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Group 11 (T3)
Term | Definition |
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Valtrex | Classification: Anti-viral Uses: shingles, herpes, chicken pox RX |
Lunesta | Classification: Sedative Hypnotic Uses: insomnia Schedule 4 can cause sleepwalking |
Allegra | Classification: Antihistamine 2nd gen Uses: seasonal allergic rhinitis, idiopathic uticaria OTC |
Avelox/Vigamax | Classification: Fluoroquinolone Antibiotic Uses: bacterial infection RX can cause hypoglycemia, CNS & tendon effects |
Cleocin | Classification: Lincomycin Antibiotic Uses: bacterial infections in skin/blood/lungs RX can cause CDAD diarrhea used if penicillin allergy |
Duragesic | Classification: Opiod Analgesic Uses: moderate to severe chronic pain Schedule 2 can cause SOB, naseau, constipation, low bp dose in mcg change patch every 72 hours |
Demerol | Classification: Narcotic Analgesic Uses: moderate to severe pain Schedule 2 metabolytes can cause neuro issues helps w/ shivering |
Risperdal | Classification: Atypical Antipsychotic Uses: schizophrenia, bipolar, autism RX DO NOT GIVE to dementia patients |
Mucinex | Classification: Expectorant Uses: loosens up mucus to make it easier to cough it up OTC/RX in lots of OTC cough/cold meds |
Tussionex | Classification: Narcotic antitussive, antihistamine Uses: dry hacking cough/congestion/allergies Schedule 2 |
Viagra | Classification: Phosphodiesterase (PDE) Inhibitor Uses: pulmonary arterial hypertension, erectile dysfunction RX do not mix w/ nitrates like nitroglycerin- causes irreversible low bp |
Flonase | Classification: Corticosteroid Uses: seasonal allergies, nasal polyps OTC/RX |