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Oxymetrazoline
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a1-agonist
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Loratadine
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antihistamine
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Phenytoin
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antiepileptic
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Abciximab
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GP IIb/IIIa inhibitor
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Fosphentoin
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antiepileptic
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Cetirizine
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antihistamine
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Lamotrigine
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antiepileptic
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What is the indication for Acetaminophen with Codeine?
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anagesic
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Zonisamide
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antiepileptic
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Finasteride
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anti-androgen
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Pilocarpine
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muscarinic agonist
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Eptifibatide
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GP IIb/IIIa inhibitor
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Methacholine
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muscarinic agonist
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Flecainide
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antiarrhythmic
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Carbachol
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muscarinic agonist
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-alol
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Combined alpha and beta blockers, antianxiety agents
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Polymyxin
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antibacterial
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Propafenone
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antiarrhythmic
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Prazosin
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a1-blocker
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Tirofiban
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GP IIb/IIIa inhibitor
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Terazosin
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a1-blocker
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Moricizine
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antiarrhythmic
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Doxazosin
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a1-blocker
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What is the indication for Albuterol?
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Asthma
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Tamsulosin
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a1-blocker
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Flucytosine
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antifungal
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Yohimbine
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a1-blocker
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Acarbose
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oral hypoglycemic
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Prednisone
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glucocorticoid
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5-fluorouracil
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antineoplastic
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Cortisol
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glucocorticoid
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-andr-
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androgens
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Cortisone
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glucocorticoid
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Capecitabine
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antineoplastic
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Fludrocortisone
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glucocorticoid
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Miglitol
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oral hypoglycemic
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Prednisolone
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glucocorticoid
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Fluoxetine
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antidepressant
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Methylprednisolone
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glucocorticoid
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What is the indication for Alendronate?
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Osteoporosis
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Triamcinolone
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glucocorticoid
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Flutamide
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anti-androgen
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Betamethasone
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glucocorticoid
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Acetaminophen
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analgesic
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Dexamethasone
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glucocorticoid
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Bicalutamide
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anti-androgen
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Cosytropin
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glucocorticoid
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Inotropicagents
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This class of agents are generally indicated for treatment of congestive heart failure. (CHF)
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Primaquine
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antimalarial
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Nilutamide
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anti-androgen
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Probenecid
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uricosuric
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Acetylcysteine
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analgesic
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Sulfinpyrazone
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uricosuric
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Aminoglutethimide
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anti-androgen
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Procaine
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local anesthetic
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What is the indication for Alprazolam?
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Anexiety
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Mepivacaine
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local anesthetic
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Cyproterone
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anti-androgen
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Tetracaine
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local anesthetic
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Acetazolamide
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diuretic
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Bupivacaine
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local anesthetic
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Foscarnet
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antiviral
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Benzocaine
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local anesthetic
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-anserin
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Serotonin 5-HT2 receptor antagonists
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Prochlorperazine
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antiemetic
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Cidofovir
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antiviral
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Droperidol
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antiemetic
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Acetylsalicylic acid
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antiplatelet
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Metoclopramide
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antiemetic
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Furosemide
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diuretic
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Trimethobenzamide
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antiemetic
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What is the indication for Amitriptyline?
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Depression
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Dronabinol
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antiemetic
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Bumetanide
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diuretic
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Norethindrone
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progestin
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Acyclovir
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antiviral
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Medroxyprogesterone
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progestin
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Torsemide
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diuretic
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Danazol
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progestin
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-arabine
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Antineoplastics (arabinofuranosyl derivatives)
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Mifepristone
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protestin
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Ethacrynic acid
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diuretic
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Propantheline
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antimuscarinic
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Valacyclovir
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antiviral
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Propanolol
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nonselective b-blocker
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Ganciclovir
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antiviral
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Nadolol
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nonselective b-blocker
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What is the indication for Amlodipine/Benazepril?
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Hypertension
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Timolol
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nonselective b-blocker
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Gemfibrozil
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hypolipidemic
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Levobunolol
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nonselective b-blocker
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Penciclovir
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antiviral
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Metoprolol
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selective b1-blocker
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Fenofibrate
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hypolipidemic
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Atenolol
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selective b1-blocker
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What drug classification is
associated with "-azepam"? |
benzodiazepine
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class of psychoactive drugs considered minor tranquilizers. useful in treating anxiety, insomnia, agitation, seizures, and muscle spasms, as well as alcohol withdrawal.
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Bisoprolol
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selective b1-blocker
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Clofibrate
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hypolipidemic
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Esmolol
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selective b1-blocker
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Famciclovir
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antiviral
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Betaxolol
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selective b1-blocker
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Gentamicin
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antibacterial
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Acebutolol
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partial b1-blocker
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What is the indication for Amlodipine?
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Hypertension
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Pindolol
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nonselective partial b-blocker
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Tobramycin
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antibacterial
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Carteolol
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nonselective partial b-blocker
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Adenosine
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antiarrhythmic
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Labetalol
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vasodilatory and nonselective partial b-blocker
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Amikacin
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antibacterial
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Carvedilol
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vasodilatory and nonselective b-blocker
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-ase
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enzymes
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Propylthiouracil
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antithyroid
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Streptomycin
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antibacterial
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Methimazole
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antithyroid
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Albuterol
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b2-agonist
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Prostaglandins
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hormone
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Spectinomycin
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antibacterial
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Dinoprostone
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hormone - prostaglandin
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What is the indication for Amoxicillin/Clavulanate?
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Bacterial infection
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Carboprost
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hormone - prostaglandin
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Glyburide
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oral hypoglycemic
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Alprostadil
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hormone - prostaglandin
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Metaproterenol
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b2-agonist
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Epoprostenol
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hormone - prostaglandin
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Glipizide
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oral hypoglycemic
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Latanoprost
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hormone - prostaglandin
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-azepam
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antianxiety agents (diazepam type)
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Misoprostol
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hormone - prostaglandin
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Glimepiride
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oral hypoglycemic
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Nifurtimox
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antiparasitic agent - protozoacides
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Pirbuterol
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b2-agonist
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Suramin
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antiparasitic agent - protozoacides
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Tolbutamide
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oral hypoglycemic
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Melarsoprol
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antiparasitic agent - protozoacides
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What is the indication for Amoxicillin?
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Bacterial infections
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Sodium stibugluconate
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antiparasitic agent - protozoacides
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Acetohexamide
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oral hypoglycemic
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Pyrazinamide
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antimycobacterial
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Terbutaline
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b2-agonist
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Quinidine
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antiarrhythmic
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Tolazamide
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oral hypoglycemic
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Disopyramide
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antiarrhythmic
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Antiarrhythmic Agents
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This class of agents are indicated for treatment of irregular heart rhythm
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Procainamide
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antiarrhythmic
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Chlorpropamide
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oral hypoglycemic
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Ribavirin
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antiviral
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Salmeterol
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b2-agonist
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Rifampin
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antimycobacterial
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Repaglinide
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oral hypoglycemic
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Rifabutin
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antimycobacterial
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What is the indication for Atenolol?
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Hypertension
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Rifapentine
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antimycobacterial
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Nateglinide
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oral hypoglycemic
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Rosiglitazone
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oral hypoglycemic
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Ritodrine
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b2-agonist
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Pioglitazone
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oral hypoglycemic
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Gold compounds
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anti-inflammatory
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Squinavir
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antiretroviral
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-azosin
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antihypertensives (prazosin typer), local anesthetics
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Ritonavir
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antiretroviral
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Goandorelin
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hormone
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Indinavir
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antiretroviral
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Alendronate
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bisphosphonate
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Nelfinavir
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antiretroviral
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Leuprolide
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hormone
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Amprenivir
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antiretroviral
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What is the indication for Atorvastatin?
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Hyperlipidemia
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Lopinavir/Ritonavir
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antiretroviral
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Nafarelin
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hormone
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Sildenafil
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PDE inhibitor
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Etidronate
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bisphosphonate
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Baclofen
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muscle relaxant - spasmolytic
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Gosereline
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hormone
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Dantrolene
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muscle relaxant - spasmolytic
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-bactam
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beta-lactamase inhibitors
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Botulinum Toxin A
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muscle relaxant - spasmolytic
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Ganirelix
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hormone
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Spironolactone
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diuretic
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Pamidronate
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bisphosphonate
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Amiloride
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diuretic
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Griseofulvin
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antifungal
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Triamterene
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diuretic
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What is the indication of Azithromycin?
