Could You Name Canada's Brand And Generic Drugs? Trivia Quiz

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You are given the generic name of drugs in the top 200 in Canada for prescriptions. Please give the brand name.

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  • 2. 

    Fluoxetine

    Explanation
    Prozac is the brand name for the drug Fluoxetine. Therefore, the correct answer is Prozac.

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  • 3. 

    Furosemide

  • 4. 

    Risedronate

  • 5. 

    Sildenafil

    Explanation
    Sildenafil is the active ingredient in Viagra, a medication used to treat erectile dysfunction in men. Viagra works by increasing blood flow to the penis, allowing for a stronger and longer-lasting erection. Sildenafil is a phosphodiesterase type 5 inhibitor, which means it helps relax the blood vessels in the penis, allowing for increased blood flow. Therefore, Viagra is the correct answer as it is the brand name for the medication containing sildenafil.

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  • 6. 

    Tadalafil

    Explanation
    Cialis is the brand name for the drug Tadalafil. Tadalafil is a medication used to treat erectile dysfunction and symptoms of benign prostatic hyperplasia. It works by increasing blood flow to the penis during sexual stimulation, allowing for a firm and lasting erection. Cialis is one of the most popular and effective treatments for erectile dysfunction, with a longer duration of action compared to other similar medications.

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  • 7. 

    Venlafaxine

    Explanation
    Venlafaxine is a medication commonly known by its brand name Effexor. Therefore, the correct answer is Effexor, as it is the brand name for the drug Venlafaxine.

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  • 8. 

    Donepezil

    Explanation
    Aricept is the brand name for the drug Donepezil. Donepezil is commonly used to treat symptoms of Alzheimer's disease. It works by increasing the levels of certain chemicals in the brain that are involved in memory, thinking, and reasoning. Therefore, Aricept is the correct answer as it is the specific brand name for the drug Donepezil.

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  • 9. 

    Erythromyacin Base Capsules

  • 10. 

    Lansoprazol

  • 11. 

    Ramipril

  • 12. 

    Rantadine

    Explanation
    Zantac is the correct answer because it is a brand name for the drug rantadine. Rantadine is a medication commonly used to treat conditions such as heartburn, gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), and stomach ulcers. Therefore, Zantac and rantadine are essentially the same thing, with Zantac being the brand name under which rantadine is sold.

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  • 13. 

    Sertraline

  • 14. 

    Simvastatin

    Explanation
    Simvastatin is a medication commonly known by its brand name Zocor. Therefore, the correct answer is Zocor, as it is the specific brand name for the drug Simvastatin.

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  • 15. 

    Dimenhydrinate

    Explanation
    Dimenhydrinate is a medication commonly known by its brand name Gravol. Therefore, the correct answer is Gravol.

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  • 16. 

    Lamotrigine

  • 17. 

    Paroxetine

    Explanation
    Paxil is the brand name for the medication Paroxetine. This means that Paroxetine is the generic name for the drug, while Paxil is the specific brand name under which it is sold. Therefore, both Paroxetine and Paxil refer to the same medication.

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  • 18. 

    Psyllium Mucilloid Powder

    Explanation
    Metamucil is the correct answer because it is a brand name for a product called Psyllium Mucilloid Powder. Psyllium Mucilloid Powder is a type of dietary fiber that is commonly used as a laxative to treat constipation. Metamucil is a well-known brand that offers this powder in various forms such as capsules, powder, and wafers. It is often recommended by healthcare professionals for its effectiveness in promoting regular bowel movements and relieving digestive issues.

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  • 19. 

    Warfarin

    Explanation
    Coumadin is a brand name for the anticoagulant drug warfarin. Therefore, the given correct answer is Coumadin.

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  • 20. 

    Divalproex

    Explanation
    Epival is a brand name for the medication Divalproex. This suggests that the given correct answer, Epival, is simply another name for the drug Divalproex. It is common for medications to have multiple brand names, and this is likely the case here. Therefore, Epival and Divalproex are interchangeable terms for the same medication.

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  • 21. 

    Enalapril

    Explanation
    Enalapril is the generic name of a medication, while Vasotec is the brand name for the same drug. The question is asking for the correct answer, which is Vasotec, as it is the specific brand name associated with Enalapril.

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  • 22. 

    Irbesartan

    Explanation
    Avapro is the brand name for the medication Irbesartan. Therefore, the given answer is correct as it correctly identifies the brand name corresponding to the generic drug Irbesartan.

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  • 23. 

    Mirtazapine

    Explanation
    Remeron is the brand name for the medication Mirtazapine.

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  • 24. 

    Olanzapine

    Explanation
    The correct answer is Zyprexa Zydis, Zyprexa. This answer is correct because Olanzapine is the generic name of the medication, while Zyprexa Zydis and Zyprexa are both brand names for the same drug. Brand names can vary depending on the manufacturer, but they all contain the same active ingredient, which in this case is Olanzapine. Therefore, both Zyprexa Zydis and Zyprexa are correct answers for this question.

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  • 25. 

    Phenytoin

  • 26. 

