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ACE inhibitors
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prevents peripheral vasoconstriction
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Analgesic
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Relieves pain without loss of consciousness
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Anesthetic
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Causes lack of feeling or depresses CNS
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Antacid
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Neutralizes stomach acid
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Antianemic
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Replaces iron
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Antiarrhythmic
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Corrects and controls cardiac arrhythmias
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Anticoagulant
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prevents or reduces blood clotting
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Anticholinergics
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Decreases the motility of the smooth muscle in the GI, urinary & biliary tracts
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Anticonvulsant
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Relieves or prevent convulsions
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Antidepressant
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Reduces feelings of depression
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Antidiarrheal
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Relieves or prevents diarrhea
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Antidote
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Counteracts poisons and their effects
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Antifungal
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Kills or inhibits reproduction of fungus
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Antihistamine
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Prevents histamine from interacting with its receptors
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antihypertensive
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Reduces high blood pressure
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Antimanics
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Used for the treatment of manic depression
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Antineoplastics
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Kills or inhibits the productins of cancer cells
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Antiparasitic
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Kills or inhibits the production or parasites
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Antiparkinsonian
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Helps control symptoms of Parkinson's disease
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Antipruritic
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Reduces itching
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Antipsychotic
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Relieves symptoms of schiophrenia and chronic brain syndrome
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Antitoxin
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Antibody forms in response to a toxin produced by an infecting agent
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Antitussive
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Reduces coughing
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Antiviral
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Kills or inhibits reproduction of a virus
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Cholinergic Agonists
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Used to treat glaucoma, bladder and intestinal function, and neurogenic bladder
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Decongestant
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Relieves nasal congestion
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Duretic
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Promotes formation of urine and excretion of excess interstitial fluid
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Expectorant
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Facilitates removal of secretions in the lungs
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Hypnotic
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Causes sleep
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Hypoglycemic
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Lowers blood glucose levels
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Laxative
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Promotes bowel movements
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Sedative
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Produces calm or sleep
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Vasodilator
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Causes blood vessels to relax and lowers blood pressure
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Acetylsalicylic Acid
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Bayer Asprin
(salicylate) |
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Ibuprofen
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Motrin, Advil, Aleve
NSAID |
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Naproxen
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Naposyn
NSAID |
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Morphine Sulfate
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Kadian
(Narcotic) |
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Lipitor
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Atorvastatin
Treat high blood pressure (cholesterol lowering agent) |
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Hydrocodone and Acetaminophen
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Vicodin
Narcotic pain reliever III |
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Norvasc
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Amlodipine
Treat hypertension Calcium channel blocker (CCB) |
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Toprol - XL
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Metoprolol-XL
Treat hypertension Beta Blocker |
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Synthroid
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Levothyroxine Sodium
Treat hypothyroidism Hormone replacement |
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Ampicillin
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Amcil, Principen, Omnipen, Polycillin
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Amoxicillin
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Amoxil, Trimox, Polymox
Antibiotic |
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Amoxicillian + Clavulanate
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Augmentin
Antibiotic |
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Lexapro
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Escitalopram
Anti depression, anti anxiety |
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Albuterol
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Proventil
Antiasthmatic |
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Zocor
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Simvastatin
Cholesterol lowering agent |
