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143 Cards in this Set
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Ampicillin Classification
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Antiinfective - broad spectrum
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Ampicillin Therapeutic Indications
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Staph, Strep, Pneumonia, Meningitis, Salmonella
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Ampicillin Adverse Effects
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Vaginitis, Yeast infection, Glomerulonephritis, N/V, Diarrhea, Rash
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Amoxicillin Classification
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Anti-infective, Anti-ulcer
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Amoxicillin Therapeutic Indications
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Treatment of skin, respiratory, GI, GU infections; Otitis media; Gonorrhea; ulcers (H. pylori); Lyme disease; Anthrax
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Amoxicillin Adverse Effects
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Allergic reactions - rash, itching, dyspnea, facial/laryngeal edema
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Alprazolam Classification
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Antianxiety
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Alprazolam Therapeutic Indications
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Anxiety, panic disorders with or without agoraphobia, anxiety with depressive symptoms
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Alprazolam Adverse effects
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- Blurred vision, - Dizziness, drowsiness, - Tachycardia, - Decreased libido
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Aspirin Classification
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Nonopioid analgesic, nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory, antipyretic, antiplatelet
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Aspirin Therapeutic Indications
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- Mild - moderate pain / fever / inflammation, - Prophylaxis of MI, ischemic attack, angina
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Aspirin Adverse effects
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- Bleeding , - Renal impairment, - Salicylism toxicity - tinnitus (1st sign), sweating, HA, dizziness
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Ipratropium Brand name:
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Atrovent
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Ipratropium Classification:
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Anticholinergic; Bronchodilator
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Ipratropium Therapeutic Indications:
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COPD
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Ipratropium Adverse effects:
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- Bronchospasms, - Anxiety, - Palpitation
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Trimethoprim-Sulfamethoxazole Brand name
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Bactrim; Septra
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Trimethoprim-Sulfamethoxazole Classification
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Antiinfective - broadspectrum
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Trimethoprim-Sulfamethoxazole Therapeutic Indications
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UTI ; Chronic bronchitis; Otitis Media
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DiphenhydrAMINE Brand name:
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Benadryl
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DiphenhydrAMINE Classification
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Antihistamine (1st generation, non-selective)
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DiphenhydrAMINE Therapeutic Indications
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Allergy symptoms; Rhinitis; Motion sickness; Nighttime sedation; Nonproductive cough
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DiphenhydrAMINE Adverse effects
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- Dizziness, drowsiness, - Urinary retention, - Blood dyscrasias
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Docusate Sodium Classification
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Laxative, emollient
stool softener |
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Docusate Sodium Therapeutic Indications
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Prevention of dry, hard stools
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Docusate Sodium Adverse effects
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- Cramps , - Diarrhea
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Warfarin Brand name
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Coumadin
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Warfarin Classification
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Anticoagulant
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Warfarin Therapeutic Indications
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Prophylaxis of thrombosis, DVT, MI, Stroke
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Fexofenadine Brand name
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Allegra
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Fexofenadine Classification
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Antihistamine
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Fexofenadine Therapeutic Indications
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Rhinitis; Allergy symptoms; Chronic idiopathic urticaria
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Fexofenadine Adverse effects
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- Headache, restlessness , - Urinary retention
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Fluoxetine Brand name
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Prozac
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Fluoxetine Classification
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Antidepressant, SSRI
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Fluoxetine Therapeutic Indications
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Depression; OCD; Bulimia nervosa
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Fluoxetine Adverse effects
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- Suicidal ideation , - Decreased libido , - Insomnia , - Drowsiness
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Hydrocodone Brand name
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Vicodin, Lortab, Norco
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Hydrocodone Classification
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Antitussive ; Opioid
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Hydrocodone Therapeutic Indications
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Non-productive cough; Mild - moderate pain
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Hydrocodone Adverse effects
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- Dry mouth , - Sedation, dizziness , - Respiratory depression
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Ibuprofen Brand name
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Advil, Motrin
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Ibuprofen Classification
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Nonsteroidal antiinflammitory; Antipyretic; Nonopioid analgesics
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Ibuprofen Therapeutic Indications
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Mild - moderate pain; Inflammation (such as arthritis); Fever
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Ibuprofen Adverse effects
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- Headache , - Nephrotoxicity
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Isosorbide Dinitrate Brand name
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Isordil
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Isosorbide Dinitrate Classification
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Antianginal; Vasodilator
