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acetylsalicylic acid
-salicyl- -
Analgesics
Drug Class: salicylates
Brand: Aspirins
Acronym: ASA
Use: antipyretic, pain relieving, anti-inflammatory, and anticoagulant - acetaminophen
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Analgesics
Brand: Tylenol
Acronym: APAP
Use: antipyretic, pain relieving -
ibuprofen
-profen -
Analgesics
Drug Class: NSAID
Brand: Motrin, Advil
Use: antipyretic, pain relieving, anti-inflammatory - nabumetone
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Analgesics
Brand: Relafen
Use: anti-inflammatory, pain relieving - naproxen
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Analgesics
Drug Class: NSAID
Brand: Naprosyn
Use: anti-inflammatory, pain relieving - oxaprozin
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Analgesics
Drug Class: NSAID
Brand: Daypro
Use: long acting anti-inflammatory, antipyretic, pain relieving - tramadol HCl
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Analgesics
Brand: Ultram
Use: serotonin reuptake inhibitor for moderate to severe pain - hydrocodone bitartate & APAP
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Analgesics
Brand: Vicodin
Use: narcotic analgesic - morphine sulfate
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Analgesics
Brand: Oramorph SR, MS Contin
Use: narcotic analgesic - meperidine HCl
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Analgesics
Brand: Demerol
Use: synthetic opioid analgesic - propoxyphene HCl
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Analgesics
Brand: Darvocet
Use: mild narcotic analgesic -
procaine
-caine -
Anesthetics
Drug Class: local anesthetics
Brand: Novocaine
Use: injection local anesthetic -
tetracaine
-caine -
Anesthetics
Drug Class: local anesthetics
Brand: Altacaine, Opticaine
Use: injection local anesthetic -
bupivicaine
-caine -
Anesthetics
Drug Class: local anesthetics
Brand: Marcaine, Sensorcaine
Use: injection local anesthetic -
dibucaine
-caine -
Anesthetics
Drug Class: local anesthetics
Brand: Nupercainal
Use: topical local anesthetic - halothane
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Anesthetics
Brand: Fluothane
Use: inhalation general anesthetic -
midazolam
-azolam -
Anesthetics
Drug Class: benzodiazepines
Brand: Versed
Use: injectable general anesthetic - fentanyl / droperidol
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Anesthetics
Brand: Innovar
Use: injectable general anesthetic -
amoxicillin
-cillin -
Anti-infectives
Drug Class: penicillins
Brand: Amoxil
Use: antibiotic -
amoxicillin / clavulanate
-cillin -
Anti-infectives
Drug Class: penicillins
Brand: Augmentin
Use: semi-synthetic antibiotic -
cefuroxime axetil
cef- -
Anti-infectives
Drug Class: cephalosporins
Brand: Ceftin
Use: antibiotic -
cefprozil monohydrate
cef- -
Anti-infectives
Drug Class: cephalosporins
Brand: Cefzil
Use: antibiotic -
cefaclor
cef- -
Anti-infectives
Drug Class: cephalosporins
Brand: Ceclor, Raniclor
Use: antibiotic -
cephalexin HCl
ceph- -
Anti-infectives
Drug Class: cephalosporins
Brand: Keflex
Use: antibiotic -
levofloxacin
-floxacin -
Anti-infectives
Drug Class: quinolone
Brand: Levaquin
Use: antibiotic -
ciprofloxacin
-floxacin -
Anti-infectives
Drug Class: quinolone
Brand: Cipro
Use: antibiotic -
azithromycin
-mycin -
Anti-infectives
Drug Class: macrolide
Brand: Zithromax
Use: antibiotic -
clarithromycin
-mycin -
Anti-infectives
Drug Class: macrolide
Brand: Biaxin
Use: antibiotic -
penicillin V potassium
-cillin -
Anti-infectives
Drug Class: penicillins
Brand: Veetids, V-Cillin K
Acronym: PCN
Use: antibiotic -
trimethoprim / sulfamethoxazole
-sulfa- -
Anti-infectives
Drug Class: sulfonamide derivatives
Brand: Septra, Bactrim
Acronym: SMZ/TMP
Use: antibiotic -
tetracycline
-cycline -
Anti-infectives
Drug Class: tetracycline type
Brand: Sumycin, Achromycin
