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latanoprost

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latanoprost

Prostaglandin F analogue

Indication(s): Glaucoma

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levothyroxine

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Eltroxin®, Synthroid®

Thyroid hormone

Indication(s): Hypothyroidism

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liraglutide

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Victoza®, Saxenda®

Human Glucagon like Peptide-1 receptor agonist

Indication(s): Type 2 Diabetes mellitus, weight management

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lorazepam

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Ativan®

benzodiazepine

Indication(s): Anxiety, seizures

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losartan

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Cozaar®

Angiotensin II receptor antagonist

Indication(s): Hypertension, reduce proteinuria in type 2 diabetes mellitus

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Metformin

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Glucophage®, Glumetza®

Antidiabetic (biguanide)

Indication(s): Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus

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methadone

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Methadose®

Opioid analgesic

Indication(s): Treatment of opioid dependance

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methylphenidate

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Concerta®, Biphentin®, Ritalin®, Ritalin-SR®

Central nervous system stimulant

Indication(s): Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder

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metoprolol

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Lopressor®, Lopressor SR®

Beta blocker (β-1 selective)

indications: HTN, angina, acute management of MI (IV), secondary prevention post MI I

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mirtazapine

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Remeron®, Remeron RD®

Antidepressant (tetracyclic)

Indication(s): Depression

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mometasone nasal inhalation

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Nasonex®

Corticosteroid

Indication(s): Allergic rhinitis, acute rhinosinusitis

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montelukast

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Singulair®

Leukotriene receptor antagonist

Indications: Asthma, seasonal allergic rhinitis, exercise- induced bronchoconstriction

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Morphine

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Doloral®, Kadian®, M-Eslon®, M.O.S.®, MS Contin®, MS IR®, Statex®

Opiate analgesic

Indication(s): Pain

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naproxen, naproxen sodium

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Naprosyn®, Aleve®, Anaprox®, Anaprox DS®, Naprelan®, Maxidol®

Antiinflammatory (NSAID)

Indications: Rheumatoid arthritis, osteoarthritis, short term for inflammation and pain

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nitroglycerin

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Minitran®, Nitro-Dur®, Nitro®, Trinipatch®, Nitroject®, Nitrolingual®

Organic nitrate

Indications: Treatment and prevention of anginal symptoms, acute hypertension

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olanzapine

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Zyprexa® Zyprexa Zydis®

Antipsychotic (atypical)

Indication(s): Bipolar disorder, schizophrenia

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olmesartan

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Olmetec®

Angiotensin II receptor antagonist

Indication(s): Hypertension

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omeprazole

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Losec®

Proton pump inhibitor

Indications: GERD, hypersecretory conditions, prevention of NSAID induced ulcers

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oxazepam

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Serax®

benzodiazepine

Indication(s): Anxiety, alcohol withdrawal

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oxycodone

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Oxycontin®, Oxy IR®, Oxyneo®, Supe udol®

Opiate analgesic

Indication(s): Pain

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pantoprazole

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Pantoloc®, Panto IV®, Tecta®

Proton pump inhibitor

Indications: GERD, prevention of NSAID induced ulcers, duodenal ulcer, gastric ulcer, reflux esophagitis, treatment of Helicobacter Pylori associated with duodenal ulcer.

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paroxetine

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Paxil®, Paxil CR®

Antidepressant (selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor)

Indication(s): Depression, panic disorder, OCD, PTSD, anxiety, PMDD

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phenytoin

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Dilantin®

Anticonvulsant

Indication(s): Seizures

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prednisone

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Winpred®

Corticosteroid

indications: Acute inflammation, autoimmune disorders, rheumatologic disorders

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pregabalin
Lyrica® Anticonvulsant, analgesic agent indications: Pain associated with diabetic peripheral neuropathy, pain associated with postherpetic neuralgia, fibromyalgia
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quetiapine
Seroquel®, Seroquel XR® Antipsychotic (atypical) indications: bipolar disorder (monotherapy and adjunct), schizophrenia, adjunct therapy for depression
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rabeprazole sodium
Pariet® Proton pump inhibitor indications: GERD, hypersecretory conditions, prevention of NSAID induced ulcers
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ramipril
Altace® Angiotensin converting enzyme inhibitor Indications: Hypertension, reduce CV mortality post MI, reduction of CV events in high-risk patients
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ranitidine
Acid Reducer® (OTC), Zantac® Histamine H-2 receptor antagonist Indications: Duodenal ulcers, gastric ulcers, heartburn, treatment and prevention of NSAID induced ulcers, GERD
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risedronate
Actonel®, Actonel DR® Bisphosphonate Indication(s): Osteoporosis, Paget's disease of the bone
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risperidone
Risperdal®, Risperdal M®, Risperdal Consta® Antipsychotic (atypical) Indication(s): Bipolar mania, schizophrenia
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rivaroxaban
Xarelto® Anticoagulant Indications: Prophylaxis/treatment of VTE and CVA from cardioembolic causes, CV risk reduction in CAD or PAD
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rosuvastatin
Crestor® Antihyperlipidemic agent (HMG-CoA reductase inhibitor) Indication(s): Hyperlipidemia
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salbutamol
Ventolin® Beta-2 agonist indications: Symptomatic relief and prevention of bronchospasm in asthma, COPD and other bronchopulmonary disorders
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sennosides
Senokot®, Senna®, Ex-Lax® Stimulant laxative indications: Short-term treatment of constipation; evacuate the colon for bowel or rectal exams
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sertraline
Zoloft® Antidepressant selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI) Indication(s): depression, panic disorder, OCD, PTSD, SAD
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sildenafil
Viagra®, Revatio® PDE5-inhibitor Indication(s): Erectile dysfunction, pulmonary hypertension
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simvastatin
Zocor® Antihyperlipidemic agent (HMG-CoA reductase inhibitor) indications: hyperlipemia
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sitagliptin
Januvia ® Dipeptidyl peptidase 4 (DPP-4) inhibitor Indication(s): Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus
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spironolactone
Aldactone® Diuretic (aldosterone antagonist) Indication(s): Heart failure, primary aldosteronism, hypokalemia, cirrhosis
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sumatriptan
Imitrex ® 5-HT1 receptor agonist Indication(s): Migraine therapy
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tamsulosin
Flomax CR® Alpha-1 adrenergic blocking agent Indication(s): BPH (benign prostatic hyperplasia)
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telmisartan
Micardis® Angiotensin II receptor antagonist Indication(s): Hypertension, reduction of CV events in high-risk patients
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temazepam
Restoril® Benzodiazepine Indication(s): Insomnia
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tiotropium bromide
Spiriva HandiHaler®, Spiriva Respimat® Anticholinergic/long-acting muscarinic antagonist (LAMA) Indication(s): COPD, asthma
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trazodone
Desyrel® Antidepressant Indication(s): Depression
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valsartan
Diovan® Angiotensin II receptor antagonist Indication(s): Hypertension, reduce CV mortality post MI, heart failure
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venlafaxine
Effexor XR® Antidepressant serotonin norepinephrine Reuptake Inhibitor (SNRI) Indications: depression, generalized anxiety disorder, panic disorder, social anxiety disorder
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warfarin
Coumadin® Anticoagulant Indications: Prophylaxis/treatment of VTE and CVA from cardioembolic causes.
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zopiclone
Rhovane®, Imovane® S edative / hypnotic Indication(s): insomnia (only indicated for short term, 7-10 day, treatment)

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