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Furosemide (Lasix)
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Antihypertensive and LE edema– diuretic; helps rid excess sodium and water
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20 – 80 mg QD or divided BID
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Hydrochlorothiazide (Microzide)
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Antihypertensive and LE edema – diuretic; helps rid excess sodium and water; abbreviated HCTZ
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12.5 – 25 mg QD, max 50 mg QD
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Spironolactone (Aldactone)
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Antihypertensive and LE edema – diuretic; helps rid excess sodium and water
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50 mg to 100 mg QD or divided BID
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Triamterene + HCTZ (Dyazide)
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Antihypertensive and LE edema – diuretic; helps rid excess sodium and water; Combo drug
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start at 100 mg BID, max 300 mg QD
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Atenolol (Tenormin)
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Antihypertensive – beta blocker; lower HR and blood output
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25 – 50 mg QD or BID, max 100 mg QD
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Carvedilol (Coreg)
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Antihypertensive – beta blocker; lower HR and blood output; also for CHF
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start at 6.25 mg BID, 12.5 – 50 mg QD
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Metoprolol (Lopressor)
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Antihypertensive – beta blocker; lower HR and blood output
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start at 50 mg BID, max 225 mg BID
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Propranolol HCl (Inderal)
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Antihypertensive – beta blocker; lower HR and blood output; also used as prophylaxis for migraines
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start at 60 mg QD, max 640 mg QD
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Lisinopril (Prinivil)
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Antihypertensive – angiotensin converting enzyme (ACE) Inhibitor; dilation of arteries
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start at 10 mg QD, max 80 mg QD
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Losartan Potassium (Cozaar)
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Antihypertensive – angiotensin receptor blocker (ARB)
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25, 50, 100 mg QD
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Valsartan (Diovan)
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Antihypertensive – angiotensin receptor blocker (ARB)
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40, 80, 160, 320 mg QD
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Amlodipine Besylate (Norvasc)
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Antihypertensive – calcium channel blockers; relax and open narrowed blood vessels
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start at 2.5 mg QD, max 10 mg QD
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Diltiazem HCl (Cardizem)
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Antihypertensive – calcium channel blockers; relax and open narrowed blood vessels
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start at 60 mg BID, max 360 mg QD
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Hydralazine HCl (Apresoline)
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Antihypertensive – vasodilator; blood vessel muscles relax
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start at 25 mg BID, max 200 mg QD in divided doses
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Clonidine HCl (Catapres)
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Antihypertensive – central agonists; decrease blood vessels ability to contract
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PO: start at 0.1 mg BID, avg 0.2 – 1.2 mg BID or TID, max 2.4 mg QD; Patch: start at 0.1 mg/24 hour patch, max 0.6 mg/24 hour patch
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Albuterol – (Proventil)
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Asthma/COPD – short acting bronchodilator inhaler
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1-2 puffs inhaled q 4-6 hrs. (for > 4 years)
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Ipratroprium + Albuterol (Combivent)
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Asthma/COPD – short acting bronchodilator inhaler
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2 puffs inhaled q 6 hrs., additional inhalations PRN, max 12 puffs/day; not for peds
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Fluticasone Proionate + Salmeterol (Advair)
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Asthma/COPD – long acting bronchodilator inhaler
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Diskus – 1 puff q 12 hrs.,4-12 yrs. 1 puff q 12 hrs. of 50/100HFA – 2 puffs q 12 hrs., not for <12 years
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Budesonide + Formoterol (Symbicort)
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Asthma/COPD – long acting bronchodilator inhaler
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2 puffs BID; not for <12 years
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Beclomethasone (Qvar)
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Asthma/COPD – anti-inflammatory corticosteroid inhaler
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40 – 160 mcg inhaled BID, max 320 mcg BID; not safe for < 5 years, 5-12 years 40 mcg BID, max 80 mcg BID
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Fluticasone (Flovent)
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Asthma/COPD – anti-inflammatory corticosteroid inhaler
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HFA – not safe <4 years, 4-11 yrs. 88 mcg inhaled BID, > 12 yrs. 88-440 mcg inhaled BID, max 440 mcg BID;Diskus – not safe < 4 years, 4-11 yrs. 50 mcg inhaled BID, > 12 years 100 – 250 mcg inhaled BID
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Montelukast Na (Singulair)
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Asthma/COPD – oral leukotriene modifier to improve lung function
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10 mg QPM;not safe <12 months, 12-24 mo 4 mg QPM, 2-6 yrs 4 mg QPM, 6-15 yrs 5 mg QPM, >15 yrs. 10 mg QPM
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Insulin Lispro (Humalog)
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Diabetes – rapid acting insulin; starts working 15 min post injection, peaks in 1 hr., works for 2-4 hrs.