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Nexium
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Esomeprazole
Proton pump inhibitor Treat ulcers |
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Ambien
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Zolpidem
Hypnotic, induces sleep |
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Singulair
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Motelukast (mon the LOO kast)
Antiasthmatic |
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Prevacid
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Lansoprazole(lan SAW pra zol)
Proton pump inhibitor Treat ulcers or GERD |
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Plavix
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Clopidogrel
(kloh PID oh grel) Prevent blood clots Antiplatelet |
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Zithromax Z-Pak
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Azithromycin
Antibiotic |
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Fosamax
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Aledronate
(a LEN dro nate) Prevents Osteoporosis Bisphosphonate |
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Zyrtec
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Cetirizine
(seh TEER ih zeen) Antihistamine |
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Advair Diskus
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Fluticasone and Salmeterol
Antiasthmatic |
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Protonix
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Pantoprazole
Proton pump inhibitor Treat ulcers or GERD |
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Lasix
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Furosemide
Edema or hypertension Diuretic |
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Tenormin
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atenolol (ah TEN oh lol)
Beta-Blocker Hypertension or chest pain |
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Fluconazole
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Diflucan
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Terbinafine
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Lamisil
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Effexor XR
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Venlafaxine
(VEN la fax een) Antidepressant, antianxiety |
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Warfarin Sodium
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Coumadin
Prevent blood clots Anticoagulant |
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Keflex
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Cephalexin (sef a LEX in)
Antibiotic |
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Oxycodone
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Oxycodone and Actetaminophen
Narcotic Pain reliever Schedule II |
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Tylenol II III IV
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Hydrocodone & Acetaminophen
Narcotic Schedule II |
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Levaquin
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Levofloxacin
(leev oh FLOX a sin) Antibiotic |
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Diovan
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Valsartan
Hypertention, heart failure. ARB |
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Oretic, HydroDIURIL
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Hydrochlorothiazide
Treat hypertension Diuretic |
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nitroglycerin
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Nitrostat, Nitrogard, Nitrong, Nitro-Bid, Transderm Nitrol
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Imdur,ISMO, Monoket
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Iosorbide Dinitrate,
Prevent Angina Vasodilator |
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Premarin
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Conjugated estrogens
Treat symptoms of menopause Hormone replacement |
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Zestril, Prinivil
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Lisinopril(lyse IN oh pril)
Treat hypertension or heart failure. ACE-inhibitor |
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Norpace
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Disopyramide
Treatment for irregular heartbeat. |
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Lotrel
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Benazepril & Amlodipine (ben AY ze pril & am LOE di peen)
Hypertension combo. ACE & CCB |
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Allegra
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Fexofenadine (fex oh FEN a deen)
Antihistamine |
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Celebrex
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Celecoxib(seh leh COK sib)
Treat pain NSAID COX-2 inhibitor |
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Levoxyl
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Levothyroxine Sodium
Threats hypothryroidism Hormone replacement |
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Altace
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Ramipril (ra MI pril)
Treat hypertension, heart failure. ACE-1 inhibitor |
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Hydrochlorothiazide
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Hydro-Diuril, Oretic
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Abilify
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(Aripiprazole)
antipsychotic Manic Depression |
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Avapro
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Irbesartan & Hydrochlorothiazide
hypertension ARB |
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Aldactone
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Spironolactone
Diuretic |
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Orasone,
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Prednisone
Corticostroid Steroid |
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Adderall XR
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Amphetamine & Dexroamphetamine
ADHD |
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Aleve, Anaprox
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Naproxen
NSAIDS |
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Alesse
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ethinyl estradiol & levonorgestrel
Birth Control Hormone Replacement |
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Amaryl
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Glimepirdie
Insulin Replacement |
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Anivert or Dramamine II, (meclizine)
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meclizine
Antiemetics |
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Aricept
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Donepezil
Dementia Acetylcholinesterase Inhibitor |
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Accupril
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Quinapril
High blood pressure ACE |
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Prinivil, Zestril
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Lisinopril
High blood pressure ACE |
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Lipitor
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Atorvastatin
Cholesterol reducer |
