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What is the brand name(s) of levothyroxine sodium?

Levoxyl, Levothroid, Synthroid

Therapeutic classification of levothyroxine sodium?

hormone/thyroid

FDA indication of levothyroxine sodium?

hypothyroidism

Dose magnitude of levothyroxine sodium?

25-300 mcg

Info about levothryoxine sodium?

thyroid produces T3 which is converted from T4 which helps regulate metabolism. In cases where thyroid doesn’t produce enough T4 (hence hypo), levothyroxine sodium is prescribed.

Brand name of atorvastatin calcium?

Lipitor

Therapeutic classification of atorvastatin calcium?

antihyperlipidemic

FDA indication for atorvastatin calcium?

atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease

dose magnitude of atorvastatin calcium?

10-80 mg

Info about atorvastatin calcium?

In cases of excess lipids (cholesterol and triglycerides) (hence hyper) building up and narrowing blood vessels, this is used to lower high levels of lipids in the blood. 

Brand name for omeprazole?

Prilosec

Therapeutic classification of omeprazole?

gastric antisecretory

FDA indication for omeprazole?

Gastroesophageal reflux disease

Dose magnitudes for omeprazole? (there are multiple dosage forms)

Oral Capsule, Delayed Release: 10 mg, 20 mg, 40 mg

Oral Tablet, Delayed Release: 20 mg

Oral Packet: 2.5 mg, 10 mg 

Info about omeprazole?

Gastroesophageal reflux disease is when stomach acid frquently flows back into tube connecting mouth and stomach. This causes irritation in the tube lining. A gastric antisecretory reduces the production and release of stomach acid.

Brand name for losartan potassium?

Cozaar

Therapeutic class for losartan potassium?

antihypertensive

FDA indication for losartan potassium?

hypertension (HTN)

Dose mag for losartan potassium?

25-100 mg

Info about losartan potassium?

Antihypertensive lowers blood pressure

Brand name for amlodipine besylate?

Norvasc

Therapeutic class for amlodipine besylate?

antihypertensive

FDA indication for amlodipine besylate?

Hypertension (HTN)

Dose mag for amlodipine besylate?

2.5-10 mg

Brand name for gabapentin?

Neurontin

Therapeutic class for gabapentin?

anticonvulsant/antineuralgic

FDA indication for gabapentin?

partial seizure, adjunct (meaning that it is prescribed with other Rxs to manage partial seizures)

Dose mag for gabapentin? (there are multiple dosage forms)

Oral Capsule: 100 mg, 300 mg, 400 mg

Oral Tablet: 600 mg, 800 mg

Oral Solution: 250 mg/5 mL

Oral Tablet, Extended Release: 300 mg, 600 mg 

Brand name(s) for lisinopril?

Prinivil, Zestril

Therapeutic class for lisinopril?

antihypertensive

Dose mag(s) for lisinopril? (multiple dosage forms)

Oral Tablet: 2.5 mg, 5 mg, 10 mg, 20 mg, 30 mg, 40 mg

Solution Oral: 1 mg/mL

FDA indication for lisinopril?

ST-segment elevation myocardial infraction (MI), which is a heart attack caused by a fully-blocked coronary artery. Causes an abnormal pattern on an ECG where the line between the heart’s QRS complex and T-wave sits above normal baseline.

Brand name for metformin hydrochlorine?

Glucophage

Therapeutic class for metformin hydrochlorine?

Antidiabetic

FDA indication for metformin hydrochlorine?

Type 2 diabetes

Dose mags for metformin hydrochlorine? (there are multiple dosage forms)

Oral Tablet: 500 mg, 625 mg, 850 mg, 1000 mg

Oral Tablet, Extended Release: 500 mg, 750 mg, 1000 mg

Oral Solution: 500 mg/5 mL

How does metformin hydrochlorine manage Type 2 diabetes?

It increases insulin levels in the blood stream.

Brand name for sertraline hydrochloride?

Zoloft

Therapeutic class for sertraline hydrochloride?

Antidepressant

Dose mags for sertraline hydrochloride? (there are multiple forms)

Oral Tablet: 25 mg, 50 mg, 100 mg

Oral Concentrate: 20 mg/mL

Oral Capsule: 150 mg, 200 mg 

How does sertraline hydrochloride help treat depression?

Increases serotonin levels

Brand name for escitalopram oxalate?

Lexapro

Therapeutic class for escitalopram oxalate?

Antidepressant

FDA indication for escitalopram oxalate?

Depression

Dose mags for escitalopram oxalate? (there are multiple forms)

Oral Tablet: 5 mg, 10 mg, 20 mg

Oral Solution: 5 mg/5 mL 

Brand name for furosemide?

Lasix

Therapeutic class for furosemide?

