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Antibiotic/Central Nervous System/Peripheral Nervous System Vocabulary List
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09/19/2023

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Term

Omnicef 

Generic name: Cefdinir 

Definition
  • Oral suspension 
  • Do not take Omnicef if you are allergic to cefdinir, or to similar antibiotics, such as Ceftin, Cefzil, or Keflex.
  • Omnicef is an antibiotic that is used to treat many different types of infections caused by bacteria.
  • Adults and teenagers—300 milligrams (mg) every twelve hours or 600 mg once a day, taken for 5 to 10 day, by mouth.
  • Side effects may include headache, rash, fever, chills and flu like symptoms
Term

Levaquin

Generic name: levofloxacin

Definition
  • Oral suspension or injection
  • Levaquin is an antibiotic that fights bacteria in the body and is used to treat different types of bacterial infections
  • The usual dose of Levofloxacin Oral Solution is 250 mg, 500 mg, or 750 mg administered orally every 24 hours, as indicated by infection
  • Take levofloxacin on an empty stomach, at least 1 hour before or 2 hours after a meal
  • Levaquin can cause serious side effects, including tendon problems, side effects on your nerves, serious mood or behavior changes, or low blood sugar.
Term

Furadantin

Generic name: nitrofurantoin

Definition
  • Oral suspension 
  • Furadantin is used to treat or prevent urinary tract infections
  • Furadantin should be given with food to improve drug absorption and, in some patients, tolerance.
  • Adult dosage: 50 mg to 100 mg four times a day
  • Pediatric dose: 5 mg/kg to 7 mg/kg of body weight per 24 hours, given in four divided doses. Furadantin is contraindicated in pediatric patients under one month of age.
  • Side effects include nausea, vomiting, loss of appetite, and headache.
Term
Paroxetine
Definition
  • Paroxetine is used as an anti depressant. It affects chemicals in the brain that may be unbalanced in people with depression, anxiety, or other disorders.
  • Paroxetine is used to treat depression, including major depressive disorder.It is also used to treat panic disorder, obsessive-compulsive disorder, anxiety disorderspost-traumatic stress disorder, and premenstrual dysphoric disorder.
  • You should not use paroxetine if you are also taking pimozide or thioridazine.
  • Do not use paroxetine within 14 days before or 14 days after you have used an MAO inhibitor, such as isocarboxazid, linezolid, methylene blue injection, phenelzine, rasagiline, selegiline, or tranylcypromine.
  • Side effects include vision change, drowsiness, insomnia, loss of appetite 
Term

Keflex

Generic name: Cephalexin

Definition
  • Oral suspension
  • Keflex is used to treat infections caused by bacteria, including upper respiratory infections, ear infections, skin infections, urinary tract infections and bone infections.
  • You should not use Keflex if you are allergic to cephalexin or to similar antibiotics, such as Ceftin, Cefzil, or Omnicef. Tell your doctor if you are allergic to any drugs, especially penicillins or other antibiotics.
  • Tell your doctor if you take medications such as metformin or probenecid.
  • The usual dose of oral keflex is 250 mg every 6 hours, but a dose of 500 mg every 12 hours may be administered. Treatment is administered for 7 to 14 days.
  • Side effects include diarrhea,  nausea, vomiting, and abdominal pain.
Term

Noroxin

Generic name: Norfloxacin

Definition
  • Oral suspension
  • Norfloxacin is used to treat certain bacterial infections in many different parts of the body. Norfloxacin may mask or delay the symptoms of syphilis. It is not effective against syphilis infections.
  •  Noroxin interacts with many other drugs such as aspirin, bactrim, diflucan, and metformin.
  • Typical dosage is 400 mg orally every 12 hours
  • Nausea and abdominal cramping are typical side effects
Term

Baclofen

 

Definition
  • Oral suspension
  • Baclofen belongs to a class of medications called skeletal muscle relaxants. Baclofen is an antispasmodic agent that acts on spinal cord nerves and decreases the number and severity of muscle spasms in patients with certain conditions affecting the spinal cord.
  • Initial dose: The following gradually increasing dosage regimen is suggested, but should be adjusted to suit individual patient requirements: 5 mg orally 3 times a day for 3 days, then 10 mg orally 3 times a day for 3 days, then 15 mg orally 3 times a day for 3 days, then 20 mg orally 3 times a day for 3 days.
  • A common side effect is drowsiness. Other side effects include headache and nausea.
Term
 Lamotrigine
Definition
  • Oral suspension 
  • Lamotrigine is an anti-epileptic medication, also called an anticonvulsant.
  • Lamotrigine is used alone or with other medications to treat epileptic seizures in adults and children. Lamotrigine is also used to delay mood episodes in adults with bipolar disorder.
  • The dose of this medicine will be different for different patients
  • Commonly reported side effects of lamotrigine include ataxia, skin rash, headache, insomnia, and nausea.
Term

