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antibiotics
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suppress the growth of bacteria (treat infections)
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erythromycin
pernicillin |
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anticoagulants
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prevents blood from clotting too quickly
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warfarin
heparin |
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anticonvulsants
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inhibit or control seizures
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clonazepam
phenytoin |
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antidiarrheal
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controls GI distress
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diphenoxylate
loperamide |
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antiemetics
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prevent nausea and vomitting
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prochlorperazine
promethazine |
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antiimflammatory
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reduces inflammation
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ibuprofen
piroxicam |
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antineoplastic
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chemo
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contrast media
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enhance the visibility of internal tissues
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diuretic
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removes fluid from the cells
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acetazolamide
chlorothiazide |
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radioactive isotops
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used in nuclear medicine
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technetium 99m
iodine 131 |
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vitamins and other supplements
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drugs within body may have adverse effects if taken in access or combined with other drugs
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antiarrythmics
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variations on normal heartbeat
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antidiabetic agents
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diabetes
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antiulcer
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treat peptic ulcers
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anesthetic
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suppress the sensation of feeling
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thiopental
procaine |
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antifungals
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treat fungal infections such as yeast or thrush
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ketoconazole
nystatin |
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antihypertensives
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lower blood pressure
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clonidine
metoprolol |
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hormones
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aid in endocrine secretion
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estrogen
methyltestosterone |
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skin agents
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keep skin soft and supple and reduce pain and itching
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hydrocortisone 1%
aquaphor |
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nonsteroidal antiinflammatory drugs (NSAIDs)
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ibprofein
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analgesics
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relieve pain
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acetaminophe
propoxyphene aspirin |
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antidepressants
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affect the communication between cells in the brain
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fluoxetine
sertraline |
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sedatives
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calm patient inducing sleep or unconsciousness
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secobarbital
pentobarbital |
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antihyperlipidemic
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high cholesterol
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tranquilizers
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relieve anxiety
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chloreliazepoxide
diazepam |
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anti-anxiety drugs
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calm patients and relieve muscle spasms
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lorazepam
diazepam |
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corticosteroids
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reduce inflammation and sometimes used to treat adrenal deficiency (stronger)
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dexamethasome
hydrocortisone |
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narcotics
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relax CNS and relieve pain
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codine
morphine |
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anticholinergics
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reduces smooth muscle tone
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antihistamines
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treat allergies
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diphenhydramine
promethazine |
