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What is the generic name for the brand Pacerone?
What is the therapeutic classification of Norvasc?
Antihypertensive
Which of the following is a combination medication in Lotrel?
What is the therapeutic classification of Eliquis?
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What is the brand name for Atenolol?
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What is the therapeutic classification of Lipitor?
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What is the therapeutic classification of Lotensin?
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What is the brand name for Carvedilol?
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What is chlorthalidone commonly used to treat?
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What is the brand name for Clonidine?
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Study Notes
Antiarrhythmic
- Amiodarone hydrochloride, marketed as Pacerone or Cordarone, is used to manage irregular heartbeats.
Antihypertensives
- Norvasc is the brand name for amlodipine, a medication used primarily to lower high blood pressure.
- Lotrel combines amlodipine besylate with benazepril hydrochloride, serving as an effective treatment for hypertension.
- Atenolol, known as Tenormin, is an antihypertensive agent that reduces blood pressure and heart workload.
- Benazepril hydrochloride is marketed under Lotensin and is utilized for managing high blood pressure.
- Carvedilol, branded as Coreg, is another antihypertensive drug that also helps in heart failure management.
- Clonidine, known as Catapres, is prescribed to manage high blood pressure by affecting the central nervous system.
Anticoagulant
- Eliquis, the brand name for Apixaban, is an anticoagulant used to decrease the risk of stroke and blood clots.
Antihyperlipidemic
- Lipitor, which contains atorvastatin, helps lower cholesterol levels, thus reducing the risk of cardiovascular disease.
Diuretic
- Chlorthalidone, sold under the brand names Hygroton and Thalitone, is a diuretic commonly used for hypertension treatment, facilitating the removal of salt and water from the body.
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Test your knowledge with flashcards on the first ten drugs covered in Module 2. This quiz includes brand names and therapeutic classifications, essential for anyone studying pharmacology or nursing. Perfect for reinforcing your understanding of key medications.
