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brand name, generic, dosage forms, drug class, approved uses, adverse reactions
| GENERIC | BRAND | DRUG CLASS | APPROVED DRUG USES | DOSAGE FORMS | ADVERSE REACTIONS | BLACK BOX WARNING | CONTRAINDICATIONS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| folic acid | Folacin | vitamins | vitamin deficiency | tablets: 0.4 mg, 0.8 mg, 1 mg; injection:5 mg per 1 mL | nausea, abdominal pain, flatulence, irritibility, rash | ||
| cyanocobalamin | vitamin B-12 | vitamins | vitamin deficiency | tablets: 50 mcg, 100 mcg, 250 mcg, 500 mcg, 1000 mcg, 2000 mcg, 2500 mcg; ER tablets: 1000 mcg, 1500 mcg, 5000 mcg; Injection-SC/IM: 1000 mcg/1 mL | headache, nausea, anxiety, nervousness | ||
| potassium chloride | Klor-Con | electrolytes | hypokalemia | ER Caps: 8, 10 mEq; ER Tabs: 8, 10 meQ; ER Tabs (microencapsulated): 10, 15, 20 mEq; Solution per 15 mL: 20, 40 mEq; Injection-IV: 2 mEq per 1 mL; Packets: 25 mEq | nausea, vomiting, flatulence, abdominal discomfort, diarrhea | ||
| potassium chloride + magnesium | Klor-Con M | electrolytes | hypokalemia | ER Caps: 8, 10 mEq; ER Tabs: 8, 10 meQ; ER Tabs (microencapsulated): 10, 15, 20 mEq; Solution per 15 mL: 20, 40 mEq; Injection-IV: 2 mEq per 1 mL; Packets: 25 mEq | nausea, vomiting, flatulence, abdominal discomfort, diarrhea | ||
| potassium chloride | Micro-K | electrolytes | hypokalemia | ER Caps: 8, 10 mEq; ER Tabs: 8, 10 meQ; ER Tabs (microencapsulated): 10, 15, 20 mEq; Solution per 15 mL: 20, 40 mEq; Injection-IV: 2 mEq per 1 mL; Packets: 25 mEq | nausea, vomiting, flatulence, abdominal discomfort, diarrhea | ||
| vitamin D2 | ergocalciferol | vitamins | vitamin deficiency | Caps: 400 u, 1000 u, 2000 u, 5000 u, 10,000 u, 50,000 u; Tabs: 400 u, 1000 u, 2000 u, 5000 u | hypercalcemia, nausea, anemia, weakness | ||
| vitamin D3 | chloecalciferol | vitamins | vitamin deficiency | Caps: 400 u, 1000 u, 2000 u, 5000 u, 10,000 u, 50,000 u; Tabs: 400 u, 1000 u, 2000 u, 5000 u | hypercalcemia, nausea, anemia, weakness | ||
| ferrous sulfate | Feosol | iron supplement | iron deficiency | Tablets: 200 mg, 325 mg; DR Tabs: 324 mg, 325 mg; Elixir: 220 mg per 5 mL; Liquid per 1 mL: 15 mg/ml, 300 mg/5mL | Dysepsia, nausea, vomiting, constipation, diarrhea, fecal discoloration (dark) | ||
| ferrous sulfate | Fer-in-Sol | iron supplement | iron deficiency | Tablets: 200 mg, 325 mg; DR Tabs: 324 mg, 325 mg; Elixir: 220 mg per 5 mL; Liquid per 1 mL: 15 mg/ml, 300 mg/5mL | Dysepsia, nausea, vomiting, constipation, diarrhea, fecal discoloration (dark) | ||
| ferrous sulfate | Slow FE | iron supplement | iron deficiency | Tablets: 200 mg, 325 mg; DR Tabs: 324 mg, 325 mg; Elixir: 220 mg per 5 mL; Liquid per 1 mL: 15 mg/ml, 300 mg/5mL | Dysepsia, nausea, vomiting, constipation, diarrhea, fecal discoloration (dark) | ||
| methotrexate | Otrexup | antimetabolite, folate analogs | leukemia, lymphoma, cancer, rheumatoid arthritis, psoriasis | Tablets: 2.5 mg, 5 mg, 7.5 mg, 10 mg, 15 mg; SC Auto-Injector: 7.5 mg, 10 mg, 12.5 mg, 15 mg, 17.5 mg, 20 mg, 22.5 mg, 25 mg, 27.5 mg, 30 mg; Injectable Vial - SC (per mL): 25 mg | nausea, vomiting, elevated LFTs, malaise, fatigue, fever, dizziness, diarrhea, anemia, thrombocytopenia, leukopenia, rash, alopecia, photosensitivity | fetal death/birth defects, impaired drug elimination, hepatoxicity, pulmonary toxicity, malignant lymphoma, skin rxns | |
| methotrexate | Rasuvo | antimetabolite, folate analogs | leukemia, lymphoma, cancer, rheumatoid arthritis, psoriasis | Tablets: 2.5 mg, 5 mg, 7.5 mg, 10 mg, 15 mg; SC Auto-Injector: 7.5 mg, 10 mg, 12.5 mg, 15 mg, 17.5 mg, 20 mg, 22.5 mg, 25 mg, 27.5 mg, 30 mg; Injectable Vial - SC (per mL): 25 mg | nausea, vomiting, elevated LFTs, malaise, fatigue, fever, dizziness, diarrhea, anemia, thrombocytopenia, leukopenia, rash, alopecia, photosensitivity | fetal death/birth defects, impaired drug elimination, hepatoxicity, pulmonary toxicity, malignant lymphoma, skin rxns | |
| methotrexate | Trexall | antimetabolite, folate analogs | leukemia, lymphoma, cancer, rheumatoid arthritis, psoriasis | Tablets: 2.5 mg, 5 mg, 7.5 mg, 10 mg, 15 mg; SC Auto-Injector: 7.5 mg, 10 mg, 12.5 mg, 15 mg, 17.5 mg, 20 mg, 22.5 mg, 25 mg, 27.5 mg, 30 mg; Injectable Vial - SC (per mL): 25 mg | nausea, vomiting, elevated LFTs, malaise, fatigue, fever, dizziness, diarrhea, anemia, thrombocytopenia, leukopenia, rash, alopecia, photosensitivity | fetal death/birth defects, impaired drug elimination, hepatoxicity, pulmonary toxicity, malignant lymphoma, skin rxns | |
| adalimumab | Humira | TNF inhibitors | rheumatoid arthritis, ankylosing spondylitis, Chron's disease, ulcerative colitis | Injection (pen) - SC: 40 mg per 0.4 mL, 40 mg per 0.8 mL, 80 mg per 0.8 mL; Injection (pre-filled syringe) - SC: 10 mg per 0.1 mL, 20 mg per 0.2 mL, 40 mg per 0.4 mL, 40 mg per 0.8 mL, 80 mg per 0.8 mL | headache, rash, nausea, inj site rxn, hyperlipidemia, hematuria, elevation of ALK/CK, arthralgia | increased risk of serious infections, lymphoma | |
| dorzolamide | Trusopt | Carbonic anhydrase inhibitor | open-angle glaucoma, oracular HTN | Solution: 2% | conjunctivitis, ocular burning, visual disturbance, bitter taste | ||
| latanoprost | Xalatan | Prostaglandin analogs | open-angle glaucoma, oracular HTN | Solution: 0.005% | blurred vision, ocular stinging, iris hyperpigmentation, dry eyes, photophobia | Active intra-ocular inflammation, active herpes | |
| timolol | Betimol | Beta blocker | open-angle glaucoma, oracular HTN | Solution: 0.25%, 0.5%; Gel-forming Solution: 0.25%, 0.5% | ocular burning & stinging, visual disturbances, photophobia, corneal sensitivity | bronchial asthma, asthma, COPD, heart failure, AV block | |
| timolol | Timoptic | Beta blocker | open-angle glaucoma, oracular HTN | Solution: 0.25%, 0.5%; Gel-forming Solution: 0.25%, 0.5% | ocular burning & stinging, visual disturbances, photophobia, corneal sensitivity | bronchial asthma, asthma, COPD, heart failure, AV block | |
| ferrous sulfate | Feratab | iron supplement | iron deficiency | Tablets: 200 mg, 325 mg; DR Tabs: 324 mg, 325 mg; Elixir: 220 mh per 5 mL; Liquid per 1 mL: 15 mg/ml, 300 mg/5mL | Dysepsia, nausea, vomiting, constipation, diarrhea, fecal discoloration (dark) | ||
| brimonidine | Alphagan P | Alpha agonists | open-angle glaucoma, oracular HTN | Solution: 0.1%, 0.15% | conjunctivitis, ocular burning, visual disturbance, dizziness | patients <2yo | |
| oxybutynin | Ditropan | Antispasmodic | overactive bladder | Tabs: 5 mg; ER Tablets: 5 mg, 10 mg, 15 mg; Solution: 5 mg per 5 mL | constipation, zerostemia, dizziness, drowsiness, abdominal pain, blurred vision | urinary retention, gastric retention, uncontrolled angle-closure glaucoma | |
| tamsulosin | Flomax | alpha-1 receptor antagonist | benign prostatic hyperplasia | Capsules: 0.4 mg | orthostatic hypotension, ejaculation failure, dizziness, headache, rhinitis, diarrhea, asthenia, back pain, nausea | ||
| finasteride | Propecia | 5-alpha-reductase inhibitors | benign prostatic hyperplasia, symptomatic, male baldness | Tablets: 1 mg, 5 mg | impotence, orthostatic hypotension, decreased libido, ejaculatory disorder | women and children, pregnancy | |
| finasteride | Proscar | 5-alpha-reductase inhibitors | benign prostatic hyperplasia, symptomatic, male baldness | Tablets: 1 mg, 5 mg | impotence, orthostatic hypotension, decreased libido, ejaculatory disorder | women and children, pregnancy | |
| aspart | NovoLog | insulins (fast-acting) | diabetes | Vial, PenFill, FlexPen: 100 u/mL | hypoglycemia, unj sire reaction, site lipodystrophy, myalgia, rash | hypoglycemia | |
| lispro | HumaLog | insulins (short-acting) | diabetes | Vial: 100 u/mL; KwikPen (per 1 mL): 100 u, 200 u; Junior KwikPen: 100 u/mL | hypoglycemia, inj site reaction, site lipodystrophy, myalgia, rash | hypoglycemia, 200 u/mL is for SC only | |
| glargine | Lantus | insulin (long-acting) | diabetes | Vial, Solostar Pen: 100 u/mL | hypoglycemia, inj site reaction, site lipodystrophy, myalgia, rash | hypoglycemia. do not give IM or IV | |
| glargine | Basaglar | insulin (long-acting) | diabetes | Vial, KwikPen, Tempo: 100 u/mL | hypoglycemia, inj site reaction, site lipodystrophy, myalgia, rash | hypoglycemia. do not give IM or IV | |
| glargine | Toujeo | insulin (long-acting) | diabetes | SoloStar Pen, Max SoloStar: 300 u/mL | hypoglycemia, inj site reaction, site lipodystrophy, myalgia, rash | hypoglycemia. do not give IM or IV | |
| detemir | Levemir | insulin (long-acting) | diabetes | Vial, FlexTouch Pen: 100 u/mL | hypoglycemia, inj site reaction, site lipodystrophy, myalgia, rash | hypoglycemia. do not give IM or IV | |
| degludec | Tresiba | insulin (long-acting) | diabetes | Injection-SC (per 1 mL): 100 u, 200 u | hypoglycemia, inj site reaction. edema, weight gain, headache | hypoglycemia. do not give IM or IV | |
| liraglutide | Victoza | glp-1 agonists | diabetes, type 2 | Injectable Pen-SC: 6 mg per mL | hypoglycemia, nausea, diarrhea, headache, vomiting, naspharyngitis | contraindicated in patients with certain thyroid or endocrine cancers | no IM or IV admin, type 1 diabetes, medullary thyroid CA, multiple endocrine neoplasia type 2 |
| dulaglutide | Trulicity | glp-1 agonists | diabetes, cardiovascular event risk reduction in diabetic pts | Injection-SC: 0.75 mg, 1.5 mg, 3 mg, 4.5 mg | nausea, diarrhea, vomiting, abdominal pain, dyspepsia, fatigue, arrythmias | thyroid c-cell tumor risk | do not use if medullary thyroid carcinoma or multiple endocrine neoplasia exists |
| metformin | Glumetza | biguanides | diabetes, type 2 | Tablets: 500 mg, 850 mg, 1000 mg; ER Tabs: 500 mg, 750 mg, 1000 mg; Solution: 500 mg per 5 mL | diarrhea, nausea, vomiting, flatulence, abdominal discomfort, dyspepsia, headache, asthenia | may cause lactic acidosis | acidosis, ketoacidosis, dehydration, sepsis, surgery, liver disease |
| metformin | Glucophage | biguanides | diabetes, type 2 | Tablets: 500 mg, 850 mg, 1000 mg; ER Tabs: 500 mg, 750 mg, 1000 mg; Solution: 500 mg per 5 mL | diarrhea, nausea, vomiting, flatulence, abdominal discomfort, dyspepsia, headache, asthenia | may cause lactic acidosis | acidosis, ketoacidosis, dehydration, sepsis, surgery, liver disease |
| metformin | Fortamet | biguanides | diabetes, type 2 | Tablets: 500 mg, 850 mg, 1000 mg; ER Tabs: 500 mg, 750 mg, 1000 mg; Solution: 500 mg per 5 mL | diarrhea, nausea, vomiting, flatulence, abdominal discomfort, dyspepsia, headache, asthenia | may cause lactic acidosis | acidosis, ketoacidosis, dehydration, sepsis, surgery, liver disease |
| metformin + sitagliptin | Janumet | biguanide + ddp-4 inhibitor | diabetes, type 2 | Tablets: 50 mg/500 mg, 50 mg/1000 mg; XR Tablets: 50 mgIR/500 mg ER, 50 mg IR/1000 mg ER, 100 mg IR/1000 mg ER | diarrhea, nausea, vomiting, flatulence, abdominal discomfort, metallic taste, rash | may cause lactic acidosis | type 1 diabetes, acidosis, ketoacidosis, dehydration, liver disease |
| sitagliptin | Januvia | ddp-4 enzyme inhibitors | diabetes, type 2 | Tablets: 25 mg, 50 mg, 100 mg | headache, diarrhea, abdominal pain, arthralgia | type 1 diabetes, ketoacidosis | |
| linagliptin | Tradjenta | ddp-4 enzyme inhibitors | diabetes, type 2 | Tablets: 5 mg | hypoglycemia, diarrhea, nasopharyngitis, cough | type 1 diabetes, ketoacidosis | |
| glimepiride | Amaryl | sulfonylureas | diabetes, type 2 | Tablets: 1 mg, 2 mg, 4 mg | dizziness, headache, nausea, photosensitivity | allergy to any sulfonylureas, ketoacidosis | |
| glipizide | Glucotrol | sulfonylureas | diabetes, type 2 | Tablets: 5 mg, 10 mg; ER Tabs: 2.5 mg, 5 mg, 10 mg | dizziness, headache, nausea, photosensitivity | allergy to any sulfonylureas, ketoacidosis | |
| canagliflozin | Invokana | SLGT2 inhibitors | diabetes, type 2 | Tablets: 100 mg, 300 mg | hyperkalemia, cholesterol increase, UTI, thirst, constipation, nausea, orthostatic hypotension | increased risk of lower limb amputation | 2nd or 3rd trimester of pregnancy, type 1 diabetic, ketoacidosis |
| pioglitazone | Actos | thiazolidinediones | diabetes, type 2 | Tablets: 15 mg, 30 mg, 45 mg | headache, myalgia, edema, fluid retention, flatulence, anemia | may cause or worsen chf | type 1 diabetes, CHF, pediatric pts, ketoacidosis |
| albuterol | Proventil | beta-2 agonists, inhaled short acting (SABAs) | bronchospasm | MDI: 90 mcg; Nev Amps: 0.021%/0.63 mg, 0.042%/1.25 mg, 0.083%/2.5 mg | nervousness, tremor, exacerbation of asthma, pharyngitis, tachycardia, dizziness, inc serum glucose, nausea, throat irritation, diarrhea | ||
| albuterol | Ventolin | beta-2 agonists, inhaled short acting (SABAs) | bronchospasm | MDI: 90 mcg; Nev Amps: 0.021%/0.63 mg, 0.042%/1.25 mg, 0.083%/2.5 mg | nervousness, tremor, exacerbation of asthma, pharyngitis, tachycardia, dizziness, inc serum glucose, nausea, throat irritation, diarrhea | ||
| albuterol | ProAir | beta-2 agonists, inhaled short acting (SABAs) | bronchospasm | MDI: 90 mcg; Nev Amps: 0.021%/0.63 mg, 0.042%/1.25 mg, 0.083%/2.5 mg | nervousness, tremor, exacerbation of asthma, pharyngitis, tachycardia, dizziness, inc serum glucose, nausea, throat irritation, diarrhea | ||
| albuterol + ipratropium | Combivent Respimat | SABA (beta-2 agonist, short acting) + SAMA (muscarinic antagonist, short-acting) | COPD, asthma | MDI: 20 mcg/100 mcg; Nebulizer Ampules (0.017%/0.083%) (per 3 mL vial): 0.5 mg/2.5 mg | pharyngitis, chest pain. hyperlactatemia | ||
| albuterol + ipratropium | DuoNeb | SABA (beta-2 agonist, short acting) + SAMA (muscarinic antagonist, short-acting) | COPD, asthma | MDI: 20 mcg/100 mcg; Nebulizer Ampules (0.017%/0.083%) (per 3 mL vial): 0.5 mg/2.5 mg | pharyngitis, chest pain. hyperlactatemia | ||
| fluticasone | Flovent | corticosteroids, inhaled | asthma | Diskus: 100 mcg, 250 mcg; HFA: 44 mcg, 110 mcg, 220 mcg | headache, throat irritation, candidiasis, hoarseness, cough, nausea, arthralgia | status asthmaticus, acute asthma, avoid abrupt withdrawal | |
| fluticasone + salmeterol | Advair | LABA (long-acting beta-2 agonist) + corticosteroid, inhaled | COPD, asthma | Diskis: Inhaler: 100 mcg.50 mcg, 250 mcg/50 mcg, 500 mcg/50 mcg; HFA: MDI: 45 mcg/21 mcg, 115 mcg/21 mcg, 230 mcg/21 mcg | headache, pharyngitis, cough, nausea, vomiting, bronchitis, dizziness, palpitations, tremor, taste changes | status asthmaticus, acute asthma, acute bronchospasm, avoid abrupt withdrawal | |