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Isosorbide Dinitrate Therapeutic Indications
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Treatment, prevention of chronic stable angina pectoris, diffuse esophageal spasm
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Isosorbide Dinitrate Adverse effects
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- Headache , - Light-headedness
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Insulin Brand name
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Humulin, Novolin
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Insulin Classification
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antidiabetic, pancreatic hormone
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Insulin Therapeutic Indications
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Type 1, Type 2, and gestational diabetes
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Insulin Adverse effects
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- Hypoglycemia, rebound Hyperglycemia - Lipohypertrophy
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Digoxin Brand name
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Lanoxin
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Digoxin Classification
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Cardiac glycoside, inotropic, antidysrhythmic
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Digoxin Therapeutic Indications
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Heart Failure, dysrhythmias (especially atrial fibrillation)
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Digoxin Adverse effects
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- N/V, Anorexia , - Blurred vision , - Yellow/Green/White halo , - Hypotension
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Furosemide Brand name
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Lasix
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Furosemide Classification
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Loop Diuretic
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Furosemide Therapeutic Indications
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Pulmonary edema; edema in CHF, hepatic disease, nephritic syndrome, ascites, - hypertension
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Furosemide Adverse effects
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Decreased Na, Cl, K, Mg, and Calcium , - Increased Glucose, Uric Acid, Lipids (LDL + Triglycerides) , - Dehydration , - Ototoxicity (transient deafness) from too quick IV push
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Levothyroxine Brand name
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Synthroid, Levoxyl, Levothroid, T4
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Levothyroxine Classification
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Thyroid hormone
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Levothyroxine Therapeutic Indications
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- Hypothyroidism , - Myxedema Coma
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Levothyroxine Adverse effects
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Thyrotoxicosis - tachycardia, angina, tremor, insomnia, anxiety
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Escitalopram Brand name
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Lexapro
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Escitalopram Classification
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Antidepressant, SSRI
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Escitalopram Therapeutic Indications
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General anxiety disorder, major depressive disorder, panic disorder, social phobia
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Escitalopram Adverse effects
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- Decreased libido , - Insomnia , - Drowsiness
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Lisinopril Brand name
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Prinivil
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Lisinopril Classification
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Antihypertensive, ACE inhibitor
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Lisinopril Therapeutic Indications
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mild - moderate hypertension, CHF, acute MI
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Lisinopril Adverse effects
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First dose hypotension, weakness, dizziness , - Cough , - Hyperkalemia
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Enoxaparin Brand name
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Lovenox
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Enoxaparin Classification
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Anticoagulant, Antithrombotic
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Enoxaparin Therapeutic Indications
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Prevention of DVT, PE
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Enoxaparin Adverse effects
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Bleeding, hemorrhage
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Metformin Brand name
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Glucophage
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Metformin Classification
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Antidiabetic
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Metformin Therapeutic Indications
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Type 2 Diabetes, Precocious puberty, PCOS
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Metformin Adverse effects
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- Lactic acidosis , - Hypoglycemia , - Agitation
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Magnesium Hydroxide Brand name
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Milk of Magnesia (MOM)
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Magnesium Hydroxide Classification
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Electrolyte, anticonvulsant, saline laxative, ant-acid
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Magnesium Hydroxide Therapeutic Indications
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Constipation, bowl prep before surgery, anticonvulsant in preeclampsia, , -electrolyte
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Magnesium Hydroxide Adverse effects
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- Electrolyte, fluid imbalances , - N/V, Cramps
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Morphine Brand name
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Morphine Sulfate
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Morphine Classification
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Opioid Analgesic
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Morphine Therapeutic Indications
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Moderate to severe pain. **Drug of choice for Myocardial Infarction**
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Morphine Adverse effects
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*Respiratory depression , - Constipation , - Sedation / dizziness
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Morphine Contraindications
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- Asthma, Pulmonary Disease , - Pregnancy, L&D , - Head injury , - Infants, elderly
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Esomeprazole Brand name
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Nexium
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Esomeprazole Classification
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Antiulcer
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Esomeprazole Therapeutic Indications
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GERD, esophagitis, treatment of active duodenal ulcers
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Esomeprazole Adverse effects
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- Diarrhea, flatulence , - Hepatic failure, Hepatitis
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Oxycodone Brand name
