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Acetaminophen 300 mg/Codeine 30 mg
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Tylenol #3
Narcotic analgesic PO: 30-60 mg codeine Q 4-6 hours (max 4 g APAP/day) Hepatic |
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Acyclovir
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Zovirax
Antiviral PO: 200 mg 3-5 times/day IV: 10 mg/kg/dose or 500 mg/m2/dose every 8 hours for 7 days Obese patients should be dosed using ideal body weight Renal |
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Albuterol Inhaler
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Proventil, Ventolin, ProAir HFA
Beta2 agonist Inhale 1-2 puffs Q 4-6 H prn (max 12 inhalations/day ) Minimal systemic absorption |
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Alendronate
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Fosamax
Bisphosphonate Prophylaxis – PO: 5 mg QD or 35 mg Q week Treatment – PO: 10 mg QD or 70 mg Q week |
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Allopurinol
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Zyloprim
Xanthine oxidase inhibitor PO: 200-600 mg/day in divided doses (max 800mg/day) Renal |
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Alprazolam
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Xanax
Benzodiazepine PO: 0.25-1mg TID Elderly: 0.125-0.25 mg twice daily |
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Amiodarone
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Cordarone, Pacerone
Class III antiarrhythmic PO: 800-1600 mg/day in 1-2 divided doses IV: 150-300 mg infused over 10 minutes Hepatic |
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Amitriptyline
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Elavil
TCA PO: 50-150 mg/day single dose at bedtime in divided doses; dose may be gradually increased up to 300 mg/day (max 400 mg/day) |
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Amlodipine
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Norvasc
CCB PO: 2.5-10 mg QD Reduce starting dose in the elderly Hepatic |
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Amoxicillin
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Amoxil, Trimox
Penicillin antibiotic PO: 250-500 mg Q 8 H or 500-875 mg Q 12 H |
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Amoxicillin/Potassium Clavulanate
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Augmentin
Penicillin antibiotic PO: 250-500 mg TID or 875 mg BID Renal |
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Ampicllin/Sulbactam
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Unasyn
Penicillin antibiotic IM, IV: 1-2 g ampicillin (1.5-3 g Unasyn®) every 6 hours |
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Anastrazole
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Arimidex
Antineoplastic agent, aromatase inhibitor PO: 1 mg once daily |
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Atenolol
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Tenormin
Beta blocker PO: 25-50 mg QD IV: 1.25-5 mg Renal |
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Atorvastatin
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Lipitor
HMG Co-A reductase inhibitor PO: 10-80 mg QD |
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Azithromycin
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Zithromax
Macrolide antibiotic PO: 500 mg on day 1 followed by 250 mg QD x 4 days, or 1-2 g as a single dose IV: 250-500 mg qd Dosing is illness dependent |
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Aripiprazole
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Abilify
Atypical antipsychotic PO: 10-15 mg QD (max 30 mg/day) |
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Benazepril
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Lotensin
ACE-I PO: 20-40 mg QD Renal |
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Benazepril/Amlodipine
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Lotrel
Combination antihypertensive (ACE-I and CCB) PO: Amlodipine: 2.5-10 mg; Benazepril: 10-40 mg |
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Bisoprolol/HCTZ
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Ziac
Antihypertensive combination (beta blocker and thiazide diuretic) PO: QD Hepatic and Renal (HCTZ) |
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Bupropion SR
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Wellbutrin SR
Antidepressant, dopamine reuptake inhibitor PO: 150 mg BID (max 450 mg/day) Hepatic and Renal |
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Buspirone
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Buspar
Antianxiety agent PO: 7.5-15 mg BID (max 60 mg/day) Hepatic and Renal |
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Carvedilol
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Coreg, Coreg CR
Beta blocker Immediate release – PO: : 3.125-50 mg BID Extended release – PO: 10-80 mg once daily |
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Cefazolin
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Ancef
1st generation cephalosporin IV: 250 mg-2 g Q6-12H (max 12 g/day) Renal |
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Cefdinir
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Omnicef
3rd generation cephalosporin PO: 300 mg BID x10d |
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Cefepime
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Maxipime
4th generation cephalosporin IV: 1-2 g Q8-12H Renal |
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Cefixime
