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ACCUPRIL
GENERIC NAME: QuinaprilDOSAGES: 5mg, 10mg, 20mg, 40mgCLASS: Antihypertensive (ACE-inhibitor)USE: Lowers blood pressure and treats congestive heart failure. TERM 2
ACTOS
DEFINITION 2 GENERIC NAME: PioglitazoneDOSAGES: 15mg, 30mg, 45mgCLASS: Antidiabetic (thiazolidinediones)USE: Lowers blood glucose by helping the body use insulin more efficiently in type II diabetics. TERM 3
ABILIFY
DEFINITION 3 GENERIC NAME: AripiprazoleDOSAGES: 5mg, 10mg, 15mg, 20mg, 25mg, 30mg, 1mg/mLCLASS: Antipsychotic (atypical)USE: Stabilizes mood in patients with schizophrenia and bipolar disorders. TERM 4
ADDERALL (C II)
DEFINITION 4 GENERIC NAME: Mixed Amphetamine SaltsDOSAGES: 5mg, 7.5mg, 10mg, 15mg, 20mg, 30mg, XR 5mg, 10mg, 15mg, 20mg, 25mg, 30mgCLASS: SympathomimeticUSE: Improves attention span, concentration, emotional control and reduces restless or overactive behavior in patients with ADHD. TERM 5
ALDACTONE
DEFINITION 5 GENERIC NAME: SpironolactoneDOSAGES: 25mg, 50mg, 100mgCLASS: diuretic (potassium sparing)USE: Lowers blood pressure, decreases water retention, and treats congestive heart failure.
ALESSE, AVIANE, LESSINA, LEVLITE, LUTERA
GENERIC NAME: Levonorgestrel/ ethinyl estradiolDOSAGES:CLASS: oral contraceptiveUSE: Prevents ovulation and pregnancy, regulates the menstrual cycle, and treats acne. TERM 7
ALLEGRA
DEFINITION 7 GENERIC NAME: FexofenadineDOSAGES: 30mg, 60mg, 180mgCLASS: antihistamineUSE: Relieves allergy symptoms such as sneezing, runny nose, and itchy, watery eyes. TERM 8
ALLEGRA D
DEFINITION 8 GENERIC NAME: Fexofenadine/ pseudoephedrineDOSAGES: 12-hour 60mg/120mg, 24-hour 180mg/240mgCLASS: antihistamine/decongestantUSE: Relieves allergy symptoms such as sneezing, runny nose, and itchy, watery eyes, with sinus/nasal congestion. TERM 9
ALTACE
DEFINITION 9 GENERIC NAME:RamiprilDOSAGES: 2.5mg, 5mg, 10mgCLASS: antihypertensive (ACE-inhibitor)USE: Lowers blood pressure and treats congestive heart failure. TERM 10
AMARYL
DEFINITION 10 GENERIC NAME: GlimepirideDOSAGES:1mg, 2mg, 4mgCLASS: antidiabetic (sulfonylurea)USE: Lowers blood glucose by helping the body use insulin more efficiently in type 2 diabetes.
ATARAX
GENERIC NAME: HydroxizineDOSAGES: 10mg, 25mg, 50mgCLASS: antihistamineUSE: Relieves itching, helps treat insomnia, and reduces nausea and vomiting. TERM 17
ATIVAN (C IV)
DEFINITION 17 GENERIC NAME: LorazepamDOSAGES: 0.5mg, 1mg, 2mgCLASS: benzodiazepineUSE: used as an anti-anxiety agent, muscle relaxant, sedative, and hypnotic TERM 18
ACIPHEX
DEFINITION 18 GENERIC NAME: RabeprazoleDOSAGES: 20mg, 40mgCLASS: proton pump inhibitor USE: Reduces stomach acid and prevents injury to the esophgus, stomach or intestines in patients with gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) or ulcers. TERM 19
AUGMENTIN
DEFINITION 19 GENERIC NAME: Amoxicillin/ Clavulanic acidDOSAGES: 200mg, 250mg, 400mg, 500mg, 875mg, 125mg/5mL, 200mg/5mL, 250mg/5mL, 400mg/5mL XR:1000mg, ES:600mg/5mLCLASS: antibiotic (penicillin)USE: Treats respiratory, skin, ear, and other infections TERM 20
AVANDIA
DEFINITION 20 GENERIC NAME: RosiglitazoneDOSAGES: 1mg, 2mg, 4mg, 8mgCLASS:Anti-diabeticUSE: Lowers blood glucose by helping the body use insulin more efficiently in type 2 diabetics.
