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Classification: antianxiety, benzodiazepine
alprazolam (Xanax)
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Action: Increases neurotransmitter in brain, decreases anxiety
alprazolam (Xanax)
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Use: anxiety
alprazolam (Xanax)
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Classification: narcotic analgesic CIII
hydrocodone (Hycodan)
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Action: decreases pain reception in the brain
hydrocodone (Hycodan)
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Use: pain
hydrocodone (Hycodan)
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Classification: beta blocker
metoprolol (Toprol)
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Action: blocks beta adrenergic receptors in the heart, decreasing heart excitability
metoprolol (Toprol)
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Use: angina, hypertension
metoprolol (Toprol)
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Classification: thyroid hormone
levothyroxine sodium (Synthroid)
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Action: increases metabolic rate of body tissues cardiac output and oxygen consumption
levothyroxine sodium (Synthroid)
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Use: hypothyroidism
levothyroxine sodium (Synthroid)
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Classification: leukotriene receptor antagonist
montelukast (Singulair)
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Action: inhibits leukotriene formation blocking
montelukast (Singulair)
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Use: asthma
montelukast (Singulair)
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Classification: antidepressant/SSRI
escitalopram (Lexapro)
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Action: decreases neuron reuptake of serotonin
escitalopram (Lexapro)
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Use: depression
escitalopram (Lexapro)
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Classification: antiplatelet drug
clopidogrel (Plavix)
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Action: decreses platelet aggregation which prevent blood clot formation
clopidogrel (Plavix)
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Use: prevents or reduces blood clot formation
clopidogrel (Plavix)
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Classification: antihyperlipidemic
simvastatin (Zocor)
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Action: inhibits HMG-CoA reductase which decreases cholesterol production and serum LDLs
simvastatin (Zocor)
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Use: high blood cholesterol
simvastatin (Zocor)
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Classification: Nonsteroidal antiinflammatory
ibuprofen (Motrin)
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Action: inhibitis prostaglandin synthesis to decrease inflammation
ibuprofen (Motrin)
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Use: arthritis, pain, fever
ibuprofen (Motrin)
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Classification: penicillin antibiotic
amoxicillin (Amoxil)
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Action: inhibits cell wall synthesis; bactericidal
amoxicillin (Amoxil)
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Use: bacterial infections
amoxicillin (Amoxil)
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