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Prinivil | Lisinopril | Anti-hypertensive (Ace inhibitor) | Hypertension, CHF, Heart failure, MI | ACE - angiotensin converting enzyme
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Nexium | Esomeprazole | PPI (proton pump inhibitor) | GERD (Gastroesophangeal reflux disease | The oral liquid is in a powder packet
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Lipitor | Atorvastatin | Anti-hypertensive HMG CoA reductase inhibitor or statin | High Cholesterol |
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Cubicin | Daptomycin | antibiotic | bacterial infections (mostly skin) | IV use only, do not take with statins
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Zocor | simvastatin | anti-hypertensive HMG CoA reductase inhibitor, statin | cholesterol |
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Plavix | clopidogrel | anti-platelet | prevents clots after MI or stroke |
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Sungulair | montelukast | bronchodilator, leukotriene inhibitor | asthma |
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Crestor | rosuvastatin | anti-hypertensive, HMG CoA reductase inhibitor, statin | cholesterol |
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Lopressor | metoprolol | anti-hypertensive, beta blocker | hypertension/high blood pressure |
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Lexapro | escitalopram | Anti-depressant SSRI (selective serotonin reductase inhibitor | depression and anxiety | May cause suicidal thoughts
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Tygacil | tigecycline | antibiotic, tetracycline antibiotic | bacterial infections | IV use only
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Zithromax | azithromacyn | antibiotic, macrolide | bacterial infections |
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ProAir HFA | albuterol | Bronchodilator | asthma, and bronchospam |
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HCTZ (Hydrochlorothiazide) | anti-hypertensive, Thiazide diuretic | hypertension, CHF, edema |
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Glucophage | Metformin | anti-hyperglycemic, sulfonylurea | Type II diabetes |
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Zoloft | sertraline | anti-depressant, SSRI (selective serotonin reductase inhibitor) | depression, panic, anxiety, OCD, PTSD | May cause suicidal thoughts
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Advil or Motrin | Ibuprofen (IBU) | NSAID (non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug) | pain relief | sold OTC and Rx
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Procrit | Epoetin alfa | hematopoietic agent | anemia | stored in the refrigerator
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Ambien | zolpidem | sedative/hypnotic, C-IV | Insomnia |
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Lasix | furosemide | diuretic, loop diuretic | edema, hypertension, CHF | replace electrolytes
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Prilosec | omeprazole | PPI (proton pump inhibitor) | GERD (gastroesophangeal reflux disease) |
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Desyrel | trazodone | anti-depressant, atypical anti-depressant, sometimes called TCA, tricyclic anti-depressant | major depressive disorder | may cause suicidal thoughts
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Diovan | valsartan | anti-hypertensive, ARB(angiotensin receptor blocker) | hypertension, CHF |
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Ultram | tramadol | opioid analgesic, narcotic- like pain reliever(synthetic) | pain relief | Before C-IV now C-II
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Trisenox | aresenic trioxide | anti-neoplastic | cancer, leukemia | IV use only, BBW: pregnant women
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Cymbalta | duloxetine | SSNRI(selective serotonin and norepinephrine reuptake inhibitor) | Major depression, anxiety disorder, diabetic peripheral neuropathy, fibromyalgia and chronic skeletal muscle pain |
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Coumadin | warfarin | anti-coagulant | reduces formation of blood clots, prevents heart attacks, stroke, and clots in veins and arteries |
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Norvasc | amlodipine | CCB (calcium channel blocker) | HPB, Chest pain |
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Percocet | acetaminophen and oxycodone | opioid pain reliever | moderate pain |
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Seroquel | quetiapine | anti-psychotic | schizophrenia, bipolar, major depression |
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Phenergan | promethazine | phenothiazines | allergy symptoms, prevent motion sickness, nausea and vomiting after surgery |
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Mycamine | micafungin | antifungal | fungal infections candida |
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Flonase | fluticasone | nasal corticosteroid | allergies | OTC and Rx
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Xanax | alprazolam | sedative/hypnotic, benzodiazepine, C-IV | Anxiety, sedation |
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Klonopin | Clonazepam | anti-convulsant, benzodiazepine, C-IV | seizure, panic disorder |
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Lotensin | benazepril | Anti-hypertensive, ACE inhibitor (angiotensin converting enzyme) | Hypertension |
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Mobic | Meloxicam | NSAID (non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug) | arthritis, pain |
