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Sertaline (Zoloft)

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Antidepressants and Anxiolytics

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Fluoxetine (Prozac)

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Antidepressants and Anxiolytics

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Paroxetine (Paxil)

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Antidepressants and Anxiolytics

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Escitalopram (Lexapro)

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Antidepressants and Anxiolytics

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Citalopram (Celexa)

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Antidepressants and Anxiolytics

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Venlafaxine (Effexor)

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Antidepressants and Anxiolytics

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Desvenlafaxine (Pristiq)

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Antidepressants and Anxiolytics

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Duloxetine (Cymbalta)

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Antidepressants and Anxiolytics

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Trazodone (Desyrel)

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Antidepressants and Anxiolytics

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Bupropion (Wellbutrin)

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Antidepressants and Anxiolytics

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Amitriptyline (Elavil)

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Antidepressants and Anxiolytics

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Nortriptyline (Pamelor)

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Antidepressants and Anxiolytics

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Diazepam (Valium)

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Benzodiazepines

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Lorazepam (Ativan)

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Benzodiazepines

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Clonazepam (Klonopin)

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Benzodiazepines

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Alprazolam (Xanax)

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Benzodiazepines

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Benzodiazepines

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Short term anxiety, typically Class IV

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Midazolam (Versed)

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Benzodiazepines

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Temazepam (Restoril)

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Benzodiazepines

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Antidepressants and Anxiolytics

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Treats different mood disorders like depression, OCD, anxiety, and phobias

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Antipsychotics

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Treats psychosis: schizophrenia, bipolar disorder

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Chlorpromazine (Thorazine)

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Antipsychotics

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Fluphenazine (Prolixin)

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Antipsychotics

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Haloperidol (Haldol)

