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3rd 25 Drugs
Name/Drug/Class/Indication/Side Effects
Medicine | Drug | Class | Indications | Notable Side effects |
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Risperdal | Risperidone | Antipsychotic drug | schizophrenia, bipolar, irritability in autism | breast symptoms, sexual damage, weight gain, diabetes, increase cholesterol |
Lunesta | Eszcopiclone | Z-drug/hypnotic | insomnia | HA, daytime sleepiness, nightmares |
Celebrex | Celocoxib | NSAID | mild-to-moderate pain, pain due to inflammation | GI toxicity, increased bleeding risk, CV risk and renal damage |
Premarin Vaginal | Conjugated estrogens | Estrogen replacement | dry vagina, burning, itching due to menopause | HA, pelvic pain, flushing, breast pain |
Avelox | Moxifloxacin | Fluoroquinolone | cellulitis, skin infections, intra-abdominal infections | tendon damage/rupture, increased risk of seizures, NVD |
Aricept | Donepezil | Acetylcholinesterase inhibitor | Alzheimer's | trouble sleeping, aggression, muscle cramps, abnormal heart rhythms |
Macrobid, Macrodantin | Nitrofurantoin | Antibacterial | UTI | Brown urine, peripheral neurophaty, pneumonitis, hemolytic anemia |
Duragesic Skin Patch | Fentanyl | Opioid narcotic | moderate-to-severe chronic pain | constipation, respiratory depression, drowsiness, dizziness, HA, insomnia |
Isosorbide mononitrate | Imdur | Nitrate | Prevent angina attacks | flushing, HA, light headedness, hypotension |
Prozac, Sarafem | Fluoxetine | SSRI | anxiety disorders, major depressive disorder, OCD | GI upset, weight loss, suicidal in YA |
Triamcinolone | Aristocort | Corticosteroid | allergic disorders, skin conditions, ulcerative colitis, arthritis, lupus, psoriasis | sleep problems, mood changes, change in body fat distribution, slow would healing, bruising, weight gain |
Buprenorphine/naloxone | Suboxone | Narcotic / Opioid blocker | Narcotic addiction | dizziness, blurred vision, tongue pain, mouth numbness, pounding heartbeat, insomnia |
Lisdexamfetamine | Vyvanse | CNS Stimulant | ADHD, binge eating disorders | Dry mouth, loss of appetite, insomnia, fast heart rate, jitters, GI effects |
Pamelor | Nortriptyline | Tricyclic antidepressant | Major depressive disorder | NV, loss of appetite, anxiety, insomnia, dry mouth, impotence |
HumaLOG | Insulin lispro | Rapid-acting insulin | T1D and T2D | hypoglycemia, weight gain, swelling of hands/feet, itching/thickening of injection site |
Depacon, Depakote | Valporate sodium | Anticonvulsant drug | Epilepsy, bipolar | hepatotoxicity, NV, sleepiness, dry mouth |
Betesept, ChloraPrep | Chlorhexidine | Disinfectant/antiseptic | skin disinfection b4 surgery, sterilize equip, wound cleaning, prevent dental plaque | tooth discoloration, skin irritation, allergic reactions, ototoxic (cause deafness) |
Bentyl | Dicyclomine | Anti-spasmodic drug | bowel or stomach spasms, IBS | dry mouth, blurred vision, constipation, trouble urinating |
Imitrex | Sumatriptan | Anit-migraine drug | Migraine, cluster headaches | green blood, increased risk of CV events, neck pain/stiffness, numbness/tingling sensations |
Protonix | Pantoprazole | Proton-pump inhibitor | Peptic ulcer, Dyspepsia/GERD | ND, HA, low Mg levels |
Lopressor | Metoprolol | Beta-blocker | Angina, Hypertension | Dizziness, fatigue, SOB, depression, nightmares |
Robitussen | Dextromethorphan/guaifenesin | Cough/Cold | cough and chest congestion caused by cold/allergies | dizziness, dowsiness, insomnia, D, nervousness/anxiousness |
Valium | Diazepam | Benzodiazepine | anxiety disorders, seizures, muscle spasms, alcohol withdrawl | drowsiness, light headedness, sedation |
Viagra | Sildenafil | PDE5 inhibitor | erectile dysfunction, primary pulmonary hypertension | Flushing, Hypotension, dizziness, nasal congestion, HA |
Bactroban | Mupirocin topical | Antibacterial | Impetigo, Folliculitis, staph infections | burning/stinging, itching, local but minor pain, unusual blistering (rare) |