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Term
Viagra/sildenafil
 Definition
aids erectile dysfunction
Term
Altace/ramipril
 Definition
antihypertensive
Term
Norvasc/amlodipine
 Definition
antihypertensive
Term
Actonel/risendronate
 Definition
antiosteoporosis
Term
Lotrel/amlodipine
 Definition
antihypertensive
Term
Lipitor-atorvastatin
 Definition
antihyperlipidemic
Term
Synthroid-levothyroxine
 Definition
hormone used for thyroid regulation
Term
ToprolXL-metoprolol XL
 Definition
antihypertensive
Term
Zoloft-sertraline
 Definition
antidepressant
Term
Zocor-simvastatin
 Definition
antihyperlipidemic
Term
Proventil-albuterol
 Definition
bronchodilator
Term
Amoxil-amoxicillin
 Definition
anti-infective
Term
Lexapro-escitalopram
 Definition
antidepressant
Term
Ambien-zolpidem
 Definition
sedative/hypnotic
Term
Prevacid-lansoprazole
 Definition
anti-ulcer
Term
Nexium-esomprazole
 Definition
anti-ulcer
Term
Zithromax/azithromycin
 Definition
anti-infective
Term
Zyrtec/cetirizine
 Definition
antihistamine
Term
Singulair/montelukast
 Definition
bronchodilator
Term
Fosamax/alendronate
 Definition
anti-osteoporosis
Term
Tenormin-atenolol
 Definition
antihypertensive
Term
Protonix-pantoprazole
 Definition
anti-ulcer
Term
Plavix-clopidogrel
 Definition
anticoagulant
Term
Levoxyl-levothyroxine
 Definition
hormone to regulate thyroid function
Term
Lasix-furosemide
 Definition
diuretic
Term
Effexor XR/venlafaxine XR
 Definition
antidepressant
Term
Allegra/fexofenadine
 Definition
antihistamine
Term
Premarin/conjugated estrogens
 Definition
hormone replacement therapy
Term
Microzide/hydrochlorothiazide
 Definition
diuretic
Term
Advair Diskus/fluticasone/salmeterol
 Definition
bronchodilator/anti-asthma
Term
Neurontin-gabapentin
 Definition
anticonvulsant
Term
Keflex-cephalexin
 Definition
antibiotic
Term
Coumadin-warfarin
 Definition
anticoagulant
Term
Zestril-lisinopril
 Definition
antihypertensive
Term
Pravachol-pravastatin
 Definition
antihyperlipidemic
Term
Flonase-fluticasone
 Definition
nasal corticosteroid
Term
Diovan-valsartan
 Definition
antihypertensive
Term
Levaquin-levofloxacin
 Definition
anti-infective
Term
Deltasone-prednisone
 Definition
corticosteroid
Term
Risperdal-risperidone
 Definition
antipsychotic
Term
Accupril-quinapril
 Definition
antihypertensive
Term
Actos-pioglitazone
 Definition
antidiabetic
Term
Percocet-oxycodone/acetaminophen
 Definition
narcotic analgesic
Term
Seroquel-quetiapine
 Definition
antipsychotic
Term
Ortho Evra-
ethinyl estradiol/norelgestromin
 Definition
oral contraceptive
Term
Cozaar-losartan
 Definition
antihypertensive
Term
Maxzide-triamterene/hydrochlorothiazide
 Definition
diuretic
Term
Xanax-alprazolam
 Definition
anti-anxiety
Term
Avandia-rosiglitazone
 Definition
antidiabetic
Term
Digitek-digoxin
 Definition
anti-arrhythmic
Term
Zetia-ezetimibe
 Definition
antihyperlipidemic
Term
Paxil CR-paroxetine CR
 Definition
antidepressant
Term
Flomax-tamsulosin
 Definition
aids with male urinary problems
Term
Wellbutrin XL-bupropion XL
 Definition
antidepressant used to stop smoking
Term
Trimox-amoxicillin
 Definition
antibiotic
Term
Zyprexa-olanzapine
 Definition
antipsychotic
Term
Aciphex-rabeprazole
 Definition
anti-ulcer
Term
Tricor-fenofibrate
 Definition
antihyperlipidemic
Term
Klonopin-clonazepam
 Definition
anticonvulsant
Term
Prozac-fluoxetine
 Definition
antidepressant
Term
Lantus-insuline glargine
 Definition
antidiabetic
Term
Xalatan-latanoprost
 Definition
glaucoma management
Term
Clarinex-desloratadine
 Definition
antihistamine
Term
Amaryl-glimepiride
 Definition
antidiabetic
Term
Adderal XR-dextroamphetamine saccharate
 Definition
cns stimulant
Term
Coreg-carvedilol
 Definition
antihypertensive
Term
Concerta-methylphenidate
 Definition
cns stimulant
Term
Nasonex-mometasone
 Definition
corticosteroid
Term
Hyzaar-losartan/hydrochlorothiazide
 Definition
antihypertensive with diuretic
Term
Combivent-ipratropium bromide/albuterol
 Definition
bronchodilator
Term
Evista-raloxifene
 Definition
anti-osteoporosis
Term
Septra-trimethoprim/sulphamethoxazole
 Definition
anti-infective
Term
Catapres-clonidine
 Definition
antihypertensive
Term
Diflucan-fluconazole
 Definition
antifungal
Term
Aricept-donepezil
 Definition
anti-alzheimer
Term
Oxycontin-oxycodone
 Definition
narcotic analgesic
Term
Crestor-rosubastatin
 Definition
antihyperlipidemic
Term
Valtrex-valacyclovir
