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Generic name Meperdine
tx mod pain |
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Generic name Oxycodone
tx severe pain |
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| Brand Name Percodan, OxyContin |
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Generic name Methadone
tx drug detox or severe pain |
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| Analgesic narcotics Generic names |
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| meperdine, oxycodone and methadone |
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| Analgesic narcotic Brand names |
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| Demerol, Percodan, Oxycontin and Dolophine |
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| Analgesic non-narcotic Brand names |
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| Tyelonol, Aleve, Advil, Motrin |
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| Analgesic non-narcotic Generic names |
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| acetaminophen, naproxen and ibuprofen |
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Analgesic non-narcotic Generic names
tx mild to mod pain |
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| Acetaminophen, Naproxen, Ibuprofen |
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| Analgesic non-narcotic Brand names tx mild to mod pain |
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| Tylenol, Aleve, Advil, Motrin |
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| Local Anesthetic Generic names |
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| lidocaine, dibucaine, procain |
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| Local Anesthetic Brand Names |
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| Xylocaine, Nupercainal, Novocain |
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Local Anesthetic
topical or nerve block |
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Local Anesthetic
nerve block or spinal |
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Local Anesthetic
nerve block |
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General Anesthetic Generic Names
major surgery |
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Definition
| halothane, propofol, thiopental |
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General Anesthetic Brand names
major surgery |
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| Fluothane, Diprivan, Pentothal |
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| Anti-angina Generic Names |
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Definition
| nitroglycerin, diltiazem, isosorbide |
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| Nitrostat, Cardizem, Imdur |
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Anti-angina
relieves pain of angina pectoris |
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| Nitroglycerin / Nitrostat |
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Anti-angina
controls angina pectoris |
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Anti-angina
controls angina pectoris |
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| Anti-anxiety Generic Names |
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Definition
| paroxetine, lorazepam, alprazolam |
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Anti-anxiety
treats panic disorder & social anxiety disorder |
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Anti-anxiety
relieves anxiety |
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Anti-anxiety
treats anxiety disorders and panic attacks |
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| Anti-arrhythmics Generic Names |
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Definition
| propranolol, disopyramide, ibutilide |
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| Anti-arrhythmics Brand Names |
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Definition
| Inderal, Norpace, Corvert |
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Anti-arrhythmics
treats abnormal heart rhythms |
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Definition
propranolol/Inderal
disopyramide/Norpace
ibutilide/Corvert |
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| Anti-asthma Generic Names |
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Definition
| metaproterenol, fluticasone, ipratropium |
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| Alupent, Flovent, Atrovent |
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Anti-asthma
used for asthma and bronchospasm |
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Anti-asthma
prophylactic therapy using systemic corticosteroids |
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Anti-asthma
treats bronchospasm associated with COPD |
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| ciprofloxacin, amoxicillin, sulfamethoxazole and trimethoprim |
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Antibiotic
tx infections of skin, lungs, airways, bones, joints, urinary tract |
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Antibiotic
tx PNA, bronchitis, gonorrhea, infections of ear, nose, throat, skin and urinary tract |
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Antibiotic
tx urinary tract, lung, ears, intestinal infections |
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| sulfamethoxazole/trimethoprim / Bactrim |
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Anti-cholesterol Generic Names
antihyperlipidemic |
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Definition
| atorvastatin, rosuvastatin, simvastatin |
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Anti-cholesterol Brand Name
antihyperlipidemic |
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Anti-cholesterol
reduces lipids (cholesterol) in blood |
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Definition
| atorvastatin/Lipitor, rosuvastatin/Crestor and simvastatin/Zocor |
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| Anticoagulant Generic Names |
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Definition
| clopidogrel, warfarin, anisindione |
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| Anticoagulant Brand Names |
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Definition
| Plavix, Coumadin, Miradon |
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Anticoagulant
prevents blood clost that cause heart attacks or strokes |
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Anticoagulant
prevents blood clots from forming or growing larger in blood and blood vessels |
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Anticoagulant
prevents and treat blood clots in the veins and used to tx pulmonary embolism |
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| Antidepressants Generic Names |
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Definition
| fluoxetine, sertraline, escitalopram |
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| Antidepressants Brand Names |
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Antidepressant
tx major depressive disorder, bulimia, OCD and panic disorder |
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Antidepressant
tx depression, social anxiety disorder, PTSD and panic disorder |
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Antidepressant
tx anxiety and major depressive disorder |
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| Antidiabetic Generic Names |
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Definition
| glipizide, metformin, pioglitazone |
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Term
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| Glucotrol XL, Glucophage, Actos |
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Term
| Antidiabetic tx DM Type II |
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Definition
glipizide/Glucogtrol XL
metformin/Glucophage
pioglitazone/Actos |
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| Anti-emetics Generic Names |
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Definition
| dimenhydrinate, prochlorperazine, ondansetron |
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| Dramamine, Compazine, Zofran |
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Anti-emetic
works by preventing problems with body balance |
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Definition
| dimenhydrinate / Dramamine |
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Anti-emetic
used to control severe nausea/vomiting |
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| prochlorperazine / Compazine |
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Anti-emetic
used to tx nausea/vomiting caused by chemo, works by blocking serotonin |
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| Antifungals Generic Names |
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| clotrimazole, terbinafine, fluconazole |
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| Gyne-Lotrimin, Lamisil, Diflucan |
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Antifungal
tx yeast infections of vagina, mouth and skin |
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Definition
| clotrimazole / Gyne-Lotrimin |
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Antifungal
tx fungal infection of toe/fingernails |
