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Drug Review No. 2
| generic | Brand, Ind., Class., SE., CD |
|---|---|
| amlodipine & atorvastatin (varying strengths from 10mg/10mg, 10mg/20mg, 10mg/40mg, & 10mg/80mg) | Caduet Ind:treats high blood pressure & high cholesterol Class:calcium channel blocker & HMG CoA reductase inhibitors (aka "statins") SE:back pain, muscle pain, stomach pains CD:qd usually at night |
| amlodipine (2.5mg, 5mg, 10mg) | Norvasc Ind:used alone or in combination w/ other med. to treat high blood pressure & angina Class:calcium channel blocker SE:GI upset, dizziness, drowsiness, flushing CD:Adult-5mg-10mg/day for angina 2.5mg-5mg/day for hypertension |
| amoxicillin (250mg, 500mg caps: 250mg, 400mg/ml susp.) | Novamoxin Ind:treats certain infections caused by bacteria,like pneumonia;bronchitis;gonorrhea; &infections of the nose, ears, throat, urinary tract,&skin Class:penicillin-like antibiotics SE:GI disturbances, skin rash CD:250mg q8h/Child-based on weig |
| amoxicillin & clavulanic acid (200mg/28.5mg) | Calvulin Ind:treat certain infections caused by bacteria: pneumonia;bronchitis;gonorrhea;&infections of ears,nose,throat,urinary tract&skin Class:penicillin-like antibiotics/beta-lactamase SE:GI disturbances,skin rash CD:250mg q8h/Child:based on weigh |
| atenolol (25mg, 50mg, 100mg tabs) | Tenormin Ind: treats high blood pressure. used to prevent angina&improve survival after a heart attack Class: beta-blockers SE:dizziness, drowsiness, depression, nausea CD:25mg-50mg qd to start then up to 200mg qd |
| atenolol & chlorthalidone (50mg/25mg:100mg/25mg) | Tenoretic Ind:treats high blood pressure&fluid retention caused by various conditions, including heart disease Class:beta-blocker&diuretic SE:dizziness, drowsiness, depression, nausea CD:1 tab qd, either Tenoretic 50 or Tenoretic 100 |
| atomoxetine (10mg, 25mg, 40mg, 100mg cap) | Strattera Ind:increases ability to pay attention&decreases impulsiveness&hyperactivity in children& adults w/ ADHD Class:selective norepinephrine reuptake inhibitors SE:GI upset,weight loss,muscle pain CD:Child-0.5mg/kg qd upto 1.2mg/kg once dy or bid |
| atorvastatin (10mg, 20mg, 40mg, 80mg tab) | Lipitor Ind:reduce risk of heart attack&stroke &also used to decrease the amount of cholesterol in the blood Class:HMG-CoA reductase inhibitors (statins) SE:GI upset,joint pain, muscle pain CD:10mg-20mg/day usually at bedtime |
| azithromycin ( |