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-PRIL
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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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-ARTAN
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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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-CILLIN
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Penicillin antibiotics
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Antibiotics inhibit the reproduction of new bacterial cells.
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-FLOXACIN
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fluoroquinolone antibiotic
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Antibiotics inhibit the reproduction of new bacterial cells.
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-CYCLINE
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tetracycline antibiotic
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Antibiotics inhibit the reproduction of new bacterial cells.
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-ROMYCIN
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macrolide antibiotic
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Antibiotics inhibit the reproduction of new bacterial cells.
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-PAM
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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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-OLOL
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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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-STATIN
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HMG-CoA Reductase Inhibitors
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Statins inhibit the body's cholesterol production
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-PRAZOLE
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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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-ITIDINE
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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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-LAX
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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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-VIR
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Antiviral
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Used to treat infections caused by viruses
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