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Accupril
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quinapril
antihypertensive/ACE inhibitor treatment of hypertension |
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Actonel
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risedronate
biphosphonate prevention of osteoporosis/Paget's Disease |
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Actos
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pioglitazone
antidiabetic/thiazolidinedione glucose control diabetes 2 |
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Allegra
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fexofenadine
antihistimine (non-sedating) seasonal allergies/rhinitis |
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Altace
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ramipril
antihypertensive/ACE inhibitor treatment of hypertension decrease risk of MI, CVA |
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Aricept
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donepezil
cholinesterase inhibitor Alzheimer's disease treatment of dementia/memory |
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Atacand
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candesartan
angiotensin II receptor antagonist / antihypertensive treatment of hypertension/CHF |
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Augmentin
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amoxicillin
antibiotic infection from susceptible strains of bacteria |
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Avapro
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irbesartan
angiotensin II receptor antagonist / antihypertensive treatment of hypertension |
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Benicar
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olmesartan
antihypertensive treatment of hypertension |
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Biaxin
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clarithromycin
macrolide antibiotic (inhibits protein syn in bacteria causing cell death treatment of URI, otitis media pneumonia and skin infections |
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Betapace
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sotalol
Beta-adrenergic blocker / Class II and III antiarrhythmic treatment of life threatening ventricular arrythmias/maintenance of normal sinus rhythm |
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Boniva
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ibandronate
bisphosphonate/calcium regulator treatment and prevention of osteoporosis in postmenopausal women |
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Cardura
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doxazosin
alpha-adrenergic blocker/antihypertensive treatment of mild to moderate hypertension |
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Campral
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acamprosate
GABA analogue/antialcoholic drug Maintenance of abstinence from alcohol |
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Ceftin
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cefuroxime
antibiotic/cephalosporin kills bacteria by inhibiting protein synthesis of bacteria cell wall causing cell death |
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Celebrex
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celecoxib
NSAID, analgesic, specific COX2 enzyme blocker analgesic+anti-inflammatory of rheumatoid arthritis and osteoarthritis |
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Coreg
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carvedilol
alpha+beta adrenergic blocker antihypertensive lower BP,prevents reflex tachycardia |
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Dalmane
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flurazepam
Benzodiazepine sedative,hypnotic insomia |
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Darvon
Darvocet |
propoxyphene
opioid agonist analgesic relief of mild to moderate pain |
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Daypro
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oxaprozin
analgesic,antipyretic,NSAID anti-inflammatory effects,osteoarthritis |
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Demadex
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torsemide
loop diuretic sulfonamide inhibits reabsorption of sodium and chloride from prox and distal renal tubules and loop of Henle leading to a natriuretic diuretic |
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Demerol
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meperidine
opioid agonist analgesic relief of moderate to severe acute pain |
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Depakote
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valproic acid
antiepileptic treatment of epileptic seizures |
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Ditropan
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oxybutynin
anticholinergic urinary antispasmodic relief of symptoms of bladder instability/overactive bladder |
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Dolophine
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methadone
opioid agonist analgesic relief of severe pain detox+temp maintenance treatment of opioid addiction |
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Duragesic
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fentanyl
opioid agonist analgesic treatment of pain during anesthesia and immediate postoperative period |
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Dynacirc
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isradipine
calcium channel blocker antihypertensive Management of hypertension |
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Effexor
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venlafaxine
antidepressant, anxiolytic treatment of major depressive disorder, social anxiety disorder |
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Evista
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raloxifene
selective estrogen receptor modulator prevention and treatment of osteoporosis in postmenopausal women |
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Exubera
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inhaled insulin
antidiabetic hormone treatment of type I diabetes and treatment of type 2 diabetes that can not be controlled by diet or oral drugs |
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Famvir
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famciclovir
antiviral management of acute herpes zoster (shingles)and treatment or suppression of genital herpes |
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Feldene
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piroxicam
analgesic, NSAID relief from acute/chronic rheumatoid rthritis, osteoarthritis |
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Flomax
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tamsulosin
alpha-adrenergic blocker treatment of the signs and symptoms of of BPH |
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Fosamax
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alendronate
bisphosphonate, calcium regulator treatment/prevention of osteoporosis + Paget's disease |
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Glucophage
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metformin
antidiabetic adjunct to diet to lower blood glucose type 2 diabetes |
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Glucotrol
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glipizide
antidiabetic, sulfonylurea lowers blood glucose with type 2 diabetes |
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Halcion
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triazolam
benzodiazepine, sedative and hypnotic insomnia |
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Haldol
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haloperidol
dopaminergic blocker, antipsychotic management of psychotic disorders |
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Humalog
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insulin lispro
antidiabetic, hormone treatment of diabetes |
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Hytrin
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terazosin
antihypertensive, alpha1-adrenergic blocker treatment of hypertension |
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Imdur
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isosorbide
antianginal, nitrate, vasodilator treatment/prevention of angina pectoralis |
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Imitrex
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sumatriptan
antimigraine drug, serotonin-selective agonist treatment of migraines |
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Imuran
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azathioprine
immunosuppressant renal homotransplantation, rheumatoid arthritis |
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Inderal
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propranolol
