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4th 25 Drugs
Name/Drug/Class/Indication/Side Effects
Medicine | Drug | Class | Indication | Notable Side Effects |
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Januvia | Sitagliptin | Antidiabetic | T2D | Leg swelling, URI, HA, photosensitivity |
Reglan | Metoclopramide | Dopamine antagonist | Increase muscle contractions of upper digestive tract, heartburn, | Insomnia, HA, confusion, restlessness, lethargy |
Relafen | Nabumetone | NSAID | mild-to-moderate pain, pain due to inflammation | GI toxicity, increased bleeding risk, CV risk and renal damage |
Keflex | Cephalexin | Cephalosporin | respirator infections, skin, ear, eye infections STI | ND, rash, abdominal discomfort |
Effexor | Venlafaxine | SNRI | major depressive disorder, general anxiety, panic disorder | loss of appetite, sexual dysfunction, dry mouth, dizziness |
Boniva | Ibandronate | Bisphosphonate | Osteoporosis, Paget's disease | Esophagitis, hypophosphatemia |
Zantac | Ranitidine | H2 antagonist | Dyspepsia, GERD, PUD | Dizziness, HA, intestinal upset, constipation or diarrhea |
Ex-Lax, Senna Lax | Senna | Laxative | constipation to empty LInt b4 surgery | abdominal cramps, DNV |
NovoLog | Insulin aspart | Fast-acting insulin | T1D and T2D | Hypoglycemia, weight gain, itching/thickening of injection site |
Bayer, Ecotrin, Bufferin | Aspirin | antipyretic/analgesic | ACS and stroke, prevent CV disease, mild-to-moderate pain/fever | increase risk of bleeding, tinnitus, bronchospasm, GI ulceration |
Lioresal | Baclofen | Muscle relaxant | relaxes muscles, treats spasms in MS | dizzy, sleey, weak, trouble sleeping, upset stomach, HA |
Flagyl | Metronidazole | Antibacterial | antibiotic for colitis, oral/resp infections, gynecological infections, | metallic taste, NV, optic neuropathy, seizures |
Keppra | Levetiracetam | anticonvulsant drug | epilepsy | dizziness, drowsiness, fatigue, irritable, loss of appetite, stuffy nose |
Colcrys, Mitigare | Colchicine | Anti-gout | treat/prevent gout, familial mediterranean fever | NVD, stomach pain, flu-like symptoms |
Zyprexa | Olanzapine | Antipsychotic drug | schizophrenia, bipolar | dizziness, fatigue, dry mouth, weight gain, T2D, increased risk of seizures |
Avodart | Dutasteride | 5-alpha reductase inhibitor | BPH, hormone therapy in transgender women | impotence, reduced libido, breast tenderness/enlargement, hair growth, increase risk of breast cancer |
TriCor, Antara | Fenfibrate | Fibrate | High blood triglycerides, high blood cholesterol | muscle aches/pains, runny nose, sneezing, elevated liver enzymes |
Cardura | Doxazosin | Alpha-1 blocker | Enlarged prostate, HBP | Postural hypotension, dizziness, faintness, N |
Aleve | Naproxen | NSAID | mild-to-moderate pain, pain due to inflammation | GI toxicity, increased bleeding risk, CV risk and renal damage |
Aldactone | Spinolactone | Potassium-sparing diuretic | fluid retention, CHF, hypertension | dehydration, hypotension, gynecomastia, dizziness, dry mouth, fatigue, high K level |
Namenda | Memantine | NMDA antagonist | Alzheimer's | D, dizziness, HA, confusion |
Methadose | Methadone | Opioid analgesic | severe pain, opiod addiction | respiratory depression, sweating, sleepliness, abnormal heart rhythms |
Vasotec, Epaned | Enalapril | ACE inhibitor | hypertension, CHF, ischemic HD | persistent, dry cough, typotension, elevated K levels, increased risk of kidney failure |
Tamiflu | Oseltamivir | Antiviral drug | Influenza A and B | VD, HA, trouble sleeping |
Requip | Ropinirole | Antiparkinsonian drug | Parkinson's, restless leg syndrome | sleepiness, dizziness, orthostatic hypotension, hallucinations |