Set the Language

We weren't able to detect the audio language on your flashcards. Please select the correct language below.

Front

Back

Flashcards
»
What is Nexium?

What Is Nexium?

by jummietop9, Dec. 2008

Subjects: 2008 nexium

Favorite

Add to folder

Flag

Shuffle
Toggle On

Toggle Off
Alphabetize
Toggle On

Toggle Off
Front First
Toggle On

Toggle Off
Both Sides
Toggle On

Toggle Off
Read
Toggle On

Toggle Off

Reading...

Front

Card Range To Study

through

Play button

Progress

1/120

Click to flip

Use LEFT and RIGHT arrow keys to navigate between flashcards;

Use UP and DOWN arrow keys to flip the card;

H to show hint;

A reads text to speech;

120 Cards in this Set

Front
Back

	What is Nexium Generic Name: esomeprazole (ee so MEP ra zol) Brand Names: Nexium	Nexium decreases the amount of acid produced in the stomach. Nexium is used to treat symptoms of gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) and other conditions involving excessive stomach acid such as Zollinger-Ellison syndrome. It is also used to promote healing of erosive esophagitis (damage to your esophagus caused by stomach acid). Nexium may also be given to prevent gastric ulcer caused by infection with helicobacter pylori (H. pylori), or by the use of nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs).
	What is Lipitor? Generic Name: atorvastatin (a TOR va sta tin) Brand Names: Lipitor	Lipitor is a cholesterol-lowering medication that blocks the production of cholesterol (a type of fat) in the body. Lipitor is used to treat high cholesterol.
	What is Advair? Generic Name: fluticasone and salmeterol (floo TIK a sone, sal ME te rol) Brand Names: Advair Diskus, Advair HFA	Advair contains fluticasone and salmeterol. Fluticasone is a steroid. It prevents the release of substances that cause inflammation. Salmeterol is a bronchodilator. It works by relaxing muscles in the airways to improve breathing. Advair is used to prevent asthma attacks. Advair is also used prevent flare-ups or worsening of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) associated with chronic bronchitis and/or emphysema
	What is Prevacid? Generic Name: lansoprazole (lan SOE pra zol) Brand Names: Prevacid, Prevacid SoluTab	Prevacid decreases the amount of acid produced in the stomach. Prevacid is used to treat and prevent stomach and intestinal ulcers, erosive esophagitis (damage to the esophagus from stomach acid), and other conditions involving excessive stomach acid such as Zollinger-Ellison syndrome.
	What is Plavix? Generic Name: clopidogrel (kloh PID oh grel) Brand Names: Plavix	Plavix keeps the platelets in your blood from coagulating (clotting) to prevent unwanted blood clots that can occur with certain heart or blood vessel conditions. Plavix is used to prevent blood clots after a recent heart attack or stroke, and in people with certain disorders of the heart or blood vessels.
	What is Singulair? Generic Name: montelukast (mon the LOO kast) Brand Names: Singulair	Singulair is a leukotriene (loo-koe-TRY-een) inhibitor. Leukotrienes are chemicals your body releases when you breathe in an allergen (such as pollen). These chemicals cause swelling in your lungs and tightening of the muscles around your airways, which can result in asthma symptoms. Singulair is used to prevent asthma attacks in adults and children as young as 12 months old. It is also used to relieve runny nose and sneezing caused by allergies in adults and children as young as 6 months old.
	What is Seroquel? Generic Name: quetiapine (kwe TYE a peen) Brand Names: Seroquel	Seroquel is an antipsychotic medication. It works by changing the actions of chemicals in the brain. Seroquel is used to treat the symptoms of psychotic conditions such as schizophrenia and bipolar disorder (manic depression). Seroquel may also be used for purposes other than those listed in this medication guide.
	What is Effexor? Generic Name: venlafaxine (oral) (VEN la fax een) Brand Names: Effexor, Effexor XR	Effexor is an antidepressant in a group of drugs called selective serotonin and norepinephrine reuptake inhibitors (SSNRIs). Effexor works by restoring the balance of certain natural substances in the brain, which helps to improve certain mood problems. Effexor is used to treat major depressive disorder, anxiety, and panic disorder.
	What is Lexapro? Generic Name: escitalopram (EE si TAL o pram) Brand Names: Lexapro	Lexapro is an antidepressant in a group of drugs called selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs). It affects chemicals in the brain that may become unbalanced and cause depression or anxiety. Lexapro is used to treat anxiety and major depressive disorder.
	What is Actos? Generic Name: pioglitazone (oral) (PYE o GLIT a zone) Brand Names: Actos	Actos is an oral diabetes medicine that help control blood sugar levels. Actos is for people with type 2 (non-insulin-dependent) diabetes. Actos is sometimes used in combination with insulin or other medications, but it is not for treating type 1 diabetes.
	What is Protonix? Generic Name: pantoprazole (pan TOE pra zole) Brand Names: Protonix	Protonix is in a group of drugs called proton pump inhibitors. It decreases the amount of acid produced in the stomach. Protonix is used to treat erosive esophagitis (damage to the esophagus from stomach acid), and other conditions involving excess stomach acid such as Zollinger-Ellison syndrome.
	What is Vytorin? Generic Name: ezetimibe and simvastatin (ez ET i mibe and SIM va stat in) Brand Names: Vytorin	Vytorin is a cholesterol-lowering medicines. Vytorin reduces the amount of cholesterol (a type of fat) absorbed by the body and block the production of cholesterol in the body. Vytorin lowers "bad" cholesterol in the blood, (also called LDL, or low-density lipoprotein) and raises "good" cholesterol (also called HDL, or high-density lipoprotein). Lowering your LDL and raising your HDL cholesterol levels may reduce your risk of hardened arteries, which can lead to heart attacks, stroke, and circulation problems.
	What is Topamax? Generic Name: topiramate (oral) (toe PYRE a mate) Brand Names: Topamax, Topamax Sprinkle	Topamax is a seizure medication, also called an anticonvulsant. It affects chemicals in the brain that help to reduce seizure activity. Topamax is used alone or in combination with other medications to prevent seizures in adults and children who are at least 2 years old. Topamax is also used to prevent migraine
	What is RisperdalGeneric Name: risperidone (oral) (ris PER i done) Brand Names: Risperdal, Risperdal M-Tab	Risperdal is an antipsychotic medication. It is an "atypical antipsychotic". It works by changing the effects of chemicals in the brain. Risperdal is used to treat schizophrenia and symptoms of bipolar disorder (manic depression). It is also used in autistic children to treat symptoms of irritability
