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Hydrochlorothiazide (B) |
Diuretic: Microzide, Hydrodiuril I: HTN AE: Polyuria, OH, electrolyte imbalance, no EtOH Caution DM: hyperglycemia dose: po qd am |
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Chlorthalidone (B) |
Diuretic: Hygroton I: HTN AE: Polyuria, OH, electrolyte imbalance, no EtOH Caution DM: hyperglycemia dose: po qd am, take with food |
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Furosemide (C) |
Diuretic: Lasix I: HTN, edema AE: Polyuria, OH, electrolyte imbalance, no EtOH, photosensitivity Caution DM: hyperglycemia dose: po qd am |
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Triamterene/HCTZ (C) |
Diuretic: Maxzide, Dyazide I: HTN, edema AE: Polyuria, OH, electrolyte imbalance, no EtOH Caution DM: hyperglycemia dose: po qd am |
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Spironolactone (C) |
Diuretic: Aldactone I: HTN, hypokalemia AE: Polyuria, OH, electrolyte imbalance, no EtOH, gynecomastia, avoid too much K Caution DM: hyperglycemia dose: po qd am |
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Atenolol (D) |
Beta blocker: Tenormin I: HTN, angina, CHF AE: bradycardia, OH, do not abruptly discontinue Caution DM: mask hypoglycemia dose: po qd, not with food |
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Metoprolol succinate (C) |
Beta blocker: Toprol XL I: HTN, angina, CHF AE: bradycardia, OH, do not abruptly discontinue Caution DM: mask hypoglycemia dose: po qd, take ER with food |
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Metoprolol tartrate (C) |
Beta blocker: Lopressor I: HTN, angina, CHF AE: bradycardia, OH, do not abruptly discontinue Caution DM: mask hypoglycemia dose: po qd or bid, take ER with food |
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Propranolol (C) |
Beta blocker: Inderal I: HTN, angina, CHF AE: bradycardia, OH, do not abruptly discontinue Caution DM: mask hypoglycemia dose: po qd or bid |
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Carvedilol (C) |
Beta blocker: Coreg I: HTN, angina, CHF AE: bradycardia, OH, do not abruptly discontinue, ED Caution DM: mask hypoglycemia dose: po bid, take with food |
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Lisinopril (D) |
Ace inhibitor: Zestril I: HTN, MI AE: OH, dry persistent cough, do not abruptly discontinue, angioedema dose: po qd |
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Enalapril (D) |
Ace inhibitor: Vasotec I: HTN, heart failure AE: OH, dry persistent cough, avoid K supplements, angioedema dose: po qd or bid |
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Quinapril (D) |
Ace inhibitor: Accupril I: HTN, heart failure AE: OH, dry persistent cough, no EtOH, angioedema dose: po qd or bid |
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Benazepril (D) |
Ace inhibitor: Lotensin I: HTN AE: OH, dry persistent cough, avoid K supplements, angioedema dose: po qd or bid |
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Ramipril (D) |
Ace inhibitor: Altace I: HTN, CHF, MI AE: OH, dry persistent cough, avoid K supplements, angioedema dose: po qd or bid |
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Fosinopril (C, D, D) |
Ace inhibitor: Monopril I: HTN, CHF, MI AE: OH, dry persistent cough, take antacids 2h a part, avoid K supplements, angioedema dose: po qd or bid |
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Valsartan (D) |
ARB: Diovan I: HTN, heart failure, MI AE: OH, avoid K supplements dose dose: po qd or bid |
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Losartan (D) |
ARB: Cozaar I: HTN, heart failure AE: OH, avoid K supplements, do not abruptly discontinue dose: po qd or bid |
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Irbesartan (D) |
ARB: Avapro I: HTN AE: OH, do not abruptly discontinue, angioedema, heartburn dose: po qd |
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Olmesartan (D) |
ARB: Benicar I: HTN AE: OH, diarrhea dose: po qd |
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Clonidine (C) |
Alpha 2 agonist: Catapres I: HTN, ADHD AE: somnolence, erythema, do not abruptly discontinue, no EtOH/CNS depressants dose: transdermal patch |
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Amlodipine (C) |
Ca channel blocker: Norvasc I: angina, HTN AE: dizziness, palpitations, edema dose: po qd |
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Nifedipine (C) |
Ca channel blocker: Procardia, Adalat I: angina, HTN AE: dizziness, palpitations, edema, no EtOH or grapefruit juice, avoid sudden discontinuation dose: po qd or tid, take ER w/o food |
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Felodipine (C) |
Ca channel blocker: Plendil I: angina, HTN AE: dizziness, mild gingival hyperplasia, edema, no EtOH or grapefruit juice, avoid sudden discontinuation dose: po qd or bid, take w/o food or with light meal |
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Diltiazem (C) |
Ca channel blocker: Cardizem, Cartia I: angina, HTN AE: dizziness, mild gingival hyperplasia, edema, no EtOH or grapefruit juice, avoid sudden discontinuation dose: po qd am or qid, take w/o food |
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Verapamil (C) |
Ca channel blocker: Calan I: angina, HTN AE: dizziness, edema, no EtOH, avoid sudden discontinuation dose: po qd |
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Digoxin (C) |
Antiarrhythmic (digitalis glycoside): Lanoxin I: heart failure, arrythmia AE: nausea, vomitting, anorexia, depression, anxiety dose: variable |
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Warfarin (X) |
Anticoagulant: Coumadin I: thrombosis, MI, embolism AE: increased risk of bleeding, no EtOH, no cranberry juice, lots of drug-drug interactions, dose: po qd, call PCP if missed dose |
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Clopidogrel (B) |
Anticoagulant: Plavix I: thrombosis, MI, embolism AE: increased risk of bleeding, rash, avoid abrupt discontinuation dose: po qd, call PCP if missed dose |
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Enoxaparin (B) |
Anticoagulant: Lovenox I: thrombosis, MI, embolism AE: increased risk of bleeding, edema, rotate site dose: IV, call PCP if missed dose |
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Dabigatran etexilate (C) |
Anticoagulant/thrombin inhibitor: Pradaxa I: thrombosis, embolism AE: edema, do not discontinue w/o PCP, report bleeding or gastritis dose: po bid, swallow capsule whole with full glass of water |
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Amiodarone (D) |
Antiarrhythmic agent (class III): Pacerone, Cordarone I: arrhythmia AE: report cough or wheezing, phototoxicity, avoid grapefruit juice dose: po qd or IV |
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Isosorbide (C) |
Antianginal agent (vasodilator): Imdur I: angina AE: HA (common), dizziness, no EtOH, do not discontinue abruptly dose: po qd or bid, take ER with at least half glass of water |
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Nitroglycerin (C) |
Antianginal agent (vasodilator): Nitrostat, Minitran, Nitro-dur I: angina, heart failure, HTN AE: OH, avoid sudden discontinuation, no EtOH/CNS depressants dose: variable |
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Gemfibrozil (C) |
Lipid lowering agent: Lopid I: hyperlipidemia AE: GI upset, report right upper ab pain dose: po bid am and pm, 30 min before meal |
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Fenofibrate (C) |
Lipid lowering agent: Tricor I: hyperlipidemia AE: ab pain, diarrhea, constipation, report myopathy, avoid anticoagulants dose: po qd |
