Common Medications and Their Uses

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Hydrocodone/Acetaminophen

Vicodin

Pain relief

Opioid Analgesic

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Levothyroxine

Synthroid

Treats hypothyroidism

Thyroid hormone

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Prednisone

Deltasone

Reduces inflammation, treats autoimmune diseases

Corticosteroid

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Lisinopril

Zestril

Lowers blood pressure

ACE Inhibitor

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5

Amoxicillin

Amoxil

Treats bacterial infections

Antibiotic

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Gabapentin

Neurontin

Treats nerve pain and seizures

Anticonvulsant

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Metformin

Glucophage

Lowers blood sugar in Type 2 diabetes

Antidiabetic

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Atorvastatin

Lipitor

Lowers cholesterol

Statin

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Alprazolam

Xanax

Anxiety

Benzodiazepine

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Captopril

Capoten

Lowers blood pressure

ACE Inhibitor

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Nitroglycerin

Nitrostat

angina

Nitrate

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Azithromycin

Zithromax

Treats bacterial infections

Antibiotic

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Warfarin

Coumadin

Prevents blood clots

Anticoagulant

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Clonazepam

Klonopin

Treats seizures

Benzodiazepine

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Fluoxetine

Prozac

Treats depression

SSRI

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Diphenoxylate/Atropine

Lomotil

Treats diarrhea

Antidiarrheal

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Ondansetron

Zofran

Prevents nausea and vomiting

5-HT3 Receptor Antagonist

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Acetaminophen

Tylenol

Pain relief

Analgesic

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Dextromethorphan

Delsym

Cough suppressant

Antitussive

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Metoprolol

Lopressor

Lowers blood pressure

Beta-Blocker

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Alendronate

Fosamax

Treats osteoporosis

Bisphosphonate

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Albuterol

ProAir

Treats asthma

Bronchodilator

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Verapamil

Calan

Lowers blood pressure

Calcium Channel Blocker

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Pseudoephedrine

Sudafed

Relieves nasal congestion

Decongestant

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Liothyronine

Cytomel

Treats hypothyroidism

Thyroid Hormone

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Bisacodyl

Dulcolax

Treats constipation

Stimulant Laxative

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Simvastatin

Zocor

Lowers cholesterol

Statin

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Celecoxib

Celebrex

Treats pain and inflammation

NSAID

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Oxycodone/Acetaminophen

Percocet

Pain relief

Opioid Analgesic

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Zolpidem

Ambien

Treats insomnia

Sedative-Hypnotic

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