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Simvastatin
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Zocor
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Azmacort
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Triamcinolone
Antiasthmatic |
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Avandia
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Rosiglitazone
Antidiabetic |
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Benicar HCT
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Olmesartan & Hydrochlorothiazide
ARB |
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Coumadin Derivatives (Warfarin)
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Coumadin
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Haparin Sodium
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Hapalean
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Actos
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Pioglitazone
Antidiabetic |
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Aciphex
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Rabeprazole
Proton Pump inhibitor |
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Avalide
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(Irbesartan & Hydrochlorothiazide)
Combo, ARB and diuretic |
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Abilify
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(Aripiprazole)
Antipsychotic (schizo, or bipolar) |
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Benicar HCT
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Olmesartan/HCT
Reduces blood pressure ARB |
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Cartia XT
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(Diltiazem SR)
treatment of angina CCB |
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Cialis
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(Tadalafil)
Erectile dysfunction Phosphodiesterase-5 inhibitor |
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Cipro
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(Ciprofloxacin)
Antibiotic |
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Clarinex
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Desloratadine
(des lor AH tah deen) Antihistamine |
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Clonipine
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(Clonazepam)kloe-NA-ze-pam)
Anticonvulsant |
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Combivent
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Albuterol and Ipratropium
(al BYOO ter ol & ip ra TRO pee um) Antiasthmatic |
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Concerta
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(Methylphenidate)
Stimulant for ADHD |
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Coreg
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(Carvedilol)(kar-VE-dil-ole)
Treating high blood pressure Beta Blocker |
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Cozaar
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Losartan
treating high blood pressure ARB |
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Crestor
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Rosuvastatin
(roe-SOO-va-sta-tin) Cholesterol reducer |
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Cymbalta
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(Duloxetine)(doo-LOX-eh-teen)
Antidepressant |
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Darvon
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(Propoxyphene and Acetaminiophen)
Narcotic pain reliever |
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Depakote ER
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(Divalproex)
Anticonvulsant |
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Desyrel,
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(Trazodone HCI)(TRAZ-oh-done)
Antidepressant |
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Detrol LA
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(Tolterodine)(tol TE roe deen)
Antispasmatic (bladder) |
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DiaBeta
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(Glyburide)(GLYE-byoor-ide)
Antidiabetic |
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Digitek and Lanoxin
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Digoxin(di-JOX-in)
Treatment of heartpain |
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Diovan HCT
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Valsartan HCT
val-SAR-tan/HYE-droe-KLOR-oh-THYE-a-zide ARB |
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Elavil
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(Amitriptyline)
(am-ee-TRIP-tih-leen) Antidepressant |
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Evista
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Raloxifene
(rah LOX ih feen) Treat/prevent osteoporosis |
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Flexeril
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(Cyclobenzaprine)(SYE-kloe-BEN-za-preen)
Antispasmatic |
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Flomax
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(Tamsulosin)(tam-SOO-loe-sin)
alpha-adrenergic blocker Enlargement of the prostate |
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Folic Acid
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(FOE lick A sid) Antianemia
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Prozac
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(Fluoxetine HCI)
Antidepressant |
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Restoril
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(temazepam)(te-MAZE-e-pam)
Antiinsomnia Sleep agent |
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Rhinocort Aqua
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(Budesonide)(byoo-DESS-oh-nide) Antiallergic
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Risperdal
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(Risperidone)(RISS-PURR-ih-dohn)
Antipsychotic Manic depression/bipolar |
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Sarafem
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(Fluoxetine HCI)(floo-OX-e-teen)
premenstrual dysphoric disorder (PMDD), |
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Septra
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Sulfamethazole and Trimethoprim
Antibiotic |
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Seroquel
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(Quetiapine)(kew-TYE-a-peen)
Antipsycotic Treating schizophrenia |
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Skelaxin
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(Metaxalone)me-TAX-a-lone)
Muscle relaxor |
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Strattera
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Atomoxetine
(AT oh mox e teen) Antidepressant,ADHD |
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Hyzaar
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(Losartan & HCT)
(loe-SAR-tan/HYE-droe-KLOR-oh-THYE-a-zide) reduces blood pressure ARB |
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Imitrex
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(Sumatriptan)(SOO-ma-TRIP-tan)
Treats migrain headaches |
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Lopressor
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Metoprolol Tartrate
(met-oh-PROE-lol TAR-trate) high blood pressure Beta Blocker |
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Isoptin,
