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Micronase/Diabeta |
Generic: glyburide Classification: Oral Antidiabetic Use: Treats high levels of blood glucose |
diabeta=diabetic ; glycerin=sugar micronase = small sugar killers |
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Glucotrol XL |
Generic: glipizide Classification: Oral Antidiabetic Use: Treats high levels of blood glucose |
gluco = sugar don't give me no lip |
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Glucophage XR |
Generic: Metformin Classification: Oral Antidiabetic Use: Lowers blood glucose in people with diabetes mellitus; treats high levels of blood glucose |
sugar meets its match |
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Actos |
Generic: pioglitazone Classification: Oral Antidiabetic Use: Diabetes mellitus |
acts on the worst sugars |
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Avandia |
Generic: Rosiglitazone Maeleate Classification: Oral Antidiabetic Use: Diabetes mellitus |
advantage over the worst sugars |
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Humalog |
Generic: Insulin Lispro Classification: Insulin Use: Treats Type 1 Diabetes |
Not so humorous when you miss a dose... |
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Vicodin |
Generic: Hydrocodone w/ APAP Classification: Opiate Analgesic Use: Treats moderate to severe pain |
treats the most vicious pains |
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Oxycontin |
Generic: Oxycodone ER Classification: Opiate Analgesic Use: Treats moderate to moderately-severe pain |
similar name |
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Darvocet-N |
Generic: Propoxyphene N/APAP Classification: Opiate Analgesic Use: Treats mild to moderate pain |
like percocet |
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Diflucan |
Generic: Fluconazole Classification: Antifungal agent Use: Treats a broad spectrum of fungal infections |
Fluc = fungus |
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Keflex |
Generic: Cephalexin Classification: Cephalosporin Antibiotic Use: Treats bacterial infections |
lex |
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Mobic |
Generic: Meloxicam Classification: Non-steroid, anti-inflammatory drug Use: Treats arthritis |
allows old people to move, they are less mellow |
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Premarin |
Generic: Conjugated estrogens Classification: Estrogen Hormones (Hormone replacement therapy) Use: Treats menopausal symptoms (i.e. osteoporosis, hot flashes, vaginal atrophy) |
keeps women young |
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Neurontin |
Generic: Gabapentin Classification: Anticonvulsant Use: Treats partial seizures |
neurons = brain freaking out; someone experiencing this might say "gaba" |
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Flexeril |
Generic: Cyclobenzaprine Classification: Muscle relaxant Use: Muscle spasm |
keeps your muscles flexible and rested, no cycles of intensity |
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Soma |
Generic: Carisoprodol Classification: Muscle relaxant Use: Treats muscle spasm |
care for some of your muscles |
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Xalatan |
Generic: Latanoprost Classification: Prostaglandin Use: Glaucoma |
latent eye exam |
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Synthroid |
Generic: Levothyroxine Classification: Thyroid Hormone Use: Treats hypothyroidism, cretenism, myxedema coma |
thyr-- |
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Cipro |
Generic: Ciprofloxacin Classification: Fluoroquinolone Antibiotic Use: Treats respiratory, urinary tract, and middle ear infection |
cipro--, dont sip too much liquid too quick or swim too deep |
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Zantac |
Generic: Ranitidine Classification: H2 antagonist Use: Treats GERD (Gastro-Esophageal Reflux Disease) |
if you don't use it you might need a tic tac and people will run away from you |
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Aciphex |
Generic: Rabeprazole Classification: Proton-pump inhibitor Use: Ulcers; Gastro-Esophageal Reflux Disease GERD |
acid ravaging your throat |
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Proventil |
Generic: Albuterol Classification: Bronchodilator Use: Treats asthma; bronchospasm |
prevent all bronch |
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Levaquin |
Generic: Levofloxacin Classification: Fluoroquinolone Antibiotic Use: Treats bacterial, lung, sinus, skin & urinary tract infections |
alleviates a flock of issues |
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Zithromax |
Generic: Azithromycin Classification: Macrolide Antibiotic Use: Treats upper/lower respiratory, bacterial infections |
zithro |
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Allegra |
Generic: Fexofenadine Classification: Antihistamine Use: Allergic rhinitis; seasonal allergies |
allergy fix |
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Flonase |
Generic: Fluticasone Classification; Cortisteroid Use; Seasonal allergic and non-allergic rhinitis |
nose flows so you can play the flute |
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Nasonex |
