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Abacavir

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Nucleoside reverse transcriptase inhibitor (NRTI)
(Anti-HIV)

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Abatacept

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Antibody + Selective costimulation immunomodulator

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Abemaciclib

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Anticancer
(CDK4 and CDK6 inhibitor)

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Abiraterone acetate

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Anticancer
Androgen/testosterone biosynthesis inhibitor

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Abrocitinib

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JAK1 inhibitor

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Acalabrutinib

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Anticancer
Bruton tyrosine kinase inhibitor

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Acamprosate calcium

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Sulfonic acid used in alcohol dependence

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Acebutolol

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Beta-blocker

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Acarbose

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Antidiabetic
Alpha-glucosidase inhibitor

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Aceclofenac

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NSAID

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Acenocoumarol

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Anticoagulant
Vitamin K antagonist

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Acetazolamide

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Diuretic
Carbonic anyhydrase inhibitor

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Acetylcholine chloride

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Parasympatomimetic

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Acetylcysteine

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Mucolytic

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Aciclovir

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Antiviral
(Herpes simplex, Herpes zoster (shingles) + Varicella zoster (chickenpox))

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Acitretin

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Retinoid

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Aclidinium bromide

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Bronchodilator
Anticholingeric /antimuscarinic

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Acrivastine

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Brand name: Benadryl
Antihistamine (H1 receptor antagonist)

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Adalimumab

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MaB
anti-TNF alpha

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Adapalene

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Topical retinoid

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Adefovir dipivoxil

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Antiviral (Hepatitis B)
Reverse transcriptase inhibitor
Adefovir (nucleotide analogue) prodrug

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Adenosine

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Organic: Nucleoside (RNA)
Pharmacological: Antiarrythmatic/antidysrhythmics

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Adrenaline/epinephrine

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Organic: hormone and neurotransmitter
Pharmacological: Alpha- and beta-adrenergic agonist (sympathomimetic agent) + bronchodilator

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Afatinib

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Anticancer
Tyrosine kinase inhibitor