Use: bacteriostatic antibiotic - metronidazole
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Anti-infectives
Brand: Flagyl
Use: antibacterial & antiprotozoal agent - zidovudine
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Anti-infectives
Brand: Retrovir
Use: antiviral protease inhibitor (HIV) -
acyclovir
-vir -
Anti-infectives
Brand: Zovirax
Use: antiviral - nystatin
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Anti-infectives
Brand: Nystat
Use: fungicidal, fungistatic agent -
fluconazole
-conazole -
Anti-infectives
Drug Class: antifungal
Brand: Diflucan
Use: antifungal - cyclophosphamide
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Antineoplastics
Brand: Cytoxan, Neosar
Use: alkylating agent - cisplatin
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Antineoplastics
Brand: Platinol
Use: alkylating agent - busulfan
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Antineoplastics
Brand: Busulfex, Myleran
Use: alkylating agent -
methotrexate
-trexate -
Antineoplastics
Drug Class: folic acid derivatives
Brand: Trexall, Rheumatrex
Use: antimetabolite - 5-fluorouracil
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Antineoplastics
Brand: Efudex, Carac
Acronym: 5FU
Use: antimetabolite - mercaptopurine
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Antineoplastics
Brand: Purinethol
Use: antimetabolite - vincristine
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Antineoplastics
Brand: Oncovin, Vincasar
Use: plant alkoloid - paclitaxel
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Antineoplastics
Brand: Taxol, Abraxane
Use: plant alkoloid - etoposide
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Antineoplastics
Brand: VePesid
Use: plant alkoloid - tamoxifen citrate
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Antineoplastics
Brand: Nolvadex
Use: anti-estrogen - nitroglycerin
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Cardiovascular Agents
Brand: Nitro-Dur, Deponit, Minitran, Nitrostat
Use: antianginal agent -
nifedipine
-dipine -
Cardiovascular Agents
Drug Class: dihydropyridine calcium channel blockers
Brand: Procardia, Adalat
Use: antianginal, antihypertensive -
verapamil HCl
-pamil -
Cardiovascular Agents
Drug Class: Calan, Isoptin nondihydropyridine calcium channel blockers
Brand: Calan
Use: antianginal, antihypertensive -
isosorbide mononitrate
-nitrate -
Cardiovascular Agents
Drug Class: nitrates
Brand: Imdur
Use: antianginal - bretylium tosylate
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Cardiovascular Agents
Brand: Bretylol
Use: antiarrythmic - lidocaine HCl
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Cardiovascular Agents
Brand: Xylocaine, Anestacon
Use: antiarrythmic - diltiazem HCl
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Cardiovascular Agents
Class: nondihydropyridine calcium channel blockers
Brand: Cardizem
Use: antihypertensive -
doxazosin mesylate
-azosin -
Cardiovascular Agents
Drug Class: alpha blockers
Brand: Cardura
Use: antihypertensive -
losartan potassium
-sartan -
Cardiovascular Agents
Drug Class: angiotensin II receptor antagonists
Brand: Cozaar
Use: antihypertensive -
losartan / HCTZ
-sartan & -TZ -
Cardiovascular Agents
Drug Class: combination angiotensin II receptor antagonists & thiazides
Brand: Hyzaar
Use: combination antihypertensive -
amlodipine besylate
-dipine -
Cardiovascular Agents
Drug Class: calcium channel blockers
Brand: Norvasc
Use: antianginal, antihypertensive -
felodipine
-dipine -
Cardiovascular Agents
Drug Class: calcium channel blockers
Brand: Plendil
Use: antianginal, antihypertensive -
metoprolol tartrate
-olol -
Cardiovascular Agents
Drug Class: beta blockers
Brand: Lopressor
Use: antihypertensive - furosemide
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Cardiovascular Agents
Brand: Lasix
Use: antihypertensive loop diuretic -