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Suprax
3rd generation cephalosporin PO: 400 mg/day divided every 12-24 hours Renal |
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Cefotaxime
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Claforan
3rd generation cephalosporin IM, IV: 1-2 g Q8-12H Renal |
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Cefotetan
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Cefotan
2nd generation cephalosporin IM, IV: 1-6 g divided into Q12H dosing Renal |
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Cefoxitin
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Mefoxin
2nd generation cephalosporin IM, IV: 1-2 g Q6-8H Renal |
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Ceftazidime
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Fortaz
3rd generation cephalosporin IM, IV: 500 mg-2 g Q6-12H Renal |
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Ceftriaxone
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Rocephin
3rd generation cephalosporin IM, IV: 1-2g Q12-24H |
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Cefuroxime
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Ceftin, Zinacef
2nd generation cephalosporin PO: 250-500 mg BID IM, IV: 750 mg-1.5 g Q8H Renal |
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Celecoxib
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Celebrex
COX2 selective NSAID PO: 200 mg BID |
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Cephalexin
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Keflex
1st generation cephalosporin PO: 250-1000 mg Q 6 H (max 4 g/day) |
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Ciprofloxacin
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Cipro
Fluoroquinolone antibiotic PO: 500 mg BID IV: 200-400 mg every 12 hours |
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Citalopram
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Celexa
SSRI PO: 20-40 mg QD (max 60 mg/day) |
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Clarithromycin
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Biaxin
Macrolide antibiotic PO: 250-500 mg BID |
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Clindamycin
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Cleocin
Lincosamide antibiotic PO: 150-450 mg Q 6-8 H (max 1.8 g/day) IM, IV: 1.2-1.8 g/day in 2-4 divided doses (max 4.8 g/day) Hepatic |
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Clonazepam
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Klonopin
BZD PO: 0.25-0.5 mg BID (max 4 g/day) To D/C, treatment should be withdrawn gradually |
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Clonidine
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Catapres
Alpha2 adrenergic agonist PO: 0.05-0.4 mg BID Transdermal Patch: 0.1-0.3 mg once weekly (max 2.4 mg/day) |
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Clopidogrel
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Plavix
Antiplatelet agent PO: 75 mg QD Non-ST-segment elevation acute coronary syndrome: Initial: 300 mg loading dose |
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Conjugated Estrogens
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Premarin
Estrogen derivative PO: 0.3-1.25 mg daily Doses vary per patient. Cyclic dosing may be used. Hepatic |
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Cyclobenzaprine
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Flexeril
Skeletal muscle relaxant PO: 5-10 mg TID |
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Diazepam
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Valium
Benzodiazepine PO: 2-10 mg BID-QID Rectal gel: 0.2 mg/kg IM, IV: 2-10 mg, may repeat in 3-4 hours if needed Reduce dose in the elderly |
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Diclofenac
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Voltaren, Flector (patch)
NSAID PO: 50 mg TID TD patch: apply 1 patch twice daily to most painful area (sprain, strains, contusions) Renal |
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Digoxin
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Lanoxin, Digitek
Cardiac glycoside, class IV antiarrhythmic PO: 0.125-0.5 mg QD Reference ranges: CHF: 0.5-0.8 ng/mL; Arrhythmias: 0.8-2 ng/mL Renal |
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Diltiazem
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Cartia XT
CCB PO: 120-420 mg QD IV: Initial bolus dose: 0.25 mg/kg actual body weight over 2 minutes (average adult dose: 20 mg) Use with caution in hepatic and renal failure |
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Diltiazem CD
Dipyidamole 200 |
Cardizem, Cartia, Taztia, Dilacor
CCB PO: 180-240 mg QD (max 480 mg/day) Use with caution in hepatic and renal impairment |
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Donepezil
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Aricept
Acetylcholinesterase inhibitor PO: 5-10 mg QHS |
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Doxazosin
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Cardura
Alpha1 antagonist PO: 4-8 mg QD (max 16 mg/day) Hepatic |
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Doxycycline
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Vibramycin
Tetracycline antibiotic PO: 100-200 mg/day in 1-2 divided doses Partially inactivated in GI tract |
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Duloxetine
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Cymbalta
SNRI PO: 40-60 mg QD (max 120 mg/day) Hepatic and Renal |
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Enalapril