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Bacterial infection
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Streptokinase
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fibrinolytic
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Haloperidol
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antipsychotic
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APSAC
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fibrinolytic
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Risendronate
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bisphosphonate
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Urokinase
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fibrinolytic
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Fluphenazine
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antipsychotic
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Strychnine
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toxin
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What drug classification is
associated with "-astine"? |
antihistamine
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H1-antihistamines are clinically used in the treatment of histamine-mediated allergic conditions
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Succinylcholine
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muscle relaxant
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Thiothixene
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antipsychotic
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Decamethonium
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muscle relaxant
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Tiludronate
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bisphosphonate
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Sucralfate
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GI agent
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Halothane
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general anesthetic
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Sulfasalazine
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anti-inflammatory
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What is the indication for Benazepril?
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Hypertension
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Balsalazide
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anti-inflammtory
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Enflurane
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general anesthetic
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Olsalazine
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anti-inflammatory
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Mechlorethamine
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antineoplastic alkylating agents
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Mesalamine
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anti-inflammatory
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Isoflurane
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general anesthetic
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Trisulfapyrimidines
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antibacterial
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-bamate
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tranquilizers/antiepileptics
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Sulfisoxazole
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antibacterial
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Methoxyflurane
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general anesthetic
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Sulfamethoxazole
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antibacterial
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Cyclophosphamide ifosfamide
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antineoplastic alkylating agents
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Sulfacetamide
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antibacterial
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Desflurane
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general anesthetic
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Sulfadiazine
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antibacterial
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What is the indication for Brisoprolol/HCTZ?
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Hypertension
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Sulfadoxine
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antibacterial
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Sevolurane
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general anesthetic
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Sumatriptan
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migraine therapy
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Chlorambucil
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antineoplastic alkylating agents
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Naratriptan
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migraine therapy
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Nitrous oxide
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general anesthetic
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Rizatriptan
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migraine therapy
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cillin
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penicillins
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Zolmitriptan
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migraine therapy
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Arsenic
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heavy metal
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Tacrine
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cholinesterase inhibitor
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Melphalan
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antineoplastic alkylating agents
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Donepezil
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cholinesterase inhibitor
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Cadmium
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heavy metal
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Rivastigmine
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cholinesterase inhibitor
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What is the indication for Brimonidine?
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Glaucoma
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Galanthamine
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cholinesterase inhibitor
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Iron
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heavy metal
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Tamoxifen
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anti-estrogen
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Thiotepa
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antineoplastic alkylating agents
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Raloxifene
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anti-estrogen
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Lead
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heavy metal
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Anastrozole
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anti-estrogen
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-barb
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barbituric acid derivatives
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Letrozole
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anti-estrogen
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Mercury
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heavy metal
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Exemestone
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anti-estrogen
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Busulfan
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antineoplastic alkylating agents
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Testosterone
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androgen
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Niclosamide
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antiparasitic helminthicides
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Methyltestosterone
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androgen
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3-b-Blockers
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They block the beta-1 reveptors in cardial tissue. They reduce the heart's oxygen requirement by decreasing heart rate and force contraction of heart associated with exercise
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Fluoxymesterone
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androgen
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Proziquantel
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antiparasitic helminthicides
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Thalidomide
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immunomodulator
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Carmustine
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antineoplastic alkylating agents
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Theophylline
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methylxanthine
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Mebendazole
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antiparasitic helminthicides
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Aminophylline
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methylxanthine
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-butazone
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anti-inflammatory analgesics
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Pentoxifylline
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methylxanthine
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Algendazole
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antiparasitic helminthicides
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Thiopental
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sedative-hypnotic
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Lomustine
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antineoplastic alkylating agents
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Thiamylal
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sedative-hypnotic
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Ivercectin
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antiparasitic helminthicides
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Methohexital
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sedative-hypnotic
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-caine
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local anesthetics
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Pentobarbital
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sedative-hypnotic
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Pyrantel Pamoate
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antiparasitic helminthicides
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Secobarbital
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sedative-hypnotic
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Dacarbazine
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antineoplastic alkylating agents
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Tiagabine
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antiepileptic
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Heparin
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anticoagulant
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Vigabatrin
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antiepileptic
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What drug classification is
associated with "-azosin"? |
vasodilator
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A vasodilator is a substance that causes vasodilation
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Gabapentin
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antiepileptic
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Protamine
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anticoagulant
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Ticarcillin
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antibacterial
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Cisplatin
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antineoplastic alkylating agents
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Mezlocillin
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antibacterial
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Hexamethonium
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antinicotinic
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Piperacillin
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antibacterial
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-cef
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cephalosporins
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Topiramate
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antiepileptic
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Hirudin
|
anticoagulant
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Felbamate
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antiepileptic
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Carboplatin
|
antineoplastic alkylating agents
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Trifluridine
|
antiviral
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Hirulog
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anticoagulant
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Idoxuridine
|
antiviral
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-cillin
|
penicillins
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Vidarabine
|
antiviral
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Argatroban
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anticoagulant
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Trimethoprim
|
antibacterial
|
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Mitomycin
|
antineoplastic alkylating agent
|
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TMP-SMX
|
antibacterial
|
|
|
|
Hydralazine
|
direct vasodilator
|
|
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|
Pyrimethamine
|
antibacterial
|
|
|
|
Centrally acting Antihypertensive Agents
|
agents of this class generally inhibit the secreting of nor-adrenaline from the brain that is resonsible for causing hypertension
|
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|
Ursodiol
|
GI agent prevents formation of gallstones
|
|
|
|
Minoxidil
|
direct vasodilator
|
|
|
|
Valproic acid
|
antiepileptic
|
|
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|
Allopurinol
|
XO inhibitor for gout
|
|
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|
Vancomycin
|
antibacterial
|
|
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|
Diazoxide
|
direct vasodilator
|
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Bacitracin
|
antibacterial
|
|
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-conazole
|
anti-fungals
|
|
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Vasopressin
|
hormone
|
|
|
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Hydrochlorothiazide
|
diuretic
|
|
|
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Desmopressin
|
hormone
|
|
|
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Alteplase
|
fibrinolytic
|
|
|
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Verapamil
|
calcium channel blocker
|
|
|
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Chlorothiazide
|
diuretic
|
|
|
|
Diltiazem
|
calcium channel blocker
|
|
|
|
-cort-
|
cortisone derivatives
|
|
|
|
Vincristine
|
antineoplastic
|
|
|
|
Chlothalidone
|
diuretic
|
|
|
|
Vinblastine
|
antineoplastic
|
|
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Reteplase
|
fibrinolytic
|
|
|
|
Paclitaxel
|
antineoplastic
|
|
|
|
Indapamide
|
diuretic
|
|
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Thiamine
|
vitamin
|
|
|
|
What drug classification is associated with "-bamate"?