	What is Abilify? Generic Name: aripiprazole (AR i PIP ra zole) Brand Names: Abilify, Abilify Discmelt	Abilify is an antipsychotic medication. It works by changing the actions of chemicals in the brain. Abilify is used to treat the symptoms of psychotic conditions such as schizophrenia and bipolar disorder (manic depression). It is also used together with other medications to treat major depressive disorder in adults.
	What is Cymbalta? Generic Name: duloxetine (du LOX e teen) Brand Names: Cymbalta	Cymbalta is an antidepressant in a group of drugs called selective serotonin and norepinephrine reuptake inhibitors (SSNRIs). Cymbalta works by restoring the balance of certain natural substances in the brain (serotonin and norepinephrine), which helps to improve certain mood problems. Cymbalta is used to treat major depressive disorder and general anxiety disorder. It is also used to treat a chronic pain disorder called fibromyalgia, and to treat pain caused by nerve damage in people with diabetes (diabetic neuropathy).
	What is Lamictal? Generic Name: lamotrigine (la MOE tri jeen) Brand Names: Lamictal, Lamictal Blue, Lamictal Green, Lamictal Orange	Lamictal is an anti-epileptic medication, also called an anticonvulsant. Lamictal is used alone or in combination with other medications to treat seizures in adults and children who are at least 2 years old. It is also used to delay mood episodes in adults with bipolar disorder
	What is Zyprexa? Generic Name: olanzapine (oh LANZ a peen) Brand Names: Zyprexa, Zyprexa Zydis	Zyprexa is an atypical antipsychotic medication. Exactly how it works is not known. It is thought to work by changing the actions of certain chemicals in the brain. Zyprexa is used to treat the symptoms of psychotic conditions such as schizophrenia and bipolar disorder (manic depression).
	What is Levaquin Generic Name: levofloxacin (oral) (leev oh FLOX a sin) Brand Names: Levaquin, Levaquin Leva-Pak	Levaquin is in a group of antibiotics called fluoroquinolones (flor-o-KWIN-o-lones). It fights bacteria in the body. Levaquin is used to treat bacterial infections of the skin, sinuses, kidneys, bladder, or prostate. It is also used to treat bacterial infections that cause bronchitis or pneumonia, and to treat people who have been exposed to anthrax
	What is Celebrex? Generic Name: celecoxib (oral) (SEL e KOX ib) Brand Names: Celebrex	Celebrex is in a group of drugs called nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs). It works by reducing hormones that cause inflammation and pain. Celebrex is used to treat pain or inflammation caused by many conditions such as arthritis, ankylosing spondylitis, and menstrual pain. It is also used in the treatment of hereditary polyps in the colon
	What is Zetia? Generic Name: ezetimibe (ez ET i mibe) Brand Names: Zetia	Zetia reduces the amount of cholesterol or other sterols that your body absorbs from your diet. Zetia is used to treat high cholesterol, along with a low-fat, low-cholesterol diet. It is sometimes given with other cholesterol-lowering medications. It is also used to treat high blood sitosterol and campesterol along with diet therapy.
	What is Valtrex? Generic Name: valacyclovir (oral) (val a SYE kloe veer) Brand Names: Valtrex	Valtrex is an antiviral drug. It slows the growth and spread of the herpes virus so that the body can fight off the infection. Valtrex will not cure herpes, but it can lessen the symptoms of the infection. Valtrex is used to treat infections caused by herpes viruses. Illnesses caused by herpes viruses include genital herpes, cold sores, shingles, and chicken pox.
	What is Crestor Generic Name: rosuvastatin (roe SOO va sta tin) Brand Names: Crestor	Crestor is a cholesterol-lowering medication that blocks the production of cholesterol (a type of fat) in the body. Crestor works by reducing levels of "bad" cholesterol (low-density lipoprotein, or LDL) and triglycerides in the blood, while increasing levels of "good" cholesterol (high-density lipoprotein, or HDL). Crestor is used to treat high cholesterol. Lowering your cholesterol can help prevent heart disease and hardening of the arteries, conditions that can lead to heart attack, stroke, and vascular disease
	What is Fosamax? Generic Name: alendronate (a LEN dro nate)	Fosamax is in the group of medicines called bisphosphonates (bis FOS fo nayts). It alters the cycle of bone formation and breakdown in the body. Fosamax slows bone loss while increasing bone mass, which may prevent bone fractures. Fosamax is used to treat or prevent postmenopausal osteoporosis and steroid-induced osteoporosis. It is also used to treat Pagets disease of bone.
	What is Zyrtec? Generic Name: cetirizine (se TIR a zeen) Brand Names: Zyrtec	Zyrtec is an antihistamine that reduces the natural chemical histamine in the body. Histamine can produce symptoms of sneezing, itching, watery eyes, and runny nose. Zyrtec is used to prevent or treat symptoms of hay fever and to treat cold or allergy symptoms such as sneezing, itching, watery eyes, or runny nose. Zyrtec is also used to treat itching and swelling caused by chronic urticaria (hives).
	What is Lantus? Generic Name: insulin glargine (IN soo lin GLAR jeen) Brand Names: Lantus, Lantus OptiClik Cartridge, Lantus Solostar Pen	Lantus (insulin glargine) is a man-made form of a natural hormone. It is a long-acting insulin that is slightly different from other forms of insulin that are not man-made and it works by lowering levels of glucose in the blood. Lantus is used to treat type 1 (insulin-dependent) or type 2 (non insulin-dependent) diabetes.
	What is Adderall? Generic Name: amphetamine and dextroamphetamine (am FET a meen and DEX troe am FET a meen) Brand Names: Adderall, Adderall XR	Adderall is a central nervous system stimulant. It affects chemicals in the brain and nerves that contribute to hyperactivity and impulse control. Adderall is used to treat narcolepsy and attention deficit hyperactivity disorder {ADHD}
	What is Diovan Generic Name: valsartan (val SAR tan) Brand Names: Diovan	Diovan is in a group of drugs called angiotensin II receptor antagonists. It keeps blood vessels from narrowing, which lowers blood pressure and improves blood flow. Diovan is used to treat high blood pressure (hypertension) or heart failure. It is also used to reduce the risk of death after a heart attack.
