200 Top Drugs

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Lipitor
Generic Name: atorvastatin (a TOR va sta tin)
Brand Names: Lipitor

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Lipitor is a cholesterol-lowering medication that blocks the production of cholesterol (a type of fat) in the body.

Hint 1

lowers and blocks something

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Nexium
Generic Name: esomeprazole (ee so MEP ra zol)
Brand Names: Nexium

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Nexium decreases the amount of acid produced in the stomach.

Hint 2

heart burn

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Prevacid
Generic Name: lansoprazole (lan SOE pra zol)
Brand Names: Prevacid, Prevacid SoluTab

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Prevacid decreases the amount of acid produced in the stomach.

Hint 3

heart burn

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Advair
Generic Name: fluticasone and salmeterol (floo TIK a sone, sal ME te rol)
Brand Names: Advair Diskus, Advair HFA

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Advair contains fluticasone and salmeterol. Fluticasone is a steroid. It prevents the release of substances that cause inflammation. Salmeterol is a bronchodilator. It works by relaxing muscles in the airways to improve breathing.

Hint 4

bronchodilator

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Singulair
Generic Name: montelukast (mon the LOO kast)
Brand Names: Singulair

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Singulair is a leukotriene (loo-koe-TRY-een) inhibitor. Leukotrienes are chemicals your body releases when you breathe in an allergen (such as pollen). These chemicals cause swelling in your lungs and tightening of the muscles around your airways, which can result in asthma symptoms.

Hint 5

asthma

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Effexor
Generic Name: venlafaxine (oral) (VEN la fax een)
Brand Names: Effexor, Effexor XR

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Effexor is an antidepressant in a group of drugs called selective serotonin and norepinephrine reuptake inhibitors (SSNRIs). Effexor affects chemicals in the brain that may become unbalanced and cause depression.

Effexor is used to treat major depressive disorder, anxiety, and panic disorder.

Hint 6

panic attacks

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Plavix
Generic Name: clopidogrel (kloh PID oh grel)
Brand Names: Plavix

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What is Plavix?
Feedback for Plavix
0 CommentsBe the first to rate itPlavix keeps the platelets in your blood from coagulating (clotting) to prevent unwanted blood clots that can occur with certain heart or blood vessel conditions.

Plavix is used to prevent blood clots after a recent heart attack or stroke, and in people with certain disorders of the heart or blood vessels.

Hint 7

clotting

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Zocor
Generic Name: simvastatin (SIM va stah tin)
Brand Names: Zocor

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Zocor is a cholesterol-lowering medication that blocks the production of cholesterol (a type of fat) in the body.

Zocor reduces low-density lipoprotein (LDL) cholesterol and total cholesterol in the blood. Lowering your cholesterol can help prevent heart disease and hardening of the arteries, conditions that can lead to heart attack, stroke, and vascular disease.

Zocor may also be used for other purposes not listed in this medication guide.

Hint 8

lowering and blocks fat

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Norvasc
amlodipine (am LOE di peen)

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Norvasc is in a class of drugs called calcium channel blockers. Norvasc relaxes (widens) the blood vessels (veins and arteries), making it easier for the heart to pump and reducing its workload.
• Norvasc is used to treat hypertension (high blood pressure) and to treat angina (chest pain).
• Norvasc may also be used for purposes other than those listed in this medication guide.

Hint 9

relaxes and widens veins and arteries

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Lexapro
Generic Name: escitalopram (EE si TAL o pram)
Brand Names: Lexapro

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Lexapro is an antidepressant in a group of drugs called selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs). Lexapro affects chemicals in the brain that may become unbalanced and cause depression or anxiety.

Lexapro is used to treat anxiety and major depressive disorder.

Lexapro may also be used for purposes other than those listed in this medication guide.

Hint 10

depression anxiety

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Lexapro is an antidepressant in a group of drugs called selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs). Lexapro affects chemicals in the brain that may become unbalanced and cause depression or anxiety.

Lexapro is used to treat anxiety and major depressive disorder.

Lexapro may also be used for purposes other than those listed in this medication guide.

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Seroquel is an antipsychotic medication. It works by changing the actions of chemicals in the brain.

Seroquel is used to treat the symptoms of psychotic conditions such as schizophrenia and bipolar disorder (manic depression).

Seroquel may also be used for purposes other than those listed in this medication guide.

Hint 11

anti - psychotic

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Protonix
Generic Name: pantoprazole (pan TOE pra zole)

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Protonix is in a group of drugs called proton pump inhibitors. It decreases the amount of acid produced in the stomach.

Protonix is used to treat erosive esophagitis (damage to the esophagus from stomach acid), and other conditions involving excess stomach acid such as Zollinger-Ellison syndrome.

