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drugs.
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Generic Name: mebendazole Brand Name: Vermox, Emverm Classification: Anthelmintic Adult Dosage: pinworm: 1 tab once; other worms: 1 tab AM & PM for 3 consec. days Indications: prevents newly hatched insect larvae from growing or multiplying in body | Side Effects: diarrhea, vomiting, stomach pain, decreased appetite, rash Contraindications: Do not use metronidazole (Flagyl) while taking Vermox; Other drugs including prescription and over-the-counter medicines, vitamins, and herbal products. |
| Generic Name: warfarin Brand Name: Coumadin, Jantoven Classification: Coumarins & indandiones Adult Dosage: Take at same time q. day, w/ or w/o food. Never double dose. Indications: treat or prevent blood clots in veins or arteries | Side Effects: hives; difficult breathing; swelling of your face, lips, tongue, or throat Contraindications: malignant hypertension; recently had or will have surgery on brain, spine, or eye; undergo a spinal tap or spinal anesthesia (epidural) |
| Generic Name: loperamide Brand Name: Imodium, Imodium A-D, anti-diarrheal Classification: Antidiarrheals Adult Dosage: 2 cap p.o. 1st LS, then 1 cap p.o. subseq LS, take NMT 4 cap / 24 hours Indications: treat diarrhea quick relief & aid control symp | Side Effects: constipation, dizziness, drowsiness, nausea or stomach cramps Contraindications: have ulcerative colitis, bloody or tarry stools, diarrhea with a high fever, or diarrhea caused by antibiotic medication |
| Generic Name: prochlorperazine Brand Name: Compazine, compro Class. : Phenothiazine antiemetics/antipsychotics Adult Dosage: 1st, 5 or 10 mg 3 or 4 times a day. <40 mg per day. Indications: treat nervous, emotional, etc. conditions; control nausea | Side Effects: Agitation, chest pain, clay-colored stools, constipation, etc. Contraindications: difficulty in speaking, drooling, loss of balance control, muscle trembling, jerking, or stiffness, restlessness, shuffling walk, stiffness of the limbs, etc. |
| Generic Name: diphenhydramine Brand Name: Benadryl, unisom Class.: Antihistamines, sedatives and hypnotics Adult Dosage: taken only for a short time until symptoms clear up Indications: reduces the effects of natural chemical histamine in the body | Side Effects: hives; difficult breathing; swelling of your face, lips, tongue, or throat Contraindications: Alcohol may increase drowsiness and dizziness while taking Benadryl; children <2 yo |
| Generic Name: Lisinopril Brand Name: Prinivil, Qbrelis, Zestril Class.: Angiotensin Converting Enzyme Inhibitors Adult Dosage: oral sol (1 mg/mL), oral tab (10/2.5/20/30/40/5 mg) Indications: treat high bp, heart fail & survival p.o. heart attack | Side Effects: severe stomach pain, hives, difficult breathing, swelling of your face, lips, tongue, or throat Contraindications: are pregnant, have kidney disease, have diabetes, ever had angioedema |
| Generic Name: atorvastatin Brand Name: Lipitor, atorvaliq Classification: Statins Adult Dosage: once per day, w/ or w/o food Indications: treat high cholesterol & reduce risk of heart attack & stroke & decrease chance heart surgery needed | Side Effects: hives, difficult breathing, swelling in your face or throat) or a severe skin reaction (fever, sore throat, burning eyes, skin pain, etc.) Contraindications: liver disease or cirrhosis; if do not follow a cholesterol-lowering diet plan |
| Generic Name: nitroglycerin Brand Name: Nitrostat, nitroquick Class.: Antianginal agents, Vasodilators Adult Dosage: 0.3 to 0.6 mg subl / buccal pouch q. 5 min PRN, <3 doses in 15 min Indications: dilates blood vessels, easier blood flow & heart pump | Side Effects: hives, sweating, pale skin; nausea, vomiting; feeling weak or light-headed; difficult breathing Contraindications: have severe anemia, increased pressure inside skull, circulation problems, chest pain, etc. |
