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Match the following medications with their indications:

Levothyroxine = Hypothyroidism Albuterol = Asthma Duloxetine = Depression Pregabalin = Nerve pain, partial onset seizures

Match the following medications with their drug classes:

Rosuvastatin = Statin Esomeprazole = PPI Insulin Glargine = Insulin Celecoxib = NSAID

Match the following medications with their brand names:

Fluticasone/salmeterol = Advair Diskus Lisdexamfetamine = Vyvanse Tiotropium bromide = Spiriva Handihaler Insulin Glargine = Lantus Solostar

Match the following medications with their therapeutic uses:

<p>Valsartan = HTN, CHF Fluticasone/salmeterol = Asthma Insulin Glargine = Diabetes Esomeprazole = GERD, Heartburn</p> Signup and view all the answers

Match the following medications with their corresponding indications:

<p>Aripiprazole = Bipolar, Depression Sitagliptin = Diabetes Memantine = Alzheimer's, Dementia Sildenafil = Erectile dysfunction</p> Signup and view all the answers

Match the following medications with their generic names:

<p>Abilify = Aripiprazole Januvia = Sitagliptin Namenda = Memantine Viagra = Sildenafil</p> Signup and view all the answers

Match each drug class with the correct medication:

<p>Atypical Antipsychotic = Aripiprazole PDE5 Inhibitor = Sildenafil Cholesterol absorption inhibitor = Ezetimibe Nasal steroid = Mometasone</p> Signup and view all the answers

Match the medications with their respective brand names:

<p>Sitagliptin = Januvia Nebivolol = Bystolic Levothyroxine = Levothroid Insulin Aspart = Novolog</p> Signup and view all the answers

Match the following treatments with their drug classes:

<p>Levothyroxine = Thyroid hormone Bimatoprost = Ophthalmic glaucoma agent Albuterol = Bronchodilator Ezetimibe/Simvastatin = Combination antihyperlipidemic</p> Signup and view all the answers

Match the medications with their usage:

<p>Tadalafil = Erectile dysfunction Budesonide/formoterol = Asthma, COPD Diclofenac sodium = OA, topical pain Oseltamivir = Influenza</p> Signup and view all the answers

Match the following medications with their respective drug classes:

<p>Metoprolol = Beta Blocker Desvenlafaxine = SNRI Albuterol/ipratropium = Bronchodilator combinations Dipeptidyl peptidase-4 inhibitor = Sitagliptin</p> Signup and view all the answers

Match the following medications with their indicated conditions:

<p>Fluticasone Propionate = Asthma Oxytocin = Labor induction Metformin/sitagliptin = Diabetes Type II Rivaroxaban = Blood thinner</p> Signup and view all the answers

Match the medications with their brand names:

<p>Budesonide/formoterol = Symbicort Fluticasone Propionate = Flovent HFA Dopamine = Dopastat Insulin detemir = Levemir</p> Signup and view all the answers

Match the generics with their classes:

<p>Rivaroxaban = Direct Xa Inhibitor Sitagliptin = Dipeptidyl peptidase-4 inhibitor Levothyroxine = Thyroid hormone Metoprolol = Beta Blocker</p> Signup and view all the answers

Match the following medications with their main side effects:

<p>Desvenlafaxine = Depression Dipeptidyl peptidase-4 inhibitor = Diabetes Albuterol = Asthma Insulin Aspart = Diabetes</p> Signup and view all the answers

Match the medications with their primary use:

<p>Nebivolol = HTN Etonogestrel/Ethinyl estradiol = Birth control Memantine = Alzheimer's, Dementia Sildenafil = Erectile dysfunction</p> Signup and view all the answers

Match the medications with their corresponding indications:

<p>Diclofenac sodium = Topical pain Metformin/sitagliptin = Diabetes Type II Rivaroxaban = Blood thinning Afluria = Influenza prophylaxis</p> Signup and view all the answers

Match the following medications with their primary therapeutic class:

<p>Levothyroxine = Thyroid Hormone Rosuvastatin = Statin Duloxetine = SNRI Pregabalin = Nerve pain, partial onset seizures</p> Signup and view all the answers

Match the following medications with their common brand name:

<p>Esomeprazole = Nexium Albuterol = Ventolin HFA Tiotropium bromide = Spiriva Handihaler Celecoxib = Celebrex</p> Signup and view all the answers

Match the following medications with the conditions they treat:

<p>Fluticasone/salmeterol = Asthma Insulin Glargine = Diabetes Valsartan = HTN, CHF Lisdexamfetamine = ADHD</p> Signup and view all the answers

Match the following drug classes with the appropriate medications:

<p>Corticosteroid/Beta2-adrenergic Agonist = Fluticasone/salmeterol Anticholinergic = Tiotropium bromide NSAID = Celecoxib Insulin = Insulin Glargine</p> Signup and view all the answers

Match the following medications with their primary indications:

<p>Buprenorphine = Pain Nebivolol = HTN Albuterol = Asthma Ezetimibe = Hypercholesterolemia</p> Signup and view all the answers

Match the following drug classes with their respective medications:

<p>Corticosteroid = Fluticasone Propionate Insulin = Insulin Aspart Direct Xa Inhibitor = Rivaroxaban Beta Blocker = Metoprolol</p> Signup and view all the answers

Match the following drugs with their therapeutic uses:

<p>Olmesartan = HTN Oseltamivir = Influenza Etonogestrel/Ethinyl estradiol = Birth control Fluticasone Propionate = Asthma</p> Signup and view all the answers

Match the following drug classes with their corresponding indications:

<p>NSAID = Topical pain Antiviral = Influenza prophylaxis Urinary antispasmodic = Overactive bladder Antidiabetic = Diabetes Type II</p> Signup and view all the answers

Match the following drug classes with their medications:

<p>Thiazide diuretic/ARB = Hydrochlorothiazide/olmesartan Contraceptive = Ortho Tri-Cyclen Opthalmic glaucoma agent = Bimatoprost SNRI = Desvenlafaxine</p> Signup and view all the answers

Match the medications with their side effects:

<p>Insulin = Hypoglycemia PDE5 Inhibitor = Headache Corticosteroid = Increased appetite Antihyperlipidemic = Muscle pain</p> Signup and view all the answers

Levothyroxine is commonly prescribed for ______.

<p>hypothyroidism</p> Signup and view all the answers

Rosuvastatin, a type of ______, is used to manage hypercholesterolemia.

<p>statin</p> Signup and view all the answers

Esomeprazole is classified as a ______ and is used to treat GERD and heartburn.

<p>PPI</p> Signup and view all the answers

Albuterol is a ______ used primarily to treat asthma.

<p>Beta2-adrenergic Agonist</p> Signup and view all the answers

Duloxetine is classified as an ______ and is often prescribed for depression.

<p>SNRI</p> Signup and view all the answers

Aripiprazole is commonly known by its brand name ______.

<p>Abilify</p> Signup and view all the answers

Sitagliptin is marketed under the brand name ______.

<p>Januvia</p> Signup and view all the answers

Memantine, which is used to treat Alzheimer's, is sold under the brand name ______.

<p>Namenda</p> Signup and view all the answers

Sildenafil is commonly known as ______.

<p>Viagra</p> Signup and view all the answers

The brand name for Tadalafil, another treatment for erectile dysfunction, is ______.

<p>Cialis</p> Signup and view all the answers

Ezetimibe is available under the brand name ______.

<p>Zetia</p> Signup and view all the answers

Mometasone, which is indicated for allergies, is marketed as ______.

<p>Nasonex</p> Signup and view all the answers

Buprenorphine is sold under the brand name ______.

<p>Subutex</p> Signup and view all the answers

Budesonide/formoterol is available under the brand name ______.

<p>Symbicort</p> Signup and view all the answers

Nebivolol is marketed as ______ and is a beta blocker.

<p>Bystolic</p> Signup and view all the answers

The brand name for Fluticasone Propionate, used to treat asthma, is ______.

<p>Flovent HFA</p> Signup and view all the answers

Oxytocin is also known by its brand name ______.

<p>Pitocin</p> Signup and view all the answers

Insulin detemir is sold under the brand name ______.

<p>Levemir</p> Signup and view all the answers

Rivaroxaban is known by the brand name ______.

<p>Xarelto</p> Signup and view all the answers

Dexlansoprazole is marketed as ______ and is a PPI used for GERD.

<p>Dexilant</p> Signup and view all the answers

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Levothyroxine's primary use

Treatment for hypothyroidism, a condition where the thyroid gland doesn't produce enough thyroid hormone.

Rosuvastatin's function

Reduces cholesterol levels, specifically used to treat high cholesterol.