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Niacin (C) |
Lipid lowering agent: Niaspan I: hyperlipidemia AE: pruritis, GI irritation, no EtOH, avoid anticoagulants dose: po qd, bid, tid pm, with low-fat snack |
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Omega 3 ethyl esters (C) |
Lipid lowering agent: Lovasa I: hyperlipidemia AE: dyspepsia, take perversion Caution: fish or shellfish allergy dose: po bid, swallow whole, take with food |
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Atorvastatin (X) |
HMG-CoA reductase inhibitor: Lipitor I: hyperglyceridemia, hypercholesterolemia AE: report rhabdomyolysis or myopathy, no grapefruit juice, no EtOH, diarrhea, UTI, pain dose: po qd pm |
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Lovastatin (X) |
HMG-CoA reductase inhibitor: Mevacor I: hyperglyceridemia, hypercholesterolemia AE: report rhabdomyolysis or myopathy, no grapefruit juice, no EtOH, diarrhea, ab pain dose: po qd pm with dinner |
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Rosuvastatin (X) |
HMG-CoA reductase inhibitor: Crestor I: hyperglyceridemia, hypercholesterolemia AE: report rhabdomyolysis or myopathy, no grapefruit juice, no EtOH, take antacids 2h a part dose: po qd pm |
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Simvastatin (X) |
HMG-CoA reductase inhibitor: Zocor I: hyperglyceridemia, hypercholesterolemia AE: report rhabdomyolysis or myopathy, no grapefruit juice, constipation, HA dose: po qd pm |
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Pravastatin (X) |
HMG-CoA reductase inhibitor: Pravachol I: hyperglyceridemia, hypercholesterolemia AE: report rhabdomyolysis or myopathy, no EtOH, n/v, diarrhea, HA dose: po qd pm |
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Potassium Chloride (C) |
Potassium replacement: Klor-Con, K-Dur I: hypokalemia AE: diarrhea, flatulence, avoid high potassium foods dose: variable, take with food and water to avoid GI upset |
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Ibuprofen (C, C, D) |
NSAID: Advil, Motrin I: inflammation, pain, fever AE: GI irritation/bleeding dose: 400-800 mg po tid or qid (max 3200 mg), take with food |
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Naproxen (C) |
NSAID: Naprosyn, Aleve I: arthritis, pain, migraine AE: GI irritation/bleeding, dose: 220 mg po bid or tid (max 660 mg), take with food |
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Diclofenac (C, C, D) |
NSAID: Voltaren I: OA, pain, dysmenorrhea AE: edema, GI irritation/bleeding dose: po tid or gel, take with food |
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Nabumetone (C) |
NSAID: Relafen I: arthritis AE: edema, GI irritation/bleeding dose: po qd or bid, take with food |
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Celecoxib (C, C, D) |
NSAID: Celebrex I: arthritis, pain AE: cardiovascular events, GI irritation/bleeding dose: 200 mg/day po qd or bid, take with food |
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Etanercept (B) |
Antirheumatic: Enbrel I: rheumatoid arthritis AE: injection site reaction, rhinitis, immunosuppresion, report infection dose: sq qd |
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Methotrexate (X) |
Antirheumatic: Rheumatrex I: rheumatoid arthritis AE: HA, dizziness, ab pain, n/v, diarrhea, immunosuppresion, report infection dose: po once weekly |
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Morphine (C) |
Opioid: MS Contin I: pain AE: OH, avoid sudden discontinuation, no EtOH/CNS depressants, n/v, constipation dose: variable |
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Hydrocodone/APAP (C) |
Opioid: Norco, Lortab, Vicodin, (Zohydro ER) I: pain AE: drowsiness, no EtOH/CNS depressants, n/v, constipation dose: variable, prn |
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Codeine/APAP (C) |
Opioid: Tylenol #3/4 I: pain, cough AE: drowsiness, no EtOH/CNS depressants, n/v dose: variable, q4h prn |
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Oxycodone/APAP (C) |
Opioid: Percocet, Endocet I: pain AE: drowsiness, no EtOH/CNS depressants, n/v dose: variable, prn |
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Oxycodone CR (C) |
Opioid: Oxycontin I: pain AE: drowsiness, no EtOH/CNS depressants, n/v, OH dose: variable, prn |
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Oxycodone IR (C) |
Opioid: Roxicodone I: pain AE: drowsiness, no EtOH/CNS depressants, n/v, OH dose: variable, prn |
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Fentanyl (C) |
Opioid: Duragesic I: pain AE: report MAOI use, drowsiness, n/v, no EtOH/CNS depressants, pruritis, monitor for respiratory depression dose: sublingual, transdermal, prn |
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Buprenorphine (C) |
Opioid: Buprenex, Butrans, Suboxone I: pain AE: drowsiness, no EtOH/CNS depressants, n/v, constipation dose: transdermal, replace weekly |
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Sumatriptan (C) |
Triptan: Imitrex |
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Rizatriptan (C) |
Triptan: Maxalt I: migraine AE: dizziness, somnolence, chest tightness, pain, pressure, overuse may make headache worse or more frequent dose: may repeat dose once 2hr later, max 30mg/day |
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Eletriptan (C) |
Triptan: Relpax I: migraine AE: dizziness, somnolence, nausea, report cardiac symptoms, no CYP3A4 inhibitors dose: may repeat dose once 2hr later, max 80mg/day |
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Zolmitriptan (C) |
Triptan: Zomig I: migraine AE: dizziness, somnolence, chest tightness, overuse may make headache worse or more frequent dose: may repeat dose once 2hr later, max 10mg/day
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Butalbital (C) |
Barbiturate: Esgic & Fioricet (caffeine APAP), Fiorinal (caffiene ASA) I: tension HA AE: drowsiness up to a day, n/v, no EtOH/CNS depressants, flatulence dose: q4h, max 300mg/day, take with milk or food, stay hydrated to prevent constipation |
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Esomeprazole (C) |
PPI: Nexium I: heartburn, GERD AE: osteoporosis with longterm use, ab pain, diarrhea, constipation, flatulence dose: po qd for 4 wks, 1 hr before meal |
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Omeprazole (C) |
PPI: Prilosec I: heartburn, GERD AE: osteoporosis with longterm use, ab pain, diarrhea, nausea, flatulence dose: po qd for 4 wks, 1 hr before meal |
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Lansoprazole (B) |
PPI: Prevacid I: heartburn, GERD AE: osteoporosis with longterm use, ab pain, diarrhea, constipation, flatulence dose: po qd for 8 wks, 1 hr before meal |
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Pantoprazole (B) |
PPI: Protonix I: heartburn, GERD AE: osteoporosis with longterm use, ab pain, diarrhea, nausea, flatulence dose: po qd for 8 wks, 1 hr before meal |
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Rabeprazole (B) |
PPI: Aciphex I: heartburn, GERD AE: osteoporosis with longterm use, ab pain, diarrhea, constipation, flatulence dose: po qd for 4-8 wks, 1 hr before meal |
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Regular insulin (B) |
Insulin short acting: Novolin R, Humulin R I: DM AE: hypoglycemia, irritation at injection site, avoid EtOH dose: subq qid 30 min before meals and bedtime, rotate site |
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NPH (?) |