| Generic Name: hydrochlorothiazide Brand Name: Hydrodiuril, microzide Classification: Thiazide diuretics Adult Dosage: oral capsule (12.5 mg), oral tablet (12.5/25/50 mg), oral suspension (10 mg/mL) Indications: treat fluid retention (edema), high BP | Side Effects: hives, difficult breathing, severe skin reaction (fever, sore throat, burning eyes, skin pain, etc.) Contraindications: have liver disease, kidney disease, glaucoma, asthma or allergies, gout, diabetes; unable to urinate |
| Generic Name: ibuprofen Brand Name: Advil, Genpril, IBU, Midol IB Class.: Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs Adult Dosage: oral cap, oral suspension (100 mg/5 mL; 50 mg/1.25 mL), oral tab (100/200/400+ mg) Indications: reduce fever & treat pain | Side Effects: hives, difficult breathing, swelling in your face or throat) or a severe skin reaction Contraindications: before or after heart bypass surgery (coronary artery bypass graft, or CABG) |
| Generic Name: Acetaminophen Brand Name: Actamin, Anacin AF Class.: Misc. analgesics Adult Dosage: oral cap (325 mg), oral granule, effervescent (650 mg), oral liquid Indications: short-term relief of minor aches & pains due to colds, flu, etc. | Side Effects: Nausea, Stomach pain, Loss of appetite, Headache Contraindications: Avoid drinking alcohol, may increase risk of liver damage |
| Generic Name: Furosemide Brand Name: Lasix, Lasix ONYU, Diaqua-2 Classification: Loop diuretics Adult Dosage: oral tablet (20 mg; 40 mg; 80 mg), oral liquid (10 mg/mL), oral solution Indications: treat fluid retention (edema), high blood pressure | Side Effects: diarrhea, constipation, loss of appetite; numbness or tingling, headache, dizziness; or blurred vision Contraindications: unable to urinate, recently had an MRI or any type of scan using a radioactive dye |
| Generic Name: cyclobenzaprine Brand Name: Flexeril, Amrix, Fexmid, Flexeril Classification: Skeletal muscle relaxants Adult Dosage: once daily for only 2 or 3 weeks, same time each day Indications: muscle relaxant; treat skeletal muscle conditions | Side Effects: hives; difficult breathing; swelling of face, lips, tongue, or throat; drowsiness; tiredness Contraindications: have a thyroid disorder, heart block, congestive heart failure, a heart rhythm disorder, or recently had a heart attack |
| Generic Name: zolpidem Brand Name: Ambien, Ambien CR Classification: Misc. anxiolytics, sedatives & hypnotics Adult Dosage: short-term use only; Do not take this medicine for longer than 4 or 5 weeks Indications: treat insomnia; sedative (hypnotic) | Side Effects: hives; difficulty breathing; swelling of your face, lips, tongue, or throat; depression, anxiety, aggression, etc. Contraindications: chest pain, fast or irregular heartbeat, feel short of breath, trouble breathing or swallowing, etc. |
| Generic Name: Nitroglycerin Brand Name: Nitro TD Patch-A, Nitro-Dur, Minitran transdermal Class.: Antianginal agents, Vasodilators Adult Dosage: transdermal film, extended release (0.1 mg/hr, etc.) Indications: prevent attacks of chest pain (angina) | Side Effects: headache or feeling light-headed. Contraindications: allergy to any type of adhesive on a bandage or other transdermal skin patch; or using medicine to treat pulmonary arterial hypertension, such as riociguat. |
| Generic Name: norepinephrine Brand Name: Levophed, levarterenol bitartrate Class.: Catecholamines, Vasopressors Adult Dosage: an infusion into vein Indications: treat life-threatening low bp ( occur w/ certain med. conditions or surgical procedures) | Side Effects: hives; difficult breathing; swelling of your face, lips, tongue, or throat Contraindications: high blood pressure (hypertension); diabetes; coronary artery disease; circulation problems; varicose veins; pregnant |
| Generic Name: guaifenesin Brand Name: Mucinex, Tussin Class.: Expectorants Adult Dosage: 200-400 mg orally every 4 hours as needed, not to exceed 2.4 g/day Indications: loosen & reduce chest congestion, caused by common cold, infections, or allergies | Side Effects: dizziness; headache; rash; nausea; vomiting; stomach upset. Contraindications: allergic to guaifenesin; pregnant; do not give to children |
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