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Brand: Tylenol
Indications: Analgesic
Antipyretic
Dosage forms: Tablet, Chewable tablet
Caplet, capsule
ODT – Oral disintegrating tablet
Elixer
Solution
Liquid
Syrup
Suspension
Injection |
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Common Brand Name: ProAir HFA (hydroflouroalkane perpellant)
Indications: Asthma
Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)
Dosage forms: Metered dose inhaler
#1 prescribed rescue therapy, Gold Standard
Relaxes bands of smooth muscles around the airway, works in minutes |
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Common Brand Name: Norvasc
Indication: Hypertension
Angina
Dosage forms: Tablet
Ubiquitous white tablet, 5 has a flattened octagon shape |
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Common Brand Name: Bayer
Indications: Pain (analgesic)
Inflammation
Fever (antipyretic)
Dosage forms: Tablets
Caplets
Chewing gum
Suppositories
Chewable tablets |
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Common Brand Name: Tenormin
Indications: Hypertension
Angina
Secondary prevention for post myocardial infarction
Dosage forms: Tablets |
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Common Brand Name: Lipitor
Indication: Dyslipidemias
Prevent cardiovascular disease
Dosage forms: Tablets |
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Common Brand Name: Keflex
Indications: Bacterial infections
Dosage forms: Capsules (250mg, 500mg)
Tablets
Suspension
Was the most expensive antibiotic when it was released. Good for UTIs. |
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Common Brand Name: Plavix
Indications: Reduces atherothrombic events (MI, stroke, vascular death)
Dosage forms: Tablets
Many patients are taking it. Only tablet, 75. |
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Common Brand Name: Nexium
Indication: Reflux disease (GERD)
Ulcers
Dosage forms: Capsules
Suspension
Intravenous
Proton-pump inhibitor, Prevents acid release |
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Common Brand Name: Zetia
Indications: Hyperlipidemia (lower cholesterol)
Dosage forms: Tablet only |
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Common brand name: Advair Diskus
Indications: Asthma
COPD
Dosage forms: Metered dose inhaler
Dry powder inhaler |
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Common brand name: Prozac
Indications: Depression
OCD
Panic disorder
Dosage forms: Capsules
Solution |
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Common brand name: Flovent HFA
Indications: Asthma
Dosage forms: Metered dose inhaler |
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Common brand name: Lasix
Indications: Diuretic
Dosage forms: Tablet
Solution
Injection |
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Common brand name: Esidrix
Indiations: Hypertension
Edema
Dosage forms: Tablets
“HCTZ” been generic forever. Diuretic. Makes kidney excrete water differently than Lasix. |
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Common brand name: Motrin
Indication: Pain
Inflammation
Dosage forms: Tablets
Capsules
Suspension
Injection
Chewable tablets
Available in prescription and non-prescription strengths, which is rare. |
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Common brand name: Prevacid
Indictions: Ulcers
Heartburn (OTC)
Dosage forms: Capsules
Suspension
Oral disintegrating tablet
Reduces acid. Lets ulcers heal. |
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Common brand name: Synthroid
Indications: Hypothyroidism
Dosage forms: Tablets
Very specific dosage, many different dosage forms. Helps titrate dose to correct concentration. |
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Common brand name: Coumadin
Indications: Thromboembolic events
Dosage forms: Tablet
Injection
Fewer clotting factors, takes longer to clot. Indicated for possible lifetime therapy. Many diff dosage formulations so get fine targeted patient specific dosage |
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Common brand name: Glucophage
Indications: Type 2 diabetes mellitus
Dosage forms: Tablets
Prods the pancreas into producing insulin, couple different strengths |
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Common brand name: Toprol XL
Indications: Hypertension
Angina
Dosage forms: Tablets
Injection
XL= Long acting. Beta blocker. Block beta adrenergic receptors, lowering heart rate |
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Common brand name: Naprosyn
Indications: Pain
Arthritis
Fever
Dosage forms: Tablets
Caplets
Capsules
Suspension |
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Common brand name: Prilosec
Indications: Ulcers
GERD
Heartburn
Dosage forms: Capsules
Tablets
Suspension
Many different dosage forms for many different people. |
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Common brand name: OxyContin
Indications: Analgesic
Dosage forms: Capsules
Tablet
Solution
Commonly prescribed so many different dosage forms. |
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Common brand name: Zocor
Indications: Hyperlipidemia
Secondary prevention cardiovascular events (like MI)
Dosage forms: Tablets |
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Common brand name: Dilantin
Indications: Seizures
Dosage forms: Capsules
Chewable tablets
Suspension
Injection |
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Common brand name: Diovan
Indications: Hypertension
Dosage forms: Tablets
Specific dosing. Can only make tablet due to chemistry. |
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