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Carisoprodol (Soma)
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musculoskeletal – muscle relaxant
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Ramipril (altace)
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ACE inhibitor
Cardiovascular SE: retains K+ |
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Metoprolol tartrate (Lopressor)
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Beta blocker
Cardiovascular |
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Isosorbide mononitrate (Ismo)
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Anti-anginal
Cardiovascular |
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Mestranol/norethindrone (norinyl)
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Contraceptive, systemic
SE: blood clots |
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Medroxyprogesterone acetate (Provera, Dep-Provera)
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Progestin
Women’s Health Contraceptive SE: weight gain |
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Etodolac (no brand)
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Nonsalicylate NSAIDS
Antirheumatic/musculoskeletal |
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Diclofenac NA (Voltaren)
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Nonsalcyilate NSAIDS
Antirheumatics |
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Estradiol (Estrace)
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Estrogen
Hormone replacement |
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Norethrindrone (Micronor)
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Contraceptive
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Cyclobenzaprine (Flexeril)
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Skeletal muscle relaxant
SE: drowsiness |
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Benztropine (Cogentin)
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Neurological medication
Treatment of Parkinsons SE: tardive, dyskinesia |
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Caffeine / ergotamine (Cafergot)
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Neurological medication
Treatment of vascular headache |
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Propranolol HCL (Inderal)
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Beta blocker / Cardiovascular
Used for stable angina, hypertension, dysrhythmias, migraine, prophylaxis MI, essential tremor, alcohol withdrawal, atrial fib |
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Indapamide
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Cardiovascular
Thiazide diuretic |
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Valsartan hydrochlorothiazide (Diovan)
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Angiotensin receptor blocker
Cardiovascular |
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Fluocinonide (Lidex)
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Dermatological
Anti-inflammatory |
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Carbidopa / levodopa (Sinemet)
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Neurological medication
Replacement dopaminergic agent |
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Donepezil (Aricept)
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Neurological medication
Alzheimers |
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Eletriptan (Relpax)
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Neurological medication
Migraines |
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Methylphenidate (concerta, Ritalin)
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Neurological medication
Management of attention deficit hyperactive disorder, narcolepsy, depression in elderly |
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Selegiline (Eldepryl)
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Neurological medication
Used in management of Parkinson’s |
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Zolmitriptan (Zomig)
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Neurological medication
Migraines |
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Dorzolamide HCL (trusopt)
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Antiglaucoma medications
Ophthalmic |
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Timolol (timoptic)
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Ophthalmic, beta blocker (topical)
Treatment of glaucoma |
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Brimonidine tartrate (Alphagan P)
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Ophthalmic
For glaucoma |
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Cromolyn (Opticrom)
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Ophthalmic
Used in treatment of conjunctivitis |
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Albuterol / ipratropium inhaler (combivent)
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Anti-asthma
Treatment of COPD |
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Cromolyn sodium inhaler (Intal)
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Antiasthma / prophylactic
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Montelukast (singulair)
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Leukotriene inhibitor
Prophylaxis/ treatment of chronic asthma and allergic rhitinitis |
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Theophylline
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Antiasthma
For bronchospasm of COPD, chronic bronchitis, emphysema |
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Cromolyn sodium (nasalcrom)
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Nasal, topical
Prophylaxis and treatment of allergic rhinitis |
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Salmeterol (Serevent)
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Bronchodilator
Sympathomimetic Used for long term control of asthma, prevention of exercise-induced asthma, prevention of bronchospasm in COPD |
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Benzonanatate (tessalon)
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Treatment of nonproductive cough
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Disulfiram (Antabuse)
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Treatment of chronic alcoholism by causing severe hypersensitivity (SE EXPECTED in presence of ETOH: chest pain, flushing, heart arrhythmias, hypotension, seizure, throbbing in head and neck, sweating)
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Carbonyl iron
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Replacement iron
SE: stools black or dark green, nausea, constipation *Can’t take with antacids |
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Ferric gluconate (Ferriecit)
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Iron replacement
SE: stools black or dark green, nausea, constipation *Can’t take with antacids |
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Iron polysaccharide (Niferex)
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Iron replacement
SE: stools black or dark green, nausea, constipation *Can’t take with antacids |
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Potassium
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Prevention and treatment of hypokalemia
(with diuretics and with chronic diarrhea) *Monitor K+ |
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Naloxone HCL (Narcan)