| fluticasone + salmeterol | Wixela | LABA (long-acting beta-2 agonist) + corticosteroid, inhaled | COPD, asthma | Inhub: MDI: 100 mcg/50 mcg, 250 mcg/50 mcg, 500 mcg/50 mcg | headache, pharyngitis, cough, nausea, vomiting, bronchitis, dizziness, palpitations, tremor, taste changes | status asthmaticus, acute asthma, acute bronchospasm, avoid abrupt withdrawal | |
| budesonide | Pulmicort | corticosteroid, inhaled | COPD | Flexhaler MDI: 90 mcg, 180 mcg; Respules Nebulizer Amps (per 2 mL amp): 0.25 mg, 0.5 mg, 1 mg | cough, otitis media, candidiasis, vomiting, diarrhea, rash | acute asthma, acute bronchospasm, avoid abrupt withdrawal | |
| budesonide + formoterol | Symbicort | LABA (long acting beta-2 agonist) + corticosteroid, inhaled | COPD, asthma | MDI: 80 mcg/4.5 mcg, 160 mcg/4.5 mcg | nasopharyngitis, headache, nasal congestion, nausea, vomiting, candidiasis, tremor, tachycardia, insomnia | status asthmaticus, acute asthma, acute bronchospasm, avoid abrupt withdrawal | |
| cetirizine | Zyrtec | antihistamines, 2nd generation | Allergy | Tablets: 5 mg, 10 mg; Chewable Tabs: 5 mg, 10 mg; Solution: 1 mg/1 mL | drowsiness, fatigues, headache, diarrhea, pharyngitis, dizziness | hepatic impairment, renal impairment | |
| levocetirizine | Xyzal | antihistamines, 2nd generation | Allergy | Tablets: 5 mg; Solution 2.5 mg per 5 mL | nasopharyngitis, fatigue, urinary retention, fever, vomiting, cough | hemodialysis, renal impairment | |
| loratidine | Claritin | antihistamines, 2nd generation | Allergic rhinitis, urticaria | Tablets: 10 mg; Solution: 1 mg per 1 mL; ODT: 10 mg | nasopharyngitis, fatigue, urinary retention, fever, vomiting, cough | ||
| montelukast | Singulair | leukotriene inhibitors | bronchospasm, allergic rhinitis | Tablets: 10 mg | headache, abdominal pain, cough, diarrhea, nausea, dyspepsia, rash, anxiety, tremor | serious neuropsych events, inc. agitation, aggression, depression, hallucinations, suicidal thoughts, etc. | |
| benzonatate | Tessalon | antitussives, non-narcotic | cough | Capsules: 100 mg, 200 mg | sedation, headache, dizziness, rash, nause, constipation, confusion, hallucinations | do not open, bite, or chew capsules | |
| tiotroprium | Spiriva | LAMAs (muscarinic antagonists, inhaled long-acting) | COPD, asthma | HnafiHaler: 10 mcg; Respimat: 1.25 mcg, 2.5 mcg | pharyngitis, cough, headache, constipation, GERD, candidiasis, palpitations | acute bronchospasm | |
| famotidine | Pepcid | histamine blocker (H2) | GERD, duodenal and gastric ulcers | Tablets: 20 mg, 40 mg; Suspension: 40 mg per 5 mL; Injectable-IV: 20 mg per 2 mL | dizziness, headache, taste changes, constipation, diarrhes | ||
| promethazine | Phenergan | antihistamine, 1st generation | allergy, motion sickness, nausea/vomiting, sedation | Tablets: 12.5 mg, 25 mg, 50 mg; Suppository: 12.5 mg, 25 mg; Solution: 6.25 mg per 5 mL; Injections-IM/IV (per mL): 24 mg, 50 mg | drowsiness, sedation, blurred vision, dizziness, confusion, disorientation, photosensitivity, dermatitis, urinary retention | contraindicated in pt <2 yo - injection can cause severe tissue damage caution advised | pt <2 yo, respiratory depression, comatose pt, SC injection |
| docusate sodium | Colace | emollient laxative | short term constipation | Capsules: 50 mg, 100 mg | diarrhea, abdominal cramps, rash, bitter taste | fecal impaction, appendicitis, GI obstruction | |
| docusate calcium | Surfak | emollient laxative | short term constipation | Capsules: 240 mg | diarrhea, abdominal cramps, rash, bitter taste | fecal impaction, appendicitis, GI obstruction | |
| polyethylene glycol | GlycoLax | osmotic laxative | constipation | Powder: 17 g; Packets: 17 g | nausea, abdomional distension, cramping, flatulence, diarrhes | GI obstruction, known or suspected | |
| polyethylene glycol | MiraLax | osmotic laxative | constipation | Powder: 17 g; Packets: 17 g | nausea, abdomional distension, cramping, flatulence, diarrhes | GI obstruction, known or suspected | |
| dicyclomine | Bentyl | anticholinergic | irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) | Capsules: 10 mg; Tablets: 20 mg; Solution: 10 mg per 5 mL; Injectable-IM: 20 mg | dizziness, blurred vision, nausea, nervousness, constipation | pts <6 mo, unstable cardiovascular status, glaucoma, ulcerative colitis, obstructive GI dz | |
| omeprazole | Prilosec | proton pump inhibitor (PPI) | GERD, gastric ulcer, H. pylori infection | ER Capsules: 10 mg, 20 mg, 40 mg; ER ODT Tablets: 20 mg | diarrhea, headache, abdominal pain, nausea, flatulence, dizziness, rash, upper resp infx | ||
| pantoprazole | Protonix | proton pump inhibitor (PPI) | GERD, H. pylori infection | ER Tablets: 20 mg, 40 mg; ER Granules: 20 mg; Injectable-IV: 40 mg | diarrhea, headache, abdominal pain, nausea, flatulence, dizziness, vertigo, myalgia | ||
| esomeprazole | Nexium | proton pump inhibitor )PPI) | GERD, gastric ulcer, H. pylori infection, | ER Capsules: 20 mg, 40 mg; ER Granule Paclet: 2.5 mg, 5 mg, 10 mg, 20 mg, 40 mg; Injection-IV: 40 mg | diarrhea, headache, abdominal pain, nausea, vomiting, flatulence, dizziness | ||
| ondansetron | Zofran | 5ht3 receptor antagonist | nausea/vomiting | Tablets: 4 mg, 8 mg, 16 mg, 24 mg; ODT: 4 mg, 8 mg; Solution: 4 mg per 5 mL; Prefilled syringe: 4 mg per 2 mL; Injectable Vial-IV/IM: 2 mg per 1 mL | dizziness, headache, diarrhea, constipation, urinary retention, fatigue, agitation | congenital long QT syndrome | |
| allopurinol | Zyloprim | xanthine oxidase inhibitor | hyperuricemia, gout prophylaxis | Tablets: 100 mg, 300 mg; Injection-IV: 500 mg | rash, diarrhea, nausea, pruritis, somnolence | ||
| celecoxib | Celebrex | COX-2 inhibitor | osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, dysmenorrhea, pain | Capsules: 50 mg, 100 mg, 200 mg, 400 mg | headache, diarrhea, nausea, vomiting, peripheral edema, photosensitivity | may increase risk of CV thrombotic events - May increase risk of fatal GI events | hypersensitive to sulfonamides, pregnancy after 1st trimester |
| butalbital + acetaminophen | Fioricet | pain reliever and relaxant combination | headache, migraine headache | Capsules: 50 mg/300 mg; Tablets: 50 mg/300 mg, 50 mg/325 mg | dependency, abuse, seizures, dizziness, sedation, dyspnea, nausea, abdominal pain, rash | avoid doses of APAP > 4000 mg per day (associated with cases of acute liver failture) | porphyria, avoid abrupt withdrawal |
| butalbital + acetaminophen | Allzital | pain reliever and relaxant combination | headache, migraine headache | Capsules: 50 mg/300 mg; Tablets: 50 mg/300 mg, 50 mg/325 mg | dependency, abuse, seizures, dizziness, sedation, dyspnea, nausea, abdominal pain, rash | avoid doses of APAP > 4000 mg per day (associated with cases of acute liver failture) | porphyria, avoid abrupt withdrawal |
| butalbital + acetaminophen | Bupap | pain reliever and relaxant combination | headache, migraine headache | Capsules: 50 mg/300 mg; Tablets: 50 mg/300 mg, 50 mg/325 mg | dependency, abuse, seizures, dizziness, sedation, dyspnea, nausea, abdominal pain, rash | avoid doses of APAP > 4000 mg per day (associated with cases of acute liver failture) | porphyria, avoid abrupt withdrawal |
| butalbital + acetaminophen | Phrenilin | pain reliever and relaxant combination | headache, migraine headache | Capsules: 50 mg/300 mg; Tablets: 50 mg/300 mg, 50 mg/325 mg | dependency, abuse, seizures, dizziness, sedation, dyspnea, nausea, abdominal pain, rash | avoid doses of APAP > 4000 mg per day (associated with cases of acute liver failture) | porphyria, avoid abrupt withdrawal |
| colchicine | Colcrys | anti-gout | treatment and prevention of gout | Capsule: 0.6 mg; Tablet: 0.6 mg; Oral Liquid: 0.6 mg per 5 mL | blood dyscrasias, diarrhea, myopathy, neuropathy, hepatoxicity, nephrotoxicity, nausea, vomiting, fatigue | renal or hepatic impairment | |
| colchicine | Mitigare | anti-gout | treatment and prevention of gout | Capsule: 0.6 mg; Tablet: 0.6 mg; Oral Liquid: 0.6 mg per 5 mL | blood dyscrasias, diarrhea, myopathy, neuropathy, hepatoxicity, nephrotoxicity, nausea, vomiting, fatigue | renal or hepatic impairment | |
| colchicine | Gloperba | anti-gout | treatment and prevention of gout | Capsule: 0.6 mg; Tablet: 0.6 mg; Oral Liquid: 0.6 mg per 5 mL | blood dyscrasias, diarrhea, myopathy, neuropathy, hepatoxicity, nephrotoxicity, nausea, vomiting, fatigue | renal or hepatic impairment | |
| hydrocodone + acetaminophen | Lortab | opioid combinations, narcotic + non-narcotic, Schedule II | pain, moderate to severe | Tablets: 2.5 mg/325 mg, 5 mg/300 mg, 5 mg/325 mg, 7.5 mg/325 mg, 10 mg/300 mg, 10 mg/325 mg; Solution (per 15 mL): 7.5 mg/325 mg, 10 mg/325 mg | constipation, nausea, headache, vomiting, anxiety, UTI, insomnia, dizziness, fatigue, diarrhea | avoid doses of APAP > 4000 mg per day (associated with cases of acute liver failure) | respiratory depression, asthma, GI obstruction |
| hydrocodone + acetaminophen | Norco | opioid combinations, narcotic + non-narcotic, Schedule II | pain, moderate to severe | Tablets: 2.5 mg/325 mg, 5 mg/300 mg, 5 mg/325 mg, 7.5 mg/325 mg, 10 mg/300 mg, 10 mg/325 mg; Solution (per 15 mL): 7.5 mg/325 mg, 10 mg/325 mg | constipation, nausea, headache, vomiting, anxiety, UTI, insomnia, dizziness, fatigue, diarrhea | avoid doses of APAP > 4000 mg per day (associated with cases of acute liver failure) | respiratory depression, asthma, GI obstruction |
| tramadol | ConZip | opioid agonists, Schedule IV | pain, moderate to moderate-severe | Tabs: 50 mg, 100 mg; ER Tabs: 100 mg, 200 mg, 300 mg; ER Caps: 100 mg, 200 mg, 300 mg; Solution: 5 mg per 1 mL | somnolence, constipation, vomiting, dizziness, anxiety, dysphoria, confusion, headache, asthenia | high addiction/misuse risk, oprioid analgesic REMS, life threatening respiratory depression can occur, concomitant use with BZDP | MAOI use, respiratory depression, asthma, GI obstruction, seizure disorder, head injury, alcohol use |
| tramadol | Qdolo | opioid agonists, Schedule IV | pain, moderate to moderate-severe | Tabs: 50 mg, 100 mg; ER Tabs: 100 mg, 200 mg, 300 mg; ER Caps: 100 mg, 200 mg, 300 mg; Solution: 5 mg per 1 mL | somnolence, constipation, vomiting, dizziness, anxiety, dysphoria, confusion, headache, asthenia | high addiction/misuse risk, oprioid analgesic REMS, life threatening respiratory depression can occur, concomitant use with BZDP | MAOI use, respiratory depression, asthma, GI obstruction, seizure disorder, head injury, alcohol use |
| morphine sulfate | Kadian | opioid agonists, Schedule II | pain, moderate to severe | ER Cap: PO qD: 10, 20, 30, 50, 60, 80, 100, 200 mg; IR Tabs: PO Q4hr: 15, 30 mg; ER Tabs: PO BID-TID: 15, 30, 60, 100, 200 mg; Solution: PO q4hr: 10 mg/5 mL, 20 mg/5 mL, 100 mg/5 mL; Suppository: PR q4hr: 5, 10, 20, 30 mg; Injection: SC/IM/IV: Q2-6hr prn | somnolence, constipation, vomiting, dizziness, headache, edema, urinary retention | high abuse potential - may lead to dependency and respiratory depression may occur even at accepted dosing - adverse CV events and death reported on misuse | MAOI use, respiratory depression, asthma, GI obstruction, seizure disorder, head injury, alcohol use |
| morphine sulfate | Morphabond | opioid agonists, Schedule II | pain, moderate to severe | ER Cap: PO qD: 10, 20, 30, 50, 60, 80, 100, 200 mg; IR Tabs: PO Q4hr: 15, 30 mg; ER Tabs: PO BID-TID: 15, 30, 60, 100, 200 mg; Solution: PO q4hr: 10 mg/5 mL, 20 mg/5 mL, 100 mg/5 mL; Suppository: PR q4hr: 5, 10, 20, 30 mg; Injection: SC/IM/IV: Q2-6hr prn | somnolence, constipation, vomiting, dizziness, headache, edema, urinary retention | high abuse potential - may lead to dependency and respiratory depression may occur even at accepted dosing - adverse CV events and death reported on misuse | MAOI use, respiratory depression, asthma, GI obstruction, seizure disorder, head injury, alcohol use |
| morphine sulfate | MS Contin | opioid agonists, Schedule II | pain, moderate to severe | ER Cap: PO qD: 10, 20, 30, 50, 60, 80, 100, 200 mg; IR Tabs: PO Q4hr: 15, 30 mg; ER Tabs: PO BID-TID: 15, 30, 60, 100, 200 mg; Solution: PO q4hr: 10 mg/5 mL, 20 mg/5 mL, 100 mg/5 mL; Suppository: PR q4hr: 5, 10, 20, 30 mg; Injection: SC/IM/IV: Q2-6hr prn | somnolence, constipation, vomiting, dizziness, headache, edema, urinary retention | high abuse potential - may lead to dependency and respiratory depression may occur even at accepted dosing - adverse CV events and death reported on misuse | MAOI use, respiratory depression, asthma, GI obstruction, seizure disorder, head injury, alcohol use |
| oxycodone | OxyContin | opioid agonists, Schedule II | pain, moderate to severe | Caps: 5 mg, TabsL 5 mg, 10 mg, 15 mg, 20 mg, 30 mg; ER Tabs: 10 mg, 20 mg, 40 mg, 80 mg; Solution: 5 mg/5 mL, 100 mg/5 mL | somnolence, constipation, vomiting, dizziness, headache, anxiety, dysphoria, confusion | high addiction/misuse risk, opioid analgesic REMS, life-threatening respiratory depression can occur, concomitant use with BZDP | MAOI use, respiratory depression, asthma, GI obstruction, seizure disorder, head injury, alcohol use |
| oxycodone | Roxicodone | opioid agonists, Schedule II | pain, moderate to severe | Caps: 5 mg, TabsL 5 mg, 10 mg, 15 mg, 20 mg, 30 mg; ER Tabs: 10 mg, 20 mg, 40 mg, 80 mg; Solution: 5 mg/5 mL, 100 mg/5 mL | somnolence, constipation, vomiting, dizziness, headache, anxiety, dysphoria, confusion | high addiction/misuse risk, opioid analgesic REMS, life-threatening respiratory depression can occur, concomitant use with BZDP | MAOI use, respiratory depression, asthma, GI obstruction, seizure disorder, head injury, alcohol use |
| oxycodone | Xtampza | opioid agonists, Schedule II | pain, moderate to severe | Caps: 5 mg, TabsL 5 mg, 10 mg, 15 mg, 20 mg, 30 mg; ER Tabs: 10 mg, 20 mg, 40 mg, 80 mg; Solution: 5 mg/5 mL, 100 mg/5 mL | somnolence, constipation, vomiting, dizziness, headache, anxiety, dysphoria, confusion | high addiction/misuse risk, opioid analgesic REMS, life-threatening respiratory depression can occur, concomitant use with BZDP | MAOI use, respiratory depression, asthma, GI obstruction, seizure disorder, head injury, alcohol use |
| ketorolac | Toradol | NSAIDS | moderate to severe pain, migraine headache | Tablets: 10 mg; Nasal Spray: 15.75 mg/spray; Injection-IM/IV (per 1 mL): 15 mg, 30 mg | GI bleeding, perforation or ulcer, dyspepsia, nausea, abdominal pain, constipation, headache, drowsiness, headache, drowsiness, photosensitivity | oral - up to 5 days tx & only after parenteral use. all - may increase risk of CV thrombotic events - may increase risk of fatal GI events | major surgery pre-op, ASA/NSAID induced asthma, epidural or intrathecal use, CABG Sx |
