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Synthroid

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Levothyroxine is the active ingredient of the medicine, Synthroid; a medicine used to treat hypothyroidism.

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Pyridium

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Phenazopyridine is the active ingredient of the medicine, Pyridium; a medicine used to relieve discomfort in patients with urinary tract infections.

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Imdur

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Isosorbide mononitrate is the active ingredient of the medicine Imdur; a medicine used in the treatment of angina.

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Augmentin

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Augmentin is a widely prescribed antibacterial medicine with the active ingredients amoxicillin (a beta-lactam antibacterial) and clavulanate potassium (which prevents bacteria from breaking down the beta-lactam ring inside amoxicillin).

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Baycadron

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Dexamethasone, a corticosteroid, is the active ingredient of the medicine, Baycadron.

It is also the active ingredient of other medicines such as Dexamethasone Intensol, DexPak 10 Day Taperpak, DexPak 13 DayTaperpak, and DexPak 6 DayTaperpak.

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Lasix

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Furosemide is the active ingredient of the diuretic medicine, Lasix.

Lasix comes from “lasts 6 hours”, which is how long the medicine is therapeutically effective.

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Bayer

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Aspirin is the active ingredient of many medicines including Arthritis Pain, Aspi-Cor, Aspir 81, Aspir-Low, Bayer Plus, Bufferin, Durlaza, Ecotrin, Ecpirin, and Miniprin.

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Neurontin

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Gabapentin is the active ingredient of the medicine, Neurontin; a medicine used to treat seizures and neuropathic pain.

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Aleve

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Naproxen, an NSAID, is the active ingredient of the medicine, Aleve

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Zofran

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Ondansetron is the active ingredient of the medicine, Zofran; an antiemetic medicine used to relieve nausea and vomiting in patients receiving chemotherapy.

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Vyvanse

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Lisdexamfetamine is a drug used in the treatment of ADHD; the active ingredient of the medicine, Vyvanse.

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Eliquis

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Apixaban is the active ingredient of the medicine, Eliquis; a drug used as an anticoagulant medicine.

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Valium

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Diazepam, a benzodiazepine, is the active ingredient of the medicine Valium

Valium is used to treat conditions such as anxiety, seizures, insomnia, and alcohol withdrawal syndrome.

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Evista

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Raloxifene is the active ingredient of the medicine, Evista.

Raloxifene is used to prevent and treat osteoporosis in postmenopausal women.

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Coumadin

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Warfarin is an anticoagulant drug that is the active ingredient of the medicine, Coumadin

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Vasotec and Epaned

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The ACE inhibitor, enalapril, is the active ingredient of medicines such as Vasotec and Epaned.

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Humalog

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Insulin lispro is the active ingredient of the medicine, Humalog; a drug used in the management of diabetes.

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Biaxin

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Clarithromycin is the active ingredient of Biaxin.

Clarithromycin is a member of the macrolide antibacterial drug class. Other members of this class include erythromycin and telithromycin.

Macrolide antibacterials work by inhibiting protein synthesis inside microbes.

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Keppra

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Levetiracetam is the active ingredient of the anticonvulsant medicine, Keppra.

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Lipitor

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Atorvastatin is a statin medicine used in the treatment of elevated blood cholesterol levels, or hypercholesterolemia.

Statins work by inhibiting the enzyme, HMG-CoA reductase.

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Januvia

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Sitagliptin is the active ingredient of the medicine, Januvia; a drug used in the treatment of type 2 diabetes.

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Fosamax

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Alendronate (or alendronic acid) is a bisphosphonate drug used in the treatment of bone disorders such as osteoporosis.

It is the active ingredient of the medicine, Fosamax

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Semprex

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Acrivastine/pseudoephedrine are the two active ingredients in the medicine, Semprex; a medicine used to treat allergies/hay fever.

Pseudoephedrine is added as a decongestant; relieving nasal congestion in the upper respiratory tract.

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Herceptin

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Trastuzumab is a drug used in the treatment of a specific kind of breast cancer (that is HER2-receptor positive); the active ingredient of the medicine Herceptin.

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Suboxone

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Suboxone has two active ingredients - the opioid buprenorphine and the opioid antagonist, naloxone.

Suboxone is a medicine used to treat opiate addiction

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Singulair

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Montelukast is the active ingredient of the medicine, Singulair; a medicine used in the treatment of asthma.

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Effexor

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Venlafaxine is the active ingredient of the medicine, Effexor; an SNRI medicine used in the treatment of major depressive disorder.