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Antifungal
tx severe fungal infections |
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| Antihistamines Generic Names |
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Definition
| diphenhydramine, loratadine, hydrozyzine |
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| Antihistamines Brand Names |
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Definition
| Benadryl, Claritin, Vistaril |
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Antihistamine
used in hypersensitivity reaction |
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Definition
| diphenhydramine / Benadryl |
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Antihistamine
used in allergic rhinitis |
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Antihistamine
ues for pruritus |
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| Antihypertensive Generic Names |
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Definition
| enalapril, nifedipine, metoprolol |
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| Antihypertensive Brand Names |
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Definition
| Vasotec, Procardia, Lopressor |
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Antihypertensive
ACE inhibitor blocks formation of angiotensin II |
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Antihypertensive
Ca Channel Blocker relaxes blood vessels so heart does not pump so hard |
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Antihypertensive
Beta Block relaxes blood vessels so heart does not pump so hard |
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| Anti-inflammatory NSAIDs Generic Names |
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Definition
| naproxen, celecoxib, flubiprofin |
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| Anti-inflammatory NSAIDs Brand Names |
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Definition
| Naprosyn, Celebrex, Ansaid |
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Anti-flammatory NSAID
treats acute arthritis |
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Anti-inflammatory NSAID
inhibits prostaglandin synthesis |
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Anti-inflammatory NSAID
tx rheumatoid and osteoarthritis |
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| Antineoplastic Generic Names |
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Definition
| cyclophosphamide, tamoxifen, cisplatin |
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| Antineoplastic Brand Names |
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Definition
| Cytoxan, Nolvadex, Platinol |
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Antineoplastic
used in myeloma and solid tumors |
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Definition
| cyclophosphamide / Cytoxan |
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Antineoplastic
used in breast cancer |
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Antineoplastic
used for metastatic carcinoma |
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| Anti-osteoporosis Generic Names |
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Definition
| risedronate, alendronate, ibandronate |
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| Anti-osteoporosis Brand Names |
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Anti-osteoporosis
prevents and tx osteoporosis |
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Definition
risedronate/Actonel
alendronate/Fosamax
ibandronate/Boniva |
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| Antitussives Generic Names |
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Definition
| dextromethorphan, benzonatate, codeine |
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| Robitussin, Tessalon, Robitussin Ac |
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Antitussive
makes cough more productive, reducing frequency |
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Definition
| dextromethorphan / Robitussin |
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Antitussive
reduces cough reflex |
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Antitussive
supresses cough reflex |
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| Anti-virals Generic Names |
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Definition
| acyclovir, zidovudine, amantadine |
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| Zovirax, Retrovir, Symmetrel |
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Antiviral
tx herpes infection |
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Antiviral
used for HIV exposure |
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Anti-viral
tx influenza Type A virus |
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Cardiac Generic Names
Atrial Fibrillation |
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Definition
| digoxin, flecainide, disopyramide |
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Cardiac Brand Names
Atrial Fibrillation |
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Definition
| Lanoxin, Tambocor, Norpace |
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Cardiac
used to tx CHF, A-Fib and A-flutter |
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Definition
digoxin/Lanoxin
flecainide/Tambocor
disopyramide/Norpace |
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| psylium, sennoside, bisacodyl |
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| Metamucil, ExLax, Dulocalax |
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Laxatives
holds water in the stool |
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Laxatives
stimulates intestinal mucosa |
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sennoside/ExLax
bisacodyl/Dulcolax |
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Caltrate
Fergon, Feosol
Baxter Saline Sol |
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Minerals
bone formation, blood clotting, nervous system and heart activity |
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Minerals
Hgb formation, some enzyme function |
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Minerals
CV and nervous system function, fluid balance |
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Definition
| sodium / Baxter Saline Sol |
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| Radiopharmaceutical Generic Names |
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Definition
iodine-131
strontium-89
iofetamine I 123 |
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| Radiopharmaceutical Brand Names |
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Definition
| Ioitope, Metastron, Spectamine |
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Radiopharmaceutical
used in tx of thyroid Cancer |
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Radiopharmaceutical
used for tx of metastatic bone pain |
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Radiopharmaceutical
used for tx of brain diseases and tumors |
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Definition
| iofetamine I 123 / Spectamine |
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Uriscoruric Generic Names
(Antigout) |
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Definition
| allopurinol, probenecid, febuxostat |
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Uriscoruric Brand Names
(Antigout) |
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Uriscoruric
prevents gout |
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Uriscoruric
treats gout and gouty arthritis |
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Uriscoruric
treats gout and high uric acid |
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Vit A B C D E K
Folic acid
niacin |
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Vit A B C D E K
Folacin
Niaspan |
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Vitamin
treats night blindness |
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Vitamin
treats anemias, beriberi, neuritis |
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Vitamins
prevents blood clots and artery blockage |
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Vitamin
treats hypoprothrombinemia
impaired blood clotting |
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Vitamin
treats megaloblastic & macrocytic anemias |
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Vitamin
treatment of pellagra |
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Vasopressor Generic Names
tx tachycardia |
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Definition
| remifentanil, prazosin HCI, metaraminol |
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Vasopressor Brand Names
tx tachycardia |
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Definition
| Ultiva, Minipress, Aramine |
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Vasopressor
used to manage shock and dangerous drops in blood pressure; tachycardia |
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Definition
remifentanil / Ultiva
prazosin HCI / Minipress
metaraminol / Aramine |
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Phosphodiesterase Inhibitors (PDE)
treats ED (impotence) and
PAH pulmonary arterial hypertension |
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