benazepril HCl
-pril -
Cardiovascular Agents
Drug Class: ACE inhibitors
Brand: Lotensin
Use: antihypertensive -
bisoprolol / HCTZ
-olol & -TZ -
Cardiovascular Agents
Drug Class: combination beta blocker & thiazide
Brand: Ziac
Use: combination antihypertensive -
atenolol
-olol -
Cardiovascular Agents
Drug Class: beta blockers
Brand: Tenormin
Use: antihypertensive -
terazosin HCl
-azosin -
Cardiovascular Agents
Drug Class: alpha blockers
Brand: Hytrin
Use: antihypertensive -
lisinopril
-pril -
Cardiovascular Agents
Drug Class: ACE inhibitors
Brand: Prinivil, Zestril
Use: antihypertensive -
hydrochlorothiazide
-thiazide -
Cardiovascular Agents
Drug Class: thiazides
Brand: Hydrodiuril, Esidrix
Acronym: HCTZ
Use: diuretic - dobutamine HCl
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Cardiovascular Agents
Brand: Dobutrex
Use: diuretic -
lovastatin
-vastatin -
Cardiovascular Agents
Drug Class: HMG-CoA inhibitors
Brand: Mevacor
Use: antihyperlipidemic -
atorvastatin calcium
-vastatin -
Cardiovascular Agents
Drug Class: HMG-CoA inhibitors
Brand: Lipitor
Use: antihyperlipidemic -
simvastatin
-vastatin -
Cardiovascular Agents
Drug Class: HMG-CoA inhibitors
Brand: Zocor
Use: antihyperlipidemic -
fluvastatin sodium
-vastatin -
Cardiovascular Agents
Drug Class: HMG-CoA inhibitors
Brand: Lescol
Use: antihyperlipidemic -
pravastatin sodium
-vastatin -
Cardiovascular Agents
Drug Class: HMG-CoA inhibitors
Brand: Pravachol
Use: antihyperlipidemic -
alteplase
-ase -
Cardiovascular Agents
Brand: Activase
Use: thrombolytic -
warfarin sodium
-arin -
Cardiovascular Agents
Drug Class: heparin derivative
Brand: Coumadin
Use: anticoagulant -
heparin
-arin -
Cardiovascular Agents
Drug Class: heparin derivatives
Brand: N/A
Use: anticoagulant -
hydrocortisone
-cort- -
Dermatologicals
Drug Class: corticosteroids
Brand: Anusol HC, Aquanil HC, Hytone, Cortisporin
Use: steroidal cream - diphenhydramine HCl
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Dermatologicals
Brand: Benadryl
Use: antihistamine -
silver sulfadiazine
-sulfa- -
Dermatologicals
Brand: Silvadene
Use: topical sulfa antibiotic -
doxycycline hyclate
-cycline -
Dermatologicals
Brand: Vibramycin, Periostat, Doryx, Atridox
Use: tetracycline group antibiotic - clotrimazole / betamethasone
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Dermatologicals
Brand: Lotrisone
Use: topical antifungal / steroid -
ofloxacin
-floxacin -
Dermatologicals
Brand: Floxin, Ocuflox
Use: broad spectrum antibiotic - potassium chloride
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Electrolytic Agents
Brand: Klor-Con, K-Tabs
Acronym: KCl
Use: potassium replacement - sodium chloride
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Electrolytic Agents
Brand: N/A
Acronym: NaCl
Use: salt replacement - calcium chloride
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Electrolytic Agents
Brand: N/A
Acronym: CaCl
Use: mineral replacement -
pancrelipase
-ase -
Gastrointestinal Agents
Drug Class: enzymes
Brand: Pancrease
Use: pancreatic enzyme - lopermide Hcl
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Gastrointestinal Agents
Brand: Imodium
Use: antidiarrheal - diphenoxylate / atropine
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Gastrointestinal Agents
Brand: Lomotil
Use: antidiarrheal - trimethobenzamide Hcl
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Gastrointestinal Agents
Brand: Tigan
Use: antiemetic - prochlorperazine maleate
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Gastrointestinal Agents
Brand: Compazine
Use: antiemetic -
cimetidine
-tidine -
Gastrointestinal Agents
Drug Class: H2 antihistamines
Brand: Tagamet
Use: antacid, antiulcer -
famotidine
-tidine -
Gastrointestinal Agents
Drug Class: H2 antihistamines
Brand: Pepcid
Use: antacid, antiulcer -
lansoprazole
-prazole -
Gastrointestinal Agents