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Aflibercept
Vascular endothelial growth factor-A (VEGF-A) antagonist + Placental Growth factor (PIGF) antagonist
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Agomelatine
Melatonin receptor agonist + selective serotonin-receptor antagonist
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Albendazole
Broad-spectrum anti-protozoal (Benzimidazole)
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Alclometasone dipropionate
Corticosteroid (moderate)
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Aldesleukin
Anticancer Recombinant IL2 analogue / cytokine
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Alectinib
Anticancer Tyrosine kinase inhibitor
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Alemtuzumab
Anti-CD52 antibody
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Alendronic acid
Bisphosphonate
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Alfacalcidol
Vitamin D analogue
34
Alfentanil
Synthetic short-acting opioid analgesic
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Alfuzosin hydrochloride
Alpha-blocker
36
Alginic acid
Antacid
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Alimemazine tartrate
Tricyclic antihistamine / phenothiazine
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Alirocumab
PCSK9 inhibiting MAb
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Aliskiren
Antihypertensive Renin inhibitor
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Alitretinoin
Retinoid
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Allopurinol
Xanthine oxidase inhibitor
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Almotriptan
Anti-migraine triptan Selective serotonin receptor agonist
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Alogliptin
Antidiabetic Dipeptidyl peptidase-4 (DPP-4) inhibitor
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Alpha tocopherol
Vitamin E
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Alprazolam
Brand name: Xanax Benzodiazepine
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Alprostadil
Prostaglandin E1 (PGE1) analogue (potent vasodilator used for erectile dysfunction)
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Alteplase
Thrombolytic agent Recombinant tissue plasminogen activator (rt-PA)
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Aluminium chloride hexahydrate
Topical antiperspirant
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Alverine citrate
Anti-spasmodic (gut and womb)
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Amantadine hydrochloride
Antidyskinetic medicine (used in Parkinson's) Weak dopamine agonist
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Ambrisentan
Pulmonary anti-hypertensive Selective type A endothelin receptor antagonist
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Amikacin
Aminoglycoside antibiotic
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Amiloride hydrochloride
Diuretic (potassium-sparing)
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Aminophylline
Bronchodilator
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Aminosalicylic acid
Anti-tuberculosis bacteriostatic antibiotic
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Amiodarone hydrochloride
Anti-arrythmatic
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Amisulpride
Anti-emetic Selective dopamine receptor antagonist
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Amitriptyline hydrochloride
Tricyclic antidepressant
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Amivantamab
Bi-specific monoclonal antibody for non-small cell lung cancer
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Amlodipine
Antihypertensive Calcium channel blocker
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Amorolfine
Morpholine antifungal
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Amoxicillin
Pernicillin (+ beta-lactam) antibiotic
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Amphotericin B
Polyene antifungal
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Ampicillin
Penicillin antibiotic
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Anagrelide
Platelet-reducing agent
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Anakinra
IL-1 inhibitor
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Anastrozole
Anti-cancer (breast) Nonsteroidal aromatase inhibitor
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Andexanet alfa
DOAC (rivaroxaban and apixaban) reversal agent Recombinant factor Xa
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Anidulafungin
Echinocandin antifungal
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Antazoline
Imidazoline 1st gen antihistamine with anticholinergic activity
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Apalutamide
Anticancer Androgen/testosterone receptor inhibitor
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Apixaban
DOAC Factor Xa inhibitor
73
Apomorphine hydrochloride
Dopamine agonist (anti-Parkinsons)
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Apraclonidine
Alpha-2-adrenergic agonist (eye drops from increased intra-ocular pressure)
