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Stem Names
| Stem | Generic Name | Brand Name |
|---|---|---|
| Gaba- (nerve pain reliever) ex: Polyneuropathy | Gabapentin | Neurontin |
| -pine ex: Epilepsy | Amlodipine | Norvasc |
| -toin ex: Epilepsy | Phenytoin | Dilantin |
| -azepam ex: Anxiety | Clonazepam | Klonopin |
| -azolam ex: Anxiety | Alprazolam | Xanax |
| -dopa ex: Parkinsons Disease | ||
| -triptan ex: Migraine | Sumatriptan | Imitrex |
| -traline ex: Depression | Sertaline | Zoloft |
| -faxine ex: Depression | Venlafaxine | Effexor |
| -triptyline ex: Depression | Nortriptyline | Pamelor |
| -oxetine ex: Depression | Atomoxetine | Strattera |
| -zapine ex: Schizophrenia | Olanzapine | Zyprexa |
| -piprazole ex: Schizophrenia | Aripiprazole | Abilify |
| -cort- ex: Addison's Disease | ||
| Gly- ex: Diabetes | Glyburide | Dlabeta |
| Gli- or -gli- ex: Diabetes | Glimepiride | Amaryl |
| Glu- ex: Diabetes | Chlorhexidine Gluconate | Peridex |
| -profen ex: NSAIDs | Ibuprofen | Advil |
| -dronate ex: Bisphosphonates | Ibandronate | Boniva |
| -pril ex: ACE Inhibitors | Ramipril | Altace |
| -sartan ex: ARBs | Olmesartan +HCTZ | Benicar HCT |
| -olol ex: Beta-Blockers | Atenolol | Tenormin |
| -statin ex: Cholesterol | Lovastatin | Mevacor |
| -terol ex: Bronchodilator | Albuterol | ProAir |
| -tidine ex: Bronchodilator | Famotidine | Pepcid |
| -prazole ex: Proton Pump Inhibitor | Omeprazole | Prilosec/ |
| -mab ex: Monoclonal Antibodies | ||
| -thiazide ex: Thiazide Diurectics | Hydrochlorothiazide | Microzide |
| -semide ex: loop diurectics | Furosemide | Lasix |
| -gest- (progesterone) ex: Progestins | ||
| Estr- (estrogen) ex: Estrogens | Conjugated Estrogen | Premarin |
| -steride (5-alpha reductase inhibitors) ex: Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia | Dutasteride | Avodart |
| -cyclovir (anti-viral) ex: Viral | Valacyclovir | Valtrex |
| -oxetine (SNRI, SSRI, and/or adhd medication) ex:Polyneuropathy | Paroxetine | Paxil |