| ketorolac | Sprix | NSAIDS | moderate to severe pain, migraine headache | Tablets: 10 mg; Nasal Spray: 15.75 mg/spray; Injection-IM/IV (per 1 mL): 15 mg, 30 mg | GI bleeding, perforation or ulcer, dyspepsia, nausea, abdominal pain, constipation, headache, drowsiness, headache, drowsiness, photosensitivity | oral - up to 5 days tx & only after parenteral use. all - may increase risk of CV thrombotic events - may increase risk of fatal GI events | major surgery pre-op, ASA/NSAID induced asthma, epidural or intrathecal use, CABG Sx |
| naproxen | Naprosyn | NSAIDS | osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis | Tablet: 500 mg; Suspension: 125 mL per 5 mL; DR Tablets: 375 mg, 500 mg; ER Tabs: 375 mg, 500 mg, 750 mg | dyspepsia, nausea, abdominal pain, constipation, headache, drowsiness, photosensitivity | may increase risk of CV thrombotic events - may increase risk of fatal GI events | ASA/NSAID induced asthma, 2nd/3rd trim of pregnancy, CABG Sx |
| naproxen | Naprelan | NSAIDS | osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis | Tablet: 500 mg; Suspension: 125 mL per 5 mL; DR Tablets: 375 mg, 500 mg; ER Tabs: 375 mg, 500 mg, 750 mg | dyspepsia, nausea, abdominal pain, constipation, headache, drowsiness, photosensitivity | may increase risk of CV thrombotic events - may increase risk of fatal GI events | ASA/NSAID induced asthma, 2nd/3rd trim of pregnancy, CABG Sx |
| diclofenac | Voltaren | NSAIDS | osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis | DR Tablets: 25 mg, 50 mg, 75 mg; ER Tablets: 100 mg | dyspepsia, vomiting, headache, dizziness, rash, drowsiness, fluid retention | may increase risk of CV thrombotic events - may increase risk of fatal GI events | aspirin or NSAID allergy, pregnancy - 2nd & 3rd trimester |
| ibuprofen | Advil | NSAIDS | fever, pain, osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis | Capsules: 200 mg; Chew: 50 mg, 100 mg; Tabs: 100 mg, 200 mg, 400 mg, 600 mg, 800 mg; Suspension (per 5 mL): 50 mg/1.25, 100 mg/5 mL | dyspepsia, nausea, abdominal pain, constipation, headache, drowsiness, photosensitivity | may increase risk of CV thrombotic events - may increase risk of fatal GI events | ASA/NSAID-induced asthma, 2nd and 3rd trimester of pregnancy, CABG Sx |
| ibuprofen | Motrin IB | NSAIDS | fever, pain, osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis | Capsules: 200 mg; Chew: 50 mg, 100 mg; Tabs: 100 mg, 200 mg, 400 mg, 600 mg, 800 mg; Suspension (per 5 mL): 50 mg/1.25, 100 mg/5 mL | dyspepsia, nausea, abdominal pain, constipation, headache, drowsiness, photosensitivity | may increase risk of CV thrombotic events - may increase risk of fatal GI events | ASA/NSAID-induced asthma, 2nd and 3rd trimester of pregnancy, CABG Sx |
| meloxicam | Mobic | NSAIDS | osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis | Tablets: 7.5 mg, 15 mg | dyspepsia, nausea, abdominal pain, dizziness, headache, rash, constipation, edema | may increase risk of CV thrombotic events - may increase risk of fatal GI events | aspirin or NSAID allergy, pregnancy 2nd/3rd trimester |
| amoxicillin | Amoxil | penicillin antibiotic (beta-lactam) | bacterial infections | Caps: 250 mg, 500 mg; Tabs: 500 mg, 875 mg; ER Tabs: 775 mg; Chew: 125 mg, 250 mg; Suspension (per 5 mL): 125 mg, 200 mg, 250 mg, 400 mg | nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, rash | allergy to any beta-lactam antibiotics | |
| amoxicillin | Moxatag | penicillin antibiotic (beta-lactam) | bacterial infections | Caps: 250 mg, 500 mg; Tabs: 500 mg, 875 mg; ER Tabs: 775 mg; Chew: 125 mg, 250 mg; Suspension (per 5 mL): 125 mg, 200 mg, 250 mg, 400 mg | nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, rash | allergy to any beta-lactam antibiotics | |
| amoxicillin + clavulanate | Augmentin | penicillin antibiotic (beta-lactam) | bacterial infections | Tablets: 250 mg/125 mg, 500 mg/125 mg, 875/125 mg; Suspension (per 5 mL): 125 mg/31.25 mg, 250 mg/62.5 mg | nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, rash | allergy to any beta-lactam antibiotics | |
| cefdinir | Omnicef | cephalosporin antibiotic, 3rd generation | bacterial infections | Capsules: 300 mg; Suspension (per 5 mL): 125 mg, 250 mg | nausea, diarrhea, headache, abdominal pain, | caution if allergic to PCN antibiotics | |
| cephalexin | Keflex | cephalosporin antibiotic, 1st generation | bacterial infections | Caps: 250 mg, 500 mg, 750 mg; Tabs: 250 mg, 500 mg; Suspension (per 5 mL): 125 mg, 250 mg | diarrhea, nausea, vomiting, rash, headache, dizziness | caution if allergic to PCN antibiotics | |
| azithromycin | Zithromax | macrolide antibiotics | bacterial infections | Tablets: 250 mg, 500 mg, 600 mg; Suspension (per 5 mL): 100 mg, 200 mg; Powder for Suspension: 1 gr; IV: 500 mg/5 mL | nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, abdominal pain, | allergy to any macrolide antibiotic | |
| sulfamethoxazole + trimethoprim | Bactrim | sulfonamide antibiotic | bacterial infections | Tablets: 400 mg/80 mg, 800 mg/160 mg; Suspension (per 5 mL): 200 mg/40 mg; IV (per 1 mL): 80 mg/16 mg | nausea, vomiting, headache, rash, itching, photosensitivity, diarrhea | allergy to any sulfonamides, pt <2mo, anemia, avoid use in 1st trimester, caution in 3rd trimester | |
| sulfamethoxazole + trimethoprim | Septra | sulfonamide antibiotic | bacterial infections | Tablets: 400 mg/80 mg, 800 mg/160 mg; Suspension (per 5 mL): 200 mg/40 mg; IV (per 1 mL): 80 mg/16 mg | nausea, vomiting, headache, rash, itching, photosensitivity, diarrhea | allergy to any sulfonamides, pt <2mo, anemia, avoid use in 1st trimester, caution in 3rd trimester | |
| sulfamethoxazole + trimethoprim | Sulfatrim | sulfonamide antibiotic | bacterial infections | Tablets: 400 mg/80 mg, 800 mg/160 mg; Suspension (per 5 mL): 200 mg/40 mg; IV (per 1 mL): 80 mg/16 mg | nausea, vomiting, headache, rash, itching, photosensitivity, diarrhea | allergy to any sulfonamides, pt <2mo, anemia, avoid use in 1st trimester, caution in 3rd trimester | |
| levofloxacin | Levaquin | fluoroquinolone antibiotic | bacterial infections | Tabs: 250 mg, 500 mg, 750 mg; Solution (per 1 mL): 25 mg; Injection-IV: 25 mg/50 mL, 500 mg/100 mL, 750 mg/150 mL, 25 mg/mL | diarrhea, nausea, vomiting, rash, headache, dizziness | may increase risk of tendonitis and tendon ruptures especially in the elderly | pts >60 yo, QT prolongation, aortic aneurysm hx or risk, HTN, perip vascular dz |
| ciprofloxacin | Cipro | fluoroquinolone antibiotic | bacterial infections | Tabs: 100 mg, 250 mg, 500 mg, 750 mg; ER Tabs: 500 mg, 750 mg; Suspension (per 5 mL): 250 mg, 500 mg; IV: 400 mg/premix bag | dizziness, sweating, headache, nervousness, confusion, rash, tendonitis | may increase risk of tendonitis and tendon ruptures especially in the elderly | patients > 60 yo, heart arrhythmias, HTN, myasthenia gravis |
| mupirocin | Centany | antibiotic, topical | impetigo, secondary skin infections, MRSA decolonization | Cream: 2%; Ointment: 2% | headache, stinging sensation, pruritis, rhinitis, cough, dysgeusia, pharyngitis, skin rash | ||
| minocycline | Minocin | tetracycline antibiotic | bacterial infections | Capsule: 50 mg, 75 mg, 100 mg; Tablets: 50 mg, 100 mg; ER Tablets: 45 mg, 55 mg, 65 mg, 80 mg, 90 mg, 105 mg, 115 mg, 135 mg | nausea, vomiting, stomach discomfort, diarrhea, rash, headache, dizziness | pregnancy, lactation | |
| minocycline | Solodyn | tetracycline antibiotic | bacterial infections | Capsule: 50 mg, 75 mg, 100 mg; Tablets: 50 mg, 100 mg; ER Tablets: 45 mg, 55 mg, 65 mg, 80 mg, 90 mg, 105 mg, 115 mg, 135 mg | nausea, vomiting, stomach discomfort, diarrhea, rash, headache, dizziness | pregnancy, lactation | |
| doxycycline | Doryx | tetracycline antibiotic | bacterial infections | Caps: 50 mg, 75 mg, 100 mg, 150 mg; DR Caps: 40 mg, 75 mg, 100 mgl Tabs: 20 mg, 50 mg, 75 mg, 100 mg, 150 mg, 200 mg; DR Tabs: 50 mg, 75 mg, 100 mg, 150 mg, 200 mg; Suspension (per 5 mL): 25 mg, 50 mg; IV: 100 mg | nausea, vomiting, loss of appetite, diarrhea | risk of severe diarrhea and C. difficile infection | Pregnancy, lactation, pts <8 yo |
| doxycycline | Monodox | tetracycline antibiotic | bacterial infections | Caps: 50 mg, 75 mg, 100 mg, 150 mg; DR Caps: 40 mg, 75 mg, 100 mgl Tabs: 20 mg, 50 mg, 75 mg, 100 mg, 150 mg, 200 mg; DR Tabs: 50 mg, 75 mg, 100 mg, 150 mg, 200 mg; Suspension (per 5 mL): 25 mg, 50 mg; IV: 100 mg | nausea, vomiting, loss of appetite, diarrhea | risk of severe diarrhea and C. difficile infection | Pregnancy, lactation, pts <8 yo |
| doxycycline | Periostat | tetracycline antibiotic | bacterial infections | Caps: 50 mg, 75 mg, 100 mg, 150 mg; DR Caps: 40 mg, 75 mg, 100 mgl Tabs: 20 mg, 50 mg, 75 mg, 100 mg, 150 mg, 200 mg; DR Tabs: 50 mg, 75 mg, 100 mg, 150 mg, 200 mg; Suspension (per 5 mL): 25 mg, 50 mg; IV: 100 mg | nausea, vomiting, loss of appetite, diarrhea | risk of severe diarrhea and C. difficile infection | Pregnancy, lactation, pts <8 yo |
| doxycycline | Vibramycin | tetracycline antibiotic | bacterial infections | Caps: 50 mg, 75 mg, 100 mg, 150 mg; DR Caps: 40 mg, 75 mg, 100 mgl Tabs: 20 mg, 50 mg, 75 mg, 100 mg, 150 mg, 200 mg; DR Tabs: 50 mg, 75 mg, 100 mg, 150 mg, 200 mg; Suspension (per 5 mL): 25 mg, 50 mg; IV: 100 mg | nausea, vomiting, loss of appetite, diarrhea | risk of severe diarrhea and C. difficile infection | Pregnancy, lactation, pts <8 yo |
| ketoconazole | Nizoral | antifungal | fungal infection | Tablet: 200 mg; Cream: 2%; Foams: 2%; Shampoo: 2% | nausea, dizziness, abdominal pain, diarrhea, headache, lethargy, nervousness, rash, gynecomastia, | do not use unless other drugs do not work, severe hepatoxicity, heart arrhythmias, severe drug interactions | fungal meningitis, alcohol use, hepatic disease, drug interactions |
| ketoconazole | Extina | antifungal | fungal infection | Tablet: 200 mg; Cream: 2%; Foams: 2%; Shampoo: 2% | nausea, dizziness, abdominal pain, diarrhea, headache, lethargy, nervousness, rash, gynecomastia, | do not use unless other drugs do not work, severe hepatoxicity, heart arrhythmias, severe drug interactions | fungal meningitis, alcohol use, hepatic disease, drug interactions |
| ketoconazole | Xologel | antifungal | fungal infection | Tablet: 200 mg; Cream: 2%; Foams: 2%; Shampoo: 2% | nausea, dizziness, abdominal pain, diarrhea, headache, lethargy, nervousness, rash, gynecomastia, | do not use unless other drugs do not work, severe hepatoxicity, heart arrhythmias, severe drug interactions | fungal meningitis, alcohol use, hepatic disease, drug interactions |
| fluconazole | Diflucan | triazole antifungal | candidiasis | Tablets: 50 mg, 100 mg, 150 mg, 200 mg; Suspension (per 1 mL): 10 mg, 40 mg; Injection-IV (per 1 mL): 2 mg | nausea, vomiting, headache, rash, diarrhea, taste changes | 1st trimester pregnancy | |
| nitrofurantoin | Furadantin | imidazolidinedione | bacterial skin infection | Capsules: 25 mg, 50 mg, 100 mg; ER Caps: 100 mg; Suspension: 25 mg per 5 mL | nausea, burning, headache, rash, itching, | large open wounds | |
| nitrofurantoin | Macrodantin | imidazolidinedione | bacterial skin infection | Capsules: 25 mg, 50 mg, 100 mg; ER Caps: 100 mg; Suspension: 25 mg per 5 mL | nausea, burning, headache, rash, itching, | large open wounds | |
| nitrofurantoin | Macrobid | imidazolidinedione | bacterial skin infection | Capsules: 25 mg, 50 mg, 100 mg; ER Caps: 100 mg; Suspension: 25 mg per 5 mL | nausea, burning, headache, rash, itching, | large open wounds | |
| clindamycin | Cleocin | lincosamides | bacterial infections | Capsules: 75 mg, 150 mg, 300 mg; Solution: 75 mg per 5 mL; Injection-IM/IV: 150 mg/mL | rash, diarrhea, nausea, vomiting, abdominal pain, itching, rash, metallic taste | risk of severe diarrhea and C. difficile infection | neonates, ulcerative colitis |
| hydroxycloroquine | Plaquenil | DMARDs (disease modifying antirheumatic drugs) | rheumatoid arthritis, malaria, COVID-19 (investigational) | Tablets: 200 mg | dizziness, ataxia, headache, abdominal pain, nausea, vomiting, vision changes | prescribers myst be familiar with complete prescribing guidelines before use | retinal or vision problems |
| metronidazole | Flagyl | nitroimidazole, 1st generation | bacterial infections, amebiasis | Capsule: 375 mg; Tablets: 250 mg, 500 mg; ER Tablets: 750 mg ER; Injection-IV:500 mg per 100 mL | nausea, vomiting, stomach discomfort, ddiarrhea, metallic taste, rash, headache, dizziness | carcinogenic in mice - avoid unnecessary use | 1st trimester pregnancy, alcohol use during or 14 days after use |
| oseltamivir | Tamiflu | anti-viral, influenza | influenza treatment and prophylaxis | Capsules: 30 mg, 75 mg; Suspension (per 1 mL): 6 mg | nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, headache | Pt on dialysis or end stage renal disease | |
| valacyclovir | Valtrex | antiviral | genital herpes, shingles | Tablets: 500 mg, 1000 mg | nausea, headache, vomiting, dizziness, fatigue, rash | ||
| acyclovir | Sitavig | antiviral, purine nucleosides | genital herpes, cold sores, chicken pox | Capsules: 200 mg; Tablets: 400 mg, 800 mg; Suspension: 200 mg/5 mL; IV: 50 mg per 1 mL | nausea, headache, vomiting, dizziness, fatigue, rash | ||
| acyclovir | Zovirax | antiviral, purine nucleosides | genital herpes, cold sores, chicken pox | Capsules: 200 mg; Tablets: 400 mg, 800 mg; Suspension: 200 mg/5 mL; IV: 50 mg per 1 mL | nausea, headache, vomiting, dizziness, fatigue, rash | ||
| nitroglycerin sublingual | Nitrostat | anti-anginal, nitrate vasodilator | angina, acute and prophylaxis | SL Tablets: 0.3 mg, 0.4 mg, 0.6 mg; SL Spray: 0.4 mg | headache, syncope, dizziness, flushing, hypotension, | shock, circulatory collapse | |
| nitroglycerin sublingual | Nitrolingual | anti-anginal, nitrate vasodilator | angina, acute and prophylaxis | SL Tablets: 0.3 mg, 0.4 mg, 0.6 mg; SL Spray: 0.4 mg | headache, syncope, dizziness, flushing, hypotension, | shock, circulatory collapse | |
| hydralazine | Apresoline | vasodilator | hypertension, heart failure | Tablets: 10 mg, 25 mg, 50 mg, 100 mg; Injection-IM/IV: 20 mg per 1 mL | headache, tachycardia, angina, palpitations, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea | coronary artery disease, mitral valvular rheumatic heart dz | |
