terms and definitions
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1. Amoxil - n
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Generic Name: Amoxicillin
Drug Class: Penicillin Antibiotic
Indication: Bacterial Infection
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2. Crestor - n
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Generic Name: Rosuvastatin
Drug Class: HMG CoA Reductase Inhibitor/Statin
Indication: Hyperlipidemia (Lowers cholesterol and triglycerides)
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3. Lipitor - n
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Generic Name: Atorvastatin
Drug Class: HMG CoA Reductase Inhibitor/Statin
Indication: Hyperlipidemia (Lowers cholesterol and triglycerides)
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4. Nexium - n
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Generic Name: Esomeprazole
Drug Class: Proton Pump Inhibitor (PPI)
Indication: Treats GERD (Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease) (Gag reflex)
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5. Plavix - n
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Generic Name: Clopidogrel
Drug Class: Platelet Aggregation Inhibitor
Indication: Preventing Blood Clots
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6. Singulair - n
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Generic Name: Montelukast
Drug Class: Leukotriene Inhibitor
Indication: Prevents Asthma Attacks
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7. Synthroid - n
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Generic Name: Levothyroxine
Drug Class: Thyroid Drug, Thyroid Replacement
Indication: Hypothyroidism (low thyroid hormone)
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8. Vicodin (Norco) - n
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Generic Name: Hydrocodone and Acetaminophen (Tylenol)
Drug Class: Narcotic Analgesic
Indication: Treats moderate to severe pain
Schedule: CII
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9. Zocor - n
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Generic Name: Simvastatin
Drug Class: HMG CoA Reductase Inhibitor/Statin
Indication: Hyperlipidemia (Lowers cholesterol and triglycerides)
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10. Zestril (Prinivil - n
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Generic Name: Lisinopril
Drug Class: ACE Inhibitor
Indication: Treats hypertension (high blood pressure)
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Prilosec - n
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Generic Name: Omeprazole
Drug Class: PPI (Proton Pump Inhibitor)
Indication: GERD (Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease)
NOW OVER THE COUNTER
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Desyrel - n
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Generic Name: Trazodone
Drug Class: Antidepressant
Indication: Depression and Insomnia
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, Diovan - n
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Generic Name: Valsartan
Drug Class: Angiotension II Receptor Blocker (A2RB)
Indication: Hypertension
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Ultram - n
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Generic Name: Tramadol
Drug Class: Narcotic Analgesic
Indication: Moderate to Severe Pain
C-IV
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Cymbalta - n
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Generic Name: Duloxetine
Drug Class: Selective Serotonin and Norepinephrine Reuptake inhibitor
antidepressant (SSNRI)
Indication: Depression
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Coumadin - n
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Generic Name: Warfarin
Drug Class: Anticoagulant (blood thinner)
Indication: Prevents blood clotting
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