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Treatment / replacement / narcotic antagonists
Used to reverse narcotic depression, including respiratory symptoms SE: withdrawal symptoms in narcotic-dependent patients: restlessness, muscle spasms and tearing |
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Ergocalciferol (Vitamin D)
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Vitamin D replacement
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Cyanocobalamin (Vitamin B12)
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Vitamin B12 replacement
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Folic acid
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Vitamin replacement
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Hydroxocobalamin (Vitamin B12)
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Vitamin replacement
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Nicacinamide
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Vitamin replacement
Prophylaxis of high cholesterol |
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Desogestrel / ethinyl estradiol (cyclessa, desogen, mircette)
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Contraceptive
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Drospirenone / ethinyl estradiol (Yaz)
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Contraceptive
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Ethinyl estradiol / ethnodiol (Demulen)
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Contraceptive
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Ethinyl estradiol / norethindrone (ortho Novum 1/35)
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Contraceptive (monophasic)
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Ethinyl estradiol / norethindrone (ortho-Novum 7-7-7)
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Contraceptive (triphasic)
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Ethinyl estradiol / norgestrel (ovral, ogestril)
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Contraceptive
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Hydroxyzine (Atarax, Vistaril)
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Antihistamine, allergy and asthma medication
Treatment of pruritis, pre-op anxiety, post-op nausea and vomiting, to potentiate opioid analgesics, sedation SE: drowsiness, dry mouth, dizziness |
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Levonorgestrel (Mirena)
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Systemic contraceptive
Prevention of pregnancy for 5 years as a contraceptive implant; emergency contraceptive in oral form |
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Loratadine (alavert, Claritin)
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Allergy and asthma medication
Used for management of seasonal rhinitis |
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Fexofenadine (allegra)
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Antihistamine
Used for management of rhinitis, allergy symptoms, chronic idiopathic urticaria |
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Lorazepam (Ativan)
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Antianxiety agent
Benzodiazepine Used for management of anxiety, irritability preoperatively, insomnia, adjunct in endoscopic procedures |
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Citalopram (celexa)
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Antidepressants; SSRIs
Used for treatment of major depression, taken in AM to avoid insomnia SE: palpitations, bradycardia, nervousness, drowsiness |
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Escitalopram oxalate (Lexapro)
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Antidepressants; SSRIs
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Fluoxetine (Prozac)
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Antidepressants; SSRIs
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Paroxetine HCL (Paxil)
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Antidepressants; SSRIs
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Amitriptyline (Elavil)
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Antidepressant
Tricyclic |
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Doxepin (sinequan)
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Antidepressant
Tricyclic |
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Mometasone (nasonex)
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Corticosteroid
Allergy and asthma medication |
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Imipramine (tofranil)
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Antidepressant
Tricyclic |
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Guaifenesin (Robitussin, mucinex, mytussin)
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Expectorant
*Take with full glass of water to dilute the sputum |
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Spironolactone (aldactone)
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Potassium-sparing / combination diuretic
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Hydrocholorothiazide (microzide)
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Thiazide / related diuretic
SE: K+ loss |
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Triamcinolone acetonide (Kenalog)
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Anti-inflammatory / dermatological topical
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Glimepiride (Amaryl)
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Hypoglycemic agent
Diabetic medication / sulfonylurea |
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Fluticasone propionate salmetrol (Advair Diskus)
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Used to control and prevent symptoms (wheezing and shortness of breath) caused by asthma or ongoing lung disease (such as COPD)
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Metoclopramide HCL (reglan)
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Antiemetic –
Increases GI motility Used for prevention of nausea, vomiting induced by chemo, radiation, delayed gastric emptying (commonly occurring after surgery), GERD |
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Triamcinolone (Nasocort)
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Allergy and asthma medication / corticosteroid
Used in chronic asthma, and treatment of seasonal or perennial rhinitis |
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Acetaminophen (APAP, Tylenol)
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SIGNS of chronic poisoning / overdose: rapid, weak pulse, dyspnea, cold, clammy extremities, bleeding, bruising, malaise, fever, sore throat, anorexia, jaundice
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Aspirin
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Analgesic, nonopioid
SIGNS of long term use: Check for liver damage (dark urine, clay-colored stools, yellowing of skin and sclera, itching, abdominal pain, fever, diarrhea) |
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Celecoxib (Celebrex)
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Nonopioid analgesic
COX-2 inhibitor |
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Dorzolamide / timolol (Cosopt)
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Antiglaucoma medication / ophthalmic
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Methacarbamol (robaxin)
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Skeletal muscle relaxant
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Ibuprofen (Advil, Motrin)
