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Pharmacy Football

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Name two types of drugs used to treat glaucoma. Sympathomimetic drugs and beta-blocking drugs
What drug are newborn infants routinely given to prevent conjunctivitis at birth? erythromyacin
Name an OTC corticosteroid used to treat psoriasis. hydrocortisone or hydrocortisone acetate
Temovate and Embeline are the trade names for what generic drug? clobetasol
Name one of three antifungal drugs that can be used to treat topical or internal infections. Ketoconazole, Fluconazole, Itraconazole
Give both the generic and the trade name for one drug to treat genital herpes. acyclovir-Zorivax, famciclovir-Famvir, valaciclovir-Valtrex
Red man syndrome is a reaction to what drug? rancomycin
Is keflex a cephalosporin antibiotic? yes
Name two of the three "mycin" antibiotics that are especially useful against organisms that cause respiratory infections. erythromycin, clarithromycin, azithromycin
Which patients should not receive tetracycline? Children
Give a brand name for Triamterene/HCTZ. Dyazide or Maxide
What class of drugs have names ending in -lam or -pam? Benzodiazepines
What class of antianxiety drugs can produce withdrawl symptoms when the drugs are stopped? Benzodiazepines
Is buspirone (BuSpar) physically addicting? No
What antianxiety drug is often used as a pre-anestheitic medication? Lorazepam (Ativan)
What antidepressant is commonly used for smoking cessation? Bupropion (Wellbutrin)
What is the generic name for Elavil? Amitriptyline
Antipsychotic agents are used to treat ________ and other psychotic disorders schizophrenia
Name two antipsychotic drugs--generic or brand Risperadone (Risperdal), Olanzapine (Zyprexa), Haloperidol (Haldol)...
Eldepryl is used to treat what disease? Parkinson's
What is the generic name for Zoloft? Sertraline
Name a centrally-acting pain medicine that is not an opiate? tramadol (Altram)
Give the generic name of 1 of two narcotics that are antitussives. Hydrocodone and codeine
Name one drug to treat glaucoma. Xalatan (Latanoprost), Trusopt (dorzolamide)
Codeine can be bought OTC in the US. True or false? True (in some states, but not in NY)
Phenytoin--brand name Dilantin-- is an antiepileptic. True or false? True
Name an intranasal spray that is a steriod. Fluticasone-Flonase
Is Zyrtec (cetirizine) OTC? No
Name two OTC antihistamines. Claritin (Loratadine) and Allegra (Fexofenadine)
State a common side effect (adverse effect) of opthalmic drugs. headache, eye irritation, stinging
Name the two routes of delivery and the two brand names of Fluticasone. nasal spray / aerosol, Flonase / Flovent
State two brand names for albuterol. Ventolin and Proventil
What are two common uses for ipratopium? COPD, emphysysema, bronchitis, asthma, rhinitis
Give the brand name for montelukast. Singulair
Name an OTC drug for PUD. Prilosec (omerprazole), Tagamet (cimetidine), Zantac (ranitidine)
What is GERD? Gastroesophageal reflux disease
What is the generic name of Prevacid? Lansoprazole
Name a drug made from a pregnant mare's urine? Premarin
What is the "drug" in Premarin? Estrogen
Name three adverse effects noted from the use of Premarin. HTN, MI, stroke, changes in vaginal bleeding patterns...
What is Synthroid used to treat? hypothyroidism
What is the generic name for Synthroid? levothyroxine
What are two common adverse effects of thyroid replacement therapy? Hair loss, dry skin, insomnia...
What is the brand name of the drug metformin? Glucophage
What is Glucophage used to treat? Type 2 diabetes
What are two adverse effects commonly asssociated with the use of prednisone? euphoric feeling, increased appetite, insomnia, diabetes, hair growth...
GIve the generic names of three drugs used to treat type 2 diabetes. glyburide, rosiglitazone, metformin, glipizide, glimepiride
What are two common uses for oral contraceptives? birth control, emergency contraception, menstrual problems
Is peripheral edema a common adverse effect of oral contraceptives? Yes.