Generic: Mometasone Classification: Corticosteroid Use: Allergic rhinitis |
nasal blockage no mo- |
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Zyrtec |
Generic: Ceterizine Classification: Antihistamine Use: Seasonal allergic asthma |
you're set up for breathing |
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Advair Diskus |
Generic: Salmeterol/Fluticasone Classification: Bronchodilator Use: Asthma, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) |
solve air and flow |
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Zestril/Prinivil |
Generic: Lisinopril Classificationnn: ACE Inhibitor Use: Congestive heart failure, hypertension |
ini |
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Dyazide |
Generic; Triamterene/HCTZ Classification; Diuretic Use: Treats hypertension; edema |
tri not to die |
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Norvasc |
Generic: Amlodipine Classification: Calcium channel blocker Use: Hypertension, angina |
NO to the Load |
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Digitek |
Generic: Digoxin Classification: Cardiac Glycoside Use: Atrial fibrillation, heart failure |
dig |
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Altace |
Generic: Ramipril Classification: ACE Inhibitor Use: Heart failure, hypertension |
alternative ramifications |
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Cardizem |
Generic: Diltiazem Classification: Calcium channel blocker Use: Angina, hypertension |
cardiac do not die |
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Calan |
Generic: Verapamil Classification: Calcium channel blocker Use: Angina, hypertension |
calling all very high tension |
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Lasix |
Generic: Furosemide Classification: Loop Diuretic Use: Treats hypertension, congestive heart failure |
furious lasix surgery -- ironically, has nothing to do with the eyes |
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Accupril |
Generic: Quinapril Classification: ACE Inhibitor Use: Congestive heart failure, hypertension |
doesn't accurately work, so it might just quit on you |
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Cozaar |
Generic: Losartan Classification: Angiotension II Receptor Antagonist Use: Heart failure, hypertension |
get cozy and low |
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Diovan |
Generic: Valsartan Classification: Angiotension II Receptor Antagonist Use: Heart failure, hypertension |
dont die on me valuable one |
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Lotensin |
Generic: Benazepril Classification: ACE Inhibitor Use: Hypertension |
beneficial lot not to need this |
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Tenormin |
Generic: Atenolol Classification: Beta-Blocker Use: Treats hypertension |
-ten- |
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Lanoxin/Digitek |
Generic: Digoxin Classification: Cardiac Glycoside Use: Atrial fibrillation, heart failure |
dig on land |
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Hydrodiuril |
Generic: Hydrochlorothiazide Classification: Thiazide Diuretic Use: Treats hypertension |
hydrate or you die |
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Celebrex |
Generic: Celecoxib Classification: NSAID, COX II Inhibitor Use: Osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis |
cele- brate no pain in the hands |
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Concerta |
Generic: Methylphenidate XR Classification: Psychostimulant Use: Narcolepsy, attention deficit hyperactive disorder |
concentrate on the method, focus |
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Fosamax |
Generic: Alendronate Classification: Bisphosphonate Use: Osteoporosis |
Alan fo sho has no pain |
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Risperdal |
Generic: Risperidone Classification: Antipsychotic Agent Use: Treats emotional and mood disorders |
do not risk a mental breakdown |
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Singulair |
Generic: Montelukast Classification: Respiratory/Anti-inflammatory Agent Use: Treats and prevents symptoms of asthma |
single = mono |
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K-Dur |
Generic: Potassium Chloride Classification: Potassium Replacement Use: Treats hypokalemia (low levels of potassium) |
What does K equal on the periodic table? |
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Coumadin |
Generic: Warfarin Classification: Anticoagulant Use: Prevents the formation of blood clots |
cool down the war in your red raging blood cells |
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Plavix |
Generic: Clopidogrel Classifcation Agent: Antiplatelet Agent Use: Prevents platelet aggregation |
Plavix the horse goes clop clop |
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Flomax |
Generic: Tamsulosin Classification: Alpha Blocker Use: benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) |
tammys dress flows |
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Tricor |
Generic: Fenofibrate Classification: Antilipemic Agent lipid/cholesterol lowering agent Use: Treats hypercholesterolemia |
fend off the tri |
