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document.write( "| Atenolol | Tenormin\r\n\r\nBeta Blocker (Beta 1 selective) |
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document.write( "| Metoprolol | Lopressor (Tartrate)\r\nToprol XL (Succinate)\r\n\r\nBeta Blocker (Beta 1 selective) \r\n\r\nShown to decrease mortality in heart failure |
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document.write( "| Carvedilol | Coreg, Coreg CR\r\n\r\nBeta Blocker\r\n\r\nShown to decrease mortality in heart failure |
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document.write( "| Labetalol | Trandate\r\n\r\nBeta blocker |
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document.write( "| Nadolol | Corgard\r\n\r\nBeta blocker |
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document.write( "| Propranolol | Inderal, Inderal LA, InnoPran XL\r\n\r\nBeta Blocker |
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document.write( "| Benazepril | Lotensin\r\n\r\nACE Inhibitor |
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document.write( "| Captopril | Capoten\r\n\r\nACE Inhibitor |
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document.write( "| Enalapril | Vasotec\r\n\r\nACE Inhibitor |
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document.write( "| Fosinopril | Monopril\r\n\r\nACE Inhibitor |
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document.write( "| Lisinopril | Prinivil, Zestril\r\n\r\nACE Inhibitor |
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document.write( "| Quinapril | Accupril\r\n\r\nACE Inhibitor |
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document.write( "| Ramipril | Altace\r\n\r\nACE Inhibitor |
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document.write( "| Candesartan | Atacand\r\n\r\nARB |
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document.write( "| Irbesartan | Avapro\r\n\r\nARB |
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document.write( "| Losartan | Cozaar\r\n\r\nARB |
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document.write( "| Olmesartan | Benicar\r\n\r\nARB |
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document.write( "| Telmisartan | Micardis\r\n\r\nARB |
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document.write( "| Valsartan | Doivan\r\n\r\nARB |
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document.write( "| Amlodipine | Norvasc\r\n\r\nCalcium channel blocker (DHP->Selective to vasculature, more potent vasodilation, no effect on HR) |
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document.write( "| Felodipine | Plendil\r\n\r\nCalcium channel blocker (DHP->Selective to vasculature, more potent vasodilation, no effect on HR) |
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document.write( "| Nifedipine | Adalat CC, Afeditab CR, Nifediac CC, Nifedical XL, Procardia EL\r\n\r\nCalcium channel blocker (DHP->Selective to vasculature, more potent vasodilation, no effect on HR) |
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document.write( "| Diltiazem | Cardizem CD, Cardizem LA, Cartia XT, Dilacor XR, Taztia XT, Tiazac\r\n\r\nCalcium channel blocker (Non-DHP->Nonselective, less peripheral vasodilation, negative chronotropes, decrease HR) |
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document.write( "| Verapamil | Calan, Calan SR, Covera-HS, Isoptin SR, Verelan, Verelan PM \r\n\r\n(Non-DHP->Nonselective, less peripheral vasodilation, negative chronotropes, decrease HR) |
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document.write( "| Doxazosin | Cardura\r\n\r\nAlpha-1 receptor antag |
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document.write( "| Terazosin | Hytrin\r\n\r\nAlpha-1 receptor antag |
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document.write( "| Clonidine | Catapres, Catapres-TTS\r\n\r\nCentral alpha-2 receptor agonist |
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document.write( "| Methyldopa\r\n\r\nNot Top 200 but good to know | Aldomet\r\n\r\nCentral alpha-2 receptor agonist |
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document.write( "| Hydralazine | Apresoline\r\n\r\nDirect vasodilator (arterial) |
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document.write( "| Minoxidil\r\n\r\nNot top 200 but good to know | Loniten\r\n\r\nDirect vasodilator (arterial) |
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document.write( "| Niacin | Niaspan\r\n\r\nDecreases VLDL production in liver leading to decreased synthesis of LDL |
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document.write( "| Fenofibrate | Antara, Lipofen, Lofibra, TriCor, Triglide\r\n\r\nFibric acid derivative (Increases activity of lipoprotein lipase which increase catabolism of VLDL which decreases triglycerides) |
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document.write( "| Gemfibrozil | Lopid\r\n\r\n\r\nFibric acid derivative (Increases activity of lipoprotein lipase which increase catabolism of VLDL which decreases triglycerides)\r\n\r\nAvoid with statins (myopathy) |
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document.write( "| Omega 3 fatty acids | Lovaza |