Insulin intermediate: Novolin N, Humulin N I: DM AE: hypoglycemia, irritation at injection site, avoid EtOH dose: subq qd or bid, rotate site |
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Lispro (B) |
Insulin rapid acting: Humalog I: DM AE: hypoglycemia, irritation at injection site, avoid EtOH dose: subq 15min before meal, rotate site |
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Aspart (C) |
Insulin rapid acting: Novolog I: DM AE: hypoglycemia, irritation at injection site, avoid EtOH dose: subq 15min before meal, rotate site |
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Glargine (C) |
Insulin long acting: Lantus I: DM AE: hypoglycemia, irritation at injection site, avoid EtOH dose: subq qd at same time, rotate site |
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Detemir (B) |
Insulin long acting: Levemir I: DM AE: hypoglycemia, irritation at injection site, avoid EtOH dose: subq qd or bid at same time(s), rotate site |
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Metformin (B) |
Oral diabetic: Glucophage I: DM 2 AE: n/v, flatulence, hyper- or hypo- glycemia, diarrhea, dyspepsia, avoid EtOH dose: po qd or bid, take with food |
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Glyburide (C) |
Oral diabetic: Diabeta, Micronase I: DM 2 AE: cutaneous hypersensitivity, blurred vision, heartburn, nausea, avoid EtOH dose: po qd or bid, take with first meal of day |
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Glimepiride (C) |
Oral diabetic: Amaryl I: DM 2 AE: hypoglycemia, flu-syndrome, nausea, HA, dizziness, avoid EtOH dose: po qd, take with first meal of day |
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Glipizide (C) |
Oral diabetic: Glucotrol I: DM 2 AE: cutaneous hypersensitivity, diarrhea, nausea, HA, dizziness dose: po qd, take 30 min before a meal |
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Sitagliptin (B) |
Oral diabetic: Januvia I: DM 2 AE: HA, upper respiratory infection, nasopharyngitis, report if fever trauma infection or surgery (requires change in dose) dose: po qd with or without food |
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Pioglitazone (C) |
Oral diabetic: Actos I: DM 2 AE: may stimulate ovulation, HA, myalgia, fracture risk, report rapid weight gain dose: po qd |
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Rosiglitazone (C) |
Oral diabetic: Avandia I: DM 2 AE: may stimulate ovulation, HA, fluid retention dose: po qd or bid, 2 wks for effect, max at 2-3 months |
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Exenatide (C) |
Injectable diabetic: Byetta I: DM 2 AE: take oral contraceptive or antibiotic one hour prior, n/v, diarrhea, constipation Caution: do not take after meal dose: subq bid before meal for one month or subq qd every 7 days, rotate site |
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Pramlintide (C) |
Injectable diabetic: Symlin I: DM 1 & 2 AE: ab pain, n/v, HA, cough, fatigue, dizziness dose: subq immediately prior to meal, rotate site |
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Liraglutide (C) |
Injectable diabetic: Victoza I: DM 1 & 2 AE: nausea, diarrhea, HA, dyspepsia, constipation dose: subq qd |
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Albuterol (C) |
SABA: Proventil, Proair, Ventolin I: asthma AE: palpitations, chest pain, tremors, HA, dizziness, nervousness dose: 4-8 puffs every 20 min for 4hr, then q1-4h prn |
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Levalbuterol (C) |
SABA: Xopenex I: asthma AE: pharyngitis, rhinitis, increased cough dose: 4-8 puffs every 20 min for 4hr, then q1-4h prn |
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Montelukast (B) |
Leukotriene receptor antagonist: Singulair |
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Formoterol (C) |
LABA: Foradil I: asthma, COPD AE: palpitations, chest pain, rapid heart rate, tremor, nervousness, dizziness, HA dose: use q12h |
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Salmeterol (C) |
LABA: Serevent I: asthma, COPD AE: tachyarrhythmia, dizziness, HA, tremor, throat irritation dose: use bid 12hr apart |
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Fluticasone (C) inhaler |
Corticosteroid: Flovent I: asthma AE: thrush, epistaxis, pharyngitis dose: use bid |
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Budesonide (C) inhaler |
Corticosteroid: Pulmicort I: asthma AE: HA, nausea, diarrhea, ab pain, fatigue, flatulence, acne, UTI, constipation, thrush dose: use bid |
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Fluticasone/Salmeterol (C) |
Combination: Advair I: asthma, COPD AE: tachycardia, HA, thrush, avoid chicken pox and measles dose: 1 or 2 puffs bid |
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Budesonide/Formoterol (C) |
Combination: Symbicort I: asthma, COPD AE: stomach ache, HA, nasopharyngitis, sinusitis, avoid chicken pox and measles, thrush dose: 2 puffs bid |
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Mometasone/Formoterol (C) |
Combination: Dulera I: asthma AE: rapid heart rate, chest pain, palpitations, nervousness, HA, thrush dose: 2 puffs bid |
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Ipratropium/Albuterol (C) |
Combination: Combivent Respimat I: COPD AE: dizziness, blurred vision, dry mouth, cough nausea, diarrhea dose: use qid, max 6 doses |
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Ipratropium (B) |
Anticholinergic: Atrovent Respimat I: COPD AE: dizziness, blurred vision, dry mouth, urinary retention, tachycardia dose: variable |
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Tiotropium (C) |
Anticholinergic: Spiriva I: COPD AE: dizziness, blurred vision, dry mouth, urinary retention, tachycardia dose: 2 puffs bid |
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Theophylline (C) |
Methylxanthine: Theo-Dur I: asthma, COPD AE: nausea, HA, tremors, restlessness dose: variable |
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Fluticasone (C) nasal spray |
Corticosteroid: Flonase, Veramyst I: allergic rhinitis AE: pharyngeal candidiasis, epistaxis, pharyngitis dose: 2 sprays qd or 1 spray bid per nostril |
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Mometasone (C) |
Corticosteroid: Nasonex I: allergic rhinitis AE: HA, pharyngitis, cough, thrush, epistaxis, impaired wound healing, report chickenpox or measles dose: 2 sprays qd per nostril |
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Triamcinolone (C) nasal spray OTC |
Corticosteroid: Nasacort AQ I: allergic rhinitis AE: impaired skin healing, hypercortisolism, osteoporosis, depression, euphoria, hyperglycemia, cataract dose: 1 or 2 sprays qd per nostril |
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Budesonide (C) nasal spray |
Corticosteroid: Rhinocort Aqua I: allergic rhinitis AE: rhinitis, pharyngitis, coughing, otitis media, impaired wound healing, diarrhea, ab pain, epistaxis, report chickenpox or measles dose: 1 spray qd per nostril |
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Ciclesonide (C) |
Corticosteroid: Omnaris I: allergic rhinitis AE: HA, nasal discomfort, nose bleed, report chickenpox or measles, avoid sudden discontinuation dose: 1-2 sprays qd per nostril |
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Azelastine (C) nasal spray |
Antihistamine: Astelin I: allergic rhinitis AE: HA, nose bleed, pharyngitis, dry mouth, rhinitis, dizziness, fatigue, avoid EtOH/CNS depressants dose: 1-2 sprays bid per nostril |
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Olopatadine (C) nasal spray |
