click below
click below
Normal Size Small Size show me how
Drug Cards
drug cards
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Acetaminophen Generic name- Acetaminophen Brand name- Tylenol, Mapap, Tempra, Panadol Adult Dosage-2 caplets every 4-6 hours Side effects-nausea, stomach pain, constipation, skin rash, insomnia Indication- Contraindication- | Analgesic and Anti-Pyretic |
| Lipitor Generic name- Atorvastatin Brand name- Lipitor and Atorvaliq Adult dosage-10mg-20mg once daily Side effects-fever, sore throat, burning eyes, skin pain Indication- Contraindication- | Anti-Hyperlipidemic |
| Tigan Generic name-Trimethobenzamide Hydrochloride Brand name-Tigan Adult dosage-300mg orally 3-4times daily Side effects-difficulty swallowing, headache, itching Indication- Contraindication- | Anti-Emetic |
| Nitrostat Generic name-Nitroglycerin Brand name-Gonitro. Nitro-BId, NitroMist Adult dosage-0,3mg to 0.6mg taken under the tongue Side effects-sweating, vomiting,headache | Anti-Anginal |
| Coumadin Generic name-Warfarin Brand name-Coumadin and Jantoven Adult dosage-2mg to5mg once daily Side effects-fainting, chest pain, minor bleeding Indication- Contraindication- | Anti-Coagulant |
| Hydrodiuril Generic name-Hydrochlorothiazide Brand name-Esidrix, Microzide, Oretic Adult dosage-12.5mg to 50mg daily Side effects-muscle carmps, upset stomach frequent urination Indication- Contraindication- | Anti-Hypertensive, Thiazide Diuretic |
| Inderal Generic name-Propranolol Brand name-InnoPran XL and Hemangeol Adult dosage-40 mg twice daily Side effects-cold hands or feet, tiredness, dizziness Indication- Contraindication- | Anti-Hypertensive, Anti-Anginal, Anti- Arrhythmic, Anti-Migraine |
| Vermox Generic name-Mebendazole Brand name-Emverm Adult dosage- 1 tablet twice daily Side effects-headache, diarrhea Indication- Contraindication- | Anti-Helmintic |