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acimax
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omeprazole
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PPI
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actonel
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risedronate
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1. potent pyridinyl bisphosphonate
2. inhibit osteoclast mediated bone resorption |
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minomycin
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minocycilne
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tetracycline
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adronat
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alendronate
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1. bisphosphonate
2. osteoporosis |
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alphamox
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amoxycillin
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penicillins
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amoxil
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amoxycillin
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penicillins
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amoxycillin Sandoz
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amoxycillin
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penicillins
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apo-diazepam
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diazepam
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benzodiazepine - antianxiety agents
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atacand
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candesartan
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angiotensin II receptor antagonist
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augmentin duo forte
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1. amoxycillin
2. potassium clavulanate |
1. penicillins
2. beta-lactamase inhibitor |
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avapro
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irbesartan
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angiotensin II receptor antagonist
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brenda-35 ED
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1. ethinyloestradiol
2. cyproterone |
1. oestrogen
2. progesterone antiandrogen |
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ceclor CD
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cefaclor
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cephalosporin
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celapram
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citalopram hydrobromide
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SSRI - antidepressant
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celebrex
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celecoxib
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COX-2 inhibitor (NSAID)
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cialis
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tadalafil
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reversible cyclic guanosine monophosphate (cGMP) PDE5 inhibitor - erectile dysfunction
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clamoxyl
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1. amoxycillin
2. potassium clavulanate |
1. penicillin
2. beta-lactamase inhibitor |
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codapane
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1. paracetamol
2. codeine |
1. para-aminophenol derivative (analgesic and anti-pyretic)
2. opioid analgesic |
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cymbalta
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duloxetine hydrochloride
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SNRI (serotonin-norepinephrine/noradrenaline reuptake inhibitor) - antidepressant
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coumadin
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warfarin
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coumarin anticoagulant
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coversyl
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perindopril arginine
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ACE inhibitor - antihypertensive
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crestor
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rosuvastatin
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HMG-CoA reductase inhibitor - hypolipidaemic agent
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diabex
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metformin
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1. biguanide
2. increase peripheral uptake of glucose by increase sensitivity of tissue to insulin |
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diaformin
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metformin
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1. biaguanide
2. increase peripheral uptake of glucose |
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diamicron
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gliclazide
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1. sulfonylurea
2. increase insulin secretion from beta-cells of the islets of Langerhans 3. increase peripheral insulin sensitivity |
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di-gesic
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1. dextropropoxyphene
2. paracetamol |
1. opioid analgesic
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dormizol
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zolpidem
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imidazopyridine hypnotic agent
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doxylin
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doxycycline
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tetracycline
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efexor-XR
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venlafaxine
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SNRI - antidepressant
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enlafax-XR
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venlafaxine
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SNRI
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eleva
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sertraline
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SSRI
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e-mycin
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erythromycin ethyl succinate
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macrolide
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endep
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amitriptyline
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TCA (tricyclic antidepressant) with sedative properties
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ezetrol
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ezetimibe
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cholesterol intestinal absorption inhibitor
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ezovir
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famciclovir
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nucleoside analogue antiviral (synthetic guanine derivative)
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famvir
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famciclovir
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nucleoside analogue antiviral
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fasigyn
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tinidazole
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imidazole derivative - other antibiotics and anti-infective
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simplotan
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tinidazole
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imidazole derivative - other antibiotic
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felodur ER
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felodipine
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Ca2+ channel blocker - antihypertensive
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fenac
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diclofenac
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NSAID
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flomaxtra
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tamsulosin
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1. alpha1-blocker (alpha1-adrenoceptor antagonist)
2. relaxation of prostate smooth muscle followed by improvement in urodynamics (maximum urinary flow) |
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fosamax
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alendronate
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1. biphosphonate
2. inhibit osteoclast mediated bone resorption |
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sumatab
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sumatriptan succinate
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vascular 5HT1-agonist - antimigraine
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imigran
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sumatriptan
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vascular 5HT1-agonist - antimigraine
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imovane
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zopiclone
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cyclopyrrolone hypnotic agent - short term treatment of insomnia
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imrest
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zopiclone
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cyclopyrrolone hypnotic agent
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arthrexin
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indomethacin
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NSAID
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indocid
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indomethacin
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NSAID - analgesic and antipyretic
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iscover
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clopidogrel hydrogen sulfate
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platelet aggregation inhibitor - anticoagulant, antithrombotic
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isoptin 180SR
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verapamil
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Ca2+ channel blocker
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ibilex 500
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cephalexin
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cephalosporin
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karvea
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irbesartan
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angiotensin II receptor antagonist
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karvezide
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1. irbesartan
2. hydrochlorothiazide |
1. angiotensin II receptor antagonist
2. thiazide diuretic |
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keflex
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cephalexin
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cephalosporin
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keflor CD
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cefaclor CD
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cephalosporin
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kalixocin
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clarithromycin
