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Week 11
| Generic | Brand | Class | Indication | Contraindication | Side effects | Counseling |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vardenafil | Levitra/Staxyn | Erectile Dysfunction, Phospodiesterase inhibitor | Erectile dysfunction | Concomitant nitrates | Flushing, headaches, vision/ hearing changes | Monitor BP, HR, sign and symptoms of orthostasis and visual/hearing impairments . Take before sexual activity. |
| Tadalafil | Cialis/Adcirca | Erectile Dysfunction, Phospodiesterase inhibitor | Erectile dysfunction Pulmonary arterial hypertension | Concomitant nitrates | Flushing, headaches, vision/ hearing changes | Monitor BP, HR, sign and symptoms of orthostasis and visual/hearing impairments . Take before sexual activity. (tadalafil last longer) |
| Epinephrine | Epipen | Alpha/Beta agonist, anaphylaxis agent | Anaphylaxis and other severe immediate hypersensitivity reactions. Hypotension or shock | Cardiac arrhythmia Hypertension Use immediately at first sign or severe reaction | Monitor HR, BP and hyperglycemia. Can inject into outer thigh, even though clothing . Hold in place for 3 secs. Call 911 after use. Carry at all times and call 911 after use. | |
| Clotrimazole/beclomethasone | Lotrisone | Topical anti-inflammatory + ant fungal | Fungal infection caused by tines pedis, tines curries, and corporis | Local irritation/ burning . skin atrophy with prolonged use. Avoid long term use | Apply a thin layer to the affected area. USE FOR SHORT -TERM ONLY. wash hands after application | |
| Niacin | Niacor | Antilipemic | Dyslipidemia | Active liver disease | Flushing and pruritus. Diarrhea , Hepatotoxicity,Hyperglycemia | Monitor BG in diabetic patients. Avoid alcohol and hot beverages. Take with food. Take aspirin 30 min. before to reduce the flushing. |
| Alpha-D galactosidase | Beano | Enzyme | Bloating, flatulence from harder to digest food | used as a preventive measure for intestinal gas symptoms resulting from diets high in fiber or foods that contain oligosaccharides. Administer dose before or with the first bite of food (up to 30 min after first bite) | ||
| Bifidbacterium infants | Align | Probiotic | Digestive health | gas and bloating are common adverse effects at the start of treatment but generally diminish over several days of treatment. Product should be stored in its original packaging at room temperature to prevent loss of potency. |