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Lipitor Generic Name Atorvastatin

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Therapeutic Category: Statins (HMG-CoA reductase inhibitors Typical Use: treat high cholesterol; lower risk of stroke, heart attack, & other heart complications

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Nexium Generic Name Esomeprazole

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Therapeutic Category: Proton pump inhibitors Typical Use: treat symptoms of gastroesophageal reflux disease & other conditions involving excessive stomach acid (Zollinger-Ellison syndrome)

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Plavix Generic Name clopidogrel

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Therapeutic Category: Platelet aggregation inhibitors Typical Use: prevent blood clots after a recent heart attack or stroke and in people with certain disorders of the heart or blood vessels.

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Advair Diskus Generic Name Fluticasone; Salmeterol

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Therapeutic Category: Bronchodilator combinations Typical Use: prevent asthma attacks

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Seroguel Generic Name Quetiapine

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Therapeutic Category: Atypical antipsychotics Typical Use: treat schizophrenia (13 yrs +), bipolar disorder (10 yrs +)

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Abilify Generic Name Aripiprazole

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Therapeutic Category: Atypical Antipsychotics Typical Use: treat schizophrenia and bipolar disorder

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Singulair Generic Name Montelukast

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Therapeutic Category: Leukotriene modifiers Typical Use: prevent asthma attacks

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OxyContin Generic Name Oxycodone

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Therapeutic Category: Narcotic Analgesics Typical Use: treat moderate to severe pain

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Actos Generic Name Pioglitazone (oral)

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Therapeutic Category: Thiazolidinediones Typical Use; used in combination with insulin to treat type 2 diabetes

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Prevacid Generic Name Lansoprazole

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Therapeutic Category: Proton Pump inhibitors Typical Use; treat and prevent stomach and intestinal ulcers, erosive esophagitis, other conditions involving excessive stomach acid (Zollinger-Ellison syndrome)

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Cymbalta Generic Name Duloxetine

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Therapeutic Category: Antidepressant; Serotonin-nonrepinephrine reuptake inhibitors (SNRIs) Typical Use: treat major depressive disorder; general anxiety disorder; fibromyalgia; chronic muscle/joint pain

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Effexor XR Generic Name Venlafaxine

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Therapeutic Category: antidepressant; Serotonin-norepinephrine reuptake inhibitors (SNRIs) Typical Use: treat depression, generalized or social anxiety disorder, panic disorder

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Lexapro Generic Name Escitalopram

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Therapeutic Category: Selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs) Typical Use: treat anxiety and major depressive disorder

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Crestor Generic Name Rosuvastatin

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Therapeutic Category: Statins (HMG-CoA reductase inhibitors) Typical Use: lower cholesterol and risk of stroke/heart attack

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Zyprexa Generic Name Olanzapine

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Therapeutic Category: Typical Use: treat symptoms of schizophrenia and bipolar disorder

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Valtrex Generic Name Valacyclovir

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Therapeutic Category: Purine Nucleosides Typical Use: treat infections caused by herpes virus (genital herpes, cold sores, shingles, chicken pox)

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Flomax Generic Name Tamsulosin

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Therapeutic Category: Antiadrenergic agents, peripherally acting Typical Use: improve urination in men with benign prostatic hyperplasia (enlarged prostate)

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Lantus Generic Name Insulin glargine

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Therapeutic Category: Insulin Typical Use: treat type 1 (insulin-dependent) or type 2 (non insulin-dependent) diabetes

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Lyrica Generic Name Pregabalin

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Therapeutic Category: Gamma-aminobutyric acid analogs Typical Use: control seizures and treat fibromyalgia

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Celebrex Generic Name Celecoxib

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Therapeutic Category: Cox-2 inhibitors Typical Use: treat pain or inflammation caused by arthritis, ankylosing spondylitis, menstrual pain, etc.

