Q51. What is the brand name for Dabigatran?
The brand name for dabigatran is Pradaxa and is classified as an anticoagulant. Dabigatran is available as an oral capsule and the most appropriate dosing for dabigatran when used to reduce the risk of stroke in patients with nonvalvular atrial fibrillation is 150 mg twice daily.
Q52. What is the brand name for Desonide?
A brand name for desonide is Desonate and it is classified as a corticosteroid. Desonide is available as a topical ointment, gel and cream, in addition to a topical foam and lotion and it is not available as a topical solution.
Q53. What is the brand name for Desvenlafaxine?
A brand name for desvenlafaxine is Pristiq and it is classified as an antidepressant and it is available as an oral tablet.
Q54. What is the brand name for Dexamethasone?
A brand name for dexamethasone is Decadron and it is classified as a corticosteroid. Dexamethasone should be taken with food to help prevent GI upset.
Q55. What is the brand name for Dexlansoprazole?
A brand name for dexlansoprazole is Dexilant and it is classified as a PPI. The most appropriate dosing for dexlansoprazole when used for the treatment of GERD is 30 mg once daily.
Q56. What is the brand name for Diazepam?
A brand name for diazepam is Valium and it is classified as an antianxiety agent. Diazepam has a black box warning regarding concomitant use with opioids due to the risk of sedation, respiratory depression, coma or death. Diazepam is available in 2.5 mg, 5 mg, and 10 mg oral tablets, however it is not available in 15 mg oral tablets.
Q57. What is the brand name for Diclofenac?
A brand name for diclofenac is Voltaren and it is classified as an NSAID. Among other dosage forms, diclofenac is available as a topical gel, transdermal patch, and oral tablet. Diclofenac is not available as an ophthalmic ointment.
Q58. What is the brand name for Dicyclomine?
A brand name for dicyclomine is Bentyl and it is classified as an anticholinergic. Dicyclomine is indicated for the treatment of irritable bowel syndrome and among other adverse effects, dicyclomine may cause decreased sweating, nausea, blurred vision, and dry mouth.
Q59. What is the brand name for Digoxin?
A brand name for digoxin is Lanoxin and it is classified as an antiarrhythmic. Nausea, delirium, and blurred or “yellow vision” are some of the signs of digoxin toxicity, liver failure is not a sign of digoxin toxicity. In addition to atrial fibrillation, digoxin is indicated for the treatment of congestive heart failure.
Q60. What is the brand name for Diltiazem?
A brand name for diltiazem is Cartia XT and it is classified as a calcium channel blocker. Among other conditions, diltiazem is indicated for the treatment of stable angina, hypertension, and atrial arrhythmia. Diltiazem is not indicated for the treatment of congestive heart failure.
Q61. What is the brand name for Diphenoxylate-atropine?
The brand name for diphenoxylate-atropine is Lomotil, it is classified as an antidiarrheal and it belongs to DEA Schedule V. Diphenoxylate-atropine is contraindicated in patients with C. difficile infection due to the risk of toxic megacolon.
Q62. What is the brand name for Donepezil?
The brand name for donepezil is Aricept and it is classified as a cholinesterase inhibitor. Donepezil is indicated for the treatment of Alzheimer’s disease.
Q63. What is the brand name for Dorzolamide-timolol?
The brand name for dorzolamide-timolol is Cosopt and it is indicated for the treatment of glaucoma. Dorzolamide-timolol is a combination of a carbonic anhydrase inhibitor and beta-blocker.
Q64. What is the brand name for Doxazosin?
The brand name for doxazosin is Cardura. It is classified as an alpha1-blocker and it is indicated for the treatment of BPH.
Q65. What is the brand name for Doxepin?
A brand name for doxepin is Silenor and it is classified as a tricyclic antidepressant. Doxepin inhibits the reuptake of serotonin and norepinephrine and also blocks acetylcholine and histamine receptors. Doxepin does not inhibit the reup- take of dopamine or glutamate.
Q66. What is the brand name for Doxycycline?
A brand name for doxycycline is Vibramycin and it is classified as a tetracycline antibiotic. Among other conditions, doxycycline is indicated for the treatment of acne, Rocky Mountain spotted fever, and anthrax exposure. Doxycycline is not indicated for the treatment of endocarditis.
