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Drug Classifications
Drugs and Their Therapeutic Classification
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Generic Name: Acetaminophen Brand Name: Actamin, Aurophen, Bromo Seltzer Adult Dosage: No more than 1,000mg at a time or no more than 4,000mg in a 24hr period Side Effects: Stomach pain, loss of appetite, dark urine | ANALGESICS {Pain Relief} |
| Generic Name: Lorazepam Brand Name: Ativan, Loreev XR, Lorazepam Intensol Adult Dosage: depends on the diagnosis. Anxiety, INITIAL DOSE-- 2-3mg po, 2-3 times per day. MAINTENANCE-- 1-2mg po, 2-3 times per day Side Effects: severe drowsiness, seizures | ANTIEMETICS {Nausea/Vomiting} ANTICONVULSANT {Seizures/Mood Stabilizer} |
| Generic Name: Amoxicillin Brand Name: Amoxil, Trimox, Moxatag Adult Dose: Take as prescribed, at the same time each day Side Effects: Nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, rash | ANTIBIOTIC {Kills bacteria and/or inhibits growth} |
| Generic Name: Wafarin Brand Name: Coumadin, Jantoven Adult Dose: Take as prescribed, at the same time each day, with or without food Side Effects: Sudden headache, feeling weak or dizzy, unusual bruising, nosebleeds | ANTICOAGULANT {Blood Thinner} |
| Generic Name: Sertraline Brand Name: Zoloft, Lustral Adult Dose: Dosing depends on the diagnosis. Depression, INITIAL DOSE--50mg orally once daily. MAINTENANCE--50-200mg orally once daily. Side Effects: Nausea, diarrhea, indigestion, loss of appetite | ANTIDEPRESSANT {Relieves depression/anxiety} |
| Generic Name: Fluconazole Brand Name: Diflucan, Azocan, Canesten Adult Dose: Depends on the type of infection. Vaginal Infection, 150mg orally, single dose. Side Effects: Stomach pain, dizziness, diarrhea, headache | ANTIFUNGAL {treats fungal infections} |
| Generic Name: Ibuprofen Brand Name: Motrin, Advil, Motrin IB Adult Dose: Max amnt 800mg PO per dose, 3,200mg per day (4X a day) Side Effects: allergic reaction to aspirin: rash, hives, facial swelling, allergic to NSAIDs: stomach bleeding | NONSTEROIDAL {Reduces inflammation} |
| Generic Name: Atorvastatin Brand Name: Lipitor, Atorvaliq Adult Dose: Follow Doctor' orders exactly, usually 10-20mg once a day Side Effects: Allergic Reaction; hives, swelling, Skin Reaction: fever, sore throat | ANTILIPEMICS {Lowers blood lipids, cholesterol} |
| Generic Name: Furosemide Brand Name: Lasix, Furoscix, Lo-Aqua Adult Dose: 20-80mg PO once, then sme amnt or increase by 20-40mg in 6-8hrs Side Effects: light headed, ringing in ears, muscle spasms, easy bruising | DIURETIC {fluid pill- increases urine output, reduces BP & cardiac output} |
| Generic Name: Nitroglycerin Brand Name: Nitro-Bid, Nitrostat, NitroMist Adult dose: Depends on how it is administered. Via IV Infusion, 200mg/mL Side Effects: Severe hypotension, contact dermatitis, headache | VASODILATOR {dilates(opens) blood vessels, decreases BP} |
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