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| 1. | memantine(Namenda ) | ||
| 2. | rivastigmine(Exelon ) | ||
| 3. | tacrine(Cognex ) | ||
| 4. | fluoxetine(Prozac , others...) | ||
| 5. | paroxetine(Paxil , others...) | ||
| 6. | sertraline(Zoloft ) | ||
| 7. | citalopram(Celexa ) | ||
| 8. | donepezil(Aricept , Aricept ODT) | ||
| 9. | risperidone(Risperdal , others...) | ||
| 10. | traZODONE(Desyrel , Desyrel Dividose) | ||
| 11. | busPIRone(BuSpar , BuSpar Dividose) | ||
| 12. | haloperidol(Haldol , Haldol Decanoate) | ||
| 13. | olanzapine(Zyprexa , Zyprexa Zydis) | ||
| 14. | clozapine(Clozaril , FazaClo) | ||
| 15. | quetiapine(Seroquel , Seroquel XR) | ||
| 16. | galantamine(Razadyne , Razadyne ER) | ||
| 17. | imipramine(Tofranil , Tofranil-PM) | ||
| 18. | ziprasidone(Geodon ) | ||
| 19. | perphenazine(Trilafon ) | ||
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This is a controversial treatment that may provide symptomatic improvement in some patients. However, its effectiveness has not been supported by clinical studies.
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MEMANTINE (MEM an teen) is used to treat dementia caused by Alzheimer's disease. This medicine has the most benefit in the later stages of the disease.
This medicine may be used for other purposes; ask your health care provider or pharmacist if you have questions.
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N -Methyl- D -aspartate (NMDA) receptor antagonist.
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MEMANTINE (MEM an teen) is used to treat dementia caused by Alzheimer's disease. This medicine has the most benefit in the later stages of the disease.
This medicine may be used for other purposes; ask your health care provider or pharmacist if you have questions.
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RIVASTIGMINE (ri va STIG meen) is used to treat mild to moderate dementia caused by Alzheimer's disease or Parkinson's disease.
This medicine may be used for other purposes; ask your health care provider or pharmacist if you have questions.
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Rivastigmine is a drug used to treat symptoms of Alzheimer''s disease. In the United States, rivastigmine is sold as the brand name drug Exelon.Rivastigmine is used to treat symptoms of Alzeheimer''s disease in individuals with mild to moderate illn...
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RIVASTIGMINE (ri va STIG meen) is used to treat mild to moderate dementia caused by Alzheimer's disease or Parkinson's disease.
This medicine may be used for other purposes; ask your health care provider or pharmacist if you have questions.
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RIVASTIGMINE (ri va STIG meen) is used to treat mild to moderate dementia caused by Alzheimer's disease or Parkinson's disease.
This medicine may be used for other purposes; ask your health care provider or pharmacist if you have questions.
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A centrally active, reversible cholinesterase inhibitor.
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TACRINE (TAK reen) is used to treat mild to moderate dementia caused by Alzheimer's disease.
This medicine may be used for other purposes; ask your health care provider or pharmacist if you have questions.
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Centrally active, reversible anticholinesterase agent.
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Tacrine is a drug used to treat dementia associated with Alzheimer''s disease. In the United States tacrine is sold under the brand name drug Cognex.
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FLUOXETINE (floo OX e teen) belongs to a class of drugs known as selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs). It helps to treat mood problems such as depression, obsessive compulsive disorder, and panic attacks. It can also treat certain eating disorders.
This medicine may be used for other purposes; ask your health care provider or pharmacist if you have questions.
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FLUOXETINE (floo OX e teen) belongs to a class of drugs known as selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs). The weekly capsules can treat mood problems such as depression.
This medicine may be used for other purposes; ask your health care provider or pharmacist if you have questions.
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FLUOXETINE (floo OX e teen) belongs to a class of drugs known as selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs). It can treat mood problems such as depression, obsessive compulsive disorder, and panic attacks. It can also treat certain eating disorders.
This medicine may be used for other purposes; ask your health care provider or pharmacist if you have questions.
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Antidepressant; a selective serotonin-reuptake inhibitor (SSRI).
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Fluoxetine is an antidepressant of the type known as selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors(SSRI). It is sold in the United States under the brand names Prozac and Sarafem.Fluoxetine is used to treat depression, premenstrual syndrome, bulimia, an...
