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| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Generic name: Mebendazole Classifications: Anthemics Brand Name: Ovex, Vermox Adult Dosage: 10mg tab p.o q 3 days Indications: Treatment of gastritis infections ,parastic worms | Side Effects: Upset Stomach, Rash, Nausea Contradictions: hypersensitivity to 2& under, ulcers if taken with metrizole . |
| Generic Name: Warfarin Classifications: Anticoagulant Brand Name: Coumadin, Jantoven Adult Dosage: 1mg tab p.o q.d Indications: reduce risk of stroke, heart attack | Side Effects: Nosebleeds, blood in urine, fatal bruising Contradictions: bleeding in brain, purple toe syndrome, skin necrosis |
| Generic Name: Loperamide Classifications: Antidiarrheal Brand Name: Imodium Adult Dosage: 4mg tab p.o q.d Indications: reduce discomfort, discharge, chronic diarrhea | Side Effects: bloating, stomach pain, loss of appetite, Contradictions: Flatulence, Headache, Dizziness, colic |
| Generic Name: Prochlorperazine Classifications: Antipsychotic, anthemics Adult Dosage: 5mg p.o t.i.d Brand Name: Compazine Indications: severe nausea, treat migraines, vertigo | Side Effects: chest pain, sore throat, diarrhea, dark urine Contradictions: trouble thinking, loss of controlling body, lightheadness |
| Generic Name: Diphenhydramine Classifications: Antiemetics, Antihistamines, Anxiolytics Sedatives Brand Name: Benadryl Adult Dosage: 25mg tab p.o q 4 to 6 hours Indications: sneezing, runny nose, hives , skin rash | Side Effects: blurred vision, dry eyes, dry mouth. upset stomach Contradictions: use caution while operating motor vehicle may cause drowsiness or dizziness |
| Generic Name: Lisinopril Classifications: Angiotensin (ACE) Brand Name: Prinivil, Zestril Qberlis Adult Dosage: 1mg/ml (sol) 10-40mg (tab) q.d Indications: congestive heart failure , high blood pressure | Side Effects: lightheaded, chest pain , cough, low blood pressure Contradictions: Difficult breathing, swelling of face , lips, throat |
| Generic Name: Atorvastatin Classifications: Statin Brand Name: Lipitor Adult Dosage: 10-80mg p.o q.d indications: reduce heart attack , stroke | Side Effects: pain in bones , upset stomach , stuffy nose Contradictions: muscle weakness, yellowing of skin |
| Generic Name: Nitroglycerin (sub) Classifications: Antianginal, Vasodilators Brand Name: Nitrostat Adult Dosage: 0.2 -0.6mg (sub) PRN q 5 min, MAX 3 doses in 15 min Indications: Widen blood vessels, treat chest pain | Side Effects: flushing of skin, headaches, numbness, tingling Contradictions :slow heart rate , blurred vision , pounding ears |
| Generic Name : Hydrochlorothiazide Classifications: Thiazide Diuretics Brand Name : Hydrodiuril Adult Dosage: 25mg p.o tab q.d indications: High blood pressure , fluid retention, kidney stones , diabetes | Side Effects: headaches , increased sensitivity to sunlight, weakness Contradictions: inability to urinate ,, electrolyte imbalance |
| Generic Name ; Adalimumab Classifications: Antirheumatics, tnf ala inhalations Brand Name: Humira Adult Dosage: 8mg (SC) q 2wk Indications: Hidradenitis, skin inflammation | Side Effects : rash , headache , respitority infection Contradictions: muscle aches ,clay- colored BM ,chills |
| Generic Name; Fluconazole Classifications: Azole Antifungal Brand Name: Diflucan Adult Dosage: 150 mg p.o q 3days Indications: fungal infections , yeast in throat or bladder | Side Effects: Headaches , Nausea , stomach pain , diarrhea Contradictions: shortness of breath, wheeezing, throbbing in heart or ears . |
| Generic Name : Metronidazole Classifications: Vaginal Anti-infectives, Topic Anti-Rocea Agents Brand Name : Metrogel-vaginal Adult Dosage: 1 App 500mg q 1 or 2 days Indications: Killing Bacteria , Preventing growth | Side Effects: itching pain , white discharge Contradictions : Vag Pressure , pain in urination |
| Generic Name: Lidocaine Vicious Classifications: Topical Anesthetics Brand Name : LidokitRX Adult Dosage: 2% (SC) q 6 hrs Indications: numb gums ,mouth, throat | Side Effects: headache , nausea ,upset stomach Contradictions: restless, downiness, blurred vision , slow heart rate . |
| Generic Name: Ferrous Sulfate Classifications: Iron Producs, antianemics Brand Name : Fersoul Adult Dosage: 200mg tab p.o q.d Indications: Iron deficiency anemia, energy levels | Side Effects: constipation, heartburn, loss or appetite, bowel hypertensive Contradictions: Peptic ulcers, colitis inflammatory , less bowel movements |