Question

79. Name of Drug (Trade and Generic): Crestor (rosuvastatin) Classification and Indication for Use Normal Dosage: Route of Administration: Side effects: 80. Name of Drug (Trade and Generic): Cymbalta ( duloxetine hydrochloride) Classification and Indication for Use: Normal Dosage: Route of Administration: Side effects: 81. Name of Drug (Trade and Generic): Celebrex (celecoxib) Classification and Indication for Use: Normal Dosage: Route of Administration: Side effects:

Answer 1

79. CRESTOR :

CLASSIFICATION : Crestor (rosuvastatins) is classified into statins which is used to reduce the cholesterol levels in the body.

INDICATIONS : -

• Cardiovascular diseases.
• Hyperlipidemia (Increased lipid level in the body).
• Hypertryglyceridemia

NORMAL DOSAGE : Normal dosage involves 10 mg - 20 mg once daily, however it is available from 5 mg - 40 mg.

ROUTE OF ADMINISTRATIONS :

• Oral
• Intravenous.

SIDE EFFECTS :

• Muscle pain.
• Pancreatitis.
• Nausea.
• Vomiting.
• Pain.

80. CYMBALTA :

CLASSIFICATION : Cymbalta belongs to a selective serotonin and norepinephrine reuptake inhibitor.

INDICATIONS :

• General anxiety disorders.
• Depression.
• Chronic muscle pain.

NORMAL DOSAGE : 20 mg, twice daily.

ROUTE OF ADMINISTRATION : Oral.

SIDE EFFECTS :

• Anorexia.
• Nausea.
• Dry mouth.

81. CELEBREX:

CLASSIFICATION : Celebrex belongs to non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs.

INDICATIONS :

• Arthritis.
• Acute pain.
• Pain related to menstruations.

NORMAL DOSAGE : 100 mg twice daily.

ROUTE : Oral.

SIDE EFFECTS :

• Nausea.
• Vomiting.
• Stomach pain.