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Celexa | citalopram | anti-depressant, SSRI | depression | suicidal thoughts
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Rituxan | rituximab | anti-neoplastic | cancer | Rheumatoid arthritis in combination with methotrexate
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Keflex | cephalexin | cephalosporin, antibiotic | bacterial infections |
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Spiriva | tiotropium | bronchodilator | COPD (chronic obstructive pulmonary disease) |
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Neurontin | Gabapentin | Anti-convulsant | epilepsy and neuropathic pain |
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Abilify | aripipiprazole | anti-psychotic | schizophrenia and bipolar disorder | Increase death rate in death on elderly patients with dementia related psychosis, suicidal thoughts in children and young adult
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K-tab, K-Dur, Klor-con,slow-K | potassium chloride | electrolyte mineral | prevent hypokalemia | Hypokalemia (low potassium level)
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Flexeril | cyclobenzaprine | skeletal muscle relaxant | muscle spams | should be used for short period of time (2-3 weeks)
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Zyvox | linezolid | oxazolidinone antibiotic | bacterial infections, MRSA, Pneumonia, skin infections | use to treat infections that are not responding to other antibiotics, Rx needed
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Medrol | Methylprednisolone | steroid | inflammation |
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Concerta | methylphenidate | CNS (central nervous system) C-II | ADD, ADHD, nacolepsy, | ADD attention deficit disorder, ADHD attention deficit hyperactivity disorder
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Allegra | fexofenadine | anti-histamine | allergies |
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Coreg | carvedilol | anti-hypertensive, beta blocker | hypertension and heart failure |
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Namenda | memantine | CNS (central nervous system) | Alzheimers |
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Tenormin | atenolol | anti-hypertensive, beta blocker | hypertension |
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Valium | diazepam | sedative/hypnotic, C-IV | anxienty |
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Oxycontin | oxycodone | opioid , C-II | pain relief | addiction abuse and misuse, Life threatening respiratory depression, accidental ingestion; neonatal opioid withdrawal syndrome
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Actonel | risedronate | biphosphonates | osteoporosis | Take actonel 1st thing in the morning with a full (6-8oz) glass of water, at least 30 min before you eat, drink anything, do not take any other medication or vitamins 30 mins after
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Folvite | folic acid | B vitamin | anemia | brand name no longer available in the US
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Pulmozyme | dornase alfa | mucolytic enzyme | cystic fibrosis |
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Benicar | olmesartan | anti-hypertensive, ARB | Hypertension |
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Deltasone | prednisone | cortecosteroid | inflammation and allergic reactions |
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Soma | carisoprodol | muscle relaxant , C-IV | Musculoskeletal pain | Should be used for short periods of time (2-3 weeks)
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Lanoxin | digoxin | cardiac glycoside | heart failure, atrial fibrillation | atrial fibrillation - is heart rhythm disorder of the atria
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Activase | alteplase | thrombolytic | stroke, MI, pulmonary embolism | treatment should only be initiated within 3 hours after the onset of a stroke
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Benicar | Olmesartan | Anti-hypertensive, ARB | hypertension |
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Deltasone | Prednisone | Cortecosteroid | Inflammation and allergic reactions |
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Vibramycin | doxycycline | antibiotic, tetracycline | bacterial infections | Avoid exposure to sunlight and tanning beds
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Fosamax | Alendronate | Bisphosphonates | Osteoporosis | Take tablet first thing in the morning, at least 30 before you eat or drink anything or take other medication. Do not lie down or recline for at least 30 min after taking fosamax
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Protonix | Pantoprazole | PPI (proton pump inhibitor) | GERD and Heartburn |
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Flomax | Tamsulosin | alpha adrenergic antagonist, relaxes the muscle in the prostate and bladder neck, making it easier to urinate | BPH (Benign Prostatic Hyperlasia) | men only
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Ambisome | amphotericin B liposomal | antifungal | fungal infections | IV only
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Synthroid | Levothyroxine | Thyroid Hormone | Hypothyroidism and Thyroid Hormone Replacement |
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Lortab/Vicodin (Tylenol) | Hydrocodone and APAP (Acetaminophen) | Opioid Analgestic | Pain Relief |
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Amoxil | Amoxicillin | Penicillin antibiotic | Bacterial Infections | Several Strengths,
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