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Adriamycin
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Action: cytotoxic
Use: used to produce regression antibiotic in disseminated neoplastic conditions. |
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Albuterol
(Ventolin, Proventil) |
Action: antiasthmatic / bronchodilators
Use: bronchospasms in reversible obstructive airway disease |
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Aldactazide
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Action: diuretic & antihypertensive
Use: used for the rx of edematous conditions due to CHF (congestive heart failure), cirrhosis of the liver, and essential hypertension |
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Aldomet
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Action: antihypertensive
Use: used in the management of hypertension |
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Aldoril
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Action: antihypertensive
Use: used for the rx of severe essential hypertension and in malignant hypertension |
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Alkeran
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Action: antineoplastic
Use: used for palliation in multiple myeloma and nonresectable epithelial ovarian carcinoma |
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Allopurinol
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Action: unclassified agent
Use: used in the treatment of gout |
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Alupent
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Action: bronchodilator
Use: used in the rx of bronchial asthma and reversible bronchospasm in bronchitis and emphysema |
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Amikacin
(Amikin) |
Action: antibiotic
Use: used in the short-term rx of serious Gram-negative bacterial infections |
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Aminophylline
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Action: bronchodilator, pulmonary vasodilator, smooth muscle relaxant
Use: used for relief and/or prevention of symptoms from asthma and reversible bronchospasms in bronchitis and emphysema |
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Amoxicillin
(Trimox, Amoxil) |
Action: antibiotic
Use: used in the rx of infections due to Gram-negative and Gram-positive organisms |
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Ampicillin
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Action: antibacterial
Use: used in the rx of Gram-negative bacteria |
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Ancef
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Action: antibiotic
Use: used in the rx of serious respiratory tract, urinary tract, biliary tract, skin, bone and genital infections, septicemia, and endocarditis |
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Apresoline
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Action: antihypertensive
Use: used for the management of essential hypertension |
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Ascriptin
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Action: analgesic, anti-inflammatory, antipyretic
Use: used in the rx of rheumatoid arthritis, osteoarthritis, and other arthritic conditions |
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Atarax
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Action: anxiolytic
Use: used for the relief of anxiety and tension associated with psychoneurosis and as an adjunct in organic disease states in which anxiety is manifested |
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Ativan
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Action: anxiolytic
Use: used for the management of anxiety disorders |
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Augmentin
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Action: antibiotic, anti-infective
Use: UTI(urinary tract infection), lower respiratory tract infection, otitis media |
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Bactrim
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Action: antibacterial
Use: used for the rx of urinary tract infections, acute otitis media, bronchitis in adults, and Pneumocystis carinii pneumonitis |
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Benadryl
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Action: antihistamine
Use: used for the rx of perennial and seasonal allergies due to inhalant allergens and foods; motion sickness; and Parkinsonism |
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Bentyl
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Action: smooth muscle relaxant
Use: used for the rx of functional bowel/irritable bowel syndrome |
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Betadine
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Action: antiseptic
Use: used for disinfection of topical wounds |
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Brethine
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Action: bronchodilator
Use: used for the rx of bronchial asthmas and reversible bronchospasm in bronchitis and emphysema |
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Bronkosol
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Action: bronchodilator
Use: used for the rx of bronchial asthma and reversible bronchospasm in bronchitis and emphysema |
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Cardizem
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Action: calcium channel blocker
Use: angina, atrial fibrillation, atrial flutter |
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Chloromycetin
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Action: antibiotic
Use: used for the rx of serious infections |
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Cimetidine
(Tagamet) |
Action: histamine
Use: used for the short-term rx of antagonist |
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Cipro
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Action: anti-infective, antibacterial
Use: used for UTI (urinary tract infection), lower respiratory tract infection, bone and joint infection |
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Cisplatin
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Action: antineoplastic
Use: used for testicular, ovarian, and bladder carcinomas |
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Clindamycin
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Action: antibiotic
Use: used for the rx of bacterial and parasitic infections |
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Clinoril
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Action: anti-inflammatory
Use: used for the rx of osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis |
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Clonidine
(Catapres) |
Action: antihypertensive
Use: used for hypertension, reduces blood pressure rapidly |
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Colace
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Action: stool softener
Use: used in constipation due to hard stools, in painful anorectal conditions, in cardiac and other conditions in which maximum ease of passage is desirable |
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Compazine
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Action: antiemetic, anxiolytic
Use: used for control of severe nausea and vomiting, and for the short-term rx of generalized non-psychotic anxiety |
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Coumadin
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Action: anticoagulant
Use: used for prophylaxis and rx of venous thrombosis, atrial fibrillation with embolization, and pulmonary embolism |
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Cytoxan
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Action: antineoplastic
Use: used to slow all growth in leukemia, myeloma, lymphoma, breast, ovarian, and lung cancers |
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Dalmane
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Action: hypnotic