Drug Class: proton pump inhibitors
Brand: Prevacid
Use: antacid, antiulcer -
nizatidine
-tidine -
Gastrointestinal Agents
Drug Class: H2 antihistamines
Brand: Axid
Use: antacid, antiulcer -
ranatidine HCl
-tidine -
Gastrointestinal Agents
Drug Class: H2 antihistamines
Brand: Zantac
Use: antacid, antiulcer -
omeprazole
-prazole -
Gastrointestinal Agents
Drug Class: proton pump inhibitors
Brand: Prilosec
Use: antacid, antiulcer - lactulose
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Gastrointestinal Agents
Brand: Cephulac, Duphalec
Use: laxative - docusate sodium
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Gastrointestinal Agents
Brand: Colace
Acronym: DSS
Use: stool softener - desmopressin acetate
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Hematological Agents
Brand: Stimate, DDAVP
Use: coagulation enhancer - phytonadione
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Hematological Agents
Brand: Mephyton
Use: coagulation enhancer - cyancobalmin
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Hematological Agents
Brand: Nascobal
Use: hematopoetic - aminocaproic acid
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Hematological Agents
Brand: Amicar
Use: hemostatic agent -
fludrocortisone
-cort- -
Hormones & Modifiers
Drug Class: corticosteroids
Brand: Florinef
Use: adrenal agent - epinephrine
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Hormones & Modifiers
Brand: Epipen, Adrenalin
Use: adrenal agent - glyburide
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Hormones & Modifiers
Brand: Micronase, Diabeta
Use: oral hyperglycemic - glucagon
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Hormones & Modifiers
Brand: Glucagon, Glucagen
Use: antihypoglycemic - insulin
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Hormones & Modifiers
Brand: Humulin, Novolin
Use: antihyperglycemic - glipizide
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Hormones & Modifiers
Brand: Glucotrol
Use: oral antihyperglycemic - metformin Hcl
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Hormones & Modifiers
Brand: Glucophage
Use: oral antihyperglycemic - glimepride
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Hormones & Modifiers
Brand: Amaryl
Use: oral antihyperglycemic - methimazole
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Hormones & Modifiers
Brand: Tapazole
Use: antihyperthyroid agent -
levothyroxine sodium
-thyro- -
Hormones & Modifiers
Brand: Synthroid, Levoxyl
Use: antihypothyroid agent - calcitonin-salmon
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Hormones & Modifiers
Brand: Miacalcin, Fortical
Use: synthetic calcitonin - norethindrone / ethinyl estradiol
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Hormones & Modifiers
Brand: Ortho-Novum, Brevicon
Use: oral contraceptive - norethindrone / mestranol
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Hormones & Modifiers
Brand: Norinyl 1+50, Ortho-Novum 1/50
Use: oral contraceptive - fluoxymesterone
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Hormones & Modifiers
Brand: Halotestin
Use: androgen -
sildenafil citrate
-denafil -
Hormones & Modifiers
Brand: Viagra
Use: erectile dysfunction - oxytocin
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Hormones & Modifiers
Drug Class: oxytocin derivatives
Brand: Pitocin
Use: uterine contraction stimulant - clomiphene citrate
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Hormones & Modifiers
Brand: Clomid
Use: fertility - diptheria antitoxin
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Immunobiologic Agents
Brand: Daptacel, Infanrix
Use: diptheria - immune globulin
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Immunobiologic Agents
Brand: Gamimune, Gammagard, Octagam, Sandoglobulin
Use: Hepatitis A, Rubeola, Varicella - hepatitis B immune globulin