	What is Avandia Generic Name: rosiglitazone (oral) (row zi GLI ta zone) Brand Names: Avandia	Avandia is an oral diabetes medicine that helps control blood sugar levels by making the cells of the body more sensitive to the action of insulin. Avandia is for people with type 2 (non-insulin-dependent) diabetes. Avandia is sometimes used in combination with insulin or other medications, but it is not for treating type 1 diabetes.
	What is TriCor? Generic Name: fenofibrate (FEN oh FYE brate) Brand Names: Antara, Fenoglide, Lipofen, Lofibra, TriCor, Triglide	TriCor helps reduce cholesterol and triglycerides (fatty acids) in the blood. High levels of these types of fat in the blood are associated with an increased risk of atherosclerosis (clogged arteries). TriCor is used to treat high cholesterol and high triglyceride levels. TriCor lowers elevated blood triglyceride levels by making the liver produce fewer triglycerides and increasing the elimination of triglycerides.
	What is Aciphex? Generic Name: rabeprazole (rah BEH prah zole) Brand Names: Aciphex	Aciphex decreases the amount of acid produced in the stomach. Aciphex is used to treat symptoms of gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) and other conditions involving excessive stomach acid such as Zollinger-Ellison syndrome. Aciphex is also used to promote healing of erosive esophagitis (damage to your esophagus caused by stomach acid). Aciphex may also be given with an antibiotic to prevent gastric ulcer caused by infection with helicobacter pylori (H. pylori).
	What is Diovan? Generic Name: valsartan (val SAR tan) Brand Names: Diovan	Diovan is in a group of drugs called angiotensin II receptor antagonists. It keeps blood vessels from narrowing, which lowers blood pressure and improves blood flow. Diovan is used to treat high blood pressure (hypertension) or heart failure. It is also used to reduce the risk of death after a heart attack.
	What is OxyContin? Generic Name: oxycodone (ox i KOE done) Brand Names: Endocodone, ETH-Oxydose, M-Oxy, OxyContin, Oxyfast, OxyIR, Percolone, Roxicodone, Roxicodone Intensol	OxyContin is in a group of drugs called narcotic pain relievers. It is similar to morphine. OxyContin is used to treat moderate to severe pain. The extended-release form of this medication is for around-the-clock treatment of pain. It is not for treating pain just after a surgery unless you were already taking it before the surgery.
	What is Concerta? Generic Name: methylphenidate (METH il FEN i date) Brand Names: Concerta, Metadate, Methylin, Ritalin	Concerta is a central nervous system stimulant. It affects chemicals in the brain and nerves that contribute to hyperactivity and impulse control. Concerta is used to treat attention deficit disorder (ADD) and attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). It should be used as an integral part of a treatment program that includes psychological, educational, and social measures.
	What is Coreg? Generic Name: carvedilol (KAR ve dil ole) Brand Names: Coreg, Coreg CR	Coreg is in a group of drugs called beta-blockers. Beta-blockers affect the heart and circulation (blood flow through arteries and veins). Coreg is used to treat heart failure and hypertension (high blood pressure). It may also be used after a heart attack to improve survival in certain patients.
	What is Flomax? Generic Name: tamsulosin (oral) (tam soo LO sin) Brand Names: Flomax	Flomax is in a group of drugs called alpha-adrenergic (AL-fa ad-ren-ER-jik) blockers. Flomax relaxes your veins and arteries so that blood can more easily pass through them. It also relaxes the muscles in the prostate and bladder neck, making it easier to urinate. Flomax is used to improve urination in men with benign prostatic hyperplasia (enlarged prostate).
	What is Lyrica? Generic Name: pregabalin (pre GAB a lin) Brand Names: Lyrica	Lyrica is an anti-epileptic drug, also called an anticonvulsant. It works by slowing down impulses in the brain that cause seizures. Lyrica also affects chemicals in the brain that send pain signals across the nervous system. Lyrica is used to control seizures and to treat fibromyalgia. It is also used to treat pain caused by nerve damage in people with diabetes (diabetic neuropathy) or herpes zoster (post-herpetic neuralgia).
	What is Wellbutrin? Generic Name: bupropion (oral) (byoo PRO pee on) Brand Names: Wellbutrin, Wellbutrin SR, Wellbutrin XL, Zyban	Wellbutrin is an antidepressant medication. Wellbutrin is used to treat major depressive disorder and seasonal affective disorder. At least one brand of bupropion (Zyban) is used to help people stop smoking by reducing cravings and other withdrawal effects.
	What is Aricept? Generic Name: donepezil (oral) (doe NEP e zil) Brand Names: Aricept, Aricept ODT	Aricept improves the function of nerve cells in the brain. It works by preventing the breakdown of a chemical called acetylcholine (ah see til KO leen). People with dementia usually have lower levels of this chemical, which is important for the processes of memory, thinking, and reasoning. Aricept is used to treat mild to moderate dementia caused by Alzheimer's disease.
	What is Imitrex? Generic Name: sumatriptan (oral/nasal) (soo ma TRIP tan) Brand Names: Imitrex, Imitrex Nasal	Imitrex is a headache medicine. It is believed to work by narrowing the blood vessels around the brain. It also reduces substances in the body that can trigger headache pain, nausea, sensitivity to light and sound, and other migraine symptoms. Imitrex tablets and nasal spray are used to treat migraine headaches
	What is Ambien? Generic Name: zolpidem (zole PI dem) Brand Names: Ambien	Ambien is a sedative, also called a hypnotic. It affects chemicals in your brain that may become unbalanced and cause sleep problems (insomnia). Ambien is used for the short-term treatment of insomnia (difficulty falling or staying asleep). This medication causes relaxation to help you fall asleep.
	What is Lotrel? Generic Name: amlodipine and benazepril (am LOE di peen and ben AY ze pril) Brand Names: Lotrel	Amlodipine is in a group of drugs called calcium channel blockers. Amlodipine relaxes (widens) blood vessels and improves blood flow. Benazepril is in a group of drugs called ACE inhibitors. ACE stands for angiotensin converting enzyme. Benazepril also widens blood vessels and also prevents the body from retaining water. Lotrel is used to treat high blood pressure (hypertension). It is usually given after other blood pressure medications have been tried without successful treatment.
	What is Nasonex? Generic Name: mometasone nasal (moe MET a sone) Brand Names: Nasonex	Nasonex is used to treat and prevent nasal symptoms such as congestion, sneezing, and runny nose caused by seasonal or year-round allergies. Nasonex is also used to treat growths in the nose (nasal polyps) in adults. Mometasone is a steroid. It prevents the release of substances in the body that cause inflammation.
