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ACE Inhibitors

Medication used for hypertension and heart failure by relaxing blood vessels and lowering blood pressure.

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Beta Blockers

Medications that treat cardiovascular diseases by blocking beta-adrenergic receptors, reducing heart rate and blood pressure.

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Statins

HMG CoA reductase inhibitors that help regulate and reduce cholesterol levels in the body.

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Proton Pump Inhibitors (PPIs)

Drugs that significantly reduce stomach acid production, commonly used for elevated stomach acid conditions.

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Glucocorticoids

Steroids involved in stress management, immune response, and regulation of inflammation.

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Antifungals

Medications used to treat fungal infections by eliminating fungal organisms.

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Benzodiazepines

Drugs that increase the effect of GABA, used for anxiety, insomnia, and seizures.

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Phosphodiesterase - 5 (PDE5) inhibitors

Medications for erectile dysfunction and pulmonary arterial hypertension, named for their effect on PDE5 enzyme.

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Angiotensin II Receptor Blockers (ARBs)

Drugs that lower blood pressure by blocking the action of angiotensin II, leading to relaxation of blood vessels.

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5-alpha reductase inhibitors

Medications that prevent the conversion of testosterone to DHT, used for treating benign prostate hyperplasia.

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Atorvastatin is used for…

Reducing cholesterol

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Omeprazole is used for…

Reduce acidity in the stomach

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Metropolol is used for…

cardiovascular disease or irregular heartbeat

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Prednisone is used for…

Inflammation control, slowing down the immune system, or lower cortisol

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Ketoconazole is for

Antifungal

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Fluconazole is for

Antifungal

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Itraconazole is for

Antifungal

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Hydrocortisone is for

Inflammation control, slows overactive immune system, and lowers cortisol

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Dexamethasone is for

Inflammation, immune system regulation, and lower cortisol

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Pantoprazole

Reduce acidity in stomach

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Esomeprazole

Reduce acidity in stomach

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Atenolol

Lower blood pressure or regulate heart rhythm

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Propanolol

Regulate heart rhythm or lower blood pressure

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Rosuvastatin

Cholesterol

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Simvastatin

Cholesterol

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Lisinopril

Hypertension and heart failure

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Enalapril

Hypertension and heart failure

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Ramipril

Hypertension and heart failure

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Alprazolam

Anxiety, insomnia, seizures, alcohol withdrawal, and muscle relaxation

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Lorazepam

Anxiety, insomnia, seizures, alcohol withdrawal, and muscle relaxation

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Diazepam

Anxiety, insomnia, seizures, alcohol withdrawal, and muscle relaxation

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Tadalafil

Erectile dysfunction and high blood pressure

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SIldenafil

Erectile dysfunction and high blood pressure

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Vardenafil

Erectile dysfunction and high blood pressure

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Losartan

High blood pressure

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Valsartan

High blood pressure

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Irbesartan

Avapro

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Finasteride

Prostate aka bladder

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Dutasteride

Bladder aka prostate