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| Generic | Brand | Category | Indication | EK |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| testosterone gel (topical) | AndroGel, Fortesta, Vogelxo | Androgen | Male hypogonadism | Key Side Effects: contact dermatitis, acne, increased prostate specific antigen (PSA), emotional lability, hypertension UBW: secondary exposure may result in virilization (children) ON:CI breast or prostate cancer and pregnant women; Take in the morning |
| alendronate (PO) | Fosamax | Bisphosphonate | Osteoporosis | Key side effects: dyspepsia, GERD, hypocalcemia, atypical fractures, osteonecrosis of jaw. CI in hypocalcemia or esophageal disorders. Take ≥30 min before food/drink (only water OK); stay upright ≥30 min to prevent esophageal irritation. |
| cholecalciferol (vitamin D3) (PO) | D3 | Vitamin D analog | Dietary supplement, osteoporosis prevention | Key Side Effect: vitamin D toxicity (nausea, vomiting, loss of appetite, constipation, confusion, weakness) Other Note: CI with hypercalcemia |
| sildenafil (PO) | Viagra, Revatio | Phosphodiesterase-5 enzyme (PDE5) inhibitor | ED, PAH | Key Side Effects: priapism, headache, flushing, visual disturbance, dyspepsia, back pain (mostly with tadalafil), hearing or vision loss (rare) Other Notes: CI with concomitant use of nitrates (may cause severe hypotension) |
| tadalafil (PO) | Cialis, Adcirca | Phosphodiesterase-5 enzyme (PDE5) inhibitor | ED, BPH, PAH | Key Side Effects: priapism, headache, flushing, visual disturbance, dyspepsia, back pain (mostly with tadalafil), hearing or vision loss (rare) Other Notes: CI with concomitant use of nitrates (may cause severe hypotension) |
| levothyroxine (PO, IV) | Synthroid, Levoxyl, Unithroid | Thyroid product | Hypothyroidism | Key side effects: weight loss, palpitations, diarrhea, insomnia, heat intolerance. US boxed warning: not for weight loss use. Notes: narrow therapeutic index—monitor levels; generics may not be therapeutically equivalent. (≈247 characters) |
| thyroid, desiccated (PO) | Armour Thyroid | Thyroid product | Hypothyroidism | Key side effects: weight loss, palpitations, diarrhea, insomnia, heat intolerance. US boxed warning: not for weight loss use. Notes: narrow therapeutic index—monitor levels; generics may not be therapeutically equivalent. (≈247 characters) |
| phentermine (PO) | Adipex-P | CNS stimulant, anorexiant | Obesity | Key Side Effects: tachycardia, hypertension, nausea, dizziness, xerostomia, agitation ON: only approved for short-term use; CI in those with a history of cardiovascular disease or drug abuse, pregnancy, hyperthyroidism, or within 14 days of MAOI therapy |