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01/25/2012

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Lipitor (Atorvastatin)
Definition
System:cardiovascular
Common use:decrease cholesterol
Classification: HMG-CoA reductase inhibitor
Term
Lorcet,LorTab, Norco, Vicodin (hydrocodone/acetaminophen)
Definition
System: Nervous(analgesics)
Common use: Treat pain
Classification: narcotic analgesic
Term
Toprol-XL (Metoprolol-XL)
Definition
System: Cardiovascular
Common use: treat blood pressure
Classification: Beta-blocker
Term
Norvasc (Amlodipine)
Definition
System: Cardiovascular
Common use: treat blood pressure
Classification: CCB (calcium channel blocker)
Term
Amoxil/ Trimox (Amoxicillin)
Definition
System: Anti-infective
Common Use: Bacterial infection
Classification: Penicillin Antibiotic
Term
Synthroid, Levoxyl (levothyroxine)
Definition
System: Endocrin
Common Use: hypothyroidism
classification: thyroid hormone replacement
Term
Nexium (Esomeprazole)
Definition
System: Gastrointestinal
Common Use: treat Ulcers of GERD
Classification: PPI Proton Pump inhibitor
Term
Lexapro (Escitalopram)
Definition
System: nervous (psychiatric)
Common use: treat depression
classification: SSRI (selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor)
Term
Proventil (albuterol)
Definition
System: respiratory
Common use: treat asthma
Classification: beta -2 agonist
Term
Singulair (montelukast)
Definition
System: eye ear nose and throat
common use: allergies
classificatin: leukotriene receptor antagonist
Term
Prinivil/ zestril (lisinopril)
Definition
system: cardiovascular
common use: treat blood pressure
classification: ACE- inhibitor (angiotensin converting enzyme)
Term
Ambien (zolpidem)
Definition
system: nervous (psychiatrc)
common use: insomnia
classification: hypnotic
Term
Zyrtec (cetirizine)
Definition
system: ear, eye, nose, throat
common use: allergies
classification: antihistamine
Term
Prevacid (lansoprazole)
Definition
System: gastrointestinal
common use: treat ulcers and GERD
classification: PPI
Term
Zoloft (sertaline)
Definition
system: nervous (psychiatric)
common use: treat depression
classificatin: SSRI
Term
Coumadin (warfarin sodium)
Definition
system: cardiovascular (hematologic)
common use: clot prevention
classification: aanticoagulant
Term
Advair Diskus (fluticasone and salmeterol)
Definition
system: respiratory
common use: asthma
classification: corticosteroid/ beta-e agonist
Term
Lasix (furosemide)
Definition
system: cardiovascular
common use: treat blood pressure or edema
Classification: loop diuretic
Term
Fosamax (alendronate)
Definition
System: musculoskeletal (osteoprosis)
common use: osteoporosis
classification: bisphosphonate
Term
Protonix (pantoprazole)
Definition
System: gastrointestinal
common use: treat ulcers or GERD
Classification: PPI
Term
Zithromax (azithromycin)
Definition
system: anti-infective
common use: treat bacterial infections
classifications: macrolide antibiotic
Term
Effexor XR (venlafaxine)
Definition
system: nervous (psychiatric)
common use: treat depression
classification: serotonin/norepinephrine reuptake inhibitor
Term
Zocor (simvastatin)
Definition
system: cardiovascular
common use: lower cholesterol
classification: HMG- CoA reductase inhibitor
Term
Plavix (clopidogrel)
Definition
system: cardiovascular (hematalogic)
common use: clot prevention
classification: platelet inhibitor
Term
Perecocet, Tlox, Rozicet, Endocet (oxycodone and acetaminophen)
Definition
system: nervous (analgesics)
common use: treat pain
classification: narcotic analgesic
Term
Vytorin (simvastatin and ezetimibe)
Definition
system: cardiovascular
common use: lower cholesterol
classification: HMG-CoA reductase inhibitor .absorption Inhibitor
Term
Keflex (cephalexin)
Definition
system: anti-infective
common use: treat bacterial infections
