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aluminum hydroxide (Amphojel) Antacid |
Side effects: Anorexia, constipation
Adverse reactions: Hypophosphatemia, osteoporosis, nephrolithiasis; long-term use can result in GI obstruction |
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ranitidine (Zantac) Histamine blocker |
Side effects: Headache, confusion, nausea, vertigo, diarrhea or constipation, depression, rash, blurred vision, malaise, decreased libido
Adverse reactions: Life-threatening: Hepatotoxicity, cardiac dysrhythmias, blood dyscrasias |
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Esomeprazole (Nexium) Antiulcer: proton pump inhibitor |
Side effects: Headache, dizziness, blurred vision, fatigue, thirst, dry mouth, increased appetite, anorexia, nausea, hiccups, diarrhea, constipation, rash
Adverse reactions Elevated AST, ALT |
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Sucralfate (Carafate) Antiulcer: pepsin inhibitor |
Side effects: Dizziness, headache, nausea, flatulence, constipation, dry mouth, rash, pruritus, sleepiness
Adverse reactions: Hyperglycemia, hypomagnesemia
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Promethazine (Phenergan) Antiemetic: phenothiazine |
Side effects: Drowsiness, confusion, anorexia, dry mouth and eyes, constipation, blurred vision, photosensitivity, hypertension, hypotension, transient leukopenia, urinary retention
Adverse reactions: Extrapyramidal syndrome (tardive dyskinesia, akathisia) Life-threatening: Agranulocytosis, respiratory depression |
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Diphenoxylate with Atropine (Lomotil) Antidiarrheal |
Side affects: Drowsiness, dizziness, constipation, dry mouth, weakness, flush, rash, blurred vision, mydriasis, urine retention
Adverse reactions: Angioedema Life-threatening: Paralytic ileus, toxic megacolon, severe allergic reaction |
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Bisacodyl (Dulcolax) Laxative: stimulant |
Side effects: Anorexia, nausea, vomiting, cramps, diarrhea
Adverse reaction: Dependence, hypokalemia Life-threatening: Tetany |
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Psyllium (Metamucil) Laxative: bulk forming |
Side effects: Anorexia, nausea, vomiting, cramps, flatulence, diarrhea
Adverse reactions: Esophageal or intestinal obstruction if not taken with adequate water Life-threatening: Bronchospasm, anaphylaxis |
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Vitamin A Fat-soluble vitamin |
Side effects: Headache, fatigue, drowsiness, irritability, anorexia, vomiting, diarrhea, dry skin, visual changes
Adverse reactions: Evident only with toxicity: leukopenia, aplastic anemia, papilledema, increased intracranial pressure, hypervitaminosis A, bulging fontanelles in infants, jaundice
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Vitamin C water-soluble vitamin |
Side effects: Oral: Nausea, vomiting, diarrhea; heartburn; headache Parenteral: Flushing, headache, dizziness, soreness at injection site
Adverse effects: Kidney stones, crystalluria, hyperuricemia. Hemolytic anemia with patients with G6PD deficiency. Life-threatening: Sickle cell crisis, deep vein thrombosis |
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Iron (ferrous sulfate) |
Side effects: Nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, constipation, epigastric pain; elixir may stain teeth
Adverse reactions: May aggravate existing GI conditions Pallor, drowsiness Life-threatening: Iron poisoning (mostly in children) and may result in cardiovascular collapse, metabolic acidosis Toxicity: Nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, (green then tarry stools), hematemesis, pallor, cyanosis, shock, coma |
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Potassium Electrolyte |
Side effects: Nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, abdominal cramps, irritability, rash (rare); phlebitis with IV administration
Adverse reactions: Hyperkalemia (older adults with renal impairment); oliguria, ECG changes (peaked T waves, widened QRS complex, prolonged PR interval), GI ulceration Life-threatening: Cardiac dysrhythmias, respiratory distress, ventricular fibrillation, cardiac arrest |
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Calcium electrolyte |
Side effects: PO: Nausea, vomiting, constipation, pain, drowsiness, headache, muscle weakness
Adverse reactions: Life-threatening: Renal failure, cardiac dysrhythmias, cardiac arrest Hypercalcemia, ECG changes (shortened QT interval), metabolic alkalosis, heart block, rebound hyperacidity
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Levothyroxine (T4, Synthroid) Thyroid hormone |
Side effects: Nausea, vomiting, anorexia, diarrhea, cramps, tremors, nervousness, irritability, insomnia, headache, weight loss, diaphoresis, amenorrhea
Adverse reactions: Tachycardia, hypertension, palpitations, osteoporosis, seizures Life-threatening: Thyroid crisis, angina pectoris, cardiac dysrhythmias (atrial fibrillation), cardiovascular collapse |
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Repository Corticotropin (Acthar Gel) Pituitary adrenocorticotropic hormone |
Side effects: Nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, constipation, mood swing (euphoria to depression), petechiae, water and sodium retention, hypokalemia, hypocalcemia, acne
Adverse reactions: Edema, ecchymosis, osteoporosis, muscle atrophy, growth retardation, decreased wound healing, cataracts, glaucoma, seizures, menstrual irregularities, hypertension, Life-threatening: Ulcer perforation, pancreatitis |
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Prednisone (Deltasone) Adrenal hormone: glucocorticoid |
Side effects: Nausea, diarrhea, abdominal distention, increased appetite, sweating, headache, depression, flushing, mood changes, cataracts, amenorrhea
Adverse reactions: Petechiae, ecchymosis, hypertension, tachycardia, osteoporosis, muscle wasting, sodium and fluid retention Life-threatening: GI hemorrhage, pancreatitis, circulatory collapse, thrombophlebitis, embolism |
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latanoprost (Xalatan) Prostaglandin analogue |
Side effects: Brown pigmentation of iris; darkening of eyelid; increased number, length, thickness, and darkening of eyelashes; 5%-15% experience blurred vision; itching, burning, or stinging; conjunctival hyperemia; 1%-4% experience dry eye or excessive tearing, eye pain, eyelid discomfort and/or crusting, sensitivity to light. Macular edema has occurred when administered to patients with lens injuries. Adverse reaction Rare reports of retinal problems (embolus, detachment, and vitreous hemorrhage) in patients with diabetic retinopathy. Up to 4% of patients taking latanoprost reported respiratory problems. Up to 2% of patients taking latanoprost reported chest pain, musculoskeletal discomfort, and skin rashes
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Mafenide Acetate (Sulfamylon Cream) Topical antiinfective |
Side effects: Rash, burning sensation, urticaria, pruritus, swelling Adverse reactions: Metabolic acidosis, respiratory alkalosis, blistering, superinfection Life-threatening: Bone marrow suppression, fatal hemolytic anemia |
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Metformin (Glucophage) oral antidiabetic |
Side effects: Dizziness, fatigue, headache, agitation, bitter or metallic taste, anorexia, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, weight loss
Adverse reactions: Lactic acidosis; malabsorption of amino acids, vitamin B12, and folic acid Life-threatening: Lactic acidosis |
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Insulin |
Side effects: Confusion, agitation, tremors, headache, flushing, hunger, weakness, lethargy, fatigue, urticaria, redness, irritation or swelling at injection site Adverse reactions Tachycardia, palpitations, hypoglycemic reaction, rebound hyperglycemia (Somogyi effect), lipodystrophy Life-threatening: Shock, anaphylaxis, ketoacidosis |