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Levaquin Generic Name Levofloxacin

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Therapeutic Category: Quinolones Typical Use: treat bacterial infections of the skin, sinuses, kidneys, bladder, or prostate; treat bacterial infections that cause bronchitis or pneumonia; treat people exposed to anthrax

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Aricept Generic Name Donepezil (oral)

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Therapeutic Category: Cholinesterase inhibitors Typical Use: treat mild to moderate dementia caused by Alzheimer’s disease

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Spiriva Generic Name Tiotropium inhalation

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Therapeutic Category: Anticholinergic bronchodilators Typical Use: prevent bronchospasm (narrowing of the airways in the lungs) in people with bronchitis, emphysema, or COPD

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Diovan Generic Name Valsartan

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Therapeutic Category: Angiotensin II inhibitors Typical Use: treat high blood pressure (hypertension) or heart failure; reduce the risk of death after a heart attack

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Diovan HCT Generic Name Valsartan/Hydrochlorothiazide

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Therapeutic Category: Antihypertensive combinations Typical Use: treat high blood pressure

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Tricor Generic Name Fenofibrate

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Therapeutic Category: Fibric acid derivatives Typical Use: treat high cholesterol and high triglyceride levels

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Concerta Generic Name Methylphenidate (oral)

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Therapeutic Category: CNS stimulants Typical Use: treat attention deficit disorder (ADD) and attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD)

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Januvia Generic Name Sitagliptin

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Therapeutic Category: Dipeptidyl peptidase 4 inhibitors Typical Use: controls blood sugar levels in people with type 2 diabetes

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Vytorin Generic Name Ezetimibe and simvastatin

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Therapeutic Category: antihyperlipidemic combinations Typical Use: treat high cholesterol (10 yrs +)

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Adderall XR Generic Name amphetamine/dextroamphetamine

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Therapeutic Category: CNS stimulants Typical Use: treating attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD)

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Lovenox Generic Name Enoxaparin

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Therapeutic Category: Heparins Typical Use: treat or prevent a type of blood clot called deep vein thrombosis (DVT) which can lead to blood clots in the lungs

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Atripla Generic Name Efavirenz, emtricitabine, and tenofovir

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Therapeutic Category: Antiviral combinations Typical Use: treats HIV, which causes AIDS (not a cure for HIV or AIDS)

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Zetia Generic Name Ezetimibe

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Therapeutic Category: Cholesterol absorption inhibitors Typical Use: treat high cholesterol (when used with a low-fat, low-cholesterol diet)

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Aciphex Generic Name Rabeprazole

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Therapeutic Category: Proton pump inhibitors Typical Use: treat symptoms of gastroesophageal reflux disease

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Ambien CR Generic Name Zolpidem

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Therapeutic Category: miscellaneous anxiolytics, sedatives and hypnotics Typical Use: treating insomnia

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Viagra Generic Name Sildenafil (oral)

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Therapeutic Category: impotence agents Typical Use: treat erectile dysfunction (impotence) in men

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Topamax Generic Name Topiramate

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Therapeutic Category: carbonic anhydrase inhibitor anticonvulants Typical Use: treat seizures; prevent migraines

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Lidoderm Generic Name lidocaine topical

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Therapeutic Category: Topical anesthetics Typical Use: local anesthetic; relieve post-shingles pain

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ProAir HFA Generic Name Albuterol

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Therapeutic Category: Adrenergic bronchodilators Typical Use: treat or prevent breathing problems in patients who have asthma or certain other airway diseases

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NovoLog Generic Name Insulin aspart

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Therapeutic Category: Insulin Typical Use: treat type 1 diabetes when used with a long-acting insulin

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Suboxone Generic Name buprenorphine and naloxone

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Therapeutic Category: narcotic analgesic combinations Typical Use: treat opiate addiction

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Nasonex Generic Name mometasone nasal

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Therapeutic Category: nasal steroids Typical Use: treat and prevent nasal symptoms such as congestion, sneezing, and runny nose caused by seasonal or year-round allergies; treat growths in the nose

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Provigil Generic Name modafinil

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Therapeutic Category: CNS stimulants Typical Use: treat excessive sleepiness caused by sleep apnea, narcolepsy, or shift work sleep disorder

