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| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Lipitor Atorvastatin | Statin lowers LDL monitor liver avoid grapefruit |
| Synthroid Levothyroxine | Thyroid hormone take on empty stomach stay consistent brand |
| Lisinopril Prinivil Zestril | ACE inhibitor causes cough increases potassium avoid pregnancy |
| Norvasc Amlodipine | Calcium channel blocker causes edema used for HTN and angina |
| Glucophage Metformin | Biguanide first line T2DM lactic acidosis risk take with food |
| Zoloft Sertraline | SSRI depression anxiety sexual dysfunction serotonin syndrome |
| Lexapro Escitalopram | SSRI fewer interactions depression anxiety |
| Prozac Fluoxetine | SSRI long half life activating |
| Lasix Furosemide | Loop diuretic decreases potassium ototoxicity |
| Hydrochlorothiazide HCTZ | Thiazide diuretic increases calcium decreases potassium |
| Cozaar Losartan | ARB no cough increases potassium |
| Amoxil Amoxicillin | Penicillin antibiotic allergy risk broad spectrum |
| Augmentin Amoxicillin Clavulanate | Penicillin combo diarrhea common |
| Zithromax Azithromycin | Macrolide QT prolongation risk |
| Cipro Ciprofloxacin | Fluoroquinolone tendon rupture avoid dairy |
| Bactrim Sulfamethoxazole Trimethoprim | Sulfa antibiotic photosensitivity avoid sulfa allergy |
| Keflex Cephalexin | Cephalosporin similar to penicillin allergy caution |
| Flagyl Metronidazole | Anaerobic antibiotic no alcohol reaction |
| Diflucan Fluconazole | Antifungal liver toxicity risk |
| Warfarin Coumadin | Anticoagulant monitor INR vitamin K antidote |
| Eliquis Apixaban | DOAC no INR monitoring |
| Xarelto Rivaroxaban | DOAC take with food |
| Heparin Heparin | Anticoagulant monitor aPTT protamine antidote |
| Plavix Clopidogrel | Antiplatelet prevents stroke and MI |
| Aspirin ASA | NSAID antiplatelet Reye syndrome risk in kids |
| Tylenol Acetaminophen | Analgesic liver toxicity max dose caution |
| Advil Motrin Ibuprofen | NSAID GI bleed kidney risk |
| Aleve Naproxen | NSAID longer duration than ibuprofen |
| Prednisone Prednisone | Steroid increases glucose taper slowly |
| Ventolin Albuterol | SABA rescue inhaler tachycardia |
| Advair Fluticasone Salmeterol | ICS LABA rinse mouth prevent thrush |
| Singulair Montelukast | Leukotriene blocker asthma allergies |
| Benadryl Diphenhydramine | Antihistamine sedating |
| Claritin Loratadine | Antihistamine non drowsy |
| Zyrtec Cetirizine | Antihistamine mild drowsiness possible |
| Pepcid Famotidine | H2 blocker reduces acid |
| Prilosec Omeprazole | PPI long term fracture magnesium risk |
| Nexium Esomeprazole | PPI similar to omeprazole |
| Zofran Ondansetron | Antiemetic QT prolongation |
| Imodium Loperamide | Antidiarrheal slows gut |
| Colace Docusate | Stool softener safe |
| Senokot Senna | Stimulant laxative short term use |
| Miralax Polyethylene Glycol | Osmotic laxative pulls water |
| Flomax Tamsulosin | BPH improves urine flow orthostatic hypotension |
| Viagra Sildenafil | PDE5 inhibitor no nitrates hypotension |
| Cialis Tadalafil | PDE5 inhibitor long acting |
| Insulin Lispro Humalog | Rapid insulin before meals |
| Lantus Insulin Glargine | Long acting insulin no peak |
| Novolog Insulin Aspart | Rapid insulin |
| Januvia Sitagliptin | DPP4 inhibitor T2DM |
| Jardiance Empagliflozin | SGLT2 inhibitor causes glucose in urine |
| Actos Pioglitazone | TZD weight gain heart failure risk |
| Neurontin Gabapentin | Neuropathic pain sedation |
| Lyrica Pregabalin | Neuropathic pain controlled substance |
| Adderall Amphetamine Salts | Stimulant ADHD abuse risk |
| Ritalin Methylphenidate | Stimulant ADHD |
| Ativan Lorazepam | Benzodiazepine anxiety sedation dependence |
| Xanax Alprazolam | Benzodiazepine short acting high abuse |
| Valium Diazepam | Benzodiazepine long acting |
| Ambien Zolpidem | Sleep aid abnormal sleep behaviors |
| Seroquel Quetiapine | Atypical antipsychotic sedation weight gain |
| Risperdal Risperidone | Atypical antipsychotic increases prolactin |
| Abilify Aripiprazole | Atypical antipsychotic partial agonist |
| Haldol Haloperidol | Typical antipsychotic EPS risk |
| Lamictal Lamotrigine | Mood stabilizer rash SJS risk |
| Depakote Divalproex | Mood stabilizer liver toxicity teratogenic |
| Topamax Topiramate | Anticonvulsant weight loss cognitive slowing |
| Keppra Levetiracetam | Anticonvulsant behavioral changes |
| Dilantin Phenytoin | Anticonvulsant gingival hyperplasia |
| Tapazole Methimazole | Antithyroid hyperthyroidism treatment |
| Synthroid,Levothyroxine,Thyroid replacement; consistency important | |
| Tapazole,Methimazole,Antithyroid; used in hyperthyroidism |