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Drugs 26-50*
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Montelukast - Brand Name | Singulair |
| Montelukast - Class | Anti-asthmatic |
| Montelukast - Theraputic Use | Asthma |
| Montelukast - Misc. Info | DOSFORM: Tab, Chew Tab, granules Take in PM Preg. Cat - B |
| Cyclobenzaprine - Brand Name | Amrix, Flexeril, Fexmid |
| Cyclobenzaprine - Class | Muscle Relaxant |
| Cyclobenzaprine - Theraputic Use | Muscle Spasms |
| Cyclobenzaprine - Misc. Info | PI: use less than 3 weeks AE: drowsy, decreased mental functions Preg. Cat - B |
| Sertraline - Brand Name | Zoloft |
| Sertraline - Class | Anti-depressant/Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitor |
| Sertraline - Theraputic Use | Depression |
| Sertraline - Misc. Info | Preg. Cat - B AE: suicidal thoughts in children and adolescents DI: No MAOI's PI: No alcohol, do not abruptly discontinue |
| Insulin Gargine - Brand Name | Lantus |
| Insulin Gargine - Class | Anti-diabetic |
| Insulin Gargine - Theraputic Use | Diabetes |
| Insulin Gargine - Misc. Info | DOSFORM: subQ injection AE: hypoglycemia (low blood sugar), faint, coma, tremors, tachycardia |
| Metoprolol Succinate - Brand Name | Toprol XL (Long Acting) |
| Metoprolol Succinate - Class | Antihypertensive/Beta Blockers |
| Metoprolol Succinate - Theraputic Use | Hypertension |
| Metoprolol Succinate - Misc. Info | AE: bronchospasms in asthma patients, bradycardia PI: do not abruptly discontine CAUTION: in diabetes patients, tachycardia because of LBS will not present itself Preg. Cat C |
| Quetiapine - Brand Name | Seroquel |
| Quetiapine - Class | Anti-psychotic/Neuroleptic |
| Quetiapine - Theraputic Use | Schizophrenia |
| Quetiapine - Misc. Info | AE: suicidal thoughts in children and adolescents, weight gain, high blood sugar, high cholesterol, arrhythmia Preg. Cat - C |
| Lovastatin - Brand Name | Mevacor |
| Lovastatin - Class | Anti-hyperlipidemic (statins) |
| Lovastatin - Theraputic Use | High Cholesterol |
| Lovastatin - Misc. Info | PI: take with food (more cholesterol @ PM, short acting), no alcohol, no grapefruit juice Preg. Cat - X *2 Long Lasting "-statin" Crestor/Lipitor AE: hepatoxic (liver toxicity), muscle pain, weakness, damage, GI upset: nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, rash |
| Esomeprazole - Brand Name | Nexium (purple pill) |
| Esomeprazole - Class | Gastric Anti-Secretory/Proton Pump Inhibitor (stops acid production) |
| Esomeprazole - Theraputic Use/PC | GERD, PUD (Peptic Ulcer Disease) Preg. Cat - B |
| Fluticasone + Sameterol - Brand Name | Advair (steroid + bronchodilator) |
| Fluticasone + Sameterol - Class | Anti-asthmatic |
| Fluticasone + Sameterol - Theraputic Use | Asthma/COPD |
| Fluticasone + Sameterol - Misc. Info | Preg. Cat - C DOSFORM: Inhaler PI: rinse mouth (because of steroids), decrease immune system, thrush - fungal infection |
| Fluoxetine - Brand Name | Prozac, Sarafem |
| Fluoxetine - Class | Anti-depressant/SSRI |
| Fluoextine - Theraputic Use | Depression, OCD, anxiety disorders |
| Fluoextine - Misc. Info | Preg. Cat - B AE: suicidal thoughts in children and adolescents PI: no alcohol, do not abruptly stop, make take up to two weeks to begin feeling affects |
| Promethazine + Codeine - Brand Name | Phenergan + Codeine |
| Promethazine + Codeine - Class | Anti-tussive |
| Promethazine + Codeine - Theraputic Use | Cough |
| Promethazine + Codeine - Misc. Info | CONTROLLED SUBSTANCE schedule CV AE: drowsy, habit forming, constipation, dizzy SI: respiratory depression Preg. Cat - C |
| Fluticasone - Brand Name | Flonase |
| Fluticasone - Class | Anti Allergy agent |
| Fluticasone - Theraputic Use | Allergies |
| Fluticasone - Misc. Info | DOSFORM: Nasal Spray Preg. Cat - C |
| Bupropion - Brand Name | Wellbutrin, Zyban |
| Bupropion - Class | Anti-depressant |
| Bupropion - Theraputic Use | Depression |