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Geodon Oral Generic Name ziprasidone

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Therapeutic Category: Atypical antipsychotics Typical Use: treat schizophrenia and manic symptoms of bipolar disorder

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Truvada Generic Name emtricitabine and tenofovir

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Therapeutic Category: Antiviral combinations Typical Use: treat HIV, which causes AIDS (not a cure for HIV or AIDS)

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Lunesta Generic Name eszopiclone

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Therapeutic Category: miscellaneous anxiolytics, sedatives and hypnotics Typical Use: treat insomnia

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Humalog Generic Name insulin lispro

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Therapeutic Category: insulin Typical Use: treat type 1 diabetes; used with oral medications to treat type 2 diabetes

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Niaspan Generic Name niacin (nicotinic acid)

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Therapeutic Category: miscellaneous antihyperlipidemic agents, vitamins Typical Use: lowers cholesterol levels, reducing the risk for a second heart attack, slows or treats hardening of the arteries, lowers very high serum triglyceride levels

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Detrol LA Generic Name tolterodine

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Therapeutic Category: urinary antispasmodics Typical Use: treat overactive bladder with symptoms of urinary frequency, urgency, and leakage.

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Yaz Generic Name drospirenone and ethinyl estradiol

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Therapeutic Category: contraceptives Typical Use: contraception to prevent pregnancy

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Cozaar Generic Name losartan

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Therapeutic Category:Angiotensin II inhibitors Typical Use: treat high blood pressure (hypertension); lower risk of stroke in people with heart disease

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Namenda Generic Name Memantine

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Therapeutic Category: Miscellaneous central nervous system agents Typical Use: treat moderate to severe dementia of the Alzheimer’s type.

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Vyvanse Generic Name Lisdexamfetamine

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Therapeutic Category: CNS stimulants Typical Use: treat ADHD (6 yrs +)

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Tamiflu Generic Name Oseltamivir

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Therapeutic Category: Neuraminidase inhibitors Typical Use: treat flu symptoms in patients who have had the flu for less than 2 days

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Cialis Generic Name Tadalafil

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Therapeutic Category: Impotence agents Typical Use: treat erectile dysfunction

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Arimidex Generic Name Anastrozole

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Therapeutic Category: Aromatase inhibitors, hormones/antineoplastics Typical Use: treat breastcancer in postmenopausal women

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Enbrel Generic Name Etanercept

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Therapeutic Category: Antirheumatics Typical Use: treat symptoms of rheumatoid arthritis, psoriatic arthritis, or ankylosing spondylitis

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Flovent HFA Generic Name Fluticasone HFA

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Therapeutic Category: Inhaled corticosteroids Typical Use: preventing or reducing the frequency and seriousness of asthma attacks

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Lantus SoloStar Generic Name Insulin Glargine

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Therapeutic Category: Insulin Typical Use: treating diabetes mellitus

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Combivent Generic Name Albuterol and Ipratropium

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Therapeutic Category: Bronchodilator combinations Typical Use: prevent bronchospasm in people of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)

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Pulmicort Respules Generic Name Budesonide

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Therapeutic Category: Inhaled corticosteroids Typical Use: long-term treatment of asthma and prevention of asthma (1-8 yrs age)

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Byetta Generic Name Exenatide

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Therapeutic Category: Incretin mimetics Typical Use: treat type 2 diabetes

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Benicar HCT Generic Name Hydrochlorothiazide/Olmesartan

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Therapeutic Category: Antihypertensive combinations Typical Use: treat high blood pressure

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AndroGel Generic Name testosterone topical

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Therapeutic Category: Androgens and anabolic steroids Typical Use: treat conditions in men that result from a lack of natural testosterone.

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Prograf Generic Name Tacrolimus (oral)

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Therapeutic Category: Immunosuppressive agents Typical Use: used with other medicines to prevent your body from rejecting a heart, liver, or kidney transplant.

