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Latanoprost

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Brand: Xalatan

Drug class: Prostaglandin F analogue

Indication: Glaucoma

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Levothyroxine

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Brand: Eltroxin, Synthroid

Drug class: Thyroid hormone

Indication: Hypothyroidism

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Liraglutide

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Brand: Victoza, Saxenda

Drug class: Human glucagon like Peptide-1 receptor agonist

Indication: Type 2 diabetes mellitus, weight management

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Lorazepam

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Brand: Ativan

Drug class: Benzodiazepine

Indication: Anxiety, seizures

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Oxazepam

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Brand: Serax

Drug class: Benzodiazepine

Indication: Anxiety, alcohol withdrawal

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Temazepam

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Brand: Restoril

Drug class: Benzodiazepine

Indication: Insomnia

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Losartan

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Brand: Cozaar

Drug class: Angiotensin II receptor antagonist

Indication: Hypertension, reduce proteinuria in type 2 diabetes mellitus

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Olmesartan

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Brand: Olmetec

Drug class: Angiotensin II receptor antagonist

Indication: Hypertension

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Ramipril

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Brand: Altace

Drug class: Angiotensin converting enzyme inhibitor

Indication: Hypertension, reduce CV mortality post MI, reduction of CV events in high-risk patients

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Telmisartan

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Brand: Micardis

Drug class: Angiotensin II receptor antagonist

Indication: Hypertension, reduction of CV events in high-risk patients

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Valsartan

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Brand: Diovan

Drug class: Angiotensin II receptor antagonist

Indication: Hypertension, reduce CV mortality post MI, heart failure

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Metformin

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Brand: Glucophage, Glumetza

Drug class: Antidiabetic (biguanide)

Indication: Type 2 diabetes mellitus

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Methadone

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Brand: Methadose

Drug class: Opiod analgesic

Indication: Treatment of opiod dependence

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Morphine

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Brand: Doloral, Kadian, M-Eslon, M.O.S., MS Contin, MS IR, Statex

Drug class: Opiate analgesic

Indication: Pain

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Oxycodone

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Brand: OxyContin, Oxy IR, Oxyneo, Supeudol

Drug class: Opiate analgesic

Indication: Pain

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Methylphenidate

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Brand: Concerta, Biphentin, Ritalin, Ritalin-SR

Drug class: Central nervous system stimulant

Indication: Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder

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Mirtazapine

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Brand: Remeron, Remeron RD

Drug class: Antidepressant (tetracyclic)

Indication: Depression

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Paroxetine

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Brand: Paxil, Paxil CR

Drug class: Antidepressant (selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor)

Indication: Depression, panic disorder, OCD, PTSD, anxiety, PMDD

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Sertraline

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Brand: Zoloft

Drug class: Antidepressant (selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor)

Indication: Depression, panic disorder, OCD, PTSD, SAD

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Trazodone

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Brand: Desyrel

Drug class: Antidepressant

Indication: Depression

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Venlafaxine

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Brand: Effexor XR

Drug class: Antidepressant (serotonin norepinephrine reuptake inhibitor)

Indication: Depression, generalized anxiety disorder, panic disorder, social anxiety disorder

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Metoprolol

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Brand: Lopressor, Lopressor SR

Drug class: Beta blocker (B-1 selective)

Indication: HTN, angina, acute management of MI (IV), secondary prevention post MI

