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Brand/Generic Drug Names Flashcards

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Lexapro

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Generic: escitalopram
Classification: SSRI
Use: anxiety, depression

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Prevacid

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Generic: lansoprazole
Classification: Proton-Pump inhibitor
Use: GERD, duodenal and gastric ulcers; heartburn

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Celexa

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Generic: citalopram
Classification: SSRI
Use: depression

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Singulair

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Generic: Montelukast
Classification: Respiratory/Anti-inflammatory agent
Use: treats and prevents symptoms of asthma

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Allegra

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Generic: Fexofinadine
Classification: antihistamine
Use: allergic rhinitis; seasonal allergies

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Flonase

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Generic: Fluticasone
Classification: Cortisteroid
Use: Seasonal Allergic and non-allergic Rhinitis

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Flexeril

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Generic: cyclobenzaprine
Classification: muscle relaxant
use: muscle spasm

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Naprosyn

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Generic: naproxen
Classification: NSAID
Use: moderate pain, osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis

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Wellbutrin SR

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Generic: Buproprion HCL
Classification: antidepressant
Use: Attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), depression, nicotine withdrawal

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Protonix

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Generic: Pantoprazole
Classification: Proton-Pump inhibitor
Use: GERD and esophagitis; heartburn

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Viagra

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Generic: sildenafil citrate
Classification: Phosphodiesterase inhibitor
Use: impotency, erectile dysfunction

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Celebrex

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Generic: celecoxib
Classification: NSAID, COX II Inhibitor
Use: osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis

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Flomax

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Generic: tamsulosin
Classification: Alpha Blocker
Use: benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH)

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Tenormin

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Generic: Atenolol
Classification: Beta-Blocker
Use: treats hyertension

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Evista

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Generic: Raloxifene
Classification: Selective Estrogen Receptor Modulator (SERM)
Use: Treats and Prevents osteoporosis in women

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Nexium

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Generic: esomeprazole
Classification: Proton-pump inhibitor
Use: treats GERD, duodenal ulcer, and esophagitis heartburn

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Elavil

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Generic: amitriptylin
Classification: Tricyclic Antidepressant
Use: anxiety, depression

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Diovan

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Generic: valsartan
Classification: angiotension II Receptor antagonist
Use: heart failure, hypertension

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Neurontin

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Generic: gabapentin
Classification: anticonvulsant
Use: treats partial seizures

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Lotensin

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Generic: benazepril
Classification: ACE Inhibitor
Use: hypertension

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Glucotrol XL

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Generic: glipizide
Classification: Oral antidiabetic
Use: treats high levels of blood glucose

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Effexor XR

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Generic: venlafaxine
Classification: antidepressant
Use: anxiety, depression, headaches

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Desyrel

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Generic: trazadone
Classification: Antidepressant
Use: anxiety, depression

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Deltasone

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Generic: prednisone
Classification: Corticosteroid
Use: dermatitis, arthritis, asthma

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Cozaar

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Generic: losartan
Classification: angiotension II receptor antagonist
Use: heart failure, hypertension

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Accupril

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Generic: quinapril
Classification: ACE Inhibitor
Use: congestive heart failure, hypertension

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Levaquin

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Generic: levofloxacin
Classification: fluoroquinolone antibiotic
Use: Treats bacterial, lung, sinus, skin and urinary tract infections

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Klonopin

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Generic: clonazepam
Classification: Benzodiazepine
Use: treats seizures and panic disorders; anxiety

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Lipitor

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Generic: atorvastatin
Classification: antilipemic agent (lipid/ cholesterol lowering agent)
Use: Treats hypercholesterolemia

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Diflucan

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Generic: Fluconazole
Classification: Antifungal agent
Use: treats a broad spectrum of fungal infections

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Zithromax

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Generic: azithromycin
Classification: Macrolide antibiotic
Use: treats upper/lower respiratory, bacterial infections

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Cardizem

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Generic: diltiazem
Classification: calcium channel blocker
Use: angina, hypertension

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Ortho Tri-Cyclen

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Generic: Norgestimate/ethinyl estradiol
Classification: Oral Contraceptive
Use: Birth Control; prevents pregnancy; regulates menstrual cycle

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Calan

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Generic: verapamil
Classification: Calcium Channel Blocker
Use: angina, hypertension

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Ambien

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Generic: zolpidem
Classification: sedative-hypnotic
Use: Treats insomnia

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Humalog

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Generic: Insulin Lispro
Classification: Insulin
Use: Treats Type I Diabetes

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Xanax

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Generic: Alprazolam
Classification: Benzodiazepine
Use: Treats anxiety, panic disorder

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Altace

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Generic: ramipril
Classification: ACE inhibitor
Use: heart failure, hypertension

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Pravachol

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Generic: pravastatin
Classification: antilipemic agent (lipid/cholesterol lowering agent)
Use: treats hypercholesterolemia

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Keflex

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Generic: Cephalexin
Classification: cephalosporin antibiotic
Use: Treats bacterial infections

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Glucophage XR

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Generic: Metformin
Classification: Oral Antidiabetic
Use: Lowers blood glucose in people with diabetes mellitus; treats high levels of blood glucose

