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Mr.Curry's Class
| Facts & Brands | Generic Name |
|---|---|
| Brand: Synthroid, Tirosint, Ermeza Class: Thyroid Drug Adult Dose: 50–100 mcg daily to 100–200 mcg, based on TSH & T4 labs Uses: Hypothyroidism, thyroid cancer Side Effects: Irregular heartbeat, chest pain, fever, nausea, high blood sugar | Levothyroxine |
| Brand: Cytomel, Triostat Class: Thyroid Drug Dose: Start 5 mcg daily to 25–75 mcg, Adjust based on TSH & T3 Labs Uses: Hypothyroidism, thyroid cancer Side Effects: trouble breathing, headache, tremors, muscle weakness, diarrhea, feeling hot, insomnia | Liothyronine |
| Brand: Glucophage, Fortamet, Glumetza, Riomet Class: Non-sulfonylureas Dose: Start 500 mg 1–2x daily; max 2000–2550 mg/day Uses: Type 2 diabetes, insulin resistance, PCOS Side Effects: Nausea, diarrhea, gas, rare lactic acidosis | Metformin |
| Brand: Lo Loestrin Fe Class: Oral Contraceptive (Combined Estrogen-Progestin) Dose: 1 tablet daily at same time Uses: Prevent Pregnancy Side Effects: Nausea, headache, spotting, breast tenderness, mood changes | Lo Loestrin Fe approved by FDA in 2010 No Generic Version Approved |
| Brand: Adderall XR, Mydayis Class: CNS Stimulant (Amphetamine) Dose: Start 10 mg once daily; max varies by patient Uses: ADHD, narcolepsy Side Effects: Insomnia, dry mouth, increased heart rate, anxiety, appetite loss, potential for abuse | Amphetamine and Dextroamphetamine |
| Brand: Wellbutrin XL Class: Norepinephrine-Dopamine Reuptake Inhibitor (NDRI) Dose: Start 150 mg once daily; max 300–400 mg/day Uses: Major Depressive Disorder & Seasonal Affective Disorder Side Effects: dry mouth, headache, seizure risk, agitation | Bupropion XL |
| Brand: Lamictal Class: Triazine Anticonvulsants, Mood Stablizer Dose: Start 25 mg daily; titrate slowly Uses: Epilepsy, bipolar disorder, borderline personality disorder Side Effects: Stevens-Johnson Syndrome, dizziness, headache, nausea | Lamotrigine |
| Brand: Eliquis, Eliquis Sprinkle Class: Factor Xa Inhibitors Dose: oral tablets (2.5 mg, 5 mg), Capsule sprinkle for oral suspension (0.15mg) Uses: Atrial Fibrillation, Lower risk of Stroke & Blood Clots Side Effects: Headache, Vomiting, Blood Clot | Apixaban |
| Brand: Desyrel, Oleptro, Raldesy Class: Phenylpiperazine Antidepressants Dose: 150mg PO Daily, May be increased by 50mg - MAX: 400-600mg/day Uses: Major Depressive Disorder, Anxiety, Insomnia Side Effects: Stuffy nose tiredness, dizziness, diarrhea | Trazodone |
| Brand: Aricept, Aricept ODT Class: Cholinesterase Inhibitors Dose: 5mg 1x Daily before bed, then 10mg 1x Daily, MAX 23mg Uses: Dementia Side Effects: Nausea, Diarrhea, Muscle Cramps, Fatigue, Loss of Appetite, not sleeping well, Vomiting | Donepezil |
| Brand: Lyuzeh, Xalatan, Xelpros Class: Ophthalmic glaucoma agents Dose: One eyedrop in effected eye 1x/ Day in Evening Uses: Glaucoma Side Effects: Watery, Itchy eyes, blurred vision, darkened eye color, sensitivity to light, puffy eyelids, Redness | Latanoprost Ophthalmic |
| Brand: Coumadin, Jantoven Class: Coumarins and indandiones Dose: 2-5mg, 2-10mg , Same Time Daily Uses: Anticoagulant (Blood Thinner), Reduce Risk of Heart Attack & Stroke. Side Effects: Bleeding, Unusual Bruising, Bleeding Gums, Nose Bleeds | Warfarin |
| Brand: Biktarvy Class: Antiviral Combinations Dose: one tablet once a day Uses: Prevent HIV from Multiplying in the body, lowering HIV Blood Levels, & decreases your chance of developing AIDS Side Effects: Diarrhea, Nausea, Headache. Fatigue | No Generic Name: Antivirals: Biktarvy-Bictegravir 50mg, Emtrictabine 200mg, Tenofovir Alafenamide 25mg |
| Brand: Kapspargo Sprinkle, Lopressor, Toprol-XL Class: Cardioselective Beta Blockers Dose: 100mg 1x Daily - Max 400mg 1x Daily Uses: Angina, High Blood Pressure Side Effects: Dizziness, Fatigue, Depression. Memory Problems, Confusion, Diarrhea | Metoprolol |
| Brand: Diflucan Class: Azole Antifungals Dose: 150mg 1 Tablet (Vaginal Infection), 200mg then 100mg 1x Daily for 2 weeks (oral) Uses: Treat Fungal or Yeast Infections Side Effects: Headache, Diarrhea, Nausea, Changes in the way food tastes | Fluconazole |
| Brand: Rosephin Class: Third Generation Cephalosporins - Antibiotic Dose: IV 30 Mins Daily up to 14 days ; 1-2 Grams Reconstitute Powder Uses: E.Coli, Pneumonia, Meningitis, STI's & more. Side Effects: Vaginal Itching/Discharge, Rash, Diarrhea | Ceftriaxone |
| Brand: Hyzaar Class: Angiotensin II Inhibitors with Thiazides Dose: 12.5 to 25 mg-Losartan 50 to 100 mg orally once a day Uses: High Blood Pressure, with Water Retention Side Effects: Dizziness, Back Pain, Cold Symptoms | Hydrochlorothiazide and Losartan |
| Brand: OxyCONTIN, Roxicodone, RoxyBond Class: Opioids (narcotic analgesics) Dose: 5 to 15 mg orally every 4 to 6 hours IR Tablet Uses: Moderate to Severe Pain Side Effects: Constipation, Headache, Vomiting, Fatigue, Dizziness, Stomach Pain | Oxycodone |
| Brand: Remeron Class: Tetracyclic Antidepressants Dose: Initial dose: 15 mg orally once a day at bedtime Maintenance dose: 15 to 45 mg orally once a day Maximum dose: 45 mg/day Uses: Major Depressive Disorder Side Effects: Weight Gain, Dizziness | Mirtazapine |
| Brand: Paxil Class: SSRI Dose: Varies by Condition MDD&PTSD 20mg-50mg OCD 20-60mg; PD 10-60mg Uses: OCD, Depression, Anxiety, PMDD, Panic Disorder, PTSD Side Effects: Decreased Sex Drive, Sexual Dysfunction, Headache, Dry Mouth, Yawning, Sweating | Paroxetine (Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitor) |
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