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Given the following drugs, identify their therapeutics classification, indication and
popular brand name.

Generic Name Therapeutic Classifications Indication Popular Brand

Name
1. Zafirlukast leukotriene receptor used to prevent Accolate
antagonists asthma symptoms
2. Prochlorperazine antipsychotic used to treat Compazine
psychotic disorders
such as schizophrenia
3. Ciprofloxacin quinolone antibiotics used to treat a variety Ciplox
of bacterial infections
4. Ceftriaxone cephalosporin antibiotics used to treat a wide Diocef
variety of bacterial
infections
5. Famotidine histamine-2 blocker used to treat and Pepcid
prevent ulcers in the
stomach and
intestines
6. Propafenone antiarrhythmic It works by blocking Arythmol
the activity of certain
electrical signals in
the heart that can
cause an irregular
heartbeat
7. Dextrometorphan Uncompetitive N-methyl-D- used for temporary Dextro
aspartate Receptor relief
Antagonist and Sigma-1 of coughs without
Agonist phlegm that are
caused by certain
infections of the air
passages
8. Celecoxib nonsteroidal anti- used to treat pain or Coxid
inflammatory drug (NSAID) inflammation caused
by many conditions
such
as arthritis, ankylosing
spondylitis,
and menstrual pain
9. Bromocriptine dopamine receptor agonists treats Parlodel
 hyperprolactinemia
by decreasing the
amount of prolactin in
the body
10. Terfenadine selective histamine H1- prevent sneezing, Telfast
receptor antagonist runny nose, itching
and watering of the
eyes, and other
allergic symptoms
11. Ibuprofen nonsteroidal anti-  treats minor aches Nurofen
inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) and pains caused by
the common cold,
headaches,
toothaches, back or
muscle aches
12. Dicycloverine antispasmodic used to relieve Relestal
cramps in the
stomach and
intestines
13. Epinephrine alpha- and beta-adrenergic used in emergencies Epix
agonists to treat very serious
allergic reactions to
insect stings/bites,
foods, drugs, or other
substances
14. Chloroquine antimalarials prevent the return of Lariago
infection
15. Isoniazid antituberculosis agents works by killing the Solonex
bacteria that cause
tuberculosis
16. Chlorpromazine anti-psychotic used to treat Largactil
psychotic disorders
such as schizophrenia
or manic-depression
in adults
17. Terbutaline beta adrenergic receptor  for treating asthma Pulmoxcel
agonists and other diseases of
the airways
18. Phytomenadione vitamin works by providing Phytomen
vitamin K that is
needed for blood to
clot normally in the
body
19. Digoxin cardiac glycosides treat heart failure, Lanoxin
usually along with
other medications
20. Prednisone corticosteroids treat conditions such Sterocort
as arthritis, blood
disorders, breathing
problems, severe
allergies, skin
diseases, cancer, eye
problems, and
immune system
disorders
21. Glyceryl nitrates or vasodilators it relaxes and widens Nitocin
trinitrate blood vessels in the
heart and in the rest
of the body
22. Mebendazole Anthelmintics Treatment of single or Mebex
mixed GI worm
infestations by
roundworm,
whipworm,
hookworm, pinworm,
threadworm &
tapeworm
23. Baclofen skeletal muscle relaxants acts on the spinal Lioresal
cord nerves and
decreases the
number and severity
of muscle spasms
caused by multiple
sclerosis or spinal
cord conditions. It
also relieves pain and
improves muscle
movement
24. Ergotamine ergot alkaloids works by narrowing Mergoden
the blood vessels
around the brain
25. Morphine opiate (narcotic) analgesics only used to relieve Magnus
severe (around-the-
clock) pain that
cannot be controlled
by the use of other
 pain medications
26. Levothyroxine thyroid hormone is used to treat an Synthroid
replacement underactive thyroid
(hypothyroidism). It
replaces or provides
more thyroid
hormone
27. Bisacodyl stimulant laxatives is used on a short- Dulcolax
term basis to treat
constipation
28. Insulin hormone regulates the Actrapid
movement of glucose
from blood into cell
29. Carmustine anti-cancer/ to treat certain types Nitsum
chemotherapy drug of cancer (including
multiple myeloma,
brain tumor,
Hodgkin's disease,
non-Hodgkin's
lymphoma)
30. Furosemide diuretics  is used to treat Lasix
edema
31. Oxytocin oxytocic, lactation stimulant. is a hormone that is Cetocin
used to induce labor
or strengthen uterine
contractions, or to
control bleeding after
childbirth
32. Tranexamic acid antifibrinolytics is used to treat heavy Tafixyl
bleeding during the
menstrual cycle
33. nasal decongestants used to relieve nasal Perrigo
Pseudoephedrine or sinus congestion
caused by the
common cold,
sinusitis, and hay
fever and other
respiratory allergies
34. Halothane general anesthetic is a potent uterine Hypnothane
relaxant
35. Zidovudine antiviral is used in pregnant Zidovir
women to prevent
passing the HIV virus
 to the unborn baby
36. Benzyl peroxide topical antibiotics used to treat mild to Benzac
moderate acne
37. Chlorhexidine antimicrobials is a germicidal Corsodyl
mouthwash that
reduces bacteria in
the mouth
38. Proparacaine topical anesthetic drug It works by blocking Alcaine
the pain signals at the
nerve endings in the
eye
39. Apomorhine Antidotes & Detoxifying Refractory motor Apokyn
Agents fluctuations in
Parkinson's disease
40. Megestrol Oestrogens, Progesterones is a progestogen used Endace
& Related Synthetic as an antineoplastic
Drugs / Cancer Hormone and appetite
Therapy / Oral stimulant
Contraceptives
41. Aminophylline R03DA05 -aminophylline; Used in the systemic Norphyl
xanthines treatment of
obstructive airway
diseases.
42. Losartan angiotensin II receptor Used in the treatment Cozaar
blockers (ARBs). of cardiovascular
disease
43. Amphotericin Antifungals is a polyene Fungizone
antifungal antibiotic
which alters cell
membrane
permeability by
binding to ergosterol
44. Clarithromycin Macrolides antibiotics is used in Klaz
combination with
other medications to
eliminate H. pylori, a
bacterium that causes
ulcers
45. Indomethacin nonsteroidal anti- used to relieve pain, Ductalose
inflammatory drug (NSAID) swelling, and joint
stiffness caused by
arthritis, gout,
bursitis, and
 tendonitis
46. Carbamazepine anti-epileptic drug used to prevent and Tegretol
control seizures
47. Loperamide antidiarrheal agents It works by slowing Imodium
down the movement
of the gut.
also used to reduce
the amount of
discharge in patients
who have undergone
an ileostomy
48. Chlorphenamine antihistamines used to treat the Piriton
symptoms of allergic
conditions such as
allergic rhinitis (hay
fever)
49. Benzyl benzoate Topical Antifungals & used to treat lice and Scabizyl
Antiparasites scabies infestations
50. Pravastatin HMG-CoA reductase Hyperlipidaemias, Pravachol
inhibitors Cardiovascular risk
reduction
Questions:
1. Give the different uses of drugs.

2. How does therapeutic classification differ from indication?

3. Why is it best to study drugs by their generic names rather than by their brand name?

4. Are generic drugs available in different brand names equivalent?

5. What are the criteria used for the selection of drugs to be given to the patient?