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Vasotec
ACE-I PO: 2.5-40 mg QD IV (Enalaprilat): 1.25 mg/dose over 5 minutes q6h up to 5 mg/dose |
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Enoxaparin
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Lovenox
Low molecular weight heparin Prophylaxis – PO: 30 mg BID or 40 mg QD SC Treatment – PO: 1 mg/kg BID or 1.5 mg/kg QD SC Renal |
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Eplerenone
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Inspra
Selective aldosterone blocker PO: 50 mg QD-BID (max 100 mg/day) Renal |
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Escitalopram
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Lexapro
SSRI PO: 10-20 mg QD |
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Esomeprazole
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Nexium
PPI PO: 20-40 mg QD |
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Eszopiclone
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Lunesta
Hypnotic, non-BZD PO: 2 mg QHS (max 3mg/day) Avoid taking with fatty meals |
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Ezetimibe
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Zetia
Antilipidemic agent PO: 10 mg QD Available with simvastatin as Vytorin |
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Famotidine
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Pepcid
H2 antagonist PO: 20-40 mg QD-BID IV: 20 mg Q12H Renal |
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Fenofibrate
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Tricor
Fibric acid antilipidemic PO: 48-145 mg QD (max 145 mg/day) Renal |
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Fexofenadine
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Allegra
Antihistamine PO: 60 mg BID or 180 mg QD Renal |
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Fluconazole
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Diflucan
Antifungal PO, IV: 200-800 mg QD Yeast infection – PO: 150 mg x 1 dose Renal |
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Fluoxetine
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Prozac
SSRI PO: 20-40 mg QD for depression (max 80 mg/day) Hepatic |
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Fluticasone
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Flovent HFA, Flonase
Inhaled corticosteroid Oral Inhalant: Inhale 88-220 mcg BID (max 440 mcg BID) Intranasal: Instill 2 sprays in each nostril once daily |
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Fluticasone/Salmeterol
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Advair Diskus
Inhalted corticosteroid and B2 agonist Inhale 1 puff BID of any dose (max fluticasone 500 mcg BID) Folic |
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Folic Acid
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Acid
Water soluble vitamin PO: 1 mg po daily |
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Furosemide
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Lasix
Loop diuretic PO: 10-40 mg BID |
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Gabapentin
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Neurontin
Anticonvulsant PO: 300-600 mg TID (max 3600 mg) Renal |
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Gemfibrozil
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Lopid
Fibric acid PO: 600 mg BID, 30 min before breakfast and dinner |
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Glimepiride
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Amaryl
Sulfonylurea PO: 1-4 mg QD with breakfast (max 8 mg/day) Renal |
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Glipizide
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Glucotrol
Sulfonylurea Initial dose – PO: 5 mg QD (max 40 mg QD) Hepatic and Renal |
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Glipizide ER
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Glucotrol XL
Sulfonylurea Initial dose – PO: 5mg QD, titrate up (max 20 mg/day) Hepatic and Renal |
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Glyburide
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Diabeta, Micronase
Sulfonylurea PO: 1.25-20 mg/day (max 20 mg/day) Renal |
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Hydrochlorothiazide
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Hydrodiuril
Thiazide diuretic Edema – PO: 25-100 mg QD HTN – PO: 12.5-50 mg QD (max 200 mg/day) Renal |
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Hydrocodone/Acetaminophen
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Vicodin, Norco (contains 325 mg APAP), Lortab (contains 500 mg APAP)
Narcotic analgesic PO: 1-2 tabs Q 4-6 H prn (max 4 g/day APAP) Hepatic |
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Hydrocodone 10 mg/Chlorpheniramine 8 mg
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Tussionex
Antitussive, opioid analgesic PO: 5 mL q 12 h (max 10 mL/day) Contraindicated in children <6yo. For children 6-12yo use half the adult dose. |
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Hydroxyzine
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Atarax
Antihistamine, antiemetic PO: 25-100 mg Q 4-6 hrs PRN Hepatic |
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Ibandronate
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Boniva
Bisphosphonate PO: 150 mg once monthly IV: 3 mg q 3 months Renal |
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Ibuprofen
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Motrin, Advil
