Question | Answer |
Brand name: Abilify Generic name: Aripiprazole | Anti-psychotics (They are drugs, which are used to treat psychosis, including schizophrenia and mania. They block dopamine receptors) |
Brand name: Aciphex Generic name: Rabeprazole | gastric antisectory and GERD (reduces gastric secretions) |
Brand name: Actonel Generic name: Risedronate | Bisphosponate (prevent loss of bone, very commonly used to treat osteoporosis) |
Brand name: Actos Generic name: Pioglitazone | Antidiabetic (treat diabetes by lowering glucose levels in the blood) |
Brand name: Adderall XR Generic name: Aphetamine and dextroamphetamine | Stimulant (treat ADHD, narcolepsy) |
Brand name: Advair Diskus Generic name: Fluticasone and salmeterol | Topical corticosteriod and bronchodilator combination (inhalers, help air flow to lungs) |
Brand name: Aleve Generic name: Naproxen | Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory |
Brand name: Allegra Generic name: Fexofenadine | Antihistimine (Help relieve allergies) |
Brand name: Allegra-D Generic name: Fexofenadine and pseudoephedrine | Antihistamine and decongestant combination |
Brand name: Altace Generic name: Ramipril | Antihypertensive (treat hypertension or high blood pressure) |
Brand name: Amaryl Generic name: Glimepiride | Antidiabetic (relieves type 2 diabetes) |
Brand name: Ambien Generic name: Zolpidem | Anxiolytics and sedatives and hypnotics (inhibits anxiety, causes relaxation, treats insomnia) |
Brand name: Amoxil Generic name: Amoxicillin | Antibiotic (treatment and prevention of bacterial infections), in the penicillin group |
Brand name: Ancef Generic name: Cefazolin | Antibiotic (Cephalosporin group) |
Brand name: Aricept Generic name: Donepezil | Neurodegenerative agent (treats degeneration of nervous system) |
Brand name: Ativan Generic name: Lorazepam | Anxiolytics and sedatives and hypnotics (anxiety relief) |
Brand name: Atrophen Generic name: Atropine | Antimuscarinic (in this case, it's a involuntary nervous system blocker) |
Brand name: Atrovent Generic name: Ipratropium Bromide | Brochondilator |
Brand name: Augmentin Generic name: Amoxicillin and clavulanate | Antibiotic |
Brand name: Avodart Generic name: Dutasteride | Antittestosterone |
Brand name: Bactrim Generic name: Trimethoprim and sulfamethoxazole | Antibiotic |
Brand name: Bactroban Generic name: Mupirocin | Topical antibiotic |
Brand name: Bayer Generic name: Aspirin | Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory and antiplatelet (prevents blood clots) |
Brand name: Benadryl Generic name: Diphenhydramine | Antihistamine |
Brand name: Benicar Generic name: Olmesartan | Antihypertensive |
Brand name: Biaxin Generic name: Clarithromycin | Antibiotic |
Brand name: Bystollic Generic name: Nebivolol | Antihypertensive |
Brand name: Caduet Generic name: Amiodipine and atorvastatin | Antihypertensive and hypolipidemic (hypolipidemic means to lower the lipids, or fats, in the blood) |
Brand name: Calan Generic name: Verapamil | Antihypertensive and antiarrhythmic (antiarrhythmic means to treat abnormal heart rhythms) |
Brand name: Calciferol Generic name: Ergocalciferol | Vitamin derivative (in this case, increases the amount of vitamin D) |
Brand name: Catapres Generic name: Chonidine | Antihypertensive |
Brand name: Celebrex Generic name: Celecoxib | Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory |
Brand name: Celexa Generic name: Citalopram | Antidepressent |
Brand name: Cialis Generic name: Tadalafil | PDE-5 inhibitor (Cialis and the other PDE-5 inhibitors can help men with erectile dysfunction / male impotence) |
Brand name: Cipro Generic name: Ciprofloxacin | Antibiotic |
Brand name: Claforan Generic name: Cefotaxime | Antibiotic |
Brand name: Claritin Generic name: Loratadine | Antihistamine |
Brand name: Claritan-D 24 hour Generic name: Loratadine and pesudoephedrine | Antihistimane and decongestant combination |
Brand name: Colace Generic name: Docusate sodium | Laxative |
Brand name: Combivent Respimat Generic name: Ipratropium bromide and albuterol | Antihistamine and decongestant combination |
Brand name: Compazine Generic name: Prochlorperazine | Antiemetic (effective against vomiting and nausea and motion sickness) |
Brand name: Concerta Generic name: Methylphenidate ER | Stimulant (treats ADHD and narcolepsy) |
Brand name: Cordarone Generic name: Amiodarone | Antiarrhythmic |
Brand name: Coreg Generic name: Carvedilol | Antihypertensive |
Brand name: Cortizone 10 Generic name: Hydrocortisone | Topical corticosteroid (treatment of rash, eczema, and dermatitis) |
Brand name: Coumadin Generic name: Warfarin | Anticoagulant (prevents formation of blood clots) |
Brand name: Cozaar Generic name: Iosartan | Antihypertensive |
Brand name: Crestor Generic name: Rosuvastatin | Hypolipidemic |
Brand name: Cymbalta Generic name: Duloxetine | Antidepressent |
Brand name: Decadron Generic name: Dexamethasone | Systemic adrenal corticosteriod (replace adrenal horomones) |
Brand name: Delsym Generic name: Dextromethorphan | Antitussive (cough suppressant) |
Brand name: Deltasone Generic name: Prednisone | Systemic adrenal corticosteroid |
Brand name: Desyrel Generic name: Trazodone | Antidepressent |
Brand name: Detrol LA Generic name: Tolterodine | Nonvascular smooth muscle relaxant (controls overactive bladder or frequent urination) |
Brand name: Diflucan Generic name: Fluconazole | Antifungal |
Brand name: Diovan Generic name: Valsartan | Antihypertensive |
Brand name: Diovan HCT Generic name: Valsartan and hydrocholorothiazide | Antihypertensive and diuretic combination (diuretic means increasing urine production) |
Brand name: Diprivan Generic name: Propofol | General anesthetic and sedative and hyponotic |
Brand name: Dobutrex Generic name: Dobutamine | Inotrope (helps with heart failure, alter muscle contractions) |
Brand name: Dopastat Generic name: Dopamine | Inotrope and pressor (treats symptoms of shock by improving blood flow) |
Brand name: Duragesic Generic name: Fentanyl | Opioid analgesic (treat severe pain) |
Brand name: Effexor Generic name: Venlafaxine | Antidepressent |
Brand name: Elavil Generic name: Amitriptyline | Antidepressent |
Brand name: Epogen Generic name: Epoein alpha | Growth Factor (in this case, treats low red blood cell count) |
Brand name: Flexeril Generic name: Cyclobenzaprine | Skeletal muscle relaxant |
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