Provide The Generic Name (Topical Antibiotics)

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This quiz assesses knowledge of generic names for topical antibiotics, focusing on drugs like Azithromycin and Ciprofloxacin. It is designed to enhance understanding of antibiotic applications, aiding in both educational and professional development.

Provide The Generic Name (Topical Antibiotics) - Quiz

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  • 2. 

    AzaSite

    Explanation
    Azithromycin is the correct answer because AzaSite is a brand name for an ophthalmic solution that contains azithromycin as its active ingredient. Azithromycin is an antibiotic that is used to treat various bacterial infections, including those affecting the eyes. Therefore, it can be concluded that AzaSite and azithromycin are essentially the same thing, with AzaSite being the specific brand name for the medication.

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    Ocuflox

  • 4. 

    Vigamox

  • 5. 

    Quixin

  • 6. 

    Zymar

    Explanation
    Gatifloxacin is the correct answer because it is the generic name for the medication Zymar. Zymar is a brand name for gatifloxacin, which is an antibiotic used to treat bacterial eye infections. Therefore, gatifloxacin is the correct answer as it is the active ingredient in Zymar.

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    Tobradex

    Explanation
    Tobradex is a medication that contains two active ingredients: tobramycin and dexamethasone. Tobramycin is an antibiotic that helps treat bacterial infections, while dexamethasone is a corticosteroid that reduces inflammation. Therefore, Tobradex is used to treat eye infections caused by bacteria and to reduce inflammation in the eyes.

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