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100 Most Common Medications Flashcards

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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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13
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Quetiapine

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Antipsychotic (treatment of schizophrenia and bipolar)

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14
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Venlafaxine

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Antidepressant

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15
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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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18
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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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23
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Bisoprolol

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Beta Blocker

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24
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Rabeprazole Sodium

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Proton Pump Inhibitor

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25
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Esomeprazole

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Proton Pump Inhibitor

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26
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Trazodone

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Antidepressant

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27
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Clopidogrel

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Antiplatelet- inhibits thrombus formation

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28
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Iron Ferrous

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Iron

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29
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Perindopril

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ACE Inhibitor- treats hypertension

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30
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Ethinyl Estradiol & Levonorgestrel

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Estrogen- used in oral contraceptives

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31
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Atenolol

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Beta Blocker

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32
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Naproxen

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Analgesic- mild to moderate pain

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33
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Fluticasone

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Corticosteroid- chronic asthma, seasonal allergies

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Risperidone

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Antipsychotic- schizophrenia, bipolar, autism

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35
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Tamsulosin

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Alpha adrenoreceptor antagonist- Benign prostatic hyperplasia

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Calcium & Ergocalciferol

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Vitamin D2- Treat and prevent bone loss

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Risedronate

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Bone resorption inhibitors- osteoporosis in men and women, Paget disease

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38
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Acetaminophen

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Non-opioid analgesic

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39
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Nifedipine

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Calcium Channel blocker

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40
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Calcium

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Strengthens bones and prevents osteoporosis

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41
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Escitalopram

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Antidepressant- major depression and anxiety

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42
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Omeprazole

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Duodenal ulcers and GERD

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43
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Amitriptyline

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Antidepressant- Major depression

44
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Lansoprazole

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GERD, ulcers

45
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Diltiazem

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Calcium Channel Blocker

46
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Mometasone

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Corticosteroid- Chronic asthma, seasonal rhinitis

47
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Gliclazide

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Hypoglycaemic agent

48
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Simvastatin

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Antilipemic- treats cholesterol

49
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Hydromorphone

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Opioid analgesic- manage moderate to severe pain

50
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Pregabalin

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Anticonvulsant- neuropathic, diabetic, shingles, fibromyalgia pain, seizures

51
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Gabapentin

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Anticonvulsants- seizures, postherpetic neuralgia, diabetic neuropathy

52
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Irbesartan

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Angiotensin II receptor antagonist- treatment of HTN

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Allopurinol

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Gout, Uric acid neuropathy, Uric acid stone formation

54
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Celecoxib

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Analgesic (COX-2 inhibitor)

55
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Acetaminophen & Oxycodone

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Opioid Analgesic

56
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Bupropion

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Antidepressant- depression and smoking cessation

57
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Alendronate

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Bone Reabsorption Inhibitors- osteoporosis and Paget disease

58
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Oxazepam

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Benzodiazepine (anxiety, insomnia, Sx of ETOH withdrawal)

59
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Acetylsalicylic Acid

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Non-opioid analgesic, anti-platelet

60
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Prednisone

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Corticosteroid (anti-inflammatory)- Severe inflammation, immune suppression, neoplasms, MS, collagen and dermatological disorders

61
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Olanzapine

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Antipsychotic- schizophrenia and bipolar disorder

62
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Paroxetine

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Antidepressant- anxiety, depression, social anxiety disorder, panic disorder, PTSD

63
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Methylphenidate

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ADD/ADHD in children, depression in elderly, narcolepsy

64
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Estradiol

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Estrogen- menopause, breast CA, prostatic CA, strophic vaginitis, osteoporosis

65
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Glyburide

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Oral hypoglycemic agent for Type 2 DM

66
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Valsartan

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Angiotensin II receptor antagonists (treats HTN)

67
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Sertraline

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Antidepressant- anxiety, depression, social disorder, panic disorder, PTSD

68
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Ranitidine

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Antiulcer- Gastric acid secretion and ulcers

69
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Candesartan

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Angiotensin II receptor antagonists

70
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Ciprofloxacin

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Fluoroquinolone (antibiotic)- E. coli infections, bacterial prostatitis, acute sinusitis.

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Domperidone

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Dopamine antagonist- relieve nausea, vomiting, and bloating

72
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Fluticasone & Salmeterol

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Bronchodilators (Asthma, COPD)

73
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Ezetimibe

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Antilipemic- treat high cholesterol and reduce risk of heart disease

74
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Oxycodone

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Opioid Analgesic

75
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Clarithromycin

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Macrolides anti-infective- respiratory infections, pharyngitis, tonsillitis, sinusitis.

76
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Diclofenac

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NSAID- arthritic conditions, dysmenorrhea.

77
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Mirtazapine

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Antidepressant

78
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Cyabocobalamin

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Vitamin B12 (B12 deficiency, anemia, hemorrhage, renal and hepatic disease).

79
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Tiotropium Bromide

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Anticholinergic (inhaled). Maintenance treatment of COPD.

80
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Donepezil

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Neurological- for Alzheimer’s disease

81
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Hydrocortisone

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Corticosteroid (anti-inflammatory)- severe inflammation, septic shock, adrenal insufficiency, ulcerative colitis, collagen disorder.

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Morphine

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Opioid Analgesic

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Sennosides

84
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Cyclobenzaprine

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Muscle Relaxant (for muscle spasms)

85
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Telmisartan

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Angiotensin Receptor Blocker

86
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Cephalexin

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Cephalosporin- Respiratory tract infection, urinary, skin, bone infections, and otitis media

87
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Digoxin

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Digitalis- treatment of CHF, Afib/flutter, or tachycardia

88
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Betamethasone

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Dermatological steroid. For itching, dryness, crusting, scaling, inflammation, and skin conditions.

89
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Hydrochlorothiazide & Valsartan

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HTN and CHF

90
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Temazepam

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Benzodiazepine- treats anxiety and insomnia

91
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Nitroglycerin

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Antianginal- for Angina Pectoris

92
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Budesonide & Formoterol

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Bronchodilator- treatment of asthma, bronchitis, and COPD

93
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Duloxetine

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Antidepressant- for depression, anxiety, diabetic neuropathy, and fibromyalgia

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Fenofibrate

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Vibrates- Reduce cholesterol and fat in blood

95
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Folic Acid

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Vitamin B9- for anemia, liver disease, alcoholism, intestinal obstruction, folic acid deficiency

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Apixaban

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Anticoagulant (also known as Eliquis)

97
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Eliquis

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Anticoagulant (apixaban)

98
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Dabigatran

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Anticoagulant (aka Pradaxa)

99
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Pradaxa

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Anticoagulant (Dabigatran)

100
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Edoxaban

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Anticoagulant (aka Lixiana)

101
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Lixiana

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Anticoagulant (aka edoxaban)

102
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Rivaroxaban

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Anticoagulant (aka Xarelto)

103
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Xarelto

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Anticoagulant (aka rivaroxaban)

104
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Warfarin

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Anticoagulant (Aka Coumadin)

105
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Coumadin

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Anticoagulant (aka Warfarin)

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