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Pharmacology
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03/19/2013

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Term
Vasotec
Definition
Enalapril
(Angiotensin Converting Enzyme (ACE) Inhibitor(anti-hypertensive and congestive heart failure)
Term
Valium
Definition
Diazepam
(Benzodiazepine)(anxiolytic, treat alcohol withdrawal symptoms and muscle spasms)
Term
Lipitor
Definition
Atorvastatin
(HMG-CoA reductase inhibitors)(hypolipidemic drug)(high cholesterol medication)(anti-atherosclerosis)
Term
Zocor
Definition
Simvastatin
(Hypolipidemic Drug)(high cholesterol medication)(anti-atherosclerosis)
Term
Strattera
Definition
Atomoxetine
(selective norepinephrine reuptake inhibitor) (NRI)(ADHD medication)
Term
Clozaril
Definition
Clozapine
(atypical antipsychotic)(treat severe schizophrenia)
Term
Klonopin
Definition
Clonazepam
(Benzodiazepine)(anxiolytic)
Term
Cymbalta
Definition
Duloxetine
(serotonin-norepinephrine reuptake inhibitor) (SNRI)(treat major depressive disorder and general anxiety disorder)
Term
Zomig
Definition
Zolmitriptan
(serotonin receptor agonist)(treat migraine headaches)
Term
Evista
Definition
Raloxifene
(selective estrogen receptor modulator) (SERM)(treat or prevent osteoporosis in postmenopausal women)
Term
Motrin
Definition
Ibuprofen
(nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug) (NSAID)(reduce fever and treat pain or inflammation)
Term
Mucinex
Definition
Guaifenesin
(expectorant drug)(reduces chest congestion)
Term
Benadryl
Definition
Diphenydramine
(first-generation antihistamine)(suppress coughs)
Term
Flovent
Definition
Fluticasone propionate
(corticosteroid)(prevent asthma attacks)
Term
Accolate
Definition
Zafirlukast
(leukotriene receptor antagonist)(chronic treatment of asthma)
Term
Singulair
Definition
Montelukast
(leukotriene receptor antagonist)(LTRA)
(prevent asthma attacks and prevent exercise-induced bronchospasm)
Term
Xopenex
Definition
Levosalbutamol
(β2-adrenergic receptor agonist)(bronchodilator)(treat or prevent bronchospasm in people with reversible obstructive airway disease)
Term
Proair
Definition
Salbutamol
(β2-adrenergic receptor agonist)(bronchodilator)(treatment or prevention of bronchospasm)
Term
Serevent
Definition
Salmeterol
(beta2-adrenergic receptor agonist drug)
(bronchodilator)(prevent asthma attack and treat (COPD) including emphysema and chronic bronchitis)
Term
Norpace
Definition
Disopyramide
(antiarrhythmic medication)(treat seriously irregular heartbeat patterns)
Term
Pamelor
Definition
Nortriptyline
(tricyclic antidepressant)(TCA)
Term
Procardia
Definition
Nifedipine
(dihydropyridine calcium channel blocker)(anti-hypertensive and angina)(chest pain)
Term
Diovan
Definition
Valsartan
(angiotensin II receptor antagonist)(anti-hypertensive and treat heart failure)
Term
Lasix
Definition
Furosemide
(loop diuretic)(water pill)(treats fluid retention)(edema)
Term
Zovirax
Definition
Aciclovir
(guanosine analogue antiviral drug)(treat infections caused by herpes viruses)
Term
Inderal
Definition
Propranolol
(sympatholytic non-selective beta blocker)(treat tremors, angina, hypertension, heart rhythm disorders)
Term
Tenormin
Definition
Atenolol
(selective β1 receptor antagonist)(treat angina and hypertension treat or prevent heart attack)
Term
Lopressor
Definition
Metoprolol
(selective β1 receptor blocker and diuretic combination)
Term
Coumadin
Definition
Warfarin
(anticoagulant)(prevent heart attacks, strokes, and blood clots in veins and arteries)
Term
Flagyl
Definition
Metronidazole
(nitroimidazole antibiotic)(treat bacterial infections of the vagina, stomach, skin, joints, and respiratory tract)
Term
Levitra
Definition
Vardenafil
(phosphodiesterase PDE5 inhibitor)(treat erectile dysfunction)
Term
Flomax
Definition
Tamsulosin
(alpha-adrenergic blockers)(treat benign prostatic hyperplasia)
Term
Restasis
Definition
Ciclosporin
(Imminosuppressant drug)(Calcineurin inhibitors)(Inflammation due to chronic dry eye)