Diuretic

FDA indication for furosemide?

renal failure/edema of volume overload

Dose mags for furosemide? (there are multiple forms)

Oral Tablet: 20 mg, 40 mg, 80 mg

Oral Solution: 8 mg/1 mL, 10 mg/1 mL

Brand name for trazodone hydrochloride?

Desyrel

Therapeutic class for trazodone hydrochloride?

Antidepressant

FDA indication for trazodone hydrochloride?

insomnia

Dose mag for trazodone hydrochloride?

50-300 mg

Brand name for amphetamine and dextroamphetamine salt?

Adderall

Therapeutic class for amphetamine and dextroamphetamine salt?

CNS stimulant (functions as ADHD agents)

FDA indication for amphetamine and dextroamphetamine salt?

ADHD

Dose mags for amphetamine and dextroamphetamine salt? (there are multiple forms)

Oral Tablet: 5 mg, 7.5 mg, 10 mg, 12.5 mg, 15 mg, 20 mg, 30 mg

Oral Capsule, Extended Release: 5 mg, 10 mg, 12.5 mg. 15 mg, 20 mg, 25mg, 30 mg, 37.5 mg, 50 mg

How does amphetamine and dextroamphetamine salt help treat ADHD?

By increasing the levels of key brain chemicals—specifically dopamine and norepinephrine—in the areas of the brain that control attention, focus, and impulse control.

Brand name(s) for hydrocodone bitartrate with acetaminophen?

Lortab, Vicodin, Norco

Therapeutic class for hydrocodone Bitartrate with Acetaminophen?

opioid analgesic

FDA indication for Hydrocodone Bitartrate with Acetaminophen?

severe pain

Dose mag(s) for Hydrocodone Bitartrate with Acetaminophen? (there are multiple dosage forms)

Oral Tablet (With Acetaminophen): (Hydrocodone/Acetaminophen) 2.5 mg/325 mg, 5 mg/300 mg, 5 mg/325 mg, 7.5 mg/300 mg, 7.5 mg/325 mg, 10 mg/300 mg, 10 mg/325 mg

Oral Elixir, Oral Solution (With Acetaminophen): (Hydrocodone/Acetaminophen) 7.5 mg/325 mg/15 mL, 10 mg/325 mg/15 mL

Oral Tablet, Extended Release (24 h), Abuse-Deterrent: 20 mg, 30 mg, 40 mg, 60 mg, 80 mg, 100 mg, 120 mg

Oral Capsule, Extended Release (12 h), Abuse-Deterrent: 10 mg, 15 mg, 20 mg, 30 mg, 40 mg, 50 mg 

Brand name for famotidine?

Pepcid

Therapeutic class for famotidine?

gastric antisecretory

FDA indication for famotidine?

gastroesophageal reflux disease

Dose mag(s) for famotidine? (there are multiple dosage forms)

Oral Tablet: 10 mg, 20 mg, 40 mg

Oral Suspension: 40 mg/5 mL

Brand name for duloxetine hydrochloride?

Cymbalta

Therapeutic class for duloxetine hydrochloride?

Antidepressant

FDA indictation for duloxetine hydrochloride?

Depression and axiety

Dose mags for duloxetine hydrochloride?

20, 30, 60 mg oral capsule

Brand name for hydrochlorothiazide?

Microzide

Therapeutic class for hydrochlorothiazide?

Diuretic

FDA indication for hydrochlorothiazide?

Edema (swelling due to excess fluid in bodily tissues) and hypertension (HTN)

Dose mags for hydrochlorothiazide? (multiple forms)

Oral Tablet: 12.5-50 mg

Oral Capsule: 12.5 mg

Brand name for pantoprazole sodium?

Protonix

Therapeutic class of pantoprazole sodium?

Gastric antisecretory

FDA indication for pantoprazole sodium?

Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) or Zollinger-Ellison syndrome (tumors in pancreas or small intestine that result in stomach acid production and ulcers)

Dose mag(s) for pantoprazole sodium? (multiple dosage forms)

Oral Tablet Delayed Release: 20-40 mg

Oral Packet: 40 mg

Brand name for tramadol hydrochloride?

Ultram (ER)

Therapeutic class for tramadol hydrochloride?

Analgesic

FDA indication for tramadol hydrochloride?

chronic pain

Dose mags for tramadol hydrochloride? (multiple dosage forms)

Oral: 25-100 mg

Oral Extended Release: 100-300 m

Oral Capsule Extended Release 24H: 100-300 mg

Solution: 5 mg/ml

Brand name for carvedilol?

Coreg and Coreg (CR)

Therapeutic class for carvedilol?

antihypertensive

FDA indication for carvedilol?

heart failure, hypertension (HTN), high blood pressure

Dose mags for carvedilol? (multiple dosage forms)

Oral Tablet: 3.125-25 mg

Oral Capsule Extended Release: 10-80 mg