| isosorbide mononitrate | Ismo | vasodilators, nitrates | angina prophylaxis | Tablets: 10 mg, 20 mg; ER Tablets: 30 mg, 60 mg, 120 mg | headache, dizziness, nausea, hypotension | ||
| isosorbide mononitrate | Monoket | vasodilators, nitrates | angina prophylaxis | Tablets: 10 mg, 20 mg; ER Tablets: 30 mg, 60 mg, 120 mg | headache, dizziness, nausea, hypotension | ||
| isosorbide mononitrate | Imdur | vasodilators, nitrates | angina prophylaxis | Tablets: 10 mg, 20 mg; ER Tablets: 30 mg, 60 mg, 120 mg | headache, dizziness, nausea, hypotension | ||
| rosuvastatin | Crestor | HMG-COA reductase inhibitors (statins) | hypercholesterolemia, hypertriglyceridemia, CV event prevent | Tablets: 5 mg, 10 mg, 20 mg, 40 mg; Capsules: 5 mg, 10 mg, 20 mg, 40 mg | headache, myalgia, abdominal pain, nausea, dizziness, constipation, insomnia | pregnancy, myopathy, hepatic disease | |
| rosuvastatin | Ezallor Sprinkle | HMG-COA reductase inhibitors (statins) | hypercholesterolemia, hypertriglyceridemia, CV event prevent | Tablets: 5 mg, 10 mg, 20 mg, 40 mg; Capsules: 5 mg, 10 mg, 20 mg, 40 mg | headache, myalgia, abdominal pain, nausea, dizziness, constipation, insomnia | pregnancy, myopathy, hepatic disease | |
| pravastatin | Pravachol | HMG-COA reductase inhibitors (statins) | hypercholesterolemia | Tablets: 10 mg, 20 mg, 40 mg, 80 mg | diarrhea, nausea, vomiting, headache, rash, dizziness, myalgia | pregnancy, myopathy | |
| simvastatin | Zocor | HMG-COA reductase inhibitors (statins) | hypercholesterolemia, hypertriglyceridemia, CV event prevent | Tablets: 5 mg, 10 mg, 20 mg, 40 mg, 80 mg | upper resp infx, headache, abdominal pain, constipation, gastritis, atrial fibrillation, vertigo | pregnancy, myopathy, active hepatic disease | |
| atorvastatin | Lipitor | HMG-COA reductase inhibitors (statins) | hypercholesterolemia | Tablets: 5 mg, 10 mg, 20 mg, 40 mg, 80 mg | diarrhea, arthalgia, nasopharyngitis, nausea, UTI, insomnia, limb pain, myalgia, pharyngolaryngeal pain | pregnancy, myopathy, active hepatic disease | |
| lovastatin | Altoprev | HMG-COA reductase inhibitors (statins) | hypercholesterolemia, cardiovascular event prevention | Tablets: 10 mg, 20 mg, 40 mg; ER Tablets: 20 mg, 40 mg, 60 mg | headache, arthralgia, pain, myalgia, constipation, abdominal pain, diarrhea, dizziness, elevated AST/ALT | pregnancy, myopathy, active hepatic disease | |
| lovastatin | Mevacor | HMG-COA reductase inhibitors (statins) | hypercholesterolemia, cardiovascular event prevention | Tablets: 10 mg, 20 mg, 40 mg; ER Tablets: 20 mg, 40 mg, 60 mg | headache, arthralgia, pain, myalgia, constipation, abdominal pain, diarrhea, dizziness, elevated AST/ALT | pregnancy, myopathy, active hepatic disease | |
| irbesartan | Avapro | ARBs (angiotensin receptor blockers) | hypertension, diabetic nephropathy | Tablets: 75 mg, 150 mg, 300 mg | hyperkalemia, dizziness, orthostatic hypotension, fatigue, diarrhea, cough | not to be used during pregnancy | pregnancy |
| valsartan | Diovan | ARBs (angiotensin receptor blockers) | hypertension, heart failure | Tablets: 40 mg, 80 mg, 160 mg, 320 mg | dizziness, hypotension, headache, diarrhea, cough, fatigue, hyperkalemia | not to be used during pregnancy | pregnancy, pts < 6 yo |
| valsartan + HCTZ | Diovan HCT | ARBs (angiotensin receptor blockers) + thiazide diuretic | hypertension | Tablets: 80 mg/12.5 mg, 160 mg/12.5 mg, 160 mg/25 mg, 320 mg/12.5 mg, 320 mg/25 mg | dizziness, hypotension, headache, diarrhea, cough, fatigue, photosensitivity | not to be used during pregnancy | pregnancy, pts <6 yo, allergy to sulfonamides |
| losartan | Cozaar | ARB (angiotensin receptor blockers) | hypertension, diabetic neuropathy, stroke prevention | Tablets: 25 mg, 50 mg, 100 mg | upper respiratory infx, hypotension, dizziness, nephropathy, cough, headache, vertigo | not to be used during pregnancy | pregnancy |
| losartan + HCTZ | Hyzaar | ARB (angiotensin receptor blockers) + thiazide diuretic | hypertension, stroke prevention | Tablets: 50 mg/12.5 mg, 100 mg/12.5 mg, 100 mg/25 mg | diarrhea, fatigue, cough, hypotension, hyperkalemia, dyspepsia, dizziness, photosensitivity | not to be used during pregnancy | pregnancy |
| spirinolactone | Aldactone | diuretic, potassium sparing | hypertension, heart failure | Tablets: 25 mg, 50 mg, 100 mg | gynecomastia, hyperkalemia, nausea, vomiting, abdominal cramps, diarrhea, headache, dizziness, confusion | may increase tumor risk | hyperkalemia, pregnancy |
| clorthalidone | Hygroton | thiazide diuretic | edema, hypertension | Tablets: 25 mg, 50 mg, 100 mg | hypokalemia, hyponatremia, hyperuricemia, hyperglycemia, hypotension, nausea, vertigo, photosensitivity, rash | allergy to sulfonamides, anuria | |
| triamterene + HCTZ | Dyazide | thiazide diuretic combination (potassium sparing and non-sparing) | hypertension, edema | Capsules: 37.5 mg/25 mg, 50 mg/25 mg, 37.5 mg/25 mg, 75 mg/50 mg | nausea, vomiting, muscle cramps, tachycardia, dizziness, impotence, electrolyte disorder, rash, blurred vision | may cause hyperkalemia | allergy to sulfonamides, hyperkalemia, anuria, pregnancy, renal impairment |
| triamterene + HCTZ | Maxzide | thiazide diuretic combination (potassium sparing and non-sparing) | hypertension, edema | Capsules: 37.5 mg/25 mg, 50 mg/25 mg, 37.5 mg/25 mg, 75 mg/50 mg | nausea, vomiting, muscle cramps, tachycardia, dizziness, impotence, electrolyte disorder, rash, blurred vision | may cause hyperkalemia | allergy to sulfonamides, hyperkalemia, anuria, pregnancy, renal impairment |
| furosemide | Lasix | loop diuretic | edema | Tablets: 20 mg, 40 mg, 80 mg; Solution (per 5 mL): 40 mg; Injection-IM/IV (per 1 mL): 10 mg | dizziness, nausea, muscle cramps, hypokalemia, rash, hypomagnesemia | in excess amounts can cause profound water and electrolyte depletion | anuria, hepatic coma, electrolyte imbalance |
| HCTZ | Esidrix | thiazide diuretic | hypertension, peripheral edema | Tablets: 25 mg, 50 mg; Capsules: 12.5 mg | hypokalemia, hypochloremia, hyponatremia, hyperuricemia, hyperlipidemia, hyperglycemia, dizziness, headache, rash, photosensitivity | allergy to sulfonamides, anuria, CrCl <10 | |
| HCTZ | Microzide | thiazide diuretic | hypertension, peripheral edema | Tablets: 25 mg, 50 mg; Capsules: 12.5 mg | hypokalemia, hypochloremia, hyponatremia, hyperuricemia, hyperlipidemia, hyperglycemia, dizziness, headache, rash, photosensitivity | allergy to sulfonamides, anuria, CrCl <10 | |
| diltiazem | Cardizem | calcium channel blocker | hypertension, angina, atrial fibrillation | Tablets: 30, 60, 90, 120 mg; ER Tabs (24 hr): 120, 180, 240, 300, 360, 420 mg; ER Caps (12 hr): 60, 90, 120 mg; ER Caps (24 hrs): 120, 180, 240, 300, 360, 420 mg; Injection-IV (per 1 mL): 5 mg | peripheral edema, headache, nausea, dizziness, constipatioin, rash, orthostatic hypotension | sick sinus syndrome, 2nd/3rd degree heart block, SBP <90 | |
| diltiazem | Cartia | calcium channel blocker | hypertension, angina, atrial fibrillation | Tablets: 30, 60, 90, 120 mg; ER Tabs (24 hr): 120, 180, 240, 300, 360, 420 mg; ER Caps (12 hr): 60, 90, 120 mg; ER Caps (24 hrs): 120, 180, 240, 300, 360, 420 mg; Injection-IV (per 1 mL): 5 mg | peripheral edema, headache, nausea, dizziness, constipatioin, rash, orthostatic hypotension | sick sinus syndrome, 2nd/3rd degree heart block, SBP <90 | |
| diltiazem | Dilacor | calcium channel blocker | hypertension, angina, atrial fibrillation | Tablets: 30, 60, 90, 120 mg; ER Tabs (24 hr): 120, 180, 240, 300, 360, 420 mg; ER Caps (12 hr): 60, 90, 120 mg; ER Caps (24 hrs): 120, 180, 240, 300, 360, 420 mg; Injection-IV (per 1 mL): 5 mg | peripheral edema, headache, nausea, dizziness, constipatioin, rash, orthostatic hypotension | sick sinus syndrome, 2nd/3rd degree heart block, SBP <90 | |
| diltiazem | Taztia | calcium channel blocker | hypertension, angina, atrial fibrillation | Tablets: 30, 60, 90, 120 mg; ER Tabs (24 hr): 120, 180, 240, 300, 360, 420 mg; ER Caps (12 hr): 60, 90, 120 mg; ER Caps (24 hrs): 120, 180, 240, 300, 360, 420 mg; Injection-IV (per 1 mL): 5 mg | peripheral edema, headache, nausea, dizziness, constipatioin, rash, orthostatic hypotension | sick sinus syndrome, 2nd/3rd degree heart block, SBP <90 | |
| diltiazem | Tiazac | calcium channel blocker | hypertension, angina, atrial fibrillation | Tablets: 30, 60, 90, 120 mg; ER Tabs (24 hr): 120, 180, 240, 300, 360, 420 mg; ER Caps (12 hr): 60, 90, 120 mg; ER Caps (24 hrs): 120, 180, 240, 300, 360, 420 mg; Injection-IV (per 1 mL): 5 mg | peripheral edema, headache, nausea, dizziness, constipatioin, rash, orthostatic hypotension | sick sinus syndrome, 2nd/3rd degree heart block, SBP <90 | |
| verapamil | Calan | calcium channel blocker | hypertension, angina, anti-arrhythmia | Tablets: 40, 80, 120 mg; ER Tabs (12 hr): 120, 180, 240 mg; Injection-IV (per 1 mL): 2.5 mg | constipation, dizziness, nausea, hypotension, headache, edema, CHF, fatigue | left ventric dysfx, sick sinus syn, SBP <90, 2nd/3rd degree AV block | |
| verapamil | Verelan | calcium channel blocker | hypertension, angina, anti-arrhythmia | ER Caps (24 hr qAM): 120, 180, 240, 360 mg; ER Caps (24 hr qPM): 100, 200, 300 mg; Injection-IV (per 1 mL): 2.5 mg | constipation, dizziness, nausea, hypotension, headache, edema, CHF, fatigue | left ventric dysfx, sick sinus syn, SBP <90, 2nd/3rd degree AV block | |
| nifedipine | Adilat | calcium channel blocker | angina, hypertension | Capsules: 10, 20 mg; ER Tablets: 30, 60, 90 mg | peripheral edema, fatigue, palpitations, dizziness, nausea, flushing, headache, constipation | hypertensive crisis | |
| nifedipine | Nifedical | calcium channel blocker | angina, hypertension | Capsules: 10, 20 mg; ER Tablets: 30, 60, 90 mg | peripheral edema, fatigue, palpitations, dizziness, nausea, flushing, headache, constipation | hypertensive crisis | |
| nifedipine | Procardia | calcium channel blocker | angina, hypertension | Capsules: 10, 20 mg; ER Tablets: 30, 60, 90 mg | peripheral edema, fatigue, palpitations, dizziness, nausea, flushing, headache, constipation | hypertensive crisis | |
| amlodipine | Norvasc | calcium channel blocker | hypertension, heart failure | Tablets: 2.5 mg, 5 mg, 10 mg | peripheral edema, fatigue, flushing, palpitations, dizziness, nausea, abdominal pain, pruritus | ||
| amlodipine + benazepril | Lotrel | calcium channel blocker + ACE inhibitor (angiotensin converting enzyme inhibitor) | hypertension | Capsules: 2.5 mg/10 mg, 5 mg/10 mg, 5 mg/20 mg, 5 mg/40 mg, 10 mg/20 mg, 10 mg/40 mg | cough, headache, edema, dizziness, fatigue | not to be used during pregnancy | pregnancy, angioedema |
| metoprolol tartrate | Lopressor | selective beta-adrenergic blocker (b1) | hypertension, angina, cardiovascular event prevention, migraine | Tablets: 50, 100 mg; ER Tablets: 25, 50, 100, 200 mg | hypotension, bradycardia, pruritus, diarrhea, depression, dizziness, bronchospasm | do not stop abruptly - taper dose | sinus bradycardua, 2nd/3rd degree heart block, heart failure |
| metoprolol succinate | Toprol-XL | selective beta-adrenergic blocker (b1) | hypertension, angina, cardiovascular event prevention, migraine | Tablets: 50, 100 mg; ER Tablets: 25, 50, 100, 200 mg | hypotension, bradycardia, pruritus, diarrhea, depression, dizziness, bronchospasm | do not stop abruptly - taper dose | sinus bradycardua, 2nd/3rd degree heart block, heart failure |
| carvedilol | Coreg | selective alpha and non-selective beta-adrenergic blocker | hypertension, heart failure, | Tablets: 3.125 mg, 6.25 mg, 12.5 mg, 25 mg; ER Capsules: 10 mg, 20 mg, 40 mg, 80 mg | dizziness, fatigue, diarrhea, bradycardia, hypotension, nausea, headache, edema, visual disturbance | bradycardia, asthma, sick sinus syndrome, 2nd/3rd degree heart block | |
| atenolol | Tenormin | selective beta-adrenergic blocker (b1) | hypertension, angina, post MI cardiovascular event protection | Tablets: 25 mg, 50 mg, 100 mg | hypotension, peripheral edema, fatigue, palpitations, dizziness, nausea, depression | sinus bradycardia, 2nd or 3rd degree heart block, heart failure | |
| nebivolol | Bystolic | selective beta-adrenergic blocker (b1) | hypertension | Tablets: 2.5 mg, 5 mg, 10 mg, 20 mg | headache, fatigue, dizziness, nausea, diarrhea | sinus bradycardia, 2nd/3rd degree AV block, heart failure, 2nd/3rd trimester of pregnancy | |
| propranolol | Inderal | non-selective beta blocker (b1 + b2) | hypertension, angina, arrhythmias, cardiac event prevention | Tablets: 10 mg, 20 mg, 40 mg, 60 mg; ER Caps: 60 mg, 80 mg, 120 mg, 160 mg; Solution (per 5 mL): 20 mg, 40 mg; Injection-IV (per 1 mL): 1 mg | peripheral edema, fatigue, nausea, palpiitatioins, dizziness, diarrhea, bronchitis, cold extremeties, nightmares, agitation | do not stop abruptly - taper dose | asthma, sinus bradycardia, AV block |
| labetolol | Trandate | selective alpha and non-selective beta-adrenergic blocker | hypertension | Tablets: 100, 200, 300 mg; Injection-IV (per 1 mL): 5 mg | diziness, nausea, vomiting, fatigue, headache, ejaculatory dysfxn, dyspnea, edema | sinus bradycardia, 2nd/3rd degree AV block, heart failure, sick sinus syndrome, asthma | |
| ramipril | Altace | ACE inhibitor (angiotensin converting enzyme inhibitors) | hypertension, heart failure, cardiovascular event protection | Capsules: 1.25, 2.5, 5, 10 mg | dizziness, fatigue, hyperkalemia, nause, vomiting, photosensitivity | not to be used during pregnancy | angioedema, pregnancy |
| enalapril | Vasotec | ACE inhibitor (angiotensin converting enzyme inhibitors) | hypertension, heart failure | Tablets: 2.5, 5, 10, 20 mg | headache, dizziness, fatigue, cough, hypotension, hyperkalemia, photosensitivity | not to be used during pregnancy | pregnancy, angioedema |
| benazepril | Lotensin | ACE inhibitor (angiotensin converting enzyme inhibitors) | hypertension, heart failure | Tablets: 5, 10, 20, 40 mg | headache, dizziness, fatigue, cough, hypotension, hyperkalemia, photosensitivity | not to be used during pregnancy | pregnancy, angioedema |
| lisinopril | Prinivil | ACE inhibitor (angiotensin converting enzyme inhibitors) | hypertension, heart failure | Tablets: 2.5, 5, 10, 20, 30, 40 mg | dizziness, hypotension, hyperkalemia, cough, headache, fatigue, photosensitivity | do not use during pregnancy | angioedema, pregnancy |
