Top 200 Drug Podcasts - Set 3 - Indications

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Esomeprazole

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Erosive Esophagitis, Nonerosive Reflux Disease (NERD), Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), and Zollinger-Ellison Syndrome. It is also used for the eradication of H. Pylori induced gastric ulcers (in combination w/ clarithromycin and amoxicillin) and in the prevention and treatment of NSAID-induced gastric ulcers.

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Metoprolol Tartrate

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Angina, HTN, Atrial Fibrillation, Acute MI in hemodynamically stable patients, Reduction of mortality and hospitalization in patients who have heart failure

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Escitalopram

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Labeled: Major Depressive Disorder (MDD) & Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD)
Off Label: Mild dementia associated agitation in nonpsychotic patients.

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Metoprolol Succinate

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Angina, HTN, Atrial Fibrillation, Acute MI in hemodynamically stable patients, Reduction of mortality and hospitalization in patients who have heart failure

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Fluticasone & Salmeterol

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Maintenance of both asthma and COPD.

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Sertraline

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Major Depressive Disorder, Obsessive Compulsive Disorder, Panic Disorder, Post-Tramatic Disorder, Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder, Social Anxiety Disorder

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Valsartan

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HTN, HF, Left Ventricular Dysfunction Post-MI

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Duloxetine

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Major Depressive Disorder, Generalized Anxiety Disorder, Diabetic Neuropathy, Fibromyalgia

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Quetiapine

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Schizophrenia, Bipolar Disorder, Major Depressive Disorder (in adjunct to antidepressants)

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Venlafaxine

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Labeled: Major Depressive Disorder, Generalized Anxiety Disorder, Social Anxiety Disorder, Panic Disorder
Off Label: Obsessive Compulsive Disorder, Hot Flashes, Neuropathic Pain, ADHD, Post Tramatic Disorder

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Alprazolam

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Labeled: Generalized Anxiety Disorder, Anxiety associated with Depression, Panic Disorder, Pre-Operative Sedation
Off Label: Anxiety in Children, Alcohol Withdrawal

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Valsartan / Hydrochlorothiazide

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HTN

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Trazodone

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Labeled: Major Depressive Disorder; Unlabeled: Insomnia

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Alendronate

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Prevention and Treatment of Osteoporosis in Postmenopausal Women, Osteoporosis in Men, Corticosteroid-Induced Osteoporosis, Paget's Disease

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Sulfamethoxazole/Trimethoprim

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Labeled: Bacterial Infections by susceptible bugs including Urinary Tract Infections, Otitis Media, Exacerbations of Bronchitis, Traveler's Diarrhea, PCP (Pneumocystis Jiroveci Pneumonitis)
Off Label: Skin & Soft Tissue Infections due to MRSA

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Lansoprazole

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Duodenal Ulcers, Gastric Ulcers, GERD, Erosive Esophagitis, H. Pylori Infection, Hypersecretory Conditions

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Clonazepam

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Labeled: Seizures/Seizure Disorders, Panic Disorder
Unlabeled: Restless Legs Syndrome (RLS), Neuralgia, Bipolar Disorder, Social Anxiety Disorder, Schizophrenia

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Levofloxacin

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Community Acquired Pnemonia, Nosocomial (i.e. Hospital) Acquired Pnemonia, Bronchitis Exacerbations, Acute Bacterial Sinusitis, Prostatitis, Urinary Tract Infections, Skin and Soft Tissue Infections, Post Exposure to Anthrax

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Fluoxetine

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Major Depressive Disorder, Moderate-to-Severe Bulimia Nervosa, Obsessive Compulsive Disorder, Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder, Panic Disorder

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Prednisone

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Many indications, including, but not limited to, allergies, autoimmune responses, dermatologic conditions, GI disorders, endocrine disorders, hematologic disorders, respiratory disorders, and neoplastic diseases.