Term
Reglan
Definition
Metoclopramide
(antiemetic and gastroprokinetic agent)(treat heartburn caused by gastroesophageal reflux)
Term
Prilosec
Definition
Omeprazole
(proton pump inhibitor)(treatment of dyspepsia, peptic ulcer disease (PUD), gastroesophageal reflux disease (GORD/GERD), laryngopharyngeal reflux (LPR) and Zollinger–Ellison syndrome)
Term
Zantac
Definition
Ranitidine
(histamine H2-receptor antagonist)(treatment of gurd & peptic ulcer disease)
Term
Claritin
Definition
Loratadine
(second-generation[1] H1 histamine antagonist) (treat the symptoms of allergies, such as sneezing, watery eyes, and runny nose. It is also used to treat skin hives and itching in people with chronic skin reactions)
Term
Synthroid
Definition
Levothyroxine
(synthetic form of the thyroid hormone thyroxine)(treats hypothyroidism)(low thyroid hormone)(treat or prevent goiter)(enlarged thyroid gland)
Term
Glucophage
Definition
Metformin
(oral type 2 antidiabetic drug)(helps control blood sugar levels)
Term
Humalog
Definition
Insulin Lispro
(fast acting insulin analogue)(treat insulin type 1 (dependent) diabetes)
Term
Ultram
Definition
Tramadol
(centrally acting synthetic analgesic)(treat moderate to severe pain)
Term
Celebrex
Definition
Celecoxib
(sulfonamide non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) and selective COX-2 inhibitor)(treat pain or inflammation caused by many conditions such as arthritis, ankylosing spondylitis, and menstrual pain)
Term
Zanaflex
Definition
Tizanidine
(α2 adrenergic agonist)(short-acting muscle relaxer)(treat spasticity)
Term
Januvia
Definition
Sitagliptin
(oral type 2 antihyperglycemic) (antidiabetic drug)(controls blood sugar levels)
Term
Celexa
Definition
Citalopram
(selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI)
Term
Viagra
Definition
Sildenafil
(cGMP-specific phosphodiesterase type 5 inhibitor)(treats erectile dysfunction)
Term
Keflex
Definition
Cefalexin
(first-generation cephalosporin antibiotic)(treat infections caused by bacteria, including upper respiratory infections, ear infections, skin infections, and urinary tract infections)
Term
Adderall
Definition
(psychostimulant)
(racemic amphetamine aspartate monohydrate, racemic amphetamine sulfate, dextroamphetamine saccharide, and dextroamphetamine sulfate)(treat narcolepsy and ADHD)
Term
Xanax
Definition
Alprazolam
(benzodiazepine)(treat anxiety and panic disorders)
Term
Neurontin
Definition
Gabapentin
(GABA analog)(anti-epileptic)(treat nerve pain caused by herpes virus or shingles)
Term
Plavix
Definition
Clopidogrel
(thienopyridine class antiplatelet agent)(anti-coagulant)
Term
Fosamax
Definition
Alendronate
(bisphosphonate drug)(treat or prevent osteoporosis that is caused by menopause or by taking steroids)
Term
Prozac
Definition
Fluoxetine
(selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor)(SSRI)
Term
Diflucan
Definition
Fluconazole
(triazole antifungal antibiotic)(treat infections caused by fungus, which can invade any part of the body including the mouth, throat, esophagus, lungs, bladder, genital area, and the blood)
Term
Viracept
Definition
Nelfinavir
(protease inhibitors)(antiviral medication that prevents human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) cells from multiplying in your body)
Term
Retin-A
Definition
Tretinoin
(first generation topical retinoid)(topical form of vitamin A that helps the skin renew itself)(treat acne)
Term
Xalatan
Definition
Latanoprost
(prostaglandin analogue)(to treat certain types of glaucoma and other causes of high pressure inside the eye)
Term
Detrol
Definition
Tolterodine
(antimuscarinic)(treat overactive bladder with symptoms of urinary frequency, urgency, and incontinence)
Term
Colace
Definition
Dioctyl Sodium Sulfosuccinate
(Laxative)(stool softener)(treat or prevent constipation)
Term
Zofran
Definition
Ondansetron
(serotonin 5-HT3 receptor antagonist)(chemotherapy medication to prevent nausia and vomitting)
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