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Quetiapine Fumarate Brand: Seroquel Class: Antipsychotic Indication: Mood Disorders Schedule: NCLM
Lisinopril Brand: Prinivil Class: ACEi Contraindication: Pregnancy Category D Indication: Antihypertensive Schedule: NCLM
Atorvastatin Brand: Lipitor Class: HMG-CoA Reductase Inhibitor Food Interaction: Grapefruit inhibits metabolism leading to muscle damage Contraindication: Pregnancy Category X Indication: Cholesterol lowering Schedule: NCLM
Levothyroxine Brand: Synthroid, Levoxyl Class: Thyroid hormone Indication: Hypothyroidism Schedule: NCLM
Metformin Brand: Glucophage Class: Biguanide Indication: Diabetes medication Schedule: NCLM
Amlodipine Brand: Norvasc Class: Calcium Channel Blocker Indication: Antihypertensive Schedule: NCLM
Metoprolol tartrate Brand: Lopressor Class: Beta-blocker Indication: Antihypertensive Schedule: NCLM
Metoprolol succinate ER Brand: Toprol XL Class: Beta-blocker Indication: Antihypertensive Schedule: NCLM
Omeprazole Brand: Prilosec Class: PPI Drug Interaction: Can reduce effectiveness of clopidogrel Indication: Acid-Reflux/GERD Schedule: OTC & NCLM (strength)
Simvastatin Brand: Zocor Class: HMG-CoA Reductase Inhibitor Food Interaction: Grapefruit inhibits metabolism leading to muscle damage Contraindication: Pregnancy Category X Indication: Cholesterol lowering Schedule: NCLM
Losartan potassium Brand: Cozaar Class: ARB Indication: Antihypertensive Schedule: NCLM
Albuterol Brand: ProAir HFA, Ventolin HFA Class: Beta agonist Indication: Bronchodilator, asthma Schedule: NCLM
Gabapentin Brand: Neurontin Class: Anticonvulsant Indication: Neuropathic pain, seizures Schedule: NCLM, V (some states)
Hydrochlorothiazide Brand: Microzide Class: Thiazide diuretic Drug Interaction: Can increase Digoxin activity Indication: Antihypertensives Schedule: NCLM
Hydrocodone/APAP Brand: Vicodin, Norco, Lortab Class: Opioid analgesic combination Drug Interaction: Benzodiazepines can cause respiratory depression Indication: Pain reliever Schedule: II
Sertraline Brand: Zoloft Class: SSRI Interaction: Serotonin Syndrome with MAOIs Indication: Antidepressant Schedule: NCLM
Fluticasone Brand: Flonase Class: Nasal steroid Indication: Allergic rhinitis Schedule: NCLM
Montelukast Brand: Singulair Class: Leukotriene modulator Indication: Asthma treatment Schedule: NCLM
Furosemide Brand: Lasix Class: Loop of Henle diuretic Drug Interactions: 1) Can increase Digoxin activity 2) Increased risk of bleeding with Anticoagulants Indication: Antihypertensive Schedule: NCLM
Amoxicillin Brand: Amoxil Class: Penicillin Antibiotic Drug Interactions: 1) reduce effectiveness of birth control 2) Increased risk of bleeding with anticoagulants Indication: Bacterial Infection Schedule: NCLM
Pantoprazole Sodium Brand: Protonix Class: PPI Drug Interaction: Can reduce effectiveness of clopidogrel Indication: Acid-Reflux/GERD Schedule: NCLM
Acetaminophen Brand: Tylenol Class: Anti-pyretic, analgesic Indication: Pain Relief Schedule: NCLM
Citalopram Brand: Celexa Class: SSRI Interaction: Serotonin Syndrome with MAOIs Indication: Antidepressant Schedule: NCLM
Mixed Amphetamine Salts Brand: Adderall Class: Stimulant Indication: ADHD Schedule: II