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macrolide
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klacid
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clarithromycin
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macrolide
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levlen ED
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1. ethinyloestradiol
2. levonorgestrel |
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lexapro
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escitalopram oxalate
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SSRI - antidepressant
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lipitor
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atorvastatin
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HMG-CoA reductase inhibitor - hypolipidaemic agent
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atorvastatin
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atorvastatin
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HMG-CoA reductase inhibitor - hypolipidaemic agent
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livial
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tibolone
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gonadal hormones - hormone replacement therapy
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lofenoxal
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1. atropine
2. diphenoxylate |
1. antimuscarinic - little therapeutic significance (antipasmodic)- discourage excessive self medication
2. opioid - slowing intestinal motility 3. antidiarrhoeal |
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lomotil
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1. atropine
2. diphenoxylate |
1. antimuscarinic - little therapeutic significance (antipasmodic) - discourage excessive self medication
2. opioid - slowing intestinal motility 3. antidiarrhoeal |
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losec
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omeprazole
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PPI - hyperacidity, reflux and ulcers
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lovan
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fluoxetine
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SSRI - antidepressant
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zactin
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fluoxetine
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SSRI - antidepressant
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loxalate
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escitalopram
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SSRI - antidepressant
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LPV 500
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phenoxymethylpenicillin
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penicillin
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marvelon 28
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1. ethinyloestradiol
2. desogestrel |
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maxolon
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metoclopramide
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antiemetic/antinauseant
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maxalt
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rizatriptan
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1. 5-HT1B/1D agonist
2. antimigraine |
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micardis
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telmisartan
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1. Angiotensin II receptor antagonist
2. Anti-hypertensive |
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metrogyl
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metronidazole
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1. nitroimidazole (other anti-biotic and anti-infective)
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microgynon 20 ED
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1. ethinyloestradiol
2. levonorgestrel |
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minomycin
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minocycline
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tetracycline
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mobic
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meloxicam
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NSAID - selective COX-2 inhibitor
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motilium
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domperidone
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dopamine antagonist with antiemetic properties (antiemetic, antinauseant)
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moxicam
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meloxicam
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NSAID - Selective COX-2 inhibitor
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apo-meloxicam
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meloxicam
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NSAID - Selective COX-2 inhibitor
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nasonex
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mometasone furoate
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topical glucocorticosteroid
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nexium
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esomeprazole
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PPI
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noroxin
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norfloxacin
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fluoroquinolone (quinolone)
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nordip
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amlodipine
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dihydropyridine Ca channel blocker
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norvasc
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amlodipine besylate
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dihydropyridine Ca channel blocker
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noroxin
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norfloxacin
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flouroquinolone
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normison
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temazepam
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benzodiazepine
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noten
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atenolol
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beta1-blocker (beta-adrenergic blocking agent) - hypertension
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nufloxib
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norfloxacin
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fluoroquinolone
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panadeine forte
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1. paracetamol
2. codeine |
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panafcort
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prednisone
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corticosteroid (adrenal steroid hormones)
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panafcortelone
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prednisone
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corticosteroid
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pariet
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rabeprazole
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PPI (hyperacidity, reflux and ulcers)
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paxtine
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paroxetine
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SSRI
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perindo
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perindopril
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ACE inhibitor
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piax
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clopidogrel
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platelet aggregation inhibitor (anticoagulant, antithrombotic)
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plavix
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clopidogrel
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platelet aggregation inhibitor (anticoagulant, antithrombotic)
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pramin
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metoclopramide
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dopamine D2-receptor antagonist (antagonise dopamine's action) - antiemetic, antinauseant
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propecia
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finasteride
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type II 5-alpha-reductase inhibitor (male pattern baldness)
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progout
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allopurinol
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xanthine oxidase inhibitor (gout and hyperuricaemia)
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QVAR 100
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beclomethasone dipropionate
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glucocorticoid (asthma prophylaxis)
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resprim
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1. sulfamethoxazole
2. trimethoprim |
1. sulfonamide
2. dihydrofolate reductase inhibitor |
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budamax aqueous
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budesonide
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topical glucocorticosteroid
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rhinocort aqueous
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budesonide
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topical glucocorticosteroid
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roximycin
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roxithromycin
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macrolide
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rulide
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roxithromycin
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macrolide
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pyralin EN
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sulfasalazine
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combination of aminosalicylic acid and sulfapyridine (sulphonamide)
intestinal anti-inflammatory agent (antidiarrhoeal) ulcerative colitis, Crohn's disease, RA |
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salazopyrin EN
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sulfasalazine
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combination of aminosalicylic acid and sulfapyridine (sulphonamide)
intestinal anti-inflammatory agent (antidiarrhoeal) ulcerative colitis, Crohn's disease, RA |
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seretide
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1. fluticasone
2. salmeterol |
1. corticosteroid
2. long acting beta2-agonist |
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singulair
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montelukast
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leukotriene receptor antagonist (mild to moderate asthma)
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solone
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prednisolone
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corticosteroid
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somac