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Hyzaar Generic Name Hydrochlorothiazide, losartan

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Therapeutic Category: Antihypertensive combinations Typical Use: treat high blood pressure (hypertension)

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Benicar Generic Name Olmesartan

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Therapeutic Category: Angiotensin II inhibitors Typical Use: treat high blood pressure (hypertension)

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Premarin tabs Generic Name conjugated estrogens (oral)

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Therapeutic Category: Estrogens Typical Use: treat symptoms of menopause such as hot flashes, and vaginal dryness, burning, and irritation.

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Gleevec Generic Name Imatinib

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Therapeutic Category: BCR-ABL tyrosine kinase inhibitors Typical Use: treat a type of blood cancer called Philadelphia chromosome positive chronic myeloid leukemia (CML); treat certain tumors of the stomach and digestive system

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Reyataz Generic Name Atazanavir

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Therapeutic Category: Protease inhibitors Typical Use: treat HIV, which causes AIDS (cure for HIV or AIDS)

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Boniva Generic Name Ibandronate sodium

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Therapeutic Category: Bisphosphonates Typical Use: treats postmenopausal osteoporosis

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Strattera Generic Name Atomoxetine

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Therapeutic Category: CNS stimulants Typical Use: treat ADHD

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Lamictal Generic Name Lamotrigine

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Therapeutic Category: Triazine anticonvulsants Typical Use: treats seizures (2 yrs +)

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Synthroid Generic Name Levothyroxine

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Therapeutic Category: Thyroid drugs Typical Use: treats hypothyroidism (low thyroid hormone), treat or prevent goiter (enlarged thyroid gland)

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Asacol Generic Name Mesalamine

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Therapeutic Category: 5-aminosalicylates Typical Use: treat ulcerative colitis, proctitis, and proctosigmoiditis

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Symbicort Generic Name budesonide and formoterol inhalation

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Therapeutic Category: Bronchodilator combinations Typical Use: prevent bronchospasm in people with asthma or COPD

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Humira Pen Generic Name Adalimumab

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Therapeutic Category: Antirheumatics, monoclonal antibodies Typical Use: treat rheumatoid arthritis, juvenile idiopathic arthritis, psoriatic arthritis, ankylosing spondylitis, and plaque psoriasis; treat Crohn’s disease

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Solodyn Generic Name Minocycline

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Therapeutic Category: Tetracyclines Typical Use: treatment of pimples and red bumps that happen with moderate to sever acne (12 yrs +)

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Enbrel Sureclick Generic Name Etanercept

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Therapeutic Category: Antirheumatics Typical Use: treat symptoms of rheumatoid arthritis, psoriatic arthritis, or ankylosing spondylitis

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Chantix Generic Name Varenicline

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Therapeutic Category: Smoking cessation agents Typical Use: smoking cessation medicine or treatment

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Skelaxin Generic Name Metaxalone

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Therapeutic Category: Skeletal muscle relaxants Typical Use: treat discomfort associated with acute skeletal muscle conditions such as pain or injury

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CellCept Generic Name Mycophenolate Mofetil

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Therapeutic Category: Immunosuppressive agents Typical Use: prevent your body from rejecting a kidney, liver, or heart transplant

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Evista Generic Name Raloxifene (oral)

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Therapeutic Category: Hormones/antineoplastics, selective estrogen receptor modulators Typical Use: treat or prevent osteoporosis in postmenopausal women

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Protonix Generic Name Pantoprazole

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Therapeutic Category: Proton pump inhibitors Typical Use: treat erosive esophagitis

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Xalatan Generic Name Latanoprost Ophthalmic

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Therapeutic Category: Ophthalmic Glaucoma Agents Typical Use: treat certain types of glaucoma and other causes of high blood pressure inside the eye.