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Klonopin

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Clonazepam is a benzodiazepine which is the active ingredient of the medicine, Klonopin.

Klonopin is used in the treatment of seizures and panic disorder.

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Aceon

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Perindopril, an ACE inhibitor, is the active ingredient of the medicine, Aceon.

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Zebeta

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Bisoprolol, a beta-blocker, is the active ingredient of the medicine, Zebeta.

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Ceftim

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Cefuroxime is the active ingredient of the antibacterial cephalosporin medicine, Ceftim.

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Tylenol night

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There are two active ingredients in the medicine Night Time: acetaminophen and diphenhydramine.

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Rayos.

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The corticosteroid drug, prednisone, is the active ingredient of the medicine, Rayos.

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Xolair

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Omalizumab is a monoclonal antibody (hence the suffix -mab) used in the treatment of severe allergic asthma; the active ingredient of the medicine, Xolair.

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Otrexup

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Methotrexate is the active ingredient of Otrexup; a drug used to treat certain types of cancer, as well as rheumatoid arthritis and severe psoriasis.

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Meds used to treat gout

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Colcrys (colchicine), Benemid (probenecid), and Zyloprim (allopurinol) are all used in the treatment of gout; a condition in which there is an excess of uric acid in joints, leading to pain and inflammation.

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Imitrex

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Sumatriptan is the active ingredient of the medicine, Imitrex; a medicine used to treat migraines and cluster headaches.

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Dilantin

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Phenytoin, an anticonvulsant drug, is the active ingredient of the medicine, Dilantin.

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Kytril

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Granisetron is an antiemetic drug which is the active ingredient of the medicine, Kytril.

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Zithromax

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Azithromycin is the active ingredient of the antibacterial macrolide medicine, Zithromax.

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Prilosec

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Omeprazole is the active ingredient of Prilosec; a member of the proton-pump inhibitor class of medicines used to treat conditions that involve excess gastric acid production – such as dyspepsia and gastro-esophageal reflux disease (GERD).

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Vibramycin

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Doxycycline - a tetracycline antibacterial - is the active ingredient of the medicine, Vibramycin.

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Prinivil

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Lisinopril is the active ingredient of the ACE inhibitor medicine, Prinivil. Prinivil is a medicine used to lower blood pressure and to treat patients with chronic heart failure.

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Zocor

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Simvastatin is the active ingredient of Zocor.

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Norvasc

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Amlodipine is the active ingredient of Norvasc

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Lipitor

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Atorvastatin is the active ingredient of Lipitor

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Tamiflu

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Oseltamivir is the active ingredient of Tamiflu; an antiviral medicine used in the treatment of influenza

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Stalevo 50

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Stalevo 50 is used in the treatment of Parkinson’s disease.

There are three active ingredients: levodopa, carbidopa, and entacapone.

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Viagra

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Sildenafil is the active ingredient of the medicine, Viagra; a drug that is used to address erectile dysfunction.

Average erection time onset after sildenafil administration is 27 minutes.

Sildenafil works by blocking the phosphodiesterase type 5 enzyme.

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Tenormin

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Atenolol is a beta-blocker and the active ingredient of Tenormin.

Tenormin may be used to treat hypertension and angina (chest pain).

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ProAir, Ventolin, and Proventil

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The beta-2 agonist drug - albuterol - is the active ingredient of medicines such as ProAir, Ventolin, and Proventil.

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Paxil

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Paroxetine is an SSRI antidepressant which is the active ingredient of the medicine, Paxil.

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Neurontin

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The antiepileptic drug, gabapentin, is the active ingredient of.

Gabapentin may also be used to treat neuropathic pain (nerve pain) and restless legs syndrome.

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Levemir

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Insulin detemir is the active ingredient of the medicine, Levemir; a medicine used in the treatment of diabetes.

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Lexapro

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Escitalopram is the active ingredient of Lexapro

SSRI drugs used in the treatment of conditions such as depression and anxiety.

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Celexa

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citalopram is the active ingredient of Celexa.

SSRI drugs used in the treatment of conditions such as depression and anxiety.

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Cialis

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Tadalafil is the active ingredient of Cialis; a medicine used to treat erectile dysfunction.

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Ativan

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Lorazepam is the active ingredient of the medicine, Ativan.

Ativan is a benzodiazepine medicine used to treat seizures, anxiety, insomnia, and may also be given before anesthesia. It may also be used in patients with alcohol withdrawal symptoms.

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Inbrija

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Levodopa is the active ingredient of the medicine Inbrija; a medicine used in the treatment of Parkinson’s disease.

