Top 200 Drugs A-Z Flashcards
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Abilify
AripiprazoleAnti-Psychotic ( treat depression )
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ACTOS
PioglitazoneAnti-DiabeticW/Food; DNA
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ADDERALL
AMPHETAMINE & DextroAmphetamineCNS STIMULANT(ADHD & Norcaelapsy )DNA
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ADVAIR
Fluticason & SalmeterolBronchodialator(Rinse mouth thoroughly due to Steroid!)
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Aldactone
SpironolactonePotassium Sparing Diuretic(smell like candy)
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Alesse
Birth ControlBirth Control
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ALLEGRA
FEXOFANADINEAnti-Histamine/H1Blocker (H1:Head)(Allergies). (H2: Stomach)
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Altace
RamoprilAce Inhibitor (From snake venom 4 BP )
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AMARYL
GlimepirideAnti-Hyperlipidemic
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AMBIEN
ZolpidenrHypnoticDNA
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AMOXIL
AmoxicillinAnti- Biotic (PNC/Penicillin)Take empty stomach, Ihr/ac or 2hrs/dc
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Antivert
MeclizineAntiHistamine/DNA
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ARICEPT
DenepezilAnti-Psychotic(Altzheimers)DNA
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Armour Thyroid
ThyroidThyroid HormoneNone
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ASPIRIN, ENTERIC-COATED
Aspirin (ASA) / Enteric Coated Aspirin (ECASA)Analgesic (Pain)
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Atarax
HydroxizineAntiHistamineDNA
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ATIVAN
LorazeopramBenzodiapine(Anti-Anxiety) * May cause Amnesia in some casesDNA
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AUGMENTIN
Amoxicillin & ClavulanicAntibiotic (PCN)(10 day treatment)
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Avapro
IrbesartanARB/Antihepertensive
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Avelox
MoxiCloxacinAntiBiotic/FuroguicnoloneTake all
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BACTRIM
SulfomethaxAzole & TrimeThopriumAntibacterial (Sulfomide)
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BACTROBAN
MupirocinAntibiotic (Topical Ointment )
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Benicar
OlmesartanARB ( angiotensin receptor blocker )
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Benicar-HCTZ
Olmesartan & HCTZARB & Diuretic
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Boniva
IbandronateOsteoporosis Agent
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CARDIZEM/TIAZAC.(
DilatiazemCal. Channel Blocker(lowers BP; CV
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Catapres
ClonodineAntiHypertensive/Alpha Blocker
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CELEBREX
CelecoxibNSAID (Inhibit Prostaglands)* Cox2 has different enzyme that protects GIW/Food; DNA
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CeLexa
CitalopramAnti DepressantDNA
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CIALIS
TadalafillED Erectile DisfunctionNo nitrates ( heart/ )
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CIPRO
CIPROFLOXINANTIBIOTIC/FLOW/Plenty H20; Take All
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COREG
CARVEDILOLCV-Beta Blocker (CV: Cardio Vascular)(Lowers BP & PR)Driwsiness
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COUMADIN
WarfarinAnti-Cogulant(Inhibit blood Clot)
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COZZAR
Losartan ARB (Angiotensin Receptor Blocker)
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CRESTOR
ROSUVASTINAnti-HyperLipidEmic( Lowers Cholesterol)Avoid Grapefruit
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CYMBALTA
DeluxitineAntidepressantNo Alcohol/ W Food
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DELTASONE
PrednisonAnti-Inflammatory(Adrenal CorticoSteroid/Drug Dependancy)DNA
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DEPAKOTE
DIVALPROEXAnticonvulsant (Help prevent seizures)DNA
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Desyrel
Trazadone Anti-Depressant
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DETROL
TOLTERODINE Anti-Urinary AgentDNA
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DIFLUCAN
FluconazoleAntifungal(east infections)Take All.
