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Opium Tincture
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Treats Diarrhea by lowering GI Motility. Lowers pain and rectal spasms. (17th Century)
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Coca (cocaine)
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Used for local analgesic. (17th Century)
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Ipecac
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Induces Vomiting. (17th Century)
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Digitalis (Digoxin)
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a.k.a Lanoxin. Slows heart rate by decreasing force of conduction. Slows cell to cell communication, decreases myocardial oxygen demand, increases cardiac output.
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Small Pox Vaccine
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Eradicated Small pox in US
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Morphine
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Used for Pain (1815)
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Insulin
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Lowers blood glucose levels
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Penicillin
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Treats gram + infections
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Cortisone
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Anti-imflammatory, asthma, skin etc.
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Protease inhibitors
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(HIV/AIDS), Interferes with HIV lifecycle, delays progression does not cure HIV though.
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Category A
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Studies indicate NO risk to the fetus in the first trimester.
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Category X
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Studies in animals and humans demonstrate fetal abnormalities or evidence of fetal risk. SHOULD NOT be used in Pregnant Women
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Category C
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Safety has not been established for pregnant women
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Category D
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Benefits of giving drug out weigh the risks for Pregnant women
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Thalidomide
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Drug given to expectant mothers for "morning sickness" and sedation. Resulted in deformities in infants.
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