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Pharmacology
Drug names
| Albuterol | Brand: Autonomic Nervous System Agent, Bronchodilator (Respiratory Smooth Muscle Relaxant) Uses: To relieve bronchospasm associated with acute or chronic asthma, bronchitis, or other reversible obstructive airway diseases. Route & Dosage: PO 2-4 mg 3-4 |
| ENFUVIRTIDE | Brand: Fuzeon Uses: Treatment of advanced HIV disease with evidence of resistance to other therapies. Dosage and Route: Advanced HIV Disease- SC 16 y or 42.6 kg, 90 mg b.i.d. Side effects: Body as a Whole: Injection site reactions (pain, induration, eryt |
| FONDAPARINUX SODIUM | Brand: Arixtra Uses: Prophylaxis for DVT or pulmonary embolism (PE) in patients undergoing hip or knee replacement surgery or abdominal surgery; treatment of acute DVT without PE with warfarin, treatment of PE with warfarin. |
| Bronchial dilator | Brand: Alupent, Albuterol sulfate (ventolin) Uses: Dilate bronchi (air passenges leading from trachea to lungs) |
| NAPHAZOLINE HYDROCHLORIDE | Brand: Allerest, Naphcon Generic: EYE, EAR, NOSE AND THROAT (EENT) PREPARATION, DECONGESTANT Uses: Nasal decongestant and ocular vasoconstrictor. Route: Congestion Dosage: Intranasal 2 drops or sprays of 0.05% solution in each nostril q3–6h for no more th |
| CROTAMITON | Brand: Eura Generic: SKIN AND MUCOUS MEMBRANE AGENT; SCABICIDE Uses: Treatment of scabies and for symptomatic treatment of pruritus. Route: Scabies Dosage: Topical Apply a thin layer of cream from neck to toes; apply a second layer 24 h later. Bathe 48 h |
| DIPHENHYDRAMINE HYDROCHLORIDE | Brand: Ben-Allergin, Bena-D, Benadryl, Generic: ANTIHISTAMINE; H1-RECEPTOR ANTAGONIST Uses: Temporary symptomatic relief of various allergic conditions and to treat or prevent motion sickness, vertigo, and reactions to blood or plasma in susceptible patie |
| ISOSORBIDE | Brand: Ismotic Generic: OSMOTIC DIURETIC; ANTIGLAUCOMA Uses: Short-term emergency treatment of acute angle-closure glaucoma and for reducing IOP before and after surgery for glaucoma and cataract. Route: Acute Angle-closure Glaucoma Dosage: PO 1–3 g/kg b. |
| DIGOXIN | Brand:Lanoxicaps, Lanoxin Generic:CARDIOVASCULAR AGENT; CARDIAC GLYCOSIDE Uses:Rapid digitalization and for maintenance therapy in CHF, atrial fibrillation, atrial flutter, paroxysmal atrial tachycardia. Route:Digitalizing Dose Dosage Side effects |
| LORATADINE | Brand: Alavert, Claritin Generic: ANTIHISTAMINE; H1-RECEPTOR ANTAGONIST Uses: Relief of symptoms of seasonal allergic rhinitis; idiopathic chronic urticaria. Route:Allergic Rhinitis Dosage: PO 10 mg once/d on an empty stomach; start patients with liver di |
| NIFEDIPINE | Brand: Adalat, Adalat CC Generic: CARDIOVASCULAR AGENT; CALCIUM CHANNEL BLOCKER Uses: Vasospastic "variant" or Prinzmetal's angina and chronic stable angina without vasospasm Route: Angina Dosage: PO 10–20 mg t.i.d. up to 180 mg/d Side effects: Body as a |
| ROSUVASTATIN | Brand: Crestor Generic: CARDIOVASCULAR AGENT; ANTILIPEMIC Uses: Adjunct to diet for the reduction of LDL cholesterol and triglycerides in patients with primary hypercholesterolemia and mixed dyslipidemia. Route: Hyperlipidemia Dosage:PO 10 mg once daily ( |
| TADALAFIL | Brand: Cialis Generic: IMPOTENCE AGENT; PHOSPHODIESTERASE (PDE) INHIBITOR; Uses: Treatment of erectile dysfunction. Route: Erectile Dysfunction Dosage: PO 10 mg prior to anticipated sexual activity. May increase to max dose 20 mg/d or reduce to 5 mg/d if |
| BOSENTAN | Brand: Tracleer Generic: CARDIOVASCULAR AGENT; VASODILATOR Uses: Treatment of pulmonary arterial hypertension (PAH). Route:Pulmonary Arterial Hypertension Dosage: PO 62.5 mg b.i.d., may titrate up to 125 mg b.i.d Side effects: Body as a Whole: Flushing, l |
| CAPTOPRIL | Brand: Capoten Generic: CARDIOVASCULAR AGENT; ANGIOTENSIN-CONVERTING ENZYME (ACE) INHIBITOR Uses: Hypertension; in conjunction with digitalis and diuretics in CHF, diabetic nephropathy, left ventricular dysfunction post MI. Route: Hypertension Dosage: PO |
| GLUTETHIMIDE | Brand: Doriglute Generic: CENTRAL NERVOUS SYSTEM AGENT; ANXIOLYTIC Uses: Short-term treatment of insomnia and for sedative effect preoperatively and during first stage of labor Route: Insomnia Dosage: PO 250–500 mg h.s., may repeat prn but not <4 h before |
| PAROXETINE | Brand: Asimia, Paxil Generic: ANTIDEPRESSANT; SELECTIVE SEROTONIN REUPTAKE INHIBITOR (SSRI) Uses: Depression, obsessive-compulsive disorders, panic attacks, excessive social anxiety, generalized anxiety, post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), premenstrual |
| OXYTOCIN INJECTION | Brand: Syntocinon, Syntocinon Nasal Spray Generic: HORMONES AND SYNTHETIC SUBSTITUTES; OXYTOCIC Uses: To initiate or improve uterine contraction at term only in carefully selected patients and only after cervix is dilated and presentation of fetus has occ |
| FENTANYL CITRATE | Brand: Actiq Oralet, Sublimaze Generic: ANALGESIC; NARCOTIC AGONIST Uses: Short-acting analgesic during operative and perioperative periods, as a narcotic analgesic supplement in general and regional anesthesia, and with droperidol or with diazepam to pro |
| BACITRACIN | Brand: Baciguent, Bacitin Generic: ANTIINFECTIVE; ANTIBIOTIC Uses: Parenteral therapy restricted to infants with Staphylococcal pneumonia and empyema due to susceptible organisms where adequate laboratory facilities and constant supervision are available |
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