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FLUOXETINE (floo OX e teen) belongs to a class of drugs known as selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs). It is used for premenstrual dysphoric disorder (PMDD). PMDD causes intense mood and physical symptoms a week or two before your period every month. This drug helps improve mood swings, tiredness, tension, and breast tenderness.
This medicine may be used for other purposes; ask your health care provider or pharmacist if you have questions.
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PAROXETINE (pa ROX e teen) is used to treat depression. It may also be used to treat anxiety disorders, obsessive compulsive disorder, panic attacks, post traumatic stress, and premenstrual dysphoric disorder (PMDD).
This medicine may be used for other purposes; ask your health care provider or pharmacist if you have questions.
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PAROXETINE (pa ROX e teen) is used to treat depression. It may also be used to treat anxiety disorders, obsessive compulsive disorder, panic attacks, post traumatic stress, and premenstrual dysphoric disorder (PMDD).
This medicine may be used for other purposes; ask your health care provider or pharmacist if you have questions.
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PAROXETINE (pa ROX e teen) is used to treat depression. It may also be used to treat anxiety disorders, obsessive compulsive disorder, panic attacks, post traumatic stress, and premenstrual dysphoric disorder (PMDD).
This medicine may be used for other purposes; ask your health care provider or pharmacist if you have questions.
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Antidepressant; selective serotonin-reuptake inhibitor (SSRI).
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Paroxetine is an antidepressant of the type known as selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors(SSRI). It is sold in the United States under the brand name Paxil.Paroxetine is approved by the United States Food and Drug Administration(FDA) for treatm...
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Sertraline is an antidepressant that belongs to the class of drugs called selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors(SSRIs). In the in United States it is sold under the brand name Zoloft.Sertraline is used to treat depression, obsessive-compulsive d...
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SERTRALINE (SER tra leen) is used to treat depression. It may also be used to treat obsessive compulsive disorder, panic disorder, post-trauma stress, premenstrual dysphoric disorder (PMDD) or social anxiety.
This medicine may be used for other purposes; ask your health care provider or pharmacist if you have questions.
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SERTRALINE (SER tra leen) is used to treat depression. It may also be used to treat obsessive compulsive disorder, panic disorder, post-trauma stress, premenstrual dysphoric disorder (PMDD) or social anxiety.
This medicine may be used for other purposes; ask your health care provider or pharmacist if you have questions.
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Antidepressant; selective serotonin-reuptake inhibitor (SSRI).
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CITALOPRAM (sye TAL oh pram) is used to treat depression.
This medicine may be used for other purposes; ask your health care provider or pharmacist if you have questions.
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Citalopram is a selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor(SSRI) antidepressant drug that is sold in the United States under brand name Celexa.Citalopram is approved by the United States Food and Drug Administration(FDA) for the treatment of depressio...
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CITALOPRAM (sye TAL oh pram) is a medicine for depression.
This medicine may be used for other purposes; ask your health care provider or pharmacist if you have questions.
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Antidepressant; selective serotonin-reuptake inhibitor (SSRI).
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DONEPEZIL (doe NEP e zil) is used to treat mild to moderate dementia caused by Alzheimer's disease.
This medicine may be used for other purposes; ask your health care provider or pharmacist if you have questions.
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DONEPEZIL (doe NEP e zil) is used to treat mild to moderate dementia caused by Alzheimer's disease.
This medicine may be used for other purposes; ask your health care provider or pharmacist if you have questions.
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DONEPEZIL (doe NEP e zil) is used to treat mild to moderate dementia caused by Alzheimer's disease.
This medicine may be used for other purposes; ask your health care provider or pharmacist if you have questions.
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Centrally active, reversible acetylcholinesterase inhibitor.
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Donepezil is a drug used to treat dementia associated with Alzheimer''s disease. In the United States, donepezil is sold under the brand name Aricept.Donepezil is used to help treat symptoms of Alzheimer''s disease in individuals with mild to modera...
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RISPERIDONE (ris PER i done) is an antipsychotic. It is used to treat schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, and some symptoms of autism.
This medicine may be used for other purposes; ask your health care provider or pharmacist if you have questions.
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RISPERIDONE (ris PER i done) is used to treat schizophrenia and bipolar disorder. Bipolar disorder is also known as manic-depression.
