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ethinyl estradiol with norethindrone (Ortho-Novum 1/35)
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Oral contraceptives: Estrogen-Progestin combinations
Ethinyl estradiol with norethindrone (Ortho-Novum 1/35) is an estrogen-progestin combination oral contraceptive. |
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etidronate (Didronel)
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Bone resorption inhibitors-Bisphosphonates
Etidronate (Didronel) is a bisphosphonate bone resorption inhibitor that also slows new bone growth and is used to treat Paget's disease. |
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fexofenadine (Allegra)
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H1-receptor blockers (Antihistamines) Fexofenadine (Allegra) is an H1-receptor blocker, or antihistamine, to reduce nasal congestion, sneezing, and tearing of the eyes.
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furosemide (Lasix)
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Loop diuretics
Furosemide (Lasix) is a loop diuretic often used to treat acute heart failure. |
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fluoxetine (Prozac)
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Antidepressants: Selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs)
Fluoxetine (Prozac) is a selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor used to treat depression. |
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gentamicin (Garamycin)
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Aminoglycosides
Gentamicin (Garamycin) is a broad-spectrum aminoglycoside usually used to treat serious urinary, respiratory, nervous system, or GI infections. |
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atenolol (Tenormin)
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Beta-adrenergic blockers
Atenolol (Tenormin) is a beta-adrenergic blocker used to treat angina and hypertension, and to prevent MI. |
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atorvastatin (Lipitor)
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HMG-CoA reductase inhibitors (Statins)
Atorvastatin (Lipitor) is an HMG-CoA reductase inhibitor (or statin) used to treat hyperlipidemia. |
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beclomethasone (Beclovent and others)
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Anti-inflammatory agents: Glucocorticoids
Beclomethasone (Beclovent and others) is a glucocorticoid used to treat asthma and allergic rhinitis. |
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bethanecol (Urecholine)
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Parasympathomimetics (Cholinergic agents)
Bethanecol (Urecholine) is a parasympathetic cholinergic agent used to stimulate smooth muscle contraction in the GI and urinary tracts. |
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diazepam (Valium)
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Drugs that potentiate GABA action: Benzodiazepines
Diazepam (Valium) is a benzodiazepine used to control seizures and to treat anxiety. |
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atropine
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Anticholinergics (Cholinergic blockers)
Atropine is a cholinergic blocker, or anticholinergic agent, used to produce a dry surgical field, increase heart rate, and dilate pupils. |
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ethosuximide (Zarontin)
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Succinimides Ethosuximide
(Zarontin) is a succinimide anticonvulsant used in the treatment of psychomotor or tonic-clonic seizures. |
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lorazepam (Ativan)
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Benzodiazepines
Lorazepam (Ativan) is a benzodiazepine used for the short-term treatment of anxiety and insomnia. |
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imipramine (Tofranil)
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Antidepressants: Tricyclic antidepressants (TCAs)
Imipramine (Tofranil) is a tricyclic antidepressant used for clinical depression and treatment of chronic pain. |
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epoetin alfa (Epogen, Procrit)
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Hematopoietic growth factors
Epoetin alfa (Epogen and Procrit) is a hematopoietic growth factor used to treat hematopoietic abnormalities in patients with neoplasms, AIDS, and chronic renal failure. |
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amiodarone (Cardarone)
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Potassium channel blockers
Amiodarone (Cardarone) is a potassium channel blocker used to treat atrial dysrhythmia and ventricular tachycardia. |
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carvedilol (Coreg)
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Carvedilol (Coreg) is a beta-adrenergic blocker used to treat heart failure by lowering heart rate and blood pressure.
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thiopental (Pentothal)
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General anesthetics: Intravenous agents
Thiopental (Pentothal) is an intravenous general anesthetic used in surgery. |
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halothane (Fluothane)
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General anesthetics: Inhalation agents-Volatile liquids
Halothane (Fluothane) is a volatile liquid inhalation agent used for general anesthesia. |
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haloperidol (Haldol)
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Conventional (Typical) antipsychotics: Phenothiazines
Haloperidol (Haldol) is a phenothiazine antipsychotic. |
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lidocaine (Xylocaine)
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Local anesthetic: Amides
Lidocaine (Xylocaine) is an amide local anesthetic given IV, IM, or subcutaneously. |
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hydrocortisone (Aeroseb-HC and others)
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Adrenal drugs: Systemic corticosteroids
Hydrocortisone (Aeroseb-HC, Alphaderm, and others) is a systemic corticosteroid used to treat adrenocortical insufficiency. |
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isoniazid (INH)
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Antitubercular agents
Isoniazid (INH) is an antitubercular agent. |
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isotretinoin/13-Cis-retinoic acid (Accutane)
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Drugs for acne and rosacea: Retinoids
Isotretinoin/13-Cis-retinoic acid (Accutane) is a retinoid agent used to treat acne and rosacea. |
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diphenhydramine (Benadryl and others)
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H1-receptor blockers (Antihistamines)
Diphenhydramine (Benadryl and others) is an H1-receptor blocker, or antihistamine. |
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diphenoxylate with atropine (Lomotil and others)
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Antidiarrheals
Diphenoxylate with atropine (Lomotil and others) is an antidiarrheal. |
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Tetracycline (Achromycin and others)
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Tetracyclines
Tetracycline (Achromycin and others) is a tetracycline antibiotic. |
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sildenafil (Viagra)
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Drugs for erectile dysfunction: Phosphodiesterase-5 inhibitors
Sildenafil (Viagra) is a phosphodiesterase-5 inhibitor used to treat erectile dysfunction. |
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medroxyprogesterone (Prempro)
