Top Brand and Generic Drugs (Part 2)

With this quiz, you can identify the most common drug brand name, their respective active ingredients, or generic names, and the drug class they belong to.

Quick Review for the Quiz
Generic Name Brand Name Drug Class or Category
Atorvastatin Lipitor HMG-CoA reductase inhibitor (antihyperlipidemic)
Ciprofloxacin Cirpro, Proquin quinolone antibiotic
Clozapine Clozaril atypical antipsychotic
Furosemide Lasix loop diuretic
Heparin Heparin Sodium anticoagulant (blood thinner)
Metformin Glucophage biguanides (oral antihyperglycemic drug)
Omeprazole Prilosec proton pump inhibitor (PPI)
Ondansetron Zofran serotonin 5-HT3 receptor antagonist (antiemetic)
Tetracycline Sumycin, Ala-Tet, Brodspec tetracycline antibiotic
Vardenafil Levitra phosphodiesterase (PDE) inhibitor

  • Question of

    First-line medication to treat type 2 diabetes, particularly in people who are overweight. (Find the generic name for this common drug.)

    • Metformin
    • Cefdinir
    • Allopurinol
    • Ondansetron

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    Metformin belongs to the drug class known as biguanides (oral antihyperglycemic drug). Metformin is the first-line medication for the treatment of type 2 diabetes, particularly in people who are overweight. It is also used in the treatment of polycystic ovary syndrome. It is not associated with weight gain. It is taken by mouth.

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    An HMG-COA Reductase Inhibitor drug that is used for the treatment of hyperlipidemia, prevention of cardiovascular disease.. (Find the generic name for this common drug.)

    • Atorvastatin
    • Amlodipine
    • Lamotrigine
    • Heparin

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    [Atorvastatin = -statin is a suffix term that pertains to the drug class known as HMG-CoA reductase inhibitor (antihyperlipidemic)]. Atorvastatin is an HMG-COA Reductase Inhibitor drug that is used for the treatment of hyperlipidemia, prevention of cardiovascular disease. Adverse reactions include diarrhea, arthralgia, myalgia, urinary tract infectious disease, nasopharyngitis, pain, in extremity.

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    Proton pump inhibitors are used to treat ulcers in the duodenum, gastritis, GERD, erosive esophagitis, and pathological hypersecretory conditions. (Find the generic name for this common drug.)

    • Omeprazole
    • Acetaminophen Hydrocodone
    • Ciprofloxacin
    • Vardenafil

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    [Omeprazole = -eprazole is a suffix term that pertains to the drug class known as proton pump inhibitor (PPI)]. The proton pump inhibitor omeprazole is used to treat duodenal ulcers, gastric ulcers, gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), and erosive esophagitis.

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    This antibiotic has been classified to a class of drugs called quinolone antibiotics, which are used to treat various bacterial infections. (Find the generic name for this common drug.)

    • Ciprofloxacin
    • Hydrochlorothiazide
    • Atenolol
    • Tetracycline

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    [Ciprofloxacin = -floxacin is a suffix term that pertains to the drug class known as quinolone antibiotic.] Ciprofloxacin belongs to a class of drugs called quinolone antibiotics, and it is used to treat urinary tract infections, chronic bacterial prostatitis, acute sinusitis, bone and joint infections, infectious diarrhea, and typhoid fever. The medication can be administered by mouth, as eye drops, as ear drops, or intravenously.

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    This medication helps prevent nausea and vomiting after chemotherapy, radiation therapy, or cancer surgery. (Find the generic name for this common drug.)

    • Ondansetron
    • Valganciclovir
    • Clozapine
    • Amlodipine

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    [Ondansetron = -setron is a suffix term that pertains to the drug class known as serotonin 5-HT3 receptor antagonist an antiemetic medications.] Ondansetron is a medication that helps prevent nausea and vomiting after chemotherapy, radiation therapy, or cancer surgery. The medication can also be used to treat gastroenteritis. It can be taken by mouth or injected into a muscle or vein. [Ondansetron = -setron is a suffix term that pertains to the drug class known as serotonin 5-HT3 receptor antagonist an antiemetic medications.] Ondansetron is a medication that helps prevent nausea and vomiting after chemotherapy, radiation therapy, or cancer surgery. The medication can also be used to treat gastroenteritis. It can be taken by mouth or injected into a muscle or vein.

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    Antipsychotic, dibenzodiazepine, a central nervous system agent used for the treatment of treatment-resistant schizophrenia. (Find the generic name for this common drug.)

    • Clozapine
    • Hydrochlorothiazide
    • Amlodipine
    • Tetracycline

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    Clozapine belong drug class known as atypical antipsychotic. Clozapine is an antipsychotic, dibenzodiazepine, a central nervous system agent used for the treatment of treatment-resistant schizophrenia, as well as a reduction in the risk of recurrent suicidal behavior in schizophrenia and schizoaffective disorders.

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    This diuretic is used to treat edema and hypertension. (Find the generic name for this common drug.)

    • Furosemide
    • Alendronic acid
    • Simvastatin
    • Acetaminophen Hydrocodone

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    [Furosemide = -semide is a suffix term that pertains to the drug class known as loop diuretic (water pill).] Furosemide is a diuretic that is used for the treatment of edema and hypertension. Common adverse reactions include hyperuricemia, hypomagnesemia, loss of appetite, and spasm of the bladder.

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    An erectile dysfunction drug that aids in maintaining erections. (Find the generic name for this common drug.)

    • Vardenafil
    • Escitalopram
    • Montelukast
    • Omeprazole

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    [Vardenafil = -afil is a suffix term that pertains to the drug class known as phosphodiesterase (PDE) inhibitor.] Men take Vardenafil for erectile dysfunction (impotence; inability to maintain an erection). Vardenafil belongs to the phosphodiesterase (PDE) inhibitor class of medications. During sexual stimulation, it increases blood flow to the penis. This results in an erection. There is no evidence that Vardenafil can cure erectile dysfunction or increase sexual desire.

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    A variety of infections can be treated with this antibiotic. Among these are acne, cholera, brucellosis, plague, malaria, and syphilis. It is taken by mouth. (Find the generic name for this common drug.)

    • Tetracycline
    • Cefdinir
    • Lisinopril
    • Escitalopram

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    [Tetracycline = -cycline is a suffix term that pertains to the drug class known as tetracycline antibiotic.] There are several types of infections that tetracycline is used to treat. Acne, cholera, brucellosis, plague, malaria, and syphilis are among these diseases. It is taken orally. Tetracycline side effects might include nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, and rash. (The image shows a generic tetracycline).

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    Used as an anticoagulant (blood thinner) by decreasing blood clotting ability. In particular, it is used for treating heart attacks and unstable angina. (Find the generic name for this common drug.)

    • Heparin
    • Amlodipine
    • Simvastatin
    • Montelukast

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    [Heparin = -parin is a suffix term that pertains to the drug class known as anticoagulant (blood thinner).] Heparin, also known as unfractionated heparin (UFH), works as an anticoagulant (blood thinner) by decreasing blood clotting ability. In particular, it is used for treating heart attacks and unstable angina. It is injected into a vein or administered topically. Injection site bleeding, pain, and low platelets are common side effects of heparin. Heparin-induced thrombocytopenia is one of the serious side effects.