Drug – Herb Index |
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Brand Names /Generic Names |
CLINICAL APPLICATIONS |
HERB ALTERNATIVES |
Orencia |
See Orencia |
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Aripiprazole |
Moderate levels of stress, anxiety, nervousness, tension |
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Moderate to severe emotional and psychological disorders |
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Docosanol |
Cold sores |
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Acamprosate |
Campral |
See Campral |
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Accolate |
Zafirlukast |
Dyspnea and shortness of breath in cases of chronic asthma |
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Management and prevention of chronic asthma |
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Accupril |
Quinapril |
Cardiovascular disorders, such as hypertension |
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Acetaminophen
+ Codeine |
Tylenol
+ Codeine |
See Tylenol + Codeine |
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Aciphex |
Rabeprazole |
Various gastrointestinal disorders, such as heartburn, acid reflux and peptic ulcer |
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Actigall |
Ursodiol |
To dissolve and expel gallstones; cholecystitis |
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Actonel |
Risedronate |
Osteoporosis |
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Actos |
Pioglitazone |
Elevated blood glucose levels in non-insulin dependent diabetes mellitus |
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Acutrim |
Phenylpropanolamine |
Obesity; elevated body weight; slow basal metabolism; lack of energy |
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Acyclovir |
Zovirax |
See Zovirax |
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Adalimumab |
Humira |
See Humira |
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Adapalene |
Differin |
See Differin |
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Adderall |
Amphetamine
+ Dextroamphetamine |
To promote concentration and focus in ADD (attention deficit disorder) and ADHD (attention deficit-hyperactivity disorder) |
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Adefovir |
Hepsera |
See Hepsera |
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Adipex |
Phentermine |
Obesity; elevated body weight; slow basal metabolism; lack of energy |
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Advair |
Fluticasone + Salmeterol |
Dyspnea and shortness of breath in cases of chronic asthma |
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Management and prevention of chronic asthma |
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For astringent and non-steroidal anti-inflammatory effect |
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Advil |
Ibuprofen |
Various types of headaches: migraine, tension, stress, vertex, occipital |
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Musculoskeletal pain with redness, swelling and inflammation |
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Musculoskeletal pain that worsens during cold and rainy days |
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Neuropathy |
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Chronic injuries of soft tissues (muscles, ligaments, and tendons) |
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Arm pain (shoulder, elbow, and wrist) |
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Acute or chronic pain of the leg (knee and ankle) |
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Acute or chronic upper and lower back pain |
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Acute or chronic neck and shoulder pain |
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Menstrual pain and cramps in dysmenorrhea |
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Pain associated with amenorrhea |
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Pain associated with endometriosis |
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Severe pain |
add Herbal ANG |
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Pain due to trauma |
add Flex (TMX) |
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Albuterol |
Proventil, Ventolin, ProAir |
See Proventil, Ventolin, ProAir |
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Aldactone |
Spironolactone |
Edema and fluid retention |
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Alefacept |
Amevive |
See Amevive |
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Alendronate |
Fosamax |
See Fosamax |
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Aleve |
Naproxen |
Various types of headaches: migraine, tension, stress, vertex, occipital |
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Musculoskeletal pain with redness, swelling and inflammation |
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Musculoskeletal pain that worsens during cold and rainy days |
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Neuropathy |
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Chronic injuries of soft tissues (muscles, ligaments, and tendons) |
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Arm pain (shoulder, elbow, and wrist) |
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Acute or chronic pain of the leg (knee and ankle) |
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Acute or chronic upper and lower back pain |
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Acute or chronic neck and shoulder pain |
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Menstrual pain and cramps in dysmenorrhea |
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Pain associated with amenorrhea |
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Pain associated with endometriosis |
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Severe pain |
add Herbal ANG |
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Pain due to trauma |
add Flex (TMX) |
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Alfuzosin |
Uroxatral |
See Uroxatral |
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Allegra |
Fexofenadine |
Nasal congestion with yellow, sticky discharge |
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Nasal congestion with white, watery discharge |
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Allergic or hypersensitive skin problems such as rash, itching, eczema, etc. |
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Allopurinol |
Zyloprim |
See Zyloprim |
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Almotriptan |
Axert |
See Axert |
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Alprazolam |
Xanax |
See Xanax |
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Altace |
Ramipril |
Cardiovascular disorders, such as hypertension |
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Aluminum
+ Magnesium |
Maalox, Mylanta |
See Maalox, Mylanta |
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Alupent |
Metaproterenol |
Heat-type asthma with fever, dry mouth, thirst, red face and red tongue |
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Cold-type asthma with chills, intolerance to cold, cyanotic complexion of the face and body |
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Chronic asthma with frequent attacks of wheezing and dyspnea |
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Amantadine |
Symmetrel |
See Symmetrel |
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Amaryl |