Antihistamine: Patanase I: allergic rhinitis AE: bitter taste, HA, epistaxis, pharyngolaryngeal pain, cough, somnolence, avoid EtOH/CNS depressants dose: 2 sprays bid per nostril |
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Desloratadine (C) |
Antihistamine: Clarinex I: allergic rhinitis AE: xerostomia, myalgia, dizziness, somnolence, pharyngitis, fatigue, influenza-like illness dose: po qd |
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Pseudoephedrine (C) |
Decongestant: Sudafed I: nasal congestion AE: tachyarrhythmia, insomnia, anxiety, nervousness, restlessness, report MAOI use dose: po q4-6h prn |
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Guaifenesin w/ codeine (C) |
Antitussive: Robitussin AC, Cheratussin AC I: cough AE: n/v, sedation, OH, avoid EtOH/CNS depressants dose: po q4h |
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Promethazine w/ codeine (C) |
Antitussive: Phenergan w/codeine I: cough AE: sedation, OH, photosensitivity, palpitations, n/v, constipation, urinary retention, dermatitis, pruritus, hyperexcitability, avoid EtOH/CNS depressants dose: 5mL q4-6h |
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Benzonatate (C) |
Antitussive: Tessalon I: cough AE: nausea, dizziness, HA, sedation, somnolence dose: po tid prn, swallow whole |
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Oseltamivir (C) |
Anti-influenza: Tamiflu I: influenza AE: n/v, diarrhea, abdominal pain, insomnia dose: po qd or bid, take with food or milk |
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Zanamivir (C) |
Anti-influenza: Relenza I: influenza AE: diarrhea, nausea, HA, cough, nasal symptoms dose: po or inhaler qd or bid |
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Azelastine (C) eye drop |
Antihistamine: Optivar I: allergic conjunctivitis AE: burning, stinging, eye pain, conjunctivitis, bitter taste, wait 10 min before putting in contacts, avoid EtOH/CNS depressants dose: 1 drop in affected eye bid |
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Olopatadine (C) eye drop |
Antihistamine: Patanol I: allergic conjunctivitis AE: altered sense of taste, HA, burning, keratitis, pharyngitis, rhinitis, wait 10 min before putting in contacts, avoid EtOH/CNS depressants dose: 1 drop in affected eye bid |
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Levocabastine (C) |
Antihistamine: Livostin I: allergic conjunctivitis AE: eye irritation, somnolence, dry mouth, fatigue dose: 1 drop in affected eye bid to qid |
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Ketorolac (C, C, D) eye drop |
NSAID: Acular, Toradol I: allergic conjunctivitis, pain AE: edema, sweating, ab pain, constipation, diarrhea, dyspepsia, flatulence, stomatitis, n/v, anemia, dizziness, HA, somnolence, eye irritation dose: 1 drop in affected eye bid to qid |
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Brimonidine (B) |
Glaucoma: Alphagan I: glaucoma AE: burning, itching, red eye, conjunctival folliculosis, hyperemia, dry mouth, visual disturbance, somnolence dose: 1 drop tid, 8 hr apart |
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Latanoprost (C) |
Glaucoma: Xalatan I: glaucoma AE: iris or eyelid darkening, blurry vision, insert contacts 15 min after dose: 1 drop qhs |
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Bimatoprost (C) |
Glaucoma: Lumigan I: glaucoma, thin eye lashes (temporary fix) AE: itching, irritation, dry eyes, eyelid erythema, hyperpigmentation to eyelid, eyelash, or periocular skin dose: 1 drop qhs |
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Timolol (C) |
Glaucoma: Timoptic I: Glaucoma AE: bradyarrhythmia, confusion, HA, depression, hallucinations, fatigue, irritation dose: 1 drop qd or bid |
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Prednisolone acetate (C) |
Corticosteroid: Pred Forte I: eye inflammation AE: impaired wound healing, cataracts, glaucoma, increased susceptibility to infections, report chickenpox or measles, avoid sudden discontinuation dose: 2 drops qid |
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Gatifloxacin (C) |
Antibiotic: Zymar I: bacterial conjunctivitis AE: blurred vision, eye pruritus, HA, increased lacrimation, irritation dose: 1 drop q2h, 1 drop q6-12h |
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Tobramycin/dexamethasone (D/C) |
Antibiotic/steroid: Tobradex I: bacterial conjunctivitis AE: eyelid itching/swelling or conjunctival erythem, secondary infection with prolonged use dose: 1 drop q2h, 1 drop q4-6h |
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Sulfacetamide (C) |
Antibiotic: Sulf-10, Bleph-10 I: bacterial conjunctivitis AE: burning, conjunctival hyperemia, excessive tearing, pain in eye dose: 1 drop q2h, 1 drop q4-6h |
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Erythromycin (C) ointment |
Antibiotic: Ilotycin I: bacterial conjunctivitis AE: loss of appetite, n/v, stomach cramps dose: 1 cm ribbon up to 6 times daily |
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Cyclosporine (C) |
Dry eye: Restasis I: dry eye AE: HTN, renal dysfunction, hirsutism, diarrhea, n/v, HA, tremor, gingival enlargement, irritation, no grapefruit, avoid potassium supp dose: 1 drop bid |
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Neomycin, polymixin, hydrocortisone (C) |
Otic preparation: Cortisporin I: ear infection AE: ototoxicity, irritation dose: 4 gtt tid or qid in affected ear no more than 10 days |
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Ciprofloxacin/hydrocortisone (C) |
Otic preparation: Cipro HC Otic I: ear infection AE: HA, pruritis dose: 3 gtt bid in affected ear for 7 days |
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Ofloxacin (C) |
Otic preparation: Floxin Otic I: ear infection AE: taste perversion, earache, paresthesia, pruritus, vertigo, rash dose: 10 ggt qd in affected ear for 7 days |
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Antipyrine, benzocaine (C) |
Otic preparation: Auralgan I: ear infection AE: irritation, earache dose: 4-5 gtt in affected hear q1-2h prn |
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Ciprofloxacin (C) |
Fluoroquinolone: Cipro I: infection AE: phototoxicity, risk of tendon rupture, n/v, rash, HA, confusion, restlessness, dizziness, avoid taking with Ca, avoid caffeine, avoid antacids within 2hr before 6hr after dose: variable q8-12h |
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Levofloxacin (C) |
Fluoroquinolone: Levaquin I: infection AE: phototoxicity, risk of tendon rupture, constipation, nausea, taste disturbance, HA, insomnia, convulsions, toxic psychoses, dizziness, avoid antacids within 2hr dose: po qd, same time each day |
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Moxifloxacin (C) |
Fluoroquinolone: Avelox I: infection AE: phototoxicity, risk of tendon rupture, vomiting, constipation, fever, HA, insomnia, avoid antacids/vitamins 4hr before 8hr after dose: po qd |
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Clarithromycin (C) |
Macrolide: Biaxin I: bacterial infection AE: ab pain, taste disorder, dyspepsia, nausea, diarrhea, HA dose: po qd or bid, take ER with food |
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Erythromycin (B) |
Macrolide: Erythrocin I: bacterial infection AE: loss of appetite, n/v, stomach cramps dose: po bid or tid |
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Azithromycin (B) |
Macrolide; Zithromax, Zmax I: bacterial infection AE: HA, dizziness, rash, ab pain, dyspepsia, flatulence, n/v, avoid antacids dose: variable (single dose for STI) |
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Amoxicillin (B) |
