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Medication names, uses, vocabulary, and Sigs

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Lotions   Fluid emulsion or suspension intended for external use  
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Prescription   An order for a medication or device by a licensed prescriber  
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Ointments   Semi-solid topical dosage forms with a petrolatum base  
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Suspensions   A solid not dissolved in a liquid. Suspensions must be shaken before use.  
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Gels   Semi-solid suspension, usually in water, of very small particles - also called Colloidal Suspensions  
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Brand Name   Trademarked name of a medication - the medication name given by the original manufacturer  
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Drug   A substance used to treat or cure a symptom or disease  
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Chewables   Tablets that are flavored to be pleasant tasting and chewed before swallowing. Chewable tablets are often used for children's medications  
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Motrin/Ibuprofen   Pain  
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Capsules   Gelatin shells containing medication. They can mask unpleasant taste or smell of medication. Long acting types are formulated to dissolve slowly in the intestines.  
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OTC   Medications that do not require a prescription  
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gm/g   Gram, the most common measurement for creams and ointments  
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Generic Name   A name used to identify a drug other than the brand name - multiple manufacturers can make products using this name  
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Powders   Finely ground solid material  
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Tablets   A dosage form made by compression of ingredients. May be coated to promote easier swallowing and are made for a variety of administration routes  
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Solutions   Liquid dosage forms with all medications dissolved in one another  
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Extended-Release (ER)   Dosage form that is formulated to release over time  
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Will Call Bin   The drawers or cart set aside for prescriptions that are ready but not yet picked up by a customer  
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Vendor   Company we purchase product from - can include medications or supplies  
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Vicodin/Hydrocodone & Acetaminophen   Pain  
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Elixirs   A clear, sweetened liquid that traditionally contained alcohol  
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Metamucil/Psyllium   Gastrointestinal Disorders (constipation)  
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Ceftin/Cefuroxime   Infectious Disease  
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Senokot/Senna   Gastrointestinal Disorders (constipation)  
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DEA#   Number assigned by the Federal Government to doctors and pharmacies authorized to prescribe or dispense controlled substances  
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Zofran/Ondansetron   Gastrointestinal Disorders (Nausea & Vomiting)  
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Prevacid/Lansoproazole   Gastrointestinal Disorders (excess acid or GERD)  
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Flonase/Fluticasone   Allergies & Asthma (Steroid Nasal Inhaler)  
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Benadryl/Diphenhydramine   Allergies & Asthma (antihistamine)  
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Otic   Referring to the ear  
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RPh   Registered Pharmacist  
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Reconstitute   Process of adding a measured amount of distilled water to a powder to make a liquid  
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Final Verification   The process of the pharmacist performing a final check of a prescription before it is dispensed to the patient  
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Counsel   Procedure of a pharmacist instructing a patient about their medication or health  
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Side Effect   An unwanted or unintended effect produced from taking a drug in normal dosages  
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Controls   (2s AND 4s) Also known as controlled drugs - medications assigned as requiring extra security and oversight due to potential for abuse  
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HBC   non grocery, non prescription items stocked near the pharmacy (i.e. vitamins, aspirin, shampoo, make-up)  
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DUR   A conflict with a prescription that requires a pharmacist to review (i.e. allergy, interaction, unusual dose)  
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iu   International Units - a measurement for some vitamins, most commonly, vitamin D  
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Pharm D   Abbreviation for a pharmacist who has completed a six year clinical degree  
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Co-Pay   The amount a customer has to pay when getting a prescription filled on an insurance card  
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CBT   Computer based training  
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Data Entry   Process of entering the prescription information into the computer  
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ml   The most common measurement for liquid medications  
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Face the Shelves   Process of adjusting the products on each shelf so that the front of the product is clearly visible and all products are placed towards the front of the shelf  
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Suppositories   Solid dosage form to be inserted rectally or vaginally  
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Terminal   Computer station  
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Patient Profile   Computer record of patient information including personal, medical and prescription history  
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WCB   Written to indicate the doctor was called and is going to call back later  
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Nexium/Esomeprazol   Gastrointestinal Disorders (excess acid or GERD)  
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Ativan/Lorazepam   Anti-Anxiety  
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Fomulary   A list of medications an insurance company pays for or charges less to the customer  
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Serevent/Salmeterol   Allergies & Asthma (Oral Inhaler)  
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Niacin/Nicotinic Acid   High Cholesterol  
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Split Bill   A claim that is billed to two different insurance carriers. The primary insurance is billed first, and then the portion the primary insurance did not pay is billed to the secondary insurance.  