This medicine may be used for other purposes; ask your health care provider or pharmacist if you have questions.
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RISPERIDONE (ris PER i done) is an antipsychotic. It is used to treat schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, and some symptoms of autism.
This medicine may be used for other purposes; ask your health care provider or pharmacist if you have questions.
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RISPERIDONE (ris PER i done) is an antipsychotic. It is used to treat schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, and some symptoms of autism.
This medicine may be used for other purposes; ask your health care provider or pharmacist if you have questions.
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Atypical or second-generation antipsychotic agent.
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Risperidone is classified as an atypical antipsychotic drug. It is sold in the United States under the brand name of Risperdal.Risperidone is used for the management of symptoms of psychotic disorders such as schizophrenia.Risperidone is an atypic...
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TRAZODONE (TRAZ oh done) is used to treat depression.
This medicine may be used for other purposes; ask your health care provider or pharmacist if you have questions.
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Antidepressant; serotonin modulator.
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Trazodone is an oral antidepressant. It is sold in the United States under the brand name Desyrel and is also available under its generic name.Trazodone is used to treat depression and to treat the combination of symptoms of anxiety and depression.
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BUSPIRONE (byoo SPYE rone) is used to treat anxiety disorders.
This medicine may be used for other purposes; ask your health care provider or pharmacist if you have questions.
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Anxiolytic agent; structurally and pharmacologically different than benzodiazepines, barbiturates, and other available anxiolytic agents.
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Buspirone is an anti-anxiety(anxiolytic) drug sold in the United States under the brand name of BuSpar. It is also available under its generic name.Buspirone is used for the treatment of generalized anxiety disorders and for short term relief of s...
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HALOPERIDOL (ha loe PER i dole) is used to treat schizophrenia. This medicine is also used to control tics and vocal outbursts in patients with Tourette's syndrome and treat behavioral problems in children with severe conduct disorders. It should only be used in these children if other medicines have not worked.
This medicine may be used for other purposes; ask your health care provider or pharmacist if you have questions.
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HALOPERIDOL (ha loe PER i dole) is used to treat schizophrenia. It is also used to control tics and vocal outbursts in patients with Tourette's syndrome.
This medicine may be used for other purposes; ask your health care provider or pharmacist if you have questions.
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HALOPERIDOL (ha loe PER i dole) helps to treat schizophrenia. It can help you to keep in touch with reality and reduce your mental problems.
This medicine may be used for other purposes; ask your health care provider or pharmacist if you have questions.
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Butyrophenone-derivative antipsychotic agent.
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HALOPERIDOL (ha loe PER i dole) is used to treat schizophrenia. This medicine is also used to control tics and vocal outbursts in patients with Tourette's syndrome and treat behavioral problems in children with severe conduct disorders. It should only be used in these children if other medicines have not worked.
This medicine may be used for other purposes; ask your health care provider or pharmacist if you have questions.
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Haloperidol is a major tranquilizer. It is used to treat psychoses, senile dementia, Tourette''s syndrome, and certain serious behavioral disorders in children.
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OLANZAPINE (oh LAN za peen) is used to treat schizophrenia, psychotic disorders, and bipolar disorder. Bipolar disorder is also known as manic-depression.
This medicine may be used for other purposes; ask your health care provider or pharmacist if you have questions.
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OLANZAPINE (oh LAN za peen) is used to treat schizophrenia, psychotic disorders, and bipolar disorder. Bipolar disorder is also known as manic-depression.
This medicine may be used for other purposes; ask your health care provider or pharmacist if you have questions.
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OLANZAPINE (oh LAN za peen) is used to treat schizophrenia, psychotic disorders,and bipolar disorder. Bipolar disorder is also known as manic-depression.
This medicine may be used for other purposes; ask your health care provider or pharmacist if you have questions.
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Atypical or second-generation antipsychotic agent.
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Olanzapine is classified as an atypical antipsychotic drug. It is available in the United States under the brand names Zyprexa and Zyprexa Zydis.Olanzapine is used to treat schizophrenia, to control manic episodes of bipolar disorder(manic-depress...
