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Clinical Drug Review List-Judy 08/11

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Acetaminophen (Tylenol)   Ananlgesic; anti-pyretic  
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Acetazolamide (Diamox)   Diuretic; Tx of metabolic alkalosis  
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Acetylcysteine (Mucomyst)   Mucolytic; must use with broncholdilator  
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Acyclovir (Zovirax)   Anti-viral  
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Adenosine (Adenocard)   Tx for SVT  
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Albuterol (Proventil; Ventolin)   Bronchodilator; sympathomimetic  
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Albuterol & Atrovent (Combivent; DuoNeb)   Combination brochodilator  
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Alprazolam (Xanax)   Mild tranquilizer  
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Aminophylline   Xanthine (IV); improves expiratory flows  
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Amiodarone (Cordarone)   Anti-arrhythmic; V-Tach  
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Amitriptyline (Cordarone)   Anti-depressant (tricyclic)  
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Amphotericin B (Fungizone)   Anti-fungal  
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Amrinone (Inocor)   Increases CO; decreases PVR  
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Aprotinin (Trasylol)   Aids in blood clotting for post-op patients  
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Aspirin (ASA)   Analgesic; anti-platelet  
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Atracurium (Tracrium)   NMBA; induces paralysis  
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Atropine   Tx of bradycardia (anti-cholinergic)  
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Azithromycin (Zithromax)   Antibiotic  
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Bactrim (TMP-SMX)   Antibiotic  
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Beclomethasone (Beclovent; Vanceril; QVAR)   Anti-inflammatory (inhaled)  
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Benazril (Lotensin)   Tx for hypertensive (ACE inhibitor)  
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Bitolterol (Tornalate)   Brochodilator (sympathomimetic)  
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Budesonide (Pulmicort)   Anti-inflammatroy (inhaled)  
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Bumetanide (Bumex)   Diuretic  
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Calcium   Electrolyte-Needed for maintaining: muscle and nerve function; permeability of cell membranes and capillaries. Also an antidote for magnesium toxicity.  
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Cefazolin (Ancef)   Antibiotic; surgical prophyklaxis  
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Ceftriaxone (Rocephrin)   Antibiotic for respiratory infections  
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Cephalexin (Keflex)   Antibiotic  
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Chloral Hydrate   Hypnotic sedative for neonates and peds  
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Chlordiazepoxide (Librium)   Minor tranquilzer  
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Chlorothiazide (Diuril)   Diuretic; Tx for hypertension  
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Chlorpromazine (Thorazine)   Anti-psychotic; Tx for hiccups  
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Cimetidine (Tagament)   Prophylaxis for stress ulcers  
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Ciprofloxacin (Cipro)   Antibiotic  
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Cisatracurium (Nimbex)   NMBA; paralytic  
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Clindamycin   Antibiotic  
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Clopidogrel (Plavix)   Anti-platelet  
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Codeine   Narcotic analgesic  
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Cromolyn Sodium (Intal)   Mediator agoinist; blocks histamine release  
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Dexamethasone (Decadron)   Anti-inflammatory  
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Dexmedetomide (Precedex)   Hypnotic sedative used in mechanical ventilation  
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Diazepam (Valium)   Anti-anxiety; anti-convulsant  
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Digitalis (Digoxin, Lanoxin)   Cardiac inotrope w/neg chronotropic effects  
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Diltiazem (Cardizem)   Decreases B/P-Ca+ channel blocker; anti-anginal  
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Diphenhydramine (Benadryl)   Anti-histamine  
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Dobutamine (Dobutrex)   Increases CO  
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Dopamine (Inotropin)   Increases B/P; renal dose increases kidney perfusion  
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Dornase Alfa (Pulmonzyme)   Mucolytic for CF patients  
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Edrophonium (Tensolin)   Dx drug for myasthenia gravis; reverses paralytics  
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Enalapril (Vasotec)   Tx of hypertension  
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Enoxaparin (Lovenox)   Anti-coagulant  
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Epinephrine (Adrenaline)   Alpha & Beta properties  
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Erythromycin   Antibiotic (bacteriostatic)  
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Esmolol (Brevivloc)   Tx of tachycardia and hypertension  
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Ethacrynic Acid (Enercrin)   Diuretic  
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Etomidate   Quick-acting sedative w/o hypotension  
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Famotidine (Pepcid)   Inhibition of gastric acid secretion  
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Fenoldapam (Cloropam)   Rapid vasodilator for severe hypertension; renal dose for kidney perfusion  
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Fentanyl (Sublimaze)   Narcotic analgesic  
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Fluconazole (Diflucan)   Anti-fungal  
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Flunisolide (Aerobid)   Anti-inflammatory (inhaled)  
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Fluoxetine (Prozac)   Anti-depressant (inhaled)  
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Fluticasone (Flovent)   Anti-inflammatory (inhaled)  
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Formoterol (Foradil)   Bronchodilator (sympathomimetic)  
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Furosemide (Lasix)   Diuretic  
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Gentamicin   Antibiotic  
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Glycopyrulate (Robinul)   Bronchodilator-LABD (anti-cholenergic)  
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Haloperidol (Haldol)   Anti-psychotic  
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Heparin   Anti-coagulant  
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Hydralazine (Apresoline)   Vasodilator  
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Hydromorphone (Dilaudid)   Opiod analgesic  
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Ibuprofen (Motrin)   Analgesic  
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Indomethacin (Indocin)   Tx for PDA  
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Insulin   Tx of diabetes & diabetic acidosis  
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Ipatropium Bromide (Atrovent)   Bronchodilator-LABD (anti-cholenergic)  
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Isoetharine (Bronkosol)   Bronchodilator (sympathometic)  
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Isonoazid (INH)   Anti-tuberculin  
