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Montelukast
Singulair
Leukotriene Receptor Antagonist
Asthma prophylaxis/chronic treatment, allergic rhinitis
Omeprazole
Prilosec
Proton Pump Inhibitor (PPI)
GERD, ulcers, erosive esophagitis, H. Pylori eradication
Altace
ACE Inhibitor
Hypertension, heart failure, cardiovascular risk reduction
Simvastatin
Zocor
HMG-CoA Reductase Inhibitor (Statin)
Hyperlipidemia, cardiovascular risk reduction
Vasartan/HCTZ
Avalide
ARB/Thiazide Diuretic Combination
Hypertension
Niacin
Niaspan, Niacor
Vitamin B3, Antihyperlipidemic
Dyslipidemia (high cholesterol, triglycerides)
Pantoprazole
Protonix
Proton Pump Inhibitor (PPI)
Erosive esophagitis, GERD, Zollinger-Ellison Syndrome, (a rare condition in which one or more tumors (gastrinomas) form in the pancreas or upper small intestine )
Ranitidine
Zantac
H2 Receptor Blocker
Heartburn, acid indigestion, ulcers, GERD
Terazosin
Hytrin
Alpha-1 Blocker
Hypertension, Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia, (enlargement of prostate gland for men over 50)
Warfarin
Coumadin, Jantoven
Prevent/Treat blood clots, (DVT, PE) stroke prevention in A-Fib, prosthetic heart valves
Nitroglycerin
Nitrostat, Nitro-Dur, Nitrolingual
Nitrate
Angina (chest pain) (acute and prophylactic)
Pravastatin
Pravachol
HMG-CoA Reductase Inhibitor (Statin)
Hyperlipidemia (high cholesterol), cardiovascular risk reduction
Rosuvastatin
Crestor
HMG-CoA Reductase Inhibitor (Statin)
Hyperlipidemia (high cholesterol), cardiovascular risk reduction
Tiotropium
Spiriva Handihaler/Respimat
LAMA (Long Acting Muscarnic Antagonist)
COPD maintenance
Acetazolamide
Diamox
Carbonic Anhydrase Inhibitor
Glaucoma, Edema, Altitude Sickness
Olmesartan
Benicar
Angiotensin Receptor Blocker (ARB)
Hypertension
Prednisolone
Orapred, Pred Forte
Corticosteroid
Anti-Inflammatory, immunosuppressant (similar to prednisone)
Salmeterol/Fluticasone
Advair Diskus/HFA
LABA/Inhaled Corticosteroid Combination
(Long acting Beta agonist)
Asthma maintenance, COPD maintenance
Triamcinolone
Kenalog,Azmacort
Corticosteroid
Anti-inflammatory, immunosuppressant (allergies, skin conditions, asthma)
Alendronate
Fosamax
Bisphosphonate
Osteoporosis
Omalizumab
Xolair
Monoclonal Antibody
Moderate to severe persistent asthma, chronic idiopathic urticaria, (a condition causing recurrent, itchy hives that last for more than six weeks with no identifiable trigger )
Rabeprazole
Aciphex
Proton Pump Inhibitor (PPI)
GERD, erosive esophagitis, H. Pylori eradication
Senna
Ex-Lax, Senokot
Stimulant Laxative
Constipation
Triamterene
Dyrenium
Potassium-Sparring Diuretic
Edema, hypertension (often in combination with HCTZ)
Alfuzosin
Uroxatral
Alpha-1 Blocker
Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia (BPH)