 Definition
antiviral
Term
Micronase-glyburide
 Definition
antidiabetic
Term
Flexeril-cyclobenzaprine
 Definition
muscle relaxer
Term
Darvon N-propoxyphene napsylate
 Definition
narcotic analgesic
Term
Endocet-oxycodone/acetaminophen
 Definition
narcotic analgesic
schedule II
Term
Detrol LA-tolterodine
 Definition
anticholinergics
Term
Ativan-lorazepam
 Definition
anti-anxiety sedative/hypnotic
schedule IV
Term
Zantac-ranitidine
 Definition
anti-ulcer
Term
Allegra D-fexofenadine/pseudoephedrine
 Definition
antihistamine/decongestant
Term
Depakote-divalproex sodium
 Definition
anticonvulsant
Term
Topamax-topiramate
 Definition
anticonvulsant
Term
Elavil-amitriptyline
 Definition
antidepressant
Term
Duragesic-fentanyl (transdermal)
 Definition
narcotic analgesic
schedule II
Term
Naprosyn-naproxen
 Definition
analgesic/
nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory
Term
Imitrex-sumatriptan
 Definition
headache suppresant
Term
Strattera-atomoxetine
 Definition
treatment of ADHD
Term
Ultracet-tramadol/APAP
 Definition
analgesic
Term
Imdur-isosorbide mononitrate
 Definition
anti-anginal
Term
Veetids-penicillin/potassium
 Definition
anti-infective
Term
Valium-diazepam
 Definition
sedative
schedule IV
Term
Vantin-cefpodoxime
 Definition
anti-infective
Term
Lanoxin-digoxin
 Definition
anti-arrhythmic
Term
Restoril-temazepam
 Definition
sedative
schedule IV
Term
Cartia XT-diltiazem XT
 Definition
anti-anginal
Term
Antivert-meclizine
 Definition
anti-emetic/antihistamine used for vetigo
Term
Nasacort AQ-triamcinolone
 Definition
nasal corticosteroid
Term
Calan SR-verapamil SR
 Definition
antihypertensive
Term
Rhinocort Aqua-budesonide Aqua
 Definition
nasal corticosteroid
Term
Skelaxin-metaxalone
 Definition
muscle relaxer
Term
Mobic-meloxicam
 Definition
NSAID
Term
Folvite-folic acid
 Definition
anti-anemic
Term
K Dur-potassium chloride
 Definition
electrolyte replacement
Term
Zyloprim-allopurinol
 Definition
antigout
Term
Miralax-polyethylene glycol
 Definition
laxative
Term
Dilantin-phenytoin
 Definition
anticonvulsant
Term
Motrin-ibuprofen (400,600,800)
 Definition
NSAID
Term
Elidel-pimecrolimus
 Definition
anti-inflammator/immunosuppressant
Term
Benicar-olmesartan/HCTZ
 Definition
antihypertensive with diuretic
Term
Patanol-olopatadine
 Definition
occular antihistamine
Term
Lamictal-lamotrigine
 Definition
anticonvulsant
Term
Aleve-naproxen sodium
 Definition
analgesic/NSAID
Term
Metamucil-psyllium
 Definition
bulk laxative
Term
Pepto Bismol-(pink) bismuth subsalicylate
 Definition
anti-diarrheal
Term
Robittusin-guaifenesin
 Definition
expectorant
Term
Advil-ibuprofen
 Definition
analgesic/NSAID
Term
Exedrin Migrain-ASA/APAP/caffeine
 Definition
antimigrain
Term
Tylenol P.M.-APAP/diphenhydramine
 Definition
analgesic/sleep aid
Term
Sudafed-pseudoephedrine
 Definition
decongestant
Term
Benadryl-diphenhydramine
 Definition
antihistamine
Term
Amphogel-aluminum hydroxide
 Definition
antacid
Term
Tums-calcium carbonate
 Definition
antacid
Term
Imodium-loperamide
 Definition
antidiarrheal
Term
Ex Lax-docusate sodium
 Definition
laxative
Term
Orudis KT-ketoprofen
 Definition
analgesic/NSAID
Term
Coricidin-chlorpheniramine/APAP
 Definition
antihistamine/analgesic
Term
Vitamin A-retinol/beta carotene
 Definition
healthy vision
Term
Vitamin B6-pyridoxine
 Definition
protein/energy metabolism
Term
Vitamin B12-cobalamin/cyanocobalamin
 Definition
red blood cell formation/anti-anemia
Term
Vitamin B9-folic acid/folate
 Definition
cell growth/normal cell division in fetal development
Term
Vitamin B3-niacin
 Definition
energy metabolism/lipid reduction
Term
Vitamin C-ascorbic acid
 Definition
wound healing/boosts immune system/anti-oxidant
Term
Vitamin E-tocopherol
 Definition
anti-oxidant/protects red blood cells
Term
Vitamin K-phytonadione
 Definition
helps the blood clot/antidote for Coumadin overdose
Term
Vitamin D-calciferol
 Definition
absorption of calcium
Term
Zinc-zinc
 Definition
wound healing/promotes sense of taste and smell
Term
Iron-ferrous sulfate
 Definition
red blood cell formation/transports oxygen throughout the body
Term
Selenium-selenium
 Definition
metabolizes fats/anti-oxidant
Term
Klor con-potassium
 Definition
electrolyte/maintains electrical stability of the heart and muscles
Term
Mag ox-magnesium
 Definition
nerve and muscle function
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