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1
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Zestril

A

lisinopril

ACE inhibitor,antihypertensive
- high blood pressure

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Synthroid

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levothyroxine

hyperthyroidism

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Liptor

A

atorvastatin

antihyperlipidemic
- cholesterol

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Glucophage

A

metformin

biguanides
- diabetes

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Zocor

A

simvastatin

antihyperlipidemic
- cholesterol

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Prilosec

A

omeprazole

proton-pump inhibitor
- heartburn, stomach ulcers, GERD

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Norvasc

A

amlodipine

channel blocker, antihypertensive
- high blood pressure

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Lopressor

A

metoprolol

beta blocker, antihypertensive
- blood pressure

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Vicodin

A

hydrocodone-acetaminophen

OPIOD analgesic
- pain

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Ventolin

A

albuterol

bronchodilator
- asthma

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Microzide

A

hydrochlorothiazide

diuretic
- edema, high blood pressure

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12
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Cozaar

A

losartan

angiotensin II receptor blocker
- high blood pressure

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13
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Neurontin

A

gabapentin

antiepileptic, anticonvulsant
- nerve pain, seizures

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14
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Zoloft

A

sertraline

SSRI - selective seretonin reuptake inhibitor
- antidepressant

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Lasix

A

furosemide

diuretic
- blood pressure, edema

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16
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Tylenol

A

acetaminophen

analgesic
pain

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17
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Tenormin

A

atenolol

beta blocker
- high blood pressure

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18
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Pravachol

A

pravastatin

antihyperlipidemic
- cholesterol

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19
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Amoxil

A

amoxicillin

antibiotic
- infections

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Prozac

A

fluoxetine

SSRI - selective seretonin reuptake inhibitor
- antidepressant

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21
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Celexa

A

citalopram

SSRI - selective seretonin reuptake inhibitor
- antidepressant

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22
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Desyrel

A

trazodone

seretonin antagonist and reuptake inhibitor
- antidepressant

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Xanax

A

alprazolam

sedative, benzodiazepine
- seizures, sleep, anxiety

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Flovent

A

fluticasone

inhaled corticosteroid

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Wellbutrin

A

bupropion

antidepressant
- smokin cessation/depression

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26
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Coreg

A

carvedilol

beta blocker
- high blood pressure

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27
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Slow-K

A

potassium

electrolyte

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28
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Ultram

A

tramadol

analgesic
- pain

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29
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Protonix

A

pantoprazole

antacid/antiulcer
- heartburn

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30
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Singulair

A

montelukast

immune modulator
- allergies

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31
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Lexapro

A

escitalopram

SSRI - selective seretonin reuptake inhibitor
- antidepressant

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Sterapred

A

prednisone

gluccocorticoid
- steroid, inflammation

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33
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Crestor

A

rosuvastatin

antihyperlipidemic
- cholesterol

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34
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Motrin

A

ibuprofen

NSAID, analgeic
- pain, inflammation

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Mobic

A

meloxicam

NSAID, analgeic
- pain, inflammation

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36
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Lantus

A

insulin glargine

hormone
- insulin, diabetes

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37
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Prinzide

A

lisinopril-hctz

ACE inhibitor/diuretic
- high blood pressure/edema

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38
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Klonopin

A

clonazepam

pyschotrophic, benzodiazepine
- seizures, sleep, anxiety

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39
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Bayer

A

aspirin

NSAID and antiplatelet
- pain

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40
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Plavix

A

clopidogrel

anticoagulant
- blood thinner to treat stroke, heart attacks

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41
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Glucotrol

A

glipizide

antidiabetic
- diabetes

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42
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Coumadin

A

warfarin

anticoagulant
- blood thinner to treat stroke, heart attacks

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43
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Flexeril

A

cyclobenzeprine

muscle relaxant
- muscle spasms

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44
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Humulin

A

insulin

antidiabetic
- insulin for diabetes

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45
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Flomax

A

tamsulosin

alpha blocker
- enlarged prostate

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46
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Ambien

A

zolpidem

nonbenzodiazepine
- insomnia

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47
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Ortho Tri-Cyclen

A

ethinyl estradiol, norgestimate

contraceptive
- birth control

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Cymbalta

A

duloxetine

SNRI - selective serotonin and norepinephrine reuptake inhibitor
- antidepressant

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49
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Zantac

A

ranitidine

H2 antagonist - antacid/antiulcer
- heartburn, GERD

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50
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Effexor

A

venlafaxine

SSNRI - selective seretonin and norepinephrine reuptake inhibitor
- antidepressant

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51
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Advair Diskus

A

fluticasone/salmeterol

topical corticosteroid/bronchodilator
- asthma, COPD

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52
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Oxycontin