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Omeprazole

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Duodenal Ulcers, Gastric Ulcers, GERD, Erosive Esophagitis, H. Pylori Infection, Hypersecretory Conditions

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Atenolol

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Labeled: HTN, Angina, Secondary Prevention Post-MI
Unlabeled: Acute Ethanol Withdrawal, Arrhythmias, Migraine Prophylaxis

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Insulin Glargine

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Type 1 & 2 Diabetes Mellitus

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Amoxicillin / Clavulanate

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Susceptible Bacterial Infections including Otitis Media, Sinusitis, Respiratory Tract Infections, Skin & Soft Tissue Infections, Urinary Tract Infections

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Fenofibrate

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Hypertriglyceridema, Hypercholesterolemia

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Celecoxib

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Osteoarthritis, Rheumatoid Arthritis, Dysmenorrhea, Acute Pain, Ankylosing Spondylitis, Familial Adenomatous Polyposis

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Donepezil

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Labeled: Alzheimer's Disease
Off Label: ADHD, Dementia associated w/ Parkinson's Disease

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Ezetimibe & Simvastatin

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Hyperlipidemia

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Cephalexin

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Susceptible Bacterial Infections including Respiratory Infections, Skin/Soft Tissue Infections, Otitis Media, and Urinary Tract Infections

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Mometasone

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Allergic Rhinitis, Nasal Polyps [Nasal corticosteroids are the most effective treatment for allergic rhinitis.]

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Drospirenone & Ethinyl Estradiol

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Pregnancy Prevention, Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder, Acne

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Vitamin D3

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Dietary Supplementation, Osteoporosis (prevention & treatment)

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Ezetimibe

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Dyslipidemia or Hypercholesterolemia, Familial Sitosterolemia (an inhereted lipid metabolic disorder than can lead to hypercholesterolemia)

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Gabapentin

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Labeled: Partial Seizures, Postherpetic Neuralgia
Off Label: Neuropathic Pain, Diabetic Peripheral Neuropathy, Fibromyalgia, Bipolar Disorder, Migraine Prophylaxis, Restless Leg Syndrome (RLS)

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Pregabalin

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Pain Associated w/ Diabetic Neuropathy, Postherpetic Neuralgia, Partial Onset Seizures, Fibromyalgia

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Sildenafil

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Erectile Dysfunction (ED). The brand name Revatio is indicated for pulmonary arterial hypertension.

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APAP/Codeine

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Labeled: Mild-To-Moderate Pain
Off Label: Antitussive

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Fluconazole

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Treatment of susceptible infections such as candidiasis and cryptococcal meningitis. It is also used as prophylaxis in allogenic bone marrow transplant recipients.

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Intranasal Fluticasone

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Allergic and Nonallergic Rhinitis
[Note: Nasal corticosteroids are the most effective treatment for allergic rhinitis and should be used for severe or presistent symptoms.]

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Losartan

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HTN, Treatment of Diabetic Nephropathy in patients w/ T2DM and HTN, Stroke Prevention in patients w/ both HTN and left ventricular hypertrophy.

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Propoxyphene-N/APAP

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Mild-to-Moderate Pain

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Valacyclovir

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Herpes Zoster (Shingles), Genital Herpes, Herpes Labialis (Cold Sores), Chickenpox in Children 2-17 Years Old

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Lorazepam

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Labeled: Anxiety, Status Epilepticus (IV), Sedation
Off Label: Alcohol Detoxification, Insomnia, Partial Complex Seizures, Antiemetic

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Pantoprazole

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Labeled: Erosive Esophagitis Associated w/ GERD, Hypersecretory Conditions
Off Label: Prevention of Peptic Ulcer Rebleeding, H. Pylori Eradication (in combination w/ amoxicillin and clarithromycin for 10 to 14 days)

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Amlodipine/Benazepril

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HTN

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Conjugated Estrogens

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Postmenopausal Vasomotor Symptoms in Women (i.e. hot flashes, night sweats), Vaginal and/or Vulvar Atrophy, Hypoestrogenism, Palliative Care of Prostatic or Breast Cancer (not for treatment), Postmenopausal Osteoporosis, Abnormal Bleeding of the Uterus

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Oseltamivir

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Prophylaxis and Treatment of Influenza A or B Infections.
[Oseltamivir should only be considered for treatment if within 2 days of symptom onset. However, patients who are hospitalized w/ confirmed influenza infection may benefit even if therapy cannot be initiated within 2 days of symptom onset.]

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Tiotropium

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COPD (specifically for the chronic management of COPD)

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Aripiprazole

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Schizophrenia, Bipolar Disorder, Major Depressive Disorder (MDD)

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Methylphenidate

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ADHD, Narcoleptic Symptoms

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Digoxin

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Heart Failure, Atrial Fibrillation
[Digoxin is considered "rate control" for atrial fibrillation.]

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Fluticasone

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Allergic and Nonallergic Rhinitis
[Note: Nasal corticosteroids are the most effective treatment for allergic rhinitis and should be used for severe or persistent symptoms.]

