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Drugs 76-10*
Term | Definition |
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Allopurinol brand name | Zyloprim |
Allopurinol class | Antigout/uricosuric |
Allopuinol theraputic use | Gout |
Allopurinol AE, PC | PC - C AE: nausea, vomiting, diarrhea |
Mirtazapine brand name | Remeron |
Mirtazapine class | Antidepressant |
Mirtazapine theraputic use | Depression |
Mirtazapine PC, AE, PI | PC - C AE: drowsiness, increased suicidal thoughts PI: caution if mental alertness is needed, no alcohol, may take 14 days to feel affects |
Oxybutynin brand name | Ditropan |
Oxybutynin class | Urinary bladder modifier |
Oxybutynin theraputic use | urinary incontinence |
Oxybutynin PC, AE | PC - B AE: constipation, dry mouth, blurred vision |
Pitoglitazone brand name | Actos |
Pitoglitazone class | Antidiabetic |
Pitoglitazone theraputic use | Diabetes |
Pitoglitazone PC, AE | PC - C AE: congestive heart failure due to edema |
Memantine brand name | Namenda |
Memantine class | Antidemetia |
Memantine theraputic use | Alzheimer's disease |
Memantine PC | PC - B |
Metoclopramide brand name | Reglan |
Metoclopramide class | Anti-emetic |
Metoclopramide theraputic use | Nausea and vomiting |
Metoclopramide PC, AE | PC - B AE: drowsiness, decreased motor functions |
Folic Acid brand name | Vitamin B9 |
Folic Acid class | vitamin |
Folic Acid theraputic use | Anemia |
Folic Acid PC | PC - A |
Amoxicillin brand name | Amoxil |
Amoxicillin class | Antibiotic - penicillin |
Amoxicillin theraputic use | Bacterial Infections |
Amoxicillin PC, AE, DI | Pc - B AE: nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, allergies - 10% of population has them DI: contraceptives - use a back up method |
Amphetamine + Dextroamphetamine brand name | Adderall, Adderall XR |
Amphetamine + Dextroamphetamine class | CNS Stimulant |
Amphetamine + Dextroamphetamine theraputic use | ADD/ADHD |
Amphetamine + Dextroamphetamine AE, Schedule | AE: anorexia, insomnia, energy, increased heart attacks and strokes Schedule II narcotic |
Burpirone brand name | BuSpar |
Burpirone class | Anti - anxiety agent |
Burpirone theraputic use | Anxiety |
Burpirone PC | PC - B |
Glyburide brand name | Micronase |
Glyburide class | Anti diabetic |
Glyburide theraputic use | Diabetes |
Glyburide AE, Admin | AE: hypoglycemia (low blood sugar) Admin: take with breakfast |
Promethazine brand name | Phenergan |
Promethazine class | Anti-emtic |
Promethazine therapeutic use | Nausea/Vomiting |
Promethazine AE, PI, PC, | AE: drowsiness, nausea, GI irritation, dry mouth, blurred vision, respiratory depression in children PI: do not consume alcohol, take with food PC: C |
Levetiracetam brand name | Keppra |
Levetiracetam class | Anti-convulsant/Anti-epileptic |
Levetiracetam therapeutic use | Seizures |
Levetiracetam PC, AE, PI | PC: C AE: dizziness, drowsiness, decreased mental alertness PI: do not abruptly discontinue, no alcohol |
Sulfamethoxazole brand name | Bactrum, Septra |
Sulfamethxazole class | Anti-biotic |
Sulfamethxazole therapeutic use | Bacterial Infections (UTI) |
Sulfamethxazole AE, DOSFORM, PI | AE: photo sensitivity, NVD, dizziness, rash, kidney damage/stones DOSFORM: tablets, suspension (shake) PI: don't take if sulfur allergies exist, take 1 to 2 hours or before meal or with full glass of water |
Pantoprazole brand name | Protonix |
Pantoprazole class | Gastric Anti-Secretory |
Pantoprazole therapeutic use | GERD, Peptic Ulcer Disease |
Pantoprazole PC, AE, DI | PC: B AE: diarrhea, headache, flatulence, rash DI: Clopidogrel (Protonix reduces effectiveness of) and vice versa |
Digoxin brand name | Lanoxin, Digitek |
Digoxin class | Inotropic Agent |
Digoxin therapeutic use | Heart failure |
Digoxin AE, PC | AE: nausea, blurred vision, arrythmia PC:C Narrow Therapeutic use: 0.8 - 2 (no effect, therapeutic, toxicity) Monitor blood levels Antidote: Digibind, Digifab |
Lidocaine (transdermal)brand name | Lidoderm |
Lidocaine class | Topical Analgesic |
Lidocaine therapeutic use | Pain |
Lidocaine AE | AE: erythema, edema, bruising, blisters Do not apply to broken skin Only 12 hrs per day on skin |
Tolterodine brand name | Detrol, Detrol LA |
Tolterodine class | urinary bladder modifier |
Tolterodine therapeutic use | Overactive bladder; urinary incontinence |
Tolterodine PI, AE, PC | PI: avoid alcohol, decreased mental alertness, constipation, drowsiness, dizziness AE: dry mouth PC: C |
Triamterene with Hydrochlorothiazide brand name | Dyazide (capsule), Maxzide 9tablet) |
Triamterene with Hydrochlorothiazide class | Diuretic |
Triamterene with Hydrochlorothiazide therapeutic use | Edema/Hypertension |
Triamterene with Hydrochlorothiazide PC, AE, PI | PC: C AE: muscle cramps, GI distress (NVD), photosensitivity, dizziness, rash PI: take in the AM with food, makes you urinate |
Parotextine brand name | Paxil, Paxil XR, Pexeva |
Parotextine class | Anti-depressant |
Parotextine therapeutic use | Depression, OCD |
Parotextine PC, AE, DI | PC: D AE: drowsiness, decreased mental alertness, increased suicidal thoughts in children and adolescents, sexual dysfunction, sedation, dizziness DI: Do not take with MAOI's |
Hydroxyzine brand name | Atarax |
Hydroxyzine class | Anti-allergy agent |
Hydroxyzine therapeutic use | Anxiety - Tension/Allergies |
Hydroxyzine AE | drowsiness, dry mouth, blurred vision Avoid alcohol |
Dicyclomine brand name | Bentyl |
Dicyclomine class | GI anti-spasmodic |
Dicyclomine therapeutic use | IBS |
Dicyclomine AE, PI | AE: dizziness, drowsiness, diffculty urinating, constipation, dry mouth, NV PI: avoid alcohol, decreased mental alertness |
Glimepiride brand name | Amaryl |
Glimepiride class | Anti-diabetic |
Glimepiride therapeutic use | Diabetes |
Glimepiride AE, PC | AE: hypoglycemia (take with 1st meal of the day) PC:C |
Celecoxib brand name | Celebrex |
Celecoxib class | NSAID |
Celecoxib therapeutic use | pain/osteoarthritis |
Celecoxib AE, PI, PC | AE: diarrhea, stomach pain, edema, Gi upset (lots - ulcers, irritation, pain, NVD) PI: avoid aspirin, take with food to avoid GI upset PC:C |