Beta-lactam: Amoxil, Trimox I: lower respiratory tract infection AE: diarrhea, n/v, rash, decreases efficacy of birthcontrol dose: po bid or tid |
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Penicillin VK (B) |
Beta-lactam: Veetids I: lower respiratory tract infection AE: diarrhea, decreases efficacy of birthcontrol dose: po q4-6h |
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Amoxicillin/clavulanate (B) |
Beta-lactam: Augmentin I: lower respiratory tract infection AE: n/v, diarrhea, decreases efficacy of birthcontrol dose: po bid, take at start of meal |
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Cephalexin (B) |
Cephalosporin: Keflex I: respiratory tract infection AE: ab pain dose: po q6h or q12h |
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Cefprozil (B) |
Cephalosporin: Cefzil I: respiratory tract infection AE: diaper rash, n/v, dizziness, vaginitis dose: po qd or bid |
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Cefuroxime (B) |
Cephalosporin: Ceftin I: respiratory tract infection AE: thrombophlebitis, diarrhea, nausea, rash, pruritus, urticaria, vaginitis, yeast infection, reduce efficacy of birthcontrol dose: variable |
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Clindamycin (B) |
Antibiotic: Cleocin I: bacterial infection AE: nausea, diarrhea dose: variable |
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Metronidazole (B) |
Antibiotic: Flagyl |
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Sulfamethoxazole/trimethoprim (D) |
Antibiotic: Bactrim I: bacterial infection AE: anorexia, n/v, phototoxicity dose: variable |
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Nitrofurantoin (B) |
Antibiotic: Macrobid I: UTI AE: brown colored urine, loss of appetite, n/v, hemolytic anemia dose: po qid for 1 week or 3 days after urine is sterile, take with food |
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Phenazopyridine (B) |
Urinary tract pain: Azo-standard, Pyridium I: dysuria AE: discolor urine orange/red, GI irritation, HA dose: po tid after meal, do not exceed 2 days if taking antibiotic concomitantly |
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Doxycycline (D) |
Tetracycline derivative: Doryx, Vibramycin I: bacterial infection, acne AE: anorexia, n/v, glossitis, dysphagia, enterocolitis, avoid antacids or iron supp or bismuth subsalicylate, photosensitivity dose: po bid, take with food and water |
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Minocycline (D) |
Tetracycline derivative: Minocin I: bacterial infection, acne AE: dizziness, decrease efficacy of birthcontrol, photosensitivity, fatigue, HA, vertigo, pruritus, hyperpigmentation dose: po bid |
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Tetracycline (D) |
Tetracycline derivative: Sumycin I: bacterial infection, acne AE: diarrhea, n/v, photosensitivity, take 1hr before or 2hr after meal, avoid antacids or supp containing Fe, Al, Mg, Ca dose: po bid |
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Silver sulfadiazine (B) |
Topical antibiotic: Silvadene, SSD I: burn infection AE: pruritus,skin irritation dose: app to affected area bid or tid |
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Mupirocin (B) |
Topical antibiotic: Bactroban I: skin infection AE: rash, burning, itching, dry skin dose: app to affected area tid |
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Acyclovir (B) |
Antiviral: Zovirax I: herpes, varicella, shingles AE: diarrhea, nausea, vomiting, malaise, renal failure dose: variable, use at first sign of breakout |
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Valacyclovir (B) |
Antiviral: Valtrex I: herpes, varicella, shingles AE: avoid sudden discontinuation, drink adequate water to prevent renal crystals dose: variable |
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Famciclovir (B) |
Antiviral: Famvir I: herpes, varicella, shingles AE: HA, nausea, diarrhea, fatigue, rash, dizziness, somnolence dose: variable |
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Promethazine (C) |
Anti-emetic (antihistamine): Phenergan I: n/v, motionsickness AE: photosensitvity, somnolence, nausea, vomiting, anticholinergic effects, CNS depression, jaundice, apnea, no MAOI, no EtOH/CNS depressants dose: variable |
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Meclizine (B) |
Anti-emetic (antihistamine): Antivert I: motionsickness AE: xerostomia, sedation, somnolence, no EtOH/CNS depressants dose: take 1 hr prior to departure, repeat q24h prn |
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Metoclopramide (B) |
Anti-emetic (D2 R antagonist): Reglan I: post operative n/v AE: fluid retention, sedation, somnolence, tremor, restlessness, fatigue, cardiac dysrhythmia, neuroleptic malignant syndrome, no EtOH/CNS depressants or MAOI or antidepressants dose: variable, take 30 min before meals |
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Ondansetron (B) |
Anti-emetic (5-HT3 R antagonist): Zofran I: post chemo n/v AE: constipation, diarrhea, HA, fatigue, malaise dose: po 1hr prior, q12h post, wash hands |
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Tamsulosin (B) |
BPH: Flomax I: BPH AE: somnolence, arthralgia, back pain, myalgia, asthenia, HA, abnormal ejaculation, pharyngitis, rhinitis, OH dose: po qd, same time each day 30 min after meal
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Finasteride (X) |
BPH: Proscar I: BPH AE: impotence, ejaculation disorders, erectile dysfunction, reduced libido, don't let pregnant women handle dose: po qd |
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Doxazosin (C) |
BPH: Cardura I: BPH AE: OH, dizziness, fatigue, HA dose: po qd with breakfast |
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Terazosin (C) |
BPH: Hytrin I: BPH AE: asthenia, nasal congestion, syncope, OH, somnolence, no EtOH dose: po qd pm |
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Tadalafil (B) |
Phosphodiesterase-5 inhibitor: Cialis I: BPH, ED AE: HA, dyspepsia, back pain, myalgia, nasopharyngitis, cough, flushing, avoid EtOH to reduce orthostatic effects, report pain or erection longer than 4hrs dose: po qd, same time each day |
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Sildenafil (B) |
Phosphodisterase-5 inhibitor: Viagra I: ED, pulmonary HTN AE: flushing, dyspepsia, HA If CV risk factors: angina, dizziness, nausea dose: po 1hr prior to sexual activity, max 1 dose or tid for HTN |
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Vardenafil (B) |
Phosphodiesterase-5 inhibitor: Levitra I: ED AE: flushing, HA, rhinitis, nasal congestion, dyspepsia, dizziness, back pain dose: po 1hr prior to sexual activity, max 1 dose |
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Chlorhexidine gluconate (C) |
Antiseptic: Peridex, Periogard I: gingivitis, periodonitis AE: teeth staining, altered sense of taste, toothaches, do not brush eat or rinse immediately after use dose: swish and spit 30 sec bid |
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Sodium Fluoride tablet |
Dental supplement: Fluor-A-Day, Ludent I: dental caries, prophylaxis AE: no Ca pills or foods rich in Ca within 2h before or after dose: po qd pm after brushing |
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Sodium Fluoride (A) topical |
Dental supplement: PreviDent I: dental caries, prophylaxis AE: no Ca pills or foods rich in Ca within 2h before or after dose: apply thin ribbon to teeth with toothbrush at bedtime, expectorate gel, adults do not rinse eat drink for 30 min, children do rinse |
