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Therapeutic Classification
| Brand | Generic | classification | indication | dosage | auxiliary label |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lipitor | Atorvastatin | 1. HMG-CoA Reductase Inhibitor 2. Statin | 1. Hypercholesterolemia 2. Primary prevention of cardiovascular disease in high risk patients | Tab: 10 mg, 20 mg, 40 mg, 80 mg Initial: 10 mg QD, titrate up to 80mg/day | avoid alcohol report unexplained muscle tenderness, weakness do not use if pregnant or lactating |
| vicodin C-III | hydrocodone/acetaminophen | narcotic analgesic | moderate-severe pain | Tab:5/500 mg Dir: 1-2 tabs po Q4-6H | May cause drowsiness Avoid alcohol |
| synthroid | levothyroxine sodium, T4 | thyroid hormone | hypothyroidism | tab:25,50,75,88,100,112,125,150,175,200,300mcg Inj:0.2, 0.5 mg Directions PO:100-200mcg/day IM,IV:50% of oral dose | Take on empty stomach with full glass of water at least 30-60min before breakfast. Avoid concurrent administration with aluminum, calcium, or iron containing products |
| norvasc | amlodipine besylate | Ca channel blocker, antihypertensive | HTN, angina | tab: 2.5,2,10 mg dir: 2.5-10 mg/day | mau cause dizziness. do not withdraw abruptly |
| Toprol XL | metoprolol succinate | beta-blocker | HTN, angina, CHF | tab: 25, 50,100,200 mg Dir: 1.HTN:50-100 mg QD 2.Angina:100-450mg QD 3. CHF:25-200mg/day | Take with food. DO not chew or crush. May cause dizziness |
| Zoloft | Sertraline HCl | selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor | 1. major depression 2. OCD 3.panic disorder 4.post-traumatic stress disorder 5.premenstrual dysphoric disorder 6. social anxiety disorder | tab:25, 50,100 mg Dir: 50-200 mg/day with food. | Avoid alcohol. Caution with tasks requiring alertness. Do not take at the same time or within 14 days of stopping MAOIs. |