Q67. What is the brand name for Duloxetine?
A brand name for duloxetine is Cymbalta. It is classified as an SNRI and its available as an oral capsule.
Q68. What is the brand name for Dutasteride?
The brand name for dutasteride is Avodart. It is classified as a 5-alpha reductase inhibitor and it is indicated for the treatment of BPH.
Q69. What is the brand name for Enalapril?
A brand name for enalapril is Vasotec and it is classified as an ACE inhibitor. Enalapril is contraindicated in patients who develop angioedema while taking it.
Q70. What is the brand name for Enoxaparin?
The brand name for enoxaparin is Lovenox and it is classified as an anticoagulant. The use of enoxaparin is contraindicated in patients with a history of heparin-induced thrombocytopenia in the past 100 days or in the presence of circulating antibodies.
Q71. What is the brand name for Epinephrine?
A brand name for epinephrine is EpiPen and it is classified as an anaphylaxis agent. Epinephrine administered intramuscularly should be injected in the middle of the outer thigh.
Q72. What is the brand name for Epoetin alfa?
A brand name for epoetin alfa is Procrit and it is classified as a hematopoietic agent. The preferred route of administration for epoetin alfa in most patients is subcutaneous injection. The intravenous route is preferred in patients with chronic kidney disease on hemodialysis.
Q73. What is the brand name for Ergocalciferol?
A brand name for ergocalciferol is Calciferol, is also known as vitamin D2. Ergocalcalciferol is available as an oral capsule, oral solution, and oral tablet, however it is not available as an oral film.
Q74. What is the brand name for Erythromycin?
A brand name for erythromycin is Ery-Tab. It is classified as a macrolide antibiotic and among other adverse effects, erythromycin may cause QT prolongation.
Q75. What is the brand name for Escitalopram?
The brand name for escitalopram is Lexapro and it is classified as an SSRI. Escitalopram is available in 10 mg oral tablets, as well as 5 mg and 20 mg, in addition to major depressive disorder, escitalopram is indicated for the treatment of generalized anxiety disorder.
Q76. What is the brand name for Esomeprazole?
The brand name for esomeprazole is Nexium. Is classified as a PPI and among other conditions, esomeprazole is indicated for the treatment of GERD. Esomeprazole only inhibits proton pumps that are actively secreting acid, therefore it is most effective if taken 1 hour before a meal, usually breakfast.
Q77. What is the brand name for Estradiol?
A brand name for estradiol is Vivelle-Dot and is classified as an endocrine agent. Estradiol can be used for the prevention of osteoporosis in postmenopausal women.
Q78. What is the brand name for Eszopiclone?
The brand name for eszopiclone is Lunesta and is classified as a hypnotic. The maximum daily dose for eszopiclone is 3 mg.
Q79. What is the brand name for Etanercept?
The brand name for etanercept is Enbrel. It is classified as a tumor necrosis factor inhibitor and patients should be evaluated for tuberculosis prior to initiation of therapy with etanercept. Among other indications, etanercept is indicated for the treatment of psoriatic arthritis, plaque psoriasis, and rheumatoid arthritis. Etanercept is not indicated for the treatment of osteoarthritis.
Q80. What is the brand name for Ethinyl estradiol-desogestre?
A brand name for ethinyl estradiol-desogestrel is Kariva and it is classified as an oral contraceptive.
Q81. What is the brand name for Ethinyl estradiol-drospirenone?
A brand name for ethinyl estradiol-drospirenone is Yaz and it can increase patients’ potassium levels.
Q82. What is the brand name for Ethinyl estradiol-levonorgestre?
A brand name for ethinyl estradiol-levonorgestrel is Seasonique. Among other medications, the levels of ethinyl estradiol-levonorgestrel can be decreased by phenytoin, rifampin, and St. John’s wort. The levels of ethinyl estradiol- levonorgestrel are not affected by furosemide.
Q83. What is the brand name for Ethinyl estradiol-norgestimate?
A brand name for ethinyl estradiol-norgestimate is Ortho-Cyclen. Combined oral contraceptives, such as ethinyl estradiol-norgestimate, are contraindicated in females that are over 35 years old and smoke due to the increased risk of stroke or myocardial infarction.
Q84. What is the brand name for Etodolac?