Esomeprazole's primary use

Reduces stomach acid production, often prescribed for heartburn and GERD.

Albuterol's purpose

A bronchodilator, used for managing asthma symptoms by relaxing the airways.

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Fluticasone/salmeterol's purpose

Combination of a corticosteroid and bronchodilator for asthma control.

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Aripiprazole (Abilify)

An atypical antipsychotic medication used to treat schizophrenia and bipolar disorder, as well as depression.

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Sitagliptin (Januvia)

A dipeptidyl peptidase-4 (DPP-4) inhibitor used to manage diabetes.

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Memantine (Namenda)

An NMDA receptor antagonist used to treat Alzheimer's disease and dementia.

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Sildenafil (Viagra)

A PDE5 inhibitor used to treat erectile dysfunction and hypertension (HTN).

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Tadalafil (Cialis)

A PDE5 inhibitor used to treat erectile dysfunction and hypertension (HTN).

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Ezetimibe (Zetia)

A cholesterol absorption inhibitor used to treat hypercholesterolemia.

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Mometasone (Nasonex)

A nasal steroid used to treat congestion, sneezing, and allergies.

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Buprenorphine (Subutex)

An analgesic used to manage pain.

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Budesonide/formoterol (Symbicort)

A corticosteroid/beta2-adrenergic agonist used to treat asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD).

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Nebivolol (Bystolic)

A beta blocker used to treat hypertension (HTN).

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Insulin detemir (Levemir)

An insulin used to manage diabetes.

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Rivaroxaban (Xarelto)

A direct Xa inhibitor used as a blood thinner.

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What is Levothyroxine used for?

Levothyroxine is a thyroid hormone replacement medication used to treat hypothyroidism, a condition where the thyroid gland doesn't produce enough thyroid hormone.

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What is Rosuvastatin's main function?

Rosuvastatin is a statin medication used to lower cholesterol levels in the blood, primarily for treating hypercholesterolemia (high cholesterol).

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What is Esomeprazole used for?

Esomeprazole is a proton pump inhibitor (PPI) that reduces stomach acid production, mainly used to treat GERD (gastroesophageal reflux disease) and heartburn.

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What does Albuterol do?

Albuterol is a beta2-adrenergic agonist, a type of bronchodilator that relaxes the muscles around the airways, making it easier to breathe. Primarily used for asthma.

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Fluticasone/Salmeterol: What's the combo for?

Fluticasone/salmeterol is a combination medication containing a corticosteroid (fluticasone) to reduce inflammation and a long-acting beta2-agonist (salmeterol) for bronchodilation, both for managing asthma.

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What is an Atypical Antipsychotic?

A type of antipsychotic medication used to treat conditions like schizophrenia and bipolar disorder. They work by balancing certain chemicals in the brain.

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What is the main use of Sitagliptin?

Sitagliptin is a DPP-4 inhibitor, primarily used to help manage type 2 diabetes by controlling blood sugar levels.

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What is the mechanism of action for memantine?

Memantine works by blocking a specific type of receptor in the brain called the NMDA receptor. It's used to treat Alzheimer's disease and dementia.

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What is a PDE5 Inhibitor?

A type of medication that inhibits an enzyme called PDE5, allowing for the relaxation of smooth muscle in the body, specifically in the blood vessels of the penis, leading to improved blood flow.

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What does Ezetimibe do?

Ezetimibe is a cholesterol absorption inhibitor. It works by preventing the absorption of cholesterol from the gut, thereby reducing cholesterol levels in the body.

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What is the main function of Mometasone?

Mometasone is a nasal steroid. It reduces inflammation and swelling in the nasal passages, often used for allergies, congestion, and sneezing.

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What is the medical use of Buprenorphine?

Buprenorphine is an analgesic, meaning it relieves pain. It's often used for pain management.

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What is Budesonide/formoterol?

It's a combined medication containing a corticosteroid (Budesonide) and a beta2-adrenergic agonist (Formoterol). Used for asthma and COPD.

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What is Nebivolol?

It's a beta-blocker commonly prescribed to treat high blood pressure (hypertension). It works by reducing heart rate and blood pressure.

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What type of drug is Insulin detemir?

Insulin detemir is a type of insulin used to manage diabetes. It's a long-acting insulin, meaning it works for an extended period of time.

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What is Rivaroxaban?

