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hydrocortisone
Brand: CortisolClass: steroid, glucocorticoidIndication:
inflammation
TERM 2
atorvastatin
DEFINITION 2
Brand: LipitorClass: HMG CoA reductase inhibitorIndication:
dyslipidemia, high risk for MI
TERM 3
cromolyn
sodium
DEFINITION 3
Brand: NasalcromClass: mast cell stabilizerIndication:
persistant allergy
TERM 4
levothyroxine
sodium
DEFINITION 4
Brand: Synthroid, LevothroidClass: hormoneIndication:
hypothyroidism
TERM 5
acetaminophen
DEFINITION 5
Brand: TylenolClass: analgesic, antipyreticIndication: pain,
fever
phenylephrine HCl
Brand: Neo-synephrineClass: alpha 1 agonist, sympatho-
mimeticIndication: congestion
TERM 7
amoxicillin
DEFINITION 7
Brand: AmoxilClass: antibiotic, penicillinIndication: infection
TERM 8
chlorpheniramine
DEFINITION 8
Brand: TriamenicClass: antihistamineIndication: allergy
TERM 9
aspirin
DEFINITION 9
Brand: BayerClass: NSAIDIndication: inflammation, pain,
fever, risk of clot formation
TERM 10
pseudoephedrine
DEFINITION 10
Brand: SudafedClass: sympatho-mimeticIndication: nasal
congestion
escitalopram oxalate
Brand: LexaproClass: SSRIIndication: major depressive
disorder, GAD
TERM 17
montelukast
DEFINITION 17
Brand: SingulairClass: leukotriene receptor
antagonistIndication: asthma, allergic rhinitis, exercise-
induced bronchospasm
TERM 18
clopidogrel bisulfate
DEFINITION 18
Brand: PlavixClass: antiplatelet agent/
thienopyridineIndication: vascular injury
TERM 19
simvastatin
DEFINITION 19
Brand: ZocorClass: HMG CoA reductase inhibitorIndication:
dyslipidemia, high risk for MI
TERM 20
hydrochlorothiazide &
triamterene
DEFINITION 20
Brand: Dyazide, MaxzideClass: diuretic combination/ thiazide
& potassium sparingIndication: hypertension, edema
amlodipine besylate
Brand: NorvascClass: antihypertensive/ calcium channel
blocker (dihydropyridine)Indication: hypertension, angina
TERM 22
azithromycin
DEFINITION 22
Brand: ZithromaxClass: antibiotic/ macrolideIndication:
infection
TERM 23
warfarin
sodium
DEFINITION 23
Brand: CoumadinClass: anticoagulant/ vitamin K
antagonistIndication: prophylaxis, thromboembolic disorders
TERM 24
furosemide
DEFINITION 24
Brand: LasixClass: loop diureticIndication: edema
TERM 25
naphazoline HCl & pheniramine
maleate
DEFINITION 25
Brand: Naphcon AClass: sympatho-mimetic decongestant,
antihistamineIndication: occular allergic symptoms
venlafaxine hydrochloride
Brand: EffexorClass: SNRIIndication: depression
TERM 32
cephalexin
DEFINITION 32
Brand: KeflexClass: first generation cephalosporin
antibioticIndication: infection
TERM 33
capsaicin oleoresin
DEFINITION 33
Brand: Capsin, Icy-Hot, Pepper-SprayClass:
analgesicIndication: pain
TERM 34
clemastine fumarate
DEFINITION 34
Brand: TavistClass: antihistamineIndication: allergy
TERM 35
albuterol
sulfate
DEFINITION 35
Brand: Proair HFA VentolinClass: beta 2 agonist, short
actingIndication: asthma, COPD
metformin hydrochloride
Brand: GlucophageClass: biguanideIndication: high
resistance to insulin
TERM 37
ibuprofen
DEFINITION 37
Brand: MotrinClass: NSAIDIndication: inflammation, pain,
fever
TERM 38
naproxen
sodium
DEFINITION 38
Brand: Aleve, NaprosynClass: NSAIDIndication: inflammation,
pain, fever
TERM 39
hydrocodone &
APAP
DEFINITION 39
Brand: Lortab 2.5/500Class: opioid hypnoticIndication: pain
