva a medication used for the management of COPD? | Tiotropium |
| what is the active ingredient in Neurontin used to treat seizures and nerve pain? | Gabapentin |
| what is the generic name for Abilify a medication used to treat conditions such as schizophrenia and bipolar disorder? | Aripiprazole |
| what is the active ingredient in K-Tab a medication that used to treat or prevent low levels f potassium in the blood? | Potassium Chloride |
| what is the generic name for Flexeril used to relieve muscle spasms associated with acute, painful musculoskeletal conditions? | Cyclobenzaprine |
| what is the active ingredient in Medrol used to treat various conditions including allergies, skin conditions, ulcerative colitis, arthritis, lupus, psoriasis, and breathing disorders? | Methylprenisolone |
| what is the generic name for Concerta a medication used to treat attention deficit hyperactivity disorder? | Methylphenidate |
| what is the active ingredient in Claritin used to treat sneezing, itching, watery eyes, and runny nose caused by allergies? | Loratadine |
| what is the generic name for Coreg a medication used to treat heart failure and hypertension? | Carvedilol |
| what is the active ingredient in Soma used to relieve discomfort associated with acute painful musculoskeletal conditions? | Carisoprodol |
| what is the generic name for Lanoxin a medication used to treat heart failure and to slow the heart rate in patients with chronic atrial fibrillation? | Digoxin |
| what is the active ingredient in Namenda used to treat symptoms for Alzheimer's disease? | Memantine |
| what is the generic name for Tenormin a medication used to treat angina (chest pain) and hypertension (high blood pressure) | Atenolol |
| what is the generic name for Valium a medication used to treat anxiety, alcohol withdrawal, and seizures? | Diazepam |
| what is the active ingredient in OxyContin a medication used for the management of moderate to severe pain? | Oxycodone |
| what is the generic name for Actonel a medication used to treat and prevent osteoporosis in postmenopausal women? | Risedronate |
| what is the active ingredient in Folvite a supplement used to treat and prevent low blood levels of folic acid? | Folic Acid |
| what are the active ingredients in Hyzaar a medication used to treat high blood pressure? | Losartan and Hydrochlorothiazide (HCTZ) |
| what is the generic name for Deltasone, a medication that is used to treat conditions such as arthritis, blood disorders, breathing problems, sever allergies, skin conditions, cancer, eye problems and immune system disorders? | Prednisone |
| what is the active ingredient in in Omnipred used for inflammation and pain following eye surgery? | Prednisone |
| what is the generic name for Fosamax a medication used to treat and prevent osteoporosis in postmenopausal women? | Alendronate |
| What is the active ingredient in Protonix used for the treatment of gastroenteritis reflux disease (GERD) and damage to esophagus? | Pantoprazole |
| what is the generic name for Flomax a medication used to treat symptoms of an enlarged prostate (benign prostatic hyperplasia-BPH) such as diffculty in starting the flow of urine, weak stream, and the need to urinate frequently or urgently? | Tamsulosin |
| what is the active ingredient in Dyazide a medication used to treat fluid retention (edema) and high blood pressure? | Triamterene and Hydrochlorothiazide (HCTZ) |
| what is the generic name for Paxil a medication that used to treat depression pain attacks obsessive-compulsive disorder, anxiety disorders, and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) | Paroxetine |
| what are the active ingredients in Suboxone used in the treatment of opiate (narcotic) addiction? | Buprenorphine and Naloxone |
| what is the generic name for Vasotec a medication used to treat high blood pressure (hypertension) and congestive heart failure? | Enalapril |
| what is the generic name for Mevacor a medication used to lower cholesterol and triglycerides in the blood? | Lovastatin |
| what is the generic name for Actos a medication use to improve blood sugar control in adult with type 2 diabetes mellitus? | Pioglitazone |
| what is the generic name for Pravachol a medication used to lower cholesterol and triglycerides in the blood? | Pravastatin |
| what is the active ingredient in Prozac used to treat major depressive disorder, bulimia nervosa, obsessive-compulsive disorder, panic disorder and premenstrual dysphoric disorder? | Fluoxetine |
| what is the generic name for Levemir, a long-lasting insulin used to control high blood sugar in adults and children with diabetes mellitus? | Insulin Detemir |
| what is the active ingredient in Diflucan, used to treat and prevent various fungal and yeast infection? | Fluconazole |
| what is the generic name for Levaquin a medication used to treat a variety of bacterial infections? | Levoflaxcin |
| what is the active ingredient in Xarelto used to prevent blood clots in people with atrial fibrillation and to treat and prevent deep vein thrombosis and pulmonary embolism? | Rivaroxaban |
| what is the generic name for Celebrex a medicaiton used to relieve pain, tenderness, swelling, and stiffness caused by osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis and ankylosing spondylitis and to manage acute pain in adults? | Celecoxib |
| what are the active ingredients in Tylenol #3, a medication used for the relief of moderate to severe pain? | Codeine and Acetaminophen (APAP) |
| what is the active ingredient in Nasonex a nasal spray used to treat nasal symptoms of seasonal and year-round allergies, including congestion, sneezing, and running nose? | Mometasone |
| what is the generic name for Cipro a medication that is used to treat various types of bacterial infections? | Ciprofloxacin |
| what is the active ingredient in Lyrica, used to treat nerve and muscle pain, including fibromyalgia, and seizures? | Pregabalin |
| what is the generic name for Novolog a rapid-acting insulin used to improve blood sugar control in adults and children with diabetes mellitus? | Insulin Aspart |
| what is the active ingredient in Effexor, used to treat major depressive disorder, generalized anxiety disorder panic disorder and social anxiety disorder? | Venlafaxine |