Rivaroxaban is a blood thinner, also known as an anticoagulant. It helps prevent blood clots from forming.

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What is the function of Dexlansoprazole?

Dexlansoprazole is a type of proton pump inhibitor (PPI). It works by reducing the amount of acid produced in the stomach, often prescribed for conditions like GERD.

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What is the primary use of Levothyroxine?

Levothyroxine is a synthetic thyroid hormone replacement therapy used to treat hypothyroidism, a condition where the thyroid gland doesn't produce enough thyroid hormone.

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What is Olmesartan?

Olmesartan is an angiotensin II receptor blocker (ARB), often prescribed to treat high blood pressure (hypertension). It works by relaxing blood vessels and reducing blood pressure.

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What is the main function of Diclofenac sodium?

Diclofenac sodium is a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) used to reduce pain and inflammation. It's available in topical form for localized pain relief.

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What are statins used for?

Statins are a class of medications that lower cholesterol levels in the blood, primarily used to treat high cholesterol (hypercholesterolemia). They work by blocking the production of cholesterol in the liver.

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What are PPIs?

Proton pump inhibitors (PPIs) are medications that significantly reduce the amount of acid your stomach produces. They are commonly used for GERD and heartburn.

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What is a Beta2-adrenergic Agonist?

These drugs act on the lungs to relax the muscles surrounding the airways, making breathing easier. This is why they're commonly used to manage asthma.

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Insulin Glargine

A long-acting insulin used to manage diabetes. It provides consistent blood sugar control throughout the day and night.

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What are ARBs?

Angiotensin II Receptor Blockers (ARBs) are a type of blood pressure medication. They block the effects of a hormone that constricts blood vessels, lowering blood pressure.

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Atypical Antipsychotics

A type of antipsychotic medication that helps balance certain chemicals in the brain. They are used to treat conditions like schizophrenia and bipolar disorder.

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DPP-4 Inhibitor

This type of drug controls blood sugar levels by stopping a specific enzyme, DPP-4, from breaking down a hormone that helps regulate blood sugar.

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NMDA Receptor Antagonist

These drugs work by blocking a specific type of receptor in the brain involved in learning and memory. They are used to treat conditions like Alzheimer's disease and dementia.

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PDE5 Inhibitor

These drugs block an enzyme that constricts blood vessels, allowing for relaxation and improved blood flow. They are used to treat erectile dysfunction and high blood pressure.

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Cholesterol Absorption Inhibitor

This type of medication prevents the gut from absorbing cholesterol, thus lowering cholesterol levels in the body.

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Nasal Steroid

These drugs reduce inflammation and swelling in the nasal passages. They are often used to treat allergies, congestion, and sneezing.

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Analgesic

Medications designed to relieve pain.

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Corticosteroid/Beta2-Adrenergic Agonist

This combination of drugs works by reducing inflammation (corticosteroid) and relaxing the airways (beta2-agonist). It's often used to treat asthma and COPD.

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Beta Blocker

This type of medication reduces heart rate and blood pressure by blocking the effects of certain hormones in the body.

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Insulin (Long Acting)

This type of insulin works for an extended period of time to control blood sugar levels.

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Direct Xa Inhibitor

These drugs work by preventing blood clots from forming, helping to prevent strokes and other blood clotting complications.

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Proton Pump Inhibitor (PPI)

This type of medication reduces the amount of acid produced in the stomach, often prescribed for conditions like GERD and heartburn.

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Angiotensin II Receptor Blocker (ARB)

These medications relax blood vessels and reduce blood pressure by blocking a hormone that constricts blood vessels.

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Nonsteroidal Anti-inflammatory Drug (NSAID)

This type of medication reduces pain and inflammation by blocking specific enzymes in the body.

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Bronchodilator

These medications relax the muscles around the airways, making it easier to breathe. They are often used to treat asthma and COPD.

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Antihyperlipidemic Combination

This type of medication combines two drugs, one that lowers cholesterol and one that inhibits its absorption, to effectively manage high cholesterol levels.

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Study Notes

Top 50 Prescribed Medications

  • Levothyroxine (Synthroid): Used to treat hypothyroidism, with over 22.7 million prescriptions.
  • Rosuvastatin (Crestor): A statin used to lower cholesterol, with nearly 22.6 million prescriptions.
  • Esomeprazole (Nexium): A Proton Pump Inhibitor (PPI) used for Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD) and heartburn, with over 18 million prescriptions.
  • Albuterol (Ventolin HFA): Beta2-adrenergic agonist used for asthma, with over 17 million prescriptions.

