prevents blood clot formation

warfarin

coumadin

prevents bleeding

amicar

vitamin K

interferes with action of platelets

plavix

ticlid

increases number of RBCs and hemoglobin

procrit

aranesp

dissolves existing clots

activase

streptase

blocks histamine release during allergic reaction

zyrtec

benadryl

anti-inflammatory; used to treat autoimmune disease

prednisone

solu-medrol

blocks immune system; prevents rejection of transplant

cellcept

neoral

inhibits protease, enzyme needed for viruses to reproduce

crixivan

fortovase

inhibits reverse transcriptase, enzyme needed for viruses to reproduce

epivir

retrovir