What is the brand name of estradiol? Estrace, Estraderm, Climera
What is a brand name for digoxin? Lanoxin
What is digoxin used to treat? CHF, AF, fast heart rates
Name two drugs used to treat angina. amlodipine (Norvasc), nitroglycerin (Nitrostat), verapamil (Calan, Isoptin), isosorbide dinitrate (Imdur), diltiazem (Cardizem, Dilcor)
What is the generic name of procardia? nifedipine
What is the primary use for diovan? HTN
What do hyperlipidemias treat? cholesterol
What type of drug has the suffic "statin"? cholesterol-lowering drugs
What is the brand name for atorvastatin? Lipitor
Is liver toxicity an adverse effect of statins? Yes.
Name two anticoagulants. warfarin (Coumadin), heparin
How is heparin administered? intravenously
How is warfarin administered? orally
What is the generic name of Lasix? furosemide
What are two brand names for hydrochlorothiazide and triamterene? Dyazid, Maxzide
What major adverse effect is a concern with acetaminophen use? Liver toxicity
What major adverse effect is common with the use of NASIDs? GI bleeding
What is the generic name of Celebrex? celecoxib
What drug to treat osteoporosis requires a person to remain in an upright position for at least thirty minutes after taking it? alendronate (Fosamax)
What type of drug is cyclobenzapine? muscle relaxant
What common antibiotic is often given to children who have ear infections? amoxicillin
What is the brand name for paclitaxel? Taxol
Name a drug used for severe acne. isotretinoin (Accutane)
What common adverse effect do first and second generation antihistamines have? sedation
What benzodiazepine is often used to treat alcohol withdrawl? diazepam (Valium)
What is the generic name for Imitrex, and what is it used to treat? sumatripan, migraine
Name three generic drugs that are used to treat allergic rhinitis loratadine, cetrizine, fexofenadine, flucasone, budesonide, mometasone
What is the brand name for beclomethasone? Vancenase
What is the generic name of Axid? nizatidine
What gastroenterologic agent is commonly used to treat helicobacter pylori infection? lansoprazole (Prevacid)
What is the brand name for zafirlukast and what does it treat? Accolate, asthma
What is the brand name for glipizide? Glucotrol
What is the generic name for methylprednisolone? Solu-Medrol
What does rosiglitazone treat? type 2 diabetes
What is the generic name for Daypro? oxaprozin
Penicillin should be taken with food. True or false? False
What are the two brand names associated with trimethoprim / sulfamethoxazole? Bactrim, Septra
Of the following anti-infectinve agents, which has the adverse effects of photosensitivity and anorexia? Veetids, Macrobid, Principen, Septra Septra
Name two brand names for erythromycin. E-Mycin, Ery-tab, EES
What is the generic name for Cipro? ciprofloxacin
What is the generic name for Biaxin? clarithromycin
How is Relenza administered? Inhalation
Of the following, which is used to treat HIV? Zorivax, DDI, Relenza DDI
What are two brand names for didanosine? Videx, DDI
What is commonly treated by isoniazid? tuberculosis
What antituberculosis drug has the adverse effects of appetite loss and hepatitis? ethambutol (Myambutol)
What is the generic name for Diflucan? fluconazole
Itraconazole (Sporonox) should be taken with food. True or false? True
What is the brand name for bleomycin? Bleoxane
What generic drug for treating leukemia has the brand names of Oncovin and Vincasar? vincristine
What is one brand name of the drug miconazole? Monistat, Lotrimin
It is important to avoid pregnancy when using mometasone (Elocon). True or false? False (That's an adverse effect of Accutane)
What is the generic name for Mycostatin? nystatin
What is a brand name often given for vitamin B12 deficiency? Cobex
What is the generic name of Cobex? cyanocobalamin
What is the generic name of Folvite? folic acid
What is one adverse effect of the asthma drug salmeterol (Serevent)? muscle cramps, tremors, HA, dizziness
What does dorzolamide usually treat? glaucoma
What is the generic name for Rhinocort? budesonide
What is the brand name of losartan? Cozaar
What is the brand name of mercaptopurine? 6-MP
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