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Type 1: 0.5 – 1 unit/kg/day in divided doses; not safe for < 3 yrs., > 3 yrs. 0.8 – 1.2 units/kg/day during growth spurts, otherwise use adult dosingType 2: 10 units/day SQ or 0.1 – 0.2 unit/kg/day
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Insulin Aspart (Novolog)
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Diabetes – rapid acting insulin; starts working 15 min post injection, peaks in 1 hr., works for 2-4 hrs.
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Type 1: 0.5 – 1 unit/kg/day in divided doses; not safe for < 3 yrs., > 3 yrs 0.8 – 1.2 units/kg/day during growth spurts, otherwise use adult dosingType 2: 10 units/day SQ or 0.1 – 0.2 unit/kg/day
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Humulin R
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Diabetes – regular/short acting insulin; starts working 30 min post injection, peaks in 2-3 hrs., lasts 3-6 hrs.
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Type 1: 0.5 – 1 unit/kg/day; Peds 0.8 – 1.2 units/kg/day during growth spurts, otherwise use adult dosingType 2: start at 0.3 units/kg/day
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Novolin R
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Diabetes – regular/short acting insulin; starts working 30 min post injection, peaks in 2-3 hrs., lasts 3-6 hrs.
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Type 1: 0.5 – 1 unit/kg/day; Peds 0.8 – 1.2 units/kg/day during growth spurts, otherwise use adult dosingType 2: start at 0.3 units/kg/day
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Humulin N
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Diabetes – intermediate acting insulin; starts working 2-4 hrs. post injection, peaks in 4-12 hrs., lasts 12-18 hrs.
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Type 1: 0.5 – 1 unit/kg/day in divided doses; not safe < 12 years, > 12 years use adult dosingType 2: start at 0.2 unit/kg/day
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Novolin N
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Diabetes – intermediate acting insulin; starts working 2-4 hrs. post injection, peaks in 4-12 hrs., lasts 12-18 hrs.
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Type 1: 0.5 – 1 unit/kg/day in divided doses; not safe < 12 years, > 12 years use adult dosingType 2: start at 0.2 unit/kg/day
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Insulin Detemir (Levemir)
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Diabetes – long acting insulin; starts working several hrs. post injection, works evenly over 24 hrs.
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Type 1: 0.5 – 1 unit/kg/day in divided doses; not safe < 2 yrs. > 2 yrs. 1/3 of total daily inulin requirement (<1.2 units/kg/day during growth spurts)Type 2: start at 10 units QD
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Insulin Glargine (Lantus)
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Diabetes – long acting insulin; starts working several hrs. post injection, works evenly over 24 hrs.
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Type 1: 0.5 – 1 unit/kg/day in divided doses; not safe < 6 yrs. > 6 yrs. 1/3 of total daily inulin requirement (<1.2 units/kg/day during growth spurts)Type 2: start at 10 units QD
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Glipizide (Glucotrol)
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Diabetes – oral medication, sulfonylurea; used before meals (QD or BID)
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start at 5 mg QD, max 40 mg QD, not for peds
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Glyburide (Micronase)
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Diabetes – oral medication, sulfonylurea; used before meals (QD or BID)
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start at 2.5 – 5 mg QD, max 20 mg QD, not for peds
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Glimepiride (Amaryl)
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Diabetes – oral medication, sulfonylurea; used before meals (QD or BID)
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start at 1 – 2 mg QD, max 8 mg QD, not for peds
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Metformin (Glucophage)
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Diabetes – oral medication, increase insulin sensitivity
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500 mg bid, 850 mg bid or 1000 mg bid with meals, not for < 10 yrs. > 10 yrs. start at 500 mg q 12 hrs., max 2000 mg/day in divided doses
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Fluoxetine (Prozac)
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Antidepressant – selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs)
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start at 20 mg QD, max 80 mg QD> 8 yrs. 10-20 mg QD
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Sertraline (Zoloft)
