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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?

Fungal skin infections (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the main purpose of Cefalexin?

To treat bacterial infections (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the main function of Diphenhydramine?

To treat type 2 diabetes (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the external thrush relieved by?

OTC drugs (B) Signup and view all the answers

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

Rx drugs require a doctor's prescription (C) Signup and view all the answers

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

To prevent other companies from selling similar medicines (D) Signup and view all the answers

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

The shape, size, and color of the medicine (D) Signup and view all the answers

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

Yes, they contain the same active ingredient (C) Signup and view all the answers

Why are generic medicines often less expensive?

They do not have a patent (C) Signup and view all the answers

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

Manufacturers of generic medicines have not spent money on research and development (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of loperamide in Diatabs?

To reduce fluid and salt loss in the intestines (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the generic name of Biogesic?

Paracetamol (A) Signup and view all the answers

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

Paracetamol (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the brand name of the generic drug Metformin?

Glucophage (C) Signup and view all the answers