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Synthroid
Levothyroxine, a thyroid hormone used to treat hypothyroidism.
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Glucophage
Metformin, a biguanide used for Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus.
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Basaglar, Lantus, Toujeo

Insulin Glargine, Long-acting insulin used to manage Diabetes Mellitus.

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Glucotrol
Glipizide, a sulfonylurea used for Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus.
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Amaryl
Glimepiride, a sulfonylurea used for Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus.
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Januvia
Sitagliptin, a DPP-4 inhibitor used for Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus.
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Humulin R, Novolin R

Insulin Human, Short-acting insulin used to manage Diabetes Mellitus.

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Novolog
Insulin Aspart, a rapid-acting insulin used for Diabetes Mellitus.
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Humalog, Admelog

Insulin Lispro, a rapid-acting insulin used for Diabetes Mellitus.
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Actos
Pioglitazone, a thiazolidinedione used for Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus.
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Armour Thyroid, Nature-Thyroid

Natural thyroid hormone preparation used to treat hypothyroidism.
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Levemir
Insulin Detemir, a long-acting insulin used for Diabetes Mellitus.
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Diabeta
Glyburide, a sulfonylurea used for Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus.
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Victoza
Liraglutide, a GLP-1 receptor agonist used for Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus.
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Janumet
Combination of Metformin and Sitagliptin used for Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus.
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Tradjenta
Linagliptin, a DPP-4 inhibitor used for Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus.
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Cardura
Doxazosin Mesylate, an alpha-blocker used for benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH).
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Flomax
Tamsulosin, an alpha-blocker used for benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH).
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Hytrin
Terazosin, an alpha-blocker used for benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH).
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Proscar
Finasteride, a 5-alpha reductase inhibitor used for benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH).
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Crinone, Endometrin

Progesterone, used for hormone replacement in infertility treatment.
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Premarin
Conjugated estrogens, an estrogen derivative used as a contraceptive.
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Alesse, Triphasil

Ethinyl Estradiol and Levonorgestrel, a hormonal contraceptive.
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Thiazolidinediones

Increase insulin sensitivity, allowing for

muscle and fat to utilize glucose.

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Basal-bolus Dosing

a method of insulin delivery that mimics natural insulin secretion from the pancreas

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Split-mix dosing

A combination of intermediate

and very rapid-/short-acting insulin given in a

ratio of 2:1 at the same time, given twice daily

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Insulin pump-based dosing

A method of insulin delivery using a device that continuously administers insulin

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Incretin Mimetics

Increase insulin secretion from the pancreas when

the blood sugar increases.

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Amylin Analog

works by decreasing the amount of glucose in the blood after eating. It slows gastric emptying and promotes satiety.

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Dipeptidyl Peptidase-4 (DPP-4) Inhibitors

Increase and prolong the action of the incretin hormones leading to an increase in insulin secretion and better control of blood sugar levels.

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Sodium-glucose Cotransporter 2 Inhibitors (SGLT-2)

-gliflozin stem

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Alpha-Glucosidase Inhibitors

lowers blood sugar levels by delaying the breakdown of sugar and carbohydrates in the intestine and slowing the absorption

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Triiodothyronine

T3

Naturally-produced thyroid hormone

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Levothyroxine

T4

A synthetic thyroid hormone used to treat hypothyroidism.

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Propylthiouracil (PTU) Methimazole (MMI)

The primary antithyroid drugs

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Medroxyprogesterone Acetate (Depo-Provera)

An injection given every 3 months

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Xulane

A transdermal patch containing ethinyl estradiol and norelgestromin (Xulane) worn for 7 days.

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Estradiol Cypionate

A once-monthly injection

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Plan B, Take Action, and Next Choice

Brand names for Levonorgestrel or ulipristal, emergency contraceptive pills used to prevent pregnancy after unprotected sex.

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Clomiphene

An oral medication used to treat infertility by stimulating ovulation.

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Urofollitropin

Induce ovulation

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Alpha-adrenergic blocking drugs

Relax blood vessels and improve blood flow

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Androgen Hormone Inhibitors

Reduce the size of the prostate by inhibiting the conversion of testosterone to dihydrotestosterone

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