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Clopidogrel

Anti-platelet blood thinner ( a type of medicine that stops blood cells called platelets from sticking together and forming clots)

Colchicine

tubulin disruptor for gout prevention and treatment (microtubule destabilizing agent)

Cyanocobalamin ( B 12)

Vitamin B12 supplement

Cyclobenzaprine

is a muscle relaxant

Dexmethylphenidate

central nervous system stimulant for adhd its a dea scheduled 2

Diazepam

benzodiazepine (prescription medications that slow down the central nervous system) for anxiety its a dea schedule 4

Diclofenac

is a NSAID for pain and inflammation

dicyclomine

for irritable bowel and cramping

Digoxin

cardiac gylcoside for heart failure and irregular heartbeat

Diltiazem

calcium channel blocker for high blood pressure and abnormal heart rhythms

Divalproex Sodium

medication for seizures, Bipolar disorder, and migraine prevention

Docusate

stool softener for constipation

Donepezil

cholinesterase inhibitor for dementia medication that stop the body from breaking down a chemical messenger called acetylcholine. By keeping more of this chemical available, they help nerve cells talk to each other better)

Doxazosin

alpha blocker for high blood pressure and enlarged prostate symptoms

Doxycycline

is a tetracycline antibiotic (a type of medicine that stops bacteria from growing and spreading in the body)

Dulaglutide (Trulicity)

injectable diabetes medication in the glp1 analog class

Duloxetine

is an SNRI antidepressant (serotonin-norepinephrine reuptake inhibitor) is a type of prescription medicine used to treat depression, anxiety, and chronic pain)

Enalapril

is an ace inhibitor for high blood pressure

ergocalciferol (Vitamin D2)

Vitamin D supplement

escitalopram

is an SSRI anti depressant ((Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitors))

Esomeprazole

proton pump inhibitor for heartburn and gerd

Estradiol

is an estrogen hormone

ethinyl estradiol/Desogestrel

is an estrogen progesterone hormone combination

ethinyl estradiol/Drospirenone

is an estrogen progesterone hormone combination

ethinyl estradiol/Etonogestrel

is an estrogen progesterone hormone combination

ethinyl estradiol/Levonorgestrel

is an estrogen progesterone hormone combination

ethinyl estradiol/Norethindrone

is an estrogen progesterone hormone combination

ethinyl estradiol/Norgestimate

estrogen progesterone combination

Ezetimibe

medication for high cholesterol

Famotidine

H2 blocker for heartburn and gerd (GERD stands for gastroesophageal reflux disease, which is a chronic, more severe form of acid reflux.)

Fenofibrate

medication for high cholesterol and trigylcerides

Ferrous sulfate

is an iron supplement

Finasteride

5-alpha reductase inhibitor for enlarged prostate symptoms or hairloss (5-alpha reductase inhibitors (5-ARIs) are medications that block the enzyme responsible for converting testosterone into dihydrotestosterone (DHT)

Fluconazole

is an azole antifungal (Azole antifungals are a a large family of man-made medicines used to stop the growth of fungi and yeasts.)

fluoxetine

is an SSRI antidepressant

Fluticasone

is an intranasal steroid for allergy symptoms

Fluticasone/Salmeterol

steroid and beta-2 bronchodilator combination for asthma and copd (chronic obstructive pulmonary disease)

Folic acid

a folate supplement provide vitamin B9, which helps your body make red blood cells, grow healthy cells, and prevent birth defects.)

Furosemide

is a loop diuretic for swelling (a powerful type of medication ("water pill") that makes your kidneys excrete more salt and water by preventing the reabsorption of sodium in the loop of Henle)

Gabapentin

medication for seizures and nerve pain

Glimepiride

oral medication for diabetes in the sulfonylurea class (Sulfonylureas are a group of prescription pills used to treat Type 2 diabetes by telling the pancreas to make and release more insulin)

Glipizide

oral medication for diabetes in the sulfonylurea class (Sulfonylureas are a group of prescription pills used to treat Type 2 diabetes by telling the pancreas to make and release more insulin)

Guaifenesin

is an expectorant for chest and throat congestion

Guanfacine

alpha 2 agonist for high blood pressure or ADHD

Hydralazine

is a vasodilator for high blood pressure (A vasodilator is something—like a medicine or a natural substance—that relaxes and widens your blood vessels)