|
tranquilizers
|
substance that depresses the central nervous system (CNS), resulting in calmness, relaxation, reduction of anxiety, sleepiness, and slowed breathing, as well as slurred speech, staggering gait, poor judgment, and slow, uncertain reflexes
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Riboflavin
|
vitamin
|
|
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Metolazone
|
diuretic
|
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Nicotinamide
|
vitamin
|
|
|
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Tenecteplase
|
fibrinolytic
|
|
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Pyridoxal phosphate
|
vitamin
|
|
|
|
-curium
|
neuromuscular blocking agents
|
|
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|
Pantothenic acid
|
vitamin
|
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|
|
Hydroxyurea
|
antineoplastic
|
|
|
|
Biotin
|
vitamin
|
|
|
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Amantadine
|
antiviral
|
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|
|
Cyanocobalamin
|
vitamin
|
|
|
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Anagrelide
|
antineoplastic
|
|
|
|
Tetrahydrofolic acid
|
vitamin
|
|
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|
conazole
|
anti-fungals
|
|
|
|
Ascorbic acid
|
vitamin
|
|
|
|
Ibuprofen
|
NSAID
|
|
|
|
Retinoic acid
|
vitamin
|
|
|
|
Rimantadine
|
antiviral
|
|
|
|
Cholecalciferol
|
vitamin
|
|
|
|
Ketoprofen
|
NSAID
|
|
|
|
Tocopherol
|
vitamin
|
|
|
|
-cycline
|
antibiotics (tetracycline type)
|
|
|
|
Phytonadione
|
vitamin
|
|
|
|
Diclofenac
|
NSAID
|
|
|
|
Warfarin
|
anticoagulant
|
|
|
|
Aminocaproic acid
|
procoagulant
|
|
|
|
Zafirlukast
|
leukotriene antagonist
|
|
|
|
Naproxen
|
NSAID
|
|
|
|
Montelukast
|
leukotriene antagonist
|
|
|
|
ca-Channel Blockers
|
They produce the dilation of coronary arteries and thereby increase the blood flow to the heart.
|
|
|
|
Zileuton
|
leukotriene antagonist
|
|
|
|
Sulindac
|
NSAID
|
|
|
|
Zanamivir
|
antiviral
|
|
|
|
Aprotinin
|
procoagulant
|
|
|
|
Oseltamivir
|
antiviral
|
|
|
|
Oxaprozin
|
NSAID
|
|
|
|
Zidovudine
|
antiretroviral
|
|
|
|
-dralazine
|
antihypertensives (hydrazine-phthalazines)
|
|
|
|
Zalcitabine
|
antiretroviral
|
|
|
|
Prioxicam
|
NSAID
|
|
|
|
Didanosine
|
antiretroviral
|
|
|
|
Amiodarone
|
antiarrhythmic
|
|
|
|
Lamivudine
|
antiretroviral
|
|
|
|
Nabumetone
|
NSAID
|
|
|
|
Stavudine
|
antiretroviral
|
|
|
|
-erg-
|
ergot alkaloid derivatives
|
|
|
|
Abacavir
|
antiretroviral
|
|
|
|
Meloxicam
|
NSAID
|
|
|
|
Amphetamine
|
indirect sympathomimetic
|
|
|
|
Indomethacin
|
NSAID
|
|
|
|
What drug classification is associated with "barb"?
|
barbiturate
|
Barbiturates are drugs that act as central nervous system depressants. mild sedation to anesthesia. Some are also used as anticonvulsants.
|
|
|
Ketorolac
|
NSAID
|
|
|
|
Methylphenidate
|
indirect sympathomimetic
|
|
|
|
Ibutilide
|
antiarrhythmic
|
|
|
|
estr-
|
estrogens
|
|
|
|
Dofetilide
|
antiarrhythmic
|
|
|
|
Pemoline
|
indirect sympathomimetic
|
|
|
|
Sotalol
|
antiarrhythmic
|
|
|
|
-fibrate
|
antihyperlipidemics
|
|
|
|
Imipenem
|
antibacterial
|
|
|
|
Dextroamphetamine
|
indirect sympathomimetic
|
|
|
|
Meropenem
|
antibacterial
|
|
|
|
ACE Inhibitors
|
They inhibit the enzymatic conversion of angiotensin 2. They are known as angiotension converting enzyme inhibitors
|
|
|
|
Imipramine
|
antidepressant
|
|
|
|
Phenmetrazine
|
indirect sympathomimetic
|
|
|
|
Insulin
|
hormone
|
|
|
|
-flurane
|
inhalation anesthetics
|
|
|
|
Interferons
|
immunomodulators
|
|
|
|
Amphotericin B
|
antifungal
|
|
|
|
Ipratropium
|
antimuscarinic
|
|
|
|
erg
|
ergot alkaloid derivaties
|
|
|
|
Isoniazid
|
antimycobacterial
|
|
|
|
Nystatin
|
antifungal
|
|
|
|
Ethionamide
|
antymycobacterial
|
|
|
|
-gest-
|
progestins
|
|
|
|
Isoproterenol
|
nonselective b-agonist
|
|
|
|
Ampicillin
|
antibacterial
|
|
|
|
Itraconazole
|
antifungal
|
|
|
|
Sedatative Hypnotics
|
Uses: for insomnia
|
|
|
|
Fluconazole
|
antifungal
|
|
|
|
Amoxicillin
|
antibacterial
|
|
|
|
Terconazole
|
antifungal
|
|
|
|
-irudin
|
anticoagulants (hirudin type)
|
|
|
|
Terbinafine
|
antifungal
|
|
|
|
Aluminum salts
|
antacid
|
|
|
|
Polycarbophil
|
laxative
|
|
|
|
mantadine
|
antivirals
|
|
|
|
Psyllium
|
laxative
|
|
|
|
Calcium salts
|
antacid
|
|
|
|
Magnesium salts
|
laxative
|
|
|
|
Sodium phosphate
|
laxative
|
|
|
|
-leukin
|
interleukin-2 derivatives
|
|
|
|
Lactulose
|
laxative
|
|
|
|
Magnesium salts
|
antacid
|
|
|
|
Polyethylene glycol
|
laxative
|
|
|
|
What drug classification is
associated with "-caine"? |
local anesthetic
|
A local anesthetic is an agent that interrupts pain impulses in a specific region of the body without a loss of patient consciousness
|
|
|
Phenolphthalein
|
laxative
|
|
|
|
Atropine
|
antimuscarinic
|
|
|
|
Bisacodyl
|
laxative
|
|
|
|
-lukast
|
leukotriene antagonists
|
|
|
|
Senna
|
laxative
|
|
|
|
Scopolamine
|
antimuscarinic
|
|
|
|
Castor oil
|
laxative
|
|
|
|
olol
|
beta blockers
|
|
|
|
Docusate sodium
|
laxative
|
|
|
|
Homatropine
|
antimuscarinic
|
|
|
|
Mineral oil
|
laxative
|
|
|
|
-mab
|
monoclonal antibodies
|
|
|
|
Levodopa/carbidopa
|
antiparkinsonian agent
|
|
|
|
Cyclopentolate
|
antimuscarinic
|
|
|
|
Entacapone
|
antiparkinsonian agent
|
|
|
|
Benzodiazepines
|
Hypnotic Flurazepam (Dalmane), Alprazolam (Xanax), Lorazepam (Ativan), Diazepam (Valium), Oxazepam (Serax), Midazolam (Versed), Temazepam (Restoril), Triazolam (Halcion),
|
|
|
|
Tolcapone
|
antiparkinsonian agent
|
|
|
|
Tropicamide
|
antimuscarinic
|
|
|
|
Lidocaine
|
antiarrhythmic
|
|
|
|
-mantadine
|
antivirals
|
|
|
|
Tocainide
|
antiarrhythmic
|
|
|
|
Azathioprine
|
immunosuppressant
|
|
|
|
Mexiletine
|
antiarrhythmic
|
|
|
|
mycin
|
antibotics
|
|
|
|
Lithium
|
antipsychotic
|
|
|
|
Mycophenolate Mofetil
|
immunosuppressant
|
|
|
|
Losartan
|
angiotensin receptor blocker
|
|
|
|
-monam
|
monobactam antibiotics
|
|
|
|
Candesartan
|
angiotensin receptor blocker
|
|
|
|
Leflunomide
|
immunosuppressant
|
|
|
|
Eprosartan
|
angiotensin receptor blocker
|
|
|
|
Vasodilators
|
As the name suggests, This class of agents generally cause dilation of blood vessels.
|
|
|
|
Irbesartan
|
angiotensin receptor blocker
|
|
|
|
Aztreonam
|
antibacterial
|
|
|
|
Telmisartan
|
angiotensin receptor blocker
|
|
|
|
-mustine
|
antineoplastics
|
|
|
|
Valsartan
|
angiotensin receptor blocker
|
|
|
|
Beclomethasone
|
glucocorticoid
|
|
|
|
Lovastatin
|
hypolipidemic
|
|
|
|
fibrate
|
antihyperlipidemics
|
|
|
|
Pravatatin
|
hypolipidemic
|
|
|
|
Triamcinolone
|
glucocorticoid
|
|
|
|
Simvastatin
|
hypolipidemic
|
|
|
|
-mycin
|
antibiotics
|
|
|
|
Fluvastatin
|
hypolipidemic
|
|
|
|
Flunisolide
|
glucocorticoid
|
|
|
|
Atorvastatin
|
hypolipidemic
|
|
|
|
Antiplateletagents
|
This class of agents generally inhibit the aggregation of patelets and make blood thinner to reduce the heart stroke.