Ibuprofen Brand: Motrin Class: NSAID Drug Interactions: 1) Can lead to higher Lithium Levels 2) Can lead to higher Methotrexate Levels Interaction: Increased Risk of Bleeding with Coumadin Contraindication: Pregnancy Category X
Carvedilol Brand: Coreg Class: Beta-Blocker Indication: Antihypertensives Schedule: NCLM
Trazodone Brand: Desyrel Class: SSRI Interaction: Serotonin Syndrome with MAOIs Indication: Antidepressant, Sleep Schedule: NCLM
Fluoxetine Brand: Prozac Class: SSRI Indication: Antidepressant Schedule: NCLM
Tramadol Brand: Ultram Class: Opioid Analgesic Drug Interaction: Benzodiazepines can cause respiratory depression Indication: Pain Relief Schedule: IV
Rosuvastatin Brand: Crestor Class: HMG-CoA Reductase Inhibitor Food Interaction: Grapefruit inhibits metabolism leading to muscle damage Contraindication: Pregnancy Category X Indication: Cholesterol Lowering Schedule: NCLM
Insulin Glargine Brand: Lantus Class: Long-Acting Insulin Indication: Diabetes Agent Schedule: NCLM
Clopidogrel Brand: Plavix Class: P2Y12 Inhibitor, Anti-platelet Drug Interaction: PPIs can reduce effectiveness Indication: Clot Prevention Schedule: NCLM
Venlafaxine Brand: Effexor Class: SNRI Interaction: Serotonin Syndrome with MAOIs Indication: Antidepressant Schedule: NCLM
Clonazepam Brand: Klonopin Class: Benzodiazepine Drug Interaction: Opioids can cause respiratory depression Contraindication: Pregnancy Category D Indication: Anxiety, Sedative Schedule: IV
Propranolol Brand: Inderal Class: Beta-Blocker Indication: Antihypertensive Schedule: NCLM
Zolpidem Tartrate Brand: Ambien Class: Sedative Indication: Sleep Schedule: IV
Tamsulosin Brand: Flomax Class: Alpha-Blocker Indication: Enlarged Prostate Schedule: NCLM
Aspirin Brand: Bayer Class: NSAID, Anti-Platelet Drug Interactions: 1) Can lead to higher Lithium Levels 2) Can lead to higher Methotrexate Levels Interaction: Increased Risk of Bleeding with Coumadin Indication: Pain relief Schedule: NCLM
Atenolol Brand: Tenormin Class: Beta-Blocker Indication: Antihypertensive Schedule: NCLM
Cyclobenzaprine Brand: Flexeril Class: Muscle Relaxer Indication: Pain Relief Schedule: NCLM
Oxycodone Brand: OxyContin Class: Opioid Analgesic Drug Interaction: Benzodiazepines can cause respiratory depression Indication: Pain Relief Schedule: II
Potassium Brand: Klor-Con Class: Electrolyte Indication: Electrolyte Schedule: NCLM
Lisinopril/HCTZ Brand: Zestoretic Class: ACEi/Thiazide Diuretic Drug Interaction: Can increase Digoxin activity Contraindication: Pregnancy Category D Indication: Antihypertensives Schedule: NCLM
Ethinyl Estradiol/Norethindrone Brand: Gildess, Junel, Loestrin, Microgestin Class: Oral Contraceptive Contraindication: Pregnancy Category X Indication: Pregnancy Prevention, Hormone Regulation Schedule: NCLM
Meloxicam Brand: Mobic Class: NSAID Drug Interactions: 1) Can lead to higher Lithium Levels 2) Can lead to higher Methotrexate Levels Interaction: Increased Risk of Bleeding with Coumadin
Warfarin Brand: Coumadin Class: Vitamin K Antagonist Drug Interactions: NSAIDs, Vitamin K Side Effects: Excessive bruising / bleeding Contraindication: Pregnancy Category X Indication: Anticoagulation, Blood Thinner Schedule: NCLM