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document.write( "| Atorvastatin | Lipitor\r\n\r\nHMG CoA reductase inhibitor\r\n\r\nRosuvastatin > atorvastatin > simvastatin > pravastatin = lovastatin > fluvastatin |
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document.write( "| Fluvastatin | Lescol, Lescol XL\r\n\r\nHMG CoA reductase inhibitor\r\n\r\nRosuvastatin > atorvastatin > simvastatin > pravastatin = lovastatin > fluvastatin |
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document.write( "| Lovastatin | Altoprev, Mevacor\r\n\r\nHMG CoA reductase inhibitor\r\n\r\nRosuvastatin > atorvastatin > simvastatin > pravastatin = lovastatin > fluvastatin |
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document.write( "| Pravastatin | Pravachol\r\n\r\nHMG CoA reductase inhibitor\r\n\r\nRosuvastatin > atorvastatin > simvastatin > pravastatin = lovastatin > fluvastatin |
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document.write( "| Simvastatin | Zocor\r\n\r\nHMG CoA reductase inhibitor\r\n\r\nRosuvastatin > atorvastatin > simvastatin > pravastatin = lovastatin > fluvastatin |
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document.write( "| Rosuvastatin | Crestor\r\n\r\nHMG CoA reductase inhibitor\r\n\r\nRosuvastatin > atorvastatin > simvastatin > pravastatin = lovastatin > fluvastatin |
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document.write( "| Ezetimibe | Zetia\r\n\r\nCholesterol absorption inhibitor (prevents absorption of cholesterol from small intestine) |
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document.write( "| Bumetanide | Bumex\r\n\r\nLoop diuretic (More bioavailable than furosemide) |
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document.write( "| Furosemide | Lasix\r\n\r\nLoop diuretic |
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document.write( "| Torsemide | Demadex |
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document.write( "| Digoxin | Digitek, Lanoxin\r\n\r\nInhibits Na+/K+ ATPase pump leading to increased intracellular Ca2+ leading to increased mycardial contractility. Also causes decreased neurohormonal activation |
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document.write( "| Spironolactone | Aldactone\r\n\r\nNonselective aldosterone receptor antagonist (inhibits effects of aldosterone thereby decreasing remodeling and Na+/water retention) |
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document.write( "| Amiodarone | Cordarone, Pacerone\r\n\r\nK+ channel blocker, Na+ channel blocker, CCB properties and nonselective BB properties |
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document.write( "| Penicillin VK | Veetids\r\n\r\nNatural Penicillin |
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document.write( "| Amoxicillin | Amoxil, Trimox\r\n\r\nAminopenicillin |
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document.write( "| Amoxicillin plus clavulanic acid | Augmentin\r\n\r\nAminopenicillin |
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document.write( "| Cephalexin | Keflex\r\n\r\nFirst generation cephalosporin (PO) |
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document.write( "| Cefprozil | Cefzil\r\n\r\n2nd generation cephalosporin (PO) |
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document.write( "| Cefuroxime | Ceftin, Zinacef\r\n\r\n2nd generation cephalosporin (PO) |
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document.write( "| Cefdinir | Omnicef\r\n\r\n3rd generation cephalosporin (PO) |
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document.write( "| Azithromycin | Zithromax, Zmax\r\n\r\nMacrolide |
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document.write( "| Clarithromycin | Biaxin\r\n\r\nMacrolide |
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document.write( "| Doxycycline | Doryx, Vibramycin\r\n\r\nTetracycline |
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document.write( "| Minocycline | Dynacin, Minocin\r\n\r\nTetracycline |
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document.write( "| Ciprofloxacin | Cipro, Proquin XR\r\n\r\nFluoroquinolone |
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document.write( "| Levofloxacin | Levaquin\r\n\r\nFluoroquinolone |
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document.write( "| Sulfamethoxazole SMX and trimethoprim TMP | Bactrim, Septra\r\n\r\nSulfonamide |
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document.write( "| Metronidazole | Flagyl, Metrogel, Noritate, Vandazole |
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document.write( "| Fluconazole | Diflucan\r\n\r\nAzole antifungal |
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document.write( "| Ketoconazole | Nizoral\r\n\r\nAzole antifungal |
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document.write( "| Nystatin | Mycostatin\r\n\r\nAntifungal |
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document.write( "| Acyclovir | Zovirax\r\n\r\nAntiviral |
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document.write( "| Valacyclovir | Valtrex\r\n\r\nAntiviral |