|
|
|
|
Mannitol
|
diuretic
|
|
|
|
Fluticasone
|
glucocorticoid
|
|
|
|
Mercaptopurine
|
antineoplastic
|
|
|
|
-olol
|
beta-blockers (propranolol type)
|
|
|
|
Metformin
|
oral hypoglycemic
|
|
|
|
Budesonide
|
glucocorticoid
|
|
|
|
Methadone
|
opioid
|
|
|
|
-olone
|
steroids
|
|
|
|
Methanol
|
toxin
|
|
|
|
Benztropine
|
antimuscarinic
|
|
|
|
Fomepizole
|
toxin
|
|
|
|
Coronary Vasodilators
|
Agents of this class generally dilate the heart vessels and help in controlling hypertension and angina.
|
|
|
|
Methotrexate
|
anti-inflammatory
|
|
|
|
Biperiden
|
antimuscarinic
|
|
|
|
Methyldopa
|
sympathoplegic
|
|
|
|
-oxacin
|
antibiotics (quinolone derivatives)
|
|
|
|
Guanethidine
|
sympathoplegic
|
|
|
|
Trihexyphenidyl
|
antimuscarinic
|
|
|
|
Guanadrel
|
sympathoplegic
|
|
|
|
olone
|
steriods
|
|
|
|
Reserpine
|
sympathoplegic
|
|
|
|
Bethanechol
|
muscarinic agonist
|
|
|
|
Metoprolol
|
b1-blocker
|
|
|
|
-pamide
|
diuretics (sulfamoylbenzoic acid derivatives)
|
|
|
|
Atenolol
|
b1-blocker
|
|
|
|
Bleomycin
|
antineoplastic
|
|
|
|
Bisoprolol
|
b1-blocker
|
|
|
|
What drug classification is
associated with "ceph"? |
cephalosporin
|
Cephalosporins are a group of antibiotics used to treat infections occurring in a variety of places in the body
|
|
|
Esmolol
|
b1-blocker
|
|
|
|
Bromocriptine
|
ergot alkaloid
|
|
|
|
Acebutolol
|
b1-blocker
|
|
|
|
-pamil
|
coronary vasodilators
|
|
|
|
Metrozidazole
|
antibacterial
|
|
|
|
Pergolide
|
ergot alkaloid
|
|
|
|
Miconazole
|
antifungal
|
|
|
|
-parin
|
heparin derivatives
|
|
|
|
Clotrimazole
|
antifungal
|
|
|
|
Pramipexole
|
ergot alkaloid
|
|
|
|
Tolnaftate
|
antifungal
|
|
|
|
Thrombolytic Agents
|
Agents of this class help in removal of clots that usually occurs after heart stroke.
|
|
|
|
Ketoconazole
|
antifungal
|
|
|
|
Cabergoline
|
ergot alkaloid
|
|
|
|
Milrinone
|
PDE inhibitor
|
|
|
|
-peridol
|
antipsychotics (haloperidol type)
|
|
|
|
Amrinone
|
PDE inhibitor
|
|
|
|
Ropinirole
|
ergot alkaloid
|
|
|
|
Cilostazol
|
PDE inhibitor
|
|
|
|
pamil
|
coronary vasidilators
|
|
|
|
Tranylcypromine
|
antidepressant
|
|
|
|
Buspirone
|
sedative hypnotic
|
|
|
|
Phenelzine
|
antidepressant
|
|
|
|
-poetin
|
erythropoeitins
|
|
|
|
Isocarboxazid
|
antidepressant
|
|
|
|
Captopril
|
ACE inhibitor
|
|
|
|
Selegiline
|
antidepressant
|
|
|
|
What drug classification is
associated with "-cillin"? |
penicillin antibiotic
|
beta-lactam antibiotics used in the treatment of bacterial infections caused by susceptible, usually Gram-positive, organisms.
|
|
|
Morphine
|
opioid
|
|
|
|
Enalapril
|
ACE inhibitor
|
|
|
|
Hydromorphone
|
opioid
|
|
|
|
-pramide
|
antidepressants (imipramine type)
|
|
|
|
Meperidine
|
opioid
|
|
|
|
Lisinopril
|
ACE inhibitor
|
|
|
|
Fentanyl
|
opioid
|
|
|
|
-pred
|
prednisone derivatives
|
|
|
|
Heroin
|
opioid
|
|
|
|
Benazepril
|
ACE inhibitor
|
|
|
|
Nafcillin
|
antibacterial
|
|
|
|
Diuretics
|
Generally Increase the excretion of water from the body to reduce hypertension.
|
|
|
|
Oxacillin
|
antibacterial
|
|
|
|
Fosinopril
|
ACE inhibitor
|
|
|
|
Methicillin
|
antibacterial
|
|
|
|
-pril
|
antihypertensives (ACE inhibitors)
|
|
|
|
Cloxacillin
|
antibacterial
|
|
|
|
Moexipril
|
ACE inhibitor
|
|
|
|
Dicloxacillin
|
antibacterial
|
|
|
|
peridol
|
antipsychotics
|
|
|
|
Naloxone
|
opioid antagonist
|
|
|
|
Quinapril
|
ACE inhibitor
|
|
|
|
Naltrexone
|
opioid antagonist
|
|
|
|
-profen
|
anti-inflammatory/analgesic agents (ibuprofen type)
|
|
|
|
Nesiritide
|
hormone natriuretic peptide
|
|
|
|
Ramipril
|
ACE inhibitor
|
|
|
|
Nefazodone
|
antidepressant
|
|
|
|
What drug classification is
associated with "cod"? |
narcotic analgesic
|
Narcotic analgesics act in the central nervous system (CNS) to relieve pain.
|
|
|
Amoxapine
|
antidepressant
|
|
|
|
Trandolapril
|
ACE inhibitor
|
|
|
|
Maprotiline
|
antidepressant
|
|
|
|
-rubicin
|
antineoplastic antibiotics (daunorubicin type)
|
|
|
|
Trazodone
|
antidepressant
|
|
|
|
Carbamazepine
|
antiepileptic
|
|
|
|
Bupropion
|
antidepressant
|
|
|
|
-sartan
|
angiotensin II receptor antagonists
|
|
|
|
Mirtazapine
|
antidepressant
|
|
|
|
Oxcarbazepine
|
antiepileptic
|
|
|
|
Venlafaxine
|
antidepressant
|
|
|
|
Specificalfa -1 Blockers
|
Agents of this class generally dilate both veins and arteries by blocking the alfa-1 blockers. This help in the treatment of hyoptension.