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Antidepressant – selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs)
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25 mg, 50 mg, 100 mg, max 200 mg QDnot for < 6 yrs., 6-12 yrs. initial 25 mg QD, 13-17 yrs. initial 50 mg QD, max 200 mg QD
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Paroxetine (Paxil)
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Antidepressant – selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs)
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7.5 mg, 10/20/30/40 mg, ER 12.5/25/27.5 mg tabs; usually start at 20 mg QD, max 60 mg QDnot for peds
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Escitalopram (Lexapro)
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Antidepressant –selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs)
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5/10/20 mg tabs; usually start at 10 mg QD, max 20 mg QDnot for < 12 years, > 12 years per adult dosing
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Citalopram (Celexa)
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Antidepressant –selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs)
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10/20/40 mg tabs; usually start at 20 mg QD, max 60 mg QDPeds for OCD 10-40 mg QD
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Bupropion (Wellbutrin)
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Antidepressant – atypical; blocks dopamine and norepinephrine neurotransmitters
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75/100/150/200/300 mg tabs; start at 100 mg QD, max 450 mg QD
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Duloxetine (Cymbalta)
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Antidepressant – atypical; SNRIs blocks serotonin and norepinephrine neurotransmitters
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20/30/60 mg tabs; start at 40 mg QD, max 60 mg QD
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Trazodone (Desyrel)
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Antidepressant – atypical; SNRIs blocks serotonin and norepinephrine neurotransmitters
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50/100/150/300 mg tabs; max 600 mg QDnot for < 6 yrs. 6-12 yrs. 1.5-2 mg/kg/day, max 6 mg/kg/day, > 12 yrs. 25-50 mg/day
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Amitriptyline (Elavil)
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Antidepressant – TCA (tricyclic); inhibit reuptake of serotonin and norepinephrine and partially dopamine
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10/25/50/75/100/150 mg tabs; start at 25 mg QD, max 300 mg QD
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Alprazolam (Xanax)
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Anxiolytic – benzodiazepine (tranquilizer); fast acting to slow CNS
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0.25/0.5/1/2 mg tabs; Anxiety: start at 0.25 mg QD, max 4 mg QD; Panic disorders: start at 0.5 mg q 8 hr., max 10 mg QD
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Clonazepam (Klonopin)
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Anxiolytic – benzodiazepine (tranquilizer); fast acting to slow CNS
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0.125/0.25/0.5/1/2 mg QD; Panic disorders: start at 0.25 mg q 12 hr., max 4 mg QD; Seizures: start at 1.5 mg QD, max 20 mg QD
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Diazepam (Valium)
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Anxiolytic – benzodiazepine (tranquilizer); fast acting to slow CNS
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2/5/10 mg tabs, 2-10 mg PO q 6 – 12 hr., max 30 mg/8 hours
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Lorazepam (Ativan)
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Anxiolytic – benzodiazepine (tranquilizer); fast acting to slow CNS
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0.5/1/2/ mg tabs; Anxiety: 2-3 mg PO q 8 – 12 hr. PRN, max 10 mg QD; Insomnia: 2-4 mg QHS
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Buspirone (BuSpar)
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Anxiolytic – milder tranquilizer; increases serotonin and decreases dopamine, slow acting
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5/7.5/10/15/30 mg tabs, 10-15 mg/day divided q 8 – 12 hr., max 60 mg QD
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Famotidine (Pepcid Ac)
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GERD – H2 receptor blockers; reduces acid production, longer relief
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10/20/40 mg tabs, 20 mg q 12 hr.
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Rantidine (Zantac)
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GERD – H2 receptor blocker; reduces acid production, longer relief; OTC or Rx
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75/150/300 mg tab or capsule; 150 mg q 12 hr.