A

oxycodone

OPIATE
- pain

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53
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Zithromax

A

azithromycin

antibiotic
- infection

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54
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Adderall

A

amphetamine

stimulant
- ADHD, ADD

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55
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Ativan

A

lorazepam

sedative, benzodiazepine
- seizures, sleep, anxiety

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56
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Zyloprim

A

allopurinol

antigout, uric acid reducer
- gout

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57
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Paxil

A

paroxetine

SSRI - selective seretonin reuptake inhibitor
- antidepressant

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58
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Ritalin

A

methylphenidate

psychotropic
- ADHD, narcolepsy

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59
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Estring

A

estradiol

hormone
- symptoms of menopause or ovary removal, prostate/breast cancer

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Hyzaar

A

losartan/hctz

antihypertensive
- blood pressure, edema

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61
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Estrostep

A

ethinyl estradiol, norethindrone

contraceptive
- birth control

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62
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Tricor

A

fenofibrate

antihyperlipidemic
- cholesterol

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63
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Inderal

A

propranalol

beta blocker
- high blood pressure

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64
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Amaryl

A

glimeperide

antidiabetic
- diabetes

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65
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Calciferol

A

ergocalciferol

vitamin

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66
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Nexium

A

esomeprazole

proton-pump inhibitor
- heartburn, stomach ulcers, GERD

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67
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Aldactone

A

spironolactone

diuretic
- edema, high blood pressure

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Claritin

A

loratidine

antihistamine
- allergies

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69
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Aleve

A

naproxen

NSAID
- pain, inflammation

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70
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Lamictal

A

lamotrigine

antiepileptic
- seizures, bipolar

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71
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Dyazide

A

triamterene/hctz

diuretic
- fluid retention, high blood pressure

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72
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Zyrtec

A

cetirizine

antihistamine
- allergies

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73
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Bactrim

A

sulfamethoxazole/trimethoprim

antibiotic
-infection

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74
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Mevacor

A

lovastatin

antihyperlipidemic
- cholesterol

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75
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Cardizem

A

diltiazem

calcium channel blocker
- high blood pressure and angine

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Catapres

A

clonidine

alpha-2-agonist
- high blood pressure

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Topamax

A

topiramate

antiepileptic
- seizures

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78
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Augmentin

A

amoxicillin/clavulanate

antibiotic
-infection

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Lyrica

A

pregabalin

GABA analogue
- nerve pain, fibromyalgia, seizures

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80
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Folic Acid

A

folic acid

vitamin
- iron deficiency

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81
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Fosamax

