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Drug Classifications
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| -Acyclovir, Acyclovir Sodium -Zovirax, Acycloguanosine -PO 200 mg q4h 5 times/d, 400 mg tid for 7–10d cycle, Top apply q3h 6 times/d for 7d, IV 5mg/kg q8h -PO, Top, IV -Headache, seizures, nausea, dizziness, vomiting, inflammation or phlebitis @ IV | Antiviral |
| -Amphetamine Sulfate -Adderall, Adderall XR -PO 10-30mg XR once daily in AM, PO 5–60mg/d divided q4–6h in 2–3 doses -PO -Irritability, restlessness, nervousness, headache, insomnia, weakness, drowsiness, elevated BP; tachycardia | Stimulant |
| -Celecoxib -Celebrex -PO 100–200 mg bid or 200 mg qd -PO -Back pain, peripheral edema, increased risk of cardiovascular events, abdominal pain, diarrhea, dyspepsia, flatulence, nausea, dizziness, headache, insomnia, rash | Anti-Inflammatory, NSAID |
| -Diazepam -Novodipam, Valium, Vivol -PO 2–10 mg bid to qid or 15–30 mg/d XR, IV/IM 2–10 mg, repeat if needed in 3–4 h -PO, IV -Drowsiness, fatigue, confusion, dizziness, amnesia, headache, hypotension, nausea, constipation, coughing, phlebitis @ IV | Anxiolytic |
| -Fluoxetine Hydrochloride -Prozac, Sarafem -PO 20 mg/d in am (max: 80 mg/d); 20-90 mg/d XR in am (max: 90 mg/wk) -PO -Headache, anxiety, insomnia, drowsiness, fatigue, dizziness, nausea, diarrhea, anorexia, dry mouth, rash, sweating, blurred vision | Antidepressant |
| -Omeprazole -Losec, Prilosec, Prilosec OTC, -PO 20 mg bid for 4–8 wk -PO -Headache, dizziness, fatigue, diarrhea, abdominal pain, nausea, hematuria, proteinuria, rash | Anti-Ulcer Agent, Proton Pump Inhibitor (PPIs) |
| -Oxycodone Hydrochloride -OxyContin, Endocodone, Roxicodone -PO 5–10 mg q6h prn; OxyContin can be dosed q8h -PO -Light-headedness, dizziness, sedation, nausea, vomiting, constipation, shortness of breath, skin rash, bradycardia, dysuria | Opioid (Narcotic) Analgesic |
| -Pseudoephedrine Hydrochloride -Cenafed, Novafed, Sudafed -PO 60 mg q4–6h or 120 mg XR q12h -PO -arrhythmias, palpitation, tachycardia, nervousness, dizziness, headache, sleeplessness, numbness of extremities | Decongestants |
| -Tramadol Hydrochloride -Ultram, Zydol -PO 50–100 mg q4–6h prn (max: 400 mg/d) -PO -Drowsiness, dizziness, vertigo, fatigue, headache, restlessness, confusion, anxiety, seizures, nausea, constipation, vomiting, diarrhea, abdominal pain | Analgesic |
| -Zolpidem -Ambien, Ambien CR -PO 5–10 mg limited to 7–10 d -PO -Headache on awakening, drowsiness or fatigue, lethargy, drugged feeling, depression, anxiety, irritability, dizziness, double vision, amnesia or memory impairment, nausea, vomiting | Sedative, Hypnotic |
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