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Term
Maxide
Dyazide
Definition
triamterene & HCTZ
for HBP combo KCL sparing diuretic & thiazide diuretic
Term
Lasix
Definition
furosemide
loop diuretic
for edema or hypertension treatment
Term
Coumadin
Definition
warfarin sodium
anticoagulant for blood clot prevention
Term
Zyloprim
Definition
allopurinol
for gout(high uric acid levels)
Term
Ambien
Definition
zolpidem
hypnotic for insomnia
Term
Lunesta
Definition
eszopiclone
hypnotic for insomnia
Term
Relafen
Definition
nabumetone
NSAID for pain and inflammation
Term
Motrin
Definition
ibuprofen
NSAID for pain and inflammation
Term
Naprosyn
Definition
naproxen
NSAID for pain
Term
Voltaren
Definition
diclofenac sodium
NSAID for pain and inflammation
Term
Anaprox
Definition
naproxen sodium
NSAID for pain and inflammation
Term
Indocin
Definition
indomethacin
NSAID for pain
Term
Mobic
Definition
meloxicam
NSAID for arthritis treatment
Term
Darvocet-N
Definition
propoxyphene & acetaminophen
analgesic for pain
Term
Percocet/Tylox/Roxicet/Endocet
Definition
oxycodone & acetaminophen
narcotic analgesic for pain
Term
Lorcet/Lortab/Norco/Vicodin
Definition
hydrocodone & acetaminophen
narcotic analgesic for pain
Term
Ultram
Definition
tramadol
non-narcotic analgesic for pain
Term
Celebrex
Definition
celecoxib
COX-2 inhibitor for pain and inflammation
Term
Medrol
Definition
methylprednisolone
steroidal anti-inflammatory
Term
Fioricet
Definition
APAP/butalbital/caffeine
narcotic analgesic
Term
Fiorinal
Definition
butalbital/ASA/caffeine
narcotic analgesic
Term
Duragesic
Definition
fentanyl transdermal patch
opioid narcotic for chronic pain
(patch lasts 3 days)
Term
Tylenol with Codeine
Definition
acetaminophen with codeine
narcotic analgesic for pain
Term
Vicoprofen
Definition
hydrocodone/APAP and ibuprofen
analgesic
Term
Oxycontin
Definition
oxycodone
narcotic analgesic for pain
Term
Buspar
Definition
buspirone
anti-anxiety
Term
Xanax
Definition
alprazolam
benzodiazepine for anxiety
Term
Klonopin
Definition
clonazepam
benzodiazepine for anxiety
Term
Ativan
Definition
lorazepam
benzodiazepine for anxiety
Term
Valium
Definition
diazepam
benzodiazepine for anxiety
Term
Phenergan
Definition
promethazine
antiemetic for nausea control
Term
Phenergan with Codeine
Definition
promethazine with codeine
antiemetic for nausea control
Term
Reglan
Definition
metclopromide
antiemetic, heart burn, stomach problems
Dopamine receptor antagonist
Term
Prevacid
Definition
lansoprazole
Proton Pump Inhibitor for ulcers and GERD
Term
Protonix
Definition
pantoprazole
Proton Pump Inhibitor for ulcers and GERD
Term
Nexium
Definition
esomeprazole
Proton Pump Inhibitor for ulcers and GERD
Term
Prilosec
Definition
omeprazole
Proton Pump Inhibitor for ulcers and GERD
Term
Aciphex
Definition
rabeprazole
Proton Pump Inhibitor for ulcers and GERD
Term
Levsin
Definition
hyoscymine
antispasmodic for GI disease
Term
Bentyl
Definition
dicyclomine
for GI disease, IBS
Term
Premarin
Definition
conjugated estrogens
estrogen derivative
for menopausal symptoms
Term
Nasacort AQ
Definition
triamcinolone
steroidal anti-inflammatory
nasal corticosteroid for allergy and asthma
Term
Deltasone
Definition
prednisone
