Top Brand and Generic Drugs (Part 7)

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
Buprenorphine/naloxone Suboxone opioid receptor antagonists/agonists
Chlorhexidine BetaSept, ChloraPrep antimicrobial
Dicycloverine Bentyl antispasmodic
Insulin lispro Humalog anti-diabetic
Lisdexamfetamine Vyvanse central nervous system stimulants
Metoprolol Lopressor beta blockers (antihypertensives)
Nortriptyline Pamelor tricyclic antidepressant (TCA)
Pantoprazole Protonix proton pump inhibitor (PPI) (antiulcer)
Sumatriptan Imitrex selective 5-HT receptor agonist (antimigraine)
Valproate sodium Depacon anticonvulsants (anti-seizure)

  • Question of

    Addiction to opioids treated with medication. (Find the generic name for this common drug.)

    • Buprenorphine/naloxone
    • Diazepam
    • Levetiracetam
    • Baclofen

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    [Buprenorphine/naloxone = nal- and -orphine are both suffix and prefix terms used to describe opioid receptor antagonists/agonists.] In its fixed-dose form, buprenorphine/naloxone contains buprenorphine and naloxone. Together with counseling, it is used to treat opioid addiction. It can be applied under the tongue or in the cheek.

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    A CNS stimulant that is a derivative of amphetamine, mainly used to treat attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). (Find the generic name for this common drug.)

    • Lisdexamfetamine
    • Valproate sodium
    • Metoclopramide
    • Sitagliptin

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    Lisdexamfetamine belongs to the class of drugs known as central nervous system stimulants. The CNS stimulant medication Lisdexamfetamine is derived from amphetamine. The medication is commonly prescribed to manage attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) in people over five years of age, and to treat mild to severe binge eating problems in adults.

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    A tricyclic antidepressant used to treat depression. (Find the generic name for this common drug.)

    • Nortriptyline
    • Lisdexamfetamine
    • Mupirocin
    • Aspirin

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    [Nortriptyline = -tyline refers to the drug class of tricyclic antidepressants (TCAs).] Nortriptyline is a tricyclic antidepressant used for treating depression. Constipation is one of the most common side effects. In the case of ADHD and smoking cessation, nortriptyline is less often prescribed.

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    A short-acting, manmade version of human insulin used to treat type 1 and type 2 diabetes. (Find the generic name for this common drug.)

    • Insulin lispro
    • Nortriptyline
    • Levetiracetam
    • Ibandronate

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    Insulin lispro is a short-acting, manmade version of human insulin used to manage type 1 and type 2 diabetes. It is classified as an anti-diabetic drug. It is typically administered by injection or pump at mealtime. Low blood sugar levels are a side effect of this medication.

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    This medication is mainly used in the treatment of epilepsy and bipolar disorder, as well as to prevent migraine headaches. (Find the generic name for this common drug.)

    • Valproate sodium
    • Levetiracetam
    • Metoclopramide
    • Nortriptyline

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    Valproate sodium belongs to the class of drugs called anticonvulsants (anti-seizure). Valproate sodium is a drug primarily prescribed for epilepsy and bipolar disorder, along with migraine headaches. For those who suffer from absence seizures, partial seizures, and generalized seizures, these drugs can prevent seizures.

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    It is used to disinfect the skin before surgery and to sterilize surgical instruments. (Find the generic name for this common drug.)

    • Chlorhexidine
    • Insulin lispro
    • Colchicine
    • Mupirocin

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    Chlorhexidine is a drug that is classified as an antimicrobial. As a disinfectant and antiseptic, chlorhexidine is often used to disinfect the skin before surgery and sterilize surgical instruments. Chlorhexidine is available in liquid and powder forms. Skin irritation, discolored teeth, and allergic reactions are possible side effects.

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    An antispasmodic medicine that is used to treat intestinal spasms caused by irritable bowel syndrome. (Find the generic name for this common drug.)

    • Dicycloverine
    • Insulin aspart
    • Pantoprazole
    • Insulin lispro

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    [Dicycloverine = -verine is a suffix term associated with the antispasmodic class of drugs.] Dicycloverine, also called dicyclomine, is an antispasmodic that relieves cramps in the stomach and intestines. It relieves bloating and spasm-like pain caused by irritable bowel syndrome and diverticular disease. This is accomplished by relaxing the muscles of the digestive tract.

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    This type of medication acts as an agonist for serotonin receptors to relieve migraine headaches and cluster headaches. (Find the generic name for this common drug.)

    • Sumatriptan
    • Pantoprazole
    • Baclofen
    • Diazepam

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    [Sumatriptan = -triptan is a suffix term that refers to a drug class of selective 5-HT receptor agonist (antimigraine)]. As a serotonin receptor agonist, sumatriptan treats migraine headaches and cluster headaches.

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    This proton-pump inhibitor is used to treat gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD). (Find the generic name for this common drug.)

    • Pantoprazole
    • Sildenafil
    • Dicycloverine
    • Venlafaxine

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    [Pantoprazole = -prazole is a suffix term that refers to a drug class of proton pump inhibitor (PPI) (antiulcer)]. Proton-pump inhibitors such as pantoprazole are used to treat gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD). Additionally, it can be used to treat Zollinger-Ellison syndrome, a condition characterized by excessive stomach acid production. By decreasing the amount of stomach acid, pantoprazole can help manage these conditions.

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    A beta-blocker prescribed for hypertension and angina, as well as to prevent death due to a heart attack. (Find the generic name for this common drug.)

    • Metoprolol
    • Insulin aspart
    • Baclofen
    • Cephalexin

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    [Metoprolol = -olol is a suffix term that refers to a drug class of beta blockers (antihypertensives) ]. Metoprolol is a beta-blocker prescribed for hypertension and angina, as well as to prevent death due to a heart attack.