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Fexofenadine

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Allergic Rhinitis, Chronic Idiopathic Urticaria (daily or almost daily wheals and itching for 6 wks or longer w/ no known cause)

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Olmesartan

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HTN

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Pravastatin

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Hyperlipidemia, Cardiovascular Event Risk Reduction

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Triamterene/Hydrochlorothiazide

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HTN, Edema
[Note: Mainly used when hypokalemia is an issue (w/ HCTZ alone) or hypokalemia must be avoided.]

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Methylprednisolone

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Mainly used for immunosuppression or anti-inflammatory properties for diseases that are autoimmune, neoplastic, hematologic, allergic, or inflammatory in nature.

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Cyclobenzaprine

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Muscle Spasms, Musculoskeletal Pain

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Clonidine

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Labeled: HTN
Off Label: Often used in opioid detox programs to reduce withdrawal symptoms.
[Note: Clonidine is sometimes abused for its sedative effects, to decrease withdrawal symptoms when street drugs cannot be afforded, or to increase the effects of opioids, benzodiazepines, or cocaine. Such abuse can lead to very low blood pressures (w/ high doses) as well as very high blood pressures (when clonidine is stopped). Watch for patients always wanting early refills, especially if they are prone to substance abuse!]

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Risedronate

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Prevention and Treatment of Osteoporosis in Postmenopausal Women, Osteoporosis in Men, Glucocorticoid-Induced Osteoporosis, Paget's Disease

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Diazepam

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Anxiety, Pre-Operative Sedation, Alcohol Withdrawal, Muscle Spasms, Seizure Disorders, Status Epilepticus

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Carisoprodol

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Acute Musculoskeletal Pain [Recommended to be used for short periods (2 to 3 wks).]

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Promethazine

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Antiemetic, Sedative, Motion Sickness, Various Allergic Conditions

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Memantine

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Moderate-To-Severe Alzheimer's Disease

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Potassium Chloride

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Prevention or Treatment of Hypokalemia

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Citalopram

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Major Depressive Disorder (MDD)

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Meloxicam

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Osteoarthritis (OA), Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA)

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Latanoprost

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Decrease intra-ocular pressure in Open Angle Glaucoma & Ocular Hypertension

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Carvedilol

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Heart Failure (HF), Left Ventricular Dysfunction Post MI, HTN

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Oxycodone

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Management of Moderate-To-Severe Pain [Specifically, oxycodone should be used for around-the-clock pain management for extended periods of time.]

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Paroxetine

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Major Depressive Disorder (MDD), Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD), Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD), Panic Disorder, Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder, Post Traumatic Stress Disorder, Social Anxiety Disorder

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Olmesartan/Hydrochlorothiazide

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HTN

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Tadalafil

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Brand name Cialis is indicated for the treatment of erectile dysfunction.
[Brand name Adcirca is indicated for pulmonary hypertension.]

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Sitagliptin

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Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus (T2DM)
[Not effective for T1DM b/c the MOA depends on the patient being able to produce insulin.]

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Ciprofloxacin

Back 75

The list of common uses caused by susceptible bacteria includes: Urinary Tract Infections, Lower Respiratory Tract Infections, Acute Sinusitis, Bone & Joint Infections, Nosocomial Pneumonia, Anthrax Treatment, and Gonorrhea.

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Amitriptyline

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Labeled: Major Depressive Disorder
Off Label: Chronic Pain, Migraine Prophylaxis, Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)

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Naproxen

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Ankylosing Spondylitis (form of spinal arthritis), Osteoarthritis, Rheumatoid Arthritis, Acute Gout, Mild-To-Moderate Pain, Tendonitis, Bursitis, Dysmenorrhea, Fever

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Niacin ER

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Dyslipidemia, Recurrent MI Risk Reduction, Treatment of Hypertriglyceridema in patients at risk of Pancreatitis

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Allopurinol

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Gout, Hyperuricemia Secondary to Chemotherapy, Recurrent Calcium Oxalate Stones

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Losartan/Hydrochlorothiazide

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HTN

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Tolterodine

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Overactive Bladder (urinary frequency, urgency, or urge incontinence)

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Lisinopril/Hydrochlorothiazide

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HTN

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Norgestimate & Ethinyl Estradiol

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Prevention of Acne, Prevention of Pregnancy

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Penicillin VK

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Treatment of susceptible infections. The natural penicillins (penicillin G and penicillin VK), in general, provide good coverage for Treponema pallidum (syphillis), and most streptococci, and they provide moderate coverage for Streptococcus pneumonia and enterococci, and they provide poor coverage for most everything else.