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Apremilast
Immunomodulatory/immunosuppressant Phosphodiesterase-4 (PDE-4) inhibitor
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Aprepitant
Antiemetic NK1 antagonist
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Aripiprazole
Atypical (2nd gen) antipsychotic
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Artemether
Antimalarial
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Ascorbic acid
Vitamin C
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Asenapine
Atypical (2nd gen) antipsychotic
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Aspirin
NSAID and anti-platelet
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Atazanavir
Antiretroviral (protease inhibitor) for HIV
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Atenolol
Beta-blocker
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Atogepant
Anti-migraine agent Calcitonin gene-related peptide (CGRP) receptor antagonist
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Atomoxetine
Anti-depressant SNRI
86
Atorvastatin
Statin
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Atovaquone
Anti-protozoal for pneumonicystis pneumonia (+ anti-malarial when used with proguanil)
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Atropine sulfate
Anticholinergic/antimuscarinic
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Avanafil
Prostaglandin E5 (PGE5) analogue (for erectile dysfunction)
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Avatrombopag
Platelet production enhancer Thrombopoietin receptor agonist
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Avelumab
Immunotherapeutic and anticancer monoclonal antibody
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Axitinib
Anticancer tyrosine kinase inhibitor
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Azacitidine
Anticancer/chemotherapy drug Demethylation agent
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Azathioprine
Immunosuppressant/immunomodulator
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Azelaic acid
Topical dicarboxylic acid for acne (kills bacteria)
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Azelastine
Antihistamine
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Azilsartan medoxomil
Antihypertensive ARB
98
Azithromycin
Macrolide antibiotic
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Aztreonam
Monobactam (monocyclic beta lactam) antibiotic
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Baclofen
Anti-spasmodic (skeletal muscle relaxant)
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Baloxavir marboxil
Antiviral (influenza) Polymerase acidic endonuclease inhibitor
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Balsalazide
Aminosalicylate for IBD and UC
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Baricitinib
DMARD (JAK inhibitor)
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Basiliximab
IL-2 receptor antagonist monoclonal antibody
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Beclometasone
Corticosteroid
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Belantamab mafodotin
Antineoplastic/chemotherapeutic antibody-drug conjugate (ADC)
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Belimumab
B-lymphocyte stimulator-specific inhibitor monoclonal antibody
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Belumosudil
Serine/threonine kinase inhibitor
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Bemiparin
LMWH
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Bempedoic acid
LDL-cholesterol lowering agent Adenosine triphosphate-citrate lyase (ACL) inhibitor
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Bendroflumethiazide
Thiazide diuretic
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Benperidol
Typical (1st gen) antipsychotic
113
Benralizumab
Il-5 inhibitor monoclonal antibody
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Benzalkonium chloride
Cationic surfactant (anti-dandruff agent)
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Benzathine benzylpenicillin
Penicillin (beta-lactam) bactericidal antibiotic
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Benzoyl peroxide
Topical antibiotic (acne)
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Benzydamine hydrochloride
NSAID mouthspray for local anaesthetic effect
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Benzyl benzoate
Topical scabicide
119
Betamethasone
Long-acting orticosteroid
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Betaxolol
BVeta-blocker
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Bethanechol chloride
Parasympathomimetic and cholinergic muscarinic agonist
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Bevacizumab
Antiangiogenic monoclonal antibody
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Bexarotene
Anticancer drug and retinoid
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Bezafibrate
LDL-cholesterol lowering drug
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Bezlotoxumab
Human monoclonal antitoxin antibody against C. diff toxin B
