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Acetominophen
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non opioid analgesic
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Tylenol
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Acettylcystine
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mucolytic
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Mucomist,
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Acetysalicytic acid
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non opioid analgesic
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Aspirin,
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Albuteral
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bronchodialator, adrenergic
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Proventil
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Allopurinol
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antigout
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zyloprim
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Alprozolam
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benzodiazepine, anxiolytic
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Xanax
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Amoxicillin
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aminopenicillin, antbiotic
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Amoxil
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Amphotericin B
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antifungal
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Fungizone
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Atenolol
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beta blocker
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Tenormin
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Atropine sulfate
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antiarrythmic, anticholinergic
Serious Reactions bradycardia anaphylaxis |
Atropine
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Benzotropine melsate
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antiparkinsonian
max 6mg/day also for extrapyramidal reactions(acute) |
Cogentin
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Bumetanide
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diuretic- loop
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bumex
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Cephalexin
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cephalosporin, bactericidal; inhibits cell wall mucopeptide synthesis
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Keflex
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chloropromazine hydrochloride
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antipsychotic,phenothiazine
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thorazine
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cephalexin
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Cephalosporin, bactericidal; inhibits cell wall mucopeptide synthesis
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Keflex
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chloropromazine hydrochloride
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antipsychotic
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thorazine
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clonidine
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anti htn, adrenergic
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Catapres
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codeine
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narcotic, antitussive/expectorant
binds to various receptors, producing analgesia, sedation and antitussive effects (opioid agonist) |
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cyclophosphamide
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Class: Alkylating Agents Anti-Rheumatics Mechanism Of Action: alkylates and crosslinks DNA (nitrogen mustard)
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Cytoxan
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cyclosporine
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Immunosuppressants
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Sandimmune
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dobutamine
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Class: ACLS Inotropes/Pressors Mechanism Of
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dobutrex
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dopamine hydrochloride
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vasopressor, adrenergic
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intropin
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doxorubicin hcl
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Class: Antibiotic Oncologics Mechanism Of Action: binds to DNA (anthracycline)
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Adriamycin
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epoetin alfa
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Class: Colony Stimulating Factors Mechanism Of Action: stimulates erythroid progenitor division and differentiation
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Epogen
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estrogen
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Class: Hormone Replacement Estrogens Mechanism Of Action: binds to estrogen receptors, developing and maintaining female sex characteristics and reproductive systems
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Premarin
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ferrous sulfate
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Class: Minerals Mechanism Of Action: provides iron, an essential component in hemoglobin, myoglobin, and various enzymes
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feosol
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filgrastim
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Class: Colony Stimulating Factors Mechanism Of Action: stimulates granulocyte and macrophage proliferation and differentiation, and activates some end-cell functions
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Neupogen
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flunisolide
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Class: Inhaled Steroids Mechanism Of Action: anti-inflammatory mechanism of action unknown (corticosteroid)
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AeroBid
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fluphenazine
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Class: Antipsychotics, typical Mechanism Of Action: --
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Prolixin
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flurazepam
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Class: BZD 3, long-acting Mechanism Of Action: binds to benzodiazepine receptors; enhances GABA effects
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Dalmane
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folic acid
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Class: Vitamins/Nutritionals Mechanism Of Action: participates in DNA synthesis and erythropoiesis
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flovite
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gentamicin