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Reject   A prescription claim that an insurance company denied payment  
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Premium   The monthly fee charges by an insurance company for coverage  
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T/P or Third Party   An insurance plan  
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Cardholder   The subscriber to an insurance policy  
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Tylenol #3/Codeine & Acetaminophen   Pain  
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Workflow   The process of organizing work to occur at separate stations to increase efficiency and productivity  
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Cymbalta/Duloxetine   Antidepressant  
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Deductible   The amount the patient must pay before the insurer will cover additional medical expenses  
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Sig   Abbreviation for directions of a prescription  
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Cash   A prescription transaction filled with no insurance  
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Dextromethorphan   Cough  
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Daypro/Oxaproxin   Pain  
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Feldene/Piroxicam   Pain  
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Starlix/Nateglinide   Diabetes  
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Flovent/Fluticasone   Allergies & Asthma (Steroid Oral Inhaler)  
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Aleve or Naprosyn/Naproxen   Pain  
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Auxiliary Label   Labels that contain additional information, reminders or warnings for the customer  
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Glucotrol/Glipizide   Diabetes  
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Rhinocort AQ/Budesonide   Allergies & Asthma (Steroid Basal Inhaler)  
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Dyazide or Maxzide/Triamterene and HCTZ   Hypertension  
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Cleocin/Clindamycin   Infectious Disease  
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Hycodan, Tussinex/Hydrocodone   Cough  
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Creams   A topical dosage form that contains viscous liquid or semi-solid emulsions of oil and water  
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Fibercon/Polycarbophil   Gastrointestinal Disorders (Constipation)  
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Ampules   Sterile containers (usually glass) containing a single dose of medication  
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DOB   Date of Birth  
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Emulsion   A liquid that will not dissolve in another liquid. Emulsions must be shaken before use.  
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Colace/Docusate Sodium   Gastrointestinal Disorders (constipation)  
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Imodium/Loperamide   Gastrointestinal Disorders (diarrhea)  
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Aerosols   Liquid or gaseous medications delivers via a spray. Also contain propellants and valve systems.  
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Fill   Process of completing a prescription order  
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Transfer   Moving a prescription from one pharmacy to another.  
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Expiration Date   The last date the manufacturer guarantees the medication to be at full strength.  
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Zantac/Ranitidine   Gastrointestinal Disorders (excess acid or GERD)  
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Pepcid/Famotidine   Gastrointestinal Disorders (excess acid or GERD)  
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Workstation   An assigned place were certain tasks are preformed.  
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Keflex/Cephalexin   Infectious Disease  
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Amoxicillin   Infectious Disease  
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Duricef/Cefadroxil   Infectious Disease  
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Micronase or Diabeta/Glyburide   Diabetes  
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Clinoril/Sulindac   Pain  
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Pulmicort/Budesonide   Allergies and Asthma (Steroid Oral Inhaler)  
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Co-insurance   An agreement of cost sharing between patient and insurer.  
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Tetracycline   Infectious Disease  
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Zithromax/Azithromycin   Infectious Disease  
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Effexor/Venlafaxine   Antidepressant  
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Singulair/Montelukast   Allergies and Asthma (Asthma)  
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Diovan/Valsartan   Hypertension  
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Cozaar/Losartan   Hypertension  
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Ceclor/Cefaclor   Infectious Disease  
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Cipro/Ciprofloxin   Infectious Disease  
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Augmentin/Amoxicillin and Clavulanic Acid   Infectious Disease  
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Avelox/Moxifloxacin   Infectious Disease  
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Percocet/Oxycodone and Acetaminphen   Pain  
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Xanax/Alprazolam   Anti-Anxiety  
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Zyrtec/Certirizine   Allergies and Asthma (antihistamine)  
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Claritin/Loratidine   Allergies and Asthma (antihistamine)  
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Dulcolax/Bisacodyl   Gastrointestinal Disorders (constipation)  
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Lot Number   An identification number that allows the manufacturer to identify the specific batch of a medication.  
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Proventil HFA or Ventolin HFA/Albuterol   Allergies and Asthma (Oral Inhaler)  
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Celebrex/Celecoxib   Pain  
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Zetia/Ezetimibe   High Cholesterol  
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Online adjudicaion   Resolution of coverage through communications of the pharmacy and insurer computers  
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Tricor/Fenofibrate   High Cholesterol  
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Maximum Allowable Cost (MAC)   The maximum price per unit the insurer will pay for a particular product.  