Hint 12

inhibitors

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Ambien
Generic Name: zolpidem (zole PI dem)
Brand Names: Ambien, Ambien CR

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Ambien is a sedative, also called a hypnotic. It affects chemicals in your brain that may become unbalanced and cause sleep problems (insomnia).

Ambien is used to treat insomnia. This medication causes relaxation to help you fall asleep and stay asleep.

Ambien may also be used for purposes other than those listed in this medication guide.

Hint 13

hypnotic

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Actos
Generic Name: pioglitazone (oral) (PYE o GLIT a zone)
Brand Names: Actos

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Actos is an oral diabetes medicine that help control blood sugar levels.

Actos is for people with type 2 (non-insulin-dependent) diabetes. Actos is sometimes used in combination with insulin or other medications, but it is not for treating type 1 diabetes.

Hint 14

type 1

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Zoloft
Generic Name: sertraline (SER tra leen)
Brand Names: Zoloft

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Zoloft is an antidepressant in a group of drugs called selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs). Zoloft affects chemicals in the brain that may become unbalanced and cause depression, panic, anxiety, or obsessive-compulsive symptoms.

Zoloft is used to treat depression, obsessive-compulsive disorder, panic disorder, anxiety disorders, post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), and premenstrual dysphoric disorder (PMDD).

Hint 15

ssri

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Wellbutrin
Generic Name: bupropion (oral) (byoo PRO pee on)
Brand Names: Wellbutrin, Wellbutrin SR, Wellbutrin XL, Zyban

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Wellbutrin is an antidepressant medication.

Wellbutrin is used to treat major depressive disorder and seasonal affective disorder. At least one brand of bupropion (Zyban) is used to help people stop smoking by reducing cravings and other withdrawal effects.

Hint 16

seasonal

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Avandia
Generic Name: rosiglitazone (oral) (row zi GLI ta zone)
Brand Names: Avandia

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Avandia is an oral diabetes medicine that help control blood sugar levels.

Avandia is for people with type 2 (non-insulin-dependent) diabetes. Avandia is sometimes used in combination with insulin or other medications, but it is not for treating type 1 diabetes.

Hint 17

type 2

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Risperdal
Generic Name: risperidone (oral) (ris PER i done)
Brand Names: Risperdal, Risperdal M-Tab

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Risperdal is an antipsychotic medication. It is an "atypical antipsychotic". It works by changing the effects of chemicals in the brain.

Risperdal is used to treat schizophrenia and symptoms of bipolar disorder (manic depression). It is also used in autistic children to treat symptoms of irritability.

Hint 18

manic

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Zyprexa
Generic Name: olanzapine (oh LANZ a peen)
Brand Names: Zyprexa, Zyprexa Zydis

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Zyprexa is an antipsychotic medication. It works by changing the actions of chemicals in the brain.

Zyprexa is used to treat the symptoms of psychotic conditions such as schizophrenia and bipolar disorder (manic depression).

Hint 19

depression

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Topamax
Generic Name: topiramate (oral) (toe PYRE a mate)
Brand Names: Topamax, Topamax Sprinkle

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Topamax is a seizure medication, also called an anticonvulsant. It affects chemicals in the brain that help to reduce seizure activity.

Topamax is used alone or in combination with other medications to prevent seizures in adults and children who are at least 2 years old.

Topamax is also used to prevent migraine headaches. It will only prevent migraine headaches or reduce the number of attacks. It will not treat a headache that has already begun

Hint 20

migraine

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Toprol
Generic Name: metoprolol (me TOE pro lol)
Brand Names: Lopressor, Toprol-

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Toprol is in a group of drugs called beta-blockers. Beta-blockers affect the heart and circulation (blood flow through arteries and veins).

Toprol is used to treat angina (chest pain) and hypertension (high blood pressure). It is also used to treat or prevent heart attack.

Hint 21

heart and high blood

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Vytorin
Generic Name: ezetimibe and simvastatin (ez ET i mibe and SIM va stat in)
Brand Names: Vytorin

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Vytorin is a cholesterol-lowering medicines. Vytorin reduces the amount of cholesterol (a type of fat) absorbed by the body and block the production of cholesterol in the body.

Vytorin lowers "bad" cholesterol in the blood, (also called LDL, or low-density lipoprotein) and raises "good" cholesterol (also called HDL, or high-density lipoprotein). Lowering your LDL and raising your HDL cholesterol levels may reduce your risk of hardened arteries, which can lead to heart attacks, stroke, and circulation problems.