Glipizide Brand: Glucotrol Class: Sulfonylurea Indication: Diabetes Agent Schedule: NCLM
Allopurinol Brand: Zyloprim Class: Xanthine Oxidase Inhibitor Indication: Gout Treatment Schedule: NCLM
Azithromycin Brand: Zithromax Class: Macrolide Antibiotic Drug Interactions: 1) reduce effectiveness of birth control 2) Increased risk of bleeding with anticoagulants Indication: Bacterial Infection Schedule: NCLM
Duloxetine Brand: Cymbalta Class: SNRI Interaction: Serotonin Syndrome with MAOIs Indication: Antidepressant Schedule: NCLM
Ergocalciferol Brand: Deltalin Class: Vitamin D Supplement Indication: Vitamin D Supplement Schedule: NCLM
Metronidazole Brand: Flagyl Class: Antibiotic Drug Interactions: 1) reduce effectiveness of birth control 2) Increased risk of bleeding with anticoagulants Indication: Bacterial Infection Schedule: NCLM
Methylphenidate Brand: Ritalin, Concerta Class: Stimulant Indication: ADHD Schedule: II
Insulin Aspart Brand: Novolog Class: Rapid Acting Insulin Indication: Diabetes Agent Schedule: NCLM REFRIGERATE
Loratadine Brand: Claritin Class: H1RA, Anti-Histamine Indication: Allergies Schedule: NCLM
Lorazepam Brand: Ativan Class: Benzodiazepine Drug Interaction: Opioids can cause respiratory depression Contraindication: Pregnancy Category D Indication: Anxiety, Sedative Schedule: IV
Ethinyl Estradiol/Norgestimate Brand: Ortho Tri-Cyclen Class: Oral Contraceptive Contraindication: Pregnancy Category X Indication: Pregnancy Prevention, Hormone Regulation Schedule: NCLM
Lamotrigine Brand: Lamictal Class: Anticonvulsant Indication: Seizure Prevention Schedule: NCLM
Estradiol Brand: Estrace Class: Female Hormone Indication: Hormone Supplement Schedule: NCLM
Glimepiride Brand: Amaryl Class: Sulfonylurea Indication: Diabetes Agent Schedule: NCLM
Fluticasone/Salmeterol Brand: Advair Diskus Class: Inhaled Corticosteroid/Long-Acting Beta-Agonist Indication: Asthma Treatment Schedule: NCLM
Folic Acid Brand: Folate Class: Vitamin Supplement Indication: Vitamin Supplement Schedule: NCLM
Donepezil Brand: Aricept Class: Cholinesterase Inhibitor Indication: Alzheimer's Schedule: NCLM
Cetirizine Brand: Zyrtec Class: H1RA, Anti-Histamine Indication: Allergies Schedule: NCLM
Sumatriptan Brand: Imitrex Class: 5HT1 Agonist Indication: Migraine treatment Schedule: NCLM
Hydroxychloroquine Brand: Plaquenil Class: Anti-Malarial Indication: Anti-Malaria, Rheumatoid Arthritis, Lupus Schedule: NCLM
Losartan/Hydrochlorothiazide Brand: Hyzaar Class: ARB/Thiazide Diuretic Drug Interaction: Can increase Digoxin activity Indication: Antihypertensive Schedule: NCLM
Ethinyl Estradiol/Drosperinone Brand: Yaz, Yazmin, Gianvi, Nikki Class: Oral Contraceptive Contraindication: Pregnancy Category X Indication: Pregnancy Prevention, Hormone Regulation Schedule: NCLM
Ramipril Brand: Altace Class: ACEi Contraindication: Pregnancy Category D Indication: Antihypertensive Schedule: NCLM
Paroxetine Brand: Paxil Class: SSRI Interaction: Serotonin Syndrome with MAOIs Indication: Antidepressant Schedule: NCLM
Hydroxyzine Brand: Atarax, Vistaril Class: H1RA, Anti-Histamine Indication: Allergies Schedule: NCLM
Prednisolone Brand: OraPred Class: Corticosteroid Indication: Anti-inflammatory Schedule: NCLM