	What is Toprol? Generic Name: metoprolol (me TOE pro lol) Brand Names: Lopressor, Toprol-XL	Toprol is in a group of drugs called beta-blockers. Beta-blockers affect the heart and circulation (blood flow through arteries and veins). Toprol is used to treat angina (chest pain) and hypertension (high blood pressure). It is also used to treat or prevent heart attack.
	What is Enbrel? Generic Name: etanercept (ee TAN er sept) Brand Names: Enbrel, Enbrel SureClick	Enbrel works by decreasing a certain protein produced by the immune system. The immune system helps the body fight infections. In people with autoimmune disorders, the immune system mistakes the body's own cells for invaders and attacks them. Enbrel is used to treat the symptoms of rheumatoid arthritis, psoriatic arthritis, or ankylosing spondylitis, and to prevent joint damage caused by these conditions. Enbrel is also used to treat plaque psoriasis in adults and polyarticular juvenile idiopathic arthritis in children who are at least 2 years old. Enbrel is not a cure for any autoimmune disorder and will only treat the symptoms of your condition.
	What is Spiriva? Generic Name: tiotropium inhalation (tye oh TROE pee um) Brand Names: Spiriva HandiHaler	Spiriva is an anticholinergic agent. It works by enlarging the airways to allow easier breathing. It comes as a capsule containing dry powder, which is inhaled through the mouth using the HandiHaler device. Spiriva is used to prevent bronchospasm (narrowing of the airways in the lungs) in people with bronchitis, emphysema, or COPD (chronic obstructive pulmonary disease).
	What is Viagra? Generic Name: sildenafil (oral) (sil DEN uh fil) Brand Names: Revatio, Viagra	Viagra relaxes muscles and increases blood flow to particular areas of the body. Sildenafil under the name Viagra is used to treat erectile dysfunction (impotence) in men. Another brand of sildenafil is Revatio, which is used to treat pulmonary arterial hypertension and improve exercise capacity in men and women
	What is Lidoderm? Generic Name: lidocaine topical (LYE doe cane) Brand Names: Anestacon, Bactine, Ela-Max, Ela-Max 5, LidaMantle, Lidocaine Viscous, Lidoderm, Lidomar, LMX Plus, Medi-Quik Spray, Xylocaine Jelly, Xylocaine Topical, Xylocaine Viscous, Zilactin-L	Lidoderm is a local anesthetic (numbing medication). It works by blocking nerve signals in your body. Lidoderm is used to relieve post-shingles pain. Apply Lidoderm only to intact skin with no blisters. Lidocaine topical in other formulations is used to reduce pain or discomfort caused by skin irritations such as sunburn, insect bites, poison ivy, poison oak, poison sumac, and minor cuts, scratches, hemorrhoids, and burns. Lidocaine topical can also be used to treat sores inside the mouth, during dental procedures to numb the gums, and to numb the skin for a medical procedure (such as getting stiches).
	What is Actonel? Generic Name: risedronate (rih SED ro nayt) Brand Names: Actonel	Actonel is in a group of medicines called bisphosphonates (bis FOS fo nayts). It alters the cycle of bone formation and breakdown in the body. It slows bone loss while increasing bone mass, which may prevent bone fractures. Actonel is used to treat or prevent osteoporosis in men and women. Actonel is also used to treat Paget's disease of bone.
	What is Chantix? Generic Name: varenicline (ver EN e kleen) Brand Names: Chantix	Chantix is used as a smoking cessation medicine or treatment. It is used together with behavior modification and counseling support to help you stop smoking cigarettes. Chantix works in the brain to block the pleasurable effects of smoking. This helps to decrease your desire to keep smoking.
	What is Norvasc? Generic Name: amlodipine (am LOE di peen) Brand Names: Norvasc	Norvasc is in a group of drugs called calcium channel blockers. It dilates blood vessels and slows the heart to reduce blood pressure and the pain of angina. Norvasc is used to treat high blood pressure (hypertension) or angina (chest pain caused by lack of oxygen in the heart muscle due to clogged arteries).
	What is Lovenox? Generic Name: enoxaparin (ee nox AP a rin) Brand Names: Lovenox	Lovenox is a blood thinner, also called anticoagulant (an-tye-koe-AG-yoo-lant). Lovenox prevents the formation of blood clots. Lovenox is used to prevent blood clots that are sometimes called deep vein thrombosis (DVT), which can lead to blood clots in the lungs. A DVT can occur after certain types of surgery, or in people who are bed-ridden due to a prolonged illness. DVT sometimes occurs suddenly for other reasons.
	What is Provigil? Generic Name: modafinil (moe DAF i nil) Brand Names: Provigil	Provigil is a medication that promotes wakefulness. Provigil is used to treat excessive sleepiness caused by sleep apnea, narcolepsy, or shift work sleep disorder.
	What is Lunesta? Generic Name: eszopiclone (e ZOP i klone) Brand Names: Lunesta	Lunesta is a sedative, also called a hypnotic. It affects chemicals in your brain that may become unbalanced and cause sleep problems (insomnia). Lunesta is used to treat insomnia. This medication causes relaxation to help you fall asleep and stay asleep.
	What is Altace? Generic Name: ramipril (RAM i pril) Brand Names: Altace	Altace is in a group of drugs called ACE inhibitors. ACE stands for angiotensin converting enzyme. Altace is used to treat high blood pressure (hypertension), heart failure, and to improve survival after a heart attack.
	What is Keppra? Generic Name: levetiracetam (LEE ve tye RA se tam) Brand Names: Keppra, Keppra XR	Keppra is an anti-epileptic drug. It is used to treat partial onset seizures in adults and children who are at least 4 years old. Keppra is also used to treat tonic-clonic seizures in adults and children who are at least 6 years old, and myoclonic seizures in adults and children who are at least 12 years old.
	What is Geodon? Generic Name: ziprasidone (zi PRAY si done) Brand Names: Geodon	Geodon is an antipsychotic medication. It works by changing the effects of chemicals in the brain. Geodon is used to treat schizophrenia and the manic symptoms of bipolar disorder (manic depression).
	What is Cozaar? Generic Name: losartan (loe SAR tan) Brand Names: Cozaar	Cozaar is in a group of drugs called angiotensin II receptor antagonists. It keeps blood vessels from narrowing, which lowers blood pressure and improves blood flow and helps the kidneys to eliminate extra fluid. Cozaar is used to treat high blood pressure (hypertension). It is sometimes given together with other blood pressure medications.
