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Advanced Cardiac Life Support |
Used during cardiac resuscitation efforts |
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Analgesics |
Used to alleviate pain |
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Antiarrhythmics |
Used for correcting abnormal rhythms in the heart |
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Antibiotics |
Used to treat or protect against bacterial infections Names commonly end in "cillin" or "cin" |
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Anticoagulants and Thrombolytics |
Anti-coagulants are used to thin the blood to decrease the likelihood of blood clots. Thrombolytics are dangerous medications that break apart clots that have already formed. |
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Anticonvulsants |
Used to decrease the likelihood of seizures Benzodiazepines commonly end with "zepam" |
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Antidepressants |
Used to treat depression |
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Antiemetics |
Used to reduce nausea and vomiting |
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Antihistamines |
Used to reverse allergic reactions |
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Antihypoglycemics |
Used to increase blood glucose levels |
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Antihyperglycemics |
Used to decrease blood glucose levels |
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Antihypertensives |
Used to decrease blood pressure |
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Antipsychotic |
Used to decrease psychotic behavior |
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Anxiolytics |
Used to decrease feelings of anxiousness |
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Bronchodialators |
Used to dilate the airways and improve respiratory function |
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Corticosteroids |
Steroids used to decrease inflammation |
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Diuretics "water pill" |
Used to remove water from the body by changing urine concentration |
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GI Meds |
Used to ease gastrointestinal discomforts |
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Hypolipidemic Agents |
USed to lower elevated cholesterol Statin medications commonly end in "vastatin" |
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Hypothyroidism |
Used to treat hypothyroidism |
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Induction Agents |
Used to induce anethesia prior to a procedure that requires sedation |
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Local Analgesics |
Used to numb a localized area of tissue, usually for wound repairs |
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Muscle Relaxants |
Used to relax muscle tension or spasm |
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Narcotic Antagonist |
Used to counteract opioid overdose |
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Neuromuscular Blockers/Paralytics |
Used to paralyze the muscles of the body, usually used to prepare the patient for intubation |
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Parkinson's and Alzheimer's Disease |
Used to treat Parkinson's and Alzheimer's disease |
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Potassium |
Used to treat hypokalemia (low potassium) |
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Sedatives |
Used to calm or mildly sedate the patient Benzodiazepines commonly end with "zepam" |
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Vasodialators |
Used to dilate blood vessels to improve blood flow |
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Vertigo |
Used to treat dizziness associated with vertigo |
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Intravenous |
IV - Delivered through a vein |
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Intravenous Push |
IVP - Brief injection through the vein |
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Intravenous Piggy-Back |
IVPB - In tandem with, usually with normal saline |
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Intramuscular |
IM - Directly into the muscle |
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Subcutaneous |
SQ - Directly into the skin |
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Per Os |
PO - Orally, by mouth |
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Per Rectum |
PR - Rectally, into the rectum |
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Sub-lingual |
SL - Under the tongue |
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Drops |
gtt - Droplet; example ophthalmic eye drops |
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Intravenous Drip |
Drip - Continuous injection through a vein |
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Inhaled Nebulizer |
Neb - Inhaled mist |
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Transdermal |
Patch - Directly through the skin |
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Atropine |
Advanced Cardiac Life Support |
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Dopamine |
Advanced Cardiac Life Support |
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Epinephrine |
Advanced Cardiac Life Support Adrenaline |
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Norepinephrine |
Advanced Cardiac Life Support Levophed |
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Sodium bicarbonate |
Advanced Cardiac Life Support |
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Vasopressin |
Advanced Cardiac Life Support |
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Aspirin |
Analgesic ASA |
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Celebrex |
Analgesic (NSAID) |
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Dilaudid |