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Actonel Generic Name Risedronate

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Therapeutic Category: Bisphosphonates Typical Use: treat or prevent osteoporosis in men and women

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Copaxone Generic Name Glatiramer

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Therapeutic Category: Miscellaneous Uncategorized Agents Typical Use: prevent relapse of multiple sclerosis (MS)

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Femara Generic Name Letrozole

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Therapeutic Category: Aromatase inhibitors, Hormones/antineoplastics Typical Use: treat breast cancer in postmenopausal women

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Mirapex Generic Name Pramipexole

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Therapeutic Category: Dopaminergic antiparkinsonism agents Typical Use: treat signs and symptoms of Parkinson’s disease and for the treatment of Restless Legs Syndrome

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Avodart Generic Name Dutasteride

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Therapeutic Category: 5-alpha-reductase inhibitors Typical Use: treat benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) in men with an enlarged prostate

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Avandia Generic Name Rosiglitazone (ora)

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Therapeutic Category: Thiazolidinediones Typical Use: controls blood sugar levels in people with type 2 diabetes

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Humira Generic Name Adalimumab

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Therapeutic Category: Antirheumatics, monoclonal antibodies Typical Use: treat rheumatoid arthritis, juvenile idiopathic arthritis, psoriatic arthritis, ankylosing spondylitis, and plaque psoriasis, Crohn’s disease

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NovoLog Mix 70/30 Generic Name Insulin Aspart Protamine/Insulin Agent

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Therapeutic Category: Insulin Typical Use: treats diabetes mellitus

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Avapro Generic Name Irbesartan

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Therapeutic Category: Angiotensin II inhibitors Typical Use: treat high blood pressure (hypertension)

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Restasis Generic Name Cyclosporine Ophthalmic

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Therapeutic Category: Ophthalmic Anti-inflammatory agents Typical Use: treat chronic dry eye that may be caused by inflammation.

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Levemir Generic Name Insulin Detemir

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Therapeutic Category: Insulin Typical Use: treat diabetes in adults and children

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Avelox Generic Name Moxifloxacin

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Therapeutic Category: Quinolones Typical Use: treat bacterial infections caused by certain bacteria

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Vesicare Generic Name Solifenacin

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Therapeutic Category: Urinary Antispasmodics Typical Use: treat symptoms of overactive bladder and incontinence

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Janumet Generic Name Metformin and Sitagliptin

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Therapeutic Category: Antidiabetic combinations Typical Use: lowers blood sugar levels in adults with type 2 diabetes

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Sensipar Generic Name Cinacalcet

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Therapeutic Category: Miscellaneous uncategorized agents Typical Use: treat hyperparathyroidism in people who are on long-term dialysis for kidney disease

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Aldara Generic Name Imiquimod Topical

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Therapeutic Category: Topical anti-infectives Typical Use: treats actinic keratosis (a condition caused by too much sun exposure) on the face and scalp; treat minor form of skin cancer (superficial basal cell carcinoma; treat genital warts (not a cure)

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Xopenex Generic Name Levalbuterol

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Therapeutic Category: adrenergic bronchodilators Typical Use: treat reversible obstructive airway conditions (asthma, bronchitis, emphysema)

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Seroquel XR Generic Name Quetiapine

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Therapeutic Category: Atypical antipsychotics Typical Use: treat schizophrenia and bipolar disorder, depression

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Focalin XR Generic Name Dexmethylphenidate

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Therapeutic Category: CNS stimulants Typical Use: treating ADHD

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RenaGel Generic Name Sevelamer

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Therapeutic Category: Chelating agents Typical Use: prevent hypocalcemia (low levels of calcium in the body) caused by elevated phosporus.

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Avalide Generic Name Hydrochlorothiazide, Irbesartan

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Therapeutic Category: Antihypertensive combinations Typical Use: treat high blood pressure (hypertension)

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Keppra Generic Name Levetiracetam

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Therapeutic Category: Pyrrolidine anticonvulsants Typical Use: anti-epileptic drug, treat partial onset seizures (4 yrs +), tonic-clonic seizures (6 yrs +), and myoclonic seizures (12 yrs +)

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Actoplus Met Generic Name Metformin, Pioglitazone

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Therapeutic Category: Antidiabetic combinations Typical Use: treat type 2 diabetes

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Caduet Generic Name Amiodipine, Atorvastatin

