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Lisinopril

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Purpose: Lower Blood Pressure
Class: ACE Inhibitor
Brand: Zestril and Prinvil
MOA: Inhibits ACE

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Levothyroxine

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Purpose: Treat underactive thyroid gland (hypothyroidism)
Class: Hormones
Brand: Synthroid, Levoxyl, Tirosint
MOA: Replaces thyroid hormone normally produced by the body

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Atorvastatin

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Purpose: Treat high cholesterol and triglycereides
Class: Statin
Brand: Lipitor
MOA: Decreases cholesterol production in the liver

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Metformin

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Purpose: Treats type 2 diabetes (high blood sugar)
Class: Biguanides
Brand: Glucophage, Fortamet, Glumetza
MOA: Alters the energy metabolism of the cell and prevents the liver from creating glucose

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Simvastatin

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Purpose: Treats high cholestreol and triglyceride levels
Class: Statin
Brand: FloLipid, Zocor
MOA: Slows production of cholesterol in the body

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Omeprazole

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Purpose: Treats heartburn
Class: Proton-pump inhibitor
Brand: Prilosec
MOA: Suppresses stomach acid creation by the gastric proton pump

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Amlodipine

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Purpose: Treats high bood pressure and chest pain
Class: Calcium channel blocker
Brand: Norvasc, Katerzia
MOA: Causes vasodilation and a reduction in periheral vascular resistance, thus lowering blood pressure

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Metoprolol

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Purpose: Treat high blood pressure, chest pain, and a heart attack
Class: Beta Blocker
Brand: Lopressor, Toprol XL
MOA: Relaxes blood vessels and slows heart rate to improve blood flow and decrease blood pressure

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Hydrocodone

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Purpose: Pain reliever / cough suppresant
Class: Opiod
Brand: Vicodin, Norco, Lortab
MOA: Inhibits pain siganling in the spinal cord and brain

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Albuterol

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Purpose: Prevent/treat breathing issues associated with lung disease, such as Asthma
Class: Bronchodilator
Brand: ProAir, Ventolin, Proventil
MOA: Relaxes the bronchial smooth muscle

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Losartan

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Purpose: Treats high blood pressure
Class: Angiotension Receptor Blocker
Brand: Cozaar
MOA: Relaxes the blood vessels

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Gabapentin

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Purpose: Anticonvulsant / Nerve Pain / Shingles
Class: Anticonvulsant
Brand: Neurontin, Gabarone, FusePaq, Gralise
MOA: Reduces the excitability of neurons in the brain

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Sertraline

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Purpose: Treat depression, OCD, PTSD
Class: SSRI
Brand: Zoloft
MOA: Improve mood, sleep, appetite, and energy levels by slowing down the reabsorption of serotonin

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Furosemide

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Purpose: Treat fluid retention and CHF
Class: Diuretics
Brand: Lasix
MOA: Increase excretion of Na+ and water by the kidneys

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Acetaminophen

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Purpose: Minor aches, pains, and fever reducer
Class: Analgesic
Brand: Tylenol
MOA: Not known. May reduce prostaglandins in the brain.

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Atenolol

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Purpose: Treat high blood pressure and chest pain
Class: Beta Blocker
Brand: Tenormin
MOA: Blocks the action of certain natural chemicals in your body

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Pravastatin

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Purpose: Treat high cholesterol and triglycerides
Class: Statin
Brand: Pravachol
MOA: Blocks an enzyme that is needed by the body to make cholesterol

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Amoxicillin

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Purpose: Treat bacterial infections and stomach ulcers
Class: Penicillin-like antibiotics
Brand: Amoxil, Moxatag, Trimox
MOA: Interfere with the synthesis of the bacterial cell wall

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Fluoxetine

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Purpose: Treats depression, OCD
Class: SSRI
Brand: Prozac
MOA: Blocking the reuptake of serotonin

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Citalopram

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Purpose: Treats depression
Class: SSRI
Brand: Celexa
MOA: Inhibits the reuptake of serotonin

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Trazadone

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Purpose: Treats depression
Class: Serotonin modulator
Brand: Oleptro, Desyrel
MOA: Reduces levels of neurotransmitters associated with arousal effects

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Alprazolam

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Purpose: Treats anxiety and panic disorder
Class: Benzodiazepines
Brand: Xanax
MOA: Unknown. Enhances effects of a certain natural chemical (GABA).