Spironolactone Brand: Aldactone Class: Potassium-Sparing Diuretic Drug Interaction: Can increase Digoxin activity Indication: Antihypertensive Schedule: NCLM
Oxybutynin Brand: Ditropan Class: Anticholinergic Indication: Overactive Bladder Schedule: NCLM
Thyroid Extract Brand: Armour Thyroid Class: Thyroid Hormone Indication: Hypothyroidism Schedule: NCLM
Fenofibrate Brand: Tricor Class: Fibric Acid Derivative Indication: Cholesterol Lowering Schedule: NCLM
Triamterene/HCTZ Brand: Dyazide, Maxzide Class: Potassium Sparing Diuretic/Thiazide Diuretic Drug Interaction: Can increase Digoxin activity Indication: Antihypertensive Schedule: NCLM
Guanfacine Brand: Tenex Class: Alpha-2 Agonist Indication: ADHD, Antihypertensive Schedule: NCLM
Cephalexin Brand: Keflex Class: Cephalosporin Antibiotic Drug Interactions: 1) reduce effectiveness of birth control 2) Increased risk of bleeding with anticoagulants Indication: Bacterial Infection Schedule: NCLM
Naproxen Brand: Aleve Class: NSAID Drug Interactions: 1) Can lead to higher Lithium Levels 2) Can lead to higher Methotrexate Levels Interaction: Increased Risk of Bleeding with Coumadin Indication: Pain/Inflammation Relief Schedule: NCLM
Testosterone Brand: AndroGel Class: Male Hormone Therapy Indication: Hormone Therapy Schedule: III
Pregabalin Brand: Lyrica Class: Anticonvulsant Indication: Neuropathic Pain, Seizures Schedule: V
Triamcinolone Brand: Kenalog Class: Corticosteroid Indication: Anti-Inflammatory Schedule: NCLM
Valsartan/HCTZ Brand: Diovan HCT Class: ARB/Thiazide Diuretic Drug Interaction: Can increase Digoxin activity Indication: Antihypertensive Schedule: NCLM
Insulin Regular Brand: Humulin R, Novolin R Class: Short Acting Insulin Indication: Diabetes Agent Schedule: NCLM
Benazepril Brand: Lotensin Class: ACEi Contraindication: Pregnancy Category D Indication: Antihypertensive Schedule: NCLM
Diazepam Brand: Valium Class: Benzodiazepine Drug Interaction: Opioids can cause respiratory depression Contraindication: Pregnancy Category D Indication: Sedative, Anti-Anxiety Schedule: IV
Budesonide/Formoterol Brand: Symbicort Class: Inhaled Corticosteroid/Long-Acting Beta-Agonist Indication: Asthma Treatment Schedule: NCLM
Hydralazine Brand: Apresoline Class: Vasodilator Indication: Angina, Heart Failure Schedule: NCLM
Ethinyl Estradiol/Levonorgestrel Brand: Amethia, Amethyst Class: Oral Contraceptive Contraindication: Pregnancy Category X Indication: Pregnancy Prevention, Hormone Regulation Schedule: NCLM
Diltiazem Brand: Cardizem Class: Calcium Channel Blocker Indication: Antihypertensive Schedule: NCLM
Celecoxib Brand: Celebrex Class: COX-2 Selective NSAID Drug Interactions: 1) Can lead to higher Lithium Levels 2) Can lead to higher Methotrexate Levels Indication: Pain/Inflammation Relief Schedule: NCLM
Clindamycin Brand: Cleocin Class: Lincomycin Antibiotic Drug Interactions: 1) reduce effectiveness of birth control 2) Increased risk of bleeding with anticoagulants Indication: Bacterial Infection Schedule: NCLM
Ciprofloxacin Brand: Cipro Class: Fluoroquinolone Antibiotic Drug Interaction: Increased risk of bleeding with anticoagulants Indication: Bacterial Infection Schedule: NCLM
Gemfibrozil Brand: Lopid Class: Fibrate Derivative Indication: Cholesterol Lowering Schedule: NCLM