oral corticosteroid for inflammation, asthma and
organ transplantation
Term
Provera
Definition
medroxyprogesterone
progestin hormone
Term
Prempro
Definition
medroxyprogesterone and conjugated estrogens
hormone replacement
Term
Elocon
Definition
mometasone
topical steroid
Term
Kenalog
Definition
triamcinolone
steroidal anti-inflammatory
Term
Estrace
Definition
estradiol
estrogen hormone for menopausal symptoms
Term
Estratest
Definition
esterified estrogens and methytestosterone
hormone
Term
Evista
Definition
raloxifene
biphosphonate for osteoporosis
Term
Levoxyl, Synthroid, Levothyroxine
Definition
levothyroxin sodium
thyroid replacement hormone
Term
Combivent
Definition
albuterol and ipratropium
combo beta 2 agonist and anti-cholinergic agent
anti-asthmatic bronchodialator
Term
Proventil
Definition
albuterol
beta 2 agonist for asthma, brochial spasms
Term
Flonase, Flovent HFA
Definition
fluticasone
nasal corticosteroid for asthma or allergies
Term
Chantix
Definition
varenicline
nicotine receptor agonist for smoking cessation
Term
Fosamax
Definition
alondronate
biphosphonate for osteoporosis
Term
Boniva
Definition
ibandronate
biphosphonate for osteoporosis
Term
Miacalcin
Definition
calcitonin salmon
hormone to treat osteoporosis
Term
Actonel
Definition
risedronate
biphosphonate for osteoporosis
Term
Tagamet
Definition
cimetidine
H2 blocker for GI disease
Term
Pepcid
Definition
famotidine
H2 Blocker for GI disease
Term
Zantac
Definition
ranitidine
H2 antagonist for ulcers and GERD
Term
TobraDex
Definition
tobramycin and dexamethasone
opthalmic antibiotic and steroid
Term
Bactroban
Definition
mupirocin
topical antibiotic for skin infections
Term
Zithromax, Zithromax Z-pak
Definition
azithromycin
macrolide antibiotic for bacterial infections
Term
Eryc, E-mycin, Ery-tab, Ilosone, EES, Pediazole, Erythrocin
Definition
erythromycin
macrolide antibiotic for bacterial infections
Term
Biaxin
Definition
clarithromycin
macrolide antibiotic for bacterial infections
Term
Clindamycin
Definition
cleocin
misc antibiotic
Term
Flagyl
Definition
metronidazole
misc antibiotic for bacterial infections
Term
Cortisporin Otic
Definition
neomycin & polymyxin & hydrocortisone
antibiotic for the ears
Term
Cipro
Definition
ciprofloxacin
quinolone antibiotic for bacterial infections
Term
Levaquin
Definition
levolfoxacin
quinolone antibiotic for bacterial infections
Term
Tequin
Definition
gatifloxacin
quinolone antibiotic for bacterial infections
Term
Avelox
Definition
moxifloxacin
quinolone antibiotic for bacterial infections
Term
Diflucan
Definition
fluconazole
anti-fungal for fungal infections
Term
Lotrisone
Definition
clotrimazole & betamethasone
topical anti-fungal and corticosteroid for
ringworm tinea infections
Term
Vibramycin
Definition
doxycycline
tetracycline antibiotic for bacterial infections
Term
Minocin
Definition
minocycline
tetracycline antibiotic for bacterial infections
Term
Sumycin
Definition
tetracycline
treats bacterial infections
Term
Bactrim, Septra
Definition
sulfamethaxazole & timethoprim
sulfonamide antibiotic for bacterial infections
Term
Valtrex
Definition
valaciclovir
anti-viral for viral infections
Term
Zovirax
Definition
acyclovir
anti-viral for viral infections
Term