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Nonopioid analgesic
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Naproxen (Aleve OTC, anaprox, Naprosyn)
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Nonopioid analgesic
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Codeine
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Opioid analgesic
Used to treat moderate to severe pain, nonproductive cough |
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Flurbiprofen (Ocufen)
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Ophthalmic
Inhibits intraoperative miosis |
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Estradiol cypionate, estradiol valerate (depogen)
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Estrogen
Used for treatment of menopause symptoms, prostatic cancer, atrophic vaginitis, prevention of osteoporosis |
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Estradiol patch (Climara, Fempatch, Estraderm)
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Estrogen
Used for treatment of menopause, prostatic cancer, atrophic vaginitis, prevention of osteoporosis |
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Flunisolide (Nasolide, Aerobid)
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Corticosteroid for allergy and asthma
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Fluticasone (Flonase)
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Corticosteroid for allergy and asthma
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Cephradine (Velosef)
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Anti-infective
Cephalosporin |
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Cefotoxitin (Mefoxin)
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Anti-infective
Cephalosporin |
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Cefdinir (Omnicef)
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Anti-infective
Cephalosporin |
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Cefepime (Maximpime)
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Anti-infective
Cephalosporin |
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Cefpodoxime (Vantin)
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Anti-infective
Cephalosporin |
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Ciprofloxacin (Cipro)
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Anti-infective / fluorquinolone
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Nabumetone (Relafen)
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Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory
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Fosinopril (Monopril)
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Cardiovascular
ACE inhibitor Used for treatment of hypertension, adjunct in treating HF when not responding to usual meds / adjunct in preventing diabetic nephropathy |
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Carbamazepine (Tegretol)
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Bipolar agent
Used in treatment of seizures, trigeminal neuralgia, diabetic neuropathy |
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Temazepam (restoril)
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Hypnotic
Used for short term (7-10 days) of insomnia |
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Zaleplon (Sonata)
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Hypnotic
Used in short term treatment of insomnia |
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Zolpidem tartrate (Ambien)
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Used in short term treatment of insomnia
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Allopurinol (Zyloprim)
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Anti-gout agent
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Colchicine
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Used for treatment and prevention of acute gout attacks
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Probenecid
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Antigout agent
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Hydrocodone bitartrate (Lortab)
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Opiod analgesic
Used for moderate to moderately-severe pain |
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Hydromorphone (Dilaudid)
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Opioid analgesic
Used for treatment of moderate to severe pain |
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Meperidine (Demerol)
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Opioid analgesic
Used for management of moderate to severe pain, preop sedation, post-op and OB analgesia |
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Methadone
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Opioid analgesic
Used for relief of pain, detoxification / maintenance of narcotic addiction |
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Morphine (Duramorph, MS Contin, Kadian)
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Opioid analgesic
Used for relief of severe pain |
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Heparin
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Anticoagulant
* monitor PTT (@ 1.5-2.5 control without signs of hemorrhage) |
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Warfarin (coumadin)
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Anticoagulant
Used in pulmonary emboli, DVT, MI, Atrial dysrhythmias, postcardiac valve replacement * (PT @ 1.5-2.5 control, INR @ 2-3) |
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Carbamazepine (Tegretol)
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Anticonvulsant
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Divalproex sodium (Depakote)
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Anticonvulant
Used in management of seizures, manic episodes associated with bipolar disorder, migraine prophylaxis |
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Gabapentin (Neurontin)
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Anticonvulsant
Used for management of seizures and postherpetic neuralgia, diabetic neuropathy |
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Lamotrigine (Lamictal)
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Management of seizures, abnormal mood disorders
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Phenobarbital (luminal)
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Anticonvulsant
Management of epilepsy, febrile seizures in children, sedation, insomnia |
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Ferrous fumarate (Femiron, Feostat)
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Mineral treatment / replacement, treatment of iron deficiency anemia, prophylaxis for iron deficiency in pregnancy
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Phenytoin (Dilantin)
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Anticonvulsant
Used for management of seizures, migraines, trigeminal neuralgia, Bell’s palsy *Avoid abrupt withdrawal *Dilantin levels needed periodically |
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Pregabalin (Lyrica)
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Anticonvulsant
Used for neuropathic pain, diabetic pain, pain after shingles, fibromyalgia, partial onset seizures |
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Topiramate (Topamax)
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For management of seizures, prophylaxis of migraine headaches, cluster headaches, bulimia