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Immunobiologic Agents
Brand: Recombivax HB, Engerix-B
Use: Hepatitis B - rabies immune globulin
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Immunobiologic Agents
Brand: Imogam Rabies
Use: Rabies - tetanus immune globulin
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Immunobiologic Agents
Brand: Baytet, Hyper-Tet
Use: tetanus immunization - gold sodium thiomalate
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Musculoskeletal Agents
Brand: Myochrysine
Use: rheumatoid arthritis - colchicine
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Musculoskeletal Agents
Brand: Colchicine
Use: anti-gout - allopurinol
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Musculoskeletal Agents
Brand: Zyloprim, Aloprim
Use: anti-gout - carisoprodol
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Musculoskeletal Agents
Brand: Soma
Use: muscle relaxant - cyclobenzaprine HCl
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Musculoskeletal Agents
Brand: Flexeril
Use: muscle relaxant -
diazepam
-azepam -
Psychotropic Agents
Drug Class: benzodiazepines
Brand: Valium
Use: antianxiety -
carbidopa / levodopa
-dopa -
Neurological Agents
Brand: Sinemet
Use: anti-Parkinson's - benztropine mesylate
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Neurological Agents
Brand: Cogentin
Use: Anti-tremor - tacrine HCl
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Neurological Agents
Brand: Cognex
Use: anti-Alzheimer's - gabapentin
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Neurological Agents
Brand: Neurontin
Use: antiepileptic - phenytoin sodium
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Neurological Agents
Brand: Dilantin
Use: antiepileptic -
phenobarbital
-barb- -
Neurological Agents
Drug Class: barbiturates
Brand: N/A
Use: antiepileptic -
ergotamine / caffeine
erg- -
Neurological Agents
Drug Class: ergot alkaloid derivatives
Brand: Cafergot
Use: antimigraine -
sumatriptan succinate
-triptan -
Neurological Agents
Brand: Imitrex
Use: antimigraine - physostigmine sulfate
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Ophthalmic Agents
Brand: Antilirium
Use: anti-glaucoma -
betaxolol Hcl
-olol -
Ophthalmic Agents
Brand: Betoptic, Kerlone
Use: anti-glaucoma -
timolol maleate
-olol -
Ophthalmic Agents
Brand: Betimol, Istalol, Timoptic
Use: anti-glaucoma - dipivefrin Hcl
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Ophthalmic Agents
Brand: Propine
Use: anti-glaucoma - gentamicin sulfate
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Ophthalmic Agents
Brand: Garamycin, Genoptic
Use: antibiotic -
dexamethasone / tobramycin
-sone & -mycin -
Ophthalmic Agents
Brand: Tobradex
Use: combination antibiotic / steroid - prednisolone acetate
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Ophthalmic Agents
Brand: PredForte, Orapred, Pediapred
Use: steroid - ketoralac tromethamine
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Ophthalmic Agents
Brand: Toradol
Use: NSAID - carbamazepine
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Psychotropic Agents
Brand: Tegretol
Use: mood stabilizer, anticonvulsant - divalproex sodium
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Psychotropic Agents
Brand: Depakote
Use: antidepressant, antianxiety, anticonvulsant -
lorazepam
-azepam -
Psychotropic Agents
Drug Class: benzodiazepines
Brand: Ativan
Use: antianxiety, sedative -
alprazolam
-azolam -
Psychotropic Agents
Drug Class: benzodiazepines
Brand: Xanax
Use: antianxiety - buspirone HCl
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Psychotropic Agents
Brand: Buspar
Use: antianxiety -
paroxetine HCl
-oxetine -
Psychotropic Agents
Brand: Paxil
Use: antidepressant SSRI - sertraline HCl
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Psychotropic Agents
Brand: Zoloft
Use: antidepressant SSRI -
fluoxetine HCl