| Bupropion - Misc. Use | Preg. Cat - C AE: suicidal thoughts in children and adolscents |
| Amitriptyline - Brand Name | Elavil |
| Amitriptyline - Class | Anti-depressant/TCA tricyclic |
| Amitriptyline - Theraputic Use | Depression |
| Amitriptyline - Misc. Info | AE: arrhythmia, anti-cholergineric SE: blurred vision, dry mouth, constipation, urinary retention, bed wetting No Preg. Cat |
| Lorazepam - Brand Name | Ativan |
| Lorazepam - Class | Anti-anxiety agent/benzodiazapines |
| Lorazepam - Theraputic Use | anxiety disorders |
| Lorazepam - Misc. Info | CONTROLLED SUBSTANCE Schedule IV AE: drowsy Preg. Cat - D |
| Meloxicam - Brand Name | Mobic |
| Meloxicam - Class | Non-Steroidal Anti-Inflammatory (NSAID) |
| Meloxicam - Theraputic Use | Pain/Inflammation, arthritis |
| Meloxicam - Misc. Info | Preg. Cat - C AE: GI upset-irritation, pain, ulcers |
| Oxycodone w/ Aceteminophen - Brand Name | Percocet, Roxicet, Endocet |
| Oxycodone w/ Aceteminophen - Class | Opioid Analgesic |
| Oxycodone w/ Aceteminophen - Theraputic Use | Moderate to moderately severe pain |
| Oxycodone w/ Aceteminophen - Misc. Info | CONTROLLED SUBSTANCE Schedule II Preg. Cat - C AE: CNS-drowsy, dizzy, decreased mental alertness, GI-nausea, vomiting, bloating, constipation, Respiratory- depression PI: take with food, no alcohol, |
| Diltiazem - Brand Name | Cardizem, Cartia, Tiazac |
| Diltiazem - Class | Anti-hypertensive/Calcium Channel Blockers |
| Diltiazem - Theraputic Use | Hypertension (High Blood Pressure) |
| Diltiazem - Misc. Info | Preg. Cat - C AE: constipation |
| Atenolol - Brand Name | Tenormin |
| Atenolol - Class | Anti-hypertensive/Beta Blocker |
| Atenolol - Theraputic Use | Hypertension (High blood pressure) |
| Atenolol - Misc. Info | Preg. Cat - C AE: bronchospasms, bradycardia, PI: do not abruptly discontinue CAUTION: diabetes patients symptoms can be masked - tachycardia will not present itself |
| Escitalopram - Brand Name | Lexapro (longer acting than Celexa) |
| Escitalopram - Class | Anti-depressant/SSRI |
| Escitalopram - Theraputic Use | Depression |
| Escitalopram - Misc. Info | Preg. Cat - C Info: Celexa's (citalopram) brother (PRODRUG) DI: No MAOI's , no alcohol AE: Suicidal thoughts, do not abruptly discontinue PI: usually takes about 14 days to begin feeling affects |
| Oxycodone w/ HCL controlled release - Brand Name | Oxycontin |
| Oxycodone w/ HCL controlled release - Class | Opioid Analgesic |
| Oxycodone w/ HCL controlled release - Theraputic Use | moderate to moderately severe pain |
| Oxycodone w/ HCL controlled release - Misc. Info | CONTROLLED SUBSTANCE Schedule II Preg. Cat - C AE: CNS-drowsy, dizzy, decreased mental alertness, GI-nausea, vomiting, bloating, constipation, Resp-respiration depression PI: take with food, no alcohol |
| Topiramate - Brand Name | Topamax |
| Topiramate - Class | Anti-epileptic/Anti-convulsant |
| Topiramate - Theraputic Use/PC | Seizures/epilepsy Preg. Cat - C |
| Ipratropium + Albuterol - Brand Name | Combivent (MDI) |
| Ipratropium + Albuterol - Class | Anti-asthmatic |
| Ipratropium + Albuterol - Theraputic Use | Asthma/COPD |
| Ipratropium + Albuterol - Misc. Info | DOSFORM: Inhaler - solution & suspension Preg. Cat - C |
| Tiotropium - Brand Name | Spiriva |
| Tiotropium - Class | Anti-asthmatic |
| Tiotropium - Theraputic Use | Asthma/COPD |
| Tiotropium - Misc. Info | DOSFORM: powder for inhalation Preg. Cat - C |
| Prednisone - Brand Name | Deltasone |
| Prednisone - Class | Steroid |
| Prednisone - Theraputic Use | Anti-Inflammatory |
| Prednisone - Misc. Info | AE: GI upset, increased blood pressure, decreased white blood cells, increased blood sugar, increased appetite, weight gain, retain sodium and water, buffalo hump, moon face, hair growth, acne, swelling, behavior changes, stunt growth |
| Prednisone - Misc. Info (PI) | do not abruptly discontinue take with food and milk take in the morning (level of steroids higher in the morning) taper off when getting off steroids |