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Isoproterenol (Isprel)   Tx for cardiac standstill (adrenergic)  
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Ketamine   Anesthetic/analgesic (non-barbiturate)  
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Laetalol (Normodyne)   Alpha & Beta antagonist; decreases B/P  
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Levalbuterol (Xopenex)   Bronchodilator (sympathomimetic)  
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Levofloxacin (Levaquin)   Antibiotic for respiratory infections  
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Lidocaine (Xylocaine HCL)   Anti-arrhythmic; PVC & V-Tach  
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Lithium   Anti-psychotic  
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Lorazepam (Ativan)   Tranquilizer  
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Magnesium Sulfate   Blocks ACh; prevents contraction; Ca+ channel blocker  
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Mannitol   Osmotic diuretic; decreases ICP  
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Merperidine (Demerol)   Narcotic analgesic  
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Metaproterenol (Alupent)   Bronchodilator (sympathomimetic)  
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Methohexital (Brevital)   Barbiturate anesthetic  
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Methylprednisolone (Solumedrol)   IV Corticosteroid  
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Metoprolol (Lorpressor)   Tx of hypertension  
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Midazolam (Versed)   Sedative  
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Milrinone (Primacor)   Increases CO  
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Mometasone Furoate Monohydrate (Nasonex)   Corticosteroid (intranasal)  
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Montelukast (Singular)   Leukotriene modifier  
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Morphine (MSO4)   Narcotic analgesic  
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Nalbuphine (Nubian)   Narcotic analgesic  
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Naloxone (Narcan)   Narcotic antagonist; respiratory stimulant  
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Nedocromil Sodium (Tilade)   Mediator antagonist  
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Nestride (Natrecor)   Tx of CHF exacerbation  
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Nifedipine (Procardia)   Ca+ channel blocker; decreases B/P  
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Nitroglycerin (NTG)   Vasodilator; increases coronary artery perfusion  
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Nitroprusside (Nipride)   Vasodilator; decreases B/P  
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Norepinephrine (Levophed)   Tx of septic shock; potent vasopressor  
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Oxycodone   Opoid analgesic  
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Pancuronium (Pavulon)   NMBA; induces paralysis  
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Pentamidine (Nebupent)   Tx for pCP  
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Pentothal   Barbituarate anesthetic  
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Phenobarbital   Seizures; status epililepticus  
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Phenylephrine (Neosynephrine)   Vasoconstrictor; increases B/P  
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Phenytoin (Dilantin)   Anti-convulsant  
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Pirbuterol (Maxair)   Bronchodilator (sympathomimetic)  
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Potassium Chloride   Electrolyte needed for cardiac and other muscle function  
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Prednisone   Corticosteroid (p.o.)  
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Procainamide (Pronestyl)   Anti-arrhythmic; A-Fib & A-Flutter  
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Promethazine (Phenegran)   Anti-nausea  
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Propofol (Diprivan)   hypnotic sedative  
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Propanolol (Inderal)   Beta blocker-inhibits sympathetic responses  
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Prostaglandin E (Alprostadil)   Maintains patentcy of PDA  
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Protamine   Heparin antagonist  
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Pyrazinamide   Anti-tuberculin  
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Racemic Epinephrine   sympathomimetic for upper airways  
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Ramipril (Altace)   Tx for hypertension-ACE inhibitor  
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Ranitidine (Zantac)   Tx for duodenal ulcers  
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Ribavirin (Virazole)   Antil-viral for RSV (aerosolized)  
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Rifampin   Anti-tuberculin  
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Rocuronium (Zenuron)   NMBA  
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Salmeterol (Serevent)   Bronchodilator (sympathomimetic)  
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Salmeterol & Fluticasone (Advair)   Bronchodilator & corticosteroid combo inhaler  
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Spironolactone (Aldactone)   Diuretic-K+ sparing  
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Sodium Bicarbonate   Tx for metabolic acidosis; mucolytic  
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Streptokinase (Steptase)   Thrombolytic  
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Streptomycin   Antibiotic use to Tx TB (aminoglycoside)  
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Succinylcholine (Anectine)   Depolarizing NMBA; induces short-term paralysis  
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Terbutaline (Brethine)   Bronchodilator; relaxes uterine muscles  
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Tetracycline   Antibiotic (bacteriostatic)  
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Theophylline (Theo-Dur)   Xanthine (p.o.); increases expiratory flow  
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Tiotropium Bromide (Spirivia)   Bronchodilator-LABD (anti-cholinergic)  
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Tobramycin (TOBI)   Antibiotic for respiratory infections  
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Tolazoline (priscoline)   Tx for PPHN; vasodilator  
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TPA (Alteplase, Activase, Reteplase)   Tissue Plasminogen Activator; thrombolytic for cardiac patients  
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Triamcinalone (Azmacort)   Anti-inflammatory (inhaled)  
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Turbocurarune (Curare)   NMBA  
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Urokinase   Thrombolytic  
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Valacyclovir (Valtrex)   Anti-viral  
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Vancomycin   Antibiotic for staph. infections  
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Vasopressin (Pitressin)   Pulsless V-Tach, V-Fib  
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Vercuronium (Nurcuron)   NMBA; induces paralysis  
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Verapamil (Calan)   Anti-arrhythmic; SVT  
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Warfarin (Coumadin)   Anti-coagulant  
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Zafirlukast (Accolate)   Leukotrine modifier (p.o.)  
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Zanamivir (Relenza)   Anti-viral Tx for adult influenze  
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Zileuton (Zyflo)   Leukotrine modifier (p.o.)  
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