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DIOVAN
ValsartanARBAngiotensin Receptor Blocker
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Ditropan
OxybutyninAnti Uric/Urinary
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DRISDOL
Ergo calciferol Osteoporosis Agent
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Duragesic
FantanylNarcotic Analgesic / Topical Pain Patch100x’s stronger than Morphine
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DYAZIDE/MAXZIDE(Capsule)/(Tablet)
Triamterene & HydrochlorothiazidePotassium Sparing Diuretic
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EFFEXOR
VenlafaxineAnti-DepressantDNA
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ELAVIL
AMITRIPTYLINEAnti-Depressant/Tricyclamine(Depression)DAN
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Flagyl
MetronidazoleAnti-Bacterial
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FLEXERIL
Cyclo Benzapine (HCL)Anti-Spasm(Muscle Spasms)DNA
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FLOMAX
TamsulosinAnti-Inflammatory/Prostate(Freq. Urination)
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FLONASE
FluticasonBronchodialaor(Asthma)None
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Flovent
FluticasonBronchodilator
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Folic Acid
FolateFolic Acid Supplement
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FOSAMAX
ALENDRONATEOsteoporosis Agent(Bone deteriorate )Plenty H20;
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Geodon
ZiprasidonAnti-Psychotic DNA
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GLUCOPHAGE
MetforminAnti diabetic NA/ W Food
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GLUCOTROL
GlipizideANIT- DIABETIC
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Humalog
LisproAnti-Diabetic
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Hytrin
TerazosinARB /Alpha Blocker
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Inderal
Propranolol
Beta Blocker
Drowsiness
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Keflex
Cephalexin
Antibiotic (Chephalosporin)
Take all
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Keppra
LevetiracetamAnti-Convulsants
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KLONOPIN
ClonazeopamAnti-Anxiety (Benzo)(Seizure Control, Epilepsy, Epillepcompulsions)DNA
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KLOR -CON
Potassium Chloride ( KCL )Potassium Supplement
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LAMICTAL
LamotrigenAnti-EpilepticDNA
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Lanoxin, Digitek
DigoxinCV/ Cardiac Vascular InotropicCauses full contraction of heart
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LANTUS
GlargineAnti-Diabetic (Insulin)*rDNA (synthesize insulin from pig, cow, and human)
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LASIX
FurosemideDiuretic (Loop)Avoid Exessive Light
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LEVAQUIN
LevofloxacinAnit-Biotic (Fluroquinolone)Take all
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LEXAPRO
EsCitalopramAnti-DepressantDNA
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Lidex
Fluocinonide SulfateAnti-Inflammatory (Topical)
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LIDODERM
Lidocaine Analgesic Topical Pain Patch
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LIPITOR
AtorvastinAnti-Hyperepilipidemic(lowers cholesterol)Avoid Grapefruit, & Sunlight. hs (9pm)
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Lithonate/Lithotabs
Lithium CarbonateAnti-PsychoticDNA
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Loestrin 24 FE
Norethindone Acetate/Birth Control (Oral)
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Loestrin FE; Microgestin FE
Birth ControlBirth Control
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Lomotil
Diphenoxylate AtropineAnti-DiarrheaDNA
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LOPRESSOR
METROPOLOL TARTRATEBeta Blocker
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LORTAB
Hydrocodone & AcetamineNarcotic Analgesia(Pain)
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Lotesin
Benazilopril HydrochlorideAce Inhibitor
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LUNESTA
EszopicloneHypnotic (Non-Benzo)(sleep)DNA
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LYRICA
PREGABALINAnti-Convulsion(Seizure Disorders & Nerve Pain)DNA
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Macrodantin & Macrobid
NitrofurantoinAnti- Bacterial / Kidney Infections/Urinary/Take all; Take w/food, (discolor urine)
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Mevacor
LovastatinAnti-Hyperlipidemic
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Micronase/ DiaBeta
GlyburideAnti- DiabeticNA/ Take with food
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MICROZIDE
Hydroclorothizide (HCTZ)Anti-Diuretic (Loop)
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Minocin
MinocyclineAntibiotic ( Tetracycline )
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MIRALAX
PolyethyleneLaxative (Non-Cramping)
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MOBIC
MeloxicamNSAIDS (Non-Steroid Anti-Inflammatory Drugs)
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Motrin
IbuprofenAnalgesic (Pain)DNA
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MS Contin
Morphine Sulfate (long acting)Narcotic AnalgesicDNA
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Namenda
MementineAnti-PsychoticDNA
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NAPROSYN
NaproxenNSAID (Non-Steroid Anti Inflammatory Drug)Take with food; Drowsiness
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NASONEX
MOMETASONBronchodilator (Nasal Inhalor)
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Nassacort AQ
TriamcintaloneBronchodialator
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NEURONTIN
GabaPentimAnti- Epileptic Benzodiapine(Seizure Dissorders)
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NEXIUM
EsOmeprazolePPI (Proton Pump Inhibitor)(can help heal GI)
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NIASPAN
NiacinAnti-Hyperlipidemic(Cholesterol)
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NORVASK
AmoldipineCal. Chnl. Blkr (Calcium Channel Blocker)
