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Albuterol works by relaxing muscles in the airways to improve breathing.
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Albuterol is a bronchodilator that relaxes muscles in the airways and increases air flow to
the lungs.
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Azithromycin is in a group of drugs called macrolide antibiotics. Azithromycin fights
bacteria in the body.
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Budesonide is a steroid. It prevents the release of substances in the body that cause
inflammation.
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Budesonide is a steroid. It prevents the release of substances in the body that cause
inflammation..
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Bupropion is an antidepressant medication.
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Bupropion is an antidepressant drug used to elevate mood and promote recovery of a normal range of emotions in patients with depressive disorders. In addition, bupropion is used to as an aid in smoking cessation treatment.
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Cefoxitin is in a group of drugs called cephalosporin (SEF a low spor in) antibiotics. It
works by fighting bacteria in your body.
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Clarithromycin is in a group of drugs called macrolide antibiotics. Clarithromycin fights
bacteria in your body.
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Fluticasone is a steroid. It prevents the release of substances in the body that cause
inflammation.
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Formoterol is a long-acting bronchodilator that relaxes muscles in the airways to improve
breathing.
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Furosemide is a loop diuretic (water pill) that prevents your body from absorbing too
much salt, allowing the salt to instead be passed in your urine.
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Influenza virus (commonly known as "the flu") is a serious disease caused by a virus.
Influenza virus can spread from one person to another through small droplets of saliva that are
expelled into the air when an infected person coughs or sneezes. The virus can also be passed
through contact with objects the infected person has touched, such as a door handle or other
surfaces.
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Ipratropium inhalation is used to prevent bronchospasm, or narrowing airways in the
lungs, in people with bronchitis, emphysema, or COPD (chronic obstructive pulmonary disease).
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Metaproterenol is a bronchodilator. It works by relaxing muscles in the airways to improve
breathing.
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Methylprednisolone is in a class of drugs called steroids. Methylprednisolone prevents the
release of substances in the body that cause inflammation.
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Nicotine is the primary ingredient in tobacco products.
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Nicotine poisoning results from an overdose of nicotine. Acute nicotine poisoning usually occurs in young children who accidentally chew on nicotine gum or patches.
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Prednisone is in a class of drugs called steroids. Prednisone prevents the release of
substances in the body that cause inflammation.
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Salmeterol is a bronchodilator. It works by relaxing muscles in the airways to improve
breathing.
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Theophylline is a bronchodilator. It works by relaxing muscles in the lungs and chest, and
makes the lungs less sensitive to allergens and other causes of bronchospasm.
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