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5th 25 drugs
Name/Drug/Class/Indication/Side Effects
Medicine | Drug | Class | Indications | Notable side effects |
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PC Pen VK, Pen-V | penicillin | Beta-lactam penicillins | strep, ear infections, cellulitis | ND, allergic reactions, skin rash |
Strattera | Atomoxetine | NRI | ADHD | loss of appetite, dry mouth, fatigue, dizziness, abdominal pain, impotence |
Ambien | Zolpidem | Z-drug/hypnotic | insomnia | HA, daytime sleepiness, nightmares |
Advair | Salmeterol + Fluticasone | Bronchodilators | prevent asthma attacks, prevent flare ups in COPD | cold-like symptoms, HA, hoarseness, muscle cramps |
Levaquin | Levofloxacin | Fluoroquinolone | RTI, UTIs, anthrax, TB | tendon damage/rupture, increased risk of seizures, NVD |
Tofranil | Imipramine | Tricyclic antidepressant | Major depressive disorder | NV, loss of appetite, anxiety, insomnia, dry mouth, impotence |
Reclast, Zometa | Zoledronic | Bisphosphonate | Osteoporosis, Paget's disease | Esophagitis, hypophosphatemia |
Glucotrol | Glipizide | Antidiabetic | T2D | Hypoglycemia, ND, HA, sleepiness |
Constulose | Lactulose | Laxative | chronic constipation, hepatic encephalopathy | abdominal cramps, NV, electorlyte loss, flatulence |
AcipHex | Rabeprazole | Proton-pump inhibitor | PUD, Dyspepsia/GERD | ND, HA, low Mg levels |
Otrexup, Rheumatrex | Methotrexate | DMARD | cancers, rheumatoid arthritis | pulmonary fibrosis, hepatoxicity, mouth sores, fever, chills, tiredness |
Cleocin | Clindamycin | Antibacterial | bone-joint infections, PID, strep, pneumonia, middle ear infections | ND, colitis, abdominal pain/cramps |
Tylenol | APAP | Analgesic | pain reliever, fever reducer | N, HA, loss of appetite, stomach pain |
Feosol | Ferrous sulfate | Iron supplement | Fe deficiency anemia | constipation, upset stomach, dark BM, temp teeth stains |
Relpax | Eletriptin | Anti-migraine drug | Migraine, cluster headaches | dry mouth, upset stomach, increase CV events, neck pain/stiffness, numbness/tingling sensations |
Carbacot, Robaxin | Methocarbamol | Muscle relaxant | skeletal muscle conditions like injury or tetanus | HA, dizziness, drowsiness, confusion, blurred vision, sleep problems |
DiaBeta | Glyburide | Antidiabetic | T2D | hypoglycemia, N, heartburn, muscle/joint pain, mild rash |
Celexa | Citalopram | SSRI | anxiety, major depressive, OCD | GI upset, weight loss, suicidal in YA |
Benicar | Hydrochlorothiazide/olmesartan | Diuretic/angiotensin II blocker | Hypertension | dizziness, cold-like symptoms, high uric acid, low Na levels |
Coreg | Carvedilol | Beta-blocker | Angina, Hypertension | dizziness, fatigue, SOB, depression, nightmares |
Spiriva | Tiotropium | Anti-cholinergic | prevent bronchospasm in COPD, prevent asthma attacks | dry mouth, blurred vision, constipation, cold-like symptoms |
Xolair | Omalizumab | Monoclonal antibody | moderate-to-severe asthma caused by allergies | anaphylaxis, mild rash/fever, nose bleeds, joint pains |
NitroStat Sublingual | Nitroglycerin | Nitrate | Angina, Hypertension | flushing, pale skin, feeling weak/dizzy, HA |
Eliquis | Apixaban | Anticoagulant drug | lowers risk of blood clots in a-fib, or knee/hip replacement surgery | bleeding, N |
Neurontin | Gabapentin | Anticoagulant drug | partial seizures, neuropathic pain, restless legs, migraine prophylaxis | dizziness, drowsiness, fatigue, ataxis, aggressive behavior, increase risk of suicide |