Topiramate Brand: Topamax Class: Anticonvulsant Indication: Seizures, Migraines Schedule: NCLM
Ropinirole Brand: Requip Class: Dopamine Agonist Indication: Parkinson's Treatment Schedule: NCLM
Metformin/Sitagliptin Brand: Janumet Class: Biguanide/DPP-4 Inhibitor Indication: Diabetes Agent Schedule: NCLM
Bacitracin/Neomycin/Polymyxin B Brand: Neosporin Class: Triple Antibiotic Drug Interaction: Increased risk of bleeding with anticoagulants Indication: Bacterial Infection Schedule: NCLM
Rivaroxaban Brand: Xarelto Class: Factor Xa Inhibitor Drug Interactions: 1) Increased risk of bleeding with NSAIDs 2) Increased risk of bleeding with antibiotics Interaction: Excessive bruising / bleeding Indication: Anticoagulant, Blood Thinner
ACE inhibitors (lisinopril, enalapril) Class: ACE inhibitor Use: Hypertension, heart failure Side effects: ⚠️ Dry cough, angioedema Warning: ⚠️ Hyperkalemia Note: Avoid potassium supplements
Beta blockers (metoprolol, propranolol) Class: Beta blocker Use: Hypertension, heart disease Side effects: Bradycardia, fatigue Warning: ⚠️ Masks hypoglycemia Note: Avoid stopping suddenly
Statins (atorvastatin, simvastatin) Class: HMG-CoA reductase inhibitor Use: Lower cholesterol Side effects: ⚠️ Muscle pain (myopathy) Warning: ⚠️ Liver toxicity Note: Avoid grapefruit juice
SSRIs (sertraline, escitalopram, fluoxetine) Class: SSRI antidepressant Use: Depression, anxiety Side effects: Nausea, insomnia Warning: ⚠️ Serotonin syndrome Note: Takes weeks to work
Benzodiazepines (alprazolam, diazepam, lorazepam) Class: CNS depressant Use: Anxiety, seizures Side effects: Drowsiness Warning: ⚠️ Respiratory depression Note: Addictive (controlled substance)
Opioids (oxycodone, morphine, fentanyl) Class: Opioid analgesic Use: Severe pain Side effects: ⚠️ Constipation, sedation Warning: ⚠️ Respiratory depression Note: Controlled substance, high abuse risk
NSAIDs (ibuprofen, naproxen) Class: NSAID Use: Pain, inflammation Side effects: GI upset Warning: ⚠️ GI bleeding Note: Avoid with anticoagulants
Penicillins (amoxicillin, penicillin VK) Class: Penicillin antibiotic Use: Bacterial infections Side effects: Rash Warning: ⚠️ Allergic reactions Note: Cross-reactivity with cephalosporins
Macrolides (azithromycin, clarithromycin) Class: Macrolide antibiotic Use: Respiratory infections Side effects: GI upset Warning: ⚠️ QT prolongation Note: Azithromycin = “Z-pack”
Fluoroquinolones (ciprofloxacin, levofloxacin) Class: Fluoroquinolone antibiotic Use: UTIs, respiratory infections Side effects: Dizziness Warning: ⚠️ Tendon rupture Note: Avoid dairy (absorption issue)
Insulin Class: Hormone Use: Diabetes Side effects: ⚠️ Hypoglycemia Warning: ⚠️ Low blood sugar emergency Note: Store in fridge (before opening)
Metformin Class: Biguanide Use: Type 2 diabetes Side effects: GI upset Warning: ⚠️ Lactic acidosis (rare but deadly) Note: Take with food
Call pharmacist if: Drug interaction Allergy Wrong dose OTC recommendation needed Therapeutic substitution
Reporting Systems MedWatch → drug problems VAERS → vaccine issues
Error Types Wrong patient Wrong drug Wrong dose Wrong route Wrong quantity
Created by: user-2010946
 

 



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