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Class: Aminoglycosides Mechanism Of Action: bactericidal; binds to bacterial 30S ribosomal subunit, inhibiting protein synthesis
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garamycin
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glucagon
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Class: Other Endocrine/Metab. Mechanism Of Action: converts hepatic glycogen to glucose
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glyburide
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Class: Diabetes Mellitus Mechanism Of Action: stimulates pancreatic islet beta cell insulin release (sulfonylurea)
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Micronase
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haloperidol
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Class: Antipsychotics, typical Mechanism Of Action: --
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Haldol
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heparin
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Class: Anticoag/Thrombolytics Mechanism Of Action: acts at multiple sites in coagulation process; binds to antithrombin III, catalyzing inactivation of thrombin and other clotting factors
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hydrochlorothiazide
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Class: Diuretics 2, Thiazide Mechanism Of Action: inhibits distal convoluted tubule sodium and chloride resorption
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Hydrodiuril
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hydrocortisone
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Class: Corticosteroids Mechanism Of Action: anti-inflammatory mechanism of action unknown; produces multiple glucocorticoid and mineralcorticoid effects
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cortisol
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indomethacin
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Class: Other Cardiovascular NSAIDs Mechanism Of Action: exact mechanism of action unknown; inhibits cyclooxygenase and lipoxygenase and reduces prostaglandin synthesis
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Indocin
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isoniazid
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Class: Anti-Tuberculars Mechanism Of Action: bactericidal; inhibits lipid and nucleic acid synthesis
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INH
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ketamine
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Class: Induction/Maintenance Mechanism Of Action: exact mechanism of action unknown; acts on cortex and limbic receptors, producing dissociative analgesia and sedation
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Ketalar
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lactulose
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Class: Constipation Mechanism Of Action: increases stool water content; increases stool acidity, trapping NH4 ions (osmotic laxative)
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constulase
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leucovorin calcium
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Class: Toxicology Mechanism Of Action: participates in reactions utilizing folates, counteracting folate antagonists (folic acid derivative)
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calcium folinate
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Humulin N
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Class: Diabetes Mellitus
Mechanism Of Action: stimulates peripheral glucose uptake, inhibits hepatic glucose production, inhibits lipolysis and proteolysis, regulating glucose metabolism |
insulin NPH
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leuprolide
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Class: Hormonal Oncologics Other Gynecologics Other Endocrine/Metab. Mechanism Of Action: inhibits gonadotropin release, suppressing ovarian and testicular steroidogenesis (gonadotropin-releasing hormone analog)
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Lupron
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levodopa
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antiparkinsonian
-precursor of dopamine |
larodopa
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levothyroxine
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Class: Thyroid Mechanism Of Action: produces various physiologic effects, including increasing metabolism (synthetic T4)
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Synthroid
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lidocaine
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Class: Topical/Local Anesthetics Anti-Arrhythmics ACLS Mechanism Of Action: anesthetic: stabilizes membranes; depresses action potential phase 0 (class IB antiarrhythmic)
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Xylocaine
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loratadine
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Class: Antihistamines, non-sedat. Mechanism Of Action
antagonizes peripheral H1 receptors (selective antihistamine) allergic rhinitis10 mg PO qdurticaria, chronic idiopathic10 mg PO qd Adverse ReactionsSerious Reactionsbronchospas mhepatitis (rare)hypersensitivity rxn (rare)Common Reactions headaches somnolencefatigue dry mouth nervousness abdominal pain |
Claritin
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magnesium sulfate
look this up |
Class: Anti-Arrhythmics Tocolytics Minerals Mechanism Of Action
arrhythmia, ventricular3-20 mg/min IV x5-48hStart: 2-6 g IV over several minutesseizures, preeclampsia4 g IM q4h prnStart: 4 g IV x1, 4-5 g IM each buttock; Alt: 4 g IV x1, then 1-2 g/h IVtocolysis2-4 g/h IV x12-24hStart: 4-6 g IV over 20minhypomagnesemia1 g IM q4-6hAlt: 5 g in 1 L IV over 3h*torsades de pointes1-2 g IV/IO prnInfo: may follow w/ 0.5-1 g/h IV to manage preterm labor |
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meperidine
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Class: Narcotics Mechanism Of Action
binds to various opioid receptors, producing analgesia and sedation (opioid agonist) |
Demerol
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methocarbamol
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Class: Muscle Relaxants Mechanism Of Action
exact mechanism of action unknown (centrally-acting muscle relaxant) |
Robaxin
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methotrexate
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Class: Antimetabolites Anti-Rheumatics Psoriasis Mechanism Of Action: immunosuppressant: inhibits dihydrofolate reductase; inhibits lymphocyte proliferation (folate antagonist)
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amethopterin
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metoprolol
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Class: Beta-Blockers Mechanism Of Action: selectively antagonizes beta1-adrenergic receptors
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Lopressor
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miconazole vaginal
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Class: Vaginals Mechanism Of Action: exact mechanism of action unknown; inhibits 14-alpha demethylase, reducing fungal cell membrane ergosterol synthesis and increasing cellular permeability (azole antifungal)