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Antipsychotics

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Aripiprazole (Abilify)
Antipsychotics
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Olanzapine (Zyprexa)
Antipsychotics
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Risperidone (Risperidal)
Antipsychotics
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Ziprasidone (Geodon)
Antipsychotics
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Clozapine (Clozaril)
Antipsychotics
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Stimulant Medications
Work by augmenting the sympathetic neurotransmitter activity; used to treat ADHD and cardiac arrest/shock during emergencies
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Methylphenidate (Concerta/Ritalin)
Stimulant Medication
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Dextroamphetamine (Robitussen)
Stimulant Medication
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Lisdexamfetamine (Vyvanse)
Stimulant Medication
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Mixed salts of amphetamine (Adderall)
Stimulant Medication
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Atomoxetine (Strattera)
Stimulant Medication
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Anticonvulsant Medications
Antiepileptic or anti-seizure medications; they suppress the firing of neurons and therefore prevent the initiation and treatment of neuropathic pain
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Carbamazpine (Tegretol)
Anticonvulsant Medication
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Oxcarbazepine (Trileptal)
Anticonvulsant Medication
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Phenytoin (Dilantin)
Anticonvulsant Medication
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Levetiracetam (Keppra)
Anticonvulsant Medication
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Lamotrigine (Lamictal)
Anticonvulsant Medication
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Clobazam (Onfi)
Anticonvulsant Medication
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Topiramate (Topamax)
Anticonvulsant Medication
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Valproic acid (Divalproex)
Anticonvulsant Medication
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Statins
Lipid-Lowering Medication
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Lipid-Lowering Medications
Used to treat high blood lipids, including high cholesterol and high triglycerides
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Cholestrol Absorption Inhibitors Examples
Ezetimibe, Cholestryamine, Colestipol
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Cholestrol Absorption Inhibitors
Lipid-Lowering Medication
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Fibrates Examples
Gemfibrozil, Fenofibrate
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Fibrates
Lipid-Lowering Medication
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Antihypertensive Medications
Used to treat high blood pressure; ACE inhibitors, ARBs, Calcium Channel Blockers, Beta Blockers, Vasodilators, Alpha-1 Receptor Blockers, Diuretics
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ACE Inhibitors
Antiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitors; Most common side effect is dry cough
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Ramipril (Altace)
ACE Inhibitor/LLM
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Enalapril (Vasotec)
ACE Inhibitor/LLM
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Lisinopril (Zestril)
ACE Inhibitor/LLM
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Captopril (Capoten)
ACE Inhibitor/LLM
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Quinapril (Accupril)
ACE Inhibitor/LLM
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Perindopril (Coversyl)
ACE Inhibitor/LLM
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Angiotensin Receptor Blockers (ARBs)
Similar therapeutic effects as ACEIs; however they have better compliance, due to their lower cough rates
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Losartan (Cozaar)
ARBs/LLM
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Irbesartan (Avapro)
ARBs/LLM
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Valsartan (Diovan)
ARBs/LLM
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Candesartan (Atacand)
ARBs/LLM
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Telmisartan (Miscardis)
ARBs/LLM
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Olmesartan (Benicar)
ARBs/LLM
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Calcium Channel Blockers (CCBs)
Work by decreasing calcium entry through calcium channels which causes blood vessels to dilate, reducing blood pressure
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Amlodipine (Norvasc)
CCB/LLM
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Nifedipine (Adalat)
CCB/LLM
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Felodipine (Plendil)
CCB/LLM
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Verapamil (Verelan)
DO NOT MIX WITH Beta Blockers; CCB/LLM
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Diltiazem (Cardizen)
CCB/LLM
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Beta Blockers
Antihypertensive medication to treat hypertension and cardiovascular disease
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Atenolol (Tenormin)
Beta Blocker/LLM
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Metoprolol (Toprolol)
Beta Blocker/LLM
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Propanolol (Inderal)
Beta Blocker/LLM
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Sotalol (Betapace)
Beta Blocker/LLM
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Nadolol (Corgard)
Beta Blocker/LLM
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Carvedilol (Coreg)
Beta Blocker/LLM
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Labetalol (Trandate)
Beta Blocker/LLM
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Vasodilators
Causes blood vessels to dilate, lowering resistance to flow, and reducing the workload on the heart
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Nitroglyercin (Nitrostat)
Vasodilator/LLM
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Isosorbide mononitrate
Vasodilator/LLM
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Isosorbide dinitrate
Vasodilator/LLM
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Hydralazine (Apresoline)
Vasodilator/LLM
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Minoxidil (Rogaine)
Vasodilator/LLM
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Alpha-1 Receptor Blockers
Decreases norepinephrine-induced vascular contraction, causing relaxation of the blood vessels and a resultant reduction in blood pressure
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Prazosin (Minipress)
Alpha-1 Receptor Blocker/LLM
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Doxazosin (Cardura)
Alpha-1 Receptor Blocker/LLM
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Terazosin (Hytrin)
Alpha-1 Receptor Blocker/LLM
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Tamsulosin (Flomax)
Alpha-1 Receptor Blocker/LLM
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Alfuzosin (Uroxatral)
Alpha-1 Receptor Blocker/LLM
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Diuretics
Used alone or in combination with other medications to treat hypertension; often used to eliminate excess body fluid to treat swelling/edema; Inhibits absorption of sodium in renal tubes, resulting in increased elimination of salt and water
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Furosemide (Lasix)
Diuretic/LLM
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Bumetanide (Bumex)
Diuretic/LLM
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Hydrochlorothiazide (HydroDiuril)
Diuretic/LLM
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Spironlactone (Aldactone)
Diuretic/LLM
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Amiloride (Midamor)
Diuretic/LLM
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Triamterene (Dyrenium)
Diuretic/LLM
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Antiasthmatics
Used to prevent and treat acute symptoms of asthma; Bronchodilators, anti-inflammatory agents
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Bronchodilators
An antiasthmatic, dilates the airway to ease breathing
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Fluticasone (Flonase)
Inhaled corticosteriod; Anti-inflammatory agent/antiasthmatic
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Budesonide (Rhinocort)
Inhaled corticosteriod; Anti-inflammatory agent/antiasthmatic
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Beclomethasone (Qvar)
Inhaled corticosteriod; Anti-inflammatory agent/antiasthmatic
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Salbutamol
Bronchodilator/antiasthmatic
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Formoterol
Often used in combination with an inhaled corticosteriod; Bronchodilator/antiasthmatic
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Salmeterol (Severent Diskus)
Often used in combination with an inhaled corticosteriod; Bronchodilator/antiasthmatic
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Medication to Treat COPD
COPD is an obstructive airway. disease that is characterized by coughing, wheezing, shortness of breath..., worsens over time; uses same brochodilators to treat and other anti-inflammatory agents
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Ipratropium (Atrovent)
Anti-inflammatory agent for COPD
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Titropium (Spirivia)
Anti-inflammatory agent for COPD
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Gastric Acid Neutralizers/Suppressants
Provide relief of symptoms associated with hyperacidity
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Antacids (Calcium Carbonate)
Gastric Acid Neutralizer/Suppressant
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Ranitidine (Zantac)
Gastric Acid Neutralizer/Suppressant
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Famotidine (Pepcid)
Gastric Acid Neutralizer/Suppressant
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Omeprazole (Prilosec)
Gastric Acid Neutralizer/Suppressant
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Esomeprazole (Nexium)
Gastric Acid Neutralizer/Suppressant
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Lansoprazole (Prevacid)
Gastric Acid Neutralizer/Suppressant
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Rabeprazole (AcipHex)
Gastric Acid Neutralizer/Suppressant
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Pantoprazole (Protonix)
Gastric Acid Neutralizer/Suppressant
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Insulin (Humalog)
Anti-Diabetic Medication
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Metformin (Glucophage)
Anti-Diabetic Medication
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Acarbose (Precose)
Anti-Diabetic Medication
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Glipizide (Glucotrol)
Anti-Diabetic Medication
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Sitagliptin (Januvia)
Anti-Diabetic Medication
121
Pioglitazone (Actos)
Anti-Diabetic Medication
122

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