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Namenda

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Memantine is the active ingredient of Namenda; a drug used in the treatment of moderate-to-severe Alzheimer’s disease.

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Advil

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Ibuprofen, an NSAID drug, is the active ingredient of the medicine, Advil.

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NSAID

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NSAID = Non-Steroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drug.

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NovoLog

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Insulin aspart is the active ingredient of the medicine NovoLog; a medicine used in the management of diabetes.

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Cardura

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Doxazosin is the active ingredient of Cardura

alpha-blockers (hence the suffix -zosin!) used in the treatment of benign prostatic hyperplasia (enlarged prostate) and also in cases of treatment-resistant hypertension.

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Uroxatral

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alfuzosin is the active ingredient of the medicine, Uroxatral.

alpha-blockers (hence the suffix -zosin!) used in the treatment of benign prostatic hyperplasia (enlarged prostate) and also in cases of treatment-resistant hypertension.

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Flagyl

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Metronidazole is the active ingredient of the medicine, Flagyl.

Metronidazole is used in the treatment of a wide range of bacterial and protozoal infections.

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Glucophage

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Metformin is the active ingredient of the type 2 diabetes medicine, Glucophage.

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Zyloprim

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The active ingredient of Zyloprim is allopurinol; a drug used in the prevention of gout.

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Avodart

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Dutasteride is a drug used in the treatment of benign prostatic hypertrophy; or an enlarged prostate.

It is the active ingredient of the medicine, Avodart.

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Pamelor

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Nortriptyline is the active ingredient of the medicine, Pamelor.

Nortriptyline belongs to the tricyclic antidepressant (TCA) class of medicines.

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Lunesta

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Eszopiclone is the active ingredient of the medicine, Lunesta; a medicine used in the short-term treatment of insomnia

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Xarelto

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Rivaroxaban is an anticoagulant drug that is the active ingredient of the medicine Xarelto

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Co-trimoxazole

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There are two active ingredients in the medicine, Co-trimoxazole: sulfamethoxazole and trimethoprim.

Co-trimoxazole is a medicine used in the treatment of urinary tract infections, and to treat or prevent pneumocystis pneumonia in immunocompromised patients.

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Pepcid

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Famotidine is the active ingredient of the medicine, Pepcid; a medicine that belongs to the H2 receptor antagonist class of drugs.

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Colcrys and Mitigare

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Colchicine is used in the treatment of gout; a drug which is the active ingredient of medicines such as Colcrys and Mitigare.

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Fioricet

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There are three active ingredients in the medicine, Fioricet: acetaminophen, butalbital, and caffeine.

Fioricet is used to treat tension headaches caused by muscle contractions.

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Duragesic Skin Patch

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Fentanyl is an opioid analgesic used to treat severe pain; the active ingredient of the medicine, Duragesic Skin Patch.

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calamine lotion

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Zinc oxide (along with ferric oxide) are the active ingredients of calamine lotion; a medicine used to relieve itch.

Medicines that relieve itch are classified as antipruritic medicines

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Cleocin

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Clindamycin is a drug used in the treatment of a wide range of bacterial infections.

It is the active ingredient of the medicine, Cleocin.

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Zoloft

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Sertraline is an SSRI antidepressant which is the active ingredient of the medicine, Zoloft.

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Sumycin

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Tetracycline is the active ingredient of the antibacterial medicine, Sumycin.

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Strattera

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Atomoxetine is the active ingredient of the medicine, Strattera; a medicine used in the treatment of ADHD.

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Advair Diskus

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Advair Diskus is a medicine used in the treatment of respiratory conditions such as asthma and COPD.

The medicine has two active ingredients: salmeterol and fluticasone.

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Trexall and Xatmep

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Methotrexate is a DMARD (disease-modifying anti-rheumatic drug) used to treat rheumatoid arthritis and a variety of cancers.

It is the active ingredient of drugs such as Trexall and Xatmep.

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AcipHex

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Rabeprazole is a proton-pump inhibitor (hence the suffix -prazole!); the active ingredient of the medicine, AcipHex.

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Yaz

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Ethinyl estradriol and drospirenone are the active ingredients of Yaz; a birth control medicine.

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Combivent Respimat

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There are two active ingredients in Combivent Respimat: albuterol and tiotropium - both bronchodilators used to prevent bronchospasm in patients with COPD

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Crestor

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Rosuvastatin is a HMG-CoA reductase inhibitor used in the treatment of high blood cholesterol levels.

It is the active ingredient of the medicine, Crestor.

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Ritalin

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Methylphenidate is used in the treatment of ADHD, and is the active ingredient of the medicine, Ritalin.