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Bicalutamide
Anti-androgen/testosterone
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Bilastine
Non-sedating antihistamine
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Bimatoprost
Prostaglandin analogue as eye drops (decrease intraocular pressure)
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Bimekizumab
Humanised monoclonal antibody
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Binimetinib
Anticancer kinase inhibitor
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Bisacodyl
Stimulant laxative
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Bismuth subsalicylate
Anti-diarrhoeal and antacid agent
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Bisoprolol
Beta-blocker
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Bivalirudin
Thrombin inhibitor
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Bosentan
Pulmonary arterial antihypertensive Endothelin receptor antagonist
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Brimonidine
Alpha2-adrenergic agonist as eye drops (reduce intra-ocular pressure) or topical (facial erythema in rosacea)
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Brinzolamide
Carbonic anyhdrase inhibitor as eye drops (reduce intra-ocular pressure)
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Brivaracetam
Anticonvulsant
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Brodalumab
IL-17A inhibitor recombinant human monoclonal antibody
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Bromocriptine
Dopamine agonist (for Parkinsons, pituitary tumours, hyperprolactinaemia, NMS)
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Budesonide
Corticosteroid
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Bulevirtide
Sodium-bile acid co-transporter inhibitor (for chronic Hep D infection)
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Bumetanide
Loop diuretic
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Bupivacaine
Amino-amide local anaesthetic
145
Buprenorphine
Opioid partial agonist-antagonist
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Bupropion
Antidepressant Noradrenaline and dopamine reuptake inhibitor
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Buserelin
Luteinising hormone (LH) blocker
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Buspirone
Anxiolytics
149
Cabazitaxel
Chemotherapy
150
Cabergoline
Dopamine receptor agonist (for Parkinsons, hyperprolactinaemia)
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Cabotegravir
Antiretroviral for HIV
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Calcifediol monohydrate
Calcitriol
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Calcipotriol
Topical synthetic vitamin D3 derivative
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Calcitriol
Calcitriol
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Calcium carbonate
Calcium supplement + Antacid + Phosphate binder
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Calcium acetate
Phosphate binder (for hyperphosphatemia in CKD)
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Calcium polystyrene sulfonate
Ion exchange resin (for hyperkalaemia in CKD)
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Canagliflozin
Anti-diabetic Sodium-glucose co-transporter 2 (SGLT2) inhibitor
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Candesartan
Antihypertensive ARB
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Cangrelor
Anticoagulant P2Y12 platelet receptor antagonist
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Captopril
Antihypertensive ACE inhibitor
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Carbamazepine
Anticonvulsant
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Carbimazole
Imidazole antithyroid agent
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Carbocisteine
Mucolytic
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Carboplatin
Anticancer/chemotherapy Alkylating agent
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Carboprost
Prostaglandin analogue
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Cariprazine
Atypical (2nd gen) antipsychotic
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Carvedilol
Beta-blocker + Alpha-1 blocker
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Caspofungin
Echinocandins antifungal
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Cefaclor
Cephalosporin (beta-lactam) antibiotic
171
Cefadroxil
Cephalosporin (beta-lactam) antibiotic
172
Cefalexin
Cephalosporin (beta-lactam) antibiotic
173
Cefazolin
Cephalosporin (beta-lactam) antibiotic
174
Cefepime
Cephalosporin (beta-lactam) antibiotic
175
Cefiderocol
Cephalosporin (beta-lactam) antibiotic
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Cefixime
Cephalosporin (beta-lactam) antibiotic
177
Ceftazidime
Cephalosporin (beta-lactam) antibiotic
178
Ceftriaxone
Cephalosporin (beta-lactam) antibiotic
179
Cefuroxime
Cephalosporin (beta-lactam) antibiotic
180
Celecoxib
Cyclooxygenase-2 (COX-2) inhibitor
181
Celiprolol
Beta-blocker
182
Cenobamate
Anticonvulsant
183
Certolizumab pegol
PEGylated anti-TNF monoclonal antibody
184
Cetirizine
