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What is the active ingredient in Accupril?
What type of drug is Aciphex?
Proton Pump Inhibitor
What does Actos treat?
What is the classification of Adderall?
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What is the mechanism of action of Albuterol?
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Alesse-28 can prevent pregnancy.
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What does Allegra treat?
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What type of medication is Allopurinol?
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What is the primary use of Alprazolam?
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What condition does Amaryl treat?
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Amitriptyline HCL is used for nerve pain and as an antidepressant.
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Study Notes
Common Drugs Overview
- Accupril: Quinapril, an ACE inhibitor, produces vasodilation by inhibiting angiotensin II formation.
- Aciphex: Rabeprazole, a proton pump inhibitor, inhibits gastric acid secretion via the K+/H+ pump in gastric parietal cells.
- Actos: Pioglitazone, an anti-diabetic medication for Type 2 diabetes, decreases insulin resistance enhancing glucose disposal and reducing hepatic glucose output.
- Adalat CC: Nifedipine, a calcium channel blocker, treats high blood pressure and angina.
- Adderall: Combination of amphetamine and dextroamphetamine, treats ADHD and narcolepsy. Increases release of norepinephrine, serotonin, and dopamine.
- Albuterol: Bronchodilator (ProAir HFA, Ventolin HFA) treats bronchospasm by relaxing airway smooth muscles through beta2 adrenergic receptor activation.
- Alesse-28: Ethinylestradiol and Levonorgestrel; a birth control hormone that prevents pregnancy.
- Allegra: Fexofenadine, an antihistamine for hay fever and chronic skin hives, prevents H1 receptor activation by histamine.
- Allegra-D: Combination of fexofenadine and pseudoephedrine, treats allergy and cold symptoms (sneezing, runny nose).
- Allopurinol: Uric acid reducer (Zyloprim), treats gout and kidney stones by inhibiting xanthine oxidase.
- Alphagan: Brimonidine, an alpha adrenergic receptor agonist for glaucoma and rosacea. Induces vasoconstriction via a-receptor binding.
- Alprazolam: Xanax, a benzodiazepine enhancing GABA activity in the brain; used for anxiety, with potential side effects including dizziness and seizures.
- Altace: Ramipril, an ACE inhibitor for high blood pressure, heart failure, and diabetic kidney disease by blocking angiotensin II formation.
- Amaryl: Glimepiride, a sulfonylurea class anti-diabetic medication that stimulates natural insulin release to lower blood sugar.
- Ambien (Zolpidem): Sedative/hypnotic for sleep disorders; caution advised for women due to reduced morning activity ability.
- Amitriptyline HCL: Elavil, a tricyclic antidepressant for nerve pain and depression; increases natural brain substances for mental balance.
- Amoxicillin Trihydrate: Moxatag, a penicillin antibiotic treating infections and ulcers, used alone or with potassium clavulanate.
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