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Novolog
AspartAntiDiabetic (Insulin)
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Nuva Ring
Birth Control
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OMNICEF
CefdinirAnti-Biotic (Cephalospirin)Take all
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Ortho Tri-Cyclen, Trinessa
Birth ControlBirth Control
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Ovral; Li-Ovral; Cryselle
Birth ControlBirth Control
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Paxil
ParaxineSSRI AntiDepressant DNA
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Pepcid
FamotidineH2-Blocker (Stomach)
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PERCOCET
OXYCODONE(HCI) ACETAMINOPHEN Narcotic Analgesic(Pain Killers) DNA
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Phenergan w/Codine
PromenthazineAnti Histamine (H1 Blocker) /Cough SuppresantDNA
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Plavix
ClopidogrelAnti-Platelet(platelet inhibitor)
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Pravachol
PrevastatinAntihyperLipidEmicNo Grapefruit
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PREMARIN
ESTROGEN Estrogen HormoneNatural Hormone Replacement )/ Hot Flashes
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PREVACID
LANSOPRAZOLEPPI(
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PRILOSEC
OmeprazolePPI (Proton Pump Inhibitor)
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PRINVIL
LisinorprilACE Inhibitor(Lowers Blood Pressure)
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Pristiq
DesvenlafaxineAnti-Depressant
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PROTONIX
PANTOPRAZOLE PPI(For GI Reflex, Esophageal Repair)
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PROVENTIL
AlbuteralBronchodilator Shake We’ll
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Provigil
ModafinilCNS StimulantDNA
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PROZAC
FluoxetineAnti-Depressant (SSRI) better to take in mornings.(First SSRI on the Market)DNA
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Pulmicort
BudesonideBronchodilator / SteroidWash out maouth
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REGLAN
MetoclopramideGI-Anti-emutic (against-vomiting)DNA
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RISPERDAL
RESPERIDONE SCHIZOPHRENIA(DNA)
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Robitussin AC
Guaifenesin w/ CodineAnti-Tussive & Expectorant(To cough up mucus)
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Roxicodone
OxicodoneNarcotic AnalgesicDNA
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SEROQUEL
QuetiapineAnti-PsychoticDNA *For all Anti-Psychotic
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SINGULAIR
MonteLukastBronchodialator(Asthma)
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SLOW FE
Slow IronIron Supplement
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Soma
CarisperdalMuscle Relaxer (Anti-Spasm)DNA
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Spirivia
TiotropiumBronchodialator(Anti-Asthmatic)
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SYNTHROID
LevothyroxineHormone Thyroid Replacement
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Tegretol
Carbamazepine Ani-Convulsant
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TENORMIN
ATENOLOL Beta Blocker(Drowsiness
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Tessalon
BenzonatateAnti TussiveDo Not Chew
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TOPOMAX
TopiramateAnti-Epileptic(Seizure Dissorders)
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TriCor
FenifibrateAnti-Hyperlipidemic ( Non-Statin )
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Tri-Cyclen Lo
Birth ControlBirth Control
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TROPOL
Succinate & MetotropolBeta Blocker(Lowers BP & HR)Drowsiness
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TYLENOL W/CODINE
ACETAMINE (APAP) W/CODINENarcotic Analgesic( Pain Relief )DNA
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ULTRAM
TrialmedolAnalgesic (Pain)DNA
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VALIUM
DiazepamAnti-Anxiety (Benzo)DNA
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Valtrex
Valacyclovir
Anti-Viral
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VASOTEC
Enalapril
Ace- InhibitorBlood Pressure
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VIBRAMYCIN
DOXYCYCLINETetracycline ( TCN ) AntibioticTake all on empty stomach; Avoid Sunlight; No Grapefruit
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VOLTAREN
DiclofaNSAIDw/Food; DNA
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VYTORIN
Ezetimibe & SimvastatinAnti-Hyperlipidemic
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XANAX
AlPrazeolamBenzodiaZepine(AntiAnxiety)DNA
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Xopenex
LevosalButamolBronchodialator/Anti-Asthmatic
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Yasmine; Ocella
Drospirenone “Birth Control”Birth Control
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Zanaflex
TizanidineMuscle Relaxer
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ZANTAC
RanitidineH-2 Blocker ( GUT )
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Zestoretic & Prinzide
Lisinopril & HCTZ(hydrochlorothiazide)Ace Inhibitor & diuretic
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Zetia
EzetimibeAnti-Hyperlipidemic (Non-Statin)(Cholesterol)
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ZITHROMAX
AzythromycinAntibiotic (Macrolide)Don’t w/Anti-acids, Take all, Empty Stomach
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ZOCOR
SimvastatinAntihyperlipidemic(Cholesterol)
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ZOFRAN
ONDANSETROL Antiemetic(Prevent Nausea)
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ZOLOFT
SertralineAnti-Depressant (SSRI)Selective Serotonin Re-Uptake Inhibitor DNA
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Zovirax
AcyclorirAnti-ViralNo sex
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ZYBAN/ WELLBUTRIN
Bupropion ERAnti-DepressantPsychotropic/Drug DependencyDNA
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ZYLOPRIM
AllopurinolAnti-Gout (Prevents Gout)(*Gout is like grits builds in between knuckles; can bend)DNA