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| Lortab | hydrocodone and APAP/ Narcotic Analgesic | hydrocodone: opiod receptor agonist
acetaminophen: analgesic effect unknown, affects hypothalamic heat regulating center (antipyretic)
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| Synthroid | levothyroxine/ thyroid hormone | levothyroxine (T4) replacement
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| Xanax | alprazolam/ antianxiety | benzodiazepine: binds to receptors in the central nervous system (CNS)
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| Micro-K, K-Dur, Klor-Con | potassium chloride/ potassium supplement | potassium supplement
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| Glucophage | metformin hydrochloride/ antidiabetic | main effect believed to be inhibition of hepatic gluconeogenesis (multiple MOAs suspected)
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| Zestril, Prinivil | lisinopril/ ace inhibitor | ACE-I (angiotensin converting enzyme inhibitor)
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| Ultram | tramadol/ analgesic | binds to opioid receptor, and also inhibits reuptake of norepinephrine(NE) and seratonin (5-HT)
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| Lasix | furosemide/ diuretic | "loop diuretic": blocks sodium and chloride reabsorption from kidney tubules
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| Lipitor | atorvastatin/ antihyperlipidemic | inhibits 3-hydroxy-3-methyl-glutaryl-CoA (HMG-CoA) and increases hepatic low-density lipoprotein (LDL) receptors
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| Percocet | oxycodone and APAP/ narcotic analgesic | oxycodone: opioid receptor agonist
acetaminophen: analgesic effect unknown; affects hypothalamic heat regulating center (antipyretic)
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| Tenormin | atenolol/ beta blocker | beta-1 receptor antagonist
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| Toprol XL | metoprolol succinate/ beta blocker | beta-1 selective receptor antagonist
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| Lopressor | metoprolol tartrate/ beta blocker | beta-1 receptor antagonist
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| HydroDiuril | hydrochlorothiazide/ diuretic | Diuretic effect: blocks reabsorption of sodium and chloride from renal tubules
Antihypertensive effect unknown
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| Coumadin | warfarin/ anticoagulant | inhibits vitamin K dependent clotting factors
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| Norvasc | amlodipine/ calcium channel blocker | dihydropyridine calcium channel blocker
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| Amoxil | amoxicillin/ antibiotic | beta lactam antibiotic; inhibits cell wall synthesis of mucopeptide
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| OxyContin | oxycodone/ narcotic analgesic | opioid receptor agonist
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| Zithromax | azithromycin/ antibiotic | macrolide antibiotic; inhibits microbial protein synthesis
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| Darvocet | propoxyphene and APAP/ narcotic analgesic | propoxyphene: binds to opioid receptor (like codeine, hydrocodone)
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| Zoloft | sertraline/ antidepressant | selective seratonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI)
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| Zantac | ranitidine/ H2 antihistamine | Histamine-2 receptor antagonist
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| Zocor | simvastatin/ antihyperlipidemic | inhibits HMG-CoA and increases hepatic LDL receptors
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| Lexapro | escitalopram/ antidepressant | SSRI
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| Nexium | esomeprazole/ antisecretory | proton pump inhibitor (PPI)
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| Seroquel | quetiapine/ antipsychotic | Serotonin(5HT), dopamine(DA), histamine and alpha receptor blockers
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| Proventil | albuterol/ antiasthmatic/bronchodilator | beta-2 selective receptor agonist
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| Singulair | montelukast/ antiasthmatic | Leukotriene receptor antagonist
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| Plavix | clopidogrel/ platelet inhibitor | adenosine diphosphate(ADP) receptor antagonist
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| Deltasone | prednisone/ steroid/anti-inflammatory | inhibits phospholipase, prostaglandins, and leukotrienes (mediators of inflammation)
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| Effexor | venlafaxine/ antidepressant | potentiates activity of serotonin, norepinephrine, and dopamine
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| Elavil | amitriptyline/ antidepressant | increases 5HT and NE levels (prevents reuptake)
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| Ativan | lorazepam/ antianxiety | benzodiazepine: binds to receptors in the CNS
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| Neurontin | gabapentin/ antiepileptic | MOA unknown
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| Glucotrol | glipizide/ antidiabetic | Sulfonylurea: increases pancreatic insulin secretion
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| Naprosyn | naproxen/ NSAID | inhibits prostaglandin synthesis
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| Wellbutrin | bupropion/ antidepressant | inhibits DA and NE uptake
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| Desyrel | trazodone/ antidepressant | MOA unknown; believed to increase serotonin levels
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| Prilosec | omeprazole/ antisecretory | PPI
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| Dyazide | triamterene and HCTZ/ diuretic | Triamterene: inhibits the reabsorption of sodium in exchange for potassium and hydrogen ions in the renal tubule
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| Flexeril | cyclobenzaprine/ muscle relaxant | reduces motor activity in the brainstem
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| Duragesic | fentanyl transdermal system/ narcotic analgesic | opioid receptor agonist
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| Prozac | fluoxetine/ antidepressant | SSRI
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| Fosamax | alendronate/ osteoporosis agent | osteoclast inhibitor
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| Vasotec | enalapil/ ace inhibitor | ACE-I
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| Prevacid | lansoprazole/ antisecretory | PPI
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| Lantus | insulin glargine/ antidiabetic | binds to insulin receptor (24 hour insulin)
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| Prempro | conjugated estrogens and medroxyprogesterone acetate/ estrogen/progestin combination hormone | estrogen and progesterone receptor agonists, respectively
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| Lanoxin | digoxin/ cardiovascular | inhibits sodium-potassium ATPase
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| Valium | diazepam/ antianxiety | Benzodiazepine(BZD): same as Xanax
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