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Avandia

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Generic: rosiglitazone maleate
Classification: Oral Antidiabetic
Use: Diabetes mellitus

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Ativan

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Generic: lorazepam
Classification: Benodiazepine
Use: anxiety

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Darvocet-n

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Generic: propoxyphene N/APAP
Classification: Opiate analgesic
Use: treats mild to moderate pain

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Advair diskus

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Generic: Salmeterol/ Fluticasone
Classification: Bronchodilator
Use: asthma, chronic obstuctive pulmonary disease (COPD)

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Digitek

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Generic: digoxin
Classification: Cardiac Glycoside
Use: atrial fibrillation, heart failure

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K-Dur

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Generic: potassium chloride
Classification: Potassium replacement
Use: treats hyperkalemia (low levels of potassium)

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Cipro

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Generic: Ciprofloxacin
Classification: Fluoroquinolone antibiotic
Use: treats respiratory, urinary tract, and middle ear infections

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Actos

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Generic: pioglitazone
Classification: oral antidiabetic
Use: diabetes mellitus

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Paxil

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Generic: paroxetine
Classification: SSRI
Use: treats depression obsessive-compulsive disorder, and panic disorder

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Zocor

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Generic: simvastatin
Classification: Antilipemic agent (lipid/cholesterol lowering agent)
Use: treats hypercholesterolemia

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Lasix

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Generic: furosemide
Classification: loop diuretic
Use: treats hypertension, congestive heart failure

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Zestril/Prinivil

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Generic: Lisinopril
Classification: ACE inhibitor
Use: Congestive heart failure, hypertension

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Aciphex

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Generic: rabeprazole
Classification: Proton-pump inhibitor
Use: ulcers; gastro esophageal reflux disease (GERD)

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Dyazide

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Generic: triamterene/HCTZ
Classification: Diuretic
Use: Treats hypertension; edema

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Proventil

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Generic: albuterol
Classification: Bronchodilator
Use: treats asthma; bronchospasm

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Mobic

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Generic: Meloxicam
Classification: Non-steroid anti-inflammatory drug
Use: treats arthritis

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Norvasc

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Generic: amlodipine
Classification: Calcium Channel Blocker
Use: Hypertension, angina

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Prilosec

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Generic: Omeprazole
Classification: Proton-pump inhibitor
Use: treats GERD, duodenal and gastric ulcers; heartburn

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Zoloft

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Generic: sertraline
Classification: SSRI
Use: Treats depression and obsessive compulsive disorder

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Zyprexa

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Generic: Olanzapine
Classification: Thienbenzodiazepine
Use: Acute psychosis, agitation, bipolar disorder, dementia, mania, schizophrenia

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V-Cillin-K

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Generic: Penicillin VK
Classification: Penicillin Antibiotic
Use: Treats Bacterial infections

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Risperdal

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Generic: Risperidone
Classification: Antipsychotic Agent
Use: Treats emotional and mood disorders

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Plavix

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Generic: Clopidogrel
Classification: Antiplatelet Agent
Use: Prevents platelet aggregation

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Oxycontin

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Generic: oxycodone ER
Classifications: opiate analgesic
Use: moderate to moderately severe pain

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Nasonex

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Generic: Mometasone
Classification: Corticosteroid
Use: allergic rhinitis

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Xalatan

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Generic: latanoprost
Classification: prostaglandin
Use: glaucoma

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Fosamax

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Generic: alendronate
Classification: Bisphosphonate
Use: osteoporosis

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Concerta

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Generic: Methylphenidate XR
Classification: Psychostimulant
Use: narcolepsy, attention deficit hyperactive disorder

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Soma

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Generic: carisoprodol
Classification: muscle relaxant
Use: treats muscle spasms

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Micronase/Diabeta

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Generic: glyburide
Classification: oral antidiabetic
Use: treats high level of blood glucose

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Tricor

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Generic: Fenofibrate
Classification: antilipemic agent lipid/cholesterol lowering agent
Use: treats hypercholesterolemia

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Hydrodiuril

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Generic: hydrochlorothiazide
Classification: thiazide diuretic
Use: Treats hypertension

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Zyrtec

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Generic: cetirizine
Classification: antihistamine
Use: seasonal allergic asthma

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Premarin

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Generic: conjugated estrogens
Classification: Estrogren hormones (Hormone replacement therapy)
Use: Treats menopausal symptoms (e.g., osteoporosis, hot flashes, vaginal atrophy)

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Trimox

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Generic: amoxicillin
Classification: penicillin antibiotic
Use: treats bacterial infections

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Synthroid

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Generic: levothyroxine
Classification: Thyroid Hormone
Use: treats hypothyroidism, cretenism, myxedema coma

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Lanoxin

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Generic: Digoxin
Classification: Cardiac glycoside
Use: atrial fibrillation, heart failure

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Zantac

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Generic: ranitidine
Classification: H2 antagonist
Use: Treats GERD

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Prozac

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Generic: Fluoxetine
Classification: SSRI
Use: treats depression and obsessive compulsive disorder

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Vicodin

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Generic: hydrocodone w/ APAP
Classification: Opiate analgesic
Use: treats moderate to severe pain

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Coumadin

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Generic: Warfarin
Classification: anticoagulant
Use: prevents the formation of blood clots

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