Chapter 10 Brand and Generic Classification Practice

Vytorin

Ezetimibe / simvastatin : Cholesterol absorption inhibitor + statin; High cholesterol

Yaz

Drospirenone / ethinyl estradiol : Combined hormonal contraceptive; Pregnancy prevention, acne, PMDD

Aldactone

Spironolactone : Potassium-sparing diuretic, aldosterone antagonist; Heart failure, hypertension, edema

Lyrica

Pregabalin : Anticonvulsant, neuropathic pain agent; Nerve pain, fibromyalgia, seizures

Omnicef

Cefdinir : 3rd-generation cephalosporin antibiotic; Bacterial infections

Tamiflu

Oseltamivir : Neuraminidase inhibitor antiviral; Influenza treatment/prevention

Zetia

Ezetimibe : Cholesterol absorption inhibitor; High LDL cholesterol

Abilify

Aripiprazole : Atypical antipsychotic; Schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, adjunct depression

Adipex-P

Phentermine : Sympathomimetic appetite suppressant; Short-term weight management

Benicar HCT

Olmesartan / hydrochlorothiazide : ARB + thiazide diuretic; Hypertension

Voltaren

Diclofenac : NSAID; Pain and inflammation, arthritis

Cialis

Tadalafil : PDE-5 inhibitor; Erectile dysfunction, BPH symptoms

Cleocin

Clindamycin : Lincosamide antibiotic; Bacterial infections, acne (topical)

Ortho Tri-Cyclen

Norgestimate / ethinyl estradiol : Combined hormonal contraceptive; Pregnancy prevention, acne

Reglan

Metoclopramide : Dopamine antagonist, prokinetic/antiemetic; Gastroparesis, GERD, nausea

Spiriva

Tiotropium : LAMA bronchodilator; COPD maintenance, asthma (Respimat)

Calan SR / Covera-HS / Isoptin SR / Verelan

Verapamil : Non-DHP calcium channel blocker; Hypertension, angina

Atarax

Hydroxyzine hydrochloride : 1st-generation antihistamine; Itching, anxiety

Avalide

Irbesartan / hydrochlorothiazide : ARB + thiazide diuretic; Hypertension

Zofran

Ondansetron : 5-HT3 receptor antagonist antiemetic; Nausea and vomiting prevention