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document.write( "| Oseltamivir | Tamiflu\r\n\r\nAntiviral |
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document.write( "| Fluticasone | Flovent, Flovent HFA\r\n\r\nGlucocorticoid receptor agonist (corticosteroid) |
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document.write( "| Budesonide | Pulmicort, Respules\r\n\r\nGlucocorticoid receptor agonist (corticosteroid->the only nebulized one) |
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document.write( "| Mometasone | Asmanex\r\n\r\nGlucocorticoid receptor agonist (corticosteroid) |
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document.write( "| Salmeterol | Serevent\r\n\r\nLong acting beta 2 agonist |
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document.write( "| Montelukast | Singulair\r\n\r\nLeukotriene receptor antagonist |
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document.write( "| Albuterol | Ventolin, Proventil\r\n\r\nShort acting beta 2 agonist |
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document.write( "| Levoalbuterol | Xopenex, Xopenex HFA\r\n\r\nShort acting beta 2 agonist |
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document.write( "| Fluticasone/Salmeterol | Advair\r\n\r\nCombo corticosteroid and long acting beta 2 agonist |
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document.write( "| Varenicline | Chantix\r\n\r\nPartial nicotinic receptor agonist/antag |
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document.write( "| Bupropion | Zyban\r\n\r\n150-300mg/day\r\n\r\nSmoking cessation |
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document.write( "| Ipratropium | Atrovent, Atrovent HFA\r\n\r\nAnticholinergic |
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document.write( "| Tiotropium | Spiriva\r\n\r\nAnticholinergic |
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document.write( "| Ipratropium/Albuterol | Combivent\r\n\r\nCombination of anticholinergic and short acting beta2 agonist |
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document.write( "| Formoterol | Performist\r\n\r\nLong acting beta 2 agonist |
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document.write( "| Insulin Aspart | NovoLog\r\n\r\nRapid acting insulin |
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document.write( "| Insulin Lispro | Humalog\r\n\r\nRapid acting insulin |
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document.write( "| NPH Neutral protamine hagedorn | Humulin N\r\n\r\nShort acting insulin |
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document.write( "| Insulin Glargine | Lantus\r\n\r\nLong acting insulin |
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document.write( "| 75% Lispro protamine/25% lispro | Humalog 75/25 |
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document.write( "| 50% Lispro protamine/50% lispro | Humalog Mix 50/50 |
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document.write( "| 70% Insulin aspart protamine/30% aspart | NovoLog 70/30 |
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document.write( "| 70% NPH/30% regular | 70/30 |
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document.write( "| Glyburide | Micronase\r\n\r\nSulfonylurea |
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document.write( "| Glipizide | Glucotrol, Glucotrol XL\r\n\r\nSulfonylurea |
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document.write( "| Metformin | Glucophage, Glucophage XR\r\n\r\nBiguanide |
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document.write( "| Rosiglitazone | Avandia\r\n\r\nThiazolidinedione |
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document.write( "| Pioglitazone | Actos\r\n\r\nThiazolidinedione |
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document.write( "| Exenatide | Byetta\r\n\r\nGLP1 Inhibitor |
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document.write( "| Sitagliptin | Januvia\r\n\r\nDipeptidyl-peptidase 4 inhibitor |
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document.write( "| Sitagliptin/metformin | Janumet |
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document.write( "| Glyburide/metformin | Glucovance |
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document.write( "| Rosiglitazone/metformin | Avandamet |
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document.write( "| Levothyroxine | Synthroid, Levoxyl, Levothroid, Unithroid \r\n\r\nT4 |
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document.write( "| Desiccated thyroid | Armour, Thyroid\r\n\r\nT4 80%\r\nT3 20% |
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document.write( "| Finasteride | Proscar, Propecia\r\n\r\nalpha-5 reductase inhibitor |
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document.write( "| Carbamazepine | Tegretol\r\n\r\nInhibits voltage-gated sodium ion channels |
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document.write( "| Valproic acid | Depakote, Depakote ER, Depakene, Depacon\r\n\r\nIncreases GABA |
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document.write( "| Phenytoin | Dilantin\r\n\r\nPromotes sodium efflux |