classification: cephalosporin antibiotic
Term
Diovan (valsartan)
Definition
system: cardiovascular
common use: treat blood pressure
classification: ARB (angiotensin receptor blocker)
Term
Glucophage (metformin HCI)
Definition
system: endocrine
Common use: treat type 2 diabetes
classification: biguanide
Term
Tenormin (atenolol)
Definition
system: cardiovascular
common use: treat blood pressure
classification: beta-blocker
Term
Prednisone
Definition
system: respiratory
common use: allergies, inflammatin, asthma, organ transplant
classification: oral corticosteroid
Term
Levaquin (levoflaxacin)
Definition
system: anti-infective
common use: bacterial infection
classification: quinolone antibiotic
Term
Lotrel (benazapril/ amlodipine)
Definition
system:cardiovascular
common use: blood pressure
classification: ACE- inhibitor/CCB
Term
Lopressor (metoprolol tartrate)
Definition
system: Cardiovascular
common use: blood pressure
classification:beta-blocker
Term
Zetia (ezetimibe)
Definition
system: Cardiovascular
common use:cholesterol
classification: absorption inhibitor
Term
Seroquel(quetiapine)
Definition
system:Nervous (psychiatric)
common use: schizoprenia
classification:atypical antipsychotic
Term
wellbutrin XL (bupropion)
Definition
system:nervous (psychiatric)
common use:depression
classification: dopamine-reuptake inhibitor
Term
Celebrex (celecoxib)
Definition
system:muskoskeletal(anti-inflammatory)
common use: pain and inflammation
classification: COX-2 inhibitor
Term
Avandia (rosiglitazone)
Definition
system:Endocrine
common use:treat type 2 diabetes
classification: thiazolidinedione
Term
Microzide (hydrochlorothiazide)
Definition
system:cardiovascular
common use:blood pressure
classification: thiaide diuretic
Term
Actos (pioglitazone)
Definition
system: endocrine
common use: type 2 diabetes
classification: thiazolidinedione
Term
Diovan HCT (valsartan and hydrochlorothiazide)
Definition
system: cardiovascular
common use: blood pressure
classification: ARB/thiazide
Term
Premarin (conjugated estrogen)
Definition
system: reproductive
common use: estrogen replacement
classification: estrogen derivative
Term
Altace (ramipril)
Definition
system:cardiovascular
common use: blood pressure
classification: ACE-inhibitor
Term
Crestor (rosuvastatin)
Definition
system: cardiovascular
common use: cholesterol
classification: HMG-CoA reductase inhibitor
Term
Coreg (carvedilol)
Definition
system: cardiovascular
common use: blood pressure
classification: beta-blocker
Term
Flomax (tamsulosin)
Definition
system: renal
common use: BPH
classification: aplpha-1 blocker
Term
Actonel (risendronate)
Definition
system: musculoskeletal (osteoporosis)
common use: osteoporosis
classification: bisphosphonate
Term
Levoxyl (levothyroxine)
Definition
system: endocrine
common use: hypothyroidism
classification: thyroid hormone replacement
Term
Nasonex (mometasone)
Definition
system: ear, eye, nose and throat
common use: allergies
classification: corticosteroid
Term
Lyrica (pregablin)
Definition
nervous(neurologic)
Neuropathic pain
gamma aminobutyric acid
Term
Bactrim/septra (sulfamethaxazole and trimethoprim)
Definition
anti-infective
bacterial infection
sulfonamide antibiotic
Term
Combivent (albuterol and ipratropium)
Definition
respiratory
asthma
beta-2 agonist/anticholinergic
Term
Calan SR/Verelan PM (verapamil SR)
Definition
cardiovascular
blood pressure
CCB
Term
Zyloprim (allopurinol)
Definition
renal
gout
xanthine oxidase inhibitor
Term
Evista (raloxifene)
Definition
musculoskeletal
osteoporosis
estrogen receptor modulator
Term
Imitrex (sumatriptan)
Definition
Nervous (neurologic)
Migraine
serotonin (5-ht)agonist
Term
Veetids (penicillin VK)
Definition
anti-infective
bacterial infection
penicillin antibiotic
Term
Trinessa-28 (ethinyl estradiol/norgestimate
Definition
reproductive
hormonal contraception
