4th Drug Quiz

November 22nd

What is the Generic Name of Lyrica?

Pregabalin

What is the Drug Class of Pregabalin?

Anticonvulsant Drug

Uses of Pregabalin:

 Slowing down impulses in brain that causes seizures, can also be used for Fibromyalgia and Diabetic Neuropathy pain

Special Instructions of Pregabalin

 Don’t use with Alcohol

Side effects of Pregabalin

Dizzy, clumsy, confusion, headache

What is the generic name of Lasix

Furosemide

What is the drug class of Furosemide

Loop diuretic

Uses of Furosemide

prevents your body from absorbing too much salt, causing it to be passed in your urine, treats fluid retention in patients with congestive heart failure and  hypertension.

Special Instructions of Furosemide

 Take at bedtime, and do not eat with overly salty foods (pre-packaged meals, etc.) Get your potassium checked or take with a potassium supplement.

Side effects of Furosemide

constipation, dehydration, ringing in ears, dry mouth, muscle cramps or spasms.

What is the generic name of Aldactone

Spironolactone

What is the drug class of Spironolactone

Potassium-sparing diuretic

Uses of Spironolactone

treat heart failure, high blood pressure (hypertension), or hypokalemia (low potassium levels in the blood). Also treats fluid retention (edema) in people with congestive heart failure, cirrhosis of the liver, or a kidney disorder called nephrotic syndrome.

Special Instructions of Sprionolactone

Do not drink alcohol

Side effects of Spironolactone

Breast pain in men and women, dizzy, muscle cramps, fatigue.

What is the generic name of Diflucan

Fluconozole

What is the drug class of Fluconozole

Anti fungal

Uses of Fluconozole

Treats fungal infections 

Side effects of Fluconozole

N/V, change in taste, dizzy, diarrhea

What is the generic name of DiaBeta

Glyburide

What is the drug class of Glyburide

Sulfonylurea

Uses of Glyburide

Those with type 2 diabetes

Special instructions of Glyburide 

Take with breakfast or with first meal of the day, don’t take if allergic to sulfa drugs.

Side effects of Glyburide

 Difficulty swallowing, dizzy, fast heartbeat, swelling of the face

What is the generic name of Glucotrol

Glipizide

What is the drug class of Glipizide

Sulfonylurea

Uses of Glipizide 

 Improve blood sugar control with those with type 2 diabetes

Special Instructions of Glipizide

Take 30 minutes before breakfast, don’t take if allergic to sulfa drugs.

Side effects of Glipizide

shaking, sweating, pale, dizzy, hungry

Whats the generic name of Lantus

Insulin Glargine

Whats the drug class of Insulin Glargine

Long acting insulin

Uses of Insulin Glargine

High blood sugar

Special Instructions of Insulin Glargine 

Take at bedtime, Rotate site where you give this SQ injection, keep a snack with you at all times

Side effects of Insulin Glargine

dizzy, confused, hungry, nausea, chills, cold sweats, pale

What is the generic name of Glucophage

Metformin

What is the drug class of Metformin

Biguanide

Uses of Metformin 

oral diabetes medicine that helps control blood sugar levels in patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus

Special Instructions of Metformin

 If taking XR Do NOT crush or break.

Side effects of Metoformin

 N/V, metallic taste, decrease appetite, and diarrhea

What is the generic name of Actos

Pioglitazone

What is the drug class of Pioglitazone

Thiazolidinedione

Uses of Pioglitazone

Actos is an oral diabetes medicine that helps control blood sugar levels.

Special Instructions of Pioglitazone

Avoid drinking alcohol on an empty stomach or following exercise, as it may increase the risk of hypoglycemia. Do not stop using any medications without first talking to your doctor.

Side effects of Pioglitazone 

Swelling, weight gain, chest pain, decreased urine output

What is the generic name of Zyloprim

Allopurinol

What is the drug class of Allopurinol

Xanthine Oxidase Inhibitor

Uses of Allopurinol

treats gout or kidney stones and prevents high uric acid levels after kidney stones 

Side effects of Allopurinol

Rash, stiff joints