NSAID PO: 200-800 mg TID-QID (max 3200 mg/day RX; max 1200 mg/day OTC) |
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Imipenem/Cilastatin
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Primaxin
Carbapenem antibiotic IV: 250-1000 mg Q 6-8 hrs (max 4 g/day) IM: 500-750 mg Q 12 hrs (max 1500 mg/day) Renal and Hepatic |
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Insulin Aspart
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NovoLog
Insulin |
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Insulin Detemir
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Levemir
Insulin |
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Insulin Glargine
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Lantus
Insulin Partially metabolized in the skin |
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Insulin Glulisine
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Apidra
Insulin |
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Insulin Lispro
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Humalog
Insulin |
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Ipratropium
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Atrovent
Anticholinergic 2 inhalations QID (max 12 inhalations/day) |
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Ipratropium/Albuterol
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Combivent
Bronchodilator (anticholinergic and B2 agonist) 2 inhalations QID (max 12 inhalations/day) |
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Irbesartan
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Avapro
ARB PO: 150-300 mg QD |
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Isosorbide Mononitrate
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Imdur
Nitrate, vasodilator PO: 30-60 mg QAM (max 240 mg/day) |
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Lamotrigine
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Lamictal
Anticonvulsant PO: 225-375 mg/d in 2 divided doses Hepatic and Renal |
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Lansoprazole
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Prevacid
PPI PO: 15-30mg QD |
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Levetiracetam
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Keppra
Anticonvulsant Initial dose: Immediate release – PO: 500 mg BID Initial dose: Extended release – PO: 1000 mg daily Renal |
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Levofloxacin
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Levaquin
Fluoroquinolone antibiotic PO, IV: 250-750 mg QD Renal |
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Levothyroxine
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Synthroid, Levoxyl, Levothroid
Thyroid product PO: 1 QD 30 min before breakfast (dosage will vary) (average dose is 1 mcg/kg) |
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Linezolid
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Zyvox
Oxazolidinone antibiotic PO, IV: 600 mg Q12H 2 metabolites may accumulate in renal dysfunction, avoid foods containing tyramine |
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Lisinopril
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Zestril, Prinivil
ACE-I HTN – PO: 10-40 mg QD CHF – PO: 20-40 mg QD Renal |
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Lorazepam
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Ativan
Benzodiazepine PO: 2-6 mg in divided doses (max 8 mg) |
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Losartan
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Cozaar
ARB PO: 25-100 mg QD (max 100 mg/day) |
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Losartan/HCTZ
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Hyzaar
Combination antihypertensive (ARB and thiazide diuretic) PO: 1 QD Renal (HCTZ) |
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Meclizine
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Antivert
Antihistamine PO: 25-100 mg/day in divided doses |
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Meloxicam
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Mobic
NSAID PO: 7.5-15 mg QD (max 15 mg/day) |
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Memantine
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Namenda
NMDA receptor antagonist Initial dose – PO: 5 mg daily, then titrate up to 20 mg daily Renal |
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Meropenem
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Merrem
Carbapenem antibiotic PO: 1.5-6 g/day divided every 8 hours (max 6 g/day) Monitor for sign of anaphylaxis during first dose. For dialysis patients: administer dose after dialysis. Hepatic and Renal |
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Metformin
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Glucophage
Biguanide PO: 500-1000 mg BID with meals (max 2550 mg/day) Do not use if sCr >1.5 mg/dL in males or >1.4 mg/dL in females. Hepatic and Renal |
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Metformin ER
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Glucophage XR
Biguanide PO: 500 mg QD-1000 mg QD with the evening meal (max 2000 mg QD) Hepatic and Renal |
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Methotrexate
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Rheumatrex
DMARD, antifolate Arthritis – PO: 7.5 mg Q week (max for arthritis is 20 mg/week) Hepatic and Renal |
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Methylphenidate
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Concerta