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Acticin and Elimite

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Permethrin is an antiparasitic drug used to treat head lice and scabies.

It is the active ingredient of medicines such as Acticin and Elimite.

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Risperdal

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Risperidone is an antipsychotic drug and is the active ingredient of the medicine, Risperdal

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Tylenol

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Acetaminophen is the active ingredient of the medicine, Tylenol - which is used to reduce pain and fever.

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Cataflam, Cambia, and Zipsor

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Cataflam, Cambia, and Zipsor are all medicines whose active ingredient is the NSAID, diclofenac

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Motrin

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Ibuprofen is the active ingredient of Motrin

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Cipro and Proquin

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Ciprofloxacin is the active ingredient of medicines such as Cipro and Proquin

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Levaquin

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Levofloxacin is the active ingredient of Levaquin

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fluoroquinolone antibacterial drugs

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Both drugs are examples of fluoroquinolone antibacterial drugs

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Macrobid and Macrodantin

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Nitrofurantoin is a drug used in the treatment of urinary tract infections (UTIs); the active ingredient of medicines such as Macrobid and Macrodantin.

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Atripla

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There are three active ingredients of the HIV medicine, Atripla: emtricitabine, tenofovir, and efavirenz.

HIV medicines are also known as antiretroviral drugs

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Aricept

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Donepezil is a drug used in the treatment of Alzheimer’s disease; the active ingredient of the medicine, Aricept

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Plavix

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Clopidogrel is an antiplatelet drug and is the active ingredient of the medicine, Plavix

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Elavil

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Amitriptyline is a tricyclic antidepressant (TCA); the active ingredient of the medicine, Elavil

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Zyprexa

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Olanzapine is the active ingredient of the medicine, Zyprexa.

Zyprexa is a second-generation (atypical) antipsychotic used to treat schizophrenia and bipolar disorder.

Weight gain is one of its most pronounced side effects.

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Seroquel

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Quetiapine is an antipsychotic drug that is the active ingredient of the medicine, Seroquel.

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Nizoral

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Ketoconazole, an antifungal drug, is the active ingredient of the medicine, Nizoral.

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Xanax

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Alprazolam is the active ingredient of the medicine, Xanax.

Alprazolam is a benzodiazepine used to treat anxiety and panic disorders

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Invokana

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Canagliflozin is a drug used in the treatment of type 2 diabetes; a drug that belongs to the SGLT-2 inhibitor class of drugs.

It is the active ingredient of the medicine, Invokana.

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SandIMMUNE, Neoral, and Gengraf

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Cyclosporine is an immunosuppressant drug; the active ingredient of medicines such as SandIMMUNE, Neoral, and Gengraf.

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Avelox

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Moxifloxacin is a fluoroquinolone antibacterial drug which is the active ingredient of the medicine, Avelox.

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Lyrica

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Pregabalin is the active ingredient of the medicine, Lyrica; a medicine used to treat seizures, restless legs syndrome, fibromyalgia, and neuropathic pain.

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Flonase or Flovent

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fluticasone is the generic name for Flonase or Flovent.

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Lovenox

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Lovenox is the brand name for enoxaparin

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Lotrel

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Lotrel is the brand name for tablets containing amlodipine and benazepril

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Effexor

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Effexor, which is the brand name of venlafaxine

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Vicodin

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Hydrocodone/APAP

Class II

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Lisinopril

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Prinivil®

A.C.E. Inhibitors

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Esomeprazole

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Nexium®

Used for G.E.R.D.

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Simvastatin

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Zocor®

Cholesterol

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Montelukast

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Singulair®

Asthma

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Rosuvastatin

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Crestor® Cholesterol

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Lopressor®

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Metoprolol

Beta Blocker

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Desyrel®

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Trazodone

Anti-Depressant

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Ambien®

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Zolpidem
Insomnia
C-IV

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Ultram®

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Tramadol
Pain Relief
C-IV

125
Q

Spiriva®

A

Tiotropium

C.O.P.D.

126
Q

Concerta®

A

Methylphenidate
A.D.H.D.
C-II

127
Q

Lanoxin®

A

Digoxin

C.H.F.

128
Q

Mevacor®

A

Lovastatin

Cholesterol

129
Q

Prinizide®

A

Lisinopril + HCTZ

Hypertension

130
Q

Lantus®

A

Insulin Glargine

Long-Acting Insulin

131
Q

Zyprexa®

A

Olanzapine

Anti-Psychotic

132
Q

Symbicort®

A

Budesonide + Formoterol

Asthma/COPD

133
Q

Detrol®

A

Tolterodine

Overactive Bladder

134
Q

Pepcid®

A

Famotidine

G.E.R.D.

