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Lexapro

An SSRI (selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor) used primarily to treat depression and anxiety.

Oxycodone Hydrochloride Immediate Release

An opioid analgesic used for pain relief.

Prinivil/Qbrelis/Zestril

All brand names for Lisinopril, an ACE inhibitor used for high blood pressure.

Zocor

The brand name for Simvastatin, which is a statin used to lower cholesterol.

Synthroid

The brand name for Levothyroxine, a thyroid hormone used to treat hypothyroidism.

Amoxil/Trimox

Both brand names for Amoxicillin, an antibacterial drug.

Zithromax

Brand name for Azithromycin, a macrolide antibacterial used to treat infections.

Microzide/Aquazide H

Brand names for Hydrochlorothiazide, a thiazide diuretic.

Norvasc

Amlodipine, which is a calcium channel blocker used for high blood pressure.

Xanax

Alprazolam, a benzodiazepine used to treat anxiety.

Glucophage/Fortamet

Both brand names for Metformin, an oral antidiabetic drug.

Lipitor

The brand name for Atorvastatin, a statin used to lower cholesterol.

Prilosec

Omeprazole, a proton-pump inhibitor used to treat gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD).

Cipro/Proquin

Both brand names for Ciprofloxacin, a fluoroquinolone antibiotic.

Zofran

Ondansetron, an antiemetic drug used to prevent nausea and vomiting.

Clozaril

Clozapine, an antipsychotic drug used to treat schizophrenia.

Lasix

Furosemide, a loop diuretic used to treat edema and high blood pressure.

Levitra

Vardenafil, a PDE5 inhibitor used to treat erectile dysfunction.

Sumycin/Ala-Tet/Brodspec

All brand names for Tetracycline, an antibacterial drug.

Heparin Sodium

Heparin, an anticoagulant used to prevent blood clots.

Valcyte

Valganciclovir, an antiviral drug used to treat cytomegalovirus infections.

Lamictal

Lamotrigine, an anticonvulsant drug used to treat epilepsy.

Diflucan

Fluconazole, an antifungal drug used to treat fungal infections.

Tenormin

Atenolol, a beta-blocker used for high blood pressure.

Singulair

Montelukast, a leukotriene inhibitor used to prevent asthma attacks.

Flonase Nasal Spray

Fluticasone propionate, a corticosteroid used for nasal allergies.

Zyloprim

Allopurinol, an anti-gout drug used to lower uric acid levels.

Fosamax

Alendronate, a bisphosphonate used to treat osteoporosis.

Pepcid

Famotidine, an H2 antagonist used to treat stomach ulcers and gastroesophageal reflux disease.

Omnicef

Cefdinir, a cephalosporin antibiotic used to treat infections.

What is the mechanism of action of SSRIs like Lexapro?

SSRIs (Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitors) increase the level of serotonin in the brain by inhibiting its reuptake into the presynaptic cell, which helps improve mood and reduce anxiety.