Analgesic (Narcotic) Hydromorphone |
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Fentanyl |
Analgesic (Narcotic) Duragesic Patch |
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Ibuprofen |
Analgesic (NSAID) Motrin |
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Imitrex |
Analgesic |
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Lortab |
Analgesic Acetaminophen/hydrocodone |
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Morphine |
Analgesic (Narcotic) |
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Naproxin |
Analgesic (NSAID) Naprosyn |
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Percocet |
Analgesic (Narcotic) Acetaminophen/oxycodone |
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Toradol |
Analgesic (NSAID) Ketorolac |
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Tramadol |
Analgesic (Narcotic) Ultram |
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Tylenol |
Analgesic Acetaminophen |
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Vicodin |
Analgesic (Narcotic) Acetaminophen/hydrocodone |
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Adenosine |
Antiarrhythmic Adenocard |
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Amiodarone |
Antiarrhythmic |
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Cardizem |
Antiarrhythmic (CCB) (group) |
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Digoxin |
Antiarrhythmic Lanoxin |
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Magnesium Sulfate |
Antiarrhythmic Mag Sulfate |
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Multaq |
Antiarrhythmic Donedarone |
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Verapimil |
Antiarrhythmic (CCB) (group) |
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Ancef |
Antibiotics (Cephalosporin) (group) Cefazolin |
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Amoxicillin |
Antibiotics |
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Augmentin |
Antibiotics Amoxicillin/Clavulanic acid |
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Avelox |
Antibiotics (Fluoroquinolone) (group) Moxifloxacin |
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Bactrim |
Antibiotics (Sulfonamide) (group) Trimethoprim/Sulfamethoxadole |
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Biaxin |
Antibiotics Clarithromycin |
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Ceftin |
Antibiotics Cefuroxime |
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Ciprofloxacin |
Antibiotics Cipro |
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Clindamycin |
Antibiotics (Lincosamide) (group) Cleocin |
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Doxycycline |
Antibiotics (Tetracycline) (group) |
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Flagyl |
Antibiotics (Nitroimidazole) (group) Metronidazole |
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Imipenem |
Antibiotics Primaxin |
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Invanz |
Antibiotics (Carbapenems) Ertapenem |
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Keflex |
Antibiotics (Cephalosporin) Cephalexin |
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Levaquin |
Antibiotics (Fluoroquinolone) Levofloxacin |
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Macrobid |
Antibiotics Nitrofurantoin |
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Meropenem |
Antibiotics |
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Omnicef |
Antibiotics Cefdinir |
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Rocephin |
Antibiotics (Cephalosporin) Ceftriaxone |
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Unasyn |
Antibiotics (Penicillin) |
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Vancomycin |
Antibiotics (Glycopeptides) |
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Zithromax |
Antibiotics (Macrolide) Azithromycin |
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Zosyn |
Antibiotics (Penicillin) |
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Aggrenox |
Anticoagulant or Thrombolytic Dipyridamole/ASA |
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Aspirin (blood thin) |
Anticoagulant or Thrombolytic ASA |
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Coumadin |
Anticoagulant or Thrombolytic (Long acting) Warfarin |
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Eliquis |
Anticoagulant or Thrombolytic Apixaban |
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Heparin |
Anticoagulant or Thrombolytic (Short acting) |
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Lovenox |
Anticoagulant or Thrombolytic (Short acting) Enoxaparin, LMWH |
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Plavix |
Anticoagulant or Thrombolytic |
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Pradaxa |
Anticoagulant or Thrombolytic |
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tPA |
Anticoagulant or Thrombolytic |
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Xarelto |
Anticoagulant or Thrombolytic Rivaroxaban |
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Ativan |
Anticonvulsant, Anxiolytic, Sedative (Benzodiazepine) Lorazepam |
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Cerebyx |
Anticonvulsant (Hydantoin) Fosphenytoin |
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Depakote |
Anticonvulsant (Valproate) Vaproic acid |
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Dilantin |
Anticonvulsant (Hydantoin) Phenytoin |
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Phenobarbital |
Anticonvulsant (Barbiturate) |
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Keppra |
Anticonvulsant (Pyrrolidine) |
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Klonopin |
Anticonvulsant, Anxiolytic, Sedative (Benzodiazepine) Clonazepam |
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Lamictal |
Anticonvulsant (Triazine) Lamotrigine |