| lisinopril | Zestril | ACE inhibitor (angiotensin converting enzyme inhibitors) | hypertension, heart failure | Tablets: 2.5, 5, 10, 20, 30, 40 mg | dizziness, hypotension, hyperkalemia, cough, headache, fatigue, photosensitivity | do not use during pregnancy | angioedema, pregnancy |
| lisinopril + HCTZ | Prinzide | ACE inhibitor (angiotensin converting enzyme inhibitors) + thiazide diuretic | hypertension | Tablets: 10 mg/12.5 mg, 20 mg/12.5 mg, 20 mg/25 mg | cough, dizziness, hypotension, fatigue, myalgia, hypokalemia, diarrhea, hypokalemia, hyperkalemia, rash, photosensitivity, hyponatremia | not to be used during pregnancy | pregnancy, allergy to sulfonamides, angioedema, anuria, CrCl <30 |
| lisinopril + HCTZ | Zestoretic | ACE inhibitor (angiotensin converting enzyme inhibitors) + thiazide diuretic | hypertension | Tablets: 10 mg/12.5 mg, 20 mg/12.5 mg, 20 mg/25 mg | cough, dizziness, hypotension, fatigue, myalgia, hypokalemia, diarrhea, hypokalemia, hyperkalemia, rash, photosensitivity, hyponatremia | not to be used during pregnancy | pregnancy, allergy to sulfonamides, angioedema, anuria, CrCl <30 |
| doxazosin | Cardura | alpha adrenergic receptor blocker (alpha 1) | hypertension, benign prostatic hypertrophhy | Tablets: 1, 2, 4, 8 mg; ER Tablets: 4, 8 mg | dizziness, headache, fatigue, edema, palpitations, nausea, diarrhea, blurred vision, polyuria | ||
| terazosin | Hytrin | alpha adrenergic receptor blocker (alpha 1) | hypertension, benign prostatic hypertrophy | Capsules: 1 mg, 2 mg, 5 mg, 10 mg | dizziness, headache, peripheral edema, nausea, nervousness, tachycardia, palpitations | ||
| warfarin | Coumadin | anticoagulant | DVT/PE treatment and prophylaxis, thromboembolism/stroke | Tablets: 1 mg, 2 mg, 2,5 mg, 3 mg, 4 mg, 5 mg, 6 mg, 7.5 mg, 10 mg | bleeding, abdominal cramps & pain, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, fatigue, headache | risk of major or fatal bleeding - must monitor closely | pregnancy, active bleeding, blood dyscrasias, spinal puncture |
| warfarin | Jantoven | anticoagulant | DVT/PE treatment and prophylaxis, thromboembolism/stroke | Tablets: 1 mg, 2 mg, 2,5 mg, 3 mg, 4 mg, 5 mg, 6 mg, 7.5 mg, 10 mg | bleeding, abdominal cramps & pain, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, fatigue, headache | risk of major or fatal bleeding - must monitor closely | pregnancy, active bleeding, blood dyscrasias, spinal puncture |
| apixaban | Eliquis | anticoagulant | stroke prophylaxis, thromboembolism | Tablets: 2.5 mg, 5 mg | bleeding, anemia, nausea | increased risk when stopped too soon. risk of hematoma with epidural or spinal puncture | pregnancy, active bleeding, unstable pulmonary embolism |
| rivaroxaban | Xarelto | anticoagulant | thromboembolism, stroke prophylaxis, DVT prophylaxis | Tablets: 2.5 mg, 10 mg, 15 mg, 20 mg | bleeding, back pain, abdominal pain, pruritis, dizziness | inc. thrombotic and stroke risk if tc D/C'd prior to completion. Hematoma risk with spinal puncture | major bleeding, acute pulmonary embolism, prosthetic heart valve, pregnancy |
| digoxin | Lanoxin | antiarrhythmics, inotropes | hypertension, heart failure | Tablets: 125 mcg, 250 mcg; Solution (per 1 mL): 50 mcg; Injection-IM/IV (per 1 mL): 250 mcg | AV block. bradycardia, tachycardia, dizziness, headache, diarrhea, nausea | ventricular fibrillation, myocarditis, acute MI | |
| amiodarone | Cordarone | antiarrhythmic, class 3 | ventricular and atrial arrhythmias | Tablets: 100, 200, 400 mg; Injectables-IV (per mL): 50 mg | corneal deposits >6 mos use, fatigue, tremor, nausea, vomiting, pulmonary toxicity, arrhythmia exacerbation | only for life threatening arrhythmias. can worsen heartbeat. start tx in clinical setting. lung & liver toxicity | sensitivity to iodine, cardiogenic shock, 2nd/3rd degree AV block, congenital long QT synd |
| amiodarone | Pacerone | antiarrhythmic, class 3 | ventricular and atrial arrhythmias | Tablets: 100, 200, 400 mg; Injectables-IV (per mL): 50 mg | corneal deposits >6 mos use, fatigue, tremor, nausea, vomiting, pulmonary toxicity, arrhythmia exacerbation | only for life threatening arrhythmias. can worsen heartbeat. start tx in clinical setting. lung & liver toxicity | sensitivity to iodine, cardiogenic shock, 2nd/3rd degree AV block, congenital long QT synd |
| omega-3-acid ethyl esters | Lovaza | omega 3 fatty acids | hypertriglyceridemia | Capsules: 1 gram | taste changes, dyspepsia, constipation, vomiting, rash | ||
| ezetimibe | Zetia | cholesterol absorption inhibitors | hypercholesterolemia, hyperlipidemia | Tablets: 10 mg | diarrhea, arthralgia, myalgia, fatigue, back pain | hepatic impairment | |
| fenofibrate | Tricor | fibrates | hypertriglyceridemia, hypercholesterolemia | Capsules: 50, 150 mg; Tablets: 40, 48, 54, 120, 145, 160 mg | abdominal pain, headache, nausea, constipation, CK elevated, abnormal LFTs | breastfeeding, active hepatic dz, gallbladder dz, biliary cirrhosis | |
| fenofibrate | Fenoglide | fibrates | hypertriglyceridemia, hypercholesterolemia | Capsules: 50, 150 mg; Tablets: 40, 48, 54, 120, 145, 160 mg | abdominal pain, headache, nausea, constipation, CK elevated, abnormal LFTs | breastfeeding, active hepatic dz, gallbladder dz, biliary cirrhosis | |
| fenofibrate | Lofibra | fibrates | hypertriglyceridemia, hypercholesterolemia | Capsules: 50, 150 mg; Tablets: 40, 48, 54, 120, 145, 160 mg | abdominal pain, headache, nausea, constipation, CK elevated, abnormal LFTs | breastfeeding, active hepatic dz, gallbladder dz, biliary cirrhosis | |
| fenofibrate | Triglide | fibrates | hypertriglyceridemia, hypercholesterolemia | Capsules: 50, 150 mg; Tablets: 40, 48, 54, 120, 145, 160 mg | abdominal pain, headache, nausea, constipation, CK elevated, abnormal LFTs | breastfeeding, active hepatic dz, gallbladder dz, biliary cirrhosis | |
| clopidogrel | Plavix | platelet aggregation inhibitor | acute coronaary syndrome, thrombotic event prevention | Tablets: 75 mg, 300 mg | bleeding, pruiritis | diminished antipaltelet effect in CYP2C19 poor metabolizers | active bleeding |
| levetiracetam | Keppra | anticonvulsant, pyrrolidine | partial and tonic/clonic seizures | Tablets: 250 mg, 500 mg, 750 mg, 1000 mg; ER Tabs: 500, 750 mg; Solution (per 1 mL): 100 mg; Injection-IV (per 1 mL): 100 mg | headache, vomiting, fatigue, aggressive behavior, dizziness, diarrhea, vertigo, agitation, confusion, blood changes | avoid abrupt withdrawal | |
| topiramate | Topamax | anticonvulsant | partial seizures, tonic/clonic seizures, migraine prophylaxis | ER Caps: 25, 50, 100, 150, 200 mg; Sprinkle Caps: 15, 25 mg; Tablets: 25, 50, 100, 200 mg | dizziness, nervousness, ataxia, taste changes, visual disturbance, insomnia, tremor | avoid abrupt withdrawal | |
| topiramate | Trokendi | anticonvulsant | partial seizures, tonic/clonic seizures, migraine prophylaxis | ER Caps: 25, 50, 100, 150, 200 mg; Sprinkle Caps: 15, 25 mg; Tablets: 25, 50, 100, 200 mg | dizziness, nervousness, ataxia, taste changes, visual disturbance, insomnia, tremor | avoid abrupt withdrawal | |
| topiramate | Qudexy | anticonvulsant | partial seizures, tonic/clonic seizures, migraine prophylaxis | ER Caps: 25, 50, 100, 150, 200 mg; Sprinkle Caps: 15, 25 mg; Tablets: 25, 50, 100, 200 mg | dizziness, nervousness, ataxia, taste changes, visual disturbance, insomnia, tremor | avoid abrupt withdrawal | |
| pregabalin | Lyrica | anticonvulsant | neuropathic pain, partial seizures, adjunct, fibromyalgia | Caps: 25, 50, 75, 100, 150, 200, 225, 300 mg; ER Tabs: 82.5, 165, 330 mg; Solution (per 1 mL): 20 mg | dizziness, somnolence, peripheral edema, blurred vision, abnormal thinking | renal disease | |
| divalproex sodium | Depakote | anticonvulsant | partial seizures, absence seizures, bipolar disorder, migraines | DR Tabs: 125, 250, 500 mg; DR Caps: 125 mg; ER Tabs: 250, 500 mg | headache, nausea, vomiting, thrombocytopenia, dizziness, tremor, alopecia, constipation, nervousness, edema, rash, vision changes, photosensitivity | may increase risk of hepatoxicity and pancreatitis. may cause birth defects. | angioedema, pregnancy |
| gabapentin | Neurontin | anticonvulsant | partial seizures, neuralgia | Caps: 100, 300, 400 mg; Tabs: 600, 800 mg; XR Tabs: 600, 800 mg; Solution (per 1 mL): 50 mg | dizziness, ataxia, fatigue, nystagmus, termor, diarrhea, headache, depression, amnesia, asthenia, hostility, amblyopia | ||
| gabapentin | Horizant | anticonvulsant | partial seizures, neuralgia | Caps: 100, 300, 400 mg; Tabs: 600, 800 mg; XR Tabs: 600, 800 mg; Solution (per 1 mL): 50 mg | dizziness, ataxia, fatigue, nystagmus, termor, diarrhea, headache, depression, amnesia, asthenia, hostility, amblyopia | ||
| quetiapine | Seroquel | antipsychotic, dibenzothiazepine atypical | schizophrenia, bipolar disorder | Tabs: 25 mg, 50 mg, 100 mg, 200 mg, 300 mg, 400 mg; ER Tabs: 50, 150, 200, 300, 400 mg | blurred vision, anemia, rash, headache, insomnia, fatigue, irritability, peripheral edema | may cause suicidal thoughts in children and young adults - not for dementia-related psychosis | electrolyte abnormality, hypokalemia, long QT syndrome, arrhythmias |
| olanzapine | Zyprexa | antipsychotics, 2nd generation | schizophrenia, bipolar 1, agitation | Tablets: 2.5, 5, 7.5, 10, 15 mg; ODT Tabs: 5, 10, 15, 20 mg; Injection-IM (per 1 mL): 5 mg | weight gain, somnolence, headache, insomnia, dizziness, termor, constipation, tachycardia, speech disturbance, amnesia | not approved for dementia related psychosis | alcohol use, CNS depressanrt use |
| oxcarbazepine | Trileptal | antipsychotics, 2nd generation (thienobenzodiazepine) | focal (partial onset) seizures | Tablets: 150 mg, 300 mg, 600 mg; Suspension (per 5 mL): 300 mg | dizziness, headache, fatigue, somnolence, balance disorder, tremor, visual disturbance, ataxia, confusion, | avoid abrupt withdrawal | |
| oxcarbazepine | Oxtellar | antipsychotics, 2nd generation (thienobenzodiazepine) | focal (partial onset) seizures | Tablets: 150 mg, 300 mg, 600 mg; Suspension (per 5 mL): 300 mg | dizziness, headache, fatigue, somnolence, balance disorder, tremor, visual disturbance, ataxia, confusion, | avoid abrupt withdrawal | |
| risperidone | Risperdal | antipsychotics, 2nd generation | schizophrenia, bipolar 1 disorder | Tabs: 0.25, 0.5, 1, 2, 3, 4 mg; ODT Tabs: 0.25, 0.5, 1, 2, 3, 4 mg; Solution (per 1 mL): 1 mg; Injection-IM (per 2 mL): 12.5, 25, 37.5, 50 mg | somnolence, fatigue, insomnia, nausea, dystonia, anxiety, dizziness, headache, tremor | not approved for dementia related psychosis | hypersensitivity to paliperidone |
| aripiprazole | Abilify | antipsychotics, 2nd generation | schizophrenia, bipolar 1 disorder, major depressive disorder | IR Tablets: 2, 5, 10, 15, 20, 30 mg; Prefilled Inj Pens & Vials: 300 mg/1.5 mL, 400 mg/2 mL; IR Tab linked with recorder: 2, 5, 19, 15, 20, 30 mg | headache, weight gain, anxiety, insomnia, nausea, blurred vision, lightheadedness, dizziness, tremor, dyslipidemia, compulsive behaviors | not for dementia related psychosis | |
| paroxetine | Paxil | SSRI (selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors) | major depressive disorder, obsessive-compulsive disorder, panic disorder, social anxiety disorder, generalized anxiety disorder, PTSD | Tablets: 10, 20, 30, 40 mg; ER Tabs: 12.5, 25, 37.5 mg; Suspension (per 5 mL): 10 mg | nausea, somnolence, insomnia, headache, dizziness, tremor, diarrhea, nervousness, anxiety | may cause suicidal thoughts in children and young adults | |
| fluoxetine | Prozac | SSRI (selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors) | major depressive disorder, obsessive compulsive disorder, panic disorder, premenstrual dysphoric disorder | Capsules: 10, 20, 40 mg; DR Caps: 90 mg; Tablets: 10 mg, 20 mg, 60 mg; Solution (per 5 mL): 20 mg | nausea, headache, diarrhea, dizziness, constipation, anorexia, abnormal dreams, nervousness, tremor, anxiety, drowsiness | may cause suicidal thoughts in children and young adults | |
| fluoxetine | Sarafem | SSRI (selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors) | major depressive disorder, obsessive compulsive disorder, panic disorder, premenstrual dysphoric disorder | Capsules: 10, 20, 40 mg; DR Caps: 90 mg; Tablets: 10 mg, 20 mg, 60 mg; Solution (per 5 mL): 20 mg | nausea, headache, diarrhea, dizziness, constipation, anorexia, abnormal dreams, nervousness, tremor, anxiety, drowsiness | may cause suicidal thoughts in children and young adults | |
| sertraline | Zoloft | SSRI (selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors) | major depressive disorder, obsessive compulsive disorder, panic disorder | Tablets: 35 mg, 50 mg, 100 mg; Solution (per 1 mL): 20 mg | nausea, diarrhea, xerostomia, palpitations, fatigue, dizziness, tremor, agitation, constipation, decreased libido, dec appetite | may cause suicidal thoughts in children and young adults | disulfiram use |
| citalopram | Celexa | SSRI (selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors) | major depressive disorder | Tablets: 10, 20, 40 mg; Solution (per 5 mL): 10 mg | nausea, insomnia, tremor, diarrhea, fatigue, anorexia, anxiety, impotence, agitation | may cause suicidal thoughts in children and young adults | electrolyte abnorm, QT prolongation, arrhythmias, CHF |
| escitalopram | Lexapro | SSRI (selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors) | major depressive disorder, generalized anxiety disorder | Tablets: 5 mg, 10 mg, 20 mg; Solution (per 5 mL): 5 mg | nausea, headache, ejaculatory dysfxn, insomnia, diarrhea, fatigue, dizziness, constipation, anorexia, abnormal dreams, abdominal pain | may cause suicidal thoughts in children and young adults | |
| duloxetine | Cymbalta | SNRI (serotonin-norepinephrine-reuptake inhibitors) | major depressive disorder, generazlied anxiety disorder | DR Tablets: 20, 30, 40, 60 mg | nausea, headache, abdominal pain, fatigue, constipation, insomnia, dizziness, blurred vision, urinary hesitancy | may cause suicidal thoughts in children and young adults | alcohol use, abrupt alcohol withdrawal |
| venlafaxine | Effexor | SNRI (serotonin-norepinephrine-reuptake inhibitors) | major depressive disorder, generazlied anxiety disorder, panic disorder | Tablets: 25, 37.5, 50, 75, 100 mg; ER Tablets: 37.5, 75, 150, 225 mg; ER Capsules: 37.5, 75, 150 mg | headache, nausea, insomnia, anorexia, HTN, impotence, abnormal dreams, anxiety | may cause suicidal thoughts in children and young adults | avoid abrupt withdrawal |
