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Drug Review #21
Schedule 1 (Schedule N)
| Generic | Brand | Indication | Classification | Side Effects | Common Dosage |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20mg codeine phosphate+4mg triprolidine+60mg pseudophedrine | CoActifed Tab | used to treat coughs related to inflamed tissues in the nose and throat. It works by reducing inflammation in the nose and throat tissues and decreasing cough | propylamine derivative/narcotic decongestant and antihistamine, cough suppressant | dizziness, dry mouth, itching, N/V, headache | 1 tab q4-6h |
| 10mg codeine phosphate+100mg guaifenesin+7.5mg pheniramine maleate | Robitussin AC | this medication is used to control cough and to help with the removal of mucus from the chest and throat when less potent medications have failed | narcotic cough suppressant, expectorant and antihistamine | dizziness, dry mouth, itching, N/V, headache | 1-2 tsp q4-6h |
| 2.5mg diphenoxylate+0.025mg atropine | Lomotil | treats diarrhea that is not cause by infection from bacteria | antidiarrheal | confusion, dizziness, drowsiness, dryness of skin and mouth, fever, headache, nausea | 5mg (2 tabs) q6-8h |
| dronabinol (2mg, 5mg, 10mg cap) | Marinol | treatment of AIDS related loss of appetite and weight loss and severe N/V from chemotherapy (only used when other treatments have been tried and failed) | cannabinoid | clumsiness, unsteadiness, drowsiness, false sense of well being , N/V, trouble thinking | AIDS- 2.5mg-20mg qd Chemo- 5mg tid or qid |
| fentanyl (25mcg, 50mcg, 75mcg/hr transdermal patch) | Duragesic, generics | used to treat persistent chronic moderate to severe pain | opioid analgesic | agitation, confusion, difficulty concentrating, dizziness, dry mouth, headache | as prescribed by a physician |
| hydrocodone O/L; 7.5mg/500mg acetaminophen per 15ml | Hycodan | controls non-productive coughing | antitussive | dizziness, lightheadedness, feeling faint, drowsiness, N/V | 5ml at least 4 hours apart |
| hydrocodone tab; 5mg/500mg acetaminophen | Hycodan | controls non-productive coughing | antitussive | nausea, stomach upset, headache, drowsiness, constipation | 5mg at least 4 hours apart |
| hydrocodone+phenyltoloxamine 5mg/10mg per 5ml | Tussionex 0/L | treatment of exhausting or non-productive cough associated with cold or upper respiratory allergic conditions | antitussive+antihistamine | constipation, dry mouth, drowsiness | 5ml q8-12h |
| hydromorphone O/L (1mg/ml) | Dilaudid, generics | used to treat moderate to severe pain | narcotic analgesic | dizziness, dry mouth, itching, N/V, headache | 2-4mg q4-6h |
| hydromorphone tab (1mg tab) | Dilaudid, generics | used to treat moderate to severe pain | narcotic analgesic | dizziness, dry mouth, itching, N/V, headache | 2-4mg q4-6h |
| hydromorphone controlled release (2mg, 4mg, 8mg tab) | Hydromorph-Contin | used to treat moderate to sever pain | narcotic analgesic | dizziness, dry mouth, itching, N/V, headache | 2-4mg q4-6h |
| methadone (5mg, 10mg tab) | Metadol | used to treat severe pain and opioid withdrawl | opioid analgesic | constipation, increased sweating, constricted pupils, vomiting, dry mouth, flushing | pain- 2.5-10mg q8-10h opioid withdrawal- 15-40mg qd starting, up to 120mg qd |
| codeine controlled release (50mg, 100mg, 150mg, 200mg tab) | Codeine Contin | mild to moderate long term (chronic) pain | narcotic analgesic | constipation, dizziness, dry mouth, headache, itching, N/V, sweating, weakness | 1 tab q12h |
| 10mg codeine phosphate+2mg triprolidine+30mg pseudophedrine+100mg guaifenesin per 5ml | CoActifed Expectorant | removes mucus from the breathing passages and and controls coughing related to inflamed tissues in the nose and throat | narcotic expectorant, antihistamine, decongestant, and cough suppressant | constipation, dizziness, dry mouth, headache, itching, N/V, sweating, weakness, difficulty urinating, increased heart rate | 10ml q4-6h |
| 10mg codeine phosphate+2mg triprolidine+30mg pseudophedrine | CoActifed Syrup | used to treat coughs related to inflamed tissues in the nose and throat. It works by reducing inflammation in the nose and throat tissues and decreasing cough. | narcotic decongestant, antihistamine, and cough suppressant | dizziness, dry mouth, itching, N/V, headache | 10ml q4-6h |