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Drug Categories Flashcards

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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)

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Antipsychotics

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Olanzapine (Zyprexa)

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Antipsychotics

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Risperidone (Risperidal)

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Antipsychotics

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Ziprasidone (Geodon)

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Antipsychotics

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Clozapine (Clozaril)

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Antipsychotics

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28
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Stimulant Medications

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Work by augmenting the sympathetic neurotransmitter activity; used to treat ADHD and cardiac arrest/shock during emergencies

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Methylphenidate (Concerta/Ritalin)

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Stimulant Medication

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Dextroamphetamine (Robitussen)

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Stimulant Medication

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Lisdexamfetamine (Vyvanse)

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Stimulant Medication

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Mixed salts of amphetamine (Adderall)

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Stimulant Medication

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Atomoxetine (Strattera)

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Stimulant Medication

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Anticonvulsant Medications

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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)

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Anticonvulsant Medication

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Oxcarbazepine (Trileptal)

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Anticonvulsant Medication

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Phenytoin (Dilantin)

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Anticonvulsant Medication

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Levetiracetam (Keppra)

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Anticonvulsant Medication

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Lamotrigine (Lamictal)

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Anticonvulsant Medication

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Clobazam (Onfi)

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Anticonvulsant Medication

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Topiramate (Topamax)

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Anticonvulsant Medication

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42
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Valproic acid (Divalproex)

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Anticonvulsant Medication

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43
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Statins

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Lipid-Lowering Medication

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44
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Lipid-Lowering Medications

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Used to treat high blood lipids, including high cholesterol and high triglycerides

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45
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Cholestrol Absorption Inhibitors Examples

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Ezetimibe, Cholestryamine, Colestipol

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46
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Cholestrol Absorption Inhibitors

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Lipid-Lowering Medication

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47
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Fibrates Examples

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Gemfibrozil, Fenofibrate

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48
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Fibrates

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Lipid-Lowering Medication

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49
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Antihypertensive Medications

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Used to treat high blood pressure; ACE inhibitors, ARBs, Calcium Channel Blockers, Beta Blockers, Vasodilators, Alpha-1 Receptor Blockers, Diuretics

50
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ACE Inhibitors

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Antiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitors; Most common side effect is dry cough

51
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Ramipril (Altace)

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ACE Inhibitor/LLM

52
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Enalapril (Vasotec)

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ACE Inhibitor/LLM

53
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Lisinopril (Zestril)

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ACE Inhibitor/LLM

54
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Captopril (Capoten)

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ACE Inhibitor/LLM

55
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Quinapril (Accupril)

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ACE Inhibitor/LLM

56
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Perindopril (Coversyl)

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ACE Inhibitor/LLM

57
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Angiotensin Receptor Blockers (ARBs)

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Similar therapeutic effects as ACEIs; however they have better compliance, due to their lower cough rates

58
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Losartan (Cozaar)

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ARBs/LLM

59
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Irbesartan (Avapro)

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ARBs/LLM

60
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Valsartan (Diovan)

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ARBs/LLM

61
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Candesartan (Atacand)

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ARBs/LLM

62
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Telmisartan (Miscardis)

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ARBs/LLM

63
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Olmesartan (Benicar)

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ARBs/LLM

64
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Calcium Channel Blockers (CCBs)

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Work by decreasing calcium entry through calcium channels which causes blood vessels to dilate, reducing blood pressure

65
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Amlodipine (Norvasc)

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CCB/LLM

66
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Nifedipine (Adalat)

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CCB/LLM

67
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Felodipine (Plendil)

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CCB/LLM

68
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Verapamil (Verelan)

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DO NOT MIX WITH Beta Blockers; CCB/LLM

69
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Diltiazem (Cardizen)

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CCB/LLM

70
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Beta Blockers

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Antihypertensive medication to treat hypertension and cardiovascular disease

71
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Atenolol (Tenormin)

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Beta Blocker/LLM

72
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Metoprolol (Toprolol)

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Beta Blocker/LLM

73
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Propanolol (Inderal)

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Beta Blocker/LLM

74
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Sotalol (Betapace)

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Beta Blocker/LLM

74
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Nadolol (Corgard)