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Therapeutic Category: Antihyperlipidemic and Antihypertensive combinations Typical Use: treat high blood pressure or chest pain and lower the risk of stroke, heart attack, and other heart complications in people with type 2 diabetes/coronary heart diseas

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Lotrel Generic Name Amiodipine, Benazepril

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Therapeutic Category: Antihypertensive combinations Typical Use: treat high blood pressure (hypertension)

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NuvaRing Generic Name Ethinyl estradiol and etonogestrel

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Therapeutic Category: Contraceptives Typical Use: prevent pregnancy

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Norvir Generic Name Ritonavir

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Therapeutic Category: Protease inhibitors Typical Use: treat HIV, which causes AIDS (not a cure for HIV or AIDS)

114
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Kaletra Generic Name Lopinavir, Ritonavir

A

Therapeutic Category: Protease inhibitors Typical Use: treat HIV, which causes AIDS (not a cure for HIV or AIDS)

115
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Ventolin HFA Generic Name Albuterol

A

Therapeutic Category: Adrenergic bronchodilators Typical Use: treat or prevent breathing problems in patients with asthma

116
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Isentress Generic Name Raltegravir

A

Therapeutic Category: Integrase strand transfer inhibitor Typical Use: treat HIV, which causes AIDS (not a cure for HIV or AIDS)

117
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Invega Generic Name Paliperidone

A

Therapeutic Category: Atypical antipsychotics Typical Use: treat schizophrenia

118
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Prevacid SoluTab Generic Name Lansoprazole

A

Therapeutic Category: Proton pump inhibitors Typical Use: prevent or treat certain types of ulcers, GERD (ie heartburn), and irritation of the esophagus

119
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Risperdal Consta Generic Name Risperidone

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Therapeutic Category: Atypical antipsychotics Typical Use: treat schizophrenia and symptoms of bipolar disorder (manic depression); used in autistic children to treat symptoms of irritability

120
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Depakote ER Generic Name Divalproex

A

Therapeutic Category: Fatty acid derivative anticonvulsants Typical Use: control certain types of seizures in the treatment of epilepsy; treat manic phase of bipolar disorder, prevent migraines

121
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Avonex Generic Name Interferon beta-1a

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Therapeutic Category: Interferons Typical Use: treat patients with relapsing forms of multiple sclerosis to slow the accumulation of physical disability

122
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Doryx Generic Name Doxycycline Hyclate

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Therapeutic Category: Miscellaneous Antimalarials, Tetracyclines Typical Use: treat certain bacterial infections, treat acne, prevent certain types of malaria, prevent or slow the progression of anthrax after exposure.

123
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Loestrin 24 Fe Generic Name Ethinyl estradiol, Norethindrone

A

Therapeutic Category: Contraceptives, sex hormone combinations Typical Use: contraception to prevent pregnancy

124
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Forteo Generic Name Teriparatide

A

Therapeutic Category: Parathyroid hormone and analogs Typical Use: treat osteoporosis in men and women who have a high risk of bone fracture

125
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Pristig Generic Name Desvenlafaxine

A

Therapeutic Category: Serotonin-norepinephrine reuptake inhibitors Typical Use: treat major depressive disorder

126
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Epzicom Generic Name Abacavir, Lamivudine

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Therapeutic Category: Antiviral combinations Typical Use: treat HIV, which causes AIDS (not a cure for HIV or AIDS)

127
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Tarceva Generic Name Erlotinib

A

Therapeutic Category: EGFR inhibitors Typical Use: treat non-small cell lung cancer

128
Q

Proventil HFA Generic Name Albuterol

A

Therapeutic Category: Adrenergic bronchodilators Typical Use: treat or prevent breathing problems in patients with asthma, prevent breathing problems caused by exercise

129
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Aggrenox Generic Name Aspirin, Dipyridamole

A

Therapeutic Category: Platelet aggregation inhibitors Typical Use: reduce the risk of stroke in people who have had blood clots or a “mini-stroke”

130
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Lumigan Generic Name Bimatoprost