Use: used for the rx of insomnia |
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Darvocet-N
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Action: analgesic
Use: used for relief of mild to moderate pain |
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Decadron
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Action: anti-inflammatory
Use: used for rx of endocrine and allergic rheumatic disorders, ophthalmic, respiratory, and hematological disorders |
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Demerol
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Action: analgesic
Use: used for relief of moderate to severe pain |
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Desyrel
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Action: antidepressant
Use: used for rx of depression |
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Diabinese
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Action: antidiabetic
Use: used to control mild to moderately severe adult-onset diabetes |
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Digitalis
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Action: cardiotonic
Use: used to increase the force of myocardial contractions and as a conduction system depressant to decrease heart rate. |
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Digoxin
(Lanoxin) |
Action: cardiotonic
Use: used in the rx of CHF (congestive heart failure) |
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Dilantin
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Action: antiepileptic
Use: used for control of tonic-clonic and psychomotor seizures |
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Dilaudid
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Action: narcotic, analgesic
Use: used for the relief of pain |
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Diltiazem
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Action: calcium blocker
Use: used to dilate coronary arteries in angina |
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Dolobid
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Action: analgesic, anti-inflammatory, antipyretic
Use: used for management of acute or long-term osteoarthritis and mild to moderate pain |
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Dopamine
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Action: vasopressor
Use: used to increase cardiac and urinary output in shock syndrome due to myocardial infarctions, trauma, renal failure, and septicemia |
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Dyazide
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Action: diuretic / antihypertensive
Use: used for rx of edema and hypertension |
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Ecotrin
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Action: analgesic
Use: used for relief of minor aches and pains of arthritis and rheumatism |
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Elavil
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Action: antidepressant
Use: used for relief of symptoms of depression |
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Epinephrine
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Action: bronchodilator, cardiotonic
Use: most commonly used to relieve (Adrenaline) respiratory distress due to bronchospasm and to restore cardiac rhythm in cardiac arrest |
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Erythromycin
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Action: antibiotic
Use: used for rx of upper and lower respiratory tract, skin, and soft tissue infections |
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Euthroid
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Action: thyroid preparation
Use: used for rx of hypothyroidism, simple goiter, and subacute or chronic thyroiditis |
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Feosol
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Action: hematinic
Use: used for rx of iron deficiency anemia |
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Flexeril
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Action: skeletal muscle relaxant
Use: used as adjunct to rest and physical therapy for relief of muscle spasm |
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5-Fluorouracil
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Action: antineoplastic
Use: used for palliative management of carcinoma of colon, rectum, breast, stomach, and pancreas |
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Garamycin
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Action: aminoglycoside
Use: used for rx of serious infections caused by susceptible strains of Pseudomonas, E. coli, Proteus, Klebsiella-Serratia, Citrobacter, and Staphylococcus |
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Glucophage
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Action: antidiabetic
Use: used to treat non-insulin dependent diabetes mellitus |
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Halcion
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Action: hypnotic
Use: used for short-term management of insomnia characterized by difficulty in falling asleep |
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Haldol
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Action: tranquilizer
Use: used for management of manifestations of psychiatric disorders |
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Heparin
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Action: anticoagulant
Use: used for prophylaxis and rx of venous thrombosis, pulmonary embolism, prevention of cerebral thrombosis, and rx of consumptive coagulopathies |
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Hydralzine
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Action: antihypertensive
Use: used in the management of hypertension |
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Hydrochlorothiazide
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Action: diuretic / antihypertensive
Use: used in the management of hypertension, also adjunctive therapy in edema associated with congestive heart failure, hepatic cirrhosis, and corticosteroid and estrogen therapy. |
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Hydrocortisone
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Action: anti-inflammatory
Use: used to relieve symptoms of rheumatic disorders; replacement therapy for endogenous hormones |
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Hydrodiuril
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Action: diuretic and antihypertensive
Use: used for adjunctive therapy in edema associated with congestive heart failure, hepatic cirrhosis, and corticosteroid and estrogen therapy; management of hypertension |
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Hygroton
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Action: diuretic and antihypertensive
Use: used for management of hypertension; adjunctive therapy in edema associated with congestive heart failure, and rental dysfunction |
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Imuran
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Action: immunosuppressive
Use: used in prevention of rejection in renal homotransplantation, and for management of severe, active rheumatoid arthritis |
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Inderal
(Propranolol) |
Action: beta-adrenergic blocking agent
Use: used for rx of hypertension, long-term management of angina pectoris due to coronary atherosclerosis and cardiac arrhythmias, myocardial infarction, and migraine. |
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Insulin
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Action: antidiabetic
Use: many varieties of injectable insulin including beef, pork, and human are available for treatment of diabetes |
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Isoptin
(Verapamil) |
Action: calcium antagonist
Use: used for conversion to sinus rhythm of paroxysmal supraventricular tachycardias |
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Isordil
