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Allopurinol
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Agents used in gout and hyperuricaemia
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Reduction of urate/ uric acid formation in conditions where deposition has occurred or is predicted eg gout, uric acid lithiasis
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Amiodarone
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Antiarrhythmic agent s
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Severe tachyarrhythmias unresponsive to other therapy; initiate treatment in hospital
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Amitriptyline
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Antidepressants
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Major depression
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Amlodipine (Norvasc)
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Antihypertensive agents
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Dihydropyridine Ca channel blocker. Hypertension; angina (chronic stable); alone or as part of combination therapy
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Amoxycillin
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Penicillins
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Amoxycillin is similar to ampicillin in its bactericidal action against Gram positive and Gram negative susceptible organisms during the stage of active multiplication. It acts through the inhibition of biosynthesis of the cell wall mucopeptide.
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Augmentin Duo Forte
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Penicillins
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Penicillin + beta-lactamase inhibitor, broad spectrum. Short-term treatment of bacterial infections due to susceptible organisms
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Asprin
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Simple analgesics and antipyretics/ anticoagulants, antithrombotics
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Analgesic, antipyretic, anti-inflammatory/ antithrombotic/ platelet aggregation inhibitor
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Asasantin
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Anticoagulants, antithrombotics
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Antithrombotic/ platelet aggregation inhibitor
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Atenolol (Noten)
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Beta-adrenergic blocking agents
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Cardioselective beta 1 -blocker. Hypertension, all grades incl. renal origin; frequent disabling angina without evidence of cardiac failure; cardiac arrhythmias; MI
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Atorvastatin (LIpitor)
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Hypolipidaemic agents
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HMG-CoA reductase inhibitor. Adjunct to diet in treatment of hypercholesterolaemia; nonfatal MI, stroke risk reduction in hypertensive patients with multiple CHD risks
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Calcitriol
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Agents affecting calcium and bone metabolism
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Calcitriol is a man-made active form of vitamin D
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Caltrate
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Minerals
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Calcium
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Cephalexin
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Cephalosporins
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Cephalexin belongs to a class of antibiotics called cephalosporins. They are similar to penicillin in action and side effects. They stop or slow the growth of bacterial cells by preventing bacteria from forming the cell wall that surrounds each cell
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Clopidogrel
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Anticoagulants, antithrombotics
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Platelet aggregation inhibitor. Prevention of vascular ischaemia assoc with atherothrombotic events (MI, stroke, vascular death) in patients with a history of symptomatic atherosclerotic disease
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Dexamethasone
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Adrenal steroid hormones
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Dexamethasone is a synthetic (man-made) corticosteroid. Corticosteroids are naturally-occurring chemicals produced by the adrenal glands located above the kidneys. Corticosteroids affect the function of many cells within the body and suppress the immune system. Corticosteroids also block inflammation and are used in a wide variety of inflammatory diseases affecting many organs.
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Diamicron
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Hypoglycaemic agents
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Type II diabetes not controlled by diet alone
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Mirtazapine
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Antidepressants
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Major depression treatment incl relapse prevention
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Omeprazole
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Hyperacidity, reflux and ulcers
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Proton pump inhibitors block the production of acid by the stomach
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Ostelin (Vitamin D)
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Minerals
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Vitamin D supplement
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Paracetamol
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Simple analgesics and antipyretics
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Pain relief (headache, arthritis, muscular, neuralgic), fever reduction
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Panadeine
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Combination simple analgesics
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Analgesic, antipyretic
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Perindopril
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Antihypertensive agents
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ACE inhibitor. Hypertension, heart failure
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Phenytoin
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Anticonvulsants
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Hydantoin anticonvulsant. Control of grand mal, psychomotor seizures; seizure prophylaxis in neurosurgery; treatment of certain cardiac arrhythmias
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Potassium
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Minneral (electrolyte)
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Potassium preparations are used for supplementing potassium in order to treat or prevent low potassium levels in the blood (hypokalemia). Potassium is a major mineral (electrolyte) that is important for the function of every cell in the body. For example, it is important in nerve conduction, muscle contraction, and kidney function. Normal daily dietary intake of potassium is 40-150 mEq. Potassium deficiency occurs when potassium loss exceeds intake. Potassium depletion may be caused by excessive vomiting or diarrhea, diabetic ketoacidosis, diuretics [for example, furosemide (Lasix)], starvation and rare disorders of the adrenal glands. Potassium deficiency causes weakness, fatigue, heart rhythm problems, paralysis, and kidney dysfunction.
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Prednisolone
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Adrenal steroid hormones
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Prednisolone is a synthetic adrenal corticosteroid. Corticosteroids are natural substances produced by the adrenal glands located adjacent to the kidneys. Corticosteroids have potent anti-inflammatory properties, and are used in a wide variety of inflammatory conditions such as arthritis, colitis, asthma, bronchitis, certain skin rashes, and allergic or inflammatory conditions of the nose and eyes
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Promethazine
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Antiemetics, antinauseants
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Prevention, treatment of motion sickness, nausea, vomiting
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Ramipril
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Antihypertensive agents
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ACE inhibitor. Hypertension
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Ranitidine
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Hyperacidity, reflux and ulcers
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H 2 -receptor antagonist. Symptomatic relief of heartburn, acid indigestion due to gastroesophageal reflux
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Resprim Forte
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Other antibiotics and anti-infectives
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Infections due to susceptible organisms
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Roxithromycin
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Macrolides
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Mild-mod severe infections due to susceptible organisms
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Digoxin
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Cardiac inotropic agents
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Cardiac glycoside. CHF; AF; paroxysmal atrial tachycardia
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Coloxyl & Senna
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Laxatives
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Faecal softener with peristaltic stimulant
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Ferrous Sulphate
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Iron
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Fe and folic acid deficiency
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Fosamax
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Agents affecting calcium and bone metabolism
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Treatment of confirmed osteoporosis
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Frusemide
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Diuretics
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Loop diuretic. Treatment of oedema assoc with CHF, hepatic cirrhosis, renal disease incl nephrotic syndrome; hypertension +/- other antihypertensives
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