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Atorvastatin

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Antilipemic- Lowers cholesterol Levels

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Levothyroxine

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Thyroid hormone replacement

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Rosuvastatin

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Reduces LDL cholesterol levels

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Metformin

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Type 2 Diabetes- inhibits hepatic glucose genesis

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Pantoprazole

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Proton Pump Inhibitor

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Amlodipine

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Calcium Channel Blocker

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Ramipril

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ACE inhibitor

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Metoprolol

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Beta Blcoker

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Furosemide

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Diuretic

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Lorazepam

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Anti anxiety

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Citalopram

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Antidepressant

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Hydrochlorothiazide

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Diuretic

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Quetiapine

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Antipsychotic (treatment of schizophrenia and bipolar)

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Venlafaxine

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Antidepressant

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Salbutamol

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Bronchodilator

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Cholecalciferol

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Vitamin D3- Absorption and functioning of calcium

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Amoxicillin

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Anti-infection- Respiratory infections, scarlet fever, otitis media, pneumonia, skin infections, gonorrhea

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Warfarin

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Anticoagulant

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T3s

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Non-opioid analgesic for mild to moderate pain and fever

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Zopiclone

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Sedative hypnotic for short-term relief of sleep disturbances

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Docusate

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Stool softener (increases water in stool)

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Clonazepam

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Sedative, treats seizures and panic disorder

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Bisoprolol

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Beta Blocker

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Rabeprazole Sodium

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Proton Pump Inhibitor

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Esomeprazole
Proton Pump Inhibitor
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Trazodone
Antidepressant
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Clopidogrel
Antiplatelet- inhibits thrombus formation
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Iron Ferrous
Iron
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Perindopril
ACE Inhibitor- treats hypertension
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Ethinyl Estradiol & Levonorgestrel
Estrogen- used in oral contraceptives
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Atenolol
Beta Blocker
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Naproxen
Analgesic- mild to moderate pain
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Fluticasone
Corticosteroid- chronic asthma, seasonal allergies
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Risperidone
Antipsychotic- schizophrenia, bipolar, autism
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Tamsulosin
Alpha adrenoreceptor antagonist- Benign prostatic hyperplasia
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Calcium & Ergocalciferol
Vitamin D2- Treat and prevent bone loss
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Risedronate
Bone resorption inhibitors- osteoporosis in men and women, Paget disease
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Acetaminophen
Non-opioid analgesic
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Nifedipine
Calcium Channel blocker
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Calcium
Strengthens bones and prevents osteoporosis
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Escitalopram
Antidepressant- major depression and anxiety
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Omeprazole
Duodenal ulcers and GERD
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Amitriptyline
Antidepressant- Major depression
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Lansoprazole
GERD, ulcers
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Diltiazem
Calcium Channel Blocker
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Mometasone
Corticosteroid- Chronic asthma, seasonal rhinitis
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Gliclazide
Hypoglycaemic agent
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Simvastatin
Antilipemic- treats cholesterol
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Hydromorphone
Opioid analgesic- manage moderate to severe pain
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Pregabalin
Anticonvulsant- neuropathic, diabetic, shingles, fibromyalgia pain, seizures
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Gabapentin
Anticonvulsants- seizures, postherpetic neuralgia, diabetic neuropathy
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Irbesartan
Angiotensin II receptor antagonist- treatment of HTN
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Allopurinol
Gout, Uric acid neuropathy, Uric acid stone formation
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Celecoxib
Analgesic (COX-2 inhibitor)
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Acetaminophen & Oxycodone
Opioid Analgesic
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Bupropion
Antidepressant- depression and smoking cessation
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Alendronate
Bone Reabsorption Inhibitors- osteoporosis and Paget disease
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Oxazepam
Benzodiazepine (anxiety, insomnia, Sx of ETOH withdrawal)
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Acetylsalicylic Acid
Non-opioid analgesic, anti-platelet
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Prednisone
Corticosteroid (anti-inflammatory)- Severe inflammation, immune suppression, neoplasms, MS, collagen and dermatological disorders
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Olanzapine
Antipsychotic- schizophrenia and bipolar disorder
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Paroxetine
Antidepressant- anxiety, depression, social anxiety disorder, panic disorder, PTSD
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Methylphenidate
ADD/ADHD in children, depression in elderly, narcolepsy
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Estradiol
Estrogen- menopause, breast CA, prostatic CA, strophic vaginitis, osteoporosis
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Glyburide
Oral hypoglycemic agent for Type 2 DM
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Valsartan
Angiotensin II receptor antagonists (treats HTN)
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Sertraline
Antidepressant- anxiety, depression, social disorder, panic disorder, PTSD
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Ranitidine
Antiulcer- Gastric acid secretion and ulcers
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Candesartan
Angiotensin II receptor antagonists
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Ciprofloxacin
Fluoroquinolone (antibiotic)- E. coli infections, bacterial prostatitis, acute sinusitis.
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Domperidone
Dopamine antagonist- relieve nausea, vomiting, and bloating
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Fluticasone & Salmeterol
Bronchodilators (Asthma, COPD)
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Ezetimibe
Antilipemic- treat high cholesterol and reduce risk of heart disease
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Oxycodone
Opioid Analgesic
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Clarithromycin
Macrolides anti-infective- respiratory infections, pharyngitis, tonsillitis, sinusitis.
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Diclofenac
NSAID- arthritic conditions, dysmenorrhea.
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Mirtazapine
Antidepressant
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Cyabocobalamin
Vitamin B12 (B12 deficiency, anemia, hemorrhage, renal and hepatic disease).
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Tiotropium Bromide
Anticholinergic (inhaled). Maintenance treatment of COPD.
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Donepezil
Neurological- for Alzheimer’s disease
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Hydrocortisone
Corticosteroid (anti-inflammatory)- severe inflammation, septic shock, adrenal insufficiency, ulcerative colitis, collagen disorder.
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Morphine
Opioid Analgesic
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Sennosides
Laxative
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Cyclobenzaprine
Muscle Relaxant (for muscle spasms)
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Telmisartan
Angiotensin Receptor Blocker
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Cephalexin
Cephalosporin- Respiratory tract infection, urinary, skin, bone infections, and otitis media
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Digoxin
Digitalis- treatment of CHF, Afib/flutter, or tachycardia
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Betamethasone
Dermatological steroid. For itching, dryness, crusting, scaling, inflammation, and skin conditions.
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Hydrochlorothiazide & Valsartan
HTN and CHF
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Temazepam
Benzodiazepine- treats anxiety and insomnia
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Nitroglycerin
Antianginal- for Angina Pectoris
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Budesonide & Formoterol
Bronchodilator- treatment of asthma, bronchitis, and COPD
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Duloxetine
Antidepressant- for depression, anxiety, diabetic neuropathy, and fibromyalgia
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Fenofibrate
Vibrates- Reduce cholesterol and fat in blood
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Folic Acid
Vitamin B9- for anemia, liver disease, alcoholism, intestinal obstruction, folic acid deficiency
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Apixaban
Anticoagulant (also known as Eliquis)
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Eliquis
Anticoagulant (apixaban)
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Dabigatran
Anticoagulant (aka Pradaxa)
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Pradaxa
Anticoagulant (Dabigatran)
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Edoxaban
Anticoagulant (aka Lixiana)
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Lixiana
Anticoagulant (aka edoxaban)
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Rivaroxaban
Anticoagulant (aka Xarelto)
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Xarelto
Anticoagulant (aka rivaroxaban)
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Warfarin
Anticoagulant (Aka Coumadin)
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Coumadin
Anticoagulant (aka Warfarin)

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