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PT101 Drug Final

PT101 Drug Final (49 drugs)

BrandGenericClassificationGeneral Use
Zocor simvastatin antihyperlipidemic, HMG-CoA Reductace inhibitor a cholesterol-lowering medication that blocks the production of cholesterol, reduces LDL cholesterol and total cholesterol
Levoxyl / Synthroid / Unithroid levothyroxine thyroid hormone treats hypothyroidism, treats or prevents a goiter
Amoxil / Trimox amoxicillin anti-infective, penicillin treats bacterial infections, such as infections of the ear & bladder, pneumonia, gonorrhea, E. coli and salmonella
Zithromax / Z-Pak azithromycin anti-infective, macrolide treats bacterial infections such as infections of the resiratory tract, skin & ear, as well as sexually transmitted diseases
Lipitor atorvastatin antihyperlipidemic, HMG-CoA Reductase inhibitor reduces LDL and triglcerides while increasing HDL cholesterol
HydroDIURIL / Microzide HCTZ (hydrochlorothiazide) diuretic treats edema associated with hypertension, CHF, cirrhosis, kidney disease or from taking steroids or estrogen
Xanax alprazolam antianxiolytic benzodiazepine (Schedule IV narcotic) treats anxiety and panic disorders, and anxiety caused by depression
Tenormin atenolol antihypertensive treats angina and hypertension, treats or prevents heart attack
Glucophage metformin antidiabetic Used in people with type 2 diabetes
Lopressor / Toprol XL metoprolol tartrate / metoprolol succinate antihypertensive / beta blocker used to treat angina and hypertension
Lasix furosemide diuretic Treats edema in people with CHF, liver disease, or a kidney disorder such as nephrotic syndrome
Bentyl dicyclomine hydrochloride anticholinergic Treats irritable bowel syndrome, relieves spasms of the muscles in the stomach and intestines
Zoloft sertraline antidepressant / SSRI Treats depression, OCD, panic disorder, anxiety disorder, PTSD and PMDD
Prilosec omeprazole antisecretory / PPI treats GERD
Ambien zolpidem hypnotic sedative treats short-term insomnia
Nexium esomeprazole antisecretory / PPI treats GERD, Zollinger-Ellison syndrom
Lexapro escitalopram antidepressant / SSRI treats anxiety, major depressive disorders in adults and adolescents who are at least 12 years old
Oxycontin oxycodone / APAP narcotic analgesic (Schedule II narcotic) treats moderate to severe pain
Singulair montelukast leukotriene inhibitor prevents asthma attacks, relieves runny nose & sneezing caused by allergies (for children and adults)
Motrin / Advil ibuprofen nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAIDs) reduces fever & treats pain or inflammation
Plavix clopidogrel platelet aggregation inhibitor prevents blood clots after a recent heart attack or stroke
Deltasone prednisone sodium phosphate corticosteroid treats many different conditions such as: allergic disorders, skin conditions, ulcerative colitis, arthritis, lupus, psoriasis, or breathing disorders
Prozac fluoxetine antidepressant / SSRI treats bulimia, major depression, OCD, panic disorders & PMDD
Colcrys colchicine antigout agent treats gout & familial mediterranean fever
Coumadin warfarin anticouagulant / blood thinner prevents heart attacks, strokes, and blood clots
Keflex cephalexin anti-infective treats bacterial infections such as of the ear, skin, upper respiratory, and urinary tract infections
Ativan lorazepam antianxiety benzodiazepine (Schedule IV narcotic) treats anxiety disorders
Klonopin clonazepam antiepileptic benzodiazepine (schedule IV narcotic) treats seizure disorders or panic disorders
Celexa citalopram hydrobromide antidepressanat / SSRI treats depression
Ultram tramadol analgesic treats moderate to severe pain, narcotic-like drug (addictive)
Neurontin gabapentin antiepileptic treats epileptic seizures and nerve pain caused by herpes or shingles
Cipro ciprofloxacin hydrochloride anti-infective treats bacterial infections and prevents or slows the spread of postanthrax exposure
Prinzide / Zestoretic lisinopril / HCTZ (hydrochlorothiazide) combo: antihypertensive / ACE inhibitor / thiazide diuretic treats hypertension, CHF, and improves survival after a heart attack
Maxzide / Dyazide triamterene / HCTZ (hydrochlorothiazide) combo: potassium-sparing diuretic / thiazide diuretic treats edema and hypertension
Augmentin amoxicillin / potassium clavulanate combo: anti-infective / penicillin treats bacterial infections such as sinusitus, pneumonia, ear infections, bronchitis, urinary tract infections, and skin conditions
Flexeril cyclobenzapine skeletal muscle relaxant relieves muscle spasms resulting from sprains, strains, or pulls
Prevacid lansoprazole antisecretory / PPI treats and prevents stomach and intestinal ulcers and GERD
Advair Diskus fluticasone / salmterol inhalation combo: corticosteroid / bronchodilator prevents asthma attacks and prevent flare-ups or worsening of COPD
Effexor venlafaxine antidepressant / SNRI treats major depression, anxiety and panic disorders
Desyrel trazodone hydrochloride tricyclic antidepressant treats depression
Allegra fexofenadine antihistamine treats seasonal allergies, hay fever, and allergic rhinitis
Flonase / Veramyst fluticasone nasal spray corticosteroid treats nasal symptoms of allergies
Diovan valsartan antihypertensive / angiotensin II receptor antagonist treats hypertension, CHF, and reduces the risk of death after a heart attack
Paxil paroxetine antidepressant / SSRI treats depression, anxiety, OCD, PTSD, and PMDD
Mevacor / Altoprev lovastatin antihyperlipidemic / HMG-CoA reductase inhibitor reduces LDL & triglycerides while increasing HDL
Crestor rosuvastatin antihyperlipidemic / HMG-CoA reductase inhibitor reduces LDL & triglycerides while increasing HDL
Septra / Bactrim sulfamethoxazole / trimethoprim combo: anti-infective / sulfonamide treats urinary tract infections, bronchitis and PCP
Vicodin / Lortab / Norco hydrocodone / APAP narcotic analgesic / Schedule III narcotic used in combination with a non-narcotic analgesic for the relief of moderate to moderately severe pain
Prinivil / Zestril lisinopril antihypertensive / ACE inhibitor / antianginal treats hypertension, CHF, and improves survival after a heart attack
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