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Ethinyl estradiol/norgestrel (X) |
Oral contraceptive: Lo-Ovral, Cryselle I: contraception prophylaxis AE: weight change, n/v, cramping, no smoking dose: po qd for 21 days, then skip or take placebo pills for next 7 days |
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Ethinyl estradiol/norgestimate (X) |
Oral contraceptive: Ortho-Cyclen, Sprintec, MonoNessa I: contraception prophylaxis AE: weight change, n/v, cramping, no smoking dose: po qd for 21 days, then skip or take placebo pills for next 7 days |
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Ethinyl estradiol/levonorgestrel (X) |
Oral contraceptive: Alesse, Amethyst, Portia I: contraception prophylaxis AE: weight change, n/v, cramping, no smoking dose: po qd for 21 days, then skip or take placebo pills for next 7 days |
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Ethinyl estradiol/drospirenone (X) |
Oral contraceptive: Yaz, Yasmin, Ocella, Glanvi I: contraception prophylaxis, acne AE: weight change, n/v, cramping, no smoking dose: po qd for 21 days, then skip or take placebo pills for next 7 days |
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Necon (X) |
Biphasic oral contraceptive: Necon I: contraception prophylaxis AE: weight change, n/v, cramping, no smoking dose: po qd for 21 days, then skip or take placebo pills for next 7 days |
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Ortho Tri-cyclen, Trivora, Necon 7/7/7, Tri-Sprintec (X) |
Triphasic oral contraceptive: Ortho Tri-cyclen, Trivora, Necon 7/7/7, Tri-Sprintec I: contraception prophylaxis AE: weight change, n/v, cramping, no smoking dose: po qd for 21 days, then skip or take placebo pills for next 7 days |
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Lo Loestrin Fe, Azurette, Kariva, Mircette (X) |
Multiphasic oral contraceptive: Lo Loestrin Fe, Azurette, Kariva, Mircette I: contraception prophylaxis AE: weight change, n/v, cramping, no smoking dose: po qd for 21 days, then skip or take placebo pills for next 7 days |
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Conjugated estrogens (X) |
Hormone replacement: Premarin I: menopause AE: no smoking or grapefruit, edema, chloasma, hirsutism, hair loss, galactorrhea, change in weight, bloating, n/v, stomach cramps, spotting, HA, depression, moodiness dose: variable |
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Conjugated estrogens/medroxyprogesterone (X) |
Hormone replacement: Prempro I: menopause AE: no smoking or grapefruit, edema, chloasma, hirsutism, hair loss, galactorrhea, change in weight, bloating, n/v, stomach cramps, spotting, HA, depression, moodiness dose: po qd |
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Estradiol (X) |
Hormone replacement: Estrace, Climara, Estrogel I: menopause AE: no smoking or grapefruit, edema, chloasma, hirsutism, hair loss, galactorrhea, change in weight, bloating, n/v, stomach cramps, spotting, HA, depression, moodiness dose: variable |
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Medroxyprogesterone (X) |
Hormone replacement: Provera I: menopause AE: menstrual irregularities, ab pain, weight gain, dizziness, HA, nervousness, bone density loss dose: variable, do not use longer than 2 years |
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Oxybutynin (B) |
Anticholinergic: Ditropan I: overactive bladder AE: constipation, dry mouth, dysuria, site reaction, drowsiness, blurred vision, impaired heat regulation caution exercise dose: patch or gel |
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Tolterodine (C) |
Anticholinergic: Detrol I: overactive bladder AE: constipation, ab pain, dyspepsia, dry mouth, HA, drowsiness, blurred vision, impaired heat regulation caution exercise dose: po qd or bid |
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Solifenacin (C) |
Anticholinergic: VESIcare I: overactive bladder AE: constipation, xerostomia, dry eyes, urinary retention, HA, confusion, hallucination, drowsiness, blurry vision, impaired heat regulation caution exercise dose: po qd |
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Trospium (C) |
Anticholinergic: Sanctura I: overactive bladder AE: constipation, xerostomia, HA, impaired heat regulation caution exercise, report angioedema of face, tongue etc dose: po qd or bid, take w/o food or 1hr prior to food |
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Alendronate (C) |
Bisphosphonate: Fosamax I: osteoporosis AE: ab pain, acid reflux, constipation, diarrhea, dyspepsia, muscle pain, nausea, esophageal bleeding, report thigh/hip pain dose: po qd or weekly with full glass of water, take upon rising 30 min before food or anything, do not lay down for 30 min |
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Risedronate (C) |
Bisphosphonate: Actonel I: osteoporosis, Paget's disease AE: nausea, diarrhea, constipation, flu-like symptoms, arthralgia, back and joint pain, report thigh/hip pain dose: po qd or weekly with full glass of water, take upon rising 30 min before food or anything, do not lay down for 30 min |
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Ibandronate (C) |
Bisphosphonate: Boniva I: osteoporosis AE: ab, diarrhea, dyspepsia, nausea, arthralgia, back pain, myalgia, headache, bronchitis, report thigh/hip pain dose: po qd or monthly with full glass of water, take upon rising 60 min before food or anything, do not lay down for 60 min |
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Allopurinol (C) |
Antigout: Zyloprim I: gout AE: diarrhea, nausea, acute attacks of gout, drowsiness dose: po bid or tid, take with food drink plenty of water, may take 2-6 weeks to see max benefit |
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Colchicine (C) |
Antigout: Colcrys I: gout AE: report muscle pain weakness tingling numbness, no grapefruit, diarrhea, ab, n/v, pharyngolaryngeal pain, bone marrow depression dose: po qd or bid |
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Fluconazole (D) |
Antifungal: Diflucan I: fungal infection (vaginal etc) AE: n/v, HA dose: variable |
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Ketoconazole (C) |
Antifungal: Nizoral I: candidiasis of skin, dandruff, seborrheic dermatitis AE: HA, ab pain, n/v, diarrhea, avoid EtOH dose: variable |
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Nystatin (C) |
Antifungal: Nystop, Mycostatin I: candidal infections AE: n/v dose: variable |
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Triamcinolone (C) topical |
Corticosteroid: Kenalog I: skin disorders, anti-inflammatory AE: impaired skin healing, decreased body growth, hypercortisolism, report chicken pox or measles, report infection dose: variable |
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Betamethasone (C) |
Corticosteroid: Diprolene, Luxiq I: skin disorders AE: atrophy of skin, impaired healing, depression, euphoria, hypercortisolism, avoid sudden discontinuation dose: apply qd or bid, take with food |
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Fluocinonide (C) |
Corticosteroid: Lidex I: atopic dermatitis, skin disorders AE: dry skin, a burning , itching, irritation, hypopigmentation, report adrenal suppression (fatigue, depression, anxiety, hyperglycemia, muscle weakness, immunosuppression) dose: variable |
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Clobetasol (C) |
Corticosteroid: Clobex, Temovate I: skin disorders AE: burning, HA, irritation, secondary hypocortisolism (fatigue, muscle weakness, loss of appetite, weight loss, n/v, diarrhea, low bp) dose: variable |
