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Generic name: Ciproflaxin Brand name(s): Cipro, Cipro IV/XR, Proquin XR Adult dosage: PO 250 mg q12h or 500 mg XR qd IV 200mg q12h, infused over 60 min Route of administration: PO, IV Uses: treat bacterial infections Side effects: nausea, diarrhea Therapeutic classifications: Anti-infective, Antibiotic
Generic name: Tadalafil Brand name(s): Cialis Adult dosage: PO 10 mg prior to sexual activity. May increase to max 20 mg/d or reduce to 5 mg/d Route of administration: PO Uses: erectile problems Side effects: renal insufficiency, back pain, fatigue Therapeutic classifications: Phosphodiesterase (PDE) Inhibitors Vasodilator, Impotence agent
Generic name: Loratadine Brand name(s): Alavert, Claritin Adult dosage: PO 10mg once/d on an empty stomach Route of administration: PO Uses: relief of symptoms of seasonal allergic rhinitis Side effects: dizziness, fatigue, headache, anxiety Therapeutic classifications: Antihistamines, Antagonist, Nonsedating
Generic name: Rosuvastatin Brand name(s): Crestor Adult dosage: PO 10mg once daily (5–40 mg/d), max dose 40mg/d Route of administration: PO Uses: reduction of LDL cholesterol Side effects: back pain, chest pain, insomnia, anxiety, vertigo, anemia Therapeutic classifications: Cardiovascular agent, Antilipemic, HMG-CoA Reductase Inhibitors (Statins)
Generic name: Digoxin Brand name(s):Lanoxicaps, Lanoxin Adult dosage: PO10–15mcg/kg(1mg) divided doses over 24–48h IV10–15mcg/kg(1mg) divided doses over 24h Route of Administration: PO, IV Uses: atrial fibrillation Side effects: fatigue, diarrhea Therapeutic classification: Antidysrhythmics, Cardiac Glycoside
Generic name: Nifedipine Brand name(s): Adalat, Procardia Adult dosage: PO10–20mg tid max 180mg/d or 30–90mg XR once/d Route of administration: PO Uses: hypertension, angina Side effects: sorethroat, weakness, fever, chills, cramps, inflammation Therapeutic classification: Cardiovascular, Nonitrate Vasodilator, Calcium-Channel Blockers
Generic name: Isosorbide Brand name(s): Ismo, Imdur, Monoket Adult dosage: PO (ISMO, Monoket) 20mg bid 7h apart; XR (Imdur) 30–60mg qam (max:240mg) Route of administration: PO Uses: prevention of angina Side effects: Headache, anxiety, confusion Therapeutic classification: Antiglacoma, Osomotic Diuretic, Nitrate Vasodilator
Generic name: Diphenhydramine Brand name(s): Allerdryl, Benadryl, Nordryl Adult dosage: PO 25–50mg tid or qid IV/IM 10–50mg q4–6h Uses: relief of allergic conditions Route of administration: PO, IV Side effects: Drowsiness, headache, fatigue Therapeutic classification: Antihistamine, sedating
Generic name: Crotamiton Brand name(s): Eurax Adult dosage: TOP apply a thin layer of cream from neck to toes apply a second layer 24h later Route of administration: TOP Uses: treatment of scabies and pruritus Side effects: skin irritation, rash Therapeutic classifications: Skin and mucus membrane agent, Scabicides, Antipruritics
Generic name: Albuterol Brand name(s): Accuneb, Novosalmol Adult dosage: PO 2–4mg 3–4 times/d, 4–8mg XR 2 times/d INH 1–2 inhalations q4–6h Route of administration: PO INH Uses: treat bronchospasm, bronchitis, asthma Side effects: anxiety, headache Therapeutic classifications: Bronchodilator, autonomic nervous system agent
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