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Oxy-Contin
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Oxycodone Classification
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Opiate analgesic
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Oxycodone Therapeutic Indications
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Moderate to Sever pain, especially cancer pain
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Oxycodone Adverse effects
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**Respiratory Depression , - Constipation , - Sedation / Dizziness , - Rash
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Promethazine Brand name
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Phenergan
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Promethazine Classification
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Antihistamine, H1 receptor antagonist
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Promethazine Therapeutic Indications
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Motion sickness, rhinitis, allergy symptoms, sedation, nausea, pre-op/post-op sedation
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Promethazine Adverse effects
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- Blood dyscrasias , - Urinary retention
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Clopidogrel Brand name
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Plavix
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Clopidogrel Classification
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Platelet aggregation inhibitor
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Clopidogrel Action
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Inhibits ADP-induced platelet aggregation
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Clopidogrel Therapeutic Indications
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Reduces the risk of stroke and MI
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Clopidogrel Adverse effects
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Bleeding - TTP
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Potassium Chloride Brand name
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K-Dur, Micro-K, Slow-K
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Potassium Chloride Classification
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Electrolyte, mineral replacement
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Potassium Chloride Therapeutic Indications
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Prevention and treatment of Hypokalemia
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Potassium Chloride Adverse effects
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- Hyperkalemia , - GI upset (N/V, Cramps, diarrhea) , - Cardiac Dysrhythmias
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Pantoprazole Brand name
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Protonix
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Pantoprazole Classification
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Proton pump inhibitor
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Pantoprazole Therapeutic Indications
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GERD, esophagitis, duodenal/gastric ulcers
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Pantoprazole Adverse effects
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Headache - Diarrhea - Rash
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Prednisone Brand name
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PredniSONE
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Prednisone Classification
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Corticosteroid
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Prednisone Therapeutic Indications
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Sever inflammation, immunosuppression, neoplasms
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Prednisone Adverse effects
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- Infection , - Poor wound healing , - Osteoporosis , - Hyperglycemia
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Simvastatin Brand name
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Zocor
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Simvastatin Classification
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Antilipidemic
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Simvastatin Therapeutic Indications
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Adjunct in hypercholesterolemia, isolated hypertriglyceridemia, and type 3 - hyperlipoproteinemia
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Simvastatin Adverse effects
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Rhabdomyolysis (muscle tenderness, increased CPK levels)
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Montelukast Brand name
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Singulair
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Montelukast Classification
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Bronchodilator
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Montelukast Therapeutic Indications
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Chronic asthma, seasonal allergic rhinitis, chronic urticaria (hives)
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Montelukast Adverse effects
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- Suicidal ideation , - Cough , - Influenza
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MethylPREDNISolone Brand name
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Solu-Medrol
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MethylPREDNISolone Classification
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Corticosteroid, synthetic
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MethylPREDNISolone Therapeutic Indications
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Severe inflammation, shock, adrenal insufficiency, collagen disorders, acute - spinal cord injury, multiple sclerosis
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MethylPREDNISolone Adverse effects
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- Depression , - Poor wound healing , - Hypertension
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Acetaminophen Brand name
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Tylenol
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Acetaminophen Classification
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Nonopioid analgesic, antipyretic
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Acetaminophen Therapeutic Indications
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Mild - moderate pain or fever
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Acetaminophen Adverse effects
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**Hepatotoxicity - more likely with heavy alcohol users
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Vancomycin Brand name
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Vancomycin
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Vancomycin Classification
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Antiinfective-miscellaneous
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Vancomycin Therapeutic Indications
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Resistant Staph infections
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Vancomycin Adverse effects
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- Nephrotoxicity , - Ototoxicity , - Red man syndrome , - decreased BP, flushing of neck/face
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Ondansetron Brand name
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Zofran
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Ondansetron Classification
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Antiemetic
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Ondansetron Therapeutic Indications
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Prevention of nausea, vomiting associated with chemo, radiation and post-op
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Ondansetron Adverse effects
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- EPS , - shuffling gait, tremors, grimacing, rigidity - Rash, - Bronchospasm
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