|
|
|
|
Neomycin
|
antibacterial
|
|
|
|
Carbon moxoxide
|
toxin
|
|
|
|
Kanamycin
|
antibacterial
|
|
|
|
-sertron
|
Serotonin 5-HT3 receptor antagonists
|
|
|
|
Neostigmine
|
cholinesterase inhibitor
|
|
|
|
Caspofungin
|
antifungal
|
|
|
|
Physostigmine
|
cholinesterase inhibitor
|
|
|
|
pred
|
predisone derivates
|
|
|
|
Nevirapine
|
antiretroviral
|
|
|
|
Celecoxib
|
NSAID
|
|
|
|
Delavirdine
|
antiretroviral
|
|
|
|
-sulfa
|
antibiotics (sulfonamide derivatives)
|
|
|
|
Efavirenz
|
antiretroviral
|
|
|
|
Rofecoxib
|
NSAID
|
|
|
|
Niacin
|
hypolipidemic
|
|
|
|
What drug classification is
associated with "-conazole"? |
antifungal agent
|
A drug used to treat fungal infections
|
|
|
Nicotine
|
nicotinic agonist
|
|
|
|
Cefazolin
|
antibacterial
|
|
|
|
Nifedipine
|
calcium channel blocker
|
|
|
|
-terol
|
bronchodilators (phenethylamine derivatives)
|
|
|
|
Nicardipine
|
calcium channel blocker
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Cefotetan
|
antibacterial
|
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Amlodipine
|
calcium channel blocker
|
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|
|
-thiazide
|
diuretics (thiazide derivatives)
|
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Isradipine
|
calcium channel blocker
|
|
|
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Cefoxitin
|
antibacterial
|
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Felodipine
|
calcium channel blocker
|
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|
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Antihyperlipidemic Agents
|
Hyperlipidemia is defined as a condition in which increase in serum concentrations of cholesterol and triglyceride have been notified. It increases the risk of atherosclerosis. Agents of this class generally reduce serum concentration of serum cholesterol and this reduce the risks of atherosclerosis,
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Nislodipine
|
calcium channel blocker
|
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Cefuroxime
|
antibacterial
|
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Nimodipine
|
calcium channel blocker
|
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-tiazem
|
calcium channel blockers (diltiazem derivatives)
|
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Nitrofurantoin
|
antibacterial
|
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Cefoperazone
|
antibacterial
|
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Nitroglycerin
|
direct vasodilator
|
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profen
|
NSAID
|
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Isosorbide dinitrate
|
direct vasodilator
|
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Cefotaxime
|
antibacterial
|
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Isosorbide mononitrate
|
direct vasodilator
|
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-tocin
|
oxytocin derivatives
|
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Amyl nitrite
|
direct vasodilator
|
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Ceftazidime
|
antibacterial
|
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Nitroprusside
|
direct vasodilator
|
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|
What drug classification is
associated with "cort"? |
steroidal anti-inflammatory
|
Many steroids, specifically glucocorticoids, reduce inflammation by binding to cortisol receptors
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Norepinephrine
|
direct sympathomimetic
|
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Ceftizoxime
|
antibacterial
|
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Octreotide
|
hormone
|
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|
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-trexate
|
antimetabolites (folic acid derivatives)
|
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|
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Omeprazole
|
proton pump inhibitor
|
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|
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Ceftriaxone
|
antibacterial
|
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Lansoprazole
|
proton pump inhibitor
|
|
|
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-triptyline
|
antidepressants
|
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|
|
Rabeprazole
|
proton pump inhibitor
|
|
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Cefepime
|
antibacterial
|
|
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Pantoprazole
|
proton pump inhibitor
|
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|
|
Tranquilizers
|
Agents of this class are generally indicated for treatment of anxiety, insmnia and seizure by producing sedation.
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|
Esomeprazole
|
proton pump inhibitor
|
|
|
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Cephadroxil
|
antibacterial
|
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|
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Odansetron
|
antiemetic
|
|
|
|
-vastatin
|
antihyperlipidemics (HMG-CoA inhibitors)
|
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|
|
Granisetron
|
antiemetic
|
|
|
|
Cephalexin
|
antibacterial
|
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|
|
Dolasetron
|
antiemetic
|
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|
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sulfa
|
antibotics
|
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|
|
Oxytocin
|
hormone
|
|
|
|
Cefaclor
|
antibacterial
|
|
|
|
Pancuronium
|
muscle relaxant
|
|
|
|
What drug classification is
associated with "-cyline"? |
tetracycline antibiotic
|
Tetracyclines are a group of broad-spectrum antibiotics whose general usefulness has been reduced with the onset of bacterial resistance
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Vecuronium
|
muscle relaxant
|
|
|
|
Cefuroxime axetil
|
antibacterial
|
|
|
|
Atracurium
|
muscle relaxant
|
|
|
|
tiazem
|
calcuim channel blockers
|
|
|
|
Cisatracurium
|
muscle relaxant
|
|
|
|
Cefprozil
|
antibacterial
|
|
|
|
Tubocurarine
|
muscle relaxant
|
|
|
|
Antiepileptics
|
Epilepsy is defined as chronic CNS disorder characterized by brief episodes of seizure
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|
|
|
Parathion
|
cholinesterase inhibitor
|
|
|
|
Loracarbef
|
antibacterial
|
|
|
|
Malathion
|
cholinesterase inhibitor
|
|
|
|
thiazide
|
diuretics
|
|
|
|
Dichlorvos
|
cholinesterase inhibitor
|
|
|
|
Cefdinir
|
antibacterial
|
|
|
|
Echothiophate
|
cholinesterase inhibitor
|
|
|
|
What drug classification is associated with "-dopa"?
|
dopamine receptor agonists
|
class of drugs used to treat Parkinson’s disease that mimick the action of naturally occurring dopamine
|
|
|
Carbaryl
|
cholinesterase inhibitor
|
|
|
|
Fecixime
|
antibacterial
|
|
|
|
Pralidoxime
|
cholinesterase inhibitor
|
|
|
|
trexate
|
antimetabolits
|
|
|
|
Penicillin
|
antibacterial
|
|
|
|
Cefpodoxime
|
antibacterial
|
|
|
|
Pentamidine
|
antiparasitic
|
|
|
|
Antiparkinson's
|
The agents of this class generally increase the dopamine content in the brain and help in controlling parkinsonism.
|
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|
|
Atovaquone
|
antiparasitic
|
|
|
|
Ceftibuten
|
antibacterial
|
|
|
|
Pentazocine
|
opioid
|
|
|
|
tocin
|
oxytocin derivates
|
|
|
|
Butorphanol
|
opioid
|
|
|
|
Chloramphenicol
|
antibacterial
|
|
|
|
Buprenorphine
|
opioid
|
|
|
|
What drug classification is
associated with "-ectin"? |
antiparasitic
|
Effective in the treatment of parasites
|
|
|
Nalbuphine
|
opioid
|
|
|
|
Chloroquine
|
antimalarial
|
|
|
|
Dezocine
|
opioid
|
|
|
|
vastatin
|
antihyperlipidemics
|
|
|
|
Pentostatin
|
antineoplastic
|
|
|
|
Mefloquine
|
antimalarial
|
|
|
|
Cladribine
|
antineoplastic
|
|
|
|
Attention Deficit Disorder Treatment
|
Agents of this class generally classified as CNS stimulants and help in sustaining attention by their CNS stimulant effects.
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|
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Fludarabine
|
antineoplastic
|
|
|
|
Quinine
|
antimalarial
|
|
|
|
Phenobarbital
|
antiepileptic
|
|
|
|
triptylines
|
antidpressants
|
|
|
|
Primidone
|
antiepileptic
|
|
|
|
Chlorpromazine
|
antipsychotic
|
|
|
|
Phentolamine
|
nonselective a-blocker
|
|
|
|
What drug classification is
associated with "estro"? |
estrogen
hormone |
Estrogen is a hormone manufactured by a woman's body
|
|
|
Phenoxybenzamine
|
nonselective a-blocker
|
|
|
|
Thioridazine
|
antipsychotic
|
|
|
|
Phenylephrine
|
a1-agonist
|
|
|
|
Skeletal Muscle Relaxant drugs
|
Diazepam (Valium) Cyclobenzaprine (Flexeril) Methocarbamol (Robaxin) Baclofen (Lioresal) Chlorzoxazone (Parafon Forte)
|
|
|
|
Midodrine
|
a1-agonist
|
|
|
|
Cholestyramine
|
hypolipidemic
|
|
|
|
Xylometrazoline
|
a1-agonist
|
|
|
|
Antineoroleptics
|
Schizophrenia is a psychiatric illness charactized by delusion, hallucination and distrubed thinking behavior. It is thought to occur due to and increase in dopamine activity in the brain. Agents of the above class reduce the elevated concentration of dopamine in brain.
|
|
|
|
Colestipol
|
hypolipidemic
|
|
|
|
Sedatative HypnoticsUses
|
Insomnia
|
|
|
|
Colesevelam
|
hypolipidemic
|
|
|
|
What drug classification is associated with "flox"?
|
quinolone
antibiotic |
Quinolones and fluoroquinolones form a group of broad-spectrum antibiotics. They are derived from nalidixic acid.