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Fluticasone

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Purpose: Topical - pain, itching, swelling. Inhaled - prevent asthma attacks
Class: Corticosteroid
Brand: Flovent and Flonase
MOA: Inhibits inflammatory cells; inhibits secretion of histamines

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Bupropion

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Purpose: Depression and help people quit smoking
Class: Antidepressants
Brand: Wellbutrin
MOA: Dual inhibition of norepinephrine and dopamine reuptake

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Carvedilol
Purpose: Treat high blood pressure and heart failure Class: Beta Blocker Brand: Coreg MOA: Widens blood vessels, slows down heart rate
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Potassium Chloride
Purpose: Treat and prevent low blood potassium Class: Electrolytes Brand: KDur MOA: Maintains intracellular tonicity
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Tramadol
Purpose: Treat moderate to severe pain Class: Opiate Brand: Ultram MOA: Binds to opiod receptors and inhibits reuptake of norepinephrine and serotonin
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Pantoprazole
Purpose: Treats GERD Class: Proton-pump inhibitor Brand: Protonix MOA: Inhibits the final step in gastric acid production
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Montelukast
Purpose: Treat allergies and prevent asthma attacks Class: Leukotriene Receptor Antagonists (LTRA) Brand: Singulair MOA: Both bronchodilator and anti-inflammatory
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Escitalopram
Purpose: Treat depression and anxiety Class: SSRI Brand: Lexapro MOA: SSRI
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Prednisone
Purpose: Treats many diseases especially those with inflammation Class: Corticosteroid Brand: Prednisone & Rayos MOA: Decreases inflammation
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Rosuvastatin
Purpose: Can treat high cholesterol and triglycerides Class: Statin Brand: Crestor MOA: Slows production of cholesterol
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Ibuprofen
Purpose: Pain reliever Class: NSAID Brand: Motrin, Advil MOA: Stops the bodys production of a substancethat causes pain, fever, and inflammation.
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Meloxicam
Purpose: Treats osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis Class: NSAID Brand: Mobic MOA: Prostaglandin inhibition
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Insulin Glargine
Purpose: Treats diabetes Class: Long Acting insulins Brand: Lantus, Basaglar, Toujeo MOA: Helps move sugar from the bloodinto other body tissues and stops the liver from producing more sugar
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Hydrochlorothiazide
Purpose: Treats high blood pressure and fluid retention(edema) Class: Diuretics Brand: Aquazide MOA: Inhibits sodium chloride transport in the distal convoluted tubule
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Clonazepam
Purpose: Seizures,Panic Disorder, Anxiety Class: Benzodiazepines Brand: Klonopin MOA: Modulation of GABA function in the brain
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Aspirin
Purpose: Pain, fever, headache, inflammation, heart attacks Class: NSAIDs Brand: Bayer, excedrin MOA: Disrupts the production of prostaglandins
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Clopidogrel
Purpose: Prevent stroke,heart attack Class: Antiplatelet medication Brand: Plavix MOA: Thins the blood
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Glipizide
Purpose: Treat type 2 diabetes Class: Sulfonylureas Brand: Glucotrol MOA: Stimulates the release of insulin from the pancreas
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Warfarin
Purpose: Treat and prevent blood clots Class: Anticoagulant Brand: Jantoven MOA: Thins the blood
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Cyclobenzaprine
Purpose: Treats pain and stiffness caused by muscle spasms Class: Skeletal muscle relaxants Brand: Flexeril, Amrix MOA: Reduces skeletal muscle hyperactivity
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Insulin Human
Purpose: Treats diabetes Class: Hormones Brand: Humulin, Novolin MOA: Promotes glucose uptake
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Tamsulosin
Purpose: Treat an enlarged prostate Class: Alpha blockers Brand: Flomax MOA: Relaxes muscles in prostate and bladder
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Zolpidem
Purpose: Treats Insomnia Class: Sedative-hypnotics Brand: Ambien MOA: Slows activity in the brain
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Ethinylestradiol
Purpose: Estrogen medication used in birth control pills Class: Estrogen Brand: Xulane, Zafemy MOA: Stops a womans egg from fully developing each month
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Duloxetine
Purpose: Depression, anxiety, nerve pain, fibromyalgia Class: SNRI - selective serotonin and norepinephrine reuptake inhibitor Brand: Cymbalta MOA: SNRI
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Ranitidine
Purpose: Treat and prevent heartburn, GERD, ulcers Class: H2 blockers Brand: Zantac MOA: Reduces both gastric acid volume and concentration
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Venlafaxine
Purpose: Depression, anxiety Class: SNRI Brand: Effexor MOA: Increases SErotonin and norepinephrine

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