A

alendronate

biphosphonate
- osteoporosis

82
Q

Zydone

A

hydrocodone

OPIATE
- pain

83
Q

Elavil

A

amitriptyline

tricyclic antidepressant
- anxiety, depression

84
Q

Volteran

A

diclofenac

NSAID
- inflammation

85
Q

Novolog

A

insulin aspart

antidiabetic
- insulin for diabetes

86
Q

Spiriva

A

tiotropium

bronchodilator
- COPD

87
Q

Seroquel

A

quetiapine

atypical antipsychotic
- bipolar, schizophrenia

88
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Vasotec

A

enalapril

ACE inhibitor
- high blood pressure

89
Q

Neosporin

A

bacitracin/neomycin/polymyxin b

topical antibiotic

90
Q

Januvia

A

sitagliptin

antidiabetic
- diabetes

91
Q

Valium

A

diazepam

sedative, benzodiazepine
- seizures, sleep, anxiety

92
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Xalantan

A

latanoprost

prostaglandin analog
- glaucoma

93
Q

Cipro

A

ciprofloxacin

fluoroquinolone
- antibiotic

94
Q

Symbicort

A

budesonide/formeterol

topical corticosteroid/bronchodilator
- asthma, COPD

95
Q

Atarax

A

hydroxyzine

H1-antagonist
- antihistamine

96
Q

Alesse

A

ethinyl estradiol/levonorgestrol

contraceptive
- birth control

97
Q

Colace

A

docusate

laxative
- stool softener

98
Q

Diovan

A

valsartan

angiotensin II receptor blocker
- high blood pressure

99
Q

Proscar

A

finasteride

5-alpha reductase inhibitors
- urinary retention

100
Q

Zofran

A

ondansetron

5-HT3 antagonist
- nausea, vomitting, dizziness

101
Q

Feosol

A

ferrous sulfate

hematopoietic
- anemia, iron deficiency

102
Q

Keflex

A

cephalexin

antibiotic

103
Q

Zetia

A

ezetimibe

antihyperlipidemic
- cholesterol

104
Q

Buspar

A

buspirone

anti-anxiety
- general anxiety disorder

105
Q

Donepezil

A

donepezil hcl

Central acetylcholinesterase inhibitor
- alzheimers

106
Q

Vyvanse

A

lisdexamphetamine diesylate

stimulant
- ADH, binge-eating

107
Q

Levemir

A

insulin detemir

antidiabetic
- insulin for diabetes

108
Q

Zanaflex

A

tizanidine

muscle relaxant
- muscle spasms

109
Q

Celebrex

A

celecoxib

NSAID
- pain

110
Q

Lotrel

A

amlodipine/benazepril

ACE inhibitor and calcium channel blocker
- high blood pressure

111
Q

Doryx

A

doxycycline

tetracycline antibiotic
- anitbiotic

112
Q

Cyanocobalamin

A

vitamin b12

vitamin
- low vitamin b12

113
Q

Ditropan

A

oxybutinin

bladder relaxant
- overactive bladder

114
Q

Imdur

A

isosorbide mononitrate

nitrate
- chest pain, heart failure

115
Q

Roxanol

A

morphine

OPIOD
- pain

116
Q

Humalog

A

insulin lispro

antidiabetic
- insulin for diabetes

117
Q

Apresoline

A

hydralazine

vasodilator
- high blood pressure

118
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Keppra

A

levetiracetam

antiepileptic
- seizures

119
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Lotensin

A

benazepril

ACE inhibitor
- high blood pressure

120
Q

Depakote

A

divalproex

anticonvulsant
- bipolar disorder

121
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Cholecalciferol

A

cholecalciferol

vitamin

122
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Altace

A

ramipril

ACE inhibitor
- high blood pressure

123
Q

Adalat

A

nifedipine

calcium channel blocker
- high blood pressure

124
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Ocella

A

drospirenone/ethinyl estradiol

contraceptive
- birth control

125
Q

Diovan HCT

A

valsartan/hctz

angiotensin II receptor blocker
- blood pressure

126
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Pioglitazone

A

pioglitazone

thiazolidinediones
- diabetes

127
Q

Pepcid

A

famotidine

H2 antagonist
- ulcers, GERD, heartburn

128
Q

Solu-Medrol

A

methylprednisolone

gluccocorticoid, corticosteroid
- inflammation

129
Q

cleocin

A

clindamycin

lyncomycin
- antibiotic

130
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Risperdal

A

risperidone

atypical antipsychotic
- schizophrenia, bipolar

131
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Xarelto

A

rivaroxaban

anticoagulant
- blood clots, DVT

132
Q

Plaquenil

A

hydroxychloroquine

(quinoline)

  • immunosuppressant, anti-parasite
  • lupus, arthritis, malaris
133
Q

Abilify

A

aripiprazole

atypical antipsychotic
- schizophrenia, bipolar

134
Q

Nasonex

A

mometasone

corticosteroids
- seasonal allergies

135
Q

Imitrex

A

sumatriptan

SSRA - selective seretonin receptor antagonist
- migraine

136
Q

Adderall

A

dextroamphetamine/amphetamine

stimulant
- ADHD

137
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Prevacid

A

lansoprazole

proton-pump inhibitor
- heartburn, stomach ulcers, GERD

138
Q

Lioresal

A

baclofen

muscle relaxant
- muscle relaxer

139
Q

Remeron

A

mirtazapine

noradrenergic and specific serotonergic antidepressant
- depression

140
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Phenergan

A

promethazine

H1 antagonist
- allergies, motion sickness

141
Q

Nitrostat

A

nitroglycerin

nitrate, vasodilator
- angina

142
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Lanoxin

A

digoxin

cardiac glycosides
- heart failure, arrhythmia

143
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Duoneb

A

albuterol/ipratropium

beta-adrenergic agonist/anticholinergic
- COPD

144
Q

Prelone

A

prednisolone

gluccocorticoid
- inflammation

145
Q

Cortef

A

hydrocortisone

gluccocorticoid
- many conditions

146
Q

Calan

A

verapamil

calcium channel blocker
- high blood pressure and angina

147
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Requip

A

ropinirole

dopamine agonist
- parkinsons

148
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Soma

A

carisoprodol

muscle relaxant
- pain and stiffness from muscle spasms

149
Q

Glynase, Diabeta

A

glyburide

sulfonylureas
- diabetes

150
Q

Bystolic

A

nebivolol

beta blocker
- high blood pressure

151
Q

Kenalog

A

triamcinolone

corticosteroid
- inflammation, itchy, redness, swelling

152
Q

Lopid

A

gemfibrozil

fibrates
- high cholesterol and triglycerides

153
Q

Lovaza

A

omega-3-acid ethyl esters

antilipemic
- high triglyceride (fat) levels

154
Q

Pulmicort

A

budesonide

inhaled gluccocorticoid
- asthma

155
Q

Alphagan-P

A

brimonidine

opthalmic alpha-2 agonist
- glaucoma

156
Q

Carduran

A

doxazosin

alpha-1 blocker
- urinary problems caused by enlarged prostate, high blood pressure