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(verapamil)Treating supraventricular tachycardia
CCB |
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Klonopin
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(Clonazepam)(kloe-NA-ze-pam)
Anticonvulsant |
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Klor-Con 10
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(Potassium Chloride)
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Lamictal
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(Lamotrigine)
Anti-convulsant |
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Lanoxin
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(Digoxin)(di-JOX-in)
Treating heart failure and slowing the heart |
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Lantus
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(Insulin Glargine)
Antidiabetic |
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Lexapro
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(Escitalopram)(ess-sit-AL-oh-pram)
Antidepressant |
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Mobic
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(Meloxicam)
NSAIDs |
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Nasacort AQ
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(Triamcinolone)(TRY-am-SIN-oh-lone)
Antiallergic |
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Nasonex
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(Mometasone)(moe-MET-a-sone)
Antiallergic |
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Neurontin
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(Gabapentin)
Anticonvulsant, antinerve pain |
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Niaspan
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(Niacin)
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Omnicef
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(Sefdinir) (SEF-di-nir)
cephalosporin antibiotic |
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Ortho Evra
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(Norelgestromin and Ethinyl Estradiol)
Birthcontrol |
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Namenda
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(Memantine)(meh MAN teen)
Treatment for Dementia |
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Ortho-Tri-Cyclen
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(Tri-Sprintec-28)
Birth control |
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Ortho-Tri-Cyclen Lo
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(Norgestimate 7 Ethinyl Estradiol)
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Patanol
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Olopatadine
(oh-loe-pa-TA-deen) Antihistimine |
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Paxil
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(Paroxetine HCI)
Antidepressant |
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Penicillin VK
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(Penicillin V)
Antibiotic |
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Phenytoin
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(FEN-ih-toe-in)
Anticonvulsant |
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Pravachol
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(Pravastatin)
Cholestorol reducer Beta |
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Prilosec,
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Omeprazole
(oh MEP ra zol) Treat ulcers and GERD Proton pump inhibitor |
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Zyprexa
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Olanzapine
(oh LANZ a peen) Antipsychotic schizo & bipolar disorder |
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Zyloprim
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allopurinol
(al-oh-PURE-i-nole) Treatment of Gout reduction of uric acid |
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Zoloft
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Sertraline
(SER-tra-leen) Antidepressant |
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Zetia
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Ezetimibe
(e-ZET-e-mibe) Cholesterol reducer |
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Zantac
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Ranitidine
(ra-NI-ti-deen) Treatment for ulcers,GERD |
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Angeliq
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Drospirenone & EthinyEstradiol
Treatment of menopause |
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Xanax
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Alprazolam
(al-PRAY-zoe-lam) Anti-Anxiety |
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Xalatan
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Latanoprost
(la-TAN-oh-prost) Treatment for glaucoma |
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Sulfamethoxazole/Trimethoprim
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No Brand name generic only
(sul-fa-meth-OX-a-zole/trye-METH-oh-prim) Antibiotic |
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Topamax
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Topiramate
(toe-PYRE-a-mate) Anticonvulsant |
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Dyazide
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Triamterene and Hydrochlorothiazide (trye-AM-ter-een/hye-droe-klor-oh-THYE-a-zide)
Diuretic |
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Tricor
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Fenofibrate
(fen oh FIH brate) Anticholesterol |
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Trinessa-28
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(Ethinyl Estradiol/Norgestimate)
Birthcontrol |
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Valium
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(Lorazepam)
Antianxiety |
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Valtrex
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Valaciclovir
(val-ay-SYE-kloe-veer) Antiviral |
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Viagra
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Sildenafil
(sil-DEN-ah-fill) sexual disfunction |
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Vibramycin
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(Doxycycline Hyclate)
Antibiotic |
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Vytorin
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Simvastatin & Ezetimibe
(eh-ZEH-teh-mib/SIM-vuh-STAT-in) Cholesterol reducer |
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Wellbutrin XL
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Bupropion
(bue-PROE-pee-on) Antidepressant |
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Zoloft
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Sertraline
(SER tra leen) Antidepressant |
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Glucophage
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Metformin HCI
Antidiabetic |
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Glucotrol
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Glipizide ER
(GLIP-ih-zide) Antidiabetic |
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Glucovance
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Metformin HCI
(GLYE-byoor-ide/met-FOR-min) Antidiabetic |
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Gycolax
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(Polyetylene Glycol)
Laxitive |