| desvenlafaxine | Pristiq | SNRI (serotonin-norepinephrine-reuptake inhibitors) | major depressive disorder | ER Tablets: 25, 50, 100 mg | dizziness, hypotension, constipation, vomiting, blurred vision, nervousness, abnormal dreams, tremor | may cause suicidal thoughts in children and young adults | avoid abrupt withdrawal |
| atomoxetine | Strattera | SNRI (serotonin-norepinephrine-reuptake inhibitors) | ADHD | Capsules: 10, 18, 25, 40, 60, 80, 100 mg | headache, abdominable pain, nausea, insomnia, fatigue, urinary retention, dizziness, sleep disorders, BP increase | may cause suicidal thoughts in children and young adults | angle-closure glaucoma, cardiomyopathy, MAO inhibitor use, arrhythmias, CV dz |
| lisdexamfetamine | Vyvanse | NDRIs (norepinephrine-dopamine reuptake inhibitors), Schedule II | ADHD, binge eating disorder | Caps: 10, 20, 30, 40, 50, 60, 70 mg; Chewable Tabs: 10, 20, 30, 40, 50, 60 mg | anorexia, irritability, insomnia, diarrhea, tachycardia, anxiety, dizziness, tremor, nightmares | high abuse potential - monitor for signs of abuse or dependence | pregnancy, breast feeding, CV dz, arrhythmias, avoid abrupt withdrawal, CAD |
| amphetamine + dextroamphetamine | Adderall | NDRIs (norepinephrine-dopamine reuptake inhibitors), Schedule II | ADHD, narcolepsy | Tabs: 5, 7.5, 10, 12.5, 15, 20, 30 mg; ER Caps: 5, 10, 15, 20, 30 mg | anorexia, insomnia, headache, emotional lability, anxiety, agitation, nervousness, diarrhea, tachycardia, visual disturbance, photosensitivity | high abuse potential - monitor for signs of abuse or dependence | pregnancy, breast fedding, CV dz, arrhythmias, CAD, avoid abrupt withdrawal |
| methylphenidate | Concerta | NDRIs (norepinephrine-dopamine reuptake inhibitors), Schedule II | ADHD | ER Tabs: 18, 27, 36, 54 mg | nervousness, insomnia, tachycardia, headache, dizziness, palpitations, visual disturbance | can cause psychological dependence with abnormal behavior. requires careful supervision during withdrawal | MAOI use, severe agitation, severe anxiety, CV Dz, arrhythmias, alcohol use |
| methylphenidate | Quillichew | NDRIs (norepinephrine-dopamine reuptake inhibitors), Schedule II | ADHD | ER Chew: 20, 30, 40 mg | nervousness, insomnia, tachycardia, headache, dizziness, palpitations, visual disturbance | can cause psychological dependence with abnormal behavior. requires careful supervision during withdrawal | MAOI use, severe agitation, severe anxiety, CV Dz, arrhythmias, alcohol use |
| methylphenidate | Quillivant | NDRIs (norepinephrine-dopamine reuptake inhibitors), Schedule II | ADHD | ER Susp: 25 mg/5 ml | nervousness, insomnia, tachycardia, headache, dizziness, palpitations, visual disturbance | can cause psychological dependence with abnormal behavior. requires careful supervision during withdrawal | MAOI use, severe agitation, severe anxiety, CV Dz, arrhythmias, alcohol use |
| methylphenidate | Ritalin | NDRIs (norepinephrine-dopamine reuptake inhibitors), Schedule II | ADHD | IR Tablets: 5, 10, 20 mg; ER Caps: 10, 20, 30, 40 mg | nervousness, insomnia, tachycardia, headache, dizziness, palpitations, visual disturbance | can cause psychological dependence with abnormal behavior. requires careful supervision during withdrawal | MAOI use, severe agitation, severe anxiety, CV Dz, arrhythmias, alcohol use |
| dexmelthyphenidate | Focalin | NDRIs (norepinephrine-dopamine reuptake inhibitors), Schedule II | ADHD | Tablets: 2.5 mg, 5 mg, 10 mg; ER Caps: 5, 10, 15, 20, 25, 30, 35, 40 mg | anorexia, headache, anxiety, dizziness, BP changes, insomnia, visual disturbances | high abuse potential - may lead to dependency | MAOI use, severe agitation, severe anxiety, CV dz, arrhythmias, CAD |
| buproprion | Wellbutrin | NDRIs (norepinephrine-dopamine reuptake inhibitors) | major depressive dz, seasonal affective dz, smoking cessation | IR Tabs: 75, 100 mg; ER Tabs (12 hr): 100, 150, 200 mg; ER Tabs (24 hr): 150, 300 mg | heddache, dizziness, tremor, insomnia, anxiety, blurred vision | may cause suicidal thoughts in children and young adults | seizures, bulimia, anorexia, MAO inhibitor use |
| buproprion | Budeprion | NDRIs (norepinephrine-dopamine reuptake inhibitors) | major depressive dz, seasonal affective dz, smoking cessation | IR Tabs: 75, 100 mg; ER Tabs (12 hr): 100, 150, 200 mg; ER Tabs (24 hr): 150, 300 mg | heddache, dizziness, tremor, insomnia, anxiety, blurred vision | may cause suicidal thoughts in children and young adults | seizures, bulimia, anorexia, MAO inhibitor use |
| mirtazapine | Remeron | antidepressant, tetracyclic | major depressive disorder | Tablets: 7.5, 15, 30, 45 mg; ODT Tabs: 15, 30, 45 mg | somnolence, constipation, dizziness, abnormal dreams and thinking, tremor, confusion, photosensitivity | may cause suicidal thoughts in children and young adults | MAOI use, avoid abrupt withdrawal |
| nortriptyline | Pamelor | antidepressant, tricyclic | depression | Capsules: 10, 25, 50, 75 mg; Solution (per 5 mL): 10 mg | dizziness, hypotension, hyperkalemia, sweating, cough, headache, fatigue | may cause suicidal thoughts in children / adolescents - not approved for pediatric use | brugada syndrome, acute MI, avoid abrupt withdrawal |
| amitriptyline | Elavil | TCAs (tricyclic antidepressants) | depression, neuropathic pain, migraine HA, gibromyalgia | Tablets: 10, 25, 50, 75, 100, 150 mg | drowsiness, dizziness, constipation, blurred vision, palpitations, nausea, confusion, urinary retention, photosensitivity, tremor | may cause suicidal thoughts in children and young adults | MI recovery, avoid abrupt withdrawal |
| alprazolam | Xanax | benzodiazepines, short acting | anxiety, panic disorder | Tablets: 0.25 mg, 0.5 mg, 1 mg, 2 mg; ER Tabs: 0.5, 1, 2, 3 mg; ODT Tabs: 0.25, 0.5, 1, 2 mg | drowsiness, dizziness, constipation, blurred vision, palpitations, nausea, confusion, urinary retention, photosensitivity, tremor | may cause suicidal thoughts in children and young adults | MI recovery, avoid abrupt withdrawal |
| alprazolam | Niravam | benzodiazepines, short acting, Schedule IV | anxiety, panic disorder | Tablets: 0.25, 0.5, 1, 2 mg; ER Tabs: 0.5, 1, 2, 3 mg; ODT Tabs: 0.25, 0.5, 1, 2 mg | dizziness, hypotension, constipation, vomiting, blurred vision, nervousness, abnormal dreams, tremor | use with opioids may result in profoud sedation, resp depression, coma, or death | avoid abrupt withdrawal |
| clonazepam | Klonopin | benzodiazepines, long acting, Schedule IV | seizure disorders, panic disorder | Tabs: 0.5 mg, 1 mg, 2 mg; ODT Tabs: 0.125, 0.25, 0.5, 1, 2 mg | dizziness, drowsiness, impaired coordination, depression, confusion, hypotension, irritability, constipation | use with opioids may result in profound sedation, resp depression, coma or death | hepatic impairment, avoid abrupt withdrawal |
| lorazepam | Ativan | benzodiazepines, intermediate acting, Schedule IV | anxiety, insomnia, status epilepticus | Tablets: 0.5, 1, 2 mg; Solution (per 1 mL): 2 mg; Injection-IM/IV (per 1 mL): 2, 4 mg | dizziness, sedation, ataxia, fatigue, amnesia, irritability, dystonia | use with opioids may result in profound sedation, resp depression, coma or death | renal failure, respiratory impairment, sleep apnea, avoid abrupt withdrawal |
| diazepam | Valium | benzodiazepines, long acting, Schedule IV | seizure disorders, anxiety, sedation | Tablets: 2.5, 5, 10 mg; Solution: 5 mg/5 mL, 5 mg/1 mL; Injection-IM/IV (per 1 mL): 5 mg; Rectal Gel: 2.5, 10, 20 mg | drowsiness, fatigue confusion, tremor, dystonia, amnesia, dizziness, hypotension | use with opioids may result in profound sedation, resp depression, coma or death | avoid abrupt withdrawal |
| diazepam | Diastat | benzodiazepines, long acting, Schedule IV | seizure disorders, anxiety, sedation | Tablets: 2.5, 5, 10 mg; Solution: 5 mg/5 mL, 5 mg/1 mL; Injection-IM/IV (per 1 mL): 5 mg; Rectal Gel: 2.5, 10, 20 mg | drowsiness, fatigue confusion, tremor, dystonia, amnesia, dizziness, hypotension | use with opioids may result in profound sedation, resp depression, coma or death | avoid abrupt withdrawal |
| temazepam | Restoril | benzodiazepines, intermediate acting, Schedule IV | insomnia | Capsules: 7.5, 15, 22.5, 30 mg | drowsiness, fatigue, dizziness, ataxia, confusion, dystonia, urinary retention | use with opioids may result in profound sedation, resp depression, coma or death | avoid abrupt withdrawal |
| zolpidem | Ambien | insomnia (anxiolytic/hypnotic) | insomnia, short term | Tablets: 5, 10 mg; ER Tabs: 6.25, 12.5 mg | headache, drowsiness, dizziness, palpitations, hallucinations, drugged feeling, | complex sleep behaviors may occur, sleep walking, sleep driving, other activities | alcohol use, hepatic impairment, Hx of complex sleep disorder |
| ropinirole | Requip | dopamine agonist | Parkinson disease, restless leg syndrome | Tablets: 0.25, 0.5, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 mg; ER Tablets: 2, 4, 6,8, 12 mg | somnolence, dizziness, hypotension, headache, dyskinesia, hallucinations, edema, vision changes, anxiety | avoid abrupt withdrawal | |
| pramipexole | Mirapex | dopamine agonist | Parkinson disease, restless leg syndrome | Tabs: 0.125, 0.25, 0.5, 0.75, 1, 1.5 mg; 0.375, 0.75, 1.5, 2.25, 3, 3.75, 4.5 mg | hypotension. nausea, insomnia, dizziness, fatigue, constipation, confusion, amnesia, visual disturbance, compulsive behavior | avoid abrupt withdrawal | |
| carbidopa + levodopa | Sinemet | anti-parkinson's agents, decarboxylase inhibitor + dopamine precursor | Parkinsonism | Tabs: 10 mg/100 mg, 25 mg/100 mg, 25 mg/250 mg; ER Tabs: 25 mg/100 mg, 50 mg/200 mg; ODT Tabs: 10 mg/100 mg, 25 mg/100 mg, 25 mg/250 mg | dizziness, nause, headache, dyskensia, insomnia, abnormal dreams, constipation, confusion | MAO inhibitor use, psychosis, angle-closure glaucoma, avoid abrupt withdrawal | |
| lithium | Lithobid | bipolar disorder agents | bipolar disorder, mania, and maintenance | Caps: 150, 300, 600 mg; Tablet: 300 mg; ER Tabs: 300, 450 mg; Solution (per 5 mL): 8 mEq = 300 mg | tremor, polyuria, diarrhea, cognitive impairment, blurred vision, dizziness | NTI drug - start tx only if facility available for prompt accurate lithium levels | Brugada syndrome |
| hydroxyzine | Atarax | antihistamine (H1) | anxiety, pruritus/urticaria, nausea/vomiting | Caps: 25, 50, 100 mg; Tabs: 10, 25, 50 mg; Solution (per 5 mL): 10 mg; Injection-IM (per 1 mL): 25, 50 mg | dizziness, headache, drowsiness, slurred speech, agitation, ataxia, nausea, vomiting, | QT prolongation, hypersensitivity to cetirizine or levocetirizine | |
| hydroxyzine | Vistaril | antihistamine (H1) | anxiety, pruritus/urticaria, nausea/vomiting | Caps: 25, 50, 100 mg; Tabs: 10, 25, 50 mg; Solution (per 5 mL): 10 mg; Injection-IM (per 1 mL): 25, 50 mg | dizziness, headache, drowsiness, slurred speech, agitation, ataxia, nausea, vomiting, | QT prolongation, hypersensitivity to cetirizine or levocetirizine | |
| meclizine | Antivert | antihistamines, 1st generation | vertigo, motion sickness | Tabs: 12.5, 25 mg; Chewable Tabs: 25 mg | dizziness, drowsiness, headache, urinary retention, blurred vision, tachycardia, photosensitivity | ||
| memantine | Namenda | dementia / Alzheimer's disease | Alzheimer dementia | Tablets: 5, 10 mg; Solution (per 1 mL):2 mg; ER Capsules: 7 mg, 14 mg, 21 mg, 28 mg | dizziness, headache, confusion, anxiety, cough, depression, hallucinations, aggression | ||
| donepezil | Aricept | cholinesterase inhibitor | Alzheimer dementia | Tablets: 5, 10, 23 mg; ODT Tabs: 5, 10 mg | nausea, diarrhea, headache, insomnia, dizziness, muscle cramps, anorexia, abnormal dreams, syncope | ||
| clonidine | Catapress | alpha agonists, central acting | hypertension | Tablets: 0.1, 0.2, 0.3 mg; Topical Patches (per 24 hrs for 7 days): 0.1, 0.2, 0.3 mg | somnolence, headache, hypotension, nightmares, nause, irritability, constipation, dizziness, diarrhea | avoid abrupt withdrawal | |
| phentermine | Adipex-P | anti-obesity drugs | obesity | Tablet: 8 mg; ER Tablet: 37.5 mg; ER Caps: 15, 30, 37.5 mg | palpitations, tachycardia, dizziness, tremor, headache, diarrhea, impotence | MAOI use, pregnancy, breastfeeding, CV dz | |
| phentermine | Lomaira | anti-obesity drugs | obesity | Tablet: 8 mg; ER Tablet: 37.5 mg; ER Caps: 15, 30, 37.5 mg | palpitations, tachycardia, dizziness, tremor, headache, diarrhea, impotence | MAOI use, pregnancy, breastfeeding, CV dz | |
| guanfacine | Tenex | alpha 2 receptor agonist | HTN, ADHD | Tablets: 1 mg, 2 mg | dizziness, somnolence, constipation, fatigue, headache | ||
| guanfacine | Intuiv | alpha 2 receptor agonist | HTN, ADHD | ER Tablets: 1, 2, 3, 4 mg | dizziness, somnolence, constipation, fatigue, headache | ||
| sumatriptan | Imitrex | selective serotonin agonist | migraine headache, cluster headache | Tablets: 25, 50, 100 mg; Injection-SC-Auto Injector: 6 mg; Inject-SC-Vial (per 0.5 mL): 6 mg | malaise, fatigue, chest pain, dizziness, vertigo, flushing, drowsiness | uncontrolled HTN, ischemic heart disease, arrhythmias, coronary vasospasm | |
| buspirone | BuSpar | anxiolytics, non-benzodiazepines | anxiety | Tablets: 5, 7.5, 10, 15, 30 mg | dizziness, drowsiness, nausea, headache, nervousness, insomnia, hostility, confusion | MAO inhibitor use, renal impairment | |
| rizatriptan | Maxalt | selective serotoning agonist | migraine headaches | Tablets: 5, 10 mg; ODT Tablets: 5, 10 mg | malaise, fatigue, chest pain, dizziness, nausea, neck pain | uncontrolled HTN, ischemic heart disease, arrhythmias, coronary vasospasm | |
| trazadone | Oleptro | serotonin modulators | major depressive disorder, insomnia | Tablets: 50, 100, 150, 300 mg; ER Tablets: 150, 300 mg | somnolence, headache, dizziness, blurred vision, fatigue, hypotension, tremor, nausea, confusion, ataxia | may cause suicidal thoughts in children and young adults | avoid abrupt withdrawal |
| carbamazepine | Epitol | seizure disorder, miscellaneous | seizure disorder, trigeminal neuralgia | IR Tabs: 100, 200 mg; Chew Tabs: 100 ,g; ER Tabs: 100, 200, 400 mg; ER Caps: 100, 200, 300 mg; Suspension (per 5 mL): 100 mg | dizziness, drowsiness, nausea, unsteadiness, ataxia, rash, tremor, photosensitivity, constipation, speech probs | risk of severe blood disorder and dermatological reactions | hypersensitivity to TCAs, MAO inhibitor use, bone marrow depression, avoid abrupt withdrawal |