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document.write( "| Oxcarbazepine | Trileptal\r\n\r\nInhibits voltage-gated sodium ion channels |
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document.write( "| Gabapentin | Neurontin\r\n\r\nsimilar to GABA\r\nNO DRUG INTERACTIONS |
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document.write( "| Lamotrigine | Lamictal\r\n\r\nInhibits voltage-gated sodium ion channels |
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document.write( "| Topiramate | Topamax\r\n\r\n\r\nInhibits voltage-gated sodium ion channels, augments GABA activity |
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document.write( "| Levetiracetam | Keppra\r\n |
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document.write( "| Phenobarbital | Solfoton |
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document.write( "| Selegiline\r\n\r\nNot Top 200 but good to know | Eldepryl, emsam, Zelapar\r\n\r\nMAOB inhibitor, inhibits levodopa breakdown |
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document.write( "| Carbidopa/levodopa | Sinemet, Sinemet CR, Parcopa |
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document.write( "| Parmipexole | Mirapex\r\n\r\nDopamine agonist |
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document.write( "| Ropinirole | Requip\r\n\r\nDopamine agonist |
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document.write( "| Benztropine | Cogentin\r\n\r\nAnticholinergic, decreased ACh activity->decreased tremor |
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document.write( "| Sumatriptan | Imitrex\r\n\r\ntriptan |
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document.write( "| Eletriptan | Relpax\r\n\r\ntriptan |
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document.write( "| Ranitidine | Zantac\r\n\r\nH2 antag |
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document.write( "| Famotidine | Pepcid\r\n\r\nH2 antag |
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document.write( "| Esomeprazole | Nexium\r\n\r\nPPI |
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document.write( "| Lansoprazole | Prevacid\r\n\r\nPPI |
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document.write( "| Omeprazole | Prilosec\r\n\r\nPPI |
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document.write( "| Pantoprazole | Protonix\r\n\r\nPPI |
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document.write( "| Rabeprazole | Aciphex\r\n\r\nPPI |
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document.write( "| Metoclopramide | Reglan\r\n\r\ndopamine antag->accelerates GI emptying |
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document.write( "| Mesalamine | Asacol, Canasa, Lialda, Pentasa, Rowasa\r\n\r\ninhibits prostaglandin synthesis to inhibit GI inflammation |
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document.write( "| Prednisone | Sterapred\r\n\r\nCorticosteroid |
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document.write( "| Methotrexate | Rhematrex\r\n\r\nImmunosuppressant |
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document.write( "| Dexamethasone | Decadron\r\n\r\nCorticosteroid |
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document.write( "| Methylprednisolone | SoluMedrol\r\n\r\nCorticosteroid |
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document.write( "| Codeine | Several\r\nOpioid analgesic |
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document.write( "| Morphine | Roxanol (liquid), MS Contin, Evinsa, Kadian, Oramorph\r\n\r\nNarcotic opioid analgesic |
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document.write( "| Oxycodone | Oxycontin\r\n\r\nOpioid analgesic |
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document.write( "| Oxycodone/APAP | Percocet\r\n\r\nOpioid analgesic |
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document.write( "| Hydrocodone (in combo only) | With APAP-->Vicodin, Lortab, Lorcet, Anexsia\r\nWith Ibuprofen-->Vicoprofen |
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document.write( "| Citalopram | Celexa\r\n\r\nSSRI |
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document.write( "| Escitalopram | Lexapro\r\n\r\nSSRI |
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document.write( "| Fluoxetine | Prozac, Sarafem, Rapiflux\r\n\r\nSSRI |
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document.write( "| Paroxetine | Paxil\r\n\r\nSSRI |
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document.write( "| Sertraline | Zoloft\r\n\r\nSSRI |
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document.write( "| Amitriptyline | Elavil, Vanatrip\r\n\r\nTCA |
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document.write( "| Nortriptyline | Pamelor, Aventyl\r\nTCA |
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document.write( "| Duloxetine | Cymbalta\r\n\r\nSSNRI |
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document.write( "| Venlafaxine | Effexor\r\n\r\nSSNRI |
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document.write( "| Bupropion | Wellbutrin\r\n\r\nSSNDRI |