	What is Detrol? Generic Name: tolterodine (tohl TER oh deen) Brand Names: Detrol, Detrol LA	Detrol reduces spasms of the bladder muscles. Detrol is used to treat overactive bladder with symptoms of urinary frequency, urgency, and incontinence.
	What is Atripla Generic Name: efavirenz, emtricitabine, and tenofovir (ef uh VY renz em tri SYT uh been ten O fo veer) Brand Names: Atripla	Atripla is an antiviral medication that prevents human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) from reproducing in your body. Atripla treats HIV, which causes acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS). It is not a cure for HIV or AIDS and it has not been shown to prevent passing HIV to others.
	What is Truvada? Generic Name: emtricitabine and tenofovir (em tri SYT uh been, ten O fo veer) Brand Names: Truvada	Truvada is an antiviral medication that prevents human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) from reproducing in your body. Truvada treats HIV, which causes acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS). Truvada is not a cure for HIV or AIDS.
	What is CellCept? Generic Name: mycophenolate mofetil (oral/injection) (MYE koe FEN oh late MOE fe til) Brand Names: CellCept	CellCept lowers your body's immune system. The immune system helps your body fight infections. The immune system can also fight or "reject" a transplanted organ such as a liver or kidney. This is because the immune system treats the new organ as an invader. CellCept is used to prevent your body from rejecting a kidney, liver, or heart transplant. CellCept is usually given with cyclosporine (Sandimmune, Neoral) and a steroid medication.
	What is Pulmicort Generic Name: budesonide inhalation (byoo DES oh nide) Brand Names: Pulmicort Flexhaler, Pulmicort Respules	Generic Name: budesonide inhalation (byoo DES oh nide) Brand Names: Pulmicort Flexhaler, Pulmicort Respules
	What is Humalog? Generic Name: insulin lispro (IN soo lin LISS pro) Brand Names: Humalog, Humalog KwikPen and Pen	Humalog is used to treat type 1 (insulin-dependent) diabetes in adults. Insulin lispro is a fast-acting form of insulin. It is usually given together with another long-acting insulin. It works by lowering levels of glucose in the blood. Humalog is also used together with oral (taken by mouth) medications to treat type 2 (non insulin-dependent) diabetes in adults.
	What is Depakote Generic Name: divalproex sodium (dye val PRO ex) Brand Names: Depakote, Depakote ER, Depakote Sprinkles	Depakote affects chemicals in the body that may be involved in causing seizures. Depakote is used to treat various types of seizure disorders. It is sometimes used together with other seizure medications. It is also used to treat the manic phase of bipolar disorders (manic-depressive illness), and to prevent migraine headaches.
	What is Premarin? Generic Name: conjugated estrogens (oral) (KON joo gay ted ES troe jenz) Brand Names: Cenestin, Enjuvia, Premarin	Premarin is a mixture of estrogen hormones used to treat symptoms of menopause such as hot flashes, and vaginal dryness, burning, and irritation. Other uses include prevention of osteoporosis in postmenopausal women, and replacement of estrogen in women with ovarian failure or other conditions that cause a lack of natural estrogen in the body. Premarin is sometimes used as part of cancer treatment in women and men. Estrogen is a female sex hormone produced by the ovaries. Estrogen is necessary for many processes in the body. Premarin should not be used to prevent heart disease or dementia, because this medication may actually increase your risk of developing these conditions.
	What is Synthroid? Generic Name: levothyroxine (LEE voe thy ROX een) Brand Names: Levothroid, Levoxyl, Synthroid, Unithroid	Synthroid is a replacement for a hormone that is normally produced by your thyroid gland to regulate the body's energy and metabolism. Synthroid is given when the thyroid does not produce enough of this hormone on its own. Synthroid treats hypothyroidism (low thyroid hormone). Synthroid is also used to treat or prevent goiter (enlarged thyroid gland), which can be caused by hormone imbalances, radiation treatment, surgery, or cancer. It should not be used to treat obesity or weight problems.
	What is Niaspan? Generic Name: niacin (nicotinic acid) (NYE a sin (NIK oh TIN ik AS id)) Brand Names: B-3-50, B3-500-Gr, Niacin SR, Niacor, Niaspan ER, Slo-Niacin	Niaspan Controlled-Release works by reducing LDL ("bad") cholesterol and triglycerides and increasing HDL ("good") cholesterol. Niaspan contains niacin, also called nicotinic acid, a B vitamin (vitamin B3). It occurs naturally in plants and animals and is present in many multiple vitamin supplements. Niaspan lowers cholesterol levels, reducing the risk for a second heart attack, slows or treats hardening of the arteries, and lowers very high serum triglyceride levels. It is used in combination with diet.
	What is Byetta? Generic Name: exenatide (ex EN a tide) Brand Names: Byetta	Byetta is an injectable diabetes medicine that helps control blood sugar levels. Byetta helps your pancreas produce insulin more efficiently. Byetta is used to treat type 2 (non-insulin dependent) diabetes. Other diabetes medicines are sometimes used in combination with Byetta if needed.
	What is bupropion? Generic Name: bupropion (oral) (byoo PRO pee on) Brand Names: Budeprion, Budeprion XL, Wellbutrin, Wellbutrin SR, Wellbutrin XL, Zyban, Zyban Advantage Pack	Bupropion is an antidepressant medication. Bupropion is used to treat major depressive disorder and seasonal affective disorder. At least one brand of bupropion (Zyban) is used to help people stop smoking by reducing cravings and other withdrawal effects.
	What is Strattera? Generic Name: atomoxetine (AT oh mox e teen) Brand Names: Strattera	Strattera affects chemicals in the brain and nerves that contribute to hyperactivity and impulse control. Strattera is used to treat attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD).
	What is Combivent? Generic Name: albuterol and ipratropium (inhalation) (al BYOO ter ol and ip ra TRO pee um) Brand Names: Combivent, DuoNeb	Albuterol and ipratropium are bronchodilators that relax muscles in the airways and increase air flow to the lungs. Combivent is used to prevent bronchospasm in people with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) who are also using other medicines to control their condition.