AVAPRO
GENERIC NAME: IrbesartanDOSAGES: 75mg, 150mg, 300mgCLASS: antihypertensive (AT2 blocker)USE: Lowers blood pressure and treats congestive heart failure TERM 22
AVELOX
DEFINITION 22 GENERIC NAME: MoxifloxicinDOSAGES: 400mgCLASS: antibiotic (flouroquinolone)USE: Treats bronchitis, sinusitis, pneumonia, skin infections, and other infections TERM 23
BACTRIM SEPTRA
DEFINITION 23 GENERIC NAME: Sulfamethoxazole/ TrimethoprimDOSAGES: 400mg/80mg, 800mg/160mg, 40mg/5mLCLASS: antibiotic (sulfa)USE: Treats urinary tract, bone, respiratory, and other infections TERM 24
BACTROBAN
DEFINITION 24 GENERIC NAME: MupirocinDOSAGES: 2%CLASS: topical antibioticUSE: treats skin infections TERM 25
BIAXIN
DEFINITION 25 GENERIC NAME: ClarithromycinDOSAGES: 250mg, 500mg, XL: 250mg, 500mg,CLASS: antibiotic (macrolide)USE: Treats ear, lung, sinus, skin, throat, ulcer, and other infections
CARDURA
GENERIC NAME: DoxazosinDOSAGES: 1mg, 2mg, 4mg, 8mgCLASS: antihypertensive (alpha blocker)USE: Lowers blood pressure, relaxes muscles in the prostate and bladder, improving urine flow and treating enlargement of the prostate gland TERM 32
CLARINEX
DEFINITION 32 GENERIC NAME: DesloratidineDOSAGES: 5mgCLASS: antihistimineUSE: Relieves allergy symptoms including sneezing, runny nose, watering and itching eyes. TERM 33
CATAPRES
DEFINITION 33 GENERIC NAME: ClonidineDOSAGES: 0.1mg, 0.2mg, 0.3mg, TTS:0.1mg/24hr, 0.2mg/24hr, 0.3mg/24hrCLASS: antihypertensive (alpha-blocker)USE: Lowers blood pressure and treats other conditions TERM 34
CIALIS
DEFINITION 34 GENERIC NAME: TadalafilDOSAGES: 10mg, 20mgCLASS: phosphodiesterase inhibitorUSE: Increases bloodflow to the penis treating erectile dysfunction and impotency TERM 35
CRESTOR
DEFINITION 35 GENERIC NAME: RosuvastatinDOSAGES:5mg, 10mg, 20mg, 40mgCLASS: antilipemicUSE: Lowers triglycerides, LDL (bad) cholesterol, and raises HDL (good) cholesterol
CELEBREX
GENERIC NAME: CelecoxibDOSAGES: 100mg, 200mg, 400mgCLASS: NSAID (COX2 inhibitor)USE: reduces inflammation and relieves moderate pain due to arthritis TERM 37
CELEXA
DEFINITION 37 GENERIC NAME: CitalopramDOSAGES: 10mg, 20mg, 30mg, 40mg, 10mg/5mLCLASS: antidepressant (SSRI)USE: Treats anxiety, obsessive compulsive disorder, eating disorders, panic disorder, post traumatic stress, and depression TERM 38
CIPRO
DEFINITION 38 GENERIC NAME: CiprofloxacinDOSAGES: 100mg, 250mg, 500mg, 750mg, 250mg/5mL, 500mg/5mL, XR:500mg, 750mg, 1000mgCLASS: antibiotic (flouroquinolone)USE: Treats urinary tract, prostate, skin, sinus, lung, and other infections TERM 39
COREG
DEFINITION 39 GENERIC NAME: CarvedilolDOSAGES: 3.125mg, 6.25mg, 12.5mg, 25mgCLASS: antihypertensive (beta blocker)USE: Lowers blood pressure and treats congestive heart failure TERM 40
CLEOCIN
DEFINITION 40 GENERIC NAME: ClindamycinDOSAGES: 150mg, 300mg, 75mg/5mLCLASS: antibiotic (macrolide)USE: Treats acne, vulgaris, bone, skin, and other infections
