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Top 25 Drugs

Top 25 Drugs-generic & brand, class, use,adverse rxns, dose, BBW

GENERIC NAMEBRAND NAMEDRUG CLASSAPPROVED DRUG USESIDE EFFECTSNORMAL ADULT DOSEBBW
sertraline Zoloft Selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRIs) Major depressive dz, obsessive-compulsive dz, panic dz nausea, diarrhea, xerostomia, palpitations, fatigue, dizziness, tremor, agitation, constipation, decreased libido, dec appetite 50-200 mg PO qD may cause suicidal thoughts in children and young adults
losartan Cozaar Angiotensin receptor blockers (ARB) Hypertension, diabetic neuropathy, stroke prevention upper respiratory infection, hypotension, dizziness, nephropathy, cough, headache, vertigo 50-100 mg PO qD not to be used during pregnancy
hydrocodone+acetaminophen Lortab, Norco Opioid combinations, narcotic+non-narcotic Pain, moderate to severe constipation, nausea, headache, vomiting, anxiety, UTI, insomnia, dizziness, fatigue, diarrhea 2.5-10 mg hydrocodone PO q4-6 hrs prn avoid dosease of APAP>400mg per day (associated with cases of acute liver failure)
rosuvastatin Crestor, Ezallor Sprinkle HMG-CoA reductase inhibitors (Statins) Hypercholesterolemia, hypertriglyceridemia, CV event prevention headache, myalgia, abdominal pain, nausea, dizziness, constipation, insomnia 5-40 mg PO qD no BBW
bupropion Budeprion SR, Budeprion XL, Wellbutrin, Wellbutrin SR, Wellbutrin XL, Zyban Nonrepinephrine and dopamine reuptake inhibitors (NDRIs) Major depressive dz, seasonal affective dz, smoking cessation headache, dizziness, tremor, insomnia, anxiety, blurred vision IR: 100 mg PO TID 12 hr: 150 mg PO BID 24 hr: 300 mg PO qAM may cause suicidal thoughts in children and young adults
omeprazole Prilosec Proton pump inhibitor (PPI) GERD, gastric ulcer, H. pylori infection diarrhea, headache, abomdinal pain, nausea, flatulence, dizziness, rash, upper respiratory infection 20 mg PO qD no BBW
furosemide Lasix Loop diuretics Edema dizziness, nausea, muscle, cramps, hypokalemia, rash, hypomagnesemia 40-120 mg PO divided qD-BID in excess amounts can cause profound water and electrolyte depletion
levothyroxine Levoxyl, Levothroid, Synthroid Hormone, thyroid Hypothyroidism palpitations, nervousness, tremor, diarrhea, insomnia, fever, alopecia, heat intolerance, nausea, rash, diaphoresis individualized PO/IM/IV qD not to be used for weight loss
hydrochlorothiazide Esidrix, Microzide Thiazide diuretics Hypertension, peripheral edema hypokalemia, hypochloremia, hyponatremia, hyperuricemia, hyperlipidemia, hyperglycemia, dizziness, headache, rash, photosenstivity 12.5-50 mg PO qD no BBW
escitalopram Lexapro Selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRIs) Major depressive dz, generalized anxiety dz nausea, headache, ejaculatory dysfxn, insomnia, diarrhea, fatigue, dizziness, constipation, anorexia, abnormal dreams, abdominal pain 10 mg PO qD may cause suicidal thoughts in children and young adults
amlodipine Norvasc Calcium channel blocker (CCB) Hypertension, heart failure peripheral edema, fatigue, flushing, palpitations, dizziness, nausea, abdominal pain, pruritus 5-10 mg PO qD No BBW
lisinopril Prinivil, Zestril Angiotensin converting enzyme inhibitor (ACE) Hypertension, heart failure dizziness, hypotension, hyperkalemia, cough, headache, fatigue, photosensitivity 5-40 mg PO qD do not use during pregnancy
