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ACE Inhibitors
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Angiotensin converting enzyme inhibitors block the conversion of angiotensin I to angiotensin II (Angiotensin II is a vasoconstrictor and raises blood pressure.)
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A2RB
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Angiotensin II receptor blockers block angiotensin II enzymes from specific receptor sites (Angiotensin II is a vasoconstrictor and raises blood pressure.)
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-ARTAN
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Antibiotics
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Antibiotics inhibit the reproduction of new bacterial cells.
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-CILLIN (penicillins)
-FLOXACIN (fluoroquinolones) -CYCLINE (tetracyclines) -ROMYCIN (macrolides) |
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Anticonvulsants
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Anticonvulsants suppress the rapid firing of neurons in the nervous system (brain). Also known as antiepileptic drugs and antiseizure drugs
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Antidiabetics / sulfonylureas
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lower glucose levels in the blood. They are only used to treat Type II diabetes
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Benzodiazepines
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Benzos are used as anti-anxiety agents, muscle relaxants, sedatives, and hypnotics.
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-PAM
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Beta blockers (β1)
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Beta-adrenergic blocking agents interfere with the binding to the receptor of epinephrine and other stress hormones, and weaken the effects of stress hormones. Used for the management of cardiac arrhythmias, protecting the heart from a second heart attack and hypertension.
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-OLOL
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Calcium channel blockers
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Calcium channel blockers, also called calcium antagonists, relax and widen blood vessels by affecting the muscle cells in the arterial walls. Some also slow heart rate, which can further reduce blood pressure, relieve chest pain (angina) and control irregular heartbeat.
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Diuretics
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Used to treat hypertension. Promote evacuation of water from the body, which decreases the load on the cardiovascular system.
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HMG-CoA Reductase Inhibitors
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Statins inhibit the body's cholesterol production
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-STATIN
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NSAID
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Non Steroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drugs are used as pain killers and fever reducers. They are non-narcotic and can be sold OTC.
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Opioid
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Opioids provide an analgesic effect by decreasing the perception of pain and increase pain tolerance.
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Proton Pump Inhibitors
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Inhibit the action of the gastric proton pump, thereby reducing gastric acid production.
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-PRAZOLE
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S.S.R.I
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Selective Seratonin Reuptake Inhibitors block the reabsorption of the serotonin in the brain. Anti-Depressant.
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H2 Blockers
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Histamine H2-receptor antagonists are used to treat gastric and duodenal ulcers and prevent their return. They are also used to treat gastric ulcers and to relieve and/or prevent heartburn, acid indigestion, and sour stomach.H2-blockers work by decreasing the amount of acid produced by the stomach.
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-ITIDINE
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Laxative
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Medicines taken by mouth to encourage bowel movements to relieve constipation. There are several different types of oral laxatives and they work in different ways.
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-LAX
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Antiviral
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Used to treat infections caused by viruses
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