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Prednisone (D) |
Corticosteroid: Deltasone I: allergic disorder, asthma, skin disorder AE: n/v, diarrhea, constipation, peptic ulcers, , impaired healing, edema, osteoporosis, anxiety, depression, euphoria, irritability, HA, insomnia, double vision, cataracts, glaucoma, avoid EtOH and smoking, report chicken pox or measles dose: variable, take with food or milk |
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Methylprenisolone (C) |
Corticosteroid: Medrol I: allergic disorder, asthma, skin disorder AE: thinning of skin, impaired healing, fluid retention, , peptic ulcer disease, muscle weakness, cataract, depression, euphoria, CHF, seizure, avoid sudden discontinuation, report infection, immunosupression dose: po qd, take with food or milk |
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Dexamethasone (C) |
Corticosteroid: Decadron I: allergic disorder, asthma, skin disorder AE: atrophic skin, impaired healing, depression, euphoria, insomnia, hypercortisolism, avoid sudden discontinuation, report chicken pox or measles, immunosuppresion dose: variable |
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Cyclobenzaprine (B) |
Muscle relaxant: Flexeril I: skeletal muscle spasm AE: report arrhythmia, dizziness, fatigue, somnolence, dry mouth, nausea, constipation, no MAOI dose: po qd or tid, take at same time |
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Carisoprodol (C) |
Muscle relaxant: Soma I: skeletal muscle spasm AE: OH, drowsiness, facial flushing, epigastric discomfort, n/v, poor muscle tone, HA, paresthesia, tremor, depression, irritability, hiccoughs, no EtOH/CNS depressants dose: po tid and at bedtime |
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Tizanidine (C) |
Muscle relaxant: Zanaflex I: skeletal muscle spasm AE: dry mouth, drowsiness, dizziness, asthenia, infection, avoid sudden discontinuation dose: variable, with or w/o food take same way same time |
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Methocarbamol (C) |
Muscle relaxant: Robaxin I: skeletal muscle spasm AE: may color urine black, brown or green, lushing, dyspepsia, n/v, dizziness, HA, nystagmus, somnolence, vertigo, blurred vision, conjunctivitis, nervousness, bradyarrhythmia, syncope, leukopenia dose: variable |
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Baclofen (C) |
Muscle relaxant: Lioresal I: skeletal muscle spasm AE: avoid EtOH/CNS depressants, constipation, n/v, poor muscle tone, asthenia, HA, seizure, drowsiness, do not stop abruptly dose: variable |
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Varenicline (C) |
Partial nicotinic agonist: Chantix I: smoking cessation AE: vomiting, constipation, flatulence, HA, vivid unusual strange dreams, report depression/suicidal thoughts, assess coordination dose: one daily days 1-3, bid days 2-7, then bid for 11 wks, take after eating with water |
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Bupropion
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D2 reuptake inhibitor: Zyban, Wellbutrin I: smoking cessation, major depressive disorder AE: avoid EtOH, dry mouth, nausea, insomnia, dizziness, ab pain, tremor, palpitation, sweating, myalgia, anorexia, tinnitus, polyuria, assess coordination, report depression/suicidal thoughts, do no stop abruptly dose: variable |
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Fluoxetine (C) |
SSRI: Prozac I: major depressive disorder AE: avoid EtOH, report bruising, sweating, weight loss, dyspepsia, anorexia, nausea, asthenia, insomnia, tremor, abnormal ejaculation, impotence, report suicidal thoughts, do not stop abruptly, assess coordination dose: variable |
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Paroxetine (X) |
SSRI: Paxil I: major depressive disorder AE: avoid EtOH, sexual dysfunction in men, n/v, dry mouth, constipation, decreased appetite, insomnia, hyperhidrosis, diarrhea, do not stop abruptly, report suicidal thoughts, assess coordination dose: po qd am |
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Sertraline (C) |
SSRI: Zoloft I: major depressive disorder AE: ejaculation failure, dry mouth, sweating, somnolence, dizziness, tremor, fatigue, diarrhea, dyspepsia, nausea, insomnia, reduced libido, no EtOH, report suicidal thoughts, assess coordination dose: po qd in am or pm |
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Citalopram (C) |
SSRI: Celexa I: major depressive disorder AE: assess coordination dose: po qd in am or pm |
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Escitalopram (C) |
SSRI: Lexapro I: major depressive disorder AE: assess coordination, no NSAIDs or anticoagulants, no EtOH, nausea, somnolence, insomnia, fatigue, sexual dysfunction, report suicidal thoughts dose: po qd |
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Venlafaxine (C) |
SNRI: Effexor I: major depressive disorder AE: assess coordination, report suicidal thoughts, report MAOI, no NSAIDs or EtOH, sweating, anticholinergic effects, anorexia, nausea, constipation, asthenia, dream disorders, HA, somnolence, insomnia, nervousness dose: po qd, bid or tid |
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Duloxetine (C) |
SNRI: Cymbalta I: major depressive disorder AE: assess coordination, report suicidal thoughts, report MAOI, no NSAIDs or EtOH, sweating, anticholinergic effects, anorexia, nausea, constipation, asthenia, dream disorders, HA, somnolence, insomnia, nervousness dose: po qd or bid |
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Amitriptyline (C) |
Tricyclic antidepressant: Elavil I: major depressive disorder AE: assess coordination, no EtOH, report MAOI, anticholinergic effects, weight gain, bloating, fatigue, OH, syncope, report suicidal thoughts, do not stop abruptly dose: po qd, bid, tid |
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Nortriptyline (C) |
Tricyclic antidepressant: Pamelor I: major depressive disorder AE: assess coordination, no EtOH, report MAOI, anticholinergic effects, weight gain, bloating, fatigue, HA, loss of apetite, OH, syncope, report suicidal thoughts, do not stop abruptly dose: po tid or qid |
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Mirtazapine (C) |
Antidepressant: Remeron I: major depressive disorder AE: assess coordination, no EtOH, no MAOI, increased appetite, weight gain, dry mouth, constipation, somnolence, report suicidal thoughts dose: po qd pm |
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Trazodone (C) |
Antidepressant: Desyrel I: major depressive disorder AE: assess coordination, no EtOH, no MAOI, OH, syncope, HA, nausea, constipation, blurred vision, balance disorders, gait, report suicidal thoughts dose: variable, IR with food, ER w/o food |
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Alprazolam (D) |
Benzodiazepine: Xanax I: panic disorder, anxiety AE: assess coordination, avoid EtOH and grapefruit, do not stop abruptly, increased appetite, weight change, constipation, dizziness, dysarthria, impaired memory, somnolence, depression, reduced libido. dose: variable |
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Clonazepam (D) |
Benzodiazepine: Klonopin I: panic disorder AE: assess coordination, avoid EtOH, do not stop abruptly, salivation, ataxia, dizziness, impaired cognition, seizure, aggravation, somnolence, depression, nervousness, respiratory depression. dose: po bid or tid |
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Diazepam (D) |
Benzodiazepine: Valium I: anxiety AE: assess coordination, avoid EtOH, do not sotp abruptly, hypotension, ataxia, sedation, somnolence, respiratory depression, fatigue dose: variable |