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Action: smooth muscle relaxant
Use: used for the rx of acute angina attacks |
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Kaon
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Action: potassium
Use: used for rx of hypokalemia and digitalis intoxication |
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Kaflex
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Action: antibiotic
Use: used for rx of infections |
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Kefzol
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Action: antibiotic
Use: used for rx of respiratory tract, genitourinary tract, biliary tract, skin and soft tissue, bone and joint infections, and endocarditis |
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Lanoxin
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Action: cardiotonic
Use: used in treatment of arrhythmias and low-output cardiac failure |
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Lasix
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Action: diuretic
Use: used in the rx of edema associated with congestive heart failure, cirrhosis of the liver, and renal disease including the nephrotic syndrome |
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Leukeran
(Chlorambucil) |
Action: antineoplastic
Use: used for rx of chronic lymphatic leukemia and malignant lymphomas |
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Librium
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Action: sedative
Use: used for management of anxiety disorders and withdrawl symptoms of acute alcoholism |
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Lidocaine
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Action: antiarrhythmic
Use: used for rx of ventricular arrhythmias |
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Lithium
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Action: psychotherapeutic
Use: used in rx of manic episodes of manic-depressive illness |
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Lopressor
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Action: antihypertensive
Use: used for management of hypertension |
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Lovastatin
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Action: cholesterol-lowering agent
Use: used for reduction of elevated total LDL levels in patients with primary hypercholesterolemia |
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Mandol
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Action: antibiotic
Use: used for rx of serious respiratory, urinary, skin, and bone infections, and peritonitis and septicemia |
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Meclomen
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Action: anti-inflammatory
Use: used for rx of acute and chronic rheumatoid arthritis and osteoarthritis |
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Mellaril
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Action: tranquilizer
Use: used for short-term rx of moderate to marked depression and for rx of symptoms such as agitation, anxiety, and tension; rx for behavioral problems in children |
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Metamucil
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Action: laxative
Use: rx for chronic constipation |
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Methotrexate
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Action: antineoplastic
Use: used for rx rheumatoid arthritis, acute leukemia, head & neck cancer, ectopic pregnancy |
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Minipress
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Action: antihypertensive
Use: used for rx of gestational choriocarcinoma, chorioadenoma destruens, and hydatidiform mole |
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Minoxidil
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Action: antihypertensive
Use: used for rx of hypertension |
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Motrin
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Action: analgesic and antipyretic
Use: used for relief of signs and symptoms of rheumatoid arthritis and osteoarthritis; rx for primary dysmenorrhea; and provides relief of mild to moderate pain |
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Mustargen
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Action: antineoplastic
Use: used for rx of Hodgkin's disease, lymphosarcoma, chronic leukemias, and bronchogenic carcinoma |
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Mycostatin
(Nystatin) |
Action: antibiotic
Use: used for rx of candidiasis |
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Mylanta
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Action: antacid
Use: used for relief of symptoms associated with gastric hyperacidity and trapped gas |
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Myleran
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Action: antineoplastic
Use: used for rx of chronic myelogenous leukemia |
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Mylicon
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Action: antiflatulent
Use: used for relief of the painful symptoms of excess gas in the digestive system |
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Nipride
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Action: hypotensive
Use: used for immediate reduction of blood pressure |
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Nitroglycerine
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Action: muscle relaxant
Use: used for prophylaxis and rx of angina pectoris |
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Norflex
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Action: analgesic and anticholinergic
Use: used for relief of discomfort associated with acute painful musculoskeletal conditions |
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Norpace
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Action: antiarrhythmic
Use: used for suppression and prevention of recurrence of some cardiac arrhythmias |
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Norpramin
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Action: antidepressant
Use: used for relief of symptoms in various depressive syndromes, especially endogenous depression |
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Norvasc
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Action: calcium channel blocker
Use: used for hypertension; angina |
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Oncovin
(Vincristine) |
Action: antineoplastic
Use: used in rx of acute leukemia and useful in combination with other drugs for some lymphomas and sarcomas |
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Orinase
(Tolbutamide) |
Action: antidiabetic
Use: used for management of diabetes mellitus of stable type without acute complications |
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Paxil
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Action: antidepressant
Use: used for depression |
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Pentamidine
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Action: antiprotozoal
Use: used against Pneumocystis carinii |
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Periactin
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Action: antihistamine
Use: used for allergic reactions and urticaria |
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Persantine
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Action: coronary vasodilator
Use: therapy for chronic angina pectoris |
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Phenergan
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Action: antihistamine
Use: used for allergic rhinitis, control of nausea and vomiting, sedation, and motion sickness |
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Phenobarbital
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Action: anticonvulsant sedative and hypnotic
Use: used for prophylactic management of all forms of epilepsy |
