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PHM 111 B&Gs
| Brand | Generic | Therapeutic Class | Indications | Special Considerations |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Robitussin | dextromethorphan | antitussive | cough | |
| Ex-Lax | senna | laxative | constipation | |
| Bayer | aspirin | antipyretic | fever, blood thinner | |
| Constulose | lactulose | laxative | constipation | |
| Tylenol | acetaminophen | analgesic/antipyretic | pain/fever | Do not use if you have severe liver disease/Max dose-4,000mg/24 hours |
| Feosol | ferrous sulfate | iron supplement | anemia | Take on an empty stomach |
| Night Time | acetaminophen diphenhydramine | analgesic/antipyretic/antihistamine | pain/fever/sleep aid | |
| Niaspan | niacin | Vitamin | turns food into energy | Do not take if you have liver disease or a stomach ulcer |
| Sumycin | tetracycline | tetracycline antibiotic | bacterial infections | Do not take while pregnant |
| Diflucan | fluconazole | antifungal | fungal infections | |
| Macrobid | nitrofurantoin | nitrofuran antibiotic | bacterial infections | Do not take in last 2-4 weeks of pregnancy |
| Flagyl | metronidazole | nitroimidazole antimicrobial | bacterial infections | |
| Tamiflu | oseltamivir | antiviral | flu | |
| PC Pen VK | penicillin | penicillin antibiotic | bacterial infections | |
| Cleocin | clindamycin | lincomycin antibiotic | bacterial infections | |
| Nizoral Topical | ketoconazole | antifungal | fungal infections | Can cause serious liver and heart problems |
| Lexapro | escitalopram | SSRI | depression/anxiety | do not take with MAO inhibitor/not for kids under 12 |
| Paxil | paroxetine | SSRI | depression | do not take with MAO inhibitor |
| Risperdal | risperidone | antipsychotic | schizophrenia | may cause temperature sensitivity |
| Lunesta | eszopiclone | Z-drug/hypnotic | insomnia | |
| Prozac | fluoxetine | SSRI | depression | do no take with MAO inhibitor |
| Effexor | venlafaxine | SNRI | depression/anxiety | do not take with MAO inhibitor/not for kids under 18 |
| Ambien | zolpidem | Z-drug/hypnotic | insomnia | Do not take with alcohol take with MAO inhibitor/not for kids under 18 |
| Sonata | zaleplon | Z-drug/hypnotic | insomnia | |
| Clozaril | clozapine | antipsychotic | schizophrenia | can weaken immune system/increase risk of seizures/can cause heart problems |
| Pamelor | nortriptyline | tricyclic antidepressant | depression | |
| Celexa | citalopram | SSRI | depression | cannot be taken with MAO inhibitor/not approved for use in children |
| Zoloft | sertraline | SSRI | depression | cannot be taken with MAO inhibitor |
| Seroquel | quetiapine | antipsychotic | schizophrenia | |
| Elavil | amitriptyline | tricyclic antidepressant | depression | cannot be taken with MAO inhibitor |
| Desyrel | trazodone | antidepressant | depression/anxiety | |
| Luvox | fluvoxamine | SSRI | OCD/depression | |
| Lamictal | lamotrigine | anticonvulsant | bipolar | |
| Cogentin | benztropine | antiparkinsonian | parkinsons | |
| Dilantin | phenytoin | anticonvulsant | prevent/control seizures | |
| Aricept | donepezil | acetylcholinesterase inhibitor | alzheimers | |
| Depacon | valproate sodium | anticonvulsant | complex partial seizures | Black Box Warning- read about it |
| Keppra | levetiracetam | anticonvulsant | seizures/epilepsy | |
| Namenda | memantine | NMDA antagonist | alzheimers | |
| Requip | ropinirole | antiparkinsonian | parkinsons | may cause hallucinations,extreme sleepiness, or intense urges |