	What is Trileptal? Generic Name: oxcarbazepine (ox kar BAY zeh peen) Brand Names: Trileptal	Trileptal is in a group of drugs called anticonvulsants, or antiepileptic drugs. It works by decreasing nerve impulses that cause seizures. Trileptal is used to treat partial seizures in adults and children with epilepsy who are at least 2 years old. It may be used alone or in combination with other medicines.
	What is Yasmin? Generic Name: drospirenone and ethinyl estradiol (dro SPY re nown, ETH in il, ESS tra dy ol ) Brand Names: Yasmin, Yaz	Yasmin prevents ovulation (the release of an egg from an ovary) and also cause changes in your cervical and uterine lining, making it harder for sperm to reach the uterus and harder for a fertilized egg to attach to the uterus. Yasmin is used as contraception to prevent pregnancy. It is also used to treat moderate acne in women who are at least 14 years old and have started having menstrual periods, and who wish to use birth control pills to prevent pregnancy.
	What is Flovent? Generic Name: fluticasone inhalation (floo TIK a zone) Brand Names: Flovent Diskus, Flovent HFA	Flovent is a corticosteroid. It works by reducing inflammatory reactions in the airways in response to allergens and irritants in the air. Flovent is used to prevent bronchial asthma attacks. It will not treat an asthma attack that has already begun.
	What is Skelaxin? Generic Name: metaxalone (me TAX a lone) Brand Names: Skelaxin	Skelaxin is a muscle relaxant. It works by blocking nerve impulses (or pain sensations) in the brain. Skelaxin is used together with rest and physical therapy to treat skeletal muscle conditions such as pain or injury.
	What is Prograf Generic Name: tacrolimus (oral) (ta CRAL ih mus) Brand Names: Prograf	Prograf lowers your body's immune system. The immune system helps your body fight infections. The immune system can also fight or "reject" a transplanted organ such as a liver or kidney. This is because the immune system treats the new organ as an invader. Prograf is used together with other medicines to prevent your body from rejecting a heart, liver, or kidney transplant.
	What is Arimidex? Generic Name: anastrozole (an AS troe zole) Brand Names: Arimidex	Arimidex lowers estrogen levels in postmenopausal women, which may slow the growth of certain types of breast tumors that need estrogen to grow in the body. Arimidex is used to treat breast cancer in postmenopausal women. It is often given to women whose cancer has progressed even after taking tamoxifen (Nolvadex, Soltamox).
	What is Evista? Generic Name: raloxifene (oral) (ra LOX i feen) Brand Names: Evista	Evista affects the cycle of bone formation and breakdown in the body, and reduces loss of bone tissue. Evista is used to treat or prevent osteoporosis in postmenopausal women. It is also used to reduce the risk of invasive breast cancer in postmenopausal women who have osteoporosis or who are at risk of invasive breast cancer.
	What is Hyzaar? Generic Name: hydrochlorothiazide and losartan (hye droe klor oh THY a zide and loe SAR tan) Brand Names: Hyzaar	Hyzaar contains a combination of hydrochlorothiazide and losartan. Hydrochlorothiazide is a thiazide diuretic (water pill) that helps prevent your body from absorbing too much salt, which can cause fluid retention. Losartan is in a group of drugs called angiotensin II receptor antagonists. Losartan keeps blood vessels from narrowing, which lowers blood pressure and improves blood flow. Hyzaar is used to treat high blood pressure (hypertension) and to reduce the risk of stroke in people with hypertension
	What is Namenda? Generic Name: memantine (meh MAN teen) Brand Names: Namenda	Namenda reduces the actions of chemicals in the brain that may contribute to the symptoms of Alzheimer's disease. Namenda is used to treat moderate to severe dementia of the Alzheimer's type.
	What is Januvia? Generic Name: sitagliptin (SI ta glip tin) Brand Names: Januvia	Januvia is an oral diabetes medicine that helps control blood sugar levels. It works by regulating the levels of insulin your body produces after eating. Januvia is for people with type 2 diabetes (non-insulin-dependent) diabetes. It is sometimes used in combination with other diabetes medications, but is not for treating type 1 diabetes.
	What is Humira? Generic Name: adalimumab (ay da LIM yoo mab) Brand Names: Humira, Humira Pen, Humira Pen Crohn's Disease Starter Package	Humira reduces the effects of a substance (tumor necrosis factor alpha) in the body that can cause inflammation. Humira is used to treat rheumatoid arthritis, juvenile idiopathic arthritis, psoriatic arthritis, ankylosing spondylitis, and plaque psoriasis. It is also used to treat Crohn's disease after other drugs have been tried without successful treatment of symptoms.
	What is Cialis? Generic Name: tadalafil (ta DAL a fil) Brand Names: Cialis	Cialis relaxes muscles and increases blood flow to particular areas of the body. It is a phosphodiesterase inhibitor. Cialis is used to treat erectile dysfunction (impotence). It works by helping to increase blood flow into the penis during sexual stimulation. This helps you to achieve and maintain an erection.
	What is Reyataz? Generic Name: atazanavir (oral) (a ta ZAN a vir) Brand Names: Reyataz	Reyataz is an antiviral medication in a group of HIV medicines called protease (PRO-tee-ayz) inhibitors. It prevents human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) cells from multiplying in your body. Reyataz is used to treat HIV, which causes acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS). It is not a cure for HIV or AIDS.
	What is Xalatan? Generic Name: latanoprost ophthalmic (la TAN oh prost) Brand Names: Xalatan	Xalatan reduces pressure in the eye by increasing the amount of fluid that drains from the eye. It works by increasing fluid drainage from the eye. Xalatan is used to treat certain types of glaucoma and other causes of high pressure inside the eye.
	What is Omnicef? Generic Name: cefdinir (SEF dih neer) Brand Names: Omnicef, Omnicef Omni-Pac	Omnicef is in a group of drugs called cephalosporin antibiotics. It works by fighting bacteria in your body. Omnicef is used to treat many different types of infections caused by bacteria, such as acute flare-ups of chronic bronchitis, middle ear infections, throat and tonsil infections, pneumonia, sinus infections and skin infections.
	What is Avelox? Generic Name: moxifloxacin (moxi FLOX a sin) Brand Names: Avelox	Avelox is an antibiotic in the class of drugs called fluoroquinolones. It fights bacteria in the body. It kills sensitive bacteria by stopping the production of essential proteins needed by the bacteria to survive. Avelox is used to treat bacterial infections caused by certain bacteria.