The brand name for etodolac is Lodine. It is classified as an NSAID and it is available as an oral tablet, as well as an oral capsule.
Q85. What is the brand name for Exenatide?
A brand name for exenatide is Bydureon. It is classified as a GLP-1 agonist and its available as a subcutaneous injection. Exenatide is contraindicated in patients with a personal or family history of medullary thyroid carcinoma and in patients with Multiple Endocrine Neoplasia syndrome type 2.
Q86. What is the brand name for Ezetimibe?
The brand name for ezetimibe is Zetia. It is classified as an antihyperlipidemic and it is available in 10 mg oral tablets.
Q87. What is the brand name for Famotidine?
The brand name for famotidine is Pepcid and it is classified as an H2 receptor antagonist. The highest strength that is available for famotidine oral tablets is 40 mg.
Q88. What is the brand name for Febuxostat?
The brand name for febuxostat is Uloric and it is classified as a xanthine oxidase inhibitor. Febuxostat decreases the production of uric acid and it is available as an oral tablet.
Q89. What is the brand name for Felodipine?
The brand name for felodipine is Plendil and it is classified as a calcium channel blocker. Felodipine is indicated for the treatment of hypertension.
Q90. What is the brand name for Fenofibrate?
A brand name for fenofibrate is Tricor and is classified as an antihyperlipidemic. The risk of rhabdomyolysis is increased when fenofibrate is used concomitantly with statins.
Q91. What is the brand name for Fentanyl?
A brand name for fentanyl is Duragesic and is classified as an opioid analgesic. Fentanyl transdermal patches should be changed every 72 hours and among other dosage forms, fentanyl is available as an oral tablet, injection solution, and oral lozenge, but it is not available as a topical ointment.
Q92. What is the brand name for Fidaxomicin?
The brand name for fidaxomicin is Dificid and it is classified as a macrolide antibiotic. The most appropriate dosing of fidaxomicin for the treatment of C. difficile-associated diarrhea is 200 mg twice daily for 10 days.
Q93. What is the brand name for Finasteride?
A brand name for finasteride is Proscar and it classified as a 5-alpha reductase inhibitor. The most appropriate dosing of finasteride for the treatment of BPH is 5 mg once and among other conditions, finasteride is indicated for the treatment of alopecia.
Q94. What is the brand name for Fluconazole?
The brand name for fluconazole is Diflucan and it is classified as an antifungal. Fluconazole is available in 50 mg, 100 mg, and 200 mg oral tablets, as well as 150 mg oral tablets, but it is not available in 250 mg oral tablets.
Q95. What is the brand name for Fluocinonide?
A brand name for fluocinonide is Vanos and it is classified as a corticosteroid. Among other dosage forms, fluocinonide is available as a topical cream, topical gel, and topical ointment. Fluocinonide is not available as a topical foam.
Q96. What is the brand name for Fluoxetine?
A brand name for fluoxetine is Prozac and it is classified as an SSRI. Among other conditions, fluoxetine is indicated for the treatment of obsessive compulsive disorder, panic disorder and major depressive disorder, but it is not indicated for the treatment of ADHD. Among other adverse effects, fluoxetine may cause CNS stimulation, sexual dysfunction, and nausea, but it is not associated with crystalluria.
Q97. What is the brand name for Fluticasone?
A brand name for fluticasone is Flonase and it is classified as a corticosteroid. Among other dosage forms, fluticasone is available as a topical cream, inhalation aerosol, and nasal spray, but is not available as an ophthalmic solution.
Q98. What is the brand name for Folic acid?
A brand name for folic acid is Folacin-800 and it is the synthetic form of vitamin B9. Folic acid can be used to help reduce the adverse effects associated with methotrexate. Women of child-bearing age should have adequate intake of folic acid to prevent neural tube defects.
Q99. What is the brand name for Fosinopril?
The brand name for fosinopril is Monopril. Fosinopril is classified as an antihypertensive and it is available as an oral tablet.
Q100. What is the brand name for Furosemide?
The brand name for furosemide is Lasix and it is classified as an antihypertensive. Furosemide acts on the ascending limb of the Loop of Henle and among other adverse effects, furosemide may cause hypocalcemia, photosensitivity, hyperglycemia, and ototoxicity.