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Mometasone nasal inhalation

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Brand: Nasonex

Drug class: Corticosteroid

Indication: Allergic rhinitis, acute rhinosinusitis

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Prednisone

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Brand: Winpred

Drug class: Corticosteroid

Indication: Acute inflammation, autoimmune disorders, rheumatologist disorders

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Montelukast
Brand: Singulair Drug class: Leukotriene receptor antagonist Indication: Asthma, seasonal allergic rhinitis, exercise-induced bronchoconstriction
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Naproxen, naproxen sodium
Brand: Naprosyn, Aleve, Anaprox, Anaprox DS, Naprelan, Maxidol Drug class: Antiinflammatory (NSAID) Indication: Rheumatoid arthritis, osteoarthritis, short term for inflammation and pain
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Nitroglycerin
Brand: Minitran, Nitro-Dur, Nitro, Trinipatch, Nitroject, Nitrolingual Drug class: Organic nitrate Indication: Treatment and prevention of anginal symptoms, acute hypertension
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Olanzapine
Brand: Zyprexa, Zyprexa Zydis Drug class: Antipsychotic (atypical) Indication: Bipolar disorder, schizophrenia
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Quetiapine
Brand: Seroquel, Seroquel XR Drug class: Antipsychotic (atypical) Indication: Bipolar disorder (mono therapy and adjunct), schizophrenia, adjunct therapy for depression
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Risperidone
Brand: Risperdal, Risperdal M, Risperdal Consta Drug class: Antipsychotic (atypical) Indication: Bipolar mania, schizophrenia
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Omeprazole
Brand: Losec Drug class: Proton pump inhibitor Indication: GERD, hypersecretory conditions, prevention of NSAID induced ulcers
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Pantoprazole
Brand: Pantoloc, Panto IV, Tecta Drug class: Proton pump inhibitor Indication: GERD, prevention of NSAID induced ulcers, duodenal ulcer, gastric ulcer, reflux esophagitis, treatment of Helicobacter Pylori associated with duodenal ulcer
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Rabeprazole sodium
Brand: Pariet Drug class: Proton pump inhibitor Indication: GERD, hypersecretory conditions, prevention of NSAID induced ulcers
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Risedronate
Brand: Actonel, Actonel DR Drug class: Biphosphonate Indication: Osteoporosis, Paget’s disease of the bone
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Ranitidine
Brand: Acid Reducer (OTC), Zantac Drug class: Histamine H-2 receptor antagonist Indication: Duodenal ulcers, gastric ulcers, heartburn, treatment and prevention of NSAID induced ulcers, GERD
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Rivaroxaban
Brand: Xarelto Drug class: Anticoagulant Indication: Prophylaxis/treatment of VTE and CVA from cardioembolic causes, CV risk reduction in CAD or PAD
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Warfarin
Brand: Coumadin Drug class: Anticoagulant Indication: Prophylaxis/treatment of VTE and CVA from cardioembolic causes
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Salbutamol
Brand: Ventolin Drug class: Beta-2-agonist Indication: Symptomatic relief and prevention of bronchospasm in asthma, COPD and other bronchopulmonary disorders
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Phenytoin
Brand: Dilantin Drug class: Anticonvulsant Indication: Seizures
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Pregablin
Brand: Lyrica Drug class: Anticonvulsant, analgesic agent Indication: Pain associated with diabetic peripheral neuropathy, pain associated with postherpetic neuralgia, fibromyalgia
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Sennosides
Brand: Senokot, Senna, Ex-Lax Drug class: Stimulant laxative Indication: Short-term treatment of constipation; evacuate the colon for bowel or rectal exams
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Sildenafil
Brand: Viagara, Revatio Drug class: PDE5-inhibitor Indication: Erectile dysfunction, pulmonary hypertension
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Spironolactone
Brand: Aldactone Drug class: Diuretic (aldosterone antagonist) Indication: Heart failure, primary aldosteronism, hypokalemia, cirrhosis
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Sitagliptin
Brand: Januvia Drug class: Dipeptidyl peptidase 4 (DPP-4) inhibitor Indication: Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus
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Rosuvastatin
Brand: Crestor Drug class: Antihyperlipidemic agent (HMG-CoA reductase inhibitor) Indication: Hyperlipidemia
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Simvastatin
Brand: Zocor Drug class: Antihyperlipidemic agent (HMG-CoA reductase inhibitor) Indication: Hyperlipidemia
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Tamsulosin
Brand: Flomax CR Drug class: Alpha-1 adrenergic blocking agent Indication: BPH (benign prostatic hyperplasia)
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Sumatriptan
Brand: Imitrex Drug class: 5-HT1 receptor agonist Indication: Migraine therapy
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Tiotropium bromide
Brand: Spiriva HandiHaler, Spiriva Respimat Drug class: Anticholinergic/long-acting muscarinic antagonist (LAMA) Indication: COPD, asthma
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Zoplicone
Brand: Rhovane, Imovane Drug class: Sedative/hypnotic Indication: Insomnia (only indicated for short term, 7-10 day, treatment

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