CNS stimulant PO: 18-54 mg QAM (6-12 years old: max 2 mg/kg/day or 54 mg/day; 13-17 years old: max 72 mg/day) |
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Methylprednisolone
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Medrol
Corticosteroid PO: Tapered dose using 4 mg tablets |
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Metoclopramide
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Reglan
Prokinetic, antiemetic PO: 10-15 mg/dose QID IV: 10-20 mg over 1-2 minutes; chemotherapy dose is 1-2 mg/kg Boxed warning about risk of tardive dyskinesia with long term use, high doses, or in elderly. Renal |
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Metolazone
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Zaroxolyn
Thiazide-like diuretic PO: 2.5-20 mg qd 5mg is approximately equal to 50 mg HCTZ. |
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Metoprolol Succinate
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Toprol XL
Beta blocker PO: 25-100 mg QD (max 400 mg/day) |
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Metoprolol Tartrate
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Lopressor
Beta blocker PO: 25-100 mg BID (max 450 mg/day) |
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Metronidazole
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Flagyl
Miscellaneous antibiotic PO, IV: 500-750 mg Q6-8H (max 4 g/day) (dosage form depends on use) Hepatic and Renal |
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Midazolam
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Versed
Benzodiazepine PO, IM, IV: (dosage form depends on use) IV: Pre-op sedation - 0.02-0.04 mg/kg |
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Minocycline
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Minocin, Dynacin
Tetracycline antibiotic PO: 100 mg BID (max 400 mg/day) Renal |
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Mirtazapine
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Remeron
Antidepressant, alpha2 antagonist PO: 15-45 mg QD Renal |
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Montelukast
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Singulair
Leukotriene receptor antagonist PO: 10 mg QD |
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Moxifloxacin
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Avelox
Fluoroquinolone antibiotic PO, IV: 400 mg QD |
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Naproxen
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Naprosyn
NSAID PO: 250-500 mg BID (max 1250 mg/day) |
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Niacin
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Niaspan
Antilipidemic, water soluble vitamin PO: 500-1000 mg QHS (max 2 g/day) |
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Nifedipine ER
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Procardia XL
CCB PO: 30-60 mg QD (max 120-180 mg/day) Hepatic |
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Nitrofurantoin
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Macrodantin, Macrobid
Miscellaneous antibiotic Macrodantin – PO: 50-100 mg Q 6 H (max 400 mg/day) Macrobid – PO: 100 mg BID Renal |
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Nitroglycerine
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Nitroquick, Nitro-Dur, Nitro-stat
Vasodilator PO: 2.5-9 mg BID to QID IV: 5 mcg/min-200mcg/min TD patch: 0.2-0.4 mg/hr Oint: 1/2" Q6H Sublingual: 0.2-0.6 mg Q 5 min Translingual: 1-2 sprays Q 3-5min (max 3 doses/15 min) |
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Nortriptyline
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Pamelor
TCA PO: 25 mg TID-QID (max 150 mg/day) Hepatic |
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Olanzapine
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Zyprexa
Atypical antipsychotic PO: 5-20 mg QD (max 30 mg/day) |
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Olmesartan
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Benicar
ARB PO: 20-40 mg QD Excreted in the feces |
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Omega-3-acid ethyl esters
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Lovaza
Miscellaneous antilipemic agent PO: 4 g/day Do not use if pt has fish allergy. May cause prolonged bleeding time. |
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Omeprazole
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Prilosec
PPI PO: 20-40 mg QD |
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Oxcarbazepine
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Trileptal
Anticonvulsant Initial dose – PO: 300 mg BID; titrate based on prior therapy Renal |
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Oxycodone
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OxyContin
Narcotic analgesic PO: 10-40 mg BID (use caution with doses >160 mg BID) Hepatic |
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Oxycodone/APAP
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Endocet, Percocet, Tylox
Narcotic analgesic Oxycodone – PO: 5-30 mg Q 4-6 H prn (max 4 g of APAP) Hepatic |
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Pantoprazole
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Protonix
PPI PO: 40 mg QD IV: Dose to effect, 0.05-0.1 mg/kg bolus (max 240 mg QD) |
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Paroxetine
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Paxil
SSRI PO: 20 mg QD (max 60 mg/day) Hepatic and Renal |
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Paroxetine CR
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Paxil CR