DESYREL
GENERIC NAME: TrazadoneDOSAGES: 50mg, 100mg, 150mg, 300mgCLASS: antidepressant (TCA)USE: Treats depression, sleep disorders, and panic attacks TERM 47
DETROL
DEFINITION 47 GENERIC NAME: TolterodineDOSAGE: 1mg, 2mg, LA: 2mg, 4mgCLASS: anticholinergicUSE: Reduces urinary frequency, urgency, and urge related inontinence TERM 48
CONCERTA (C-II)
DEFINITION 48 GENERIC NAME: MethylphenidateDOSAGES: 18mg, 27mg, 36mg, 54mgCLASS: sympathomimeticUSE: Improves attention span, concentration, emotional control, and reduces overactive behavior TERM 49
DIFLUCAN
DEFINITION 49 GENERIC NAME: FluconazoleDOSAGES: 50mg, 100mg, 150mg, 200mg, 10mg/mL, 40mg/mLCLASS: antifungalUSE: Treats oral thrush, vaginal yeast infections, candidal infection of the urinary tract, meningitis, and other infections TERM 50
CYMBALTA
DEFINITION 50 GENERIC NAME: DuloxetineDOSAGES: 20mg, 30mg, 60mgCLASS: antidepessant (SNR)USE: Treats depression, anxiety, and other nervous conditions
DILANTIN
GENERIC NAME: PhenytoinDOSAGES: 30mg, 50mg,100mg, 200mg, 300mg, 125mg/5mLCLASS: anticonvulsantUSE: Treats and prevents epileptic seizures TERM 52
DIOVAN
DEFINITION 52 GENERIC NAME: ValsartanDOSAGES: 40mg, 80mg,160mg, 320mgCLASS: antihypertensiveUSE: Lowers blood ressure and treats congestive heart failure TERM 53
DIOVAN HCT
DEFINITION 53 GENERIC NAME: Valsartan/ HydrochlorothiazideDOSAGES: 80mg/12.5mg, 160mg/12.5mg, 160mg/25mgCLASS: antihypertensive, diureticUSE: Lowers blood pressure and treats congestive heart failure TERM 54
DYAZIDE
DEFINITION 54 GENERIC NAME: Triamterene/ HydrochlorothiazideDOSAGES: 37.5mg/25mg, 50mg/25mg, 75mg/50mgCLASS: diuretic (potassium- sparing/thiazide)USE: Lowers blood pressure and reduces water retention TERM 55
EFFEXOR
DEFINITION 55 GENERIC NAME: VenlafaxineDOSAGES: 25mg, 37.5mg, 75mg XR: 37.5mg, 75mg, 150mgCLASS: antidepressantUSE: Treats depression, anxiety, and other nervous conditions
EVISTA
GENERIC NAME: RaloxifeneDOSAGES:CLASS:USE: TERM 62
FIORICET
DEFINITION 62 GENERIC NAME: Acetaminophen/ Caffeine/ ButalbitalDOSAGES: 350mg/50mg/40mgCLASS: AnalgesicUSE: Treats headaches and migraines as well as mild to moderate pain. TERM 63
FLAGYL
DEFINITION 63 GENERIC NAME: MetronidazoleDOSAGES:CLASS:USE: TERM 64
FLEXERIL
DEFINITION 64 GENERIC NAME: CyclobenzaprineDOSAGES:CLASS:USE: TERM 65
FLOMAX
DEFINITION 65 GENERIC NAME: TamsulosinDOSAGES:CLASS:USE:
FLONASE
GENERIC NAME: FluticasoneDOSAGES:CLASS:USE: TERM 67
FLOVENT HFA
DEFINITION 67 GENERIC NAME: FluticasoneDOSAGES:CLASS:USE: TERM 68
FOLIC ACID
DEFINITION 68 GENERIC NAME: Folic AcidDOSAGES: 1gCLASS: VitaminUSE: Treats anemia and reduces birth defects (neural tube defects or spina bifida) related to lack of folic acid. TERM 69
FOSAMAX
DEFINITION 69 GENERIC NAME: AlendronateDOSAGES:CLASS:USE: TERM 70
GLUCOPHAGE
DEFINITION 70 GENERIC NAME: MetforminDOSAGES:CLASS:USE:
HYTRIN
