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What is the generic name of Mirapex?
What drug class does Requip belong to?
Dopamine Agonist
Provigil is indicated for narcolepsy.
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What is the indication for Depakote ER?
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What is the indication for Dilantin?
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Keppra is an anti-epileptic drug.
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What is the generic name of Lyrica?
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What type of diabetes is Humulin N used to treat?
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Actos is a thiazolidinedione used for Type 2 diabetes.
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What is the classification of Boniva?
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The generic name of Celebrex is ___ .
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Match the following drugs with their indications:
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What should be avoided when taking Armour Thyroid?
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Study Notes
Antiepileptic Drugs
- Mirapex: Pramipexole, classed as a dopamine agonist, used for Parkinson's Disease. Possible side effects include dizziness and dry mouth.
- Requip: Ropinirole, also a dopamine agonist, indicated for Parkinson symptoms. May cause dizziness or drowsiness.
- Depakote ER: Divalproex sodium, a neurologic drug for seizures, bipolar disorder, and migraines. Avoid abrupt cessation due to withdrawal risks.
- Dilantin: Phenytoin, a hydantoin for seizure management. Similar to Depakote, don't stop taking suddenly.
- Keppra: Levetiracetam, categorized as an anti-epileptic for seizures. Possible side effects include dizziness and fatigue.
- Lamictal: Lamotrigine, used for seizures and bipolar disorder. Monitor for dizziness and adjust dosage if symptoms worsen.
- Topamax: Topiramate, an anti-epileptic for seizure control. Similar side effects may occur; avoid abrupt withdrawal.
- Trileptal: Oxcarbazepine, indicated for partial seizures. Caution with abrupt discontinuation recommended.
- Lyrica: Pregabalin, for neuropathic pain. Dizziness and drowsiness are common; classified as a controlled substance.
Neuropathic Pain Management
- Neurontin: Gabapentin, treats neuropathic pain and seizures. Associated with fatigue and peripheral edema.
Diabetes Medications
- Humalog: Insulin Lispro, rapid-acting insulin for type 1 diabetes management.
- Novolog: Insulin Aspart, also a rapid-acting insulin for type I diabetes.
- Humulin N: Insulin NPH, classified as intermediate-acting insulin for type 1 diabetes.
- Lantus Solostar: Insulin Glargine, a long-acting insulin for type 1 diabetes, available at 100 units/ml.
- Actos: Pioglitazone, belonging to thiazolidinediones, used for type 2 diabetes.
- Byetta: Exenatide, an incretin mimetic aiding in type 2 diabetes management.
- Victoza: Liraglutide, a GLP-1 agonist for diabetes management.
- Januvia: Sitagliptin, a DPP-4 inhibitor specified for type 2 diabetes therapy.
- Glucotrol: Glipizide, a sulfonylurea for type 2 diabetes. XL versions should not be crushed.
- DiaBeta, Micronase: Glyburide, classified under sulfonylureas for type 2 diabetes.
- Amaryl: Glimepiride, another sulfonylurea for managing type 2 diabetes.
- ActoPlus Met: Combination of metformin and pioglitazone targeting type 2 diabetes.
Thyroid Hormone Replacements
- Armour Thyroid: Thyroid Desiccated for hypothyroidism, recommended to be taken on an empty stomach.
- Synthroid: Levothyroxine, a thyroid hormone replacement for hypothyroidism; also advised to take on an empty stomach.
Osteoporosis Treatments
- Boniva: Ibandronate, a bisphosphonate taken monthly for osteoporosis, should be taken with water and patients must remain upright for 30 minutes after ingestion.
- Fosamax: Alendronate, taken weekly for osteoporosis, do not crush.
- Evista: Raloxifene, used for osteoporosis in postmenopausal women; avoid crushing tablets.
Anti-Inflammatory Medications
- Medrol, Solu-Medrol: Methylprednisolone, a corticosteroid for inflammation management.
- Celebrex: Celecoxib, specifically a Cox-2 inhibitor for inflammation relief.
- Mobic: Meloxicam, a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) for reducing inflammation.
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Este quiz consiste de flashcards combinados del Kaduceus Drug List para los medicamentos 6, 7, 8, 9 y 10. Los participantes aprenderán sobre distintos medicamentos, su clase, indicaciones y posibles efectos secundarios. Es ideal para estudiantes de farmacia o medicina que quieren repasar sus conocimientos sobre estos fármacos.
