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Panadeine is used for fever and pain.

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Envas belongs to the beta-blockers group.

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Simcard is used for diabetes.

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Thyronorm is a hormone replacement therapy.

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Amoxicillin is used to treat respiratory tract infections (RTI) and urinary tract infections (UTI).

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Azithromycin, sold as Binozyt, belongs to the macrolides group of antibiotics.

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Losartan potassium + Hydrochlorothiazide is a combination drug used for diabetes.

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Metformin is an oral anti-diabetic drug used to manage diabetes.

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Atorvastatin is an HMG CoA reductase inhibitor used for lipid regulation.

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Omeprazole, sold under the brand name Lomac, is used for peptic ulcers.

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Amoxicillin + Clavulanic Acid is an antibiotic combination used to treat respiratory tract infections.

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Atenolol is a beta-blocker used for heart failure.

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Not used to treat heart failure

Atenolol is a beta-blocker that affects the heart and circulation. It is used to treat angina (chest pain) and hypertension (high blood pressure). However, it is not used to treat heart failure.

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Frusemide (Lasix) is a diuretic commonly prescribed for hypertension.

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Esomeprazole, sold as Esoz, is used for peptic ulcers and belongs to the PPI group.

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Clopidogrel, sold as Noklot, is an antiplatelet drug.

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Montelukast is a corticosteroid used for asthma.

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Montelukast is not a corticosteroid.

It is a medication used in the maintenance treatment of asthma and allergic rhinitis. Montelukast works by blocking the action of substances in the body that cause asthma symptoms. While it is an alternative option, it is generally less preferred than inhaled corticosteroids for long-term control of asthma.

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Prednisolone is a corticosteroid used to treat asthma and allergies.

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Ibuprofen is an NSAID used for pain relief.

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NSAID (Nonsteroidal Anti-inflammatory Drugs)

NSAIDs are used to treat mild-to-moderate pain that arises from a wide range of conditions such as headaches, menstruation, migraines, osteoarthritis or rheumatoid arthritis, sprains and strains, and toothache.
Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAID) are members of a therapeutic drug class which reduces pain, decreases inflammation, decreases fever, and prevents blood clots. Side effects depend on the specific drug, its dose and duration of use, but largely include an increased risk of gastrointestinal ulcers and bleeds, heart attack, and kidney disease.

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Citalopram is an SSRI used for epilepsy.

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Salbutamol, sold as Ventolin, is a beta-2 agonist used for asthma.

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Fluoxetine is an SSRI used to treat depression.

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SSRI (Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitors)

SSRIs increase the extracellular level of the neurotransmitter serotonin by limiting its reabsorption (reuptake) into the presynaptic cell

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Gabapentin is an anti-seizure medication used for epilepsy.

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Amoxicillin belongs to the penicillins group of antibiotics.

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Simvastatin and Atorvastatin both belong to the same drug group: HMG CoA reductase inhibitors.

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Metformin and Omeprazole both belong to the group of oral anti-diabetes drugs.

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Omeprazole belong to the group PPI - Proton Pump Inhibitors.

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Frusemide is prescribed to treat heart failure due to its diuretic properties.

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Diuretic drugs increase the amount of urine you produce

Diuretics (also called water pills or fluid pills) are medicines that increase the amount of urine you produce. Urination is the body’s way of removing excess salt and water. Not only does this relieve symptoms such as ankle swelling, it also helps to lower blood pressure, and relieve fluid from around your heart.

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Panadeine is a combination of Paracetamol and Codeine, used for pain and fever.

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Azithromycin is effective in treating bacterial infections like RTI.

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Atenolol is a beta-blocker used to manage hypertension.

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Prednisolone, sold as Astolon, is an NSAID used for allergy relief.

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It’s a corticosteroid

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Paracetamol + Codeine is an analgesic used for fever and pain.

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Enalapril belongs to the ACE inhibitors group and is used for hypertension.

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Simvastatin is used for lipid regulation (cholesterol).

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Levothyroxine is a hormone replacement therapy for hypothyroidism.

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Amoxil belongs to the penicillins group.

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Binozyt is used to treat RTI (Respiratory Tract Infections).

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Losacar-H combines A2RB and diuretics for hypertension.

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Diabetmin XR 500 is used to treat peptic ulcers.

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Modlip 10 or 20 belongs to the HMG CoA reductase inhibitors group.

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Lomac is a proton pump inhibitor for peptic ulcers.

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Augmentin is an antibiotic for RTI.

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Tenormin is a diuretic used for heart failure.

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Lasix is used for heart failure.

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Esoz is used for depression.

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45
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Noklot is an antiplatelet agent.

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46
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Monteluk is a corticosteroid for asthma.

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47
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Astolon is used for asthma and allergies.

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Brufen is an NSAID used for pain relief.

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Citopam is an antidepressant.

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Ventolin is a beta-2 agonist for asthma.

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Prolert 20 belongs to the SSRI group for depression.

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Gaba 300 is used for epilepsy.

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Drug List (1-22) - Pharmacology (4 decks)

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