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| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| amlodipine | norvasc. calcium-channel blocker. lower high blood pressure/prevent chest pain. 2.5-10mg. no grapefruit juice. |
| amoxicillin | Moxatag. penicillin antibiotic. treat bacterial infections. 200-500mg q8h/500-875mg q12h |
| atorvastatin | Lipitor. HMG-CoA reductase inhibitor (statin). Lower Cholesterol and triglycerides. 10-20mg daily then maintainence 10-80mg daily |
| azithromycin | Zithromax/Zpak. Macrolide antibiotic. treat bacterial infections. 500mg/day. dont treat diarrhea |
| cephalexin | Keflex. cephalosporin antibiotic. bacterial infections. 250mg-500mg |
| ciprofloxacin | Cipro. quinolone antibiotic. bacterial infection. avoid dairy/metals. 400mg |
| glyburide | Diabeta. Antidiabetic. treat type 2 diabetes. take with breakfast. 1.5mg-20mg (micronized?) |
| hydrochlorothiazide | Microzide. diuretic. high blood pressure/edema. 12.5mg/25mg 50mg max |
| hydrocodone with acetaminophen | Co-Gesic, Duocet, lorcet, lortab, maxidone, norco, vicodin, xodol, zydone. pain reliever. hydrocodone 2.5-10mg, APAP 300-750mg |
| ibuprofen | Advil, genpril, ibren, IBU, midol, motrin IB, samson-8. NSAID. dental pain, headaches. rx 3200mg/day, OTC 1200mg/day |
| levothyroxine | Synthroid, levoxyl, levothyroid, unithroid. thyroid hormone. thyroid deficiency/goiter. ~100-125mcg |
| lisinopril | Prinivil, Zestril. ACE inhibitor. Treat HTN and heart failure. 20-40mg/day |
| metformin | Glucophage. antidiabetic. type 2 diabetes. take with meals. 2550 mg |
| omeprazole | Prilosec. Proton Pump inhibitor. prevents acid production, GERD. Dont crush chew, can open in put in applesauce. empty stomach 30-60min before breakfast. 20 mg |
| sildenafil | Viagra. Phosphoiesterase type 5 inhibitor. treats erectile dysfunction. 1 hour before sex. 100mg/day |
| tamsulosin | Flomax. Alpha-1 adrenergic blocker. treats enlarged prostate. improves urine flow. 30 minutes after same meal qd. 0.4mg |