beta-adrenergic blocker, antianginal, antiarrhythmic, antihypertensive treatment of hypertension, angina pectoris and cardiac arrhythmias |
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Indocin
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indomethacin
NSAID relief of rheumatoid arthritis/severe osteoarthritis |
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Isoptin
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verapamil
calcium channel-blocker, antianginal,antiarrhythmic, antihypertensive treatment of angina/supraventricular tachyarrhythmias |
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Januvia
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sitagliptin
antidiabetic type 2 diabetes |
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Kadian
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morphine
opioid agonist analgesic relief of moderate to severe acute and chronic pain/preop sedation |
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Keflex
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cephalexin
antibiotic, cephalosporin treatment of respiratory tract infections, staphylococcus skin infections |
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Keppra
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levetiracetam
antiepileptic treatment of epileptic seizures |
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Klonopin
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clonazepam
benzodiazepine, antiepileptic treatment of seizures and neuralgias |
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Lamictal
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lamotrigine
antiepileptic treatment of epileptic seizures |
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Lamisil
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terbinafine
allylamine, antifungal treatment of toenail/fingernail fungus |
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Lantus
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insulin
antidiabetic, hormone treatment of diabetes |
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Lasix
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furosemide
loop diuretic edema associated with CHF |
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Lescol
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fluvastin
antihyperlipidemic, statin treatment of high cholesterol/coronary atherosclerosis |
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Marinol
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dronabinol,
antiemenic, treatment of nausea and vomiting |
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Maxalt
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rizatriptan,
antimigraine/serotonin selective agonist, treatment of migraine attacks |
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Meridia
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sibutramine,
anorexiant, weight loss drug, management of obesity |
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Micardis
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telmisartan,
angiotensin II receptor antagonist, antihypertensive |
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Micro-K
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potassium salt,
electrolyte, prevention and correction of potassium deficiency |
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Mirapex
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pramipexole,
antiparkinsonian,dopamine receptor agonist restless leg syndrome |
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Mobic
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meloxicam,
NSAID, relief of osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis |
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Monopril
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fosinopril,
antihypertensive, ACE inhibitor |
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Mysoline
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primidone,
antiepileptic and anticonvulsant |
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Namenda
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memantine,
alzheimer disease drug, vascular dementia |
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Neurotin
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gabapentin,
antiepileptic/antiseizure medication |
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Norvasc
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amlodipine,
calcium channel blocker, antianginal, antihypertensive |
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Naprosyn
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naproxen,
NSAID, analgesic (non-opioid) |
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Nizoral
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ketoconazole,
antifungal treatment of fungus and ringworm |
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Omnicef
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cefdinir,
antibiotic, cephalosporin (3rd generation) treatment of pneumonia/ bronchitis |
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Pamelor
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nortriptyline,
TCA (secondary amine) treatment of depression and panic attacks |
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Parnate
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tranylcypromine,
antidepressant, MAOI treatment of depression |
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Paxil
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paroxetine,
antidepressant, Obsessive compulsive disorder, panic attacks |
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Plavix
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clopidogrel,
adenosine diphosphate receptor antagonist, antiplatelet, TIA's/MI's |
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Prevacid
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lansoprazole,
antisecretory, proton pump inhibitor(gastric acid),treatment of GERD/ulcers |
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Prinivil
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lisinopril,
antihypertensive, ACE inhibitor hypertension/CHF |
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Provigil
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modafinil,
CNS stimulant, narcolepsy drug |
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Procardia
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nifedipine,
calcium channel blocker, antianginal,antihypertensive coronary artery spasm |
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Prozac
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fluoxetine,
antidepressant, SSRI depression,panic disorder and OCD |
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Relpax
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eletriptan,
antimigraine |
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Remeron
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mirtazapine,
antidepressant (tetracyclic) |
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Risperdal
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risperidone,
antipsychotic, benzisoxazole treatment of schizophrenia and bipolar disorder |
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Restoril
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temazepam,
benzodiazepine, sedative-hypnotic insomnia |
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Seroquel
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quetiapine,
antipsychotic, dibenzothiazepine, treatment of schizophrenia/manic episodes |
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Trileptal
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oxcarbazepine,
antiepileptic treatment of seizures |
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Ultram
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tramadol,
analgesic moderate to severe pain |
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Valtrex
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valacyclovir,
antiviral treatment of herpes zoster and cold sores |
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Viagra
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sildenafil,
impotence drug/ phosphodiesterase inhibitor erectile dysfunction |
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Xanax
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alprazolam,
benzodiazepine, antiolytic anxiety and panic attacks |
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Zomig
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zolmitriptan,
antimigraine, serotonin selective agonist |
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Zovirax
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acyclovir,
antiviral herpes zoster, genital herpes and chicken pox |
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Zyprexa
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olanzapine,
antipsychotic, dopaminergic blocker treatment of schizophrenia |
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Zyrtec
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cetirizine,
antihistamine allergic rhinitis |