-oxetine -
Psychotropic Agents
Brand: Prozac
Use: antidepressant SSRI - amitriptyline HCl
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Psychotropic Agents
Drug Class: tricyclics
Brand: Elavil
Use: antidepressant, sedative, pain relief - trazodone HCl
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Psychotropic Agents
Brand: Desyrel
Use: antidepressant - bupropion HCl
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Psychotropic Agents
Brand: Wellbutrin
Use: antidepressant - olanzapine
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Psychotropic Agents
Brand: Zyprexa
Use: antipsychotic - chlorpromazine HCl
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Psychotropic Agents
Brand: Thorazine
Use: antipsychotic - trifluoperazine HCl
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Psychotropic Agents
Brand: Stelazine
Use: antipsychotic - haloperidol
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Psychotropic Agents
Brand: Haldol
Use: antipsychotic - risperidone
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Psychotropic Agents
Brand: Risperdal
Use: antipsychotic - zolpidem tartrate
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Psychotropic Agents
Brand: Ambien
Use: hypnotic - disulfiram
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Psychotropic Agents
Brand: Antabuse
Use: alcohol aversion agent - naltrexone HCl
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Psychotropic Agents
Brand: Revia
Use: alcohol and narcotic addiction therapy - fexofenadine HCl
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Respiratory Agents
Brand: Allegra
Use: antihistamine - loratadine
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Respiratory Agents
Brand: Claritin
Use: long acting antihistamine - cetirizine HCl
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Respiratory Agents
Brand: Zyrtec
Use: antihistamine - pseudoephedrine HCl
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Respiratory Agents
Brand: Sudafed
Use: decongestant - phenylephrine HCl
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Respiratory Agents
Brand: Neo-Synephrine
Use: decongestant - codeine / guaifenesin
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Respiratory Agents
Brand: Brontex
Use: antitussive - benzonatate
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Respiratory Agents
Brand: Tessalon
Use: antitussive - dextromethorphan
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Respiratory Agents
Brand: Delsym, Benylin
Acronym: DM
Use: antitussive - acetylcysteine
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Respiratory Agents
Brand: Mucomyst
Use: mucolytic - guaifenesin
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Respiratory Agents
Brand: Robitussin
Use: expectorant - metaproterenol sulfate
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Respiratory Agents
Brand: Alupent, Metaprel
Use: bronchodilator - ipratropium bromide
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Respiratory Agents
Brand: Atrovent
Use: bronchodilator -
albuterol sulfate
-terol -
Respiratory Agents
Drug Class: beta agonists
Brand: AccuNeb, Proventil, Ventolin, Volmax
Use: bronchodilator -
salmeterol xinofoate
-terol -
Respiratory Agents
Drug Class: beta agonists
Brand: Serevent
Use: bronchodilator - theophylline
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Respiratory Agents
Brand: Aerolate, Slo-Bid, Quibron-T
Use: bronchodilator -
triamcinolone acetonide
-olone -
Respiratory Agents
Drug Class: steroids
Brand: Nasacort, Tri-Nasal, Azmacort, Kenalog
Use: anti-inflammatory -
beclomethasone dipropionate
-asone -
Respiratory Agents
Drug Class: steroids
Brand: Beconase, Qvar, Vanceril, Vancenase
Use: anti-inflammatory -
fluticasone propionate
-asone -
Respiratory Agents
Drug Class: steroids
Brand: Flonase, Flovent
Use: anti-inflammatory