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Vicodin, Lortab, Lorcet Plus, Norco, Hycet, Anexsia, Xodol, Zamicet, Zydone
[QAH]Information
Generic name: Hydrocodone/acetaminophen
Drug class: Narcotic and analgesic
· Pain reliever |
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Definition
Indication: Moderate to moderately severe pain relief
Side Effects: Drowsiness, sedation, and dizziness
Special Considerations:
· This is a Schedule III habit-forming drug.
· Instruct the patient not to use in combination with acetaminophen or other products containing acetaminophen as to not exceed the maximum dose allowance of acetaminophen (doses that exceed 4 g of acetaminophen per day).
· The patient should not take with alcohol. |
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Toprol XL
[QAH]Information
Generic name: Metoprolol succinate
Drug class: Beta blocker, beta-1 selective blocker
· Block action of epinephrine and norepinephrine on beta receptors located mainly in the heart and kidneys
· Notice the suffix â-olol,â which distinguishes beta blockers from other drug classes |
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Definition
Indication: Early treatment of acute myocardial infarction (MI), congestive heart failure, hypertension, and angina
Side Effects: Dizziness, headache, and tiredness
Special Considerations:
· The patient should not take concurrently with other beta blockers.
· This medication should not be discontinued abruptly |
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OxyContin, Roxicodone, OxyIR, OxyFAST, Oxecta
[QAH]Information
Generic name: Oxycodone
Drug class: Opioid analgesic
· Pain relief |
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Definition
Indication: Moderate to severe pain
Side Effects: Nausea, vomiting, constipation, dizziness, sweating, flushing, and weakness
Special Considerations:
· This is a CII habit-forming drug.
· The patient should not take with alcohol. |
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Protonix
[QAH]Information
Generic name: Pantoprazole
Drug class: Proton pump inhibitor (PPI)
· Prevents acid buildup
· Notice the suffix â-prazole,â which distinguishes PPIs from other drug classes /advanced-editor.cgi |
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Definition
Indication: Gastro-esophageal reflux disease (GERD), ulcers, and heartburn
Side Effects: Diarrhea, headache, hyperglycemia, nausea, abdominal pain, and flatulence
Special Considerations:
· The patient should not take if hypersensitive to other proton pump inhibitors. |
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Prilosec, Zegerid
[QAH]Information
Generic name: Omeprazole
Drug class: Proton pump inhibitor (PPI)
· Prevents acid buildup
· Notice the suffix â-prazole,â which distinguishes PPIs from other drug classes |
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Definition
Indication: Gastro-esophageal reflux disease (GERD), and ulcers
Side Effects: Diarrhea, headache, hyperglycemia, nausea, abdominal pain, and flatulence
Special Considerations:
· The patient should not take if hypersensitive to other proton pump inhibitors |
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Zocor
[QAH]Information
Generic name: Simvastatin
Drug class: Statin, HMG-CoA (3-hydroxy-3-methyl-glutaryl-CoA) reductase inhibitor
· Low-density lipoprotein (LDL)/cholesterol-lowering agent
· Notice the suffix â-statin,â which distinguishes lipid-lowering agents from other drug classes |
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Definition
Indication: Hypercholesterolemia
Side Effects: Constipation, flatulence, and upper respiratory infection
Special Considerations:
· The patient should avoid drinking more than 1 quart of grapefruit juice.
· This medication can lead to hepatic failure. |
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Adderall XR
[QAH]Information
Generic name: Amphetamine/dextroamphetamine XR
Drug class: Central nervous system stimulant
· Medications that excite the nervous system |
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Definition
Indication: Narcolepsy, and attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD)
Side Effects: Dizziness, hypertension, insomnia, confusion, nausea, and diarrhea
Special Considerations:
· This is a Schedule II habit-forming drug.
· The patient should not take concurrently with monoamine oxidase inhibitors (MAOIs).
· This medication should be avoided in patients with hypertension and advanced arteriosclerosis. |
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Duragesic
[QAH]Information
Generic name: Fentanyl transdermal
Drug class: Opioid analgesic
· Pain reliever |
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Definition
Indication: Chronic pain
Side Effects: Asthenia, confusion, constipation, dry mouth, nausea, and vomiting
Special Considerations:
· This is a Schedule II habit-forming drug.
· This medication has high potential for diversion. |
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Zithromax, Zmax
[QAH]Information
Generic name: Azithromycin
Drug class: Macrolide antibiotics
· Stops bacterial growth by interfering with their ability to make protein
· Notice the suffix â-mycin,â which distinguishes macrolide antibiotics from other drug classes. There are few exceptions to this rule. |
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Definition
Indication: Mild to moderate upper respiratory bacterial infections, acute sinusitis, acute otitis media, pharyngitis/ tonsillitis, and pneumonia
Side Effects: Diarrhea, nausea, and abdominal pain
Special Considerations:
· The patient should not take this medication with pimozide.
· The patient should complete the full course of therapy. |
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Valtrex
[QAH]Information
Generic name: Valacyclovir HCl
Drug class: Antiviral
· Treats viral infections
· Notice the suffix â-vir,â which indicates that this drug is an antiviral |
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Definition
Indication: Herpes labialis (cold sores), herpes zoster, and genital herpes
Side Effects: Abdominal pain, headache, and nausea
Special Considerations:
· This medication may lead to acute renal failure in elderly patients or patients with renal impairment. |
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Effexor ER
[QAH]Information
Generic name: Venlafaxine ER
Drug class: Antidepressant, serotonin-norepinephrine reuptake inhibitor (SNRI)
· Treats depression |
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Definition
Indication: Depression, generalized anxiety, social anxiety, panic disorder
Side Effects: Headache, nausea, insomnia, asthenia, dizziness, and dry mouth
Special Considerations:
· This medication should not be taken concurrently with monoamine oxidase inhibitors (MAOIs).
