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Drug Test #12
| Generic Name | Brand Name | Indication | Classification | Side Effects | Common Dosages |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Losartan | Cozar | Hypertension, nephropathy, stroke reduction | Angiotension II receptor antagonists, antihypertensive | upper respiratory tract infection | 50mg or 100mg gd |
| Loteprednol | Lotemax | treatment of post-operative inflammation following cartaract surgery | Corticosteroid | eye discomfort | 1-2 drops qid |
| Lovastatin | Mevacor | hypercholestremia in clients with risk of CAD | Antihyperlipidemics | headache, myalgia | 20mg-80mg qd |
| Loxapine | Loxapac | psychotic disorders | Antipsychotics | blurred vision, confusion | 10mg bid |
| Medroxyprogesterone | Provera | prevention of pregnancy | contraceptive | menstrual abnormalities, breast tenderness | 5-10mg qd up to 14 days 15-mg IM q3months |
| Metronidazole 250mg tab | Flagyl | amebiasis, trichomoniasis | Trichomonacide, amebicide, antiinfective | dry mouth | 500mg q8h |
| Metronidazole 500mg cap | Flagyl | amebiasis, trichomoniasis | Trichomonacide, amebicide, antiinfective | dry mouth | 500mg q8h |
| Metronidazole | Metro Cream | inflamed skin rashes, acne and rosacea | Trichomonacide, amebicide, antiinfective | burning, irritation, stinging | apply thin film to affected area bid |
| Metronidazole gel | MetroGel | inflamed skin rashes, acne and rosacea | Trichomonacide, amebicide, antiinfective | burning, irritation, stinging | apply thin film to affected area bid |
| Meloxicam | Mobicox | osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis | NSAID | dyspepsia | 15mg qd |
| Metformin | Glucophage | diabetes mellitus | oral antihyperglycemic | GI disturbances, metallic taste | 500mg tid or qid 850mg bid or tid |
| Metformin LA | Glumetza | diabetes mellitus | oral antihyperglycemic | GI disturbances, metallic taste | 1000mg-2000mg qd |
| Metoprolol | Betaloc, lopressor | mild to moderate hypertension, congestive heart failure | antihypertensive, selective B1-blocker | diminished sexual function, insomnia | 100mg-400mg qd |