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What is the class for lovastatin

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HMG - CoA reductase inhibitor

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What is major use for lovastatin

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Hypercholesterolemia

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What is the brand name for valacyclovir

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Valtrex

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What is the class for valacyclovir

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Anti-Viral

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What is the major use for valacyclovir

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Genital Herpes, shingles

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What is the brand name for loratadine

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Claritin

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What is the class for loratadine

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Antihistamine (H1)

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What is the major use for loratadine

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Allergic Rhinitis

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What is the brand for ranitidine

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Zantac

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What is the class for rantidine

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Histamine blocker (H2)

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What is the major use for ranitidine

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GERD, Duodenal and Gasteric Ulcers

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What is the brand name for lamotrigene

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Lamictal

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What is the class for lamotrigene

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Anti-Convulsant/ Anti-Mania/ Bipolar

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what is the major use for lamotrigene

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Bipolar Disorders, Seizures

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What is the black box warning for lamotrigene

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Serious rashes requiring hospitalization may develop

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What is the brand name for topiramate

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Topamax

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What is the class for topiramate

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Anti-Convulsant

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What is the major use for topiramate

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seizures

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What is the brand name for quetiapine

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seroquel

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What is the class for quetiapine

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antipsychotic

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What is the major use for quetiapine

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schizophrenia, Bipolar Disorders

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What is the black box warning for quetiapine

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may cause suicidal thoughts in children and young adults, Not for dementia related psychosis

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What is the brand name for levofloxacin

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Levaquin

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What is the class for levofloxacin

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Quinolone Antibiotic

What is the major use for levofloxacin

Bacterial Infection

What is the black box warning for levofloxacin

May increase risk of tendonitis and tendon ruptures especially in the elderly

What are the brand names for alendronate

Fosamax

What is the class for alendronate

Bone resorption inhibitor

What is the major use for alendronate

Osteoporosis

What is the brand name for folic acid

folvite

What is the class for folic acid

Vitamin supplement (folic acid)

What is the major use for folic acid

folate deficient anemia, dietary supplementation

What is the brand name for lovastatin

Mevacor