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Top 200 Drugs RN NCLEX with uses/category

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Levothyroxine (Synthroid)

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Thyroid supplementation

PO: administer in morning ac with full glass of water (prevents insomnia)

Foods or supplements containing calcium, iron, magnesium, or zinc may bind levothyroxine and prevent complete absorption.

May increase effects of Warfarin

Increased cardiovacular effects taken with adrenergics

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Hydrocodone/APAP (Vicodin)

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opioid analgesic combination

cough suppresent (hydrocodone only)

respiratory depression

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Amoxicillin (Amoxil)

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treats skin, otitis media, sinusitis, respiratory infections, genitourinary infections, endocarditis prophylaxis, ulcer disease management from h. pylori, post anthrax inhalation.

cross sensitivity to penicillins

may increase effects of warfarin

may decrease effects of oral contraceptives

S/E: diarrhea (CDAD)

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Lisinopril (Prinivil)

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ACE inhibitor

100% metabolized and eliminated by kidneys

S/E: dizziness, cough, hypotension,

may cause hyperkalemia, decreased sodium

avoid salt substitutes

may cause hypoglycemia

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Esomeprazole (Nexium)

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anti-ulcer agent, proton pump inhibitor

uses: GERD, heartburn

metabolized by liver

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Atorvastatin (Lipitor)

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lipid lowering agent

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Simvastatin (Zocor)

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lipid lowering agent

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Clopidogrel (Plavix)

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anti-platelet

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Montelukast (Singulair)

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bronchodilators

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Rosuvastatin (Crestor)

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lipid lowering agent

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Metoprolol (Lopressor)

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beta blocker

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Escitalopram (Lexapro)

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antidepressants, SSRI

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Azithromycin (Zithromax)

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macrolide antibiotic

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Albuterol (Proventil)

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bronchodilator

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Hydrochlorothiazide (HCTZ)

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Thiazide diuretic

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Metformin (Glucophage)

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biguanide, antidiabetic, diabetes type 2

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Sertraline (Zoloft)

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antidepressant, selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor

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Ibuprofen (Advil)

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NSAID, antipyretic

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Zolpidem (Ambien)

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sedative/hypnotic

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Furosemide (Lasix)

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loop diuretic

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Omeprazole (Prilosec)

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antiulcer agent, proton pump inhibitor

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Trazodone (Desyrel)

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antidepressant

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Valsartan (Diovan)

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antihypertensive, angiotensin 2 antagonist

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Tramadol (Ultram)

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analgesic

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Duloxetine (Cymbalta)

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antidepressant, selective serotonin and norepinephrine reuptake inhibitors

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Warfarin (Coumadin)

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anticoagulant

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Amlodipine (Norvasc)

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calcium channel blocker

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Oxycodone/APAP (Percocet)

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opioid analgesic combination

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Quetapine (Seroquel)

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antipsychotic, mood stabilizer

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Promethazine (Phenergen)

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antiemetic, antihistamine, sedative/hypnotic

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Fluticasone (Flonase)

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corticosteroid, antiinflammatory

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Alprazolam (Xanax)

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benzodiazapine, antianxiety

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Clonazepam (Klonopin)

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benzodiazapine, anticonvulsant

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Benazapril (Lotensin)

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ACE inhibitor

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Meloxicam (Mobic)

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NSAID, non-opioid analgesic

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Citalopram (Celexa)

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antidepressent, SSRI

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Cephelexin (Keflex)

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cephalasporin (1st gen), antiinfective

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Tiotropium (Spiriva)

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bronchodilator, anticholinergic

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Gabapentin (Neurontin)

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anticonvulsant, mood stabilizer, analgesic adjunct

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Aripiprazole (Abilify)

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antipsychotic, mood stabilizer, serotonin/dopamine modulators

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Potassium (Ktab)

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supplement

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Cyclobenzaprine (Flexeril)

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skeletal muscle relaxant

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Methylprednisolone (solu-Medrol)

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corticosteroid, anti-inflammatory, immunosuppressant

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Methylphenidate (Concerta, Ritalin)

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central nervous system stimulant

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Loratidine (Claritin)

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antihistamine

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Carvedilol (Corega)

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beta blocker

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Carisoprodol (Soma)

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skeletal muscle relaxant

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Digoxin (Lanoxin)

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antiarrhythmic, digital glycoside

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Memantine (Nemanda)

