Question

24. Name of Drug (Trade and Generic): Singulair (montelukast sodium) Classification and Indication for Use: Normal Dosage: Route of Administration: Side effects

Answer 1

24.Brand name: singulair

Generic name/ Salt name: Montelukast

Classification and indication for use: It is leukotriene receptor antagonist, used in the case of Asthma and other allergic symptoms

Normal dosage: Available in chewable tablets and in the form of oral granules

1-10 mg tablet for adults

1-5mg tablets for children

Route of administration: oral route

Side effects: pharyngitis, rhinitis and tonsillitis

25. Brand name: Advair

Generic name/ Salt name: Fluticasone propionate / Salmeterol

Classification and indication for use: It is combination of corticosteroid & beta2-adrenergic agonist and used in asthma

Normal dosage: Available as aerosols in the dose of 45 mcg fluticasone & 21 mcg salmeterol/inhalation

Route of administration: respiratory inhalation

Side effects: throat irritation, dizziness and headache.

26. Brand name: chantix

Generic name/ Salt name: Varenicline

Classification and indication for use: It is nicotinic receptor partial agonist used in treating smoking addiction/ cessation of smoking

Normal dosage: 0.5 -1 mg twice daily, available as oral tablet

Route of administration: oral route

Side effects: chest discomfort and sleeping problem as major side effects

27. Brand name: Lipitor

Generic name/ Salt name: atorvastatin calcium

Classification and indication for use: It is hypolipidimic agent, HMG- coreductase enzyme inhibitor, cholesterol lowering agent

Normal dosage: 10 or 20 mg once daily, available as oral tablet

Route of administration: oral route

Side effects: painful urination, joint pain and discoloration of skin