    Raloxifene

    Explanation
    Evista is the brand name for the drug Raloxifene. Raloxifene is used to prevent and treat osteoporosis in postmenopausal women, as well as to reduce the risk of invasive breast cancer in postmenopausal women with osteoporosis. Therefore, Evista is the correct answer as it is the brand name for the drug Raloxifene.

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  • 27. 

    Gabapentin

    Explanation
    Neurontin is the brand name for the medication gabapentin. Therefore, the correct answer is Neurontin because it is simply another name for gabapentin.

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  • 28. 

    Propanolol

  • 29. 

    Finasteride

    Explanation
    Proscar and Propecia are both brand names for the medication Finasteride. Proscar is typically prescribed for the treatment of enlarged prostate, while Propecia is used for the treatment of male pattern baldness. Both medications contain the same active ingredient, but they are marketed for different purposes. Therefore, the correct answer is Proscar and Propecia.

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  • 30. 

    Fluconazole

    Explanation
    Fluconazole is a medication commonly known by its brand name Diflucan. Therefore, the correct answer is Diflucan.

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  • 31. 

    Fosinopril

    Explanation
    Monopril is the correct answer because it is the brand name for the medication Fosinopril. Fosinopril is an angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitor used to treat high blood pressure and heart failure. Monopril is the specific brand name under which Fosinopril is marketed and sold.

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  • 32. 

    Indomethacin

  • 33. 

    Infliximab

    Explanation
    Remicade is the brand name for the drug Infliximab. Infliximab is a medication used to treat various autoimmune diseases such as rheumatoid arthritis, Crohn's disease, and psoriasis. It works by reducing inflammation in the body. Remicade is administered through intravenous infusion and is typically given in a healthcare setting. Therefore, Remicade is the correct answer as it is the brand name for Infliximab.

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  • 34. 

    Ipratropium NS

  • 35. 

    Latanoprost

    Explanation
    Latanoprost is a medication used to treat high pressure inside the eye due to glaucoma or other eye diseases. Xalatan is the brand name for the medication latanoprost. Therefore, the correct answer is Xalatan, as it is the specific brand name for latanoprost.

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  • 36. 

    Pioglitazone

  • 37. 

    Quinapril

    Explanation
    Accupril is the brand name for the medication Quinapril. Quinapril is an angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitor used to treat high blood pressure and heart failure. The brand name Accupril is commonly used to refer to this specific medication.

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  • 38. 

    Tiotropium

  • 39. 

    Gentamycin

    Explanation
    Garamycin is an alternative name for the drug Gentamycin. The question is asking for another name for Gentamycin, and the correct answer is Garamycin.

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  • 40. 

    Ketorolac

    Explanation
    Ketorolac is a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) commonly known by its brand name Toradol. Therefore, the correct answer is Toradol, as it is the brand name for the drug Ketorolac.

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  • 41. 

    Labetalol

    Explanation
    Trandate is the brand name for the medication called Labetalol. Therefore, the correct answer is Trandate.

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  • 42. 

    Lidocaine

    Explanation
    Xylocaine is the brand name for the drug Lidocaine. Therefore, the correct answer is Xylocaine.

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  • 43. 

    Mometasone

    Explanation
    Nasonex is the correct answer because it is a brand name for the drug mometasone. Mometasone is a corticosteroid that is used to treat nasal symptoms such as congestion, sneezing, and runny nose caused by allergies. Nasonex is a nasal spray formulation of mometasone that is commonly prescribed for these symptoms. Therefore, Nasonex is the correct answer as it is the specific brand name associated with the drug mometasone.

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  • 44. 

    Progesterone

  • 45. 

    Salmeterol and Fluticasone

    Explanation
    Advair is the correct answer because it is the brand name for the combination medication Salmeterol and Fluticasone. Salmeterol is a long-acting bronchodilator that helps to relax the muscles in the airways, while Fluticasone is a corticosteroid that reduces inflammation in the airways. Together, they work to improve breathing and reduce symptoms in conditions such as asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD).

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  • 46. 

    Ducosate Sodium

    Explanation
    The given answer "Soflax, Colace" suggests that both Soflax and Colace are correct answers for the question. It implies that Ducosate Sodium can be referred to by either of these two brand names.

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  • 47. 

    Fusidate Sodium/Acid

    Explanation
    Fucidin is the correct answer because it is the brand name for the medication Fusidate Sodium/Acid. The medication is commonly used to treat various skin infections caused by bacteria. It works by inhibiting the growth of bacteria and reducing inflammation. Fucidin is available in different forms such as cream, ointment, and eye drops, and it is typically applied topically to the affected area.

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  • 48. 

    Isotretinoin

    Explanation
    Accutane is a brand name for the medication isotretinoin. Isotretinoin is a powerful oral medication used to treat severe acne that has not responded to other treatments. It works by reducing the production of oil in the skin, preventing the clogging of pores that leads to acne. Accutane is the most well-known brand name for isotretinoin and is commonly used to refer to the medication.

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  • 49. 

    Ketaconazole

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