157
Q

Janumet

A

metformin, sitagliptin

dipeptidyl peptidase-4 inhibitors
- diabetes

158
Q

Dilantin

A

phenytoin

anticonvulsant
- seizures

159
Q

Vesicare

A

solifenacin

antispasmodics
- overactive bladder

160
Q

Calcium-D

A

calcium

vitamin

161
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Levaquin

A

levofloxacin

fluoroquinolones
- bacterial infections

162
Q

Invokana

A

canagliflozin

sodium-glucose co-transporter 2 - SGLT2 - inhibitors
- diabetes

163
Q

Avapro

A

irbesartan

angiotensin II receptor blocker
- high blood pressure

164
Q

Miralax

A

polyethylene glycol

osmotic laxative
- occasional constipation

165
Q

Zovirax

A

acyclovir

antiviral
- herpes, shingles

166
Q

Robaxin

A

methocarbamol

muscle relaxant
- muscle spasms and pain

167
Q

Hytrin

A

terazosin

alpha-1 blocker
- high blood pressure, benign prostatic hyperplasia

168
Q

Premarin

A

conjugated estrogen

estrogen derivative
- symptoms of menopause

169
Q

Bonine, Dramamine

A

meclizine

H1 antagonist, antihistamine, antiemetic
- motion , vertigo

170
Q

Pentasa

A

mesalamine

aminosalicylates
- ulcerative collitis

171
Q

Andriol, Androderm, Fortesta

A

testosterone

(androgens)

  • sexual dysfunction in men and women
  • hot flashes in women
172
Q

Apri

A

desogestrel/ethinyl estradiol

contraceptive
- birth control

173
Q

Lithane

A

lithium

bipolar
- manic-depressive bipolar disorder

174
Q

Restoril

A

temazepam

sedative, benzodiazepine
- insomnia

175
Q

Namenda

A

memantine

N-methyl-Daspartate inhibitors
- Alzheimers, dementia

176
Q

Trileptal

A

oxcarbazepine

anticonvulsants
- bipolar, epileptic seizures

177
Q

Flagyl

A

metronidazole

nitroimidazoles
- antibiotic, yeast/vaginal infections

178
Q

Valrex

A

valacyclovir

antiviral
- cold sores, viral infections, genital herpes

179
Q

Uro-Mag

A

magnesium

vitamin
- low magnesium

180
Q

Macrobid

A

nitrofurantoin

nitrofuran antibiotics
- UTI

181
Q

Tessalon

A

benzonatate

antitussives
- cough suppressant

182
Q

Victoza

A

liraglutide

peptide-1 receptor
- diabetes

183
Q

Tenex

A

guanfacine

centrally-acting alpha 2A adrenergic receptor agonist
- high blood pressure, ADHD

184
Q

Ocu-Disal

A

sodium

electrolyte

185
Q

Eliquis

A

apixaban

factor Xa inhibitors
- treat and prevent blood clots, prevent strokes

186
Q

Benicar

A

olmesartan

angiotensin II receptor blocker
- high blood pressure

187
Q

Mirapex

A

pramipexole

dopamine agonist
- Parkinsons

188
Q

Humira

A

adalimumab

TNF blocking agent
- arthritis, plaque psoriasis

189
Q

Bentyl

A

dicyclomine

anticholinergics/antispasmodics
- IBS

190
Q

Arimidex

A

anastrozole

nonsteroidal aromatase inhibitors
- breast cancer

191
Q

Timoptic

A

timolol

nonselective beta-adrenergic antagonist
- reduce occular pressure

192
Q

Thalitone

A

chlorthalidone

thiazide-like diuretic
- fluid retention

193
Q

Xylocaine

A

lidocaine

analgesic, local anesthetic
- pain, numbing medication

194
Q

Fastin

A

phentermine

appetite suppressant - sympathomimetic amine
- weight loss

195
Q

Cordarone

A

amiodarone

antiarrhythmic
- irregular heart beat

196
Q

Strattera

A

atomoxetine

SNRI - selective serotonin and norepinephrine reuptake inhibitor
- ADHD

197
Q

NuvaRing

A

etonogestrel/ethinyl estradiol

contraceptive
- birth control

198
Q

Diflucan

A

fluconazole

azole antifungals
- fungal/yeast infection

199
Q

Clobex

A

clobetasol

corticosteroids
- reduce swelling, redness, and itching

200
Q

Lumigan

A

bimatoprost

  • glaucoma

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