Pharmacy: OTC vs Rx Drugs
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What is the main purpose of Metformin?

  • To lower blood levels of 'bad' cholesterol
  • To treat type 2 diabetes and gestational diabetes (correct)
  • To treat fungal skin infections
  • To treat bacterial infections

    • What is the main function of Simvastatin?

  • To treat fungal skin infections
  • To treat high blood pressure
  • To treat type 2 diabetes
  • To lower blood levels of 'bad' cholesterol (correct)

    • What is the main use of Losartan?

  • To treat high blood pressure and decrease the risk of stroke (correct)
  • To treat type 2 diabetes
  • To treat fungal skin infections
  • To treat bacterial infections

    • What is Canesten Cream used to treat?

    <p>Fungal skin infections</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main purpose of Cefalexin?

    <p>To treat bacterial infections</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main function of Diphenhydramine?

    <p>To treat type 2 diabetes</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the external thrush relieved by?

    <p>OTC drugs</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main difference between OTC drugs and Rx drugs?

    <p>Rx drugs require a doctor's prescription</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of a patent in the pharmaceutical industry?

    <p>To prevent other companies from selling similar medicines</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the difference between the generic and brand-name medicines?

    <p>The shape, size, and color of the medicine</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Are generic medicines as effective and safe as brand-name medicines?

    <p>Yes, they contain the same active ingredient</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why are generic medicines often less expensive?

    <p>They do not have a patent</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main reason why generic medicines may cost less than brand-name medicines?

    <p>Manufacturers of generic medicines have not spent money on research and development</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of loperamide in Diatabs?

    <p>To reduce fluid and salt loss in the intestines</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the generic name of Biogesic?

    <p>Paracetamol</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the active ingredient in Alaxan that helps in treating mild to moderate pain symptoms?

    <p>Paracetamol</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the brand name of the generic drug Metformin?

    <p>Glucophage</p> Signup and view all the answers

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