Drug Names, Prefixes, And Suffixes

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#46
Navane

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thiothixene

antipsychotic, also used as an antiemetic, used against throwing up

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#47
Compazine

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prochlorerazine maleate

psychosis, also an antiemetic (used against throwing up)

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#48
Corgard

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Nadolol

synthetic, non selective Beta adrenergic receptor blocking agent

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#49
Glucotrol

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glipizide HCL

blood glucose lowering agent

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#50
Razadyne

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galantamine HBR (ER)

competitive acetylcholinesterase inhibitor
(related to demensia). Helps against Alzheimers progression

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#51
Tagamet

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cimetidine

H2 receptor antagonist
inhibits basal gastric secretion, used for heartburn

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#52
Pletal

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cilostazol

reduces intermitten clotting
(widens arteries that supply blood to legs) helps with RLS (restless leg syndrome) vasodilate

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#53
Zebeta

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bisoprolol fumarate

beta blocker (antihypertensive) high blood pressure

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#54
Zithromax

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azithronycin

macrolide anitbiotic

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#55
Fosamax

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alendronate sodium

biophosphonate (used to stopreabsorption of bone cells which make bones more brittle and can lead to osteoporosis

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#56
Zanaflex

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tizanidine HCL

central alpha 2 adreneric agonist (muscle relaxer), skeletal muscle only

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#57
Depakote

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divalproex sodium (delayed release)

antiepileptic, used for bipolarmania, psychosis

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#58
Desyrel

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trazodone HCL

antidepressant, it makes u very drowsy, can be described for insomnia. cannot be used in men because it can cause erections longer than 4 hours

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#59
Celexa

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citalopram HBR

SSRI (selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor) antidepressant

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#60
Bystolic

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nebivolol

beta blocker, antihypertensive

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#61
Klor-Con

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potassium chloride

treats hypokalemia (low potassium in the blood)

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#62
Viagra

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sildenafil citrate

erectile dysfunction, also used for pulmonary arterial hypertension (sold as revatio)

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# 63
Premarin

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conjugated estrogens

used for the treatment of menopause symptoms (hormone replacement)

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#64
Lunesta

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eszopiclone

non-benzodiazepine hypnotic (used to treat insomnia)

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#65
Niaspan

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niacin ER

-slows hardening of arteries
-improves cholesterol levels
-used as a combotherapy

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#66
Detrol

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tolterodine tartrate LA (long acting)

-muscarpinic receptor antagonist
-reduces urgency in bladder control and leakage

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#67
Avapro

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irbesartan

angiotensin 2 receptor antagonist (antihypertensive)

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#68
Boniva

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ibandronate sodium

-biophosphate class
-alters cycle of bone formation and breakdown in the body

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#69
Avodart

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dutasteride

stops testosterone from converting to dihyrotesterone (DHT) which causes BPH (benign protastic hyperplasia), enlarged prostate

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#70
Topamax

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topiramate

anticonvulsant, antiepileptic (reduces seizures and helps with migranes) prophylactic (used to prevent prior to possible occurance on an event)

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#71
Strattera

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atomoxetine

SSRI, treats ADHD, non- stimulant

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#72
Miraplex

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promipexole dihydrochloride

reduces the symptoms of parkinsons disease, also reduces restless leg syndrome
-dopamine agonist

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#73
Vesicare

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solifenarin succinate

reduces bladder spasms, muscarinic antagonists (reduces fluid storage from kidneys)

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#74
Micardis

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telmisartan

angiotensin 2 receptor antagonist

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#75
Xyzal

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Levoetirizine

antihystamine for excessive prutitis (itching), rhinitis, inflammation of the nose (allergies)