Hint 22

a type of fat blocker

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Fosamax
Generic Name: alendronate (a LEN dro nate)

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Fosamax is in the group of medicines called bisphosphonates (bis FOS fo nayts). It alters the cycle of bone formation and breakdown in the body. Fosamax slows bone loss while increasing bone mass, which may prevent bone fractures.

Fosamax is used to treat or prevent postmenopausal osteoporosis and steroid-induced osteoporosis. Fosamax is also used to treat Pagets disease of bone.

Hint 23

can treat bone diseases

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Abilify
Generic Name: aripiprazole (AR i PIP ra zole)
Brand Names: Abilify, Abilify Discmelt

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Abilify is an antipsychotic medication. It works by changing the actions of chemicals in the brain.

Abilify is used to treat the symptoms of psychotic conditions such as schizophrenia and bipolar disorder (manic depression). It is also used together with other medications to treat major depressive disorder in adults.

Hint 24

major disorder manic

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Levaquin
Generic Name: levofloxacin (leev oh FLOX a sin)
Brand Names: Levaquin, Levaquin Leva-Pak

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Levaquin is in a group of antibiotics called fluoroquinolones (flor-o-KWIN-o-lones). It fights bacteria in the body.

Levaquin is used to treat bacterial infections that cause bronchitis, pneumonia, chlamydia, gonorrhea, skin infections, urinary tract infections, and infections of the prostate.

Hint 25

fights bacteria

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Lamictal
Generic Name: lamotrigine (la MOE tri jeen)
Brand Names: Lamictal, Lamictal Blue, Lamictal Green, Lamictal Orange

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Lamictal is an anti-epileptic medication, also called an anticonvulsant.

Lamictal is used alone or in combination with other medications to treat seizures in adults and children who are at least 2 years old. It is also used to delay mood episodes in adults with bipolar disorder.

Hint 26

episodes in adults

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Celebrex
Generic Name: celecoxib (oral) (seh leh COK sib)
Brand Names: Celebrex

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Celebrex is in a group of drugs called nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs). Celebrex works by reducing hormones that cause inflammation and pain in the body.

Celebrex is used to treat pain or inflammation caused by many conditions such as arthritis, ankylosing spondylitis, and menstrual pain. Celebrex is also used in the treatment of hereditary polyps in the colon

Hint 27

reduces hormones that cause inflammation and pain in the body

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Lotrel
Generic Name: amlodipine and benazepril (am LOE di peen and ben AY ze pril)
Brand Names: Lotrel

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Amlodipine is in a group of drugs called calcium channel blockers. Amlodipine relaxes (widens) blood vessels and improves blood flow.

Benazepril is in a group of drugs called ACE inhibitors. ACE stands for angiotensin converting enzyme. Benazepril also widens blood vessels and prevents the body from retaining water, which increases blood pressure.

Lotrel is used to treat high blood pressure (hypertension). It is usually given after other blood pressure medications have been tried without successful treatment.

Hint 28

blockers

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Zyrtec
Generic Name: cetirizine (se TIR a zeen)
Brand Names: Zyrtec

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Zyrtec is an antihistamine that reduces the natural chemical histamine in the body. Histamine can produce symptoms of sneezing, itching, watery eyes, and runny nose.

Zyrtec is used to treat cold or allergy symptoms such as sneezing, itching, watery eyes, or runny nose.

Zyrtec is also used to treat itching and swelling caused by chronic urticaria (hives).

Hint 29

grass and out side air

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Coreg
Generic Name: carvedilol (KAR ve dil ole)
Brand Names: Coreg, Coreg CR

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Coreg is in a group of drugs called beta-blockers. Beta-blockers affect the heart and circulation (blood flow through arteries and veins).

Coreg is used to treat heart failure and hypertension (high blood pressure). It is also used to treat or prevent heart attack.

Hint 30

beta blockers

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Valtrex
Generic Name: valacyclovir (oral) (val a SYE kloe veer)
Brand Names: Valtrex

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Valtrex is an antiviral drug. It slows the growth and spread of the herpes virus so that the body can fight off the infection. Valtrex will not cure herpes, but it can lessen the symptoms of the infection.

Valtrex is used to treat infections caused by herpes viruses. Illnesses caused by herpes viruses include genital herpes, cold sores, shingles, and chicken pox.

Hint 31

leslie

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Zetia
Generic Name: ezetimibe (eh ZEH the mib)
Brand Names: Zetia

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Zetia reduces the amount of cholesterol or other sterols that your body absorbs from your diet.

Zetia is used to treat high cholesterol, along with a low-fat, low-cholesterol diet. It is sometimes given with other cholesterol-lowering medications. It is also used to treat high blood sitosterol and campesterol along with diet therapy.