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CLOZAPINE (KLOE za peen) is used to treat schizophrenia. This medicine is only used when others have not worked. It has a risk of serious side effects and is only available through a monitoring and dispensing system that includes special doctors, pharmacists, and laboratories. For the first few months of treatment, you will be required to have routine blood testing before your prescription can be refilled.
This medicine may be used for other purposes; ask your health care provider or pharmacist if you have questions.
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Atypical or second-generation antipsychotic agent.
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CLOZAPINE (KLOE za peen) is used to treat schizophrenia. This medicine is only used when others have not worked. It has a risk of serious side effects and is only available through a monitoring and dispensing system that includes special doctors, pharmacists, and laboratories. For the first few months of treatment, you will be required to have routine blood testing before your prescription can be refilled.
This medicine may be used for other purposes; ask your health care provider or pharmacist if you have questions.
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Clozapine is an antipsychotic drug used to alleviate the symptoms and signs of schizophrenia—a form of severe mental illness— which is characterized by loss of contact with reality, hallucinations, delusions, and unusual behavior. In t...
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Quetiapine is an atypical antipsychotic drug used to treat symptoms of schizophrenia. It is available with a prescription under the trade name Seroquel.Quetiapine is classified as an atypical antipsychotic.
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QUETIAPINE (kwe TYE a peen) is an antipsychotic. It is used to treat schizophrenia and bipolar disorder, also known as manic-depression.
This medicine may be used for other purposes; ask your health care provider or pharmacist if you have questions.
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QUETIAPINE (kwe TYE a peen) is an antipsychotic. It is used to treat schizophrenia and bipolar disorder, also known as manic-depression.
This medicine may be used for other purposes; ask your health care provider or pharmacist if you have questions.
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Atypical or second-generation antipsychotic agent.
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GALANTAMINE (ga LAN ta meen) is used to treat mild to moderate dementia caused by Alzheimer's disease.
This medicine may be used for other purposes; ask your health care provider or pharmacist if you have questions.
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GALANTAMINE (ga LAN ta meen) is used to treat mild to moderate dementia caused by Alzheimer's disease.
This medicine may be used for other purposes; ask your health care provider or pharmacist if you have questions.
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GALANTAMINE (ga LAN ta meen) is used to treat mild to moderate dementia caused by Alzheimer's disease.
This medicine may be used for other purposes; ask your health care provider or pharmacist if you have questions.
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A centrally active, reversible acetylcholinesterase inhibitor.
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Galantamine belongs to a class of drugs called acetylcholinesterase inhibitors. In the United States galantamine is sold under brand name Reminyl.Galantamine is used to treat the symptoms of Alzheimer''s disease.
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IMIPRAMINE (im IP ra meen) is used to treat depression.
This medicine may be used for other purposes; ask your health care provider or pharmacist if you have questions.
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IMIPRAMINE (im IP ra meen) is used to treat depression. This medicine can also help children who have a nighttime bed wetting problem.
This medicine may be used for other purposes; ask your health care provider or pharmacist if you have questions.
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Dibenzazapine-derivative tricyclic antidepressant (TCA).
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Imipramine is a tricyclic antidepressant. It is sold under the brand name Tofranil in the United States.Imipramine is used to relieve symptoms of depression.Imipramine is also used in the treatment of enuresis(bed-wetting) in persons between the a...
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ZIPRASIDONE (zi PRAY si done) is used to treat schizophrenia and bipolar disorder, also known as manic-depression.
This medicine may be used for other purposes; ask your health care provider or pharmacist if you have questions.
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ZIPRASIDONE (zi PRAY si done) is used to treat schizophrenia and bipolar disorder, also known as manic-depression.
This medicine may be used for other purposes; ask your health care provider or pharmacist if you have questions.
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Atypical or second-generation antipsychotic agent.
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Ziprasidone is a drug used to treat schizophrenia. It is available with a prescription under the brand name Geodan.Ziprasidone is in a class of drugs called antipsychotics.
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PERPHENAZINE (per FEN a zeen) is used to treat schizophrenia. It also is used to treat severe nausea and vomiting in adults.
This medicine may be used for other purposes; ask your health care provider or pharmacist if you have questions.
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Propylpiperazine-derivative phenothiazine; conventional (prototypical, first-generation) antipsychotic agent.
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Perphenazine is a phenothiazine antipsychotic used to treat serious mental disorders. It has also been used to treat severe nausea and vomiting.
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