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Drugs 76-10*
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| 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 |