135
Q

Catapres®

A

Clonidine

Hypertension

136
Q

Zetia®

A

Ezetimibe

Cholesterol

137
Q

Diabeta®

A

Glyburide

Diabetes

138
Q

Xalatan®

A

Latanoprost

Glaucoma

139
Q

Zyloprim®

A

Allopurinol

Anti-gout

140
Q

Elavil®

A

Amitriptyline

Anti-Depressant

141
Q

Hyzaar®

A

Losartan + HCTZ

Hypertension

142
Q

Wellbutrin®

A

Bupropion

Antidepressant

143
Q

Valtrex®

A

Valacyclovir

Herpes Mgmt.

144
Q

Zovirax®

A

Acyclovir

Herpes Mgmt.

145
Q

Omnicef®

A

Cefdinir

Antibiotic

146
Q

Lopid®

A

Gemfibrozil

Cholesterol

147
Q

Avapro®

A

Irbesartan

A.2.R.B.

148
Q

AndroGel®

A

Testosterone

Low T C-III

149
Q

Focalin®

A

Dexmethylphenidate

ADHD C-II

150
Q

Dolophine®

A

Methadone
Anti-addictive
C-II

151
Q

Pravachol

A

pravastatin

152
Q

Prozac

A

fluoxetine

153
Q

Benicar

A

olmesartan

154
Q

Cialis

A

tadalafil

155
Q

Vytorin

A

ezetimibe/simvastatin

156
Q

Yaz

A

ethinyl estradiol/drospirenone

157
Q

Lexapro

A

escitalopram is an antidepressant that is used to treat major depressive disorder and generalized anxiety disorder.

158
Q

Cytomel

A

The generic name for Cytomel is liothyronine

used to treat hyperparathyroidism

159
Q

Paxil

A

paroxetine

selective-serotonin reuptake inhibitors

160
Q

enteral medication administration

A

swallow; means that the gastrointestinal tract is used

161
Q

Which dosage form is to be shaken well prior to administration

A

Suspensions must be shaken well prior to administration to disperse the drug particles that are suspended in another liquid. Not sufficiently agitating a suspension prior to administration can lead the patient to not get the full and intended dose.

162
Q

Zoloft

A

sertraline

163
Q

Percocet

A

oxycodone and acetaminophen

164
Q

Suppositories

A

administered directly into the anus, vagina, or, rarely, urethra.

165
Q

Benadryl

A

Diphenhydramine is the active ingredient in Benadryl and several other over-the-counter cough and cold medications and pain relievers. Diphenhydramine is an antihistamine associated with drowsiness and other “slowing” anticholinergic side effects, such as dry eyes, dry mouth, constipation, and urinary retention.

166
Q

Roxicet

A

oxycodone and acetaminophen

167
Q

Percodan

A

oxycodone and aspirin

168
Q

What is the maximum number of days a water-based compounded oral solution is considered to be stable (maximum stability date)?

A

To ensure the integrity of the compounded product, the maximum length of time that an oral solution with a water base is stable is 14 days

169
Q

therapeutic substitutio

A

may be made for a brand or generic drug. The clinical effect must be the same for the substitution to be considered therapeutic.

170
Q

Room temperature

A

68 to 77 degrees F

171
Q

Freezer temperatures

A

-13 to 14 degrees F

172
Q

refrigerator temperature

A

36 to 46 degrees F

173
Q

true allergy to a medication

A

It can be characterized by hives, shortness of breath, lip/tongue swelling, and severe rash. If any of these symptoms occur, the medication should be discontinued immediately and the patient should seek medical attention.

174
Q

The standard concentration of insulin

A

100 units/mL

175
Q

suffix -pril

A

ACE inhibitors are blood-pressure-lowering agents that are commonly seen in pharmacy practice.

176
Q

-sartan suffix

A

Angiotensin blockers

177
Q

-olol suffix

A

Beta-blockers:

178
Q

Special storage requirements are set forth by drug manufacturers when their product possesses any of the following characteristics:

A

photosensitivity, moisture sensitivity, easily degradable, etc.

179
Q

tablespoon of liquid

A

15 mL

180
Q

teaspoon

A

5 mL

181
Q

gtt

A

1 drop

1 mL is equivalent to approximately 20 drops.

182
Q

ou

A

each eye

183
Q

mcg is equivalent to how many mg?

A

1 mcg is equivalent to 0.001 mg.

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