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| Docutase Sodium | - stool softener for constipation
-Side Effects: bloating, cramping, diarrhea |
| Cyclosporine | - immuno-suppressant helps to prevent organ rejection
- do not take w/ grapefruit juice
- lifelong therapy |
| Citalopram | -SSRI used to treat anxiety and deppression
- Side effects: G.I, decreased libido, weight gain, increased risk for suicide
-takes a few weeks to work
- Do not abruptly stop medication |
| Valcyclovir | - antiviral drug used to treat herpes
- can also treat shingles, chicken pox, and cold sores.
- does not cure disease but can prevent outbreaks |
| Ondansetron | - helpes to relieve nausea
- sublinguinal, tablet, IV
- can take this prophylactically. |
| Ceftriaxone | - antibiotic that treats gram negative bacteria
-cephalosporin
- side effects: site irritation, anaphylaxis
- IM injection, IV |
| Propofol | - initiates conscious sedation
-CNS depression, given in controlled environment (ICU, pre-op)
-monitor respirations, HR, BP, oxygen |
| Tramadol | - pain reliever that treats mod to severe pain
-side effects: constipation, drowsiness, abuse potential
-take as prescribed |
| Metformin | -oral anti-diabetic medication
-side effects: nephrotoxic, renal irritation, rxn with contrast dye, lactic acidosis
- A1C level used to monitor DM control |
| Diphenhydramine | - antihistamine to treat symptoms of allergic reactions
- IV (also p.o. and I.M.)
- side effects: drowsiness, dry mouth |
| Morphine Sulfate | - opioid used for severe pain
-side effects: constipation, CNs depression, respiratory depression, abuse potential, sedation |
| Haloperidol | - anti-psychotic long acting
- side effects: EPS, sedation
- can treat turettes, schizophrenia, psychosis, sun downers |
| Insulin Lispro | - rapid acting diabetic medication
- onset: 15 minutes. peak: 30-1.5 hours.
- given w/food (recheck q 4-5 hours) |
| Hydrocodone/acetaminophen | - for severe pain
- side effects: kidneys/G.I. CNS depression, abuse potential |
| Triamcinolone | - contact dermititis - topical cream
- no systemic side effects
- do not over use, apply thin layer, wash before application |
| Esmeprozole | -PPI - can prevent ulcers and GERD
-side effects: diarrhea, hypomagnesium
- take before eating
-usually used for prevention |
| Fexofenadine | -allergic rhinitis
- side effects: dry mouth, dry eyes, constipation
- drink water, use eye drops, take during allergy season |
| Insuline Glargine | - Basal insulin once a day |
| Gabapentin | - anti-epileptic
-side effects: dry mouth, drowsiness
-also treats DM neuropathic symptoms |
| Fentanyl | - severe pain
-50-100 times stronger than morphine
-CNS depression |
| Emtrietabine | -post exposure prophylaxis
- take for one month
-HIV status safely determined after 6 months |
| Kayexalate | - lowers potassium
- side effects: diarrhea, hypokalemia
-pt. teaching: pt on telemetry |
| Alprazolam | -PRN med for anxiety
- side effects: drowsiness, abuse potential, sedation |
| Prednisone | - decreases inflammation.
-steroid
- used for bronchitis
- side effects: hyperglycemia, wt gain, irritability, insomnia
-take in morning and w. food |
| Methylprednisolone | IV corticosteroid |