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Zocor |
Generic: Simvastatin Classification: Antilipemic Agent (lipid/cholesterol lowering agent) Use: Treats hypercholesterolemia |
similar ending to the beginning |
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Pravachol |
Generic: Pravastatin Classification: Antilipemic agent (lipid/cholesterol lowering agent) Use: Treats hypercholesterolemia |
prava- |
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Lipitor |
Generic: Atorvastatin Classification: Antiliipemic Agent (lipid/cholesterol lowering agent) Use: Treats hypercholesterolemia |
-tor- |
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Ativan |
Generic: Lorazepam Classification: Benodiazepine Use: Anxiety |
group home |
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Xanax |
Generic: Alprazolam Classification: Benzodiazepine Use: Treats anxiety, panic disorder |
Alp! someone who is totally relaxed when needing help |
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Klonopin |
Generic: Clonazepam Classification: Benzodiazepine Use: Treats seizures & panic disorders, anxiety |
k/clon- |
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Desyrel |
Generic: Trazodone Classification: Antidepressant Use: Anxiety, depression |
desire to be done |
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Effexor XR |
Generic: Venlafaxine Classification: Antidepressant Use: Anxiety, depression, headaches |
the effects of very painful headaches wil be fixed |
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Elavil |
Generic: Amitriptyline Classification: Tricyclic Antidepressant Use: Anxiety, depression |
elevate how you are/am |
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Lexapro |
Generic: Escitalopram Classification: SSRI Use: anxiety, depression |
escalate/levitate how you feel |
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Celexa |
Generic: Citalopram Classification: SSRI Use: depression |
Cele-brate and be ex-cit-ed |
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Zyprexa |
Generic: Olanzapine Classification: Thienbenzodiazepine Use: acute psychosis, agitation, bipolar disorder, dementia, mania, schizophrenia |
zy-lo-phonz |
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Ambien |
Generic: Zolpidem Classification: Sedative-hypnotic Use: Treats insomnia |
I AM able to sleep zzz |
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Zoloft |
Generic: Sertraline Classification: SSRI Use: Treats depression & OCD |
lofty and assertive |
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Paxil |
Generic: Paroxetine Classification: SSRI Use: Treats depression, OCD, & panic disorder |
pax- be on par with life |
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Prozac |
Generic: Fluoxetien Classification: SSRI Use: Treats depression & OCD |
only a pro knows how to deal with the flux of life |
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Wellbutrin SR |
Generic: Buproprion HCL Classification: Antidepressant Use: Attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), depression, nicotine withdrawal |
you look so well beau! |
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Viagra |
Generic: Sildenafil Citrate Classification: Phosphodiesterase Inhibitor Use: Impotency, erectile dysfunction |
it fills and incites into the v, slide and fill |
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Ortho Tri-cyclen |
Generic: Norgestimate/Ethinyl Estradiol Classification: Oral Contraceptive Use; Birth control; prevents pregnancy; regulates menstrual cycle |
no more |
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Prilosec |
Generic: Omeprazole Classification: Proton-Pump Inhibitor Use: Treats GERD, duodenal, & gastric ulcers; heartburt |
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Evista |
Generic: Raloxifene Classification: Selective Estrogen Receptor Modulator (SERM) Use: Treats and prevents osteoporosis in women |
relax in an evening w/o breaking |
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Prevacid |
Generic: Lansoprazole Classification: Proton-Pump Inhibitor Use: GERD, duodenal & gastric ulcers; heartburn |
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Protonix |
Generic: Pantoprazole Classification: proton pump inhibitor Use: GERD & esophagitis; heartburn |
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Nexium |
Generic: Esomeprazole Classification: Proton-Pump Inhibitor Use: Treats GERD (Gastro-Esophageal Reflux Disease), duodenal ulcer, & esophagitis; heartburn |
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Naprosyn |
Generic: Naproxen Classification: NSAID Use: moderate pain, osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis |
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Deltasone |
Generic: Prednisone Classification: Corticosteroid Use: dermatitis, arthritis, asthma |
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Trimox |
Generic: Amoxicillin Classification: Penicillin Antibiotic Use: Treats bacterial infections |
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V-Cillin-K |
Generic: Penicillin VK Classification: Penicillin Antibiotic Use: Treats bacterial infections |
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