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Drug Test #19
| Generic | Tradename | Indication | Classification | Side Effects | Common Dosages |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Triamcinolone | Aristocort R, Triaderm | treats itching, redness, dryness, crusting, scaling, inflammation, and discomfort of the skin. Relieves discomfort of mouth sores | corticosteroid | drying or cracking of the skin, itching, burning of the skin, acne | apply sparingly to affected areas tid or qid |
| Triamcinolone | Kenalog, Viaderm KC | treats itching, redness, dryness, crusting, scaling, inflammation, and discomfort of various skin conditions | corticosteroid with antiinflammatory, and antipyretic properties | drying or cracking of the skin, itching, burning of the skin, acne | apply small dab to lesion at hs |
| Triamcinolone | Aristocort R, Kenalog | treats itching, redness, dryness, crusting, scaling, inflammation, and discomfort of mouth sores | corticosteroid with antiinflammatory, and antipyretic properties | drying or cracking of the skin, itching, burning of the skin, acne | apply small dab to lesion at hs |
| Valacyclovir | Valtrex | herpes zoster (shingles), herpes labialis (cold sores), genital herpes | antiviral | nausea, headache, GI upset | 1000mg tid |
| Valproic Acid | Depakene, generics | seizures, manic episodes, prevention of migraine headaches | anticonvulsant | abdominal pain, diarrhea, nausea, vomiting, weight gain or loss | based on body weight |
| Valsartan | Diovan | hypertension, CHF, post MI | antiotensin II receptor antagonist | insomnia, fatigue, heartburn | 80mg qd |
| Vardenafil | Levitra | erectile dysfunction | impotence agents, phosphodiesterase inhibitors | headache, flushing, rhinitis, indigestion | 10mg as needed, 25 min prior to sexual activity |
| Varenicline | Champix | treats smoking addiction | nicotinic receptor partial agonist | nausea, headache, insomnia | 0.5mg qd to start, up to 1mg bid after 4 days |
| Venlafaxine | Effexor XR, generics | depression, anxiety disorder, panic disorder | antidepressants, serotonin and norepinephrine reuptake inhibitors | nausea, somnolence, headache, dry mouth | 75mg qd, doses vary |
| Voriconazole | Vfend | serious fungal infections, esophageal candidiasis | antifungal | abnormal vision, fever, nausea, rash, vomiting | 100mg-400mg bid |
| Warfarin | Coumadin, generics | anticoagulant, prevents new clot formation or secondary thromboembolic complications | oral anticoagulant | nausea, anorexia, abdominal cramps, diarrhea | as directed by physician (target INR) |
| Zafirlukast | Accolate | bronchial asthma | selective leukotriene receptor antagonist | headache, nausea, diarrhea, dizziness, myalgia | 20mg bid |
| Zanamivir | Relenza | influenza virus | antiviral, neuraminidase inhibitor | headache, throat or tonsil discomfort and pain, nasal signs and symptoms, cough | 20mg qd, 2 puffs qam and qpm |
| Zoldronic Acid | Aclasta | hypercalcemia, multiple myeloma, osteoporosis, Paget's Disease | osteoporosis therapy adjunct, bisphosphonate | fever, nausea, vomiting, constipation, hypotension, anxiety | varies according to indication |
| Zolmitriptan | Zomig/Zomig Rapimelt | acute migraine attack | serotonin agonist | dizziness, tingling in neck or throat, jaw pressure, warm sensation | 2.5mg single dose |