| carbamazepine | Tergretol | seizure disorder, miscellaneous | seizure disorder, trigeminal neuralgia | IR Tabs: 100, 200 mg; Chew Tabs: 100 ,g; ER Tabs: 100, 200, 400 mg; ER Caps: 100, 200, 300 mg; Suspension (per 5 mL): 100 mg | dizziness, drowsiness, nausea, unsteadiness, ataxia, rash, tremor, photosensitivity, constipation, speech probs | risk of severe blood disorder and dermatological reactions | hypersensitivity to TCAs, MAO inhibitor use, bone marrow depression, avoid abrupt withdrawal |
| cyclobenzaprine | Amrix | muscle relaxant | muscle spasm, fibromyalgia | Tablets: 5, 7.5, 10 mg; ER Capsules: 15, 30 mg | drowsiness, dizziness, fatigue, headache, constipation, taste changes, blurred vision, confusion, photosensitivity | elderly patients, MI pts, hepatic pts, arrhythmias, heart block, CHF, avoid abrupt withdrawal | |
| cyclobenzaprine | Fexmid | muscle relaxant | muscle spasm, fibromyalgia | Tablets: 5, 7.5, 10 mg; ER Capsules: 15, 30 mg | drowsiness, dizziness, fatigue, headache, constipation, taste changes, blurred vision, confusion, photosensitivity | elderly patients, MI pts, hepatic pts, arrhythmias, heart block, CHF, avoid abrupt withdrawal | |
| tizanidine | Zanaflex | muscle relaxants | spasticity | Tablets: 4 mg; Capsules: 2, 4, 6 mg | dizziness, hypotension, constipation, vomiting, speech disturbance, blurred vision, nervousness, hallucinations | avoid abrupt withdrawal | |
| methocarbamol | Robaxin | muscle relaxants, centrally active | muscle spasms, tetanus | Tablets: 500, 750 mg; Injection-IV/IM (per 1 mL): 100 mg | dizziness, lightheadedness, nausea, vomiting, pruiritis, rash, blurred vision, flushing, hypotension, metallic taste | renal impairment, seizure disorder | |
| baclofen | Ozobax | muscle relaxant | spasticity, intractable hiccups | Tablets: 5, 10, 20 mg; Solution (per 5 mL): 5 mg | drowsiness, dizziness, weakness, nausea, confusion, hypotension, insomnia, edema, pruritis, constipation | avoid abrupt withdrawal | |
| lamotrigene | Lamictal | anticonvulsant, anti-mania | bipolar disorder, partial seizures | Tablets: 25, 100, 150, 200 mg; ER Tablets: 25, 50, 100, 250, 300 mg; Chew Tabs: 5, 25 mg; ODT Tabs: 25, 50, 100, 200 mg | dizziness, vertigo, headache, nausea, blurred vision, rash, diarrhea, insomnia, depression, anxiety, speech & visual disturbance, photosensitivity | serious rashes requiring hospitalization may develop | avoid abrupt withdrawal |
| folic acid | Folvite | vitamins | vitamin deficiency | tablets: 0.4 mg, 0.8 mg, 1 mg; injection:5 mg per 1 mL | nausea, abdominal pain, flatulence, irritability, rash | ||
| folic acid | FA-8 | vitamins | vitamin deficiency | tablets: 0.4 mg, 0.8 mg, 1 mg; injection:5 mg per 1 mL | nausea, abdominal pain, flatulence, irritability, rash | ||
| progesterone | Prometrium | progestins, non-contraceptive | amenorrhea, endometrial hyperplasia prevention, postmenopausal | Capsules: 100 mg, 200 mg; Vaginal Gel: 4%, 8%; Vaginal Insert: 100 mg | thromboembolism, stroke, HTN, cancer, headache, nausea, breast tenderness, abdominal pain, depression, dizziness, fatigue, irritability, cough, acne, fluid retention | do not use in CV dz or dementia, increase breast cancer risk | undiagnosed vaginal bleeding, pregnancy, hx of breast CA, hx of thromboembolism, allergy to peanuts |
| progesterone | Crinone | progestins, non-contraceptive | amenorrhea, endometrial hyperplasia prevention, postmenopausal | Capsules: 100 mg, 200 mg; Vaginal Gel: 4%, 8%; Vaginal Insert: 100 mg | thromboembolism, stroke, HTN, cancer, headache, nausea, breast tenderness, abdominal pain, depression, dizziness, fatigue, irritability, cough, acne, fluid retention | do not use in CV dz or dementia, increase breast cancer risk | undiagnosed vaginal bleeding, pregnancy, hx of breast CA, hx of thromboembolism, allergy to peanuts |
| progesterone | Procheive | progestins, non-contraceptive | amenorrhea, endometrial hyperplasia prevention, postmenopausal | Capsules: 100 mg, 200 mg; Vaginal Gel: 4%, 8%; Vaginal Insert: 100 mg | thromboembolism, stroke, HTN, cancer, headache, nausea, breast tenderness, abdominal pain, depression, dizziness, fatigue, irritability, cough, acne, fluid retention | do not use in CV dz or dementia, increase breast cancer risk | undiagnosed vaginal bleeding, pregnancy, hx of breast CA, hx of thromboembolism, allergy to peanuts |
| progesterone | Endometrin | progestins, non-contraceptive | amenorrhea, endometrial hyperplasia prevention, postmenopausal | Capsules: 100 mg, 200 mg; Vaginal Gel: 4%, 8%; Vaginal Insert: 100 mg | thromboembolism, stroke, HTN, cancer, headache, nausea, breast tenderness, abdominal pain, depression, dizziness, fatigue, irritability, cough, acne, fluid retention | do not use in CV dz or dementia, increase breast cancer risk | undiagnosed vaginal bleeding, pregnancy, hx of breast CA, hx of thromboembolism, allergy to peanuts |
| estradiol | Estrace | hormone replacement, estrogens | menopause, hypoestrogenism | Tablets: 0.5 mg, 1 mg, 2 mg | vaginal bleeding, abdominal cramps, nausea, vomiting, breast changes or pain, migraine, fluid retention, mood changes, weight changes, acne | may increase risk of endometrial cancer, stroke, MI, and breast cancer - may increase risk of dementia in post-menopausal women | hepatic disease, undiagnosed vaginal bleeding, breast cancer, thromboembolism hx, pregnancy |
| ethinyl estradiol + norethindrone | Junel | oral birth control | contraception | Monophasic: 1 mg/20 mcg, 1.5 mg/30 mcg | bleeding irregularity, nausea, vomiting, breast tenderness, headache, edema, weight changes, acne, BP changes, contact lens intolerance | cigarette smoking increased the risk of serious CV side effects. increases with age over 35 | pregnancy, breast cancer, hepatic dz, thrombophlebitis or hx, smokers >35 yo or heavy smokers |
| ethinyl estradiol + norethindrone | Larin | oral birth control | contraception | Monophasic: 1 mg/20 mcg, 1.5 mg/30 mcg | bleeding irregularity, nausea, vomiting, breast tenderness, headache, edema, weight changes, acne, BP changes, contact lens intolerance | cigarette smoking increased the risk of serious CV side effects. increases with age over 35 | pregnancy, breast cancer, hepatic dz, thrombophlebitis or hx, smokers >35 yo or heavy smokers |
| ethinyl estradiol + norethindrone | Loestrin | oral birth control | contraception | Monophasic: 1 mg/20 mcg, 1.5 mg/30 mcg | bleeding irregularity, nausea, vomiting, breast tenderness, headache, edema, weight changes, acne, BP changes, contact lens intolerance | cigarette smoking increased the risk of serious CV side effects. increases with age over 35 | pregnancy, breast cancer, hepatic dz, thrombophlebitis or hx, smokers >35 yo or heavy smokers |
| ethinyl estradiol + norethindrone | Microgestin | oral birth control | contraception | Monophasic: 1 mg/20 mcg, 1.5 mg/30 mcg | bleeding irregularity, nausea, vomiting, breast tenderness, headache, edema, weight changes, acne, BP changes, contact lens intolerance | cigarette smoking increased the risk of serious CV side effects. increases with age over 35 | pregnancy, breast cancer, hepatic dz, thrombophlebitis or hx, smokers >35 yo or heavy smokers |
| ethinyl estradiol + norethindrone | Norinyl | oral birth control | contraception | Monophasic: 1 mg/35 mcg | bleeding irregularity, nausea, vomiting, breast tenderness, headache, edema, weight changes, acne, BP changes, contact lens intolerance | cigarette smoking increased the risk of serious CV side effects. increases with age over 35 | pregnancy, breast cancer, hepatic dz, thrombophlebitis or hx, smokers >35 yo or heavy smokers |
| ethinyl estradiol + norethindrone | Nortrel | oral birth control | contraception | Monophasic: 1 mg/35 mcg | bleeding irregularity, nausea, vomiting, breast tenderness, headache, edema, weight changes, acne, BP changes, contact lens intolerance | cigarette smoking increased the risk of serious CV side effects. increases with age over 35 | pregnancy, breast cancer, hepatic dz, thrombophlebitis or hx, smokers >35 yo or heavy smokers |
| ethinyl estradiol + desogestrel | Apri | oral birth control | contraception | Monophasic: 0.15/30 #21 + #7 inert | bleeding irregularity, nausea, vomiting, breast tenderness, headache, edema, weight changes, acne, BP changes, contact lens intolerance | cigarette smoking increased the risk of serious CV side effects. increases with age over 35 | pregnancy, breast cancer, hepatic dz, thrombophlebitis or hx, smokers >35 yo or heavy smokers |
| ethinyl estradiol + desogestrel | Enskyce | oral birth control | contraception | Monophasic: 0.15/30 #21 + #7 inert | bleeding irregularity, nausea, vomiting, breast tenderness, headache, edema, weight changes, acne, BP changes, contact lens intolerance | cigarette smoking increased the risk of serious CV side effects. increases with age over 35 | pregnancy, breast cancer, hepatic dz, thrombophlebitis or hx, smokers >35 yo or heavy smokers |
| ethinyl estradiol + desogestrel | Desogen | oral birth control | contraception | Monophasic: 0.15/30 #21 + #7 inert | bleeding irregularity, nausea, vomiting, breast tenderness, headache, edema, weight changes, acne, BP changes, contact lens intolerance | cigarette smoking increased the risk of serious CV side effects. increases with age over 35 | pregnancy, breast cancer, hepatic dz, thrombophlebitis or hx, smokers >35 yo or heavy smokers |
| ethinyl estradiol + desogestrel | Azurette | oral birth control | contraception | Biphasic: 0.15/20 $21 + 0/10 #5 + #5 inert | bleeding irregularity, nausea, vomiting, breast tenderness, headache, edema, weight changes, acne, BP changes, contact lens intolerance | cigarette smoking increased the risk of serious CV side effects. increases with age over 35 | pregnancy, breast cancer, hepatic dz, thrombophlebitis or hx, smokers >35 yo or heavy smokers |
| ethinyl estradiol + desogestrel | Kariva | oral birth control | contraception | Biphasic: 0.15/20 $21 + 0/10 #5 + #5 inert | bleeding irregularity, nausea, vomiting, breast tenderness, headache, edema, weight changes, acne, BP changes, contact lens intolerance | cigarette smoking increased the risk of serious CV side effects. increases with age over 35 | pregnancy, breast cancer, hepatic dz, thrombophlebitis or hx, smokers >35 yo or heavy smokers |
| ethinyl estradiol + desogestrel | Cyclessa | oral birth control | contraception | Triphasic: 0.1/25 #7 + 0.125/25 #7 + 0.15/25 #7 + #7 inert | bleeding irregularity, nausea, vomiting, breast tenderness, headache, edema, weight changes, acne, BP changes, contact lens intolerance | cigarette smoking increased the risk of serious CV side effects. increases with age over 35 | pregnancy, breast cancer, hepatic dz, thrombophlebitis or hx, smokers >35 yo or heavy smokers |
| ethinyl estradiol + desogestrel | Velivet | oral birth control | contraception | Triphasic: 0.1/25 #7 + 0.125/25 #7 + 0.15/25 #7 + #7 inert | bleeding irregularity, nausea, vomiting, breast tenderness, headache, edema, weight changes, acne, BP changes, contact lens intolerance | cigarette smoking increased the risk of serious CV side effects. increases with age over 35 | pregnancy, breast cancer, hepatic dz, thrombophlebitis or hx, smokers >35 yo or heavy smokers |
| ethinyl estradiol + etonogestrel | NuvaRing | contraceptive, intrauterine/vaginal | contraception | Intrauterine/Vaginal Ring: 0.12 mg/0.015 mg/day | bleeding irregularity, nausea, vomiting, breast tenderness, headache, edema, weight changes, acne, BP changes, contact lens intolerance | cigarette smoking increased the risk of serious CV side effects. increases with age over 35 | pregnancy, breast cancer, hepatic dz, thrombophlebitis or hx, smokers >35 yo or heavy smokers |
| ethinyl estradiol + norgestimate | Mili | oral birth control | contraception | Monophasic: 0.25 mg/35 mcg #21 + #7 inert | bleeding irregularity, nausea, vomiting, breast tenderness, headache, edema, weight changes, acne, BP changes, contact lens intolerance | cigarette smoking increased the risk of serious CV side effects. increases with age over 35 | pregnancy, breast cancer, hepatic dz, thrombophlebitis or hx, smokers >35 yo or heavy smokers |
| ethinyl estradiol + norgestimate | Sprintec | oral birth control | contraception | Monophasic: 0.25 mg/35 mcg #21 + #7 inert | bleeding irregularity, nausea, vomiting, breast tenderness, headache, edema, weight changes, acne, BP changes, contact lens intolerance | cigarette smoking increased the risk of serious CV side effects. increases with age over 35 | pregnancy, breast cancer, hepatic dz, thrombophlebitis or hx, smokers >35 yo or heavy smokers |
| ethinyl estradiol + norgestimate | MonoNessa | oral birth control | contraception | Monophasic: 0.25 mg/35 mcg #21 + #7 inert | bleeding irregularity, nausea, vomiting, breast tenderness, headache, edema, weight changes, acne, BP changes, contact lens intolerance | cigarette smoking increased the risk of serious CV side effects. increases with age over 35 | pregnancy, breast cancer, hepatic dz, thrombophlebitis or hx, smokers >35 yo or heavy smokers |
| ethinyl estradiol + norgestimate | Tri-Lo-Sprintec | oral birth control | contraception | Triphasic 25: 0.18/25 #7 + 0.215/25 #7 + 0.25/25 #7 + #7 inert | bleeding irregularity, nausea, vomiting, breast tenderness, headache, edema, weight changes, acne, BP changes, contact lens intolerance | cigarette smoking increased the risk of serious CV side effects. increases with age over 35 | pregnancy, breast cancer, hepatic dz, thrombophlebitis or hx, smokers >35 yo or heavy smokers |
| ethinyl estradiol + norgestimate | Tri-Lo-Marzia | oral birth control | contraception | Triphasic 25: 0.18/25 #7 + 0.215/25 #7 + 0.25/25 #7 + #7 inert | bleeding irregularity, nausea, vomiting, breast tenderness, headache, edema, weight changes, acne, BP changes, contact lens intolerance | cigarette smoking increased the risk of serious CV side effects. increases with age over 35 | pregnancy, breast cancer, hepatic dz, thrombophlebitis or hx, smokers >35 yo or heavy smokers |
| ethinyl estradiol + norgestimate | Tri-Estarylla | oral birth control | contraception | Triphasic 35: 0.18/35 #7 + 0.215/35 #7 + 0.25/35 #7 + #7 inert | bleeding irregularity, nausea, vomiting, breast tenderness, headache, edema, weight changes, acne, BP changes, contact lens intolerance | cigarette smoking increased the risk of serious CV side effects. increases with age over 35 | pregnancy, breast cancer, hepatic dz, thrombophlebitis or hx, smokers >35 yo or heavy smokers |