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Valproate (Depacon)
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Anticonvulsant
Used in management of seizures, manic episodes associated with bipolar disorders, prevent migraines |
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Amphotericin B
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Antifungal
DO NOT MIX with other drugs Used for treatment of histoplasmosis, skin infections, septicemia, meningitis in HIV pts. |
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Amikacin, gentamicin, tobramycin (Amikin, Garamycin, Tobrax)
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Aminoglycosides / anti-infectives
Used for treatment of severe systemic infections of CNS, respiratory, GI, urinary tract, bone, skin, soft tissues, acute PID *Careful monitoring of blood levels / peaks and troughs / *Monitor for signs of superinfection (diarrhea, URI, coated tongue), IMMEDIATELY report hearing or balance problems / take with lots of fluids |
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Valproic acid (depakene)
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Anticonvulsant
Used for management of seizures, mania, prevent migraine headaches |
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Fluconazole (diflucan)
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Used to treat vaginal, esophageal, or systemic candidiasis, cryptococcal meningitis
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Hydroxychloroquine (plaquenil)
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Management of malaria, lupus erythmatosus, rheumatoid arthritis
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Antipyrine/benzocaine (auralgan)
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Glycerin otic solution
Otic analgesic |
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Hydrocortisone/neomycin / polymixin otic (Cortisporin)
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Analgesic and antibiotic for treatment of bacterial infections of external auditory canal
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Quinine sulfate
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Anti-malarial
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Metronidazole (Flagyl)
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Treatment of a wide variety of infections, including trichomoniasis and giardiasis
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Oseltamivir phosphate (Tamiflu)
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Prophylaxis for influenza, including Avian Bird Flu
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Acyclovir (Zovirax)
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Antiviral
Treatment of herpes, varicella |
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Isoniazid (INH)
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Antituberculars
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Valcyclovir (Valtrex)
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Antiviral
Treatment of genital herpes, Herpes Zoster (shingles), herpes labialis (cold sores) *Need to drink plenty of fluids |
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Zidovudine (AZT, Retrovir)
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Antiviral
Used for management of HIV and prevention of HIV following needlesticks |
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Cefadroxil (Duricef)
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Cephalosporin
Anti-infective |
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Cephalexin (Keflex)
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Cephalosporin
Anti-infective |
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Cefaclor (Ceclor)
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Cephalosporin
Anti-infective |
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Cefotetan
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Cephalosporin
Anti-infective |
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Cefprozil (Cefzil)
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Cephalosporin
Anti-infective |
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Terbutaline sulfate
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Bronchodilator
Sympathomimetic |
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Risperidone (Risperdal)
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Antiphsycotic
Used in treatment of schizophrenia and bipolar I disorder, autistic disorder |
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Alendronate (Fosamax)
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Bone resorption inhibitor
Hormones, synthetic substitutes / modifiers For osteoporosis in post menopausal women, and in men, Paget’s disease |
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Nitrofurantoin (Macrobid, Macrodantin)
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Urinary anti-infective
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Calcium carbonate (tums)
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GI med, antacid – also used as a calcium supplement
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Chlorthalidone (Thalitone; tenoretic is combination with atenolol)
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Thiazide / related diuretic
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Metolazone (Zaroxolyn)
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Thiazide / related diuretic
Used in treatment of edema of CHF, and hypertension, edema of renal diseases |
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Clopidogrel (Plavix)
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Platelet aggregation inhibitor
Used to reduce risk of stroke, MI, peripheral artery disease in hi risk patients, ACS |
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Clonidine patch (catapres)
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Anti-hypertensive
Treatment of HTN, severe cancer pain (in combination with opiates) |
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Atorvastatin calcium (Lipitor)
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Used to lower cholesterol, digitalis toxicity, biliary obstruction pruritis and diarrhea; decrease risk of MT, stroke in pt with type 2 diabetes
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Ticopidine (Ticlid)
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Platelet aggregation inhibitor
Cardiovascular Used for prevention of stroke in high risk patients |
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Beclomethasone (Beclovent, Beconase)
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Corticosteroid used in allergy and asthma
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Ibuprofen (Advil, motrin)
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Nonsalicylate NSAID, antirheumatic
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Vardenafil (Levitra)
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For erectile dysfunction
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Indomethacin (Indocin)
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Musculoskeletal / nonsalicylate NSAID, antirheumatic
Used for treatment of gout, RA/OA, acute painful shoulder |
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Naproxen (aleve, anaprox, Naprosyn)
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Nonsalicylate NSAID, antirheumatic
Used for mild to moderate pain, treatment of arthritis, primary dysmenorrhea |
