Medications and their Classifications

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Which generic name is associated with the brand Timoptic?

  • brimonidine
  • timolol (correct)
  • gentamicin
  • latanoprost

What is the classification of the medication Dulcolax?

  • laxative (correct)
  • GI anticholinergic
  • ophthalmic
  • corticosteroid

Which medication is classified as an otic agent?

  • Auralgan (correct)
  • Oxybutynin
  • Timolol
  • Fluticasone

Which of the following medications is a corticosteroid?

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What is the generic name for the brand Xalatan?

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Flashcards

Glaucoma medication

Medications used to treat glaucoma, a group of eye conditions that damage the optic nerve.

Ophthalmic medication

Eyedrops or ointments for eye conditions.

Laxative medication

Medications used to treat constipation.

Antidiarrheal medication

Medications used to treat diarrhea.

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Corticosteroid Nasal Spray

Medications used to reduce inflammation in the nose.

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Study Notes

Medications and their Classifications

  • Alphagan: brimonidine, glaucoma
  • Xalatan: latanoprost, glaucoma
  • Timoptic: timolol, glaucoma
  • Genoptic: gentamicin, ophthalmic
  • TobraDex: tobramycin & dexamethasone, ophthalmic
  • Auralgan: antipyrine & benzocaine, otic
  • Cortisporin Otic: neomycin & polymyxin & hydrocortisone, otic
  • Colace: docusate sodium (DSS), laxative
  • Dulcolax: bisacodyl, laxative
  • Imodium: loperamide, antidiarrheal
  • Bentyl: dicyclomine, GI anticholinergic
  • Ditropan: oxybutynin, GI anticholinergic
  • Vanceril/Vancenase/QVAR: beclomethasone, corticosteroid
  • Diprosone/Celestone: betamethasone, corticosteroid
  • Nasonex: mometasone, corticosteroid
  • Pulmicort/Rhinocort: budesonide, corticosteroid
  • Decadron: dexamethasone, corticosteroid
  • Flovent/Flonase: fluticasone, corticosteroid
  • Nasalide: flunisolide, corticosteroid
  • Lidex: fluocinonide, corticosteroid
  • Kenalog: triamcinolone, corticosteroid

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