GENERIC NAME: TerazosinDOSAGES: 1mg, 2mg, 5mg, 10mgCLASS: antihypertensive (alpha blocker)USE: Lowers blood pressure and relaxes muscles in the prostate and bladder improving urine flow. TERM 77
HYZAAR
DEFINITION 77 GENERIC NAME: Losartan/ HydrochlorothiazideDOSAGES:CLASS:USE: TERM 78
IMITREX
DEFINITION 78 GENERIC NAME: SumatriptanDOSAGES: 25mg, 50mg, 100mg, 0.6mg/mL, 5mg/actuation, 20mg/actuationCLASS: serotonin receptor agonistUSE: Relieves a migraine attack that starts with or without aura (a peculiar feeling that warns of an attack) TERM 79
INDERAL
DEFINITION 79 GENERIC NAME: PropranalolDOSAGES: 10mg, 20mg, 40mg, 60mg, 80mg, 20mg/5mL LA:60mg, 80mg, 120mg, 160mgCLASS: antrihypertensive (beta-blocker)USE: Reduces the workload on the heart, helps it beat more regularly lowering blood pressure, treats tremor and prevents migraines. TERM 80
HUMALOG
DEFINITION 80 GENERIC NAME: Insulin lisproDOSAGES:CLASS:USE:
LEXAPRO
GENERIC NAME: EscitalopramDOSAGES:CLASS:USE: TERM 82
KEFLEX
DEFINITION 82 GENERIC NAME: CephalexinDOSAGES: 250mg, 500mg, 125mg/5mL, 250mg/5mL XR:750mgCLASS: antibiotic (cephalosporin)USE: Treats ear, skin, respiratory tract, and other infections. TERM 83
ARISTOCORT
DEFINITION 83 GENERIC NAME: TriamcinoloneDOSAGES:CLASS:USE: TERM 84
KLONOPIN
DEFINITION 84 GENERIC NAME: ClonazepamDOSAGES: 0.5mg, 1mg, 2mg, ODT: 0.125mg, 0.25mg, 0.5mg, 1mg, 2mgCLASS: benzodiazepineUSE: Treats certain types of seizures and panic disorders. TERM 85
LODINE
DEFINITION 85 GENERIC NAME: EtodolacDOSAGES:CLASS:USE:
LAMICTAL
GENERIC NAME: LamotrigineDOSAGES:CLASS:USE: TERM 92
LOPID
DEFINITION 92 GENERIC NAME: GemfibrozilDOSAGES:CLASS:USE: TERM 93
LEVOTHROID
DEFINITION 93 GENERIC NAME: LevothyroxineDOSAGES:CLASS:USE: TERM 94
LUNESTA
DEFINITION 94 GENERIC NAME: EszopicloneDOSAGES:CLASS:USE: TERM 95
LANTUS
DEFINITION 95 GENERIC NAME: Insulin GlarginineDOSAGES:CLASS:USE:
LEVAQUIN
GENERIC NAME: LevofloxacinDOSAGES: 250mg, 500mg, 750mgCLASS: antibiotic (flouroquinolone)USE: Treats urinary tract, prostate, skin, sinus, lung, and other infections. TERM 97
LOPRESSOR
DEFINITION 97 GENERIC NAME: MetoprololDOSAGES: 25mg, 50mg, 100mgCLASS: antihypertensive (beta-blocker)USE: Lowers blood pressure, reduces the workload on the heart, helps it beat more regularly, and treats tremor and prevents migraines. TERM 98
LOTENSIN
DEFINITION 98 GENERIC NAME: BenazeprilDOSAGES: 5mg, 10mg, 20mg, 40mgCLASS: antihypertension (ACE inhibitor)USE: Lowers blood pressure and treats congestive heart failure TERM 99
LOTREL
DEFINITION 99 GENERIC NAME: Amlodipine/BenazeprilDOSAGES: 2.5mg/10mg, 5mg/10mg, 5mg/20mg, 10mg/20mgCLASS: antihypertensive (calcium channel blocker/ACE inhibitor)USE: Lowers blood pressure and treats congestive heart failure TERM 100
LOTRISONE
DEFINITION 100 GENERIC NAME: Clotrimzole/BetamethasoneDOSAGES: 0.5%, 0.1%CLASS: antiungal/corticosteroidUSE: Reduces the swelling, redness, and itching that occurs with topical fungal infections