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Neurontin |
Anticonvulsant (also used for pain) Gabapentin |
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Tegretol |
Anticonvulsant (Carboxamide) Carbamazepine |
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Trileptal |
Anticonvulsant (Carboxamide) Oxcarbazepine |
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Topamax |
Anticonvulsant Topiramate |
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Valium |
Anticonvulsant, Anxiolytic, Muscle Relaxant, Sedative, Vertigo (Benzodiazepine) Diazepam |
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Versed |
Anticonvulsant (Benzodiazepine) Midizolam |
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Celexa |
Antidepressants Citalopram |
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Cymbalta |
Antidepressants Duloxetine |
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Effexor |
Antidepressants Venlafaxine |
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Lexapro |
Antidepressants Escitalopram |
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Paxil |
Antidepressants Paroxetine |
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Prozac |
Antidepressants Fluoxetine |
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Remeron |
Antidepressants Mirtazapine |
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Wellbutrin |
Antidepressants Bupropion |
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Zoloft |
Antidepressants Sertraline |
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Droperidol |
Antiemetics Inapsine |
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Phenergan |
Antiemetics Promethazine |
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Reglan |
Antiemetics Metoclopramide |
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Zofran |
Antiemetics Ondansetron |
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Benadryl |
Antihistamines, Sedative Diphenhydramine |
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D50 |
Antihypoglycemics |
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Actos |
Antihyperglycemics |
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Avandia |
Antihyperglycemics Rosiglitazone |
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Humulin/Humalog |
Antihyperglycemics (Insulin) Fast Acting |
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Januvia |
Antihyperglycemics |
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Lantus |
Antihyperglycemics (Insulin) Long Acting |
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Levemir |
Antihyperglycemics (Insulin) Long Acting |
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Metformin |
Antihyperglycemics Glucophage |
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Novolin/Novolog |
Antihyperglycemics (Insulin) Fast Acting |
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Enalapril |
Antihypertensives (ACE Inhibitors, ACei) - pril Vasotect |
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Lisinopril |
Antihypertensives (Ace Inhibitors, ACei) - pril |
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Carvedilol |
Antihypertensives (Alpha-Beta Blockers) - lol Coreg |
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Labetalol |
Antihypertensives (Alpha-Beta Blockers) - lol |
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Irbesartan |
Antihypertensives (Angiotensin II Receptor Blockers, ARBs) - sartan Avapro |
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Losartan |
Antihypertensives (Angiotensin II Receptor Blockers, ARBs) - sartan Cozaar |
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Valsartan |
Antihypertensives (Angiotensin II Receptor Blockers, ARBs) - sartan Diovan |
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Atenolol |
Antihypertensives (Beta-Blockers) - olol |
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Metoprolol |
Antihypertensives (Beta-Blockers) - olol Toprol, Lopressor |
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Propranolol |
Antihypertensives (Beta-Blockers) - olol Inderal |
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Amlodipine |
Antihypertensives (Calcium Channel Blockers) - pine Norvasc |
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Cardizem |
Antihypertensives (Calcium Channel Blockers) - pine Diltiazem |
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Nifedipine |
Antihypertensives (Calcium Channel Blockers) - pine Procardia |
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Clonidine |
Antihypertensives (Other) Catapres |
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Abilify |
Antipsychotic Aripiprazole |
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Geodon |
Antipsychotic |
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Haldol |
Antipsychotic Haloperidol |
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Invega |
Antipsychotic Paliperidone |
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Risperdal |
Antipsychotic Risperidone |
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Seroquel |
Antipsychotic Quetiapine |
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Zyprexa |
Antipsychotic Olanzapine |
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Ativan |
Anticonvulsant, Anxiolytic, Sedative (Benzodiazepine) Lorazepam |
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Klonopin |
Anticonvulsant, Anxiolytic, Sedative (Benzodiazepine) Clonazepam |
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Valium |
Anticonvulsant, Anxiolytic, Muscle Relaxant, Sedative, Vertigo (Benzodiazepine) Diazepam |
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Xanax |
Anxiolytic, Sedative (Benzodiazepine) Alprazolam |
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Albuterol |
Bronchodilator |
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Altrovent |
Bronchodilator Ipratropium |
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Albuterol/Atrovent |