oral contraceptive ( birth control)
Term
Benicar HCT (olmersartan and hydrochlorothiazide)
Definition
cardiovascular
blood pressure
ARB/thiazide
Term
Spiriva (tiotropium)
Definition
respiratory
asthma
anticholinergic
Term
Zithromax Z-pak (azithromycin)
Definition
anti-infective
bacterial infection
macrolide antibiotic
Term
Glycolax (polyethylene glycol)
Definition
gastronintestinal
constapation or bowel prep
laxative
Term
cartia XT (diltiazem SR)
Definition
cardiovascular
blood pressure
CCB
Term
Anaprox, naprosyn (naproxen)
Definition
musculoskeletal (anti inflammatory)
pain, inflammation
NSAID
Term
Folic Acid
Definition
vitamins, herbs and minerals (hematologic)
anemia
b-vitamin
Term
zantac (ranitidine)
Definition
gastrointestinal
treat ulcers or GERD
H2 antagonist
Term
Flovent HFA (fluticasone)
Definition
respiratory
asthma
corticosteroid
Term
klor-con m20 (potassium chloride)
Definition
cardiovascular
potassium deficency
electrolyte supplement
Term
Namenda (memantine)
Definition
nervous (neurologic)
alzheimers
NMDA antagonist
Term
Restoril (temazepam)
Definition
nervous (psychiatric)
insomnia
benzodiazepine
Term
Depakote (divalproex)
Definition
nervous (neurologic/psychiatric)
mania/epilepsy
mood stabilizer/anticonvulsant
Term
Vasotec (enalapril)
Definition
cardiovascular
blood pressure
ACE-inhibitor
Term
Niaspan (niacin)
Definition
cardiovascular
cholesterol
antilipemic agent
Term
Cialis (tadalafil)
Definition
reproductive
erectile dysfunction
phosphodiesterase-5 inhibitor
Term
Ortho evra (norelgestromin and ethinyl estradiol)
Definition
reproductive
hormonal contraception
transdermal contraceptive (birth control)
Term
Abilify (aripiprazole)
Definition
nervous (psychiatric)
schizophrenia
atypical antipsychotic
Term
imdur (isosorbide mononitrate)
Definition
cardiovascular
angina
Coronary vasodilator
Term
prilosec (omeprazole)
Definition
gastronintestinal
ULCERs GERD
PPI
Term
Tri-Sprintec 28 (norgestimate and ethinyl estradiol)
Definition
reproductive
hormonal contraceptive
oral contraceptive (birth control)
Term
Depakote ER (divalproex)
Definition
Nervous (neurologic/psychiatric)
mania/epilepsy
mood stabilizer/anticonvulsant
Term
Pravachol (pravastatin)
Definition
cardiovascular
cholesterol
HMG-CoA inhibitor
Term
Accupril (quinapril)
Definition
cardiovascular
blood pressure
ACE-inhibitor
Term
Anti-vert (meclizine)
Definition
gastronintestinal
nausea and vomiting
antiemetic
Term
dilantin (phenytoin)
Definition
nervous(neurological)
epilepsy
anticonvulsant
Term
Glucotrol XL (glipizide ER)
Definition
endocrine
type 2 diabetes
Sulfonylurea
Term
Ultram (tramadol)
Definition
nervous (analgesics)
pain
nonopioid analgesice
Term
clarinex (desloratadine)
Definition
ear, eye, nose, throat
allergies
antihistamine
Term
allegra-D 12HR (Fexofenadine and pseudoephedrine)
Definition
ear eye nose throat
allergies
antihistamine plus decongestant
Term
celexa (citalopram)
Definition
nervous (psychiatric)
depression
SSRI
Term
patanol (olopatadine)
Definition
ear eye nose throat
allergies
antihistamine
Term
Avalide (irbesartan and Hydrochlorothiazide)
Definition
cardiovascular
blood pressure
ARB/thiazide
Term
Mobic (meloxicam)
Definition
musculoskeletal (anti-inflammatory)
pain and inflammation
NSAID
Term
Nasacort AQ (triamcinolone)
Definition
ear, eye, nose, throat
allergies
corticosteroid
Term
phenergan (promethazine)
Definition
gastrointestinal
nausea and vomiting
antiemetic
Term
Risperdal (risperidone)
Definition
nervous
schizophrenia
atypical antipsychotic
Term
yasmin (drospirenone and ethinyl estradiol)
Definition
reproductive
hormonal contraceptive
oral contraceptive
Term
lantus (insulin glargine)
Definition
endocrien
type 1 diabetes
insulin
Term
viagra (sildenafil)
Definition
reproductive
erectile dysfunction
phosphodiesterase-5 inhibitor
Term
tricor (fenofibrate)
Definition
cardiovascular