	What is Asacol? Generic Name: mesalamine (oral) (me SAL a meen) Brand Names: Asacol, Lialda, Pentasa	Asacol affects a substance in the body that causes inflammation, tissue damage, and diarrhea. Asacol is used to treat ulcerative colitis, proctitis, and proctosigmoiditis. Asacol is also used to prevent the symptoms of ulcerative colitis from recurring.
	What is Benicar? Generic Name: olmesartan (OL me SAR tan) Brand Names: Benicar	Benicar is in a group of drugs called angiotensin II receptor antagonists. It keeps blood vessels from narrowing, which lowers blood pressure and improves blood flow and it helps the kidneys to eliminate extra fluid. Benicar is used to treat high blood pressure (hypertension). It is sometimes given together with other blood pressure medications.
	What is fentanyl? Generic Name: fentanyl (buccal) (FEN ta nil (BUK al)) Brand Names: Fentora	Fentanyl is a narcotic (opioid) pain medicine. Fentanyl buccal tablets are used to treat "breakthrough" cancer pain that is not controlled by other medicines. This medication is not for treating pain that is not cancer-related, such as general headaches or back pain.
	What is Requip? Generic Name: ropinirole (oral) (roe PIN i role) Brand Names: Requip	Requip has some of the same effects as dopamine, which occurs naturally in your body. Low levels of dopamine in the brain are associated with Parkinson's disease. Requip is used to treat symptoms of Parkinson's disease, such as stiffness, tremors, muscle spasms, and poor muscle control. It is also used to treat restless legs syndrome.
	What is Boniva? Generic Name: ibandronate (eye BAN dro nayt) Brand Names: Boniva	Boniva is in the group of medicines called bisphosphonates (bis FOS fo nayts). It alters the cycle of bone formation and breakdown in the body. It slows bone loss while increasing bone mass, which may prevent bone fractures. Boniva is used to treat or prevent osteoporosis in women after menopause.
	What is Caduet? Generic Name: amlodipine and atorvastatin (am LOE di peen and a TORE va sta tin) Brand Names: Caduet	Atorvastatin is in a group of drugs called HMG CoA reductase inhibitors, or "statins." Atorvastatin blocks the production of cholesterol (a type of fat) in the body. Amlodipine is in a group of drugs called calcium channel blockers. Amlodipine relaxes the blood vessels, improving blood flow and making it easier for the heart to pump.
	What is Avapro? Generic Name: irbesartan ( ir be SAR tan) Brand Names: Avapro	Avapro is in a group of drugs called angiotensin II receptor antagonists. It keeps blood vessels from narrowing, which lowers blood pressure and improves blood flow. It works by decreasing the levels of certain chemicals in the body. Avapro is used to treat high blood pressure. It is sometimes given together with other blood pressure medications. Avapro is also used to treat kidney problems caused by type 2 (not insulin-dependent) diabetes.
	What is Gleevec? Generic Name: imatinib (oral) (im MA ta nib) Brand Names: Gleevec	Gleevec interferes with the growth of some cancer cells. Gleevec is used to treat a type of blood cancer called Philadelphia chromosome positive chronic myeloid leukemia (CML). It is also used to treat certain tumors of the stomach and digestive system.
	What is Kaletra? Generic Name: lopinavir and ritonavir (loe PIN a veer and ri TOE na veer) Brand Names: Kaletra	Kaletra is a combination of two antiviral medications in a group of HIV medicines called protease (PRO-tee-ayz) inhibitors. This medication prevents human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) cells from multiplying in your body. Kaletra is used to treat HIV, which causes acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS). It is not a cure for HIV or AIDS. Kaletra may also be used for other purposes not listed in this medication guide.
	What is Ortho Tri-Cyclen? Generic Name: ethinyl estradiol and norgestimate (ETH in ill ess tra DY ol and nor JESS tim ayt) Brand Names: Mononessa, Ortho Cyclen, Ortho Tri-Cyclen, Ortho Tri-Cyclen Lo, Previfem, Sprintec, Tri-Previfem, Tri-Sprintec, TriNessa	Ortho Tri-Cyclen contains a combination of female hormones that prevent ovulation (the release of an egg from an ovary). Ortho Tri-Cyclen also causes changes in your cervical mucus and uterine lining, making it harder for sperm to reach the uterus and harder for a fertilized egg to attach to the uterus. Ortho Tri-Cyclen is used as contraception to prevent pregnancy. It is also used to treat severe acne.
	What is Benicar? Generic Name: olmesartan (OL me SAR tan) Brand Names: Benicar	Benicar is in a group of drugs called angiotensin II receptor antagonists. It keeps blood vessels from narrowing, which lowers blood pressure and improves blood flow and it helps the kidneys to eliminate extra fluid. Benicar is used to treat high blood pressure (hypertension). It is sometimes given together with other blood pressure medications.
	What is AndroGel? Generic Name: testosterone topical (patches and gel) (tes TOS ter one TOP i kul) Brand Names: Androderm, AndroGel, FIRST-Testosterone, Testim, Testoderm	AndroGel (testosterone) is a topical hormone gel. It works by replacing or supplementing the testosterone that is naturally made in the body. Testosterone is a naturally occurring male hormone necessary for many processes in the body. AndroGel is used to treat conditions in men that result from a lack of natural testosterone.
	Xopenex Generic Name: levalbuterol (leh val BYOO ter all) Brand Names: Xopenex, Xopenex Concentrate, Xopenex HFA	Xopenex is a bronchodilator. It works by relaxing muscles in the airways to improve breathing. Xopenex is used to treat reversible obstructive airway conditions such as asthma, bronchitis, and emphysema.
	Procrit Generic Name: epoetin alfa (e POE e tin AL fa) Brand Names: Epogen, Procrit	Procrit is used to treat anemia (a lack of red blood cells in the body).Procrit is a man-made form of a protein that helps your body produce red blood cells. The amount of this protein in your body may be reduced when you have kidney failure or use certain medications.
	Lamisil Generic Name: terbinafine (ter BIN na feen) Brand Names: Lamisil	Terbinafine is an antifungal antibiotic. Lamisil is used to treat infections caused by fungus that affect the fingernails or toenails. Lamisil oral granules are used to treat a fungal infection of scalp hair follicles in children who are at least 4 years old.
	Avalide Generic Name: hydrochlorothiazide and irbesartan Brand Names: Avalide	Avalide is a combination angiotensin II receptor blocker and diuretic. Avalide is used to treat high blood pressure (hypertension).
