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Mar 31, 2023

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Generic Name

Benztropine

Trade Name

Cogentin

Indication

Treatment for Parkinson’s disease

Action

Exhibits anticholinergic properties (blocks acetylcholine) in the CNS to reduce rigidity and tremors

Therapeutic Class

Antiparkinson...

Mar 29, 2023

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Generic Name

Azithromycin

Trade Name

Zithromax

Indication

URI, chronic bronchitis, lower respiratory infections, otitis media, skin infections, various STIs, prevention of bacterial endocarditis, treatment of cystic...

Mar 27, 2023

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Generic Name

Atorvastatin

Trade Name

Lipitor

Indication

Management of high cholesterol (hypercholesterolemia), primary prevention of cardiovascular disease

Action

Lowers total cholesterol as well as LDL while slightly increasing HDL....

Mar 24, 2023

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Generic Name

Atropine

Trade Name

Atropen

Indication

Decreases oral and respiratory secretions, treats sinus bradycardia and heart block, treatment of bronchospasm

Action

Atropine is an anticholinergic which means that it inhibits...

Mar 22, 2023

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Generic Name

Amlodipine

Trade Name

Norvasc

Indication

Hypertension, angina

Action

Blocks transport of calcium into muscle cells inhibiting excitation and contraction

Therapeutic Class

Antihypertensive

Pharmacologic Class

Ca channel...