Glimepiride |
Elevated blood glucose levels in non-insulin dependent diabetes mellitus |
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Ambien |
Zolpidem |
Insomnia due to Liver qi stagnation (stress, anxiety, nervousness, restlessness) |
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Insomnia due to shen (spirit) disturbance with qi and blood deficiencies |
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Amevive |
Alefacept |
Psoriasis |
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Amitiza |
Lubiprostone |
Moderate to severe constipation |
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Amitriptyline |
Elavil |
See Elavil |
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Amlodipine |
Norvasc |
See Norvasc |
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Amlodipine
+ Olmesartan |
Azor |
See Azor |
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Amlodipine
+ Valsartan |
Exforge |
See Exforge |
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Amoxicillin |
Amoxil |
See Amoxil |
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Amoxicillin
+ Clavulanic Acid |
Augmentin |
See Augmentin |
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Amoxil |
Amoxicillin |
Generalized bacterial infection |
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Upper respiratory tract infection with fever, headache, sore throat |
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Respiratory tract infection with sinus congestion, watery nasal discharge, sneezing and chills |
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Lower respiratory tract infection with high fever, copious yellow sputum, cough and perspiration |
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Lower respiratory tract infection with chest congestion, cough, yellow phlegm and fever |
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Infection in the gastrointestinal tract |
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Genito-urinary infections, such as urinary tract infection or sexually-transmitted diseases |
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Ear, nose and throat infections |
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General skin conditions associated with infection and inflammation |
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With more swelling and inflammation |
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Amphetamine
+ Dextroamphetamine |
Adderall |
See Adderall |
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Ampicillin |
Principen |
See Principen |
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Anafranil |
Clomipramine |
Depression with low energy, prolonged sadness and lack of interest |
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Depression with stress and anxiety |
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Nerve related pain, such as neuralgia and neuropathy |
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Anaprox |
Naproxen |
Various types of headaches: migraine, tension, stress, vertex, occipital |
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Musculoskeletal pain with redness, swelling and inflammation |
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Musculoskeletal pain that worsens during cold and rainy days |
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Neuropathy |
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Chronic injuries of soft tissues (muscles, ligaments, and tendons) |
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Arm pain (shoulder, elbow, and wrist) |
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Acute or chronic pain of the leg (knee and ankle) |
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Acute or chronic upper and lower back pain |
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Acute or chronic neck and shoulder pain |
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Menstrual pain and cramps in dysmenorrhea |
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Pain associated with amenorrhea |
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Pain associated with endometriosis |
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Severe pain |
add Herbal ANG |
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Pain due to trauma |
add Flex (TMX) |
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Anastrozole |
Arimidex |
See Arimidex |
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Ansaid |
Flurbiprofen |
Various headaches: migraine, tension, stress, vertex, occipital |
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Musculoskeletal pain with redness, swelling and inflammation |
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Musculoskeletal pain that worsens during cold and rainy days |
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Neuropathy |
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Chronic injuries of soft tissues (muscles, ligaments, and tendons) |
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Acute and chronic pain of the arm (shoulder, elbow, and wrist) |
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Acute or chronic pain of the leg (knee and ankle) |
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Acute or chronic upper and lower back pain |
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Acute or chronic neck and shoulder pain |
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Menstrual pain and cramps in dysmenorrhea |
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Pain associated with amenorrhea |
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Pain associated with endometriosis |
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Severe pain |
add Herbal ANG |
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Antitussive
Combination |
Phenergan, Poly-Histine, Robitussin |
See Phenergan, Poly-Histine, Robitussin |
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Anusol-HC |
Hydrocortisone |
Hemorrhoids |
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For astringent and non-steroidal anti-inflammatory effect |
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Apidra |
Insulin
Glulisine |
Diabetes |
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Aprepitant |
Emend |
See Emend |
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Aredia |
Pamidronate |
Osteoporosis |
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Aricept |
Donepezil |
Mental and physical deteriorations in Alzheimer’s disease and dementia |
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Mental deteriorations with aging |
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Arimidex |
Anastrozole |
To resolve fibrocystic benign breast disorder |
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Aripiprazole |
Abilify |
See Abilify |
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Armour
Thyroid |
Thyroid
Desiccated |
Hypothyroidism |
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Asacol |
Mesalamine |
Inflammatory bowel disease with diarrhea |
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Aspirin |
Aspirin |
Various headaches: migraine, tension, stress, vertex, occipital |
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Musculoskeletal pain with redness, swelling and inflammation |
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Musculoskeletal pain that worsens during cold and rainy days |
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Neuropathy |