· The patient should wait 14 days before initiating therapy after being on an MAOI or 7 days before taking an MAOI after stopping Effexor XR.
· This medication should not be discontinued abruptly. |
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Allegra
[QAH]Information
Generic name: Fexofenadine
Drug class: Antihistamine (2nd generation)
· Block the release of histamines |
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Definition
Indication: Seasonal allergies
Side Effects: Headache
Special Considerations:
· The patient should be aware that taking this medication with fruit juice may decrease its efficacy. |
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Neurontin, Gralise, Horizant
[QAH]Information
Generic name: Gabapentin
Drug class: Anticonvulsant
· Treats seizures |
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Definition
Indication: Epilepsy and neuropathic pain
Side Effects: Ataxia, dizziness, fatigue, and somnolence
Special Considerations:
· This medication should not be discontinued abruptly.
· The patient should not take this medication with alcohol. |
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Percocet, Tylox, Primlev, Roxicet
[QAH]Information
Generic name: Oxycodone/acetaminophen
Drug class: Narcotic, analgesic, antipyretic
· Pain reliever and fever reducing |
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Definition
Indication: Moderate to moderately severe pain relief
Side Effects: Lightheadedness, dizziness, drowsiness or sedation, nausea, and vomiting
Special Considerations:
· This medication is a Schedule II habit-forming drug.
· The patient should not use this medication in combination with acetaminophen or other products containing acetaminophen as to not exceed the maximum dose allowance of acetaminophen (doses that exceed 4 g of acetaminophen per day).
· The patient should not take this medication with alcohol. |
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Zestril, Prinivil
[QAH]Information
Generic name: Lisinopril
Drug class: Angiotensin converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitor
· Decrease blood pressure and dilate blood vessels |
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Definition
Indication: Hypertension, and heart failure
Side Effects: Dizziness, cough, and headache
Special Considerations:
· Alert pharmacist if a patient on an ACE inhibitor attempts to buy cough medication or complains of a cough. The cessation of the treatment is the only effective treatment for the ACE cough. |
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Lotrel
[QAH]Information
Generic name: Amlodipine besylate and benazepril HCl
Drug class: Antihypertensive
· Treats hypertension |
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Definition
Indication: Hypertension
Side Effects: Peripheral edema, dizziness, and fatigue
Special Considerations:
· The patient should not take this medication if pregnant.
· This medication can lead to excessive hypotension if taken concurrently with diuretics. |
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Prevacid
[QAH]Information
Generic name: Lansoprazole
Drug class: Proton pump inhibitor (PPI)
· Prevents acid buildup
· Notice the suffix â-prazole,â which distinguishes PPIs from other drug classes |
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Definition
Indication: Gastro-esophageal reflux disease (GERD), ulcers, and heartburn
Side Effects: Diarrhea, nausea, headache, fatigue, and abdominal pain
Special Considerations:
· The patient should not take this medication if hypersensitive to other proton pump inhibitors. |
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Levoxyl, Synthroid, L Thyroxine, Levo T, Levothroid, Levoxine, Tirosint, Unithroid
[QAH]Information
Generic name: Levothyroxine
Drug class: Thyroid hormone, antihypothyroidism
· Thyroid hormone replacement treatment |
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Definition
Indication: Hypothyroidism, goiter suppressing
Side Effects: Arrhythmias, cramps, diarrhea, nervousness, tachycardia, and tremor
Special Considerations:
· This medication should not be used for treatment of obesity or for weight loss.
· The patient should not take this medication if allergic to aspirin. |
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Augmentin
[QAH]Information
Generic name: Amoxicillin/ clavulanate
Drug class: Penicillin antibiotic
· Kills bacteria by interfering with their cell wall formation |
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Definition
Indication: Lower respiratory tract bacterial infections, otitis media, sinusitis, skin infections, and urinary tract infections
Side Effects: Diarrhea, diaper rash, mycosis, nausea and vomiting
Special Considerations:
· The patient should not take this medication if allergic to penicillins, cephalosporins, or carbapenems.
· Patients with renal impairment should avoid using the extended release tablets. |
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Norvasc
[QAH]Information
Generic name: Amlodipine besylate
Drug class: Calcium channel blocker
· Decreases blood pressure |
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Definition
Indication: Hypertension, and angina
Side Effects: Edema, headache, fatigue, palpitation, dizziness, flushing, and nausea
Special Considerations:
· The prescriber needs to adjust the dose for patients with severe hepatic impairment because this medication is extensively metabolized by the liver. |
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Flonase, Veramyst
[QAH]Information
Generic name: Fluticasone intranasal
Drug class: Corticosteroid, intranasal
· Reduces inflammation and mucus production |
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Definition
Indication: Allergic and nonallergic nasal symptoms
Side Effects: Headache, upper respiratory infection, pharyngitis, nasal congestion, nasal discharge, allergic rhinitis, and dysphonia
Special Considerations:
· Patients with recent nasal injury or surgery should avoid this medication. |
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