Bronchodilator DuoNeb |
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Xopenex |
Bronchodilator Levalbuterol |
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Xopenex/Atrovent |
Bronchodilator |
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Decadron |
Corticosteroid Dexamethasone |
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Prednisolone |
Corticosteroid Prednisone |
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Solumedrol |
Corticosteroid Methylprednisolone |
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Aldactone |
Diuretic Spironolactone |
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Bumex |
Diuretic Bumetanide |
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Hydrochlorothiazide |
Diuretic (HCTZ) |
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Lasix |
Diuretic Furosemide |
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Famotidine |
GI Med (H2 Blockers) - "idine" Pepcid |
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Ranitidine |
GI Med (H2 Blockers) - "idine" Zantac |
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Nexium |
GI Med (Proton Pump Inhibitors, PPIs) - "prazole" Esomeprazole |
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Prevacid |
GI Med (Proton Pump Inhibitors, PPIs) - "prazole" Lansoprazole |
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Prilosec |
GI Med (Proton Pump Inhibitors, PPIs) - "prazole" Omeprazole |
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Protonix |
GI Med (Proton Pump Inhibitors, PPIs) - "prazole" Pantoprazole |
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Atorvastatin |
Hypolipidemic Agents Lipitor |
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Rosuvastatin |
Hypolipidemic Agents Crestor |
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Simvastatin |
Hypolipidemic Agents Zocor |
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Vytorin |
Hypolipidemic Agents Ezetimibe/Simvastatin |
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Levothyroxine |
Hypothyroidism Levothyroid, Levoxyl, Synthroid |
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Etomidate |
Induction Agent |
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Propofol |
Induction Agent Diprivan |
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Ketamine |
Induction Agent |
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Versed |
Induction Agent (Benzodiazepine) Midazolam |
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Lidocaine |
Local Analgesic Xylocaine |
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Lidocaine with epinephrine |
Local Analgesic |
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Marcaine |
Local Analgesic Bupivacaine or Sensorcaine |
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Marcaine with epinephrine |
Local Analgesic |
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Flexeril |
Muscle Relaxant |
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Norflex |
Muscle Relaxant |
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Skelaxin |
Muscle Relaxant |
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Valium |
Anticonvulsant, Anxiolytic, Muscle Relaxant, Sedative, Vertigo (Benzodiazepine) Diazepam |
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Narcan |
Narcotic Antagonist |
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Succinylcholine |
Neuromuscular Blocker/Paralytic "Sux" |
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Pancuronium |
Neuromuscular Blocker/Paralytic |
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Rocuronium |
Neuromuscular Blocker/Paralytic Zemuron, "Rock" |
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Vecuronium |
Neuromuscular Blocker/Paralytic |
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Aricept |
Parkinson's and Alzheimer's Disease Donepezil |
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Requip |
Parkinson's and Alzheimer's Disease Ropinirole |
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KCl |
Potassium K-Dur |
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Ambien |
Sedative Zolpidem |
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Ativan |
Anticonvulsant, Anxiolytic, Sedative (Benzodiazepine) Lorazepam |
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Benadryl |
Antihistamines, Sedative Diphenhydramine |
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Klonopin |
Anticonvulsant, Anxiolytic, Sedative (Benzodiazepine) Clonazepam |
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Valium |
Anticonvulsant, Anxiolytic, Muscle Relaxant, Sedative, Vertigo (Benzodiazepine) Diazepam |
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Versed |
Sedative (Benzodiazepine) Midazolam |
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Xanax |
Anxiolytic, Sedative (Benzodiazepine) Alprazolam |
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Imdur |
Vasodilator Isosorbide Mononitrate |
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Nitroglycerin |
Vasodilator NTG |
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Nitropaste |
Vasodilator Nitro-Dur |
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Antivert |
Vertigo Meclazine |
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Valium |
Anticonvulsant, Anxiolytic, Muscle Relaxant, Sedative, Vertigo (Benzodiazepine) Diazepam |
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Fluoroscein (Miscellaneous) |
Corneal abrasion (indication) |
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Glucagon (Miscellaneous) |
Esophageal FB (indication) |
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Lactulose (Miscellaneous) |
Elevated bilirubin (indication) |
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Silvadine (Miscellaneous) |
Burn (indication) |
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Tetanus diphtheria (Miscellaneous) |
Skin tear (indication) |