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Pharmacy benefit managers   Companies that administer drug benefits  
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Zocor/Simvastatin   High Cholesterol  
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Prolosec/Omeprazole   Gastrointestinal Disorders (excess acid or GERD)  
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Transdermal   A topical system designed to release medication into the body through the skin.  
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Dual co-pay   Co-pays with two prices, one for generic another for brand.  
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Valium/Diazepam   Anti-anxiety  
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Celexa.Citalopram   Antidepressant  
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mg   The most common measurement for tablet and capsule strength  
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NDC   The 11-digit identifying number on every medication that specifies the manufacturer, drug and bottle size.  
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Tech   A non pharmacist who works in the pharmacy.  
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Rx   Abbreviation for prescription  
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HIPAA   Law passed in 1996 that ensures patient privacy of all protected health information (PHI)  
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Lomotil/Diphenoxylate and Atripone   Gastrointestinal Disorders (diarrhea)  
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OTC Antacids such as Mylanta and Maalox   Gastrointestinal Disorders (excess acid or GERD)  
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Lexapro/Escitalopram   Antidepressant  
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Allegra/Fexofenadine   Allergies and Asthma (antihistamine)  
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Till   Money drawer in the cash register  
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Lopid/Gemfibrozil   High Cholesterol  
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Beconase AQ/ Beclomethasone   Allergies and Asthma (Steroid Nasal Inhaler)  
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Avapro/Irbesartan   Hypertension  
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Calan/Verapamil   Hypertension  
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Special Order   An item not carrided by the pharmacy but ordered for a specific customer.  
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Hydrodiuril/Hydrochlorothiazide (HCTZ)   Hypertension  
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Lipitor/Atorvastatin   High Cholesterol  
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Astelin/Azelastine   Allergies and Asthma (Antihistamine Nasal Inhaler)  
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Mucinex/Guaifenesin   Cough  
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Buspar/Buspirone   Anti-anxiety  
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U and C or UCR   The maximum amount and insurer will pay for a given prescription, determined to be a usual and customary (and reasonable) price  
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Ophthalmic   Referring to the eye  
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Enteric Coated (EC)   Tablet with a coating that prevents dissolution in the stomach and is dissolved in the intestine.  
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Prozac/Fluozetine   Antidepressant  
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Pristiq/Desvenlafaxine   Antidepressant  
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Wellbutrin/Buproprion   Antidepressant  
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Rotate Stock   Process of moving the oldest stock to the front of the shelf and placing the newest stock at the back  
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Klonopin/Clonazepam   Anti-anxiety  
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Crestor/Rosuvastatin   High Cholesterol  
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Adalat/Nifedipine   Hypertension  
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Erythromycin   Infectious Disease  
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Caplets   Tablets shaped similar to a capsule.  
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Desyrel/Trazodone   Antidepressant  
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Omnicef/Cefdinir   Infectious Disease  
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Glucophage/Metformin   Diaglitazonbetes  
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Nasarel/Flunisolide   Allergies and Asthma (Steroid Nasal Inhaler)  
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Suprax/Cefixime   Infectious Disease  
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Actos/Pioglitazone   Diabtes  
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Prinivil or Zestril/Lisinopril   Hypertension  
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Monopril/Fosinopril   Hypertension  
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Codeine   Cough (or pain)  
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Norvasc/Amlodipine   Hypertension  
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Tenormin/Atnolol   Hypertension  
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Cefzil/Cefuroxine   Infectious Disease  
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Biaxin/Clarithromycin   Infectious Disease  
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Bactrim or Sulfa/Trimethoprim and Sulfamethoxazole   Infectious Disease  
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Lorabid/Loracarbef   Infectious Disease  
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Levaquin/Levofloxacin   Infectious Disease  
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Altace/Ramipril   Hypertension  
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Citrucel/Methylcellulose   Gastrointestinal Disorders (constipation)  
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OxyContin/Oxycodone   Pain  
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Voltaren/Diclofenac   Pain  
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Kaopectate/Atapulgite   Gastrointestinal Disorder (diarrhea)  
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Toradol/Ketorolac   Pain  
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Indocin/Indomethacin   Pain  
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Lodine/Etodolac   Pain  
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cc   an abbreviation used on prescriptions generally considered equal to one milliliter (ml)  
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Prandin/Repaglinide   Diabetes  
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Micardis/Telmisartan   Hypertension  
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Paxil/Paroxetine   Antidepressant  
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Penicillin   Infectious Disease  
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Lopressor or Toprol XL/Metoprolol   Hypertension  
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