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AnticonvulsantPrescription Only

Gabapentin

Generic: Gabapentin

Seizures, neuropathic pain

⚙️ Work Mechanism:

Gabapentin works at the cellular level to correct underlying biochemical imbalances, reduce clinical symptoms, and support overall health.

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Cholinesterase InhibitorPrescription Only

Galantamine

Generic: Galantamine

Mild to moderate dementia of the Alzheimer's type

⚙️ Work Mechanism:

Galantamine works at the cellular level to correct underlying biochemical imbalances, reduce clinical symptoms, and support overall health.

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FluoroquinolonePrescription Only

Gatifloxacin

Generic: Gatifloxacin

Bacterial conjunctivitis

⚙️ Work Mechanism:

Gatifloxacin works at the cellular level to correct underlying biochemical imbalances, reduce clinical symptoms, and support overall health.

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Fibric acid derivativePrescription Only

Gemfibrozil

Generic: Gemfibrozil

Hypertriglyceridemia

⚙️ Work Mechanism:

Gemfibrozil works at the cellular level to correct underlying biochemical imbalances, reduce clinical symptoms, and support overall health.

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AminoglycosidePrescription Only

Gentamicin

Generic: Gentamicin

Serious bacterial infections

⚙️ Work Mechanism:

Gentamicin works at the cellular level to correct underlying biochemical imbalances, reduce clinical symptoms, and support overall health.

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Antidiabetic (Sulfonylurea)Prescription Only

Glimepiride

Generic: Glimepiride

Type 2 diabetes mellitus

⚙️ Work Mechanism:

Glimepiride directly stimulates the pancreas to release more of its stored insulin into the bloodstream, lowering elevated blood sugar levels.

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Antidiabetic (Sulfonylurea)Prescription Only

Glipizide

Generic: Glipizide

Type 2 diabetes

⚙️ Work Mechanism:

Glipizide prompts the beta cells in the pancreas to produce and secrete extra insulin, bringing high blood sugar levels back toward normal.

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Glucose Elevating AgentPrescription Only

Glucagon

Generic: Glucagon

Severe hypoglycemia

⚙️ Work Mechanism:

Glucagon works at the cellular level to correct underlying biochemical imbalances, reduce clinical symptoms, and support overall health.

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Antidiabetic (Sulfonylurea)Prescription Only

Glyburide

Generic: Glyburide

Type 2 diabetes

⚙️ Work Mechanism:

Glyburide triggers insulin secretion from the pancreas, lowering fasting and post-meal glucose levels in type 2 diabetes.

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AntifungalPrescription Only

Griseofulvin

Generic: Griseofulvin

Tinea infections

⚙️ Work Mechanism:

Griseofulvin works at the cellular level to correct underlying biochemical imbalances, reduce clinical symptoms, and support overall health.

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ExpectorantOTC

Guaifenesin

Generic: Guaifenesin

Help loosen phlegm and thin bronchial secretions

⚙️ Work Mechanism:

Guaifenesin works at the cellular level to correct underlying biochemical imbalances, reduce clinical symptoms, and support overall health.

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