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Lansoprazole (Prevacid)
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GERD – proton pump inhibiter (PPI); blocks acid production and heals esophagus; OTC or Rx
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15/30 mg tabs, 15 mg QD or 30 mg QD for 8 weeks
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Omeprazole (Prilosec)
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GERD – proton pump inhibiter (PPI); blocks acid production and heals esophagus; OTC or Rx
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10/20/40 mg tabs, 20 mg – 40 mg QD for 4 weeks – 8 weeks
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Esomeprazole (Nexium)
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GERD – proton pump inhibiter (PPI); blocks acid production and heals esophagus; only Rx
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20/40 mg capsules, 20 mg QD for 4 weeks – 8 weeks
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Pantoprazole (Protonix)
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GERD – proton pump inhibiter (PPI); blocks acid production and heals esophagus; only Rx
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20/40 mg tabs, 40 mg QD for 8-16 weeks
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Dexlansoprazole (Dexilant)
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GERD – proton pump inhibiter (PPI); blocks acid production and heals esophagus; only Rx
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30/60 mg capsules, 30 mg QD for 4 weeks
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Ibuprofen (Advil, Motrin)
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Analgesic – OTC pain medication; non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID); for pain and swelling
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100/200/400/600/800 mg tabs, 50/100 mg chewable tabs; for pain 300-800 mg q 6 hrs., for fever 100-200 mg q 4-6 hrs. PRN, max 3,200 mg/dayPeds 5-10 mg/kg q 6-8 hrs., max 40 mg/kg/day
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Naproxen (Aleve, Naprosyn)
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Analgesic – OTC pain medication; non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID); for pain and swelling
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220/250/275/375/500/550 mg tabs, initial 500 mg, then 250 mg q 6-8 hr. or 500 mg q 12 hr. PRN, max 1250 mg/dayPeds > 2 yrs. 5-7 mg/kg q 8-12 hr., max 1000 mg/day
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Acetaminophen (Tylenol)
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Analgesic – OTC pain medication; non-aspirin pain reliever for fever, headaches and common pains
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325/500/650 mg tabs or capsules, 80/160 mg chewable tabs; 325-650 mg 1 4 hrs. PRN or 500 mg q 8 hrs. PRN, max dose of 4 g/dayPeds < 12 years 10-15 mg/kg q 6-8 hrs. PRN, max 2.6 g/day; > 12 years 40-60 mg/kg/day q 6 hrs. PRN, max 3.75 g/day
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Fentanyl (Duragesic)
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Analgesic – narcotic; opioid pain reliever for treatment of chronic pain in opioid-tolerant patients
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Transdermal patch: 12.5/25/50/75/100 mcg/hr. patches, 25-100 mcg/hr. q 72 hrs.not safe for < 2 years, > 2 years per adult dosing
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Morphine (MS Contin)
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Analgesic – narcotic; opioid pain reliever
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Many dosing options, for acute pain 15-30 mg q 4 hrs. PRN
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Oxycodone (OxyContin)
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Analgesic – narcotic; opioid pain reliever
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Many dosing options, for moderate to severe pain 10-30 mg q 4- 6 hr.for peds 0.05-0.15 mg/kg q 4-6 hr. PRN
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Tramadol (Ultram)
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Analgesic – narcotic; opioid pain reliever
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50/100/200/300 mg tabs; chronic pain 50-100 mg q 4-6 hr. PRN, acute pain 50-100 mg q 4-5 hr. PRN, max 400 mg/daynot for < 16 yrs.
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Hydrocodone/acetaminophen (Vicodin)
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Analgesic – narcotic; opioid pain reliever
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First number is dosing of hydrocodone, second number is dosing of acetaminophen; 1 – 2 tabs/capsules q 4-6 hrs. PRN, max 4 g/day acetaminophen
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Hydromorphone (Dilaudid)
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Analgesic – narcotic; opioid pain reliever
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2/4/8/12/16/32 mg tabs; immediate release 2-4 mg q 4-6 hr. PRN, extended release 8-64 mg/dayPeds 0.03-0.08 mg/kg q 4-5 hr.
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Levothyroxine (Synthroid, Levothroid)
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Hypothyroidism – synthetic thyroid hormone replacement
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start at 25 mcg QD, max 300 mcg QD0-3 m 10-15 mcg/kg/day; 3-6 m 8-10 mcg/kg/day; 6-12 m 6-8 mcg/kg/day; 1-5 yrs. 5-6 mcg/kg/day; 6-12 yrs. 4-5 mcg/kg/day; >12 yrs. 2-3 mcg/kg/day
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Atorvastatin (Lipitor)
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Hyperlipidemia – statin
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10 mg QD, 20 mg QD, 40 mg QD, 80 mg QD
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Lovastatin (Altoprev, Mevacor)
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Hyperlipidemia – statin
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10 mg QD, 20 mg QD, 40 mg QD or BID, 80 mg QD
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Pravastatin (Pravachol)
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Hyperlipidemia – statin
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10 mg QD, 20 mg QD, 40 mg QD, 80 mg QD
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Rosuvastatin (Crestor)
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Hyperlipidemia – statin
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5 mg QD, 10 mg QD, 20 mg QD, 40 mg QD
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Simvastatin (Zocor)
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Hyperlipidemia – statin
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5 mg QD, 10 mg QD, 20 mg QD, 40 mg QD, 80 mg QD
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