Drug Classification Chapter 8 Quiz

Questions and Answers

What is the brand name of Canagliflozin?

Farxiga

Invokana (correct)

Trulicity

Jardiance

What is the brand name for Dapagliflozin?

Farxiga

What is Dulaglutide commonly referred to as?

Trulicity

What brand name does Empagliflozin go by?

Jardiance Signup and view all the answers

What is the brand name for Glimepiride?

Amaryl Signup and view all the answers

What are the brand names for Glipizide?

Glucotrol and Glucotrol XL Signup and view all the answers

What is Glyburide commonly known as?

Micronase, Diabeta Signup and view all the answers

What is the brand name for Glyburide with Metformin Hydrochloride?

Glucovance Signup and view all the answers

What brand is Insulin Aspart (rDNA origin) sold under?

Novolog Signup and view all the answers

What is the brand name for insulin degludec?

Tresiba Signup and view all the answers

What brand name does Insulin Detemir (Levemir) go by?

Levemir Signup and view all the answers

What are the brand names for insulin Glargine, rDNA origin?

Lantus, Toujeo Signup and view all the answers

What is Insulin (Humulin) commonly known as?

Humulin Signup and view all the answers

What is the brand name for Insulin Lispro (rDNA origin)?

Humalog Signup and view all the answers

What brand is Linagliptin sold under?

Tradjenta Signup and view all the answers

What is the brand name for Liraglutide (rDNA origin)?

Victoza, Saxenda Signup and view all the answers

What are the brand names for Metformin Hydrochloride?

Glucophage, Glumetza, Riomet Signup and view all the answers

What is the brand name for Pioglitazone Hydrochloride?

Actos Signup and view all the answers

What brand name does Sitagliptin Phosphate go by?

Januvia Signup and view all the answers

What is the brand name for Sitagliptin Phosphate with Metformin Hydrochloride?

Janumet (XR) Signup and view all the answers

What is the brand name for desogestrel/ethinyl estradiol?

Ortho-Cept, Desogen, Apri Signup and view all the answers

What are the brand names for Drospirenone & Ethinyl Estradiol?

Yasmin, Zarah, Syeda, Ocella Signup and view all the answers

What is the brand name for Levonorgestrel with Ethinyl Estradiol (Monophasic)?

Alesse, Aviane, Falmina, Lessina, Nordette, Portia, Levora, Marlissa, Seasonale, Quasense, Introval, Amethyst Signup and view all the answers

What is the brand name for Norethindrone?

Ortho Micronor, Heather, Camila, Errin, Aygestin Signup and view all the answers

What are the brand names for Norgestimate and Ethinyl Estradiol?

Ortho-Cyclen, Sprintec Signup and view all the answers

What is the brand name for Norethindrone, Ethinyl Estradiol, Ferrous Fumarate?

Loestrin FE, Microgestin FE, Junel FE Signup and view all the answers

What are the brand names for Noregestimate and Ethinyl Estradiol?

Tri-Cyclen, TriSprintec, Trinessa Signup and view all the answers

What is the brand name for Estradiol?

Estrace, Estradiol Patch, Climara, Vivelle-Dot Signup and view all the answers

What are the brand names for Estrogens (Conjugated)?

Premarin Signup and view all the answers

What is the brand name for Medroxyprogesterone Acetate?

Provera Signup and view all the answers

What is the brand name for Progesterone (oral)?

Prometrium Signup and view all the answers

What is the brand name for Levothyroxine Sodium?

Synthroid, Levoxyl, Levothroid Signup and view all the answers

What are the brand names for Liothyronine Sodium?

Cytomel, Triostat Signup and view all the answers

What is the brand name for Thyroid?

Armour Thyroid Signup and view all the answers

What are the brand names for testosterone gel (topical)?

Androgel, Fortesta, Testim Signup and view all the answers

What is the brand name for Anastrozole?

Arimidex Signup and view all the answers

What are the brand names for Potassium Chloride (oral)?

Klor-Con, K-Dur, Micro-K Signup and view all the answers

What is the brand name for Calcitriol?

Rocaltrol Signup and view all the answers

What is the brand name for Folic Acid?

Folacin, Pteroylglutamine Acid, Folate Signup and view all the answers

What is the brand name for Vitamin D, Ergocalciferol?

Drisdol Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

SGLT2 Inhibitors

Canagliflozin is marketed as Invokana, used for type 2 diabetes management.
Dapagliflozin is known as Farxiga, also aimed at improving glycemic control.
Empagliflozin is branded as Jardiance, effective in reducing cardiovascular risk.

GLP-1 Receptor Agonists

Dulaglutide, branded as Trulicity, aids in blood sugar regulation and weight loss.
Liraglutide, available as Victoza or Saxenda, targets diabetes and obesity.

Sulfonylureas

Glimepiride is known as Amaryl, generally used in combination with diet and exercise.
Glipizide, marketed under Glucotrol and Glucotrol XL, stimulates insulin release.
Glyburide is available as Micronase or Diabeta, managing blood glucose levels.

Combination Medications

Glyburide with Metformin Hydrochloride is branded as Glucovance, pairing insulin secretion with glucose metabolism.
Sitagliptin Phosphate with Metformin Hydrochloride is known as Janumet (XR), combining DPP-4 inhibition with metformin.

Insulin Preparations

Insulin Aspart (rDNA origin) is marketed as Novolog for rapid control of blood sugar.
Insulin Detemir, known as Levemir, offers long-acting coverage.
Insulin Glargine (rDNA origin) is available as Lantus and Toujeo, providing 24-hour basal insulin.
Insulin Lispro (rDNA origin) is marketed as Humalog for quick postprandial glycemic control.

DPP-4 Inhibitors

Linagliptin is branded as Tradjenta, utilized for enhancing glucose-dependent insulin secretion.
Sitagliptin Phosphate is marketed as Januvia, supporting glycemic control in type 2 diabetes.

Thiazolidinediones

Pioglitazone Hydrochloride is known as Actos, improves insulin sensitivity.

Oral Contraceptives & Hormonal Treatments

desogestrel/ethinyl estradiol is available as Ortho-Cept, Desogen, and Apri.
Drospirenone & Ethinyl Estradiol is marketed as Yasmin and Ocella.
Levonorgestrel with Ethinyl Estradiol (Monophasic) includes brands such as Alesse and Aviane.
Norethindrone is known as Ortho Micronor and other brands for regulating menstrual cycles.

Progestins & Estrogens

Norgestimate and Ethinyl Estradiol are marketed as Ortho-Cyclen and Sprintec.
Estradiol is available under various names, including Estrace and Climara.
Medroxyprogesterone Acetate is known as Provera for menstrual issues.
Conjugated Estrogens are sold as Premarin.

Thyroid Medications

Levothyroxine Sodium is available as Synthroid, Levoxyl, and Levothroid for hypothyroidism.
Liothyronine Sodium is marketed as Cytomel, offering rapid metabolism effects.
Armour Thyroid is a natural thyroid hormone replacement.

Other Important Medications

Testosterone gel (topical) includes brands like Androgel and Fortesta, used for hormone replacement in men.
Anastrozole is branded as Arimidex, used in breast cancer treatment.
Potassium Chloride (oral) is marketed as Klor-Con and K-Dur, supplementing potassium levels.
Calcitriol is known as Rocaltrol for managing calcium metabolism.
Folic Acid, also known as Folate, is crucial for DNA synthesis and cell division.
Vitamin D, Ergocalciferol, is branded as Drisdol, important for bone health and calcium absorption.

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