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Chronic injuries of soft tissues (muscles, ligaments, and tendons) |
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Acute and chronic pain of the arm (shoulder, elbow, and wrist) |
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Acute or chronic pain of the leg (knee and ankle) |
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Acute or chronic upper and lower back pain |
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Acute or chronic neck and shoulder pain |
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Menstrual pain and cramps in dysmenorrhea |
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Pain associated with amenorrhea |
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Pain associated with endometriosis |
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Severe pain |
add Herbal ANG |
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Atarax |
Hydroxyzine |
Allergic or hypersensitive skin problems such as rash, itching, and eczema |
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Atenolol |
Tenormin |
See Tenormin |
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Ativan |
Lorazepam |
Moderate levels of stress, anxiety, nervousness, and tension |
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Moderate to severe emotional and psychological disorders |
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Moderate levels of stress, anxiety, and insomnia |
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Atomoxetine |
Strattera |
See Strattera |
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Augmentin |
Amoxicillin
+ Clavulanic Acid |
Generalized bacterial infection |
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Upper respiratory tract infection with fever, headache, sore throat |
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Respiratory tract infection with sinus congestion, watery nasal discharge, sneezing and chills |
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Lower respiratory tract infection with high fever, copious yellow sputum, cough and perspiration |
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Lower respiratory tract infection with chest congestion, cough, yellow phlegm and fever |
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Infection in the gastrointestinal tract |
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Genitourinary infections, such as urinary tract infection or sexually-transmitted diseases |
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Ear, nose and throat infections |
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General skin conditions associated with infection and inflammation |
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With more swelling and inflammation |
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Avalide |
Hydrochlorothiazide
+ Irbesartan |
Cardiovascular disorders with water accumulation |
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Avandia |
Rosiglitazone |
Elevated blood glucose levels in non-insulin dependent diabetes mellitus |
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Avapro |
Irbesartan |
Cardiovascular disorders, such as hypertension |
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Avelox |
Moxifloxacin |
Generalized bacterial infection |
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Upper respiratory tract infection with fever, headache, sore throat |
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Respiratory tract infection with sinus congestion, watery nasal discharge, sneezing and chills |
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Lower respiratory tract infection with high fever, copious yellow sputum, cough and perspiration |
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Lower respiratory tract infection with chest congestion, cough, yellow phlegm and fever |
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Infection in the gastrointestinal tract |
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Genitourinary infections, such as urinary tract infection or sexually-transmitted diseases |
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Ear, nose and throat infections |
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General skin conditions associated with infection and inflammation |
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Avita |
Retinoid |
Acne |
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Avodart |
Dutasteride |
Benign prostatic hypertrophy (BPH) |
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Axert |
Almotriptan |
Treatment of acute migraine attack |
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Prevention of chronic migraine recurrence |
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Azithromycin |
Zithromax |
See Zithromax |
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Azor |
Amlodipine + Olmesartan |
Cardiovascular disorders, such as
hypertension |
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Lioresal |
See
Lioresal |
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Bactrim,
Bactrim
DS |
Sulfamethoxazole
+ Trimethoprim |
Generalized bacterial infection |
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Upper respiratory tract infection with fever, headache, sore throat |
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Respiratory tract infection with sinus congestion, watery nasal discharge, sneezing and chills |
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Lower respiratory tract infection with high fever, copious yellow sputum, cough and perspiration |
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Lower respiratory tract infection with chest congestion, cough, yellow phlegm and fever |
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Infection in the gastrointestinal tract |
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Genitourinary infections, such as urinary tract infection or sexually-transmitted diseases |
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Ear, nose, and throat infections |
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General skin conditions associated with infection and inflammation |
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With more swelling and inflammation |
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Benadryl |
Diphenhydramine |
Allergic or hypersensitive skin problems such as rash, itching, and eczema |
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Nasal congestion with yellow, sticky discharge |
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Nasal congestion with white, watery discharge |
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Benazepril |
Lotensin |
See Lotensin |
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Benicar |
Olmesartan |
Cardiovascular disorders, such as hypertension |
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Bentyl |
Dicyclomine |
General relief of muscle spasm and cramps |
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Benzonatate |
Tessalon Perles |
See
Tessalon Perles |
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Benzoyl
Peroxide |
Brevoxyl, Triaz |
See Brevoxyl, Triaz |
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Benzatropine |
Cogentin |
See Cogentin |
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Biaxin |
Clarithromycin |
Generalized bacterial infection |
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Upper respiratory tract infection with fever, headache, sore throat |