Z-Pack

Generic name: azithromycin

Definition
  • Oral suspension 
  • Azithromycin is used to treat a wide variety of bacterial infections. It is a macrolide-type antibiotic. It works by stopping the growth of bacteria. This medication will not work for viral infections. 
  • The dose of this medicine will be different for different patients. Follow your doctor's orders or the directions on the label.
  • Side effects include nausea, diarrhea, vomiting, and headaches
Term

 Macrodantin

  • GENERIC NAME(S): NITROFURANTOIN MACROCRYSTAL

 

Definition
  • Oral suspension 
  • This medication is used to treat or prevent certain urinary tract infections 
  • Take this medication with food or milk
  • This medication is usually taken four times daily to treat an infection or once daily at bedtime to prevent infection.
  • Avoid using magnesium trisilicate containing acids while taking this medication
  • Dosage and duration is based on your medical condition in response to therapy. For children, the dosage is also based on body weight.
  • Side effects include nausea, vomiting, loss of appetite or headache. Take this medication with food to help minimize nausea.
Term

 Valium

Generic name: diazepam

Definition
  • Oral suspension
  • Valium is used to treat anxiety disorders or alcohol withdrawal symptoms. 
  • Valium is sometimes used with other medication’s to treat muscle spasms and stiffness or seizures.
  • Common side effects may include drowsiness, feeling tired, or problems with balance
  • Take Valium exactly as prescribed by your doctor. Follow the directions on your prescription label and read all medication guides or instruction sheets.
Term

 Naltrexone

Generic name: naltrexone tablets

Definition
  • Oral suspension
  • Also comes in an extended release intramuscular injection
  • Naltrexone is a prescription medication used to treat alcohol use disorder and opioid use disorder.
  • Naltrexone tablets should be taken once a day by mouth as your doctor tells you.
  • Naltrexone injections will be given by a healthcare provider about once each month.
  • The recommended dose for alcoholism is one tablet 50 mg once a day
  • The dosage for opioid dependence is start with half a tablet, (25 mg) and if no withdrawal signs occur, increase the dose to one tablet (50 mg) a day from then
  • The recommended dose for intramuscular injection is 380 mg delivered intramuscularly as a gluteal injection every four weeks or once a month alternating buttocks for each subsequent
  • Common side effects include nausea, vomiting, sleepiness, anxiety, headache, and nervousness
Term

Phenergan

Generic name: promethazine

Definition
  • Oral suspension
  • Phenergan acts as an antihistamine. It blocks the effects of them naturally occurring chemical histamine in your body.
  • Phenergan is used to treat allergies symptoms, such as itching, runny nose, sneezing, itchy, or watery eyes, hives, and itching.
  • Phenergan also prevents motion sickness and treats nausea, and vomiting or pain after surgery. It can also be used as a sedative or sleep aide. 
  • take this medication exactly as prescribed by your doctor. Follow all directions on your prescription label.
  • Phenegren it’s often taken at bedtime or before meals.
  • Common side effects may include drowsiness, dizziness, double vision, feeling nervous or dry mouth.
Term
 Oxygen
Definition
  • Nasal cannula 
  • Face mask
  • O2 range is managed by your doctor 
Term

Neurontin

 

Definition
  • Oral suspension
  • Neurontin is an anti-epileptic drug also called an anticonvulsant. It affects chemicals and nerves in the body that are involved in the cause of seizures and some types of pain.
  • You should not take Neurontin if you are allergic to gabapentin.
  • May be taken with or without food
  • Initial dose: 300 mg orally on day one, 300 mg orally two times a day on day two, then 300 mg orally three times a day on day three
  • Maintenance dose: 300-600 mg orally 3x a day
  • Maximum dose: 3600 mg orally daily (in 3 divided doses)
  • Common side effects, include fever, chills, sore throat, bodyaches, headache, and double vision.
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