| ethinyl estradiol + norgestimate | Tri-Sprintec | oral birth control | contraception | Triphasic 35: 0.18/35 #7 + 0.215/35 #7 + 0.25/35 #7 + #7 inert | bleeding irregularity, nausea, vomiting, breast tenderness, headache, edema, weight changes, acne, BP changes, contact lens intolerance | cigarette smoking increased the risk of serious CV side effects. increases with age over 35 | pregnancy, breast cancer, hepatic dz, thrombophlebitis or hx, smokers >35 yo or heavy smokers |
| ethinyl estradiol + norgestimate | Tri-Mili | oral birth control | contraception | Triphasic 35: 0.18/35 #7 + 0.215/35 #7 + 0.25/35 #7 + #7 inert | bleeding irregularity, nausea, vomiting, breast tenderness, headache, edema, weight changes, acne, BP changes, contact lens intolerance | cigarette smoking increased the risk of serious CV side effects. increases with age over 35 | pregnancy, breast cancer, hepatic dz, thrombophlebitis or hx, smokers >35 yo or heavy smokers |
| norethindrone | Camila | oral contraceptive, progesterone only | contraception | Tablets: 0.35 mg | menstrual irregularities, amenorrhea, headache, breast tenderness, nausea, dizziness, acne, weight pain | cigarette smoking increases the risk of MI and stroke | pregnancy, breast cancer, undiagnosed vaginal bleeding, hepatic dz, thromboembolic disorders |
| norethindrone | Errin | oral contraceptive, progesterone only | contraception | Tablets: 0.35 mg | menstrual irregularities, amenorrhea, headache, breast tenderness, nausea, dizziness, acne, weight pain | cigarette smoking increases the risk of MI and stroke | pregnancy, breast cancer, undiagnosed vaginal bleeding, hepatic dz, thromboembolic disorders |
| norethindrone | Jolivette | oral contraceptive, progesterone only | contraception | Tablets: 0.35 mg | menstrual irregularities, amenorrhea, headache, breast tenderness, nausea, dizziness, acne, weight pain | cigarette smoking increases the risk of MI and stroke | pregnancy, breast cancer, undiagnosed vaginal bleeding, hepatic dz, thromboembolic disorders |
| ethinyl estradiol + levonorgestrel | Aviane | oral birth control | contraception | Monophasic: 0.1 mg/20 mcg | bleeding irregularity, nausea, vomiting, breast tenderness, headache, edema, weight changes, acne, BP changes, contact lens intolerance | cigarette smoking increases the risk of serious CV side effects, increases with age over 35 | pregnancy, breast cancer, hepatic dz, thrombophlebitis or hx, smokers >35 yo or heavy smokers |
| ethinyl estradiol + levonorgestrel | Falmina | oral birth control | contraception | Monophasic: 0.1 mg/20 mcg | bleeding irregularity, nausea, vomiting, breast tenderness, headache, edema, weight changes, acne, BP changes, contact lens intolerance | cigarette smoking increases the risk of serious CV side effects, increases with age over 35 | pregnancy, breast cancer, hepatic dz, thrombophlebitis or hx, smokers >35 yo or heavy smokers |
| ethinyl estradiol + levonorgestrel | Lessina | oral birth control | contraception | Monophasic: 0.1 mg/20 mcg | bleeding irregularity, nausea, vomiting, breast tenderness, headache, edema, weight changes, acne, BP changes, contact lens intolerance | cigarette smoking increases the risk of serious CV side effects, increases with age over 35 | pregnancy, breast cancer, hepatic dz, thrombophlebitis or hx, smokers >35 yo or heavy smokers |
| ethinyl estradiol + levonorgestrel | Amethyst | oral birth control | contraception | Monophasic: 0.9 mg/20 mcg | bleeding irregularity, nausea, vomiting, breast tenderness, headache, edema, weight changes, acne, BP changes, contact lens intolerance | cigarette smoking increases the risk of serious CV side effects, increases with age over 35 | pregnancy, breast cancer, hepatic dz, thrombophlebitis or hx, smokers >35 yo or heavy smokers |
| ethinyl estradiol + levonorgestrel | Portia | oral birth control | contraception | Monophasic: 0.15mg/30 mcg | bleeding irregularity, nausea, vomiting, breast tenderness, headache, edema, weight changes, acne, BP changes, contact lens intolerance | cigarette smoking increases the risk of serious CV side effects, increases with age over 35 | pregnancy, breast cancer, hepatic dz, thrombophlebitis or hx, smokers >35 yo or heavy smokers |
| ethinyl estradiol + levonorgestrel | Seasonale | oral birth control | contraception | Monophasic: 0.15mg/30 mcg | bleeding irregularity, nausea, vomiting, breast tenderness, headache, edema, weight changes, acne, BP changes, contact lens intolerance | cigarette smoking increases the risk of serious CV side effects, increases with age over 35 | pregnancy, breast cancer, hepatic dz, thrombophlebitis or hx, smokers >35 yo or heavy smokers |
| ethinyl estradiol + levonorgestrel | Jolessa | oral birth control | contraception | Monophasic: 0.15mg/30 mcg | bleeding irregularity, nausea, vomiting, breast tenderness, headache, edema, weight changes, acne, BP changes, contact lens intolerance | cigarette smoking increases the risk of serious CV side effects, increases with age over 35 | pregnancy, breast cancer, hepatic dz, thrombophlebitis or hx, smokers >35 yo or heavy smokers |
| ethinyl estradiol + levonorgestrel | Levora | oral birth control | contraception | Monophasic: 0.15mg/30 mcg | bleeding irregularity, nausea, vomiting, breast tenderness, headache, edema, weight changes, acne, BP changes, contact lens intolerance | cigarette smoking increases the risk of serious CV side effects, increases with age over 35 | pregnancy, breast cancer, hepatic dz, thrombophlebitis or hx, smokers >35 yo or heavy smokers |
| prednisolone | Oprared | corticosteroid | asthma, inflammation, adrenal insufficiency, gout, multiple-sclerosis | Tablet: 5 mg; ODT Tablets: 10, 15, 30 mg; Oral Liquid )per 5 mL): 5, 10, 15, 20, 25 mg; Suspension (per 5 mL): 15 mg; Syrup (per 5 mL): 15 mg | hirsutism, weight gain, erythema, abdominal discomfort, rash, nausea, vomiting, fluid retention, dizziness, anxiety, depression | systemic fungal infection, avoid abrupt withdrawal in high or long-term use | |
| prednisolone | Pediapred | corticosteroid | asthma, inflammation, adrenal insufficiency, gout, multiple-sclerosis | Tablet: 5 mg; ODT Tablets: 10, 15, 30 mg; Oral Liquid )per 5 mL): 5, 10, 15, 20, 25 mg; Suspension (per 5 mL): 15 mg; Syrup (per 5 mL): 15 mg | hirsutism, weight gain, erythema, abdominal discomfort, rash, nausea, vomiting, fluid retention, dizziness, anxiety, depression | systemic fungal infection, avoid abrupt withdrawal in high or long-term use | |
| triamcinolone | Kenalog | corticosteroids, topical | dermatoses | Cream: 0.025%, 0.1%, 0.5%; Ointment: 0.025%, 0.05%, 0.1%, 0.5%; Lotion: 0.025%, 0.1%; Spray: 0.0147% | burning, itching, dryness, secondary infection, contact dermatitis, skin atrophy | ||
| methylprednisolone | Medrol | corticosteroid | asthma, inflammation | Tablets: 2mg, 4 mg, 8 mg, 16 mg, 32 mg | hirsutism, weight gain, erythema, abdominal discomfort, rash, nausea, vomiting, fluid retention, dizziness, anxiety, depression | systemic fungal infection, avoid abrupt withdrawal in high or long term use | |
| prednisone | Sterapred | corticosteroid | asthma, inflammation, adrenal insufficiency, gout, multiple-sclerosis | Tablets: 1, 2.5, 5, 10, 20, 50 mg; DR Tabs: 1, 2, 5 mg; Solution: 5 mg/5 mL, 5 mg/1 mL | hirsutism, weight gain, erythema, abdominal discomfort, rash, nausea, vomiting, fluid retention, dizziness, anxiety, depression | systemic fungal infection, avoid abrupt withdrawal in high or long term use | |
| hydrocortisone | Cortef | corticosteroid | adrenal insufficiency, dermatoses, ulcerative colitis, hemorrhoids | Tablets: 5, 10, 20 mg; Cream: 0.5, 1, 2.5%; Ointment: 0.5, 1, 2.5%; Lotion: 1, 2.5%; Suppository: 25, 30 mg; Enema: 100 mg/60 mL | weight gain, nausea, vomiting, sodium retention, headache, dizziness, glucose intolerance | fungal infection, avoid abrupt withdrawal if high dose or long term dose | |
| hydrocortisone | Cortizone | corticosteroid | adrenal insufficiency, dermatoses, ulcerative colitis, hemorrhoids | Tablets: 5, 10, 20 mg; Cream: 0.5, 1, 2.5%; Ointment: 0.5, 1, 2.5%; Lotion: 1, 2.5%; Suppository: 25, 30 mg; Enema: 100 mg/60 mL | weight gain, nausea, vomiting, sodium retention, headache, dizziness, glucose intolerance | fungal infection, avoid abrupt withdrawal if high dose or long term dose | |
| hydrocortisone | Hytone | corticosteroid | adrenal insufficiency, dermatoses, ulcerative colitis, hemorrhoids | Tablets: 5, 10, 20 mg; Cream: 0.5, 1, 2.5%; Ointment: 0.5, 1, 2.5%; Lotion: 1, 2.5%; Suppository: 25, 30 mg; Enema: 100 mg/60 mL | weight gain, nausea, vomiting, sodium retention, headache, dizziness, glucose intolerance | fungal infection, avoid abrupt withdrawal if high dose or long term dose | |
| hydrocortisone | Cortenema | corticosteroid | adrenal insufficiency, dermatoses, ulcerative colitis, hemorrhoids | Tablets: 5, 10, 20 mg; Cream: 0.5, 1, 2.5%; Ointment: 0.5, 1, 2.5%; Lotion: 1, 2.5%; Suppository: 25, 30 mg; Enema: 100 mg/60 mL | weight gain, nausea, vomiting, sodium retention, headache, dizziness, glucose intolerance | fungal infection, avoid abrupt withdrawal if high dose or long term dose | |
| hydrocortisone | Protocort | corticosteroid | adrenal insufficiency, dermatoses, ulcerative colitis, hemorrhoids | Tablets: 5, 10, 20 mg; Cream: 0.5, 1, 2.5%; Ointment: 0.5, 1, 2.5%; Lotion: 1, 2.5%; Suppository: 25, 30 mg; Enema: 100 mg/60 mL | weight gain, nausea, vomiting, sodium retention, headache, dizziness, glucose intolerance | fungal infection, avoid abrupt withdrawal if high dose or long term dose | |
| thyroid | Armour Thyroid | hormone, natural thyroid | hypothyroidism | Tablets: 15, 30, 60, 90, 120, 180, 240, 400 mg | palpitations, nervousness, tremor, diarrhea, insomnia, fever, alopecia, heat intolerance, nausea, rash, diaphoresis | not to be used for weight loss | acute MI, adrenal insufficiency, thyrotoxicosis |
| thyroid | Nature-Thyroid | hormone, natural thyroid | hypothyroidism | Tablets: 15, 30, 60, 90, 120, 180, 240, 400 mg | palpitations, nervousness, tremor, diarrhea, insomnia, fever, alopecia, heat intolerance, nausea, rash, diaphoresis | not to be used for weight loss | acute MI, adrenal insufficiency, thyrotoxicosis |
| thyroid | Westhroid | hormone, natural thyroid | hypothyroidism | Tablets: 15, 30, 60, 90, 120, 180, 240, 400 mg | palpitations, nervousness, tremor, diarrhea, insomnia, fever, alopecia, heat intolerance, nausea, rash, diaphoresis | not to be used for weight loss | acute MI, adrenal insufficiency, thyrotoxicosis |
| Levothyroxine | Levoxyl | hormone, thyroid | hypothyroidism | Tablets: 35, 50, 75, 88, 100, 112, 125, 137, 150, 175, 200, 300 mcg; Injection-IM/IV (per vial): 100, 200, 500 mcg | palpitations, nervousness, diarrhea, insomnia, fever, alopecia, heat intolerance, nausea, rash, diaphoresis, | not to be used for weight loss | acute MI, adrenal insufficiency, thyrotoxicosis |
| Levothyroxine | Levothroid | hormone, thyroid | hypothyroidism | Tablets: 35, 50, 75, 88, 100, 112, 125, 137, 150, 175, 200, 300 mcg; Injection-IM/IV (per vial): 100, 200, 500 mcg | palpitations, nervousness, diarrhea, insomnia, fever, alopecia, heat intolerance, nausea, rash, diaphoresis, | not to be used for weight loss | acute MI, adrenal insufficiency, thyrotoxicosis |
| Levothyroxine | Synthroid | hormone, thyroid | hypothyroidism | Tablets: 35, 50, 75, 88, 100, 112, 125, 137, 150, 175, 200, 300 mcg; Injection-IM/IV (per vial): 100, 200, 500 mcg | palpitations, nervousness, diarrhea, insomnia, fever, alopecia, heat intolerance, nausea, rash, diaphoresis, | not to be used for weight loss | acute MI, adrenal insufficiency, thyrotoxicosis |
| Liothyronine | Cytomel | hormone, thyroid | hypothyroidism | Tablets: 5, 25, 50 mcg; Injection-IV: 10 mcg | palpitations, nervousness, tremor, diarrhea, insomnia, fever, alopecia, heat intolerance, nausea, rash, diaphoresis, | not to be used for weight loss | acute MI, adrenal insufficiency, thyrotoxicosis |
| Liothyronine | Triostat | hormone, thyroid | hypothyroidism | Tablets: 5, 25, 50 mcg; Injection-IV: 10 mcg | palpitations, nervousness, tremor, diarrhea, insomnia, fever, alopecia, heat intolerance, nausea, rash, diaphoresis, | not to be used for weight loss | acute MI, adrenal insufficiency, thyrotoxicosis |
| testosterone | Androgel | hormone, testosterone, Schedule III | testosterone replacement | 1% gel pump, 1% gel packet, 12.5 mg per dose; 1.62% gel pump, 1.62% gel pkts, 20.25/40.5 mg/dose | application site rexns, acne, headache, emotional labilitym libido changes, nervousness, urinary hesitancy & retention, edema, HTN, hyperlipidemia | children should avoid contact with unwashed or unclothes application sites | pregnancy, prostate cancer, male breast cancer, only approved for males |
| testosterone | Androderm | hormone, testosterone, Schedule III | testosterone replacement | 2 mg/24 hr patch, 4 mg/24 hr patch, 2 mg, 4 mg | application site rexns, acne, headache, emotional labilitym libido changes, nervousness, urinary hesitancy & retention, edema, HTN, hyperlipidemia | children should avoid contact with unwashed or unclothes application sites | pregnancy, prostate cancer, male breast cancer, only approved for males |
| testosterone | Axiron | hormone, testosterone, Schedule III | testosterone replacement | 2% soln pump, 30 mg per dose | application site rexns, acne, headache, emotional labilitym libido changes, nervousness, urinary hesitancy & retention, edema, HTN, hyperlipidemia | children should avoid contact with unwashed or unclothes application sites | pregnancy, prostate cancer, male breast cancer, only approved for males |
| testosterone | Fortesta | hormone, testosterone, Schedule III | testosterone replacement | 2% gel pump, 10 mg per dose | application site rexns, acne, headache, emotional labilitym libido changes, nervousness, urinary hesitancy & retention, edema, HTN, hyperlipidemia | children should avoid contact with unwashed or unclothes application sites | pregnancy, prostate cancer, male breast cancer, only approved for males |
| alendronate | Fosamax | Osteoporosis, bisphosphonates | osteoporosis | Tablets: 70 mg | abdominal pain, acid regurg, nausea, dyspepsia, constipation, flatulence, photosensitivity | hypocalcemia, abnormal esophageal peristalsis or stricture |
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