|
|
|
Cimetidine
|
H2-blocker
|
|
|
|
peptic Ulcer
|
Agents of this class inhibit the secretion of hydrochloric acid and thus help in control acidity.
|
|
|
|
Ranitidine
|
H2-blocker
|
|
|
|
Barbiturates
|
Hypnotic Secobarbital (Seconal) Amobarbital (Amytal) Penotobarbitol (Nembutal) Primidone (Mysoline)
|
|
|
|
Famotidine
|
H2-blocker
|
|
|
|
What drug classification is
associated with "-glitazone"? |
antidiabetic
agent |
# preventing or relieving diabetes
|
|
|
Nizatidine
|
H2-blocker
|
|
|
|
Miscellaneous: Hypnotics
|
Zolpidem Tartrate (Ambien) Chloral Hydrate (Noctec) Alcohol Diphenhydramine (Benadryl)
|
|
|
|
Ciprofloxacin
|
antibacterial
|
|
|
|
Arthritis
|
Arthritis is a chronic, systematic inflammatory condition of joint,tendon and other organ structures.
|
|
|
|
Enoxacin
|
antibacterial
|
|
|
|
Skeletal Muscle Relaxant
|
Relieves muscle spasms associated with inflammation and injury, used in Cerebral Palacy or Multiple Sclerosis
|
|
|
|
Levoxacin
|
antibacterial
|
|
|
|
What drug classification is
associated with "-micin"? |
aminoglycoside
antibiotics |
# A class of antibiotics which act by interfering with bacterial protein synthesis within the bacteria which results in the death of the bacteria
|
|
|
Lomefloxacin
|
antibacterial
|
|
|
|
Asthma
|
Bronchial asthma is a chronic disorder characterized by an increase in responsiveness of trachea and bronchi to various stimuli and narrowing airways. it is associated with shortness of breath, chest tightness, wheezing and coughing.
|
|
|
|
Ofloxacin
|
antibacterial
|
|
|
|
What drug classification is
associated with "-mycin"? |
macrolide
antibiotic |
# The macrolides are a group of drugs (typically antibiotics) whose activity stems from the presence of a macrolide ring, a large lactone ring to which one or more deoxy sugars, usually cladinose and desosamine, are attached. The lactone ring can be either 14, 15 or 16-membered. Macrolides belong to the polyketide class of natural products.
|
|
|
Gatifloxacin
|
antibacterial
|
|
|
|
B.P.H
|
B.P.H is defined as enlargment of the prostateglande which is often associated with urinary sysmptoms and decrease in urine flow.
|
|
|
|
Maxifloxacin
|
antibacterial
|
|
|
|
What drug classification is
associated with "nitr"? |
coronary
vasodilator |
drugs used to cause dilation of the coronary blood vessels.
|
|
|
Sparfloxacin
|
antibacterial
|
|
|
|
Hyperuricemia and Gout
|
Gout is a metabolic disease in which overproduction or underexcretion of uric acid leads to deposition or urate crystales in synovial joints.
|
|
|
|
Norfloxacin
|
antibacterial
|
|
|
|
What drug classification is
associated with "-olol"? |
beta-blocker
|
# a group of medications that act to block á1 or á2 (or both) adrenergic receptors in the nervous system. Beta-blockade slows the heart rate, reduces blood pressure and reduces anxiety
|
|
|
Nalidixic acid
|
antibacterial
|
|
|
|
Immunosuppressants
|
This class of agents are indicated for treatment of liver, kidney and heart transplantation.
|
|
|
|
Clavulanic acid
|
antibacterial
|
|
|
|
What drug classification is
associated with "-olone"? |
steroidal
anti-inflammatory |
Many steroids, specifically glucocorticoids, reduce inflammation by binding to cortisol receptors
|
|
|
Sublactam
|
antibacterial
|
|
|
|
Migraine
|
It is generally defined as a recurring, pulsating half-sided headache
|
|
|
|
Tazobactam
|
antibacterial
|
|
|
|
What drug classification is
associated with "-pril"? |
aCE inhibitor
|
ACE inhibitors treat high blood pressure and other conditions
|
|
|
Clindamycin
|
antibacterial
|
|
|
|
Nausea Medications
|
This class of agents are classified as antiemetic. They are indicated for prevention of nausea and vomiting associated with emetogenic cancer therapy.
|
|
|
|
Linezolid
|
antibacterial
|
|
|
|
What drug classification is
associated with "-profen"? |
nonsteroidal
anti-inflammatory |
medications used primarily to treat inflammation, mild to moderate pain, and fever.
|
|
|
Quinupristin/Dalfopristin
|
antibacterial
|
|
|
|
Non-Steroidal Anti-Inflammatory Agents (NSAID
|
NSAID inhibits the synthesis of prostaglandins by blocking cyclooxygenase enzyme. Decrease in synthesis of prostaglandins may reduce the inflammation and pain at infection site.
|
|
|
|
Clomiphene
|
anti-estrogen
|
|
|
|
What drug classification is
associated with "-semide"? |
loop diuretic
|
A diuretic is a type of drug that removes water from the body. Loop diuretics are a particularly powerful type of diuretic used for treating heart failure.
|
|
|
Clonidine
|
a2-agonist
|
|
|
|
Osteoporosis and Hypocalcemia
|
Estrogen deficirncy enhsnces the rate of bone resorption rather than the reate of bone formation. This leads to a significant amount of calcium loss from the bone and produces a high concentration of calcium into the blood. Estrogen replacement inhibits this bone resorption and establishes the equilibrium between bone formation and bone resorption.
|
|
|
|
Guanabenz
|
a2-agonist
|
|
|
|
What drug classification is associated with "-statin"?
|
HMG-CoA
reductase inhibitor |
lower cholesterol levels in people with or at risk of cardiovascular disease.
|
|
|
Guanfacine
|
a2-agonist
|
|
|
|
Ulcerative Colitis
|
An inflammation of ulceration of colon. It is also known as inflammatory bowel disease.
|
|
|
|
Clopidogrel
|
antiplatelet
|
|
|
|
What drug classification is
associated with "sulfa"? |
sulfa antibiotic
|
ynthetic antimicrobial agents that contain the sulfonamide group
|
|
|
Ticlopidine
|
antiplatelet
|
|
|
|
Diabetes Related Drugs
|
A disorder in which elevated blood gluclose levels are found due to absence or impaired secretion of pancreatic enzyme insulin.
|
|
|
|
Clozapine
|
antipsychotic
|
|
|
|
What drug classification is
associated with "-thiazide"? |
thiazide diuretic
|
Thiazide diuretics are a family of drugs that remove water from the body
|
|
|
Risperidone
|
antipsychotic
|
|
|
|
What drug classification is
associated with "-tidine"? |
H2 blocker
|
H2-antagonists are clinically used in the treatment of acid-related gastrointestinal conditions
|
|
|
Olanzapine
|
antipsychotic
|
|
|
|
What drug classification is
associated with "-triptan"? |
antimigraine
medication |
medication used to treat migrains
|
|
|
Quetiapine
|
antipsychotic
|
|
|
|
What drug classification is
associated with "-triptyline"? |
tricyclic
antidepressant |
Tricyclic antidepressants are used in numerous applications; mainly indicated for the treatment of clinical depression, neuropathic pain, nocturnal enuresis, and ADHD
|
|
|
Cocaine
|
indirect sympathomimetic
|
|
|
|
What drug classification is
associated with "vir"? |
antiviral
|
medication used specifically for treating viral infections.
|
|
|
Codeine
|
opioid
|
|
|
|
What drug classification is
associated with "-vudine"? |
antiviral
|
medication used specifically for treating viral infections.
|
|
|
Oxycodone
|
opioid
|
|
|
|
Which of the following is not a side effect of the Ace Inhibitor (Captopril)?
a. Rash b. Angioedema c. Cough d. Congestion |
d. Congestion
|
- pril = antihypertensives
Ace Inhibitors treat high blood pressure and other conditions. ACE inhibitor - they inhibit the enzymatic conversion of angiotensin. They are known as angiotension converting enzyme inhibitors. |
|
|
Hydrocodone
|
opioid
|
|
|
|
Which of the following is not a side effect of the Vasodilator (Nifedepine)?
