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drugs week 5-23-11

Classifaction

Brand NameClassifactionGeneric NameGeneral Use
Vytorin antihyperlipidemic Simvastatin/ezetimibe Vytorin contains a combination ezetimibe and simvastatin. Ezetimibe reduces the amount of cholesterol absorbed by the body. Simvastatin is in a group of drugs called HMG CoA reductase inhibitors, or "statins."
Cymbalta antidepressant duloxetine Cymbalta (duloxetine) is an antidepressant in a group of drugs called selective serotonin and norepinephrine reuptake inhibitors (SSNRIs). Cymbalta affects chemicals in the brain that may become unbalanced and cause depression.
accuneb,proair,HFA,Proventil,Ventolin bronchdilator Albuterol Aero Albuterol is a bronchodilator that relaxes muscles in the airways and increases air flow to the lungs.
valium benzoidazepine C-IV Diazepam Valium (diazepam) belongs to a group of drugs called benzodiazepines. Diazepam affects chemicals in the brain that may become unbalanced and cause anxiety.
Pravachol antihyperlipidemic Pravastain Pravachol (pravastatin) is in a group of drugs called HMG CoA reductase inhibitors, or "statins."Pravastatin reduces levels of "bad" cholesteroland triglycerides in the blood, while increasing levels of "good" cholesterol
Klor-Con Mineral or supplement Potassium Chloride Preventing or treating low blood potassium levels when the amount of potassium in the diet is inadequate. It may also be used to treat low potassium levels caused by some diseases, severe or prolonged episodes of vomiting or diarrhea, certain medicines
Tylenol#3 opiod/analgesic C-III Acetaminophen with Cod Codeine is in a group of drugs called narcotic pain relievers. Acetaminophen is a less potent pain reliever that increases the effects of codeine. The combination of acetaminophen and codeine is used to relieve moderate to severe pain.
Elavil antidepressant Amitriptyline Elavil is in a group of drugs called tricyclic antidepressants. Elavil affects chemicals in the brain that may become unbalanced. Elavil is used to treat symptoms of depression
Anaprox and Naprosyn NSAID Naproxen Naproxen is in a group of drugs called nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs). Naproxen works by reducing hormones that cause inflammation and pain in the body.
Fosomax biohosphonate osteoporosis agent Alendronate Fosamax (alendronate) is in the group of medicines called bisphosphonates (bis FOS fo nayts). It alters the cycle of bone formation and breakdown in the body. Fosamax slows bone loss while increasing bone mass, which may prevent bone fractures.
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