	Nasacort Generic Name: triamcinolone nasal Brand Names: Nasacort AQ	Nasacort is a nasal spray that contains triamcinolone - an adrenocortical steroid. It prevents the release of substances in the body that cause inflammation (redness, swelling, itching, irritation). Nasacort is used to treat nasal allergy symptoms such as sneezing, itching, and runny nose caused by seasonal allergies or hay fever.
	Combivir Generic Name: lamivudine and zidovudine	Lamivudine and zidovudine are antiviral This medication helps keep the HIV virus from reproducing in the bodymedications.Combivir is used to treat HIV, which causes the acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS). Combivir is not a cure for HIV or AIDS.
	Allegra D Generic Name: fexofenadine and pseudoephedrineBrand Names: Allegra D 24 Hour, Allegra D	Fexofenadine is an antihistamine that reduces the natural chemical histamine in the body
	Duragesic Generic Name: fentanyl transdermal (skin patch) Brand Names: Duragesic	Duragesic (fentanyl) is a narcotic (opioid) pain medicineThe Duragesic skin patch is used to manage chronic pain in patients who need continuous narcotic pain relief and whose pain cannot be managed by less powerful pain medicines.
	Copaxone Generic Name: glatiramer (injection) Brand Names: Copaxone	Copaxone is a combination of four amino acids (proteins) that affect the immune system. Copaxone is used to prevent relapse of multiple sclerosis (MS).
	Renagel Generic Name: sevelamer Brand Names: Renagel, Renvela	Renagel is a phosphate binder. It helps prevent hypocalcemia (low levels of calcium in the body) caused by elevated phosphorusRenagel is used to reduce blood levels of phosphorus in people with chronic kidney disease who are on dialysis.
	What is Femara? Generic Name: letrozole (LET row zol) Brand Names: Femara	Femara lowers estrogen levels in postmenopausal women, which may slow the growth of certain types of breast tumors that need estrogen to grow in the body. Femara is used to treat breast cancer in postmenopausal women. It is often given to women who have been taking tamoxifen (Nolvadex, Soltamox) for 5 years.
	What is Enbrel? Generic Name: etanercept (ee TAN er sept) Brand Names: Enbrel, Enbrel SureClick	Enbrel works by decreasing a certain protein produced by the immune system. The immune system helps the body fight infections. In people with autoimmune disorders, the immune system mistakes the body's own cells for invaders and attacks them. Enbrel is used to treat the symptoms of rheumatoid arthritis, psoriatic arthritis, or ankylosing spondylitis, and to prevent joint damage caused by these conditions. Enbrel is also used to treat plaque psoriasis in adults and polyarticular juvenile idiopathic arthritis in children who are at least 2 years old.
	What is NovoLog? Generic Name: insulin aspart (IN su lin AS part) Brand Names: NovoLog, NovoLog FlexPen, NovoLog PenFill	NovoLog contains insulin aspart. Insulin is a hormone that works by lowering levels of glucose (sugar) in the blood. Insulin aspart is a fast-acting form of insulin. NovoLog is used to treat type 1 (insulin-dependent) diabetes in adults and children who are at least 2 years old. It is usually given together with a long-acting insulin.
	What is Clarinex? Generic Name: desloratadine (des lor AT a deen) Brand Names: Clarinex, Clarinex Reditabs	Clarinex is an antihistamine that reduces the natural chemical histamine in the body. Histamine can produce symptoms of sneezing, itching, watery eyes, and runny nose. Clarinex is used to treat the symptoms of allergies, such as sneezing, watery eyes, and runny nose. It is also used to treat skin hives and itching in people with chronic skin reactions.
	What is Aldara? Generic Name: imiquimod topical (i mi KWI mod) Brand Names: Aldara	Aldara is an immune response modifier. It is used to treat actinic keratosis (a condition caused by too much sun exposure) on the face and scalp. Aldara is also used to treat a minor form of skin cancer called superficial basal cell carcinoma, when surgery would not be an appropriate treatment.
	What is Forteo? Generic Name: teriparatide (ter i PAR a tide) Brand Names: Forteo	Forteo is a man-made form of a hormone called parathyroid that exists naturally in the body. Forteo increases bone density and increases bone strength to help prevent fractures. Forteo is used to treat osteoporosis in men and women who have a high risk of bone fracture.
	What is Suboxone? Generic Name: buprenorphine and naloxone (byoo PREH nor feen and NAH lox own)	Buprenorphine is an opioid medication. Buprenorphine is similar to other opioids such as morphine, codeine, and heroin however, it produces less euphoric ("high") effects and therefore may be easier to stop taking. Naloxone blocks the effects of opioids such as morphine, codeine, and heroin. If Suboxone is injected, naloxone will block the effects of buprenorphine and lead to withdrawal symptoms in a person with an opioid addiction. When administered under the tongue as directed, naloxone will not affect the actions of buprenorphine.
	What is Avodart? Generic Name: dutasteride (doo TAS ter ide) Brand Names: Avodart	Avodart prevents the conversion of testosterone to dihydrotestosterone (DHT) in the body. DHT is involved in the development of benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH). Avodart is used to treat benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) in men with an enlarged prostate. Dutasteride helps improve urinary flow and may also reduce your need for prostate surgery later on. Avodart is sometimes given with another medication called tamsulosin (Flomax). Be sure to read the medication guide or patient instructions provided with each of your medications.
	What is Paxil? Generic Name: paroxetine (pa ROX a teen) Brand Names: Paxil, Paxil CR, Pexeva	Paxil is an antidepressant in a group of drugs called selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRI). It works by restoring the balance of serotonin,a natural substance in the brain, which helps to improve certain mood problems. Paxil is used to treat depression, obsessive-compulsive disorder, anxiety disorders, post-traumatic stress disorder, and premenstrual dysphoric disorder.
	What is Norvir? Generic Name: ritonavir (ri TOE na veer) Brand Names: Norvir	Norvir is an antiviral medication in a group of HIV medicines called protease (PRO-tee-ayz) inhibitors. It prevents human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) cells from multiplying in your body. Norvir is used to treat HIV, which causes acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS). It is not a cure for HIV or AIDS.

Share This Flashcard Set

Set the Language

What Is Nexium?

Add to Folders

Upgrade to Cram Premium

Card Range To Study

120 Cards in this Set