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  1. Belavic, Jennifer PharmD

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Match the brand names in Section I with the generic ingredients in Section II.

 

SECTION I

_____ 1. Botox (Allergan)

 

_____ 2. Inderal (AstraZeneca)

 

_____ 3. Topamax (Ortho-McNeil)

 

SECTION II

a. propranolol 10 mg, 20 mg, 40 mg, 60 mg, 80 mg tablets

 

Indications for this nonselective beta-adrenergic blocker include the management of hypertension, angina, and migraine prophylaxis. Common adverse reactions include fatigue, orthostatic hypotension, and exercise intolerance. Contraindications include asthma.

 

b. topiramate 25 mg, 50 mg, 100 mg, 200 mg tablets

 

This antiepileptic drug is also indicated for migraine prophylaxis. Acute myopia and secondary angle closure glaucoma have been reported in some patients taking this drug.

 

c. onabotulinumtoxinA single-use vials containing 100 or 200 units

 

An acetylcholine release inhibitor and neuromuscular blocking agent, this drug is indicated for migraine prophylaxis in adults with headache lasting 4 hours a day or more for at least 15 days per month. Concurrent use with other agents interfering with neuromuscular transmission or muscle relaxants should be monitored closely because the drug's effect may be increased.

  
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