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Respiratory tract infection with sinus congestion, watery nasal discharge, sneezing and chills |
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Lower respiratory tract infection with high fever, copious yellow sputum, cough and perspiration |
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Lower respiratory tract infection with chest congestion, cough, yellow phlegm and fever |
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Infection in the gastrointestinal tract |
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Genitourinary infections, such as urinary tract infection or sexually-transmitted diseases |
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Ear, nose, and throat infections |
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General skin conditions associated with infection and inflammation |
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With more swelling and inflammation |
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Bisacodyl |
Dulcolax |
See Dulcolax |
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Bisoprolol |
Zebeta |
See
Zebeta |
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Boniva |
Ibandronate |
Osteoporosis |
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Brethine |
Terbutaline |
Heat-type asthma with fever, dry mouth, thirst, red face and red tongue |
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Cold-type asthma with chills, intolerance to cold, cyanotic complexion of the face and body |
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Chronic asthma with frequent attacks of wheezing and dyspnea |
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Brevoxyl |
Benzoyl
Peroxide |
Acne |
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Bromfed |
Pseudoephedrine
+ Brompheniramine |
Lower respiratory tract infection with chest congestion, cough, yellow phlegm and fever |
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To stop the production of phlegm |
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Nasal congestion with yellow, sticky discharge |
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Nasal congestion with white, watery discharge |
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Cough and dyspnea |
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Budeprion |
Bupropion |
Depression with low energy, prolonged sadness and lack of interest |
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Depression with stress and anxiety |
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Budesonide
+ Formoterol |
Symbicort |
See Symbicort |
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Bumex |
Bumetanide |
Edema and fluid retention |
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Buprenorphine
+ Naloxone |
Suboxone |
See Suboxone |
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Bupropion |
Budeprion, Wellbutrin |
See Budeprion, Wellbutrin |
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BuSpar |
Buspirone |
Moderate levels of stress, anxiety, nervousness, and tension |
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Moderate to severe emotional and psychological disorders |
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Moderate levels of stress, anxiety, and insomnia |
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Buspirone |
BuSpar |
See BuSpar |
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Butalbital + APAP + Caffeine |
Fioricet |
See
Fioricet |
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Butalbital + Aspirin + Caffeine |
Fiorinal |
See Fiorinal |
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Bystolic |
Nebivolol |
Elevated blood pressure in patients with hyperactive adrenergic system |
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NoDoz, Vivarin |
See NoDoz, Vivarin |
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Calan |
Verapamil |
Cardiovascular disorders, such as hypertension |
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Calcium
Carbonate |
Tums |
See Tums |
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Calcium
Sennosides |
Ex-Lax |
See Ex-Lax |
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Campral |
Acamprosate |
Craving and withdrawal symptoms associated with alcohol addiction |
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Capoten |
Captopril |
Cardiovascular disorders, such as hypertension |
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Captopril |
Capoten |
See Capoten |
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Carbamazepine |
Tegretol |
See Tegretol |
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Carbidopa
+ Levodopa |
Sinemet |
See Sinemet |
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Cardizem |
Diltiazem |
Cardiovascular disorders, such as hypertension |
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Cardura |
Doxazosin |
Elevated blood pressure in patients with hyperactive adrenergic system |
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Carisoprodol |
Soma |
See Soma |
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Cartia
XT |
Diltiazem |
Cardiovascular disorders, such as hypertension |
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Carvedilol |
Coreg |
See
Coreg |
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Cataflam |
Diclofenac |
Various headaches: migraine, tension, stress, vertex, occipital |
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Musculoskeletal pain with redness, swelling and inflammation |
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Musculoskeletal pain that worsens during cold and rainy days |
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Neuropathy |
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Chronic injuries of soft tissues (muscles, ligaments, and tendons) |
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Arm pain (shoulder, elbow, and wrist) |
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Acute or chronic pain of the leg (knee and ankle) |
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Acute or chronic upper and lower back pain |
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Acute or chronic neck and shoulder pain |
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Menstrual pain and cramps in dysmenorrhea |
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Pain associated with amenorrhea |
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Pain associated with endometriosis |
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Severe pain |
add Herbal ANG |
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Pain due to trauma |
add Flex (TMX) |
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Catapres |
Clonidine |
Elevated blood pressure in patients with hyperactive adrenergic system |
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Ceclor |
Cefaclor |
Generalized bacterial infection |
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Upper respiratory tract infection with fever, headache, sore throat |
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Respiratory tract infection with sinus congestion, watery nasal discharge, sneezing and chills |
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Lower respiratory tract infection with high fever, copious yellow sputum, cough and perspiration |
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Lower respiratory tract infection with chest congestion, cough, yellow phlegm and fever |
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Infection in the gastrointestinal tract |