Ceftin, Zinacef
Definition
cefuroxime
cephalosporin antibiotic
Term
Cefzil
Definition
cefprozil
cephalosporin antibiotic
Term
Omnicef
Definition
cefdinir
3rd generation cephalosporin
Term
Keflex, Keftab
Definition
cephalexin
1st generation cephalosporin
Term
Amoxil, Trimox, Polymox
Definition
amoxicillin
penicillin antibiotic for bacterial infections
Term
Augmentin
Definition
amoxicillin clauvulanate
penicillin antibiotic
Term
Veetids
Definition
penicillin VK
Term
Flexeril
Definition
cyclobenzaprine
skeletal muscle relaxant
Term
Skelaxin
Definition
metaxalone
skeletal muscle relaxant
Term
Robaxin
Definition
methocarbamol
skeletal muscle relaxant
Term
Soma
Definition
carisoprodol
muscle relaxant
Term
Zanaflex
Definition
tizanidine
muscle relaxant for muscle spasm pain
Term
Xalatan
Definition
latanoprost
glaucoma treatment needs refrigeration
Term
Pyridium
Definition
phenazopyridine
UT analgesic
Term
Ditropan
Definition
oxybutynin
urinary antispasmodic agent
Term
Flomax
Definition
tamsulosin
Alpha-1 blocker for prostate and urinary disorders
Term
Macrodantin
Definition
nitrofurantion
antibiotic for UTI
Term
Macrobid
Definition
furadantion
UTI antibiotic
Term
Detrol LA
Definition
tolterodine
antispasmotic, anticholinergic
for urinary control improvement
Term
Viagra
Definition
sildenafil
phosphodiesterase-5 inhibitor
for erectile dysfunction
Term
Cialis
Definition
tadalafil
phosphodiesterase-5 inhibitor
for erectile dysfunction
Term
Imitrex
Definition
sumatriptan
serotonin 5-HT agonist
for migraines
Term
Allegra-D
Allegra
Definition
fexofenadine & pseudophedrine
fexofenadine
H1-Blocker anti-histamine for allergies
Term
Zyrtec
Definition
cetirizine
anti-histamine for allergies
Term
Nasonex
Definition
mometasone
corticosteroid for allergies
Term
Advair Diskus
Definition
fluticasone & salmeterol
combo oral corticosteroid and long acting beta 2 agonist for asthma
Term
Atarax, Vistaril
Definition
hydroxyzine
anti-histamine for the relief of itching and allergic skin reactions. nausea and vomiting.
Term
Spiriva Handihaler
Definition
tiotropium
anti-cholinergic for bronchitis, emphysema and COPD
Term
Singulair
Definition
montelukast
leukotriene receptor antagonist
anti-histamine for asthma or allergies
Term
Tessalon
Definition
benzonatate
cough suppressant
Term
Atrovent
Definition
ipratropium
bronchodialator for asthma
Term
Tussionex
Definition
hydrocodone and chlorpheniramine
anti-tussive
Term
Rhinocort
Definition
bidesonide
anti-asthmatic corticosteroid
Term
Claritin
Definition
loratidine
H1 anti-histamine
Term
Antivert
Definition
meclizine
anti-emetic, anti-histamine
motion sickness treatment and prevention
Term
Neurontin
Definition
gabapentin
anti-convulsant for seizure control
Term
Depakote ER
Definition
divalproex
anti-convulsant for seizures, bipolar, epilepsy, migraines
Term
Tegretol
Definition
carbamazepine
anti-convulsant
Term
Dilantin
Definition
phenytoin
anti-convulsant
Term
Lamictal
Definition
lamotrigine
anti-convulsant for seizures
Term
Topamax
Definition
topiramate
anti-convulsant
Term
Lanoxin, Digitek
Definition
digoxin
cardiac glycoside, anti-rhythmic
for heart failure or irregular heartbeat
Term
Imdur
Definition
isosorbide mononitrate
