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Opioid Analgesics

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Management of moderate to severe pain

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Narcotic Analgesics

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Management of moderate to severe pain

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Non-Opioid Analgesics/Antipyretics

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Management of mild to moderate pain and may also be used as an antipyretic

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Anti-Inflammatory Analgesics

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Management of joint pain in conditions such as rheumatoid, arthritis, and osteoarthritis

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Anit-Convulsants

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Management of seizures

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Anti-Alzheimer’s Agents

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Treatment of mild to moderate dementia associated with Alzheimer’s disease

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Anti-Parkinson Agents

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Management of Parkinson’s disease. Helps control tremors, muscle weakness and rigidity

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Anti-Anxiety Agents

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Used to decrease or relieve anxiety or tension

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Anti-Psychotics

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Used to reduce mental tension and anxiety related to psychotic disorders

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Anti-Depressants

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Used in the management of depression

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Local Anesthetics

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Used to numb a small area of the body by “deadening” the nerves in that area