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Piroxicam (Feldene)
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Nonsalicylate NSAID, antirheumatic
Used for mild to moderate pain, osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis |
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Salsalate
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Used for mild to moderate pain, osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis
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Baclofen (Lioresal)
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Musculoskeletal muscle relaxant
Used to reduce spasticity in multiple sclerosis, spinal cord injury, flexor spasms, and muscular rigidity |
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Estrogens conjugated (premarin)
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Treatment of menopause symptoms, inoperable breast cancer, prostatic cancer, abnormal uterine bleeding, prevention of osteoporosis
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Clomiphene citrate (Clomid)
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Hormone
Ovulation stimulant |
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Cefuroxime (Ceftin, Zinacef)
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Anti-infective
Cephalosporin |
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Metaxalone (Skelaxin)
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Musculoskeletal muscle relaxant
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Cefotaxime (Claforan)
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Anti-infective
Cephalosporin |
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Levofloxacin (Levaquin)
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Fluoroquinolone, anti-infective
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Vancomycin (Vancocin)
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Anti-infective, glycopeptide
Used for treatment of resistant staph infections, colitis, staph enterocolitis, endocarditis prophylaxis for dental procedures (used for c.difficile) |
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Clindamycin HCL phosphate (Cleocin)
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Anti-infective lincosamide
Used for treatment of infections caused by staph, strep, and other organisms |
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Azithromycin (Zithromax)
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Anti-infective, macrolide
Used for treatment of mild to moderate infections of the respiratory tract, skin, nongonococcal urethritis, cervicitis, acute pharyngitis / tonsillitis, community acquired pneumonia (given for five days, stays in body for 10 days) |
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Clarithromycin (Biaxin)
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Anti-infective, macrolide
Used for respiratory infections, pharyngitis / tonsillitis, sinusitis – and part of the triple regimen for H pylori |
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Erythromycin (EES, Ery-Tab, erythrocin)
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Anti-infective
Macrolide |
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Ferrous gluconate (Fergon)
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Iron replacement for iron deficiency anemia, prophylaxis for iron deficiency in pregnancy
*Stools will become black or dark green SE: constipation |
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Ferrous sulfate (Feosol)
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Iron replacement for iron deficiency anemia, prophylaxis for iron deficiency in pregnancy
*Stools will become black or dark green SE: constipation |
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Sulfisoxazole
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Anti-infective
Sulfonamides |
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Trimethoprim-sulfamethoxazole (Bactrim, Septra)
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Anti-infective, sulfonamide
Used for urinary tract infections, chancroid, acute otitis media, acute and chronic prostatitis, shigellosis, pneumonitis, chronic bronchitis, traveler’s diarrhea. THIS IS A SULFA DRUG SE include: hypersensitivity reaction (skin rash), photosensitivity, n/v, anorexia, blood dyscrasia, abdominal pain – STOP AT FIRST SIGN OF SKIN RASH |
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Doxycycline (Vibramycin)
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Anti-infective
Tetracycline Used for treatment of syphilis, chlamydia, gonorrhea, malaria prophylaxis, chronic periodontitis, acne, anthrax |
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Minocycline (Minocin)
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Anti-infective
Tetracycline Used for treatment of chlamydia, periodontitis, acne, Rocky Mountain spotted fever, respiratory tract infections, meningitis |
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Hydrocortisone (Cortef, Solu-Cortef)
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Corticosteroid / anti-inflammatory
Used for treatment of severe inflammation, septic shock, adrenal insufficiency, ulcerative colitis, collagen disorders |
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Methylprednisolone (Medrol)
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Anti-inflammatory med; corticosteroid
Used for treatment of severe inflammation, shock, adrenal insufficiency, management of acute spinal cord injury, collagen disorders SE: Peptic ulcer, possible perforation, hypertension and circulatory problems, poor wound healing, hyperglycemia, psychic derangements |
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Prednisolone
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Anti-inflammatory med; corticosteroid
Used for treatment of severe inflammation, immunosuppresion, neoplasms |
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Prednisone
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Anti-inflammatory / corticosteroid
Used for treatment of severe inflammation, immunosuppression, neoplasms, multiple sclerosis, collagen disorders, dermatologic disorders, myasthenia gravis SE: Peptic ulcer, possible perforation, hypertension and circulatory problems, poor wound healing, hyperglycemia, psychic derangements |
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Ibuprofen (Advil, Motrin)
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Anti-inflammatory
NONsteroidal |
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Naproxen (aleve, Naprosyn)
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Anti-inflammatory
NONsteroidal |
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Methotrexate
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Antineoplastic
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Tamoxifen
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Antineoplastic
Used for management of advanced breast cancer not responsive to other therapy in estrogen-receptor-positive patients / also prophylactic in high risk breast cancer patients |
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Benazepril Hcl (Lotensin)
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Cardiovascular
Ace inhibitor |
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Captopril (Capoten)
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ACE inhibitor
Cardiovascular Anti-hypertensive |
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Enalapril (Vasotec)
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ACE inhibitor