Non-drowsy antihistamine
185
Cetuximab
Targeted anticancer monoclonal antibody (EGFR inhibitor)
186
Activated charcoal
Emergency treatment for rapid elimination of poisons
187
Chloral hydrate
Hypnotic and sedative (for insomnia)
188
Chloramphenicol
Potent broad-spectrum antibiotic
189
Chlordiazepoxide
Long-acting benzodiazepine (used for alcohol withdrawal)
190
Chlorhexidine
Broad spectrum antimicrobial
191
Chloroprocaine
Ester local anaesthetic
192
Chloroquine
Antimalarial (amebicide)
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Chlorphenamine
Drowsy/sedating antihistamine
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Chlorpromazine
Typical (1st gen) antipsychotic
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Chlortalidone
Thiazide-like diuretic
196
Ciclesonide
Inhaled corticosteroid
197
Ciclosporin
Immunosuppressant (Calcineurin inhibitor)
198
Cidofovir
Antiviral Human cytomegalovirus (HCMV) DNA polymerase inhibitor
199
Cimetidine
Histamine H2 antagonist
200
Cinacalcet
Calcimimetic (for hyperparathyroidism)
201
Cinchocaine
Local anaesthetic
202
Cinnarizine
Antiemetic Antihistamine
203
Ciprofibrate
Fibrate (for hyperlipidaemia)
204
Ciprofloxacin
Fluoroquinolone antibiotic
205
Cisatracurium
Skeletal muscle relaxant (to facilitate tracheal intubation) Non-depolarising neuromuscular blocking drug (NMBD)
206
Cisplatin
Anticancer/chemotherapy Alkylating agent
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Citalopram
SSRI
208
Cladribine
Cytotoxic nucleoside analogue (used in cancers and MS)
209
Clarithromycin
Macrolide antibiotic
210
Clindamycin
Lincosamide antibiotic
211
Clobazam
Benzodiazepine
212
Clobetasol propionate
Topical corticosteroids
213
Clobetasone butyrate
Topical corticosteroid
214
Clofazimine
Riminophenazine antimycobacterial
215
Clomethiazole
Sedative hypnotic/GABAA-mimetic (alcohol withdrawal, agitation, insomnia)
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Clomifene citrate
Selective oestrogen receptor modulator (SERM)
217
Clomipramine hydrochloride
Tricyclic antidepressant
218
Clonazepam
Benzodiazepine
219
Clonidine hydrochloride
Antihypertensive Alpha2 adrenergic-agonist
220
Clopidogrel
Antiplatelet P2Y12 inhibitor
221
Clotrimazole
Azole antifungal Imidazole
222
Clozapine
Antipsychotic (2nd gen)
223
Cobicistat
Pharmacokinetic enhancer CYP3A inhibitor used in conjunction with HIV antivirals to increase their exposure
224
Codeine
Opioid analgesic
225
Colchicine
Anti-gout
226
Colecalciferol
Vitamin D3 analogue
227
Colesevelam hydrochloride
Bile acid-binding resin for hypercholesteremia
228
Colestipol hydrochloride
Bile acid-binding resin for hypercholesteremia
229
Colestyramine
Bile acid-binding resin for hypercholesteremia
230
Crotamiton
Topical antiparasitic (scabies)
231
Cyanocobalamin
Vitamin B12
232
Cyclizine
Antihistamine antiemetic
233
Cyclophosphamide
Anticancer chemotherapy Alkylating agent
234
Cycloserine
Broad-spectrum antibiotic for TB
235
Cyproheptadine hydrochloride
Antihistamine
236
Cyproterone acetate
Steroidal antiandrogen
237
Cytisinicline
NRT Nicotine-receptor partial agonist
238
Dabigatran
Anticoagulant/DOAC Direct thrombin inhibitor
239
Dalbavancin
Glycopeptide antibiotic
240
Dalteparin
Anticoagulant (LMWH)
241
Danaparoid
Anticoagulant and antithrombotic (heparinoid)
242
Dantrolene
Skeletal muscle relaxant
243
Dapagliflozin
Antidiabetic SGLT2 inhibitor
244
Dapsone
Sulphone antibiotic
245
Daptomycin
Lipopeptide antibiotic
246
Darbepoetin alfa
Erythopoiesis-stimulating agent (ESA)
247
Daridorexant
OX1 and OX2 receptor antagonist (for insomnia)
248
Darifenacin
Antimuscarinic and antispasmodic
249
Darolutamide
Anticancer Androgen receptor inhibitor.
250
Darunavir
Antiviral (HIV) Protease inhibitor
251
Daunorubicin
Anthracycline antibiotic
252
Deflazacort
Corticosteroid
253
Degarelix
Gonadotropin-releasing hormone receptor antagonist
254
Delafloxacin
Quinoline antibiotic
255
Demeclocycline
Tetracycline antibiotic
256
Desloratadine
Antihistamine
257
Desmopressin
Vasopressin analogue
258
Desogestrel
Progesterone (POP)
259
Dexamethasone
Glucocorticoid
260
Dexamfetamine
CNS stimulant
261
Dexketoprofen
NSAID
262
Diamorphine
Opioid analgesic
263
Diazepam
Benzodiazepine
264
Diazoxide
Non-diuretic thiazide
265
Diclofenac
NSAID
266
Dicobalt edetate
Cyanide poisoning antidote
267
Dicycloverine hydrochloride
Smooth muscle antispasmodic (for IBS)/anticholinergic
268
Dienogest
Nortestosterone derivative with progestogenic effect (for endometriosis)
269
Diethylcarbamazine
Anthelmintic drug
270
Digoxin
Cardiac glycoside
271
Dihydrocodeine tartrate
Opioid analgesic
272
Diltiazem
Antihypertensive CCB
273
Dimethyl fumarate
Immunomodulatory and anti-inflammatory drug
274
Dimeticone
Surfactant
275
Dinoprostone
Prostaglandin E2
276
Dipipanone
Opioid analgesic
277
Dipyridamole
Antiplatelet (PDE inhibitor)
278
Disopyramide
Anti-arrythmatic
279
Disulfiram
Alcohol antagonist (for alcoholism)
280
Dobutamine
Beta1 agonist/cardiac stimulant
281
Docusate sodium
Laxative Stool softener
282
Dolutegravir
Antiviral (HIV) HIV integrase inhibitor
283
Domperidone
Dopamine agonist

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