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Prednisone
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Action: glucocorticoid
Use: used for its immunosuppressant effects and for relief of inflammations; used in arthritis, polymyositis, and other systemic diseases. |
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Prilosec
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Action: anti-ulcer
Use: used for gastric and duodenal ulcer; gastroesophageal reflux disease |
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Procan
(Procainamide) |
Action: antiarrhythmic
Use: used for rx of premature ventricular contractions, ventricular tachycardia, atrial fibrillation, and paroxysmal atrial tachycardia |
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Procardia
(Nifedipine) |
Action: antianginal
Use: used for rx of vasospastic angina and chronic stable angina |
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Prolixin
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Action: antipsychotic
Use: used for management of chronic schizophrenia |
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Pronestyl
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Action: depresses excitability of cardiac muscle
Use: used in rx of cardiac arrhythmias |
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Prozac
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Action: antidepressant
Use: used for depression |
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Quinidine
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Action: antiarrhythmic
Use: used in rx of cardiac arrhythmias |
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Ranitidine
(Zantac) |
Action: antisecretory
Use: used for short-term rx of active duodenal ulcer and rx of pathological hypersecretory states |
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Restoril
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Action: hypnotic
Use: used for relief of insomnia |
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Riopan
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Action: antacid
Use: used for relief of heartburn, sour stomach, acid indigestion, and upset stomach |
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Septra DS
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Action: antibacterial
Use: used for rx of urinary tract infections and acute exacerbations of chronic bronchitis |
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Solu-Cortef
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Action: anti-inflammatory, adrenocortical steroid
Use: used for acute exacerbations of allergies; rheumatic, respiratory, GI, and hematology disorders |
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Streptokinase
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Action: fibrinolytic
Use: used for lysis of pulmonary embolism, deep vein thrombosis, arterial thrombosis and embolism, and coronary artery thrombosis. |
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Surfak
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Action: stool softener
Use: used for fecal softening without propulsion action to accomplish defecation |
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Synthroid
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Action: hormone
Use: used for replacement therapy for reduced or absent thyroid function of any etiology |
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Tenormin
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Action: antihypertensive
Use: used for management of hypertension |
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Theo-Dur
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Action: bronchodilator
Use: used for relief of bronchial asthma symptoms and for reversible bronchospasm associated with chronic bronchitis and emphysema |
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Theophylline
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Action: bronchodilator, pulmonary vasodilator, smooth muscle relaxant
Use: used for rx of bronchial obstruction in asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease |
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Thiotepa
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Action: antineoplastic
Use: used in rx of adenocarcinomas of breast and ovary and for controlling intracavitary effusions. |
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Thorazine
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Action: psychotropic
Use: used for the management of manifestations of psychotic disorders. |
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Tobramycin
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Action: antibiotic
Use: used for rx of serious bacterial infections |
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Tolectin
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Action: anti-inflammatory
Use: used for relief of signs and symptoms of rheumatoid arthritis, osteoarthritis, and juvenile rheumatoid arthritis |
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Tonocard
(Tocainide) |
Action: antiarrhythmic
Use: used for rx of ventricular arrhythmias |
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Traxene
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Action: CNS-depressant
Use: used for management of anxiety disorders indicated as adjunctive therapy in the management of partial seizures and for relief of acute alcohol withdrawal |
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Tylenol
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Action: analgesic / antipyretic
Use: used for relief of pain and/or fever |
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Valium
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Action: anxiolytic
Use: used for management of anxiety disorder; relief of acute agitation, tremor, and hallucinosis in acute alcohol withdrawal. |
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Vasotec
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Action: ace inhibitor
Use: used for hypertension, heart failure |
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Veetids
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Action: anti-infective, antibiotic
Use: used for mild to moderately severe infections |
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Velban
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Action: antineoplastic
Use: used for palliative rx of a variety of malignant and neoplastic conditions |
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Vicodin
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Action: analgesic, antipyretic
Use: used for relief of moderately severe pain |
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Wytensin
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Action: antihypertensive
Use: used for rx of hypertension |
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Zantac
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Action: antisecretory
Use: used for short-term rx of active duodenal ulcer |
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Zaroxolyn
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Action: diuretic/saluretic/ antihypertensive
Use: used in management of hypertension and rx of edema |
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Zestril
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Action: ace inhibitor
Use: used for hypertension, heart failure |
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Zithromax
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Action: antibiotic, anti-infective
Use: used for respiratory tract infections, skin infections |
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Zocor
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Action: antilipemic agent
Use: used for hypercholestrolemia |
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Zoloft
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Action: antidepressant
Use: used for depression |
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Zovirax
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Action: antiviral
Use: used in rx of herpes viruses |