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Codeine & Guaifenesin

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Cough

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Glyburide

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Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus (T2DM)
[Not effective for T1DM b/c the MOA depends on the patient being able to produce insulin.]

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Fluticasone Inhaler

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Maintenance of Asthma
[Note: Low dose, inhaled corticosteroids are the 2nd step in the maintenance of asthma. The 1st step is prn use of short-acting beta agonists, such as albuterol.]

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Rabeprazole

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Short Term Treatment and Maintenance of GERD (4 to 8 wks), Short Term Treatment of Duodenal Ulcers (4 to 8 wks), Long Term Treatment of Pathological Hypersecretory Conditions, including Zollinger-Ellison Syndrome, H. Pylori Eradcation (in combination w/ clarithromycin and amoxicillin).

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Lisdexamfetamine

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Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)

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Isosorbide Mononitrate

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Prevention of Angina

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Lamotrigine

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Generalized Seizures, Partial Seizures (in patients 2 years of age and older), Maintenance of Bipolar Disorder in Adults

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Olanzapine

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Labeled: Schizophrenia, Bipolar Disorder (often in combination w/ fluoxetine), Acute or Mixed Mania Episodes associated w/ Bipolar Disorder
Off Label: Prevention of delayed nausea or vomiting associated w/ chemotherapy (in combination w/ a corticosteroid and serotonin 5-HT3 antagonist)

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Lovastatin

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Dyslipidemia, Primary Prevention of Coronary Artery Disease (in patients w/o symptomatic disease)

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Ethinyl Estradiol & Etonogestrel Vaginal Ring

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Labeled: Prevention of Pregnancy
Off Label: Hypermenorrhea, Pain associated w/ Endometriosis, Dysmenorrhea, Dysfunctional Uterine Bleeding

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Bupropion

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Labeled: Major Depressive Disorder (MDD), Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), Smoking Cessation
Off Label: Attention Deficit Hyperactive Disorder (ADHD), Depression associated w/ Bipolar Disorder

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Doxycycline

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Susceptible bacterial infections, such as Lyme Disease, Syphillis, Chlamydia, and Anthrax.
[Generally, tetracyclines, such as doxycycline, are effective against atypical bacteria, spirochetes, Rickettsial disease, anthrax, syphillis, and acne.]

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Enalapril

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HTN, Symptomatic Heart Failure, Asymptomatic Left Ventricular Dysfunction

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Irbesartan

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HTN, Diabetic Nephropathy in patients w T2DM and HTN

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Amphetamine & Dextroamphetamine

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Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), Narcolepsy

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Ibandronate

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Prevention and Treatment of Osteoporosis in Postmenopausal Women

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Eszopiclone

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Insomnia

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Ipratropium & Albuterol Inhaler

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COPD
[Should only be used in patients who are already on a bronchodilator and continue to have bronchospasms, and therefore need a 2nd bronchodilator.]

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Folic Acid

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Megaloblastic and Macrocytic Anemias (due to folate deficiency), Prevention of Neural Tube Defects (during pregnancy)

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Meclizine

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Motion Sickness, Vertigo

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Ethinyl Estradiol & Norethindrone

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Prevention of Pregnancy, Acne, Vasomotor Symptoms Associated w/ Menopause, Prevention of Osteoporosis (in women at significant risk only)

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Buprenorphine & Naloxone

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Treatment of Opioid Dependence

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Raloxifene

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Treatment and Prevention of Osteoporosis in Postmenopausal Women, Invasive Breast Cancer Risk Reduction in Postmenopausal Women w/ either Osteoporosis or High Risk of Breast Cancer

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Omega-3-Acid Ethyl Esters

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Hypertriglyceridemia

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Lidocaine Patch 5%

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Post-Herpetic Neuralgia (PHN)
[Lidocaine topical in other formulations is used to reduce pain caused by skin irritations such as sunburn, insect bites, poison ivy, poison oak, poison sumac, minor cuts, scratches, hemorrhoids, and burns.]

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Ramipril

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HTN, HF, Post-MI, CV Risk Reduction

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Benazepril

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HTN

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Verapamil

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HTN, Angina, Cluster Headache Prophylaxis

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Ranitidine

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Duodenal Ulcers, Gastric Ulcers, GERD, Erosive Esophagitis, Hypersecretory Conditions