Cardiovascular Anti-hypertensive |
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Lisinopril ( Prinivil, Zestril)
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To treat hypertension and prevent kidney and heart remodeling (as are all ACEs)
SE: may cause cough or SIADH |
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Doxazosin mesylate (Cardura)
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Alpha blocker
Cardiovascular Treatment of hypertension, BPH |
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Travoprost (Travatan)
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Antiglaucoma
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Levobunolol
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Beta blocker (topical, ophthalmic)
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Sotalol (Betapace)
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Beta blocker / CV
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Prazosin Hcl
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Alpha blocker
Cardiovascular |
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Terazosin (Hytrin)
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Alpha blocker
Cardiovascular Often used in men with BPH AND HTN (kills two birds with one stone) |
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Valsartan (Diovan)
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Angiotensin receptor blocker (ARB)
Cardiovascular Used for treatment of hypertension; heart failure for patients who cannot take an ACE inhibitor, reduction of cardiovascular mortality in patients with left ventricular failure, or left ventricular dysfunction after MI |
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Isosorbide dinitrate (Isordil)
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Anti-anginal
Cardiovascular Treatment / prophylaxis of angina pectoris, CHF SE: dizziness, postural hypotension |
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Nitroglycerin (nitro-dur, nitrostat)
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Anti-anginal
Cardiovascular Treatment / prophylaxis of angina pectoris; IV used for control of BP during surgery and CHF associated with acute MI SE: transient headache, postural hypotension, flushing |
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Amiodarone (Cordarone, Pacerone)
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Cardiovascular
Anti-arrhythmic Used for management of ventricular arrhythmias unresponsive to less toxic agents SE: bradycardia, hypotension, muscle weakness, cardiac arrest |
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Lidocaine (xylocaine)
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Anti-arrhythmic
Cardiovascular Used for premature ventricular contractions (PVCs) SE: hypotension, tremors, double vision, tinnitus, respiratory depression, bradycardia / arrest; Nursing: check BUN, creatinine, rales in lungs |
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Procainamide
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Cardiovascular
Anti-arrhythmic |
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Quinidine
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Cardiovascular
Anti-arrhythmic Used for atrial or ventricular arrhythmias and to treat malaria |
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Sotalol (Betapace)
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Anti-arrhythmic
Cardiovascular Used for management of life threatening ventricular arrhythmias |
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Bisoprolol (Zebeta)
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Beta blocker
Anti-hypertensive |
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Hydralazine
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Cardiovascular
Anti-hypertensive, direct acting vasodilator |
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Hydrochlorothiazide / lisinopril (Prinizide, zestoretic)
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ACE Inhibitor
Treatment of hypertension |
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Minoxidil (Rogaine)
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Anti-hypertensive
Cardiovascular A topical application approved to promote hair growth in men and women * TEACH patient to take radial pulse SE: increase in body hair |
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Albuterol sulfate (Proventil-HFA)
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Bronchodilator
Sympathomimetic TREATMENT of bronchial asthma, reversible bronchospasm, prevention of exercise-induced asthma |
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Colestipol (Colestid)
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Antilipemic agent
Cardiovascular |
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Fenofibrate (TriCor, Lipofen)
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Antilipemic agent
Cardiovascular |
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Gemfibrozil (Lopid)
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Antilipemic
Cardiovascular Used to lower cholesterol levels; type IV and V hyperlipidemia |
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Lovastatin (Mevocor)
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Antilipemic agent
Cardiovascular |
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Rosuvastatin calcium (Crestor)
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Antilipemic agent
Cardiovascular |
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Simvastatin (Zocor)
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Antilipemic agent
Cardiovascular Treatment of hypercholesterolemia, hypertriglyceridemia, hyperlipoproteinemias, coronary artery disease |
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Pravastatin (Pravachol)
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Antilipemic agent
Cardiovascular |
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Nicotinic acid
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Antilipemic agent
Cardiovascular |
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Niacin-(Niaspan – sustained release)
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Antilipemic agent
Cardiovascular |
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Atenolol (Tenormin, Tenoretic as combination with chlorthalidone)
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Beta blocker
Cardiovascular |
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Carvedilol (Coreg)
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Beta blocker
Cardiovascular |
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Metoprolol (Toprol)
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Beta blocker
Cardiovascular |
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Amlodipine besylate (Norvasc)
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Calcium channel blocker
Cardiovascular |
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Diltiazem Hcl (Cardizem, Dilacor, Tiazac)
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Calcium channel blocker
Cardiovascular |
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Ipratropium bromide (Atrovent)
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Respiratory bronchodilator
Anticholinergic |
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Verapamil HCL (Calan)
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Calcium channel blocker
Cardiovascular |
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Nifedipine (Adalat, Procardia)