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Monistat
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morphine sulfate
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Class: Narcotics Mechanism Of Action: binds to various opioid receptors, producing analgesia and sedation (opioid agonist)
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nifedipine
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antianginal
Class: CCB, dihydropyridines Mechanism Of Action: inhibits calcium ion influx into vascular smooth muscle and myocardium |
Procardia
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nitroglycerin
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Class: Nitrates Mechanism Of Action: stimulates cGMP production, resulting in vascular smooth muscle relaxation
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Nitrostat
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nystatin
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Class: Mouth/Throat Anti-Fungals
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ondansetron
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Class: Nausea/Vomiting Mechanism Of Action: selectively antagonizes serotonin 5-HT3 receptors
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Zofran
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penicillin G benzathine
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Class: Penicillins Mechanism Of Action: bactericidal; inhibits cell wall mucopeptide synthesis
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Bicillin LA
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penicillin G sodium aqueous
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Class: Penicillins Mechanism Of Action: bactericidal; inhibits cell wall mucopeptide synthesis
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phenobarbital
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Class: Anti-Convulsants Mechanism Of Action: alters sensory cortex, cerebellar, and motor activities; produces sedation, hypnosis, and anesthesia (barbiturate)
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phenytoin
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Class: Anti-Convulsants Mechanism Of Action: modulates neuronal voltage-dependent sodium and calcium channels
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Dilantin
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vitamin K (common name)
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Controls abnormal bleeding
Class: Bleeding Disorders Mechanism Of Action: cofactor in the hepatic production of active factors II, VII, IX, and X |
phytonadione
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potassium chloride
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Class: Electrolytes/Acid-Base Mechanism Of Action: replaces potassium, a major intracellular cation involved in physiologic processes such as nerve impulse conduction, cardiac, skeletal, and smooth muscle contraction, and maintaining normal renal fxn
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doxorubicin
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Class: Antibiotic Oncologics Mechanism Of Action: binds to DNA (anthracycline)
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Adriamycin
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prednisone
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Class: Corticosteroids Mechanism Of Action: exact mechanism of anti-inflammatory action unknown; produces multiple glucocorticoid and mineralocorticoid effects (corticosteroid)
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protamine sulfate
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Class: Toxicology Bleeding Disorders Mechanism Of Action: ionically binds heparin, forming a stable complex which neutralizes anticoagulant effects
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quinidine sulfate
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Class: Anti-Arrhythmics Mechanism Of Action: stabilizes membranes; depresses action potential phase 0 (class IA antiarrhythmic)
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humulin R
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Class: Diabetes Mellitus Mechanism Of Action: stimulates peripheral glucose uptake, inhibits hepatic glucose production, inhibits lipolysis and proteolysis, regulating glucose metabolism
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insulin regular
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rifampin
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Class: Anti-Tuberculars Mechanism Of Action: inhibits DNA-dependent RNA polymerase (rifamycin
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streptokinase
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plasminogen activator
thrombolytic enzyme |
streptase
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sucralfate
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Class: Other Gastrointestinals Mechanism Of Action: covers and protects ulcer site
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Carafate
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sulindac
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Class: NSAIDs Mechanism Of Action: exact mechanism of action unknown; inhibits cyclooxygenase and lipoxygenase and reduces prostaglandin synthesis
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Clinoril
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tamoxifen
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Class: Hormonal Oncologics Mechanism Of Action: binds to estrogen receptors, producing estrogenic and anti-estrogenic effects (antiestrogen)
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nolvadex
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theophylline
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bronchodialator
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theo dur
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thiamine
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Class: Vitamins/Nutritionals Mechanism Of Action: participates in physiologic processes
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vitamin B1 (common name)
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tolbutamide
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Class: Diabetes Mellitus Mechanism Of Action: stimulates pancreatic islet beta cell insulin release (sulfonylurea)
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orinase
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trimethobenzamide
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Class: Nausea/Vomiting Mechanism Of Action: exact mechanism of action unknown
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Tigan
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Coumadin
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Class: Anticoag/Thrombolytics Mechanism Of Action: inhibits vitamin K-dependent coagulation factor synthesis (II, VII, IX, X, proteins C and S)
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warfarin
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zidovudine
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Class: Anti-Virals, HIV Mechanism Of Action: inhibits reverse transcriptase; incorporates into viral DNA (nucleoside reverse transcriptase inhibitor)
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Retrovir
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