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document.write( "| Mirtazapine | Remeron\r\n\r\nTetraCA |
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document.write( "| Alprazolam | Xanax\r\n\r\nBZD |
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document.write( "| Clonazepam | Klonopin\r\n\r\nBZD |
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document.write( "| Diazepam | Valium\r\n\r\nBZD |
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document.write( "| Lorazepam | Ativan\r\n\r\nBZD |
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document.write( "| Buspirone | Bupsar\r\n\r\nAnxiolytic |
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document.write( "| Venlafaxine | Effexor\r\n\r\nSNRI |
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document.write( "| Hydroxyzine | Vistaril\r\n\r\nAnxiolytic via H1 receptor |
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document.write( "| Lithium | Lithobid |
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document.write( "| Olanzepine | Zyprexa\r\n\r\nAAP |
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document.write( "| Ziprasidone | Geodon\r\n\r\nAAP |
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document.write( "| Risperidone | Risperdal\r\n\r\nAAP |
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document.write( "| Tramadol | Ultram |
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document.write( "| Etodolac | \r\n\r\nAcetic acid NSAID |
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document.write( "| Indomethacin | Indocin\r\n\r\nAcetic acid NSAID |
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document.write( "| Diclofenac | Cataflam, Voltaren\r\n\r\nAcetic acid NSAID |
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document.write( "| Ibuprofen | Motrin, Advil\r\n\r\nNSAID |
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document.write( "| Naproxen | Naprosyn |
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document.write( "| Naproxen sodium | Anaprox\r\n\r\nNSAID |
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document.write( "| Piroxicam | Feldene\r\n\r\nNSAID more cox 2 selective |
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document.write( "| Meloxicam | Mobic \r\n\r\nNSAID mroe cox 2 selective |
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document.write( "| Celecoxib | Celebrex\r\n\r\nCox 2 inhibitor |
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document.write( "| Hydroxychloroquine | Plaquenil\r\n\r\nImmunosuppressant like |
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document.write( "| Alendronate | Fosamax\r\n\r\nbisphosphonate |
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document.write( "| Risedronate | Actonel\r\n\r\nbisphosphonate |
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document.write( "| Ibandronate | Boniva\r\n\r\nbisphosphonate |
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document.write( "| Raloxifene | Evista\r\n\r\nSERM |
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document.write( "| Cochicine | \r\n\r\ninhibits lactic acid production to decrease uric acid production |
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document.write( "| Allupurinol | Zyloprim\r\n\r\nxanthine oxidase inhibitor to impair conversion of xanthine oxidase to uric acid |
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document.write( "| Probenecid | \r\n\r\nuricosuric agent to increase renal clearance of uric acid by inhibiting tubular reabsorption |
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document.write( "| Nabumetone | Reclafen\r\n\r\nNSAID |
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document.write( "| Propoxyphene/APAP | Darvocet\r\n\r\nNarcotic analgesic |
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document.write( "| Fentanyl | Duragesic, Actiq, Fentora\r\n\r\nNarcotic analgesic |
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document.write( "| Methadone | Dolophine\r\n\r\nNarcotic analgesic |
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document.write( "| Pregabalin | Lyrica\r\n\r\ninduces release of substance P |
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document.write( "| Bimatoprost | Lumigan\r\n\r\nProstaglandin analog |
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document.write( "| Latanoprost | Xalatan\r\n\r\nProstaglandin analog |
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document.write( "| Travaprost | Travatan\r\n\r\nProstaglandin analog |
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document.write( "| Cyanocobalamin | Nascobal\r\nB12 |
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document.write( "| Folic acid(folate) | Apo-Folic |
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document.write( "| Tretinion | Retin-A, Renova, Avita |
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document.write( "| Adapalene | Differin |
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document.write( "| Methotrexate | \r\n\r\nAntimetabolite |
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