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Calcium channel blocker
Cardiovascular |
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Felodipine
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Calcium channel blocker
Cardiovascular |
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Digoxin (Lanoxin)
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Digitalis glycoside
Cardiovascular Used in treatment of CHF, atrial fib, flutter, or tachycardia *Check pulse: hold if less than 60 (adult) or less than 90 ( infant) * MAY need dig level – if loss of appetite, lower stomach pain, diarrhea, weakness, drowsiness, headache, blurred or yellow vision, rash, depression |
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Bumetanide (Bumex)
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Loop diuretic
Cardiovascular Treatment of edema, adult nocturnia *Watch K+ |
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Furosemide (Lasix)
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Loop diuretic,
Cardiovascular *Watch K+ |
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Hydrocodone (Hycodan, with acetaminophen – Vicodin or Lortab)
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Antitussive, respiratory medication (except when combined with acetaminophen
Used for mild to moderate pain |
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Cetirizine (Zyrtec)
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Antihistamine
For allergy and asthma – seasonal alleries or allergic rhinitis |
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Dipyridamole (persantine)
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Platelet aggregation inhibitor
Cardiovascular |
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Hydrochlorothiazide / triamterene (Dyazide, maxzide)
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Potassium sparing / combination diuretic
Cardiovascular |
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Isotretinoin
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Acne agent
Dermatological |
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Ketoconazole (Nizoral)
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Antifungal
Topical Dermatological |
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Nystatin (Mycostatin)
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NOTICE THIS IS NOT THE STATIN for HLD
Antifungal, topical, dermatological Used for treatment of candida infections |
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Acarbose (precise)
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Drug used to slow down absorption of sugar from gut Used with people with type 2 diabetes
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Glipizide (Glucotrol)
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Hypoglycemic sulfonylurea
For Type 2 DM SE: low blood sugar |
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Glyburide (DiaBeta)
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Hypoglycemic sulfonylurea
For Type 2 DM SE: low blood sugar |
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Metformin (Glucophage)
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Drug used to decrease liver’s release of sugar
Associated with weight loss First line type 2 DM |
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Insulin aspart (novolog)
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Management of DM
Rapid acting (5-15 minutes), used in pumps, SE: low blood sugar |
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Insulin glargine (Lantus)
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Management of DM
Long acting May be dosed once to twice daily SE: low blood sugar |
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Insulin, isophane suspension (NPH)-Humulin N, Novolin N
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Intermediate acting insulin for DM
Usually dosed twice daily |
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Insulin lispro (Humalog)
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Insulin rapid acting (5-15”)
SE: low blood sugar |
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Pioglitazone hydrochloride (Actos)
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MAY cause heart problems (under scrutiny)
Used for treatment for type 2 diabetes |
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Repaglinide (Prandin)
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Diabetes medication Type 2
*Dose skipped if meal skipped *Do not use with NPH insulin |
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Rosiglitazone maleate (Avandia)
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Pioglitazone hydrochloride (Actos)
MAY cause heart problems (under scrutiny) Used for treatment for type 2 diabetes |
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Insulin, regular (Humulin R)
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Short acting insulin (within 30 minutes) – for DM
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Glucagon (GlucaGen)
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Reversal of hypoglycemia (providing there is stored sugar somewhere – there may not be if the person is cachexic from cancer, starvation)
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Aluminum hydroxide gel (Amphojel)
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Antacid
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Hydroxymagnesium aluminate (Riopan)
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Antacid
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Dicyclomine HCL (Bentyl)
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Anticholinergic
Used in treatment of irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) |
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Hyoscyamine (Anaspaz)
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Anticholinergic
For IBS |
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Loperamide HCL (Imodium)
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Antidiarrrheal
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Meclizine (Antivert)
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Antiemetic
Used in management of vertigo, motion sickness |
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Prochlorperazine (Compazine)
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Antiemetic
Management of nausea, vomiting (can be given bid prophylactically in dying persons), psychotic disorders |
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Promethazine (Phenergan)
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Antiemetic
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Simethicone (Gas X, Mylicon)
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Antiflatulent
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Esomeprazole magnesium (Nexium)
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Antisecretory
Proton pump inhibitor (PPI) Short term treatment of erosive esophagitis, also GERD |
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Omeprazole (Prilosec)
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Antisecretory
PPI Treatment of active duodenal ulcers, GERD |
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Cimetidine (tagamet)
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Anti-ulcer medications
H2blocker Treatment of GERD (reducing gastric acid secretions by 50-80%) – also used in treatment of chronic warts in children |
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Famotidine (Pepcid)