cardiovascular vasodialator for chest pain prevention
Term
Amaryl
Definition
glimepiride
anti-diabetic for Type 2 mellitus
sulfonylurea oral hypoglycemic
Term
Glucophage
Definition
metformin
oral hypoglycemic
biguanide(By-GWAN-ide)
Term
Glucovance
Definition
glyburide & metformin
combo oral hypoglycemic
Term
Actos
Definition
pioglitazone
thiazolidinedione, for glycemic control
Term
Avandia
Definition
rosglitazone
thiazolidinedione for glycemic control
Term
Lyrica
Definition
pregabalin
gamma-aminobutric acid
for diabetic neuropathic pain treatment
Term
Glucotrol
Definition
glipizide
sulfonylurea hypoglycemic
Term
Micronase, Diabeta
Definition
glyburide
sulfonylura oral hypoglycemic
Term
Plavix
Definition
clopidogrel
antiplatlet agent, (fibrinolytic) for blood clot prevention
Term
Lopid
Definition
gemfibrozil
anti-hyperlipidemia(high cholesterol)
Term
Zetia
Definition
ezetimibe
for high cholesterol
Term
Pravachol
Definition
pravastatin
HMG-CoA reductase inhibitor
for high cholesterol
Term
Lescol
Definition
fluvastatin
HMG-CoA reductase inhibitor
for high cholesterol
Term
Zocor
Definition
simvastatin
HMG-CoA reductase inhibitor for high cholesterol
Term
Mevacor
Definition
lovastatin
HMG-CoA reductase inhibitor for high cholesterol
Term
Vytorin
Definition
simvastatin & ezetimibe
for high cholesterol
Term
Crestor
Definition
rosuvastatin
HMG-CoA reductase inhibitor for high cholesterol
Term
Lipitor
Definition
atorvastatin
HMG-CoA reductase inhibitor for hyperlipidemia
Term
Niaspan
Definition
niacin
misc cholesterol lowering agent
Term
Tricor
Definition
fenofibrate
cholesterol lowering agent
Term
Cardura
Definition
doxazosin
cardivascular alpha blocker for HBP
Term
Hytrin
Definition
terazosin
cardiovascular alpha blocker for HBP
Term
Capoten
Definition
captopril
ACE inhibitor (angiotensin converting enzyme)
for HBP
Term
Vasotec
Definition
enalapril
ACE inhibitor for HBP and heart failure
Term
Zestril, Prinivil
Definition
lisinopril
ACE inhibitor for HBP
Term
Prinzide, Zestoretic
Definition
lisinopril & HCTZ
combo ACE inhibitor and diuretic for HBP and heart failure
Term
Lotensin
Definition
benazepril
ACE inhibitor for HBP
Term
Altace
Definition
ramipril
ACE inhibitor for HBP and heart failure
Term
Monopril
Definition
fosinopril
ACE inhibitor for HBP
Term
Accupril
Definition
quinapril
ACE inhibitor for HBP and heart failure
Term
Lotrel
Definition
benazepril & amlodipine
combo ACE inhibitor and CCB(calcium channel blocker) for HBP
Term
Lopressor
Definition
metoprolol tartrate
Beta-Blocker for HBP
Term
Tenormin
Definition
atenolol
Cardiac Beta-Blocker for HBP and chest pain
Term
Coreg
Definition
carvedilol
Beta-Blocker for HBP and heart failure
Term
Inderal
Definition
propanolol
beta-blocker for HBP
Term
Ziac
Definition
bispoprolol & HCTZ
combo beta-blocker and thiazide diuretic
for HBP
Term
Norvasc
Definition
amlodipine
CCB for HBP
Term
Tiazac
Definition
diltiazem
CCB for HBP
Term
Diltiazem CD
Definition
cardizem
CCB for HBP
Term
Nifedipine ER
Definition
procardia
CCB for HBP, chest pain, irregular hear beat
Term
Adalat
Definition
nifedipine
CCB for HBP
Term
Cartia XT
Definition
diltiazem XT
CCB for HBP
Term
Isoptin
Definition
verapamil
CCB for HBP
Term
Plendil
Definition
felodipine