a. Nausea b. Flush appearance c. Vertigo d. Sexual dysfunction |
d. Sexual dysfunction
|
Vasodilators - as the name suggests, this class of agents generally cause dilation of blood vessels.
|
|
|
Propoxyphene
|
opioid
|
|
|
|
Which of the following is not a side effect of the Sympathoplegics (Clonidine)?
a. Hypertension b. Asthma c. Dry oral cavity d. Lethargic behavior |
b. Asthma
|
|
|
|
Tramadol
|
opioid
|
|
|
|
Which of the following is not a side effect of the Dieuretics (Loop dieuretics)?
a. Alkalosis b. Nausea c. Hypotension d. Potassium deficits |
b. Nausea
|
Dieuretics - generally increase the excretion of water from the body to reduce hypertension.
|
|
|
Dextromethorphan
|
opioid
|
|
|
|
Which of the following is not a side effect of the drug (Clozapine)?
a. Agranulocytosis b. Antipsychotic c. Used of Schizophrenia d. Increased appetite |
d. Increased appetite
|
|
|
|
Colchicine
|
anti-inflammatory
|
|
|
|
Which of the following is not treated with (Epinephrine)?
a. Renal disease b. Asthma c. Hypotension d. Glaucoma |
a. Renal disease
|
|
|
|
Cromolyn
|
anti-inflammatory
|
|
|
|
Which of the following is not treated with (Ephedrine)?
a. COPD b. Hypotension c. Congestion d. Incontinence |
a. COPD
|
|
|
|
Nedocromil
|
anti-inflammatory
|
|
|
|
Which of the following are not treated with Barbiturates?
a. Seizures b. Hypotension c. Insomnia d. Anxiety |
b. Hypotension
|
barb - barbituric acide derivatives
Barbiturates are drugs that act as central nervous system depressants, mild sedation to anesthesia. Some are also used as anticonvulsants. |
|
|
Cyanide
|
toxin
|
|
|
|
Which of the following are note treated with Nifedipine?
a. Angina b. Arrhythmias c. HTN d. Fluid rentention |
d. Fluid rentention
|
|
|
|
Cyclosporine
|
immunosuppressant
|
|
|
|
Which of the following are not treated with Prednisone?
a. Cushing's disease b. Testicular cancer c. Lympthomas d. Chronic leukemia |
b. Testicular cancer
|
pred - predisone derivatives
|
|
|
Tacrolimus
|
immunosuppressant
|
|
|
|
Which of the following are not treated with Methotrexate?
a. Sarcomas b. Leukemias c. Ectopic pregnancy d. Rheumatic fever |
d. Rheumatic fever
|
- trexate = antimetabolites (folic acid derivatives)
|
|
|
Sirolimus
|
immunosuppressant
|
|
|
|
Which of the following are not treated with Dexamethasone?
a. Inflammation b. Asthma c. Addison's disease d. Wilson's disease |
d. Wilson's disease
|
|
|
|
Cytarabine
|
antineoplastic
|
|
|
|
Which of the following is the primary site of activity for the drug Warfarin?
a. Kidney b. Liver c. Blood d. Heart |
b. Liver
|
|
|
|
Gemcitabine
|
antineoplastic
|
|
|
|
Which of the following drugs is associated with the reaction of hepatitis?
a. Valporic acid b. Quinidine c. Isoniazid d. Ethosuximide |
c. Isoniazid
|
|
|
|
Cytokines
|
immunomodulator
|
|
|
|
A drug ending in the suffix (pril) is considered a ______.
a. H b. ACE inhibitor c. Antifungal D. Beta agonist |
b. ACE inhibitor
|
- pril = antihypertensives
Ace Inhibitors treat high blood pressure and other conditions. ACE inhibitor - they inhibit the enzymatic conversion of angiotensin. They are known as angiotension converting enzyme inhibitors. |
|
|
Dactinomycin
|
antineoplastic
|
|
|
|
A drug ending in the suffix (azole) is considered a _______.
a. H b. ACE inhibitor c. Antifungal d. Beta agonist |
c. Antifungal
|
|
|
|
Plicamycin
|
antineoplastic
|
|
|
|
A drug ending in the suffix (tidine) is considered a _____.
a. Antidepressant b. Protease inhibitor c. Beta antagonist d. H2 antagonist |
d. H2 antagonist
|
H2 Blocker, H2 Antagonist
Ex. ranitidine, cimetidine H2 Antagonist are clinically used in the treatment of acid-related gastrointestinal conditions. |
|
|
Dapsone
|
antimycobacterial
|
|
|
|
A drug ending in the suffix (navir) is considered a _____.
a. Antidepressant b. Protease inhibitor c. beta antagonist d. H2 antagonist |
b. Protease inhibitor
|
|
|
|
Diazepam
|
sedative-hypnotic
|
|
|
|
Which of the following drugs is associated with the reaction of extreme photosensitivity?
a. Digitalis b. Niacin c. Tetracycline d. Fluoroquinolones |
c. Tetracycline
|
|
|
|
Midazolam
|
sedative-hypnotic
|
|
|
|
Which of the following is not related to a drug toxicity of Prednisone?
a. Cataracts b. Hypotension c. Psychosis d. Acne |
b. Hypotension
|
pred - prednisone derivatives
|
|
|
Oxazepam
|
sedative-hypnotic
|
|
|
|
Potassium sparing diuretics have the primary effect upon the _____ found in the kidney.
a. Proximal convoluted tubule b. Loop of Henle c. Collecting duct d. Distal convoluted tubule |
d. Distal convoluted tubule
|
|
|
|
Triazolam
|
sedative-hypnotic
|
|
|
|
Which of the following is not directly related to a drug toxicity of nitroglycerin?
a. Headaches b. Tachycardia c. Dizziness d. Projectile vomiting |
d. Projectile vomiting
|
|
|
|
Alprazolam
|
sedative-hypnotic
|
|
|
|
Which of the following is not an example of an oral dosage form?
a. Amoxicillin b. Depakote c. Nitrostat d. Synthroid |
c. Nitrostat
|
|
|
|
Estrazolam
|
sedative-hypnotic
|
|
|
|
If a patient is experiencing nausea and vomiting, which of the following dosage forms would be more effective?
a. Capsule b. Oral solution c. Suppository d. Tablet |
c. Suppository
|
|
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Lorazepam
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sedative-hypnotic
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Which of the following classes of antibiotics should not be taken with either fruit, juices or colas?
a. Macrolides b. Penicillins c. Quinolones d. Sulfas |
b. Penicillins
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Temazepam
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sedative-hypnotic
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To which schedule does meperidine belong?
a. II b. III c. IV d. V |
a. II
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Chlordiazepoxide
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sedative-hypnotic
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How should Nitrostat tablets be taken?
a. PO b. PRT c. SQ d. SL |
d. SL
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Clonazepam
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sedative-hypnotic
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Which of the following is an advantage of a parenteral drug?
a. Difficult to reverse an overdose b. Rapid onset of action c. Possibility of injecting pathogens and pyrogens into the body d. Trauma to the body by the needle |
b. Rapid onset of action
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Clorazepate
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sedative-hypnotic
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What is the generic name for Celexa?
a. Citalopram b. Phenylzine c. Selegine d. Tranylcypromine |
a. Citalopram
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Flurazepam
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sedative-hypnotic
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Which oral antidepressant is also used as a topical preparation?
a. Amitriptyline b. Doxepin c. Imipramine d. Nortriptyline |
b. Doxepin
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Zolpidem
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sedative-hypnotic
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What is the generic name for Serevent?
a. Albuterol b. Beclomethasone c. Salmeterol d. Triancinolone |
c. Salmeterol
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Zaleplon
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sedative-hypnotic
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What is the brand name for paroxetine?
a. Effexor b. Paxil c. Prozac d. Zoloft |
b. Paxil
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Digoxin
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cardiac glycoside
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What is the drug of choice for status epilepticus?
a. Carbamazepine b. Diazepam c. Phenytoin d. Primidone |
b. Diazepam
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Diphenhydramine
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antihistamine
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How is control schedule I determined?