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Anti-ulcer medication
H2 blocker Treatment of duodenal and gastric ulcers, GERD, heartburn |
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Lansoprazole (prevacid)
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Anti-ulcer med
PPI |
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Misoprostol (Cytotec)
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Anti-ulcer med
Prevention of gastric ulcers during NSAID therapy, synthetic prostaglandin E1 analog Used to prevent NSAID induced ulcers / ALSO used to terminate a pregnancy by starting labor |
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Rabeprazole (Aciphex)
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Anti-ulcer medication
PPI |
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Ranitidine (Zantac)
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Antiulcer medication
H2 blocker |
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Sucralfate (Carafate)
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Anti-ulcer
Short term treatment (less than 8 weeks) of duodenal ulcers |
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Sulfasalazine (Azulfidine)
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Anti-ulcer medication
Used for treatment of inflammatory bowel diseases and arthritis |
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Phentermine (lonamin)
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Appetite suppressant
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Sibutramine (Meridia)
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Appetite suppressant
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Lactulose syrup (Enulose)
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Laxative
Used for chronic constipation; prevention and treatment of portal-systemic encephaloptic including hepatic precoma and coma |
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Pancreatin
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Pancreatic enzyme
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Pancrelipaze (Pancrease)
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Pancreatic enzyme
Used to replace or supplement naturally occurring enzymes, contains lipase, amylase, and protease due to cystic fibrosis |
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Tamsulosin hydrochloride (flomax)
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(the SINS ) –alpha adrenoceptor antagonist
Used in treatment of benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) |
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Oxybutynin chloride (Ditropan)
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Anticholinergic
Antispasmodic treatment of neurogenic bladder (hyperactive or overactive bladder) |
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Tolterodine tartrate (Detrol)
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Anticholinergic (hyper or overactive bladder)
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Sildenafil citrate (Viagra)
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The ‘fils’ – treatment of erectile dysfunction
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Levothyroxine (T4) – (Synthroid)
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Management of hypothyroidism, myxedema coma, thyroid hormone replacement
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Alprazolam (Xanax)
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Anti-anxiety agent
Benzodiazepine |
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Buspirone (BuSpar)
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Anti-anxiety drug – management of anxiety disorders (only one Dr. Hager knows of that is not a controlled substance)
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Chlordiazepoxide (Librium)
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Anti-anxiety
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Diazepam (Valium)
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Anti-anxiety
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Sertraline HCL (Zoloft)
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Antidepressant
SSRIs |
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Mirtazapine (Remeron)
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Antidepressant ‘other’
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Nortriptyline (Pamelor)
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Antidepressant
Tricylic |
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Bupropion HCl (Wellbutrin, Zyban)
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Antidepressant ‘other’
Used for treatment of depression and smoking cessation |
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Duloxetine hydrochloride (Cymbalta)
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Antidepressant, ‘other’
Used for treatment of depression, anxiety, diabetic neuropathy, and fibromyalgia |
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Trazodone
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Antidepressant, ‘other’
Treatment of major depression |
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Venlafaxine (Effexor)
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Antidepressant ‘other’
Treatment of major depression or relapse, generalized anxiety disorder |
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Haloperidol (Haldol)
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Antipsychotic
Treatment of Tourette syndrome, schizophrenia |
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Olanzapine (Zyprexa)
|
Antipsychotic
Useful in schizophrenia and Bipolar I disorder |
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Quetiapine (Seroquel)
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Antipsychotic
Used in treatment of schizophrenia, Bipolar I disorder |
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Ziprasidone HCL (Geodon)
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Antipsychotic
|
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Methylphenidate Hcl (Concerta, Ritalin)
|
Attention deficit disorder agent
For attention deficit disorder (ADHD) in children over 6 and depression in elderly, narcolepsy |
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Lithium (Lithobid)
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Bipolar agent
|
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Divalproex sodium (Depakote)
|
Bipolar agent
Management of seizures, manic episodes assoc with bipolar disorder (migraine prophylaxis). *For Bipolar and migraine, the delayed and extended release must be ordered |
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Risendronate (Actonel)
|
Bone resorption inhibitor
|
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Etidronate (Didronel)
|
Parathyroid agent (Calcium regulator)
|
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Phenazopyridine HCL (pyridium)
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Urinary analgesic (NOT an antibiotic – only takes away the pain)
*Colors urine orange |
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Finasteride (Proscar, propecia)
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Testosterone inhibitor
Treatment of BPH by Proscar, male hair loss by Propecia |
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Tadalafil (Cialis)
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Erectile dysfunction agent
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