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VCU Class 2012

Foundations Lab Drug Info

Drug (generic or ingredients)Brand NamePharmacological CategoryTypical Adult Dose
Hydrocodone/APAP Lorcet, Vicodin, Lortab Analgesic, narcotic/analgesic 2.5-10mg q4-6h prn based on hydrocodone
Levothyroxine Synthroid, Levoxyl, Levothroid Thyroid replacement initial 1.7mcg/kg/day given as single dose
Lisinopril Zestril, Prinivil ACE inhibitor 10-40 mg/day
Atorvastatin Lipitor HMG-CoA reductase inhibitor 10-80 mg once daily
Amoxicillin Amoxil, Trimox Antibiotic, penicillin 500mg q8h
Hydrochlorothiazide (HCTZ) Microzide Diuretic, thiazide Hypertension: 12.5-50mg daily
Azithromycin Zithromax, Z-PAK Antibiotic, macrolide 250-600mg q day (Z-PAK = 500mg on day 1 followed by 250 mg q day on days 2-5)
Atenolol Tenormin selective Beta blocker 25-50mg once daily, may increase to 100mg per day
Simvastatin Zocor Antilipidemic, HMG-CoA reductase inhibitor 20-80mg once daily in the evening
Alprazolam Xanax Benzodiazepine 0.25-4mg/ day in 2-3 divided doses
Metoprolol Succinate (know salt) Toprol XL selective beta blocker 25-100mg once daily, max 400mg daily)
Furosemide Lasix Diuretic, Loop 20-80mg/day qd or in 2 divided doses
Metformin Glucophage Biguanide Initial; 500mg bid (with AM and PM meals)
Amlodipine Norvasc Calcium Channel Blocker 2.5-10mg daily
Albuterol Ventolin, ProAir HFA, Proventil Beta-2 agonist, short acting 2 puffs every 4-6 hours prn
Sertraline Zoloft Antidepressant SSRI 50mg once daily
Metoprolol Tartrate (know salt) Lopressor Beta blocker, selective 50mg twice daily with food (100-450 mg/day in 2-3 divided doses)
Montelukast Singulair Leukotriene receptor antagonist 10mg/day taken in evening
Escitalopram Lexapro Antidepressant, SSRI 10mg daily
Oxycodone/APAP Endocet, Percocet, Tylox Analgesic, narcotic/analgesic 5mg every 6 hours prn based on oxycodone
Potassium Chloride Klor-con, K-Dur, Micro K Electrolyte supplement 40-80mEq/day (up to 120-240mEq/day divided into 3-4 doses)
Esomeprazole Nexium Proton pump inhibitor (PPI) 20-40mg once daily
Ibuprofen Motrin, Advil NSAID 200-400mg/dose every 4-6 hours (max daily dose is 1.2g)
Clopidogrel Plavix Antiplatelet agent 75mg once daily
Prednisone Sterapred corticosteroid 5-60mg daily in divided doses of 1-4 times/day
Cephalexin Keflex Antibiotic, cephalosporin 500mg q 6 hours
Zolpidem Ambien Hypnotic, non-benzodiazepine 5-10mg immediately before bed
Fluoxetine Prozac Antidepressant SSRI 20mg once daily in AM
Cetirizine Zyrtec Antihistamine 5-10mg once daily
triamterene/HCTZ Dyazide, Maxzide Diuretic, potassium-sparing diuretic, thiazide HCTZ 25-50mg/triamterene 37.5-75mg once daily
Propoxyphene-N/APAP Darvocet N Analgesic, narcotic/analgesic 1 q 4-6 hours prn
Warfarin Coumadin, Jantoven Anticoagulant start 5-10mg daily for 2 days, adjust dose acc. to INR results, usual maintenance dose range 2-10mg once daily
Omeprazole Prilosec Proton pump inhibitor (PPI) 20mg once daily
Lorazepam Ativan Benzodiazepine 1-10mg daily in 2-3 divided doses, usual dose 2-6mg/day in divided doses
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