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* A Drug with high abuse potential
* No accepted medical use * A drug lacking safety for use |
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Brompheniramine
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antihistamine
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What are the restrictions in prescribing CI drugs?
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For research only. Must have license to obtain for this purpose.
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Chlorpheniramine
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antihistamine
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What are the restrictions in prescribing CII drugs?
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Cannot be refilled. Dispensing is severely restricted. Cannot be prescribed by phone except in an emergency; in this event, prescriber must provide a cover script.
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Clemastine
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antihistamine
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What control schedule is: heroine?
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CI
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Cyclizine
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antihistamine
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What control schedule is: normorphine?
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CI
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Cyproheptadine
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antihistamine
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What control schedule is:LSD?
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CI
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Dimenhydrinate
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antihistamine
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What control schedule is: peyote?
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CI
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Hydroxyzine
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antihistamine
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What control schedule is: psilocybin?
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CI
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Meclizine
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antihistamine
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How is control schedule II determined?
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* A drug with high abuse potential
* Accepted medical use * May lead to severe psychological and physical dependence |
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Promethazine
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antihistamine
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What control schedule is: powdered opium?
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CII
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Diphenoxylate
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opioid
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What control schedule is: extracts of opium
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CII
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Loperamide
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opioid
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What control schedule is: cocaine
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CII
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Dipryridamole
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antiplatelet
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What control schedule is: morphine
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CII
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Disulfiram
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inactivates aldehyde dehydrogenase chronic alcoholism
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What control schedule is: meperidine
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CII
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Dobutamine
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direct sympathomimetic
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What control schedule is: codeine?
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CII
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Dopamine
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direct sympathomimetic
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What control schedule is: Dolophine?
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CII
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Doxorubicin
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antineoplastic
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What control schedule is: dextroamphetamine?
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CII
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Daunorubicin
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antineoplastic
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What control schedule is: oxycodone?
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CII
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Idarubicin
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antineoplastic
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What control schedule is: fentanyl?
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CII
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Mitoxantrone
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antineoplastic
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What control schedule is: hydromorphone?
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CII
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Doxycycline
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antibacterial
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What control schedule is: pentobarbital?
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CII
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Tetracycline
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antibacterial
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What control schedule is: Marinol?
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CII
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Minocycline
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antibacterial
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What control schedule is: Nembutal?
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CII
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Demeclocycline
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antibacterial
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What control schedule is: Seconal?
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CII
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Edrophonium
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cholinesterase inhibitor
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What control schedule is: Percodan?
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CII
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Pyridostigmine
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cholinesterase inhibitor
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What control schedule is: Percocet?
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CII
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Enoxaparin
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anticoagulant
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What control schedule is: Tuinal?
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CII
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Dalteparin
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anticoagulant
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What control schedule is: Tylox
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CII
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Danaparoid
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anticoagulant
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How is control schedule III determined?
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* Abuse potential <CI&CII
* Accepted medical use * May lead to low/moderate physical or high psychological dependence |
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Ephedrine
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indirect sympathomimetic
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What control schedule is: Tylenol with Codeine I - IV?
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CIII
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Pseudephedrine
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indirect sympathomimetic
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What control schedule is: anabolic steroids?
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CIII
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Epinephrine
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direct sympathomimetic
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What control schedule is: butisol?
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CIII
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Ergotamine
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ergot alkaloid
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What control schedule is: Deconamine DX?
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CIII
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Methysergide
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ergot alkaloid
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What control schedule is: Didrex?
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CIII
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Ergonovine
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ergot alkaloid
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What control schedule is: Empirin with Codeine III-IV?
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CIII
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Lysergic acid diethylamide
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ergot alkaloid
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What control schedule is: Fiorinal?
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CIII
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Erythromycin
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antibacterial
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What control schedule is: Hycodan?
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CIII
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Clarithromycin
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antibacterial
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What control schedule is: Hycomine?
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CIII
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Azithromycin
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antibacterial
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What control schedule is: hydrocodone?
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CIII
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Telithromycin
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antibacterial
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What control schedule is: Loracet
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CIII
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Erythropoietin
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hormone
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What control schedule is: Loratab
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CIII
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Filgrastim
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hormone
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What control schedule is: Nucofed
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CIII
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Sargramostim
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hormone
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What control schedule is: Plegine?
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CIII
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Estradiol
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estrogen
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What control schedule is: Synalgos DC?
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CIII
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Estrone
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estrogen
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What control schedule is: Tussend?
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CIII
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Ethinyl estradiol
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estrogen
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What control schedule is: Vicodin?
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CIII
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Diethylstilbestrol
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estrogen
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What is considered a anabolic steroid?
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Any drug or hormonal substance, chemically and pharmacologically related to testosterone that promotes muscle growth.
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Etanercept
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immunomodulator
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How is control schedule IV determined?
|
* Drug with low potential of abuse
relative to CIII * Accepted medical use * May lead to limited physical or psychological dependence |
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Infliximab
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immunomodulator
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What class of drug is alprazolam, clonazepam, diazepam, flurazepam, lorazepam, oxazepam, and temazepame? What control schedule are these under?
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benzodiazepines; CIV
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Ethambutol
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antimycobacterial
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What control schedule is: alprazolam?
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CIV
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Ethanol
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toxin
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What control schedule is: clonazepam?
|
CIV
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Ethosuximide
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antiepileptic
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What control schedule is: diazepam?
|
CIV
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Etoposide
|
antineoplastic
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What control schedule is: flurazepam
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CIV
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Teniposide
|
antineoplastic
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What control schedule is: lorazepam?
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CIV
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Topotecan
|
antineoplastic
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What control schedule is: oxazepam?
|
CIV
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Irinotecan
|
antineoplastic
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What control schedule is: temazepam?
|
CIV
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Fenoldopam
|
D1-agonist
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What control schedule is: chloral hydrate?
|
CIV
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Fexofenadine
|
antihistamine
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What control schedule is: Cylert?
|
CIV
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What control schedule is: Darvocet N
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CIV
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What control schedule is: Equagesic
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CIV
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What control schedule is: Equanil
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CIV
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What control schedule is: Fastin
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CIV
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What control schedule is: lonamin?
|
CIV
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What control schedule is: Luminal?
|
CIV
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What control schedule is: phenobarbital?
|
CIV
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What control schedule is: Sanorex?
|
CIV
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What control schedule is: Wygesic?
|
CIV
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How are prescriptions restricted for CIV medication?
|
Refills can be processed up to five times in six months, if authorized by physician.
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How are prescriptions restricted for CIII medication?
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Refills can be processed up to five times in six months, if authorized by physician.
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How is control schedule V determined?
|
* Drug with very low potential for abuse
* Accepted medical use * May lead to limited physical or psychological dependence |
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What control schedule is: Tylenol/codeine solution?
|
CV
|
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What control schedule is: Lomotil?
|
CV
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What control schedule is: Naldecon CX?
|
CV
|
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What control schedule is: Novahistine DH?
|
CV
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What control schedule is: Phenergan/codeine?
|
CV
|
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What control schedule is: Robitussin AC?
|
CV
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What control schedule is: Ryna C?
|
CV
|
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What control schedule is: Ryna CX?
|
CV
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What control schedule is: Actifed C?
|
CV
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What control schedule is: Tussi-Organidin?
|
CV
|
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What restrictions are there on prescribing CV drugs?
|
Some sold without a prescription, depending on state law; purchaser must be over 18, and is required to sign a log and show a driver's license. No more than 8 ounces, or 48 dosage units of any substance containing opion in any 48 hour period may be dispensed to purchaser. No more than 4 ounces or more than 24 dosage units of any other controlled substance in any 48 hour period may be dispensed to the purchaser.
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What are the three ways federal regulations provide filing of prescription methods?
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3 seperate files (CII, CIII-CIV, all others.)
2 seperate files (CII-CV and all CIII-CV contain a red C in right hand corner, all others) 2 seperate files (CII only, all prescriptions CIII-CV contain red C in right hand corner) |
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