CCB for HBP
Term
Catapres
Definition
clinidine
Alpha-2 agonist for HBP
Term
Diovan
Definition
Valsartan
ARB(angiotensin 2 receptor antagonist)
for HBP and heart failure
Term
Cozaar
Definition
losartan
ARB for HBP and heart failure
Term
Diovan HCT
Definition
valsartan & HCTZ
combo ARB & diuretic for HBP
Term
Avalide
Definition
irbesartan & HCTZ
combo ARB and diuretic for HBP
Term
Benicar HCT
Definition
olmesartan & HCTZ
combo ARB & diuretic for HBP
Term
Benicar
Definition
olmesartan
ARB for HBP
Term
Avapro
Definition
irbesartan
ARB for HBP
Term
Hyzaar
Definition
losartan & HCTZ
ARB and diuretic for HBP
Term
Hydrodiuril, Esidrix
Definition
HCTZ - hydrochlorothiazide
thiazide diuretic for HBP
Term
Aldactone
Definition
spironolactone
KCL sparing diuretic for edema and hypertension
Term
Nitrostat
Definition
nitroglycerin
coronary vasodialator
Term
Desyrel
Definition
trazodone
anti-depressant, causes dry mouth, serotonin reuptake inhibitor
Term
Serzone
Definition
nefazodone
anti-depressant
Term
Requip
Definition
ropinirole
anti-parkinsons
Term
Phenobarbital
Definition
phenobarbital
anti-convulsant
Term
Risperdal
Definition
risperidone
anti-psychotic(atypical) for schizophrenia
Term
Seroquel
Definition
quetiapine
antipsychotic(atypical) for schizophrenia
Term
Zyprexa
Definition
olanzapine
antipsychotic(atypical) for schizophrenia
Term
Abilify
Definition
aripiprazole
antipsychotic(atypical) for schizophrenia
Term
Prozac
Definition
fluoxetine
SSRI-selective serotonin receptor inhibitor for
depression or anxiety
Term
Zoloft
Definition
sertraline
SSRI for depression or anxiety
Term
Effexor XR
Definition
venlafaxine
serotonin/norephinephrine reuptake inhibitor
for depression or anxiety
Term
Paxil
Definition
paroxetine
SSRI for depression or anxiety
Term
Restoril
Definition
temazepam
benzodiazepine, hypnotic for anxiety or insomnia
Term
Remeron
Definition
mirtazapine
antidepressant antianxiety
Term
Elavil
Definition
amitriptyline
tricyclic antidepressant
Term
Sinequan
Definition
doxepin
tricyclic antidepressant
also comes in topical form
Term
Pamelor
Definition
nortripyline
tricyclic antidepressant
Term
Cymbalta
Definition
duloxetine
seotonin/norephinephrine reuptake inhibitor
for depression or diabetic neuropathic pain
Term
Wellbutrin
Definition
buporpion
dopamine reuptake inhibitor for depression
Term
Celexa
Definition
citalopram
SSRI for depression or anxiety
Term
Zyban
Definition
bupropion
for smoking cessation
Term
Lexapro
Definition
escitalopram
SSRI for depression or anxiety
Term
Budeprion
Definition
bupropion
antidepressant
Term
Rheumatrex, Trexall
Definition
methotrexate
anti-metabolite for cancer and RA
Term
Nolvadex
Definition
tamoxifen
hormone for chemotherapy in the treatment of breast cancer
Term
Aricept
Definition
donepezil
ACE inhibitor for Alzheimers type dementia
Term
Concerta, Ritalin
Definition
methylphenidate
stimulant used for ADD and ADHD
Term
Adderall XR
Definition
amphetamine & detroamphetamine
stimulant for ADD and ADHD
Term
Adipex-P
Definition
phentermine
stimulant for weight loss
Term
Retrovir
Definition
zidovudine
slows progression of HIV
Term
Antabuse
Definition
disulfiram
used for alcohol abuse
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