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Medication Labels and Drug Categories

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  • I'm very nauseous and I've been vomiting. What drug type should I take?
    antiemetic
  • Are generic medicines usually more expensive or less expensive?
    Less Expensive
  • The active ingredient in Advil and it's generic form is called?
    Ibuprofen
  • If I have an infection, what general drug type should I use?
    antibiotic / antibacterial
  • What is the brand name of this over the counter medicine?
    Advil
  • I'm having horrible heart burn, what type of drub should I take?
    antacid
  • What's the expiration date for this medicaiton?
    12/25/12
  • If you have a high fever, you can take an _____ type of drug.
    antipyretic
  • My father has high blood pressure. He takes a _____ type of drug.
    antihypertensive
  • What is the route of this medication
    oral
  • What is the brand name of this over the counter medicine?
    Tylenol - Extra Strength
  • This type of drug is used to treat cancer.
    Antineoplastics
  • The active ingredient in Tylenol and it's generic forms is called
    acetaminophen
  • According to the Tylenol label, what is the appropriate dose to take?
    Adults take 2 caplets every 6 hours while symptoms last. Children under 12 shouldn't take this without asking a doctor first.
  • What are the label alerts for this medication?
    Store at 59-86 degrees F
  • What is the dosage strength of this medication?
    200 mg/5 mL
  • My daughter has severe asthma. She needs to take a _____ type of drug.
    Bronchodilator
  • What is the form of this medicaiton?
    capsule
  • According to the label, when should you NOT take Tylenol?
    See the Warnings section on the Tylenol label
  • This is the drug label on the back of the bottle of Tylenol, what should this medicine be taken for?
    The common cold, backache, toothache, headache, premenstrual and menstrual cramps, muscle aches and minor pain from arthritis and temporary fever reduction.
  • What the generic name for this medication?
    amoxicilin
  • What's the route for this medication?
    SC, IM, and IV