trazodone Oleptro Serotonin modulators Major depressive dz, insomnia somnolence, headache, dizziness, blurred vision, fatigue, hypotension, tremor, nausea, confusion, ataxia 50-100 mg PO BID-TID may cause suicidal thoughts in children and young adults
metformin Glucophage, Glucophage XR, Glutmetza, Fortamet Biguanides Diabetes, type 2 diarrhea, nausea, vomiting, flatulence, abdominal discomfort, dyspepsia, headache, asthenia 500-1000 mg PO BID may cause lactic acidosis
amphetamine+dextroamphetamine Adderall, Adderall XR Nonrepinephrine and dopamine reuptake inhibitors (NDRIs) ADHD, narcolepsy anorexia, insomnia, headache, emotional lability, anxiety, agitation, nervousness, diarrhea, tachycardia, visual disturbance, photosensitivity 50-40 mg PO divided qD-TID ER: 20 mg PO qAM high abuse potential-monitor for signs of abuse dependence
gabapentin Neurontin, Horizant Anticonvulsant Partial seizures, neuralgia dizziness, ataxia, fatigue, nystagmus, tremor, diarrhea, headache, depression, amnesia, asthenia, hostility, amblyopia 300-1200 mg PO TID no BBW
pantoprazole Protonix Proton pump inhibitor (PPI) GERD, H. pylori infection diarrhea, headache, abdominal pain, nausea, flatulence, dizziness, vertigo, myalgia 20 mg PO/IV qD no BBW
metoprolol Lopressor, Toprol-XL Selective beta-adrenergic blocker (B1) Hypertension, angia, CV event prevention, migraine hypotension, brachycardia, pruritus, diarrhea, depression, dizziness, bronchospasm 50-100 mg PO BID or 50-200 mg ER PO qD do not stop abruptly-taper dose
albuterol inhaled Proventil HFA, Ventolin HFA, ProAir HFA Beta-2 agonists, inhaled short acting (SABAs) Bronchospasm nervousness, tremor, exacerbation of asthma, pharyngitis, tachycardia, dizziness, increased serum glucose, nausea, throat irritation, diarrhea 1-2 puffs q4-6 hr prn no BBW
fluticasone inhaled Flovent Diskus, Flovent HFA Corticosteriods, inhaled Asthma headache, throat irritation, candidasis, hoarseness, cough, nausea, arthralgia diskus: 1-2 puffs BID HFA: 2-4 puffs BID no BBW
tamsulosin Flomax Alpha-1 receptor antagonist Benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) orthostatic hypotension, ejaculation failure, dizziness, headache, rhinitis, diarrhea, asthenia, back pain, nausea 0.4 mg PO qD no BBW
atorvastatin Lipitor HMG-CoA reductase inhibitors (Statins) Hypercholesterolemia diarrhea, athralgia, nasopharyngitis, nausea, UTI, insomnia, limb pain, myalgia, pharngolaryngeal pain 10-80 mg PO qD no BBW
montelukast Singulair Leukotriene inhibitors Bronchospam, allergic rhinitis headache, abdominal pain, cough, diarrhea, nausea, dyspepsia, rash, anxiety, tremor 10 mg PO qPM serous neuopsych events, inc. agitation, aggression, depression, hallucinations, suicidal thoughts, etc.
simvastatin Zocor HMG-CoA reductase inhibitors (Statins) Hypercholesterolemia, hypertriglyceridemia, CV event prevention upper respiratory infection, headache, abdominal pain, constipation, gastritis, atrial fibrillation, vertigo 5-40 mg PO qPM no BBW
fluoxetine Prozac, Prozac Weekly, Sarafem Selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRIs) Major depressive dz, obsessive-compulsive dz, panic dz, premenstrual dysphoric disorder nausea, headache, diarrhea, dizziness, constipation, anorexia, abnormal dreams, nervousness, tremor, anxiety, drowsiness 20-80 mg PO qAM may cause suicidal thoughts in children and young adults
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