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*Afrin
Class - Decongestant
How it works - PO or Intranasal; produces vascular constriction to relieve congestion
What it's for - Reduce congestion caused by Allergic Rhinitis |
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*Zantac
Class - H2 Receptor Blocker
How it works - Reduces secretion of Gastic Acid
What it's for - Symptoms of GERD and Peptic ulcers |
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*Metamucil
Class - Laxative
How it works - Bulk-forming; absorbs water; creates softer stools
What it's for - Prevention of Constipation |
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*Lomotil
Class - Antidiarrheal
How it works - relaxes colon's smooth muscle slow peristalis to lessen diarrhea and cramping
What it's for - control diarrhea |
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*Zofran
Class - Serotonin - receptor blockers
How it works - blocks actions of chemicals in body that trigger nausea and vomitting
What it's for - nausea, vomitting |
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*Feosol
Class - Iron
How works - supplement
What it's for - Iron deficiency |
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*K-dur
Class - Electrolyte
How it works - Supplement
What it's for - Hypokalemia |
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* --
Class - Antacid
How it works - neutralizes stomach acid
What it's for - reduces symptoms of peptic ulcer disease and GERD |
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*Atrovent
Class - Anticholinergic
How it works - inhalation
What it's for - rapidly relieves bronchospasm |
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*Spiriva
Class - Anticholinergic
How it works - Inhalation
What it's for - pulmonary diseases; long duration; once-daily dosing |
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*Advair
Class - Beta-Agonist/Corticosteroid
How it works - inhaler;corticosteroid reduces inflammation
What it's for - Asthma; COPD |
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*Singulair
Class - Leukotriene Modifier
How it works - Reduce inflammation
What it's for - Allergic Rhinitis |
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*Symbicort
Class - Beta-Agonist/Corticosteroid
How it works - Inhaler; Prevents Inflammation
What it's for - Asthma;COPD |
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*Dulera
Class- Beta-Agonist/Corticosteroid
How it works - Inhaler; Prevents inflammation
What it's for - Asthma; COPD |
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*Xopenex
Class - Bronchodilator
How it works - relaxes muscles in airway and increases air flow into lungs
What its for - Treat/prevent bronchospasm |
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*Colace
Class - Laxative
How it works - stool-softner
What it's for - Prevention of Constipation |
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*Nexium
Class - Proton - Pump
How it works - blocks production of acid by stomach
What its for - GERD (condition caused by stomach acid) |
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*Prevacid
Class - Protom-Pump Inhibitor
How it works - block enzyme responsible for secreting hydrachloric acid
What its for - reducing acid; GERD |
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*Nasonex
Class - corticosteroid
how it works - reduce pressure/swelling that causes nasal congestion
what its for - prevent symptoms of allergic rhinitis |
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*Allegra
Class - Antihistamine
How it works - blocks action of histamine at receptor site
What its for - prevent allergy symptoms |
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