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Drugs for dysfunctional uterine bleeding: Progestins
Medroxyprogesterone (Prempro) is a progestin used to treat dysfunctional uterine bleeding. |
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spironolactone (Aldactone)
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Diuretics: Potassium-sparing
Spironolactone (Aldactone) is a potassium-sparing diuretic that inhibits aldosterone secretion. |
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sibutramine (Meridia)
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Anorexiants
Sibutramine (Meridia) is a serotonin reuptake inhibitor prescribed as an appetite suppressant, or anorexiant. |
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cyclophosphamide (Cytoxan)
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Alkylating agents
Cyclophosphamide (Cytoxan) is an alkylating agent used alone or in combination to treat a wide variety of cancers. |
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diltiazem (Cardizem)
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Calcium channel blockers
Diltiazem (Cardizem) is a calcium channel blocker used in the treatment of angina, dysrhythmia, and hypertension. |
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cyclosporine (Neoral, Sandimmune)
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Immunosuppressants
Cyclosporine (Neoral and Sandimmune) is an immunosuppressant that inhibits helper T-cells, thereby reducing the immune response. |
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colchicine
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Uric acid inhibitors
Colchicine is a uric acid inhibitor used to treat gout. |
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interferon alfa 2 (Roferon-A, Intron A)
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Biologic response-modifiers
Interferon alfa 2 (Roferon-A and Intron A) is a biologic response-modifier used to treat hairy cell leukemia, Kaposi's sarcoma, hepatitis, and other viral disorders. |
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lithium (Eskalith)
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Agents for bipolar disorder: Mood stabilizers
Lithium (Eskalith) is a mood stabilizer used to treat bipolar disorder. |
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ticlopidine (Pentothal)
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Antiplatelets
Ticlopidine (Pentothal) is an antiplatelet that is used to reduce the risk of stroke due to thrombi. |
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prochlorperazine (Compazine)
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Antiemetics; Phenothiazine
Prochlorperazine (Compazine) is a phenothiazine that is the most frequently prescribed antiemetic. |
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sumatriptan (Imitrex)
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Antimigraine agents: Triptans
Sumatriptan (Imitrex) is an antimigraine agent in the triptan class that causes vasoconstriction of cranial arteries. |
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psyllium mucilloid (Metamucil and others)
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Laxatives: Bulk-forming
Psyllium mucilloid (Metamucil and others) is a bulk-forming laxative. |
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verapamil (Calan)
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Calcium channel blockers
Verapamil (Calan) is a calcium channel blocker used to treat dysrhythmia and angina. |
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zidovudine (Retrovir, AZT)
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Antiretrovirals for HIV/AIDS: Nucleoside and nucleotide reverse transcriptase inhibitors
Zidovudine (Retrovir and AZT) is an antiretroviral used to treat HIV and AIDS. |
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alteplase (Activase)
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Thrombolytics
Alteplase (Activase) is a thrombolytic. |
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cefotaxime (Claforan)
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Cephalosporins
Cefotaxime (Claforan) is a third-generation cephalosporin with broad-spectrum activity against gram-negative organisms. |
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donezipil (Aricept)
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Drugs for Alzheimer's disease: Acetylcholine inhibitors
Donezipil (Aricept) is an acetylcholine inhibitor used in the treatment of Alzheimer's disease. |
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metoprolol (Lopressor)
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Beta-adrenergic blockers
Metoprolol (Lopressor) is a beta-adrenergic blocker used for treating MI, angina, and dysrhythmia. |
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acetaminophen (Tylenol and others)
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Nonopioid analgesics: NSAIDs-Nonsalicylates
Acetaminophen (Tylenol) is a nonsalicylate, nonopioid analgesic used to relieve pain and reduce fever. |
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Benzocaine (Solarcaine and others)
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Drugs for sunburn and other minor burns: Local anesthetics
Benzocaine (Solarcaine) is a local anesthetic used to treat sunburn and other minor burns. |
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levodopa (Larodopa)
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Drugs for Parkinson's disease: Dopaminergic agents
Levodopa (Larodopa) is a dopaminergic agent used to treat Parkinson's disease. |
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reteplase (Retevase)
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Thrombolytics
Reteplase (Retevase) is a thrombolytic used to dissolve blood clots, especially after an MI. |
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sodium bicarbonate
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Acid-base agents
Sodium bicarbonate is an acid-base agent used to treat acidosis. |
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vancomycin (Vancocin)
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Miscellaneous antibacterials
Vancomycin (Vancocin) is a miscellaneous antibacterial used to treat severe infections. |
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propranolol (Inderal)
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Beta-adrenergic blockers
Propranolol (Inderal) is a beta-adrenergic blocker used to treat dysrhythmia, hypertension, angina, and migraine headaches. |
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lindane (Kwell)
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Antiparasites
Lindane (Kwell) is an antiparasite used to treat mites and head lice. |
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lisinopril (Prinivil)
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Angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitors
Lisinopril (Prinivil and Zestoric) is an angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitor for the treatment of hypertension and heart failure. |
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raloxifene (Evista)
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Bone resorption inhibitors: Hormonal agents
Raloxifene (Evista) is a selective estrogen receptor modulator used to inhibit bone resorption in osteoporosis. |
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heparin (Heplock)
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Parenteral anticoagulants
Heparin (Heplock) is a parenteral anticoagulant. |
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doxorubicin (Adriamycin)
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Antitumor antibiotics
Doxorubicin (Adriamycin) is an antitumor antibiotic often prescribed for solid tumors of the lung, breast, ovary, and bladder, and for leukemias and lymphomas. |