cholestrol
benzodiazepine
Term
xanax (alprazolam)
Definition
nervous
anxiety
benzodiazepine
Term
cozaar (losartan)
Definition
cardiovascular
blood pressure
ARB
Term
digitek, lanoxin (digoxin)
Definition
cardiovascular
heart failure
cardiac glycoside
Term
motrin (ibuprofen)
Definition
musculoskeletal (anti-inflammatory)
pain and inflammation
NSAID
Term
desyrel (trazodone HCI)
Definition
nervous
depression
serotonin reuptake inhibitor
Term
cymbalta (duloxetine)
Definition
nervous
depression
serotonin/norepinephrine reuptake inhibitor
Term
tylenol with codeine (acetaminophen and codeine)
Definition
nervous
pain
narcotic analgesic
Term
dyazide, maxzide (triamterene and hydrochlorothiazide)
Definition
cardiovascular
blood pressure
potassium/thiazide sparing diuretic
Term
paxil (paroxetine)
Definition
nervous
depression
SSRI
Term
Adderall XR (amphetamine and dextroamphetamine)
Definition
nervous
ADHD
stimulant
Term
Klonopin (Clonazepam)
Definition
nervous
anxiety
benzodiazepine
Term
Omnicef (cefdinir)
Definition
anti-infective
bacterial infection
cephalosporin antibiotic
Term
Aricept (donepezil)
Definition
nervous
alzheimers
acetylcholinesterase inhibitor
Term
Prozac (fluoxetine)
Definition
nervous
depression
SSRI
Term
Neurontin (gabapentin)
Definition
nervous
epilepsy
anticonvulsant
Term
allegra (fexofenadine)
Definition
ear, eye, nose, throat
allergies
antihistamine
Term
Valtrex (valacyclovir)
Definition
anti-infective
viral infection
antihistamine
Term
Concerta (methylphenidate)
Definition
nervous
ADHD
Stimulant
Term
ortho-tri-cyclen Lo (norgestimate and ethinyl esradiol)
Definition
reproductive
hormonal contraception
oral contraception
Term
aciphex (rabeprazole)
Definition
gastronintestinal
ulcers and GERD
PPI
Term
catapres (clonidine)
Definition
cardiovascular
blood pressure
alpha-2 agonist
Term
topamax(topiramate)
Definition
nervous
epilepsy
anticonvulsant
Term
xalatan (latanoprost)
Definition
ear eye nose throat
glaucoma
antiglaucoma
Term
ativan (lorazepam)
Definition
nervous
anxiety
benzodiazepine
Term
Flonase (fluticasone)
Definition
ear eye nose throat
allergies
corticosteroid
Term
K-Dur, K-Tab, Klor-Con (potassium chloride)
Definition
cardiovascular
potassium deficiency
electolyte supplement
Term
diabeta (glyburide)
Definition
endocrine
thype 2 diabetes
sulfonylurea
Term
hyzaar (losartan and hydrochlorothiazide)
Definition
cardiovascular
blood pressure
ARB/thiazide
Term
valium (diazepam)
Definition
nervous
anxiety
benzodiazepine
Term
augmentin (amozicillin and lcavulanate)
Definition
anti-infective
bacterial infection
penicillin antibiotic
Term
detrol La (tolterodine)
Definition
renal
urinary incontinence
antispasmltic/anticholinergic
Term
vibramycin (doxycycline hyclate)
Definition
anti-infective
bacterial infection
tetracycline Antibiotic
Term
flexeril (cyclobenzaprine)
Definition
musculoskeletal
muscle spasms
skeletal muscle relaxant
Term
Prinzide,Zestoretic lisinopril and hydrochlorothiazide)
Definition
cardiovascular
blood pressure
ACE-inhibitor/thiazide
Term
Ambien CR (zolpidem)
Definition
nervous
insomnia
hypnotic
Term
Lamictal (lamotrigine)
Definition
nervous
epilepsy
anticonvulsant
Term
Avapro (irbesartan)
Definition
cardiovascular
blood pressure
ARB
Term
Lunesta (eszopiclone)
Definition
nervous
insomnia
hypnotic
Term
Elavil (amitriptyline)
Definition
nervous
depression
tricyclic antidepressant
Term
Zyprexa (olanzapine)
Definition
nervous
schizophrenia
atypical antipsychotic
Term
Mevacor (lovastatin)
Definition
cardiovascular
cholesterol
HMG-CoA reductase inhibitor
Term
Diflucan(fluconazole)
Definition
anti-infective
fungal infection
Antifungal
Term
Cipro (ciprofloxacin)
Definition
anti-infective
bacterial infection
quinolone antibiotic
Term
Benicar (olmersartan)
Definition
cardiovascular
blood pressure
ARB
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