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digoxin
-Digitek -Lanoxicaps -Lanoxin |
T: Antiarrhythmics, inotropics
P: Digitalis glycosides TE: Increased cardiac output and slowing of the heart rate A: Increases the force of myocardial contraction. Prolongs refractory period of the AV node. Decreases conduction through the SA and AV nodes. D:0.5-1 mg 6-12 hr interval(IV) 0.75-1.5 mg 6-12 hr interval(PO) SE: Fatigue, headache, weakness, blurred vision, yellow or green vision, arrhythmias, bradycardia, anorexia, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, thrombocytopenia |
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docusate
-docusate calcium (DC softgels, Dioctocal, Sulfolax, Surfak) -docusate sodium (Colace, Docusoft, Ex-Lax) |
T: Laxatives
P: Stool softeners TE: Softening and passage of stool A: Promotes incorporation of water into stool, resulting in softer fecal mass. May promote electrolyte and H20 secretion into the colon. D: Ca- 240 mg once daily (PO) Na- 50-500 mg 1X a day (PO) 50-100 mg SE: Throat irritation, mild cramps, rashes. |
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warfarin
-Coumadin, Warfilone |
T: Anticoagulants
P: Coumarins TE: Prevention of thromboembolic events A: Interferes with hepatic synthesis of Vitamin-K dependent clotting factors D: 2.5-10 mg/day for 2 days (PO,IV) SE: Cramps, nausea, dermal necrosis, bleeding, fever. |
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amoxicillin
-Amoxil, Apo-Amoxi, DisperMox, Novamoxin, Nu-Amoxi, Trimox, Wymox |
T: Anti-infectives, antiulcer agents
P: Aminopenicillins TE: Bactericidal action; spectrum is broader than penicillins A: Binds to bacterial wall, causing cell death D: 250-500 mg q8h or 500-875 q12h (PO) SE: Seizures, pseduomembranous colitis, diarrhea, nausea, vomiting, elevated liver enzymes, rashes, urticaria, blood dyscrasias, anaphylaxis, serum sickness, superinfection |
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atenolol
-Apo-Atenolol, Novo-Atenolol, Tenormin |
T: Antianginals, anti-hypertensices
P: Beta blockers TE: Decreased blood pressure and HR. Decreased frequency of attacks of angina pectoris. Prevention of MI. A: Blocks stimulation of beta 1 (myocardial)-adrenergic receptors. D: Anti-anginal- 50 m 1X/day Anti-hyp- 25-50 mg 1X/day MI- 50 mg every 12 hrs SE: Fatigue, weakness, anxiety,impotence |
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oxycodone/aspirin
-Endocan, Oxycodan, percodan, percodan-Demi, Roxiprin |
T: Opiod analgesics
P: Opiod agonists, (non)opiod analgesic combinations TE: Decreased pain A: Bind to opiate receptors in the CNS. Alter teh perception of and response to painful stimuli while producting generalized CNS depression. D: 5-10 mg q3-4h (PO) 10-40 mg 3-4X a day SE: Confusion, sedation, constipation |
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prednisone
-Cordrol, Deltasone, Liquid Pred, Meticorten, Orasone, Panasol-S, Prednicen-M |
T: Antiasthmatics, corticosteriods
P: Corticosteroids TE: Suppression of inflammation and modification of the normal immune response. Replacement therapy in adrenal insufficiency. A: Suppress inflammation and the normal immune response. D: 5-60 mg/day (PO) 4-60 mg/day (IV,IM) SE: Depression, euphoria,hypertension, anorexia, nausea, acnes, decreased wound healing, eccymoses, fragility, hirsutism, petechiae, adrenal suppression, muscle wasting, osteoporosis, cushingoid apprearance |
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metformin
-Fortamet, Glucophage, Glucophage XR, Novo-Metformin, Riomet |
T: Antidiabetics
P: Biguanides TE: Maintenance of blood glucose A: Decreases hepatic glucose production. Decreases intestinal glucose absorption. Increases sensitivity to insulin. D: 500 mg 2X/day (PO) SE: Abdominal bloating, diarrhea, nausea, vomiting |
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atorvastatin
-Lipitor |
T: Lipid-lowering agents
P: HMG-CoA reductase inhibitors TE: Lowering of total and LDL cholesterol. Increase HDL and decrease VLDL cholesterol and triglycerides. Slowing of the progression of coronary artery disease with resultant decrease in MI/stroke and need for myocardial revascularization. A: Inhibit enzyme HMG-CoA reductase, which is responsible fro catalyzing an early step in the synthesis of cholesterol. D: 10-20 mg 1X/day (PO) SE: Abdominal cramps, constipation, diarrhea, flatus, heartburn, rashes |
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furosemide
-Apo-Furosemide, Furoside, Lasix, Lasix Special, Myrosemide, Novosemide, Uritol |
T: Diuretics
P: loop diuretics TE: Diuresis and subsequent mobilization of excess fluid. Decreased BP. A: Inhibits the reabsorption of Na and chloride from the loop of Henle and distal renal tubule. May have renal and peripheral vasodilatory effects. Effectiveness persists in impaired renal function. D: edema-20-80 mg repeat 6-8 h IM,IV: 20-40 mg repeat 2 h Hprten-40 mg 2X/day Hprcal- 120 mg/day 3 doses IM,IV: 80-100 mg repeat 2 SE: Dehydration, hypochloremia, hypokalemia, hypomagnesemia, hyponatremia, hypovolemia, metabolic alkalosis |
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benazepril
-Lotensin |
T: Antihypertensives
P: ACE inhibitors TE: Lowers BP, decrease development of overt <3 failure, increased survival after MI. A: Management of hypertension D: 5-10 mg 1X/day mt: 20-40mg/day SE: Cough, hypotension, taste disturbances, proteinuria |
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cephalexin
-Apo-Cephalex, Keflex, Novo-Lexin, Nu-Cephalex, Panixine |
T: Anti-infectives
P: 1st-generation cephalosporins TE: Bactericidal action against susceptible bacteria. A: Bind to bacterial cell wall membrane, causing cell death. D: 250-500mg q6h (PO) SE: Diarrhea, nausea, vomiting, rashes, phlebitis, anaphylaxis, serum sickness |
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aspirin
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T: Antipyretics, nonopioid analgesics
P: Salicylates TE: Analgesia, reduction of inflammation and fever, decreased incidence of TIA and MI. A: Produce analgesia and reduce inflammation and fever by inhibiting the production of prostaglandins. D: Pain-2.4g/day Inflam- 80-100 mg/kg/day SE: Dyspepsia, epigastric distress, heartburn, nausea, anaphylaxis, laryngeal edema |