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Beta Blocker/LLM

75
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Carvedilol (Coreg)

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Beta Blocker/LLM

76
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Labetalol (Trandate)

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Beta Blocker/LLM

77
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Vasodilators

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Causes blood vessels to dilate, lowering resistance to flow, and reducing the workload on the heart

78
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Nitroglyercin (Nitrostat)

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Vasodilator/LLM

79
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Isosorbide mononitrate

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Vasodilator/LLM

80
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Isosorbide dinitrate

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Vasodilator/LLM

81
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Hydralazine (Apresoline)

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Vasodilator/LLM

82
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Minoxidil (Rogaine)

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Vasodilator/LLM

83
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Alpha-1 Receptor Blockers

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Decreases norepinephrine-induced vascular contraction, causing relaxation of the blood vessels and a resultant reduction in blood pressure

84
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Prazosin (Minipress)

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Alpha-1 Receptor Blocker/LLM

85
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Doxazosin (Cardura)

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Alpha-1 Receptor Blocker/LLM

86
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Terazosin (Hytrin)

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Alpha-1 Receptor Blocker/LLM

87
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Tamsulosin (Flomax)

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Alpha-1 Receptor Blocker/LLM

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Alfuzosin (Uroxatral)

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Alpha-1 Receptor Blocker/LLM

89
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Diuretics

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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

90
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Furosemide (Lasix)

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Diuretic/LLM

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Bumetanide (Bumex)

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Diuretic/LLM

92
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Hydrochlorothiazide (HydroDiuril)

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Diuretic/LLM

93
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Spironlactone (Aldactone)

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Diuretic/LLM

94
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Amiloride (Midamor)

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Diuretic/LLM

95
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Triamterene (Dyrenium)

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Diuretic/LLM

96
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Antiasthmatics

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Used to prevent and treat acute symptoms of asthma; Bronchodilators, anti-inflammatory agents

97
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Bronchodilators

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An antiasthmatic, dilates the airway to ease breathing

98
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Fluticasone (Flonase)

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Inhaled corticosteriod; Anti-inflammatory agent/antiasthmatic

99
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Budesonide (Rhinocort)

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Inhaled corticosteriod; Anti-inflammatory agent/antiasthmatic

100
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Beclomethasone (Qvar)

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Inhaled corticosteriod; Anti-inflammatory agent/antiasthmatic

101
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Salbutamol

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Bronchodilator/antiasthmatic

102
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Formoterol

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Often used in combination with an inhaled corticosteriod; Bronchodilator/antiasthmatic

103
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Salmeterol (Severent Diskus)

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Often used in combination with an inhaled corticosteriod; Bronchodilator/antiasthmatic

104
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Medication to Treat COPD

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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

105
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Ipratropium (Atrovent)

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Anti-inflammatory agent for COPD

106
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Titropium (Spirivia)

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Anti-inflammatory agent for COPD

107
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Gastric Acid Neutralizers/Suppressants

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Provide relief of symptoms associated with hyperacidity

108
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Antacids (Calcium Carbonate)

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Gastric Acid Neutralizer/Suppressant

109
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Ranitidine (Zantac)

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Gastric Acid Neutralizer/Suppressant

110
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Famotidine (Pepcid)

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Gastric Acid Neutralizer/Suppressant

111
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Omeprazole (Prilosec)

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Gastric Acid Neutralizer/Suppressant

112
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Esomeprazole (Nexium)

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Gastric Acid Neutralizer/Suppressant

113
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Lansoprazole (Prevacid)

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Gastric Acid Neutralizer/Suppressant

114
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Rabeprazole (AcipHex)

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Gastric Acid Neutralizer/Suppressant

115
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Pantoprazole (Protonix)

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Gastric Acid Neutralizer/Suppressant

116
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Insulin (Humalog)

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Anti-Diabetic Medication

117
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Metformin (Glucophage)

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Anti-Diabetic Medication

118
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Acarbose (Precose)

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Anti-Diabetic Medication

119
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Glipizide (Glucotrol)

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Anti-Diabetic Medication

120
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Sitagliptin (Januvia)

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Anti-Diabetic Medication

121
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Pioglitazone (Actos)

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Anti-Diabetic Medication

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