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| Used to prevent and treat deep vein thrombosis or pulmonary embolism, and is given as a subcutaneous injection. |
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| Used for control of hyperglycemia in gliclazide-responsive diabetes mellitus of stable, mild, non-ketosis prone, maturity-onset or adult type. It is used when diabetes cannot be controlled by proper dietary management and exercise or when insulin therapy is not appropriate |
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| Used for the maintenance treatment of asthma and to relieve symptoms of seasonal allergies; induces bronchoconstriction. |
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| Originally developed for treatment of epilepsy; currently used to relieve pain (especially neuropathic) as well as major depressive disorder. |
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| A proton-pump inhibitor which prevents th stomach from producing gastric acid. Treatment of ulcers of stomach and duodenum, and NSAID-induced ulcers. Treatment of acid reflux disease, Zollinger-Ellison Syndrome, and Helicobacter pylori infection. |
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| anti-inflammatory drug used to treat inflammation of the digestive tract, ulcerative colitis, and mild Crohn's Disease |
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| Commonly used antiviral; primarily used for treatment of herpes simplex virus as well as herpes zoster (shingles) |
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| Loop diuretic used for edema associated with heart failure, hepatic cirrhosis, renal impairment, nephrotic syndrome, hypertension and adjunct in cerebral/pulmonary edema where rapid diuresis is required |
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| Use primarily as mucolytic agent and in management of paracetamol (acetaminophen) overdose |
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| used for treatment of mild to moderate Alzheimer's Disease and various other memory impairments |
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| Used to treat episodes of mania in people with bipolar disorder |
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| Antidepressant of the SSRI class; primarily used to treat major depression in adult outpatients as well as obsessive-compulsive, panic, and social anxiety disorders in both adults and children |
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| A benzodiazepine derivative with anticonvulsant, muscle relaxant, and very potent anxiolytic |
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| Used as an analgesiac, to treat Restless Leg Syndrome, and opiod withdrawal. |
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| Used in treatment of moderate to severe pain. |
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| Treats epilepsy in children and adults; originally marketed as an anticonvulsant. Also approved for prevention of migraines and to treat bipolar disorder. |
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| Used to treat ulcers, GERD, and other conditions where the stomach produces too much acid (Zollinger-Ellison Syndrome and heartburn) |
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| An angiotensin converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitor used in treatment of hypertension and some types of chronic heart failure. |
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| A recombinant IL-11; A thrombopoietic growth factor that directly stimulates the proliferation of hematopoietic stem cells and megakaryocyte progenitor cells; increases platelet production. |
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| mixed alpha/beta adrenergic antagonist which is used to treat high blood pressure |
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| Prescribed historically as an antihypertensive drug; new uses include treatment of neuropathic pain, opiod detoxification, sleep hyperhidrosis, anaesthetic use, and to counter side effects of stimulant medication |
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| Long-acting calcium channel blocker used as an anti-hypertensive and in treatment of angina. Acts by relaxing the smooth muscle in the arterial wall, increasing blood flow to the heart muscles. |
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| High potency benzodiazepine drug which has all five intrinsic benzodiazepine effects (anxiolytic, amnesic, sedative/hypnotic, anticonvulsant, and muscle relaxant). Used for short term treatment for anxiety, insomnia, acute seizures, as well as sedation for aggresive patients. |
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| An oral anti-diabetic drug; drug of choice for treatment of type II diabetes, particularly in overweight and obese people and those with normal kidney function. Reduces blood sugar. |
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| Widely used injectable anticoagulant. |
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| Prescribed to prevent itching, redness, dryness, crusting, scaling, inflammation, and discomfort of various skin conditions. Used without prescription to temporarily relieve minor skin irritations, itching, and rashes caused by eczema, bites, poison ivy, detergents, cosmetics, and jewelry, itchy anal and rectal areas, and itching and irritation of the scalp and mouth. |
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| Used to relieve sneezing, runny nose caused by hay fever and allergies, motion sickness, early stage parkinson's, coughing, and irritated eyes |
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| An opioid drug effective against diarrhea resulting from gastroenteritis or inflammatory bowel disease. |
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| pseudoephedrine and triprolidine |
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| combination antihistamine and nasal decongestant medications used for cold and allergy symptoms. |
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| Used to treat head lice and mites |
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| Used to treat ulcers, GERD, and conditions where the stomach produces too much stomach acids. Over the counter uses include treatment of heartburn associated with acid indigestion and sour stomach. |
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| Used to treat ulcers, GERD, and conditions where the stomach produces too much stomach acids. Over the counter uses include treatment of heartburn |
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| Used to treat and prevent recurrence of ulcers and to treat other conditions where the stomach produces too much stomach acid |
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| Used to prevent and treat stuffy nose, sneezing, runny nose, and other symptoms caused by allergies |
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| Used to prevent and treat skin and fungal infections, especially in immunocompromosed patients such as those with AIDS or those on chemotherapy |
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| Treatment for fungal infections. |
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| Used to treat pharyngitis, tonsillitis, acute maxillary sinusitis, acute bacterial exacerbation of chronic bronchitis, pneumonia, skin and skin structure infections. |
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| Antibacterial (used for people allergic to penicillin) |
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| Used to treat hypercholesterolemia; also used to treat itching that occurs with liver failure |
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| Used to prevent and treat wheezing, shortness of breath, and troubled breathing caused by asthma, chronic bronchitis, emphysema, and other lung diesease |
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| Used for lowering cholesterol and preventing cardiovascular disease. |
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| Used for lowering cholesterol and preventing cardiovascular disease. |
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| Branded OTC palliative nicotine replacement therapy used to minimize the withdrawal effects involved with quitting smoking. |
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