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Lorazepam (D) |
Benzodiazepine: Ativan I: anxiety AE: assess coordination, avoid EtOH/CNS depressants/MAOI, do not stop abruptly, dizziness, HA, transient impaired memory, sedation, somnolence, depression dose: variable |
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Temazepam (X) |
Benzodiazepine: Restoril I: insomnia AE: assess coordination, no EtOH/CNS depressants, sleep-driving, lethargy, hangover, euphoria, weakness, confusion, vertigo, report abnormal thoughts dose: po qd pm |
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Zolpidem (C) |
Sedative/hypnotic: Ambien I: insomnia AE: assess coordination, no EtOH/CNS depressants, sleep-driving, report abnormal thoughts, HA, fatigue, nausea, diarrhea, constipation dose: po qd pm, do not take with food |
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Ramelteon (C) |
Sedative/hypnotic: Rozerem I: insomnia AE: assess coordination, no EtOH/CNS depressants, report abnormal thoughts, drowsiness dose: po qd 30min before bedtime, avoid taking with food or post a high fat meal |
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Zaleplon (C) |
Sedative/hypnotic: Sonata I: insomnia AE: assess coordination, no EtOH/CNS depressants, report abnormal thoughts, sleep-driving, do not stop abruptly, HA, ab pain, nausea, impaired memory, amnesia dose: po qd pm, avoid taking with food or post a high fat meal |
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Eszopiclone (C) |
Sedative/hypnotic: Lunesta I: insomnia AE: assess coordination, no EtOH/CNS depressant, sleep-driving, report abnormal thoughts, HA, dyspepsia, nausea dose: po qd pm, avoid taking with food or post a high fat meal |
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Modafinil (C) |
Wakefulness-promoting agent: Provigil I: narcolepsy AE: decrease efficacy of birthcontrol, assess coordination, avoid EtOH, report chest pain, nausea, xerostomia, anorexia, dizziness, HA, insomniam, HTN dose: po qd am |
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Dextroamphetamine/amphetamine (C) |
ADHD: Adderall I: ADHD, narcolepsy AE: assess coordination, no MAOI, no citrus fruits, do not stop abruptly, report chest pain or abnormal thoughts, ab pain, weight loss, anorexia, xerostomia, HA, blurred vision, tremor, mood changes, nervousness dose: po qd ADHD, po bid narcolepsy |
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Methylphenidate (C) |
ADHD: Ritalin, Concerta I: ADHD AE: assess coordination, no MAOI, do not stop abruptly, report chest pain or abnormal thoughts, ab pain, weight loss, anorexia, xerostomia, HA, blurred vision, tremor, mood changes, nervousness dose: variable |
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Atomoxetine (C) |
ADHD: Strattera I: ADHD AE: assess coordination, no MAOI, report chest pain or abnormal thoughts, anticholinergic effects, loss of appetite, nausea, insomnia, erectile dysfunction, reduced libido dose: po qd |
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Olanzapine (C) |
Antipsychotic: Zyprexa I: bipolar, schizophrenia AE: assess coordination, impair heat regulation, OH, avoid EtOH, weight gain, constipation, dyspepsia, xerostomia, abnormal gait, asthenia, report dykinesia fever sweating dose: variable |
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Risperidone (C) |
Antipsychotic: Risperdal I: bipolar, schizophrenia AE: assess coordination, impair heat regulation, OH, avoid EtOH, weight gain, constipation, dyspepsia, xerostomia, abnormal gait, asthenia, report dykinesia fever sweating dose: variable |
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Ziprasidone (C) |
Antipsychotic: Geodon I: bipolar, schizophrenia AE: assess coordination, impair heat regulation, OH, avoid EtOH, report dykinesia fever sweating dose: po bid with food |
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Quetiapine (C) |
Antipsychotic: Seroquel I: bipolar, schizophrenia AE: assess coordination, impair heat regulation, OH, avoid EtOH, do not stop abruptly, report dykinesia fever sweating unusual thoughts, weight/appetite gain, dry mouth, constipation, n/v, dyspepsia, fatigue, dysarthria, asthenia dose: variable |
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Lithium (D) |
Antimanic agent: Lithobid, Eskalith I: bipolar AE: assess coordination, diarrhea, nausea, ataxia, hand tremor, muscle weakness, polyuria, oliguria, dehydration, cardiac arrhythmias, hypotension, seizures, alopecia, xerostomia dose: po tid or qid |
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Gabapentin (C) |
Anticonvulsant: Neurontin I: partial seizures, neuralgia AE: assess coordination, avoid EtOH/CNS depressants, report unusual thoughts, do not stop abruptly, wait 2h between antacid, peripheral edema, myalgia, ataxia, nystagmus, tremor, fatigue dose: variable, take R with dinner |
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Pregabalin (C) |
Anticonvulsant: Lyrica I: partial seizures, neuralgia AE: assess coordination, avoid EtOH/CNS depressants, do not stop abruptly, constipation, dry mouth, ataxia, diplopia, weight gain, edema, difficulty with concentration dose: po bid or tid |
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Divalproic acid (X) |
Anticonvulsant: Depakote I: partial seizures, bipolar, migraine AE: assess coordination, avoid EtOH, do not stop abruptly, alopecia, change in weight, ab pain, diarrhea, loss of appetite, n/v, asthenia, ataxia, HA, nystagmus, tremor, diplopia dose: po qd or bid, take with food |
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Topiramate (D) |
Anticonvulsant: Topamax I: partial seizures, migraine AE: assess coordination, avoid EtOH/CNS depressants, decrease efficacy of birthcontrol, do not stop abruptly, report unusual thoughts, anorexia, taste perversion, fatigue, paresthesia, impaired thinking, mood problems, flushing dose: po qd or bid |
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Phenytoin (D) |
Anticonvulsant: Dilantin I: parital seizures AE: assess coordination, decrease efficacy of birthcontrol, hyperglycemia, do not stop abruptly, wait 1hr for antacid, no EtOH, constipation, gingival hyperplasia, n/v, ataxia, coordination problems, insomnia, paresthesia, slurred speech, nervousness dose: po tid, take with food |
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Donepezil (C) |
AchE inhibitor: Aricept I: Alzheimer's AE: diarrhea, anorexia, n/v, muscle cramps, insomnia, fatigue dose: po qd pm |
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Memantine (B) |
NMDA R antagonist: Namenda I: Alzheimer's AE: dizziness, HA, confusion, diarrhea, constipation, hypertension dose: po qd |
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Carbidopa/levodopa (C) |
Anti-Parkinson's: Sinemet I: Parkinson's AE: somnolence, dyskinesias, nausea, anorexia, chest pain, asthenia, muscle cramps, fatigue, may discolor urine sweat saliva dark brown/black, avoid high protein foods, report suicidal or psychotic thoughts dose: po tid or qid |
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Ropinirole (C) |
Anti-Parkinson's: Requip I: Parkinson's AE: n/v, fatigue, syncope, hallucinations, OH, somnolence, avoid sudden discontinuation, no EtOH/CNS depressants, report if birthcontrol use dose: variable, take with food |
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Levothyroxine (A) |
Thyroid replacement: Synthroid, Levoxyl I: hypothyroidism AE: fatigue, sweating, diarrhea, weight loss dose: po qd am no food |