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anti-Alzheimer

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Atenolol (Tenormin)

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beta blocker

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Diazepam (Valium)

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antianxiety, anticonvulsant, sedative/hypnotic, skeletal muscle relaxant

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Oxycodone (Oxycontin)

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opioid analgesic

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Risedronate (Actonel)

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bone resorption inhibitor, biphosphonate

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Folic Acid (Folvite)

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antianemic, water soluble vitamin

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Losartan + HCTZ (Hyzaar)

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hypertension

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Prednisone (Deltasone)

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anti-inflammatory

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Prednisolone (Omnipred)

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anti-inflammatory

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Alendronate (Fosamx)

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Bone resorption inhibitor

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Pantoprazole (Pantonix)

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antiulcer, proton pump inhibitor

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Tamsulosin (Flomax)

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BPH management, decreases contractions of smooth muscle in prostate

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Triamterene + HCTZ (Dyazide)

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Triamterene helps with potassium loss

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Paroxetine (Paxil)

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SSRI, antianxiety, antidepresant

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Buprenorphine + Naloxone (Suboxone, Subutex)

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opioid analgesic combination

used for opioid dependence treatment

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Enalapril (Vasotec0

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ACE inhibitor

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Lovastatin (Mevacor)

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lipid lowering, hmg coa reductase inhibitor (statin)

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Pioglatazone (Actos)

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oral antidiabetic, thiazolidinediones

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Pravastatin (Pravachol)

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lipid lowering agents, hmg coa reductase inhibitor (statin)

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Fluoxetine (Prozac)

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antidepressents, SSRI

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Insulin Detemir (Levemir)

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antidiabetic hormone, pancreatic,

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Fluconazole (Diflucan)

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antifungul

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Levofloxacin (Levaquin)

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antibiotic, fluoroquinolone

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Rivaroxaban (Xarelto)

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anticoagulant, thrombotic, factor xa inhibitor

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Celecoxib (Celebrex)

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NSAID, antirheumatic, cox 2 inhibitor

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Codeine/APAP (Tylenol #2)

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opioid agonist, cough suppressant,

combination analgesic

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Mometasone (Nasonex)

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anti-inflammatory, corticosteroid

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Ciprofloxacin (Cipro)

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fluoroquinolones

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Pregabalin (Lyrica)

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nonopioid analgesic, anticonvulsant,

neuropathic pain

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Insulin Aspart (Novolog)

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antidiabetic hormone

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Vanlafaxine (Effexor)

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antidepressant, antianxiety, SSNRI

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Lorazepam (Ativan)

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antianxiety, sedative/hypnotic, antiemetic prior to chemo

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Exetemibe (Zetia)

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cholesterol absorption inhibitor, lipid lowering agent

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Estrogen (Premarin)

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hormone

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Allopurinol (Zyloprim)

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antigout

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Penicillin (Pen VK)

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antibiotic

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Sitagliptan (Januvia)

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type 2 antidiabetic

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Amitryptaline (Elavil)

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tricyclic antidepressant

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Clonidine (Catapress)

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antihypertensive, adrenergic

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Latanoprost (Xalatan)

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occular HTN

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Lizdexamphetamine ( Vyvanse)

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CNS stimulant

ADHD treatment, binge eating disorder

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Fluticasone + Salmeterol (Advair)

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corticosteroid, antinflammatory, bronchodilator

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Budesinide + Formoterel (Symbicort)

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corticosteroid, antinflammatory, bronchodilator

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Dexlansoprazole (Dexilant)

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anti ulcer, proton pump inhibitor

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Glyburide (Diabeta)

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oral antidiabetic for type 2

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Olanzapine (Zyprexa)

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antipsychotic, mood stabilizer, thienobenzodiazepine

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Tolteradine (Detrol)

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urinary tract antispasmodics, anticholinergic

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Ranitidine (Zantac)

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antiulcer, histamine h2 antagonist

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Famotidine (Pepcid)

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antiulcer, histamine h2 antagonist

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Diltiazem (Cardizem)

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calcium channel blocker, antiarrhythmic, antianginal, antihypertensive

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Insulin Glargine (Lantis)

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hormone, pancreatic,

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Lisinopril + HCTZ (Prinizide)

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ACE inhibitor +thiazide diuretic

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Bupropion (Wellbutrin)

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antidepressant, smoking deterrent