A

Therapeutic Category: Ophthalmic Glaucoma Agents Typical Use: treat certain types of glaucoma; improve fullness/length/color of eyelashes in people with (hyptrichosis - a lack of eyelash growth)

131
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Coreg CR Generic Name Carvedilol

A

Therapeutic Category: Non-cardioselective beta blockers Typical Use: treat high blood pressure or certain types of heart failure; use after heart attack to improve survival

132
Q

Allegra-D 12 Hour Generic Name

A

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133
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Welchol Generic Name Colesevelam

A

Therapeutic Category: Bile acid sequestrants Typical Use: reduce high cholesterol levels

134
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Levitra Generic Name Vardenafil

A

Therapeutic Category: Impotence agents Typical Use: treat erectile dysfunction (impotence)

135
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Kadian Generic Name Morphine sulfate extended-release capsules

A

Therapeutic Category: Narcotic analgesics Typical Use: treat moderate to severe pain

136
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Ortho Tri-Cyclen Lo Generic Name Ethinyl estradiol, Norgestimate

A

Therapeutic Category: Contraceptives Typical Use: contraception to prevent pregnancy; treat severe acne

137
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Xeloda Generic Name Capecitabine

A

Therapeutic Category: Antimetabolites Typical Use: treat breast cancer and colon or rectum cancer

138
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Toprol XL Generic Name Metaprolol

A

Therapeutic Category: Cardioselective beta blockers Typical Use: treat angina (chest pain) and hypertension (high blood pressure); treat or prevent a heart attack

139
Q

Maxalt Generic Name Rizatriptan

A

Therapeutic Category: Antimigraine agents Typical Use: treat migraines

140
Q

Nasacort AQ Generic Name Triamcinolone

A

Therapeutic Category: Nasal steroids Typical Use: treat nasal allergy symptoms

141
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Zyvox Generic Name Linezolid

A

Therapeutic Category: Miscellaneous antibiotics Typical Use: treat different types of bacterial infections, such as pneumonia, skin infections, and infections resistant to other antibiotics

142
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Opana ER Generic Name Oxymorphone

A

Therapeutic Category: Narcotic analgesics Typical Use: treat pain in adults with constant moderate to severe pain expected to last an extended period of time.

143
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Procrit Generic Name Epoetin Alfa

A

Therapeutic Category: Recombinant human erythropoietins Typical Use: treat anemia

144
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Tussionex Generic Name Chlorpheniramine, Hydrocodone

A

Therapeutic Category: Upper respiratory combinations Typical Use: treat runny or stuffy nose, sneezing, and cough caused by the common cold or flu.

145
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Wellbutrin XL Generic Name Bupropion

A

Therapeutic Category: Miscellaneous antidepressants Typical Use: treat depression and seasonal affective disorder

146
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Exforge Generic Name Amlodipine, Valsartan

A

Therapeutic Category: Antihypertensive combinations Typical Use: treat high blood pressure

147
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Differin Generic Name Adapalene Topical

A

Therapeutic Category: Topical acne agents Typical Use: treat severe acne (12 yrs +)

148
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Humalog Mix 75/25 Pen Generic Name Insulin lispro, Insulin lispro protamine

A

Therapeutic Category: Insulin Typical Use: treat type 1 diabetes in adults

149
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Combivir Generic Name Lamivudine, Zidovudine

A

Therapeutic Category: Antiviral combinations Typical Use: treat HIV, which causes AIDS (not a cure for HIV or AIDS)

150
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Vigamox Generic Name Moxifloxacin ophthalmic

A

Therapeutic Category: Ophthalmic anti-infectives Typical Use: treat bacterial infections of the eyes.

