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Levothyroxine

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Generic Name: Levothyroxine
Trade Name: Levoxyl, Levothroid, Unithroid, Tirosint
Class: Synthetic Hormone
Mechanism of Action: Simulates thyroxine hormone, increases the metabolic rate of cells of all tissues in the body
Prescribed for: hypothyroidism, thyroid cancer
Adverse effects: hyperthyroidism, increased heart rate, diarrhea, tremor, hypercalcemia, weakness, angina or arrhythmias, particularly in patients with cardiovascular disease and in elderly patients
Important Notes: may increase the action of blood thinners, may worsen glycemic control in diabetics

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Lisinopril

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Generic Name: Lisinopril
Trade Name: Prinivil, Zestril
Class: Angiotensin Converting Enzyme Inhibitor (ACEI)
Mechanism of Action: Angiotensin II constricts coronary blood vessels, is positively inotropic (increased contractility), and leads to hypertrophy and smooth muscle cell proliferation in the blood vessels. Lisinopril inhibits that conversion of Angiotensin I into Angiotensin II, as well as the conversion of Angiotensin to Angiotensin I.
Prescribed for: Hypertension, Heart Failure, Myocardial Infarction
Adverse effects: Dizziness, Hypotension, Dry Cough, Headache, High Potassium
Important Notes: Lisinopril is not as effective in Black people, can cause birth defects in pregnant women

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Simvastatin

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Metformin

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Losartan

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Gabapentin

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Hydrocodone/Acetaminophen

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Sertraline

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Amoxicillin

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