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pantoprazole
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PPI
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salpraz
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pantoprazole
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PPI
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sone
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prednisone
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corticosteroid
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spiriva
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tiotropium
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long acting anticholinergic - bronchodilator (COPD)
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stemetil
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prochlorperazine
(meleate, mesylate, base) |
phenothiazine antiemetic
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stemzine
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prochlorperazine maleate
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phenothiazine antiemetic
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stilnox
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zolpidem
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imidazopyridine hypnotic agent
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symbicort 200/6
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1. budesonide
2. eformoterol fumarate dihydrate |
1. corticosteroid
2. long acting beta2-agonist |
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temaze 10
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temazepam
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benzodiazepine derivative
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tramadol Sandoz SR
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tramadol hydrochloride
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centrally acting synthetic aminocyclohexanol analgesic with opioid-like effects
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tramedo
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tramadol
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centrally acting synthetic aminocyclohexanol analgesic with opioid-like effects
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tritace
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ramipril
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ACE inhibitor
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tryzan
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ramipril
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ACE inhibitor
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valium
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diazepam
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benzodiazepine derivative
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valtrex
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valaciclovir
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nucleoside analogue antiviral (antiviral agent)
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vaclovir 500
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valaciclovir
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nucleoside analogue antiviral
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ventolin
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sabultamol
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short acting beta2-adrenoreceptor stimulant
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viagra
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sildenafil
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cyclic guanosine monophosphate (cGMP) PDE5 inhibitor
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voltaren 50
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diclofenac
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NSAID
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xyvion
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tibolone
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gonadal hormone (mimic oestrogens and progestogen) - HRT
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yasmin
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1. ethinyloestradiol
2. drospirenone |
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yaz
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1. ethinyloestradiol
2. drospirenone |
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zircol
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lercanidipine
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dihydropyridine Ca antagonist
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zedd
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azithromycin
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macrolide
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zimstat
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simvastatin
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HMG-CoA reductase inhibitor
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apo-simvastatin
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simvastatin
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HMG-CoA reductase
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zocor
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simvastatin
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HMG-CoA reductase
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zanidip
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lercanidipine
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dihydropyridine Ca antagonist
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zoloft
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sertraline
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SSRI
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zoton
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lansoprazole
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PPI
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zopral
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lansoprazole
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PPI
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zyprexa
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olanzapine
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atypical antipsychotic, antimanic, mood stabiliser
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lanzek
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olanzapine
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atypical antipsychotic, antimanic, mood stabiliser
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aspen
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adrenaline (injection)
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adrenergic agonist
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clexane
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enoxaparin
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low molecular weight heparin (anticoagulant, antithrombotic)
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clopixol depot
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zuclopenthixol
(dihydrochloride/acetate/decanoate) |
thioxanthene neuroleptic (antipsychotic agent)
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depo-medrol
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methylprednisolone
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glucocorticoid
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depo-nisolone
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methylprednisolone
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glucocorticoid
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depo-provera
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medroxyprogesterone
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progestogen
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depo-ralovera
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medroxyprogesterone
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progestogen
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epipen
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adrenaline
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sympathomimetic
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mirena
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levonorgestrel
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progestogen - intrauterine contraceptive device (IUCD)
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ferrum
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iron polymaltose complex
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haemopoietic agent
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fluanxol depot
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flupenthixol
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thioxanthene neuroleptic (antipsychotic agent)
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glucagen
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glucagon
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glycogenolytic
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implanon NXT
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etonogestrel
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progestogen
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kenacortA 10
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triamcinolone
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glucocorticoid
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neo-B12 injection
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hydroxocobalamin
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primoteston depot
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testosterone
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androgen (testosterone deficiency)
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sodium chloride injection BT
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sodium chloride injection
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electrolyte replacement
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rocephin
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ceftriaxone
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cephalosporin (3rd generation)
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reandron
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testosterone
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endogenous androgen
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testogel
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testosterone
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zoladex
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goserelin
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analogue of gonadorelin (gonadotropin releasing hormone agonist) - endometriosis
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testosterone implant
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testosterone
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androgen
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asmol
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sabutamol
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short acting beta2-adrenoreceptor stimulant
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atrovent
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ipratropium
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anticholinergic bronchodilator
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ipratrin
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ipratropium
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anticholinergic bronchodilator
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ventolin nebules
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salbutamol
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for nebuliser
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