SSRI PO: 12.5-37.5 mg QD (max 75 mg/day) Hepatic and Renal |
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Penicillin VK
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Veetids
Penicillin antibiotic Children – PO: 25-50 mg/kg/day Adults – PO: 125-500 mg Q 6-8 H (max of 3 g per day in children <12) Renal |
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Phenytoin
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Dilantin
Anticonvulsant PO: 200-1200 mg/day Adjustment dose in cirrhosis Hepatic |
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Pioglitazone
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Actos
Thiazolidinedione PO: 15-45 mg QD (max 45 mg/day) Hepatic |
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Piperacillin/Tazobactam
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Zosyn
Penicillin antibiotic IM, IV: 2.25-4.5 g Q6H Renal |
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Polyethylene Glycol
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MiraLax, GlycoLax
Osmotic laxative PO: 17 g QD |
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Potassium Chloride
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K-Dur, Klor-Con, Micro K
Electrolyte supplement PO: 40-80 mEq/day (max 400 mEq/day) |
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Pravastatin
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Pravachol
HMG-CoA reductase inhibitor PO: 10-80 mg QD (max 80 mg/day) Hepatic and Renal |
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Prednisone
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Deltasone
Corticosteroid PO: dose varies, must taper dose if longer than 5 days Dosage adjustments vary in hyperthyroidism Hepatic |
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Pregabalin
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Lyrica
Anticonvulsant, analgesic PO: dose is variable Renal |
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Promethazine
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Phenergan
Antihistamine, antiemetic PO: 12.5-25 mg every 4-6 hours PRN |
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Propofol
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Diprivan
General anesthetic PO: dose is variable |
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Propranolol
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Inderal
Beta blocker PO: 40-320 mg/day IV: 1-3 mg bolus (max 640 mg/day) Decrease initial dose in cirrhosis Hepatic |
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Quetiapine
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Seroquel
Atypical anti-psychotic PO: 150-400 mg BID (max 800 mg/day) |
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Quinapril
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Accupril
ACE-I PO: 10-40 mg QD Renal |
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Rabeprazole
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Aciphex
PPI PO: 20 mg QD |
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Raloxifene
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Evista
SERM PO: 60 mg QD |
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Ramelteon
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Rozerem
Hypnotic, non-BDZ PO: 8 mg PO within 30 minutes of bedtime |
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Ramipril
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Altace
ACE-I PO: 2.5-5 mg QD (max 20 mg/day) Hepatic and Renal |
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Ranitidine
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Zantac
H2 antagonist PO: 150 mg BID IV: 50 mg Q6-8H (max 600 mg/day) Renal |
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Risedronate
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Actonel
Bisphosphonate PO: 5 mg QD or 35 mg Q week Renal |
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Risperidone
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Risperdal
Atypical antipsychotic PO: 1-4 mg BID (max 16 mg/day) Hepatic and Renal |
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Ropinirole
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Requip
Dopamine agoinst Parkinsonse - PO: 0.25-1 mg TID Restless leg syndrome - PO: 0.25-4 mg QHS Reduced clearance in the elderly |
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Rosiglitazone
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Avandia
Thiazolidinedione PO: 4-8 mg QD Therapy should not be initiated if the patient exhibits active liver disease |
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Rosuvastatin
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Crestor
HMG-CoA reductase inhibitor PO: 5-40 mg QD (max 40 mg/day) Dosage adjustment with concomitant medications: cyclosporine and gemfibrozil Hepatic and Renal |
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Sertraline
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Zoloft
SSRI PO: 50-100 mg/day (max 200 mg/day) Hepatic |
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Sildenafil
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Viagra, Revatio
PDE-5 inhibitor ED - PO: 25-100 mg 1 hr prior to sexual activity Pulmonary HTN - PO: 20 mg TID (4-6 hrs apart) Renal and Hepatic |
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Simvastatin
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Zocor
HMG-CoA reductase inhibitor PO: 20-40 mg QHS (max 80 mg/day) Dosage adjustment with concomitant medications: cyclosporine and danazol |
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Sitagliptin