Other Common Medications

  • Fluticasone/salmeterol (Advair Diskus): A corticosteroid/Beta2-adrenergic agonist used for asthma.

  • Valsartan (Diovan): Angiotensin II Receptor Blocker (ARB) used for high blood pressure (HTN) and Congestive Heart Failure (CHF).

  • Insulin Glargine (Lantus Solostar/Lantus): Treats diabetes and has millions of prescriptions.

  • Duloxetine (Cymbalta): A Selective Norepinephrine Reuptake Inhibitor (SNRI) used for depression.

  • Lisdexamfetamine (Vyvanse): A Central Nervous System (CNS) stimulant used for attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD).

  • Pregabalin (Lyrica): Used for nerve pain and partial onset seizures.

  • Tiotropium bromide (Spiriva Handihaler): Anticholinergic used for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD).

  • Celecoxib (Celebrex): Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) used for rheumatoid arthritis (RA) and osteoarthritis (OA).

  • Aripiprazole (Abilify): An atypical antipsychotic for schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, and depression.

  • Sitagliptin (Januvia): Dipeptidyl peptidase-4 (DPP-4) inhibitor used for diabetes.

  • Memantine (Namenda): NMDA receptor antagonist for Alzheimer's and dementia.

  • Sildenafil (Viagra): PDE5 inhibitor for erectile dysfunction and high blood pressure.

  • Tadalafil (Cialis): PDE5 inhibitor for erectile dysfunction and high blood pressure.

  • Ezetimibe (Zetia): Cholesterol absorption inhibitor for high cholesterol.

  • Mometasone (Nasonex): Nasal steroid for congestion, sneezing, and allergies.

  • Buprenorphine (Subutex): Analgesic for pain.

  • Budesonide/formoterol (Symbicort): Corticosteroid/Beta2-adrenergic agonist for asthma and COPD.

  • Nebivolol (Bystolic): Beta blocker for high blood pressure.

  • Fluticasone Propionate (Flovent HFA): Corticosteroid for asthma.

  • Oxytocin (Pitocin): Uterotonic agent for labor induction.

  • Insulin detemir (Levemir): Insulin used in diabetes treatment.

  • Rivaroxaban (Xarelto): Direct Xa Inhibitor for blood thinning.

  • Etonogestrel/Ethinyl estradiol (Nuvaring): Contraceptive for birth control.

  • Dexlansoprazole (Dexilant): PPI for GERD.

  • Levothroid (Levothyroxine): Thyroid hormone for hypothyroidism.

  • Olmesartan (Benicar): ARB for high blood pressure.

  • Diclofenac sodium (Voltaren Gel): NSAID for osteoarthritis and topical pain.

  • Albuterol (Proventil HFA): Bronchodilator for asthma.

  • Oseltamivir (Tamiflu): Antiviral for influenza.

  • Insulin Aspart (Novolog): Fast-acting insulin for diabetes.

  • Conjugated estrogens (Premarin): Hormone therapy for menopause.

  • Solifenacin (Vesicare): Urinary antispasmodic for overactive bladder.

  • Insulin Lispro (Humalog): Fast-acting insulin for diabetes.

  • Hydrochlorothiazide/olmesartan (Benicar HCT): Thiazide diuretic/ARB combination for high blood pressure.

  • Bimatoprost (Lumigan): Opthalmic glaucoma agent for open-angle glaucoma.

  • Influenza vaccine (Afluria): Antiviral for influenza prophylaxis.

  • Ethinyl Estridiol, Norethindrone acetate (Lo Loestrin Fe): Contraceptive for birth control.

  • Metformin/sitagliptin (Janumet): Antidiabetic for type II diabetes.

  • Ethinyl estradiol/norgestimate (Ortho Tri-Cyclen): Contraceptive for birth control.

  • Metoprolol (Toprol-XL): Beta blocker for angina and high blood pressure.

  • Desvenlafaxine (Pristiq): SNRI for depression

  • Albuterol/ipratropium (Combivent Respimat): Combination bronchodilator for asthma and COPD.

  • Ezetimibe/Simvastatin (Vytorin): Antihyperlipidemic combination for high cholesterol.

  • Travoprost (Travatan Z): Ophthalmic glaucoma agent for open-angle glaucoma.

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