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Aspirin

brand: none
class: NSAID; Nonsteroidal Anti-inflammatory Drug
use: Pain relief, anti-inflammatory, anticoagulant (used for preventing heart attack, stroke, and clots)

Hydrochlorothiazide

brand: none
class: Diuretic (Thiazide)
use: Treats high blood pressure and fluid retention (edema)

Amlodipine

brand: Norvasc
class: Calcium Channel Blocker
use: Treats high blood pressure and angina (chest pain)

Metoprolol

brand: Toprol
class: Angiotensin-Converting Enzyme (ACE) Inhibitor (high blood pressure)
use: Used for high blood pressure, chest pain (angina), and heart failure.

Lisinopril

brand: Zestril
class: ACE Inhibitor
use: Used to treat high blood pressure, heart failure, and chronic kidney disease.

Amoxicillin/clavulanate

brand: Augmentin
class: Antibiotic (Penicillin combination)
use: Used to treat bacterial infections such as sinusitis, pneumonia, and ear infections.

Alendronate

brand: Fosamax
class: Bisphosphonate (prevents bone loss)
use: Used to treat or prevent osteoporosis and Paget's disease by strengthening bones.

Pseudoephedrine

brand: Sudafed
class: Decongestant
use: Used to relieve nasal congestion caused by colds, allergies, or sinus infections.

Latanoprost

Brand: Xalatan Ophthalmic
Class: Prostaglandin analog (ophthalmic)
Uses: Used to treat increased intraocular pressure in glaucoma or ocular hypertension.

Acyclovir

Brand: Zovirax
Class: Antiviral
Uses: Used to treat infections caused by herpes viruses, such as cold sores, shingles, and chickenpox.

Ciprofloxacin

Brand: Cipro
Class: Antibiotic (Fluoroquinolone)
Uses: Used to treat various bacterial infections, including urinary tract and respiratory infections.

Hydralazine

Brand: none
Class: Vasodilator
Uses: Used to treat high blood pressure and heart failure.

Guaifenesin

Brand:Mucinex
Class: Expectorant
Uses:Used to loosen mucus in the airways, making coughs more productive.

Enalapril

Brand: Vasotec
Class: ACE Inhibitor
Uses: Used to treat high blood pressure and heart failure.

Hydroxyzine

Brand:Vistaril
Class: Antihistamine/Anxiolytic
Uses:Used to treat anxiety, nausea, allergies, and insomnia.

Hydrocortisone

Brand:Cortizone-10
Class: Corticosteroid
Uses:Used for treating inflammation, itching, and rashes, especially in conditions like eczema and dermatitis.

Metformin

Brand:Glucophage
Class: Biguanide (Antidiabetic)
Uses:Used to control high blood sugar in type 2 diabetes.

Insulin Lispro

Brand:Humalog
Class: Rapid-acting Insulin
Uses:Used to control blood sugar levels in people with diabetes (type 1 and type 2).

Empagliflozin

Brand:Jardiance
Class: SGLT2 Inhibitor
Uses:Used to lower blood sugar in type 2 diabetes and to reduce the risk of cardiovascular events.

Semaglutide

Brand:Ozempic
Class: GLP-1 Receptor Agonist
Uses:Used to treat type 2 diabetes and aid in weight loss by improving blood sugar control.