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Januvia
DPP IV inhibitor PO: 100 mg daily Renal |
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Spironolactone
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Aldactone
K+ sparing diuretic PO: 25-200 mg QD depending upon use Avoid use if CrCl <10 mL/min Renal |
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Sulfamethoxazole 800 mg/Trimethoprim 160 mg
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Bactrim DS, Septra DS
Sulfonamide antibiotic PO: 1 BID Use is not recommended if CrCl <15mL/min Renal |
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Sumatriptan
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Imitrex
Seratonin receptor agonist PO: 25-100 mg as a single dose, may repeat dose in 2 hours (max 200 mg/day) Intranasal and SQ dosage forms also available Hepatic |
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Tamsulosin
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Flomax
Alpha1 antogonist PO: 0.4-0.8 mg QD ½ hour after the same meal each day |
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Telithromycin
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Ketek
Ketolide antibiotic Tonsillitis/pharyngitis – PO: 800 mg once daily for 5 days Community-acquired pneumonia – PO: 800 mg once daily for 7-10 days Do not use if: hypersensitivy to Ketek, myasthenia gravis, history of hepatitis, concurrent use of cisapride or pimozide. Renal |
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Temazepam
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Restoril
Benzodiazepine PO: 15-30 mg QHS Lower doses in the elderly |
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Terazosin
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Hytrin
Alpha1 antagonist PO: 1-20 mg QD (max 20 mg/day) |
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Ticarcillin/Clavulanate
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Timentin
Penicillin antibiotic IV: 3.1 g Q 4-6 H Hepatic and Renal |
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Tiotropium
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Spiriva
Anticholinergic agent Inhale contenta of one 18 mcg capsule daily (max 18 mcg/day) Renal |
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Topiramate
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Topamax
Anticonvulsant PO: 25-200 mg BID (max 1600 mg/day) Hepatic and Renal |
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Tramadol
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Ultram
Analgesic PO: 50-100 mg Q 4-6 H (max 400 mg/day) Renal impairment: max dose is 200 mg/day Hepatic and Renal |
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Tramadol/APAP
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Ultracet
Analgesic PO: 2 tabs Q 4-6 H prn (max 4 g of APAP) Renal impairment: max of 2 tablets Q 12 hours, treatment should not exceed 5 days Renal |
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Trazodone
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Deseryl
Serotonin reuptake inhibitor PO: Initial dose – 50 mg TID (max 600 mg/day) |
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Triamterene/HCTZ
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Maxzide, Dyazide
K+ sparing diuretic and thiazide diuretic PO: 37.5/25 mg QD-BID (max 300 mg triamterene/200 mg HCTZ) Renal |
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Valacyclovir
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Valtrex
Antiviral agent PO: 500-1000 mg BID Renal |
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Valproic Acid
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Depakote
Anticonvulsant PO: 1000-2500 mg/day (max 60 mg/kg/day) Hepatic and Renal |
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Valsartan
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Diovan
ARB PO: 80-160 mg QD (max 320 mg/day) Hepatic |
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Vancomycin
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Vancocin
Miscellaneous antibiotic PO: 500-1000 mg/day in divided doses Q 6 hours (max 3 g/day) IV: 2-3 g/day in divided doses Q 6-12 hrs IV: administer over at least 60 minutes (Red Man Syndrome may occur if infusion is too rapid) Renal |
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Varenicline
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Chantix
Smoking cessation aid PO: Days 1-3: 0.5 mg QD, days 4-7: 0.5 mg BID, maintenance (weeks 2-12): 1 mg BID Renal |
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Venlafaxine
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Effexor XR
SNRI PO: 37.5-75 mg QD with food (max 225 mg/day) Hepatic and Renal |
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Verapamil SR
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Calan SR
CCB and class IV anti-arrhythmic PO: 120-360 mg/day in 1-2 divided doses IV: 2.5-5 mg over 2 minutes No benefit > 360mg/day |
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Warfarin
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Coumadin
Anticoagulant PO: 5 mg QD (dosages range from 2-10 mg QD) |
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Ziprasidone
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Geodon
Atypical antipsychotic PO: 20-40 mg BID with food (max 80-100 mg BID depending on indication) |
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Zolpidem
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Ambien, Ambien CR
Hypnotic, non-BZD Ambien - PO: 5-10 mg QHS (max 10 mg/day) Ambien CR - PO: 6.25-12.5 mg QHS Hepatic |