151
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Viread Generic Name Tenofovir

A

Therapeutic Category: Nucleoside reverse transcriptase inhibitors Typical Use: treat chronic hepatitis B, treat HIV, which causes AIDS (not a cure for HIV or AIDS)

152
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Trilipix Generic Name Fenofibric Acid

A

Therapeutic Category: Fibric acid derivatives Typical Use: treat high cholesterol and high triglyceride levels

153
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Ciprodex Otic Generic Name

A

Therapeutic Category: Typical Use:

154
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Actonel 150 Generic Name

A

Therapeutic Category: Typical Use:

155
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Maxalt MLT Generic Name

A

Therapeutic Category: Typical Use:

156
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Duragesic Generic Name

A

Therapeutic Category: Typical Use:

157
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Asmanex Generic Name

A

Therapeutic Category: Typical Use:

158
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Relpax Generic Name

A

Therapeutic Category: Typical Use:

159
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Entocort EC Generic Name

A

Therapeutic Category: Typical Use:

160
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BenzaClin Generic Name

A

Therapeutic Category: Typical Use:

161
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Micardis Generic Name

A

Therapeutic Category: Typical Use:

162
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Enablex Generic Name

A

Therapeutic Category: Typical Use:

163
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Micardis HCT Generic Name

A

Therapeutic Category: Typical Use:

164
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Prezista Generic Name

A

Therapeutic Category: Typical Use:

165
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Revlimid Generic Name

A

Therapeutic Category: Typical Use:

166
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Travatan Z Generic Name

A

Therapeutic Category: Typical Use:

167
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Amitiza Generic Name

A

Therapeutic Category: Typical Use:

168
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Alphagan P Generic Name

A

Therapeutic Category: Typical Use:

169
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Pegasys Generic Name

A

Therapeutic Category: Typical Use:

170
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Patanol Generic Name

A

Therapeutic Category: Typical Use:

171
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Xyzal Generic Name

A

Therapeutic Category: Typical Use:

172
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Fentora Generic Name

A

Therapeutic Category: Typical Use:

173
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Catapres-TTS Generic Name

A

Therapeutic Category: Typical Use:

174
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Clarinex Generic Name

A

Therapeutic Category: Typical Use:

175
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Avandamet Generic Name

A

Therapeutic Category: Typical Use:

176
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Astelin Generic Name

A

Therapeutic Category: Typical Use:

177
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Ultram ER Generic Name

A

Therapeutic Category: Typical Use:

178
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Zovirax Topical Generic Name

A

Therapeutic Category: Typical Use:

179
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Valcyte Generic Name

A

Therapeutic Category: Typical Use:

180
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Uroxatral Generic Name

A

Therapeutic Category: Typical Use:

181
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Lialda Generic Name

A

Therapeutic Category: Typical Use:

182
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Temodar Generic Name

A

Therapeutic Category: Typical Use:

183
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Pentasa Generic Name

A

Therapeutic Category: Typical Use:

184
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Allegra-D 24 Hour Generic Name

A

Therapeutic Category: Typical Use:

185
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Propecia Generic Name

A

Therapeutic Category: Typical Use:

186
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Vivelle-DOT Generic Name

A

Therapeutic Category: Typical Use:

187
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Zegerid Generic Name

A

Therapeutic Category: Typical Use:

188
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Premarin Vaginal Generic Name

A

Therapeutic Category: Typical Use:

189
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Exelon Patch Generic Name

A

Therapeutic Category: Typical Use:

190
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Prempro Generic Name

A

Therapeutic Category: Typical Use:

191
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Prandin Generic Name

A

Therapeutic Category: Typical Use:

192
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Imitrex Oral Generic Name

A

Therapeutic Category: Typical Use:

193
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Veramyst Generic Name

A

Therapeutic Category: Typical Use:

194
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Taclonex Generic Name

A

Therapeutic Category: Typical Use:

195
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Xopenex HFA Generic Name

A

Therapeutic Category: Typical Use:

196
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Duac Care System Generic Name

A

Therapeutic Category: Typical Use:

197
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Klor-Con Generic Name

A

Therapeutic Category: Typical Use:

198
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Epipen Generic Name

A

Therapeutic Category: Typical Use:

199
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Avinza Generic Name

A

Therapeutic Category: Typical Use:

200
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Atacand Generic Name

A

Therapeutic Category: Typical Use:

201
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Elmiron Generic Name

A

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